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CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Pontiac man left confused after dog shot and killed by sheriff's deputies
Robert White recalls Tuesday night when his dog, Minnie, was shot and killed by Oakland County Sheriff's deputies. It all started with him and a few friends sitting in the front yard. "Somebody was actually working on a car for a minute, so we were all just hanging out," White told CBS News Detroit. White says Minnie, a pit bull, was sitting in the neighbor's driveway. Eventually, deputies arrived outside the home. Sometime later, Minnie was shot. "(She) did not lunge at you, did not bark, didn't do anything, she was sitting there," he said. CBS News Detroit contacted the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, which released the following statement: "The facts show that a pit bull charged at the deputy while the deputy was on a sidewalk and retreating. The dog continued to charge, and the deputy defended himself. The dog was taken by the deputy to a veterinarian, where it succumbed to its injury." "I just need justice. My daughter is going crazy over this. That was her dog," White said. White says Minnie isn't a violent pet. He and his neighbors are still unsure why authorities arrived. "They just said they got a call about a fight, about a pregnant lady. I was too hysterical about my dog. Wasn't nobody fighting over here," he said. White says one deputy offered to take Minnie to the vet. As he carried her to the car, it would become his last time holding her. "They, trying to tell me to hurry up and take your dog to the vet so you can save your dog. I ain't got no money to take my dog to the vet." Less than an hour later, White got the call that Minnie had died. He says it's a confusing situation, especially since he feels left in the dark about the entire incident. "Killed my dog for no reason. No, I ain't get nothing. They didn't give us any badge numbers or anything," he said. Minnie would have turned 5 years old next week. White is hoping to honor her by getting answers.
Daily Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
‘Horrendous': Aussies slam ANZ bank detail
Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. An image outside a bank branch has caused uproar, with one person calling the move 'horrendous'. Images have circulated of a QR code outside an ANZ bank branch in Australia, where customers are encouraged to scan it to find out the location's opening hours. In one image posted to Reddit, right next to the QR code was another sign stating the branch would be closed on April 25 due to Anzac Day. But, the sign has struck a chord with some customers, with one claiming it left them stood outside of a branch for 15 minutes. Tangisi, from Burwood, told she was stuck outside the branch queuing for 15 minutes due to a misinterpretation of the opening times. QR code outside Haymarket ANZ branch. Picture: Robert White. 'I thought it was unprofessional, they should really advertise it out there, sometimes we used to see it at other branches but not here in the city. They should put something out there because for some people English is their second language, for some people who are a bit older they don't understand QR codes,' she said. 'Just put it out there so we know. It's annoying, why not just go back to the basics. I was looking around in there for the open times and couldn't find it.' Meanwhile, Barry Kidner, 62, said he wasn't all that fussed about it. 'Honestly mate I don't give a f**k about it, whatever means I'm spending less time in there, that's what I'm in favour of,' he said. 'I guess it's annoying, it did mean I spent an extra 10 minutes waiting this morning, but banks have always been this way. It's all numbers.' An ANZ spokesperson responded to the annoyance from customers about the move. 'ANZ introduced QR codes so customers can access the most up to date information about our trading hours,' the spokesperson told 'From time to time we may change our branch opening hours, as we wish to ensure our staff can be available when they're needed most – helping customers achieve their financial goals, whether it's owning a home, growing a business, or managing their everyday banking needs. 'We understand the importance of accessibility and our branch staff are here to help all members of our community to access the services they need.' A QR code outside an ANZ bank has sparked anger. Picture: Reddit A version of the image also prompted uproar on Reddit, and many claimed it was an unneeded and unnecessary extra step — some even pointed out it could be a security risk. 'The people who need to know the most are probably the same people who are not tech savvy enough to know what QR codes are,' one said. Another commented: 'This is horrendous, in my opinion.' 'I'm siding with Boomers on this one, what the f**k,' another said. 'I bet someone thought it's a good idea to make the opening hours information digital so they can change them any time,' one social media user said. The bank has responded. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard One added: 'ANZ — don't click links in email or SMS. Also ANZ — please scan possibly malicious QR code.' 'Criminal that it links to the generic locations page, not directly to THAT branch's opening hours,' one social media user commented. A commented said: 'As a sign-writer, this is about 10 times more expensive than a white decal with the hours on it.' 'Yep, got a tremor and I hate this sh*t everywhere. It's OK if there are other options. It's be quicker to throw my phone at it and wait for the security so I could ask them instead,' one commented. Another said: 'wtf just print the hours? Why put it behind a QR code. Not only does it f**k over people who aren't that good with tech but it's less convenient for EVERYONE.' Originally published as 'Horrendous': Aussies slam ANZ bank detail
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Yahoo
Memphis man accused of stealing lottery tickets at AR gas station
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man is in jail after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from an Arkansas gas station. Robert White, 32, was charged with felony, possession of drug paraphernalia, commercial burglary, and theft of property. His bond has been set to $50,000. Crittenden County deputies responded to a call around 1:30 a.m. about a man who'd walked into Turrell Travel Center, grabbed the entire case of lottery tickets, and walked out. Parent concerned over ex-MS teacher accused of AI porn videos of students Deputies said that White was able to get away with nearly $2,000 dollars worth of tickets but cashed in much less. 'So, it was around 3 a.m. Deputies got behind a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect's vehicle that was on video footage from one travel center,' said Crittenden County Sheriff Chelsi Stafford. 'And I conducted a traffic stop, and that's when the passenger male fit the description of the video from earlier that morning.' 'So, he actually traveled from Turrell to Marked Tree and cashed in four tickets,' said Stafford. 'I think he cashed out $80.' Memphis doctor indicted on TennCare fraud charges 'There's no right or wrong time. Anything can happen at any time. And it could have been worse,' said Taylia Williams, co-owner of the gas station. 'My employee handled it real good. We don't run after customers. When incidents like this happen.' 'We will bring the lottery ticket back, but we will put a case where they can view it on the outside, and we'll have to go under the counter and take it out of the lock box,' said Williams. Stafford says they've seen several lottery ticket thefts across Arkansas. She said deputies will arrest you and will not stop to get identification and to arrest people. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
