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Driver dies in a three-vehicle crash in Aurora involving a dump truck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

A driver died in a three-vehicle crash in Aurora involving a dump truck, and the driver of an involved pickup truck was cited for right of way violation, police said.The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at East 11th Avenue and Piccadilly Street, the Aurora Police Department said in a news release.The driver of a Ford F-150 was eastbound on 11th and attempted to turn onto Piccadilly when the pickup collided with a southbound Kenworth dump truck. The dump truck crossed into northbound lanes and hit a vehicle, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Southbound I-25 reopens near Wyoming state line after crash Crime and Public Safety | Five people, including a pedestrian, injured in two-vehicle crash in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Northbound lanes of E-470 reopen at Colfax Ave. in Aurora after crash is cleared Crime and Public Safety | A record-breaking 763 people lost their lives on Colorado roadways ...

Southbound I-25 reopens near Wyoming state line after crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

The southbound lanes of Interstate 25 are reopened near the Wyoming state line after a traffic crash was cleared.Traffic Alert! SB I-25 is closed at milepost 290 due to a serious crash. All SB traffic will be diverted to Highway 85. Please avoid the area if possible.S23 pic.twitter.com/IqYGnvcYiO— CSP Larimer (@CSP_Larimer) July 18, 2023The lanes were closed at Weld County Road 126 by a serious crash, according to a 3:12 p.m. tweet by the Colorado State Patrol. Drivers were urged to avoid the area if possible.Traffic was detoured at Exit 293, on to WCR 126 and eastbound through Carr and on to U.S. 85 and then south. Motorists then took Weld County Road 100 westbound toward Wellington and back to I-25.The southbound lanes reopened before 6 p.m., according to the state patrol. 

Woman hands infant to couple dining at Hollywood restaurant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

A couple surrendered a baby that was handed to them by a woman at a Hollywood restaurant early Tuesday, police said.The incident occurred just after midnight at Chris N Eddy’s, located at 5539 Sunset Blvd., according to the Beverly Hills Police Department, which was originally handling the case.The couple was eating at the restaurant when they were approached by a woman holding a 1-month-old baby. The woman apparently told the couple that she could no longer care for the child and gave them the baby, police said.The couple then took the baby and surrendered him or her to the Beverly Hills Police Department, though it is unknown why they took the child there.The woman apparently told the couple that she could no longer care for the child and gave them the baby, police said. July 2023. (KTLA)The child appeared to be in good condition and was taken to a hospital for a checkup.The case was eventually handed over to the Los Angeles Police Department since the original incident occurred i...

Over $150 million worth of jewelry stolen on its way to Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

A newly-released video captured the moment truck security guards realized they had been targeted in a potentially record-breaking jewelry heist.The heist took place about a year ago in July 2022. Exhibitors at a jewelry show hired Brinks to move the valuables from Northern California to Southern California.During the road trip, while parked at a rest stop in Lebec, one of the security guards on duty was sleeping while the second guard was eating a meal inside the truck stop.That's when thieves seized the opportunity to grab nearly two dozen bags of vintage jewelry, gems and luxury watches from the tractor-trailer.The owners of the jewelry said up to $150 million worth of merchandise was stolen.Both Brinks and the victims have now taken legal action against each other following the heist, disputing the true value of the stolen merchandise.An estimated $150 million worth of jewelry and luxury watches was stolen while Brinks truck security guards were at a rest stop in Lebec in July 20...

Phoenix hits 110 for 19th straight day, breaking big U.S. city records

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

A dangerous 19th straight day of scorching heat in Phoenix set a record for U.S. cities Tuesday, confined many residents to air-conditioned safety and turned the usually vibrant metropolis into a ghost town.The city's record streak of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) or more stood out even amid sweltering temperatures across the globe. It reached 117 degrees (47.2 Celsius) by 3 p.m.Human-caused climate change and a newly formed El Nino are combining to shatter heat records worldwide, scientists say. How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize No other major city – defined as the 25 most populous in the United States – has had any stretch of 110-degree days or 90-degree nights longer than Phoenix, said weather historian Christopher Burt of the Weather Company.PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 15: In an aerial view, the downtown skyline is seen during a heat wave on July 15, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Wea...

Koreatown man found guilty of gun trafficking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

A 40-year-old man from Los Angeles was convicted by a federal jury for a scheme involving the illegal sale of 27 guns, including a “Glock switch,” which transforms a semiautomatic firearm into a machine gun, authorities announced Tuesday.  William Nirion Peña, a resident of Koreatown, was found guilty of conspiracy to engage in the business of dealing firearms without a license at the end of his five-day trial, according to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office.  During the trial, prosecutors showed that Peña provided a substantial amount of ammunition and an estimated 10 guns to a co-conspirator, identified as 32-year-old Ellourth Eladio Simon, who then sold the firearms, which included two silencers without serial numbers and the Glock switch, to an undercover agent.  Simon, a resident of L.A. Mid-City neighborhood, pleaded guilty in May to a count of engaging in the business of dealing firearms without a license and another count of possessing a machin...

Las Vegas police conduct search linked to Shakur’s death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

By Rio Yamat, Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Maria Sherman | Associated PressLAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police confirmed Tuesday that they served a search warrant this week in connection with the long-unsolved killing of Tupac Shakur, propelling the case back into the spotlight nearly 30 years after his death.Shakur, one of the most prolific figures in hip-hop, was killed on the night of Sept. 7, 1996, in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. He was 25.No arrests have ever been made. Yet attention on the case, which has seen its share of conspiracy theories, has endured for decades.The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a statement that the search was conducted Monday in the nearby city of Henderson. It’s unclear what they were looking for and where they were looking.Citing the ongoing investigation, department spokesperson Aden OcampoGomez said in a brief phone call that he couldn’t provide further details on the latest development in the case, including whether a suspec...

Photos: $2M vintage Ferrari discovered in garage of Santa Cruz home slated to be sold

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

When Compass real estate agents Dana Bambace and Kimberly Ward were hired to sell a beach house in Santa Cruz, they made an unexpected discovery.Under a dusty tarp they found a 1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso, which had been sitting in the garage for decades and was inherited by the seller. Turns out the car was one of only 350 built in Italy and has a value of $1 million to $2.2 million.1963 Ferrari 250GT Lusso discovered in garage. (Andy Grundy). In other words, the car is worth almost as much as the home being listed. The 1,690-square-foot house, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, is being sold for $2.499 million.Santa Cruz beach house for sale. (Aston and Liv Photography) Santa Cruz beach house for sale. (Aston and Liv Photography) While it may not be as fast and sleek as the Ferrari, the house exudes a warm, beachy vibe with ocean views from both levels. Both the exterior and interior have been updated; features include a new kitchen, baths, floors and garage, wh...

CHP investigating Oakland freeway shooting, 1 victim

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

(KRON) -- A gunshot wound victim showed up at Highland Hospital in Oakland on Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol confirmed. CHP is investigating whether the shooting happened on Interstate-980. The hospital notified CHP of the shooting at 3:15 p.m. I-980 is a short highway that goes through downtown Oakland. This is a developing story. Stick with KRON4 for updates.

Richmond PD advises people against using ATMs due to skimmers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:50 GMT

RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) -- The number of skimmers found at bank ATMs this year in the City of Richmond has more than doubled in less than a month, according to the Richmond Police Department. Crooks are also continuing to follow ATM users and then robbing them after they leave, police said.Richmond police are advising people to use the tap function at ATMs, if possible, because right now they say that appears to be the safer option. Police say it's even better to avoid using ATMs altogether and rely on apps to transfer money because criminals are increasingly using skimmers to steal people's cash. San Jose PD reveals what triggered police chase Monday "Unfortunately, we've had seven incidents this year, but we've had a total of four skimming devices located just in the last 20 days within our city," said Richmond PD Sgt. Donald Patchin.Unlike what the Alameda Police Department reported last week, these skimmers are not being found in retail stores. Rather, they are being reported ...