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Residents concerned for safety at apartment due to unlivable conditions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Many residents, including a mother, are worried about their safety in their apartment complex located on South Broadway in St. Louis. Initially, there were minor issues, but now it has escalated into a major health hazard."I have poop all over my house, it's under my refrigerator, it's under my oven," said Nicole Dawson, a resident. "It's in front of my door frames, it's up under my bed, it's everywhere."Dawson has been a resident of Riverbend City Apartments for more than nine years. During this time, she has experienced various issues such as broken locks, faulty gates, and poorly maintained elevators."I've had mice run over my feet, I've had roaches fall into my hair …. It's got nothing but worse," Dawson said.Just down the hall, a mother and her 2-month-old have similar issues."My tub has been stalked up for almost a month now … the carpets wet, there's mold on the floor," said Charbonier Burnet, a 5-year resident. Mayor refuses to talk about expired tags until he ...

Suspect found beaten and bloody in field, police involvement investigated

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A police brutality investigation is underway several days after an apparently-beaten man was found in an open field in Kinloch.On the Fourth of July, just before 9 p.m., a woman driving by happened to spot the man lying in the grass, apparently injured. The witness reported she saw police officers around him, but none from a department several towns over. That caught her attention. She said those officers took off, leaving the man behind. Mayor refuses to talk about expired tags until he gets 25 push-ups There were allegations made in a Facebook post, with pictures and a video of St. Louis County Police responding to the injured man. The witness asked not to be identified. The St. Louis County Police Department told FOX 2, "Arriving officers made contact with an adult male suffering from apparent bodily injuries, who was conscious and alert and informed officers he had been assaulted…the investigation is ongoing.”The Northwoods Police Department is the agen...

Family Arena Fun Fest returns for second year 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - The St. Charles Family Arena Fun Fest is back for a 10-day stay.It's the second year the carnival has been in St. Charles, but Wade Shows Incorporated, which runs the carnival, is no stranger to the business. Kevin Bosley is the company's general manager and has been in the business since he was a teenager.“This is what we do, and we are really good at it," Bosley said on Friday. “Drinks, food, games, and rides—we have everything for any family across the board.”The carnival opened on Friday and will remain open until July 16. On the opening day, they had a special 'Dollar Day' event where the admission fee and ride fee were both one dollar.Kymani Johnson went to the carnival last year and was back for opening day.“I really like rollercoasters," she said. What is causing the mysterious St. Louis County hum? Salena Hodges was a first-time visitor.“We are just excited for the rides and the food," she said.The carnival boasts three new rides and the longest hu...

Shooting death of 10-year-old Belleville child prompts fundraisers 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announced on Friday that two suspects have been charged in the shooting death of 10-year-old Brandon Scott.The tragic shooting on Tuesday prompted the activation of the Major Case Squad. It also struck a nerve.“Brandon Scott lost the opportunity to live out a prosperous life due to senseless acts of those charged in this investigation,” said Master Sgt. Shane Brown, deputy commander of the Major Case Squad. “This unfortunate and tragic event has not only touched his family but the community as a whole.”“This baby was killed for nothing that he did wrong,” said Kiwan Guyton, the owner of two barbecue businesses in Illinois. “It was senseless. This violence needs to stop.” Mayor refuses to talk about expired tags until he gets 25 push-ups Guyton has also worked in law enforcement for nearly 30 years. He’s had many sleepless nights, but said Scott’s death has been especially difficult to comprehend. Guyton will donate half ...

City of Pagedale rejected organization aims to help women transition back into society after prison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An organization that aims to assist women transitioning from prison back to normal life was rejected by the Pagedale community in north St. Louis County.The head of The SoulFisher Ministries contacted FOX 2 about this battle with the mayor over a program they say will help a lot of women, including many from Pagedale.This nonprofit organization has an annual budget of approximately $2 million. It has secured grants of $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Justice and $4 million from the U.S. Department of Education. It also has a working relationship with the Missouri Department of Corrections. This program offers support to women from one year before their release from prison until their actual release, providing them with housing, child care, job training, and mental health services.The CEO Shawntelle Fisher, said she is disappointed at Pagedale for slamming the door on them. She said she wants to spend $700,000 to renovate a building they own in Pagedal...

