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Warren County Sheriff's Office investigating use of counterfeit money

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying people of interest in a counterfeit money investigation.The sheriff's office said a group at Aviation Mall in Queensbury on Tuesday allegedly used fake $100 bills to purchase items. Deputies said the suspects hit multiple stores within the mall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! They also said that some of the individuals also hit another business in the town of Queensbury with the fake money.Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 518-743-2500, or you can leave an anonymous tip at 518-761-9800.

Troy honoring Ukrainian Independence Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - August 24 is Ukrainian Independence Day in honor of the Declaration of Independence of 1991. Rain poured into the Collar City all throughout the commemoration. With this being the 32nd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, the group had no plans to stop. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! With positivity beaming throughout the event, still not everyone had their spirits high. The city looking to the milestone as bittersweet. “The people of Ukraine, while free and independent, are marking their eighteenth month of being brutalized by an authoritarian neighbor," said Mayor of Troy, Patrick Madden. Between passionate speeches from local leaders, the community joined in song and prayer. Thinking of family many miles away. “To remember that what our Ukrainian brothers and sisters are still fighting for; for the freedom and independence of our country," described Pastor of Saint Nichoals Ukranian Catholic C...

Deputy shot during standoff in Lincoln County; suspect apprehended

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. – A Lincoln County man is in custody after allegedly initiating a standoff and shooting a sheriff's deputy before briefly fleeing authorities.The incident happened in the 1600 block of Creech School Road, between Moscow Mills and Old Monroe.Police, fire, and EMS units were dispatched to a home for a reported house and vehicle fire.A deputy was shot in the arm, and the suspect fled into a nearby wooded area. The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a Blue Alert for a 54-year-old suspect, who was apprehended just after 9:40 p.m.The deputy's injury is not life-threatening.

Town hall to discuss affordable housing in St. Louis City

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The state of housing in St. Louis was the topic of discussion at the very first town hall about housing.Board of Aldermen President Megan Green partnered with the Urban League to host the event.“We know that safe, stable housing is critical for the well-being of our community,” Green said. “It impacts every single part of our lives, whether it’s jobs and opportunities or physical/mental health.”Earlier this month, the FOX Files reported on seniors trapped in their apartment building because both elevators were broken for three weeks.Green said research shows that access to high-quality, affordable housing is key to increasing economic mobility, equity, and health outcomes. Jennings City Council sends ‘no confidence’ letter to mayor Many residents in St. Louis can’t find affordable housing. According to President Green, 60% of people living in St. Louis are renters.There are efforts underway at the board of aldermen to improve and address access to quality housing, like...

Police go door-to-door checking on seniors during heat wave

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Officers with the North County Police Cooperative shifted their community policing efforts to making sure citizens are staying cool this week. It's something the department has done during extreme heat. FOX 2's Jeff Bernthal caught up with officers as they checked on residents Thursday. The good news is all the residents they checked on were staying cool. Police are able to connect anyone in need with resources to help.

Denver school board votes to support district’s firing of former McAuliffe International School principal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

Denver’s school board voted Thursday against reinstating a middle school principal who was fired after publicly speaking out about the district’s educators being required to check students for weapons.Denver Public Schools fired former McAuliffe International School Principal Kurt Dennis in July, months after he spoke out about school safety in a television interview after the March shooting at East High School in which a teen undergoing a weapons search shot and wounded two deans.The Board of Education voted 6-1 to support Superintendent Alex Marrero’s recommendation that Dennis be fired. Scott Baldermann was the only board member to vote against the termination, citing the way other directors have handled allegations from a McAuliffe employee who said students of color were locked inside a room at the school multiple times during the last academic year.Three board members, including President Xóchitl “Sochi” Gaytán and Vice President Auon’tai Anderson, announced at a news co...

Man arrested in connection with series of burglaries in Riverside, Rialto 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

A man was arrested for a string of commercial burglaries that occurred in the span of two days in Riverside, and further investigation linked him to other robberies in Rialto. According to a press release from the Riverside Police Department, four businesses in the Mission Grove and Orangecrest neighborhoods were broken into during the early mornings of July 19 and July 20. The break-ins occurred at Gra Pow Restaurant, a Cold Stone Creamery, Men’s Club Barbershop and Hollywood Threading, and detectives found that the suspect entered all four locations through the ceilings and got away with tens of thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry. Due to their similar nature, investigators concluded that all four of the burglaries were likely committed by the same suspect, police said. Michael Sturm captured on surveillance video at Gra Pow Restaurant in Riverside. (Riverside Police Department)Further investigation by Riverside Police Department Property Crimes Unit ...

Hayward BART station briefly closed due to report of person possibly hit by train

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

HAYWARD – BART on Thursday briefly closed its Hayward station following a report of a person possibly hit by a train.The person’s condition was not immediately known.The station was closed at 5:53 p.m. for an investigation, said BART spokesperson Chris Filippi. Trains were allowed to run through but not stop at the station, while buses provided an alternative means of transportation.The station reopened around 6:45 p.m., Filippi said. Riders were advised to expect residual delays.Related ArticlesTransportation | Bill seeking to bail out BART with bridge-toll hikes is put on pause Transportation | VTA has one of the best transit recoveries in the nation, but ridership is still down from pre-pandemic numbers Transportation | Man arrested after deadly shooting at Lake Merritt BART station Transportation | Borenstein: Even Bay Area congressional reps question BART’s fiscal folly Transportation | BART crossb...

Suspects steal packages from FedEx truck in Daly City: police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

(KRON) -- A number of packages were stolen from a FedEx truck last Friday Aug. 18, according to the Daly City Police Department (DCPD). Around 5:33 p.m. on Westdale Avenue, a FedEx employee was delivering packages when a white Honda Accord drove up to the truck. IKEA store evacuated during SF grand opening The driver of the Accord, which had tinted windows and no license plate, stayed in the car. Police said two other suspects entered the FedEx truck and took multiple packages. The FedEx employee realized the suspects were stealing the packages and approached the suspects. One of the suspects ran back to the Honda, but the other suspect punched the employee, police said. The employee was injured, but the severity is unknown. All suspects were able to drive away in the Honda. DCPD said they went westbound on Westdale Avenue. DCPD did not release any further information about this incident.

Ian Happ hits go-ahead single in 10th, Cubs move closer to NL Central lead with 5-4 win over Pirates

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:09:40 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Happ hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.Nico Hoerner grounded to short to move automatic runner Mike Tauchman to third before Dansby Swanson walked and took second on a wild pitch. Happ then dropped a single into right off Thomas Hatch (1-1), driving in Tauchman with Swanson scoring when right fielder Connor Joe bobbled the ball.Chicago, at 67-60, has won five of six to move three games back of the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central.Daniel Palencia (4-0) walked Jack Suwinski to start the ninth. Alfonso Rivas’ bunt was caught by catcher Yan Gomes before Andrew McCutchen grounded into a force out at second. Ji Hwan Bae then walked before Ke’Bryan Hayes flew out to deep center to strand two.Adbert Alzolay allowed Hayes to score on a sacrifice fly from Joe, but did not give up a hit in the 10th for his 20th save.Rob Zastryzny allowed one run, coming on ...