All articles tagged with #good samaritan
A 37-year-old barber in Lewisville, Texas, returned $128,514 in cash found on top of a Bank of America ATM. Police confirmed the money was accidentally left by a Brinks technician during servicing. The man attempted to return the funds to a nearby Chick-fil-A before calling 911. All cash and 19 checks were recovered intact, and the man declined public recognition or a reward.
A 21-year-old man, Matthew Lanske, intervened in an armed robbery during a Seattle street takeover in Belltown and was shot twice while trying to help his friend Isaac Rios, who died from his wounds. Lanske survived after multiple surgeries, chasing the gunman into a nearby store where doors were shut and bystanders filmed instead of assisting. Authorities are seeking information, with Crime Stoppers offering a $1,000 reward; the incident occurred during a 24-hour period with other fatal outcomes in the area.
A 12-year-old girl at a sleepover in Lillington, NC, was allegedly abducted by her friend’s uncle, Daniel Gear, who forced her into his truck and toward the woods before she escaped when he parked behind an Erwin DMV office; a passing motorist, Jennifer Maxwell, found the shoeless, scratched girl and helped her reach police. Gear was arrested after a seven-hour manhunt and charged with first-degree kidnapping and assault, with bond set at $2.5 million; his next court date is Sept. 1.
A 45-year-old Georgia teacher, Derrick Moore, died after entering the water to rescue a young girl from a rip current in Myrtle Beach; the girl’s condition was unknown at the time, lifeguards had left duty, and Moore’s body was recovered the next morning with the Coast Guard assisting in the search.
A woman who stopped to help after a man crashed his car was kidnapped by the driver, prompting a police investigation.
Pope Leo XIV, during Mass in Castel Gandolfo, emphasized the importance of compassion and imitating Christ, the Good Samaritan, by loving and helping others in need, especially those suffering and in poverty, as a reflection of God's mercy and a call for a 'revolution of love.'
A good Samaritan discovered two infant girls abandoned in a ditch near his Indiana home after the car they were in was stolen. The Indianapolis police had issued a public appeal for help in locating the stolen vehicle, a silver Hyundai Sonata, with the children inside. Shortly after, the babies were found safe in their car seats by the Samaritan, who called 911. The car was located nearby, but no suspect has been apprehended yet. Police expressed gratitude for the Samaritan's timely intervention.
Three people were identified after a deadly crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs last weekend. The victims include Joel Montalvo, Dalisse Rivera-Albino, and Heidi Jackson. The crash occurred when a wrong-way driver collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in the deaths of both drivers. Montalvo, who stopped to help, was struck and killed by another vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol were factors.
A witness recounted the traumatic moments following a fatal head-on crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs that left three people dead, including a good Samaritan who tried to help. The witness emphasized the importance of being cautious while helping others in emergencies.
A 64-year-old good Samaritan, identified as Joel Montalvo, was killed while trying to assist victims of a wrong-way crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs. The incident resulted in three fatalities, including the wrong-way driver and another victim, Darlisse Rivera-Albino. The good Samaritan was struck by another vehicle while attempting to help.
A 64-year-old good Samaritan, identified as Joel Montalvo, was killed while trying to assist victims of a wrong-way crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs. The incident resulted in three fatalities, including the wrong-way driver and another victim, Darlisse Rivera-Albino. The good Samaritan was struck by another vehicle while attempting to help.
A 64-year-old good Samaritan, identified as Joel Montalvo, was killed while trying to assist victims of a wrong-way crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs. The incident resulted in three fatalities, including the wrong-way driver and another victim, Darlisse Rivera-Albino.
Former high school wrestler Gabriel Pitzulo tackled and held down an enraged customer who assaulted a Subway worker, using his skills to protect the employee until police arrived. Pitzulo hopes to inspire others to stand up for innocent people in their communities, and the assailant, Daniel Saunders, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct.
Keith Fahrney, a Good Samaritan, intervened to help a woman being attacked by Christian Soto during a stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois. Soto is accused of killing four people and injuring seven others. Fahrney, who was injured in the process, downplays his actions, attributing them to "human nature." Authorities praised Fahrney's bravery, and Soto, who admitted to the attacks, claimed to have taken marijuana laced with an unknown narcotic before the rampage.
Keith Fahreny, a Good Samaritan, intervened in a stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois, after witnessing a woman being attacked. He sustained injuries while trying to stop the assailant, 22-year-old Christian Soto, who was later arrested and charged with four counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder. Soto claimed he was high on marijuana laced with a strong narcotic given to him by one of the victims, but authorities remain uncertain about the motive behind the attacks.