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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Well-known Fort Lauderdale detective fired after investigation
A well-known Fort Lauderdale Police detective was fired after an investigation revealed that he used police databases to search his ex-girlfriend and her family and made conflicting statements about a tracker found on the woman's car. As a recruiting officer for the department, Henry Lockwood III often served as the face of Fort Lauderdale Police. He helped lead efforts to advertise the department to Spring Breakers, as the South Florida Sun Sentinel previously reported, mentored youths and spoke about the force on national television. 'We want to make sure we increase in community engagement. The more we engage with them, the less problems we know we have,' Lockwood told the Sun Sentinel during the Spring Break initiative. According to a Fort Lauderdale Police internal affairs report obtained by the Sun Sentinel, Lockwood has been terminated from his job after his ex-girlfriend raised concerns with the Coconut Creek Police Department about a tracker on her car. During an August 2024 interview with an officer in Coconut Creek, the ex-girlfriend said she and Lockwood had parted ways in April that year. She went to the police, she said, 'as she was 'scared' and wanted to 'have it documented in case anything was to escalate from this situation,'' according to the report. Two days after the interview, a Coconut Creek Police investigator followed up at a local Hyundai dealership where the woman had asked for help in finding a tracker. She did so, she told police, because 'on two occasions she noticed that her ex-boyfriend showed up to different locations without her telling him where she was. She found that suspicious,' the Fort Lauderdale Police internal affairs report says. When the woman returned to the dealership to retrieve her car, the GPS tracking device was missing, prompting an employee to review the dealership's video. It was then, according to the internal affairs report, that the employee and the ex-girlfriend 'observed an unknown male walk into the service bay' toward the area where the car was located. The man was then observed leaving the service bay 'carrying the GPS tracking device in his hands.' The woman told employees she knew the man on the video. The dealership's video cameras showed it was Lockwood who walked in wearing plain clothes to retrieve the device. He was on duty at the time, the report says. Interviewed later by Fort Lauderdale Police investigators, Lockwood initially denied placing the tracker on the car but later admitted to it when speaking to a supervisor. Then he denied it again, saying someone else had placed it there. Asked by Fort Lauderdale investigators why he had removed his uniform shirt while at the dealership, he replied: 'Because at that time I was not in any official capacity.' Lockwood also used police databases at least 26 times between April and August of 2024 to conduct searches on his ex-girlfriend and people in her life, including her brother, friends and a former boyfriend, according to the report. The investigation found Lockwood violated multiple department policies, including conduct unbecoming an officer and misuse of law enforcement authority or position. Misuse of police databases for personal reasons can lead to criminal penalties, depending on how the information is used. On Aug. 29, the report says, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department's office of internal affairs referred the case to the public corruption unit of the State Attorney's Office, which 'declined to review it.' Neither the former girlfriend nor the car dealership wanted Lockwood to be prosecuted, according to the report. 'Honestly, I just want this to go away,' the woman is quoted as telling a Coconut Creek officer. 'I don't want Henry to be in any type of trouble. I don't want him — his job to be on the line — his career. I just want us to go our separate ways. So, he continues his life. I continue my life and we just be done with it. No criminal charges, no consequences. I just wanted this to be documented. And that's pretty much it.' The dealership told police that it did not want to press any charges. On March 5, Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Walter Schultz signed a 'disciplinary recommendation' of termination. The records show Lockwood has been represented by attorney Eugene Gibbons of Fort Lauderdale through the Fraternal Order of Police. A phone message left with Gibbons' office Monday evening was not returned. The police union did not respond to an emailed message seeking comment. This is a developing story, so check back for updates. Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.
