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Shrewsbury, Missouri bookkeeper admits embezzling $849,000

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A bookkeeper from a St. Louis suburb appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted to a multi-year, six-figure embezzlement scheme.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Cora Willard, 47, ran Red Hen Business Services, a bookkeeping, payroll, and money-management assistance company.In May 2019, Willard was hired by a money management business to handle their books. As a result, Willard was given unfettered access to the company's bank accounts and financial records. Top Story: Predawn Missouri tornado kills at least 5, sows destruction Willard told the court that between Nov. 29, 2019, and June 10, 2022, she made nearly 100 unauthorized wire transfers from the victim's bank account to herself, stealing approximately $849,000 in total. She also admitted to directing tax and bill payments to herself, and then sending her client fake balance sheets.Prosecutors said many of those transfers happened after the victim direc...

O'Neill not in St. Louis lineup after Marmol criticizes play

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill was not in the starting lineup Wednesday, a day after his baserunning effort was questioned by manager Oliver Marmol.O’Neill was thrown out by Ronald Acuña Jr. at the plate with two outs and the Cardinals trailing 4-1 in the seventh inning Tuesday night. St. Louis lost the game by the same score. Marmol took issue with O’Neill’s turn around third as he attempted to score from second on a Brendan Donovan pinch-hit liner to right.Marmol, who declined to specify whether starting Dylan Carlson in center field rather than O'Neill was tied directly to Tuesday's play, doubled down on his criticism before Wednesday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves.“There’s going to be a style of play that we are known for,” Marmol said. “And it’s going to involve effort. And it’s gonna involve being relentless. It’s gonna involve being smart. And we’re going to keep guys to that. Because that’s how you sustain being good for a long time...

Looking back at 10 notable Colorado Rockies home openers since 1993

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

The Rockies are officially celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, although it’s the club’s 31st season of baseball. Here’s a look at 10 notable home openers ahead of Thursday’s 2:10 p.m. first pitch against the Nationals.Rockies leadoff hitter Eric Young, in the team’s first plate appearance at Mile High Stadium, smacked a home run to the seats in left-center field on April 9, 1993. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post)1993 — In the first MLB baseball game in Denver, an MLB record 80,227 fans packed into Mile High Stadium to see the Rockies beat the Expos 11-4; Eric Young led off the bottom of the first with a home run.1995 — The first game at Coors Field lasted 4 hours, 49 minutes and went 14 innings before outfielder Dante Bichette hit a two-run, walk-off home run for an 11-9 comeback win over the Mets.Outfielder Deion Sanders of the Cincinnati Reds throws the ball in from the outfield during the Reds’ 13-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on April...

“Logically impossible” charge against Colorado officer who locked woman on train tracks should be dropped, attorneys say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

A Fort Lupton police officer who locked a handcuffed woman inside a police vehicle before it was struck by a train is claiming the sole felony charge she faces — attempted reckless manslaughter — isn’t a real crime and should be dropped.Officer Jordan Steinke, 29, and then-Platteville police Sgt. Pablo Vazquez both were criminally charged after the Sept. 16 incident on railroad tracks near U.S. 85 and Weld County Road 38. The officers stopped 21-year-old Yareni Rios-Gonzalez after a reported road-rage incident, took her into custody and locked her in a police SUV parked on train tracks.The officers then failed to move the SUV as a train barreled down the tracks, its horn blaring, and crashed into the vehicle, seriously injuring Rios-Gonzalez, who survived and is suing the Platteville Police Department. Steinke was placed on leave after the incident; Vazquez was fired.Attorneys for Steinke argued in a 16-page motion to dismiss filed Friday that the crime of attempte...

1 killed in Vernon-area police shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

A person was fatally shot by police in the Vernon area Wednesday morning, officials said.The incident was reported around 6:50 a.m. in the 5600 block of District Boulevard, which is near Bell, police there said.Authorities have not released any information about what led to the fatal encounter, who was killed or who fired the shots, but the investigation was handed over to the California Department of Justice.The state agency gets involved when a police shooting results in the death of an unarmed civilian, according to AB 1506.

