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CBS News
02-08-2025
- CBS News
Criminals steal truck, try to steal ATM in town near Minnesota-Iowa border, sheriff says
Law enforcement in south-central Minnesota are searching for at least three people involved in the theft of a pick-up truck and the attempted theft of an ATM machine. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted of the stolen Chevrolet 1500 truck early Friday morning in the town of Truman, located about 13 miles north of Fairmont near the Iowa border. The suspects, all wearing "face coverings," then drove a couple blocks northeast to Profinium Bank and tried to "forcibly remove the drive-through ATM," the sheriff's office said. Two other vehicles may be connected to the suspects: a light-colored minivan and a four-door, white Chevrolet pick-up truck. The sheriff's office says the suspects were last seen driving out of Truman east on 240th Street. Anyone with information on these crimes are asked to call the sheriff's office at 507-238-4481.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Yahoo
Woman attacked by alligator while swimming with dog, boyfriend: Sheriff
A woman was attacked by an alligator while swimming in waist-deep water with her boyfriend and dog in Florida, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. The attack occurred on Wednesday, when the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend took their boat out in the South Fork of the St. Lucie River in Stuart, Florida, the sheriff's office said in a statement. While the two were swimming in waist-deep water with their dog, "an alligator bit the hand and wrist of the female" and momentarily pulled her underwater, officials said. MORE: Woman killed by alligator during couple canoe trip, husband tried to save her The gator released the woman, with her boyfriend "swiftly" jumping in to "save her life," Martin County Sheriff's Office Lt. Michael McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday. The woman's boyfriend drove her to the boat ramp at Charlie Leighton Park in Palm City, Florida, and the victim was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida, officials said. The sheriff's office said the woman -- who has not been identified -- suffered "several broken bones" in her hand and wrist, along with minor lacerations and scuffing on the top of her hand and wrist. The dog and the boyfriend were not injured in the attack, officials said. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation responded to the scene and are "awaiting their trapper to locate the alligator," the sheriff's office said. FWC confirmed to ABC News the trapper has not yet captured the gator and will continue "removal efforts" on Thursday. The status of the woman's condition as of Thursday remains unclear. Martin County Sheriff's Office and HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
1-year-old girl drowns in pool at Jensen Beach home
JENSEN BEACH — A 1-year-old girl drowned in a pool at a Jensen Beach home the afternoon of July 1, according to law enforcement and rescue officials. Just after 3:30 p.m., Martin County Fire Rescue received a call about a toddler found in a pool in the 200 block of Northeast Flax Terrace in Jensen Beach, according to Fire Rescue spokesperson Cory Pippin. He said Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies were first on scene. Fire rescue crews arrived shortly after and took over medical treatment and began the process of preparing the girl for transportation. The call came from the girl's grandmother initially reporting a missing child, Sheriff John Budensiek said. While on the call, dispatchers asked her if she had a pool and if she had checked it for the child. He said she went out and looked around the area of the pool and did not notice her grandchild, but moments later dispatch heard her screaming 'Oh my God' several times before the phone line cut off. The girl was transported to Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart. She was pronounced dead, sheriff's spokesperson Christine Christofek said. "There is no way to express the grief, the despair, and the hopelessness of doing CPR on an infant child," Budensiek said. "Our deputies, these fire rescue people, these nurses have all took turns shedding tears after doing their best to save a life." The Sheriff's Office was still investigating the house the evening of July 1 and "trying to piece everything together," he said. "This is three drownings in three weeks," Budensiek said. "These are horrific incidents that we're trying to process." On June 14, Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 3400 block of Southeast Hawthorne Street in Stuart regarding a 5-year-old boy who drowned in his neighbor's swimming pool, according to the incident report. On June 13, the Martin County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 9000 block of Southeast Mars Street in Hobe Sound regarding a 2-year-old girl who drowned in her family's swimming pool, according to the incident report. (This story was updated with new information and video.) Martin County: Deputies to start educating community about electric bikes after 2 crashes Jensen Beach: Man jailed without bond; charged with attempted felony murder Olivia Franklin is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Olivia on X @Livvvvv_5 or reach her by phone at 317-627-8048. E-mail her at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Drowning at Jensen Beach home, 1-year-old girl dead
