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WCSO: Easton man stole $75K worth of jewelry from relative

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

EASTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Easton man was arrested on Tuesday, August 1 after being accused of stealing $75,000 in jewelry from one of his relatives. Keener Mendezestaban, 20, is charged with second-degree grand larceny. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This arrest comes as a result of the Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating a complaint regarding Mendezestaban. Deputies say they received a complaint alleging Mendezestaban had stolen $75,000 worth of jewelry from a relative in the town of Easton.Mendezestaban was arrested on a warrant and was arraigned at centralized arraignment. He was released on his own recognizance and is set to appear in court at a later date.

St. Louis honeymooners recount Lahaina fire encounter

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii – Tiffany and Jon Bosslet booked their Hawaii honeymoon getaway at the end of June."We did a nice hike on a really cool trail,” Tiffany said. “We learned a lot about Maui’s history."What was supposed to be a once-in-a lifetime vacation took a turn for the worse."Gas stations were all closed,” Jon said. “Fast food places were all closed, too."First, Hurricane Dora knocked out power, which turned finding food on the northwest side of Maui into a multi-hour effort. They would lose power and be without cell service for a couple of days. The Bosslets traveled to several grocery stores before finding one that had any food."It was just a lot of people randomly forming lines,” Jon said. “People were just getting in line because other people were." Road rage mystery solved as ghost driver gets prison time Just a few minutes from where the newlyweds were staying, a fire started burning in Lahaina."When I saw the smoke, I knew it was pretty bad," Tiffany said.The fires have n...

Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation recalls more than 60K marijuana products

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Thousands of marijuana products sold at dispensaries across Missouri are being recalled, because they might not have been properly tested by the state.The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has issued a product recall for more than 60,000 products sold to dispensaries and manufacturers by Delta Extraction LLC.  Evergy warns of new online scam stealing credit card information According to DCR, the products were not properly placed in the statewide Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting and Compliance  (METRC) system. The METRC system ensures the product comes from marijuana grown in Missouri, or that the product passed required testing before being sold at dispensaries.The recalled products include a variety of edibles, vape cartridges and pre-roll marijuana flower products. You can find a full list of recalled products here. So far, DCR officials say no adverse reactions from the recalled product have been reported. Customers who have...

SoCal woman sues after getting struck by garbage truck

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

A San Diego woman is suing a national trash and recycling waste management company after she was hit by one of the company truck’s metal tines. Surveillance video from the incident that took place in February 2021 shows the woman, Deanna Beck, walking through the parking garage of an apartment complex, when the driver of a Waste Management Services truck backed up and hit Beck with the truck’s metal tines, resulting in her falling to the ground. Beck was rushed to a nearby hospital to be treated for major neck injuries and trauma to the brain. She was later diagnosed with dysautonomia, which causes issues with the autonomic nervous system, as a result of the incident.According to Beck’s attorneys, John Gomez and Corey Garrard, the driver of the truck was on his phone when he reversed and hit Beck and had been penalized several times before for being on his phone while operating a vehicle. “The defendant of the waste management vehicle being driven in this case was on ...

This country just pulled 'Barbie' from theaters

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

The “Barbie” movie was pulled from theaters in Algeria this week almost one month after its release in the North African country. Online news outlet 24H Algerie said Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts notified cinemas in Algiers, Oran and Constantine to “immediately” pull the movie. Neither the ministry nor the Algerian Audiovisual Regulatory Authority commented on the reported directive or provided a rationale for it.“Barbie” opened in some Algerian cinemas last month. The film’s distributors removed the Hollywood blockbuster from their screening schedules starting this week.This mage released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie in a scene from "Barbie."The move comes after authorities in Kuwait and Lebanon banned the live-action movie based on the American fashion dolls for allegedly threatening conservative values.Some people in Algeria protested the cancellation on social media, posting their complaints along with the hashtag “#IAmBarbie.” Ot...

O.C. judge out on bail could face restrictions after Tuesday hearing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

An Orange County judge accused of killing his wife will find out on Tuesday if he will continue to remain free on bail and, if so, if any restrictions will be placed on him.Jeffrey Ferguson, 72, faces a murder charge and felony enhancements in the shooting of his 65-year-old wife, Sheryl, at their Anaheim Hills home on Aug. 3. Ferguson reportedly told his court clerk and bailiff that he "just lost it" during an argument with his wife.“I just shot my wife. I won’t be in tomorrow. I will be in custody. I’m so sorry,” Ferguson allegedly wrote in a text message. O.C. judge confessed to coworkers after fatally shooting wife, prosecutors say The Fergusons' adult son, who reported the attack to police, claimed that his father was drunk at the time.Ferguson, who faces 40 years to life in prison if convicted on all counts, is free on $1 million bail, though the Orange County District Attorney's Office wants restrictions placed on the former prosecutor.Prosecutors want Ferguson to surrender...

