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17 hours ago
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Seventh ‘problem hotel' in seven months shut down in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has shut down the seventh problem hotel in the last seven months, and the city said it's the biggest one yet. Story continues below Crime: Albuquerque business owner faces murder charge for shooting fleeing shoplifter News: Las Vegas deputy charged with aggravated battery and robbery Business: A downtown Albuquerque shoe shine parlor is still serving patrons after nearly a century Events: What's happening around New Mexico May 30-June 5? Kirtland Air Fiesta and more When you walk into the court inside the Barcelona Suites near Lomas Blvd. and Louisiana Blvd., you find a well-kept space that used to host large events like proms and graduations. But city officials said the individual rooms in the hotel tell a completely different story. And they claim the owners were being deceptive. 'This place was drug-infested and crime ridden and full of all the problems that we see in Albuquerque, and it was all for this neighborhood being run out of this hotel,' said Mayor Tim Keller. Code enforcement found violations in nearly all 163 rooms at the hotel. They found various plumbing issues, electrical hazards, fire code violations, and unsanitary conditions, like mold, infestations of bed bugs, cockroaches, and pigeons. In the past year, APD responded to 151 calls for service and made nine arrests at the hotel. 'Just to give you an example, we've had three shootings resulting in injuries in the last year. One took place right outside the back of the hotel. Individuals were seen doing drug transactions at the back window. There was some sort of dispute, one individual was seen running east in the neighborhood, at which point another individual chased him down and shot him,' said Southeast Area Commander Josh Richards, Albuquerque Police Department. The units were being improperly used for long-term stays, with some tenants staying several years. The tenants of the Barcelona Suites were being charged rates ranging from $280 to $1,025 per month, and in some cases, both cash and the city's housing vouchers. The mayor said 68 people living in the hotel were rehoused by Albuquerque Community Safety. The city said the property owners are currently out of state, but they face a strict timeline to get the building back up to code. Two pets were voluntarily surrendered by their owners. Three others were taken into protective custody until the owners can secure appropriate housing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20 hours ago
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New Data from Teva Shows Substantial Rates of Undertreated Tardive Dyskinesia in Long-Term Care Settings at Psych Congress Elevate 2025
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TEL AVIV, Israel, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced results from a study of treatment patterns among patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) residing in long-term care (LTC) facilities, highlighting a critical gap in TD diagnosis and treatment. "These results underscore the need for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment initiation for patients living with tardive dyskinesia in a long-term care setting,' said Eric Hughes, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President, Global R&D and Chief Medical Officer at Teva. "At Teva, we are committed to better understand and raise awareness of the gaps in TD care in all patients.' Key results from the study revealed: Of the residents being treated with antipsychotic drugs (APDs), 5.6% had a diagnosis of extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS), – a broad term used to describe any drug-induced movement disorder with no wide-treating therapeutic option – while 1.1% had a specific diagnosis of TD. The most common comorbidities observed in residents on APDs at risk for TD included dementia, chronic pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure. Moderate or severe liver disease was observed in <1% of residents on APDs. Less than half of patients diagnosed with TD residing in LTC settings received the standard of care treatment recommended by the American Psychiatric Association – a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor (VMAT2i). The majority were treated with a non-FDA approved treatment, primarily benztropine, and a quarter were not treated at all. 'Tardive dyskinesia remains a challenge to identify and is often mistaken for other conditions resulting in undertreatment or inappropriate treatment, often because of confusion about the symptoms a patient is having and also around appropriate treatment options,' said Amita Patel, MD, CMD, MHA, CPE. 