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Hurricanes RB Jordan Lyle arrested on high-speed fleeing charges in Broward
college-sports11 days ago

Hurricanes RB Jordan Lyle arrested on high-speed fleeing charges in Broward

Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle was arrested in Broward County on charges of reckless driving and aggravated fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer at high speed, tied to a July 10 incident in which he allegedly fled a Sunrise Police detective with emergency lights and sirens activated. He turned himself in Thursday, was booked and released on $55,000 bond; aggravated fleeing is a second-degree felony. UM said it is aware of the incident and will comment as legal proceedings unfold. Lyle, a Fort Lauderdale native and St. Thomas Aquinas alumnus, was preparing for his third season and had a strong 2024 freshman year before injuries limited him in 2025; coach Mario Cristobal said he is healthy and could have a bigger role this season.

Lisle man charged after deadly Fox Lake boat crash on Fox River
crime27 days ago

Lisle man charged after deadly Fox Lake boat crash on Fox River

A Lisle man, Richard Stevenson, faces aggravated DUI and reckless homicide charges after a high-speed pontoon crash on the Fox River near McHenry that killed 48-year-old Magdalena Jablonska. Prosecutors say his BAC was about .200 and he was speeding at 80 mph in a slow zone; two other occupants fled the scene. Stevenson, who has prior DUI and reckless-driving offenses, was detained and is jailed with a court date set for Aug. 5. He was terminated from his job at Stevenson Crane Company.

Arrests follow massive 200-vehicle Long Island street takeover
local1 month ago

Arrests follow massive 200-vehicle Long Island street takeover

Suffolk County police broke up a street takeover involving roughly 200 ATVs, dirt bikes and motorcycles on Route 347 in Hauppauge, with officers arresting three people as the crowd dispersed to Brentwood and Bay Shore; one suspect fled on foot and was found to be carrying a loaded gun. The three arrestees are Ava Mongiello, 23, of Mount Sinai; Jahkil Arroyo, 29, of Central Islip; and Shamir Solomon, 22, of Roosevelt, who face charges including reckless driving, second-degree reckless endangerment, unlawful fleeing a police officer, and weapon possession, with about 10 vehicles impounded.

Three Arrests After 200-Rider Street Takeover Traveled From Hauppauge to Brentwood
crime1 month ago

Three Arrests After 200-Rider Street Takeover Traveled From Hauppauge to Brentwood

Three people were arrested after a street takeover involving at least 200 ATVs, dirt bikes and motorcycles that began in Hauppauge and moved to Brentwood. Ave Mongiella, 23, Mount Sinai, and Jahkil Arroyo, 29, Central Islip, were charged with reckless driving, reckless endangerment and unlawfully fleeing a police officer; Shamir Solomon, 22, Roosevelt, was arrested later in Bay Shore after being found with a loaded gun and faces weapon-related charges. Ten vehicles were impounded. The incidents echo a similar weekend in which nine people were arrested and 12 vehicles were seized in Suffolk County.

Britney Spears Triggers Safety Debate With Sunroof Freeway Moment
entertainment1 month ago

Britney Spears Triggers Safety Debate With Sunroof Freeway Moment

Britney Spears sparked renewed safety concerns after being photographed standing through the sunroof of a moving SUV on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles; she was a passenger and remained upright for about two minutes as the car drove in traffic. Authorities have not charged her, and a source described the moment as harmless and linked to her childhood, but reactions online are divided and critics warn such stunts can be dangerous given Spears’ recent legal history and ongoing media scrutiny.

Eagles' Nolan Smith Arrested in Georgia for Speeding
sports3 months ago

Eagles' Nolan Smith Arrested in Georgia for Speeding

Nolan Smith, the Eagles' fourth-year edge defender, was reportedly arrested in Georgia for speeding and reckless driving after allegedly driving well over 130 mph; a mugshot circulated online and local outlets confirmed the arrest, though PhillyVoice has not independently verified the exact speed. The report comes amid a string of speeding incidents among NFL players, but no suspensions have followed, and the Eagles hope to have Smith healthy for the 2026 season after a year hampered by a triceps injury; they also exercised his fifth-year option for 2027.

