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Yahoo
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Washington Little Leaguers return to action today in win-or-go-home matchup
This story was originally posted to The Bonney Lake/Sumner Little Leaguers continue to represent Washington and the Northwest region today in the Little League World Series (LLWS). After a first-round loss, the Northwest all-stars have been tasked with slugging their way through the losers' bracket, and play their next game today on ESPN at 4 p.m. against the Metro Region team from Connecticut. Washington v. Connecticut on ESPN Washington fired from all cylinders in the Northwest regional tournament, scoring 43 runs in their three games ahead of the LLWS. Washington's run production has cooled off since stepping on the historic Howard J. Lamade field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, having scored only six runs in their first two games. The Fairfield, Connecticut All-Stars representing the Metro Region have put on a masterclass pitching performance in the LLWS. The Metro team held Southwest (Texas) scoreless in their first game of the tournament, notching a 1-0 victory on Wednesday. Pitcher Luca Pellegrini took a perfect game into the fourth inning, retiring the first nine batters he faced, and stacked up 11 strikeouts. Washington will have a tough test if Pellegrini is back on the mound today as both teams face off in a win-or-go-home matchup. If Washington grabs a win today, the Bonney Lake/Sumner team will play on Wednesday in the fourth round of the LLWS. Washington currently needs four consecutive wins to reach the LLWS championship game and battle the winner of the International bracket. WA aims to keep its Little League World Series dreams alive The boys from Bonney Lake lost in the opening round of the LLWS, falling 5-3 to the Mountain Region (Las Vegas). The Northwest all-stars turned things around in their second game of the double elimination tournament, handing the New England Region (Massachusetts) a 3-2 nail-biting loss. Bonney Lake opened up the scoring early with a single from Colton Audette that scored Mason Woods from second base in the bottom of the first. Massachusetts clawed back in the second with two runs to take the lead. Washington took the lead right back with a Cole Sehlin single to tie the game in the second that scored Asher Monson, and Atley Eager scored on a wild pitch to make the score 3-2. The early scoring came to a standstill after the second inning, with Washington riding out their one-run lead all the way to victory over Massachusetts. Stay up to date on the action here. Follow Jason Sutich on X. Send news tips here.
Boston Globe
3 days ago
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- Boston Globe
Braintree American gets in the win column at Little League World Series
Braintree American will be right back in action at Lamade Stadium Sunday (9 a.m.) to face the Northwest Region squad, from Bonney Lake, Washington. It didn't look good for Braintree American out of the gate, as Richmond jumped on Fasoli for a quick 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. But the Texans could barely enjoy the advantage, as Braintree put up a three-spot in the bottom of the first, all with two outs. Advertisement Colman Gouthro and Ryan Fennell both got on via errors, placing them on second and third. McCarthy followed with a two-run triple to tie the game, and McCarthy soon scored on a wild pitch to grab the lead. Massachusetts knocks it even! — Little League (@LittleLeague) Braintree pushed the lead to three in the second, thanks to a three walks and a RBI single by Logan Needle, plating Jack Cushing. Cam Naumann next scored on another Southwest error to make it 5-2. Trotta put things out of reach with a two-run double to in the third, to score McCarthy and Fennell for a 7-2 bulge. Naumann tossed the final 1⅔ frames, giving up just one hit and one walk, to close things out. Advertisement New England stays alive in the Little League World Series 😤 — SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext)
Yahoo
11-08-2025
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RCMP charge Edmonton men after casino-based ATM withdrawals shake service
Search warrants in the Edmonton area led to the arrest of four suspects in a scam involving co-ordinated big dollar ATM withdrawals at casinos. The RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region (NWR) untangled suspicious activity at casino-based ATMs across the Edmonton area, Mounties said in a Monday news release. Executed at casinos around the Edmonton area, the scam triggered a service disruption to ATMs across Western Canada. 'Searches unearthed evidence of fraud and money laundering, as well as a quantity of cocaine, which triggered an additional drug trafficking charge against a fifth individual,' said the release from the RCMP's Northwest Region. 