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Alton police solve 2014 cold case, suspect moved from Mexico to Illinois

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - The Alton Police Department has closed a cold case after the suspect in a 2014 murder was transferred from Mexico to Illinois earlier this month. Odilon Villagran Gudino is now jailed in Madison County, Illinois, over the death of Jose Randolfo Pagoada, a Honduran national, nearly one decade ago. The investigation dates back to Aug. 5, 2014. Alton police responded to the 2100 block of Seminary Road after a report that someone spotted human remains inside an abandoned vehicle. When they arrived, police found "highly decayed human remains" in the back of the vehicle. Why Gov. Mike Parson picked Gabe Gore as the next St. Louis Circuit Attorney From 2014 to 2018, detectives followed up on a variety of lead to identify the victim and any possible suspects. Detective Joe Splitorff focused on DNA collection and testing. After a DNA analysis, Pagoada was identified as the victim and Gudino was accused in his murder. Investigators also determined Pagoada died from "homicidal...

Mother of man who killed Gabby Petito said in letter she would help son ‘dispose of a body’

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

By MEAD GRUVER (Associated Press)CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The mother of the man who killed Gabby Petito told her son in an undated letter that she would “dispose of a body” if needed because she loved him so much, according to copies of the note shared publicly for the first time this week by attorneys for Petito’s parents. The handwritten note by Roberta Laundrie that says “burn after reading” on the envelope was released after a Florida judge ruled on Wednesday that the letter could be used as evidence in a lawsuit. The Petitos sued Brian Laundrie’s parents, accusing them of knowing that their son had murdered Gabby Petito and helping him with the coverup for nearly a month before her body was found in western Wyoming in September 2021, causing mental anguish, pain and suffering.The letter reads in part: “We will always love each other. If you’re in jail, I will bake a cake with a file in it. If you need to dispose of a body, I wi...

Denver weather: Tornado warning in effect for Brush, Snyder

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

4:55 p.m.: A tornado warning is in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Brush and Snyder. Pea-sized hail is also possible.Tornado Warning including Brush CO and Snyder CO until 5:15 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/Prt7h8elzM— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 26, 20234:36 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Kiowa and Elbert until 5:15 p.m. Half-dollar-sized hail and 60 mph winds are possible, according to the alert.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Kiowa CO and Elbert CO until 5:15 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/BvQG3zDh1o— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 26, 2023A thunderstorm warning for Ellicott, Calhan and Peyton also is in effect until 5 p.m. That storm could bring 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Ellicott CO, Calhan CO and Peyton CO until 5:00 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/jjSv8fbnvD— NWS Pueblo (@NWSPueblo) May 26, 20234:14 p.m.: A flash flood warning is in effect for Colorado Springs, Security and Fountain until 6:45 p.m.Flash Flood...

Raccoon 'pool party' caught on video in Huntington Beach

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to take a dip in the pool. Just ask these raccoons.Jimmy Sena of Huntington Beach says he woke up to his chocolate Lab, Hank, “going crazy” around 5:45 a.m. Friday morning. He looked outside and saw one raccoon on a wall in his backyard. No big deal."I tried to calm Hank down and went back to bed, and then he went even crazier!" said Sena. "I looked out back again and saw three Racoons all standing by the edge of the pool, and they were either playing or fighting."Moments later, he says, one raccoon fell into the pool and the other two jumped in.Sena recorded over two minutes of the critters swimming around and generally having a good time (and getting clean). He sent the video to KTLA with the fitting subject line, “Raccoon Pool Party.”Jimmy Sena recorded over two minutes of the raccoons swimming in his Huntington Beach, Calif. pool. May 26, 2023. (Jimmy Sena)Sena says the raccoons stayed in the pool for around 20 minutes and "weren’t concerned ...

Santa Barbara inmate dies from suspected opioid overdose

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

An inmate at the Santa Barbara Main Jail died from a suspected opioid overdose Thursday night, officials announced Friday.At approximately 10:57 p.m., a custody deputy and a WellPath nurse were conducting welfare checks and noticed that one inmate, whose name has not been released, wasn’t responding.After entering the inmate’s cell, county jail officials found the inmate unresponsive, not breathing, and with a "foamy purge" coming from his mouth, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.Medical staff and county deputies performed life-saving measures, including administering three rounds of Narcan, performing CPR, and placing an automated external defibrillator on the inmate, officials said.Paramedics were also called, but they could not revive him. "Preliminary information indicates this death is likely the result of an opioid overdose," the Sheriff's Office said.Given the recent death, Santa Barbara County officials want to remind the public about the dange...

