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Denver DA files murder charges against suspect accused of fatally shooting man, wounding woman

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

Denver prosecutors have charged a man with first-degree murder, attempted murder and assault after they allege he fatally shot another man in the back of the head last month and shot a woman in the leg.The Denver District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday announced the charges against Antonio Simpson, 34, in the shooting death of John Martinez, 46, and the shooting injury of a woman.At about 6:15 p.m. on May 20, Denver police officers were called to an apartment near Eighth Avenue and Cherry Street, where they found the woman shot in the leg and Martinez in a bedroom dead with a gunshot to the back of his head, according to the affidavit and arrest warrant application filed in the case.While officers were checking on Martinez, they noticed an “AR-style” handgun on the floor near where it appeared Martinez had been sitting. Martinez was wearing latex gloves, and a small scale with residue was on the desk. “Suspected crystal powder” and “small blue round...

Former Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball arrested in Douglas County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

Former Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball was arrested Monday in Douglas County on investigation of assault and domestic violence.Media Release: Douglas County deputies arrested Lance Ball, DOB 06/19/1985, on charges of domestic violence and second degree assault. Ball allegedly strangled the victim, broke home furnishings, and threw a cell phone, which hit the victim in the head and caused a significant… pic.twitter.com/ICkdLFegwb— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) June 6, 2023Deputies responded Monday to a residence in the Highlands Ranch area near Venneford Ranch Road and South University Boulevard on a report of a “physical domestic disturbance,” according to a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office news release.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Man killed in Boulder police shooting wanted for domestic violence in Adams County Crime and Public Safety | Denver police officers mishandled domestic violence call, missed woman’s ser...

Colorado to launch water quality testing program in mobile home parks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

Residents in Colorado’s mobile home parks have long scoffed when asked if they drink the community’s water.It’s hardly even a question to think about. The answer: No, never. The liquid smells bad or looks like rust, they say. It stains dishes and sheets.State lawmakers listened to these concerns — and now Colorado will embark on a multiyear effort to address them.HB23-1257, signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis on Monday, will launch a statewide effort to test the water quality in mobile home parks that fall through the cracks of existing testing mechanisms. If testing reveals an issue, the park operator will need to complete a remediation plan and provide safe water for residents.“It feels very empowering,” said Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, and one of the bill’s co-sponsors. “We’re finally listening to our communities and supporting working families.”Related ArticlesPolitics | The battle to keep Col...

48-year-old killed in road rage shooting in Aurora; police seek Ford Explorer that was “driving erratically”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

Somebody in a vehicle “driving erratically” in Aurora on Monday night fatally shot a 48-year-old Denver man who’d pulled up alongside it at a red light and rolled down his window — a case of road rage, police said Tuesday, appealing to the public for help.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Aurora police searching for missing 5-year-old find bag of charred remains in mother’s apartment Crime and Public Safety | Family of Jor’Dell Richardson demands video footage of 14-year-old’s fatal shooting by Aurora police Crime and Public Safety | Family of man killed in Colorado Springs says police got 911 call an hour before homicide Crime and Public Safety | Vehicular homicide charges filed against juvenile in Douglas County “car surfing” crash Crime and Public Safety | Search for missing Colorado River kayaker Ari Harms suspended The shooting happened s...

Man, 75, pepper sprayed in attack in Fullerton garage (video)

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

Surveillance video caught a man being pepper sprayed in an attack in his Fullerton garage over the weekend an hour before a similar incident in Rowland Heights.The attack occurred around 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of Las Palmas Drive, Fullerton police said.An older Asian couple had just parked their car in the garage when two men in hooded sweatshirts approached the man as he went to his trunk, referenced something about someone hitting his car, before pepper spraying him in the face, video shared by the victim’s son showed.Home surveillance video captured a 75-year-old man being pepper sprayed in his Fullerton garage on June 3, 2023. (Kevin Chon)Home surveillance video captured a 75-year-old man being pepper sprayed in his Fullerton garage on June 3, 2023. (Kevin Chon)One of the suspects is seen in the surveillance video on June 3, 2023. (Kevin Chon) One of the suspects is seen in the surveillance video on June 3, 2023. (Kevin Chon) The victim, described as being 75 year...

