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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
2 teens injured in electric scooter accident in Springfield, Pennsylvania, police say
Two 14-year-old boys were injured, including one critically, after their electric scooter crashed into a pickup truck in Springfield, Pennsylvania, police said. The crash happened on Tuesday just before 9 p.m. on the 400 block of North Bishop Avenue, which is just north of Baltimore Pike, according to the Springfield Township Police Department. One of the boys sustained injuries that include a broken arm, and the other suffered serious injuries and remains in critical condition, police said. Police said the teens were riding together on an electric scooter south on Bishop Avenue from Garrett Road, and the pickup truck was heading in the same direction. The teens, who were to the left of the truck, then collided with the vehicle as they were passing Sycamore Avenue, police said. The boys were knocked off the scooter and taken to the hospital. Police said the driver of the pickup truck stayed on the scene and immediately called 911. The driver has cooperated with law enforcement throughout the investigation, police said. Tuesday's electric scooter crash happened about two months after a similar incident in Aston Township. On June 14, a 12-year-old girl was killed and an 11-year-old girl was injured in an electric scooter accident in Aston. Abigail Gillon, 12, died from her injuries, and Isabella Jones, 11, was injured after they were riding an electric scooter at Lehr Boulevard near Concord Road. Jones has since been released from the hospital. Delaware County state Sen. Tim Kearney plans to introduce Abby's Law to create safety regulations for electric scooters after the accident. The crash in Springfield is under investigation.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ohio police find raccoon holding meth pipe to its mouth during arrest
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) – Police in Ohio's Springfield Township had an interesting animal encounter this week when they crossed paths with a raccoon holding a meth pipe to its mouth during an arrest. According to a Facebook post from the department, on the evening of May 5, officers pulled over a vehicle whose owner had an active warrant and a suspended driver's license. Deadly illness spreading twice as fast in 2025, surpasses 9,000 cases The driver, a 55-year-old Akron resident, was detained. But when an officer walked back to the vehicle, a raccoon named 'Chewy' was sitting in the driver's seat with a meth pipe in its mouth. (Photo Credit: Springfield Township Police) 'Chewy had somehow gotten hold of a glass methamphetamine pipe, leading officers to further inspect the vehicle,' the post from the department said. A search of the vehicle turned up crack cocaine, meth and three used glass meth pipes, police said. RIP Skype: What to know about your data 'Thankfully, Chewy the raccoon was unharmed, and notification was made to the proper authorities to determine that she has the proper paperwork and documentation to own the raccoon,' the post continued. It is legal to own a raccoon in the state of Ohio with proper paperwork and permits. In this case, however, Chewy was turned over to the humane society by police. Chewy's owner faces several drug charges and was cited for driving under suspension. 'While our officers are trained to expect the unexpected, finding a raccoon holding a meth pipe is a first!' police wrote. 'No raccoons were hurt or injured in this incident. As always, we remain committed to keeping our community safe — no matter what surprises may come our way.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Queen City News.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Local police find raccoon with meth pipe in its mouth during arrest
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WJW) — Police in Springfield Township had a more than interesting animal encounter this week when they crossed paths with a raccoon holding a meth pipe to its mouth during an arrest. According to a Facebook post from the department, on the evening of May 5, officers pulled over a vehicle whose owner had an active warrant and a suspended driver's license. More Local News The driver, 55-year-old Victoria Vidal of Akron, was detained. But when an officer walked back to Vidal's vehicle, a raccoon named 'Chewy' was sitting in the driver's seat with a meth pipe in its mouth. (Photo Credit: Springfield Township Police) 'Chewy had somehow gotten hold of a glass methamphetamine pipe, leading officers to further inspect the vehicle,' the post from the department said. A search of the vehicle turned up crack cocaine, meth and three used glass meth pipes. 'Thankfully, Chewy the raccoon was unharmed, and notification was made to the proper authorities to determine that she has the proper paperwork and documentation to own the raccoon,' the post continued. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State Vidal is facing several drug charges and was cited for driving under suspension. 'While our officers are trained to expect the unexpected, finding a raccoon holding a meth pipe is a first! No raccoons were hurt or injured in this incident. As always, we remain committed to keeping our community safe — no matter what surprises may come our way.' It is legal to own a raccoon in the state of Ohio with proper paperwork and permits. To learn more about what exotic pets you can own in Ohio, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PIX11.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Yahoo
Arrests made in fatal Halloween party shooting in Summit County
[Attached video shows previous Fox 8 coverage] SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — Authorities have made two arrests months after a fatal shooting at a Halloween party in Summit County. Not long after midnight on Oct. 27, Springfield Township Police Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of Canton Road. Vehicle involved in fiery Cleveland crash fled from attempted traffic stop Officers found two victims at the scene. One, identified as Brian Cofer, died from a gunshot wound. The second victim, Andrew Marker, sustained serious injuries from an 'apparent physical assault.' A recent update from Springfield Township Police revealed significant developments in the months following the incident. According to a post on the police department's Facebook page, two arrests have been made in recent days. On March 26, officers arrested Christian Ruben Diaz-Sauceda, a 24-year-old resident of Canton. He has been charged with Complicity to Commit Second-Degree Assault. On March 28, Terrance Lamar Williams, a 23-year-old resident of Canton, was arrested in connection with the murder of Brian Cofer. Williams has been charged with First-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Assault. Cleveland teen rescues mom, children from burning home 'We recognize that these arrests cannot undo the grief and suffering caused by this senseless act of violence. However, we hope this will take a step towards some measure of closure and comfort to the Cofer family and everyone affected,' the post said.. The same weekend of the incident, another shooting was reported at an Akron Halloween Party that left an 18-year-old woman dead and two others hurt. No arrests have been announced in that case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
