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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
One person injured in Sunday morning crash in Beaverdale neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — Early on Easter morning, Des Moines and Fire Departments responded to reports of a crash. Just after 5 a.m. on Sunday in the 4900 block of Douglas Avenue, officials received reports of a crash with injury. A utility pole was damaged prompting MidAmerican Energy crews to respond for repair. Only a driver sustained minor injuries at the scene, according to police. Douglas Avenue was stated by the department to be reopened a little over four hours after the crash occurred. Police tell WHO 13 News that the Des Moines Traffic Unit is conducting an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Lafayette Citizens' Academy offers insight into police work
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Lafayette residents have until May 12 to sign up for the Lafayette Police Department's Citizens' Academy. The Academy is a 12-week program that meets every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and begins on June 4. The Academy allows residents to tour rarely accessible areas of the Lafayette Police Department (LPD). Information Officer Sgt. Robin Green is excited to discuss this with community members, introduce the LPD and showcase a side people rarely see. 'They get to come in and learn about all the different areas of the police department, and they get to ask questions they may have, and we can discuss it,' Green added. Lafayette Police highlights law for bystanders who interfere with law enforcement investigations Green understands people want to know about certain decisions directly important to them. 'When they leave here, we want them to have a better understanding of what we do and why we do it, and whatever they may have questions about,' Green said. Participants of the Citizens Academy will embark on a tour of the various departments within the LPD and discover firsthand how each department operates. Many people don't know there is a fitness room for officers inside the LPD. 'This was donated by Planet Fitness. They were renovating their gym and they donated all of this stuff to us,' Green stated. Lafayette Police report hundreds of citations in increased red-light enforcement effort In addition, the LPD has several interview rooms with resources to help officers during interrogations, interviews and collecting evidence. 'This is one of our interview rooms that we used to interview, and we have one on the other side and three additional ones just like this. We have the TV monitors where we can monitor the people we have on the inside,' she explained. Another area Green showcased was the Operating While Intoxicated or OWI processing area. 'We'll have someone stand right here and we will read them their rights. Also, there is a camera right here so that we can check on the Nystagmus in their eyes. The Nystagmus is going to be the jerking of the eyes when they consume so much alcohol,' Green said. Sergeant Green believes the Academy provides valuable insights for the public and the LPD. 'We have a better relationship. I'm not saying we're friends, but we have a better understanding, and we have a better relationship with these individuals,' Green mentioned. Applications can be obtained at the LPD or email pio@ Quiet Weather For the Rest of the Week & Over the Easter Weekend… Acadiana Eats Kitchen: Rachael's Cafe Lafayette Citizens' Academy offers insight into police work The 2025 MINI JCW: A Car That Defies the Trend Trump's fight with higher education reaches a tipping point with Harvard defiance Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rookie Cop Honored As 'Officer Of The Year' Months After Arresting Justin Timberlake
The Long Island police officer who arrested pop star Justin Timberlake has been awarded the prestigious "Officer of the Year" award for his outstanding service and dedication to duty. Officer Michael Atkinson made headlines last June when he pulled Timberlake over for driving while drunk in the Long Island town of Sag Harbor. Days before he arrested Justin Timberlake, Michael Atkinson reportedly saved an overdosed local's life by administering Narcan to them. The rookie cop who arrested Timberlake in the Hamptons was honored for making an "immediate impact" during his first year on the job. According to Sag Harbor Express, Officer Michael Atkinson was named the Sag Harbor Village Police Department's "Officer of the Year" during a ceremony on January 31. "Although Officer Arkinson was newly hired last year, he has made an immediate impact within the department and the community," Chief Rob Drake said. Drake continued, "He has a positive attitude and has shown tremendous initiative, always wanting to participate and learn to improve his knowledge and skills to become a more well-rounded police officer." The rookie gained notoriety when he pulled Timberlake over in the Hamptons after the singer swerved lanes and blew through a stop sign in his BMW SUV. In his criminal complaint, he noted that the singer "appeared intoxicated" with "bloodshot and glassy" eyes and was "unable to follow instructions correctly" during