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$139K of sunglasses stolen in series of retail thefts across Bay Area; suspect arrested

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was arrested in connection to a series of retail thefts across the Bay Area, the Santa Clara Police Department announced Friday on social media. Approximately $139,000 worth of sunglasses were stolen. These major retailers in downtown SF have closed their doors for good The suspect was apprehended on June 20 at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall where he was caught stealing merchandise from Macy's, according to police. Most of the stolen merchandise was "high-end designer" sunglasses.Earlier that month, the same suspect stole $7,851 worth of sunglasses from the Macy's men's store. The aforementioned total amount was across two thefts one day apart, police said.Police said the suspect was involved in similar thefts across Macy's stores in counties such as Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and potentially Santa Cruz. The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has filed 17 documented cases of grand theft against the suspect, which led to the $200K arrest warrant to ...

Jay Monahan to return to PGA Tour commissioner role after month break

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is returning to work just over a month after he stepped away for a “medical situation,” saying a two-year battle that ended in a surprise agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf had been “grueling for all of us.”Monahan informed the PGA Tour’s policy board, players and staff Friday evening that he will return to his role on July 17, the week of the British Open.He said June 13 he was turning over day-to-day duties to two of his executives, just one week after announcing the commercial agreement with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund.Seven weeks of private meetings preceded the agreement, and the following week was spent trying to meet with players and explain to them why the tour went from battling the Saudi league to becoming its partner.“I am deeply sorry that I haven’t been able to be with you during this time,” Monahan wrote. “The last two years have been grueling for us all. I experienced that toll personally in the days following ...

Athletics place major league steals leader Esteury Ruiz on the 10-day injured list

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Oakland Athletics placed major league steals leader Esteury Ruiz on the 10-day injured list Friday because of a right shoulder injury.The roster move, retroactive to Thursday, was one of several the Athletics announced Friday before opening a three-game series against the Red Sox.Ruiz is batting .257 with 43 stolen bases. The Athletics said the outfielder has a shoulder subluxation.Oakland also called up right-hander Angel Felipe and outfielder Cody Thomas from Triple-A Las Vegas and designated right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia for assignment.The Athletics have used 47 players this season, not including the additions to the roster made Friday. Oakland used 64 players last year.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

A company targeted in a former Delaware trooper’s theft scheme is suing him and the police agency.

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A package reshipping company targeted in a theft scheme by a former Delaware State Police trooper has filed a lawsuit against him and the police agency.TotalTransLogistics LLC said in a complaint filed this week in Superior Court that it is seeking to recover damages for harm caused by Jamal Merrell while he was employed as a trooper. The company also said the state police agency was liable because of “wanton and grossly negligent failure to supervise Merrell.”Merrell was sentenced in January to six months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of deprivation of rights under color of law. The offense involved Merrell using his law enforcement position to deprive someone else of a right or privilege. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons website indicates Merrell, 33, was released from custody on June 16.According to federal court documents, Merrell stole various electronic items while on duty from TotalTransLogistics, an international reshipping compa...

Sentencian a adolescente a cadena perpetua por el homicidio de su profesora de español

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

(CNN) — Un adolescente de Iowa que mató a su profesora de Español fue condenado a cadena perpetua este jueves, según muestran documentos judiciales.Willard Noble Chaiden Miller y Jeremy Goodale tenían 16 años cuando mataron a Nohema Graber en 2021.Ambos se declararon culpables de homicidio premeditado.Profesora de Uvalde se había resignado a la idea de que iba a morir, dice abogadoMiller fue sentenciado después de una audiencia de siete horas, según el fiscal del condado Jefferson, Chauncey Moulding.“Creo que la sentencia fue justa y apropiada dadas las horripilantes y espantosas circunstancias de este caso, y siento que se hizo justicia”, dijo Moulding a CNN en un correo electrónico. “Creo que este sentimiento es compartido en general por la familia Graber y la comunidad de Fairfield”.Nohema GraberMiller podrá optar a la libertad condicional después de 35 años, dicen los documentos judiciales.La sentencia de Jeremy Goodale está prevista para el 23 de a...

