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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of flashing genitals to 16-year-old restaurant employee
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after reportedly flashing his genitals to a juvenile. Andres Stefano Zambrano, 33, was arrested on charges of indecent behavior with juveniles. According to an affidavit, on May 8, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department were called to a restaurant on O'Neal Lane. When they arrived, officers learned that a man had exposed his genitals to a 16-year-old employee. During the investigation, officers were informed that Zambrano parked at the establishment and ordered a drink. Customers have the option to place their order, then have an employee bring the customer's food to their vehicles. The 16-year-old employee was bringing Zambrano his beverage when the victim saw his genitals exposed through the bottom of his shorts. The victim advised police that Zambrano was reportedly rubbing his genitals and smiling at them. The victim immediately called out for their manager, which prompted Zambrano to flee the area. The affidavit states the victim was able to take a picture of Zambrano and his vehicle, a Black Mercedes-Benz with a Louisiana license plate, as he was fleeing. Using the photos taken by the victim, officers confirmed the suspect's identity through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) database. Baton Rouge among least expensive US metros to buy a home: Redfin Neuralink patient explains first year of life with brain chip Justice Department, Boeing reach deal to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes Infant pajamas sold at Macy's recalled What would a post-car future look like? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Venezuelan man admits to federal sex trafficking in Baton Rouge, faces deportation
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A man from Venezuela has admitted guilt to federal sex trafficking charges. This case involves the illegal transport and exploitation of women for prostitution in Baton Rouge. Josmar Jesus Zambrano-Chirinos pleaded guilty in a deal with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Louisiana. Court documents said he admitted to one count of sex trafficking using force, fraud, and coercion. Court documents say Zambrano-Chirinos and a female associate lured women from outside the U.S. with false promises of opportunity. Once the women arrived, they forced them into prostitution to pay off made-up debts. Prosecutors said Zambrano helped two women enter the U.S. illegally in early 2024. Then, he took them to a rented apartment in Baton Rouge. Once there, they were forced to engage in commercial sex acts. In April 2024, authorities discovered the operation after a victim called 911. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the scene. They found cash, condoms, sexual devices, and cell phones with messages from clients. Deputies also found ledgers that tracked the women's earnings and debts. Zambrano was arrested in May 2024 at a Baton Rouge hotel alongside another man. In the plea deal, he admitted to helping the victims travel. He also managed their expenses and made money from their exploitation, court documents said. As part of the agreement, the government will drop more charges after sentencing. However, Zambrano faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and could receive up to life in prison. He also faces potential fines, restitution, and a minimum of five years of supervised release following his prison term. Zambrano's plea also comes with immigration consequences, including separation, court documents said. The court will determine the sentencing at a later date. Woman accused of attacking Baton Rouge motel manager, making threats to police Sean Elliott named new CEO and president of YMCA of the Capital Area Venezuelan man admits to federal sex trafficking in Baton Rouge, faces deportation Hegseth set up Signal on Pentagon office computer: Reports NFL Draft 2025: What to watch for as picks come in Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Coral Reef dominant as it cruises to third consecutive GMAC softball championship
