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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Show Low journalist accused of faking social media posts about missing teen, officials say
The editor of an online news outlet in northern Arizona was charged with fraud and obstructing an investigation after authorities said she made fake social media posts about a missing teenager. Jarrett Brooks, 17, went missing from his home in Joseph City in July 2023, according to the Navajo County Sheriff's Office. The Navajo County Attorney's Office said Molly Ottman, 50, of Show Low, made several Reddit posts posing as Brooks' father, Brian. The posts made months after the teenager's disappearance implied the man had molested his son. Ottman later contacted investigators to report the posts, the County Attorney's Office said. Police began investigating the allegations, executing search warrants at the man's residence and the offices of a private investigator he employed. They ultimately concluded that Ottman had made the posts herself. She works as an editor at the Mountain Daily Star, an online publication that covers Navajo and Apache counties. "A 16-year-old boy was missing, and all of law enforcement's energy and resources should have been able to remain focused strictly on the search for that young man," Navajo County Attorney Brad Carlyon said in a statement. "Diverting attention, resources and time to fabricated evidence creates unwarranted distractions during time-sensitive investigations." Ottman was due in court June 2. She did not respond to The Arizona Republic's request for comment on May 29, but previously told State 48 News the allegations against her were "absolutely untrue." She told the outlet she would plead not guilty in the case. Jarrett has been missing for nearly two years. He was first reported as a runaway July 4, 2023, according to the County Attorney's Office. The teen reportedly had an argument with his parents over being grounded before leaving, the office said. The County Attorney's Office said various law enforcement agencies have conducted "extensive searches" for Jarrett. The Sheriff's Office said in 2024 it had investigated hundreds of tips and leads regarding Jarrett's disappearance, but none offered credible information. Jarrett was last seen dressed in a black t-shirt with "AMERICA" across the front, blue jeans, cowboy boots and a baseball hat. He was described by law enforcement as a white male with brown eyes and blond hair. He is about 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. If you have any information regarding Jarrett's whereabouts, call the Navajo County Sheriff's Office at 928-524-4050. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona news editor accused of implying dad molested missing son
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
How Bears DT Grady Jarrett is stepping into leadership role
How Bears DT Grady Jarrett is stepping into leadership role The Chicago Bears made an impact addition this offseason with veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, who brings talent and experience to the table. Having spent the first 10 years of his career with the Atlanta Falcons, Jarrett appeared in one Super Bowl, was named to the Pro Bowl twice, and was a Second-team All-Pro in 2019, so his resume comes as one that should be respected in his new locker room. With several new veterans and coaches in place to help turn the Bears franchise around, the team is going to have to come together under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. In order to get the team on the same page, veterans like Jarrett will be looked at as leaders, even in his first year, to help get the team to where they want to be. Last week during OTAs, Jarrett discussed the reception he's been receiving in the locker room from his new teammates. "More importantly than a voice, I think just the way you come to work, coming to put in work daily," Jarrett said. "But the thing about it is, the guys have showed up to put in work. We've been grinding. It's been a heck of an offseason program, and it's been fun and challenging because it's pulling us together, man. It's challenging every man involved to put their best foot forward, not one out of the four days or two out of four, but every day. That's what's been the really refreshing part for me. "I think more than just with me coming in and saying, you know, 'We got to do this, we got to do that,' I've been enjoying seeing what these guys are made of and being a part of this group. I came to join this group and some great guys here. I think the ceiling is very, very high for us. I feel like every player in here, they want to do good, and working for it, too. I think that's just what's the thing. I'm only familiar with what I know so far, being here in the building, but it's been great to see the response from the challenges that the coaches have given us. Just get better every day." Jarrett isn't letting his resume do all the talking. He's putting in the work and seeing that same effort from his new teammates. Getting everyone on the same page on all sides of the ball, while lining them up with the mindset of this new coaching staff, will give the Bears the pieces they need in place in order to become a winning team. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Grady Jarrett feels refreshed in first year with Bears
