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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Street check leads to 4.25 oz. fentanyl bust, weapons found: Jamestown police
(WJET/WFXP)– A New York man is facing more criminal charges after police said he tried to throw away more than four ounces of fentanyl while being taken into custody, leading to a search warrant being performed at their home. City of Jamestown police have charged 19-year-old Marquan Cunningham-Carper with felony counts of drug and weapon charges after arresting him during a street check around 1:40 p.m. on May 20. Meadville woman arrested after 100 mph chase involving three departments Cunningham-Carper was already wanted by Jamestown police for criminal sale of a controlled substance when he was spotted at a local store in the 600 block of Newland Ave. and allegedly tried to throw away a baggie that had about 4.25 oz. of fentanyl pills before he could be detained. A search warrant was performed at his home, where police said they found Lorazepam pills, digital scales, cutting agents, cell phones, a .38 special revolver, a high-capacity pistol magazine and $550 cash. Three arrested, face dozens of charges for alleged involvement in PA fentanyl operation Cunningham-Carper is facing second, third, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia, along with second and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon to go with the criminal sale of a controlled substance charge he was wanted for. He was arraigned on the criminal sale of a controlled substance charge on May 27 and pleaded not guilty. No court information was available for the new charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Herald Scotland
13-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Infamous serial killer may be tied to victim identified after 45 years
Investigators suspected the two killings were related but ran out of leads and the cases went cold. With his identity now known, the department said, investigators are working to resolve the 45-year-old case and confirm whether the killing is tied to Randy Steven Kraft, alternately known as the Scorecard Killer, the Southern California Strangler and the Freeway Killer. According to author Jack Smith's "The Scorecard Killer: The Life of Serial Killer Randy Steven Kraft," Kraft was a computer programmer who preyed on hitchhikers and unsuspecting bar hoppers, torturing, mutilating and sexually assaulting his mostly gay victims. Evidence from both Oregon killings had been used during Kraft's trial and remained with authorities in Orange County, California, until last year. Who was Randy Kraft? Bodies of multiple young men were found killed throughout Orange County and Southern California in the 1970s and early 1980s, several of them within a few miles of where Parks' remains were discovered. Randy Steven Kraft was taken into custody in 1983 after being pulled over by a California Highway Patrol officer who observed him swerving on Interstate 5 near Mission Viejo, in Orange County. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the officer found a dead male victim in the front seat of Kraft's vehicle along with empty beer bottles and an open bottle of the sedative medication Lorazepam. The victim was later identified as Terry Lee Gambrel, a 25-year-old Marine corporal, who had hitched a ride with Kraft to meet friends at a party, the sheriff's department said in a separate release. In the trunk, officers found a coded list that authorities believe Kraft used to record incidents involving at least 67 victims. Alternately known as the Scorecard Killer, the Southern California Strangler and the Freeway Killer, Kraft was ultimately convicted in May 1989 of 16 murders in California, though authorities say he may be responsible for more than 60 killings along the West Coast and in Michigan. Now 80, he remains on death row at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. How the Parks case unfolded According to Oregon State Police, Parks' family had lost touch with him in 1979. His last known whereabouts were in Pensacola, Florida. The 1980 discovery of his unidentified body near Woodburn, in Oregon's Marion County between Portland and Salem, prompted the opening of a homicide investigation. However, detectives were unable to identify him and he remained a John Doe until last month. Last year, an Orange County Sheriff's Department investigator contacted the department's cold case unit offering to help identify Parks' remains with the use of forensic genealogy. Possible family members were contacted and submitted DNA samples for comparison, leading to Parks' definitive identification. Similarly, in October 2023, Orange County investigators used the technology to identity Michael Ray Schlicht of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose body had been found in 1974 near in unincorporated Laguna Hills, now the city of Aliso Viejo, California. Detectives are likewise working to determine whether Kraft is linked to Schlicht's death. Contributing: Whitney Woodworth
