Erik Conover racked up nearly three million YouTube subscribers by showcasing mansions, posting fancy travel vlogs, and sharing lifestyle content on how to survive in expensive places like New York City. But his next home will not be so luxurious: state prison. That's where Conover is headed for four to 10 years, after he pleaded guilty on Friday to two felony charges, first-degree assault and reckless conduct.
A man fleeing police Thursday night ended up needing rescuing after authorities say he jumped a wall and fell down a hole at a construction site. Police officials said officers were chasing the 27-year-old man on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle when he abandoned the vehicle in Lincoln Heights. From there, the man ran onto a construction site near Sichel Street and Alhambra Avenue, where he jumped a wall and fell down a 30-foot hole, becoming trapped, KABC reported.
OAKLAND A man who police say serves as a manager at one of Oakland's several illegal casinos has been charged with leading officers on a chase through the city as they were investigating his possible involvement in a shooting related to the gambling underworld, court records show. An Dao, 44, was charged with felony counts of evading police and being a 14-time felon in possession of body armor, court records show.
A suspected car thief being chased by police in Los Angeles on Monday night was killed after news cameras broadcasting the chase live on TV showed him jump out of the van on the freeway and get hit by multiple vehicles. Police started the pursuit shortly after 8:30 p.m., when the driver of a suspected stolen van refused to pull over for Officer Drake Madison, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
CONCORD, Calif. (KGO) -- Several juveniles were arrested Sunday after Concord police say they broke into the Sunvalley Mall just before 4 a.m. Police released a photo of a smashed door, saying a large group forced entry through the glass doors. Officers arrived just as the suspects were exiting. Investigators say they arrested three people at the mall, but four others tried to escape in a car.
Do I think 10 years is enough? Absolutely not, McCannon said. You knew what you were doing was wrong It's the thrill of the drive, the thrill of running from the police. You took their daughter, their cousin, their sister, McCannon added. I just don't like (the sentence), and that's not a reason for me not to approve it. Watson
Sadly, two care home residents a woman in her 90s and a woman in her 80s passed away yesterday. The next of kin for both women have been notified and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police were in pursuit of a vehicle shortly after 2.30am this morning along Hampstead Road. During the chase, the vehicle was involved in a crash with a bus and lorry.