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Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Kids ask policeman to try football challenge and are gobsmacked by his reaction
A police officer in Cheshire has gone viral after he was invited by a group of children to show off his football skills - and he certainly rose to the challenge much to their amazement A policeman has taken the internet by storm with his unexpected display of footballing prowess which left onlookers stunned in a local park. Encouraged by a group of lads in Cheshire, one youngster is heard in the viral clip egging on Nantwich Police's Sgt Matt Stonier: "Go on policeman. Come on." Rising to the challenge, the uniformed sergeant confidently approached the ball and with a skilled chip, celebrated striking the crossbar while the awestruck kids erupted in applause. Cracking a joke about the incident, Nantwich Police shared on Facebook: "Talk about pressure in Policing! When cops take on kids at the crossbar challenge there can only be one winner! Some say they're still celebrating now!" The post also complimented the well-mannered group of kids. They wrote: "What a great group from Y7s to late teens, all out in the sun playing the sport they love! Every single one of them polite, funny, interested in local Policing and couldn't have been more welcoming of Sgt Stonier's eagerness to join in!" Adding to the commendations, the force threw in a humorous remark about the sergeant's footwear: "Thanks lads. And don't forget he's sporting patrol boots not preds [Adidas Predator football boots]! That would've certainly been his excuse had it missed!" The video quickly went viral, prompting the force's media to hail: "Wow! What a reaction! 3.3 million views in just 36hrs! Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share such positive comments!" They closed: "Any doubts we may have had over whether our engagement focussed approach was effective and still welcomed by the public have been well and truly settled! One viewer who was clearly impressed by Sgt Stonier's community involvement, commented: "Lovely to see the banter with police and kids." Another Facebook user praised the initiative: "Great engagement there! Building trust and relationships! These kids will respect you." A third person concurred: "Great to see the local Bobby doing his bit. Well done Nantwich police." A fourth shared similar support: "Fabulous. Getting kids with police... They should never be afraid of them. Let's see our kids work hand in hand if possible. Certainly, we should have more like this." And a fifth observer humorously noted: "I just noticed, that not only did he dink that crossbar with precision, engaging with the community and youth that will for sure remember that as a GOOD experience with the police, I literally saw in a single frame or so, that one of the kids are wearing the PC's hat!"
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
CT man faces manslaughter, reckless driving charges in Lisbon crash that killed pedestrian
A man charged with DUI following a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Route 12 in Lisbon in October 2024 now faces manslaughter and reckless driving charges. William Stonier, 36, of Ledyard was charged Wednesday in connection with a warrant troopers obtained following an investigation into a crash that killed 57-year-old Richard Dupont of the Jewett City section of Griswold, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers charged Stonier at Norwich Superior Court. Immediately following the crash, Stonier was arrested on charges of operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs and illegally carrying a firearm while intoxicated. He was charged this week with second-degree manslaughter, reckless driving and failure to maintain the proper lane. According to the warrant affidavit, troopers on Oct. 14, 2024, responded to Route 12, which also goes by River Road, just before 10:30 p.m. on the report of a one-vehicle crash and found Dupont lying on the ground, unresponsive and without a pulse. He was given CPR and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the warrant affidavit, a trooper who spoke to Stonier alleged that his speech was slurred and his eyes were bloodshot and watery. Stonier did not report any injuries but appeared to be struggling to keep his balance, state police wrote. He told state police he had a firearm in the 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn truck he was driving. The pistol was later found unsecured in the vehicle and seized, the warrant affidavit said. Stonier reportedly failed field sobriety testing at the scene and was taken into custody, the warrant affidavit said. After being taken to the Troop E state police barracks in Montville, he took two breathalyzer tests which allegedly showed his blood alcohol content was 0.18 and 0.17, according to the warrant affidavit. A witness to the crash said he was driving a Mack dump truck north on Route 12 when he passed a pedestrian who was walking on the northbound shoulder and was not wearing any reflective clothing, the warrant affidavit said. He said he drove slightly into the opposite lane as he passed the pedestrian. Immediately afterward, the dump truck driver told police he heard a loud bang and saw a red pickup truck coming straight towards him through his passenger side mirror, according to the warrant affidavit. He crossed over the yellow lines to avoid a collision with the pickup truck, he claimed. The man alleged that the pickup passed him 'at a very high rate of speed' and went airborne before hitting a telephone pole, the warrant affidavit said. He said the truck did not appear to slow down at any point and looked like it may have sped up before hitting the telephone pole. The incident was investigated by the state police Collision, Analysis and Reconstruction Squad. The analysis reportedly found that Stonier, as he was headed north, veered partially off the road where the tires on the passenger side of his vehicle were traveling on sand and grass, leaving rut marks, the warrant affidavit said. The vehicle then struck a fire hydrant and continued north before striking Dupont, state police wrote. According to the warrant affidavit, Stonier then passed the dump truck and struck a guardrail before continuing north. The truck then collided