California hires guards to monitor other businesses under 10 Freeway after L.A. fire
The state has hired security guards to watch over additional sites under the 10 Freeway after an arson fire at a storage yard damaged the freeway.
The state is fighting to evict Ahmad Anthony Nowaid and his subleasing tenants for violating contracts with the California Department of Transportation.
There are concerns about the government's vetting process for leasing land under California's freeways and highways.
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An Overdose Antidote Becomes a Tricky Issue at Some Nightclubs
Partygoers carrying Narcan, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses, have reported incidents of having it confiscated by security guards at music venues in New York City.
The incidents highlight the challenges the city faces in addressing the opioid epidemic, with one New Yorker dying of a drug overdose every three hours.
Floyd Bennett Shelter guards snatched kids' mini-scooters; they were later returned
Security guards at a migrant shelter in Brooklyn confiscated toy scooters from children on Christmas Eve.
The guards claimed that scooters are not allowed inside dormitory areas and had asked the children to stop using them before confiscation.
Homeless man whose sleeping bag was soaked by McDonald's security guard speaks out
A homeless man in London claims to have been traumatised after a security guard working for McDonald's soaked his sleeping bag.
The incident, which was captured on video and shared on social media, sparked outrage and calls for accountability.
Police accuse Miami-Dade schools security guard of trying to sexually assault student
A school security guard in Miami-Dade County was arrested for inappropriate conduct with a student and trying to prevent the student from leaving his car after his advances were rejected.
This is the second case in a week involving a Miami-Dade public schools employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Teen suspect guns down eight children, security guard during mass shooting at Serbia school
A 14-year-old boy unleashed carnage inside the halls of his elite school in the Serbian capital of Belgrade Wednesday morning, fatally shooting eight children and a security guard.Police responded to Vladislav Ribnikar school in VraÄar, an upscale area of the Serbian capital, around 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, the same day classes resumed after a long weekend for the May 1 holiday.
7th-Grader Opens Fire at School in Serbia, Killing 8 Students
A seventh-grade student went on a shooting rampage at a school in Belgrade, Serbia, early Wednesday, killing eight children and a security guard, the Serbian police said.The police said in a statement that the shooting took place around 8:40 a.m. at Vladislav Ribnikar primary school in the capital.The boy, who was not identified and whose age was not given, used his father's handgun to fire multiple shots into a crowd at the school, the police said.
Flirting bank robber tells woman he's a 'sugar daddy,' will run for president, leading to charges after dramatic Loop shootout, leaving guard wounded: feds
Weeks after a man shot a security guard after robbing a Loop skyscraper's bank of more than $23,000, officials tracked him down and say his flirting led to charges, federal authorities said Wednesday.The criminal complaint, made public Wednesday, reveals new details of the March 9 bank robbery and shootout and shows the suspect, Jawad H. Hakeem, was identified by authorities in part because he stopped to flirt with a woman in an alleyway before holding up the Fifth Third Bank at 1 South Wacker Drive.
Poland arrests nine over alleged plot to sabotage Ukraine arms supplies
Polish authorities say they have detained nine members of a Russian spy ring who they say were gathering intelligence on weapons supplies to Ukraine and making plans to sabotage the deliveries.Six people have been charged with preparing acts of sabotage and espionage, and charges are being prepared against the other three.
Lawyer who died in Mexico had 40 skull fractures, pathologist says. 'Someone did this to him'
The Orange County public defender who died while on vacation in a popular tourist area of Mexico last month sustained dozens of skull fractures, according to the family's lawyer.Case Barnett, the lawyer for the family of Elliot Blair - whose mysterious death at a resort in Rosarito in January has raised questions among his loved ones - said that an independent pathologist in Los Angeles hired by the family to perform an autopsy found Blair had about 40 fractures in the back of his skull.
Good Morning, News: Accused Normandale Park Shooter Pleads Guilty, Gonzalez' Tent Ban Leads to Second Council Shutdown, and Trump Lawyer Admits She's a Goddamn Liar
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Teen suspect guns down eight children, security guard during mass shooting at Serbia school
A 14-year-old boy unleashed carnage inside the halls of his elite school in the Serbian capital of Belgrade Wednesday morning, fatally shooting eight children and a security guard.Police responded to Vladislav Ribnikar school in VraÄar, an upscale area of the Serbian capital, around 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, the same day classes resumed after a long weekend for the May 1 holiday.
