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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Hit-and-run driver who ran over, seriously injured 5-year-old charged: SF DA
(KRON) — An alleged hit-and-run driver who ran over a 5-year-old girl while she was riding through a San Francisco crosswalk on her bike now faces criminal charges. On May 24 at about 6:14 p.m., 35-year-old Jonathan Lam hit and seriously injured the girl near the intersection of 31st Avenue and Clement Street, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced in a statement Friday. 'The victim, a 5-year old, was riding her bike in the crosswalk with her mother a few steps behind her … when Mr. Lam allegedly turned left onto 31st Avenue running over the victim,' the DA's office said in a statement. Vendor fraudsters scammed Fremont business out of $180K: PD Lam was driving a rented Jeep Wagoneer SUV at the time of the crash and drove away from the scene without stopping, the DA's office said. The 5-year-old girl was taken to the hospital for serious injuries and was in critical condition following the crash. Lam was arrested by San Francisco Police on June 1. Lam faces one count of leaving the scene of an accident with an allegation that the crash resulted in serious injury to the victim. Lam posted $100,000 bail on June 2 and is currently out of custody. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Man charged with felony hit-and-run that hospitalized 5-year-old
A man was charged with a felony after hitting and injuring a 5-year-old girl and her mother in the Outer Richmond neighborhood last month, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Friday. Jonathan Tyler Lam, 35, was charged Thursday with one count of leaving the scene of an accident with an allegation that the collision resulted in serious injury to the victim, prosecutors said. Prosecutors said Lam was turning left onto 31st Avenue in the evening of May 24 when he struck the child and her mother. The 5-year-old had been riding her bike in the crosswalk at 31st Avenue and Clement Street, with her mother just behind her walking, when Lam hit them while driving a rental Jeep Wagoneer, the district attorney's office said. Lam then fled the scene without stopping, prosecutors said, or helping the injured pedestrians. Authorities said Lam did not provide his information to the mother. Both victims were taken to the hospital for treatment, police said at the time, with the child dealing with life-threatening injuries. Lam was arrested Sunday evening.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Man stole vehicle from Harrison County dealership, deputies say
CLARKSBURG, (WBOY) — A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office said he stole a vehicle from a Harrison County car lot. On Thursday, the Lewis County Sheriff's Office received a report from Harrison County regarding a stolen 2024 Jeep Wagoneer that was reportedly stolen from Black Bear Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, according to a press release. The vehicle was reported to have no registration and was being driven by a white man wearing a hat and camouflage jacket with 'distinctive red marker stripes on his arm.' At about 1:50 p.m., law enforcement officers said they saw a vehicle matching the description driving north on Center Avenue in Weston. Lewis County deputies said they initiated a traffic stop near the intersection with East 4th Street, but the driver fled the scene. Man charged after allegedly shooting victim in head in Barbour County Deputies pursued the vehicle, which ran through an occupied intersection before stopping on the north end of Center Avenue, the release said. The driver, identified as Joshua W. Merritt, 38, was then taken into custody. Merritt has been charged with felony fleeing with reckless indifference and grand larceny. He's being held in the Central Regional Jail. As of Thursday evening, his mugshot does not appear in the West Virginia Division of Corrections system. Deputies said the Jeep Wagoneer was recovered and returned to the dealership. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused in North Carolina vacation town road rage shooting that left dad of 3 dead seeks release
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A man accused of killing a father of three in a 2024 road-rage shooting in Lake Norman, North Carolina – a popular vacation town north of Charlotte – is seeking a reduced bond, according to court documents and local news. Terrell Eugene Giddens, 75, is accused of fatally shooting Jeffrey Michael Guida, 40, on Oct. 12, 2024, just before 5 p.m., while Guida was driving with his three daughters, ages 2, 11 and 13, in the back of a Jeep Wagoneer, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office. Eyewitnesses told authorities at the time that they saw both men exit their vehicles, and then the suspect allegedly shot the victim. Eyewitnesses also reported seeing the shooter fire "multiple rounds into the victim's vehicle," where the three girls were sitting. They were not injured in the deadly attack, according to the sheriff's office. Giddens allegedly drove home after the shooting, put his clothing in a trash bag and changed into new clothing, according to the Charlotte Observer. He took his kayak to the Lake Norman shore, paddled to the 17B marker and disposed of the trash bag and the rifle he allegedly used to shoot Guida. Six Illegal Migrants Charged In South Carolina Mother's Murder Defy 'Decency' In 'Civilized Society': Sheriff Now, Giddens' attorney, Robert Campbell, says Giddens "is presumed innocent" and "has significant ties to the community," in a new motion for bond modification filed in Catawba County, according to the Observer. Read On The Fox News App Giddens lived less than half a mile from the crime scene. California Judge