Grady Jarrett feels refreshed in first year with Bears After spending his entire 10-year career with the Atlanta Falcons, veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett signed with the Chicago Bears shortly after he was released by Atlanta back in March. When Jarrett surprisingly hit the open market, the Bears wasted no time in bringing in the highly-regarded veteran to bolster their defensive line. Beginning a new chapter in his career with an entirely new coaching staff in Chicago, Jarrett is one of many new veterans who will be looked at to help change the culture in the Bears organization. During OTAs last week, Jarrett met with the media and spoke about feeling refreshed in the new environment with Chicago and embracing the challenge of bringing the team back to their winning ways. "It's been refreshing. It's been refreshing, for sure," Jarrett said. "It's like having the experience of playing the prior 10 years, going on Year 11 now, but the new, refreshing feeling and excitement of being a, not really a rookie because I know how to be in the NFL, but just being in a new place for the first time around new people is really refreshing. It puts you in a position to where you want to put your best foot forward every day. "Not that I'm saying that I didn't want to, regardless of where I was prior, but it's just natural human instinct. I've been enjoying it, man, I've been enjoying it. My life up here in Chicago has been awesome so far. I'm simple. I go to work, I stay like two minutes from here, the facility, go chill, come back, come to work. It's a really simplified life for me right now in this transition. I've been enjoying it, man. It's just going to continue to get better the more I continue to put in more work, learn everybody in the building, and, most importantly, start bringing some wins to this program." Jarrett's outlook and mindset should bode well for his first season with the Bears, and as someone who has previously played in a Super Bowl, he'll have plenty of experience and knowledge to share with his new team. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bears DT Grady Jarrett reacts to Tush Push ruling
Bears DT Grady Jarrett reacts to Tush Push ruling The Tush Push has been a popular topic of conversation. After the Green Bay Packers proposed to ban the play, made popular by the Philadelphia Eagles, it did not receive enough votes at the NFL league meeting and lives on for the 2025 season. The final vote on the proposed ban of the Tush Push was 22-10, and at least 24 votes were needed to pass it. The Chicago Bears were one of the 22 teams who voted to ban the play. Bears defensive tackle Grady Jarrett was asked about the Tush Push, and he didn't have a particularly strong stance for or against it. But he made one thing clear: You know it's coming, so you have to find a way to stop it. 'You've got to stop it," Jarrett said. "It's been stopped before, not at a high rate, but don't let them get third-and-one, don't let them get fourth-and-one. You know what's coming. I've played Philly a lot of times – they are a tough group, and they have a combination of players and a quarterback to make it very successful. At the end of the day, the rules are the rules, and you got to find a way to stop it.' Jarrett doesn't think the Tush Push is a dangerous play, which is likely why some teams are still accepting of the play. Now, teams just have to contend with it. 'I don't think anybody has gotten hurt yet," Jarrett said. "That's where you have a legit argument. I don't think anybody has getting hurt, it's a compromise position that guys are down in. Just got to do what you've got to do. Can't cry over something you can't change.' While Jarrett isn't necessarily for or against it, Bears head coach Ben Johnson made it clear he's not a Tush Push guy -- as he prefers his explosive plays. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Archeologists are taking to the high seas in Viking ships
Greer Jarrett has spent the past three years sailing Scandinavia's waterways in historically accurate Viking ships. The voyages aren't part of some reenactment fantasy or preparation for an upcoming film role. Instead, the archeologist wants to show that exploration based on historical knowledge can help us better understand how an ancient culture lived, explored, and interacted with the world around them. Last year, Jarrett contributed to research suggesting the Vikings participated in more complex trading routes with Indigenous Arctic tribes than previously believed. After his latest excursions along the eastern coasts of Norway, Jarrett now says his team believes that rather than solely relying on concentrated trading outposts, Norse sailors frequently utilized