'These findings underscore the need to better understand and address the gaps in care that exist for residents in long-term care. Ultimately, it's imperative that residents work with their healthcare providers to seek appropriate diagnoses and learn about potential treatments for TD.' This study retrospectively analyzed a database of residents at risk for TD – those on an APD for ≥30 days and/or metoclopramide (Reglan®) for >12 weeks. Of the ~700,000 residents on an APD and ~35,000 on Reglan®, the most common underlying psychiatric diagnosis was a mood disorder (68% and 54%, respectively). These findings illustrate that a substantial portion of individuals with TD residing in LTC facilities are at risk of not receiving an appropriate diagnosis or proper standard of care, highlighting the need for more intensive evaluation of residents in LTC for TD, to improve the accuracy of diagnoses and the provision of proper treatments. Full results from the study were presented at Psych Congress Elevate on May 30, 2025, with additional data expected later this year. Use of Trademarks Reglan® is a registered trademark of UCB. About Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a highly debilitating, chronic movement disorder that affects one in four people who take certain mental health treatments and is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, and/or other body parts, which may be disruptive and negatively impact individuals.1,2,3 About TevaTeva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is a different kind of global biopharmaceutical leader, one that operates across the full spectrum of innovation to reliably deliver medicines to patients worldwide. For over 120 years, Teva's commitment to bettering health has never wavered. Today, the company's global network of capabilities enables its 37,000 employees across 57 markets to advance health by developing medicines for the future while championing the production of generics and biologics. We are dedicated to addressing patients' needs, now and in the future. Moving forward together with science that treats, inspired by the people we serve. To learn more about how Teva is all in for better health, visit Teva Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking StatementsThis Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from that expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as 'should,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' 'target,' 'may,' 'project,' 'guidance,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'believe' and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to successfully compete in the marketplace, including our ability to develop and commercialize additional pharmaceutical products; our ability to successfully execute our Pivot to Growth strategy, including to expand our innovative and biosimilar medicines pipeline and profitably commercialize the innovative medicines and biosimilar portfolio, whether organically or through business development, to sustain and focus our portfolio of generic medicines, and to execute on our organizational transformation and to achieve expected cost savings; and other factors discussed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2025 and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, including in the sections captioned 'Risk Factors and 'Forward Looking Statements.' Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. References Warikoo N, Schwartz T, Citrome L. Tardive dyskinesia. In: Schwartz TL, Megna J, Topel ME, eds. Antipsychotic Drugs. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. 2013:235-258. Waln O, Jankovic J. An Update on Tardive Dyskinesia: From Phenomenology to Treatment. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov. 2013;3:1-11. Tardive dyskinesia. National Alliance on Mental Illness website. Accessed May 4, 2023. Teva Media Inquiries:TevaCommunicationsNorthAmerica@ Investor Relations Inquires:TevaIR@ in to access your portfolio
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a day ago
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'We are frustrated': APD still investigating June 2024 mass shooting that killed 1, hurt 28
Almost exactly one year ago, on June 2, an unknown suspect opened fire on an East Akron birthday celebration, killing LaTeris Cook and wounding dozens of other people. While the Akron Police Department has poured thousands of hours into an investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with the mass shooting. Here are the latest updates on the mass shooting, including what problems detectives have run into while trying to identify the shooter. Police responded to 911 calls shortly after midnight after reports of gunshots fired at a large gathering at Kelly and Eighth avenues. About two hours before the shooting, Akron officers were sent to the party to disperse the crowd of more than 200 people. Some people left, but others came back around midnight shortly before the shooting. When police returned to the scene, many people were still there, some of whom had been shot and needed to be transported to local hospitals. Dozens of shell casings and two guns were found on Kelly Avenue between Seventh and Eighth avenues. A vehicle, later identified as a white SUV with dark-tinted windows, arrived at the party and the driver opened fire at people there, police later determined. Partygoers fired back at the vehicle, which police believed sped down Kelly Avenue after the shooting. After nearly a year of investigation, the case has stagnated with no arrests, said the lead detective on the case, Akron Police Department's Edward Hornacek. Investigators spent between 2,500 and 3,000 hours on the case. They repeatedly spoke to 28 of the victims, 19 subjects, 26 witnesses, issued two dozen search warrants and reviewed the 10 911 calls, cell phones and cell phone footage, Hornacek explained. Much of that footage is pixelated, grainy or taken too far from the shooting, making it hard to identify individuals and vehicles, he said. FLOCK cameras, which are used to identify vehicles throughout the city by running license plates, identified 59 vehicles that were at the party, but Hornacek said there were likely many more there. Police were also unable to identify the suspect vehicles, a Durango-like white SUV and a second unknown vehicle. They 'extensively investigated' nine possible suspects and narrowed that down to seven, Hornacek said, but APD has been unable to pinpoint a shooter. 