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Inmate who walked out of Jefferson County prison camp arrested after 12 weeks

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — An inmate who walked out of a Jefferson County prison camp in early September has been arrested in New Mexico. Edward Verdugo was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service, the agency said.Verdugo was discovered missing on Sept. 5 from a minimum security prison camp next to the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood. Federal prisoner’s escape was too easy, insiders say Sources told the FOX31 Problem Solvers he was found to have meth in his locker four days before his escape. The sources said Verdugo wasn’t moved to the secure housing unit and remained at the minimum security satellite camp. There, the sources said, he was able to access a golf cart and drive to the edge of the prison grounds, where he walked away.Verdugo had been sentenced by a federal judge in New Mexico to 109 months in federal prison for several charges, including conspiracy to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug...

Watch full replay: Biden talks economy, clean energy at Pueblo wind tower maker

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

PUEBLO, Colo. (KDVR) — President Joe Biden visited southern Colorado on Wednesday to tout his economic policies and investments in clean energy, and to answer Republican criticism.The president was at CS Wind, a facility that is the world's largest wind tower manufacturer. The South Korea-based company is expanding in Pueblo and expects to add 850 new jobs by 2026, growth that has been tied to tax incentives through the Inflation Reduction Act.The facility is in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District and is represented by Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, who has called for the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act and said it's "a massive failure." Recap: Biden visits Boebert’s district to reject Republican criticism of green policies In his remarks after touring the plant, Biden responded to Boebert's criticism, saying his agenda has helped the area and the country.On Tuesday night, Biden was in Denver for a fundraiser. The two-day visit was his fifth to the state.The pre...

Wheat Ridge business owner killed, family says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KDVR) -- One person was killed in a homicide that occurred Wednesday morning near 38th Avenue and Teller Street in Wheat Ridge.Police were called to the area after shots were heard around 11:19 a.m. A family member told FOX31 the victim was Peter Damien Arguello, who owned a nearby antique and jewelry shop.No suspect has been taken into custody yet, but police said there was no danger to the public.At approximately 4:43 p.m., Wheat Ridge police released photos of the suspect vehicle believed to be involved with the homicide. The vehicle is a red 2003-2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)This red 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado is wanted in connection to a homicide in Wheat Ridge. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)There are three schools located near the crime scene, but police said they did not feel it was necessary to put the schools on lockout or secu...

Police sniper cleared in killing of barricaded man in Northglenn

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that a sniper officer who shot and killed a barricaded suspect in Northglenn will not face criminal charges.Prosecutors found the officers involved with fatally shooting Joseph Martinez on April 14 were justified in their actions, according to the officer-involved shooting decision letter issued by District Attorney Brian Mason. Police: Man killed at Denver park had AK-47, 400 rounds The decision letter includes a factual summary, stating that members of the FBI's Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force were surveilling a residential unit at 301 Malley Drive, in Northglenn, for a wanted party.The wanted man, Martinez, had several outstanding felony warrants, including attempted murder, a pattern of racketeering, robbery, burglary and possession of a controlled substance, according to the letter.Martinez was seen going in and out of a unit, and law enforcement surrounded the apartment with market patro...

Surveillance video shows robbery, beating outside Hialeah hair salon that led to arrests of mother and son

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

Surveillance video captured the moment a woman was robbed and beaten outside of a hair salon in Hialeah, an attack that led to the arrests of a mother and son.The security footage captured the moment a masked assailant grabbed a suitcase that the victim was placing in the rear of her SUV in the parking lot of a shopping plaza along the 7700 block of West 28th Avenue, Sept. 16.The video goes on to show the perpetrator repeatedly pistol-whipping the woman.Investigators said the suitcase that was taken was filled with jewelry.Detectives said carried out the attack that left the victim bleeding and bruised.“It was very violent,” said the victim through a translator during an interview with 7News in early October. “He began hitting me and tried to take away my suitcase. He hit me several times. When he fired a shot, it all happened in seconds.”The victim works at the beauty salon but also sells jewelry. She said she was loading her inventory into her vehicle at th...

Abandoned miniature horse in Florida Everglades rescued by South Florida SPCA

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

A miniature horse is galloping toward recovery after being found abandoned near the western edge of the Florida Everglades.The South Florida Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a distress call from the Miami-Dade Agricultural Police on Wednesday morning and rescued the abandoned horse, found suffering from a suspected broken ankle.“Because the leg is broken, the hood is pointing up [in the wrong direction],” said Laurie Waggoner, Director of Rescue Operations for South Florida SPCA.The chestnut horse, named Tiny Tim by the rescuers, was discovered with a duct-taped ankle causing open wounds.Rescuers believe the ankle was fractured months ago.“For several months, this little mini had to have been in complete agony. It breaks my heart to think of the suffering that he’s had to endure,” said Waggoner. “Judging by the amount of foot that has grown, I;m going to guess six months ago that this happened.”Rescuers said the ...

Investigation underway after ambulance reported stolen in Gardner

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

GARDNER, Mass. (WHDH) — An investigation is underway after an ambulance was reported stolen in Gardner on Wednesday night.State police were alerted by Gardner police to be on the lookout for a stolen ambulance in the area of Route 68, according to a state police spokesman.An ambulance could later be seen being loaded onto a tow truck at Heywood Hospital. No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Cheers to a true Bostonian

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

The city gave cheers to Tom Kershaw, the owner of Cheers and Hampshire House, Wednesday to mark his 55th year in business. Hampshire House is also home to the beloved Bull + Finch Pub which gained international fame when it became the inspiration for the hit TV series Cheers in 1981. It’s now a stop for TV fans from all over.Boston, MA – November 29: Hampshire House Owner Thomas Kershaw receives a proclamation from City Councilor Ed Flynn. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

Mike Preston’s Ravens mailbag: Answering questions about Ronnie Stanley, offseason priorities and more | COMMENTARY

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston will answer fans’ questions throughout the Ravens season. Coming off Baltimore’s 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12, plenty of questions remain heading into their bye week.Here’s Preston’s take:(Editor’s note: Questions have been edited for length and clarity.)Justin Tucker is having one of his worst seasons since 2015. You can see it in his eyes and demeanor when he goes to kick. It doesn’t help that he has had a number of kicks blocked. What do you think the special teams coaches need to do to help him get his head back in the game? — Adam PanareseI I don’t have a problem with Tucker. The kicks he has had blocked were because of a missed blocking assignment and another attempt was about 55 yards, and a lot of those get blocked around the league because there has to be a low trajectory to get the distance. If Tucker misses a field goal every now and then, I have no problem with it. ...

Daryl Hall accuses John Oates of ‘ultimate partnership betrayal’ in plan to sell stake in business

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:54 GMT

By JONATHAN MATTISE (Associated Press)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall has accused his longtime music partner John Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by planning to sell his share of the Hall & Oates duo’s joint venture without the other’s permission, Hall said in a court declaration supporting his lawsuit to keep the transaction paused.In the declaration filed Wednesday in a Nashville chancery court, Hall also lamented the deterioration of his relationship with and trust in his musical partner of more than a half-century. The joint venture in question includes Hall & Oates trademarks, personal name and likeness rights, record royalty income and website and social media assets, the declaration states.A judge has issued a temporarily restraining order blocking the sale of Oates’ share of Whole Oats Enterprises LLP to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC while legal proceedings and a previously initiated arbitra...