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St. Louis drug ring leader, five others linked to murders plead guilty

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Six members of a St. Louis drug ring, including the leader, have pled guilty to various drugs and gun charges linked to two murders investigations. The U.S. Department of Justice says 17 people in the case have pled guilty, including six since the start of May. Among those include...Maurice Herbert Lee II (drug ring leader)Michael JohnsonChristopher Jerrin Warlick Jr.Jerome Lamont Fisher Jr.Delvin BostCharles Daniel GuiceThese suspects were identified for their involvement a wide-ranging conspiracy to distribute large amounts of fentanyl in St. Louis, a conspiracy also blamed in two killings. The group is accused in the May 2017 death of Alexander Noodel, and the July 2017 death of Kevin Davis. Circuit Attorney refuses charges to woman arrested in Cherokee St. shooting Several years ago, Lee obtained bulk fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine in Arizona. As part of the conspiracy, he would dilute the fentanyl and supply it to co-conspirators. At the height of the conspi...

Boy, 12, killed in Long Beach drive-by shooting; 14-year-old wounded

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

A 12-year-old boy was killed, and a 14-year-old girl was wounded in a drive-by shooting in Long Beach Tuesday evening that has devastated the community.Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue around 11:30 p.m. where they found three victims, all under the age of 18.Investigators say the children were walking on the sidewalk when they were approached by a vehicle with at least two males inside who opened fire on them. It was unknown how many suspects fired shots, authorities said.Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue around 11:30 p.m. where they found three victims, all under the age of 18. May 9, 2023. (LBCODE3MEDIA)The 12-year-old victim, identified as Eric Gregory Brown III of Long Beach, suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the upper body and died at a hospital.The 14-year-old girl had a non-life-threatening injury to the lower body, and a 13-year-old female victim was uninjured, Long Beach Police said in a news release.“The shooting that took...

DOJ sides with Orange County religious group that was ordered not to feed homeless

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

An Orange County ministry group that feeds the region's homeless picked up a legal victory this week in its ongoing battle with the City of Santa Ana. Micah's Way, a faith-based organization in Santa Ana, was ordered to stop providing the city's homeless with food or drinks at its resource center, which the city argued was in violation of its zoning ordinance.As part of the spat, the city denied the ministry group its certificate of occupancy and threatened organizers with fines and potential criminal prosecution if it continued the practice.Micah's Way sued the city, arguing that it put a substantial burden on the organization and that distributing food and drinks to people in need was a "religious duty" and an act of religious exercise.The city disagreed with that assertion and called for the lawsuit to be tossed out.On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest in federal court, which argued that feeding the homeless could be interpreted as a protected ...

CBP agriculture specialists dealing with millions of imported flowers at LAX for Mother’s Day 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists are working overtime to ensure that imported flowers arrive on time for Mother’s Day, but they must be free of pests and diseases first. According to industry statistics, around 80% of cut flowers sold in the United States are imported from across the world. CBP says that the weeks that lead up to Mother’s Day are some of the busiest of the year, when millions of cut flower shipments arrive from Ecuador, Colombia, the Netherlands, Thailand and Australia. “It is critically important not only to consumers, but to the vitality of the U.S. economy that cut flower imports are carefully inspected by CBP agriculture specialists,” said Carlos Martel, the CBP Director of Field Operations in Los Angeles. “Some of these flowers may carry hitchhiking pests and diseases that could cause millions of dollars in damage to the U.S. agriculture sector.” U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at L...

Imagine Dragons performs outside Netflix in Hollywood in support of WGA strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

It's now Week 2 of the Writers Guild of America strike and both sides continue to be at a stalemate. As writers continue to picket in front of studios day after day, they are getting support from celebrities across the industry. Imagine Dragons put on an impromptu concert for demonstrators posted outside of Netflix's Hollywood lot off Sunset Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon. Lead singer Dan Reynolds and guitarist Wayne Sermon performed their hit "Radioactive" and "Whatever it Takes" for the crowd. The duo sang the hits while atop a bench outside the Netflix gates. "What a beautiful day supporting the cause. We love you guys" Reynolds told the crowd, which was instantly filmed and posted to Twitter. The crowd sang along and cheered on the band amid the cloudy Los Angeles day. Afterward, TMZ cameras caught up with Reynolds to get him to comment about the performance and the strike. "We just want fair compensation for people who put in the time and are incredible creators that drive so m...

