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Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man accused of killing Roswell police officer to appear in court for plea hearing
A plea hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning in the case of a man accused of killing a Roswell police officer. Edward Espinoza is accused of shooting Officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, several times outside Ace Pickleball Club in February. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Labonte responded to a suspicious person call at the Market Boulevard location. Police say that as he approached Espinoza, the officer was shot and killed. Channel 2 Action News will be in the courtroom for the hearing. Get the latest updates on Channel 2 Action News at Noon. RELATED STORIES: Widow of fallen Roswell officer speaks for first time, shares how their love story began Suspect in killing of Roswell police officer in court as judge views bodycam footage Roswell officer shot more than a dozen times, prosecutors say as judge denies suspect's bond Suspect in custody after shooting, killing police officer just 'serving the citizens of Roswell' Roswell police had several interactions with suspect in officer's killing In March, Espinoza sat expressionless in court as investigators showed surveillance footage of the night Labonte was killed. Video shows Espinoza enter the pickleball club and speak with an employee who he asked if there were any Marines there. 'At that time, he followed up by saying, if there's any Marines, there was going to be trouble,' investigator Jerriel Mann said in court. When Espinoza went outside, the employee called 911. That's when they say Labonte showed up and was shot. Espinoza was arrested just minutes after the shooting. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
City to witness paddle sport action with Ace Cup Pickleball c'ship from May 30
Bhopal: The Ace Cup Pickleball Championship is set to begin in the capital. The tournament will take place from May 30 to June 1 at Ace Pickleball Club, situated within Rajiv Gandhi College Campus, Salaiya. Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport in which two or four players use a smooth-faced paddle to hit a perforated, hollow plastic ball over a net until one side is unable to return the ball or commits a rule infraction. Pickleball is played both indoors and outdoors. The event anticipates participation from more than 200 players across the state, with total prize money of one lakh rupees. Organising secretary Aditya Sur shared details about the championship. The competition features four categories: beginners, open, 35 plus, and 40 plus. These categories will include men's, women's, and mixed doubles matches. Winners will receive personalised jerseys and gift vouchers. Tournament preparations are underway, with the registration process already initiated. Players began their training sessions, he said. It's worth noting that this sport gained significant popularity worldwide in recent years, with Bhopal producing several accomplished players in the discipline.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Family of fallen Roswell police officer shares their memories of him
The family of fallen Roswell police officer Jeremy Labonte laid him to rest two months ago. They say it's been day-by-day ever since, and little things will trigger memories that add to the pain of missing him. Labonte died in the line of duty on February 7. He responded to a call about a suspicious person at the Ace Pickleball Club on Holcomb Bridge. When he arrived, someone shot and killed him. 'It felt like somebody just broke my heart in half,' his wife, Alyssa Labonte said. She told Channel 2′s Eryn Rogers the two had known each other since the 5th grade growing up in Douglasville. 'By the 7th grade, he asked me to be his girlfriend or whatever that means at that age, and we grew up together and stayed together all his life,' she said. Officer Labonte's wife Alyssa and his little sister, Morgan Labonte, said he died doing what he loved. 'I think he just always had a heart for helping people even when he was younger,' Morgan Labonte said. His wife said he especially loved serving the city of Roswell. 'We grew up in a really small private school, and I think he liked that Roswell was such a community,' Alyssa Labonte said. 'That really drew him in.' They said they miss the little things that made Officer Labonte who he was. 'He loved working out,' Alyssa Labonte said. 'I would always say there's an old soul trapped inside him because even though he was 24 years old, he'd rather be at home with his dog. He collected bourbon, so he'd rather just be with a glass of bourbon on the couch at 8 p.m. And it's those moments his family says they'll always hold dear. 'I feel honored and not lucky enough to be married to such an amazing man,' Alyssa Labonte said. The family said right now they're working with the Roswell Police Department to set up what they hope will become an annual memorial walk in his honor. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Ex-GA sheriff lieutenant pleads guilty to pocketing funds from citation payments GA deputies urge the public to lookout for wanted, possibly armed man Body of man who ran into lake to get away from deputies recovered in Rockdale County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Roswell officer shot more than a dozen times, prosecutors say as judge denies suspect's bond
The man accused of shooting and killing a Roswell police officer last month was denied bond on Tuesday morning. Channel 2′s Sophia Choi was in the courtroom for the bond hearing that she says lasted a matter of minutes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Edward Espinoza is accused of killing Officer Jeremy Labonte on Feb. 7 after flashing the gun at the Ace Pickleball Club near Market Blvd. Espinoza's attorney argued that he needs extreme mental healthcare that the Fulton County Jail is not capable of providing to him. The attorney argued that Espinoza should be given an ankle monitor and released to a mental health facility. After the shooting, Channel 2 Action News obtained police records of other incidents involving Espinoza in which they expressed concern for his mental health. RELATED STORIES: Roswell officer killed in the line of duty had received award for saving man's life Suspect in custody after shooting, killing police officer just 'serving the citizens of Roswell' END OF WATCH: Roswell officer killed in the line of duty identified Roswell police had several interactions with suspect in officer's killing During the hearing, prosecutors argued that Espinoza was mentally aware in his interview with police after the shooting and had the mental capacity to buy an illegal ghost gun while out on bond, as well as fire more than a dozen shots at the Labonte. 'His first two rounds go into the upper part of the officer not covered by the officer's vest. The officer falls. So then at that point, this defendant walks carefully around leaning over him and fires more than a dozen shots into the officer,' prosecutors described. The judge ultimately determined that Espinoza is both a flight risk and a danger to the community, so he was denied bond and sent back to jail. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
