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Liberty Hill officer cleared in deadly shooting of 21-year-old

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) -- A Liberty Hill Police officer, who the Texas Department of Public Safety said shot and killed Jackson Lieber, 21, in January, will not face criminal charges.The police department's internal investigation found LHPD Officer Esteban Gomez-Sanchez did not violate any department policies, according to Police Chief Royce Graeter. He said the grand jury issued a no bill on June 29 the department completed its internal investigation on July 7. The shooting happened on Jan. 18. The Texas Department of Public Safety said Lieber got into a crash on Ranch Road 1869, wandered onto private property and got in a fight with the people who live there. Troopers said Lieber then got into a fight with the officer who responded, but have not said if Lieber had a weapon on him. MORE DETAILS: Family of man killed by Liberty Hill police officer file lawsuit Lieber's family hired an attorney in February as they called for more transparency in the investigation, and they file...

Man indicted in fatal Troy stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 20-year-old man was indicted on a second-degree murder charge in connection to a fatal stabbing that took place in Troy on River Street on Saturday. According to court documents, Carlos Corrales-Ramirez intended to cause the death of 28-year-old Jario Hernandez-Sanchez. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Troy Police Detectives and Evidence Technicians named Corrales-Ramirez as the suspect following a steadfast investigation that began on Saturday.Steven Barker, Assistant Chief of Police, confirmed to NEWS10 that Corrales-Ramirez was also arrested earlier this year by U.S. Border Patrol in connection to a stabbing in Maryland. A CBP spokesperson said Corrales-Ramirez was taken into custody in March in Clinton County near the Canadian border. It was during processing that agents found he was wanted in Maryland.

Clifton Park man arrested for strangulation, assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Clifton Park man was arrested following a welfare check on Huntridge Drive on Thursday night. Police charged Matthew D. Sands, 28, with strangulation in the second degree and assault in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, Sands allegedly applied pressure to the victim's throat or neck to impede her normal breathing or blood circulation. The victim lost consciousness. Sands was arraigned in the Malta Town Court. He was released to pre-trial services pending further action.

Mosquitos in Pittsfield test positive for West Nile Virus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed two results of West Nile Virus from weekly samples of mosquitoes collected in Pittsfield. The positive samples were taken from the Pittsfield Cemetery and the Pittsfield Airport. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Pittsfield continues to have a moderate West Nile Virus risk level. This indicates that infection with WNV is likely or potentially has occurred in humans, though no human cases of WNV have been confirmed at this time, according to the Department of Health. Residents are encouraged to following preventative measures such as removing areas of standing water around your home at least twice per week, maintaining screen doors and windows, and wearing mosquito repellent when outdoors. Anyone with questions or concerns can contact the Pittsfield Health Department at (413) 499-9411, or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Epi...

Missouri, Kansas attractions land on 'Top 100 biggest tourist traps'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new list of top tourist traps features two attractions in Kansas and Missouri. A study published by USA Today Blueprint, which analyzed 23.2 million Google reviews of popular destinations, found the Titanic Museum in Branson, Missouri, and the Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas, are among the top 100 tourist traps in the world. ‘World’s biggest bounce house’ returning to Kansas City area this fall The Titanic Museum came in at no. 33 on the tourist trap list, while the Oz Museum landed at no. 80. USA Today also ranked the most overpriced attractions, where the Titanic Museum came in at no. 91, and the most overrated tourist spots. The rating was based on over 17,000 reviews for the Titanic Museum and over 2,000 reviews for the Oz Museum. USA Today looked at how often reviews mentioned the terms “tourist trap,” “expensive,” and “overrated.” They the outlet compared attractions by measuring how frequently these terms were used out of total reviews. At the Oz Muse...

Broncos Journal: Jonathon Cooper and the interesting OLB rotation decisions ahead for Denver DC Vance Joseph

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

Football season is back. Week 1 is here and the Broncos open the regular season with a home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.In this revamped rendition of the Broncos Journal, we’ll endeavor to take you inside the Denver locker room, provide unique insight from the beat and open up the notebook each week.So, let’s get to it.Opening Drive Few Broncos put forth a more productive training camp than outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper.“He’s been consistent, he’s explosive and I think he’s been very physical,” head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday of the third-year player. … “You know exactly what you’re getting and that’s a good trait.”Payton typically balks at the notion of “starters” at some positions — “the first play of the game could be one of 25 personnel groupings, so tell me who the starter is,” he said Wednesday, without actually being asked if Cooper’s a starter —  but it’s clear Cooper’s going to play a big role on the edge for Denver.Of all the interesting trends to w...

What is the ‘magic potion’ fuelling Novak Djokovic?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

There is a certain aura that follows Novak Djokovic around. For many, that can come across as a cloak of invincibility.Many have tried, and failed, down the years to pierce the Serbian superstar’s impenetrable armour. For plenty of rivals, he has become an unmovable object.Djokovic is now the best-decorated tennis player of all time in the men’s game, with the promise still there for more major silverware to be collected.Dominant2⃣3⃣ #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/KOxvOq3d18— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) June 11, 2023 Having illuminated courts in Melbourne, Paris, New York and Wimbledon, it appears there is no stopping the most dominant of sporting forces.That statement rings true as much in the present as it has ever done, with Djokovic the overwhelming 10/11 favourite in US Open 2023 betting to capture the 24th Grand Slam crown of his already record-breaking career.While such success is almost universally admired, with tennis betting tips seemingly for...

Pelosi will run for reelection in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is running for reelection.The longtime California congresswoman, who stepped down from Democratic leadership at the end of the last Congress, announced Friday that she will run for another term.“Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote. -Nancy,” Pelosi wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.The announcement from Pelosi, 83, puts an end to any speculation that the California Democrat may be hanging up her hat after more than 35 years serving in the House. And it opens up the opportunity for Pelosi to continue a historic career on Capitol Hill that has landed her at the top of the Democratic caucus, at the center of intense policy fights and in the thick of GOP attacks.Pelosi was first elected t...

Deputies seek black sedan seen fleeing Cudahy murder scene

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is looking for a shooter who killed a man Friday morning and then fled the scene in Cudahy in a black sedan.The victim, only identified as a man, was killed at about 5 a.m. in the 5000 block of Clara Street, the LASD said in a news release. Though officials did not provide the exact address, investigators appeared to be focusing on a Circle K convenience store and gas station in the area.Deputies found the man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, and he was declared dead at the scene, officials said. No information has been released about the suspected shooter except that a black sedan was seen fleeing the area after the shooting.The investigation is ongoing, and no further details were available.Anyone with information is asked to call the LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Authorities search for home burglary suspects in Palmdale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:14:18 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two people who were captured on camera allegedly burglarizing a home in Palmdale.The burglary happened on Aug. 18 in the area of White Fence Farms.The suspects, a man and a woman, first entered the home by shattering a window and then left through the front door, authorities said.Photos released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department show two people accused of stealing jewelry from a Palmdale home on Aug. 18, 2023. (LASD)Investigators released photos showing the female suspect getting away with a box of jewelry.Anyone with information is urged to call the L.A. County Sheriff's Detective Thompson at 661-272-2476. Those who want to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit http://lacrimestoppers.org.