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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Former Bayou La Batre police officer B.J. Squires arrested again
Editor's Note: We have updated this article to correct the cause for Squires' arrest. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A former Bayou La Batre police officer who was arrested in November has now been arrested again, has learned. MCSO: One detained in Eight Mile shooting on Markris Circle According to a Mobile County Sheriff's Office news release, B.J. Squires was arrested today after violating the terms of his bond. Squires was arrested in November following an investigation by the sheriff's office and the Mobile County District Attorney's Office. That investigation led to a grand jury indictment on charges of first-degree rape, second-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sexual abuse, the release said. The terms of his bond required Squires to 'not depart from State,' but the DA's office received information that Squires had gone to a baseball game in Biloxi, Miss., June 5, the release said. The DA's office immediately filed a motion to revoke Squires' bond and signed a warrant for his arrest, the release said. Hundreds run across iconic Mobile bridge to help Africatown Mobile County Sheriff's deputies found Squires today and arrested him, along with two other individuals, on Dauphin Island Parkway, the release stated. The two with Squires, 52-year-old Frankie Goss and 53-year-old Jeffrey Goss, were charged with first-degree hindering the prosecution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Willie Miller steps down as Letran Squires coach
NCAA By BEA MICALLER,GMA Integrated News After just one season, Willie Miller has parted ways with the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Squires. Miller, who replaced Allen Ricardo at the helm in NCAA Season 100, announced the development on Wednesday as he expressed his gratitude to the school for a "memorable" run with the Squires. "Thank you for the chance and opportunity to coach, teach and lead Letran Squires," Miller said in a Facebook post. "Nakakatuwa and memorable ang journey natin ng Season 100. I will cherish our time forever. Good luck sa mga mag-move up sa next level, and sa mga mag-stay pa sa high school basketball. Keep on working hard and stay disciplined. Do not listen to those who don't have your best interest at heart! Stay focused!" Miller led the Squires to a Final Four appearance in the previous season with a 6-3 record after the elimination round. They, however, blew their twice-to-beat bonus after falling twice to La Salle Green Hills in the semifinals to end their three-peat bid. Still, Miller, a two-time PBA MVP, is still thankful for the one-year run for the Squires, where he got to handle young talents like Daniel Padilla, Syrex Silorio, and Jhuniel Dela Rama. The Squires have yet to announce their next head coach as of posting. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
John Squires announces bid for Anniston Ward 1 Council seat
ANNISTON — John Burton Squires is entering the race for the Ward 1 seat on the Anniston City Council in the upcoming August election. The 53-year-old Squires, a military veteran and hiring manager at On Time Staffing, will face incumbent Lewis Downing and Ben New. Originally from Illinois, Squires said his career has taken him across the globe. 'When I lived in Illinois, I went into the military,' he said. 'Eventually moved down to Texas, where I spent 20 years before I went around the world while I was in the military.' After his service, he moved to Dallas and later relocated to Anniston in 2019 through a job transfer with Honeywell. His educational background includes a paralegal degree from El Centro College in Dallas and a political science degree from Jacksonville State University. Though he has never held elected office, Squires said his work and life experiences have prepared him to serve. He said Anniston's leadership has had time to deliver results in the last five years, adding: 'Some things have gotten done and some things have not.' He said he wants to help ensure Anniston residents can find empl;oyument. 'Our town actually has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state,' he said. 'I want to change that.' He said he's committed to working with local K-12 schools to boost educational attainment and said he would be a 'champion' for students. Squires called the city's trash problem 'a multi fold problem.' He said some residents struggle to pay their garbage bill, especially those on fixed incomes. 'We're not hearing solutions,' he said. He floated the idea of using community service programs and drawing on an Oxford-style model where residents receive free trash pickup. Jobs, Squires said, are at the heart of his platform. 'What the city needs first is jobs,' he said. He expressed strong support for small businesses and said he hopes to connect them with veterans, disabled individuals and those seeking second chances. 'Some of the best workers I've met are people who have had a problem,' he said. 'They're trying to do it better. Why don't we encourage them?' Squires said city leadership should be transparent and accessible. 'I totally believe in it,' he said. 'If you see me walking my dog, I want you to be able to come up and say, 'Hey, Councilman Squires — call me John.'' He also spoke about supporting veterans more effectively. 'We need to help our veterans. We need to help them get their benefits,' Squires said, proposing better staffing of veteran service offices, including the use of volunteers. Squires said he believes in second chances for residents who have faced hardships. 'People make mistakes,' he said. 'There are federal grant programs that help hire people with second chances.' He noted that many companies he's working to bring into the area are supportive of that mission. Outside of his professional and civic ambitions, Squires has also engaged with local students. For the past two years, he has organized a reading contest for area elementary school children and said he plans to launch a writing contest next year for older students.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
University of Utah crime data shows increased assaults against university's health care workers
