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Police: Man shot, killed his own passenger in Pine Lawn road rage incident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

PINE LAWN, Mo. - A man fatally shot his own passenger during a road rage incident with another driver in Pine Lawn earlier this week. Prosecutors have charged Elijah Boykins, 41, with first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal actions and several other gun-related felonies in the investigation. Mayor refuses to talk about expired tags until he gets 25 push-ups According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Boykins and the passenger got involved in a road rage situation with another driver in Pine Lawn. They started following him for a few blocks, then pulled next to him and started firing shots. Per court documents, the passenger got out of the car and started firing shots at the driver being followed. More gunfire emerged, and Boykins reportedly shot his own passenger while he tried to shoot at the other driver. Police say the other driver's car was struck multiple times, and that driver was shot in the leg, leading to undisclosed injuries. Per Missouri court records, Bo...

Jeff Co. park closing for weekend over public safety concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Rockford Beach Park and its river access will be closed to visitor this weekend as authorities aim to tackle public safety concerns. The closure took effect at 3 a.m. Friday. The park is expected to reopen on Monday, July 10. Mayor refuses to talk about expired tags until he gets 25 push-ups According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, authorities have responded to variety of issues at the park since Memorial Day weekend. That includes fights, thefts, physical disturbances, assaults, underage drinking and one drowning. "This unfortunate but necessary action is attributed to recent influxes of visitors from the St. Louis region who have overwhelmed the ability of first responders to provide services to those in need," said the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in a news release. "While this temporary closure is likely an unpopular decision, not addressing it would create a danger to visitors and first responders." Close Thanks f...

Walgreens to close Edwardsville distribution center, cutting 400 jobs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Walgreens plans to close its distribution center in Edwardsville next month, eliminating around 400 jobs in the Metro East. Walgreens announced the closure as it also plans to restructure and cut hundreds of jobs in thje Chicagoland, according to a report from the Chicago Sun Times. The Edwardsville distribution center is located at 28 Gateway Commerce Center Dr. One city spokesperson tells FOX 2 the expected closing date is August 28, though officials are awaiting more information on plans. What is causing the mysterious St. Louis County hum? Zoe Kray, a spokeperson for Walgreens, shared the following statement with FOX 2 on the upcoming situation: "As we continue to transform our business into a consumer-centric healthcare company, we are focused on aligning our operational structure to best serve our patients and customers including how we use our network of stores to ship orders to our patients’ and customers’ homes. As a result, we have made the difficult ...

Boulder selects independent police monitor finalists

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

Boulder announced it has selected finalists for its independent police monitor role, which has been vacant since last fall.According to a city news release, there are four candidates in the running: Sherry Daun, Chris Duerr, Tonya McClary and Dwight White.Daun is currently the director of investigations for Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Before this role, she had been a supervising investigator for that office as well as its predecessor, the Independent Police Review Authority. She holds a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School.Duerr is a freelance film, TV and podcast producer, researcher and writer who previously spent 16 years with New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board. For the last three years of his time there, he served as deputy executive director and chief of investigations. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.McClary serves as the police monitor and director of the Office of Community Police Oversight in Da...

Denise Maes: A long way from equality, the Supreme Court heavies our load

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

There is a picture that easily explains equality. Three individuals of different heights need to overlook a fence to see a baseball game on the other side. To assist in their view, each is given a step stool of equal height. With the stool, the tallest one can see the game perfectly. The one of middle height can only see part of the game for their view remains obstructed. The shortest one cannot see the game at all.Step stools of equal height are not what that moment called for.Rather, what everyone needed was a stool that provided them with an unobstructed view of the game. This approach values true equality and acknowledges that people come from different places and deal with various obstructions.By overturning forty years of precedent affirming race-conscious admissions for colleges, the Supreme Court turned its back on true equality and ignored the genesis of affirmative action and how it squares with existing law. The Court ignored that racial inequality is not just yesterday’s...

