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  • Hungry 150-Pound Bear Broke Into Nursing Home and Got Attacked With Walker Before Being Lured Out With Rice Krispies Treats

    Hungry 150-Pound Bear Broke Into Nursing Home and Got Attacked With Walker Before Being Lured Out With Rice Krispies Treats

    It looks like a starving black bear entered a nursing home near Pittsburgh, causing chaos. A caretaker had to hit the bear with a walker while other staffers attempted to lure it out with Rice Krispies treats, according to workers’ reports on Friday, according to the New York Post.

    “I grabbed a walker and was hitting him, trying to get him away from the residents,” Charlene Elliot, a nursing assistant informed CBS news.

    “I thought] he’s going to maul them or swipe, slap at them. That was my worst fear,” she added.

    A young bear broke through a window at St. Andrew’s Village in Indiana, Pennsylvania, around 11 p.m. Tuesday and went straight to an elderly resident’s bed, per Elliott. “I was at the nurse’s station when I heard a loud crash and thought, ‘Get it out of here!’” Elliott said.

    The bear ran down a hallway and entered several bedrooms, nearly coming face-to-face with an elderly resident, Elliott claimed. “He could have attacked with one swipe,” Elliott said. He instructed everyone to close the doors. One resident even tried to lure the bear out with a sandwich; however, Elliott declined.

    Luckily, employees were able to chase the bear out of the retirement home by tempting it with Rice Krispies treats. The bear, who weighs 150 pounds, was inside for approximately 15 minutes, and luckily, no one was injured. Wildlife officials later caught the bear using a trap baited with donuts.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Sentenced To Life After Severing Spine Of Ex-Girlfriend’s Toddler Daughter Days After She Broke Up With Him

    Man Sentenced To Life After Severing Spine Of Ex-Girlfriend’s Toddler Daughter Days After She Broke Up With Him

    A man from Florida received a life sentence for murdering a 2-year-old girl in his care by severing her spine. This occurred a mere week after her mother broke up with him. The jury took almost two hours to convict 27-year-old Travis Ray Thompson of first-degree murder for Jacklyn Schwingel’s death, according to PEOPLE.

    On May 2, 2022, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to child abuse when a 2-year-old girl was taken to the emergency room in critical condition. Despite efforts to save her, Jacklyn was sadly pronounced dead. Her mother had left her with Thompson just before the incident.

    The mother said that when she got there, Jacklyn was unresponsive, with a weak pulse and a swollen stomach. Both she and Thompson drove Jacklyn to a nearby hospital when she stopped breathing. Thompson was told to call 911, and an ambulance arrived at a nearby business to transport the toddler for treatment.

    In an interview with officials, Thompson said he was in another room when he heard a loud noise and located Jacklyn unresponsive. He claimed he didn’t know how she got hurt. On Sept. 1, 2022, the Medical Examiner reported that Jacklyn passed away from severe injuries, including a severed spine and internal bleeding.

    The Medical Examiner’s Office found that Thompson used a lot of force on Jacklyn’s upper and lower body, bending her backward beyond what was normal for her. This excessive pressure caused her back to break, according to their statement.

    “This monster stole the life of an innocent child, and today, the justice system made sure he will never walk free again… Life in prison is too good for this kind of evil,” said State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Bill Gladson.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Teen Girl Who Was Discovered Dismembered Told Officials She Wanted Out Of Group Home Before She Was Found Dead, Said ‘I Hate It Here’

    Teen Girl Who Was Discovered Dismembered Told Officials She Wanted Out Of Group Home Before She Was Found Dead, Said ‘I Hate It Here’

    Emily Pike, a 14-year-old girl, was tragically discovered dismembered in #Arizona after she went missing from a group home managed by Sacred Journey Inc, according to the New York Post. Reports mentioned that she had previously run away before as well as expressed her hatred for the place. Body camera footage from Sept. 2023 captures her walking along a canal, where an officer repeatedly called her name in an attempt to stop her. Emily disappeared on Jan. 27, and this incident was not her first time being reported missing in 2023, per the New York Post.

    She reportedly told officers, “I don’t want to go back,” as she asked to see her mother.

    The teen, whose family is on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, expressed to the officer that the group home isn’t her real home and she prefers living with her grandmother. She stated, “I hate it there,” and felt that no one understood or would help her. Each time she went missing in 2023, she was instantly returned to the home or taken to a behavioral health center.

    What Happened?

    In a bodycam video from the day Emily went missing, an officer gets a call from a group home worker stating she was gone, noting it had happened before. Emily’s remains were later found on a dirt road. The autopsy revealed head and face injuries, and her arms were missing.