7th-Grader Opens Fire at School in Serbia, Killing 8 Students
A seventh-grade student went on a shooting rampage at a school in Belgrade, Serbia, early Wednesday, killing eight children and a security guard, the Serbian police said.The police said in a statement that the shooting took place around 8:40 a.m. at Vladislav Ribnikar primary school in the capital.The boy, who was not identified and whose age was not given, used his father's handgun to fire multiple shots into a crowd at the school, the police said.
Flirting bank robber tells woman he's a 'sugar daddy,' will run for president, leading to charges after dramatic Loop shootout, leaving guard wounded: feds
Weeks after a man shot a security guard after robbing a Loop skyscraper's bank of more than $23,000, officials tracked him down and say his flirting led to charges, federal authorities said Wednesday.The criminal complaint, made public Wednesday, reveals new details of the March 9 bank robbery and shootout and shows the suspect, Jawad H. Hakeem, was identified by authorities in part because he stopped to flirt with a woman in an alleyway before holding up the Fifth Third Bank at 1 South Wacker Drive.
Poland arrests nine over alleged plot to sabotage Ukraine arms supplies
Polish authorities say they have detained nine members of a Russian spy ring who they say were gathering intelligence on weapons supplies to Ukraine and making plans to sabotage the deliveries.Six people have been charged with preparing acts of sabotage and espionage, and charges are being prepared against the other three.
Lawyer who died in Mexico had 40 skull fractures, pathologist says. 'Someone did this to him'
The Orange County public defender who died while on vacation in a popular tourist area of Mexico last month sustained dozens of skull fractures, according to the family's lawyer.Case Barnett, the lawyer for the family of Elliot Blair - whose mysterious death at a resort in Rosarito in January has raised questions among his loved ones - said that an independent pathologist in Los Angeles hired by the family to perform an autopsy found Blair had about 40 fractures in the back of his skull.
Good Morning, News: Accused Normandale Park Shooter Pleads Guilty, Gonzalez' Tent Ban Leads to Second Council Shutdown, and Trump Lawyer Admits She's a Goddamn Liar
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND!Because you like all things "sexy," I feel the need to remind you that this weekend is your LAST CHANCE to see America's sweetest li'l porn festival HUMP! screening live at Revolution Hall, and... what's this?
San Francisco: No charges against guard in fatal shooting at Walgreens
A security guard who allegedly shot and killed a young man at a San Francisco Walgreens store last week won't face charges related to the case, according to prosecutors.Police had arrested the 33-year-old guard after the shooting, at 6:33 p.m. Thursday near Market and Fourth streets.Banko Brown, 24, was found on the sidewalk and was taken to a hospital, where he died of his injuries.
Pupil arrested after nine killed in Belgrade school shooting
A 14-year-old boy shot his teacher in a Belgrade classroom on Wednesday morning before opening fire on other students and security guards, killing eight pupils and a security guard, Serbia's interior ministry said.Milan Milosevic, the father of one of the pupils at the Vladislav Ribnikar elementary school, said his daughter was in the class where the gun was fired.
Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023
31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.
Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023
31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.
Serbia: Teenage boy arrested after deadly school shooting DW 05/03/2023
23 minutes ago23 minutes ago One person was killed and several wounded when a teenager opened fire at an elementary school in Belgrade.A school security guard died and at least five students were wounded when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.The Interior Ministry said the seventh-grade student used his father's gun in the shooting.
Pupil arrested after nine killed in Belgrade school shooting
A 14-year-old boy shot his teacher in a Belgrade classroom on Wednesday morning before opening fire on other students and security guards, killing eight pupils and a security guard, Serbia's interior ministry said.Milan Milosevic, the father of one of the pupils at the Vladislav Ribnikar elementary school, said his daughter was in the class where the gun was fired.
Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023
31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.