Judge to decide restitution in fatal crash involving Tesla's Autopilot feature

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

A criminal prosecution against a Tesla driver in Los Angeles County will end on Tuesday, the final step of a case believed to be the first time in the U.S. prosecutors brought felony charges against a motorist who was using a partially automated driving system.But the conclusion of driver Kevin Aziz Riad's case is offering little solace to Lorena Ochoa, whose spouse was one of two people killed in the 2019 crash in a Los Angeles suburb. She believes both Tesla and Aziz Riad, who received probation as punishment, should face harsher consequences.This undated photo provided by Lorena Ochoa shows Gilberto Alcazar Lopez with his spouse Lorena Ochoa. Lopez was one of two people killed in a 2019 car crash in Gardena, Calif. (Lorena Ochoa via AP)Aziz Riad faces a restitution hearing on Tuesday, where a judge will determine how much money he owes the families of Gilberto Alcazar Lopez and Maria Guadalupe Nieves-Lopez. Aziz Riad was using Autopilot, and the case has raised legal and ethical...

Zooey Deschanel engaged to 'Property Brothers' star Jonathan Scott

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

Congratulations to actress Zooey Deschanel and "Property Brothers" star Jonathan Scott. Scott popped the question to the "New Girl" star over the weekend during a family trip to Scotland. PEOPLE magazine reports that Deschanel's two children were also involved in the special moment for their mom. Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)In an Instagram post announcing the big news the couple wrote, "Forever starts now." Deschanel showed off her unique engagement ring, set with clear pink and purple stones in a flower pattern. The sparkler perfectly matched her pink manicure. The pair first met in August 2019 while filming James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" with their famous siblings. Scott's twin brother, Drew, is also his HGTV costar and Deschanel's sister Emily famously starred in "Bones."According to PEOPLE, the foursome then went off to sing karaoke in L.A. and the rest is history. The couple later confirmed their relationship in September 2019 shortly ...

Pregnant dog dies after fake veterinarian performs surgery

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

A Florida man posing as a veterinarian was arrested after deputies said he performed surgery on a pregnant dog that later died, KTLA sister station WFLA reports.Detectives said they were alerted after a 6-year-old Chihuahua named Sugar died following an illicit surgery performed by 61-year-old Osvaldo Sanchez.Deputies said Sugar's owners contacted Sanchez because the 6-pound dog appeared to be having difficulty delivering her puppies. Sanchez had been previously introduced to the couple as a veterinarian, the sheriff's office said.(Photo from Collier County Sheriff's Office)Sanchez went to the couple's home on May 18 to examine Sugar and performed a C-section and spay procedure on the dog in his mobile office, which was a converted ambulance. Investigators said he removed a stillborn puppy during the procedure and charged the couple $600.The couple told deputies that Sugar became ill from infection as a result of the surgery and spent the following week in the care of a licensed vet...

Preseason all-Bay Area News Group high school football 2023: Defensive backs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:09:38 GMT

PRESEASON ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUPDEFENSIVE BACKS(Listed in alphabetical order)Sefanaia Alatini, St. Francis,  6-2, 185, sophomoreHasn’t compiled the numbers many players on this list have, but has all the measurables: size, speed, tough to tackle. Lancers coach Greg Calcagno is working him at WR and DB. Alatini lists himself as a safety. Has offers from Power-5 schools Arizona and BYU.Joseph Bey, Serra, 6-0, 185, seniorOne of two Padre defensive players committed to San Jose State. The other is LB Jabari Mann. Three-year varsity starter was WCAL Defensive Back of the Year last season. Plays safety. Three-star recruit had seven offers including Arizona State and Pittsburgh. Amari Bluford, Christopher, 5-9, 150, seniorFirst-team all-BVAL Mt. Hamilton at cornerback in 2022. Also plays running back and returns kicks. Beginning to attract attention from colleges. Has offers from Lewis and Clark, Pacific-Oregon and Oberlin College in Ohio.Tim Daugherty, Campolindo, 5-9, 170, seniorA star ...