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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Yahoo
Lawton man facing two felony drug charges following traffic stop in Wichita Falls
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A Lawton man's traffic stop in Wichita Falls led to the discovery of a gun and drugs in his car. Zachary Hill was arrested and charged on Sunday, June 8, for possession of marijuana over 4 ounces, less than or equal to 5 pounds, manufacture-delivery of a controlled substance more than or equal to 4 grams, less than 400 grams, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He also had a charge out of Wise County for possession of marijuana. Burglary suspects arrested for breaking into jailed man's home Wichita Falls police stopped Hill Sunday just before 4:15 a.m. in the 1700 block of Seymour Highway. Police said one of the officers saw an open beer can of Modelo in the center cup holder next to Hill. Officers then searched the vehicle and found a red bag on the floor behind the driver's seat, containing 15 Ziplock baggies and three small black bottles of marijuana, weighing 16.65 ounces, 10 grams of THC vapes, and 6 grams of THC gummies. A Taurus PT 738 TCP .380 ACP was also found between the driver's seat and center area, along with three cell phones and $2,712 in cash. Police said Hill told them he knew what would be found in the vehicle and that he worked at a dispensary in Oklahoma. Hill has since been released from jail on bonds totaling $35, 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
I regularly rescue furniture and other items from the side of the road. I've even trained my teens to always be on the lookout for 'roadside treasures.'
I was conducting an interview over Zoom recently when my teenage daughter called me twice in a row. Worried that something was wrong, I texted her, "In a meeting, emergency?" to which she replied, "No, just a good table on the side of the road." This cracked me up and is so on brand for my family. I grew up with a mother and a grandmother who would scour church rummage sales for antiques and other treasures. My mom even recruited me to help out at her church's rummage sale a few times, as volunteers were able to shop the sale before the public (and therefore, snag the best items). Now that my kids are teenagers, they're always on the lookout for "roadside treasures," especially after estate sales, when framed art, plant stands, and garden tools are discarded. We're happy to load these into the minivan and use them in our home. Roadside discards saved me money when my kids were little When my three kids were toddlers, I outfitted our backyard with kid-sized slides, a picnic table, and a teeter-totter that was supposed to look like a whale — all rescued from the side of the road. With three kids in day care at the same time, I was always looking for ways to save money and avoid making large purchases, especially of items that would only be used for a short period. I felt good about not buying new giant plastic toys, only to toss them a few years later. One of my best finds was the three Cozy Coupes I found over a series of months of scouring my neighborhood (because you can't get just one when you have three kids close in age). Once all three were secured, we transformed them, à la Pimp My Ride, with paint, decals, custom license plates, and streamers from the Dollar Tree. The personalized kiddie cars even made the move with us from Illinois to California, as they were my kids' favorites. Eventually, my kids outgrew them, and all three cars were scooped up from our front yard "free" pile to be used by other neighborhood kids. I find the best items on 'large item' pickup days We now live in the San Francisco Bay Area, adjacent to some bougie neighborhoods, where I've found backyard furniture, an antique card table, and animal-carrying cages that my kids can use for their 4-H project. Skateboards and scooters are often discarded, so we've collected quite a few over the years (and then donated them back). I love the idea that these items are just on loan from the universe, to be used by the next kid after mine. The best are when the neighborhoods near us have free "large item" pickup days. Regular trash pickup only includes the trash bins you have paid for, but on "large item" days, you can put out whatever you like, including furniture, mattresses, e-waste, and building materials. On these special pickup days, you can find so many things that shouldn't be going to the dump. My middle son needed a new bed frame, and we were able to find one on the side of the road that even came with all the necessary hardware to assemble it, tucked in a Ziplock bag. Some items, like mattresses and rugs, are off-limits in my mind, but you can find many great things that people no longer use. Saving money and helping keep things out of the dump I'm an active member of my neighborhood Buy Nothing group, where we post items we're gifting and even ask for items we need. I recently posted a few wetsuits my kids outgrew, and they were quickly scooped up from my front porch by grateful parents. When my daughter expressed interest in starting guitar lessons, I was hesitant to purchase a guitar, in case it was a fleeting interest. I posted in the Buy Nothing group and was able to pick up a guitar from a neighbor later that day. Being open to finding free things instead of purchasing them has saved me a significant amount of money over the years, and it also helps us lead a more sustainable lifestyle. While I could certainly donate items to our local Goodwill, I prefer knowing that someone will actually use these items and they won't be scrapped.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Baby's dad did not call 911 after boy was killed from a gunshot wound
