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USA Today
01-04-2025
- USA Today
Homemade devices were found near a Texas park. Thankfully, bombs technicians disabled them.
Homemade devices were found near a Texas park. Thankfully, bombs technicians disabled them. Authorities in Garland, Texas are probing the origin behind homemade explosive devices found near a park over the weekend. Garland is about 20 miles from Dallas. Garland Police Department officers received a report from a citizen about the "suspicious" items by Wynne Park on Sunday morning, according to a news release. Officers discovered "an open suitcase" that contained objects that were "potential homemade explosives," police stated. Bomb technicians with the department and the FBI were called to the scene. News: New Mexico Republicans calling fire at headquarters 'deliberate act of arson' Bomb technicians disabled the devices During their investigation, officials learned several legitimate homemade devices were in the area. Public information officer Lt. Pedro Barineau told NBCDFW that residents were notified about their findings, and authorities secured the neighborhood. "Bomb technicians worked through the day and into the night to safely render each device inoperative," the news release said. Police are looking for suspects and are conducting an investigation. According to the local news station, canine units were on the ground on Monday. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Homemade devices were found near a Texas park. Thankfully, bombs technicians disabled them.
Authorities in Garland, Texas are probing the origin behind homemade explosive devices found near a park over the weekend. Garland is about 20 miles from Dallas. Garland Police Department officers received a report from a citizen about the "suspicious" items by Wynne Park on Sunday morning, according to a news release. Officers discovered "an open suitcase" that contained objects that were "potential homemade explosives," police stated. Bomb technicians with the department and the FBI were called to the scene. News: New Mexico Republicans calling fire at headquarters 'deliberate act of arson' During their investigation, officials learned several legitimate homemade devices were in the area. Public information officer Lt. Pedro Barineau told NBCDFW that residents were notified about their findings, and authorities secured the neighborhood. "Bomb technicians worked through the day and into the night to safely render each device inoperative," the news release said. Police are looking for suspects and are conducting an investigation. According to the local news station, canine units were on the ground on Monday. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Homemade explosive devices found near Wynne Park in Garland, Texas
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Turkey crashes through windshield on Utah highway, injuring driver
The Brief A turkey crashed through a car windshield on a Utah highway, injuring the driver. The driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police warned drivers to watch for wildlife, especially as warmer weather increases sightings. GARLAND, Utah - Utah authorities said a driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a turkey flew through the windshield and died upon impact. The backstory The Garland Police Department said first responders arrived at the scene of the accident on Interstate 15 northbound just prior to the 385 exit. RELATED: Watch: Dolphins catch waves with California surfers, wowing onlookers The driver said he hit a turkey that was crossing the interstate. The turkey went through the windshield and hit the driver. The driver was transported to a local hospital. What they're saying "This is a great reminder to watch out for animals when traveling," the police said on its Facebook page. "Garland Fire has seen multiple vehicle accidents involving wildlife, including Elk & Moose, on this stretch of interstate. With the warmer weather approaching, we expect to see more sightings." The Source The information in this story came from the Garland Police Department and its Facebook page, as well as details from the driver involved in the accident.
CBS News
18-03-2025
- CBS News
North Texas man wanted for 2009 Garland murder caught in Mexico, authorities say
A murder suspect who had been on the run for the last 16 years was taken into custody in Mexico in a coordinated effort between the FBI and Mexican authorities, officials confirmed Tuesday. Cesar Pascual Orozco, 40, was wanted in the March 14, 2009, fatal shooting of 26-year-old Joe Castillo in Garland, police said. According to police, Castillo was found lying dead in the street from multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported seeing Orozco drop off his child, walk to his car and then approach Castillo. After a "brief exchange of words," Orozco allegedly shot Castillo and fled before officers arrived, according to a Garland PD press release. A murder warrant was issued for a then 24-year-old Orozco, who was last seen driving a black Chrysler 300 with paper tags, police said. Now, 16 years later, the Garland Police Department is working with federal and international partners to facilitate Orozco's extradition. "We want to thank our federal and international partners for their dedication to bringing Orozco to justice," Garland PD said in a press release.
CBS News
16-03-2025
- CBS News
14-year-old killed, 16-year-old injured after hit-and-run crash in Garland, police say
A 30-year-old man was arrested following a hit-and-run crash that killed one teen and seriously injured another, the Garland Police Department said Sunday. Police said Stetson Ybarbo, of Rowlett, was speeding eastbound on East Oates Road when his pickup truck left the roadway and struck a 14-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy, along with several parked cars near the intersection of Miami Drive. Police said witnesses reported seeing Ybarbo flee the scene with a child after the crash, without helping either victim. When officers arrived at the crash site, they found a 2005 brown Chevy Silverado with extensive damage. And based on evidence and witness statements, officers located Ybarbo at a home in Garland, where he was taken into custody. Ybarbo was transported to the Garland Jail on charges of fail to stop and render aid – involving death and fail to stop and render aid – involving serious bodily injury, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Police said the name and photos of the victims will not be released due to their ages.
