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Maryland hunter charged after fatal mistaken-deer shooting in Delaware field
nation-and-world18 days ago

Maryland hunter charged after fatal mistaken-deer shooting in Delaware field

A Maryland hunter, 74-year-old Walter Moorhead of Salisbury, was charged with manslaughter, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and three counts of first-degree reckless endangerment after Delaware State Police say he shot a 39-year-old woman whom he mistook for a deer in an Ellendale field; the victim, Maria Chilel Soto of Georgetown, died after being taken to a hospital. Moorhead was arrested at the scene and released on a $43,000 cash bond as investigators continue to probe the incident.

via local12.com|
#delaware#firearm#hunter
Loaded gun found in substitute teacher’s backpack at Hialeah school, triggering arrest
crime1 month ago

Loaded gun found in substitute teacher’s backpack at Hialeah school, triggering arrest

Substitute teacher Chenelle Doctor, 27, of Hollywood, was arrested at Westland Senior High School in Hialeah after a loaded 9mm Walther handgun was found in her unattended backpack. The weapon had a chambered round and seven live rounds in a magazine, with an empty magazine also located. Doctor, employed by Kelly Services, allegedly forgot to remove the gun and was charged with possession of a firearm on school property, being held on a $2,500 bond.

via WPLG Local 10|
#crime#firearm#hialeah
Judge halts charges against ex-Marine amid mental-health evaluation after Trump golf-course arrest
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

Judge halts charges against ex-Marine amid mental-health evaluation after Trump golf-course arrest

A judge suspended criminal charges against 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele, a former Marine, who was arrested at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles with a loaded 9 mm pistol, a loaded magazine, and a badge in his vehicle. Taele is being evaluated in a Hollywood mental-health court after a pretrial assessment suggested he’s not fit to stand trial and he claimed to have been a State Department official. Investigators noted about 200 pages of writings found at the scene, including schedules for Melania Trump and Secret Service members, and Taele has a prior 2025 arrest for robbery. He remains jailed until a September 9 hearing; his attorney said it’s too early to determine how mental health may affect his defense. The case underscores concerns about violence in a polarized political environment.

via CNN|
#arrest#ex-marine#firearm
politics2 months ago

Capitol barricade gun arrest prompts brief security checkpoint shutdown

Capitol Police arrested 67-year-old Wendell J. Royster of Mississippi after spotting a handgun on his lap at the North Barricade. Royster was charged with carrying a pistol without a license and without a permit; the weapon did not discharge and there were no injuries. The North Barricade was briefly closed and later reopened as investigators looked into the incident.

via Politico|
#arrest#barricade#capitol
Southie lemonade-stand robbery ends in arrest of 14-year-old
local-crime3 months ago

Southie lemonade-stand robbery ends in arrest of 14-year-old

A 14-year-old boy was arrested in South Boston in connection with an armed robbery of a lemonade stand run by two children. Police are still searching for a second suspect. The juvenile faces two counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful firearm possession and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court. The cash box was recovered empty after the heist, and the stand’s reopening drew community support, with half of the proceeds slated for a gun-violence prevention group.

via Boston.com|
#armed-robbery#firearm#juvenile-arrest
Georgia teen detained after sprint toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun
crimepublic-safety7 months ago

Georgia teen detained after sprint toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun

An 18-year-old Georgia man, Carter Camacho, ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun. Capitol Police told him to drop the weapon; he complied and was taken into custody. He wore a tactical vest and had ammunition, with a helmet and gas mask found in his white SUV. Authorities said there’s no ongoing threat and Camacho was arrested on charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, and unregistered firearm and ammunition.

via WJLA|
#arrest#capitol-police#crimepublic-safety
Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker charged with weapon possession after gun found in airport case
sports8 months ago

Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker charged with weapon possession after gun found in airport case

Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker was charged in New York with second-degree possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm after attempting to fly with a pistol and 36 rounds in a locked case. His attorney says it was a misunderstanding since the firearm was licensed and stored in a locked box, and a court date is set for March 19. The legal matter could affect his 2026 free‑agent market and, by extension, the Packers’ offseason plans depending on how teams weigh the incident.

via Acme Packing Company|
#airport-gun-charges#firearm#green-bay-packers
500-Year-Old Cannon Unearthed in Arizona, Tied to Coronado Expedition
archaeology1 year ago

500-Year-Old Cannon Unearthed in Arizona, Tied to Coronado Expedition

Researchers in Arizona have unearthed a bronze cannon believed to be the oldest known firearm in the continental U.S., dating back to the 16th-century expedition of Spanish conquistador Vázquez de Coronado. The cannon, found in the Santa Cruz Valley, was likely used for offensive purposes during Coronado's quest for the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. The discovery, along with other artifacts, provides insight into the violent history of Coronado's expedition and its impact on Indigenous communities.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#archaeology#arizona#conquistadors
"Colorado State Representative Apologizes for Leaving Loaded Gun in Capitol Bathroom"
politics2 years ago

"Colorado State Representative Apologizes for Leaving Loaded Gun in Capitol Bathroom"

A Republican state representative in Colorado left a loaded handgun in a Capitol bathroom, prompting security concerns as Democrats push to ban firearm possession in the building. The representative, Don Wilson, took responsibility for the incident, stating that he takes firearm safety seriously. This incident comes amid debates over a bill to expand places where carrying firearms is prohibited. It also follows previous incidents involving Republican lawmakers and guns at the Capitol.

via The Colorado Sun|
#capitol#colorado#firearm
"Arrested SC State Student Prompts Lockdown After Shots Fired"
crime2 years ago

"Arrested SC State Student Prompts Lockdown After Shots Fired"

A 19-year-old student at South Carolina State University, Rolando J. Ifill, was arrested for carrying a firearm on school property after shots were fired in an academic building. No injuries were reported, and campus police subdued Ifill after a foot chase. The incident prompted a lockdown, which lasted for over an hour. Additional charges are pending as the story develops.

via Live 5 News WCSC|
#arrest#crime#firearm