Miami Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Why Do Fans Think Benny Blanco Cheated on Selena Gomez? Infidelity Rumors Explained
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez are on their way to the altar, but the music producer faced cheating rumors after he was spotted with his fiancée's friend, Theresa Marie. Life & Style explains the reason why fans think Benny cheated on Selena. On March 24, 2025, popular TikTok creator Harry Daniels shared a video of his encounter with Benny. Harry gained popularity by finding musicians in public and singing them their songs. In Harry's video with Benny, the content creator walked up to the Dave actor, who was sitting in an outdoor seating area of a restaurant with Theresa. Benny subtly laughed at Harry, who serenaded him with Selena's hit song "Same Old Love," which Benny produced. "Can I sing at the wedding?" Harry asked Benny, who replied, "Are you following me at this point?" Despite the humor in the video, fans weren't vibing with the fact that Benny was out with Theresa without Selena. "The drama after this is posted …" one person wrote in the comments section of the post. A second person commented, "If Benny Blanco is cheating no one's safe." Other fans pointed out that Selena didn't follow Theresa, making them question why Benny would be with her if she had bad blood with the former Disney star. Theresa follows Benny and Selena on Instagram, and Benny follows Selena and Theresa. After the cheating speculation started slowly gaining traction for almost two months, Selena seemingly shut down the accusations by posting a simple throwback photo dump on Instagram. "Lil blast from the past because basically I'm lying horizontal rn and reminiscing bout some memories," the "Calm Down" singer captioned the May 8, 2025, Instagram post. Selena shared a handful of photos that spanned over decades, and she dedicated the second slide to a girl boss posed picture with Theresa. In the photo, Selena sat on a wooden bench with one knee bent, where she rested her arm. Theresa stood next to Selena and placed her forearm on the A-lister's shoulder. Benny commented on the post, but his excitement was for another girl: Selena's younger sister Gracie Elliot Teefey. "4th pic," Benny wrote in the comments section, along with three heart eye emojis. In the photo, a tiny and very excited Gracie donned a fancy purple dress that featured a shimmery top and tulle skirt – and completed the getup with purple socks and pink flat shoes. The little girl felt the rain on her skin and got her outfit soaked from the weather. Neither Selena, Benny nor Theresa has publicly addressed the cheating rumors. Despite negative chatter online, the couple seems to be going strong. In fact, a source exclusively told Life & Style in April 2025 that the Spring Breakers alum has "zero doubt in her mind that they'll last." Later that month, a second insider gushed that the first thing on Selena and Benny's "list is to get married." "A baby will be the next priority because they're both eager to start a family," the second source gushed. Copyright 2025 A360 Media. All rights reserved.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Spring Breakers 2 sparks backlash as first look at cast is revealed
A sequel to the controversial 2012 film Spring Breakers is on the way and it is set to star Bella Thorne. The original, directed by transgressive filmmaker Harmony Korine, follows four college girls as they rob a diner to fund a trip to Florida for Spring Break. The R-rated flick starred James Franco, Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens. Now, more than a decade later, a sequel titled Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain, will be directed by Harmony Korine and heading up the cast is former child star Thorne. She is joined by social media star Baby Ariel and Netflix star Grace Van Dien, best known for Greenhouse Academy and Stranger Things. Several social media users have reacted negatively to the news, with one commenting: 'We don't need this.' Another wrote: 'It's giving straight to dvd.' A third said: 'Why? Nobody even remembers this movie. It's not Mean Girls!' Despite Korine and the original cast not returning for the sequel, the producers of the original feature, Muse Production's Chris Hanley and Jordan Gertner, are back. In a statement they said: 'We're thrilled to be working with Christian and Capture on Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain and excited to keep exploring bold, new, disruptive stories around that wild, fever dream of youth. 'The desire for spring break to go on forever is something we've never let go of.' The original Spring Breakers premiered at film festivals in 2012 before receiving a wide release the following year. It grossed over $30million on a $5million budget, making it a huge financial success. Despite receiving mixed reviews at the time, the film went on to achieve cult status and was credited for establishing Gomez as an adult actress. Gomez had the role of Faith, a young woman who tries to devote her life to Christianity but at the same time is also friends with the three party girls.
