breaking911--2020-03-01--Biden Wins South Carolina Democratic Primary

In a win that pundits predicted could revive his struggling campaign , former Vice President Joseph Biden claimed victory in @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , the first significantly diverse state in the race to determine the Democratic Party @ @ @ @ @ not immediately clear how many of the state ’ s 54 delegates will go to @ @ @ @ @ projected to win 14 out of the gate , however , it is certain that @ @ @ @ @ front-runner status before the significant Super Tuesday primaries .
Senator Bernie Sanders , the front-runner @ @ @ @ @ three prior state contests , is likely to come in a distant second place in @ @ @ @ @ The former vice president ’ s campaign argued the Palmetto State primary would act as @ @ @ @ @ the former front-runner .
Biden and his allies framed a win as proof he could @ @ @ @ @ coalition of voters that could propel him to the White House when he faces incumbent @ @ @ @ @

ELECTION 2020
In a win that pundits predicted could revive his struggling campaign, former Vice President Joseph Biden claimed victory in the South Carolina primary on Saturday, the first significantly diverse state in the race to determine the Democratic Party presidential nominee.
It is not immediately clear how many of the state’s 54 delegates will go to Biden, who has been projected to win 14 out of the gate, however, it is certain that he will take the delegate front-runner status before the significant Super Tuesday primaries.
Senator Bernie Sanders, the front-runner after winning two of the three prior state contests, is likely to come in a distant second place in Saturday’s primary.
The former vice president’s campaign argued the Palmetto State primary would act as a reset and boost for the former front-runner. Biden and his allies framed a win as proof he could gain support from a diverse coalition of voters that could propel him to the White House when he faces incumbent Republican President Donald Trump.
©Breaking911 — Eli Ridder.
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breaking911--2020-02-29--Trump Gives COVID-19 Update After 1st U.S. Death

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump gave an update on COVID-19 just after news broke that first death in the @ @ @ @ @ was reported in Washington state .

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump gave an update on COVID-19 just after news broke that first death in the United States from the coronavirus was reported in Washington state.
©Breaking911 — Eli Ridder.
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breaking911--2020-03-01--Pete Buttigieg Ends Presidential Run

Pete Buttigieg Ends Presidential Run

Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg ended his campaign for the Democratic Party nomination in a race for the White House on @ @ @ @ @ to the millennial ’ s attempt to rally enough support ahead of the Democratic National @ @ @ @ @ experienced a surge of support that brought him to the top tier of the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ months .
Despite barely edging out Senator Bernie Sanders in the Iowa caucuses , the @ @ @ @ @ , Indiana was unable to snag enough early wins to keep going .
The Afghanistan @ @ @ @ @ a field of big-name candidates for months while becoming the first publicly gay top contender @ @ @ @ @ nomination .
He launched his campaign into the national scene a year ago .
The @ @ @ @ @ supporters from South Bend at 8:30 p.m .
ET .

ELECTIONS 2020
Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg ended his campaign for the Democratic Party nomination in a race for the White House on Sunday, bringing a conclusion to a year-long campaign after early wins gave way to a more recent losses in Nevada and the South Carolina primary, according to U.S. media reports.
Buttigieg experienced a surge of support that brought him to the top tier of the Democratic field, defying expectations for months. Despite barely edging out Senator Bernie Sanders in the Iowa caucuses, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana was unable to snag enough ballots in more diverse states to keep going.
The Afghanistan War veteran shattered expectations in a field of big-name candidates for months while becoming the first publicly gay top contender for a Democrat or Republican nomination. He launched his campaign into the national scene a year ago.
The candidate is expected to address supporters from South Bend at 8:30 p.m. ET. Aides have told CNN that he wanted to step aside so that he does not take away delegates from a more popular candidate.
Over the 322 days he campaigned, Buttigieg set himself up as a moderate candidate in the same general camp as moderate front-runners former Vice President Joseph Biden and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
When a candidate drops out of a primary race, the pledged delegates they won up to that point are able to support any candidate they wish at the Democratic National Convention in July. However, many of the delegates of a former candidate could change their support based on an endorsement.
Should Buttigieg give an endorsement to a fellow Democratic moderate such as Biden, Bloomberg or Klobuchar, it could serve as a strong challenge to the front-runner status to Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist that leads a progressive wing that also includes candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren.
©Breaking911 — Eli Ridder.
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breaking911--2020-03-01--MEANWHILE: Two Customers Fight At McDonald’s Over Sweet & Sour Sauce!

Video posted online shows two men fight at a McDonald ’ s restaurant–reportedly over Sweet & Sour sauce .
The @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t spill a drop of his coke .
The exact location of the @ @ @ @

Video posted online shows two men fight at a McDonald’s restaurant–reportedly over Sweet & Sour sauce. The apparent winner of the squabble doesn’t spill a drop of his coke. The exact location of the fight was unknown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHJ2ZZpCkeU
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breaking911--2020-03-01--Man Sentenced For Killing Mother, Attacking Father

MINNEAPOLIS – Matthew Witt , of Maple Grove , was sentenced to 266 months in prison for murdering his mother and assaulting his father on July 24 , 2019 , the Hennepin County Attorney ’ s Office announced Thursday .
On Jan. 14 , Witt , 42 , pleaded guilty to unintentional second-degree murder in the beating death of his mother and to first-degree assault for violently attacking his father .
According to the criminal complaint , around 7:30 p.m. on July 24 , Maple Grove police were sent to a home on Eagle Lake Drive North .
The door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in blood , and a motionless body lay behind him .
He told the police , “ Take me to jail .
I did it .
I didn ’ t kill them .
They ’ re alive .
I let them live…they ’ re hurt bad.
” When police asked who Witt was speaking of , he replied , “ my parents.
” Witt was taken into custody while officers located both his parents inside the home .
His mother was found on the ground with severe head trauma and not breathing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were unable to do so .
She was pronounced dead at the scene .
In the upstairs bathroom , Witt ’ s father was found bleeding from the head with a bruised face and laceration under his eye .
Paramedics took the father to the hospital where medical staff found he suffered multiple facial fractures and a laceration requiring multiple staples .
Paramedics took the father to the hospital where he told the police that his son suffered from mental health issues and that he may have been using methamphetamine .
KSTP reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who said Matthew spoke with her the night of the incident , about 45 minutes before it occurred .
She told authorities that Matthew had mentioned to her that he and his parents had not been getting along .
He went on to say the victims ’ house and money “ would be his someday ” and specified “ that day would be soon .
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MINNEAPOLIS – Matthew Witt, of Maple Grove, was sentenced to 266 months in prison for murdering his mother and assaulting his father on July 24, 2019, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.
On Jan. 14, Witt, 42, pleaded guilty to unintentional second-degree murder in the beating death of his mother and to first-degree assault for violently attacking his father.
According to the criminal complaint, around 7:30 p.m. on July 24, Maple Grove police were sent to a home on Eagle Lake Drive North. The door was answered by Witt who was covered in blood, and a motionless body lay behind him. He told the police, “Take me to jail. I did it. I didn’t kill them. They’re alive. I let them live…they’re hurt bad.” When police asked who Witt was speaking of, he replied, “my parents.”
Witt was taken into custody while officers located both his parents inside the home. His mother was found on the ground with severe head trauma and not breathing. Officers attempted to resuscitate the mother but were unable to do so. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
In the upstairs bathroom, Witt’s father was found bleeding from the head with a bruised face and laceration under his eye. Paramedics took the father to the hospital where medical staff found he suffered multiple facial fractures and a laceration requiring multiple staples.
Paramedics took the father to the hospital where he told the police that his son suffered from mental health issues and that he may have been using methamphetamine.
KSTP reported: Police also spoke to a witness, who said Matthew spoke with her the night of the incident, about 45 minutes before it occurred. She told authorities that Matthew had mentioned to her that he and his parents had not been getting along. He went on to say the victims’ house and money “would be his someday” and specified “that day would be soon.”
Matthew Witt Criminal Complaint (PDF)
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breaking911--2020-03-01--Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof On Hunger Strike

Dylann Roof , the white supremacist who gunned down nine South Carolina churchgoers during a Bible study session in 2015 @ @ @ @ @ protest his treatment on death row .
Roof , said in a letter that he @ @ @ @ @ staff , ” “ verbally harassed and abused without cause ” and “ treated disproportionately @ @ @ @ @ Correctional Institute in Terre Haute , Indiana .

Dylann Roof, the white supremacist who gunned down nine South Carolina churchgoers during a Bible study session in 2015, staged a hunger to protest his treatment on death row. Roof, said in a letter that he has been “targeted by staff,” “verbally harassed and abused without cause” and “treated disproportionately harsh” at the Federal Correctional Institute in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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breaking911--2020-03-01--WATCH: Man Cleared After Coronavirus Quarantine Can’t Stop Coughing During TV Interview

A man who was freshly out of quarantine for the coronavirus has raised eyebrows after he began coughing during a @ @ @ @ @ Wucinski and his three-year-old daughter Annabelle appeared on America ’ s Newsroom on Friday morning @ @ @ @ @ s experience in quarantine in San Diego .

