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Unidentified Woman Struck by Lightning in Superior, in Critical Condition
crime-and-public-safety19 hours ago

Unidentified Woman Struck by Lightning in Superior, in Critical Condition

A woman was struck by lightning Thursday evening while walking on a path in Superior, Colorado, and remains unidentified in critical condition. Bystanders and first responders performed CPR; she briefly regained a pulse and began breathing, was transported to a Boulder County hospital, and later airlifted to a Denver-area hospital. As of Friday morning she was breathing on her own with a regular heartbeat, but authorities have not identified her. She is estimated to be 20–30 years old, about 5'5" and 120 pounds with auburn hair, wearing a green running shirt and black-and-white striped shorts, and has a three-butterfly tattoo on her right upper arm. Her cell phone was damaged and she had no ID. Public tips to identify her can be directed to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office at 303-441-4444.

Quadamputee cornhole star charged with murder in Maryland
crime-and-public-safety17 days ago

Quadamputee cornhole star charged with murder in Maryland

Dayton Webber, a quadruple-amputee pro cornhole player known for inspiring others, was arrested in Southern Maryland and charged with murder after a fatal shooting of his friend during a drive; prosecutors say the incident occurred in Charles County, Maryland, and Webber faces extradition on first- and second-degree murder charges.

Tuberculosis hospitalization stalls Loyola shooting detention hearing
crime-and-public-safety18 days ago

Tuberculosis hospitalization stalls Loyola shooting detention hearing

A full detention hearing for Jose Medina-Medina, charged in the Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman’s fatal pier shooting, was postponed because he is hospitalized with tuberculosis. Medina, a Venezuelan national, faces murder and related felonies, remains in custody, and is set to appear in court Friday as DHS lodges an immigration detainer and the case unfolds amid broader political debates over sanctuary policies.

Arrest Made in Loyola Beach Fatal Shooting of Loyola Freshman Sheridan Gorman
crime-and-public-safety20 days ago

Arrest Made in Loyola Beach Fatal Shooting of Loyola Freshman Sheridan Gorman

Chicago police have arrested a 25-year-old Rogers Park man in connection with the fatal shooting of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman at the Loyola Beach Pier. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name as charges have not yet been filed, and the investigation continues; court records show a 2023 misdemeanor shoplifting warrant associated with the suspect.

University of Alabama student found dead in Barcelona during spring break
crime-and-public-safety22 days ago

University of Alabama student found dead in Barcelona during spring break

Twenty-year-old James “Jimmy” Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, was found dead Thursday in the water off a Barcelona beach while on a spring-break trip; he had last been seen outside a Shoko nightclub early Tuesday and did not return to his rented room, with police recovering his phone soon after. Gracey was a Saint Ignatius College Prep alumnus, and UA and the school mourn his loss as investigators continue to determine the cause of death; a memorial mass is planned.

Bucks County teens arrested after suspected IED at NYC protest
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Bucks County teens arrested after suspected IED at NYC protest

Two Bucks County teens, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, were arrested after an improvised explosive device was thrown at a protest outside Gracie Mansion in NYC; investigators say the device could have caused serious injury, with a second device lit and a third suspicious device found in a car tied to the suspects, and the FBI is treating it as a terrorism case with federal charges forthcoming; a Philadelphia man was also charged in a separate pepper-spray incident during the protest.

Austin bar shooter tied to antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic social posts, investigators say
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Austin bar shooter tied to antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic social posts, investigators say

Investigators say Ndiaga Diagne, the Austin shooter, left behind inflammatory social posts—including antisemitic, anti-Christian and misogynistic content—on an X account linked to him. Some posts referenced Iran and Islam, and he wore a shirt and carried a Quran tied to Iran during the attack. While no posts indicated an attack plan, the gunman had mental-health history and earlier arrests; three people were killed and over a dozen wounded in the rampage in Austin.

Orlando crypto CEO’s $328M Ponzi scheme alleged to fund lavish life and real estate
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Orlando crypto CEO’s $328M Ponzi scheme alleged to fund lavish life and real estate

The DOJ accuses Christopher Delgado, 34, founder/CEO of Orlando-based Goliath Ventures, of running a $328 million Ponzi scheme from 2023 to 2026 that misused investor funds—only about $1 million went into a crypto liquidity pool while the rest paid earlier investors, financing lavish events and four luxury homes in Windemere, Winter Park, Kissimmee, and Sanford; Delgado was arrested on wire fraud and money-laundering charges and had public ties to charities and local politics.

Busfield reveals private life in court filings as he fights minor-sex charges
crime-and-public-safety2 months ago

Busfield reveals private life in court filings as he fights minor-sex charges

Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield surrendered to authorities on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse linked to two twin brothers on the Albuquerque set of The Cleaning Lady. In court filings, he described his sex life to argue he isn’t a threat, while prosecutors allege grooming and seek to keep him jailed pretrial; the defense cites a psychosexual evaluation deeming him very low risk. His wife Melissa Gilbert provided supportive letters, and Busfield appeared in court by video as the case proceeds.

Violence Erupts at Disneyland Over Line-Cutting Dispute
crime-and-public-safety3 months ago

Violence Erupts at Disneyland Over Line-Cutting Dispute

A fight broke out at Disneyland's Indiana Jones ride over line-cutting during a busy holiday week, resulting in injuries to one person. The incident involved guests attempting to cut the line, leading to a verbal and physical altercation, with the primary suspect fleeing the scene. Disney's strict policies on guest conduct and security measures, including potential bans and facial recognition, are in place to prevent such incidents. The investigation is ongoing.