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15-05-2025
- Entertainment
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"Spring Breakers" Sequel Set with New Cast
Yara Sameh A sequel to Harmony Korine's cult classic 'Spring Breakers,' which starred Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and James Franco, is coming. The film, titled 'Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain,' comes from the producers of the 2012 original but with an all-new cast and Matthew Bright ('Freeway') replacing Korine in the director's chair. Capture — the recently-launched joint venture between Capstone Global and Signature Entertainment — is launching sales in Cannes. 'Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain' will star Bella Thorne ('Rumble Through the Dark'), Ariel Martin ('Zombies 2'), Grace Van Dien ('Stranger Things'), and True Whitaker ('Godfather of Harlem'). The four are set to play a group of rebellious girls who hit the road for spring break in a crime thriller described as 'a bold new ride for Gen Z.' But, as per the synopsis, 'When their trip explodes out of control, they're forced to outrun the chaos they've created.' Producers of the original feature, Muse Production's Chris Hanley ('American Psycho,' 'The Virgin Suicides') and Jordan Gertner ('Bully'), have reteamed for the sequel. Capstone Studios serves as financiers, with global sales being handled by Capture's Ella Field, Asia Muci, Emilie Barra and Nathan Wang. 'We're thrilled to be working with Christian and Capture on 'Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain' and excited to keep exploring bold, new, disruptive stories around that wild, fever dream of youth,' said Hanley and Gertner in a statement. 'The desire for spring break to go on forever is something we've never let go of.' Korine's 'Spring Breakers' went on to gross over $30 million at the global box office from a $5 million budget and solidified itself as a cult hit. A sequel involving Christian extremists — 'Spring Breakers: The Second Coming' — was first announced in 2014 with Jonas Åkerlund attached and Irvine Welsh writing. By 2017, the project had been shelved in favor of a digital series that never materialized. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Long-awaited Spring Breakers 2 sparks backlash as shock cast is revealed
A sequel to the controversial 2012 film Spring Breakers is on the way. The original, directed by transgressive filmmaker Harmony Korine, follows four college girls as they rob a diner to fund a trip to Florida for Spring Break. The R-rated arthouse flick starred James Franco, along with Disney darlings Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens in their first adult roles. Now, more than a decade later, a sequel has been greenlit with a new cast and director. News of the latest instalment has received a mixed reception from cinephiles so far, with many stating that a Spring Breakers sequel is unnecessary. Titled Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain, the sequel is being helmed by Harmony Korine, best known for the edgy 1999 cult classic Freeway starring a young Reese Witherspoon. Heading up the cast is former child star Bella Thorne, who got her break on Disney before shedding her squeaky clean image with a series of gritty roles, X-rated fashion choices, and even a stint on OnlyFans. She is joined by social media star Baby Ariel and Netflix star Grace Van Dien, best known for Greenhouse Academy and Stranger Things. A lot of fans have reacted negatively to the news so far, with one commenting, 'We don't need this.' Another commented, 'It's giving straight to dvd,' while a third added, 'We don't need this - this is going to be worse than American Psycho 2.' A fourth wrote, 'Why? Nobody even remembers this movie. It's not Mean Girls!' Despite Korine and the original cast not returning for the sequel, the producers of the original feature, Muse Production's Chris Hanley and Jordan Gertner, are back. 'We're thrilled to be working with Christian and Capture on Spring Breakers: Salvation Mountain and excited to keep exploring bold, new, disruptive stories around that wild, fever dream of youth,' they said in a statement. 'The desire for spring break to go on forever is something we've never let go of.' The original Spring Breakers premiered at film festivals in 2012 before receiving a wide release the following year. It grossed over $30 million on a $5 million budget, making it a huge financial success. Despite receiving mixed reviews at the time, the film has gone to achieve cult status and was credited for establishing Gomez as a credible adult actress. Gomez had the role of Faith, a young women who tries to devote her life to Christianity but at the same time is also friends with the three party girls. The news comes after Spring Breakers star and former actress Rachel Korine looked nearly unrecognizable during a rare public outing. The mother of three, 38, who played rebellious Cotty in the film, cut a low-key figure during a stroll in New York City. Korine sported dyed pink hair and donned revealing bikinis for her turn in the film alongside Gomez, Hudgens, and Ashley Benson. The actresses portrayed four college-aged girls who go on spring break in St. Petersburg, Florida and meet an eccentric local drug dealer who helps them out when they find themselves in a desperate situation. Ultimately, they descend into a world of drugs, crime, and violence in a film that was actually written and directed by Korine's husband Harmony, 52.
