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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
7-year-old boy found safe after going on a joyride to get a McDonald's Happy Meal
A 7-year-old boy, who took his younger sister for a spin in their mother's car in the hunt for a McDonald's Happy Meal, has been found safe, according to police. Authorities in Ogden, Utah, responded to reports of 'reckless driving' by someone who appeared to be a child at around 8 a.m. on April 27. According to ABC4, the car eventually came to a halt when it hit a parking strip at 40th Street and Washington Avenue. Officers learned that the child 'had taken a family vehicle without parental knowledge.' The boy drove the car from Clearfield to Ogden—10 miles—in a bid to reach the golden arches. The children were unharmed, police said. Whitney Bush, the kids' mother, told the outlet she woke up to police knocking on her door to tell her about her children's early morning joyride. 'I don't think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play 'Grand Theft Auto' with their vehicle,' she said. Bush recalled to ABC4 that her son told officers he had been planning to go to McDonald's and reassured his mother that he wore his seatbelt. 'He's got a family full of truck drivers. He's gonna be a truck driver someday, that's what he wants to do,' Bush quipped to ABC4. 'I told him it's not gonna be today, he's gotta wait.' She said the car is now in a tow yard, which is particularly difficult for her as a single mother. 'I'm not proud of him by any means,' Bush told the outlet, but confessed it was impressive he was able to pull off such a stunt. 'He's in a world of trouble; he's probably grounded for the rest of his life.' Bush said the boy has exhibited some behavioral issues in the past, but nothing to this magnitude. Although she's tried to seek help from the Department of Child and Family Services, authorities, and hospitals, his age has meant extra help is hard to come by. The boy is not being charged due to his age, police said. Although the boy later told his mom that they had passed several McDonald's during his joyride, it doesn't appear that they ever stopped for food. Instead, the kids were given breakfast at the police station before being returned to their family, police said.
The Independent
03-05-2025
- The Independent
7-year-old boy found safe after going on a joyride to get a McDonald's Happy Meal
A 7-year-old boy, who took his younger sister for a spin in their mother's car in the hunt for a McDonald's Happy Meal, has been found safe, according to police. Authorities in Ogden, Utah, responded to reports of 'reckless driving' by someone who appeared to be a child at around 8 a.m. on April 27. According to ABC4, the car eventually came to a halt when it hit a parking strip at 40th Street and Washington Avenue. Officers learned that the child 'had taken a family vehicle without parental knowledge.' The boy drove the car from Clearfield to Ogden—10 miles—in a bid to reach the golden arches. The children were unharmed, police said. Whitney Bush, the kids' mother, told the outlet she woke up to police knocking on her door to tell her about her children's early morning joyride. 'I don't think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play 'Grand Theft Auto' with their vehicle,' she said. Bush recalled to ABC4 that her son told officers he had been planning to go to McDonald's and reassured his mother that he wore his seatbelt. 'He's got a family full of truck drivers. He's gonna be a truck driver someday, that's what he wants to do,' Bush quipped to ABC4. 'I told him it's not gonna be today, he's gotta wait.' She said the car is now in a tow yard, which is particularly difficult for her as a single mother. 'I'm not proud of him by any means,' Bush told the outlet, but confessed it was impressive he was able to pull off such a stunt. 'He's in a world of trouble; he's probably grounded for the rest of his life.' Bush said the boy has exhibited some behavioral issues in the past, but nothing to this magnitude. Although she's tried to seek help from the Department of Child and Family Services, authorities, and hospitals, his age has meant extra help is hard to come by. The boy is not being charged due to his age, police said. Although the boy later told his mom that they had passed several McDonald's during his joyride, it doesn't appear that they ever stopped for food. Instead, the kids were given breakfast at the police station before being returned to their family, police said.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former DCFS employee formally charged after being accused of deleting files
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A former DCFS employee has been indicted after being accused of malfeasance in office and computer tampering. According to East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore, Eddriene Sylvester, 55, was accused of deleting important files relevant to the Department of Child and Family Services in June 2022, while employed at the department. Louisiana law states that the felony charge of malfeasance in office carries a maximum of 10 years in prison and/or up to a $5,000 fine. The state may also seek restitution if it suffered a loss. Computer tampering can hold a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or up to a $10,000 fine. Sylvester's next court appearance is scheduled for May 29, 2025. According to school records, she is currently employed at St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools System as the Chief Financial Officer. Enjoy the wildlife at BREC Baton Rouge Zoo's 'Roar and Pour' event Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over DEI rollback Louisiana bill that would ban fluoride in public drinking water passes Senate committee Flash flood warnings for West and East Baton Rouge after storms Firefighter Challenge Series brings regional classic to Baton Rouge Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Yahoo
Mother of AMBER Alert children found dead with neck wound in burning house, docs say
Support for victims and survivors of domestic violence is available 24/7: 1-800-897-LINK (5465). If you or someone else is in immediate danger, or in an emergency, please call 911 immediately. RIVERDALE, Utah () — The mother of the two children that were the was reportedly found with a puncture wound in her neck after her house was set on fire. This is according to new court documents following the arrest of the children's father, Ricardo Trujillo Rojel, 29, on first-degree felony charges of aggravated murder and aggravated arson. Police responded to the structure fire near 5100 South and 1000 West shortly before 3 p.m. on March 24. Upon arriving, officers found the victim with severe burns and a puncture wound to her neck. Investigators ruled her cause of death a homicide and found the fire had been started using an accelerant. Cows struck after wandering onto I-15 in Utah County Witnesses say Rojel, the victim and their children were set to move out of the home that day. One neighbor allegedly heard a woman scream sometime before officers arrived for the structure fire. Shortly after, when Rojel and the two children could not be found, the AMBER Alert was issued. Rojel's truck was later found a quarter-mile up from Hobble Creek Canyon and witnesses reported seeing an adult male walking away from the truck with two children. Local police agencies located Rojel, who allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted an officer. He was eventually safely taken into custody and booked into the Weber County Jail. '[Rojel] was the last person known to be with the victim on this date,' court documents read. '[He] turned off his phone and left his vehicle with his two young children to an area that was over an hour away from home when he was supposed to be moving to Roy with the victim.' Police said Rojel was uncooperative with law enforcement and would not speak. Rojel allegedly has a history with the victim involving domestic violence, including an arrest in January for multiple domestic violence charges. Rojel has been ordered to be held without bail, pending a pretrial hearing. The two children were safely recovered and taken into custody by the Department of Child and Family Services at the Utah County Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