Moreno Valley man assaulted elderly women with intent to rape, Sheriff's Department says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

A Moreno Valley man is behind bars after the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said he assaulted two elderly women with the intent to rape at least one of them on Wednesday.Alex Soza, 26, was identified as the culprit in two separate early-morning attacks, one in the 12000 block of Perris Boulevard and another in the 24000 block of Eucalyptus Avenue, officials said in a news release. In the Perris Boulevard attack, which was reported just before 12:30 a.m., the victim answered a knock at her door. The attacker, believed to be Soza, then entered the home, strangled the woman and knocked her to the ground, authorities said.While deputies were investigating that incident, they were called to Eucalyptus Avenue for reports of a similar attack. The second woman was struck in the head, causing her to fall down. It was only because a good Samaritan distracted the attacker that the assault stopped, deputies said. "Evidence of a sexual assault was later found at the scene," deputies said....

Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Accident on State Route 76 [San Diego, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

Rear-End Crash Near Palomar Mountain Left One 33-Year-Old DeadSAN DIEGO, CA (July 7, 2023) – Sunday evening, a man was pronounced dead in a motorcycle accident on State Route 76 near La Jolla Indian Reservation.The deadly collision happened around 6:29 p.m. along westbound SR-76 near Sengme Oaks Road in the area of Palomar Mountain.According to CHP, a Yamaha Tenere 700 motorcycle collided with the rear of a Toyota Tacoma for unknown reasons.As a result, the motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle, leaving them with major injuries. Tragically, paramedics declared the 33-year-old male rider from Temecula dead at the scene.Moreover, a large portion of the roadway was temporarily closed to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, it was unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a factor in the collision.Those with additional information about the State Route 76 motorcycle crash are asked to contact the CHP Oceanside at 760-643-3400.Sweet James sends out their warm...

SpiritShack’s Advanced HexCom Enhances Ghost Hunting Investigations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

Dwelling in the realm of paranormal investigations aids individuals, families, and communities in not only acknowledging the existence of supernatural elements but also deepening their understanding and appreciation of folklore, unravelling their spiritual beliefs and fears, and examining the societal implications of otherworldly explanations.Paranormal investigator extraordinaire and founder of SpiritShack, Sam Ashford, embodies an undying curiosity towards ghosts and spirits dwelling unseen around us. For Ashford, every inexplicable paranormal incident offers a chance to probe, discover, and propose possible interpretations for hauntings and supernatural events.As the largest ghost-hunting equipment provider in the United Kingdom, SpiritShack has flung open the gates to a new realm for spirit seekers not only in the UK but globally. Its high-quality and effective equipment, coupled with the wisdom and advice shared by Ashford himself, have led many to entrust the brand with their ...

Brands are Surpassing their Paid Media Goals Thanks to Kelly Rocklein’s UGC Ads & Creative Strategy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

We are no longer in the era of traditional digital marketing. With growing social media influence thanks to platforms like TikTok, online ads need to feel native to the platform they’re being launched on while still leveraging tried and true industry best practices. In this regard, User Generated Content (UGC) holds incredible value – marketing a product in a similar format to what a TikTok product review posted by a friend would look like can lead to a very profitable outcome.If you’re a brand that still needs to dip its toes into this paid media strategy, how and where do you start? The answer lies in finding a skillful creator who can coach other creators and marketers on the intricate world of direct response-driven UGC. Kelly Rocklein is among the top choices when sourcing a credible UGC creator from both the brand and creator sides. Rocklein is a self-taught UGC creator turned coach who started mastering the art of UGC in its infancy, dating back to as early ...

Cornelio Tovar Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on Ygnacio Valley Road [Walnut Creek, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:02:38 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident on Lennon LaneWALNUT CREEK, CA (July 7, 2023) – Monday afternoon, Cornelio Tovar was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Ygnacio Valley Road.Police responded to the scene around 1:21 p.m., near Lennon Lane on July 2nd.According to reports, a car jumped a curb and struck a man who was working on repair maintenance in the area at the time.First responders located the severely injured pedestrian conscious, but in critical condition upon arrival. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.Meanwhile, the involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Following preliminary duties, officers listed out impairment as a potential factor.The loved ones of Tovar set up a GoFundMe page to help with costs during this difficult time.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the f...