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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Stolen license plate leads to fentanyl, heroin, and meth in Neptune Beach, police say
A stolen license plate in Neptune Beach and License Plate Reader (LPR) technology led to the arrest of an accused drug dealer. According to a social media post by the Neptune Beach Police Department, the license plate was stolen on May 25. An LPR found the plate on the suspect's car on May 28. When officers tried to stop the car, they said the suspect tried to drive away. Once they caught up with the car, they arrested Jordon Robert Tindal. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Police said a search of the car led to the discovery of two guns, fentanyl, heroin and meth. Tindal was booked into the Duval County jail on several charges, including armed drug possession with intent to sell, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and petit theft. The NBPD said it is "committed to enforcing the laws and removing dangerous drugs/illegal firearms from our streets. They have no place in our community." [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dashcam video shows police open fire on motorcyclist in Orange County
Officials in Newport Beach have released footage of the fatal police shooting of a 45-year-old motorcyclist who was the brother of a former 'Real Housewives of Orange County' star. Geoffrey Stirling, a resident of Laguna Niguel, was pulled over by police on April 17 at around 9:15 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway, west of Superior Avenue, for reportedly running a red light, police said. Police officials stated the 45-year-old quickly became 'uncooperative' and 'assaulted the officer.' Police dashcam footage shows the two men engaged in a physical altercation, in which Stirling is able to get ahold of the officer's taser. 'During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer,' NBPD said in a news release. 'At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.' The 45-year-old was taken to nearby Hoag Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Shortly after the deadly police shooting, Lydia McLaughlin Stirling, an alum of RHOC, told People magazine that she and her family were devastated by the incident. 'We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family and the community,' she continued. 'We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn.' Catalytic converter theft ring in California raked in $38M, prosecutors say Their father, Scott Stirling, told the outlet that the 45-year-old was a loving son, brother and uncle and friend, and that he'd worked as a television producer, scriptwriter, actor and model. 'He attended church every Sunday and supported multiple charities. We miss him already,' he added. A day after the deadly shooting, State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice would be conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The Newport Beach Police Department is also conducting its own investigation. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 45-year-old had been charged with felony arson in connection with a March 21 fire and was due to appear in court the day after his death. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'RHOC''s' 'Lydia McLaughlin Posts Emotional Tribute to Brother as Police Release Footage of Moment He's Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Real Housewives of Orange County alum Lydia McLaughlin Stirling paid an emotional tribute to her brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, on Instagram after he was fatally shot during a traffic stop last month The post came before the Newport Beach Police Department released bodycam footage of the April 17 incident on Wednesday, May 7 "My heart is broken, and the shock still hasn't settled," Lydia said while sharing multiple photos of her late brother and revealing they had laid him to rest earlier this weekReal Housewives of Orange County alum Lydia McLaughlin Stirling is paying tribute to her brother, Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, after he was fatally shot during a traffic stop last month. Lydia, 44, revealed the family had laid Geoffrey to rest earlier this week, sharing multiple photos of her late brother Geoffrey, 45, on Instagram, as well as videos of the family releasing white doves at his funeral. "Yesterday, we laid my brother to rest. Just six months ago, we stood in this same place, grieving the loss of my mom. 🪽," the reality star captioned the Monday, May 5 post, referencing her late mother, Judy Stirling. Judy, who made multiple appearances on RHOC, died on Oct. 8, 2024, of breast cancer. Lydia continued, "My heart is broken, and the shock still hasn't settled. 💔 But even in the sorrow, I cling to what I know is true: God is good. He is in control. I am not." "My brother is now with my mom, and I hold onto the promise that one day, we'll all be reunited. Until then, I will miss them every single day. 💫🕊️🤍🙏🏼," she concluded. The post came before the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) released bodycam footage of the officer-involved shooting, which occurred on Thursday, April 17. The officer in the video, which was released on YouTube on Wednesday, May 7, mentioned Geoffrey had been pulled over after running a red light. The NBPD had previously said in an April 19 Instagram post, "On April 17, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m. [local time], a Newport Beach Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle on West Coast Highway between Superior Avenue and Hoag Hospital." "The rider, identified as Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, a 45-year-old resident of Laguna Niguel, was stopped for a traffic violation," the post added. "Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer." "During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer. At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred," police added. "Additional officers responded to the scene and rendered medical aid to Stirling until personnel from the Newport Beach Fire Department arrived. Stirling was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased," the post included. The recently-released bodycam footage showed Geoffrey refusing to sit down on the curb after being instructed to by the officer. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! He said police were "harassing' him, before saying, 'Don't shoot me," as the officer responded, 'I'm not going to shoot you," telling him not to reach for his ID. The officer said that Geoffrey had urinated in his pants, before an altercation broke out between the two in the clip. Geoffrey could be seen attempting to remove the officer's taser from his belt, before the officer said, "Drop it!" is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Gunshots were then fired, and Geoffrey fell to the floor. Police claimed Geoffrey had held the taser to the officer's head and pointed it at him. Additional officers arrived on the scene shortly after the incident. The California Department of Justice is conducting their own independent investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Paying tribute to Geoffrey, Lydia previously said in a statement shared with PEOPLE, "My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn." She also has another brother, Jesse. Lydia's father, Scott Stirling, added in a statement to PEOPLE: 'Geoffrey was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a television producer, script writer, actor and model. He attended church every Sunday and supported multiple charities. We miss him already.' Lydia initially joined RHOC in season 8 and later in season 12. Both of her reality TV stints only lasted one season. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former ‘Real Housewife' star sister of man shot, killed by police in Orange County
Lydia McLaughlin Stirling, an alum of 'Real Housewives of Orange County,' shared the news that it was one of her brothers who was shot and killed by police in Newport Beach last week. A resident of Laguna Niguel, 45-year-old Geoffrey Shyam Stirling, was pulled over by officers with the Newport Beach Police Department on April 17 at 9:15 p.m. for an undisclosed traffic violation on Pacific Coast Highway, west of Superior Avenue. Police officials stated Stirling quickly became 'uncooperative' and 'assaulted the officer.' 'During the ensuring violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer,' NBPD said in a news release. 'At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.' The 45-year-old was taken to nearby Hoag Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. McLaughlin told People magazine that she and her family have been devastated by the loss of her brother. 'We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family and the community,' she continued. 'We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn.' Their father, Scott Stirling, told the outlet that the 45-year-old was a loving son, brother and uncle and friend, and that he'd worked as a television producer, scriptwriter, actor and model. 'He attended church every Sunday and supported multiple charities. We miss him already,' he added. A day after the deadly shooting, State Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that the California Department of Justice would be conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The Newport Beach Police Department is also conducting its own investigation into the shooting and, per state law, has 45 days from the date of the incident to release officer-worn body camera footage of the incident. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 45-year-old was facing a felony arson charge in connection with a March 21 fire and was due to appear in court this week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
06-02-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Veteran Newport Beach police officer becomes the department's newest chief
A 22-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department became its newest chief Wednesday. Dave Miner was officially promoted to the role, Newport Beach officials said in a news release. He has been serving as acting chief of police since his predecessor, Joe Cartwright, retired at the end of 2024. Miner holds a bachelor's degree in political science and joined NBPD in 2002. He had served as the deputy chief in charge of the detective and patrol/traffic divisions prior to his promotion. He's now the 12th chief to serve the city and will be oversee 235 employees. 'Dave is an exemplary public safety officer and leader who has earned the respect and trust of his staff and the community,' City Manager Grace Leung stated. 'He is a natural fit to lead the department into a new era as we develop and deploy new crime-fighting technologies and implement quality-of-life initiatives.' Miner's appointment comes as Newport Beach is shifting its strategies on homelessness to lean more on enforcement of anti-camping laws. In December, the department added three new homeless liaison officers assigned to conduct outreach and respond to calls involving people on the street, raising the total to four. The department is also in the process of modernizing its security infrastructure. It opened its Crime Information Center in January, and is connecting with residents and business owners willing to give them access to their surveillance cameras via an app called Fusus. The city has also installed 69 automated license plate readers, which can alert dispatchers if a stolen or suspicious vehicle passes by. NBPD is also developing a new drone program, which officials will propose to the City Council for consideration at its next meeting, Feb. 25.