    In March, police identified three suspects in Emily’s brutal murder, but no arrests have been made. A task force, including the Mesa Police Department and the FBI, is working to find her killer. Emily was under the care of Tribal Social Services and placed in the group home by the tribe. The group home notified officials, but CPS doubted she was missing due to her past behaviors, says San Carlos Apache Attorney General Alex Richie.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • 3 Teens Arrested After Trashing and Setting Fire To Historic Sleepy Hallow Lighthouse In Westchester County

    3 Teens Arrested After Trashing and Setting Fire To Historic Sleepy Hallow Lighthouse In Westchester County

    Three teenagers have been apprehended for vandalizing and setting ablaze to the historic Sleepy Hollow lighthouse. The lighthouse had recently undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation. The suspects, Elvin Ayavaca, 18, Richard Barrero, 19, and an unidentified 17-year-old, caused over $100,000 in damage to the 142-year-old landmark, according to officials, reports the New York Post.

    The teens were charged with arson, burglary, and criminal mischief. This happened after being seen on camera walking over a bridge to the lighthouse. A fourth suspect is still wanted. They reportedly climbed over a locked fence, broke a window, and set fire to the museum’s bottom floor, damaging antiques and books.

    The vandalism occurred one year after a $3.4 million renovation of the lighthouse’s interior, including its historic spotlight. This act upset the Westchester Country community and led to numerous tips for the police. The teens were arraigned on felony charges, and the 17-year-old’s identity remains confidential because of his age.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Southwest Passenger Charged After Spitting At Crew When They Tried To Stop Her From Opening An Emergency Exit In Midair

    Southwest Passenger Charged After Spitting At Crew When They Tried To Stop Her From Opening An Emergency Exit In Midair

    On Tuesday, a 30-year-old woman, Jendaya Kashar Brennan, was charged with attacking a flight attendant on a Southwest Airlines flight, causing it to divert, per the Business Insider. The woman also tried to open the emergency exit midair. The incident occurred on May 22 during Southwest Flight 3239 from Nashville to Phoenix.

    Flightradar24 data indicated that the plan diverted to Oklahoma City during its usual three-hour flight. Crew informed the FBI that Brennan, seated in the last row, demanded to leave and attempted to open the rear exit door. Passengers were asked to aid in restraining her after she dismissed the crew’s requests.

    According to the affidavit, unnamed flight attendants attempted to restrain the woman while she kicked and spat at them. She also tried to pull a flight attendant by their lanyard. Two retired correctional officers held her down to assist flight attendants. The captain diverted the flight to protect everyone. Brennan currently faces serious charges, possibly leading to 20 years behind bars and a hefty “fine of up to $250,000.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges Despite Prison Release, Per Reports

    Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges Despite Prison Release, Per Reports

    On June 5, man from Bay County, Jerome Watts Jr., was released from prison but remains behind bars. He is serving five-and-a-half years of a seven-year sentence for multiple offenses, including car theft and drug possession. Watts was moved to the Bay County Jail to face child sex charges, per WMBB Panama City.

    Between 2017 and 2018, Watts reportedly had sexual contact with a underaged girl in Panama City numerous times. At the time, the girl was 12 and 13 years old. The victim informed her mother about the incidents, but they were not reported to the Panama City officials until 2021, while Watts was already behind bars.

    He is being held without bond on three sexual assault charges and four lewd and lascivious battery charges involving a child.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Duo Accused of Brutally Attacking and Robbing NYPD Rookie, Arraigned on Attempted Murder Charges

    Duo Accused of Brutally Attacking and Robbing NYPD Rookie, Arraigned on Attempted Murder Charges

    The violent pair accused of brutally attacking and robbing an off-duty NYPD rookie in the Bronx has been arraigned on attempted murder charges, as reported by the NY Post. Prosecutors claim they beat him so severely that they left a shoeprint on his face.

    Officer Chowdhury Nafees, 27, laid in a hospital bed with a shoeprint stamped on his face after the violent assault by Wayne Lucas, 23, and Taveon Hargrove, also 23. A Senior Trial District Attorney urged that Lucas be held without bail in connection with the vicious attack that occurred on May 24 in Westchester Square.

    “These two individuals attempted to rob who they thought was a civilian. But upon pushing him to the ground, they found his uniform, learning that this was not just any old person, but this turned out to be an off-duty rookie NYPD police officer on his way to protect and serve,”

    said Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark.

    “Upon learning that he was an officer, they took this as an invitation to turn up the violence,”

    the DA said.

    Irace stated that the duo threw Nafees to the ground, with Lucas then holding a knife to the victim’s neck while his accomplice, Taveon Hargrove, went through his pockets and stole his loaded service weapon. Lucas was apprehended in Virginia last week and later extradited to New York. He pleaded not guilty as Judge George Villegas arraigned him on a 34-count indictment that includes charges of assault, robbery, grand larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property.