Losing a starting pitcher to injury can sometimes derail a team's season. Coral Reef's softball team didn't let that happen. Despite losing one of its two regular starters, junior Erin Zambrano, to injury last month, the Barracudas have endured and remained one of the top teams in South Florida thanks to their depth and a core of players who have stuck together for the past four years. On Thursday afternoon, Coral Reef showed why it is still one of the more dominant teams in the state by blanking longtime rival Miami Palmetto 15-0 in three innings in the GMAC championship game at South Dade High School. The Barracudas (17-5) won their third consecutive GMAC title and are looking to solidify their seeding in a tough Region 4-7A bracket when the district playoffs begin on April 28. Zambrano, who suffered a stress fracture in her cervical spine, could be back in time for either districts or regionals according to Coral Reef coach Zach Segal. But junior lefty Quinley Wylie, who split starts with Zambrano in the past, has thrived as the Barracudas' ace. 'We've had to play around with some stuff to save our pitcher's arm,' Segal said. 'But (Wylie) has been a bulldog. We went to the Kissimmee (Klassic) recently with the mindset that we wanted to at least win three of the five games we played. She was like 'No, I'm pitching all five.' And she did.' Wylie didn't have to pitch much on Thursday against Palmetto (8-12), going just three innings before the 15-mercy rule took effect. To rest Wylie's arm for the upcoming postseason run, senior infielder Avery Clegg pitched during Coral Reef's 14-0 win over Hialeah and 15-0 win over Hialeah-Miami Lakes in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively. Clegg and Wylie have been huge at the plate as well for the Barracudas and led the team in hitting in Zambrano's absence. Junior Brianna Fields' three-run home run in the second highlighted the offensive barrage for Coral Reef. Freshman Aliyah Quinones belted a two-out triple in the first that ignited the Barracudas' offense. All nine Barracudas starters got a hit and scored a run. Coral Reef has leaned on the experience of players like Wylie and Fields, who have been on the team for the past four seasons. As of this week, the Barracudas stand to be the No. 2 seed in Region 4-7A behind Lake Worth Park Vista and just ahead of projected No. 3-seed and defending state champion Davie Western. The Barracudas finish the regular season with a game Saturday against Fort Myers Bishop Verot before playing as the top seed in District 16-7A. 'This whole group has been in and knows our culture and follows it,' Segal said. 'Pitching and defense have been our strong points. We hit the ball like we could, but we have to keep it going.'
CBS News
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Baskerville brings murder mystery, fast paced comedy to Lone Tree Arts Center
Sherlock Holmes' classic case of The Hound of the Baskervilles is on stage at the Lone Tree Arts Center. This production of the whodunit is not like anything audiences would expect. Of course, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are on the case, figuring out who is killing the Baskerville heirs. But, this telling of the story is a fast-paced farce. "It's a haunted story. It's a mystery. It's a ghost story, but it's also a comedy," said Matt Zambrano, Director of "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery." Sir Arthur Conan Doyle first write Hounds of Baskerville as a serial for a magazine called The Strand around 1899. Readers got a new piece of the story every week. Since then, the story has been adapted into many radio broadcasts, films, and plays. Playwright Ken Ludwig adapted the story in 2015. "So his aesthetic , his quality is very much fast-paced, zany, farce," Zambrano explained. In addition to Holmes and Watson, four actors play more than 40 individual characters. "So you'll see an actor say a line as one character, walk off stage, come right back and it's a completely different costume," Zambrano said. The play has 5 separate story line and goes to 25 different locations. For the first time, Lone Tree Arts Center is using it's extensive fly system to change scenery in seconds. "It's a lot, but it's also a great challenge," said Zambrano. "My job, as a director for a piece like this is to herd the cats, make sure that you have all the pieces working together." For Zambrano, it's a labor of love. For the audience, it's an exciting whodunit. "At it's best it's an opportunity to come inside a lovely theater and sit back for 2-hours and 15-minutes and enjoy a really well told story. You'll laugh along the way. You may have a few jump scares at some points perhaps, but at the end of the day, you're going to watch a really good play performed by some really good performers and designed by the incredible designers," Zambrano added. The 'game is a foot' at the Lone Tree Arts Center. LINK: For Tickets & Information about "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery" "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holms Mystery" runs through Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Lone Tree Arts Center.
New York Times
24-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Who are the best FCS and Division II transfers heading to the Power 4 ranks?
