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Man Charged After Classic Rock Band's Instruments Were Stolen on Eve of Tour Launch
Man Charged After Classic Rock Band's Instruments Were Stolen on Eve of Tour Launch originally appeared on Parade. After Heart's custom instruments were stolen on the eve of its tour launch, a New Jersey man has been arrested and charged. Garfield Bennett, 57, of Pleasantville, N.J., was charged with stealing a guitar and a mandolin from the classic rock band before its Hard Rock Atlantic City concert on May 31, NBC Philadelphia reported. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The guitar was a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone Telecaster with a hand-painted headstock made for . Meanwhile, the mandolin was a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 played by . After obtaining surveillance footage of the May 30 theft, investigators identified Bennett as the suspect. He was caught on camera walking in Atlantic City attempting to sell the instruments, police said. Bennett was charged with burglary and theft on June 4. Bennett has an extensive criminal record and was most recently arrested in April 2025 for a burglary. According to police, Bennett successfully sold one of the instruments. Law enforcement urged anyone in possession of it to contact Atlantic City Police and surrender the property; they will be arrested and charged for receiving stolen property if they don't do so. 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade—they're extensions of our musical souls,' Wilson in a statement. 'The baritone Tele was made uniquely for me, and Paul's mandolin has been with him for decades. We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return—no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' In light of the burglary, Heart has continued its Royal Flush Tour, which runs through Aug. 30, 2025. The show must go on! Those who have information about the stolen instrument should contact the Atlantic City Police Department at 609-347-5766 or send an anonymous text to tip411 (847411). Next: Man Charged After Classic Rock Band's Instruments Were Stolen on Eve of Tour Launch first appeared on Parade on Jun 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC News
30-05-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Penn Medicine no longer offering gender-affirming procedures for people under 19
Penn Medicine is no longer offering gender-affirming surgical procedures to patients under the age of 19, the health system confirmed to NBC Philadelphia on Thursday. 'As a result of current guidance established by the federal government, Penn Medicine will no longer be able to provide gender-affirming surgical procedures for patients under the age of 19,' PJ Brennan, Penn Medicine's chief medical officer, said in a statement. According to Brennan, this change specifically pertains to gender-affirming surgical procedures in plastic surgery, obstetrics & gynecology, urology and otorhinolaryngology. 'This is a difficult decision that we know impacts patients and families who place their trust in our care teams. We remain deeply committed to ensuring a respectful and welcoming environment for all members of the communities we serve and providing comprehensive medical and behavioral health care and psychosocial support for LGBTQ+ individuals while complying with federal government requirements,' Brennan said. Gender-affirming procedures and care have been a target of the Trump administration, with the president signing an executive order in January directing agencies to halt grants and funding that could be used for gender-affirming care for people under age 19. Philadelphia City Councilmember Rue Landau criticized the decision, saying, 'It is extremely upsetting and disturbing to see Penn react to it, especially when so many people in the institution have said we're going to stay strong and we're going to continue doing this for as long as we can.' 'This is important. This is the health care we provide. Life saving healthcare for young people. That's what it is,' she added. The announcement also comes after the Trump administration accused the University of Pennsylvania in April of violating laws guaranteeing women equal opportunities in athletics by letting a transgender swimmer compete on the school's women's team and access into team facilities. The Trump administration did not name Lia Thomas — the transgender swimmer who last competed for the school in 2022 and was the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I title that year — but Thomas was the focus of the investigation started by the U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights in February. The Trump administration has also suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for Penn over its decision to let Thomas compete.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Pennsylvania kindergartener shares Jell-O shots with classmates, school says
