Saturday, January 03, 2015
Drunk man stole taxi containing five passengers
A drunk man from Ronkonkoma, New York, pushed a taxi driver, hopped in the man’s cab and then fled in the vehicle while five people were still inside early on New Year’s Day, Nassau police said.
Christian N. Paz, 24, was arrested shortly after the incident, which began in front of a taxi stand at the Wantagh Long Island Rail Road station at about 2am, police said.
According to police, Paz pushed the 46-year-old male driver and then drove away in the cab, which was occupied by three females and two males. Paz then allowed the occupants to get out of the cab. Paz later abandoned the car and fled on foot.
Seventh Precinct officers located Paz a short time later in Seaford and he was placed in police custody without incident. Paz is charged with second degree robbery, third degree grand larceny, five counts of unlawful imprisonment and DWI. He is due to be arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead.
Christian N. Paz, 24, was arrested shortly after the incident, which began in front of a taxi stand at the Wantagh Long Island Rail Road station at about 2am, police said.
According to police, Paz pushed the 46-year-old male driver and then drove away in the cab, which was occupied by three females and two males. Paz then allowed the occupants to get out of the cab. Paz later abandoned the car and fled on foot.
Seventh Precinct officers located Paz a short time later in Seaford and he was placed in police custody without incident. Paz is charged with second degree robbery, third degree grand larceny, five counts of unlawful imprisonment and DWI. He is due to be arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead.
Police officer visited home to supervise father spanking daughter and determine it was legal
A Florida father said he wanted to discipline his daughter by paddling her, but did not want to break the law, so he called the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office to come and supervise.
The man’s 12-year-old daughter got into a heated argument with her sister on Monday, and the father wanted to discipline his daughter, according to a deputy’s report.
A deputy went over to his house, supervised the discipline, and determined it was within legal bounds and that there was no crime, and left. The sheriff’s office has received several similar requests in the past. Undersheriff Noel Stephen said he has personally supervised approximately 12 spankings.
“It happens,” Stephen said. “It’s definitely not something we advertise to do, and even though law enforcement has been willing to help out in this situation, watching a parent discipline their child is something that’s done only when a deputy has no other calls to handle.”
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The man’s 12-year-old daughter got into a heated argument with her sister on Monday, and the father wanted to discipline his daughter, according to a deputy’s report.
A deputy went over to his house, supervised the discipline, and determined it was within legal bounds and that there was no crime, and left. The sheriff’s office has received several similar requests in the past. Undersheriff Noel Stephen said he has personally supervised approximately 12 spankings.
“It happens,” Stephen said. “It’s definitely not something we advertise to do, and even though law enforcement has been willing to help out in this situation, watching a parent discipline their child is something that’s done only when a deputy has no other calls to handle.”
With news video.
Woman who faces fine after rescuing runaway pig won't have to pay if animal is euthanized
A Florida family who thought they were doing a good deed when they took in a pig they found wandering along a street in St. Cloud is now facing a fine.
Michelle Miller said a neighbour nearly hit the pig as it walked along. Her family caught the pig, which they have named Eva Sophia, and put her in their back yard.
"Unfortunately, I didn't realize it would become a permanent home," Miller said.
Miller said she has tried to find the Eva's owner. "I put signs up at the feed store. I put signs up at the corner here," Miller said. She said she called Osceola County Animal Services the day she found Eva, but was told the county would only pick the pig up if it was damaging property. Miller said she felt she had no choice but the keep the pig so it wasn't wandering in the streets.
"I'm not going to let it go walk in the streets. It almost got hit once, who's to say it doesn't get hit twice. Who's to say someone doesn't die because it hit a 350-pound animal," said Miller. Miller said that last week Eva got out of her back yard and a neighbour called Animal Services. The county gave Miller at $105 citation, calling the animal a nuisance. A county representative said Miller was fined because their first record of Eva was from the day the pig escaped.
The representative said the officer was told that the family has had the pig for months. According to the representative, if Miller takes the pig to animal services they will waive the citation, but might euthanize Eva. If Animal Services has to pick the pig up from Miller's home, she will be responsible for the fine. Miller said she doesn't want to turn Eva over to Animal Services if there is a chance Eva will be euthanized.