with a rock wall and a wooden pole before going airborne and rolling over, state police wrote. The truck rolled over once and settled back onto its wheels, the warrant affidavit said. The analysis conducted by state police reportedly found that the Ram was going between 56 and 68 mph when it collided with the pole, according to the warrant affidavit. The vehicle was reportedly found to have been going as fast as 81 to 88 mph before the crash, the warrant affidavit said. The warrant for Stonier's arrest was signed by a judge on Monday. He appeared in court following his arrest on the new charges and posted a $300,000 bond, court records show. Stonier is scheduled to appear in court again on June 4 in connection with the new charges as well as those stemming from his arrest at the scene. According to an obituary, Dupont graduated from Griswold High School in 1986 and was a loyal fan of the Red Sox and 49ers. He had recently begun working at WalMart in the meat and produce division after working at Better Val-U for 28 years, the obituary said. 'Many who have commented with high regards on social media after learning about Rich's passing, noted that Rich could be seen regularly, walking to and from work,' the obituary said. 'A testament to his work ethic and determination to go to work every day.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Ledyard man now facing manslaughter charge in fatal Lisbon pedestrian collision
The archive video above aired on Oct. 15, 2024. NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH) — State police say a Ledyard man is now facing a manslaughter charge after an alleged DUI collision left a pedestrian dead last fall. William Stonier, 36, was served an active arrest warrant at Norwich Superior Court Wednesday morning. He was charged with second-degree manslaughter, failure to maintain lane, and reckless driving. BACKGROUND: Man charged with DUI after fatal pedestrian crash on Route 12 in Lisbon Stonier had previously been arrested for the same incident. In October, he was charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and illegal possession of a firearm while intoxicated and operating under the influence. Police say he was driving on River Road/Route 12 in a red Dodge Ram Bighorn when he struck a pedestrian walking on the side of the street around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 14, 2025. The male pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. He was identified in a police report as 57-year-old Richard T. Dupont. Sprague registered sex offender sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for child exploitation According to police, Stonier also struck a guardrail and a telephone pole. On the latest charges, Stonier was held on a court-set $300,000 bond, awaiting same day arraignment at Norwich Superior Court. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fight over parental rights heats up in Washington
The Brief A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights. A senate education committee brought up House Bill 1296, which opponents say undermines parental rights, while supporters argue it will protect the privacy of students. OLYMPIA, Wash. - A lot was said in Olympia on Thursday over the topic of parental rights. The backstory A senate education committee brought up House Bill 1296, which opponents say undermines parental rights, while supporters argue it will protect the privacy of students, especially transgender kids. The ongoing fight over parental rights started with the creation of Initiative 2081, championed by Brian Heywood. I-2081 got enough signatures to make it on the ballot last year, so the legislature went ahead and adopted the parental rights bill into law. It specifically names 15 rights that parents have, including getting access to information about their kids. Heywood's group, Lets Go Washington, says the intent was to diminish confusion and streamline the rules across all school districts. It's about cementing the fact that parents are the primary stakeholder of their kids. The ACLU, along with others, sued, saying the parental rights bill was not constitutional. In the end, the state supreme court sided with Heywood, saying the parental rights bill was legal. Despite that decision, Democrats are moving forward with tweaking the measure this year through HB 1296. They want to remove several rights from parents, including access to automatic healthcare information. The main sponsor of 1296 is Rep. Monica Jurado Stonier of Vancouver, who is also a teacher. She says it's about being gender-inclusive. "There is a lot of science on how gender presents, how sex presents biologically and as we learn more and more about that we just should back up and include every student in a loving and supportive school no matter how they come," Stonier said. Stonier said 'all genders' would be welcomed, which led Republican Senator Jim McCune to ask what that meant. "I am trying to understand the point of your question with the relation to the policy, policy is directed at including every student in the school environment," Stonier said. After that, the committee held a public hearing where many people signed up to speak on both sides. Supporters said it was important for kids, especially transgender students, to be able to get healthcare in privacy. They also say teachers who help should not be afraid of retaliation. "As an organization that is lead by young people, we encompass a range of identities that greatly impact our ability to navigate communities and good communication on those identities especially when it comes to gender expression," Bailey Medilo with The Washington Bus said. Opponents testified, with one woman saying the current conversation over the matter was "absolutely insane." Meanwhile, another speaker with the Eatonville School Board said I-2081 restored confidence back in schools, encouraging more parent involvement. "Unfortunately, since discussion began about repealing the initiative, Eatonville School District has lost nearly 40 students, which is significant in our school district," Ronda Litzenberger said. A previous version of HB 1296 contained a provision that schools did not have to immediately alert parents even if their child was sexually or physically assaulted. After pushback, that language was taken out and schools will now be required to alert parents immediately. The full house has already passed HB 1296, and it is expected to make it to the full Senate floor for a vote. The Source Information in this story is from the Washington State Legislature and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Top aide for WA Gov. Ferguson resigns over workplace complaints, report Seattle police arrest man accused of more than 20 bank robberies Here's where Seattle renters are relocating Seattle's Capitol Hill Block Party announces 2025 lineup, changes to event Could Bryan Kohberger's autism defense for capital murder set a precedent? To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republicans, Democrats debate wording on schools notifying parents of abuse
