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Small airplane crashes in field after crashing into trees
4Jul By Houston StringerNo Comments
Delaware

Small airplane crashes in field after crashing into trees

SUSSEX COUNTY, DE - According to the Roxana Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters were dispatched just before 4 p.m. to 34775 Rickards Road for a plane crash. The aircraft was found upside down at the end of a field, having fallen from the trees that it crashed into. Credit: Millville Volunteer Fire Company The sole occupant of the plane was located outside the aircraft with minor injuries. The aircraft was secured with no fuel leaks, and Sussex County Paramedics tended to the pilot, who refused transport. Credit: Millville Volunteer Fire Company Multiple agencies assisted, including units Sussex County Paramedics, and the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. Multiple fire and police from the area also assisted including Delaware State Police.
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Firefighter injured battling structure fire in Somerville
4Jul By Houston StringerNo Comments
New Jersey

Firefighter injured battling structure fire in Somerville

SOMERVILLE, NJ - A firefighter was injured after suffering a medical emergency during a structure fire Tuesday afternoon. Photo Credit: Somerville Fire Department According to the Somerville Fire Department Station 57/52 and EMS 54 were dispatched at about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to 25 E. Cliff Street for a reported structure fire called in by a neighbor. Chief 57 arrived on location to find a three-story single-family private dwelling with fire conditions on the second floor and heavy smoke throughout the second and third floors. During initial operations, a firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital where they are currently in critical but stable condition. Due to the rapidly developing conditions, a second alarm was transmitted and held to...
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3-year-old airlifted after nearly drowning in Enchanted Oaks
2Jul By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

3-year-old airlifted after nearly drowning in Enchanted Oaks

PAYNE SPRINGS, TX - A 3-year-old child was airlifted after Payne Springs Fire Rescue firefighters responded to a report of a drowning in Enchanted Oaks. Photo Credit: Payne Springs Fire Rescue via Facebook According to Payne Springs Fire Rescue (PSFR), the call came in shortly after 10 a.m. Units immediately responded and began treating the child. A landing zone was set up for UT Health Air 1 West at the soccer field and the child was transported to Children's Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Photo Credit: Payne Springs Fire Rescue via Facebook The condition of the child is not known at this time, but this is classified as a near drowning. According to PSFR, this is the 3rd call on the lake involving pediatric patients this summer and are urging the public to "use the u...
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Biden Administration Announces First Creator Economy Conference
29Jun By Houston StringerNo Comments
Politics, U.S.

Biden Administration Announces First Creator Economy Conference

ANAHEIM, CA (June 28, 2024) - Christian Tom, the director of the White House Office of Digital Strategy announced at VidCon on Friday that the White House will host its first ever Creator Economy Conference. The Conference will be held on August 14, 2024, and at this time appears to be by invitation only. If you are a creator and would like to apply you can apply via whitehouse.gov.
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Houston Ranks #2 in U.S. Postal Service Dog Bite National Rankings
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Business News, U.S.

Houston Ranks #2 in U.S. Postal Service Dog Bite National Rankings

HOUSTON, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service has released its annual dog bite national rankings, with Houston placing second in the country. In 2023, there were 56 reported dog attacks on Postal Service employees in the city, highlighting the ongoing need for increased awareness and preventive measures. The release of these rankings coincides with the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, which runs from June 2 to June 9. This year’s theme, "Don't let your dog bite the hand that serves you," aims to educate dog owners on responsible pet ownership and ensure the safety of mail carriers. "Letter carriers are exposed to potential hazards every day, none more prevalent than a canine encounter. All it takes is one interaction for a letter carrier to possibl...
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FBI Seeks Additional Victims of a Former Tutor in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
6Feb By Houston StringerNo Comments
Louisiana

FBI Seeks Additional Victims of a Former Tutor in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6, 2024 - The FBI’s New Orleans Division is calling for public assistance to identify potential victims in the child sexual abuse investigation involving Stephen Andrew Cipkin. Cipkin has been charged with child sexual abuse and other related offenses in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Investigations have uncovered that Cipkin initiated an online child exploitation scheme starting in 2022, spanning Suffolk County, New York, and Northwest Louisiana. Cipkin, who also worked as a tutor in New York, used several online usernames, including “sac8635”, “ArabellaC”, “Human no-more”, “numb little bug”, “Swiffer1”, “@onlygoodguy”, and “Ur_Perfect_Daddy”. Stephen Andrew Cipkin (FBI) Individuals or guardians of minors who have had any interactio...
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AMBER Alert for 7-Year-Old Boy Abducted in Jefferson
31Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Iowa

AMBER Alert for 7-Year-Old Boy Abducted in Jefferson

JEFFERSON, IA - Authorities have issued an AMBER Alert for 7-year-old Bryson Duong, an Asian male, who went missing on Jan. 30, 2024. Bryson is described as having black hair, brown eyes, about 3 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing 60 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black coat, black snow pants, a hat, and glasses. The suspect is 34-year-old Brandon Duong. They may be in a black Toyota Tacoma, Iowa license plate DFV202. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement. Bryson Duong
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Amber Alert: Scarlett Smith, 14, Missing in Gonzales, Texas
30Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Amber Alert: Scarlett Smith, 14, Missing in Gonzales, Texas

GONZALES, Texas - Jan. 29, 2024 - The Gonzales County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Scarlett Smith, a 14-year-old girl last seen in the 15700 block of West US 90 A, Gonzales, TX at approximately 11:00 PM on Jan. 29, 2024. Scarlett is described as a white female with hazel eyes and red or auburn hair. She is about 54 inches tall and weighs approximately 187 pounds. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a red Nike hoodie. The primary suspect in this abduction is Barry Van Mersbergen, also known as Ben, a 22-year-old white male. He has brown eyes and brown hair, stands about 62 inches tall, and weighs around 160 pounds. They may be traveling in a brown 2012 GMC Terrain with Texas license plate number 3RVWG. The Gonz...
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Grassroots organizers speak out against Gov. Ivey’s request for more time to carry out executions after botched executions
22Dec By Houston StringerNo Comments
Alabama

Grassroots organizers speak out against Gov. Ivey’s request for more time to carry out executions after botched executions

Press Release (December 22, 2022) - Grassroots organizers are speaking out against Gov. Kay Ivey’s letter asking the Alabama Supreme Court for more time to execute Alabamians after a series of botched executions in recent months. Alabama’s current law makes it illegal for the Department of Corrections to carry out a death warrant after 11:59 p.m., the day of the execution.  Alabama failed to carry out executions twice in two months – September and November 2022 – and three times since 2018. In July 2022, the state carried out an execution, but after a three-hour delay caused by a similar situation of not being able to start the IV line for the lethal injection.  “The League of Women Voters of Alabama continues to be troubled by the state’s lack of adequate res...
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