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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
A Teen Sent Home for Refusing to Take Out Trash at McDonald's Complained to Mom. Then Her Manager Shot Mom: Cops
A McDonald's manager from Illinois is facing a weapons charge after allegedly shooting the mother of one of her employees. Kathy Bledsoe, 44, was working as manager at a Belleville outpost of the fast food chain on July 16, and at one point in the afternoon instructed a juvenile female to take out the trash, according to the Belleville Police Department. When the teen refused, Bledsoe claimed to police she instructed the girl to clock out for the day. At that point the teen contacted her mother, Tynika R. McKinzie, "who responded to the store with another juvenile female," according to a news release, after which a "verbal disturbance ensued." At some point, McKinzie allegedly made her way behind the counter of the restaurant and to Bledsoe's office. Once there, she allegedly "battered Bledsoe in the face and head" until the manager pulled out a gun and allegedly shot the woman in the leg, according to police. Bledsoe was arrested by police and charged with one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. McKinzie was taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries and was charged with one count each of aggravated battery and mob action. "It is unfortunate that this incident occurred. It seems individuals are quick to resort to violence to resolve disputes without consideration of the impact their actions have on the community as a whole," Chief of Police Matthew Eiskant said in a statement. "This was an unnecessary incident that could have been mitigated without punches being thrown or a gun being used." Bledsoe and McKinzie did not respond to requests for comment. Read the original article on People
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
LaSalle police report 380% spike in impaired driving investigations in 2024
The LaSalle Police Service's 2024 Annual Report reveals a significant jump in impaired driving investigations last year, with 87 reported occurrences compared to 18 the year before — a more than fourfold increase. LaSalle police previously told AM800 that the increase is due to the way impaired investigations are recorded. The release of the report coincides with Chief Michael Pearce's first full year in the role, after his appointment in July 2023. The report credits him with bringing 'fresh insights' and a focus on modernization. In total, police made 137 arrests and laid 311 charges throughout the year. Domestic-related calls accounted for 204 occurrences and 39 charges, while theft from vehicles continued to be a recurring issue with 49 reports and 20 charges laid. Among the major investigations in 2024: A multi-jurisdictional 'grandparent scam' targeting seniors that resulted in more than $500,000 USD in losses. The seizure of 3D-printed firearm parts destined for a LaSalle address, leading to charges for firearm manufacturing. A Windsor drive-by shooting that led to charges against a LaSalle resident. The report also notes that policing costs came in roughly $458,000 over budget in 2024, due in part to high turnover, training obligations, and staffing coverage during complex investigations. The full report is being presented to council Tuesday night.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
LaSalle police report 380% spike in impaired driving cases in 2024
The LaSalle Police Service's 2024 Annual Report reveals a significant jump in impaired driving investigations last year, with 87 reported occurrences compared to 18 the year before — a more than fourfold increase. LaSalle police previously told AM800 that the increase is due to the way impaired investigations are recorded. The release of the report coincides with Chief Michael Pearce's first full year in the role, after his appointment in July 2023. The report credits him with bringing 'fresh insights' and a focus on modernization. In total, police made 137 arrests and laid 311 charges throughout the year. Domestic-related calls accounted for 204 occurrences and 39 charges, while theft from vehicles continued to be a recurring issue with 49 reports and 20 charges laid. Among the major investigations in 2024: A multi-jurisdictional 'grandparent scam' targeting seniors that resulted in more than $500,000 USD in losses. The seizure of 3D-printed firearm parts destined for a LaSalle address, leading to charges for firearm manufacturing. A Windsor drive-by shooting that led to charges against a LaSalle resident. The report also notes that policing costs came in roughly $458,000 over budget in 2024, due in part to high turnover, training obligations, and staffing coverage during complex investigations. The full report is being presented to council Tuesday night.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Ottawa sees drop in vehicle thefts so far in 2025. Here are the hot spots
The Ottawa Police Service's crime map shows the locations of reported vehicle thefts so far in 2025. (Ottawa Police Service/website) There has been a significant drop in the number of vehicles reported stolen across Ottawa so far this year. Statistics available on the Ottawa Police Service's crime map show there have been 577 reported vehicle thefts in Ottawa so far this year. In 2024, a total of 712 vehicles were reported stolen between Jan. 1 and May 21. Gloucester-Southgate is the hot spot for vehicle thefts in Ottawa, with 53 vehicles reported stolen since Jan. 1. Rideau-Vanier is second, with 46 vehicles reported stolen, while 41 vehicles have been reported stolen in Alta Vista ward since the start of the year. According to the crime map, a vehicle has been reported stolen in all 24 wards in Ottawa. Police reported 504 vehicles stolen in the first six months of 2023, and 387 vehicle thefts between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2022. Here is a look at the top 11 wards for reported vehicle thefts in Ottawa so far in 2025:
CTV News
15-05-2025
- CTV News
Saskatoon police chose violence less often last year: Report
The Saskatoon Police Service headquarters can be seen in this file photo. The Saskatoon Police Service says its officers resorted to violence on fewer occasions in 2024 than in the previous year, despite responding to a higher number of calls. In a report before the city's board of police commissioners Thursday, Inspector Lisa Nowosad writes that Saskatoon police used force in less than one per cent of its 105,157 calls for service in 2024. '[This] resulted in 264 occurrences where force was used (0.25 per cent), which is a slight reduction from 2023,' according to Nowosad. 'Despite an increase in call volume, Incidents where use of force was used decreased four per cent from 2023 to 2024, while dispatched calls increased by six per cent.' The Criminal Code of Canada grants police the authority to use force in the course of their work, within certain limits, says Nowosad, who serves as chair of the police service's use of force board. 'Officers must be able to justify their actions and are responsible for any force that is excessive,' Nowosad writes. In 2024, 85 incidents where Saskatoon police used violence in the course of their job resulted in injuries to a civilian, and 42 resulted in officer injury. 'Despite efforts to de-escalate or prevent injuries, both citizens and officers sometimes require medical attention as a result of use of force,' the report says. While some injuries are unavoidable due to the nature of police work, Saskatoon police say they implemented a new software tool last year called BlueTeam that will help the service improve supervisory oversight and accountability for its members' actions in the line of duty. Below is a table outlining the number of times different types of force were used by officers last year. Multiple forms of force are often used in a single incident, which is reflected in the total:
