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Denver Police detective suspended after domestic violence victim killed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver Police detective will serve a 3-day suspension after an internal affairs investigation found Detective Ana Munoz failed to follow up with a domestic violence victim, who was found killed three months later.Elizabeth Hatlas was found dead in the backyard of the home she shared with her boyfriend in August 2022. Travis Tuomi, 44, has been charged with her murder. Fort Collins Police sued for former cop’s false DUI arrests In May 2022, police officers responded to a verbal altercation between the couple. At the time, Hatlas told officers Tuomi had strangled her three months earlier, on Feb. 12, 2022.Detective on domestic violence unitThe case was assigned to Detective Munoz on May 12, who had just been promoted to the domestic violence unit on May 1, 2022.Munoz told Internal Affairs that she called Hatlas on May 15 but couldn't leave a message, because the mailbox was full, and never attempted to contact her again.Munoz would later say the case was a low prio...

United plans to hire 15,000, including 2,300 in Denver

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Airlines expecting a hectic summer travel season are planning to hire thousands of new workers this year, lifting a job market that has been hit by layoffs in technology and turmoil in the banking industry.United Airlines said Wednesday that it hired 7,000 new workers in the first four months of this year and plans to hit 15,000 new hires by year-end, matching the number it hired last year. How to save on summer travel with June surge ahead By 2026, United projects adding 50,000 workers to a workforce that was about 93,000 at the start of this year.“We are in hiring mode here at United Airlines,” Kate Gebo, the company's executive vice president of human resources, told reporters. Airline officials said they already have enough pilots to operate the peak summer schedule. Airlines have been in a hiring frenzy since being caught understaffed when air travel bounced back from the depths of the pandemic more quickly than anticipated. Shortages of pilots and flight attend...

Woman faces 174 counts of animal cruelty in dog-hoarding investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

ROGGEN, Colo. (KDVR) -- Investigators say more than 150 dogs were rescued from a home in Weld County after a hoarding investigation, and now the sheriff's office has arrested a woman on counts of animal cruelty.According to a release from the Weld County Sheriff's Office, deputies began an investigation on Feb. 14 that included hoarding and animal cruelty. Caught on camera: ‘Road rage’ shooting in Denver This week, the investigation concluded with the arrest of 55-year-old Marie Alvarado, who is facing 174 counts of cruelty to animals — one count for each dog removed from her property.All 174 dogs were mixed Chiweenie/terriers, and according to the Sheriff's Office, many of them were available for adoption at area shelters. "The Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our gratitude to every agency and shelter that assisted our animal control unit in this case," the statement said.

Porn industry group sues over Utah age verification law

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An adult entertainment industry group filed a lawsuit on Wednesday challenging a new Utah law that requires porn websites to implement age verification mechanisms to block minors from accessing sexually explicit materials.The law, which took effect Wednesday, made Utah the second state to require adult websites to verify the age of those who want to view their pages — either through an independent contractor or digital ID. Lawmakers likened the requirement to those for alcohol or online gambling and argued that stronger protections were needed to shield kids from pornography, which is ubiquitous online. Trial begins over patrol tactic known as ‘Kansas two step’ The Free Speech Coalition — along with an erotica author and companies that manage adult websites and are party to the suit — argues that Utah's new law unfairly discriminates against certain kinds of speech, violates the First Amendment rights of porn providers and intrudes on the privacy of individua...

Boy hospitalized after being struck by car while on bicycle in North Lauderdale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

A boy was airlifted to the hospital after, officials said, he was struck by a vehicle in North Lauderdale while he was riding his bicycle. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred along the 1800 block of Southwest 63rd Terrace, just outside Broadview Elementary School, Thursday afternoon. Officials said the boy was struck while crossing the street and was hit by a car. He ended up being pinned under the vehicle. “Everyone was pointing down, I get out the car and see and hear a kid crying,” said area resident Charissa Vasquez. Vasquez said she had just come home when she saw a parked Ford SUV in the middle of the roadway.Underneath the vehicle, she said, was a bike and the little boy pinned underneath. It’s unclear whether or not the 10-year-old victim was heading home from the school when he was hit.“I guess they were trying to figure out the safest method to get him out without hurting him more,” said Vasquez.Ultimately, s...

