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Police looking to identify suspect in Oshawa break and enter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

Durham police are looking to identify a man after a home was broken into in Oshawa.On Dec. 29, at approximately 9:30 a.m., police responded to a call at a residence in the area of Grandview Street North and Harmony Road North in Oshawa after the home owner reported that an unknown man entered the home and stole a large quantity of jewellery.The suspect then fled from the residence on foot. Surveillance images of the suspect have been obtained. He is described as male, 5’6”, wearing a black puffy jacket, light grey sweat pants and a toque. Anyone with information about the incident or suspect is asked to contact police.

Chicago crime stats 2023: Murders, shootings down but crime still stubbornly high

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

CHICAGO — Preliminary CPD numbers indicate that murders are down, but the crime rate is stubbornly high. While there were fewer shooting incidents year over year, the city has seen many more robberies. Forty-five minutes into the new year, in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, multiple people were shot, one fatally. It was Chicago’s first homicide of 2024. "We’re starting off in 2024 in the 7000 block of South Wabash, three individuals have been transferred to surrounding hospitals with multiple gunshot wounds." crisis responder Andrew Holmes said.  Driver crashes into tree near ice rink in Millennium Park As detectives investigate the shooting, the Chicago Police Department is highlighting positives in the 2023 crime statistics. The preliminary data indicates there were 617 murders last year, down from 709 in 2022. There were also fewer shooting victims, 2,883 were reported in the last year compared to 3,484 in 2022. But CPD said robberies were up 23% and motor ve...

First of three storms to start 2024 arrives Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Happy New Year from the KXAN First Warning Weather Team! NEW: 2023 was Austin's hottest year on record After a bright and chilly start to the year, we're going to get colder and wetter for the second day of 2024.The first of three Pacific storms on track to bring rain to Central Texas will arrive on Tuesday with the majority of the rain coming during the afternoon and early evening. Generally most areas should get a quarter of an inch up to 1 inch of rain out of this first storm, but localized amounts up to 2" are possible, mainly east of I-35.Tuesday storm timelineTuesday will be colder with highs only in the upper 40s and low 50s making for the coldest day of the week.Rain wraps up near midnight into early Wednesday morning and we dry out for a couple of days.Our second storm brings widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms on Friday with rain arriving by early morning.Storm #2 brings a wet FridayTemperatures this week will mainly be in the 50s before slowly wa...

First woman mayor inaugurated in Troy 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A historic moment in Troy as Carmella Mantello was inaugurated and officially became the first female mayor of the city. She laid out her plans now that she’s in office. Mayor Mantello was all smiles as she walked through the crowd and greeted everyone as she made her way to the front. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “Imagine with me a future for Troy that is better, safer, cheaper, cleaner, greener, and more prosperous,” Mantello said during her speech on the rooftop of the Franklin Plaza. It's something she’s been dreaming of, for years, being the first woman to serve as mayor of Troy.“It’s really, really cool to be the first woman mayor of the city of Troy. It’s long overdue, but obviously the proof will be in the pudding,” said Mantello. Among her plans? Removing all lead pipes during her first term. “I’m going to be very aggressive going after state and federal money,” said Mantello. She plans on hir...

Young San Jose Sharks defensemen could be facing a big test ahead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

The San Jose Sharks overhauled their defense corps within the last two seasons, acquiring a handful of young blueliners they feel can be a part of the organization for years to come.Those defensemen might now be forced to take on some more responsibility if Mario Ferraro has to miss time with an upper-body injury.Ferraro, who leads all Sharks skaters in ice time, had to leave Sunday’s game with the Colorado Avalanche after he absorbed a shoulder-to-shoulder hit from forward Nathan MacKinnon midway through the first period. Ferraro appeared to be in considerable pain as he immediately headed toward the Sharks’ dressing room, missing the remainder of what turned into a 3-1 San Jose loss at Ball Arena in Denver.Sharks coach David Quinn did not have an update on Ferraro on Sunday night and it remained unclear as to whether the Toronto-born defenseman would be available for the team’s game Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The Sharks, beset by injuries all season, were off Monday an...