Teenage boy kills nine people in Belgrade school shooting DW 05/03/2023
31 minutes ago31 minutes ago At least eight children are among the dead and several others wounded after teenager went on a shooting spree at an elementary school in Belgrade.Police said eight children and a security guard were killed when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.
Serbia: Teenage boy arrested after deadly school shooting DW 05/03/2023
23 minutes ago23 minutes ago One person was killed and several wounded when a teenager opened fire at an elementary school in Belgrade.A school security guard died and at least five students were wounded when a teenage boy opened fire at a school in Serbia's capital of Belgrade on Wednesday.The Interior Ministry said the seventh-grade student used his father's gun in the shooting.
Family of Banko Brown calls for accountability at Supes' meeting
"This city," said Kimora Lanique as a dusting of rain fell outside City Hall, "has failed us to the fullest."Lanique, a friend and colleague of Banko Brown, was addressing a circle of around 30 supporters and loved ones of the slain 24-year-old before public comment at the May 2 Board of Supervisors meeting.
CNN Crew Robbed While Covering Street Crime in San Francisco
A CNN crew was robbed while trying to film a segment at City Hall in San Francisco, correspondent Kyung Lah revealed through Twitter on Friday, providing an image of the windshield to their rental car smashed in.Got robbed.Again.[CNN producer Jason Kravarik] & I were at city hall in San Francisco to do an interview for @CNN, Kah tweeted.
Family of Banko Brown calls for accountability at Supes' meeting
"This city," said Kimora Lanique as a dusting of rain fell outside City Hall, "has failed us to the fullest."Lanique, a friend and colleague of Banko Brown, was addressing a circle of around 30 supporters and loved ones of the slain 24-year-old before public comment at the May 2 Board of Supervisors meeting.
CNN Crew Robbed While Covering Street Crime in San Francisco
A CNN crew was robbed while trying to film a segment at City Hall in San Francisco, correspondent Kyung Lah revealed through Twitter on Friday, providing an image of the windshield to their rental car smashed in.Got robbed.Again.[CNN producer Jason Kravarik] & I were at city hall in San Francisco to do an interview for @CNN, Kah tweeted.
Pan Am flight 73 hostage learns from hijacker why life was spared
A hostage held at gunpoint in the fatal Pan Am flight 73 hijacking in 1986 has found out why his life was spared.Twenty-two people were killed and about 150 injured after a New York-bound plane was taken over by Palestinian militants at Karachi airport, Pakistan.Briton Mike Thexton, 63, has spoken to the hijacker who held him at gunpoint as part of a Sky documentary.
Shooting at Market Street Walgreens Leaves One Dead, Security Guard Allegedly Detained
There was a fatal shooting Thursday evening near the busy section of Market Street outside the Westfield Mall, a few blocks from Union Square, possibly involving a store security guard armed with a gun.As NBC Bay Area reports, the shooting took place outside the Walgreens on the 800 block of Market Street just after 6:30 p.m.
Tiny Love Stories: Her Gifts Drove Me Crazy Then Guilty'
Every birthday, my Filipino grandmother gave me pearls: necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings.Always tissue-wrapped and labeled with her fine handwriting.Pearls are what she believed a woman should be: polished, elegant.When I was in my punk-rock teens, her gifts drove me crazy then guilty.Please, grandma, save your money!
Fairleigh Dickinson, Princeton, Furman and the Joy of March Upsets
SACRAMENTO At its best, March isn't about madness so much as pure, unbridled joy.It stirs with the highly anticipated first peek at the men's and women's N.C.A.A. tournament brackets, then crescendoes with the unexpected emergence of giant-killers this year, Fairleigh Dickinson, Princeton and Furman slaying the men's powerhouses Purdue, Arizona and Virginia.
Remembering the highs (and lows) of Zeke's Cowboys tenure
DALLAS An era in Dallas Cowboys history has come to an end.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it official on Wednesday that the team parted ways with Ezekiel Elliott.Elliott became a mainstay in the Cowboys backfield alongside quarterback Dak Prescott ever since being drafted No. 4 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Volunteers step up in flooded Pajaro, where many lack food, clothing - and work
Jessica Sanchez felt awful about the catastrophic flooding that displaced hundreds of people in this Monterey County farm town.She felt worse when she heard families were sleeping in their cars because some of the shelters had reached capacity and they couldn't afford hotels."I have two daughters and I can't imagine having to sleep in a car when it's cold and raining outside," said Sanchez, 34.
