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Former Inglewood cop admits to selling brick of cocaine, stealing from evidence locker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

A former Inglewood Police Department officer has agreed to plead guilty to a charge of distributing cocaine, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.Whittier resident John Abel Baca, 47, admitted to distributing cocaine on two separate occasions in 2021. The 21-year veteran of the department gave cocaine to a cooperating witness, then gave a kilogram of cocaine to that same witness in exchange for $22,000, the DOJ said in a news release. Before those incidents, the witness told the FBI that Baca had offered to sell him a kilogram of cocaine, two kilograms of "White China" heroin and "an unlimited supply of black tar heroin," prosecutors said."[The witness] reported that Baca claimed to have stolen drugs and cash during routine traffic stops that Baca made as a drug task for officer with IPD," the release said. Inglewood police officer, informant arrested on federal drug charges: Justice Department During the first of the two cocaine distributions, which was "covertly recorded," B...

SoCal's latest billionaire a mystery after winning Powerball jackpot; store owner awarded $1M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

Southern California’s newest billionaire remains a mystery after winning Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot.We know the $1.7 billion-winning ticket was sold at Midway Market & Liquor located at 6032 Frazier Mountain Park Road in Kern County. Owner Andy Khalil, who received $1 million for selling the winning ticket, said he found out about it on social media.“They were mentioning the store name and they were congratulating me,” Khalil said. He has worked at the store for 29 years and said this is the first time they have sold such a big winning ticket. Khalil told KTLA he plans on using his share of the winnings for his children's college funds. His nephew, Chris, who also works at the store, said he found out about the store selling the winning ticket from a friend. He didn't believe it until he verified the address. Chris added that the store's customers are mostly local and are loyal, and he hopes one of them won the jackpot. Donning yellow lotto tees reading "Billionaire Mad...

Man Hurt in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision on Foremaster Lane [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

Male Victim Hospitalized after Pedestrian Accident near North Main StreetLAS VEGAS, NV (October 12, 2023) – A pedestrian collision on Foremaster Lane, resulted in one man being injured, Wednesday night. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 9:15 p.m., near Owens Avenue on October 4th.During their investigation, officers determined that a male pedestrian had been walking within a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a passing vehicle. However, the driver did not stop or render aid to the injured man.Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene and transported the injured, unidentified man to a nearby hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries.As of now, no additional information has been provided by the investigators, and the incident remains under active investigation. Further details regarding the pedestrian collision on Foremaster Lane will be disclosed once they become available.It’s important t...

Minor Injuries Reported after Three-Car Collision on Highway 46 [Templeton, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

Multi-Traffic Collision Near Hidden Valley Road Resulted in InjuriesTEMPLETON, CA (October 12, 2023) – On Tuesday morning, injuries were reported following a three-car collision on Highway 46.Shortly before 8:50 a.m., a collision was reported in the westbound lanes of 46 by Jack Creek Road, near Hidden Valley Road.Responding personnel discovered a GMC pickup truck, a white SUV, and a gray minivan, all with significant damages.Minor injuries were reported from the incident, however, the total number of patients involved and their identities remain unclear.At the time, the California Highway Patrol is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Officials also shut down multiple lanes to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties, but have since been reopened.No further details regarding the Highway 46 three-vehicle crash have been released to the public. Templeton Officials will provide more information once available.One small driving mistake can easily lead to ...

Man Arrested, 2 Injured in Police Pursuit Crash on Northeast Loop 410 [San Antonio, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

Two Hospitalized after Pursuit Collision near Interstate 35SAN ANTONIO (October 12, 2023) – In the early hours of Tuesday, a man was apprehended, and two individuals sustained injuries in a police pursuit collision on Northeast Loop 410.The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. within the 4100 block of the southbound Northeast Loop 410, near the area of Interstate 35 and Space Center Drive.Officers reported that their officers noticed a suspicious red vehicle adorned with white spray paint. Upon realizing the presence of the police, the suspect rapidly accelerated in an attempt to escape the area, initiating a pursuit.Police later used spike strips, which led to significant damage to the suspect’s vehicle’s tires. This forced the vehicle to collide with a van and come to a halt a few miles away. Subsequently, law enforcement apprehended the driver, who tried to flee the scene on foot.Additionally, a female passenger and the 58-year-old van driver were transported ...