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Miller said she has tried to find the Eva's owner. "I put signs up at the feed store. I put signs up at the corner here," Miller said. She said she called Osceola County Animal Services the day she found Eva, but was told the county would only pick the pig up if it was damaging property. Miller said she felt she had no choice but the keep the pig so it wasn't wandering in the streets.
"I'm not going to let it go walk in the streets. It almost got hit once, who's to say it doesn't get hit twice. Who's to say someone doesn't die because it hit a 350-pound animal," said Miller. Miller said that last week Eva got out of her back yard and a neighbour called Animal Services. The county gave Miller at $105 citation, calling the animal a nuisance. A county representative said Miller was fined because their first record of Eva was from the day the pig escaped.
The representative said the officer was told that the family has had the pig for months. According to the representative, if Miller takes the pig to animal services they will waive the citation, but might euthanize Eva. If Animal Services has to pick the pig up from Miller's home, she will be responsible for the fine. Miller said she doesn't want to turn Eva over to Animal Services if there is a chance Eva will be euthanized.
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Man injured in 1963 car crash finally has 7-inch indicator lever removed from arm
An Illinois man who wrecked his new Ford Thunderbird in 1963 unwittingly carried around a memento of the crash for decades - a seven-inch turn signal embedded in his arm and not removed until this week.
Arthur Lampitt, 75, was pretty sure what the foreign object was even before a surgeon cut it out of him on Wednesday.
When his arm started to swell recently, he unearthed photos of the wrecked car and noticed the blinker lever was missing. Still, his wife Betty was stunned when doctors removed the piece of metal and confirmed her husband's suspicion. "Oh my god," the Granite City, Ill., woman said. The surgeon, Dr. Timothy Lang, said it was a shock to him, as well.
"We see all kinds of foreign objects like nails or pellets, but usually not this large, usually not a turn signal from a 1963 T-Bird," Lang said. "Something this large often gets infected." Lampitt, a father of four, broke his hip in the accident, so a more minor injury to his arm went largely unnoticed. It wasn't until about a decade ago, when he set off a courthouse metal detector, that X-rays showed there was something, thought to be about the size of a pencil, in his arm.
But since it wasn't causing any pain, he didn't do anything about it. A couple of weeks ago, that changed when he felt a sharp point. "Everything was fine until it started to get bigger," his wife said. "The arm started bulging." The procedure to remove it only took 45 minutes. He got to take the lever when he left, but hasn't figured out what to do with it. "We'll figure out something, I am sure," he said.
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When his arm started to swell recently, he unearthed photos of the wrecked car and noticed the blinker lever was missing. Still, his wife Betty was stunned when doctors removed the piece of metal and confirmed her husband's suspicion. "Oh my god," the Granite City, Ill., woman said. The surgeon, Dr. Timothy Lang, said it was a shock to him, as well.
"We see all kinds of foreign objects like nails or pellets, but usually not this large, usually not a turn signal from a 1963 T-Bird," Lang said. "Something this large often gets infected." Lampitt, a father of four, broke his hip in the accident, so a more minor injury to his arm went largely unnoticed. It wasn't until about a decade ago, when he set off a courthouse metal detector, that X-rays showed there was something, thought to be about the size of a pencil, in his arm.
But since it wasn't causing any pain, he didn't do anything about it. A couple of weeks ago, that changed when he felt a sharp point. "Everything was fine until it started to get bigger," his wife said. "The arm started bulging." The procedure to remove it only took 45 minutes. He got to take the lever when he left, but hasn't figured out what to do with it. "We'll figure out something, I am sure," he said.
With news video.
Train services halted by commuters protesting against frequently delayed services
Hundreds of thousands of people who are dependent on the Central and Harbour line suburban rail services in Mumbai, India, had a harrowing time on Friday after trains came to a grinding halt for close to 6 hours after commuters staged a protest over frequent delays.
The train services resumed several hours later as the huge backlog created by the blockade was cleared. Trouble started at 7am when a pantograph of a local train got entangled in the overhead power supply wire near Thakurli station, close to Kalyan, in Thane district. Railway officials cut the power supply to the line so as to rectify the flaw and as an interim measure diverted trains to the three other active lines between Kalyan and Thane.