Pan Am flight 73 hostage learns from hijacker why life was spared
A hostage held at gunpoint in the fatal Pan Am flight 73 hijacking in 1986 has found out why his life was spared.Twenty-two people were killed and about 150 injured after a New York-bound plane was taken over by Palestinian militants at Karachi airport, Pakistan.Briton Mike Thexton, 63, has spoken to the hijacker who held him at gunpoint as part of a Sky documentary.
Shooting at Market Street Walgreens Leaves One Dead, Security Guard Allegedly Detained
There was a fatal shooting Thursday evening near the busy section of Market Street outside the Westfield Mall, a few blocks from Union Square, possibly involving a store security guard armed with a gun.As NBC Bay Area reports, the shooting took place outside the Walgreens on the 800 block of Market Street just after 6:30 p.m.
Tiny Love Stories: Her Gifts Drove Me Crazy Then Guilty'
Every birthday, my Filipino grandmother gave me pearls: necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings.Always tissue-wrapped and labeled with her fine handwriting.Pearls are what she believed a woman should be: polished, elegant.When I was in my punk-rock teens, her gifts drove me crazy then guilty.Please, grandma, save your money!
Fairleigh Dickinson, Princeton, Furman and the Joy of March Upsets
SACRAMENTO At its best, March isn't about madness so much as pure, unbridled joy.It stirs with the highly anticipated first peek at the men's and women's N.C.A.A. tournament brackets, then crescendoes with the unexpected emergence of giant-killers this year, Fairleigh Dickinson, Princeton and Furman slaying the men's powerhouses Purdue, Arizona and Virginia.
Remembering the highs (and lows) of Zeke's Cowboys tenure
DALLAS An era in Dallas Cowboys history has come to an end.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it official on Wednesday that the team parted ways with Ezekiel Elliott.Elliott became a mainstay in the Cowboys backfield alongside quarterback Dak Prescott ever since being drafted No. 4 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Volunteers step up in flooded Pajaro, where many lack food, clothing - and work
Jessica Sanchez felt awful about the catastrophic flooding that displaced hundreds of people in this Monterey County farm town.She felt worse when she heard families were sleeping in their cars because some of the shelters had reached capacity and they couldn't afford hotels."I have two daughters and I can't imagine having to sleep in a car when it's cold and raining outside," said Sanchez, 34.
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis
Every week we wrap up the must-reads from our coverage of the Ukraine war, from news and features to analysis, visual guides and opinion.A heavily damaged residential building hit by a Russian missile in Uman, Cherkasy region, Ukraine 28 April 2023.Photograph: Interior Ministry Of Ukriane/Reuters Russia launched a wave of missile attacks across many of Ukraine's biggest cities before dawn on Friday, killing a mother and young child in the port city of Dnipro, and three people at a high-rise apartment building in the central city of Uman.
High school student stabs two staff members, self in Canada
A Canadian high school student was arrested after stabbing two staff members and himself Monday morning, according to police.The student, who was not identified, was in an administrative office at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, Nova Scotia, when he pulled the knife, cops said.Both staffers were hospitalized due to their injuries.
'Evil' rapists jailed for 'atrocious' attack on woman
L-R: Miguel Clino, Devon Cato and Nizandro Caimanque have been jailed for rape (Image: Met Police) Three rapists have been jailed for an "atrocious attack" on a woman they coerced into an alleyway in Barking.A security guard saw the attack taking place on July 10 while monitoring CCTV and immediately called police.
Berlin embassy spy denies existence of Russian handler
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails An ex-security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin has admitted handing classified documents to Russia, but refused to name his alleged spymaster, saying: There is no-one.
High school student stabs two staff members, self in Canada
A Canadian high school student was arrested after stabbing two staff members and himself Monday morning, according to police.The student, who was not identified, was in an administrative office at Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, Nova Scotia, when he pulled the knife, cops said.Both staffers were hospitalized due to their injuries.