Construction Worker Killed after Tractor Accident on Destination Drive [The Colony, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

Male Worker Dies after Heavy Equipment Vehicle Rolled OverTHE COLONY, TX (October 12, 2023) – Friday morning, a tractor accident on Destination Drive caused the death of one construction worker.The incident occurred at approximately 8:36 a.m. on September 22nd, at a construction site situated on the southern part of the property along Destination Drive. As per the accounts of officials, they were alerted to a report of a heavy equipment vehicle overturning at the construction site. Upon the swift arrival of first responders, the unfortunate decision was made to pronounce the construction worker deceased at the scene, owing to the severity of the injuries sustained. Furthermore, in order to facilitate cleanup and preliminary procedures, the authorities temporarily closed off the immediate vicinity. According to authorities, there were no other reported injuries resulting from the incident. Detailed information regarding the tractor accident on Destination Drive has not yet been made ...

Rider Critically Injured in Dirt-Bike Collision on East Windmill Lane [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Hospitalized after Multi-Vehicle Accident near Giles StreetLAS VEGAS, NV (October 12, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a serious accident occurred involving a dirt bike on East Windmill Lane.Around 2:30 p.m. on October 4th, officers were called to the scene near Giles Street. Reports indicate that a 19-year-old male rider on a 2017 KTM dirt bike was traveling east towards Giles Street at a high rate of speed, attempting a wheelie. At the same time, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2016 Chevrolet truck was heading west and made a left turn onto southbound Giles Street, directly in the path of the dirt bike. This led to a collision between the two vehicles. The impact resulted in the dirt bike rider being thrown onto the road. Paramedics arrived at the scene and transported the injured rider to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, the Chevy driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. An ongoing investigation is bei...

Two Injured after Truck-Sedan Crash on US 60 [Tempe, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

Two Accidents Happened on US 60 that Resulted in Two InjuriesTEMPE, AZ (October 12, 2023) – On Tuesday morning, two people were hospitalized following a truck-sedan crash on US 60.On the morning of October 3rd, shortly after 8:00 a.m., an incident occurred just to the west of Mill Avenue, involving a pickup truck and a sedan. Subsequently, law enforcement arrived at the scene and discovered two individuals with injuries, one of whom was in critical condition. In addition, a second collision took place shortly after the initial incident, involving a van and a utility truck. Fortunately, this subsequent collision did not result in any reported injuries. The authorities have refrained from disclosing the identities of any of the parties involved at this point. Meanwhile, to facilitate cleanup and necessary procedures, the westbound lanes of the highway were temporarily closed. The lanes were subsequently reopened by 9:30 a.m. As of the present, no additional information has been ...

Review: ‘Mrs. Christie’ solves no mysteries but is a great show

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

Parsing Agatha Christie’s existence in her home country of England 100 years ago is an obsession for those who buy tickets to the annual Festival in her honor, an event for glimmering tea sippers displaying earnest pinky-up energy.For an extra fee, one can opt into the deluxe “Murder on the Orient Express Package,” in which folks consumed with the prolific detective writer can snap snaps and instantly Instagram with the deliciously crafted, mustachioed confections of Hercule Poirot. Christie’s greatness, and an infinite amount of peas, are on full display here, the denizens of docents flexing their Christie bona fides incessantly.Yet there is one taboo topic amongst even those who can recite “The Mousetrap” at warp speed — the famed writer’s 11-day disappearance in 1926. In “Mrs. Christie,” now playing in Mountain View, one of these superfans is the gumshoe-obsessed Lucy, consumed with all things Christie. Her presence at the author’s hallowed grounds attempts to c...

School crossing guard in Pleasanton hospitalized after being hit by car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:19 GMT

PLEASANTON — A school crossing guard suffered head injuries and was hospitalized early Thursday, police said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Stranger is missing after pulling child from river after crash near Tracy Crashes and Disasters | These Bay Area cities ranked the worst for drivers in the U.S. Crashes and Disasters | Cable-car accident in San Francisco sends 6 to hospital Crashes and Disasters | Another leak at Martinez refinery brings hazardous materials team Crashes and Disasters | At least 16 migrants killed in bus crash in Mexico In a statement, police said witnesses told police that a midsize SUV hit the crossing guard assigned to the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Adams Way about 7:50 a.m. The intersection is near Valley View Elementary School.Officers gave the crossing guard aid at the scene before an ambulance transported him to a hospital, where he was in stable conditi...