A man who was freshly out of quarantine for the coronavirus has raised eyebrows after he began coughing during a Fox News segment.
Frank Wucinski and his three-year-old daughter Annabelle appeared on America’s Newsroom on Friday morning to discuss the family’s experience in quarantine in San Diego.
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breaking911--2020-03-01--Prosecutors: Man Pretending To Be Gay Lured Woman Into His Home, Brutally Raped Her

Several weeks prior to September 6 , 2015 , the victim , in this case , met Taurence Callagain at the H.E .
Holmes MARTA station in Atlanta .
They rode the same train and eventually exchanged numbers .
The victim is a lesbian and has a female partner who she was in a relationship with when she met the defendant .
Callagain led the victim to believe he was gay , so she was under the impression that their relationship was strictly platonic .
The victim regularly rode two MARTA buses and a train to travel to and from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the victim missed the final bus of the night at 11:40pm .
Callagain offered to give her a ride home so she did not have to walk a mile and a half to her apartment in Allen Hills .
Callagain said he needed to first stop at his house to pick up some marijuana .
When they arrived , Callagain and the victim entered his home .
At that point , the victim thought they were going to Callagain ’ s bedroom to smoke marijuana when he began to strangle her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rape , Callagain told the victim if she fought or screamed , “ I will get my boys to come in and hold you down.
” The victim heard a male voice in the house , so she was terrified that if she kept screaming Callagain would , in fact , do as he said .
Eventually , the victim escaped the defendant ’ s room , and she fled the location .
The victim ran three miles to her home in the middle of the night .
She then went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the police .
The victim accurately described the interior of the defendant ’ s home , and her underwear was found in his hamper .
The defendant claimed the sex was consensual , but Callagain was later arrested .
The defendant has a pending aggravated assault case in Fulton County but has no other criminal history .
He was convicted of rape .

Atlanta – Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard, Jr., announced the rape conviction of 36-year-old Taurence Callagain.
Several weeks prior to September 6, 2015, the victim, in this case, met Taurence Callagain at the H.E. Holmes MARTA station in Atlanta. They rode the same train and eventually exchanged numbers. The victim is a lesbian and has a female partner who she was in a relationship with when she met the defendant. Callagain led the victim to believe he was gay, so she was under the impression that their relationship was strictly platonic.
The victim regularly rode two MARTA buses and a train to travel to and from work. On September 6, 2015, the victim missed the final bus of the night at 11:40pm. Callagain offered to give her a ride home so she did not have to walk a mile and a half to her apartment in Allen Hills. Callagain said he needed to first stop at his house to pick up some marijuana. When they arrived, Callagain and the victim entered his home. At that point, the victim thought they were going to Callagain’s bedroom to smoke marijuana when he began to strangle her and proceeded to violently rape her. During the rape, Callagain told the victim if she fought or screamed,
“I will get my boys to come in and hold you down.”
The victim heard a male voice in the house, so she was terrified that if she kept screaming Callagain would, in fact, do as he said. Eventually, the victim escaped the defendant’s room, and she fled the location. The victim ran three miles to her home in the middle of the night. She then went to Atlanta Medical Center for treatment and called the police. The victim accurately described the interior of the defendant’s home, and her underwear was found in his hamper. The defendant claimed the sex was consensual, but Callagain was later arrested. The defendant has a pending aggravated assault case in Fulton County but has no other criminal history.
He was convicted of rape.
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breaking911--2020-03-01--CORONAVIRUS: Crew Pepper Sprays Frustrated Cruise Ship Passengers As Brawl Erupts

Passengers onboard the MSC Meraviglia cheered as security officers used pepper spray to stop a fight which broke out after @ @ @ @ @ to dock in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands over coronavirus fears .

Passengers onboard the MSC Meraviglia cheered as security officers used pepper spray to stop a fight which broke out after the ship was denied permission to dock in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands over coronavirus fears.
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breaking911--2020-03-01--NJ Teacher Who Appeared In Reality Show Arrested For SECOND TIME In Sexual Assault Of Student

JERSEY CITY — Members of the Hudson County Prosecutor ’ s Office Special Victims Unit arrested Francisco Realpe , age @ @ @ @ @ on a charge that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old female student while a teacher in @ @ @ @ @ charge stems from an incident that occurred in 2004 while Realpe was a teacher at @ @ @ @ @ Realpe has been charged with Sexual Assaul .
He was arrested at the Hudson County @ @ @ @ @ incident , after surrendering with his attorney .
Realpe appeared in Court where he was @ @ @ @ @ Realpe was previously arrested on February 3 , 2020 , on charges involving the sexual @ @ @ @ @ student at Dickinson High School in Jersey City in November 2019 .
According to NJ.com @ @ @ @ @ was featured on an episode of the Cake Boss television show , in which he @ @ @ @ @ who was a student at Union Hill High between 2002 and 2005 .
Prosecutor Suarez @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Office Special Victims Unit for the investigation .

JERSEY CITY — Members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested Francisco Realpe, age 43, of Hoboken, on a charge that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old female student while a teacher in Union City.
The new charge stems from an incident that occurred in 2004 while Realpe was a teacher at Union Hill High School. Realpe has been charged with Sexual Assaul.
He was arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office without incident, after surrendering with his attorney.
Realpe appeared in Court where he was placed on supervised release.
Realpe was previously arrested on February 3, 2020, on charges involving the sexual assault of a 17-year-old female student at Dickinson High School in Jersey City in November 2019.
According to NJ.com, in 2011, he was featured on an episode of the Cake Boss television show, in which he got engaged to a woman who was a student at Union Hill High between 2002 and 2005.
Prosecutor Suarez credited the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit for the investigation.
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breaking911--2020-03-01--Man Charged in Series of Sex Assaults Against Daughters of Neighbors, Friends

CALIFORNIA — A North Hollywood man was arraigned on a total of 13 counts charging him with sexually abusing four girls between the ages of 9 and 14 , the Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office announced .
Simon RuizHernandez , 51 , was ordered to stand trial on eight felony counts : one count each of aggravated sexual assault of a child , sodomy ; sodomy by use of force , victim under age 14 ; and forcible rape , child victim under 14 years ; two counts of lewd act upon a child under age 14 ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Deputy District Attorney Ranna Jahanshahi said an additional five felony counts were added : two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child , rape ; and one count each of aggravated sexual assault of a child , oral copulation ; aggravated sexual assault of a child , sexual penetration ; and aggravated sexual assault of a child , sodomy .
The case includes allegations of multiple victims and two of the counts include an allegation of sexual assault during the commission of a residential burglary .
The alleged abuse occurred multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims were the children of neighbors or family friends , according to evidence presented at the preliminary hearing .
If convicted as charged , RuizHernandez faces a possible maximum sentence of life in state prison .
Bail is scheduled at $ 2.8 million .

CALIFORNIA — A North Hollywood man was arraigned on a total of 13 counts charging him with sexually abusing four girls between the ages of 9 and 14, the Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Simon RuizHernandez, 51, was ordered to stand trial on eight felony counts: one count each of aggravated sexual assault of a child, sodomy; sodomy by use of force, victim under age 14; and forcible rape, child victim under 14 years; two counts of lewd act upon a child under age 14; and three counts of continuous sexual abuse.
Deputy District Attorney Ranna Jahanshahi said an additional five felony counts were added: two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, rape; and one count each of aggravated sexual assault of a child, oral copulation; aggravated sexual assault of a child, sexual penetration; and aggravated sexual assault of a child, sodomy.
The case includes allegations of multiple victims and two of the counts include an allegation of sexual assault during the commission of a residential burglary.
The alleged abuse occurred multiple times between 2003 and 2019 and the victims were the children of neighbors or family friends, according to evidence presented at the preliminary hearing.
If convicted as charged, RuizHernandez faces a possible maximum sentence of life in state prison. Bail is scheduled at $2.8 million.
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breaking911--2020-03-01--Shocking Moment Cop Shoots Unarmed Driver Eight Times And Kills Him After He Suddenly Got Out Of His

Shocking Moment Cop Shoots Unarmed Driver Eight Times And Kills Him After He Suddenly Got Out Of His Car Despite Being Told To Stay In The Vehicle

Baltimore County , Maryland — Baltimore County police released police body worn camera footage of the I-83 police officer-involved shooting @ @ @ @ @ .
Baltimore County Police were called to the unit block of Pheasant Wood Court in @ @ @ @ @ who had reportedly been drinking , threatening to assault a family member and himself , @ @ @ @ @ vehicle .
Unfortunately , in this incident , after police conducted a car stop , @ @ @ @ @ , identified as Eric John Sopp ( 48 ) of the unit block of Pheasant @ @ @ @ @ shot .
Police spokeswoman Sgt .
Vickie Wareheim said that after Sopp was shot , @ @ @ @ @ weapon from his body .
The officer involved in a shooting on I-83 is identified @ @ @ @ @ 21-year veteran of the department assigned to the Cockeysville Precinct ( Precinct 7 ) with @ @ @ @ @ .
He will not face criminal charges and is back on active duty , the @ @ @ @

Baltimore County, Maryland — Baltimore County police released police body worn camera footage of the I-83 police officer-involved shooting from November 26, 2019. Baltimore County Police were called to the unit block of Pheasant Wood Court in Parkton where an individual, who had reportedly been drinking, threatening to assault a family member and himself, left the location in a vehicle. Unfortunately, in this incident, after police conducted a car stop, circumstances occurred where the man, identified as Eric John Sopp (48) of the unit block of Pheasant Wood Court, was fatally shot. Police spokeswoman Sgt. Vickie Wareheim said that after Sopp was shot, police did not recover a weapon from his body.
The officer involved in a shooting on I-83 is identified as Officer Page, a 21-year veteran of the department assigned to the Cockeysville Precinct (Precinct 7) with no prior police-involved shooting incidents. He will not face criminal charges and is back on active duty, the department announced Thursday.
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breaking911--2020-03-02--North Korea Launches ‘Unidentified Projectiles,’ South Korea Says

The North Korean military launched at least two ‘ unidentified projectiles ’ Monday , according to the Yonhap news agency @ @ @ @ @ s Joint Chiefs of Staff ( JCS ) .
The projectiles were launched toward the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Wonsam region .
The incident is the latest development since dictator Kim Jong-un @ @ @ @ @ strategic weapon ” earlier this year .
In recent days , Kim Jong-un has threatened @ @ @ @ @ consequences ” if the coronavirus spreads to the country–but it is unclear if this incident @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .

