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New York Post
4 days ago
- New York Post
Virginia radio host Brandon Stokes arrested for allegedly trying to drunkenly enter crime scene
A beloved Virginia radio personality was accused of attempting to drive drunkenly through a crime scene where law enforcement was investigating an officer-involved shooting. Brandon Stokes, known by his stage name as 'Shaggy' on Virginia Beach's Z104, allegedly showed signs of intoxication as he tried to enter a closed-off area surrounded by law enforcement in Virginia Beach on Wednesday around 9:30 a.m., 13 News Now reported. At the time, the Virginia Beach Police Department blocked off the area when they were investigating an unrelated officer-involved shooting that happened the same morning. 5 Brandon Stokes was arrested on Wednesday and charged with DUI and obstruction of justice. Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office Officers reportedly fired at a suspect — identified as 18-year-old Shaun Marlar — who was holding a replica gun outside of a self-storage business, according to 10 WAVY. Marlar was allegedly attempting to break into a car at a daycare facility near the storage business when police confronted him. Authorities shot Marlar when the teen pointed the replica firearm. The 43-year-old radio personality, who owns a roller skating rink just feet away from where the shooting happened, said he had property nearby and insisted that he was 'allowed to drive through,' according to court records reviewed by the outlet. Officers repeatedly told Stokes that he could not enter, but the disc jockey would not take no for an answer. Stokes reportedly became 'belligerent' and slurred his words while cussing at the law enforcement officers on scene. 5 Stokes reportedly was trying to drive up to his business, a roller skating rink, near the crime scene. WTKR 3 One officer noticed a strong smell of booze on his breath and Stokes agreed to take a preliminary breath test. The results showed a reported blood alcohol concentration of 0.18, which is more than twice the legal limit in Virginia. Stokes was taken into custody. 5 Stokes is a morning show host for Z104. Courtesy 5 Stokes invited inmates to perform their work live in the studio nearly one year ago. Facebook/Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office He's since bonded out and the on-air personality was back in the studio to host his morning show the following day. 'THURSDAY – RUMOR IS IT'S GONNA RAIN TODAY,' the host captioned on an Instagram story posted Thursday. The video on his Instagram showed a quick look inside the studio. He later assured his fans that everything was okay in a short post on his DJ Facebook page. 'Promise you all is well.. I'm good. – happy Thursday,' the post read. 5 The DJ partnered with local law enforcement to promote a program that helped inmates create music last June. Facebook/Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office The Post reached out to Stokes and his radio station for comment. The DJ's arrest came nearly one year after he teamed up with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office to feature a program that allowed inmates to create original music. Marlar is in critical, but stable condition after the shooting. He was charged with two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer and three counts of brandishing. 'I don't know. My heart is broken. I don't know what to say about that. You know, I'm terrified for the people that he had an effect on, and I'm terribly sorry for what they've gone through, but super glad that nobody got hurt,' Marlar's dad told the outlet. 'He's got to know the consequences for what he has done and get some help. He is not a bad or mean person. He just struggles.'
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Brother of murdered Jennifer Poole's fumes ‘nobody's taking action' on new law & issues Justice Minister action threat
THE brother of murdered mum Jennifer Poole plans to intensify his campaign for a domestic violence register - and has issued a challenge to the new Minister for Justice. Advertisement 4 Jason Poole has been campaigning for a domestic violence register since his sister's death in 2021 Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 Jennifer Poole was murdered by her partner at her Dublin home Credit: Facebook Murphy had 13 previous convictions, including two counts of assault causing harm, and is now serving life in Since her murder, Jason has been tirelessly calling for the Department of A petition to implement the change - which has a target goal of 30,000 signatures - has amassed over 26,000 names. Advertisement Read more in News Now, Jason has issued a call to the Minister O'Callaghan asking that he commit to His renewed calls have come amid Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan's welcoming changes to the in-camera rule whereby abuse victims in family court cases are allowed to waive their anonymity and name their abusers. But Jason has expressed his frustration that three years into his fight, the same can't be done for all abusers. Jason told The Irish Sun: 'I think it's (the in camera rule) a brilliant idea, it's very welcome. Advertisement Most read in Irish News 'It's great to see that all of that is going to be looked at, but again, if we are looking at that in that area, why can't we look at it overall? 'Why not have an overall domestic violence register? 'FRUSTRATING' 'It's very frustrating because I get this is needed but lets look at the elephant in the room, why bring it in for one area but not another? 'I'm a little bit disappointed that we're three years on and we've had nothing in relation to Jennie's Law but he's a couple of months in as Justice Minister and he's implemented these. Advertisement 'I welcome them, I think they're absolutely brilliant and the changes are so, so needed, but he went in with a private member's bill as a TD and supported a domestic violence register, but he's now minister and he hasn't acted on something he said he truly believed in as a TD.' Jason threatened: 'Realistically they are going to have people on the streets sooner or later. 'And I'm getting a bit browned off with her name constantly being used, but nobody's taking action, it's all lip service to hope that we will go away, we're not going away.' PUBLIC SUPPORT A petition for Jennie's Law has amassed 26,617 signatures and been raised in the Dail by both opposition and government. Advertisement Jason argued: 'I think there's a real need for it now and people are up in arms as to why we haven't had that meeting that is so badly needed, he doesn't seem to be in a position to do that. 'I've had no direct dealings with him, I've been asking but haven't received anything as of yet. 