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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Miami Herald
Florida Woman Uses Bear Mace on 3-Year-Old Over Blowing Bubbles: Police
An 81-year-old Florida woman has been arrested and accused of using bear mace against her neighbor's 3- and 6-year-old children after they were blowing bubbles in their own driveway. Ada Anderson was taken into custody following the incident on May 30, 2025, in Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office's (MCSO) probable cause arrest affidavit. Anderson is also accused of spraying bear mace at the girls' mother, April Morant, who told authorities that Anderson, who is white, also yelled racial slurs at the children, who are Black, during the incident. Zach Moore, public information officer at the Marion County Sheriff's Office, told Newsweek that Anderson's charges are felonies due to the racial slurs she allegedly yelled. According to physicians, the use of pepper spray on children-which is weaker than bear mace can lead to lasting physical, neurological, and psychological damage. The chemical irritants can impact a child's developing lungs, causing asthma, and may lead to nerve damage if they enter the brain. Being pepper-sprayed can also lead to lasting psychological trauma. According to Anderson's arrest report, the children were blowing bubbles in their driveway when the suspect walked over to the fence separating their two properties. She then pulled out the bear mace and sprayed the children and their mother, per police. Anderson used the n-word while spraying the family, Morant told police. Morant also told police this is not the first time they have been subjected to racial slurs from Anderson. She provided video evidence of this to the MCSO. Morant told the MCSO that she and her children were hit with the spray and that her lungs were in pain. The 6-year-old child told police her nose hurt from the spray, and the 3-year-old was not interviewed by police. Officer Wesley Kenny, who filed the affidavit, said he observed an orange/brown substance on the fence and that deputies on the scene experienced irritation when smelling the substance. He identified the substance to be pepper spray based on his experience in the field. The terms pepper spray and bear mace are used interchangeably in the affidavit, despite them being two different substances. It is unclear at this time which was used. Moore told Newsweek: "Deputies did not recover the canister used during the crime; however, Deputy Kenny observed the substance on the ground and identified it as pepper spray in his report." The affidavit also states that Anderson told police the girls were yelling at her from their fence, so she sprayed the substance at the girls. She said they were not hit by it. April Morant told news station WSAZ: "Bubbles. Literally, the bubbles put [Anderson] in a whole other arena, whatever was going on with her mind. What went through my head is I thought she had a gun, so I literally kind of jumped, like it startled me…I didn't know what was in her hand…and then she sprayed it." Anderson is being charged with three counts of battery in the second degree. The second-degree aspect of the charge is because the alleged attack was racially motivated. She has posted bond for her charges after initially being held at the Marion County Jail. Morant is attempting to get a restraining order against her, according to WSAZ. Moore told Newsweek: "According to the Marion County Clerk of the Court's record search, her arraignment is scheduled for July 1, 2025, at 9.00 a.m." Update 6/5/25, 9:29 a.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from Zach Moore, public information officer at the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Related Articles South Florida Homes for Sale Nearly Double as Residents Offload PropertiesMap Shows Florida Beaches Warned of Dangerous Ocean ConditionsFlorida Pastor In US For 26 Years Detained By ICE at Immigration AppointmentFlorida Thunderstorms Warning, All Boats Ordered to Safe Harbor 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
SC police, ICE arrest 80 people in raid of unlicensed Charleston County nightclub
Local, state and federal law enforcement gather Monday, June 2, 2025, to announce arrests during a raid of a Summerville-area nightclub a day earlier. (Left to right, front row): State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel, Gov. Henry McMaster, Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie and Attorney General Alan Wilson. (Screenshot of Charleston County Sheriff's Office livestream) Two alleged cartel members and one person wanted by Interpol for murder in Honduras were among at least 80 people arrested during a weekend sting operation at an unlicensed nightclub in Charleston County. Federal, state and local law enforcement raided the Alamo nightclub, located in an industrial area outside the town of Summerville, around 3 a.m. Sunday. The club had no license to operate or to sell alcohol. About 200 people were there at the time of the raid. The investigation, dubbed 'Operation Last Stand,' continues, Charleston County Sheriff Carl Ritchie said during a news conference Monday. They included 10 juveniles as young as 13 — including one reported as missing — as well as potential human trafficking victims. They were turned over to social service agencies. Officers also seized guns, cocaine and cash, Ritchie said, without giving details on the amounts. Those arrested included two people believed to be 'high-level cartel members' associated with the Mexico-based Los Zetas cartel and the Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang, said U.S. Department of Homeland Security agent Cardell Morant. He referred to the club scene as a 'cartel afterparty.' More than 80% of those arrested are living in the United States illegally, he said. The law enforcement agencies went in with 116 warrants for 80 people. Five people were arrested for criminal offenses, Morant said. Law enforcement officials did not provide names of those arrested or a list of charges. 'Some of these individuals have been charged with serious offenses,' which include the person wanted internationally for murder, Morant said. Other charges made in the raid include 'assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and a felon in possession of a firearm,' he said. The investigation began in November with officers looking into noise complaints and reports of assaults occurring in the parking lot, Ritchie said. 'Bad guys like to celebrate too. So, this was their way to let off some steam, and they were, unfortunately, doing it right here in the community,' Morant said. 'This operation was not only about immigration enforcement. It was also about restoring order, removing threats from our streets and ensuring the safety and well-being of Charleston-area residents,' he added. About a dozen local, state and federal agencies participated in the raid. 'We will continue to work to bring justice to those that have been victimized and also bring those to justice that have violated our laws,' said State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel.