'We need that one piece of evidence,' he said. 'We have to have evidence to arrest someone. We can't just have an anonymous tip. We need hard evidence like a video or witness testimony.' Hornacek was placed on special duty to review all evidence and re-interview everyone in the case. APD also worked with more than 10 other law enforcement entities ranging from prosecutors' offices to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, said David Laughlin, Akron deputy police chief. Well over 100 people worked on the case in the last year across these agencies, Laughlin explained. 'Everyone pulls together to help each other out,' he said. Videos and new witness testimony would help, Hornacek and Laughlin said. There were a lot of cell phones at the party that captured aspects of the shooting. That 'one piece of evidence' could be a video in someone's phone. It could identify one or more suspects or show a license plate. Both Hornacek and Laughlin said just about everyone has cooperated with the investigation, but no one witnessed the shooting. 'They were dancing and not facing where the shooting came from, so that's why people didn't witness it,' Hornacek explained. 'There were fireworks going off earlier in the night, so some people thought it was fireworks.' But one year later, the investigation has slowed. 'We are frustrated, just like the community,' Laughlin said. 'Picture yourself in a party, engaged with the people there. There's no expectation of gunfire. You are just worried about saving yourself. I don't think they are intentionally not sharing information.' Investigators are still open to every avenue of investigation, including the possibilities that the shooting was gang-related or was connected to a fight at the party. Laughlin and Hornacek encouraged anyone with information or videos to send tips anonymously to APD. If they aren't comfortable doing that, they should find someone they trust who can forward that information. 'We want justice for the family (of Cook). We want justice for this community,' Laughlin said. Days after the shooting, the city of Akron, the Akron Community Foundation (ACF) and Victim Assistance Program (VAP) partnered to create the Gun Violence Response Fund (GVRF), a fund originally started to assist victims of the Kelly Avenue mass shooting. The fund has since been expanded to support basic life expenses of any Akron resident victimized by gun violence. ACF was able to raise $315,000 to support the mass shooting victims during their fundraising efforts last year. This included $150,000 from the city of Akron and $25,000 each from the United Way of Summit and Medina County and ACF. To date, $165,000 of these funds have been distributed to VAP to help cover victims' costs. 'Our community is suffering': Victim Assistance offers help after Akron mass shooting "The evolution of this fund was a textbook example of what could happen when government, philanthropy, nonprofits and the community come together for a specific purpose," said John Garofalo, vice president of Community Investments for ACF. Thirty-six individuals have received assistance from the GVRF, 23 of whom were direct victims of the Kelly Avenue mass shooting, Rebecca Cool, VAP's director of services, said. So far, VAP has distributed $114,000 to gun violence victims. The majority of the funds have been used to support transportation needs like car payments that allow gun violence victims to continue going to work or attend important medical or behavioral health appointments. Other uses for these funds include housing needs — including rent and mortgage payments — and utility payments. This financial assistance is paid directly to vendors, meaning no cash assistance is provided directly to the victim. "These funds are approved as a last resort, meaning that there is no other local resource that exists, or the victim is eligible for, to meet that need," Cool said. The funds are intended for immediate support. While 14 of the June 2 mass shooting victims applied for victim compensation assistance through the Ohio Attorney General's Office, they were able to utilize the GVRF for any financial needs while waiting for these additional funds. Tracy Carter, Summa Health's system director of government affairs and health policy and co-chair of the Gun Violence Response Fund Advisory Committee, also praised the community's collaborative spirit. "We are blessed to live and work in a community where people don't mind pulling their resources together to help others in need," Carter said. To donate to the fund, visit Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@ or on Twitter @athompsonABJ. Bryce Buyakie covers courts and public safety for the Beacon Journal. He can be reached by email at bbuyakie@ or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @bryce_buyakie. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron mass shooting still under investigation a year later