'There's thousands of people now willing to take to the street, and I do want to give him a heads up so that he's aware. 'I know that he's a very busy man but at the end of the day while we're messing around trying to figure out what to do, people are dying in those situations and to be honest with you the amount of people coming to me saying, 'I'm in a domestic violence relationship', or people who have partners in prison charged with domestic violence and they're coming to the end of their term. Advertisement FAILURE IN SYSTEM 'I just keep getting told, get as many signatures as you can, but that's not a response.' Jason said his But he expressed his gratitude to people around the country who have rallied behind his cause. 'I think there's a real need for it now and people are up in arms as to why we haven't had that meeting that is so badly needed, he doesn't seem to be in a position to do that." Jason Poole He continued: 'It's brilliant to see that so many people believe that this is needed. That's really reassuring, that this isn't just some little family who lost a loved one who think this register is a good thing. Advertisement 'It's too late for us, this register isn't going to benefit us in any way. It's to help other people and to say that the system isn't working properly.' And he pleaded with Minister O'Callaghan, who replaced previous justice boss CALL TO REACTION He claimed that getting a timeline for the future of Jennie's Law would allow the grieving family to finally get some closure. He continued: 'Realistically he needs to react to the pressure put on him, he's had an opportunity, he's been minister for months now, he's talked about it in the Dail and on Advertisement 'He was the person that put the private member's bill together when he was in 'He knows how I felt about it. 'I hate when people tell me, she'd be so proud of you - I don't want her to be proud of me, I don't want her to not be here. ACTION NEEDED 'It's time now I think Jim O'Callaghan puts a date in writing, sits down with us as a family, discusses the proposals we have put forward, informs us of the timeline, of when this is happening because I'm not going to sit down and let him tell me I'm still getting through how it would look. Advertisement 'You've had two and a half years, between two ministers, the same officials, the same department, to tell me something that cannot work is baloney, it's working in other countries.' SIMILAR LAW A similar bill was recently introduced in the Jason vowed: 'There's people out there who are willing to stand outside Dail Eireann with a placard, if people are willing I say, let's do it.' A spokesperson said: 'The Minister for Justice has engaged comprehensively with his officials and the Attorney General's office in relation to proposed legislation to reflect the proposals as advocated by Jason Poole. Advertisement "It is vital that any legislative proposals are robust and can withstand constitutional challenge. Arising from these concerns, the Minister has sought the advice of the Attorney General. "He has now received that advice. Once he has fully considered it he will meet with Jason Poole to discuss how best to progress the proposals in the very near future.' 4 Jason is demanding that Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan act Credit: PA 4 Jennifer Poole was 24 when she was killed Advertisement
Al Manar
11-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Gaza Under Siege: Aid Cut off as US President Trump's Remarks Threaten Ceasefire
As the drained Gaza Strip faces severe restrictions on humanitarian aid, including the blocking of vital fuel supplies, US President Donald Trump's recent statements add further tension to an already volatile situation. An article in the Israeli Haaretz newspaper describes Trump's recent statements and interventions as 'tempting fate', warning that they could derail the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and disrupt the prisoner exchange process. Zionist analyst Amos Harel, writing for Haaretz, refers to Trump as an 'unpredictable force' whose actions risk intensifying the crisis. Trump's call for the release of prisoners in a single batch, diverging from the previously agreed incremental approach, represents a radical shift in negotiations that could have dangerous consequences. While many in the Zionist entity, particularly those supporting the prisoner exchange deal, had placed their hopes on Trump, Harel notes that they now share the 'painful frustration' previously felt by critics, especially those from the right-wing factions. Trump threatens to withhold aid from Jordan and Egypt if they refuse his proposal to transform Gaza into a tourism hub, amid ongoing tensions over Palestinian relocation. — News Now (@NewsNowUS) February 11, 2025 The article further highlights how right-wing factions in the Zionist entity have embraced Trump's remarks, seeing them as an opening for Zionist Prime Minister Netanyahu to retract his commitments and take military action against Hamas. However, Harel cautions that such action could lead to the deaths of dozens of prisoners still held in Gaza. In conclusion, Harel dismisses the right-wing optimism surrounding Trump's intervention, stressing that military force is unlikely to change Hamas's stance, particularly as the group has nothing left to lose. He suggests that Trump's motivations may include securing a significant regional achievement, such as ending the Gaza conflict, facilitating normalization with the Israeli enemy's regional neighbors, or even securing a Nobel Peace Prize. Limited Aid and Severe Shortages In a blatant escalation of restrictions, Israeli occupation forces have blocked the entry of commercial fuel into Gaza, despite clear stipulations in the humanitarian protocol. Sources within Gaza confirmed to Al-Jazeera that the occupation has also halted the supply of fuel for essential services, including civil defense and municipal vehicles required for crucial road repairs and debris removal. Additionally, no commercial fuel has been allowed to enter the enclave, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The same sources revealed that only around 53,000 tents have been allowed into Gaza out of the agreed 200,000, and none of the 60,000 caravans required for shelter have been delivered. They also noted that only 4 heavy vehicles have been permitted to enter for debris removal and body retrieval, despite the sector's need for 500 such vehicles. In addition, the Israeli occupation has prevented the entry of construction materials needed for rebuilding hospitals and civil defense centers. Gaza's Rashid Street remains closed to vehicles, and crossing checks continue on Salah Al-Din Street following the expiration of the 22-day deadline. No power station equipment has been allowed to enter, hindering repairs and the restoration of the power grid.
