Friday, December 26, 2014
Cat sends masked intruder on his way
Kosmo the Maine Coon confronts a raccoon who'd been breaking into his house and stealing his food.
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Puppy cam foiled burglary-in-progress
A 22-year-old burglary suspect in Tempe, Arizona, was arrested after a woman monitoring her home on an iPhone app caught him in action.
The homeowner, Mia Nguyen, said she uses the remote app to keep an eye on her two dogs but last Friday morning something else caught her eye – an intruder.
Ms Nguyen immediately called Tempe Police Department dispatchers and began providing a “play by play” of the man’s movements using her puppy cam. At one point, Ms Nguyen said she saw the suspect feeding dog treats to her dogs in an attempt make friends.
Tempe Police patrol officers flooded the area and formed a secure perimeter around the home. The suspect, later identified as Aaron C. White, eventually saw the camera inside the home and tried to get away. He fled out the back gate to the alley, where he was greeted by numerous police officers.
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At the time of his arrest, police said he was still wearing the gloves he used in an effort not to leave fingerprints inside the residence. The two dogs inside the home were found unharmed but well fed. White was booked into the Tempe City Jail on one count of second-degree burglary.
Ms Nguyen immediately called Tempe Police Department dispatchers and began providing a “play by play” of the man’s movements using her puppy cam. At one point, Ms Nguyen said she saw the suspect feeding dog treats to her dogs in an attempt make friends.
Tempe Police patrol officers flooded the area and formed a secure perimeter around the home. The suspect, later identified as Aaron C. White, eventually saw the camera inside the home and tried to get away. He fled out the back gate to the alley, where he was greeted by numerous police officers.
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At the time of his arrest, police said he was still wearing the gloves he used in an effort not to leave fingerprints inside the residence. The two dogs inside the home were found unharmed but well fed. White was booked into the Tempe City Jail on one count of second-degree burglary.
Lady drove into estranged husband's living room
A woman from Southington, Connecticut, is under arrest after police say she rammed her car into her estranged husband’s home on Tuesday night.
Just after 9pm, police responded to a report of a verbal argument. While officers were en-route they received word that the situation was escalating, and that a car was being driven on the front lawn of the home. The car was then driven into the home.
“As I was on the phone with 911, that is when she drove the car though my house,” said the homeowner.
Upon arrival, police found that the car had been driven through the front door of the house, and came to a stop in the living room. Officers interviewed the victim, the driver, and witnesses, and determined that 31-year-old Jennifer Luisi of Southington was the person that rammed the car into the house. According to police, Luisi arrived at the home and began banging on the door attempting to speak with her estranged husband. The husband refused, and dialed 911. That’s when police say Luisi returned to her car, and then drove it into the house.
Officers say that there was an active “no contact” protective order in place between Luisi and her estranged husband. Police also say they believe Luisi was under the influence of alcohol when she went to the home. “I’m really at a loss for words, at this point, it never entered my mind that a woman in her thirties would do something like this,” the husband said. Luisi was charged with criminal violation of a protective order, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, driving under the influence of alcohol, and breach of peace. She appeared in Bristol Superior Court on Wednesday and is being held on $250,000 bond.
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Luisi is due back in court on Jan. 21. Dr. Garry Lapidus, the directory of the injury prevention centre at Hartford hospital, says the holidays are an emotional time, a time where they see more domestic violence at Hartford Hospital. “Often times during the holidays there are reports that there is a spike in the increase of domestic violence,” said Dr. Lapidus. Whether it’s a car through the house, or punching and slapping, Dr. Lapidus, says the key to stopping this kind of violence is to recognize the signs early on in the relationship. “If your partner stalks you or harasses you, if your partner humiliates you or embarrasses you in front of others, if your partner controls your means of communication, like phone or computer, and of course there is the hitting,” said Dr. Lapidus.
Upon arrival, police found that the car had been driven through the front door of the house, and came to a stop in the living room. Officers interviewed the victim, the driver, and witnesses, and determined that 31-year-old Jennifer Luisi of Southington was the person that rammed the car into the house. According to police, Luisi arrived at the home and began banging on the door attempting to speak with her estranged husband. The husband refused, and dialed 911. That’s when police say Luisi returned to her car, and then drove it into the house.
Officers say that there was an active “no contact” protective order in place between Luisi and her estranged husband. Police also say they believe Luisi was under the influence of alcohol when she went to the home. “I’m really at a loss for words, at this point, it never entered my mind that a woman in her thirties would do something like this,” the husband said. Luisi was charged with criminal violation of a protective order, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, driving under the influence of alcohol, and breach of peace. She appeared in Bristol Superior Court on Wednesday and is being held on $250,000 bond.
