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Body of Florida mom who vanished in 2012 found in pond near Disney World, divers say

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — A group of volunteer divers believe they have found the remains of a woman in a vehicle submerged in a retention pond near Walt Disney World, apparently solving a 12-year-old mystery about what happened to her.Divers from Sunshine State Sonar said they believe they found the remains of Sandra Lemire on Saturday while diving in a small retention pond at the Disney World exit on Interstate 4 in Kissimmee, Florida. ‘Black Panther’ actor seriously injured in NYC crash on New Year’s Day Lemire disappeared in May 2012. She was last seen leaving a restaurant in Kissimmee, driving the minivan that was found.The group of divers had been searching for Lemire in 63 bodies of water over the last year and a half. Last week, a tip from an Orlando Police Department detective about the location of a cellphone tower that last received a call from Lemire's phone helped them narrow the search to the retention pond, the group said in a statement on social media.A gro...

WCSO identifies teen killed in shooting near Round Rock

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A teenager was identified as the victim of a shooting that happened over the weekend near Round Rock, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Tuesday.The teen was identified as 17-year-old Aundair Bowser, according to officials.The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said Monday officials are investigating a suspicious death in Round Rock. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said Monday officials are investigating a suspicious death in Round Rock. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said Monday officials are investigating a suspicious death in Round Rock. (KXAN Photo/Frank Martinez)Shortly before 9 a.m. Monday, WCSO responded to the 8000 block of Arezzo Drive. That's north of U.S. Hwy. 79 and near Kerley Elementary School.Furthermore, a juvenile was charged with manslaughter, WCSO said. However, due to the juvenile being underage, officials are not releasing the suspect's identit...

Mental Health Court offers substance abuse treatment with or without insurance

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) --- People going through the Hays County Mental Health Court can now get help treating substance abuse regardless if they have insurance or not. RELATED COVERAGE: Hays County fills mental health court positions, currently taking cases On Tuesday, County Commissioners approved a partnership with treatment center, Evoke Wellness in San Marcos.The specialty court is an alternative to jail for situations where mental health problems played a role in an arrest.It started taking participants in 2022 and is now up to 20 people, according to Mental Health Court Administrator Kaimi Mattila. "We will plan to get individuals into you know, either residential treatment or IOP (intensive outpatient treatment), probably starting like next week," Mattila said. 'Feel like a new lease on life'This court gave one of its participants a sense of hope for the future. The person, who wishes to remain anonymous, said it's completely changed their life. "Before I started the co...

Siena basketball hosting food drive

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Siena College Men's and Women's basketball programs are helping fight hunger in the Capital Region. During the men's and women's games this weekend, anyone who brings three non-perishable food items or personal hygiene products will receive a voucher for buy one get one free tickets to the game. Albany Police Union responds to review board lawsuit The men's game takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan 5 at MVP Arena. The women's game takes place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the UHY Center.The first 100 fans who donate will also receive a $5 gift card to Dunkin'.

Red Cross looking for donors for third annual Capital Region Blood Challenge

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- People from around the Capital Region are taking part in the Capital Region Blood Challenge. The goal is to help the American Red Cross with their need for blood. Albany Police Union responds to review board lawsuit It is taking place from Tuesday, Jan. 2 through Friday, Jan. 5. Blood can be donated between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Red Cross on Everett Road in Albany. The goal of the challenge is to collect more than 132 units of blood over the four days. Officials said this is the best time of the year to donate since January is Blood Donor Month.

Man shot dead in Moline Acres: Police

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons unit are investigating a fatal shooting in Moline Acres.According to Sgt. Tracy Panus, a county police spokeswoman, Moline Acres police were called to the 2400 block of Chambers Road shortly after 6:40 p.m. for a shooting. Police found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Detectives claim the shooting happened at another location and the victim drove himself to Chambers Road.Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Man found dead in Capitol Hill home, homicide under investigation

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

Denver police are investigating a homicide in the 1200 block of North Washington Street after a man was found dead in a home late Tuesday morning, according to the Denver Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man arrested in fatal New Year’s house party shooting in south Denver Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in Colorado Supreme Court break-in suffered mental health crisis, ex-wife says Crime and Public Safety | Denver police investigating early morning fatal crash Crime and Public Safety | Multiple overnight shootings ring in Denver metro area’s New Year Crime and Public Safety | One injured in shooting outside Denver Museum of Nature and Science Officers responded to a welfare check at the Capitol Hill home and found the man already dead, according to Denver police. No information about a suspect in the case was available on Tuesday, and the incident is still under i...

Man arrested in fatal New Year’s house party shooting in south Denver

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after he fired into a crowd at a New Year’s Eve house party in Denver’s Harvey Park neighborhood early Monday morning.Anthony Lopez allegedly arrived at a house party in the 2500 block of South Zenobia Street, got in a fight with one of the partygoers and started shooting into a crowd of people gathered in the front yard, killing one man and seriously injuring another, according to the Denver Police Department.Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the home at 1:31 a.m. Monday and found a “large crowd of people in the front yard of the property, yelling and arguing with one another,” according to an arrest affidavit.After dispersing the crowd, police located one man with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. The man, who has not been identified, was taken to Swedish Medical Center and pronounced dead at 1:59 a.m.A second man with gunshot wounds to the face, neck and abdomen was taken to Denver H...

Woman in her 60s robbed by 2 suspects in driveway of her SoCal home

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

Surveillance video captured two suspects robbing a woman in her 60s as she exited her vehicle just outside her Moreno Valley home last month and the victim’s family believes she may have been followed.  The incident in the 26000 block of Sugarcane Drive occurred on Dec. 26 just before 10 p.m. after the victim, identified only as Lien, had gotten off work as a server at a nearby restaurant, stopped for gas and made a quick trip to a Kohl’s department store.  For Lien’s daughter Sammie and her daughter-in-law Jill, the video is difficult to see.  “The video is kind of hard to watch because she is screaming for help,” Sammie told KTLA’s Shelby Nelson. “It’s hard for us to hear it.” The footage shows the two suspects approaching Lien as she’s getting out of her car.  Working together, one of the suspects blocks the woman from getting back in her car as the other suspect grabs her from behind.  Two suspects caught on camera robbing a Moreno Valley woman in her 60...

Toddler fighting for life after family killed by hit-and-run driver in South L.A.

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:02:27 GMT

A toddler is fighting for her life after her family was killed by a hit-and-run driver in South L.A. on New Year’s Eve.The victims were identified as Jose Manuel Pasgagasa, 49, Luisa Arenas, 26 and their two daughters — 5-year-old Mia and 1-year-old Hanna.The family of four was driving at the intersection of Normandie Avenue and 60th Street in the Harvard Park neighborhood on New Year’s Eve around 11:20 p.m.The driver of a speeding SUV who was running away from an earlier hit-and-run crash ran through a stop sign and slammed into the family’s vehicle.The father was killed on impact, said Los Angeles police. Both the mother and 5-year-old Mia were transported to the hospital but later died from their severe injuries. One-year-old Hanna is the sole survivor who remains hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit.Jose Manuel Pasgagasa, 49, Luisa Arenas, 26 and their two daughters — 5-year-old Mia and 1-year-old Hanna in a family photo.Jose Manuel Pasgagasa, 49, Luisa Arenas, 26 a...