The North Korean military launched at least two ‘unidentified projectiles’ Monday, according to the Yonhap news agency, citing South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
The projectiles were launched toward the East Sea from North Korea’s Wonsam region.
“Our military is monitoring the situation in case of additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture,” the JCS said.
The incident is the latest development since dictator Kim Jong-un vowed a “a new strategic weapon” earlier this year.
In recent days, Kim Jong-un has threatened there will be “serious consequences” if the coronavirus spreads to the country–but it is unclear if this incident is related to the global outbreak.
DEVELOPING STORY
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breaking911--2020-03-02--Oprah Winfrey Falls Onstage While Talking About Balance During Motivational Tour

66-year-old Oprah Winfrey fell in Los Angeles Saturday during her “ Oprah ’ s 2020 Vision : Your Life in @ @ @ @ @ about “ balance .
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66-year-old Oprah Winfrey fell in Los Angeles Saturday during her “Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus” while ironically talking about “balance.”
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breaking911--2020-03-02--First Case of Coronavirus Confirmed In New York

Governor Cuomo Issues Statement Regarding Novel Coronavirus in New York “ This evening we learned of the first positive case of novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — in New York State .
The patient , a woman in her late thirties , contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran , and is currently isolated in her home .
The patient has respiratory symptoms , but is not in serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since arriving to New York .
“ The positive test was confirmed by New York ’ s Wadsworth Lab in Albany , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our state to ensure efficient and rapid turnaround , and is exactly why I advocated for the approval from Vice President Pence that New York was granted just yesterday .
“ There is no cause for surprise — this was expected .
As I said from the beginning , it was a matter of when , not if there would be a positive case of novel coronavirus in New York .
“ Last week I called for the Legislature to pass a $ 40 million emergency management authorization to confront this evolving situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passage .
“ There is no reason for undue anxiety — the general risk remains low in New York .
We are diligently managing this situation and will continue to provide information as it becomes available .
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Governor Cuomo Issues Statement Regarding Novel Coronavirus in New York
“This evening we learned of the first positive case of novel coronavirus — or COVID-19 — in New York State. The patient, a woman in her late thirties, contracted the virus while traveling abroad in Iran, and is currently isolated in her home. The patient has respiratory symptoms, but is not in serious condition and has been in a controlled situation since arriving to New York.
“The positive test was confirmed by New York’s Wadsworth Lab in Albany, underscoring the importance of the ability for our state to ensure efficient and rapid turnaround, and is exactly why I advocated for the approval from Vice President Pence that New York was granted just yesterday.
“There is no cause for surprise — this was expected. As I said from the beginning, it was a matter of when, not if there would be a positive case of novel coronavirus in New York.
“Last week I called for the Legislature to pass a $40 million emergency management authorization to confront this evolving situation — I look forward to its swift passage.
“There is no reason for undue anxiety — the general risk remains low in New York. We are diligently managing this situation and will continue to provide information as it becomes available.”
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breaking911--2020-03-02--Contract Award for New Border Wall System in the Rio Grande Valley

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) , in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ( USACE ) , has awarded a contract to construct approximately 15 miles of new border wall system within U.S. Border Patrol ’ s ( USBP ) Rio Grande Valley ( RGV ) Sector located in Starr County , Texas .
This project will include a 30 foot tall steel bollard wall , all-weather roads , lighting , enforcement cameras , and other related technology to create a complete enforcement zone .
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locations where no barriers currently exist .
The contract was awarded to Southwest Valley Constructors Co. for a total contract value , including options , of $ 179,580,000 .
This project consists of four non-contiguous segments , which will connect to other new border wall segments , within Roma , Rio Grande City , Escobares , La Grulla and the census designated place of Salineño , Texas .
This project is funded by CBP ’ s Fiscal Year ( FY ) 2018 and 2019 appropriations .
Pursuant to the FY 2019 appropriation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials from Starr County who represent the areas of Roma , Rio Grande City , Escobares , La Grulla and the census designated place of Salineño concerning the proposed alignment and design of the planned border wall system in the affected areas .
RGV is the busiest Sector in the nation and , for the FY to date , accounts for approximately 25 % of the illegal alien apprehensions and ranks first in seized cocaine , methamphetamine , and marijuana along the southwest border .
The majority of its activity is occurring in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access and mobility , and technology .
CBP continues to implement President Trump ’ s Executive Order 13767 – also known as Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements – taking steps to expeditiously plan , design , and construct a physical wall using appropriate materials and technology to most effectively achieve operational control of the southern border .

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has awarded a contract to construct approximately 15 miles of new border wall system within U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector located in Starr County, Texas.
This project will include a 30 foot tall steel bollard wall, all-weather roads, lighting, enforcement cameras, and other related technology to create a complete enforcement zone. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2020, pending availability of real estate, in locations where no barriers currently exist.
The contract was awarded to Southwest Valley Constructors Co. for a total contract value, including options, of $179,580,000. This project consists of four non-contiguous segments, which will connect to other new border wall segments, within Roma, Rio Grande City, Escobares, La Grulla and the census designated place of Salineño, Texas. This project is funded by CBP’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 and 2019 appropriations.
Pursuant to the FY 2019 appropriation, CBP completed additional consultation with local elected officials from Starr County who represent the areas of Roma, Rio Grande City, Escobares, La Grulla and the census designated place of Salineño concerning the proposed alignment and design of the planned border wall system in the affected areas.
RGV is the busiest Sector in the nation and, for the FY to date, accounts for approximately 25% of the illegal alien apprehensions and ranks first in seized cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana along the southwest border. The majority of its activity is occurring in areas where RGV has limited infrastructure, access and mobility, and technology.
CBP continues to implement President Trump’s Executive Order 13767 – also known as Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements – taking steps to expeditiously plan, design, and construct a physical wall using appropriate materials and technology to most effectively achieve operational control of the southern border.
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breaking911--2020-03-02--Pittsburgh Diocese Announces Changes To Mass Over Coronavirus Concerns

As hospitals and public health officials in Pennsylvania prepare for the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 , Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is calling for precautions within the celebration of Mass in the Diocese of Pittsburgh .
This time of year is traditionally a peak season for the potential spread of influenza , and the Pennsylvania Department of Health ’ s most recent update lists statewide influenza activity as “ widespread ” , with confirmed cases in more than half of the regions in the state .
Children , the elderly , and those with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk .
“ It ’ s important to point out that there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus illness in Pennsylvania .
However , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , as well as local healthcare agencies , are encouraging preparation and precaution as the situation continues to be monitored .
A Diocesan Bishop is responsible for promoting , regulating , and being vigilant over the liturgical life in his diocese .
As such , I am instituting precautions that will serve as preventative steps to help our faith community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , stay healthy .
That is my primary focus , ” Bishop Zubik said .
The Bishop issued the following directives : • The distribution of the Precious Blood during the Eucharist is temporarily suspended .
• Holy water fonts should be cleaned and drained on a weekly basis .
The exchange of the Sign of Peace through physical contact ( typically a handshake ) is temporarily suspended .
• Those who feel ill are not obligated to attend Sunday Mass .
In the interest of the health of your faith community , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
The precautions will take effect immediately and continue as long as deemed necessary by the Bishop .
“ We will continue to monitor the situation and be ready to make any updates as needed , ” Bishop Zubik said .
The Bishop is also advising people to be consistent with basic personal hygiene practices outlined in Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Preparedness Guidelines ( health.pa.gov ) : • Cover coughs or sneezes with elbows instead of with hands .
• Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sanitizer if soap and water are not available .
• If you are sick , stay home until you are feeling better .
In addition to outlining the precautions within Masses celebrated in the Diocese of Pittsburgh , Bishop Zubik offered this petition to be included during the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass : “ For those who are suffering in the current outbreak of sickness , that they might be healed ; for the health professionals taking care of those in need , and that our merciful and loving Father will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goodness and divine providence , let us pray to the Lord .
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PITTSBURGH DIOCESE ANNOUNCES CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS
As hospitals and public health officials in Pennsylvania prepare for the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is calling for precautions within the celebration of Mass in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
This time of year is traditionally a peak season for the potential spread of influenza, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s most recent update lists statewide influenza activity as “widespread”, with confirmed cases in more than half of the regions in the state. Children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune and/or respiratory systems are most at risk.
“It’s important to point out that there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus illness in Pennsylvania. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as local healthcare agencies, are encouraging preparation and precaution as the situation continues to be monitored. A Diocesan Bishop is responsible for promoting, regulating, and being vigilant over the liturgical life in his diocese. As such, I am instituting precautions that will serve as preventative steps to help our faith community, and the region as a whole, stay healthy. That is my primary focus,” Bishop Zubik said.
The Bishop issued the following directives:
The distribution of the Precious Blood during the Eucharist is temporarily suspended.
Holy water fonts should be cleaned and drained on a weekly basis. The exchange of the Sign of Peace through physical contact (typically a handshake) is temporarily suspended.
Those who feel ill are not obligated to attend Sunday Mass. In the interest of the health of your faith community, they should stay home until they are well.
The precautions will take effect immediately and continue as long as deemed necessary by the Bishop. “We will continue to monitor the situation and be ready to make any updates as needed,” Bishop Zubik said.
The Bishop is also advising people to be consistent with basic personal hygiene practices outlined in Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Preparedness Guidelines (health.pa.gov):
Cover coughs or sneezes with elbows instead of with hands.
Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Clean surfaces frequently including countertops, light switches, cell phones, remotes, and other frequently touched items.
If you are sick, stay home until you are feeling better.
In addition to outlining the precautions within Masses celebrated in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Bishop Zubik offered this petition to be included during the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass:
“For those who are suffering in the current outbreak of sickness, that they might be healed; for the health professionals taking care of those in need, and that our merciful and loving Father will strengthen our faith and trust in his goodness and divine providence, let us pray to the Lord.”
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breaking911--2020-03-02--Mike Pence Gives Update On Coronavirus Threat

Watch live coverage as Vice President Pence provides an update on the coronavirus threat to the U.S. , along with @ @ @ @ @ White House coronavirus response coordinator .

