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15-04-2025
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$25K reward offered for information on deadly 2024 hit-and-run in Avon
DENVER (KDVR) — A $25,000 reward is being offered for information on a deadly 2024 hit-and-run crash in Avon. On March 5, 2024, 76-year-old Jack Ladesic of Pennsylvania was struck by a vehicle near the Stonebridge Bus Stop (East) on Route 6 in Avon. 'It is believed that Ladesic was walking on the shoulder of the road between 6:47 PM and 6:50 PM on Tuesday night between the Eagle Vail Shop and Hop Gas Station and the River Oaks Apartment Complex when he was struck by a motorist,' said the town of Avon in a 2024 release. 2 suspects wanted for baggage thefts at DIA in March: Photos Ladesic was pronounced dead on scene. He was described by the Avon Police Department as a 'beloved member of the Vail Valley community.' Despite efforts from law enforcement, one year later, no arrests have been made. The Justice for Jack fund is now offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and prosecution. ''If you know something, say something.' Jack's friends, family, and the community urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring those responsible to justice,' said Avon police. Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Avon Police Department at 970-748-4444. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Avon man accused of drawing swastika on a Tesla
AVON, Conn. (WTNH) — An Avon man was charged for second degree criminal mischief and second degree breach of peace after allegedly drawing a swastika on a Tesla, according to police. Woodbridge PD find swastikas, other messages spray painted on signs, man arrested According to the Avon Police Department, on March 26 at approximately 8:08 p.m., a Tesla Model Y was parked in a parking lot for Puerto Vallarta, a Mexican restaurant at 15 West Avon Rd. Police were able to use the security footage from the Tesla, which showed a man in a black hoodie allegedly look around and draw a swastika on the driver's side door before leaving the area. Police said the owners of the Tesla were not present when the vandalism occurred, but the Tesla is equipped with security cameras. The footage showed the man leaving in a white sedan, which police used to help them identify 40-year-old Steven Lowell Weinberger as the alleged perpetrator. When asked by police, Weinberger allegedly said he did not know whose Tesla it was, and claimed he was upset with the current political climate in the country. Weinberger was released on a $25,000 surety bond and has a court date set for April 30 at Hartford Community Court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