OPD investigating hit-and-run, 1 person dead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

(KRON) – A pedestrian has died after a hit-and-run in the 4200 block of International Boulevard of Oakland, The Oakland Police Department announced Monday.  The OPD Communications Division was notified that a pedestrian was transported to an area hospital after sustaining injuries from being struck by a vehicle after midnight on Jan. 1.   Woman shot in car, San Francisco PD investigate The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the hospital. According to the preliminary investigation, the collision occurred at the intersection of International Boulevard and 42nd Avenue. A vehicle doing “donuts” struck a pedestrian on the sidewalk.The driver fled the scene after the incident, police said. The pedestrian's identity is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin. According to OPD, it is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were involved.

NWS forecasts 'bulk of rain' over the next two days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

(KRON) – The National Weather Service forecasts a Pacific storm system this week with the "bulk of rain" falling from Tuesday evening into Wednesday.Rain is expected to be 0.5-1.5 inches for inland regions and 1.5-3 inches near the coast. Treasured Berkeley breakfast restaurant closing after 45 years KRON4’s Weather Anchor Gayle Ong forecasts gusty winds on Tuesday. “Southerly winds upwards of 20-30 mph to develop during the heaviest downpours between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m,” said Ong. According to Ong, the showers are expected to linger into Wednesday. Ong forecasts dry weather will return late Wednesday and Thursday. However, for Friday, a quick-moving, low-pressure system is forecasted, increasing the chance of rain. On Saturday another system is forecasted. For safety, allow extra travel time and leave extra space between cars. Moderate rain with strong gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and branches. Be safe out on the roads.

AC Transit bus driver injured in Oakland shooting on NYE

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

(KRON) – An AC Transit bus driver was injured after a shooting took place Sunday night in Oakland, according to officials.A ShotSpotter activation alerted Oakland officers of a potential shooting in the 6600 of Foothill Boulevard around 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. The shooting was between two vehicles, with an AC Transit bus in the area, the transit agency said. ‘STFU Musk’: Projector signs seen at SF NYE fireworks show takes aim at Mayor Breed, Elon Musk A stray bullet in the shooting hit the bus and shattered glass on the driver's side, AC Transit said. Pieces of glass struck the driver's forehead, causing injuries. The driver was transported to an area hospital for evaluation.The victim is listed in stable condition.Two passengers were on board the bus when the shooting occurred, according to AC transit, and were uninjured.This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Felony Assault Unit at (510)-238-3426.

18-year-old woman fatally shot in hotel room on New Year’s Day — DC’s first homicide of 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

D.C. police began investigating what could be the first shooting of 2024 at the Embassy Suites Hotel located across from the Friendship Heights Metro Station on Jan. 1, 2024. (WTOP/Ivy Lyons) D.C. police began investigating what could be the first shooting of 2024 at the Embassy Suites Hotel located across from the Friendship Heights Metro Station on Jan. 1, 2024. (WTOP/Ivy Lyons) An 18-year-old Maryland woman who was shot at a New Year’s party inside a Northwest D.C. hotel room shortly after midnight on Monday appears to be the District’s first homicide victim of 2024.Police identified the woman as Ashalei Hinds, of Clinton, Maryland.Her death comes as the District ended 2023 with its highest number o...

En su camino a los playoffs, Cowboys reciben ayuda con victorias de Ravens y 49ers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:51:01 GMT

Los Cowboys de Dallas consiguieron otra victoria importante sin ingresar al campo el domingo. Los Ravens de Baltimore y 49ers de San Francisco hicieron lo que necesitaban para tener una semana más de descanso.Los playoffs de la NFL son más claros cuando queda una semana en la campaña regular.Nueve equipos están dentro. Cinco lugares siguen en disputa. Veinte clubes pelean por el Super Bowl.Baltimore confirmó el primer lugar de la Conferencia Americana con la victoria 56-19 ante Miami. Lamar Jackson lanzó para cinco touchdowns y ayudó a los Ravens (13-3) a descansar en la ronda de comodín y tener ventaja de casa en toda la postemporada.Los 49ers se llevaron la Conferencia Nacional al vencer 27-10 a los Commanders y con ayuda de Arizona. Cuando los Cardinals vencieron 35-31 a Filadelfia, San Francisco (12-4) confirmó el primer lugar.Los Ravens y 49ers pueden descansar a sus titulares en la última semana y jugarán hasta la ronda divisional entre el 20 y 21 de enero.La remontada de Ariz...