Police release photos of person linked to Catholic University shooting

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

D.C. police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a person linked to the fatal shooting on Catholic University’s campus this week.Police released the following photo of the person that was captured by surveillance cameras:D.C. police are asking for help identifying the person seen in this surveillance footage, a person they said is linked to the fatal shooting that happened at Catholic University on July 5. (Courtesy D.C. police)When responding to a shooting in the 600 block of Alumni Lane in Northeast D.C. shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, D.C. police officers found a wounded man, 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson, of Crestwood, Kentucky.Emerson was taken to the hospital, where police said he died from a gunshot wound, despite lifesaving efforts.Family members told NBC Washington that Emerson was in D.C. with family for the July 4 holiday and was going to attend a professional development workshop at the Library of Congress. Emerson was a high school s...

$4K reward offered after 13-year-old's murder in Aurora

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- A $4,000 reward is being offered for information involving the murder of a 13-year-old boy in Aurora earlier this year.Phoenix Day was shot and killed in the Dillard's parking lot at the Town Center at Aurora mall on March 25. Grieving mother opens up about 13-year-old son’s killing People might have critical information and not think they do, but it could be the one lead investigators need to identify the shooter, Major Crimes and Homicide Detective Nicholas Lenansky said.Investigators said in a news conference Friday that they have spoken to some witnesses, but believe there were other people in the area who might have information and haven't come forward yet.His mom, Tabatha Denney, also spoke at the news conference and pleaded for people to come forward, that no details are too small.Phoenix had moved from Arizona to live with his mother and her husband shortly before he was killed. She said he was trying to fit in and make friends and was working with ...

Foolish mortals beware: ‘Haunted Mansion’ stars share spooky details about new film based on beloved Disney ride

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

A beloved and spooky Disney attraction is about to get the movie treatment — again!You might remember the Eddie Murphy-led comedy from the year 2003, but two decades later, more fools have moved into the Haunted Mansion … and they may never move out.But the real question: Is this room actually stretching? Or am I just sinking into my chair?Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion.Jared Leto (as Hat-Box Ghost, voice) “This house is dripping with souls.”Not the ride, the new movie!Owen Wilson (as Father Kent): We’re in a fight, whether we like it or not.”Danny DeVito (as College History Professor): “Or else we’re stuck here for eternity.”I’m your reporter, your ghost reporter, and I need a break from this voice.In the spooky comedy, Rosario Dawson plays a single mom who moves into a beautiful new home.Rosario Dawson: “She bought the mansion sight unseen on Zillow, and there’s a warning for that.”And ...

Man charged with abusing, neglecting elderly neighbor in Rochester, Mass.

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

A man pleaded not guilty Friday in connection to charges that an elderly woman and her dog in his care lived in squalor for months, officials said.Seth Aguiar, 51, allegedly abused and neglected his elderly neighbor, stole $12,000 by using her debit cards and trapped her inside her home without running water and heat, the Plymouth County D.A. announced.Aguiar also did not fulfill her medical prescriptions and used her debit cards on fast food, sneakers, clothes and car services.The victim’s family asked for a well-being check in February, and Rochester police found her severely malnourished and hypothermic. She then spent two weeks in the hospital, when Aguiar continued to use her debit card.The victim’s Yorkshire terrier was also found to have been dead for weeks in the home due to no food or water.Aguiar is charged with one count each of Elder Abuse, Larceny from an Elderly Person, Misuse of a Credit Card, Use of a Motor Vehicle Without Authority, Operating a Motor Vehicle While U...

Dansby Swanson pulls out of the All-Star Game as the Chicago Cubs look to build pre-break momentum at Yankee Stadium

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:44:42 GMT

And then there was one representing the Chicago Cubs next week in Seattle.Shortstop Dansby Swanson decided Friday to pull out of the All-Star Game as he continues to deal with a bruised left heel. Swanson, one of three Cubs All-Stars, joins Marcus Stroman on the sideline for the Midsummer Classic after the right-hander announced Thursday he won’t pitch in the game and is unsure if he will travel to Seattle for the festivities.First-time All-Star Justin Steele won’t start during the Cubs’ final pre-break series at Yankee Stadium, setting up the lefty to pitch in Tuesday’s game.Major League Baseball announced Friday night that Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo will replace Swanson on the National League roster.Swanson sustained the injury when his foot hit first base as he tried to beat out a double-play ball in the fifth inning Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. He did not finish the game and has not been in the lineup the last two games.Man...