Convicted Of Second-degree Murder For Fatally Shooting His Wife The filing states that Giddens worked for General Motors before retiring after 36 years. He was drafted into the Army in 1969 and "served active duty tours in Vietnam and Germany as a tank commander until his honorable discharge in 1971," the motion reviewed by the Observer states. Meanwhile, Guida's family is asking for support from the community to stop Giddens from being released. "The man who murdered Jeff while my children watched and then turned the AR 15 on them is AGAIN asking for bond and to be released," Jeff's wife, Karen Guida, said in a May 9 post on the family's GoFundMe page titled "Support Karen and Daughters After Tragedy." Florida Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Staging Murder Scene While Their Children Slept: Police "He has already given a confession, and there were multiple witnesses," she said. "We again humbly ask for your support and if you can please come help us fill the courtroom again." Guida was originally from Lewiston, Maine. His family remembered him as a "devoted husband" and "loving father," in his obituary. "Jeff loved playing with his children, hiking, cooking, motorcycles, traveling, weightlifting, and gaming," his obituary states. Giddens is charged with first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. He is currently being held without bond. Fox News Digital has reached out to Campbell for article source: Man accused in North Carolina vacation town road rage shooting that left dad of 3 dead seeks release
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Business Standard
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
'I know more than he does': Trump slams Fed chair Powell at 100-day rally
At a rally marking his 100th day in office, US President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell while defending his controversial tariffs policy. Speaking in suburban Detroit, Trump criticised Powell's handling of monetary policy, despite inflation easing and interest rates falling. 'Inflation is basically down and interest rates came down despite the fact that I have a Fed person who's not really doing a good job,' Trump said. 'You're not supposed to criticise the Fed. You're supposed to let him do his own thing — but I know much more than he does about interest rates.' Trump justifies tariffs as strategic flexibility Turning to trade policy, Trump described tariffs as a strategic tool that provides leeway for companies to bring manufacturing back to the US. 'We gave them a little bit of time before we slaughter them,' he warned, calling the tariffs 'a little flexibility' aimed at encouraging domestic production. Despite ongoing friction with Powell, Trump had earlier said he would not remove the Fed chair, even as he continued to express frustration over the pace of rate cuts. Markets, already jittery over Trump's tariff actions, reacted negatively to speculation that Powell might be replaced. Addressing declining poll numbers, Trump dismissed recent surveys as 'biased', particularly those questioning public confidence in his economic approach. He positioned tariffs as necessary groundwork for his upcoming tax reform bill, which proposes eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security income. Rally highlights: Focus on trade and manufacturing The Michigan event, set against the backdrop of Trump's aggressive trade agenda, was staged in Macomb County — a former Democratic stronghold that helped deliver his 2024 re-election victory by flipping in his favour. The area, which supported Trump by 56 per cent, symbolises the blue-collar support that has been central to his political resurgence. Communities near Detroit, home to major auto manufacturers like General Motors and Stellantis, have largely welcomed Trump's trade policies, hopeful for a revival in US manufacturing. However, industry leaders have warned that tariffs may lead to unintended consequences, including job losses and production halts, Mint reported. For instance, Stellantis recently suspended operations at several plants in Michigan, Indiana, and Canada to adjust to new import duties, leading to temporary layoffs. Production at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant, where the Jeep Wagoneer is built, also paused due to engine shortages but is expected to resume in early May. United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, who supports Trump's automotive tariffs, pointed to the Warren facility as a potential site for rehiring furloughed workers. Trump told the crowd his tariffs 'haven't even really kicked in yet', and expressed confidence in his ability to strike trade deals — even with nations like China, which have so far been resistant. 'I think it's going to work out,' he said. Record-low approval, but policy push continues Despite his defiant tone, Trump enters the second quarter of his term with historically low approval ratings for a president at this stage. An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll puts his approval at 39 per cent, while a CNN survey shows 41 per cent support — figures driven by economic anxieties and recession fears. Still, immigration remains a strong point for the US President, who has stepped up deportations and border enforcement. In his second term, President Trump has moved swiftly to overhaul federal governance, issuing numerous executive orders on AI, energy, and appliance standards. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is leading efforts to cut government spending and trim the federal workforce. Internationally, Trump is pressing North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) allies to raise defense spending and asserting US interests, including navigation rights at the Panama Canal. He recently visited Michigan and is set to speak in Alabama.