his field sobriety test. Timberlake was subsequently charged with Driving While Intoxicated but was dropped when he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). He later entered a plea deal and was ordered to complete 25 hours of community service, make a public statement, and pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge. Atkinson's heroics not only include Timberlake's traffic stop but also saving the lives of locals. According to Page Six, he saved a local's life days before he arrested the global pop star. A source told the news outlet that Atkinson administered Narcan to save the local who was overdosing. "This is a young officer who's done an excellent job…. a week prior [to the Timberlake bust], he had actually saved a 25-year-old from an overdose. He had given him Narcan," the Hampton's insider said at the time. Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It works by blocking the opioid receptors in the brain and restoring breathing. It is often administered via injection or nasal spray and can be given by anyone, including non-medical personnel. Following his studious attention to detail and dedication to duty, Atkinson has reportedly developed a strict reputation among locals, who have now labeled him as the "Sag Harbor Nazi," per the New York Post. At the time after he arrested Timberlake, a source told Page Six that he "was so young that he didn't even know" who Timberlake was during the early morning traffic stop. The "Mirrors" singer was in the middle of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour at the time of the arrest, with a source telling the news outlet that Timberlake told Atkinson the arrest was "going to ruin the tour." "The cop replied, 'What tour?' Justin said, 'The world tour,'" the source added, highlighting how Atkinson had no idea who he was arresting. The "Friends With Benefits" actor has had to endure a rough patch since his run-in with the law. He recently came under fire from fans after canceling his US tour in Columbus, Ohio, at the last minute, saying he was sick. His Forget Tomorrow world tour has also been riddled with issues, including an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction and low ticket sales. Fans have also slammed him for performing too many songs from his latest album instead of fan favorites. He was said to be "embarrassed" at a show for asking fans to sing along, only to realize they didn't know the songs. An insider close to Timberlake's camp has since told the Daily Mail that the singer "understands why people are upset with him for canceling some of his shows or disappointed in his concerts for not having enough of his old music." "He made a decision on what his tour was going to be all about, and he stuck with it," the source noted. "He loves his recent album and loves performing it." However, the response to the album "made him realize what needs to be next, and that's an NSYNC reunion."
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
Two arrested in alleged drunk snowmobiling incident
TOWN OF PREBLE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Two men are being accused of operating snowmobiles white intoxicated in the Town of Preble. On February 4, at approximately 6:26 p.m., deputies from the Cortland County Sheriff's Office responded to a personal injury crash injury involving snowmobiles. Officers determined that Norman Eaton, 69, of Syracuse and Gregory McDowell, 67, of Fabius were allegedly operating their snowmobiles on a public trail while under the influence. Eaton was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries. Both men were charged with Operating While Intoxicated and Required Insurance for Operation. Eaton was released with Uniform Traffic Tickets at the hospital. McDowell was taken into custody and transported to the Cortland County Sheriff's Office for Snowmobiling While Intoxicated (SWI) processing. He was later released with Uniform Traffic Tickets. Eaton and McDowell are scheduled to appear in the Town of Preble Court on February 25 to answer to their charges. Two arrested in alleged drunk snowmobiling incident Buffet Star charged with critical health code violations Ice & sleet this morning create slippery travel conditions early today Binghamton CSD becomes branch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Jury struggles to come up with verdict in Aissa trial Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Abilene Police Department increases traffic enforcement through 2025
ABILENE, Texas () – The Abilene Police Department (APD) will increase traffic enforcement through 2025 in hopes of changing driver habits and making roads safer. Through a grant provided by the Texas Department of Transportation, officers will increase enforcement in targeted areas of Abilene on a month-to-month basis. Some of these areas include the Winters Freeway and South First corridor. Officers will also focus on other violations, such as distracted driving, seatbelt and child restraint violations, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), and speeding. APD would like to remind all drivers to practice defensive driving habits and reduce their speed while driving. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