'Evil' rapists jailed for 'atrocious' attack on woman
L-R: Miguel Clino, Devon Cato and Nizandro Caimanque have been jailed for rape (Image: Met Police) Three rapists have been jailed for an "atrocious attack" on a woman they coerced into an alleyway in Barking.A security guard saw the attack taking place on July 10 while monitoring CCTV and immediately called police.
Berlin embassy spy denies existence of Russian handler
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails An ex-security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin has admitted handing classified documents to Russia, but refused to name his alleged spymaster, saying: There is no-one.
Three men jailed after taking turns' during alleyway rape in Barking
T hree men have been jailed for raping a woman in an alleyway in east London, the Met Police has said.The trio took turns' on the woman after luring her down an alleyway but were spotted by a security guard on CCTV who alerted police.The three appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on March 13 after they had been found guilty in January in what the police called an atrocious attack.
Junos 2023: The Weeknd wins big, Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage | CBC News
Toronto singer The Weeknd now has the second-most Juno awards of all time, after winning album of the year during Monday night's ceremony hosted by Shang Chi actor Simu Liu.The Canadian music awards show handed out five prizes throughout the evening: the TikTok Juno fan choice award, album of the year, breakthrough artist of the year, rap album/EP of the year and contemporary R&B recording of the year.
Berlin Embassy spy hedged bets' during sting op with fake Russian officer
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A British embassy spy was hedging his bets when he was accosted by a fake Russian operative during an undercover sting, a court has heard.David Ballantyne Smith, 58, began collecting secret information from the Berlin embassy where he worked as a security guard some four years before his arrest in August 2021.
Berlin spy caught on camera during fake Russian agent sting op
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A British embassy spy was caught on camera hedging his bets with a fake Russian operative during an undercover sting, a court has heard.David Ballantyne Smith, 58, had been collecting documents from the Berlin embassy where he worked as a security guard some four years before his arrest in August 2021.
Boy who murdered Asda shopper after row in supermarket toilet detained for life
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A 15-year-old boy has been detained at His Majesty's pleasure for murdering a shopper after a row in a supermarket toilet.Ian Kirwan was knifed in the heart by the boy then aged 14 who was acting as a part of a masked gang that terrorised members of the public.
Nearly 1m cost of Berlin spy that left embassy staff concerned' for safety
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Berlin spy David Smith's leaks to Russian intelligence cost nearly 1 million and left staff at the British embassy in Germany concerned over their safety.The damage the 58-year-old security guard caused by collecting secrets from his work over four years and passing an unknown quantity to the hostile state was laid bare at the Old Bailey by prosecutor Alison Morgan KC.
Three men jailed after taking turns' during alleyway rape in Barking
T hree men have been jailed for raping a woman in an alleyway in east London, the Met Police has said.The trio took turns' on the woman after luring her down an alleyway but were spotted by a security guard on CCTV who alerted police.The three appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on March 13 after they had been found guilty in January in what the police called an atrocious attack.
Junos 2023: The Weeknd wins big, Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage | CBC News
Toronto singer The Weeknd now has the second-most Juno awards of all time, after winning album of the year during Monday night's ceremony hosted by Shang Chi actor Simu Liu.The Canadian music awards show handed out five prizes throughout the evening: the TikTok Juno fan choice award, album of the year, breakthrough artist of the year, rap album/EP of the year and contemporary R&B recording of the year.
Berlin Embassy spy hedged bets' during sting op with fake Russian officer
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A British embassy spy was hedging his bets when he was accosted by a fake Russian operative during an undercover sting, a court has heard.David Ballantyne Smith, 58, began collecting secret information from the Berlin embassy where he worked as a security guard some four years before his arrest in August 2021.
Berlin spy caught on camera during fake Russian agent sting op
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A British embassy spy was caught on camera hedging his bets with a fake Russian operative during an undercover sting, a court has heard.David Ballantyne Smith, 58, had been collecting documents from the Berlin embassy where he worked as a security guard some four years before his arrest in August 2021.