The LA Woman’s Guide to Fashion-Forward Orthopedic Footwear: Meet Hyper Arch Motion Sneakers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

In the vibrant city of Los Angeles, where fashion is as much a part of the landscape as the palm trees and the Hollywood sign, maintaining a chic, put-together look is no small feat. This challenge becomes even more difficult when you factor in the need for comfort, particularly when it comes to footwear.For many women, a day in the city – walking its bustling streets, shopping in its high-end boutiques, or simply savoring a stroll along the beach – can feel like a marathon. This is even more true for those grappling with foot issues such as bunions, plantar fasciitis, or heel pain. The quest to find shoes that provide the necessary support and alleviate discomfort, all while complementing their fashionable attire, often feels like an impossible mission. The majority of orthopedic shoes on the market prioritize function over form, resulting in footwear that’s high on comfort but unfortunately low on style.This dilemma leaves many women feeling they must sacrifice t...

Trump, CNN gear up for town hall after sex assault verdict

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

By Jill Colvin | Associated PressFormer President Donald Trump was set to appear at a high-stakes CNN town hall and field questions from a moderator and voters on Wednesday, just a day after a civil jury found him liable for sexually assaulting a woman nearly three decades ago.The prime-time forum in New Hampshire was already expected to be noteworthy when it was publicly announced last week, bringing together a network and a candidate who have long sparred with each other. But the stakes were raised considerably Tuesday after jurors in New York found Trump had sexually abused and defamed advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, though they rejected her claim that he raped her.The jury awarded her $5 million in damages. Trump said the ruling was “A DISGRACE” and he vowed to appeal.While the civil trial verdict carries no criminal penalties, it nonetheless revives attention on the myriad investigations facing Trump, who was indicted in New York in March for hush money payments m...

Sean Manaea’s role to be discussed after rough outing in Giants’ loss to Nationals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — It was an ugly afternoon for Sean Manaea and the Giants on Wednesday.The veteran left-hander struggled to get outs against the lowly Washington Nationals, who scored eight runs (four earned) off him in an 11-6 rout at Oracle Park.“I’m not really sure what happened,” Manaea said. “All my stuff just sucked. That’s really what it comes down to.”San Francisco Giants’s Sean Manaea pitches against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) The Giants (16-20) lost two out of three to the rebuilding Nationals (16-21), who have half the payroll but a nearly identical record.Manaea was signed this offseason to a two-year, $25 million deal that was similar to the one signed last year by Carlos Rodón, who parlayed that into a $162-million deal with the Yankees.But Manaea hasn’t been able to find a groove. He had one good start against the Royals in early April, when ...

Elizabeth Holmes, take note: Jen Shah’s skin is ‘glowy’ in Texas prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

While Elizabeth Holmes has pursued last-minute efforts to delay reporting to the minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas, Jen Shah, the former star of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” appears to be doing OK in the same facility.Shah actually might be doing more than OK, judging by photos published Tuesday by Page Six and by reports from Shah’s friends, who say she’s getting along with the other women, teaching some to read, working in the prison library, exercising and losing weight just by staying away from some of the notoriously bad food.Jen Shah spotted in prison uniform in first photos since incarceration https://t.co/eLbQ8Yxt6D pic.twitter.com/5IOONEnwCJ— Page Six (@PageSix) May 9, 2023The photos show the reality TV star, known for her lavish lifestyle and over-the-top fashion, walking the prison yard in a beige uniform and chatting with another female prisoner. Page Six said that Shah, who reported to the camp in February, se...

Brazen Morgan Hill auto shop burglary caught on video

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:58 GMT

(KRON) -- The Morgan Hill Police Department is investigating the brazen burglary of an auto shop that was captured on video by surveillance camera. In the video, a man wearing a light-colored hoodie can be seen trying the glass door of Epic Auto Repair in Morgan Hill before shattering the glass to gain entry. No charges filed in case of man allegedly attacked in Danville Costco parking lot over parking space Once inside, the subject quickly moves behind the counter and begins rifling through the cash drawer and filing cabinets. The subject then exits the way he came in, through the shattered glass door.The entire incident lasted took less than two minutes.The Morgan Hill Police Department confirmed to KRON4 that the case was under investigation but said it did not have any further information.Epic Auto Repair Shop is located on Monterey Road in Morgan Hill.