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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Man found dead in home with no AC, GA cops say. Goddaughter accused of neglect
The goddaughter of a man found dead in an Atlanta-area home has been charged with neglect, Georgia police said. Authorities accused Rachel Ward, 62, of 'willfully depriving' Earl Sylvester Douglas of adequate health care and shelter before his death, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by McClatchy News. Douglas was reportedly kept in filthy living conditions at the home, which police said didn't have working air conditioning. Officers were called around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, about an 'unresponsive male' at the home in Marietta, Cobb County Police said in a May 29 news release. The victim, later identified as Douglas, was pronounced dead. Authorities couldn't confirm Douglas's age but described him as 'elderly.' Ward identified herself as his goddaughter, a police spokesperson told McClatchy News, and the affidavit said she had been his caregiver since 2011. Authorities said Ward didn't seek medical attention for her godfather when he fell ill and his bed sores became infected. As he began losing a 'significant' amount of weight, Ward failed to give him 'adequate nutrition' to keep him healthy, according to police. In addition to the lack of air conditioning, authorities said Ward didn't clean Douglas's room or bed and left him soiled. McClatchy News reached out to the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office for more information May 30 and was awaiting a response. Ward was arrested and remained in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center without bond as of Friday, online records show. Marietta is about a 20-mile drive northwest from downtown Atlanta.
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Miami Herald
a day ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Hiker trying to get photo of waterfall plunges 30 feet, California rescuers say
A hiker attempting to snap a photograph of a waterfall plunged 30 feet, leading to a two-hour-long rescue, California officials say. Butte County Search and Rescue 'responded to a serious incident' in a remote area of Pulga at about 3 p.m. on May 25, rescuers said in a May 27 Instagram post. The fall happened as the hiker trekked 'down to get a picture of the waterfall,' Kevin Soukup, a spokesperson for Butte County Search and Rescue, said in a May 29 email to McClatchy News. The hiker's serious injuries required immediate attention, rescuers said. Given the remote area in rugged terrain, rescuers said they evacuated the hiker from the area using a 'short haul helicopter rescue ... using a 150-foot extended rope.' A video shared by officials shows a rescuer wearing red accompanying the hiker inside a litter as a helicopter hoists the pair over the waterfall and dense trees. 'That red shirt represents one of our dedicated, all-volunteer team members—trained professionals who respond at all hours, in all conditions, to help those in need,' according to rescuers. Rescuers flew the hiker several miles away to an area near the Cresta Power House, where an ambulance crew took over caring for the hiker, officials said. Pulga is about a 95-mile drive north from Sacramento.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Miami Herald
Puppy was blamed in baby's death, but that's not what happened, NY officials say
A 1-month-old baby found dead at a public housing complex in New York City wasn't killed by her family's 6-week-old puppy as initial reports had suggested, according to officials. 'This is not a fatal dog mauling,' New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner said in a statement to McClatchy News on May 29. The infant, Kiyanna Winfield, was unresponsive when officers found her while responding to a 911 call at the public housing complex in Long Island City, a neighborhood of Queens, the morning of May 27, a New York City Police Department spokesperson confirmed to McClatchy News. Her mother told police that her family's puppy, a German shepherd and pit bull mix, had bitten her daughter's face, according to officials, The Gothamist reported. The woman said she made the discovery when she woke up that morning, next to her baby, officials said, according to the news outlet. Early news reports, citing authorities, said the puppy had attacked and mauled the girl to death, including a May 27 report from WNBC. A few hours after police said baby Kiyanna was found dead, city council member Julie Won expressed condolences to the girl's family, writing in an X post that she 'tragically died after being bitten by her family's dog in the Queensbridge Houses.' Won represents the 26th Council district in Western Queens, where the Queensbridge Houses is located in Long Island City. An autopsy revealed the girl had been bitten by the dog but after she died, the medical examiner's office told the Gothamist. Her cause of death has not been determined as of the afternoon of May 29. 'The cause and manner of death are pending further study and will require additional testing,' the medical examiner's office told McClatchy News. The investigation continues, according to the NYPD. 'There are no arrests at this time,' the NYPD spokesperson said.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Trail camera catches political candidate stealing opponent's sign, NY police say
A local political candidate in upstate New York has been arrested after state police said a trail camera captured him stealing his opponent's political sign off a lawn. The sign had been stolen days earlier and trashed, according to New York State Police. Joseph A. Mooney, 54, a Republican supervisor candidate for the town of Lee, is facing one count of petit larceny, authorities said in a May 28 news release. Lee is about a 45-mile drive northeast from Syracuse. Mooney, of Ava, has denied wrongdoing in statements shared on his candidate Facebook page since his arrest. 'I see this action as an unfortunate and underhanded attempt to discredit me or pressure me into stepping away from this race,' Mooney wrote of his arrest on May 28. He declined to provide an immediate comment when contacted by McClatchy News the morning of May 29. On May 23, a few days before Mooney is accused of taking his political opponent's sign, the other candidate for town supervisor alerted state police, reporting his sign was stolen from his friend's lawn, according to authorities. The other candidate is Lawrence James 'Jamo' Jones Jr., the Daily Sentinel newspaper reported. State troopers found the sign supporting Jones in a dumpster behind a business — owned by Mooney, police said. Mooney owns Joey's Pizzeria and Tavern in Lee, according to the Daily Sentinel. After the discovery, 'troopers returned the sign to the property owner and the sign was placed back on the lawn,' police said. Jones' friend then set up a trail camera to watch the sign, according to authorities. The friend called state police again on May 28, saying his camera recorded Mooney stealing the sign from the lawn, police said. Mooney, however, is maintaining that the property is rented by him and his business. 'Over the weekend, my opponent placed election signs around town, including one on the property where we operate and maintain our business….We were not asked for permission to place a sign there,' Mooney wrote on Facebook. 'As such, it was removed.' Mooney said that 'a few days later, another sign was placed on the same property — this time with a trail camera nearby.' 'Again, no permission was given, and once more, the sign was removed,' his post continued. Mooney is calling for the terms of the property's lease to be immediately clarified, writing in another Facebook post that 'statements currently being circulated are false and misleading.' After Mooney was taken into custody, he was released and issued a court appearance ticket, according to state police. He's due in court at a later date.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Krispy Kreme brings back fan-favorite doughnut — for three days. What to know
A Krispy Kreme fan-favorite has been missing from menus since 2023, and now it's staging a sweet comeback. Strawberry original glazed doughnuts return to the bakery case Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1, as the doughnut brand celebrates Pac-Man's 45th birthday, Krispy Kreme said in a news release. A nod to the classic video game character's love of fruit, the treat is an original glazed doughnut with a 'vibrant strawberry glaze,' a product description says. Krispy Kreme fans reached a 'high score' and helped the chain give away more than 45,000 free glazed doughnuts during Hot Light hours this month, unlocking the strawberry glazed doughnut's return, McClatchy News reported. The fruity pastry was introduced in 2020, and this marks only the fourth time that it's been brought back, Krispy Kreme said. Strawberry original glazed doughnuts will be available in-store, in the drive-thru and online at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide. Find your nearest Krispy Kreme here.
