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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Rocky Ford Officer sees 'green dot' from gun laser on his chest
(ROCKY FORD, Colo.) — A suspect is under arrest after allegedly aiming a gun with a laser sight at law enforcement in Rocky Ford in April. According to the Rocky Ford Police Department (RFPD), around 2:15 a.m. on April 26, a Rocky Ford officer was parked at Rocky Ford High School and was meeting with deputies of the Otero County Sheriff's Office. The officer and deputies saw a car pull into Babcock Park after park curfew, and shortly after, the RFPD officer spotted the green dot from a sight laser aimed at his chest. The laser was then also pointed at the deputies. The deputies pulled over the car after it left Babcock Park, and a gun with a green laser attached was found in the car. Illegal narcotics were also discovered during an 'incident to arrest' search. According to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, an incident to arrest search is a legal exception to the Fourth Amendment's warrant requirement that allows police to conduct a warrantless search, based on, among other things, the need to protect officer safety. The suspect, 35-year-old John Mitchell, was arrested on firearms and narcotics charges. 'As we recognize National Police Week this week and remember those law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the service of their communities, let us not forget how dangerous this profession still is,' said Chief of Rocky Ford Police, Matthew Wallace. 'This incident serves as a reminder for all of us that even in a small city, our officers risk their lives every day they put on the uniform and serve. To my fellow law enforcement officers: Stay safe and serve honorably. To our community: A smile, a head nod, a wave, or even a thank you means a lot.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
I was tied up with mobile phone wire and stabbed while waking up, says England coach as he reveals shock attack
FORMER England rugby coach John Mitchell has revealed he was tied up with a mobile phone before being stabbed in a shock attack. The New Zealander, 61, was part of Eddie Jones' backroom set-up for England's run to the 2019 World Cup final. 1 Mitchell himself was a former back rower who played six times for the All Blacks — albeit not at test level. But since retiring in 1995, he's gone on to become one of the top coaches in rugby. Mitchell has worked with England, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan and the United States at international level. While his club career saw him enjoy spells with Sale Sharks and London Wasps. Now, Mitchell is in charge of England Women and recently helped them to a Six Nations Grand Slam title. The ace is hoping that can inspire his players to lift the Women's World Cup later this year. He himself almost came close to the Men's World Cup in 2003 with his native New Zealand. But they were dumped out in the semis by Australia, who went on to lose to England. And while reflecting on how the exit haunted him, Mitchell then revealed a terrifying attack that took place in South Africa during him time with club side Lions, who he coached between 2011 and 2012. Mitchell told Coaching Culture with Ben Herring: 'I did chase it (the desire to be a winner). 'I got a taste of it early, wanted more of it, and then after the (2003) World Cup semi-final, rightly or wrongly I was pretty hard on myself for four years. "I chased outcomes and didn't have consistent process or methodology that was going to allow me to consistently present the teams opportunities to win. 'The falling into the 'outcome bubble', once I got attacked in South Africa, the challenge that evening, waking up from that was, 'Hold on, I need to sort some things out here'. 'I promised myself that I would never fall into that mindset again, so now it's basically enjoy it. 'I started coaching the Lions and myself and the strength and conditioning coach, Wayne Taylor, we were in a place in Hyde Park, which is quite a good area in Sandton, and we just left ourselves exposed because one of the windows was open and they jumped in. 'They basically got us two in the morning in my sleep. I basically thought it might have been Wayne playing a practical joke, and then I was tied up with mobile phone wire and curtain cord wire and stabbed in the process of waking up. 'It seemed like an eternity but I managed to negotiate my way out of it and I was very fortunate. So from that point onwards, I thought I needed to change a bit.'
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
I was tied up with mobile phone wire and stabbed while waking up, says England coach as he reveals shock attack
FORMER England rugby coach John Mitchell has revealed he was tied up with a mobile phone before being stabbed in a shock attack. The New Zealander, 61, was part of Eddie Jones' backroom set-up for England's run to the 2019 World Cup final. 1 Former England coach John Mitchell has revealed a terrifying stab attack Credit: Getty Mitchell himself was a former back rower who played six times for the All Blacks — albeit not at test level. But since retiring in 1995, he's gone on to become one of the top coaches in rugby. Mitchell has worked with England, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan and the United States at international level. While his club career saw him enjoy spells with Sale Sharks and London Wasps. READ MORE IN SPORT Now, Mitchell is in charge of England Women and recently helped them to a Six Nations Grand Slam title. The ace is hoping that can inspire his players to lift the Women's World Cup later this year. He himself almost came close to the Men's World Cup in 2003 with his native New Zealand. But they were dumped out in the semis by Australia, who went on to lose to England. Most read in Rugby Union And while reflecting on how the exit haunted him, Mitchell then revealed a terrifying attack that took place in South Africa during him time with club side Lions, who he coached between 2011 and 2012. Mitchell told Former England rugby star Joe Marler reveals his opinion on spooky event 'I got a taste of it early, wanted more of it, and then after the (2003) World Cup semi-final, rightly or wrongly I was pretty hard on myself for four years. "I chased outcomes and didn't have consistent process or methodology that was going to allow me to consistently present the teams opportunities to win. 'The falling into the 'outcome bubble', once I got attacked in South Africa, the challenge that evening, waking up from that was, 'Hold on, I need to sort some things out here'. 'I promised myself that I would never fall into that mindset again, so now it's basically enjoy it. 'I started coaching the Lions and myself and the strength and conditioning coach, Wayne Taylor, we were in a place in Hyde Park, which is quite a good area in Sandton, and we just left ourselves exposed because one of the windows was open and they jumped in. 'They basically got us two in the morning in my sleep. I basically thought it might have been Wayne playing a practical joke, and then I was tied up with mobile phone wire and curtain cord wire and stabbed in the process of waking up. 'It seemed like an eternity but I managed to negotiate my way out of it and I was very fortunate. So from that point onwards, I thought I needed to change a bit.'
