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Pedestrian fatally struck in Portland hit-and-run on Forest Avenue
local21 hours ago

Pedestrian fatally struck in Portland hit-and-run on Forest Avenue

A 57-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a dark pickup on outer Forest Avenue in Portland; witnesses said she was crossing the street when hit; the vehicle was last seen inbound on Forest Avenue, and police's crash reconstruction team is investigating; the victim's identity is being withheld; investigators are seeking witnesses or surveillance video at 207-874-8575; this is Portland's second pedestrian fatality of the year and sixth since the start of 2025.

politics23 days ago

Long-Serving Rep. Kaptur Hospitalized After Toledo Hit-and-Run

Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio was hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash in Toledo while traveling to a church service; she and her campaign manager were taken to a nearby hospital and are in stable, non-life-threatening condition as police investigate. A longtime Democrat, Kaptur expressed gratitude for first responders and said she looks forward to resuming her schedule, with her reelection bid against Republican Derek Merrin in this year’s race.

Arrest in deadly Temple hit-and-run linked to prior child-rape case
crime25 days ago

Arrest in deadly Temple hit-and-run linked to prior child-rape case

48-year-old Derek Reid was arrested by U.S. Marshals in connection with the fatal hit-and-run that killed Temple University student Bryce Wolfe, who was dragged by an SUV for about a mile along Kelly Drive. Reid also faces charges from a 2021 rape and sexual assault of a juvenile and is a suspect in a separate June 24 fatal hit-and-run; bail is set at $750,000 for each case, with a court date on August 17. Investigators tracked him after surveillance across West Oak Lane and nearby areas, finally arresting him as he was mowing a lawn.

Pelosi’s husband faces Napa hit-and-run charge
politics1 month ago

Pelosi’s husband faces Napa hit-and-run charge

Paul Pelosi, 86, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged in Napa County with a misdemeanor hit-and-run and an infraction for an unsafe turning movement after allegedly damaging a parked Tesla on July 3 and leaving the scene; deputies later located him and prosecutors say those actions form the basis of the charges. He is due in Napa County Superior Court on Aug. 14, and has previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DUI in 2022.

Cranford double teen killings: 18-year-old Battiloro charged as adult
crime1 month ago

Cranford double teen killings: 18-year-old Battiloro charged as adult

An 18-year-old Vincent Battiloro was charged as an adult with two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly deliberately driving a Jeep into two 17-year-old girls in Cranford, NJ, in September 2025. Police say dash-cam video shows him accelerating toward the victims and fleeing the scene, and prosecutors noted he bragged on a livestream about the attention he was receiving. Battiloro’s case was moved to adult court on June 26, and the victims were Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas.

Bleeding Driver Flees Crash Scene After Threatening to Lose His Life Forever
world1 month ago

Bleeding Driver Flees Crash Scene After Threatening to Lose His Life Forever

A driver crashes and, bleeding from a forehead wound, drives off after a motorcyclist documents the scene and urges him to停 still. The rider calls 911 in real time, highlighting the pattern of impaired driving and the legal fallout that can follow a hit-and-run, including possible DUI charges and license consequences, underscored by related police cases and the growing role of helmet-cam footage in investigations.

Paul Pelosi Could Face Misdemeanor After Napa Hit-and-Run
politics1 month ago

Paul Pelosi Could Face Misdemeanor After Napa Hit-and-Run

Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, may face misdemeanor charges after a July Napa County hit-and-run in which he struck a parked car and fled; no injuries were reported, a breathalyzer showed no alcohol, and the Napa County District Attorney will decide whether to file charges, with the DMV asked to evaluate his ability to drive given his age. Pelosi previously pleaded guilty to DUI in 2022.

Paul Pelosi Could Face Misdemeanor After Yountville Hit-and-Run
crime1 month ago

Paul Pelosi Could Face Misdemeanor After Yountville Hit-and-Run

Paul Pelosi could face a misdemeanor charge after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run in Yountville, California, where a parked car sustained major damage. No injuries were reported; authorities found Pelosi with front-end damage about a quarter-mile away. He reportedly apologized and officials sent the case to the DMV to determine whether he can continue driving, a standard step for older drivers. The report also notes Pelosi’s 2022 DUI misdemeanor conviction and related probation, though no alcohol was involved in this incident.

Pelosi faces Napa County hit-and-run charges after parked-car crash
us-news1 month ago

Pelosi faces Napa County hit-and-run charges after parked-car crash

Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is facing hit-and-run charges in Napa County after authorities say he struck a parked car in Yountville and drove away. Deputies say Pelosi admitted to hitting something but didn’t know what, and a preliminary test found no alcohol in his system. He was not arrested; the case was referred to the Napa County District Attorney for prosecution. Pelosi apologized to the car owner, and this is noted as his second Napa County car crash, following a 2022 DUI conviction.

Napa County hit-and-run case involving Paul Pelosi under review for possible misdemeanor charges
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

Napa County hit-and-run case involving Paul Pelosi under review for possible misdemeanor charges

Paul Pelosi, husband of Nancy Pelosi, was involved in a hit-and-run in Yountville, Napa County, California, after allegedly striking a legally parked car, briefly stopping, then driving away; there were no injuries. Deputies later found Pelosi’s car with severe front-end damage about a quarter-mile away. He was not arrested, and authorities say the incident could lead to a misdemeanor charge for fleeing the scene, with the California DMV determining his continued ability to drive—an ordinary step for older drivers. Pelosi has a prior DUI conviction in 2022, for which he served a short jail term and probation. The episode follows a separate 2022 assault on the Pelosi home.