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2 days ago
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City rolls out new barricades for downtown Albuquerque weekend nights
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a year since the city spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on barricades to help close off part of downtown Albuquerque on weekend nights. The city is now spending an even bigger chunk of money to add new barricades. Story continues below Entertainment: First-of-its-kind indoor pickleball facility coming to northeast Albuquerque Community: Albuquerque church leaning on faith after 2 members killed by their son Environment: What should New Mexicans do if they come across a raccoon? After the turquoise drop-down arms installed in several areas along Central proved to be ineffective in keeping drivers out, the city invested $900,000 to bring in new steel barricades. Their hope is to keep pedestrians safe. 'I think that the primary thing that the city had in mind was keeping people safe,' said Maria Griego, Parking Division Manager. It's a stretch of Central Ave. between 3rd and 8th Street, closed off to drivers every weekend night in downtown Albuquerque. 'What APD tells us is they want to be able to have Central all the way from here to 2nd Street clear so that they can patrol the area on weekend nights. So we've been trying to find the most efficient way to block off all the numbered streets and block off Central so that APD has access to the Central corridor,' said Dan Mayfield, Department of Municipal Development. In 2023, the city purchased 32 of the dropdown arms for $300,000. But city officials said they weren't doing enough. When asked if the money was wasted on the arms, Mayfield replied, 'Oh no, not at all. We've been exploring ways for years to keep this area safe. And you know, we just try different things. It's iterations.' This year, the city went a different route, now bringing in the new barriers. City workers started dropping off the L-shaped steel brackets to the 14 areas along the blocked-off section of Central Ave., ahead of the weekend. 'These are much better looking. They're a lot sturdier and we think just a better system to keep traffic out of downtown,' said Mayfield. Griego said the city got its best value with these barricades, 'They are 700 pounds. They are built and also created to not be easily removed without the special tools that are needed to remove them and maneuver them around this, you know, around the work area.' Video from Meridian, the barrier manufacturer, show how effectively they stop cars from driving through. The city said Albuquerque is the first in New Mexico to get this kind of barricade, which they can move around for events in other areas of town. 'It'll keep the driver safe and minimal injuries to a driver. And then it also keeps the pedestrians safe. So it's, it's a win-win on both sides,' said Griego. City officials told KRQE News 13 that they've had white brackets on loan from Meridian for the past three weeks. This weekend will be the first time they're rolling out turquoise brackets, now owned by the city. Each bracket also has a slot for a sign, to say something like 'special event' or 'road closure', and could eventually be used for paid advertising. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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APD to announce additional arrest in homicide of Infowars employee
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police plan to provide information about an additional arrest in the homicide of an Infowars employee. The incident happened at the Chandelier Apartments in March. Officers responded to the complex in the 2300 block of Douglas Street — near East Oltorf Street and Interstate 35 — around 11:57 p.m. March 9. When they arrived, they found a man with trauma in the complex's parking lot, APD said at the time. Police previously identified the victim as Jamie White, an Infowars employee. According to APD, the initial investigation showed White was attacked after interrupting people burglarizing his green Kia Soul in the parking lot of his apartment complex. At the time, Infowars posted: 'Jamie was a light we were blessed to experience as much as we did. He's a one-of-a-kind man who poured his devotion in anything he did.' Vehicle burglary led to deadly shooting of Infowars employee, affidavit says Earlier in May, APD announced the arrest of one of four suspects connected to the deadly shooting. That person was identified as 17-year-old Eloy Adrian Camarillo, according to an affidavit. He was booked into the Travis County Jail on May 1 on a charge of capital murder by terror threat/other felony, with bond set at $250,000, court records show. According to the affidavit, the suspects were approaching 'Kia-brand vehicles' before successfully breaking into the green Kia Soul. Court documents note that APD 'knows that car thieves frequently target Kia vehicles due to manufacturing defects that make them easy targets for auto theft.' Investigators say the suspects also allegedly stole other Kias between March 9 and March 11. Austin police plan to hold a news conference about the additional arrest at 11:30 a.m. KXAN will update this story as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