LAX sets single-day, post-COVID travel record

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

Los Angeles International Airport is bracing for its busiest weekend since early 2020.The airport hit a single-day, post-pandemic record of over 224,000 travelers on Thursday, the airport announced. "We expect the remainder of the Memorial Day travel period to continue to be extremely busy." LAX officials are anticipating 214,000 passengers on Friday, 205,000 on Monday, and 1.2 million total for the Memorial Day travel period (Thursday-Monday).“Memorial Day weekend is just the start of what will be a very busy summer travel season at LAX where we expect passenger traffic to reach the highest levels we have seen in the past several years,” said Justin Erbacci, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports. Vehicle traffic in the Central Terminal Area also was expected to spike with more than 90,000 vehicles on Friday. LAX suggests passengers arrive early, pre-book parking and order food and drinks ahead of time to pick up before they head to the gates.2023 Memorial Day Weekend travel estima...

1 Killed, 3 Injured in Head-On Crash on Old River Road [Yolo County, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

Woodland Man Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near County Road 124YOLO COUNTY, CA (May 26, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, one victim was killed and three were injured in a head-on crash on Old River Road.The incident occurred around 6:00 a.m., just north of County Road 124.Per reports, the driver of a northbound 2017 white Volkswagen sedan crossed the center divider on Old River Road. As a result, the Volkswagen collided head-on with a southbound 2023 white Ford pickup-truck occupied by three men from Cottonwood.Medics arrived and pronounced the male driver of the Volkswagen, from Woodland dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, paramedics transported the three men from the Ford to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento with minor injuries.The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the head-on crash. Alcohol or drugs are not believed to be contributing factors, although speed and a cur...

Woman Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Cactus Avenue [Moreno Valley, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Accident near Heacock StreetMORENO VALLEY, CA (May 26, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, a woman was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on Cactus Avenue.Police responded to the scene shorty before 4:00 a.m., just west of Heacock Street.According to reports, an on-duty Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy struck a woman who stepped onto the road from the center median.Investigators said the deputy was responding to a call with its emergency lights on. Upon impact, he remained at the scene and rendered aid to the victim.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, the female pedestrian sustained significant injuries and died at the scene. Her identity remains undisclosed to the public, pending notification from the next of kin.At this time, the California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal Cactus Avenue pedestrian crash.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest...

Sprouts opens new San Jose store in expansion for healthy foods grocer

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

Sprouts Farmers Market logo and grand-opening sign are visible on the side of the healthy foods grocery store at 615 Coleman Avenue in San Jose. (George Avalos/Bay Area News Group)SAN JOSE — Sprouts Farmers Market on Friday formally opened a new San Jose store on the edges of the footprint of a future neighborhood that Google has proposed in the city’s downtown district.Music, balloons, face-painting, prizes and samples greeted visitors to the healthy foods and products store on the first of two grand opening days this weekend in the new San Jose supermarket.“Sprouts Farmers Market’s investment in the heart of our city will increase our access to fresh and affordable high-quality food,” San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said Friday.The store totals about 20,700 square feet, information posted on the PropertyShark real estate services website shows.Arizona-based Sprouts leased the building within San Jose Market Center. Besides Sprouts, the other anchors in...

Bay Area transit agencies warn of 'impending fiscal cliff' without state funds

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:17:44 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two of the Bay Area's major transit agencies issued statements Friday warning of serious service reductions unless state funding can be secured. The San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency warned that Muni faces an "impending fiscal cliff" without state funding. Bay Area Rapid Transit issued its own statement warning that BART too was moving closer to "plunging off the fiscal cliff."Both agencies have warned of the potential for drastic and sweeping service reductions unless the state can offer short-term financial aid to fund transit. Old Navy closing down SF Market Street location "One-time federal funds are dwindling even with BART's stringent cost controls and will be exhausted by early 2025," said BART President Janice Li and General Manager Bob Powers in a joint statement. "If transit operations is not included in this year's State budget, BART must begin making severe cuts to service and staffing, as early as this year.""San Francisco cannot afford to...