However, the whole operation caused a delay of 15-20 minutes during the busy morning hours. With a frequency of one train every 3-4 minutes and each train carrying around 5,000 people, the delay meant that thousands of people were stuck at stations all along the route. Soon, commuters stranded at Diva station started protesting against the delay. They were later, reportedly, joined by local people and the mob went ahead and blocked all the railway lines passing through the station.
They also assaulted train drivers, after which their union threatened to go on strike. However, they dropped the plan after a meeting with railway and state government officials. Trouble soon spread to nearby Thane station where angry commuters threw stones. Later services were also hit on the Harbour Line. The police had resorted to a mild lathi-charge to get the situation in control after the protesters torched some vehicles parked near the station.
The train services resumed several hours later as the huge backlog created by the blockade was cleared. Trouble started at 7am when a pantograph of a local train got entangled in the overhead power supply wire near Thakurli station, close to Kalyan, in Thane district. Railway officials cut the power supply to the line so as to rectify the flaw and as an interim measure diverted trains to the three other active lines between Kalyan and Thane.
However, the whole operation caused a delay of 15-20 minutes during the busy morning hours. With a frequency of one train every 3-4 minutes and each train carrying around 5,000 people, the delay meant that thousands of people were stuck at stations all along the route. Soon, commuters stranded at Diva station started protesting against the delay. They were later, reportedly, joined by local people and the mob went ahead and blocked all the railway lines passing through the station.
They also assaulted train drivers, after which their union threatened to go on strike. However, they dropped the plan after a meeting with railway and state government officials. Trouble soon spread to nearby Thane station where angry commuters threw stones. Later services were also hit on the Harbour Line. The police had resorted to a mild lathi-charge to get the situation in control after the protesters torched some vehicles parked near the station.
Golf club would like to reunite ladies underwear and shoes found on course with rightful owner
A pair of abandoned knickers suggests someone scored a birdie at Cromwell Golf Course in New Zealand on New Year's eve.
The turquoise mesh knickers were found next to some bushes about 100m from the sixth green, golf director Peter Smith said.
A pair of white platform sandals, presumed to belong to the same person, were found on the green. A greenkeeper found the wantonly discarded items when he went around the course to put flags in the holes about 6.30am on Thursday.
"He put them in a carrier bag, came back in and said, I've got something to show you, you won't believe it," Smith said. To Smith's knowledge, it was the first time clothes had been found on the golf course. He said the clothes must have been discarded between 8.30pm on New Year's eve and 6.30am the following day, as inspections took place at those times.
The clothes may belong to a patron from nearby Golden Gate bar and restaurant or the Top Ten Holiday Park, Smith said. The underwear and shoes have been advertised as lost in a post on the golf club's Facebook page, adding that the clothing could be reclaimed from the course golf shop.
A pair of white platform sandals, presumed to belong to the same person, were found on the green. A greenkeeper found the wantonly discarded items when he went around the course to put flags in the holes about 6.30am on Thursday.
"He put them in a carrier bag, came back in and said, I've got something to show you, you won't believe it," Smith said. To Smith's knowledge, it was the first time clothes had been found on the golf course. He said the clothes must have been discarded between 8.30pm on New Year's eve and 6.30am the following day, as inspections took place at those times.
The clothes may belong to a patron from nearby Golden Gate bar and restaurant or the Top Ten Holiday Park, Smith said. The underwear and shoes have been advertised as lost in a post on the golf club's Facebook page, adding that the clothing could be reclaimed from the course golf shop.
Women who sunbathed on top of grave in cemetery accused of being disrespectful
Two women who choose to sunbathe on top of a grave at a cemetery have been accused of being disrespectful.
The sunseeking ladies were caught catching rays at Glenmaggie Cemetery in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
Angry residents and family members with loved ones buried at the site described the irreverent act as offensive and disrespectful.
“This is disgusting this is my friend’s grandparents grave they are sunbaking on,’’ said one person. Another said her grandparents, aunts and uncles were all buried at the cemetery. “You disrespectful girls, this is truly shameful,” she said. “The people buried in this cemetery were hard working and respected within this community. I am saddened that our families have had to see this image.”