USA Today
12-05-2025
- USA Today
Notorious serial killer suspected in death of Vietnam vet identified after 45 years
Notorious serial killer suspected in death of Vietnam vet identified after 45 years Show Caption Hide Caption Ted Bundy, Jack the Ripper and DNA: New tech solving murders From Ted Bundy to Jack the Ripper, new DNA technology is solving murder mysteries, finding serial killers, and exonerating innocents. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY A homicide victim who remained unknown for more than four decades has been identified as a 30-year-old Vietnam veteran whose death may be linked to the so-called serial Scorecard Killer, convicted of committing a string of California murders in the 1970s and 1980s. Oregon State Police said DNA samples led to the identification of the unknown victim as Larry Eugene Parks, whose body had been found in July 1980 along Oregon's Interstate 5. His body was found a day after the body of Michael O'Fallon was found along Interstate 5 in Talbot, about 34 miles to the south, the department said. Investigators suspected the two killings were related but ran out of leads and the cases went cold. With his identity now known, the department said, investigators are working to resolve the 45-year-old case and confirm whether the killing is tied to Randy Steven Kraft, alternately known as the Scorecard Killer, the Southern California Strangler and the Freeway Killer. According to author Jack Smith's "The Scorecard Killer: The Life of Serial Killer Randy Steven Kraft," Kraft was a computer programmer who preyed on hitchhikers and unsuspecting bar hoppers, torturing, mutilating and sexually assaulting his mostly gay victims. Evidence from both Oregon killings had been used during Kraft's trial and remained with authorities in Orange County, California, until last year. Who was Randy Kraft? Bodies of multiple young men were found killed throughout Orange County and Southern California in the 1970s and early 1980s, several of them within a few miles of where Parks' remains were discovered. Randy Steven Kraft was taken into custody in 1983 after being pulled over by a California Highway Patrol officer who observed him swerving on Interstate 5 near Mission Viejo, in Orange County. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the officer found a dead male victim in the front seat of Kraft's vehicle along with empty beer bottles and an open bottle of the sedative medication Lorazepam. The victim was later identified as Terry Lee Gambrel, a 25-year-old Marine corporal, who had hitched a ride with Kraft to meet friends at a party, the sheriff's department said in a separate release. In the trunk, officers found a coded list that authorities believe Kraft used to record incidents involving at least 67 victims. Alternately known as the Scorecard Killer, the Southern California Strangler and the Freeway Killer, Kraft was ultimately convicted in May 1989 of 16 murders in California, though authorities say he may be responsible for more than 60 killings along the West Coast and in Michigan. Now 80, he remains on death row at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. How the Parks case unfolded According to Oregon State Police, Parks' family had lost touch with him in 1979. His last known whereabouts were in Pensacola, Florida. The 1980 discovery of his unidentified body near Woodburn, in Oregon's Marion County between Portland and Salem, prompted the opening of a homicide investigation. However, detectives were unable to identify him and he remained a John Doe until last month. Last year, an Orange County Sheriff's Department investigator contacted the department's cold case unit offering to help identify Parks' remains with the use of forensic genealogy. Possible family members were contacted and submitted DNA samples for comparison, leading to Parks' definitive identification. Similarly, in October 2023, Orange County investigators used the technology to identity Michael Ray Schlicht of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose body had been found in 1974 near in unincorporated Laguna Hills, now the city of Aliso Viejo, California. Detectives are likewise working to determine whether Kraft is linked to Schlicht's death. Contributing: Whitney Woodworth
Mint
30-04-2025
- Health
- Mint
Anxiety attacks: When should you get treated?
