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2 days ago
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GA man found guilty of trafficking crystal meth
A Georgia man has been found guilty for trafficking methamphetamine. On July 14, 2020, the Douglasville Police Department conducted an undercover investigation after receiving information from a confidential informant. The informant, with cooperation from police, planned to buy three kilograms of crystal methamphetamine from Erik Hernandez at a Lithia Springs hotel. Surveillance units watched Hernandez arrive in a Honda Odyssey and get out wearing a gray backpack, which later was found to contain just under 3 kilograms of crystal meth. Two cellphones and more than $2,000 in cash were seized when he was arrested. Hernandez was found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine on May 22, 2025. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 9. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Husband, wife from Buford drown near Destin resort 4 people shot at Southwest Atlanta gas station Double shooting leaves 16-year-old dead in Southwest Atlanta [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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2 days ago
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Woman confronts catalytic converter thieves in Santa Clarita
A woman confronted a pair of catalytic converter thieves as they targeted her vehicle outside her home in Santa Clarita. Ozie Vox said the incident happened early Sunday morning on May 25, around 7 a.m. A home security camera captured the suspects pulling up in a black sedan as they spotted the victim's older model Honda Odyssey minivan parked on the street. Two male suspects wearing hoodies and ski masks stepped out of the car, jacked up the van and sawed off its catalytic converter within minutes. Vox and his wife were at home and witnessed the theft as it happened. His wife stepped out to confront the two thieves while filming the incident on her cell phone. She's heard calling for her husband to come outside. The men stared in her direction as she yelled, but they eventually fled the scene. Vox said the men appeared to be professionals as the entire theft 'took them under three minutes.' Authorities say catalytic converter theft has become prevalent across the nation because the devices contain precious metals, are relatively easy to steal and lack identifiable markings. Vox and his neighbors said they're frustrated over the growing problem. He hopes that by sharing his story, he's able to keep other residents alert. He would also like to see a heavier law enforcement presence with more frequent patrols through his community. 'The sheriff told us there were more incidents that day, as well,' Vox said. 'I know, at least in our area, there were a few cars [the suspects] hit. They explained to us that these guys could go around and knock out a dozen cars in 30 minutes.' Vox said it'll cost him around $2,500 to replace the catalytic converter, which is more than his work van is worth. Some ways drivers can protect their vehicle from catalytic converter theft include: Installing a theft prevention device on your catalytic converter – A licensed auto shop can install a protective plate, shield, clamp, cage, strap, or other device to secure the catalytic converter Marking your catalytic converter – Engraving or etching the converter with your vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate number may deter theft. It may also alert a reputable scrap dealer that the device is stolen and can help to identify the owner Adjusting your vehicle's alarm – A well-calibrated alarm can detect vibration and alert you or scare thieves away Parking your vehicle in a safe location – If you have a garage, use it. Consider installing motion-sensitive lights if you park in your driveway. Park close to a building entrance or in a well-lit and high-traffic area when parking in a public lot Anyone with information on the theft can call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at 661-260-4000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Mom killed and her three kids fighting for their life after tire blowout caused freeway chaos
A Florida nurse and mother-of-three was killed in a fiery crash that also left her young children fighting for their lives. Olivia Maggs, 32, was traveling in a 2023 Honda Odyssey down Interstate 95 in Brevard County at around 12.30pm with her children - Jude, Noah and eight-month-old Ella - when a 2003 Ford F-350 that was traveling in the adjacent lane suffered a tire blowout, Fox 35 reports. The 58-year-old pickup truck driver then lost control and swerved into the inside lane - striking Maggs' SUV. The impact forced both vehicles off the roadway and into a guardrail, causing Maggs' SUV to burst into flames, according to Florida Today. Nearby motorists soon pulled over and ran to the vehicle to help remove the children from the smoldering wreckage, but Maggs was pronounced dead at the scene. Her