Watch live coverage as Vice President Pence provides an update on the coronavirus threat to the U.S., along with Ambassador Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator.
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breaking911--2020-03-02--2 Missouri Men Kidnapped Woman, Threatened To Kill Her Children

SPRINGFIELD , Mo .
– Two southwest Missouri men have been charged in federal court for kidnapping a Webb City , Missouri , woman and threatening to kill her and her family unless she recanted her testimony in another criminal case .
Jeffrey Marsh , 32 , of Oronogo , and Zaqouri Traves Archer , 31 , of Joplin , were charged together in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield on Friday , Feb. 28 .
The federal criminal complaint alleges that Marsh and Archer kidnapped a victim identified in court documents as “ Jane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines from Kansas to Missouri .
According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint , Jane Doe was staying at a friend ’ s residence in Crawford County , Kansas , because she was trying to hide from Marsh .
Marsh was angry with her , she told investigators , because she had reported him as a suspect when her handgun was stolen .
Officers with the Oronogo , Missouri , Police Department had executed a search warrant on Marsh ’ s residence on January 26 , 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firearm in Marsh ’ s bedroom and returned the firearm to her .
On February 2 , 2020 , Jane Doe watched the Super Bowl at her friend ’ s residence and then walked out to her car to go to work .
The affidavit describes that when she opened the front passenger door and placed her purse on the seat , Marsh grabbed her and told her to get into the vehicle .
She began screaming and fell to the ground in an attempt to get her firearm out of her purse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firearm placed against the back of her head , and Marsh told her to stop screaming or he would shoot her in the head .
In the meantime , the affidavit says , Archer – who , like Marsh , was dressed in all black – arrived .
Archer had a Taser with him .
Jane Doe was forced into the front passenger seat , with Marsh in the driver ’ s seat and Archer in the back passenger seat .
Archer placed duct taped over Jane Doe ’ s eyes and face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving around and making several stops , the affidavit says , Marsh shoved the barrel of his handgun in Jane Doe ’ s mouth and pulled the trigger .
The gun made a click , but did not fire .
After the click , Marsh chambered a round and shot it outside the vehicle towards a body of water .
During the kidnapping , Marsh struck Jane Doe in her left jaw and told her she was going to recant her statements to the police .
Archer eventually left , the affidavit says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her apartment in Webb City in his vehicle .
Marsh held Jane Doe at gunpoint in her apartment and she was unable to leave that night .
Marsh allegedly told Jane Doe to recant her earlier statement or her , her kids , and her whole family would die .
Marsh allegedly told Jane Doe that she needed to make his weapon charges go away or her kids would die .
In the morning hours of February 3 , 2020 , Marsh took Jane Doe back to her vehicle so she could go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her statement .
Once at the Oronogo Police Department , Jane Doe tried to recant her statement , but then disclosed her kidnapping .
Later that day , the Jasper County , Missouri , Sheriff ’ s Office located Jane Doe ’ s firearm , Marsh ’ s firearm , and a duct tape roll from a location where they located Archer .

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Two southwest Missouri men have been charged in federal court for kidnapping a Webb City, Missouri, woman and threatening to kill her and her family unless she recanted her testimony in another criminal case.
Jeffrey Marsh, 32, of Oronogo, and Zaqouri Traves Archer, 31, of Joplin, were charged together in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield on Friday, Feb. 28.
The federal criminal complaint alleges that Marsh and Archer kidnapped a victim identified in court documents as “Jane Doe” and transported her across states lines from Kansas to Missouri.
According to an affidavit filed in support of the federal criminal complaint, Jane Doe was staying at a friend’s residence in Crawford County, Kansas, because she was trying to hide from Marsh. Marsh was angry with her, she told investigators, because she had reported him as a suspect when her handgun was stolen. Officers with the Oronogo, Missouri, Police Department had executed a search warrant on Marsh’s residence on January 26, 2020, and located Jane Doe’s stolen firearm in Marsh’s bedroom and returned the firearm to her.
On February 2, 2020, Jane Doe watched the Super Bowl at her friend’s residence and then walked out to her car to go to work. The affidavit describes that when she opened the front passenger door and placed her purse on the seat, Marsh grabbed her and told her to get into the vehicle. She began screaming and fell to the ground in an attempt to get her firearm out of her purse. She felt the barrel of a firearm placed against the back of her head, and Marsh told her to stop screaming or he would shoot her in the head. In the meantime, the affidavit says, Archer – who, like Marsh, was dressed in all black – arrived. Archer had a Taser with him. Jane Doe was forced into the front passenger seat, with Marsh in the driver’s seat and Archer in the back passenger seat. Archer placed duct taped over Jane Doe’s eyes and face.
At one point as they were driving around and making several stops, the affidavit says, Marsh shoved the barrel of his handgun in Jane Doe’s mouth and pulled the trigger. The gun made a click, but did not fire. After the click, Marsh chambered a round and shot it outside the vehicle towards a body of water. During the kidnapping, Marsh struck Jane Doe in her left jaw and told her she was going to recant her statements to the police.
Archer eventually left, the affidavit says, and Marsh took Jane Doe to her apartment in Webb City in his vehicle. Marsh held Jane Doe at gunpoint in her apartment and she was unable to leave that night. Marsh allegedly told Jane Doe to recant her earlier statement or her, her kids, and her whole family would die. Marsh allegedly told Jane Doe that she needed to make his weapon charges go away or her kids would die.
In the morning hours of February 3, 2020, Marsh took Jane Doe back to her vehicle so she could go to the Oronogo Police Department to recant her statement. Once at the Oronogo Police Department, Jane Doe tried to recant her statement, but then disclosed her kidnapping. Later that day, the Jasper County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office located Jane Doe’s firearm, Marsh’s firearm, and a duct tape roll from a location where they located Archer.
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breaking911--2020-03-02--DOS, DOJ, DOD, DHS, ODNI, FBI, NSA, and CISA Release Statement Ahead of Super Tuesday

Joint Statement from DOS , DOJ , DOD , DHS , ODNI , FBI , NSA , and CISA on Preparations for Super Tuesday Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , U.S. Attorney General William Barr , Secretary of Defense Mark Esper , Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf , Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell , Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray , U.S. Cyber Command Commander and National Security Agency Director Gen. Paul Nakasone , and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs today released the following joint statement : Tomorrow , millions of voters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ territories will cast their votes in presidential primaries .
‘ Super Tuesday ’ will see more Americans head to the polls than any other day of the primary season .
We continue to work with all 50 states , U.S. territories , local officials , political parties , and private sector partners to keep elections free from foreign interference .
Americans must also remain aware that foreign actors continue to try to influence public sentiment and shape voter perceptions .
They spread false information and propaganda about political processes and candidates on social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create doubt in our system .
We remain alert and ready to respond to any efforts to disrupt the 2020 elections .
We continue to make it clear to foreign actors that any effort to undermine our democratic processes will be met with sharp consequences .
The level of coordination and communication between the federal government and state , local , and private sector partners is stronger than it ’ s ever been .
Our departments and agencies are working together in an unprecedented level of commitment and effort to protect our elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but voters have a role to play too .
We encourage all voters going to the polls to check your voter registration and know ahead of time when to vote , where to vote , what ’ s on your ballot , and whether your state requires identification .
Your state or local election official ’ s office is the most trusted source for election material .
A well-informed and vigilant republic is the best defense against disinformation .

Joint Statement from DOS, DOJ, DOD, DHS, ODNI, FBI, NSA, and CISA on Preparations for Super Tuesday
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray, U.S. Cyber Command Commander and National Security Agency Director Gen. Paul Nakasone, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Christopher Krebs today released the following joint statement:
Tomorrow, millions of voters in more than a dozen states and territories will cast their votes in presidential primaries. ‘Super Tuesday’ will see more Americans head to the polls than any other day of the primary season. We continue to work with all 50 states, U.S. territories, local officials, political parties, and private sector partners to keep elections free from foreign interference.
Americans must also remain aware that foreign actors continue to try to influence public sentiment and shape voter perceptions. They spread false information and propaganda about political processes and candidates on social media in hopes to cause confusion and create doubt in our system. We remain alert and ready to respond to any efforts to disrupt the 2020 elections. We continue to make it clear to foreign actors that any effort to undermine our democratic processes will be met with sharp consequences.
The level of coordination and communication between the federal government and state, local, and private sector partners is stronger than it’s ever been. Our departments and agencies are working together in an unprecedented level of commitment and effort to protect our elections and to counter malign foreign influence, but voters have a role to play too.
We encourage all voters going to the polls to check your voter registration and know ahead of time when to vote, where to vote, what’s on your ballot, and whether your state requires identification. Your state or local election official’s office is the most trusted source for election material. A well-informed and vigilant republic is the best defense against disinformation.
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breaking911--2020-03-02--Missing Colo. Boy Gannon Stauch’s Stepmother Arrested, Charged With 1st Degree Murder

COLORADO SPRINGS — On Monday morning , El Paso County Sheriff ’ s Office Detectives , FBI Agents , and members from the El Paso County 4th Judicial District Attorney ’ s Office arrested Letecia Stauch in Horry County , South Carolina .
She is the stepmother of missing boy Gannon Stauch , 11 .
Letecia faces charges of first-degree murder , child abuse resulting in death , tampering with a deceased human body , and tampering with evidence .
She is awaiting extradition hearings before being transported to the El Paso County Jail in Colorado Springs .
The investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on January 27 , 2020 , when Letecia Stauch who is Gannon ’ s stepmother called 9-1-1 to report Gannon had not returned from a friend ’ s house .
By January 28 , 2020 , our Major Crime Detectives assumed responsibility over the case and began working hand in hand with multiple partners .
By January 30 , 2020 , the case was upgraded from runaway to missing/endangered .
“ We do not believe Gannon is alive , ” El Paso County Sheriff ’ s Office Lt. Mitch Mahalko sais at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details will not be released due to the ongoing investigation .
“ This case has become very personal and will forever remain in our hearts , ” he added .
Watch the press conference below .
FBI Special Agent Dean Philips said , “ At this point , all the evidence points to [ Gannon ’ s ] disappearance being related to foul play … and we have no evidence of an [ ongoing ] threat to the community.
” INTERVIEW WITH THE NOW ACCUSED KILLER : The stepmother became a suspect after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what she told the police .

