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Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Missing Canadian girl found dead in New York state, U.S. officers say
Police in northeastern New York state have found the body of a missing nine-year-old Canadian girl. A news release from New York State Police says officers from the Warren County Sheriff's office received a call from a man reporting his nine-year-old daughter missing from the area of Exit 22 of I-87 in Lake George, possibly due to an abduction, on Saturday just before 10 p.m. They say the child was identified as Canadian resident Melina Frattolin, and her father as 45-year-old Luciano Frattolin. The release says the Warren County Sheriff's Office initially led the investigation and as the case progressed, officers identified inconsistencies in the father's account of events and the timeline of Melina's disappearance. Police in New York say with the help of several local police agencies, Melina was found dead in Ticonderoga, NY, about 50 kilometres northeast of Lake George near the New York-Vermont border, on Sunday. The investigation has been turned over to the New York State Police, and at this time police say there is no indication that an abduction occurred and there is no threat to the public. There was no word on charges in the news release, and New York State Police say a press conference will be held on Monday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
8 Indian-origin men arrested in California in gang-related kidnapping case
Eight Indian-origin people were arrested in California's San Joaquin County on Friday in a gang-related kidnapping and torture case, said authorities. The eight suspects have been booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on various felony charges, said the sheriff's office. (Screengrab/X/@SJSheriff) Several security teams came together to execute five coordinated search warrants across San Joaquin County as part of a gang-related kidnapping and torture investigation, leading to the arrest of eight men. Those arrested have been identified as Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Amritpal Singh, Vishal, Pavittar Singh, Gurtaj Singh, Manpreet Randhawa, Sarabjit Singh, said San Joaquin County Sheriff's office in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office AGNET unit worked alongside the Stockton Police Department SWAT team, Manteca Police Department SWAT team, Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, and the FBI SWAT team to execute the warrants. Also read: Who is Jaime Garcia, Camarillo man falls 30 feet after Ventura County farms ICE raids The sheriff's office also shared a video of the arrests and identified Pavittar Singh as the primary suspect. However, it did not give any further details about the case. Apart from the arrests, the authorities also seized $15,000 in cash and a large cache of arms and ammunition including - five handguns (including a fully-automatic Glock), one assault rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and high-capacity magazines. What are the charges The eight suspects have been booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on various felony charges, including kidnapping, torture, false imprisonment, conspiracy to commit a crime, preventing/dissuading a witness, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, threats to terrorise, and felony gang enhancement. They are also facing other weapons-related charges such as possession of a machine gun, illegal possession of an assault weapon, manufacture/sale of high-capacity magazines, manufacturing a short-barreled rifle and carrying a loaded, unregistered handgun. The crackdown was a part of the Kash Patel-headed Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Summer Heat initiative which is a "nationwide effort targeting violent offenders and gang members who terrorize' communities, said the sheriff's office. 'Summer Heat reflects Director Patel's commitment to the American people to crush crime and restore safety in neighborhoods across the country,' the post said.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Man killed in Illinois skydiving accident has been identified as East Peoria dentist
The LaSalle County coroner has identified the victim of a recent skydiving accident as Dr. Noel Liu of East Peoria. The 48-year-old dental entrepreneur co-founded Secure Dental and DentVia with his wife, Dr. Nazish Jafri. Jafri shared news of Liu's death on his social media pages. On Facebook, the post has garnered more than 130 comments – with many expressing condolences at the sudden loss. 'He lived a life full of fulfillment and satisfaction, always pursuing his passions with enthusiasm and courage,' Jafri wrote in part. 'Noel touched the lives of many with his warmth and enthusiasm, leaving behind cherished memories that will be treasured forever. He was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and mentor to many.' LaSalle County Coroner Richard Ploch was called to Skydive Chicago in Ottawa on July 7 following Liu's death. A forensic investigative autopsy was conducted the following day. Preliminary results are still pending, according to Ploch, and further testing may also be conducted. The coroner and LaSalle County Sheriff's office are continuing to review and investigate the skydiving incident. According to a news release, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are assisting. More: Pritzker on passing of Trump budget bill: '330,000 Illinoisans will lose their health care' This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Man killed in Illinois skydiving accident has been identified
San Francisco Chronicle
08-07-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
10 held in Texas immigration detention center shooting that was 'planned ambush,' US attorney says