children, meanwhile, were airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando for their injuries. An online fundraiser set up to help the Maggs family says the two boys, ages three and four, are expected to be OK. Eight-month-old Ella, however, suffered a broken femur and a brain bleed. Maggs and her children were traveling down Interstate 95 in a 2023 Honda Odyssey on Monday afternoon, when a pickup truck in the adjacent lane lost control and swerved into her vehicle Florida Highway Patrol officers said the truck driver and his 20-year-old passenger, both from Babylon, New York, remained at the scene following the fiery collision. Neither was injured in the collision. Still, it remains unclear what may have caused the truck's tire to blow out, and the Florida Highway Patrol said it is continuing to investigate the crash. 'The past day has been very difficult to comprehend and understand and will only get more complicated in the coming weeks as we grieve the loss of Olivia,' her husband, Cody, wrote on Facebook. 'As with many of you, the news comes as a complete shock.' He went on to describe his wife as 'one of the most sweetest, gentle, patient and kind souls' who had 'a true servant's heart.' She was also 'a beautiful mother. A loving wife. A nurse who was passionate about helping others,' he added. 'A lot of people who have reached out have asked how you can help,' Cody continued. 'The first would be for continuing prayer. 'Prayers for comfort and healing for the family, especially the boys who had to sit in the car seeing their mom after the accident and have lots of tough questions,' he explained. 'Prayers for Ella, who suffered a fractured leg and brain bleed in the accident. 'Me, as a father, trying to navigate life moving forward with three young children missing our rock. Prayers for guidance and next steps for all of us.' He then directed the public to the online fundraiser to help with the children's medical expenses as he takes off from work. It has already raised over $153,000 for the family and describes how Maggs' 'absence leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew her.' But it also notes that 'Olivia is now in the arms of our Heavenly Father and reunited with her eldest brother, Christopher.' She is now being remembered as a caring nurse, who has worked as a nurse at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville for nearly nine years, starting off in the Medical-Surgical Department before eventually working in the hospital's Women's Center. In a tribute on Facebook, hospital officials wrote that she 'touched countless lives through her compassion and unwavering commitment' and noted that her 'warmth and love for children radiated through her work.' 'Olivia's kindness, strength and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on her patients, fellow Care Partners and everyone fortunate enough to know her,' the hospital wrote. 'Our hearts are with her family, friends and children during this unimaginable time. We are grieving alongside them and will forever carry her memory in our hearts.' Hundreds of people have since commented on the post, including many women who shared their experiences of having Maggs as their nurse. 'You never forget the name and face of someone who made such a lasting impression on you,' one Facebook user wrote. 'For all three of my children's births at Parrish, Olivia was one of the most encouraging and supportive nurses,' she continued. 'She guided me through strapping my firstborn in his car seat as we had never done it before and I was so anxious. 'My heart is with her family and all who mourn her.' 'I just had my little ones two months ago and she was there for us, such a sweet soul, she wrote of Maggs. 'I cannot believe this.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Florida mom killed, three small children injured after truck collides with their van following tire blowout
A Florida mother was killed and her three young children were injured in a car accident on Interstate 95 on Memorial Day after a truck experienced a tire blowout and collided with their van. Olivia Maggs, 32, was driving in the southbound lanes of I-95 by the Pineda Causeway in Brevard County on Monday afternoon when a tire blew out on an F-350, according to FOX 35 Orlando via Florida Highway Patrol. The blowout caused the driver of the truck, which was traveling in the center lane, to lose control and collide with Maggs' Honda Odyssey van, the outlet reported. Both vehicles went off the road and struck a guardrail. Driver Suddenly Stops In Middle Of Highway, Causes Multi-car Crash, Then Leaves: Video Maggs was pronounced dead at the scene, while her three children – an infant girl and two toddler boys – were airlifted to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, according to a GoFundMe set up by Maggs' sister-in-law. "By the grace of God, kind strangers stopped to help and pulled the children from the vehicle," she wrote, adding that the baby girl had a broken femur and a brain bleed. The