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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Woman charged in connection to deadly car vs. home crash in Topeka
Context: Video aired Aug. 2, 2024. TOPEKA (KSNT) – Prosecutors have charged 22-year-old woman in connection with a deadly crash that killed a Topeka man last year. Shawnee County Department of Corrections booking reports show the Topeka Police Department arrested Hailey Christine Pelton on Thursday, June 5. According to court documents, police issued a warrant for Pelton nearly a year after the Aug. 2 2024 crash that killed Troy L. Fields, 36, of Topeka. Fields died after he was ejected from the vehicle when it crashed into a home at Southwest Huntoon and Southwest Plass Avenue. According to court documents from a separate wrongful death settlement, Pelton was driving when the crash happened. The plaintiff in the case alleged Pelton caused the crash through negligence and carelessness. The plaintiffs and State Farm, on behalf of Pelton, reached an undisclosed settlement in the case. According to court records, the insurance policy had a $100,000 per person bodily injury limit. Big Red One sending troops to D.C. Birthday Parade Pelton is charged with: Involuntary manslaughter, DUI Driving under the influence, first offense Racing on the highway Failure to maintain a single lane Pelton remains in jail on a $250,000 bond. Her next court appearance is set for June 12. For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Warriors mentioned as possible fit for free-agent big man
Warriors mentioned as possible fit for free-agent big man While there are still four teams remaining in the postseason, the remaining 28 teams are gearing up for a busy offseason, including the Golden State Warriors. Each day into the offseason, the Warriors continue to be linked to different names for the summer. The latest name to be mentioned as a possible target for the Warriors is a player currently on the court in the Eastern Conference Finals. In a recent list of NBA free agent rankings from ESPN's Kevin Pelton, the Warriors were mentioned as a possible fit for Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner. According to Pelton, a sign-and-trade with the Warriors or the Los Angeles Lakers would be complicated, but each team is a "clear fit" for Turner if he doesn't secure a new deal with the Pacers. Read the full list of free agent rankings from Pelton and ESPN here. Turner would quickly solve Golden State's issues at the center position, allowing Draymond Green to play power forward while giving the Warriors a shot blocker and scorer in the frontcourt. During the 2024-25 season, Turner averaged 15.6 points on 48.1% shooting from the field to go along with 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and two blocks in 30.2 minutes per game. Turner is also a capable shooter from beyond the arc at 6-foot-11, shooting 39.6% from deep on 5.5 attempts per game. After spending 10 seasons of his career with the Pacers, the 29-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
US students held for two weeks in Denmark following dispute with Uber driver
Two US college students were arrested and detained for two weeks in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an Uber driver, local police said Tuesday. The young men are now prevented from leaving the country until a court hearing on charges of common assault in Copenhagen on April 24, officials said. The alleged incident took place around 2 a.m. on March 31 (8 p.m. ET on March 30) after Owen Ray and a friend were returning from a night out in the Danish capital at the end of a spring break in Europe. Ray and his friend, who has not been named, had ordered an Uber to return to their hotel but realized they had selected the wrong destination, according to family spokesperson Erin Pelton. Unable to update the location in the Uber app, they canceled the ride. The canceled fare was automatically paid via the app, said Pelton. The driver, however, did not believe he had been paid and allegedly began threatening the students. Speaking to ABC's 'Good Morning America,' Ray said that the driver got out of the car and started yelling that he hadn't been paid, threatening to 'call 10 guys.' Ray added, 'We did nothing wrong — we were the victims of an attack.' The incident was captured on the Uber driver's dash cam, which is now part of the court case in Denmark, Pelton told CNN. Ray and his friend returned to their hotel and prepared for their scheduled departure from Denmark. However, on March 31, police say they were arrested at the airport as they attempted to leave the country. Copenhagen police told CNN that the students were brought before a court on the same day, facing charges of common assault. The students were held for 10 days in pre-trial detention in a Danish prison. 'There were two of us in a pretty small jail cell, in bunk beds. We spent 23 hours a day in the cell. We had one hour a day of yard time, and were allowed to make one phone call a week,' Ray said. On Monday, the young men were released without charges. Their passports have been confiscated, and they are now required to report daily to police in Denmark until their court hearing on April 24. Originally from Chicago, Ray is a student at Miami University in Ohio. He is hopeful that he will be able to return home by May. 'I'm just going to try and have a positive attitude and hope that they can resolve the case,' Ray told ABC. His parents, Andy Ray and Sara Buchen-Ray, maintain that the alleged assault was unprovoked and claim the two young men 'suffered at the hands of an Uber driver.' Speaking to CNN affiliate WBBM, Sara recalled receiving a text message from a foreign number on March 31. 'Mom, I'm in prison in Copenhagen,' it read. In a statement, Owen's parents expressed concern about how the case has been handled. 'We remain deeply concerned that Danish authorities have confiscated his passport and will not allow him to return to the United States — something we understand is unusual in Danish court proceedings,' they said. 