Feb. 5—A viral post on social media regarding when state agencies are required to notify parents of suspected child abuse is an example of "politics at its worst," a Democratic legislator said Tuesday. But Republicans say Democrats are gutting the Parental Bill of Rights, which the Legislature approved last year. Part of that law says that schools must give parents "immediate notification if a criminal action is deemed to have been committed against their child or by their child." A Democratic proposal would requires schools to inform parents "at the first opportunity but in all cases within forty-eight hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct or abuse by an agency employee, notify the parents or guardian of a child alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of the misconduct or abuse." Republicans say that weakens the provision in the Parental Bill of Rights which was approved by the legislature last year following a successful signature gathering campaign. "House Democrats on the Education Committee voted against an amendment to House Bill 1296 that would have required school districts to immediately notify parents if a student is the victim of sexual misconduct by an employee," Washington State House Republicans wrote in a Facebook post that has been shared more than 1,100 times as of Tuesday. During a media availability Tuesday, House Majority Floor Leader Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, said that "the question that's being raised around whether Democrats care to make sure parents are immediately notified is unbecoming of an elected official, I believe, to be causing that kind of confusion to the public." "As a person who has been directly asked why I intend to keep information from parents, as a teacher and as a parent, I find that claim unprofessional," Stonier said. By the time Stonier spoke, the post had been shared widely on social media, first from the Washington State House Republicans and later amplified by state Rep. and GOP chairman Jim Walsh. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz jumped in last week and further elevated the post, calling the vote "insane" in a post on the social media platform X. As of 4:30 Tuesday, Cruz's post had been shared more than 13,000 times and liked more than 49,000 times on X. Republican leadership seemed pleased with the increased visibility during a media availability Tuesday, with Deputy Minority Leader Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, saying Democrats "had made the national news for all of the wrong reasons." "Claiming that it's not important for a school to notify parents if a child has been assaulted on campus," Corry said. The post also lacks context around what's required under Washington law, Democrat leadership said Tuesday, as they pointed to a provision of state law that's been on the books for 20 years. Under the Revised Code of Washington, the Department of Children, Youth and Families is required "at the first opportunity but in all cases within forty-eight hours of receiving a report alleging sexual misconduct or abuse by an agency employee, notify the parents or guardian of a child alleged to be the victim, target, or recipient of the misconduct or abuse." During a House Education Committee hearing last week, Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, introduced an amendment that would have required immediate parental notification in such instances, which he said comes after the state has seen "a stunning amount of sexual misconduct and sexual assaults from educators in our schools." "As a parent myself, I would be disgusted and sickened to know if my kids had some kind of sexual abuse put upon them by staff, and I wasn't notified immediately of those things," Couture said. Corry said Tuesday that he "can't say he's got a personal story" from a constituent about a school delaying notification, though he's "seen stories in the news from various places." "But I think the bigger question is: Why wouldn't we notify parents if something happened to their kids at school?" Corry said. "My gut tells me that it's a pretty easy answer: We should notify them." Senate Majority Leader Jaimie Pedersen, D-Seattle, said the timeline in the existing statute comes from a bipartisan bill, which was previously passed by the legislature unanimously. Pedersen added that "schools are going to notify as soon as they practically can." "It allows for schools to do exactly what the Republicans saw the Democrats are trying to stop, which is to immediately notify parents," Stonier said. "So that claim is untrue and irresponsible, in my opinion, to cause confusion to the public." The 48-hour window, Stonier said, allows schools and officials "to get the facts clear so that accurate information is provided to the right adults who are responsible for that child." State Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo, made a similar argument as she asked her seatmates to vote against an amendment during the Jan. 30 House Education Committee hearing. "As a school counselor, one of the first things we're trained in is how to deal with these situations, and it's very clear that we take direction from law enforcement and the Department of Children, Youth and Families whenever there is a crime that has taken place," Ortiz-Self said. "And that we must adhere, and give them the time to do the investigation so that justice can be served." S-R reporter Elena Perry contributed to this article. Editor's note: This article was changed on February 5, 2025 to add context related to the Parental Bill of Rights.
