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Man who fired shots at Tysons mall sentenced to 3 years in prison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

The D.C. man who opened fire inside Tysons Corner Center Mall last summer, sparking fear among shoppers, has been sentenced to three years in prison.Noah Settles, 23, faced up to 33 years in prison after he entered an Alford plea on four felony counts in February. He was sentenced by a Fairfax County judge Friday to three years in prison for felony firearm possession and 10 years of probation on the other counts.In addition, Settles is not allowed to return to the mall again.“Today, the justice system has shown that perpetrators of gun violence will be held accountable for their actions,” Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said in a news release Friday. “Firing a gun into a public space is a serious crime, one that endangered our community members and threatened their future sense of safety. In cases like these, it is the prosecutor’s job to ensure accountability and use the tools at our disposal to prevent this sort of dangerous incid...

Miramar Police officer arrested after engaging in inappropriate relationship with underage teen

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

A Miramar Police officer was arrested after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old girl for several weeks. Miramar Police Officer Jose Robell Hernandez appeared before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Gisela Cardonne Ely on Friday.“You are to have no contact, no contact whatsoever with the victim in this case,” Cardonne Ely told the 28-year-old.The incident came to light on April 13, after the victim had a mental health crisis following a pregnancy scare. The victim disclosed to Miami Gardens Police and Fort Lauderdale Police officers that she had been involved in a consensual sexual relationship with Hernandez.According to an arrest report, the teen “met the subject online March of 2023 on Tinder.”Eventually, investigators said, the two of them met at a hotel in Hialeah where “the both got naked and ‘talked for awhile’ and ‘kissed.'”The victim told police that it was at the hotel where “they engag...

Former Camillus House employee arrested for financial exploitation of elderly veteran

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

A former employee of a Miami social services center was arrested and is facing multiple charges. Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle on Friday announced the arrest of 34-year-old Tashia Raymond-Stackhouse, a former employee of Camillus House, on charges of exploiting an 84-year-old veteran residing at the facility.The arrest was made by members of the State Attorney’s Office Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Unit. Raymond-Stackhouse faces multiple charges, including one count of exploitation of an elderly/disabled person in an amount over $10,000 but less than $50,000, one count of grand theft on a person over 65 in an amount over $10,000 but less than $50,000, one count of organized scheme to defraud in an amount under $20,000, and one count of fraudulent use of personal identification information.“It is always incredibly sad when someone sees the elderly, or the homeless, or our veterans as potentially exploitable targets,” Fernandez Rundle said. R...

Crash in Tamarac leaves passenger injured; driver flees on foot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

Police are searching for the driver of a red sedan that was involved in a single-vehicle traffic crash in Tamarac that sent one person to the hospital. Broward Sheriff’s Office units arrived at the scene along the 7900 block of Tuscany Court, at around 3:45 p.m., Friday.Investigators said the passenger of the vehicle was airlifted to the hospital, and the driver of the sedan fled on foot. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where police presence was visible and the red sedan was damaged in the roadway.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.

Swastikas found painted in bathroom at Western High School in Davie

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

Sinister symbols found at a South Florida high school again.Swastikas were scrawled on the bathroom walls of Western High in Davie.Summer camp is now being held at the school. The hateful graffiti has since been painted over.This is the third time similar marks have been found on the campus.The district said anyone determined to be involved in the hateful act may face disciplinary measures.On Wednesday, swastikas were found scrawled on walls and poles outside a Flanigan’s in Hallandale Beach

Transportation Safety Board of Canada launches investigation into fatal implosion of Titanic-bound submersible

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

(CNN) — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada announced Friday it is launching an investigation into the implosion of the Titanic-bound submersible that killed all five passengers.The announcement came as investigators continued to scour the ocean floor for any insight into the “catastrophic implosion” on the Titan submersible that suddenly lost communication with its mother ship, Polar Prince, last weekend, officials said.“The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is launching an investigation into the fatal occurrence involving the Canadian-flagged vessel Polar Prince and the privately operated submersible Titan,” the TSB announced in a statement.A dayslong international search effort concluded Thursday after debris from the Titan was found about 1,600 feet from the historic wreckage of the Titanic. Military experts found the debris consistent with the disastrous loss of the small vessel’s pressure chamber, US Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Mauger announced.The passenge...

Former NH State Rep., former Tyngsboro daycare worker face charges in child pornography investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

A former New Hampshire state representative who is one of two people charged in a child pornography investigation waived her appearance Friday afternoon in a Nashua courtroom as she faces charges of distributing child sexual abuse images. Nashua police said 39-year-old Stacie Laughton, of Derry, New Hampshire, was arrested in the case on Thursday. Her arrest came on the same day that police arrested Lindsay Groves, 38, of Hudson, New Hampshire. In a separate announcement, the US Attorney’s office for Massachusetts said Groves is accused of taking nude pictures of children at the Creative Minds Early Learning Centers day care, where she was an employee. The US Attorney’s Office said Groves allegedly took nude pictures of children at Creative Minds who were around three to five-years-old. Investigators said they found 2,500 text messages on Groves’ phone talking about the exchange of images, as well as at least four sexually explicit photos of children.Sources said Groves w...

Bristol, NH woman arrested in connection with Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

A New Hampshire woman was arrested Friday in connection with the Jan. 6 US Capitol riot, a spokesperson for the FBI’s Boston division announced. The FBI said Cindy Young of Bristol, New Hampshire was taken into custody without incident Friday morning Young is accused of participating in the riot, according to court documents. She is facing charges including:Entering and remaining in a restricted building or groundsDisorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or groundsDisorderly conduct in a restricted building or grounds Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in any of the Capitol BuildingsPhotos attached to a criminal complaint in the case show what appears to be young inside the Capitol with other rioters. To date, more than 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot.

150 people join lawsuit against Harvard, former morgue manager over stolen body parts case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

A law firm working on a class-action lawsuit against Harvard and its former morgue manager says up to 150 people have joined the suit so far.Keches Law Group announced the latest figures on Friday, a week after first filing the lawsuit.The suit, filed on behalf of plaintiff John Bozek and “all others similarly situated,” was filed days after federal authorities announced allegations that several people took part in the sale and transportation of stolen body parts from the Harvard Medical School morgue in a case spanning several states.The suit says families entrusted the deceased bodies of their family members into Harvard’s custody for medical research and academic study. The suit then alleges Harvard and former morgue manager Cedric Lodge breached duty of care and were negligent by failing to take responsible steps to ensure the cadavers were properly handled.Attorneys have previously said between 350 and 400 cadavers could have been affected by the alleged mishandling, theft and ...

Fire at Pembroke group home displaces 9 residents, injures first responders

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:02 GMT

A home for the elderly and disabled in Pembroke went up in flames on Center Street early Friday morning, officials said.Two firefighters and a police officer were hurt while rescuing people from the fire at the building overnight. They were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Officials reported that nine people were displaced by the fire.People who live nearby said the fire happened fast.“A little heartbreaking because I know the people that live in this building. I’ve been here for 10 years, and I’ve gotten friendly with a lot of them, and now they’re out of a home,” neighbor Kevin O’Keefe said. “My heart goes out to anybody that lost anything here today and I hope everybody’s okay.”