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
I was tied up with mobile phone wire and stabbed while waking up, says England coach as he reveals shock attack
ACE'S TERROR I was tied up with mobile phone wire and stabbed while waking up, says England coach as he reveals shock attack Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER England rugby coach John Mitchell has revealed he was tied up with a mobile phone before being stabbed in a shock attack. The New Zealander, 61, was part of Eddie Jones' backroom set-up for England's run to the 2019 World Cup final. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Former England coach John Mitchell has revealed a terrifying stab attack Credit: Getty Mitchell himself was a former back rower who played six times for the All Blacks — albeit not at test level. But since retiring in 1995, he's gone on to become one of the top coaches in rugby. Mitchell has worked with England, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan and the United States at international level. While his club career saw him enjoy spells with Sale Sharks and London Wasps. Now, Mitchell is in charge of England Women and recently helped them to a Six Nations Grand Slam title. The ace is hoping that can inspire his players to lift the Women's World Cup later this year. He himself almost came close to the Men's World Cup in 2003 with his native New Zealand. But they were dumped out in the semis by Australia, who went on to lose to England. And while reflecting on how the exit haunted him, Mitchell then revealed a terrifying attack that took place in South Africa during him time with club side Lions, who he coached between 2011 and 2012. Mitchell told Coaching Culture with Ben Herring: 'I did chase it (the desire to be a winner). Former England rugby star Joe Marler reveals his opinion on spooky event 'I got a taste of it early, wanted more of it, and then after the (2003) World Cup semi-final, rightly or wrongly I was pretty hard on myself for four years. "I chased outcomes and didn't have consistent process or methodology that was going to allow me to consistently present the teams opportunities to win. 'The falling into the 'outcome bubble', once I got attacked in South Africa, the challenge that evening, waking up from that was, 'Hold on, I need to sort some things out here'. 'I promised myself that I would never fall into that mindset again, so now it's basically enjoy it. 'I started coaching the Lions and myself and the strength and conditioning coach, Wayne Taylor, we were in a place in Hyde Park, which is quite a good area in Sandton, and we just left ourselves exposed because one of the windows was open and they jumped in. 'They basically got us two in the morning in my sleep. I basically thought it might have been Wayne playing a practical joke, and then I was tied up with mobile phone wire and curtain cord wire and stabbed in the process of waking up. 'It seemed like an eternity but I managed to negotiate my way out of it and I was very fortunate. So from that point onwards, I thought I needed to change a bit.'
The Independent
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
New Women's Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled to mark 100 days to go until tournament
A new Women's Rugby World Cup trophy has been unveiled in a "symbolic moment" which marks 100 days until the start of this year's tournament in England. The silverware, which is 38cm tall and weighs 4.5kg, was designed following consultation with former world champions, including ex-England players Katy Daley-Mclean, Sarah Hunter, Rachael Burford and Gill Burns. John Mitchell 's Red Roses face the United States in the World Cup opener on 22 August in Sunderland, with Allianz Stadium in Twickenham due to host the final on 27 September. A record 300,000 tickets had been sold for the tournament before a further wave was released on Wednesday morning. Sally Horrox, World Rugby 's chief of women's rugby, said creating a new trophy was initially discussed following the last World Cup, which was hosted and won by six-time champions New Zealand. "This is the biggest global celebration of women's rugby ever so we were looking at different ways to mark that moment," she said at the trophy's unveiling outside Battersea Power Station in London. "One is bringing the final to the Allianz Stadium, another is the record-breaking ticket sales and this (the trophy) is part of that. "This is a symbolic moment that reflects that power, that growth and that momentum (of women's rugby). It's going to be phenomenal." The new trophy is set to go on a tour of the eight host cities and towns: Brighton, Bristol, Exeter, London, Manchester, Northampton, Sunderland and York. Crafted from sterling silver and plated with 24-carat gold, it is the third Women's Rugby World Cup trophy. The initial trophy was won by the USA in 1991 and England in 1994 before being found in an attic after going missing for 15 years. Its replacement, which was introduced for the 1998 tournament and was claimed by England in 2014, had been criticised for being small. "That wasn't the driving force behind the change because if you spoke to the players that lifted that trophy - and we did consult them - it had a hugely special place in their hearts," said Horrox. "It really meant a great deal to them but what they also recognised was that this moment now, in 2025, is really a pivot point. "A point at which we really start to look forward, to where the game will go, can go, should go." Following their Pool A curtain-raiser against the USA at the Stadium of Light, two-time world champions England, who are six-time runners-up, face Samoa in Northampton on 30 August 30 and Australia in Brighton on 6 September. Sarah Massey, managing director of Rugby World Cup 2025, said: "We know it's going to be the biggest and best Women's Rugby World Cup that we've ever seen and we now have a prestigious trophy to match it.
