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Man arrested after Naperville man found dead in Bolingbrook parking lot in 2022

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. -- U.S. Marshals have taken a Bolingbrook man into custody in connection to the shooting death of a 38-year-old Naperville man nearly one year later.According to the Bolingbrook Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of West Boughton Road on reports of suspicious circumstances in a parking lot just after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6. 2022. ORIGINAL: Naperville man found shot to death inside car in Bolingbrook parking lot Upon arrival, authorities discovered 38-year-old Eric Stubblefield had been shot multiple times in a vehicle parked in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Sammy L. Gibson, 58, of Bolingbrook, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Milwaukee in connection to the shooting death of Stubblefield on Tuesday, Nov. 21.Gibson faces two counts of first degree murder and one count of concealment of a homicide charges.

Austin FC pays $15K worth of groceries at H-E-B for families

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It was a surprise for the Austin H-E-B shoppers when their grocery bills were fully paid for by members of Austin FC on Tuesday in north Austin."There are people, who especially this time of year, have a difficult time making ends meet and it's things like this we are able to take care of a $100, $200 or $300 grocery bill and it makes a big difference," said Andy Loughnane, Austin FC president. Austin FC paid for $15,000 worth of groceries at the H-E-B on North Lamar at Rundberg Lane. The head coach, sporting director and president were there to greet shoppers at the checkout. This is part of the Austin FC's Season of Giving, according to the team.Austin FC player Diego Fagúndez surprises H-E-B customers by paying for their groceries as part of a "Surprise and Delight" event hosted by Austin FC and H-E-B. (KXAN Photo/Ed Zavala) Austin FC coach Josh Wolff surprises H-E-B customers by paying for their groceries as part of a "Surprise and Delight" event hosted by Austi...

Garage fire under investigation in Clifton Park

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An investigation is taking place after a garage fire in Clifton Park Wednesday. The fire took place just after 6 p.m. in the area of Kinns Road and Carlton Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Multiple departments arrived on the scene to help put out the fire. Kinns Road was closed while crews battled the fire.There were several cars and propane tanks inside the garage. No one was hurt, and the cause remains under investigation.

Troy PD adding electric bikes to fleet

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department will be using a new form of transportation to better connect with community members. The department is adding two electric bicycles to its fleet of vehicles. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! City leaders said it will make it easier for officers to interact with members of the public while also allowing them to respond quickly to an emergency.The bike's manufacturer said they can travel as fast as 28 miles per hour and get about 50 miles of range between charges. Officers will go through training before using them.

Man killed by Denver police in Commons Park had AK-47, more than 400 rounds of ammunition

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

The man shot and killed by Denver police on Nov. 20 after chasing people in Commons Park with an AK-47 semi-automatic rifle and shooting at officers had more than 400 rounds of ammunition on him, Denver Police Department officials said Wednesday.Investigators have not determined if 42-year-old Joshua Mitchell had a plan when he abandoned his vehicle in the street and walked a mile to Commons Park while carrying an AK-47 semi-automatic rifle and 14 magazines of ammunition covered by a blanket, Cmdr. Matt Clark said in a Wednesday news conference about the investigation.The department is still working to get information from Mitchell’s cell phone and social media accounts, Clark said.Police initially responded to reports of a man with a rifle yelling at a group of people and chasing people near 16th and Platte streets at 3:40 p.m. on Nov. 20.Officers located the man, later identified by the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner as Mitchell, sitting on a bench in the west side of...

Serial shrubbery thief busted with $8K in stolen greenery

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

A serial shrubbery thief who has been targeting a renowned Orange County nursery has finally been arrested, authorities announced. Over the last several months, surveillance cameras at the beloved Newport Beach nursey Roger’s Gardens captured a thief sneaking into the “botanical haven” at night and making off with thousands of dollars of merchandise.  “The suspect brazenly took prized bushes, carefully snatched exotic plants, and even made off with an entire bench, leaving the business in disarray,” according to a news release from the Newport Beach Police Department.  Officers with the Newport Beach Police Department arrested an Irvine man on Nov. 29, 2023, for stealing at least $8,000 worth of merchandise from Roger's Gardens. (NBPD)NBPD detectives worked the case and learned that the unidentified Irvine man had a “passion for garden décor,” decorating his backyard with nicked greenery from the nursery, including trees, plants and pots.  In all, investigators r...

Opponents of proposed Dodger Stadium gondola protest ahead of upcoming public hearings

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

Supporters and opponents of a proposed aerial transit project that would connect Dodger Stadium with downtown Los Angeles gathered in Chinatown Wednesday, days before L.A. Metro is set to begin its latest round of hearings regarding the project.The Los Angeles Aerial Rapid Transit (ARTT) is a suspended gondola system that would connect the baseball stadium to Union Station and Chinatown at Los Angeles State Historic Park.The gondola is a privately funded zero-emissions transit project that has drawn support from local businesses and transit activists, but has received equal opposition from those whose homes will be underneath the proposed suspended pathways and those with concerns about parking congestion near the gondola stations on game days.If ultimately built, L.A. Metro says the system could transport up to 5,000 people per hour each direction on game days in a 1.2-mile journey that takes about seven minutes. Traveling to and from Dodger Stadium is a major headache for many Ang...

Construction worker hospitalized after retaining wall collapses at worksite

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

A construction worker was rescued by firefighters and taken to the hospital after a retaining wall collapsed at a worksite in Burbank.The incident happened Wednesday afternoon on the 600 block of Cedar Avenue in the Burbank Hillside area.The corner lot is the site of a 46-unit apartment complex that is currently under construction.Burbank firefighters found the worker trapped underneath dirt and lumber that fell when the wall collapsed.A worker was rescued after being buried by debris in a wall collapse at a Burbank construction site on Nov. 29, 2023. (Burbank Fire Department)Firefighters used a hoist to free the man and pull him from the debris, bringing him to the street where he was then taken to the hospital.Crews from the Pasadena and Glendale fire departments assisted in the response.The accident is currently under investigation.

Flaring reported Wednesday night at Martinez refinery

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

MARTINEZ – Flaring was reported Wednesday night at a facility operated by the Martinez Refinery Company.Related ArticlesHealth | Martinez residents sue refinery after a year of accidents shakes community Health | Letters: Stop glyphosate use | A’s site | Hamas in the way | Not at fault | Trans protections Health | US boosts protections for endangered wolverines Health | Despite setbacks, states are still counting on offshore wind Health | Jetliner crosses the Atlantic powered by tallow, waste fats In a statement, the company said it had notified “all appropriate agencies” of the flaring activity.“We apologize for any inconvenience to our neighbors,” the company said. “Flares are an essential part of a refinery’s integrated, engineered safety systems designed to safely manage excess combustible gases by burning them off efficiently and effectively.”The incident happened on the same day two Martinez ...

Sale closed in Fremont: $1.9 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:53 GMT

170 Espada Place – Google Street ViewA 2,166-square-foot house built in 1978 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 100 block of Espada Place in Fremont was sold on Oct. 11, 2023. The $1,920,000 purchase price works out to $886 per square foot. This two-story house offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside, the home presents roofing composed of wood shake roofing / shingles materials. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house provides a two-car garage, granting ample space for parking and storage purposes. The property’s backyard also boasts a pool.Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include:In September 2023, a 1,696-square-foot home on Zacate Place in Fremont sold for $1,825,000, a price per square foot of $1,076.On Queso Court, Fremont, in September 2022, a 1,785-square-foot home was sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $840. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 b...