1 in custody after shooting in SW Miami-Dade home; victim stable

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

Police have taken one person into custody following a shooting inside a Southwest Miami-Dade home that sent one person to the hospital.Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the incident along the 5800 block of Southwest 118th Avenue, just after 3 p.m., Thursday.7SkyForce hovered above the home, a police cruisers blocked the roadway.The property is registered to a Jorge Masvidal, but police have not specified whether or not this is the recently retired Ultimate Fighting Championship star. They said the property owner was not involved in the incident.Detectives described the incident a domestic dispute. They said an older family member of the property owner is in police custody.Investigators said the victim was shot in the upper extremity, possibly in the arm.Paramedics have transported the victim to a nearby hospital in stable condition.Police have not provided further details about the incident, as they continue to investigate.Please check back on WSVN.com and ...

DeSantis to sign bill banning gender-affirming care to kids

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a bill legislators sent him Thursday that would keep doctors from prescribing drugs and performing procedures on minors who are seeking gender-affirming care.The bill, which passed in the House largely along political lines, would also ban the use of state money for gender-affirming care and place new restrictions on adults seeking treatment.It’s the latest in anti-LGBTQ bills that the Florida Legislature has passed as the Republican DeSantis prepares to launch a presidential campaign. It was sent to the governor with just one day left in the annual legislative session.Republican Rep. Ralph Massullo, who co-sponsored the bill, said that children “need to come to a point where they realize their gender and are able to accept themselves.” Bill co-sponsor Republican Rep. Randy Fine likened gender-affirming care to child abuse.Many studies show that gender-affirming care like hormone therapy and puberty blockers can ...

Man charged with vehicular homicide in 2022 North Bay Village crash that killed mother, 2 daughters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

A driver appeared in court to face the consequences nearly a year after, police said, he fled the scene of a crash in North Bay Village that left a mother and her two daughters dead.Julius Bernstein was charged on Thursday with vehicular homicide in the June 27, 2022 crash. He was given a $625,000 bond.Police said the suspect sped into a car carrying a mother and her daughters, ages 15 and 12, along the 1300 block of the John F. Kennedy CausewayAll three victims died from their injuries.Officers said Bernstein took off but was eventually found in North Carolina and extradited back to South Florida.

Emergency crews locate body of worker missing after explosion at Newburyport chemical plant

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

Crews have found the body of a worker who was missing for hours after an overnight explosion at a chemical plant in Newburyport early Thursday morning, fire officials announced.Firefighters from multiple communities responded to what grew to be a seven-alarm fire Thursday, after multiple reports of an explosion came in just before 1 a.m.Crews said an industrial-sized vat from inside the building was launched 30 feet because of the explosion and was found in the parking lot as crews arrived.Officials said four injured workers were taken to the hospital, where they were treated and released, while one remained missing.In an update, officials said they located the missing worker, a man, around 5:30 p.m.Crews have found the body of a worker who was missing for hours after an overnight explosion at a chemical plant in Newburyport early Thursday morning, fire officials announced.Firefighters from multiple communities responded to what grew to be a seven-alarm fire Thursday, after multiple...

Churchill Downs suspends trainer Joseph after 2 horse deaths

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:11:50 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs suspended trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. indefinitely and Lord Miles, who is trained by Joseph, was scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Thursday, days after the sudden death of two of his horses at the track.The suspension prohibits Joseph, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by Joseph, from entering horses in races or applying for stall occupancy at all Churchill Downs Incorporated racetracks.The decision comes after the deaths of Parents Pride on Saturday and Chasing Artie on Tuesday at Churchill Downs. Both collapsed on the track and died after races.“Given the unexplained sudden deaths, we have reasonable concerns about the condition of his horses, and decided to suspend him indefinitely until details are analyzed and understood,” Bill Mudd, president and chief operating officer of CDI, said in a statement. “The safety of our equine and human athletes and integrity of our sport is our highest priority. We feel these measures are our ...