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Good Samaritan

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us-news4 days ago•24 min saved

NC sleepover kidnapping ends with suspect in custody after 12-year-old escapes

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.

via New York Post|

#crime #good-samaritan #juvenile

local16 days ago•2 min saved

Georgia teacher who saved girl in Myrtle Beach rip current dies in rescue

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.

via WMBF|

#derrick-moore #good-samaritan #local

crime2 months ago•46 min saved

Help Turns Hazard: Woman Kidnapped After Stopping to Assist Crash

A woman who stopped to help after a man crashed his car was kidnapped by the driver, prompting a police investigation.

via Yahoo|

#abduction #car-crash #crime

religion1 year ago•6 min saved

Pope's Summer Reflection in Castel Gandolfo Highlights Love and Compassion

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.'

via Vatican News|

#castel-gandolfo #compassion #good-samaritan

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Indiana Man Discovers Abducted Babies in Ditch While Collecting Mail

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.

via NBC News|

#child-safety #crime #good-samaritan

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Good Samaritan Among Three Killed in I-25 Crashes Identified

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.

via KOAA News 5|

#colorado-springs #fatal-crash #good-samaritan

local-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Three Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs"

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.

via KKTV|

#colorado-springs #emergency-response #fatal-crash

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Three Dead in Wrong-Way Crash on I-25 in South Colorado Springs

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.

via KKTV|

#colorado-springs #fatal-accident #good-samaritan

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Three Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs

via KKTV|

#colorado-springs #fatal-accident #good-samaritan

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Wrong-Way Crash on I-25 in Colorado Springs Claims 3 Lives

via KKTV|

#colorado-springs #fatal-accident #good-samaritan

heroism2 years ago•2 min saved

Former High School Wrestler Saves Subway Worker from Assault

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.

via New York Post |

#assault #good-samaritan #heroism

crime-heroism2 years ago•3 min saved

"Heroic Intervention: Good Samaritan Stops Rockford Stabbing Spree"

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.

via NBC News|

#christian-soto #crime-heroism #good-samaritan

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Rockford Stabbing Spree: Heroic Good Samaritan Speaks Out

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.

via ABC News|

#christian-soto #crime #good-samaritan

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rockford Good Samaritan Confronts Stabbing Suspect in Deadly Attack"

Good Samaritan Keith Farney recounts confronting Rockford stabbing attack suspect Christian Soto after witnessing a woman being stabbed, ultimately preventing Soto from stealing his Jeep. Four people were killed and seven others injured in the attack, with Soto being charged with multiple offenses, including murder.

via WLS-TV|

#crime #good-samaritan #heroic-actions

odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rescued 'Baby Hedgehog' Revealed as Hat Bobble by Concerned Animal Lover"

A woman in Knutsford, England, rushed what she thought was a baby hedgehog to a wildlife hospital, only to discover it was actually a fluffy hat bobble. The hospital manager praised the woman's good intentions and advised that if anyone finds a hedgehog during the day, they should take it to a rescue center as it may be a sign of distress.

via Fox Weather |

#animal-rescue #good-samaritan #hedgehog