Apr. 12—The officer had called Sharon Voigt to ask if she would be willing to press charges against her daughter for stealing the family’s car. Voigt hesitated, her voice wavering between a mother’s love and a desperation to get her daughter help. Then the officer pressed Voigt, “I get it, she’s your child, but as […]
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It’s time to move past finger pointing on King’s Landing project, with or without Audubon
Dale Matteson, president and chief executive officer of Audubon Development Inc., has a lot of answers about the King’s Landing development project proposed for downtown Fort Pierce. Unfortunately, they’re not responsive to the questions most people have about the plans, which call for construction of a high-rise hotel, housing and commercial space at 311 Indian […]
Former Elevation High student accused of pointing gun at students over dispute with girlfriend
A former student at Elevation High School in Sanford was arrested Tuesday after police say he threatened a group of current students at the school with a gun. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS According to the Sanford Police Department, the School Resource Officer was alerted about the incident just after 9 a.m. Monday. Police […]
The Fed’s rate-cut projections are pointing to an imminent recession, economist says
Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images The Fed’s interest rate forecasts signal an imminent recession, economist David Rosenberg says. In previous soft landings, the Fed usually cut rates by 75 basis points, but they’re forecasting a 150 basis-point reduction by 2025. Stock investors are eagerly awaiting the central bank’s pivot to looser monetary policy. The Federal Reserve’s interest […]
Officer shoots suspect accused of pointing gun at Fulton County bar patrons, staff, police say
A man is in critical condition after officials say a police officer shot him in a north Fulton County bar. Roswell police said on Saturday just after 1 a.m., Roswell E-911 operators began receiving multiple calls from staff and customers at Mazzy’s Sports Bar and Grill on Alpharetta Hwy. The callers told dispatchers there was […]
Man released after allegedly pointing gun at police is back in custody. Here’s why
The man accused of pointing a gun at a police officer during a traffic stop Monday morning is back in custody days after being controversially released. Brian R. Childers, 45, was taken into custody by the Peoria Police Department on an arrest warrant issued by Tazewell County for alleged armed violence and two charges of […]
Miami’s mayor endorses Trump, pointing to the southern border as the reason
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid on Friday, claiming that the former president is the “only candidate” capable of tackling a range of pressing issues facing the country, including a growing migrant crisis at the U.S. southern border. The endorsement came a day after Trump and President Joe Biden made overlapping visits […]
Man charged after allegedly pointing gun, threatening to kill first responders trying to treat him
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Felony charges were filed Tuesday against a man who allegedly pointed a gun and threatened to kill first responders after they started treating him for a medical emergency. Sebastian Hernandez has been charged with two counts of third-degree felony aggravated assault and a class B misdemeanor interfering with an arresting […]
Man arrested for Broadway DUI after reportedly pointing gun at bar security guard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man is facing charges after being accused of pointing a gun at a security guard at a bar and then driving under the influence (DUI) along Broadway overnight. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers were dispatched to Losers Bar and Grill in the 1900 block of Division […]
Man federally indicted for allegedly pointing laser at Spokane County Sheriff’s Office helicopter
Feb. 12—A 42-year-old man was federally indicted after the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said he pointed a laser at their helicopter. Johnny R. Blackstock, 42, is accused of aiming the laser in October at a Spokane Regional Air Support Unit helicopter on a regularly scheduled patrol flight. “Pointing a laser at an aircraft can have […]
Man threatens deputy by pointing AR-15 rifle at him, Thurston Sheriff’s Office says
A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday night after he pointed an AR-15 rifle at a deputy, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media. Around 8 p.m., deputies and Sheriff Derek Sanders were looking for a vehicle associated with a “domestic disturbance” in the Rainier area. The man driving that vehicle was thought to […]
Suicidal 19-year-old fatally shot outside Nassau County home after pointing gun at police
A suicidal 19-year-old was fatally shot outside his Long Island home by police, who said he was armed at the time with three handguns, one of which was allegedly aimed in their direction. Officers with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Massapequa home on Stone Boulevard Friday night, said Nassau County Police commissioner […]