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More victims ID'd after San Mateo summer camp staffer arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

(KRON) -- A Boys and Girls Club employee who worked at a San Mateo summer camp program is accused of victimizing multiple young boys, according to prosecutors. On Monday, prosecutors released more disturbing details about what happened at a summer camp held at Fiesta Gardens International School at 1001 Bermuda Drive in San Mateo. Kevin Granados-Elizalde, 25, of Redwood City, preyed on boys between ages 7-8 while he worked as an assistant site director at the school, according to prosecutors and police. The Boys and Girls Club’s website states that its free summer camp program at Fiesta Gardens International School is for students in grades between kindergarten and fifth grade.According to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, Granados-Elizalde later confessed to police that he is addicted to child pornography.Prosecutors said Granados-Elizalde took an 8-year-old boy into a bathroom, ordered the boy to take off his clothing, and took photographs of the boy's body. In ano...

Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert’s ban through 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

Churchill Downs is extending Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension through 2024.Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Monday it was continuing Baffert’s ban citing “continued concerns regarding the threat to the safety and integrity of racing he poses to CDI-owned racetracks.”Baffert was initially suspended for two years after 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.In a statement, Churchill Downs said Baffert continues to peddle false narratives about Medina Spirit’s failed drug test. The company went on to say it will re-evaluate Baffert’s status after 2024.A message sent to a lawyer representing Baffert was not immediately returned.___AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Churchill Downs extends Bob Baffert’s ban through 2024, citing continued concerns about safety and integrity of racing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs extends Bob Baffert’s ban through 2024, citing continued concerns about safety and integrity of racing.Source

Senegalese President Macky Sall announces he will not seek a third term after deadly protests by opposition

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegalese President Macky Sall announces he will not seek a third term after deadly protests by opposition.Source

Behind the scenes of the (legal) DC-area fireworks stand: A tradition old as freedom

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

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3 kids, 2 adults hurt in Aurora rollover crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Five people were taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Sunday afternoon, the Aurora Police Department said. At approximately 12:31 p.m. Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a rollover crash around Picadilly Street and Hampden Avenue. 1 killed, 1 seriously injured after car crashes into tree Five people were involved, three were children, Aurora PD said. The children's ages are unknown. AFR said four patients had life-threatening injuries and one had non-life-threatening injuries. Police said all westbound traffic on Hampden was closed from Gun Club Road. This is a developing story and updates will be provided as they are received.

1 killed, 1 seriously hurt after car crashes into tree

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A driver was killed and a passenger injured after the car they were traveling in crashed into a tree, the Thornton Police Department said.The incident happened around 2 a.m. Sunday in the area of East 123rd Avenue and Steele Street, police said. Officials on high alert for holiday weekend travel heading into the busy summer season The driver died at the scene and the passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, TPD said. The crash is under investigation and it is not known whether speed or alcohol/drugs were involved.

Cherry Creek Reservoir boat ramp closed ahead of July 4 weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Independence Day weekend typically has the most amount of visitors for Cherry Creek State Park. Colorado Parks and Wildlife expects the park to reach capacity limits from Sunday until Tuesday. Just days before the busy holiday weekend Cherry Creek State Park officials decided to close the east boat ramp. Park crews said portions of the east ramp are submerged due to recent heavy rains, and higher reservoir levels have not receded to safe operating depth for boats to launch.The east boat ramp will remain closed until water levels recede. The west boat ramp is open as the only option for boaters through the Fourth of July. Officials on high alert for holiday weekend travel heading into the busy summer season The parking lot next to the east boat ramp will be open and hand-launched vessels like paddleboards and kayaks are allowed from the shoreline. Once the lot reaches capacity the park will not allow any more cars in unless visitors have an active campgr...

Man charged in murders of daughter, sister-in-law after officials found 6 people dead in house fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

GREEN POND, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged in the murders of his sister-in-law and daughter after South Carolina authorities found six people dead while responding to reports of a house fire and stabbings, officials said at a press conference Monday.14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone identified a 50-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl as two of the six people killed Sunday at a home engulfed in flames. No motive has been identified, and officials expect more charges to come. The other deceased victims’ identities have not been released as Colleton County Sheriff Buddy Hill said officials await autopsy results.Ryan Lenard Manigo, 33, was held Sunday at the Colleton Detention Center as part of the ongoing investigation. Bond was not set at a Monday afternoon hearing, Stone said. Manigo has also been charged with attempted murder of the lone survivor on top of the two murder counts.Authorities found the deceased victims and one person in critical condition at a home in Gr...

Hialeah man caught with out-of-season, over-limit lobster

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

A 26-year-old man from Hialeah received a mandatory notice to appear in court citation following the discovery of out-of-season and over-the-limit lobster in his possession.A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy was conducting patrol duties near the Toms Harbor Channel Bridge Monday when he spotted Enrique Pablo Brito Ramos engaging in diving activities without displaying a required dive flag. Subsequently, upon inspection, Ramos was found to be carrying seven out-of-season lobsters and one exceeding the legal limit.In addition to the offenses, Ramos was also cited for lacking a measuring device, fishing without a license, and failing to display a dive flag.Ramos will be obligated to appear in court at a later date to address the charges brought against him. Authorities did not disclose the potential penalties that Ramos might face for his actions.Authorities are urging all individuals engaging in fishing and diving activities to familiarize themselves with the necessary perm...