11 children sickened after eating feces, cereal off floor of home
WARREN, Mich. — A suburban Detroit mayor says children were eating feces and cereal off the floor of a home where 11 were sickened.
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said Tuesday that some of the children suffered from malnutrition and were grossly underweight.
Warren Fire Commissioner Skip McAdams says an aunt took three children to a hospital Monday after they suffered vomiting, disorientation and weakness. McAdams says eight other children under the supervision of a 10-year-old also were transported to hospitals.
Warren Police Chief William Dwyer says only one child, a baby, remains hospitalized Tuesday, in stable condition.
Dwyer says police have turned the case over to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for possible charges.
Fouts says the 11 children belong to two mothers.
via: https://nypost.com/2018/05/08/11-children-sickened-after-eating-feces-cereal-off-floor-of-home/
Father of twin 10-year-old girls shot to death while taking out trash
SACRAMENTO — Friends and relatives are mourning a California father who was fatally shot Saturday night while taking out the trash in front of his Sacramento home.
Roy Eunice’s two twin daughters were feet away when they heard three gunshots. One bullet even pierced the front door of their apart along Broadway near Santa Cruz Way in Oak Park. Another went through two of their walls.
“This was a senseless murder,” Mary Thompson, Eunice’s sister, told KTXL. “He came out of his house just to dump his garbage.”
The third hit Eunice in the chest.
“He walked in his house, told his 10-year-old daughters that he’s been shot,” Thompson said. “‘Call your mom. Call 911.’ He collapsed in front of his daughters and died.”
Thompson says before her brother died, he was able to calm his daughters — both of whom turned 10 last week.
“Their dad told them that it would be OK … they’re going back telling their mother that dad said it’s going to be OK,” she told KTXL.
Eunice is the father of three daughters. He was known at the twins’ school for always helping out.
“He is a parent that would get awards from the school for his participation,” Thompson said. “He not only helped out the school he helped out the teachers with supplies.”
Investigators say they have no motive or suspect information in Eunice’s death, but Thompson hopes whoever shot her brother does the right thing.
“To the person that did this, I forgive you. But if you have any remorse in your body, in your soul. You will come forward,” she said. “Because I need to know why you would do this to my brother. It’s not right.”
In a sad twist of fate, Thompson says Eunice comforted a dying teenager on that same block back in December.
“And he actually came out here, to comfort the person that was dying on the ground. This is the type of person that he is,” Thompson said.
That person was 16-year-old Timothy Jeter — whose homicide remains unsolved.
“I’m still heartbroken, I’m still devastated,” Heather Jeter, Timothy’s mother, said. “I’m in limbo waiting to find out at least … who did this.”
Jeter says she is not surprised that another life has been taken by gun violence on that block. She believes police should focus more on Rout Avenue Park, which is next to Eunice’s apartment complex.
“That park has always been a hotspot. Drugs, shootings, violence — all sorts of things go on over there,” Jeter said. “But there’s no action from the city, from the police department, from the state, from anyone.”
Both Thompson and Jeter think neighbors can help solve both cases.
“In relation to my son’s death, in relation to the death of this man, speak up,” Jeter said.
There is a GoFundMe campaign for Eunice and his family.
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Woman blew up microwave at 7-Eleven with urine sample
DENVER — A Colorado woman has been cited by police after a container of what appeared to be urine blew up as she was heating it up in a microwave at a 7-Eleven.
Police say the incident occurred in the convenience store chain’s Aurora location last week when the clerk heard a loud bang and saw 26-year-old Angelique Sanchez take a white plastic bottle out of the microwave.
A police report says when confronted by the clerk, Sanchez wiped a yellow liquid that smelled like urine onto the floor and walked out.
Police located Sanchez at a nearby clinic where she had planned to take a urinalysis test for a potential employer.
The Denver woman was issued a summons for damaged property. She could not be reached for comment.
via: https://nypost.com/2018/05/06/woman-blew-up-microwave-at-7-eleven-with-urine-sample-cops/
Man accused of trying to burn several sex offenders to death at motel
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A man is accused of trying to burn sex offenders to death at a Florida motel.
Jorge Porto-Sierra, 50, was arrested and charged with four counts of attempted premeditated murder, WESH reported
Porto-Sierra confessed to the crime and said he arrived at the motel to “barbecue all the child molesters on fire and kill them.”
Authorities said the suspect broke a window at a room at the Friendly Village Inn in Kissimmee, Fla., to pour gasoline inside.
Witnesses said he screamed, “I’m going to kill you, child molester,” and started throwing gasoline on the room’s front door, all while carrying a cigarette. He’s also accused of pouring gasoline on a car.
At least two of the four victims are confirmed sex offenders.
The suspect has been jailed in Osceola County, Fla., without bond.
Deputies asked him why he didn’t carry his threats out and Porto-Sierra reportedly responded by saying, “You got here too soon.”
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Student’s mom drags boy down hallway of Bronx school by the neck
MELROSE, the Bronx — An 8-year-old boy loved being a third grader at P. S. 146 in the Bronx until a classmate’s parent assaulted him.
Jalen Swinton fought with another classmate in the school cafeteria on April 26. The next day, the classmate’s mother walked into the school in the morning and found Swinton eating breakfast. She grabbed him and dragged him by the neck from the cafeteria and down the hall into the principal’s office.
The school never filed a police report, Sanavya Hodges – Swinton’s mom – told PIX11 in an exclusive interview.
“It’s sad,” she said. “I’m tired of crying.”