a decentralized network of ports on the region's numerous islands and peninsulas. Their argument is detailed in a study published earlier this month in the Journal of Archeological Method and Theory. Since 2022, Jarrett and his intrepid crews have navigated multiple voyages aboard an open, square-rigged clinker boat built in the style of those used during the Viking Age (roughly 800–1050 CE). Their first trip traveled to and from the Arctic Circle from Trondheim, a common route for sailors after the Norwegian city's founding in 997 CE. The researchers have since sailed more than 3,100 miles along historic Viking trade routes, as well as into the Baltic Sea and the Kattegat waterway separating Sweden from Denmark. These expeditions, coupled with interdisciplinary analysis and evidence, has provided substantial evidence that the original Viking travelers journeyed further from land than historians long theorized. However, these trips weren't undertaken with the aid of a compass, sextant, or even a map. Instead, the Norse relied on mental maps informed by cultural myths tied to coastal landmarks. 'Examples include Viking stories about the islands Torghatten, Hestmona and Skrova off the Norwegian coast,' Jarrett explained in a Lund University profile. 'The stories serve to remind sailors of the dangers surrounding these places, or of their importance as navigation marks.' These tales were passed down through generations to help seafarers, or what Jarrett refers to as a 'Maritime Cultural Mindscape.' He also conducted interviews with present-day fishermen and sailors about various routes known to have been utilized in the 19th and early 20th century, before motorized boats were common. After previously demonstrating that Viking vessels can handle open oceanic waters even in tough conditions, Jarrett was determined to explore their capabilities close to land and among the fjords. He and his team sailed two trips along Norway's western coast towards the Lofoten Islands, an archipelago in the Arctic Circle. While their rigging and ship were modeled after ancient technology, researchers also utilized digital geospatial reconstructions of the region to envision the surrounding landscapes as they would have existed at the time of the Vikings. According to Jarrett, the daily challenges are 'just as great, but not as obvious' as ocean sailing. These included underwater currents and katabatic winds—the wind generated as a mountain's dense, cool, high-altitude air flows into a lower elevation. Weather proved an additional challenge, particularly the cold temperatures in the Lofoten Islands. 'Our hands really suffered. At that point I realized just how crucial it is to have a good crew,' Jarrett said. Extensive socio-cultural knowledge also didn't keep the voyages free from danger, either. At one point, the boat's mainsail yard snapped, forcing Jarrett and his crew to improvise a solution using only Viking-era materials. 'We had to lash two oars together to hold the sail, and hope that it would hold,' he said. After returning home, Jarrett and colleagues combined their data with historical documentation and cultural knowledge. It was clear to them that the numerous environmental and oceanographic variables made coastal journeys difficult in their own special set of ways. 'With this type of boat, it has to be easy to get in and out of the harbor in all possible wind conditions. There must be several routes in and out,' he said. 'Shallow bays are not an issue because of the shallow draft of the boats. Getting far up the narrow fjords, however, is tricky. They are difficult to sail upwind with a square rig, and the boats are sensitive to katabatic winds.' His resulting study argues it is highly unlikely that Vikings only docked at well-established, populated towns and harbors. Instead, sailors probably relied on a decentralized network of smaller port hubs located farther out to sea that Jarrett refers to as 'havens.' 'A lot of the time, we only know about the starting and ending points of the trade that took place during the Viking Age. Major ports, such as Bergen and Trondheim in Norway, Ribe in Denmark, and Dublin in Ireland,' said Jarrett. 'The thing I am interested in is what happened on the journeys between these major trading centers.' Jarrett has now identified four potential sites along the Norwegian coast that could have served as Viking havens. He hopes that archeological teams may soon investigate these areas to see what they might unearth. Evidence could include jetty and mooring post remnants, ballast stones, boatbuilding pits, temporary shelters, and artifacts indicating local commerce. At the same time, he acknowledges that these suggestions are starting points, not necessarily final destinations.'Due to the nature of the evidence, the methodology presented here can uncover potentials, but not realities,' Jarrett and the study's co-authors write. 'The list of possible Viking Age havens… is intended as a working document, which can shape and be shaped by future archaeological surveys and excavations.'
