May 20—The Spokane Police Officer who hit and injured an elderly couple in his patrol car in 2020 agreed late last month to a two-year probationary period to keep his peace officer certification. Officer Michael Brunner’s certification was at risk after the Spokane Police Department filed a report with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training […]
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Turkey’s Erdogan pardons elderly generals imprisoned over 1997 ‘postmodern coup’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday pardoned seven former top military officers who were sentenced to life terms in prison over the ousting of an Islamic-led government in 1997. The former generals, who are in their late 70s and 80s, were pardoned because of health issues and old age, according to a decision published […]
Safe transport of Rafah’s disabled, elderly still unclear
While the Israeli army is advancing into the southern Gaza Stip city of Rafah, it is still unclear how the most vulnerable people in the densely populated area can be brought to safety, the Red Cross says. “Questions such as how to safely transport the disabled, the elderly, and the sick, and where such a […]
Mini Therapy Ponies Delight Elderly Residents with Surprise Visits to Retirement Homes and Hospitals (Exclusive)
Sarah Woodland and her six miniature Shetland ponies travel to meet elderly animal lovers around the United Kingdom Sarah Woodland Sarah Woodland and the Dinky Ponies Sarah Woodland’s Dinky Ponies business brings six miniature Shetland ponies to meet retirement home and hospital residents around England The Dinky Ponies have gone viral on Instagram with emotional […]
Caregiver sentenced to 60 years in prison for killing elderly Ponce Inlet woman
Micayla Yusko A caregiver who prosecutors said combined with her husband to kill an elderly woman she was supposed to be caring for as the woman slept in her Ponce Inlet condo was sentenced Thursday to 60 years in prison. Micayla Yusko, 24, was adjudicated guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of 89-year-old Margaret […]
Elderly Texas restaurant owner attacked by suspects who refused to pay bill and are still on the loose
A troubling video has been released showing the moment a Texas restaurant owner was attacked by a group of suspects he says refused to pay for their meals at his eatery. The video captures Sergio Alberto Vazquez, who is in his 70s, confronting the alleged deadbeats on Sunday outside his Mexican restaurant, Chekos,” in Austin, […]
Elderly couple left at Spanish port after Norwegian Cruise sails off
A couple in their 80s say they were left in Spain by Norweigan Cruise Line a month after the same cruise company sailed off from an African island, leaving eight passengers behind. Richard and Claudene Gordon, ages 84 and 81, had left their home in Salt Lake City, Utah, to embark on a vacation around […]
Elderly woman charged over $2,000 for violation of city ordinance
ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — An elderly woman claims the city is extorting her after she received a bill over two thousand dollars for contractors the city hired to clear drainage ditches in front of her home. Bart Broussard, the city’s attorney said Sandra Goodman, 71 was given a notice of violation back in February. “They’re […]
Elderly man with dementia vanished in DeKalb County, thinks he’s going to Virginia
DeKalb County police are asking for help finding an elderly man suffering from dementia who walked away from his home earlier this week. Elmer Thomas, 87, left his Decatur home around 11:50 p.m. on Friday night and his family hasn’t seen him since. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Police say […]
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Police searching for woman accused of assaulting elderly victim at SE OKC Braum’s
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Police are asking for help with identifying a woman accused of assaulting an elderly woman and stealing her wallet at a Braum’s near S Shields Boulevard and I-240. Oklahoma City Police say a young woman was cursing at an older woman and following her around inside the store around 5 p.m. […]
Republican Wisconsin Senate candidate says he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican candidate in Wisconsin’s closely watched U.S. Senate race emphasized this week that he doesn’t oppose elderly people voting after initially saying that “almost nobody in a nursing home” is at a point in life where they are capable of voting. Eric Hovde faces Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the […]