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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Nacogdoches man imprisoned for threatening to shoot woman to death
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — Two years ago, a Nacogdoches woman was getting ready for church when a man appeared in her bathroom and threatened to kill her with a rifle. On Thursday, the man received five years in prison, the minimum sentence for burglary of a habitation with intent to commit aggravated assault. The Nacogdoches County District Attorney's Office identified the man as William Hagan, who said he would kill the victim due to her alleged lies. The victim attempted to defuse the situation, but he went on to grab his rifle and told her he was going to kill her and then himself. Frankston's Spring Market broken into, ATM stolen According to officials, Hagan told the victim it would not hurt when he shot her, and considered going to where she worked and killing her there. Hagan then told her he would allow her one phone call before he shot her after she stated she wanted to call her son. Instead of calling her son, the victim used the allotted phone call to contact authorities by using the RAVE Guardian App. While waiting for law enforcement, the victim was able to stall Hagan until officers arrived at the home at 8:30 a.m. Once inside the home, officers arrested Hagan and found the rifle he had threatened to use. According to officials, while in the back of a patrol car, Hagan stated he would kill the victim next time and there would not be a warning. Angelina County Sheriff's Office takes over services for City of Hudson The victim testified to previous incidents of family violence that included strangulation, striking her with objects and 'causing her to strike objects.' To protect herself, she has been forced to move from her residence and change her vehicle multiple times. Hagan pleaded guilty to burglary of a habitation with intent to commit aggravated assault on Feb. 7. He was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday, which is the minimum sentence allowed by law. 'This incident is disturbing and evidences what is widely known to be true about family violence: that a victim is at the highest risk of harm when she leaves her abuser,' the district attorney's office said. 'A minimum sentence empowers Hagan and others like him to continue their abusive actions, which is detrimental to families in this community.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
USC police warns of recent theft increase as students prepare for summer leave
The University of South Carolina Police Department is warning students of a recent uptick in campus thefts as students prepare for their summer departure. In a crime bulletin issued Friday, USC police urged students, faculty and staff to be mindful of reported increases of electric bikes and scooters on and around campus. As students move out of university housing, leaving doors unlocked and belongings unattended, thieves are more likely to act, police said in the bulletin. The university bulletin advised the following precautions to protect students from theft: Secure bikes and scooters with a sturdy U-lock, locking both the frame and wheels to a designated bike rack. If available, inside locked storage is ideal. Never leave valuables unattended, even for a moment. Find a trusted friend to watch your stuff if you need to step away. Do not prop open residence hall doors or allow unauthorized individuals to enter behind you. Store bikes and valuables indoors while loading your vehicle, if possible. Always lock up your room, even when stepping out briefly. Keep your vehicle locked between loading and unloading. Move out during daylight hours when your surroundings are more visible. Avoid overloading your vehicle. A packed and unattended car can be a target—keep items hidden or in the trunk. Use carts carefully. Don't place valuables on top where they can fall off or be easily stolen. Coordinate with roommates to maintain room security until the last person leaves. Shred personal documents before disposal to prevent identity theft. Register your valuables with USCPD in case of theft or loss. Police encouraged campus members to report suspicions of theft using the RAVE Guardian safety app or by calling 803-777-4215.