Boy who murdered Asda shopper after row in supermarket toilet detained for life
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A 15-year-old boy has been detained at His Majesty's pleasure for murdering a shopper after a row in a supermarket toilet.Ian Kirwan was knifed in the heart by the boy then aged 14 who was acting as a part of a masked gang that terrorised members of the public.
Nearly 1m cost of Berlin spy that left embassy staff concerned' for safety
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Berlin spy David Smith's leaks to Russian intelligence cost nearly 1 million and left staff at the British embassy in Germany concerned over their safety.The damage the 58-year-old security guard caused by collecting secrets from his work over four years and passing an unknown quantity to the hostile state was laid bare at the Old Bailey by prosecutor Alison Morgan KC.
Police have recovered stolen goods including an Africa Cup of Nations runners-up medal and arrested two men following a burglary at the Cairo home of Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.Egypt's Ministry of Interior said a former security guard at the residential complex was one of those arrested over the alleged break-in.
Federal lawsuit filed over Kenosha police officer who put his knee on a 12-year-old's neck while breaking up school fight
(CNN)A father and his middle-school-aged daughter have filed a federal lawsuit against a former school security guard in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after he put his knee on the child's neck while trying to break up a cafeteria fight last year.The security guard, Shawn Guetschow, also was a Kenosha police officer but was not on police duty at the time of the incident at Kenosha's Lincoln Middle School on March 4, officials have said.
Security guard shot during Loop bank robbery: cops
A 59-year-old security guard was shot during a bank robbery in the Loop Thursday afternoon, Chicago police said.An "unknown offender" left a bank in the first block of South Wacker Drive about 3 p.m. when the guard confronted the robber, who shot the 59-year-old in the arm, police said.The guard, using his service weapon, returned fire and the robber fled east on Madison Avenue.
Federal lawsuit filed over Kenosha police officer who put his knee on a 12-year-old's neck while breaking up school fight
(CNN)A father and his middle-school-aged daughter have filed a federal lawsuit against a former school security guard in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after he put his knee on the child's neck while trying to break up a cafeteria fight last year.The security guard, Shawn Guetschow, also was a Kenosha police officer but was not on police duty at the time of the incident at Kenosha's Lincoln Middle School on March 4, officials have said.
Security guard shot during Loop bank robbery: cops
A 59-year-old security guard was shot during a bank robbery in the Loop Thursday afternoon, Chicago police said.An "unknown offender" left a bank in the first block of South Wacker Drive about 3 p.m. when the guard confronted the robber, who shot the 59-year-old in the arm, police said.The guard, using his service weapon, returned fire and the robber fled east on Madison Avenue.
Court hears of potentially catastrophic' impact of Berlin embassy spy
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Berlin spy David Smith cost the taxpayer some 820,000 and left his colleagues angry and betrayed after passing secrets to Russia, a court has heard.On Thursday, prosecutor Alison Morgan KC read out a series of statements about the harm the 58-year-old security guard had caused.
Boy, 8, killed and three injured after pedestrians hit by motorcycle outside mosque in Plumstead
A perfect boy was killed after a motorcyclist struck his family as they crossed the road to go to evening prayer at a south London mosque on Sunday night.A Scotland Yard spokesman said the fatal crash happened about 7.30pm outside Greenwich Islamic Centre in Plumstead Road.The football-loving boy, aged, 8, died at the scene according to family friends and three others, including the rider, were taken to hospital.
Court hears of potentially catastrophic' impact of Berlin embassy spy
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Berlin spy David Smith cost the taxpayer some 820,000 and left his colleagues angry and betrayed after passing secrets to Russia, a court has heard.On Thursday, prosecutor Alison Morgan KC read out a series of statements about the harm the 58-year-old security guard had caused.
Boy, 8, killed and three injured after pedestrians hit by motorcycle outside mosque in Plumstead
A perfect boy was killed after a motorcyclist struck his family as they crossed the road to go to evening prayer at a south London mosque on Sunday night.A Scotland Yard spokesman said the fatal crash happened about 7.30pm outside Greenwich Islamic Centre in Plumstead Road.The football-loving boy, aged, 8, died at the scene according to family friends and three others, including the rider, were taken to hospital.