Nolan Smith Arrest Raises Questions After Georgia Speeding Incident
sports3 months ago

Nolan Smith Arrest Raises Questions After Georgia Speeding Incident

Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith was arrested in Georgia for allegedly speeding at nearly twice the limit and driving recklessly. The incident follows a 2022 arrest for speeding in a construction zone with a suspended license. The Eagles recently exercised his fifth-year option for 2027 and are hoping he rebounds from an injury-plagued 2025 season to earn a long-term contract extension.

Britney Spears leans into spiritual journey after wet-reckless plea
entertainment3 months ago

Britney Spears leans into spiritual journey after wet-reckless plea

Britney Spears posted about her 'spiritual journey' on Instagram after pleading guilty to a California wet-reckless driving violation stemming from a March arrest. She received one day in jail (time served) and 12 months of probation; she did not appear in court and was represented by attorney Michael A. Goldstein. The charge was reduced from a DUI, and details about the substance involved were not disclosed.

UNC professor urges crackdown on Belichick-era Tar Heels' off-field conduct
sports3 months ago

UNC professor urges crackdown on Belichick-era Tar Heels' off-field conduct

UNC professor Mark Peifer is calling on university leadership to rein in football players associated with Bill Belichick after WRAL reported multiple speeding tickets and reckless driving incidents, including alleged parking in handicap spaces, with the athletics department saying it has addressed the issues within the program.

Britney Spears Avoids Jail with Probation in Wet Reckless Driving Plea
entertainment3 months ago

Britney Spears Avoids Jail with Probation in Wet Reckless Driving Plea

Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Ventura County in a DUI case and was sentenced to 12 months of probation, avoiding jail after agreeing to a 'wet reckless' plea; she did not attend the court hearing, with her lawyer entering the plea on her behalf, following a March arrest and an April rehab stay amid renewed public scrutiny of her life and past conservatorship.

McMahon's 100+ mph Bentley crash in Connecticut captured on police video
local6 months ago

McMahon's 100+ mph Bentley crash in Connecticut captured on police video

Police released dashcam and bodycam video showing former WWE chief Vince McMahon driving a 2024 Bentley Continental GT at more than 100 mph on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, Connecticut, before rear‑ending a BMW and skidding into a guardrail. He was cited for reckless driving and following too closely and later entered a pretrial probation program that will erase the charges next October if completed, along with a $1,000 charitable donation. McMahon told investigators he was on his granddaughter’s birthday errand, and no one was seriously injured in the July 24, 2025 crash.

Vince McMahon’s 2025 crash captured on bodycam after allegedly speeding over 100 mph
world6 months ago

Vince McMahon’s 2025 crash captured on bodycam after allegedly speeding over 100 mph

Connecticut state police released bodycam footage showing Vince McMahon driving a Bentley at over 100 mph, swerving into the left lane and rear-ending a car, totaling his vehicle on Route 15 near Westport. McMahon told the trooper he hadn’t driven recently, denied attempting to evade, and apologized, calling himself a “stupid fool.” The other driver, Barbara Doran, said she was lucky to be unharmed. McMahon faced misdemeanor reckless driving and following too closely charges and later entered a pretrial program that could lead to dismissal if he meets conditions, including a $1,000 donation and maintaining licensing and insurance.

UGA Football Players Arrested for Reckless Driving at 100 MPH on Athens Perimeter
sports6 months ago

UGA Football Players Arrested for Reckless Driving at 100 MPH on Athens Perimeter

Two University of Georgia football players, Darren Ikinnagbon and Christopher Cole, were arrested after allegedly driving over 100 mph on the Athens Perimeter near Olympic Drive. Ikinnagbon faced an additional charge for following another vehicle too closely. They were booked into the county jail and released on minimal cash bail; incident report details were not yet available.