Two of the most impactful college football players in 2024 began their respective careers at the FCS level. Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, a first-team All-American, ranked second nationally with 1,711 rushing yards and led the Sun Devils to the College Football Playoff. Miami quarterback Cam Ward guided the nation's No. 1 offense — total and scoring — and joined Skattebo on the All-America team. Advertisement So, who's next? There might not be anyone quite like Skattebo and Ward, but there will no doubt be some significant contributors in 2025 among the nearly 150 transfers from the FCS, Division II and Division III ranks who signed with Power 4 programs during the winter portal window. Here's our list of the best of the best. The 6-foot-4, 265-pound junior was the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. He had 59 tackles, including 17 for loss and 9.5 sacks, and helped the Coyotes reach the FCS semifinals. Humphrey-Grace has two years of eligibility left and picked the Wildcats over Georgia, Ohio State and Mississippi State. He's likely to start alongside Washington State transfer David Gusta and rising junior Jaden Williams. There isn't a quarterback at the Division I level with more starting experience (55 games) than Gronowski, who won 49 games and two national titles at South Dakota State. He's thrown for 10,330 yards and 93 touchdowns and run for 1,767 yards and 37 TDs but is coming off surgery to his throwing shoulder. On the heels of Oklahoma's worst offensive season since 1998, Brent Venables hired a new coordinator in Ben Arbuckle and brought in 11 transfers on offense. Four of those were receivers, including Gibson, a 6-2, 216-pound redshirt junior from Louisiana who earned second-team FCS All-America honors after leading the Golden Lions with 70 catches for 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns. He's been impressive early in spring camp. Josh Hoover set the TCU school single-season passing record with 3,949 yards but lost three of his top four receivers. Dwyer, a 6-foot, 190-pound junior, will have an opportunity to take on a leading role. The Puyallup, Wash., native caught 78 passes for 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns last season while playing with four different quarterbacks. He also had offers from USC, Arkansas, Washington and Washington State. Advertisement The former three-star recruit and 10-game starter at Texas A&M in 2021 made a pitstop at Auburn (2022) before enjoying two standout seasons at Incarnate Word. He won the Southland Conference Player of the Year award last season when he completed 66 percent of his attempts for 3,791 yards and 35 touchdowns. He also ran for 332 yards and five scores. Calzada still has to beat out talented sophomore Cutter Boley to win the job in Lexington. Zambrano, a 6-5, 305-pound senior, is likely to slot in at right guard next to Miami (Ohio) transfer Will Jados. Zambrano, who has dealt with hip, hernia and labrum issues, made 24 of his 26 starts for the Redbirds at left tackle before suffering a season-ending injury two games into the 2024 season. He's not practicing this spring. Earlier today, Illinois State OL Hunter Zambrano announced he is transferring to Texas Tech — NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) December 12, 2024 Foot surgery last August cost the 6-4, 220-pound Wisconsin native the 2024 season. It didn't take him long to land in Lubbock after he entered the transfer portal in December. Following a move from linebacker to safety in 2023, Wisniewski earned FCS first-team All-America honors after recording 92 tackles and eight interceptions. The Red Raiders ranked 117th in pass efficiency defense in 2024 and have to replace starting safety CJ Baskerville. Maryland's offensive line was responsible for 18 sacks in 2024, the second-most in the Big Ten according to Pro Football Focus, and has to replace three starters. The expectation is for Perry, a 6-5, 305-pound redshirt junior and a first-team All-NEC selection in 2024, to take over at left tackle, which was a revolving door for Maryland last season. Perry visited Ohio State, Florida State, Pittsburgh and Syracuse. The 6-6, 325-pound Simmons, a redshirt senior from Jacksonville, Fla., has started 26 games between Tusculum, Abilene Christian and Western Carolina. He's the projected starter at right tackle for the Sooners — the position Simmons has played the most in college. Advertisement The Spartans ranked 110th nationally and tied for 14th in the Big Ten in rushing last season and lost their top two ball carriers. Tau-Tolliver, a 6-1, 205-pound redshirt senior, provides a pass-catching element out of the backfield and will team with sophomores Makhi Frazier and Brandon Tullis for coach Jonathan Smith. Tau-Tolliver led Sacramento State with 950 yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 2024. The Commodores lost four of their top five offensive linemen but secured Henderson, a 6-8, 320-pound graduate transfer, in time to participate in spring practice. He's one of five offensive linemen Vanderbilt signed out of the portal and the second-most experienced. He has 34 career starts, including 14 last season at right tackle, where he's expected to start this fall. Lewis