Ten people have been arrested on attempted murder charges after attackers in black military-style clothing opened fire outside a Texas immigration detention center in a 'planned ambush' that left one police officer wounded, a prosecutor said. The officer was shot in the neck on Friday, the night of the Fourth of July, after reporting to the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southwest of Dallas. He was treated at a hospital and released, the Johnson County Sheriff's office said. The shooting took place as President Donald Trump 's administration ramps up deportations, which will be turbocharged by a massive spending bill that became law last week. Initially, the attackers set off fireworks, and damaged cars and a guard structure by spray-painting 'traitor" and 'ICE pig" on them. The attack 'seemed to be designed' to draw U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel outside the facility, "and it worked,' Nancy Larson, acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, said at a Monday night news conference in Fort Worth. Two unarmed corrections officers spoke to the group in the detention center's parking lot as someone standing in nearby woods appeared to signal with a flashlight, according to a criminal complaint. Then the Alvarado police officer arrived and someone in the woods opened fire, Larson said. 'Another assailant, who was across the street, nowhere near the corrections officers, shot 20 to 30 rounds at these unarmed corrections officers,' she said. 'There was an AR-style rifle found at the scene' that was jammed, she said. A flag saying 'Resist fascism, fight oligarchy,' and flyers with words such as 'Fight ICE terror with class war' also were recovered near the center. The group fled. Sheriff's deputies stopped seven people about 300 yards (275 meters) from where the officer was shot. 'Some were wearing body armor, some were covered in mud, some were armed, and some had two-way radios on them,' Larson said. 'It was a planned ambush with the intent to kill ICE corrections officers,' she said. Sheriff's deputies also stopped a van leaving the area and found two AR-style rifles and a pistol, along with ballistic-style vests and a helmet, the complaint said. The driver, the only person in the van, said he had been at the detention center. He said he had met some people online and drove some of them to the detention center from Dallas to 'make some noise,' according to the complaint. On Monday, a man with an assault rifle fired dozens of rounds at federal agents and a U.S. Border Patrol facility more than 400 miles (640 kilometers) south in McAllen, injuring a police officer. Authorities shot and killed the attacker. Additional searches in Alvarado led to masks, goggles, tactical gloves, more body armor, weapons, spray paint and fireworks, Larson said. An extra layer of protection has been provided for staff at the Prairieland center, said Josh Johnson, the acting Enforcement and Removal Operations field office director in Dallas. The 10 men and women, most of them from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, have each been charged with three counts of attempted murder of a federal officer and three counts of discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. Another person was charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy for attempting to conceal and destroy evidence, Larson said.
Global News
07-07-2025
- Global News
Remains of 7 people recovered after explosion at California fireworks factory
The remains of seven people reported missing after an explosion at a California fireworks factory have been recovered at the site, officials confirmed. The storage unit, located in Esparto, a town about 40 kilometres northwest of Sacramento, exploded on July 1, causing a blaze that burned for days and leaving seven people unaccounted for, officials said on Wednesday. People were urged to avoid the area for several days following the blast, which led to several other spot fires and the collapse of the warehouse. In a statement on Friday, the Yolo County Sheriff's office said coroners entered the site of the explosion. On Sunday, it confirmed the remains of seven people reported missing had been recovered from the scene. The names of the victims will not be released to the public until family members have been notified. Story continues below advertisement 'Out of respect for the families, the identities of the deceased will be withheld until formal identification is completed and next of kin have been notified. The Coroner's Office continues to communicate directly with the families and will provide further updates as appropriate,' Sunday's statement said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy According to NBC, family members of the missing had expressed frustration about the lack of answers regarding the whereabouts of their loved ones. Authorities had initially reported that it was unclear if there had been any injuries. 'Everything is very preliminary right now,' he said. One man, whose two sons were among the missing, told NBC that he lost hope when he saw footage of the explosion. Matt Davis, undersheriff of the Yolo County Sheriff's Office, told reporters last week that recovery efforts had been slow because fires were still burning and explosives remained on site for days after the initial incident, which hindered the emergency services from moving forward. 'I appreciate and understand how much you want answers,' he said. In an update issued on Wednesday night, state authorities confirmed that seven people were unaccounted for and that a search operation was underway, while evacuation orders remained in place. 0:37 Huge explosion at California fireworks factory caught on camera Experts used unmanned aircraft to scan the fire zone, locate the missing people and assess hazards in the area. Story continues below advertisement The fire was held at nearly 80 acres (33 hectares) by Wednesday morning after scorching surrounding agricultural fields, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. The Arson and Bomb Investigation Unit is heading the fire's origin and cause investigation into the explosion and subsequent fire. As of Sunday, crews were continuing to mitigate explosive hazards present at the scene.
