Jesse Calhoun pleaded not guilty through his attorney to a fifth second-degree murder charge in the death of Ashley Real. Prosecutors intend to try him in one proceeding for all five killings, The Guardian reported.
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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals, continuing the NBA's streak of new champions. The Spurs will face the New York Knicks in a rematch of the 1999 Finals starting June 3.
Joseph David Emerson, 44, has been indicted on 84 charges in Portland, Oregon, including 83 misdemeanor counts of recklessly endangering another person and one felony count of first-degree endangering aircraft. The incident occurred on October 19th when Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines pilot, allegedly attempted to shut off the engines of a Horizon Air flight while under the influence of "magic mushrooms" and struggling with depression and lack of sleep. He is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on the 84 endangerment charges.
Suspicious letters containing powder have been sent to election workers in multiple states, with some containing baking soda and others containing fentanyl. No one was injured in the incidents, and the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are leading the investigation into the letters. The Secretary of State's Office has urged election workers to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Federal prosecutors have charged off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson, 44, with one count of interfering with flight crew members and attendants, as well as 83 counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment. Emerson admitted to not sleeping for 40 hours and using psychedelic mushrooms prior to the incident, and allegedly told responding officers he had "tried to kill everybody." Emerson is currently being held in the Multnomah County Jail and is scheduled to appear in federal court on Wednesday.
Washington State Senator Jeff Wilson was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on Friday night for possession of an unregistered firearm. Wilson, a Republican from Longview, was traveling with his wife for a five-week vacation in Southeast Asia when he reported the unloaded gun to customs officials. His office has not commented on the incident beyond a statement released on Monday, and it is unclear if Wilson will face any further charges or penalties. The incident has raised questions about the security measures at the Portland, Oregon airport, and sparked debate among Washington state residents.
Portland man Samson Zebturiah Garner, 39, was arrested Thursday for allegedly planning a shooting at the Smith Rock Craggin' Classic, a three-day rock climbing event. Evidence of the planned attack, including a rifle and two handguns, was found in his vehicle. Garner was charged with attempted murder, attempted assault of the first and second degree, and unlawful use of a weapon, and is currently being held in the Deschutes County jail. The event was held without incident and there is no further threat to the public.
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after allegedly attempting to shut off a plane's engines midflight. The plane was diverted to Portland, Oregon due to a “credible security” threat, and the suspect was taken into custody after the plane landed safely. Alaska Airlines is cooperating with the investigation and has expressed its gratitude to the crew and passengers for their professionalism during the incident.