COLORADO SPRINGS — On Monday morning, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, FBI Agents, and members from the El Paso County 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office arrested Letecia Stauch in Horry County, South Carolina. She is the stepmother of missing boy Gannon Stauch, 11.
Letecia faces charges of first-degree murder, child abuse resulting in death, tampering with a deceased human body, and tampering with evidence.
She is awaiting extradition hearings before being transported to the El Paso County Jail in Colorado Springs.
The investigation into the disappearance of Gannon Stauch began on January 27, 2020, when Letecia Stauch who is Gannon’s stepmother called 9-1-1 to report Gannon had not returned from a friend’s house. By January 28, 2020, our Major Crime Detectives assumed responsibility over the case and began working hand in hand with multiple partners. By January 30, 2020, the case was upgraded from runaway to missing/endangered.
“We do not believe Gannon is alive,” El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Mitch Mahalko sais at a press conference. He alos said further details will not be released due to the ongoing investigation.
“This case has become very personal and will forever remain in our hearts,” he added. Watch the press conference below.
Police have not found Gannon’s body.
FBI Special Agent Dean Philips said, “At this point, all the evidence points to [Gannon’s] disappearance being related to foul play … and we have no evidence of an [ongoing] threat to the community.”
INTERVIEW WITH THE NOW ACCUSED KILLER:
The stepmother became a suspect after a neighbor’s surveillance video contradicted what she told the police.
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breaking911--2020-03-02--Wild Video Shows Calif. Deputy’s SUV Go Airborne, Hit Truck!

WILD CHASE : Video captured the moment a sheriff ’ s deputy ’ s vehicle went airborne and crashed during @ @ @ @ @ Sunday .

WILD CHASE: Video captured the moment a sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle went airborne and crashed during a chase in San Bernardino Sunday.
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breaking911--2020-03-02--Police: 11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Nashville

NASHVILLE — Saturday morning ’ s death of 11-year-old Max Baker appears to be a tragic accident , police say @ @ @ @ @ railroad bridge near his Waikiki Blvd home when he was struck by a CSX freight @ @ @ @ @ saw him but could not stop in time .

NASHVILLE — Saturday morning’s death of 11-year-old Max Baker appears to be a tragic accident, police say.
He was on a railroad bridge near his Waikiki Blvd home when he was struck by a CSX freight train.
The train operator saw him but could not stop in time.
Nashville police Youth Services detectives are still investigating.
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breaking911--2020-03-02--Woman Acquitted of Second Degree Murder In Boyfriend’s Stabbing Death

A Pine Ridge , South Dakota , woman was acquitted of Second Degree Murder as a result of a federal @ @ @ @ @ , South Dakota , on February 21 , 2020 .
Doreen Brown , age 44 @ @ @ @ @ federal grand jury on July 9 , 2019 .
The charges related to the stabbing @ @ @ @ @ boyfriend at Pine Ridge on June 27 , 2019 .
Brown said she stabbed Donald @ @ @ @ @ Sr. with a screwdriver after he attacked her with a tree branch–and a jury agreed @ @ @ @ @ “ I wish you the best in life going forward , ” Judge Jeffrey Viken @ @ @ @ @ free from custody , you are free to go .
”

A Pine Ridge, South Dakota, woman was acquitted of Second Degree Murder as a result of a federal jury trial in Rapid City, South Dakota, on February 21, 2020.
Doreen Brown, age 44, was indicted by a federal grand jury on July 9, 2019.
The charges related to the stabbing death of Brown’s boyfriend at Pine Ridge on June 27, 2019.
Brown said she stabbed Donald “Donnie” McMillan, Sr. with a screwdriver after he attacked her with a tree branch–and a jury agreed the incdent was self-defense.
“I wish you the best in life going forward,” Judge Jeffrey Viken said. “You are free from custody, you are free to go.”
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breaking911--2020-03-02--‘I WILL SHOOT YOU!’ Los Angeles DA’s Husband Pulls Gun On Black Lives Matters Protesters

“ I will shoot you .
Get off of my porch.
” Video appears to show a man , who @ @ @ @ @ Attorney Jackie Lacey ’ s husband , aim a gun at Black Lives Matter protesters @ @ @ @ @ Hills home .
Lacey , L.A. County ’ s first black district attorney , has @ @ @ @ @ protests over the office ’ s handling of high-profile cases .

“I will shoot you. Get off of my porch.” Video appears to show a man, who protesters identified as L.A. District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s husband, aim a gun at Black Lives Matter protesters outside Lacey’s Granada Hills home.
Lacey, L.A. County’s first black district attorney, has been the target of regular protests over the office’s handling of high-profile cases.
Lacey held a news conference Monday addressing the incident.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--Plane Crashes In Georgia, Multiple People Killed

OCONEE COUNTY , Georgia – First responders were on the scene of a plane crash Tuesday in the town of @ @ @ @ @ aircraft , a Piper PA-46 , went down near Elder and Maxey Roads around 4:30 @ @ @ @ @ media reports ‘ multiple casualties ’ –although , an exact number of victims was not @ @ @ @ @ was headed to Alabama from South Carolina .
The FAA is investigating .

OCONEE COUNTY, Georgia – First responders were on the scene of a plane crash Tuesday in the town of Bishop, Georgia.
The aircraft, a Piper PA-46, went down near Elder and Maxey Roads around 4:30 p.m. local time.
Officials say all three people on-board were killed. There were no injuries on the ground.
The plane was headed to Alabama from South Carolina. The FAA is investigating.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--19 States Sue Trump Administration

19 States Sue Trump Administration

SACRAMENTO – ( PRESS RELEASE / CALIF. AG ) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration ’ s illegal diversion of $ 3.8 billion in taxpayer dollars for the construction of an unauthorized wall along the US-Mexico border .
For the second consecutive fiscal year , the Trump Administration has circumvented the will of Congress by illegally redirecting billions of taxpayer dollars , this time snatching fiscal year 2020 funding expressly assigned to state National Guard units throughout the country for the procurement of essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the coalition argues that the court should rule that the Department of Defense ’ s ( DOD ) diversion of already allocated funds for the unauthorized construction of a wall is an unconstitutional violation of Congress ’ s appropriation power .
“ Ignoring the Rule of Law comes easy to President Trump , even after our courts have slapped him down .
This year ’ s victim of his taxpayer money grab is the National Guard , which would lose critical funds to secure essential equipment for our troops , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeatedly and explicitly rejected taxpayer funding for a wasteful Trump wall along the border .
We ’ re going to court – once again – to remind Donald Trump that even the President is not above the law.
” On February 13 , 2020 , the Trump Administration announced that it would redirect over $ 3.8 billion in funds that Congress appropriated to the DOD for resources and equipment for state National Guard units nationwide toward the construction of a wall along the border .
Congress has repeatedly rebuffed the President ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing only limited money for fencing along the border in the 2019 and 2020 budgets .
California has much at stake in this lawsuit as it shares 140 miles of its southern border with Mexico .
California has a strong interest in maintaining the orderly and regulated flow of goods and people across the border , a critical element of the state ’ s success as the fifth largest economy in the world .
The unlawful diversion of taxpayer dollars will significantly impact the capacity of state National Guard units across the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states .
Military construction projects in plaintiff states also remain at risk of being defunded .
In the lawsuit , the coalition argues that the diversion of funds violates the principles of separation of powers , the Presentment Clause , and the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution by usurping Congress ’ appropriation powers .
The coalition further asserts that the Trump Administration fails to satisfy the legal requirements necessary to divert the funds and disregards the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to consider the environmental impact of construction .
The diverted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wall on the borders of California and New Mexico , posing imminent environmental harm to more than 100 sensitive plant and animal species .
Attorney General Becerra has led the charge to stand up to President Trump ’ s unlawful attempts to divert funding toward construction of a Trump wall .
On February 18 , 2019 , Attorney General Becerra and California Governor Gavin Newsom challenged the unlawful diversion of funds for the 2019 fiscal year , filing a multistate lawsuit in the district court of Northern California .
On June 28 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trump Administration ’ s actions were unlawful and granted judgment in favor of the States .
This ruling is currently pending on appeal before the Ninth Circuit .
In filing this new lawsuit , Attorney General Becerra is joined by the attorneys general of Colorado , Connecticut , Hawaii , Illinois , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , Michigan , Minnesota , Nevada , New Jersey , New Mexico , New York , Oregon , Rhode Island , Vermont , Virginia , and Wisconsin .