'We are relieved that Owen has been released from a Danish prison following the unprovoked assault he and his friend suffered at the hands of an Uber driver on March 31,' they said. 'The facts make clear that Owen is the victim in this case, and we urge Danish officials to allow him to return home to the United States without delay,' Ray's parents added. The students' Danish attorney, Eigil Strand, called the case a 'misunderstanding.' 'Owen Ray and his friend were simply in Copenhagen to have a good time,' Strand told CNN. 'They were both very shocked by their arrest, especially as they were about to board a plane back home.' He added that the situation appears to have escalated when the driver misunderstood how he would be compensated for the canceled ride and later reported the students to the police. Uber told CNN that the driver reported that the two students started fighting in the back of the car and later assaulted him after the trip had ended. The driver subsequently called the authorities. A company spokesperson said in a statement, 'The safety of everyone who uses the Uber app is a top priority, and we take reports of violence very seriously.' The company confirmed the ride had been paid for and said it is cooperating with Danish authorities in the ongoing investigation. Staff at the US embassy in Copenhagen are providing consular assistance to the two students, according to the US State Department. 'The Department has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens abroad,' a spokesperson told CNN.
CNN
15-04-2025
- CNN
US students held for two weeks in Denmark following dispute with Uber driver
Two US college students were arrested and detained for two weeks in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an Uber driver, local police said Tuesday. The young men are now prevented from leaving the country until a court hearing on charges of common assault in Copenhagen on April 24, officials said. The alleged incident took place around 2 a.m. on March 31 (8 p.m. ET on March 30) after Owen Ray and a friend were returning from a night out in the Danish capital at the end of a spring break in Europe. Ray and his friend, who has not been named, had ordered an Uber to return to their hotel but realized they had selected the wrong destination, according to family spokesperson Erin Pelton. Unable to update the location in the Uber app, they canceled the ride. The canceled fare was automatically paid via the app, said Pelton. The driver, however, did not believe he had been paid and allegedly began threatening the students. Speaking to ABC's 'Good Morning America,' Ray said that the driver got out of the car and started yelling that he hadn't been paid, threatening to 'call 10 guys.' Ray added, 'We did nothing wrong — we were the victims of an attack.' The incident was captured on the Uber driver's dash cam, which is now part of the court case in Denmark, Pelton told CNN. Ray and his friend returned to their hotel and prepared for their scheduled departure from Denmark. However, on March 31, police say they were arrested at the airport as they attempted to leave the country. Copenhagen police told CNN that the students were brought before a court on the same day, facing charges of common assault. The students were held for 10 days in pre-trial detention in a Danish prison. 'There were two of us in a pretty small jail cell, in bunk beds. We spent 23 hours a day in the cell. We had one hour a day of yard time, and were allowed to make one phone call a week,' Ray said. On Monday, the young men were released without charges. Their passports have been confiscated, and they are now required to report daily to police in Denmark until their court hearing on April 24. Originally from Chicago, Ray is a student at Miami University in Ohio. He is hopeful that he will be able to return home by May. 'I'm just going to try and have a positive attitude and hope that they can resolve the case,' Ray told ABC. His parents, Andy Ray and Sara Buchen-Ray, maintain that the alleged assault was unprovoked and claim the two young men 'suffered at the hands of an Uber driver.' Speaking to CNN affiliate WBBM, Sara recalled receiving a text message from a foreign number on March 31. 'Mom, I'm in prison in Copenhagen,' it read. In a statement, Owen's parents expressed concern about how the case has been handled. 'We remain deeply concerned that Danish authorities have confiscated his passport and will not allow him to return to the United States — something we understand is unusual in Danish court proceedings,' they said. 'We are relieved that Owen has been released from a Danish prison following the unprovoked assault he and his friend suffered at the hands of an Uber driver on March 31,' they said. 'The facts make clear that Owen is the victim in this case, and we urge Danish officials to allow him to return home to the United States without delay,' Ray's parents added. The students' Danish attorney, Eigil Strand, called the case a 'misunderstanding.' 'Owen Ray and his friend were simply in Copenhagen to have a good time,' Strand told CNN. 'They were both very shocked by their arrest, especially as they were about to board a plane back home.' He added that the situation appears to have escalated when the driver misunderstood how he would be compensated for the canceled ride and later reported the students to the police. Uber told CNN that the driver reported that the two students started fighting in the back of the car and later assaulted him after the trip had ended. The driver subsequently called the authorities. A company spokesperson said in a statement, 'The safety of everyone who uses the Uber app is a top priority, and we take reports of violence very seriously.' The company confirmed the ride had been paid for and said it is cooperating with Danish authorities in the ongoing investigation. Staff at the US embassy in Copenhagen are providing consular assistance to the two students, according to the US State Department. 'The Department has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens abroad,' a spokesperson told CNN.