'Investigators allege that the accused withdrew large sums of cash as part of a co-ordinated scheme intended to evade detection and exploit financial institutions. The fraud resulted in a net financial loss of over $1 million.' Elliot Miao, 42, Van Bau Ta, 39, Dennis Jones, 42, and Hassan Jaafar Haydar Ahmad, 37, are all facing charges. Edmonton court records show Miao has a criminal history going back to before 2007. In 2016, he pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking, and was sentenced to 30 months in custody. In 2007, he was sentenced to four years for trafficking a controlled substance. In 2009, he was given four years for possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm and breach of conditions. Court records also show that in February 2023, Bau Ta was charged with fraud over $5,000, possession of stolen property and laundering proceeds of crime. And in February 2023, Jones was charged with fraud over $5,000 and possession of stolen property, show court records. In January 2024, he was charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault. He received a suspended sentence and probation. All four men were scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton on Monday. Hisham Ismaeel, 28, is wanted on an Alberta-wide arrest warrant. In February 2023, Ismaeel was charged with fraud over $5,000 and possession of stolen property. In August 2020, Ismaeel was charged with criminal harassment. RCMP said arrests in the case are a result of teamwork. 'The investigation was made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, the Edmonton Police Service, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, and various financial institutions,' Mounties said in the release. 'This investigation demonstrates how effective collaboration between public and private agencies can play a vital role in investigating the evolving financial crime landscape.' Edmonton Police Service spokesperson Brooke Timpson responded to the news. 'The EPS appreciates its successful partnership with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis, the RCMP and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada throughout this investigation,' Timpson said. If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to your local law enforcement agency and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre online at or by calling: 1-888-495-8501. jcarmichael@ Related Alberta seeking to expand its legal online gaming market All bets are on: What's with this new Edmonton casino, by way of Camrose? Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Yahoo
11-08-2025
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Four men charged in 'co-ordinated ATM fraud' in Edmonton casinos, police say
Four men have been charged in connection with what RCMP are calling a "co-ordinated ATM fraud" in casinos across Edmonton, resulting in a financial loss of more than $1 million. In a news release on Monday, the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region (NWR) said that the four withdrew large amounts of cash in a co-ordinated effort to "evade detection and exploit financial institutions." No details have been released as to when the scams occurred or which casinos were affected. The withdrawals triggered service disruptions to several ATMs across Western Canada, police said. This prompted the NWR to execute six search warrants in collaboration with the Edmonton Police Service. Investigators found evidence of fraud and money laundering, resulting in charges of fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime against four men, aged 28, 37, 39, and 42 The 37 and 39-year-old men were also charged with laundering the proceeds of crime. An undisclosed quantity of cocaine was also found, leading to an additional drug trafficking charge to be levied against a fifth man, 42. All five of the individuals are from Edmonton. Four of the accused were set to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice Monday, while the 28-year-old man is still at large, with a warrant out for his arrest.
CBC
11-08-2025
- CBC
Four men charged in 'co-ordinated ATM fraud' in Edmonton casinos, police say
Four men have been charged in connection with what RCMP are calling a "co-ordinated ATM fraud" in casinos across Edmonton, resulting in a financial loss of more than $1 million. In a news release on Monday, the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region (NWR) said that the four withdrew large amounts of cash in a co-ordinated effort to "evade detection and exploit financial institutions." No details have been released as to when the scams occurred or which casinos were affected. The withdrawals triggered service disruptions to several ATMs across Western Canada, police said. This prompted the NWR to execute six search warrants in collaboration with the Edmonton Police Service. Investigators found evidence of fraud and money laundering, resulting in charges of fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime against four men, aged 28, 37, 39, and 42 The 37 and 39-year-old men were also charged with laundering the proceeds of crime. An undisclosed quantity of cocaine was also found, leading to an additional drug trafficking charge to be levied against a fifth man, 42. All five of the individuals are from Edmonton. Four of the accused were set to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice Monday, while the 28-year-old man is still at large, with a warrant out for his arrest.