SACRAMENTO – (PRESS RELEASE / CALIF. AG) — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s illegal diversion of $3.8 billion in taxpayer dollars for the construction of an unauthorized wall along the US-Mexico border. For the second consecutive fiscal year, the Trump Administration has circumvented the will of Congress by illegally redirecting billions of taxpayer dollars, this time snatching fiscal year 2020 funding expressly assigned to state National Guard units throughout the country for the procurement of essential equipment. In today’s lawsuit, the coalition argues that the court should rule that the Department of Defense’s (DOD) diversion of already allocated funds for the unauthorized construction of a wall is an unconstitutional violation of Congress’s appropriation power.
“Ignoring the Rule of Law comes easy to President Trump, even after our courts have slapped him down. This year’s victim of his taxpayer money grab is the National Guard, which would lose critical funds to secure essential equipment for our troops,” said Attorney General Becerra. “Congress has repeatedly and explicitly rejected taxpayer funding for a wasteful Trump wall along the border. We’re going to court – once again – to remind Donald Trump that even the President is not above the law.”
On February 13, 2020, the Trump Administration announced that it would redirect over $3.8 billion in funds that Congress appropriated to the DOD for resources and equipment for state National Guard units nationwide toward the construction of a wall along the border. Congress has repeatedly rebuffed the President’s insistence on funding such a project, providing only limited money for fencing along the border in the 2019 and 2020 budgets. California has much at stake in this lawsuit as it shares 140 miles of its southern border with Mexico. California has a strong interest in maintaining the orderly and regulated flow of goods and people across the border, a critical element of the state’s success as the fifth largest economy in the world. The unlawful diversion of taxpayer dollars will significantly impact the capacity of state National Guard units across the country, including in California and other plaintiff states. Military construction projects in plaintiff states also remain at risk of being defunded.
In the lawsuit, the coalition argues that the diversion of funds violates the principles of separation of powers, the Presentment Clause, and the Appropriations Clause of the U.S. Constitution by usurping Congress’ appropriation powers. The coalition further asserts that the Trump Administration fails to satisfy the legal requirements necessary to divert the funds and disregards the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to consider the environmental impact of construction. The diverted funds will be used to construct a wall on the borders of California and New Mexico, posing imminent environmental harm to more than 100 sensitive plant and animal species.
Attorney General Becerra has led the charge to stand up to President Trump’s unlawful attempts to divert funding toward construction of a Trump wall. On February 18, 2019, Attorney General Becerra and California Governor Gavin Newsom challenged the unlawful diversion of funds for the 2019 fiscal year, filing a multistate lawsuit in the district court of Northern California. On June 28, 2019, the district court ruled that the Trump Administration’s actions were unlawful and granted judgment in favor of the States. This ruling is currently pending on appeal before the Ninth Circuit.
In filing this new lawsuit, Attorney General Becerra is joined by the attorneys general of Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--Nashville Mayor Declares State of Emergency

Mayor John Cooper today signed Executive Order No .
4 , declaring an official State of Emergency in the immediate aftermath of the March 3rd tornado that caused death , injury , and widespread property damage in Davidson County .
The executive order streamlines Metro ’ s efforts in acquiring and distributing necessary supplies and services to affected residents .
The Director of Finance is directed to monitor expenditure of funds by the Metropolitan Government related to the State of Emergency , prepare requests as appropriate for financial assistance and reimbursement of such expenditures by federal and state governments , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the conclusion of the State of Emergency .
“ This executive order and State of Emergency declaration is a critical resource that will help facilitate Metro ’ s response and recovery efforts on behalf of all Nashvillians affected by this morning ’ s devastating storm , ” said Mayor Cooper .
“ My administration is committed to matching the courage and strength of spirit shown by the tornado survivors I met with this morning , who serve as an example to us all .
With solidarity , we begin the path forward @ @ @ @

Mayor John Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 4, declaring an official State of Emergency in the immediate aftermath of the March 3rd tornado that caused death, injury, and widespread property damage in Davidson County.
The executive order streamlines Metro’s efforts in acquiring and distributing necessary supplies and services to affected residents. The Director of Finance is directed to monitor expenditure of funds by the Metropolitan Government related to the State of Emergency, prepare requests as appropriate for financial assistance and reimbursement of such expenditures by federal and state governments, and conduct a review of such expenditures following the conclusion of the State of Emergency.
“This executive order and State of Emergency declaration is a critical resource that will help facilitate Metro’s response and recovery efforts on behalf of all Nashvillians affected by this morning’s devastating storm,” said Mayor Cooper. “My administration is committed to matching the courage and strength of spirit shown by the tornado survivors I met with this morning, who serve as an example to us all. With solidarity, we begin the path forward to recovery.”
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breaking911--2020-03-03--126th Cross-Border Tunnel Discovered In Tucson

TUCSON , Ariz. –U.S .
Border Patrol agents , working with Mexican law enforcement , discovered yet another cross-border tunnel @ @ @ @ @ the streets of Nogales .
Tucson Sector agents and Mexico ’ s Guardia Nacional located @ @ @ @ @ in the floor of the existing Grand Avenue drainage system in Mexico .
The rudimentary @ @ @ @ @ yards west of the Dennis DeConcin Crossing at the Nogales Port of Entry , is @ @ @ @ @ ventilation or lighting .
The tunnel runs approximately 15-20 feet underground at its deepest point @ @ @ @ @ from beginning to end , where the cartel left it incomplete .
U.S. authorities will @ @ @ @ @ they remediate the tunnel .
This is the 126th tunnel discovered in the Tucson Sector @ @ @ @ @ discovered mid-completion this fiscal year .

TUCSON, Ariz. –U.S. Border Patrol agents, working with Mexican law enforcement, discovered yet another cross-border tunnel Tuesday, that runs beneath the streets of Nogales.
Tucson Sector agents and Mexico’s Guardia Nacional located the tunnel’s entrance in the floor of the existing Grand Avenue drainage system in Mexico. The rudimentary tunnel, located approximately 580 yards west of the Dennis DeConcin Crossing at the Nogales Port of Entry, is hand-dug with no shoring, ventilation or lighting.
The tunnel runs approximately 15-20 feet underground at its deepest point and extends approximately 30 feet from beginning to end, where the cartel left it incomplete.
U.S. authorities will continuously monitor the area until they remediate the tunnel. This is the 126th tunnel discovered in the Tucson Sector since 1990 and the second discovered mid-completion this fiscal year.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--North Carolina Confirms First Case of Coronavirus

A North Carolina person has tested positive for novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
The test , conducted by North @ @ @ @ @ Health , is presumptively positive and will be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease @ @ @ @ @ ) lab .
The person is doing well and is in isolation at home .
@ @ @ @ @ are worried about this virus , and I want to assure North Carolinians our state @ @ @ @ @ Governor Roy Cooper .
“ Our task force and state agencies are working closely with @ @ @ @ @ care providers and others to quickly identify and respond to cases that might occur.
” @ @ @ @ @ Wake County traveled to the State of Washington and was exposed at a long-term care @ @ @ @ @ a COVID-19 outbreak .
Local health department officials are identifying close contacts to monitor symptoms @ @ @ @ @ protect individual privacy , no further information will be released .

A North Carolina person has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The test, conducted by North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health, is presumptively positive and will be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lab. The person is doing well and is in isolation at home.
“I know that people are worried about this virus, and I want to assure North Carolinians our state is prepared,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “Our task force and state agencies are working closely with local health departments, health care providers and others to quickly identify and respond to cases that might occur.”
The North Carolina person from Wake County traveled to the State of Washington and was exposed at a long-term care facility where there is currently a COVID-19 outbreak. Local health department officials are identifying close contacts to monitor symptoms and contain spread. To protect individual privacy, no further information will be released.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--Police: Florida Man Used Infant as Shield

A Defuniak Springs man used an infant as a shield against law enforcement officers while refusing to obey commands following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 Monday night .
31-year old Zachary Taylor McKinney is charged with battery on a law enforcement officer as well as battery on a health care professional .
The Okaloosa County Sheriff ’ s Office has also charged him with false imprisonment of a child under the age of 13 , child abuse , and resisting arrest .
McKinney was pulled over on Interstate 10 near the 58 mile marker around 10:15 p.m. due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Once stopped , he refused to obey basic commands and appeared to be under the influence of narcotics .
McKinney refused to release the infant , using the victim as a shield .
The OCSO Special Tactics Unit ultimately recovered the baby safely and took McKinney into custody .
McKinney was taken to North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview for evaluation .
When being transferred from the hospital to the Okaloosa County Jail , McKinney kicked , scratched , and attempted to bite deputies .
Due to his elevated vitals and mannerisms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital where during a procedure he attacked a medical staff member , choking him and shoving his fingers into his mouth , causing injuries to the medical staffer ’ s face , neck , mouth , and abdomen .
The infant , who was medically evaluated , was not injured during the incident .

A Defuniak Springs man used an infant as a shield against law enforcement officers while refusing to obey commands following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 Monday night.
31-year old Zachary Taylor McKinney is charged with battery on a law enforcement officer as well as battery on a health care professional. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has also charged him with false imprisonment of a child under the age of 13, child abuse, and resisting arrest.
McKinney was pulled over on Interstate 10 near the 58 mile marker around 10:15 p.m. due to concerns regarding a child custody/Baker Act issue.
Once stopped, he refused to obey basic commands and appeared to be under the influence of narcotics.
McKinney refused to release the infant, using the victim as a shield. The OCSO Special Tactics Unit ultimately recovered the baby safely and took McKinney into custody. McKinney was taken to North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview for evaluation.
When being transferred from the hospital to the Okaloosa County Jail, McKinney kicked, scratched, and attempted to bite deputies.
Due to his elevated vitals and mannerisms, he was taken back to the hospital where during a procedure he attacked a medical staff member, choking him and shoving his fingers into his mouth, causing injuries to the medical staffer’s face, neck, mouth, and abdomen.
The infant, who was medically evaluated, was not injured during the incident.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Homeowner Pulls Gun On Alleged Thief

MIAMI — Video shows a man as he allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools from a home , @ @ @ @ @ scene only to be met by the barrel of a gun .