two boys were also hurt, but "they are okay," she said. Read On The Fox News App The 58-year-old truck driver and his 20-year-old passenger were not injured and remained at the scene of the crash, FOX 35 reported. Dramatic Video Shows Hero Cops Drag Dazed Driver From Car Before Train Smashes Into It Maggs was a "dedicated" and "beloved" nurse at Parrish Medical Center, the health system wrote on Facebook in a post mourning her death. She worked at the hospital for nine years and began in the Medical-Surgical Department as a graduate nurse before transferring to the Women's Center. "Olivia's kindness, strength and gentle spirit left a lasting impact on her patients, fellow Care Partners and everyone fortunate enough to know her. Our hearts are with her family, friends and children during this unimaginable time. We are grieving alongside them and will forever carry her memory in our hearts," the post stated. Hundreds of comments were left on the post, with dozens of women sharing their positive experiences with Maggs as a nurse and as a friend. "You never forget the name and face of someone who made such a lasting impression on you. For all three of my children's births at Parrish Olivia was one of the most encouraging and supportive nurses. She guided me through strapping my firstborn in his car seat as we had never done it before and I was so anxious. My heart is with her family and all who mourn her," one woman wrote. More than $126,000 had been donated to the GoFundMe account as of early Wednesday morning. "Olivia was a kind, beautiful soul—a loving and gentle mother, devoted wife, and cherished daughter, sister, friend, and compassionate nurse. Her absence leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her," the GoFundMe article source: Florida mom killed, three small children injured after truck collides with their van following tire blowout
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3 days ago
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Mom Killed in Crash That Injured Her 3 Kids After Nearby Truck's Tire Blew Out: ‘A Complete Shock'
A 32-year-old mom of three has died after a truck's tire blew out near her car on Interstate 95 in Florida on Memorial Day and slammed into her vehicle The mother was with her three kids, who survived the fatal crash Olivia Maggs is remembered by her husband as a 'loving' wife was 'a beautiful mother'A mom of three has died after she and her children were involved in a crash on a Florida highway on Memorial Day. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a tire blew out on an Ford F-350 along Interstate 95 in Melbourne, on Monday, May 26, according to NBC affiliate WESH and FOX affiliate WOFL. The 58-year-old man driving the truck reportedly then lost control of his vehicle before slamming into a nearby Honda Odyssey and sending them both into a guard rail, WOFL and CBS affiliate WKMG-TV reported. The woman driving the Odyssey, 32-year-old Olivia Maggs, died as a result of the crash, per the reports. Her three children, ages 8 months to 4 years, survived the crash. The three children reportedly were sent to the hospital with various injuries. The baby girl had a broken leg and brain bleed, while the older two had minor injuries. FHP did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Cody Maggs, Oliva's husband, paid tribute to his late wife in an emotional post on Facebook, describing her as a 'gentle, patient and kind' soul who had 'a true servant's heart.' 'I just want to thank everyone who has reached out with your words, love and support,' Cody wrote. 'The past day has been very difficult to comprehend and understand and will only get more complicated in the coming weeks as we grieve the loss of Olivia. As with many of you, the news comes as a complete shock.' Cody also said his 'loving' wife was 'a beautiful mother' as well as 'a nurse who was passionate about helping others.' 'When talking with each of you, and seeing the impact she has stamped on everyone's life, it is a true testament of who she was,' Cody continued. 'Your love and support is deeply felt.' More than $141,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign started to support Olivia's family following the fatal crash. Gabrielle and Aaron Wright, who organized the online fundraiser, described the late mom as 'a kind, beautiful soul' as well as "loving and gentle mother, devoted wife, and cherished daughter, sister, friend, and compassionate nurse.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Her absence leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her,' the Wrights wrote. They said Olivia's family 'now faces a long road of healing; physically and emotionally.' 'Your prayers of comfort, peace, and strength to surround them during this devastating time mean more than words can say,' the organizers added. Cody also thanked those who have shown their support through the GoFundMe campaign. 'This is such a beautiful community in such a mourning time,' he wrote on Facebook. Read the original article on People
