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Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

VANCOUVER — There’s a growing trend of online encrypted drug dealing that a study says needs more attention by police. Richard Frank, an associate professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., says the encrypted markets are attractive to buyers and sellers for lower prices, contactless transactions and a large variety of drugs available. He is part of a research team studying the illegal activity for the Office of Crime Reduction and Gang Outreach, which wants data on the size and scope of the online problem to justify the need for more funding to combat the problem. Frank, who is also the director of the International CyberCrime Research Centre, says the group analyzed eight of the largest so-called cryptomarkets between June 2021 and January 2022.The study showed almost 17 tonnes of drug products were trafficked for $234.7 million in eight markets, with the most popular drugs being stimulants, cannabis, opioids and benzodiazepines.Frank says the first...

3 sought in Delaware mall shooting that wounded 3 people

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

CHRISTIANA, Del. (AP) — Authorities are searching for three suspects in a shooting at a Delaware mall over the weekend that wounded three people and led to an evacuation.According to the state police, the three suspects confronted an 18-year-old man as he was leaving the Christiana Mall’s food court shortly after 6:30 p.m. Saturday and began to assault him. Two friends of the victim began fighting with them, and one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and fired multiple rounds. The original target of the attack and a 16-year-old friend were each shot by three rounds in the torso and lower extremities. The three suspects, described as in their late teens, then fled.The wounded victims were treated at hospitals and listed in stable condition. An 18-year-old bystander who was on the sidewalk outside of the mall entrance was hit by a round in a lower extremity and was also treated at a hospital for a non-life-threatening wound, said authorities, who released photos and video of t...

Macron comments on Taiwan raise questions on EU global ties

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron over Europe’s priorities on Taiwan have raised questions over the EU’s relationship with both the U.S. and China, on the eve of his planned speech on the bloc’s sovereignty in The Netherlands. Macron’s remarks were published Sunday in an interview with French newspaper Les Echos and Politico Europe. “The question we need to answer, as Europeans, is the following: is it in our interest to accelerate (a crisis) on Taiwan? No,” Macron was quoted as saying in the interview. “The worst thing would be to think that we Europeans must become followers on this topic and take our cue from the U.S. agenda and a Chinese overreaction.”The comments were made Friday, before China launched large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan that simulated sealing off the island in response to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the U.S. last week.Macron spoke to reporters on his way back from a three-day state visit to China, wh...

Bears latest free agent signing? A punter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

LAKE FOREST — While a lot of the signings made this offseason has been to fill holes on the roster, the one made by the Bears on Monday is perhaps to create competition at a position.This one in particular is for the special teams unit.The Bears have added a punter this offseason..The team signed Ryan Anderson to a one-year contract. .The former Olivet College and Rutgers punter last was with the Giants during training camp in 2019..@WGNNews pic.twitter.com/p134P4rDpG— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) April 10, 2023The Bears announced that they've signed punter Ryan Anderson to a one-year contract, providing, at the very least, some depth for training camp or even some competition for incumbent Trenton Gill. It's been a while since Anderson has been in the NFL having last stepped on the field with the Giants during training camp in 2019. He was brought in for a rookie tryout by the Patriots in the spring of 2018 after completing his college career at Rutgers but wasn't brought bac...

Mother of 6-year-old Virginia student who shot teacher charged with neglect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - A Virginia grand jury has indicted the mother of the 6-year-old who shot his first-grade teacher earlier this year.Teacher Abby Zwerner was shot in the hand and chest in January at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News as she sat at a reading table in her classroom. The 25-year-old teacher spent nearly two weeks in the hospital and required four surgeries.The shooting sent shock waves through the military shipbuilding community and the country, with many wondering how a child so young could access a gun and shoot his teacher.On Monday, the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office shared that a grand jury has indicted the student's mother, Deja Taylor, for felony child neglect and a misdemeanor of recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child. Full coverage: Richneck Elementary shooting "Every criminal case is unique in its facts, and these facts support these charges, but our investigation into the shooting continues,...

