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CBS News
10 minutes ago
- CBS News
Two people accused of breaking Detroit's 36th District Court building window with slingshot
Two people who were accused of vandalizing the Guardian Building in Detroit are also charged with vandalizing the city's 36th District Court, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. Ramzu Yunus, 49, of Highland Park, Michigan, and Angela Tajuan Williams, 57, of Waldorf, Maryland, were arraigned in the same courthouse on Wednesday that they were accused of vandalizing. The duo was charged with malicious destruction of a building between $1,000 and $20,000. Additionally, Yunus was charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of felony firearm. They each received $100,000 personal bond. Prosecutors say at about 4:30 a.m. on July 19, the duo allegedly used slingshots to break a window of the courthouse in the 4200 block of Madison Street. No one was injured. Police arrested Yunus and Williams later that day at Madison Street near Witherell Street during a traffic stop. During the arrest, police spotted Yunus wearing an empty holster on his hip and uncovered a handgun with ammunition and a slingshot with metal pellets inside the vehicle. Their next court hearing is on July 29. "The alleged actions of these defendants were a direct attack on various buildings that are utilized on a daily basis in the criminal justice system in Wayne County. These actions certainly will not be tolerated," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy in a statement. In a separate incident, prosecutors allege that Yunus and Williams used a slingshot that same day to break a glass revolving door at the Guardian Building. Yunus was charged with malicious destruction of a building, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, carrying a concealed weapon and two counts of felony firearm in that case. Williams was charged with malicious destruction of a building. The prosecutor's office says it is investigating alleged vandalism incidents that happened at two other buildings in Detroit.
CTV News
11 hours ago
- CTV News
Man tears path of destruction through U.S. city in stolen fire truck
Watch A man accused of stealing a fire engine out on a call tore a nearly 6500-metre path of destruction through the city, smashing into cars, mailboxes, and more.
RNZ News
20 hours ago
- RNZ News
Burglar leaves $750,000 trail of destruction in Queenstown
Police want to hear from anyone nearby with CCTV or dashcam footage. (File photo) Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller A burglar has left a $750,000 trail of destruction in Queenstown over the weekend. A string of homes were broken into between 8pm on Friday night and 8am Saturday morning on Omeara St in Frankton, police have said. The damage was significant, Detective Senior Sergeant Regan Boucher said, and police want to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the area. "Initial indications suggest there has been in excess of $750,000 worth of damage during the incident," Boucher said. "Police are making inquiries to identify and locate those responsible." Anyone who had information that could help police with their investigation should call police on 105 and use the reference number 250719/1583. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
See it: Charred remains of historic Grand Canyon Lodge after wildfire rips through North Rim
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Officials recently shared photos showing the destruction caused by a wildfire burning through the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The Dragon Bravo Fire began on July 4 when a lightning strike ignited flames within the Arizona park. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire had burned over 13,600 acres and is 18% contained. Photos reveal the extent of the damage caused by the Dragon Bravo Fire, particularly around the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and nearby cabins on Bright Angel Point. In one photo, charred stairs that once brought guests to the entrance of the North Rim Visitor Center now lead to an empty shell surrounded by stone columns of what used to hold up the structure. Another shows an American flag now draped over the burned remnants of the Grand Canyon Lodge. Somehow, two large rocking chairs out in front of the Grand Canyon Lodge survived, along with two of the deluxe cabins that flanked the main lodge. Originally built in 1928 and then again in 1937 after a fire, the lodge was destroyed after the Dragon Bravo Fire exhibited extreme and volatile fire behavior, according to the National Park Service. This led to the fire exploding in size on July 12, burning down many article source: See it: Charred remains of historic Grand Canyon Lodge after wildfire rips through North Rim
CNA
a day ago
- Climate
- CNA
South Korea's Lee declares disaster zones after floods
SEOUL: South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung declared six districts as special disaster zones on Tuesday (Jul 22) after days of torrential rains left a trail of destruction in parts of the country. The wet weather has now subsided, though media reports said heavy rainfall was drenching parts of North Korea. Around 19 people have died and nine were still missing in South Korea as of Tuesday morning, while 2,549 people were still displaced, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said. Around 3,776 facilities, including homes, shops and factories, needing to be cleared of water, debris and earth, the ministry added. President Lee's declaration of special disaster zones - including in Gapeyeong on the outskirts of Seoul - gave authorities access to emergency administrative and financial support to aid victims. He earlier told public officials to "spare no effort" in the search for missing people. The president's approval rating slipped to 62.2 per cent from 64.6 per cent in a survey conducted last week during the rains, according to pollster Realmeter.