CNN
15-04-2025
- CNN
US students held for two weeks in Denmark following dispute with Uber driver
Two US college students were arrested and detained for two weeks in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an Uber driver, local police said Tuesday. The young men are now prevented from leaving the country until a court hearing on charges of common assault in Copenhagen on April 24, officials said. The alleged incident took place around 2 a.m. on March 31 (8 p.m. ET on March 30) after Owen Ray and a friend were returning from a night out in the Danish capital at the end of a spring break in Europe. Ray and his friend, who has not been named, had ordered an Uber to return to their hotel but realized they had selected the wrong destination, according to family spokesperson Erin Pelton. Unable to update the location in the Uber app, they canceled the ride. The canceled fare was automatically paid via the app, said Pelton. The driver, however, did not believe he had been paid and allegedly began threatening the students. Speaking to ABC's 'Good Morning America,' Ray said that the driver got out of the car and started yelling that he hadn't been paid, threatening to 'call 10 guys.' Ray added, 'We did nothing wrong — we were the victims of an attack.' The incident was captured on the Uber driver's dash cam, which is now part of the court case in Denmark, Pelton told CNN. Ray and his friend returned to their hotel and prepared for their scheduled departure from Denmark. However, on March 31, police say they were arrested at the airport as they attempted to leave the country. Copenhagen police told CNN that the students were brought before a court on the same day, facing charges of common assault. The students were held for 10 days in pre-trial detention in a Danish prison. 'There were two of us in a pretty small jail cell, in bunk beds. We spent 23 hours a day in the cell. We had one hour a day of yard time, and were allowed to make one phone call a week,' Ray said. On Monday, the young men were released without charges. Their passports have been confiscated, and they are now required to report daily to police in Denmark until their court hearing on April 24. Originally from Chicago, Ray is a student at Miami University in Ohio. He is hopeful that he will be able to return home by May. 'I'm just going to try and have a positive attitude and hope that they can resolve the case,' Ray told ABC. His parents, Andy Ray and Sara Buchen-Ray, maintain that the alleged assault was unprovoked and claim the two young men 'suffered at the hands of an Uber driver.' Speaking to CNN affiliate WBBM, Sara recalled receiving a text message from a foreign number on March 31. 'Mom, I'm in prison in Copenhagen,' it read. In a statement, Owen's parents expressed concern about how the case has been handled. 'We remain deeply concerned that Danish authorities have confiscated his passport and will not allow him to return to the United States — something we understand is unusual in Danish court proceedings,' they said. 'We are relieved that Owen has been released from a Danish prison following the unprovoked assault he and his friend suffered at the hands of an Uber driver on March 31,' they said. 'The facts make clear that Owen is the victim in this case, and we urge Danish officials to allow him to return home to the United States without delay,' Ray's parents added. The students' Danish attorney, Eigil Strand, called the case a 'misunderstanding.' 'Owen Ray and his friend were simply in Copenhagen to have a good time,' Strand told CNN. 'They were both very shocked by their arrest, especially as they were about to board a plane back home.' He added that the situation appears to have escalated when the driver misunderstood how he would be compensated for the canceled ride and later reported the students to the police. Uber told CNN that the driver reported that the two students started fighting in the back of the car and later assaulted him after the trip had ended. The driver subsequently called the authorities. A company spokesperson said in a statement, 'The safety of everyone who uses the Uber app is a top priority, and we take reports of violence very seriously.' The company confirmed the ride had been paid for and said it is cooperating with Danish authorities in the ongoing investigation. Staff at the US embassy in Copenhagen are providing consular assistance to the two students, according to the US State Department. 'The Department has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens abroad,' a spokesperson told CNN.