MIAMI — Video shows a man as he allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools from a home, and he returned to the scene only to be met by the barrel of a gun.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--Trump Campaign Sues The Washington Post

Trump Campaign Sues The Washington Post

Donald J. Trump for President , Inc. today filed a libel lawsuit against The Washington Post for two stories falsely reporting as fact a conspiracy with Russia .
The lawsuit , filed today in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia , seeks to hold the news organization accountable for intentionally publishing false statements against President Trump ’ s campaign .
Statement from Jenna Ellis , Senior Legal Adviser to Donald J. Trump for President , Inc. : “ Today the President ’ s re-election campaign has filed suit against The Washington Post for false statements contained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims that the campaign ‘ tried to conspire with ’ a ‘ sweeping and systematic ’ attack by Russia against the 2016 U.S. presidential election and ‘ who knows what sort of aid Russia and North Korea will give to the Trump campaign , now that he has invited them to offer their assistance ?
’ “ The statements were and are 100 percent false and defamatory .
The complaint alleges The Post was aware of the falsity at the time it published them , but did so for the intentional purpose of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own readers in the process .
The campaign files suit to publicly establish the truth and seek appropriate legal remedies for the harm caused by false reporting .
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Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. today filed a libel lawsuit against The Washington Post for two stories falsely reporting as fact a conspiracy with Russia. The lawsuit, filed today in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks to hold the news organization accountable for intentionally publishing false statements against President Trump’s campaign.
Statement from Jenna Ellis, Senior Legal Adviser to Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.:
“Today the President’s re-election campaign has filed suit against The Washington Post for false statements contained in two published articles, including defamatory claims that the campaign ‘tried to conspire with’ a ‘sweeping and systematic’ attack by Russia against the 2016 U.S. presidential election and ‘who knows what sort of aid Russia and North Korea will give to the Trump campaign, now that he has invited them to offer their assistance?’
“The statements were and are 100 percent false and defamatory. The complaint alleges The Post was aware of the falsity at the time it published them, but did so for the intentional purpose of hurting the campaign, while misleading its own readers in the process. The campaign files suit to publicly establish the truth and seek appropriate legal remedies for the harm caused by false reporting.”
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breaking911--2020-03-03--Police Body Cam Shows Fatal Shooting of ‘ER’ Actress Vanessa Marquez

South Pasadena , California — South Pasadena police released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that killed actress Vanessa @ @ @ @ @ Two police officers acted in “ lawful self-defense ” in the fatal shooting of former @ @ @ @ @ who was shot and killed in her home in South Pasadena , California , in @ @ @ @ @ County District Attorney ’ s Office has ruled .
On August 30 , 2018 , @ @ @ @ @ apartment located on Fremont Avenue , in the City of South Pasadena , to conduct @ @ @ @ @ Marquez .
Marquez lived in an upstairs apartment in the complex .
During the contact @ @ @ @ @ BB handgun and a fatal officer involved shooting occurred .

South Pasadena, California — South Pasadena police released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting that killed actress Vanessa Marquez in August 2018. Two police officers acted in “lawful self-defense” in the fatal shooting of former ER actress Vanessa Marquez, who was shot and killed in her home in South Pasadena, California, in 2018, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has ruled.
On August 30, 2018, SPPD officers responded to an apartment located on Fremont Avenue, in the City of South Pasadena, to conduct a welfare check on Vanessa Marquez. Marquez lived in an upstairs apartment in the complex. During the contact, Marquez brandished a black BB handgun and a fatal officer involved shooting occurred.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--Felony Charges Filed Against Suspect Accused Of Stealing Hearse With Body Inside, Leading Police On

Felony Charges Filed Against Suspect Accused Of Stealing Hearse With Body Inside, Leading Police On Pursuit

LOS ANGELES — A 25-year-old man was charged today with leading police in a pursuit while driving a stolen hearse @ @ @ @ @ transient , faces one felony count each of fleeing a pursuing peace officer ’ s @ @ @ @ @ and driving or taking a vehicle without consent .
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator reportedly still @ @ @ @ @ it when it was taken from in front of a church in Pasadena on February @ @ @ @ @ The next day , police spotted the vehicle allegedly driven by Juarez , who then @ @ @ @ @ pursuit which ended with a crash on the 110 Freeway , prosecutors added .
If @ @ @ @ @ defendant faces a possible maximum sentence of more than three years in state prison .

LOS ANGELES — A 25-year-old man was charged today with leading police in a pursuit while driving a stolen hearse.
James Juarez, a transient, faces one felony count each of fleeing a pursuing peace officer’s motor vehicle while driving recklessly and driving or taking a vehicle without consent.
The 2017 Lincoln Navigator reportedly still had a deceased person inside it when it was taken from in front of a church in Pasadena on February 26, prosecutors said. The next day, police spotted the vehicle allegedly driven by Juarez, who then led law enforcement on a pursuit which ended with a crash on the 110 Freeway, prosecutors added.
Authorities found the body undisturbed inside a casket.
If convicted as charged, the defendant faces a possible maximum sentence of more than three years in state prison.
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breaking911--2020-03-04--LIVESTREAM: Super Tuesday Results Coverage

Watch live coverage and results from primary elections in 14 states across the country including California , Arkansas , Massachusetts @ @ @ @ @ below .

Watch live coverage and results from primary elections in 14 states across the country including California, Arkansas, Massachusetts and Texas. Streaming options below.
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breaking911--2020-03-03--3 Killed In Small Plane Crash In Georgia

OCONEE COUNTY , Georgia – First responders were on the scene of a plane crash Tuesday in the town of @ @ @ @ @ aircraft , a Piper PA-46 , went down near Elder and Maxey Roads around 4:30 @ @ @ @ @ say all three people on-board were killed .
There were no injuries on the ground @ @ @ @ @ to Alabama from South Carolina .
The FAA is investigating .


breaking911--2020-03-04--Los Angeles County Declares State of Emergency

LOS ANGELES – Health officials in Los Angeles County declared a local and public health emergency in response to increased spread of coronavirus across the country and six additional cases in LA County .
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of a Placer County patient who is the first known COVID-19 death in the state : “ Jennifer and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this death in Placer County .
The state is working with federal officials to follow up on contact tracing of individuals that may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect public health .
“ This case demonstrates the need for continued local , state and federal partnership to identify and slow the spread of this virus .
California is working around the clock to keep our communities safe , healthy and informed.
” Public Health stated that none of the new cases are from community spread , and all of these new cases were exposed to COVID-19 through close contacts .
None of these cases were linked to the first case reported in LA County in January .
“ These declarations are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will enhance our ability to effectively manage our response , ” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger , Chair of the Board of Supervisors .
“ These actions will allow us to have even greater coordination to protect our more than 10 million residents and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities , ” she added .
Public Health simultaneously issued a declaration of a local public health emergency .
“ My first priority is , and always will be , to protect the public health of our residents and that means ensuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place should the threat of COVID-19 escalate in the County , ” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis .
“ Fear will not drive our response to this virus .
Rather , we will prepare and implement our proven prevention strategies to effectively protect the public.
” “ We will continue to mobilize county resources , accelerate emergency planning , streamline staffing , coordinate with agencies across the county and state and federal partners , and raise awareness about how everyone can be prepared for more cases and community spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , MPH , MEd , Director of Public Health .
“ As more cases are identified and community spread is detected in numerous areas , the possibility of sustained community spread of this virus in the US will increase , ” said Muntu Davis , MD , MPH , Health Officer for Public Health .
“ Everyone and every organization has to do their part to help slow the spread of this virus .
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LOS ANGELES – Health officials in Los Angeles County declared a local and public health emergency in response to increased spread of coronavirus across the country and six additional cases in LA County.
Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of a Placer County patient who is the first known COVID-19 death in the state:
“Jennifer and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this death in Placer County. The state is working with federal officials to follow up on contact tracing of individuals that may have been exposed to provide treatment and protect public health.
“This case demonstrates the need for continued local, state and federal partnership to identify and slow the spread of this virus. California is working around the clock to keep our communities safe, healthy and informed.”
BREAKING: LAX Medical Screener Tests Positive For Coronavirus – https://t.co/a1nuXWPGUu pic.twitter.com/9fqTVkMnFC — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 4, 2020
Public Health stated that none of the new cases are from community spread, and all of these new cases were exposed to COVID-19 through close contacts. None of these cases were linked to the first case reported in LA County in January.
“These declarations are a swift response to this emergent issue and will enhance our ability to effectively manage our response,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. “These actions will allow us to have even greater coordination to protect our more than 10 million residents and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities,” she added. Public Health simultaneously issued a declaration of a local public health emergency.
“My first priority is, and always will be, to protect the public health of our residents and that means ensuring we have the necessary equipment and resources in place should the threat of COVID-19 escalate in the County,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. “Fear will not drive our response to this virus. Rather, we will prepare and implement our proven prevention strategies to effectively protect the public.”
“We will continue to mobilize county resources, accelerate emergency planning, streamline staffing, coordinate with agencies across the county and state and federal partners, and raise awareness about how everyone can be prepared for more cases and community spread ,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health.
“As more cases are identified and community spread is detected in numerous areas, the possibility of sustained community spread of this virus in the US will increase,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Health Officer for Public Health. “Everyone and every organization has to do their part to help slow the spread of this virus.”
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breaking911--2020-03-04--Search & Rescue Team Makes 9-Hour Nighttime Hike Through Snow & Ice To Rescue Hiker Who Had Fallen

Vivian Creek Trail , Forest Falls ; San Bernardino , CA –On Saturday , February 29 , Yucaipa Sheriff ’ s Station received a search and rescue call in Forest Falls .
The caller reported her husband was hiking in the San Gorgonio wilderness and she was tracking him using a personal satellite tracker .
She became concerned after her husband ’ s tracker stopped moving and she could no longer reach him .
The last known location on the tracker placed him in steep terrain , several miles from any road at about the 9500 ’ elevation level .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ located the fatigued hiker , who had taken a short fall .
Due to the high winds Aviation could not affect a hoist rescue .
As weather conditions began deteriorating with rain and snow moving in , Sheriff ’ s San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team deployed a three-person volunteer search team that is certified in winter mountain rescue .
At 8:35 PM the team started toward the hiker ’ s last known location and traversed the mountain throughout the night , finally reaching the hiker at approximately 6:00 AM .
During the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to traverse several treacherous slopes using ice axes and crampons while facing single digit temperatures and wind chills approaching -20 degrees Fahrenheit .
Shortly after 6:00 AM , Sheriff ’ s Aviation again responded and after an aborted hoist rescue attempt , determined a hoist rescue would not be safe .
San Gorgonio SAR members then opted to perform a ground rescue , bringing the hiker out on foot approximately 1.5 miles before reaching an area where a rescue UTV could get access to finalize the rescue and bring the hiker out .

