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Security guard charged in man's shooting death at Ferguson gas station

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A security guard fatally shot a gunman at a Ferguson gas station overnight after an argument led to an exchange of gunfire. The security guard now faces criminal charges. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has issued charges of voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action against Maury Adams, according to an update Saturday from the Fergsuon Police Department. Adams was arrested and is being held in the St. Louis County Justice Center on a $50,000 cash-only bond. Which St. Louis County suburbs have grown most over the past decade? The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. at a Ferguson QuikTrip in the 10000 block of West Florissant Avenue. Investigators have not yet disclosed the identity of the suspect involved. The Ferguson Police Department says the incident unfolded shortly after the suspect tried to make a purchase, and there was "an apparent disagreement over required identification for the transaction." The suspect left, then quickly return...

Belleville police investigate deadly shooting, blocks away from chili cook-off

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - One person is dead after a shooting Saturday in Belleville, according to the Belleville Police Department. The shooting reportedly happened just a few blocks away from a chili cook-off event. Police responded to the shooting around noon near First Street and West B Street. When they arrived, they learned the victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Security guard charged in man’s shooting death at Ferguson gas station One person of interest is in custody as of 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Investigators have not yet disclosed any suspect information or what might have led up to the shooting. Police also noted that at this point of the investigation, the shooting is not believed to be connected to the city's large chili cook-off community event, which is located at the Belleville Public Square. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Da...

Noah Roper scores three touchdowns in Colorado Mines rout of Colorado Mesa

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

Four games into RMAC play, the Colorado School of Mines football team isn’t just unbeaten, it’s untouched.The second-ranked Orediggers cruised to yet another conference win Saturday afternoon as Noah Roper ran in three first-half touchdowns in a 52-0 rout of Colorado Mesa at Stocker Stadium in Grand Junction.The Nyikos Cup is coming home with us! #HelluvaEngineer pic.twitter.com/IWUnERMR0m— Mines Football (@MinesFootball) October 7, 2023The Erie High School product scored on runs of 4, 8 and 15 yards to give Mines (6-0, 4-0 in RMAC) a 21-0 lead at the break that was never challenged. Quarterback John Matocha added 197 yards on 21-of-26 passing and a pair of scores, both of which came during a 17-0 third quarter that put the game away.With the win, Mines claimed the Nyikos Cup for the second consecutive season. Colorado Mesa’s last win over the Orediggers — 26-21 in their last visit to Grand Junction in 2021 — is also the last time Mines lost an RMAC game. The...

11-year-old arrested for armed robbery in Santa Monica

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

An 11-year-old boy was arrested after an attempted armed robbery with a knife in Santa Monica.The incident took place on Oct. 2 near the 1300 block of Santa Monica Beach around 9:30 a.m., according to Santa Monica police.The victim, who frequently visits the beach area, said he was sitting in his truck when he noticed two suspects, an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old, approaching his truck bed. Inside the bed was a bicycle he had tied down. The 11-year-old suspect approached the truck while holding a knife near his chest, authorities said.The victim believed the suspect intended to steal his bike and was unaware anyone was inside the vehicle. Suddenly realizing he wasn’t alone, the boy brandished his knife and reportedly threatened to cut the victim.Both juveniles eventually fled the area but were located a short time later. The knife used during the confrontation was dropped during a foot pursuit and later recovered by officers, police said. Man arrested for over $6,000 worth of sto...

Warriors notebook: Draymond Green’s status, coaching changes and more

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green will be out for the Warriors’ first three pre-season games, at least. But he’s still making his voice heard at practices.Green has been throwing out plenty of trash talk and motivations during Golden State’s first week of training camp from the sideline as he nurses a sprained left ankle.“Draymond, his energy dominates a room,” head coach Steve Kerr said on Friday. “First couple of days of scrimmages he’s on the sideline talking trash to both teams and pumping guys up and right in the middle of it all. He’s really excited for the season and he’s progressing well.”Green will be re-evaluated on Monday with the potential to play the final two pre-season games. The hope is he’ll be ready to play in some capacity for the Warriors’ opener on Oct. 24 against the Phoenix Suns.Free agent signing Cory Joseph and training camp invite Rodney McGruder will also be sidelined for Saturday&#...

