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17 people arrested in Texas in human trafficking operation

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

WACO, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) -- McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara called a press conference Friday morning to discuss a human trafficking operation recently completed by his office.Sheriff McNamara says his team arrested 17 people during a ten-day sting operation that started in June. 13 people face charges of trying to purchase sex from an adult; two more are accused of trying to pay for sex with a minor; and another two people face charges of online solicitation of a minor.Joshua Dewitt of Tomahawk, Wisconsin is accused of online solicitation of a minor. He is in the process of being extradited to McLennan County. Sheriff McNamara said Dewitt has victimized roughly 20 people nationwide.Here is the full list of arrests and the charges they face:SOLICITATION OF PROSTITUTION OF A MINOR CHARGES:David DensonChristopher MercerONLINE SOLICITATION OF A MINOR CHARGES:Tyler RitchieJoshua DewittSOLICITATION OF PROSTITUTION CHARGES:Lance WebbJacob PiferJoseph FontaineAlfred DupreeJames C...

SPAC concert evacuated due to bomb threat

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 8 was evacuated on the report of a bomb threat, according to police. A search by police K-9s after the crowd had exited yielded negative results. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Multiple police departments responded to the scene. The concert, featuring Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds with Garbage and Metric, was suspended out of an abundance of caution at 9:40 p.m. Attendees were evacuated without incident. The disturbance remains under investigation.

Woman in wheelchair struck by car on Wolf Road

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — There was a heavy police presence on Wolf Road late Saturday night. According to the Colonie Police, a woman in a wheelchair trying to cross the road was struck by a vehicle. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say the pedestrian was not in a designated crosswalk. She sustained serious but not-life-threatening injuries and is being treated at the Albany Medical Center.The driver stopped and cooperated with the police. Speed is not a factor in the incident. The driver was also not impaired.Police rerouted traffic while waiting for a tow truck to remove a vehicle on the scene. Investigations are ongoing. Police ask for any witnesses or for anyone that have a video of the crash to contact them at (518) 783-2744.

Three injured in rollover crash on New Loudon Road

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a rollover crash that took place on New Loudon Road in North Colonie. The accident occurred at 9:55 a.m. on July 8. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say that three cars were involved in the crash, with two of the vehicles rolling over and one catching on fire. Only the three drivers occupied the vehicles. Officers were told by one of the drivers that an uninvolved vehicle allegedly caused the chain-reaction crash after pulling into the roadway, causing multiple vehicles to swerve. SPAC concert evacuated due to bomb threat All three of the drivers were assisted by EMS before being transported to Albany Medical Center. Two of the drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries, while the third driver sustained critical injuries. The roadway was completely shutdown for several hours while an investigation was conducted. The road reopened fully by 5:40 p.m. Woman in...

Homicide investigation underway in Rotterdam

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rotterdam Police and New York State Police are investigating two homicides that occurred at 1467 Fern Avenue. The two victims have been identified as Cathy and Robert Guillaume, though the causes of death are not being released at this time. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rotterdam Police Department at (518) 355-7397 ext. 289.

Large fire destroys parts of historic University Club of Pasadena 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

A massive fire broke out at the historic University Club of Pasadena, severely damaging the building’s kitchen and ballroom. The fire started around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning at the historic building, located at the corner of Ford Place and Los Robles Avenue. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze in 30 minutes, but the damage was extensive. A massive fire broke out at the historic University Club of Pasadena, severely damaging the building’s kitchen and ballroom. A massive fire broke out at the historic University Club of Pasadena, severely damaging the building’s kitchen and ballroom. A massive fire broke out at the historic University Club of Pasadena, severely damaging the building’s kitchen and ballroom. 1 killed, 2 hurt in overnight shooting in Beverly Grove Initial reports indicate that the fire started in the University Club’s kitchen and then quickly spread to the ballroom, completely torching both rooms. “This is such a historic building...and o...

The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul's energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI that has become something of an obsession among the influencers’ legions of young followers.“One of the summer’s hottest status symbols for kids is not an outfit, or a toy—it’s a beverage,” said Schumer, a Democrat from New York. “But buyer and parents beware because it’s a serious health concern for the kids it so feverishly targets."Backed by two of YouTube’s best known stars, PRIME was an immediate sensation when it launched last year, prompting long lines in grocery stores and reports of school yard resale markets.Advertising itself as zero sugar and vegan, the neon-colored cans are among a growing number of energy drinks ...

San Jose: Second pedestrian killed by hit-and-run this weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

A woman was hit and killed by a car in South San Jose Saturday night, according to police. It’s the second pedestrian death in the city in just three days.The accident reportedly occurred around 9:45 p.m. near the intersection of East Capitol Expressway and Monterey Highway.The woman was brought to a nearby hospital, where she later died. Police say the collision is being investigated as a hit-and-run.The westbound section of East Capitol Expressway between Snell Ave and Seven Trees Boulevard was closed while police investigated the collision. San Jose Police currently do not have a description of the vehicle that fled the scene.According to San Jose Police, this is the 24th fatal collision and 25th traffic death of 2023.

1 killed, 1 critically injured in plane crash at San Rafael airport

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

(KRON) -- A small plane crash occurred Saturday night at the Smith Ranch Airport in San Rafael, killing one person and critically injuring another.Just before midnight, the plane's tailfin struck power lines and crashed in a marsh at the east end of the runway, creating a power outage for nearly 2,000 PG&E customers, according to the San Rafael Fire Department.  Underground vault fire leads to explosion in SF’s Pacific Heights The plane was located in a wetlands area with power lines wrapped around it, making access for emergency crews difficult, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.Two passengers were extricated from the plane by the San Rafael Fire Department. One of the passengers had to be airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek with critical injuries, CHP said. The other was pronounced deceased at the scene. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;...

Dance classes being offered in San Jose

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:10:10 GMT

(KRON) -- Playful People Productions in San Jose is offering dance classes for everyone ages 12 years old and up. The classes are set to start this week. Instructors Emily Pennington and The T spoke with KRON4 Anchor Stephanie Lin to share more about upcoming productions and classes.