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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Colorado Springs Mayor talks public safety during May briefing
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade hosted his May briefing on Thursday, May 15, in which he focused on public safety and announced the City's police department had hit a milestone for the first time. Mayor Mobolade stated that for the first time, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) had almost 800 officers, with a retirement bringing it down to 799. Compared to cities with similar populations, such as Albuquerque, New Mexico, with 1140 officers and Mesa, Arizona, with 979 officers, Colorado Springs had fewer officers, according to Mayor Mobolade. The mayor also noted that the City has hired 222 new officers. Police Chief Adrian Vasquez did mention that CSPD was working on increasing recruitment and now has year-long rolling applications for the police academy. Mayor Mobolade also celebrated another milestone, as the Communications Center is at its 'closest' to full staffing since 2016. The center has also added a Real-Time Crime Center at the same location. As for crime and crashes, Mobolade mentioned that crashes were down by 10% and injury incidents were down by 29%. Traffic tickets, however, were up by 12% this year. 'The biggest reason is you, the drivers of Colorado Springs,' Mobolade said. 'You are making smarter, safer choices behind the wheel, and it is saving lives. Now, let me be clear, police officers would rather educate and engage and encourage voluntary compliance than write tickets. We're not here to punish. We're here to protect.' The Colorado Springs Mayor further encouraged the community to also take initiative to prevent fires and protect homes, with May being Wildfire Awareness Month. 'Everything that I've shared with you today, from staffing, innovation, enforcement, and preparedness, is part of this bigger vision of making Colorado Springs one of the safest cities in the country,' said Mayor Mobolade. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
State, local police search for missing Lewiston man
Apr. 22—AUBURN — State and local police are asking for public assistance in locating a Lewiston man who was recently reported missing by family members, according to a Facebook post by Maine State Police. Ryan-Eric Richardson, 35, was last seen April 17 walking in the area of 959 Washington St. His direction was unknown. Richardson was last seen wearing a blue Nike sweatshirt, black jogger pants and green Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. Richardson is a white male, stands 6 feet tall, weighs approximately 190 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. Any information on Richardson's whereabouts should be shared with Maine State Police Regional Communications Center at 207-624-7076. Copy the Story Link We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others. We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion. You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs. Show less National Park Service investigating after man found dead at Acadia National Park Four Maine college presidents sign national letter decrying Trump education 'overreach'
Yahoo
12-04-2025
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Outagamie County Communications Center celebrates 40-year career of retiring telecommunicator
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Outagamie County officials are celebrating the career of one employee who spent 40 years with the Communications Center as she heads off into the sunset for retirement. Telecommunicator Linda James recently celebrated her 40th anniversary in her role with the Communications Center, which serves as dispatch for all 9-1-1 calls in the area, and today was her last day. Oshkosh introduces new online parking permit system to boost convenience and efficency In a Facebook post, featuring a cake which expressed gratitude and encouragement for her retirement, the Communications Center said she's been a helpful voice for countless people. 'She has been the voice of calm for more people than she can remember, listened to multiple bad days, educated some and made sure every officer made it home at the end of their shift,' the post said. Ed the Diver and Christie B's Egg Hunt takes off in northeast Wisconsin The post said she's become more than a colleague, calling her family for everybody in the Communications Center. 'We hope you enjoy your hard-earned and well-deserved retirement,' the post said. 'Badge 438 is officially retired.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man killed in rollover crash in Rush Twp.
The Schuylkill County Coroner's office was called out to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Pine Creek Drive in Rush Twp. Friday morning. The accident involving a rollover happened at 641 Pine Creek Drive at 11:50 a.m., a supervisor with the Schuylkill County Communications Center confirmed. A coroner's deputy pronounced a male driver deceased at the scene, said Schuylkill County Coroner David Moylan III. The victim was the only occupant of the vehicle, Moylan said. A postmortem scan will be done at the Schuylkill County Forensic Center, New Philadelphia, at the center's earliest convenience. Two vehicles were involved, Moylan said. As of 3 p.m. Friday, emergency personnel were still working at the scene. The accident closed Route 54 in both directions for most of the day, and a detour was put in place. At press time, a Facebook post from the Schuylkill County Office of Emergency Management and Local Emergency Planning Committee said Route 54 was closed in both directions between Marian Avenue and Fairview Street.