Hypebeast
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Official Look at the Nike Ja 2 'Black/Bleached Turquoise'
Name:Nike Ja 2 'Black/Bleached Turquoise'Colorway:Black/Bleached Turquoise-Cave StoneSKU:FD7328-003MSRP:$120 USDRelease Date:June 1Where to Buy:Nike Nikeis set to release theJa 2'Black/Bleached Turquoise', a striking addition toJa Morant's signature sneaker line. This low-top basketball shoe features a sleek black base constructed from mesh, leather and molded foam. The Tiffany-blue-esque 'Bleached Turquoise' accents electrify the design, appearing on the Swoosh, tongue logo and branding elements, creating a bold contrast against the dark upper. Meanwhile, the gradient midsole, transitions from turquoise at the forefoot to black at the heel, adds a dynamic visual effect. Further enhancing its appeal, the reflective heel tab introduces a sleek, fast-paced aesthetic, while the '12AM' lace dubrae serves as a tribute to Morant's relentless work ethic and dedication to late-night training sessions. This detail is echoed in embroidered elements on the heel pull tab, which glow in the dark, reinforcing the sneaker's connection to Morant's commitment to excellence.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ja Morant Makes Major Decision for Mavericks Game
The Memphis Grizzlies and Dallas Mavericks will face off in a win-or-go-home Play-In matchup on Friday at the FedExForum. The Grizzlies lost 121-116 to the Golden State Warriors in the seven vs. eight-seed game on Tuesday, while the Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 120-106 in the nine vs. 10-seed game on Wednesday. Ja Morant's status has been in question since he sprained his ankle on Tuesday. The two-time All-Star scored 22 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3 PT) with six rebounds, four assists, and one steal across 39 minutes in the contest. Advertisement However, there was a positive Morant update hours before Friday's game, via Shams Charania. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant dribbles the basketball as Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware looks Navarro-Imagn Images "In the 24 hours after that ankle sprain against the Warriors, Ja Morant had an MRI on Thursday," he said. "It revealed no structural damage, but he has a severe ankle sprain is my understanding. He underwent an injection as well on Thursday for the swelling and the pain in that ankle." "But he's telling people around the Grizzlies he's going to be playing tonight, he's determined to play," he continued. "Like Tim McMahon just said, doubt he plays if this is a regular season game. This is a single-elimination game for the Grizzlies. The team will evaluate him pre-game tonight, so I think around 40-60 minutes [left on] the clock we will know if Ja Morant will play." Morant averaged 23.2 points on 45.4 percent shooting (30.9 percent 3 PT) with 4.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists across 50 regular season games. Advertisement Whoever wins Friday's game will be the Western Conference's eighth seed and face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. Related: Ja Morant Facing Backlash for Gesture During Heat Game Related: Grizzlies Announce Ja Morant News Before Lakers Game
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ja Morant returns after rolling ankle during Grizzlies-Warriors play-in game
Ja Morant exited Tuesday's play-in game, just as the Memphis Grizzlies were on the verge of erasing a double-digit Golden State Warriors lead, but he came back with a chance to finish the job. Unfortunately, it didn't work out, as the Warriors held on for 121-116 victory to claim the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Grizzlies star came down awkwardly on the foot of Warriors guard Buddy Hield on an and-1 in the third quarter and badly rolled his ankle. He remained in the game to shoot his free throw — not doing so would have prevented him from reentering the game — but he was limping and grimacing in pain. Memphis immediately committed a foul to stop play and took Morant out after he made the free throw. Ja Morant rolls his ankle on this play — Hope he is OK. 🙏 — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 16, 2025 Ja Morant headed back to the bench with an apparent ankle injury after knocking down a free throw. (via @BleacherReport) — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 16, 2025 Morant wasn't on the floor to open the fourth quarter, but he returned several minutes later, still not looking 100% but able to at least make a jump shot in his second possession back. He toughed it out until the final whistle, which wasn't in the Grizzlies' favor. Ja Morant left the play-in game at the worst possible time for the Grizzlies. (Photo by) With Morant on the court, Memphis fought back from a 20-point deficit and even took the lead briefly in the fourth quarter, but a Stephen Curry-led rally allowed the Warriors to survive and set up a first-round matchup against the No. 2 Houston Rockets as the No. 7 seed. Morant finished with 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting with three rebounds, three assists and five turnovers. The Grizzlies will now head home to Memphis, where they will face either the Sacramento Kings or Dallas Mavericks on Friday for a chance to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. They can only hope Morant's ankle will be up for both.
