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Loaded gun found in pizza box during traffic stop in California, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- California deputies found a pizza topped with pepperoni, cheese, sausage and a loaded handgun during a routine traffic stop early Tuesday morning, according to authorities. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said deputies pulled over a vehicle for simple code violations around 3:00 a.m. in Rosamond, located about 74 miles southeast of Bakersville. During the stop, deputies said they found a sawed-off shotgun, two handguns (one of them concealed inside the pizza box), methamphetamine, Xanax, cocaine and fentanyl. Domino’s is giving away free ‘Emergency Pizza’: Here is how to get it They also found cash, scales, drug paraphernalia and packaging, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies said the driver, 47-year-old Danny Carson, had a misdemeanor warrant and was on post-release community supervision for weapons violations. Carson was arrested along with three passengers who deputies said were in the vehicle: 18-year-old Saydee Vandehey, 30-year-old Kris...

Central Texas man says family members seized by Hamas militants in Israel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Right now, Dori Roberts' phone is his lifeline as he clings to any new word of the whereabouts of his family members in Israel."You're hopeless, you're helpless there's nothing you can do, there's not a button you can push," he said. His aunts and cousins leave near the Gaza strip. They're the ones he's barely heard from since Hamas militants launched a surprise attack Saturday. Dori Roberts shared his story about trying to track down family members in Israel. (KXAN photo/Brianna Hollis)Roberts said other family in Israel - who live further from Gaza - told him the militants took his aunt's partner first, while his aunt and cousins sheltered in place."The next thing we know, the militants come back and pick up the girls. My aunt, my cousin in the two little girls," he said. Moments before Roberts sat down to speak with us, he got a call from his brother in Israel with an update on his aunt's partner."He was seen alive by a reporter in Gaza Strip. We have a picture t...

Amber Alert issued for 2 Tyler girls reportedly taken by armed, 'mentally unstable' father

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

TYLER, Texas (KETK) - An Amber Alert has been issued by the Tyler Police Department for two Tyler girls.The girls are identified as 7-year-old Audrey Lee and 9-year-old Ella Lee. Police said at approximately 6 p.m. the girls' father, Chase Lee, took them from their home located on the 8400 block of Cambridge after reportedly committing an aggravated assault on their mother.Audrey Lee. Picture Courtesy of Tyler Police.Ella Lee. Picture Courtesy of Tyler Police.Chase Lee. Picture Courtesy of Tyler Police.Chase Lee reportedly left the home armed with a pistol in a white Chevrolet Avalanche with the license plate number DXV6695. Police said Chase is reportedly mentally unstable.Audrey has brown curly hair, freckles and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a mustard colored shirt and light blue jeans with holes in the knee area.Ella has brown hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a tan shirt with black lettering, black shorts and baby blue high-top converse shoes."Their location is u...

Joe Ryan ready to take the mound with Twins’ season on the line

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

Joe Ryan was prepared to get the ball for Game 3 of the Wild Card Series in what would have been an elimination game. That game, because of a Twins sweep, never happened.Ryan, who last pitched on Sept. 29 in Colorado, has had a long layoff since, but the starter is ready to take the ball at 6:07 p.m. Wednesday night for Game 4 of the American League Division Series with the Twins facing elimination. Ryan will be opposed by José Urquidy, Astros manager Dusty Baker announced after Houston’s 9-1 win over the Twins on Tuesday.“He’ll be motivated,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. “He’ll be ready to perform. I think he’s been waiting for his opportunity to go out there.”Ryan said he hasn’t faced any hitters since the last game he started — just thrown bullpens — but said he’s ready for what will be the biggest start of his career to date. In fact, having that extra time to rest, he said, could be advantageous after a long season in which he threw a career-high 161 2/3 innings.“I think ...

Albany County announces 'I Voted' sticker design contest winner

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you live in Albany County and vote in this year's general election, you will receive a special 'I Voted' sticker. The county held an 'I Voted' sticker design contest that was open to all students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning design came from 9-year-old Maxim Gonzales, who attends Southgate Elementary School. His design was unveiled during the county legislature meeting.