Daniel Perry: How long could the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles take to review case?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for April 10, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles to expedite the review process of a pardon for Daniel Perry.On Friday, a jury found Perry guilty of murder in the deadly July 2020 shooting in downtown Austin of a former Air Force veteran and Black Lives Matter protester, Garrett Foster. Foster was armed at the time of the shooting. Perry, who admitted to the shooting, was driving for Uber in Austin at the time of the incident. His attorneys argued the shooting was in self-defense. Abbott calls for pardon of Daniel Perry after guilty murder verdict Texas’ pardon process starts with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. The board can submit a pardon recommendation to the governor, who then can approve the pardon.KXAN reached out to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to ask if members have begun the review of Perry's case, and how long ...

2-vehicle crash in south Austin leaves 1 hurt, causing traffic delays

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person was hurt after two vehicles collided in south Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said in a tweet.Around 2:15 p.m. Monday, ATCEMS medics responded to 5510 Interstate 35 service road, near Battle Bend Boulevard, for the crash, the tweet said. Furthermore, medics said one vehicle was rolled on its side, with one adult trapped.Medics said the entrapped person was then extricated from the vehicle and taken to St. David's South with non-serious injuries.It was not immediately clear what caused the crash, which remained under investigation Monday. Drivers are urged to avoid the area, as medics said delays are expected in the area of the crash.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Timberwolves need Anthony Edwards to be a two-way standout for duration of postseason run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

Anthony Edwards slumped back into his locker room chair after 38 minutes of fury Sunday against New Orleans.On a day in which he went just 8 for 21 shooting from the field, Edwards still managed to be the game’s most impactful player. He grabbed 13 rebounds, including crashing in for an offensive putback to put the team up by one with 3 minutes, 38 seconds to play.Fourteen seconds later, he came up with the most important of his four steals, picking Brandon Ingram’s pocket to start a fast-break opportunity that led to a pair of Taurean Prince free throws to extend that Wolves’ lead to three points.The Pelicans chipped away from there, and were set to tie the score with 1:08 to play, as CJ McCollum dashed uninhibited toward the rim. But while Edwards was late to rotate, once he saw McCollum elevate for a dunk attempt, he set his mind to blocking the shot. And Edwards’ fourth blocked shot of the day was a monstrous denial. The 21-year-old guard finished off an ...

Timberwolves suspend Rudy Gobert for Tuesday’s play-in game versus Lakers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

The Timberwolves will be without two of their best defenders when they play in Los Angeles on Tuesday in their first play-in game against the Lakers.Along with missing Jaden McDaniels after the wing broke his hand punching a wall Sunday, Minnesota also will be sans Rudy Gobert. The team announced Monday it has suspended Gobert for the Lakers game following his altercation with teammate Kyle Anderson.Gobert took a shot at Anderson on the bench during a timeout during a heated verbal debate, and the two reportedly went at it again in the locker room at halftime. At that point, the Wolves sent Gobert home for the day before going on to rally past the Pelicans in its regular-season finale.After the game, players — including Anderson — discussed moving past the incident and simply wanting to win games. While Minnesota played better without the center, who currently is battling back spasms, in the second half Sunday, the numbers say it is a better team when Gobert is on the floor.There ar...

Mischief and vandalism close Troy City Hall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:17:41 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS 10) - Police shut down all floors of Hedley Park Place after it was vandalized over the weekend. Monday, people doing official business with the city had to turn around and leave as the sign on the door said, “City Hall Closed." Successful first week for Upstate Canna Co. “Oh! The one day I make it down here,” said one person who was unable to enter.Maria Decker, River Street Market manager, was one of the first to enter the building Monday morning.“When we got here this morning the police were here. They said the building was broken into and they really didn't say too much about it. They just said that every floor was vandalized and that maybe we should close down,” said Decker.Police confirm calls came in around 6:30 Monday morning. They say mischievous behavior happened sometime between 10 p.m. Saturday and sometime Sunday morning.  One of the floors affected by the break-in was City Hall, as well as the mayor’s office. U.S. Senator Schumer at Troy ...