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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Trevor McEuen, wanted for capital murder in Kaufman County, taken into police custody after weeks on the run
A man on Texas' 10 most wanted fugitives list has been taken into police custody. Trevor McEuen was taken into custody early Monday morning, according to the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office. KCSO posted a photo of McEuen on social media showing him in the back of a police vehicle, barefoot and covered in what appeared to be mud. KCSO said more information will be released. This story is developing. Check back for updates.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Missing woman found dead near Woodinville winery
The King County Sheriff's Office says they've found the body of a woman who went missing last week near a popular Woodinville winery. 'We regret to inform that just after noon today, KCSO Search and Rescue located a deceased female matching her description only 200 yards east of Young-Shin Mueller last known location,' the sheriff's office told KIRO 7. Young-Shin Mueller went missing on May 26. She was last seen near Chateau Ste. Michelle and law enforcement asked the public for help finding her. The King County Medical Examiner is now looking into her cause of death.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sheriff's office warns of ‘ghost tap' scam targeting East Tennessee
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A nationwide crime trend has hit East Tennessee, as Knox County Sheriff's Office detectives have apprehended more than 10 individuals taking part in a 'ghost tap' scam. The sheriff's office issued a release on the scam Saturday morning. Scammers load stolen credit card information onto a digital wallet and then use that to purchase gift cards, which are resold online to launder the stolen money. Gun shops across the state lose revenue as TBI troubleshoots firearm background check system outage So far, detectives have apprehended more than 10 people, who they said are primarily Chinese nationals, suspected of taking part in the scam. KCSO explained that on a larger scale, the scam is resulting in financial institutions losing millions of dollars every week. The sheriff's office also shared why they think scammers may be targeting the region. 'These criminal groups are traveling from California, New York, and Texas, exploiting jurisdictions they believe won't recognize their scheme,' the sheriff's office wrote. The best way to protect yourself from the scam is by protecting your information. KCSO said if you have gotten text messages about unpaid tolls, misdelivered packages, or account issues, it's important not to click any links in the messages or enter your information. The tactic is part of a real-time smishing (SMS phishing) scam that is used to steal personal and financial information. Richard L. Bean to retire after mayor calls out problems at juvenile detention center The sheriff's office also shared some other tips to protect yourself: Never share personal or financial info via text or email with unknown senders. Law enforcement or government agencies will never ask you to pay debts with gift cards or request private info over the phone. Report suspicious messages immediately. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
International Business Times
4 days ago
- International Business Times
Washington Deputy Accused of Raping a Teen Volunteer Who Joined Police Explorers Program
A King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) deputy has been placed on administrative leave in the wake of accusations of rape and sexual misconduct, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. On May 30, the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) charged former KCSO deputy Ricardo Cueva with sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree and rape in the third degree. Victim was Enrolled as a Volunteer with the Police Explorers Program, Where Cueva was the Program Lead According to court documents, Cueva is accused of repeatedly using his position of authority as a KCSO deputy to "sexually abuse and rape a then teenage volunteer with the Police Explorers program." The alleged rape and sexual misconduct occurred between September of 2017 and September of 2018, according to court documents. "While acting as the Police Explorers group leader, the defendant began the process of gaining [the teenage girl's] trust to ultimately sexually exploit her before she turned 17 with special, individual treatment," Cueva's court documents read. "Once [the teenage girl] turned 17 years old, the age the defendant believed to be the age of consent, the defendant escalated his behavior." Cueva Took the Victim on Ride-Alongs, Would Then Ask Her to Perform Oral Sex Acts Court documents also claim that while Cueva was on duty and in uniform, he would take the teenage girl on ride-alongs in his marked patrol vehicle, where he would ask her to perform oral sex acts. At the time of these incidents, he was the King County Sheriff's Explorer Program Lead at the Burien Police Department, according to court documents. At the time of the alleged incidents, the teenage victim reported directly to Cueva, according to court documents. Cueva Previously Under Investigation for Kissing, Molesting a 10-Year-Old According to court documents, "Deputy Cueva was investigated in a 2014 case in which a close-family friend's 10-year-old daughter accused him of kissing her on the lips and touching her genitals under her clothes. The King County Sheriff's Office investigated this accusation and determined there was no evidence to support the accusation," the documents read. Documents also claim the state has concerns for the victim's safety because Cueva owns over 25 registered firearms and has experience using the weapons as a KCSO deputy. Cueva is currently being held in custody on $150,000 bail, according to the KCPAO. "The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office also asked the Court that, if he were to post bond on that bail amount, the defendant be ordered onto electronic home detention with GPS monitoring, and the victim be notified," wrote the KCPAO. "The Court ordered that and also made an order for the defendant to surrender all firearms after prosecutors' request."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kern County Sheriff's Office to host hiring event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is hosting a hiring event with dates throughout the rest of the year. The dates are as follows: June 7 August 2 October 4 December 6 All events will begin at 8:30 a.m. and testing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at There will be question and answer sessions with current deputies as well as testing and application assistance on site, according to KCSO. KCSO says there will be a $15,000 recruitment and retention bonus upon the new hire's appointment to a Deputy Sheriff or Detentions Deputy. A $25,000 recruitment and retention bonus will also be given upon the appointment of Laterals to Deputy Sheriff. Relocation bonuses of $5,000 will be given to those who qualify for housing. Stipends will be provided for qualifying deputies with proof of residency within 30 miles of their assigned substation. The hiring event are set to take place at KCSO's Regional Training Center at 962 Norris Road. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