LAFAYETTE, IN — Deonta Johnson found his 1-year-old son, Isaiah, dead in an upstairs bedroom on March 28, 2023, from a gunshot wound to the head and didn't even call 911. He called Shatia Welch, the baby's mother, and she called 911, according to testimony Wednesday, May 21, in Johnson's neglect-resulting-in-death trial. Isaiah's 5-year-old half-brother found Welch's handgun and accidentally fired it, killing Isaiah, according to prosecutors. Johnson told police he was asleep on the couch at the time. He also told the first officer on scene that the baby died from a fall, not a gunshot. But evidence and a forensic autopsy concluded Isaiah died from a gunshot wound. After Isaiah was killed, Johnson, now 29, is recorded on video apparently putting something inside the back seat area of a car parked outside of the Romney Meadows Apartment Homes. Police later found more than three-quarters of a pound of marijuana in a Ziplock bag and wrapped in a gray plastic shopping bag. Police also located a bag of about 93 pills, which tested positive at the Indiana State Police lab for being fentanyl. In addition to the neglect charges, including the charge that Johnson's alleged neglect resulted in death, prosecutors charged him with several drug charges, including dealing fentanyl and marijuana. Jurors heard several pages of text messages and Facebook messages that prosecutors say indicate that Johnson was involved in dealing narcotics and marijuana, including a message in January 2023 that indicated four or five men robbed Johnson of his money from drug sales. When court resumes in the afternoon May 21, prosecutors told the court they will play an audio recording of a phone call Johnson made from the jail, then they will rest their case. Defense attorney Robert Hodges indicated they might call one witness. Welch, who pleaded guilty in January to a lesser charge of neglect of a dependent, was brought back from an Indiana prison last week where she is serving a six-year sentence for her crime. She might testify Wednesday afternoon, if she's called. Johnson also could testify, if he chooses. This story will be updated later May 21. Reach Ron Wilkins at rwilkins@ Follow on Twitter: @RonWilkins2. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Lafayette baby's dad did not call 911 after boy was killed
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Opelousas narcotics investigation yields cocaine, weapons and cash
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A narcotics investigation lead to drugs and weapons charges for Opelousas resident at the residence of 196 Tulip Drive, deputies said. Zerron Thomas, 53, of Opelousas was arrested and charged on May 16 for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and Tapentadol, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of illegal possession of a weapon in the presence of CDS, obstruction of justice and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, deputies said. Upon executing the search warrant at Thomas's residence, authorities said they located the following items: $1,120 in US currency, one Smith and Wesson .40 cal pistol, one Mossburg 12-guage shotgun, 106 Tapentadol tablets, one digital scale allegedly covered in white powder and one gallon sized Ziplock bag covered in white powder residue. Authorities said upon field-testing the powder on the scale and inside the Ziplock bag, it was determined positive for cocaine. In addition, one plastic bag containing plastic powder was located over the fence in the neighbor's yard and Thomas allegedly claimed ownership of that bag. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Thomas was then transported to the St. Landy Parish Jail. No bond information has been released, deputies said. Trump drops f-bomb, pressures Republicans to get in line behind his legislation Police car struck by lightning in Oklahoma Alleged TikTok trend sends 2 students, teacher to hospital in Rhode Island McIver 'slammed her forearms' into immigration officers: charging docs Lafayette police advise detours after powerline incident Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
25-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. Here's where you can dispose of your expired and unused medications
Take a moment to think about this: what medications do you have right now in your home that you don't need or that are past their expiration date? Perhaps it could be something like pain pills that you got prescribed after that minor procedure, but you never used them. Now, this weekend is the time to get rid of them, as Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day. Call it spring cleaning light because there's no heavy lifting or cleansing, just a culling of things that could be harmful. "You know, [a lot] of us have children, grandchildren, we don't want anybody to get harmed by these," said Chief Sean Frank of the Shaler Police Department. "There are some very potent pain medications that people take, and we just don't want them getting into the wrong hands." It's not just those little hands, they might be harmful in your own hands. "There are some medications that become more potent, and they may actually interact with your body or with your other medications," said Dr. Neha Vyas of the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Vyas said if they have expired, the efficacy of the medications may actually be less than when they were originally prescribed. That said, don't flush them down the toilet like your parents might have done back in the day. "We don't want to do that," Chief Frank said. "We don't want to introduce that into the water system, even though there are some systems that can purify that. We just don't want to add anything more to it." That is why police departments have been providing you with a place to take your drugs for years. "Drop it in, just like a mailbox," Chief Frank said. "You open it up, drop it in, and it's gone. We just box it up and send it for incineration. We've had a box since 2016, and we've had over 5,000 pounds of medications that have been discarded in a proper way." For tomorrow's take-back day, Chief Frank said they'll be next to the Shaler Middle School at the Shaler Library. "It's a real simple drive-through," he said. "You just pull up in your car, we have a tent, we have the boxes, you just drop it in the box, and you can go on your way." They'll be there from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, but Shaler is far from alone with this. There are collection points all over the city, and you can find those sites at this link. One last thing: when it comes to privacy, it's recommended that you remove the labels from the bottle or mark out any personal information with something like a Sharpie. If you don't want to take that risk, you can also pour the pills into a Ziplock bag and take that to the drop-off and dispose of the bottles separately.
