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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Washington state man locked up without bail for threatening to kill Sheriff Mike Chitwood
A Washington State man who doesn't approve of Sheriff Mike Chitwood's public shaming of children arrested for making threats against schools was arrested after sending a letter saying he was going to kill him, an arrest report shows. "Do you know what the Internet does with children you expose?" Matthew Moulton, 45, of College Place, Washington, wrote to the sheriff. "They put them in AI and make child porn with them." Moulton was extradited to Volusia County and booked into the jail on Wednesday on a charge of written threat to kill or do bodily injury. He was locked up on Thursday without bail. Chitwood was at the airport to greet Moulton on his arrival in Florida in handcuffs. According to investigators, Moulton sent the threatening letter to Chitwood on March 20. In his letter, Moulton also accused Chitwood of threatening his First Amendment rights. "I am going to have to threaten you with death. It's coming," Moulton told Chitwood in the letter. "There is nothing you can do to stop it." Moulton, who called himself a Patriot, included a YouTube link in the letter that showed a collection of video footage where Chitwood is shown taking a stand against Neo-Nazis, publicly talking about death threats he had received, and threatening parents with perp-walking their children for making bogus school shooting threats. Volusia County deputies, assisted by the College Place Police Department, located Moulton at his mother's home in Washington, the report said. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Washington State man in jail for threatening to kill Volusia sheriff
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joins high-speed pursuit of suspect fleeing traffic stop
The Brief A suspect fled a traffic stop in New Smyrna Beach, leading to a high-speed chase on I-95. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who happened to be nearby, joined the pursuit. The suspect, with a lengthy criminal record, was eventually captured and faces more charges. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. - A suspect fleeing from a traffic stop in New Smyrna Beach unknowingly led law enforcement on a high-speed chase — tailed by none other than Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, himself. What we know A suspect fled from a traffic stop in New Smyrna Beach, leading to a high-speed chase on I-95 south toward Brevard County. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who was nearby, joined the pursuit. The suspect, with a lengthy criminal record, was eventually caught and faces new charges. What we don't know Details about what triggered the initial traffic stop, the suspect's identity, and the specific new charges have not been disclosed. Timeline The chase began yesterday during a routine traffic stop, escalated when the suspect sped onto the interstate, and ended with his capture after Sheriff Chitwood joined the pursuit. What they're saying A suspect fleeing from a traffic stop in New Smyrna Beach unknowingly led law enforcement on a high-speed chase—tailed by none other than Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood himself. Deputies say the pursuit began when the driver sped away from a stop and headed south on I-95 toward Brevard County. Sheriff Chitwood, who happened to be nearby, joined the chase. "I had just filled up my gas tank, so I told him, 'We can go to Miami if you want,'" Chitwood said. "Eventually, we're going to get you." The suspect, who authorities say has a long criminal history, was eventually captured and now faces additional charges. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
CBS News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Jordan Spieth leads young golfers after donating putting green to Cobbs Creek Golf Course
One of golf's biggest names helped a group of kids from the Philadelphia area play the game he loves on Monday. Thirteen-time PGA Tour winner Jordan Spieth spent part of his day at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course mentoring students on a brand-new junior golf putting green that he donated through his nonprofit, the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, totaling $250,000. "A heartfelt thank you to Jordan and Annie Spieth for their remarkable generosity," said Jeff Shanahan, president of the Cobbs Creek Foundation. It's part of the more than $750,000 in total funding from the Truist Championship to the Cobbs Creek Foundation. The goal is to create a lasting impact far beyond the fairway. "We're dedicated to supporting our communities in which we host events and make a lasting impact. Our partnership with the Cobbs Creek Foundation is a prime example of this – investing in golf, education and community development," said Joie Chitwood, the executive director of the 2025 Truist Championship. Chitwood hopes this effort will help welcome new faces to golf while making sure everyone has access to play just like the pros. "It's that commitment to giving back that reflects the values that we hold at the Truist Championship — using sport to inspire and create positive change," Chitwood said.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Michigan woman arrested in Florida for stealing $52K in Facebook Marketplace scam: sheriff
The Brief A Michigan woman was arrested in Florida for allegedly scamming a local resident out of $52,000, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Demetria Latimer, 59, was booked into the Volusia County jail on charges organized scheme to defraud and grand theft. Investigators believe Latimer may have played a key role in laundering money from other victims nationwide. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A woman was taken to jail on Tuesday for allegedly stealing over $50,000 in a Facebook Marketplace scam, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. What we know On April 8, Demetria Latimer, 59, of Michigan, was arrested in Florida on charges of organized scheme to defraud and grand theft after stealing $52,000 from an Orange City resident in a fake excavator sale on Facebook Marketplace in November 2024, authorities said. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office tracked her down outside Detroit using bank records and other resources, Chitwood said. Investigators believe Latimer may have played a key role in laundering money from other victims nationwide. Fortunately, Chitwood said the victim's money was recovered. What they're saying Latimer was extradited to Volusia County overnight, where she was met by Chitwood early Tuesday at the airport. "I am the reason that you're here," Chitwood told her. "We don't like our residents to become victims of fraud," he added. "I'm a victim myself," Latimer replied. What's next Latimer is set to make a first appearance before a judge on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood on April 8, 2025.
CBS News
27-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Historic Philadelphia country club to host PGA Tour's 2025 Truist Championship
This spring, one of the PGA Tour's signature events will call Philadelphia home. The Truist Championship is taking over the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon course. "The response has been even better than we thought, and the passion this market has for sports, I think we fit in quite nicely with a signature event," Joie Chitwood, the Truist Championship Executive Director, said. The event at the nation's oldest country club is set to tee up in early May and will feature Philadelphia food favorites, including cheesesteaks. Fans will also experience nods to the area at the event, like Liberty Bell Landing. The championship will air on CBS from May 8-11. "We sold out Saturday already, with Friday virtually days away of selling out, as well. We couldn't ask for more energy or enthusiasm from the market. It also tells us this is the market to be in," Chitwood said. Typically, the event is held at Quail Hollow, North Carolina, but that course is hosting a different championship this year. "Philadelphia has always been on our list based on an event they ran here in 2016 where we caught notice," Chitwood said. "It's the top 70 on the PGA Tour competing for a $20,000,000 purse," Chitwood said. Construction continues on the grounds to build 54,000 square feet of temporary hospitality space. Several holes on the course are also being rerouted. "When you think about the type of sporting event we are — we come in and we leave, but we engage vendors, we spend money, there's opportunity for folks to actually come visit us and stay in hotels and generate those tax dollars," Chitwood said. The event is also giving back to the area. "We believe when it's all said and done, we'll have an estimated $2.5 million dollar charitable impact. That to me will be the legacy of the Truist Championship," Truist Chairman and CEO, Bill Rogers, said. The Charlotte-based bank announced a five-year partnership with First Tee – Greater Philadelphia – a youth program focused on creating golf accessibility. "This is the launching off point. It's the tip of the iceberg," Travis Rhodes, Truist's Regional President for Pennsylvania and New Jersey, said. The event will return to North Carolina next year. "We're hoping this is also a launching point to see what golf can do here in Philadelphia on an ongoing basis," Rhodes said.