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Florida man who drove through restaurant to charge his EV caught a different kind of charge: MCSO
The Brief A Florida man is accused of driving through a restaurant to try to charge his electric car at the bar. Evan Scott Bobal, 23, is now facing criminal charges. In a post on social media, the sheriff's office said, "We appreciate the outstanding teamwork that brought this unusual case to a close—and remind everyone: restaurants are for dining, not docking your vehicle." HOBE SOUND, Fla - A Florida man accused of driving his electric car through a popular Palm Beach County restaurant to 'charge up' his car at the bar is facing criminal charges. The backstory According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, last month Evan Scott Bobal, 23, drove his vehicle through the popular Harry and the Natives restaurant in Hobe Sound in the middle of the night, moving tables aside to try to get to a charger. READ: Tampa teen's accused killer was mad their relationship got exposed and about her sexual past, witnesses say Investigators said surveillance video from inside the restaurant helped them identify Bobal as the suspect. Detectives got a warrant for burglary and attempted theft, which was served this week with the help of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and the South Florida Task Force. Bobal's bond is set at $12,500. READ:Beloved New Tampa baseball coach's killer to spend rest of his life in prison What they're saying In a post on social media, the sheriff's office said, "We appreciate the outstanding teamwork that brought this unusual case to a close—and remind everyone: restaurants are for dining, not docking your vehicle." The Source This story was written with information posted by the Martin County Sheriff's Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Terrifying moment 7-foot alligator twirls into 'death spiral' as Florida cops try to wrestle it from backyard pool
A 7-foot alligator launched into a violent 'death spiral' as deputies and a professional trapper struggled to drag it from the bottom of a family's backyard swimming pool. In astonishing footage released by the Martin County Sheriff's Office the reptilian intruder and be seen thrashing and spinning around with brutal force in a deadly maneuver usually reserved for killing prey. This time, the gator was fighting against being captures at a home in the quiet Pinecrest Lakes community. Deputies Dawn Ferris and Sergeant Crystal Nash were the first on scene after startled residents dialed 911, reporting the unwelcome and very large guest soaking up the sun in their fenced pool. The alligator, lounging in the water as if it owned the place, seemed utterly unfazed by its growing audience. But when professional trapper Matt Hines arrived to remove the stubborn reptile, the calm suddenly turned into chaos. Video shows Hines securing the beast with a snare pole, cautiously maneuvering to guide the gator toward the shallow end. Sensing the loss of control, the alligator unleashed a vicious death roll, twisting its muscular body with terrifying speed, thrashing its powerful tail and churning the water making waves across the pool. The gator spun clockwise, then reversed, twirling back the other way in a frenzied display of raw power. The pole strained under the force of the reptile's spiraling assault as Hines dug in his heels, battling to maintain his grip. At one point, the gator was nearly dragged to the pool's edge, but refused to surrender. Instead of climbing the steps as Hines coaxed it, the gator pivoted violently and spun again in a chilling reminder of why these creatures have ruled swamps and rivers for millennia. 'This was no easy task,' the Martin County Sheriff's Office noted dryly on social media. 'As unbelievable as it looks, this is the second time today that a gator has been found soaking up the sun in a residential pool in our area.' It took all of Hines's experience and sheer determination to finally subdue the beast. Inch by agonizing inch, he dragged the reptile up onto the pool deck as the creature writhed in defiance. From there, the slow, tense trek to the waiting transport vehicle began. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the gator was safely removed from the property, but the encounter left no doubt about the dangers lurking even in suburban backyards. Officials were quick to remind the public that the standoff wasn't just a freak occurrence. It is mating season for alligators in Florida, a period when the typically reclusive reptiles become more aggressive and mobile, sometimes turning up in unexpected and unwanted places. The pole strained under the force of the reptile's spiraling assault as Hines dug in his heels, battling to maintain his grip with the gator pulling in the other direction 'Residents and pet owners, please stay alert,' the sheriff's office warned. 'Alligators are wild animals and can be extremely dangerous if provoked. As you can see by the powerful 'death spiral,' it is not safe to attempt to remove a gator unless you are a trained professional.' Incredibly, authorities believe the gator managed to get into the pool by either climbing over the fence or finding its way under it - a sobering thought for anyone who assumes a backyard barrier is enough to keep wildlife out.
