Actor James Handy, known for roles in “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Jumanji” and numerous television series, was stabbed to death Wednesday in Los Angeles, police said. Michael Gledhill, the son of Handy’s girlfriend, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
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The retrial of Karen Read began with opening statements that highlighted opposing views on her alleged involvement in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with the prosecution claiming she intentionally struck him with her SUV and the defense arguing she is a victim of law enforcement misconduct. Read faces charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter while operating under the influence, stemming from the January 2022 incident in Canton, Massachusetts, which has attracted substantial public and media attention. The retrial, following a mistrial in her initial trial, involves a carefully selected jury and is expected to continue drawing significant interest as both sides present evidence and witnesses to support their claims.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered a shipment of illegal narcotics hidden in vats of jalapeño paste at the Otay Mesa Cargo Facility in San Diego, containing over 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine and 500 pounds of cocaine with an estimated value of $10 million. The shipment was found in a commercial tractor-trailer being driven by a 28-year-old male with a valid border crossing card, and officers seized the shipment and arrested the driver. This discovery is part of a larger effort to crack down on cartels smuggling drugs across the southern border, with more than 1.5 million pounds of narcotics seized in the past year.
Pennsylvania State Police have been searching for escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante for 10 days, narrowing the search area to the densely wooded area surrounding Longwood Gardens. Surveillance footage shows Cavalcante using a crab-walk to climb up the prison wall, and authorities have asked local residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity. They have warned the public not to approach Cavalcante, as he is considered to be dangerous.
Officer Ryan Speakman of the Circleville Police Department in Ohio has been fired after body camera footage showed him releasing a K-9 police dog onto a suspect who had his hands up, prompting an investigation by the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The department has said that they are committed to providing the highest level of service to the community and that they take all complaints seriously.
Pennsylvania authorities are continuing their search for a 9-month-old baby who was swept away in a flash flood last weekend, after the body of his 2-year-old sister was recovered from the Delaware River on Friday. Hundreds of people, including search and rescue teams, have been involved in the search, aided by K-9s, sonar, drones, boats, divers, heavy equipment, GPS mapping and air units. The police department has asked for the public's help in the search for Conrad and are asking anyone with information to contact them.
The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Aron, who died from heat exhaustion after a secondary safety system in his handler's vehicle failed, causing the engine to turn off unexpectedly. Chief Art Acevedo expressed condolences and the department is investigating the incident to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
Joseph Fisher, a former Boston Police K-9 officer, was arrested on Thursday by the FBI and charged with a litany of offenses, including assaulting a law enforcement officer, in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Fisher allegedly pushed a chair into an officer chasing a rioter who had used a chemical irritant on police. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.