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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
East Liverpool police looking for man on bike
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WKBN) — The East Liverpool Police Department is asking for help in identifying a wanted subject. According to a Facebook post from the department, a male with a beard on a dirt bike was driving dangerously with a small child on the front in the Avondale area. The post said officers tried to stop him, but the subject fled. Officers did not pursue a chase. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 330-385-1234 ext. 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Avondale Police say Agua Fria river bottom crime crackdown is working
The Brief Crime was a problem along parts of the Agua Fria river bottom. In November 2024, we reported on a crime crackdown effort in the area. Avondale Police officials say the measures are working. AVONDALE, Ariz. - It has been months since we first reported on a crime crackdown effort along the bottom of the Agua Fria River in the West Valley, and now, Avondale Police officials say the crackdown is working. The backstory The river bottom is home to a diverse ecosystem, and it's a place where no human beings should be. However, law enforcement made hundreds of arrests for trespassing and other crimes in 2024 alone. "There's been a lot of homes here for generations. What was once accepted a long time ago about off-highway vehicle use and weapons offenses, for example, coming down to the river bottom and shooting, that's just not acceptable anymore," said Officer Daniel Benavidez, an Avondale Police Department neighborhood resource officer. What We Know Now Since our last report, the Avondale Police Department began to use newer, specialized side-by-side (SxS) vehicles to improve enforcement along the river bottom. The vehicle has air conditioning, which can help beat the Arizona heat. "Our officers used to drive side-by-sides that were not covered and not caged. They'd get dusty and dirty and really hot," said Officer Daniel Benavidez. The vehicles also help during the occasional chase. "They're better at apprehending suspects who once would've gotten away from us because of our older side-by-sides," said Officer Benavidez. When calls are made, the side-by-sides make the search much easier. "Our officers were able to go check out these two side-by-sides, drive them down to the river bottom, and they were essential in apprehending those two suspects," said Officer Benavidez. "We're gonna continue enforcement down here and work with other jurisdictions, because this is affecting our Avondale community and we want to show them it's important to us." By the numbers According to data, Avondale Police arrested 286 people on the river bottom between May and November 2024. Since January 2025, there have only been 77 arrests. "Most of those are trespassing, being here unlawfully, or off-highway vehicle use, which is a city code violation," said Officer Benavidez. Local residents also have been making less 911 calls for river bottom crimes in 2025. "We've gotten less calls per month for those shots fired calls," said Officer Benavidez. "Those off-highway vehicle calls for service, those have been going down." What's next The City of Avondale also has a project manager working with some residents, and they're going to be putting up some cable wire fencing along portions of the river bottom that will help with other issues of trespassing and other illegal activities.
RNZ News
12-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Restoring the fortunes of our struggling wool industry
An Avondale-based acoustic panel and insulation manufacturer has developed a sustainable wool product it hopes could restore the fortunes of the struggling industry. Autex Acoustics has spent the last four years developing a way to process wool sustainably. Manufacturing starts on a Hunterville farm - with a conscious focus on fertilizer minimisation and soil management. The whole process is carbon negative - meaning more CO2 is removed from the atmosphere than emitted during the manufacturing process. So far Autex Acoustic produces insulation and acoustic panels, and last week opened a research and development Autex Future Lab to develop sustainable materials for commercialisation. This comes as wood producers respond with dismay to Bremworth's decision to re-introduce some synthetic carpets. Autex creative director and Future Labs leader Jono Mountfort speaks to Kathryn. Auxtex creative director and Future Labs leader Jono Mountfort. Photo: Eddison Te Reo
CTV News
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage
Michael Jordan, centre, and Curtis Polk, left, co-owners of 23XI Racing, watch during qualifying beside 23XI Racing President Steve Lauletta, right, for a NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race, Nov. 9, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Locher, file)