Vivian Creek Trail, Forest Falls; San Bernardino, CA –On Saturday, February 29, Yucaipa Sheriff’s Station received a search and rescue call in Forest Falls. The caller reported her husband was hiking in the San Gorgonio wilderness and she was tracking him using a personal satellite tracker. She became concerned after her husband’s tracker stopped moving and she could no longer reach him. The last known location on the tracker placed him in steep terrain, several miles from any road at about the 9500’ elevation level.
Sheriff’s Aviation immediately responded and located the fatigued hiker, who had taken a short fall. Due to the high winds Aviation could not affect a hoist rescue. As weather conditions began deteriorating with rain and snow moving in, Sheriff’s San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team deployed a three-person volunteer search team that is certified in winter mountain rescue. At 8:35 PM the team started toward the hiker’s last known location and traversed the mountain throughout the night, finally reaching the hiker at approximately 6:00 AM. During the nine-hour hike, the team was forced to traverse several treacherous slopes using ice axes and crampons while facing single digit temperatures and wind chills approaching -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shortly after 6:00 AM, Sheriff’s Aviation again responded and after an aborted hoist rescue attempt, determined a hoist rescue would not be safe. San Gorgonio SAR members then opted to perform a ground rescue, bringing the hiker out on foot approximately 1.5 miles before reaching an area where a rescue UTV could get access to finalize the rescue and bring the hiker out.
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breaking911--2020-03-04--LAX Medical Screener Tests Positive For Coronavirus

CALIFORNIA — A medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport has tested positive for the coronavirus , officials said Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ the unidentified patient ‘ last screened travelers for illness on Feb. 21 , more than @ @ @ @ @ symptoms.
’ The Department of Homeland Security said the individual was “ highly trained and @ @ @ @ @ the job and when they began to feel sick , ” and the person “ @ @ @ @ @ equipment and took necessary protections on the job.
” DHS spokesperson Heather Swift said : @ @ @ @ @ individual began to feel sick , they self-quarantined , saw a physician , and reported @ @ @ @ @ officials .
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CALIFORNIA — A medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport has tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Wednesday.
According to KABC, the unidentified patient ‘last screened travelers for illness on Feb. 21, more than a week before exhibiting cold-like symptoms.’
The Department of Homeland Security said the individual was “highly trained and did everything right both on the job and when they began to feel sick,” and the person “wore all the correct protective equipment and took necessary protections on the job.”
DHS spokesperson Heather Swift said: “As soon as the individual began to feel sick, they self-quarantined, saw a physician, and reported to the appropriate authorities and officials.”
JUST IN: North Carolina Confirms First Case of Coronavirus – https://t.co/bbWTxoUCVk pic.twitter.com/ovUIlGmHYj — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 3, 2020
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breaking911--2020-03-04--RAW: Video Shows Chaotic Scene of Man Shooting Christmas Shoppers at Phoenix Shopping Mall Before Be

RAW: Video Shows Chaotic Scene of Man Shooting Christmas Shoppers at Phoenix Shopping Mall Before Being Killed By Officers

ARIZONA — ( Scroll Down for Video ) — The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing video related to an officer-involved shooting that happened on December 23 , 2019 .
The incident happened at 11:00 in the morning , two days before Christmas , in a busy shopping mall parking lot near 76th Ave & Thomas .
Officers of the Maryvale/Estrella Mountain Precinct responded to multiple calls of a shooting .
The first caller was a woman who told dispatchers a man in his late 30s tried to take her car at gun point .
She said as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her twice .
Shortly after this incident , a second woman reported a man , later identified as 38-year-old Richard Ruiz , approached her red pick-up truck .
She said Ruiz held her at gun point so she opened the driver side door and ran from her truck .
Ruiz jumped into the driver seat , driving slowly around the parking lot .
The carjacking victim feared he was coming after her and began screaming .
She moved toward a man who was walking into the nearby shopping center .
Ruiz continued searching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she hid between cars .
The man rushed toward the business to get help for the woman .
As he was entering the business , store surveillance shows Ruiz driving up to the entrance , firing his gun and hitting the man while two women were just a few feet away .
At this point , Ruiz drove away and seconds later , the first police officers showed up .
The male shooting victim was able to point officers in the direction of Ruiz .
Officers followed Ruiz who circled around the parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the man , Ruiz circled back in front of the store and tried to target him again , while the wounded victim hid behind a concrete pillar for protection .
After this second confrontation with the victim , Ruiz drove off again and those same first responding officers tended to the shooting and carjacking victims .
For the safety of the victims , they were placed in the patrol vehicle and taken to a nearby medical center for help .
The physical injuries were not life threatening .
While the victims were receiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pursue the suspect through the parking lot .
During the pursuit an officer utilized his patrol vehicle , ramming the pick-up truck hoping to disable the vehicle .
Unfortunately , the vehicle was not affected , and Ruiz continued to drive around .
Ruiz finally stopped just south of the business and left through the driver ’ s side door armed with a gun .
Two officers fired their guns and struck Ruiz .
Officers approached Ruiz and the weapon was moved away from him .
Officers began life saving measures as they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there were three victims during this incident .
Two had gunshot wounds including the man seen on the store surveillance video and woman who initially called 911 .
Their injuries were not life threatening .
The third victim was the adult woman held at gun point while the suspect took the red truck .
She was not physically injured .
The involved officers are from the Maryvale/Estrella Mountain Precinct .
The first officer is 29-years-old with 3 years of service and his partner is 40-years-old with 17 years of service .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( BWC ) and they were both activated .
The attached video contains both officer ’ s BWC .
Be advised , this video may contain strong language as well as graphic video and images which may be disturbing to some people .
Viewer discretion is advised .

ARIZONA — (Scroll Down for Video) — The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing video related to an officer-involved shooting that happened on December 23, 2019.
The incident happened at 11:00 in the morning, two days before Christmas, in a busy shopping mall parking lot near 76th Ave & Thomas.
Officers of the Maryvale/Estrella Mountain Precinct responded to multiple calls of a shooting. The first caller was a woman who told dispatchers a man in his late 30s tried to take her car at gun point. She said as she drove away, the man shot her twice.
Shortly after this incident, a second woman reported a man, later identified as 38-year-old Richard Ruiz, approached her red pick-up truck. She said Ruiz held her at gun point so she opened the driver side door and ran from her truck.
Ruiz jumped into the driver seat, driving slowly around the parking lot. The carjacking victim feared he was coming after her and began screaming. She moved toward a man who was walking into the nearby shopping center.
Ruiz continued searching the parking lot for the woman as she hid between cars. The man rushed toward the business to get help for the woman. As he was entering the business, store surveillance shows Ruiz driving up to the entrance, firing his gun and hitting the man while two women were just a few feet away.
At this point, Ruiz drove away and seconds later, the first police officers showed up. The male shooting victim was able to point officers in the direction of Ruiz.
Officers followed Ruiz who circled around the parking. Approximately 60 seconds after first shooting the man, Ruiz circled back in front of the store and tried to target him again, while the wounded victim hid behind a concrete pillar for protection.
After this second confrontation with the victim, Ruiz drove off again and those same first responding officers tended to the shooting and carjacking victims.
For the safety of the victims, they were placed in the patrol vehicle and taken to a nearby medical center for help. The physical injuries were not life threatening.
While the victims were receiving medical assistance, other officers continued to pursue the suspect through the parking lot.
During the pursuit an officer utilized his patrol vehicle, ramming the pick-up truck hoping to disable the vehicle. Unfortunately, the vehicle was not affected, and Ruiz continued to drive around. Ruiz finally stopped just south of the business and left through the driver’s side door armed with a gun.
Two officers fired their guns and struck Ruiz. Officers approached Ruiz and the weapon was moved away from him. Officers began life saving measures as they waited for fire personnel.
Firefighters pronounced Ruiz dead at the scene.
Officers determined that there were three victims during this incident. Two had gunshot wounds including the man seen on the store surveillance video and woman who initially called 911. Their injuries were not life threatening.
The third victim was the adult woman held at gun point while the suspect took the red truck. She was not physically injured.
The involved officers are from the Maryvale/Estrella Mountain Precinct. The first officer is 29-years-old with 3 years of service and his partner is 40-years-old with 17 years of service.
Both shooting officers were wearing body worn cameras (BWC) and they were both activated. The attached video contains both officer’s BWC.
Be advised, this video may contain strong language as well as graphic video and images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.
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