Former MLB pitcher Jim Poole dies of ALS at 57. He gave up winning homer in ’95 World Series

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

By PAUL NEWBERRY (AP Sports Writer)ATLANTA (AP) — Jim Poole, who spent parts of three seasons pitching for the Giants during his 11-year career and gave up the deciding homer to Atlanta’s David Justice in the 1995 World Series with Cleveland, died of complications from ALS. He was 57.Georgia Tech, his alma mater, announced that Poole died Friday in the Atlanta area surrounded by family. He was diagnosed two years ago with ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.Poole made it to the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1990 and played predominantly with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland and the Giants. The left-handed reliever also had stints with the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers and Montreal Expos before his retirement after the 2000 season.Poole made 431 appearances over his career, all of them out of the bullpen. He finished 22-12 with four saves and a 4.31 ERA.The most notable moment of his career came in 1995, wh...

Former SF Giants pitcher Jim Poole dies at 57

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Jim Poole has died, the team announced on social media Saturday afternoon. He was 57 years old. Warriors to hold practice at Chase Center open to the public Poole, who played college baseball at Georgia Tech, spent three seasons in San Francisco from 1996 to 1998, including the 1997 campaign in which the Giants won the NL West. The reliever pitched a total of 105.1 innings as a Giant, according to Baseball-Reference. The Giants did not disclose the circumstances of Poole's passing. Poole played 11 MLB seasons, including stints with the Dodgers, Phillies and Rangers. He posted a career ERA of 4.31 in 363 innings."The #SFGiants are saddened to learn of the passing of former Giants pitcher Jim Poole. Poole spent parts of three seasons in the orange and black, including the ‘97 division-winning campaign. We extend our deepest condolences to the Poole family," the Giants wrote on X. “It broke my heart this morning to learn of...

Fairfax Co. man arrested after stabbing mother, fleeing to Florida

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

A Lorton, Virginia, man was arrested in Florida on Friday night after stabbing his mother and fleeing the area by vehicle, according to police.Fairfax County police said 27-year-old Jorge Andres Esquivel Rivera was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol on the same day he stabbed his mother. Police allege that Esquivel Rivera stabbed her several times in the upper body in a Lorton apartment.Officers responded just before 1 p.m. Friday to an apartment in the 9200 block of Cardinal Forest Lane, where they found the woman suffering from stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries where she currently remains, police said.It was determined that Esquivel Rivera fled the area in a vehicle. A lookout was provided to law enforcement partners, police said, adding that detectives were able to obtain a warrant for aggravated malicious wounding.Esquivel Rivera, who was taken into custody by Florida Highway Patrol officers, will be extradited back to Fairfax County.S...

MATCHDAY: Arsenal hosts Manchester City in Premier League. Barcelona without Lewandowski at Granada

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:ENGLANDLast season’s top two teams go head-to-head in the Premier League when Arsenal hosts Manchester City. Arsenal is one point behind defending champion Man City and can go level on points with first-place Tottenham with a win. Liverpool travels to Brighton, looking to put last weekend’s VAR controversy behind it and put more pressure on at the top of the standings. West Ham hosts a Newcastle team that is on a high after beating Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 in the Champions League. SPAINRobert Lewandowski will miss Barcelona’s trip to Granada in the Spanish league with the defending champions needing a win to stay one point behind leader Real Madrid. Lewandowski sprained his left ankle in a 1-0 win at Porto in the Champions League this week. The Poland striker leads Barcelona with six goals overall this season. Ferran Torres scored at Porto after coming on for Lewandowski, so the former Manchester City forward could s...

Kimani Vidal runs wild with 245 yards, 3 touchdowns in Troy’s 37-3 win over Arkansas State

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:54:06 GMT

TROY, Ala. (AP) — Kimani Vidal ran for 245 yards and three touchdowns and Troy celebrated homecoming with a 37-3 rout of Arkansas State on Saturday.Vidal had two short TD runs as the Trojans (4-2, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference) took a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. He capped his day with an explosive 69-yard run after taking a direct snap for a 37-0 lead in the fourth quarter.It was the junior’s third-career 200-yard game and he was three yards short of his career high set earlier this season.The Troy defense had a shutout until Dominic Zvada’s 45-yard field goal with about 4 minutes remaining. Arkansas State had just 203 total yards and 10 first downs.Gunnar Watson completed 12 of 21 passes for 146 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown connection with Chris Lewis for Troy.Jaylen Raynor was 15-of-27 passing for 156 yards for the Red Wolves. He was sacked five times. Justin Parks and Javante Mackey had nine tackles each for Arkansas State (3-3, 1-1).—-AP college football: http...