    Villegas granted Irace’s request to keep Lucas held without bail. Hargrove, also indicted, was captured in Virginia a day earlier than Lucas but is appealing his extradition. Lucas, who was wearing a wig to hide his identity when arrested, faces the possibility of 15 years to life in prison for the brutal attack. He is scheduled to appear in court again on September 12 and has no previous arrests, according to law enforcement.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Texas Considers Banning Products Infused with THC Derived from Hemp, Leaving Retailers Worried

    Texas Considers Banning Products Infused with THC Derived from Hemp, Leaving Retailers Worried

    A new bill in Texas targeting THC-infused consumables has ignited a showdown between lawmakers and the hemp industry. The legislation, recently passed by the Texas Legislature, would ban the sale, possession, and manufacturing of products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in marijuana.

    Despite having some of the country’s most rigid cannabis laws, thousands of Texas retailers sell legal THC products derived from hemp. This loophole was created by the 2018 federal Farm Bill. These items, often sold as gummies or vapes, are especially popular in states where recreational marijuana remains illegal.

    Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a key supporter of the ban, displayed bags of THC snacks at a press briefing and labeled the issue urgent. Governor Greg Abbott hasn’t announced a position yet, but his office told AP News the bill would receive thoughtful consideration.

    Industry leaders argue the ban could shutter businesses and cost thousands of jobs. Farmers like Kyle Bingham say it would end their investment in hemp. “It’s hard to walk away from,” he told AP News.

    Critics also point to Texas’ limited medical marijuana program, saying many rely on legal hemp alternatives for relief. Dispensary workers warn that the ban punishes small businesses and patients alike.

    #Clique, do you think the ban on THC consumables, which generate millions in tax revenue, will be approved?

  • Chicago Mother Allegedly Tried to Send Her Children ‘to Heaven’ Because Taking Care Of Them Alone Has Been Stressful

    Chicago Mother Allegedly Tried to Send Her Children ‘to Heaven’ Because Taking Care Of Them Alone Has Been Stressful

    On May 28, around 5:45 p.m., a tow truck driver spotted one of Aurionah-Rakii-Karie Parker-White’s children wearing a blood-soaked diaper wandering alone on South Harvard Avenue, Chicago Sun-Times reported. The driver, DeVaughen Stringfellow, told CBS News he saw the child’s mother running from an apartment building, crying out for help.

    “She kept screaming, ‘Help me! My baby!” Stringfellow said. After calling 911 without response, he drove them all to a hospital. “I threw them all in the truck,” he told CBS.

    Police said the woman’s other two children, ages 3 and 5, were also bleeding from their wrists. All three were taken to a nearby hospital, then transferred to Comer Children’s Hospital in serious condition.

    According to NBC Chicago, the 5-year-old later told hospital staff that his mother said she was “going to make them go to heaven.” Prosecutors say Parker-White confessed on video, claiming she was overwhelmed, suicidal, and didn’t want her children to suffer.

    Aurionah-Rakii-Karie Parker-White has been charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated battery. She remains in custody at Cook County Jail. Her next court appearance is set for June 6. It is unclear if she has legal counsel.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Chinese Couple Charged with Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus into the U.S: ‘Potential Agroterrorism Weapon’

    Chinese Couple Charged with Smuggling Crop-Killing Fungus into the U.S: ‘Potential Agroterrorism Weapon’

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers detained Zunyong Liu, 34, at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in July 2023. He was caught carrying Fusarium graminearum, a plant pathogen that damages crops like wheat, maize, and rice and can release toxins harmful to humans and animals.

    According to a federal complaint filed in Michigan’s Eastern District, Zunyong Liu initially denied knowledge of the substance. However, she later confessed he brought it for his girlfriend, Yunqing Jian, a 33-year-old researcher at the University of Michigan.

    Authorities say Jian has conducted research on the same pathogen in China with funding from the Chinese government and is affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, the NY Post reported.

    Investigators believe Zunyong Liu and Yunqing Jian had communicated about transporting biological materials before Liu’s arrival, and suspect Jian was previously involved in similar activities. Both face charges including conspiracy, smuggling, and visa fraud.

    U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. called the case a “serious threat to national security.” The University of Michigan stated it had no financial ties to the Chinese government in this case. The institution is cooperating fully with federal authorities. Jian is expected in federal court this week.

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Director of Field Operations Marty C. Raybon stated, “Today’s criminal charges levied upon Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu are indicative of CBP’s critical role in protecting the American people from biological threats that could devastate our agricultural economy.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?