SoFi Stadium worker fired after being accused of knocking over street vendor cart

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

A man who worked at SoFi Stadium has been fired after being accused of knocking over a hot dog stand and injuring a girl in the process.The incident occurred Saturday night after a concert and video taken after the incident shows cooking pans and food strewn across the sidewalk and a gutter outside the Inglewood venue.  The two carts were reportedly shoved over by a SoFi employee who works with the “guest experience” team.  One of the food carts belonged to Bakersfield resident Lesbia Tol, who told KTLA she had stepped away for a bathroom break. Her three children were looking after the cart when the alleged incident happened and her oldest daughters was injured.Witnesses said the worker was telling street vendors to move back, but eventually took matters into his own hands. According to the family, the 12-year-old was holding onto the cart when the man pushed it away, injuring her.“When he pulled the car, I start crying because I was scared about it,” Marlyn Roquel, Tol’s...

Thieves distract woman, steal her purse at Calabasas Trader Joe's, officials say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is looking for information on thieves who distracted a woman and stole her purse at a Trader Joe's in Calabasas.On May 24, a woman in the grocery store's parking lot was placing her groceries in the trunk of her vehicle when she was approached by one of the thieves, the LASD said in a news release.While that person asked for directions, their accomplice took the woman's purse from her car. That purse contained jewelry, an iPhone and cash, deputies said.The purse thieves fled the Trader Joe's in a silver 2015 Toyota RAV4, as shown on May 24, 2023. (LASD)A third conspirator then helped the thieves flee in a silver 2015 Toyota RAV4.The first suspect was wearing a white shirt, white baseball cap, dark pants and tennis shoes, images released by the Sheriff's Department show.The other suspect had on a face mask, tan shirt, jeans and dark shoes.Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Torrontegui at 818-878-5533.To submit information an...

Disneyland offers ticket deal for California residents

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

Disneyland is bringing back the popular California resident ticket deal just in time for the upcoming summer season.For a limited time, state residents can purchase a three-day, one park per day weekday ticket for $249 or a $299 three-day ticket that can be redeemed any day, including weekends. The weekday ticket option can be used on Mondays through Thursdays. Baby Groot animatronic could soon make its debut at Avenger Campus Upgrades like park hopper tickets and Disney Genie+ services are also available to purchase.Typically, standard one-day, one-park tickets start at $83 per day and weekend tickets can cost well into the $100 range.The special ticket deal can be used on any three days from June 12 until Sept. 28. Guests who visit the park during that time can partake in the Disney 100 celebration. a celebration to mark the Walt Disney Co.’s 100th anniversary.During the celebration, parkgoers can watch two new nighttime shows, “Wondrous Journeys” and “World of Color-One,” or ho...

Is a 'Ted Lasso' spinoff in the works? Apple TV+'s tweet gets fans' hopes up

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

Less than a week after Apple TV+ dropped the final episode of "Ted Lasso," the streamer is getting fans' hopes up. On Tuesday morning, Apple TV+ tweeted a photo of characters Coach Beard, Roy Kent and Nathan played by Brendan Hunt, Brett Goldstein and Nick Mohammed. The photo was captioned "Smells like potential.""I believe in this show coming back," tweeted one fan. "Don't play with my feelings, that's not fair!" another fan wrote. "Are you serious right now? After watching the finale that literally put me in all my feels and then some. I would be so very happy for more because it is that good and deserving of more. If this is true, I am over the moon, and I really hope more happens," another tweeted. Mohammed retweeted the photo with an emoji with its mouth zipped, which seemed to hint that there was a chance. While "Ted Lasso" is over, cast members have hinted to KTLA on separate occasions that the door is still, somewhat, open. “It’s very easy to keep going, but if it’s all she ...

Judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:45:24 GMT

By Brendan Farrington | Associated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Saying gender identity is real, a federal judge temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers, ruling Tuesday that the state has no rational basis for denying patients treatment.Judge Robert Hinkle issued a preliminary injunction, saying three transgender children can continue receiving treatment. The lawsuit challenges the law Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed shortly before he announced a run for president.“The elephant in the room should be noted at the outset. Gender identity is real. The record makes this clear,” Hinkle said, adding that even a witness for the state agreed.Transgender medical treatment for minors is increasingly under attack in many states and has been subject to restrictions or outright bans. But it has been available in the United States for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations.Hinkle’s ru...