A Pennsylvania kindergartener shared alcoholic Jell-O shots with at least three other students at school Wednesday, the Greater Johnstown School District said in a statement posted to social media. It is unclear how much alcohol the students ingested and whether the child knowingly brought alcoholic drinks to school. Staff at Johnstown Elementary School — about 70 miles east of Pittsburgh — immediately took action once it was aware of the situation, the district said. Students were evaluated by the nurse and taken to a local hospital "out of an abundance of caution," superintendent Amy Arcurio said. The incident is under investigation. "We are cooperating fully with local authorities to determine how the student came into possession of these items and to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff," Arcurio said. School officials said they could only provide limited details because of privacy laws but will provide updates when possible. No charges have been filed as of Friday, and the district has not released information about the student's family or any disciplinary action, NBC Philadelphia reported. The incident comes after a Texas mother was arrested in April after allegedly bringing Jell-O shots to her child's elementary school's Christmas party. Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, told a Tyler Independent School District police officer she was unaware the shots contained alcohol, but admitted they tasted "different," the affidavit stated. Fifteen students consumed the shots and almost all reported "stomach aches and headaches,' according to the affidavit. One said after he consumed six Jell-O shots, he "got dizzy and fell and felt like he could not get back on his feet," the file said. The Jell-O shots were allegedly purchased from a sweets business on Facebook, which made a clear disclaimer on its website that the shots contained Smirnoff vodka, according to the affidavit. Bernal was booked into the Smith County Jail on April 21 and posted $75,000 bond the same day. This article was originally published on
NBC News
16-05-2025
- NBC News
Pennsylvania kindergartener shares Jell-O shots with classmates, school says
A Pennsylvania kindergartener shared alcoholic Jell-O shots with at least three other students at school Wednesday, the Greater Johnstown School District said in a statement posted to social media. It is unclear how much alcohol the students ingested and whether the child knowingly brought alcoholic drinks to school. Staff at Johnstown Elementary School — about 70 miles east of Pittsburgh — immediately took action once it was aware of the situation, the district said. Students were evaluated by the nurse and taken to a local hospital "out of an abundance of caution," superintendent Amy Arcurio said. The incident is under investigation. "We are cooperating fully with local authorities to determine how the student came into possession of these items and to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff," Arcurio said. School officials said they could only provide limited details because of privacy laws but will provide updates when possible. No charges have been filed as of Friday, and the district has not released information about the student's family or any disciplinary action, NBC Philadelphia reported. The incident comes after a Texas mother was arrested in April after allegedly bringing Jell-O shots to her child's elementary school's Christmas party. Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, told a Tyler Independent School District police officer she was unaware the shots contained alcohol, but admitted they tasted "different," the affidavit stated. Fifteen students consumed the shots and almost all reported "stomach aches and headaches,' according to the affidavit. One said after he consumed six Jell-O shots, he "got dizzy and fell and felt like he could not get back on his feet," the file said. The Jell-O shots were allegedly purchased from a sweets business on Facebook, which made a clear disclaimer on its website that the shots contained Smirnoff vodka, according to the affidavit. Bernal was booked into the Smith County Jail on April 21 and posted $75,000 bond the same day.
New York Post
03-05-2025
- New York Post
Princeton student found dead in lake was diagnosed with bipolar disorder
The Princeton University junior found dead last week in a lake near the Ivy League campus suffered from bipolar disorder, according to his obituary. Lauren Blackburn's cause of death hasn't been determined yet, a spokesperson for the medical examiner's office told The Post. His obituary said that he died 'after a courageous battle with bipolar disorder.' 3 Lauren Blackburn will be memorialized May 4. The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home Blackburn, 23, was found in Lake Carnegie on April 25, five days after he was reported missing. He was last seen near the college's Firestone Library at around 6 p.m. on April 19. Officials pinged his phone in the area of the man-made reservoir on April 22, prompting a search in the water. 3 Blackburn was set to graduate in the spring of 2026. NBC Philadelphia. Lake Carnegie sits just south of campus — near the university's athletic complex — but about a mile from the library where Blackburn was last seen. A National Merit scholar and Gates Scholarship recipient, Blackburn was majoring in English and was set to graduate in 2026. The Corydon, Indiana native was described in his obituary as a 'compassionate, thoughtful, and playful' learner who loved 'Wuthering Heights' as well as the works of Virginia Woolf. 3 Police found Blackburn's body during a search of the lake. NBC Philadelphia. Between 2020 and 2021, he served the California Santa Rosa mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 'He enjoyed K-pop and cheering for the Celtics, Chiefs, and [Tottenham] Hotspurs,' read his obituary. Blackburn spent last summer in South Korea, learning more about his Korean roots. A memorial service for Blackburn has been set for May 4 at 5 p.m. inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Corydon. Blackburn's parents have asked that any gifts in their son's name be made to the International Bipolar Foundation.