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Luisi is due back in court on Jan. 21. Dr. Garry Lapidus, the directory of the injury prevention centre at Hartford hospital, says the holidays are an emotional time, a time where they see more domestic violence at Hartford Hospital. “Often times during the holidays there are reports that there is a spike in the increase of domestic violence,” said Dr. Lapidus. Whether it’s a car through the house, or punching and slapping, Dr. Lapidus, says the key to stopping this kind of violence is to recognize the signs early on in the relationship. “If your partner stalks you or harasses you, if your partner humiliates you or embarrasses you in front of others, if your partner controls your means of communication, like phone or computer, and of course there is the hitting,” said Dr. Lapidus.
Dog survived 15-storey fall into hot tub
A 13-year old Boston Terrier in Sacramento, Caliifornia, is recovering after falling off a 15th floor balcony, straight into a hot tub on Monday.
The dog's owner, Bill McCourt, was in tears when he recalled the accident: "You just can't imagine a dog going through that kind of trauma. He actually got on to the next balcony and tried to work his way back he has a bit of an eyesight issue," McCourt said.
When that eyesight failed him, there was nowhere to go but down. McCourt said what happened next is a miracle: "Just a little bit to the east of this balcony is a pool and a hot tub and the dog actually went directly into the hot tub.
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"He hit the hot tub instinctively started swimming found the stairs and pulled himself out." Sammy is suffering from a cracked pelvis and broken ribs, and is recovering at an animal hospital. Even after falling from one of the tallest buildings in Sacramento, Bill McCourt said Sammy is doing well. "I've actually seen him stand up and walk. It's just amazing."
The dog's owner, Bill McCourt, was in tears when he recalled the accident: "You just can't imagine a dog going through that kind of trauma. He actually got on to the next balcony and tried to work his way back he has a bit of an eyesight issue," McCourt said.
When that eyesight failed him, there was nowhere to go but down. McCourt said what happened next is a miracle: "Just a little bit to the east of this balcony is a pool and a hot tub and the dog actually went directly into the hot tub.
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"He hit the hot tub instinctively started swimming found the stairs and pulled himself out." Sammy is suffering from a cracked pelvis and broken ribs, and is recovering at an animal hospital. Even after falling from one of the tallest buildings in Sacramento, Bill McCourt said Sammy is doing well. "I've actually seen him stand up and walk. It's just amazing."
15 bodies saved from crematorium fire
Fifteen deceased bodies remain unscathed after an early morning fire at the Innisvale Cemetery and Crematorium in Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday.
Fifty Innisfil and Essa Township firefighters were called to the scene at around 6am. The main fire took about two hours to contain, but once the roof collapsed, it took another four hours to put out a number of small fires concealed underneath it.
“It was quickly a defensive attack,” said Innisfil Fire Chief John Pegg over the phone. “The flames were through the roof almost immediately, so we had to pour water from the outside of the building. We never did make entry into the building itself. It’s a total loss.” Innisfil fire is estimating about $2 million in damages.
Pegg said there were 15 “previously deceased individuals” awaiting cremation within the building, but none were damaged. “Trying to protect their bodies for the families became our priority and it was actually successful,” said Pegg. “We were able to maintain the integrity of all the bodies.”
The bodies have been removed from the facility and are being transported to neighbouring funeral homes. South Simcoe police confirm there were no injuries to staff or firefighters. Police are maintaining the scene while the Ontario Fire Marshal investigates. However, Pegg says it will probably take a few days to determine the cause of the fire.
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“It was quickly a defensive attack,” said Innisfil Fire Chief John Pegg over the phone. “The flames were through the roof almost immediately, so we had to pour water from the outside of the building. We never did make entry into the building itself. It’s a total loss.” Innisfil fire is estimating about $2 million in damages.
Pegg said there were 15 “previously deceased individuals” awaiting cremation within the building, but none were damaged. “Trying to protect their bodies for the families became our priority and it was actually successful,” said Pegg. “We were able to maintain the integrity of all the bodies.”
The bodies have been removed from the facility and are being transported to neighbouring funeral homes. South Simcoe police confirm there were no injuries to staff or firefighters. Police are maintaining the scene while the Ontario Fire Marshal investigates. However, Pegg says it will probably take a few days to determine the cause of the fire.
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Rush for money after security van spilled wads of banknotes on to busy Hong Kong road
Hong Kong police have appealed to the public to return millions of dollars taken after a van transporting HK$525m (£44m, $68m) crashed on a major road.
About HK$35m (£3m, $4.5m) worth of banknotes were left strewn across the tarmac after the road accident.
Witnesses said dozens of people rushed to pocket the cash before armed police arrived to secure the area.
