Two former East Cleveland, Ohio police officers were sentenced to prison this week for stealing thousands of dollars from individuals they pulled over during traffic stops. Alfonzo Cole was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and Kenneth Sims to four years in prison, with fines of $40,000 and $50,000 respectively. Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Michael Astrab reminded the two men that police officers are held to a higher standard and that any misconduct will not be tolerated.
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Pete Davidson, the 29-year-old actor and comedian, has reached a deal with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office to resolve a reckless driving charge. As part of the 18-month diversion program, Davidson will complete 50 hours of community service and 12 hours of traffic school, likely with the New York City Fire Department where his late father worked. If he successfully completes the requirements, the charge will be dropped.
Thomar Latrell Simmons, the former boyfriend of Carlee Russell, has publicly condemned her after her attorney revealed she was not kidnapped as she had reported to police. Simmons took to Instagram to express his "disgust" at the outcome of the situation, and confirmed that Russell had not seen a baby on the side of the road as she had previously reported. The incident has left many in the community shocked and confused, and it remains unclear why Russell made the false report and what happened during the two days she was missing.
Florida A&M University has suspended all football-related activities after a rap music video featuring some of the team's players was filmed without permission in a football locker room. Head Football Coach Willie R. Simmons has stated that the video contained language not consistent with the university's values and has barred players from the team's facilities until the incident is sorted out. The university is currently investigating the incident and has yet to announce any disciplinary action against the players involved.
Deputy William Hollingsworth of the Escambia County Sheriff's Office in Pensacola, Florida, was caught on body camera video attempting to rescue a man caught up in floodwaters, only to be swept away himself. Despite the darkness and rushing water, Deputy Hollingsworth managed to call out to the driver and wade towards him, eventually leading to the driver's recovery. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons praised Deputy Hollingsworth for his heroic actions.
Pete Davidson was charged with reckless driving after crashing his car into a Beverly Hills home in March, resulting in a serious collision. No one was seriously injured, but the Los Angeles County district attorney's office noted that reckless driving can have devastating consequences. Davidson is an actor and comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and films such as The King of Staten Island and Big Time Adolescence.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has called for the resignations of four McCurtain County officials after an audio recording was released that allegedly captured them making racist remarks and discussing the killing of journalists. The audio was obtained legally by the McCurtain Gazette-News and has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for the officials to be held accountable. Governor Stitt has stated that he is "both appalled and disheartened" by the comments and is seeking the resignations of Sheriff Kevin Clardy, Sheriff's Capt. Alicia Manning, District 2 Commissioner Mark Jennings, and Jail Administrator Larry Hendrix.
A 13-year-old girl reported missing in Dallas, Texas was found safe in an outbuilding in North Carolina after being enticed away from home by an adult man she met on a social media platform. The man, 34-year-old Jorge Ivan Santos Camacho, was arrested on child abduction, felonious restraint, statutory rape and other charges. The girl was found unharmed and has since been reunited with her family. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and encourages parents to be aware of their children's online activity.