Hayley and Kyle Ohlwiler Injured, Daniel Lenihan Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on Antonio Parkway [Santa Margarita, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

11-Month-Old Baby Pronounced Dead after DUI Pedestrian Collision on Oso ParkwaySANTA MARGARITA, CA (April 5, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, a DUI crash on Antonio Parkway claimed the life of an infant and left Hayley and Kyle Ohlwiler injured.The deadly incident happened around 4:15 p.m., in a residential area near Oso Parkway.According to the California Highway Patrol, Hayley Ohlwiler (31) and Kyle Ohlwiler (34) were pushing their 11-month-old baby in a stroller along Antonio Parkway.Meanwhile, a vehicle driven by 54-year-old Daniel Lenihan from San Clemente jumped the curb and onto the sidewalk. Investigators said the four-door Hyundai sedan continued several hundred feet along the sidewalk before striking the family.Due to the impact of the collision, the infant in the stroller died at the scene. Responding paramedics also rushed the parents to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries.Meanwhile, Lenihan was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.At thi...

3 Hospitalized after Head-On Crash on Granada Drive [Madera, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

One Person Airlifted Following Traffic Collision near Riverview DriveMADERA, CA (April 5, 2023) – Sunday evening, at least three people were injured in a head-on crash on Granada Drive.Officers responded to the incident report around 6:00 p.m. between Riverview Drive and Sunset Avenue.Based on the investigation, a southbound driver on Granada attempted to pass a car in front of him on the right-hand side.While trying to overtake the car, he hit it on the side, causing him to veer into the lane of oncoming traffic.As a result, the overtaking driver collided head-on with another vehicle traveling north on Granda. The crash sent the northbound driver into a tree.Eventually, emergency personnel arrived and transported the driver who caused the crash and another driver to a hospital.A third driver involved in the incident was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center for significant injuries.Madera Officials continue to investigate the Granada Drive head-on crash.One small dri...

Ex-VP Pence won’t appeal order compelling testimony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

By Jill Colvin and Eric Tucker | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal a judge’s order compelling him to testify in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, a spokesman said Wednesday.The decision sets the stage for a possible appearance by Pence in the coming weeks before a federal grand jury.Pence was subpoenaed months ago by the special counsel investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to undo the election results before the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Lawyers for Trump objected to the subpoena on executive privilege grounds, but a federal judge in Washington last week rejected those arguments, forcing Pence to testify. U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg did give Pence a win by accepting arguments by Pence’s lawyers that, for constitutional reasons, he could not be questioned about his actions on Jan. 6.Colvin reported from ...

Michigan repeals 1931 law banning abortion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

By Joey Cappelletti | Associated PressBIRMINGHAM, Mich. — A near-century old abortion ban that fueled one of the largest ballot drives in Michigan history was repealed Wednesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, just months after voters enshrined abortion rights in the state’s constitution.“Today, we’re going to take action to make sure that our statutes and our laws reflect our values and our constitution,” Whitmer said at a bill signing outside of Detroit.The 1931 abortion ban made it a four-year felony to assist in an abortion. Roe v. Wade had made the law null and void until the landmark decision was overturned in June by the U.S. Supreme Court.Courts blocked the ban from taking effect while a citizen-led initiative to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution received more signatures than any other ballot proposal in state history to put the question before voters. Voters overwhelmingly approved the proposal in last November’s midterms, ma...

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Oakland, reported the week of March 27

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

A house in Oakland that sold for $3.5 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Oakland in the past week.In total, 15 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.8 million. The average price per square foot was $848.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of March 27 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.5 million, single-family home in the 600 block of Mandana BoulevardThe property in the 600 block of Mandana Boulevard in Oakland has new owners. The price was $1,505,000. The house was built in 1924 and has a living area of 1,278 square feet. The price per square foot is $1,178. The house features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.Mandana Boulevard9. $1.6 million, detached house in the 2800 block of Chelsea DriveThe sale of the single family residence in the 2800 block of Chelsea Drive in Oakland has been finalized. The price was $1,600,000, ...