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah's Department of Public Safety was busy in 2024, handling over 75,800 incidents according to the department's annual crime statistics report. Of notable concern was the increase in assaults against health care workers, which rose by 54% — from 176 cases in 2023 to 271 in 2024. 'Since I've been in this position, this has been an area that has been a concern for me,' said Keith Squires, chief safety officer at the university. 'We're always working to see how we can reduce those numbers.' Squires added that the department also saw an increase in health care worker assaults during the COVID years, but he's unsure why 2024 saw such a big jump. 'Unfortunately, in this business, I think some staff members think that it's a part of their job to take some of the behaviors,' said Glenn Smith, director of the University of Utah Health Security. 'We're just wanting to support our staff giving excellent patient care and wanting them to feel supported that they can do it safely.' To address the issue, the department has partnered with health care administration to implement enhanced de-escalation training for staff, increased security presence in high-risk areas, and improved reporting systems to allow for quicker response times when there is an emergency. 'We strengthened support for employees for reporting emergencies or threats, including Code BERT, the threat assessment team, direct emergency call lines, and the BIT team (behavioral intervention model). Additionally, we have developed enhanced training modules for all new employees,' reads a statement from University of Utah Health. 'We also provide additional resources to help those who have dealt with assault, including the Resiliency Center, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of mental health services that are available to employees through Huntsman Mental Health Institute.' On the positive end, the report showed that vehicle-related crimes saw notable decreases, with car burglaries dropping 18% and auto thefts declining by 33%. These improvements, according to the statement, are attributed to enhanced parking lot patrols, better lighting and expanded security camera coverage across campus parking facilities. Additionally, bicycle thefts remain unchanged from 2023 to 2024, at 83 incidents, despite increased bicycle usage on campus. 'This stability in numbers reflects our investment in additional secured bike parking areas, increased controls and our educational campaigns on proper locking techniques,' Squires said. Of the over 75,000 incidents in 2024, just over 14,000 were police-related matters, he said. Another noteworthy takeaway from the 2024 data is the university's student referral program. Instead of pursuing criminal charges, the department referred 133 students to the Dean of Students' Office in 2024. 'This approach connects students with accountability measures and support resources,' Squires said. Moving forward, the department plans to continue its 'data-driven' approach to campus safety by emphasizing community engagement and transparent communication. 'The university's comprehensive safety strategy includes various targeted interventions, from enhanced security infrastructure to alternative resolution pathways for student incidents. While challenges remain, particularly in health care worker safety, the data suggests that focused security measures are producing positive results in several key areas,' the university statement says.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
University of Utah crime data shows increased assaults against university's health care workers
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah's Department of Public Safety was busy in 2024, handling over 75,800 incidents according to the department's annual crime statistics report. Of notable concern was the increase in assaults against health care workers, which rose by 54% — from 176 cases in 2023 to 271 in 2024. 'Since I've been in this position, this has been an area that has been a concern for me,' said Keith Squires, chief safety officer at the university. 'We're always working to see how we can reduce those numbers.' Squires added that the department also saw an increase in health care worker assaults during the COVID years, but he's unsure why 2024 saw such a big jump. 'Unfortunately, in this business, I think some staff members think that it's a part of their job to take some of the behaviors,' said Glenn Smith, director of the University of Utah Health Security. 'We're just wanting to support our staff giving excellent patient care and wanting them to feel supported that they can do it safely.' To address the issue, the department has partnered with health care administration to implement enhanced de-escalation training for staff, increased security presence in high-risk areas, and improved reporting systems to allow for quicker response times when there is an emergency. 'We strengthened support for employees for reporting emergencies or threats, including Code BERT, the threat assessment team, direct emergency call lines, and the BIT team (behavioral intervention model). Additionally, we have developed enhanced training modules for all new employees,' reads a statement from University of Utah Health. 'We also provide additional resources to help those who have dealt with assault, including the Resiliency Center, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of mental health services that are available to employees through Huntsman Mental Health Institute.' On the positive end, the report showed that vehicle-related crimes saw notable decreases, with car burglaries dropping 18% and auto thefts declining by 33%. These improvements, according to the statement, are attributed to enhanced parking lot patrols, better lighting and expanded security camera coverage across campus parking facilities. Additionally, bicycle thefts remain unchanged from 2023 to 2024, at 83 incidents, despite increased bicycle usage on campus. 'This stability in numbers reflects our investment in additional secured bike parking areas, increased controls and our educational campaigns on proper locking techniques,' Squires said. Of the over 75,000 incidents in 2024, just over 14,000 were police-related matters, he said. Another noteworthy takeaway from the 2024 data is the university's student referral program. Instead of pursuing criminal charges, the department referred 133 students to the Dean of Students' Office in 2024. 'This approach connects students with accountability measures and support resources,' Squires said. Moving forward, the department plans to continue its 'data-driven' approach to campus safety by emphasizing community engagement and transparent communication. 'The university's comprehensive safety strategy includes various targeted interventions, from enhanced security infrastructure to alternative resolution pathways for student incidents. While challenges remain, particularly in health care worker safety, the data suggests that focused security measures are producing positive results in several key areas,' the university statement says.