Her son has been absent from school since the incident.
“I have dreams about her and she is going to drag me again,” he said.
His mom believes assault charges should be filed against that parent.
She asked the school for an emergency transfer for her son, but was told it was a one time incident.
“I feel like they turned their backs on me when they should have been reaching out to me,” she said.
A Department of Education spokesperson said they NYPD is now conducting an investigation. The DOE is working with police on that.
“The safety of students and staff is our top priority and the school has followed protocol in addressing this incident,” the spokespersons said. “The family is being provided with ongoing support.”
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Bronx woman read obituaries, robbed homes during funerals
GREENBURGH, NY — A Bronx woman allegedly read obituaries so she could target homes when she knew the people who lived there were out at funerals, police said.
Police investigating a robbery pattern realized he homes of people listed as next of kin in funeral arrangements were being targeted.
New York State police gave local police information on a potential suspect’s car. Greenburgh police stopped the vehicle and found property that had been taken from a home on Feb. 22 inside. Police arrested Latonia Shelecia Stewart, 26.
She was charged with conspiracy to commit burglary and criminal possession of stolen property. Stewart was arraigned in Greenburgh Court and released on bond.
12-Year-Old in Custody After Stabbing Fellow Student at Stevenson Ranch School
A student was taken into custody after allegedly stabbing a classmate at a school in Stevenson Ranch Friday morning, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The call about the incident at Pico Canyon Elementary School, located at 25255 Pico Canyon Road, came in shortly after 8 a.m., Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station Lt. Ignacio Somoano told KTLA.
The suspect and victim, described by officials as 12-year-old boys in the sixth grade, were involved in a fight, officials said. At some point, one of the boys pulled out a knife and stabbed the other before school staff and other students jumped in to help stop the attack, according to authorities.
Sheriff’s personnel arrived and took the suspect into custody.
The victim suffered multiple puncture wounds, officials stated. He received medical treatment at the scene and was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were described as not life-threatening, Somoano said.
Parents said they received a message from the principal alerting them to the situation.
“I think there are things going on socially with the kids that maybe we are just not aware of,” parent Mary Tremble told KTLA. “I mean, obviously this kid must have been really angry and really upset, and I wonder why.”
“It’s very violent, and I don’t know why someone would do it,” student Logan Tremble said.
Authorities did not identify the suspect or the victim.
It was unclear how the student got the knife on campus and why he had it. The incident remained under investigation.
The Newhall School District released a statement from Superintendent Paul Cordeiro, which read in part:
“Our immediate goal is to support our students and their families. We have counselors and psychologists on site. Further, we are in direct communication with parents to assure them that we are following up in every possible way. As always, our top priority is the safety of all students and adults on campus.”
Teen accused of killing 3-year-old smiles in Georgia court, sparking near brawl
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies had to restrain the mother of a 3-year-old boy Friday when the 15-year-old boy accused of killing him appeared to smirk while waiting for his bond hearing to start.
“What’s funny? What’s funny?” yelled Roshanda Craig, as deputies rushed to separate members of the victim’s family and the defendant’s family.
Christopher Cullins, 15, an eighth grade student at Sylvan Hills Middle School, was arrested at his school 10 days after the April 1 shooting that claimed the life of 3-year-old T’Rhigi Craig. Cullins is charged as an adult with murder.
The little boy was asleep in the backseat of his mother’s SUV when he was struck by a bullet meant for someone else, police said.
According to detectives, it all started when some people in cars drove past a gas station at the intersection of Bouldercrest and Eastland roads and fired paintball guns at customers.
Cullins and his family happened to be at the gas station. Cullins, furious about being struck by a paintball, grabbed his cousin’s gun, according to police, and fired at least one shot toward the cars where the paintball fire originated. The bullet missed the people who fired the paintball guns and instead struck the boy, killing him.
Mom, 3 kids found dead after school asked for welfare check
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A woman who was found dead with her three children in her North Dakota home appears to have been struggling with financial problems.
Astra Volk and her children, ranging in age from 6 to 14, were found dead Thursday morning after a school asked police for a welfare check on their Grand Forks home. All had gunshot wounds; police say they aren’t looking for any suspects.
Court records in Grand Forks County list three civil judgments against an Astra F. Volk last year for about $3,750.
A woman by the same name set up a GoFundMe account in late April seeking money to help pay off medical bills. The woman said her wages had been garnished.
The fundraising account had been deleted Friday.
via: https://nypost.com/2018/05/04/mom-3-kids-found-dead-after-school-asked-for-welfare-check/
Man accused of hurling microwave at girlfriend tells cops he’s comedian Tracy Morgan
SANDUSKY, Ohio – An Ohio man accused of assaulting his girlfriend tried to convince officers he was comedian Tracy Morgan – and his failed attempt at disguising his identity was captured on police body camera video.
“Who are you,” a Sandusky officer can be heard asking 23-year-old Donald Dudley.
“My name is Tracy Morgan,” Dudley responded. When asked his name a second time, he gave the same answer.
“My name is Tracy Morgan,” Dudley can be heard saying.
The mother of his two children told police he had assaulted her earlier, and that he even threw a microwave at her head. She told officers had to use pepper spray to fight him off.
Officers arrested Dudley Saturday, telling him he still had pepper spray on his face, and that they knew his real name.
The woman had a bruise on her forehead. She also told police Dudley punched her.
Dudley was arrested on several charges, including domestic violence.
He is still in the Erie County Jail and is expected back in court soon.