Man sentenced for ATM fraud targeting low-income Southern Californians

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

A Romanian citizen was sentenced to jail for ATM skimming thefts targeting low-income Southern Californians.Virgil Toader Negru, 40, was found guilty of one count of felony identity theft and one count of forgery related to card skimming government fraud schemes. He faces 240 days in jail and two years of felony probation, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.On April 1, 2023, Negru was seen “engaging in suspicious activity at two ATM sites in Simi Valley” by authorities investigating Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card skimming fraud.EBT cards allow participants to pay for food using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps. Employment Development Department (EDD) cards are used for distributing state funds such as unemployment, disability insurance, and paid family leave.Negru was found in possession of 12 gift cards that were cloned into EBT and EDD cards. Negru attempted to use the cloned cards to withdraw...

Irvine police recover over $125K from burglary suspect

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

Irvine police arrested a 26-year-old suspect on Friday for a residential burglary that occurred on Tuesday. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 5, authorities responded to reports of a burglary in the Altair community, according to an Irvine Police Department news release. After returning home around midnight, the victim noticed his door was open and cash and jewelry were missing from his home. Surveillance footage captured a silver Honda Odyssey minivan tailgating another vehicle into the gated community and was seen parked near the victim’s home. A man appears to exit the vehicle, walk towards the home, and is then seen leaving the home with items in his hands. The same vehicle was seen entering the neighborhood the week before on June 25, and surveillance was able to capture the driver’s picture. Detectives identified the suspect as 26-year-old Matty Chavoshi of Fontana. During a search warrant at the suspect’s home, authorities recovered the victim’s watch an...

SoCal Edison, Frontier pay $22M to settle lawsuit for role in 2016 Rey Fire

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

One of California's largest power utilities, a major telecom corporation and a vegetation management company have paid millions to settle claims related to a major wildfire in Santa Barbara County.Southern California Edison, Frontier Communications and Utility Tree Service paid a combined $22 million to resolve claims on behalf of the United States Forest Service for each company's role in causing the Rey Fire in August 2016.The Rey Fire broke out in the Los Padres National Forest on Aug. 18, 2016, when a tree fell onto power lines and communication lines owned by Frontier and Edison. In 2019, the United States filed a lawsuit against the two companies, as well as the company contracted to manage vegetation near the utility equipment, in hopes of recouping some of the costs related to the destructive wildfire.The United States Department of Justice alleged that the tree falling onto the lines caused a malfunction and led to an energized line falling to the ground and sparking a fire...

Union City cannabis dispensary break-in ends in shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

UNION CITY – Authorities on Friday were searching for suspects in a break-in and shooting at a Union City cannabis dispensary.Around 1:40 a.m., officers responded to a panic alarm at FLOR in the 31000 block of Courthouse Drive, the Union City Police Department said in a news release.On-site security told police the suspects forced their way into the business to steal property. When confronted, the suspects started shooting and injured one person, police said. The victim was expected to survive.The suspects remained at large Friday night.Additional details about the case, including a description of the suspects, were not immediately available.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Power outage glitches Oakland’s 911 dispatch system Crime and Public Safety | Richmond: Police release video of deadly June shooting during search of home filled with guns Crime and Public Safety | Shady behavior: Bay Area sunglasses thief stole nearly $14...

Cal Fire using A.I. technology this wildfire season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:45:22 GMT

(KRON) --  Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more common. Now, Cal Fire is using it. Six of their command centers have AI technology set up to detect wildfires. KRON spoke with one of their fire captains about how AI technology works. Cal Fire has about 1,000 cameras set up throughout the state. They have the ability to rotate 360 degrees, zoom in and out, and now AI can detect a wildfire. The giant monitors at Cal Fire’s Grass Valley Emergency Command Center are able to bring up any of the 1,000 cameras set up on high towers. Louis Vuitton is latest high-end store to open in downtown Walnut Creek Three months ago, Cal Fire added something new AI. This red square on the horizon is artificial intelligence detecting something out of the ordinary, according to Captain Nathan Menth.“Whether it’s dense smoke, whether it’s a change of color on the horizon. The technology allows us to have that early detection. We can pinpoint it utilizing multiple cameras throughout our ...