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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Driver hospitalized after truck hits utility pole during rollover crash
A woman is recovering after her truck hit a utility pole during a rollover crash in Darke County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Deputies and medics responded at 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday to the 1700 block of State Route 49 on reports of a single-vehicle crash, according to a sheriff's spokesperson. TRENDING STORIES: 1 critically injured after being shot in Northern Miami Valley Deputies investigating reports of person shot in Harrison Township Celebrating Cheryl: Cheryl McHenry's final words signing off for the last time at WHIO-TV A preliminary investigation revealed that a 51-year-old woman was driving a 2019 Blue Chevrolet truck northbound on State Route 49. She lost control of her truck and went off the left side of the road, hitting a utility pole. The spokesperson said that the truck rolled onto its side and came to a rest in a ditch. Medics transported the driver, Laura Stutz, 51, to Wayne Healthcare with suspected minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Missing hiker recounts surviving weeks in California wilderness by foraging and drinking melted snow
Tiffany Slaton detailed her ordeal during a news conference with the Fresno County Sheriff's Department, two days after she was found in a cabin that the owner had left unlocked in case wayward hikers needed shelter.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- CBS News
South Los Angeles billboard spotlights unsolved murders
A South Los Angeles billboard is bringing attention to unsolved murders, with the question "Do You Know Who Murdered Me?" above the faces of four homicide victims. The group Justice for Murdered Children hosted Friday's event, where the billboard is meant to be both a memorial and a call to action. "Unfortunately the victims pictured here on this billboard here behind me represents hundreds of victims who have been murdered in Los Angeles County," Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Chief Joe Mendoza said. Family members and law enforcement joined with District Attorney Nathan Hochman at the 104th Street and Vermont Avenue billboard. "This is not an organization you ever want to be part of, Justice for Murdered Children. Yet it is an organization that has to exist … to ensure that parents, sons, daughters, siblings, relatives of murdered children have a voice, have a support network in our system," Hochman said. Victims pictured on the billboard, whose deaths remain unsolved include the following: Ezmeralda McGee, 22, murdered on Jan. 24, 2022, in South Los Angeles Kishaundra Gatlin, 43, was murdered on March 29, 2023, in the Chesterfield Square area. Edgar Vazquez, 20, murdered on July 6, 2022, in Los Angeles County Reginald Thompson, Sr., 34, murdered on Sept. 11, 2022, near Vermont Avenue and Imperial Highway. JMC was established in 1996 by LaWanda Hawkins, whose motivation came from the tragic loss of her son Reginald, who was murdered in December 1995. Residents can anonymously report tips to Los Angeles Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477. A billboard at 104th Street and Vermont Avenue in South Los Angeles brings attention to unsolved murder cases in LA County. KCAL News
CBS News
10-05-2025
- CBS News
12-year-old boy hospitalized after shooting at Compton playground
A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after a shooting at a playground in Compton on Friday afternoon. Authorities were sent to the Fig/Oleander Park, located at Fig Street and Oleander Street, at around 4 p.m. after learning of the shooting, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. KCAL News Firefighters with the Downey and Compton fire departments say that the victim was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in critical condition. There was no information provided on a suspect or motive in the shooting. Authorities have not announced any arrests. The entire park was surrounded by crime tape as investigators surveyed the scene. It's unclear when the area would be reopened to the public.
CBS News
09-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
El Dorado deputies work to clear homeless encampments and reduce wildfire threat
PLACERVILLE — In wooded areas along Highway 50 in El Dorado County, deputies are navigating a difficult task. They're addressing homelessness while also protecting communities from the growing threat of wildfire. The county's Homeless Outreach Team routinely visits encampments to offer services while assessing fire danger. On a recent visit, Sgt. Josh Sprague and Deputy Joe Camarillo walked through a well-established camp nestled in dry brush, stopping to ask unhoused individuals if they needed help or other county services. While their goal is to offer assistance, they also come to prevent potentially catastrophic fires. "If you take a look right here, you can see all the burned and old shrubs," Sgt. Sprague said, pointing to charred trees and undergrowth, a stark reminder of a past encampment fire that spread quickly before being contained. "This dry grass... if a fire started here, there are a lot of homes nearby," Deputy Camarillo added. Officials say there is a growing number of tents, despite the availability of housing resources. A statement from the county sent to CBS13 reads: "The County is committed to providing consistent, year-round outreach to people experiencing homelessness-rain or shine. Our social workers regularly team up with the Sheriff's Homeless Outreach Team to visit encampments, connect with individuals, and offer support and services. Working closely with law enforcement and community partners, we refer individuals to the County's temporary navigation center, where they can find shelter, meals, and personalized help with things like housing, job placement, and other resources to get back on their feet. Participation is always voluntary, but the program has helped many people take meaningful steps toward stability-when they're ready." "The law enforcement action is the last thing," said Sgt. Kyle Parker, spokesperson for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. "We want to get people the help they need." But with more than two dozen fires linked to homeless encampments in El Dorado County last year alone, deputies say public safety must come first. The department has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for campfires and other high-risk behaviors in these areas. "One small spark can spread, and now we have a much bigger issue," Sgt. Parker said.