The women, aged in their 40s, had brazenly stripped down to their bikinis and sprawling on the gravestones overlooking the picturesque lake. Peter Coleman, a member of the Glenmaggie Cemetery Trust, has three generations of relatives buried at the site and said the community was bitterly disappointed.
The couple whose grave the women lay on had been buried for 30 years and had family in the area. “It’s not the done thing in my eyes, it’s ridiculous,’’ he said. “Thankfully there was no damage, that was my big concern.’’ He said he would appreciate an apology from the women.
“This is disgusting this is my friend’s grandparents grave they are sunbaking on,’’ said one person. Another said her grandparents, aunts and uncles were all buried at the cemetery. “You disrespectful girls, this is truly shameful,” she said. “The people buried in this cemetery were hard working and respected within this community. I am saddened that our families have had to see this image.”
The women, aged in their 40s, had brazenly stripped down to their bikinis and sprawling on the gravestones overlooking the picturesque lake. Peter Coleman, a member of the Glenmaggie Cemetery Trust, has three generations of relatives buried at the site and said the community was bitterly disappointed.
The couple whose grave the women lay on had been buried for 30 years and had family in the area. “It’s not the done thing in my eyes, it’s ridiculous,’’ he said. “Thankfully there was no damage, that was my big concern.’’ He said he would appreciate an apology from the women.
Darky the dog credited with saving life of owner suffering stroke by barking to summon help
A family pet has been hailed a lifesaver after he summoned help when his owner suffered a stroke out walking him in Torbay, Devon.
The heroic actions of Darky the dog prevented a tragedy for his family from Churston Ferrers as it meant owner Arthur McGarvey was able to receive treatment in the crucial first hours window.
Arthur's relieved wife Jean said: "The fact Arthur is making such a miraculous recovery is due to Darky and those who stopped to help out."
Arthur, 74, was out walking Darky in a field near to his home when he collapsed suffering from a stroke last week. With former policeman Arthur unable to move, the black labrador collie cross stood by his owner, barking in distress. The noise alerted passers-by who were able to get to Arthur and then contact the emergency services. Kelly Weeks was one of three employees from Bubble Cleaning who stopped when they heard him barking.
She said: "We were on our way to our next job when we happened to see the dog barking and going mad. When we stopped and pulled over we saw a man lying motionless in the field. After climbing through the hedge to get to Arthur we were able to call an ambulance. He was very poorly, only slightly moving and unable to talk. We put our coats over him and waited for the paramedics to arrive." Jean said it was down to Darky that Arthur was able to receive help so quickly.
She said: "The doctors have said it was extremely important paramedics were able to treat him quickly and administer the necessary medication. The quicker help is given, the quicker a recovery is made. Arthur is now able to walk with the help of a stick and has regained sight in one eye. He has already been home on day leave. He shed a tear once he was reunited with Darky and told us 'no more moaning at the dog!' Arthur is very active and walks him three times a day so it all came as a real shock. But to make such strong a recovery in seven days is just amazing." Daughter Denise added: "We are so grateful to those who stopped to help."
Arthur, 74, was out walking Darky in a field near to his home when he collapsed suffering from a stroke last week. With former policeman Arthur unable to move, the black labrador collie cross stood by his owner, barking in distress. The noise alerted passers-by who were able to get to Arthur and then contact the emergency services. Kelly Weeks was one of three employees from Bubble Cleaning who stopped when they heard him barking.
She said: "We were on our way to our next job when we happened to see the dog barking and going mad. When we stopped and pulled over we saw a man lying motionless in the field. After climbing through the hedge to get to Arthur we were able to call an ambulance. He was very poorly, only slightly moving and unable to talk. We put our coats over him and waited for the paramedics to arrive." Jean said it was down to Darky that Arthur was able to receive help so quickly.
She said: "The doctors have said it was extremely important paramedics were able to treat him quickly and administer the necessary medication. The quicker help is given, the quicker a recovery is made. Arthur is now able to walk with the help of a stick and has regained sight in one eye. He has already been home on day leave. He shed a tear once he was reunited with Darky and told us 'no more moaning at the dog!' Arthur is very active and walks him three times a day so it all came as a real shock. But to make such strong a recovery in seven days is just amazing." Daughter Denise added: "We are so grateful to those who stopped to help."
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