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Man, 21, charged with murder in double homicide of Mississauga teens

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 21-year-old man with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two teenagers from Mississauga.Just before 3:00 a.m. on May 22, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment responded to a residence on Mackay Street in Pembroke, Ont., where two male teenagers were discovered with critical injuries.OPP said the two victims were taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.The victims were identified as Noah Nathaniel Annis and Alando Omario Davidson, both 16, of Mississauga. A post-mortem determined they died from gunshot wounds, police noted.A third teenage victim, also 16 of Mississauga, was seriously injured. Investigators said the three victims were targeted.On Tuesday, police arrested 21-year-old Zacharie Robert Lamoureux of Ottawa. He’s facing two counts of first-degree murder and the attempt to commit murder using a firearm.OPP did not reveal whether the accused and the victims knew each other.An OPP spokesperson sai...

Ohio Republican J.R. Majewski abandons 2nd congressional bid, citing mother’s health

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Donald Trump-backed Ohio Republican whose military record was called into question during his unsuccessful 2022 congressional campaign says he is abandoning plans to run again next year.J.R. Majewski tweeted Tuesday that he is bowing out of his latest effort to win the GOP nomination and take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur due to his mother’s health.“Last cycle, I lost my father before the primary election and I can’t risk not giving my full attention to my family,” he said on Twitter. “But don’t fret, I love this country too much to stay idle.”He had planned to focus his campaign on working-class citizens and “putting America first.”Majewski, of Port Clinton on Lake Erie, first drew public attention for drawing a sprawling banner supporting Trump across his lawn, and the former president went on to promote Majewski’s political future at a rally in southwest Ohio in November. The former nuclear power industry worker was the surprise wi...

Waukegan man trying to stop fight outside bowling alley shot, killed

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — A Waukegan man trying to stop a fight outside of a bowling alley early Monday was shot and killed.Just before 1:10 a.m., police responded to Vista East Hospital on the report of a gunshot victim.Shortly after arriving to the hospital, the 21-year-old victim, later identified as Mieshon Harvey, of Waukegan, was pronounced dead.Officers were able to determine the shooting happened in the parking lot of Bowlero, located in the 600 block of Lakehurst Road.Witnesses told police two females were fighting in the lot when Harvey stepped in to try to stop it. Police said Harvey and Josiah Mars, 24, of Zion, then got into an altercation. At some point, Mars allegedly obtained a handgun from Derrick Wells, 32, of Zion, and shot Harvey in the chest.Mars and Wells allegedly fled the scene but were later apprehended by Waukegan police. Waukegan High School volleyball coach shot and killed while driving Mars was charged with three counts of murder. Wells was also charged with th...

Prison time for boater who ran illegal charter operations on Chicago waterways

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

CHICAGO — A boat owner has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for illegally running charter operations on Chicago waterways, which include the Chicago River, Lake Michigan and "the Playpen."Christopher Mike Garbowski admitted to using a 40-foot powerboat known as “Sea Hawk” and “Anchorman” from 2017 to 2019 for personal profit, as he charged money to charter the boat to groups of passengers. Traffic troubles lead to hundreds of fans missing majority of concert in Tinley Park Garbowski lacked the proper boating credentials, and the U.S. Coast Guard had not inspected and certified his vessel, however. The Coast Guard notified Garbowski about the federal regulations on multiple occasions. In one instance, prosecutors alleged that Garbowski called a potential customer by phone and asked that she lie to Coast Guard personnel by pretending they were friends with him.According to prosecutors, Garbowski both verbally and in writing, denied to Coast Guard officials that he was oper...