Some HK$20m was retrieved and police warned that failure to return the rest would be "a very serious crime". The incident happened at lunchtime on Wednesday on one of Hong Kong's busiest roads in the Wan Chai district on Hong Kong Island, causing major disruption as people abandoned their cars to collect the notes.
Individual notes were seen spread across the carriageway but witnesses also reported seeing bundles of HK$500 notes wrapped in plastic. One witness said that she saw a "regular looking Hong Kong lady" take at least 10 bundles before leaving the scene. "She had an armful of bricks of cash - it was as much as she could carry. She just disappeared into the depths of Wan Chai," the witness said.
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Speaking shortly afterwards, police superintendent Wan Siu-hong called on those who had picked up any money to hand it over to police as soon as possible. "If he or she keeps the money for [their] own use, [they] may commit an offence of theft which is a very serious crime under ordinance," he said. He said police had launched an inquiry into the cause of the accident, adding that they "cannot rule out any possibilities at this moment".
Some HK$20m was retrieved and police warned that failure to return the rest would be "a very serious crime". The incident happened at lunchtime on Wednesday on one of Hong Kong's busiest roads in the Wan Chai district on Hong Kong Island, causing major disruption as people abandoned their cars to collect the notes.
Individual notes were seen spread across the carriageway but witnesses also reported seeing bundles of HK$500 notes wrapped in plastic. One witness said that she saw a "regular looking Hong Kong lady" take at least 10 bundles before leaving the scene. "She had an armful of bricks of cash - it was as much as she could carry. She just disappeared into the depths of Wan Chai," the witness said.
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Speaking shortly afterwards, police superintendent Wan Siu-hong called on those who had picked up any money to hand it over to police as soon as possible. "If he or she keeps the money for [their] own use, [they] may commit an offence of theft which is a very serious crime under ordinance," he said. He said police had launched an inquiry into the cause of the accident, adding that they "cannot rule out any possibilities at this moment".
Wonky donkey walking again thanks to human prosthetic leg
An abandoned donkey missing one of his feet is walking again thanks to a human prosthetic leg donated from the UK.
Hector the donkey was dumped outside an animal welfare centre in Luxor, Egypt, and had not walked for four months.
His new foot was made using spare parts of a prosthetic leg donated to Legs4Africa, a Leicestershire-based charity.
It usually donates prosthetics to human amputees in Africa, but Hector is the first animal to be helped. Tom Williams, the charity's founder, said it was "fantastic to see Hector walking for Christmas". A donkey in Hector's condition would usually be left to die, or killed humanely. However, Hector appeared to be happy despite being lame, so Animal Welfare of Luxor (AWOL) decided to help him.
Georgie Hollis, a wound specialist with a background in biomechanics, built the new foot after AWOL contacted equine medicine expert Prof Derek Knottenbelt OBE. "He's a friend of mine and he's a bit of a legend really, or a leg-end," said Miss Hollis. "He sent me an email saying 'Georgie, we must be able to do something for this donkey'." Miss Hollis suspects Hector lost his foot after being tethered by his leg, cutting off the circulation.
"We are trying to save him from being a wonky donkey, which would be the end of it for him really," said Miss Hollis. "Hector is just one of a lot of donkeys that need lots of help. There are more donkeys used around the world for transport than there are cars." AWOL fitted the new foot, but Miss Hollis will visit Hector herself in a month or so to fit him with a permanent foot. "I will cast his leg and make him one that's more permanent, breathable, lightweight and sporty," she said.
It usually donates prosthetics to human amputees in Africa, but Hector is the first animal to be helped. Tom Williams, the charity's founder, said it was "fantastic to see Hector walking for Christmas". A donkey in Hector's condition would usually be left to die, or killed humanely. However, Hector appeared to be happy despite being lame, so Animal Welfare of Luxor (AWOL) decided to help him.
Georgie Hollis, a wound specialist with a background in biomechanics, built the new foot after AWOL contacted equine medicine expert Prof Derek Knottenbelt OBE. "He's a friend of mine and he's a bit of a legend really, or a leg-end," said Miss Hollis. "He sent me an email saying 'Georgie, we must be able to do something for this donkey'." Miss Hollis suspects Hector lost his foot after being tethered by his leg, cutting off the circulation.
"We are trying to save him from being a wonky donkey, which would be the end of it for him really," said Miss Hollis. "Hector is just one of a lot of donkeys that need lots of help. There are more donkeys used around the world for transport than there are cars." AWOL fitted the new foot, but Miss Hollis will visit Hector herself in a month or so to fit him with a permanent foot. "I will cast his leg and make him one that's more permanent, breathable, lightweight and sporty," she said.
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