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably watched season 3 of the dark comedy, The White Lotus . This season saw Victoria Ratliff (played by Parker Posey) spin out of control with anti-anxiety medication, Lorazepam. Posey's incantation of the name even turned into a meme on social media. However, this representation isn't new in Hollywood. In sitcom Grace and Frankie, we see Grace, played by Jane Fonda, taking valium (another drug known to mitigate anxiety) when faced with unexpected situations. And in the mockumentary, Modern Family , Gloria portrayed by Sofia Vergara is seen taking Xanax to calm her nerves before meeting her husband's ex-wife. While these portrayals are often humorous, one is oftentimes left wondering about the impact they could be having on viewers here. Beyond that, it also raises curiosity about when should you be really reaching out for anti-anxiety medication. Mumbai-based psychiatrist Dr Sapna Bangar feels that the situation in India is more complex than in the West. 'There's a significant cultural barrier to openly discussing mental health and greater reliance on alternative therapies. But as awareness rises and more people recognize anxiety as a serious issue, both medication and therapy could gradually become more accessible." To be sure, work load, family issues and lifestyle stress have made anxiety an ubiquitous problem that's affected different cohorts. A 2017 National Mental Health Survey (NHMS) found that 3.3% of India's population suffered from some form of stress or anxiety-related disorder. According to a State of Healthcare in Rural India Report, 2024, 45% of rural Indians suffer from anxiety issues. The Youth Mind: Rising Aggression and Anger , a report released by Sapien Labs' in January, claimed that over 50% of 13–17-year-olds in India and the US indicated that feelings of sadness, guilt and anxiety caused them serious problems in their everyday life. 'Medication isn't always the first line of treatment to treat anxiety, but it can be effective for certain people," says Sapna. According to her, seeking professional help is warranted when you are overwhelmed by worry almost every day; stops you from going to work/school or execute normal tasks; and when your social life or relationships begin to suffer. According to Santosh Bangar, consultant psychiatrist at Gleneagles Hospitals, Mumbai, your anxiety problem is serious if you are feeling constantly tired even after adequate rest, have a fast heartbeat, and feel anxious or panicky for no reason. He, however, believes that lifestyle changes like including yoga and exercise to your daily schedule can help mitigate the problem without resorting to medication. But what if getting on medication is unavoidable? Sapna has a checklist that can help. 'Anti-anxiety drugs, like any other medication, come with potential side effects, which can vary depending on the specific drug. So, always consult a qualified psychiatrist before starting or stopping any medication," she advises. Some of the known side effects of anxiety medicines are changes in appetite, weight and sleep patterns, where they can either cause drowsiness or insomnia. Sapna also warns against alcohol and caffeine consumption. 'Alcohol and caffeine can interfere with anxiety medications, potentially increasing side effects or making the medication less effective." Self-medication in the form of CBD (cannabidiol) oil or CBD derivatives or using someone else's medication is also a complete no. Santosh warns against abruptly stopping medication without consulting your doctor. 'This can further worsen your condition and may lead to withdrawal symptoms or relapse," he says. Being alert to how your body is reacting to the medicine is essential. 'Communicate with your doctor if you experience worsening anxiety, depression, or other symptoms after starting the medication. Additionally, talk to your doctor about the frequency of the follow up you might need," Sapna says before prescribing a safe formula. 'Keeping a journal to record your moods and combining medication with therapy, is a great way to track, and even, expedite your progress." Sumitra Nair is an independent journalist based in Kochi.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man found passed out behind the wheel arrested on DUI, drug charges: deputies
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)– A man was arrested for DUI and possession of narcotics after deputies found him passed out behind his driver's seat, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. On April 18, deputies responded to a report of a man passed out behind the wheel of his car in a Subway parking lot in Palm Coast. The man was identified as 37-year-old John Perez. Man armed with assault rifle on busy Brandon street killed by deputies: HCSO Body camera video shows the deputy approach him, checking to see if Perez was having a medical episode. 'We got a call in regards of you to check you out and make sure you're okay. What's going on today?' Perez said he was having a bad day. The deputy asked him if he remembered how he got to the Subway parking lot. 'Before I got to Dunkin, I felt really like light-headed, so I stopped at Subway to grab, and I asked them for some water, and I got back in the car, and here I am, and I still never made it to Dunkin,' said Perez. Family horrified as boater appears to run over manatees in Clearwater The deputy then conducted a DUI investigation, which led to his arrest. While searching Perez's car, deputies found multiple needles in the back seat, including one with a brown liquid in the syringe, later identified as heroin. Perez told officials he did not have any narcotics or weapons. After a search at the jail, a white pill, identified as Lorazepam, was found in his sock. 'Bringing drugs or anything illegal into the Green Roof Inn will earn you another felony arrest on top of the charges that brought you to jail in the first place,' said Sheriff Rick Staly. 'Unfortunately for this guy, he either tried to lie to deputies or forgot about the pill in his sock. Regardless of the reason, let this be a lesson that bringing drugs into the jail will not be tolerated and our detention deputies will always find them.' Perez was charged with a DUI, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, introduction of contraband into a correctional institution and possession of a harmful new legend drug without a prescription, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. Perez is being held on a $4,500 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