returns to the Power 4 level after stops at UCLA (2021) and Wisconsin (2022, 2023). Last year, he started nine games at Southern Illinois and led the team with 49 catches, 813 receiving yards and five touchdown catches. The 6-2, 196-pound Illinois native is one of the two oldest players in Oklahoma's revamped receiver corps. Michigan State has to replace its three starting interior offensive linemen. Moore, a 6-5, 309-pound redshirt junior and a 2024 FCS second-team All-American, will slot in somewhere on the O-line. With returning starting right tackle Ashton Lepo out with an injury, Moore, a 27-game starter at left tackle the last two seasons, is taking snaps at tackle in the spring. Brent Key wanted to add more depth at running back and help take some of the load off Jamal Haynes. Hosely, the 2004 Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year, should help. The 5-10, 205-pound junior from Columbus, Ga., ran for 1,192 yards and nine touchdowns in 10 games last season and caught 34 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown in his two seasons with the Quakers. The Bulldogs, who lost top cornerback Brice Pollock to Texas Tech, signed two corners out of the portal. Lewis, a two-time first-team Mid-States Football Association selection, recorded 58 tackles, seven interceptions and 12 pass breakups over 21 starts the last two seasons. He was also recruited by Arizona and Wisconsin out of the portal. The Cornhuskers return their top three cornerbacks in terms of snaps played from a season ago and promoted John Butler from secondary coach to defensive coordinator. Marshall, a junior from California, started 13 games last season and tallied 50 tackles and three pass breakups. He'll get into the cornerback rotation but could make his biggest impact on special teams as a return man. Advertisement Starting left tackle Howard Sampson transferred to Texas Tech and right guard Willie Lampkin, a first-team All-ACC selection, is off to the NFL. That opens the door for Kelly, a 6-4, 305-pound redshirt senior, to win a starting job this fall. Kelly was a two-year starting center and captain for Holy Cross. Lawson, a 6-2, 295-pound redshirt junior, is in position to be an immediate contributor for Louisville, which lost five of its top six defensive linemen in terms of snaps played in 2024. He recorded 65 tackles, including 14 TFLs and 4.5 sacks, last season in 14 starts. The Badgers signed seven defensive linemen in the portal, but Perkins, a 6-2, 316-pound redshirt junior, is one of only two with double-digit career starts. He had 40 tackles, including nine for loss and 2.5 sacks, and 19 quarterback pressures while earning first-team All-Big South-OVC honors in 2024. Jones, the Southwest Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, is one of three linebackers Ole Miss signed out of the portal. He'll compete with Marshall transfer Jaden Yates, a first-team All-Sun Belt selection, and former Missouri State standout Tahj Chambers to start alongside TJ Dottery. Jones had 122 tackles, including 20.5 for loss and three sacks, in 2024. He was a former three-star recruit who signed with Memphis out of high school. Leading receiver Elic Ayomanor left early for the NFL Draft, which should put talented rising sophomore Emmett Mosley V in prime position to be the No. 1 target for quarterback Elijah Brown. But the Cardinal are definitely looking for a No. 2 option, and High, a 5-10, 160-pound junior from Atlanta, fits the bill. He caught 62 passes for 908 yards and seven touchdowns last season. The Bears are counting on the 6-2, 195-pound senior to help replace starting safeties Craig Woodson and Miles Williams. Polidore started the final 10 games of the season for the Bobcats on their way to appearing in the FCS national championship game. The 2023 FCS Freshman All-American from North Carolina — nicknamed Rocket — caught 90 passes for 1,051 yards and 10 touchdowns in two seasons at the FCS level. Wilkins is expected to provide a home run threat for quarterback Grayson James. He's also carried the ball out of the backfield and been explosive on kickoff returns. He has two years of eligibility left. Advertisement The Utes ranked No. 2 in the Big 12 in pass efficiency defense in 2024 but have to replace two of their top four cornerbacks in terms of snaps. Cotton, a 6-2, 190-pound senior from California, started eight games last season at UC Davis and had 25 tackles and two pass breakups. The hope is that Cotton, junior college transfer Rock Caldwell and Texas A&M transfer Don Saunders will help secure the secondary. Seven of the Tar Heels' top eight defensive linemen in terms of snaps played in 2024 are gone. That opens the door for Abou-Jaoude, a 6-5, 265-pound redshirt junior, to step into the rotation. Abou-Jaoude started all 11 games in 2024 for the Blue Hens and led the team with 9.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and eight hurries. Mark Hamper, WR, Idaho → Wisconsin Ayden Knapik, OT, Idaho → Illinois Deshawn McKnight, DL, UT Martin → Arizona Alex McLaughlin, S, Northern Arizona → Washington Brady Norton, OT, Cal Poly → Michigan (Photo of Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace: Samantha Laurey / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