Rallying in solidarity for peace

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — As the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas, the violence has sparked protests and rallies across the country in support of both sides. In New York City, Governor Hochul spoke at a rally protesting against the violence happening to Israeli civilians by the militant group Hamas while also saying that anti-semitism should not be tolerated.“I stand here to tell you that New Yorkers will never tolerate evil,” Governor Hochul said. “Whether it’s committed here in our homeland or Israel, we will never, ever tolerate evil.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In Albany, dozens rallied in solidarity for Palestine while also protesting against the violence and any prejudiced behavior.“I wanna make it crystal clear though that we are condemning the war crimes that are being committed on both sides,” Tom Ellis, Member of the Palestinian Rights Committee, said. “There is no excuse ever for massacring civilians, a...

Former Colorado resident sentenced to three months for U.S. Capitol riot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

A former Broomfield resident was sentenced to three months in prison and three years of probation for destruction of government property after he entered the U.S. Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot in Washington, D.C. and helped break down an office door.Isaiah Farnsworth, 44, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Sept. 8 after pleading guilty earlier this year, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.Farnsworth, who now lives in McDonald, Tennessee, traveled from Broomfield to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021 to protest the 2020 Electoral College vote, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Former Broomfield resident Isaiah Farnsworth was sentenced to three months in prison for the destruction of government property during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Investigators obtained surveillance videos and social media posts of Farnsworth at the Capitol. (U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia)B...

Broncos’ pass protection issues re-emerged against New York Jets. With Chiefs’ Chris Jones next, improvement must come fast.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

Down eight and desperately in need of something positive to happen after the New York Jets scored 13 straight points to start the second half, the Broncos got the ball back at their 25-yard line on their first drive of the fourth quarter.In front of them was an opportunity to retake momentum in a game that had suddenly gotten away from them Sunday afternoon at Empower Field.Instead, they moved backward.Jets defensive end Bryce Huff maneuvered past right tackle Mike McGlinchey with a two-handed swim move before sacking quarterback Russell Wilson for a 6-yard loss. On the next play, Wilson couldn’t find anyone downfield, and had to dump the ball off to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy for a 2-yard gain. Facing third-and-14 after that, Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson chased Wilson from behind then knocked the ball loose before it rolled out of bounds.Three plays, 2 yards lost and both edges of the Broncos’ offensive front exposed.The pass protection issues that plagued Denver in a los...

Anti-Semitic flyers appear across Orange County community

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

Anti-Semitic flyers were discovered in an Orange County community as the deadly attack by Hamas militants on Israel continues overseas.Residents in the city of Orange discovered the anti-Semitic flyers dispersed across their neighborhood and vehicles on Tuesday morning.Some of the flyers could still be seen on cars parked near Harwood Street and Chapman Avenue.“It's very disturbing,” said Kari Ratkevich, an Orange resident. “Someone is placing propaganda like this on our cars. It doesn't belong here and it doesn't belong in America.”The flyer features a headline saying, “Jews wage war on American freedoms!” while taking aim at the Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization fighting anti-Semitism. The flyer then encourages the public to join a local nationalist group.Anti-semitic flyers were discovered in the city of Orange on Oct. 10, 2023. (KTLA)Anti-semitic flyers were discovered in the city of Orange on Oct. 10, 2023. (KTLA)Anti-semitic flyers were discovered in the city o...

L.A. Metro awarded $38M grant for construction project at dangerous crossing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:36:39 GMT

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded millions to L.A. Metro to help cover the costs of a grade separation project at one of the most dangerous crossings in Los Angeles County.The $38.3 million grant will be put toward Metro's plans to construct a grade separation at Doran Street and San Fernando Road in Glendale.That railroad crossing has one of the highest numbers of safety-related incidents in Los Angeles County, including dozens of incidents involving vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles, according to the State of California.A grade separation is a roadway that is “re-aligned over or under a railway to eliminate hazards," according to the California High-Speed Rail Authority. As many as 90 trains per day use the tracks in the area and that number is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. That same same corridor will be used by the California High-Speed Rail when it begins operation in the Los Angeles region by as early as 2033, and officials said as many as ...