Oswego man accused of leading police on 110-mph chase in stolen jaguar

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

DUPAGE COUNTY, Il. -- An Oswego man was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle on Monday.According to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, an officer with the Oak Brook Police Department located a 2019 Jaguar SUV that was reported stolen stopped near the intersection of I-83 and 22nd Street just before 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Traffic troubles lead to hundreds of fans missing majority of concert in Tinley Park The officer approached the vehicle on foot and deployed a stop stick at which time the Jaguar allegedly fled westbound on 22nd Street. The officer returned to his vehicle and began a pursuit.The officer reportedly continued to pursue the Jaguar, which had lost a tire, onto I-88 westbound. The driver of the stolen Jaguar allegedly reached speeds of approximately 110 mph on I-88 before coming to a stop at I-88 and Winfield Road where he was taken into custody.The driver of the stolen Jaguar was later identified as Craig Singleton, 43, of Os...

Actor Gary Sinise and Lt. Dan Band to play in Highland Park for July 4 ceremony

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Illinois native and actor Gary Sinise will bring his "Lt. Dan Band" to this year's Highland Park July 4 remembrance ceremony.   The 'Forrest Gump' and 'CSI:NY' actor graduated from Highland Park High School in 1974. Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering told the Chicago Tribune that Sinise visited shortly after last year's mass shooting.  More Coverage: Highland Park Parade Shooting The remembrance ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a community walk along the traditional parade route and a picnic before the concert later in the evening.The 68-year-old from Blue Island also founded the Gary Sinise Foundation, which serves to honor the nation's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

Mike Pence eyes 2024 campaign launch next week

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

(The Hill) – Former Vice President Mike Pence is likely to announce next week that he is running for president in 2024, according to a source familiar with the plans.The source said Pence’s team is finalizing plans to launch his campaign for the White House, joining the expanding GOP primary field with a forward-looking announcement that makes the case for his candidacy. The former vice president is expected to put much of his focus on Iowa, which hosts the first caucus on the GOP primary calendar.Pence is scheduled to participate in a CNN town hall in Iowa June 7 — an event that was billed in one release as a “Presidential Town Hall.” Pence will celebrate his 64th birthday the same day. Senate Republican: ‘I don’t think Trump can win a general election’ The former vice president was also originally scheduled to speak to the Georgia Republican Party at a June 9 event. But the party alerted supporters Wednesday that Pence “has been forced to re-schedule because of a televised natio...

Pence eyes 2024 campaign launch next week

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

(The Hill) – Former Vice President Mike Pence is likely to announce next week that he is running for president in 2024, according to a source familiar with the plans.The source said Pence’s team is finalizing plans to launch his campaign for the White House, joining the expanding GOP primary field with a forward-looking announcement that makes the case for his candidacy. The former vice president is expected to put much of his focus on Iowa, which hosts the first caucus on the GOP primary calendar.Pence is scheduled to participate in a CNN town hall in Iowa June 7 — an event that was billed in one release as a “Presidential Town Hall.” Pence will celebrate his 64th birthday the same day.The former vice president was also originally scheduled to speak to the Georgia Republican Party at a June 9 event. But the party alerted supporters Wednesday that Pence “has been forced to re-schedule because of a televised national town hall at which he will be making an announcement regarding his ...

Waterford man arrested following dump trailer theft investigation

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

HARTWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, a Waterford man was arrested following an investigation into a stolen dump trailer. Police say the dump trailer was stolen from a residence and that the suspect, Christopher L. Crispell, 40, attempted to sell it on Facebook Marketplace. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Crispell was arrested on unrelated charges and remanded to the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility. Crispell remains in custody and has been issued a ticket returnable to the Hartwick Court at a later date. The trailer was located by the City of Troy Police and returned to its owner.

Troy Public Library to host a school supply drive

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:59:36 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Public Library is hosting a school supply drive that runs from June 1 through August 1. During this time, the community can donate new school supplies, which will be distributed to students in grades K-12 at the end of the summer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! For a list of accepted school supplies, click here. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:Hannaford Supermarkets at 9 126th StreetPolish American Club at 507 1st StreetTroy Fire Department Station #1 at 115th Street & 5th AvenueTroy Fire Department Station #5 at 6th Avenue & Jacob StreetTroy Fire Department Station #6 at Canal Street & 3rd AvenueAfrikan Queens Boutique at 96 5th Avenue