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Granville man charged with grand larceny, DWI in stolen car investigation

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Granville man was arrested on Friday following a months-long stolen car investigation. Melton Bates, 62, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office say Bates was arrested in connection to an investigation of a stolen car. Deputies say Bates was found driving the car a time after it was reported stolen. Law enforcement says the investigation dates back as far as Friday, October 7, 2022. Deputies say once he was taken into custody, he refused to take a breath test. Law enforcement says he also faces charges related to a second hit-and-run accident that was being investigated by the New York State Greenwich. ‘Revolution on the Hudson’ to be held Tuesday night Charges:Third-degree grand larcenyDriving while intoxicatedAggravated unlicensed operatorRefusal to take a breath testLeaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle ac...

Watch the MLB All-Star Game tonight on FOX 2

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Baseball's biggest stars go head-to-head Tuesday evening in the MLB All-Star game, a battle you will only be able to watch on FOX 2 or your local FOX affiliate. The American League All-Stars have won the last nine contests over the National League. The opening mound matchup will be Yankees starter Gerrit Cole against former Cardinals prospect turned Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. Former Cardinals pitcher Joe Kelly now an accomplished author Nolan Arenado will represent the St. Louis Cardinals and start at third base for the National League. Former Cardinals Randy Arozarena and Adolis Garcia will see action in the outfield for the American League. For full MLB All-Star Game rosters, click here. HOW TO WATCHFirst pitch is set for around 7 p.m. It will follow pregame introductions and the National Anthem.Pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m. Anyone with access to FOX 2 through a cable plan or antenna can head to our primary channel to enjoy Tuesday evening. Play ball!

1 dead, 2 hurt in rural Missouri highway crash

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - One woman has died, and two other people are hurt are a rural Missouri highway crash Monday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that Regina Yeaher, 61, of Park Hills, Missouri, died in the crash. Two others riding in another car are being treated for "serious" injuries at a hospital. The crash happened just after the noon hour on Route B near Beck Drive. Accused killer’s case thrown out over one question at trial Investigators say Yeaher was driving southbound, while the other two in the crash were heading northbound. A crash report states Yeader was driving over her half of the roadway and tried to get back into her lane, but travelled off the right side. MSHP reports she then overcorrected, causing her car to steer left, skid and hit another car's bumper. Yeaher was rushed to the hospital after the crash, but died from her injuries. MSHP Troop C, which covers many counties around the St. Louis metro, is investigating the crash.

Zelenskyy says NATO’s “absurd” plans for Ukraine fall short

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, SEUNG MIN KIM and KARL RITTER (Associated Press)VILNIUS, Lithuania — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday blasted as “absurd” the absence of a timetable for his country’s membership in NATO, injecting harsh criticism into a gathering of the alliance’s leaders that was intended to showcase solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. The broadside from Zelenskyy could renew tensions at the summit shortly after it saw a burst of goodwill after Turkey agreed to advance Sweden’s bid to join NATO. Allies hope to resolve the seesawing negotiations and leave Vilnius with a clear path forward for the alliance and its support for Ukraine.Officials have drafted a proposal, which has not been publicly released, on Ukraine’s potential membership. U.S. President Joe Biden expressed support during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, but Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter that he was not satisfied.“We value our allies,” he said but added that “Uk...

Driver of allegedly stolen Kia leads deputies on multi-city pursuit

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department pursued an allegedly stolen vehicle through multiple cities Tuesday morning, eventually taking the driver into custody after about 45 minutes.The silver Kia Soul was taken from the Compton area, sheriff's officials said, and the pursuit began at about 6:50 a.m.The vehicle spent time on surface streets in Compton, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Montebello, Rosemead and Pico Rivera while being pursued by multiple law enforcement vehicles.Through residential areas and a parking lot, the Kia managed to evade deputies. At about 7:25 a.m., the driver pulled into a Walmart parking lot, parked in a handicap spot and tried to enter the store, which was apparently closed. Deputies tried to corner the Kia in the parking lot, but the car was able to escape.Five minutes after that, however, the driver entered a dead end in South El Monte, where he was trapped by LASD vehicles. He surrendered to authorities after a few moments. Police have not identified him.

Dog kicked by homeless man in Venice dies

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

A small dog kicked by a homeless man in Venice last month has died, according to the organizer of his GoFundMe page. "I'm heartbroken to tell you all that little Barty succumbed to his injuries and despite a hard fight, passed away on Friday," Laura Valdivia stated in an update to the GoFundMe page Sunday.Laura Michele Rosenfeld was walking her dog, Bart, when a homeless man “danced” up to them and kicked Bart, causing severe injury on June 14, 2023. (Laura Valdivia/GoFundMe)Laura Michele Rosenfeld was walking her dog Bart on June 14 when a homeless man “danced” up to them and kicked Bart, the page stated.Bart flew into the metal claw of a bobcat tractor city workers were said to be using to repair the street. Rent prices in this Southern California city just surpassed San Francisco Valdivia ran to help Rosenfeld and Bart and drove them to an animal hospital, where Bart suffered from swelling in his head.Bart did get well enough to return home for several days before passing away...

Can AI save commercial real estate in San Francisco?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

By Samantha Delouya | CNNWhen MosaicML, a generative AI platform company, decided to upgrade its office space, its CEO and co-founder, Naveen Rao, was set on San Francisco, even though he lives in Southern California.“Everyone is talking about doom and gloom, this and that, but it’s still literally the best place in the world to build a company. There’s nothing like it,” Rao said of San Francisco.Indeed, the city’s economy was hit particularly hard by the pandemic and three years later, it is still dealing with the fallout after a string of high-profile retailers recently pulled out of the city’s once-vibrant downtown. But despite its economic troubles, San Francisco has quietly benefited from the recent generative AI boom.Artificial intelligence to the rescue?Alexander Quinn, senior director of research at commercial real estate company JLL, said his firm sees bright spots in San Francisco’s commercial real estate market as AI companies drive office leasing demand.“It’s driving dem...

Barefoot and in boxer shorts, murder suspect is captured after fleeing hospital near Sacramento

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

By TRÂN NGUYỄN | Associated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A murder suspect who fled a hospital while under guard was recaptured Monday in a residential neighborhood after a barking dog alerted deputies to his hiding spot in heavy brush, authorities said.Eric Abril sits after being taken into custody by police in Rocklin, Calif., Monday, July 10, 2023. (Placer County Sheriff’s Office via AP) Eric Abril was caught around 12:20 p.m. in a forested area of Roseville about 3 miles from the hospital he ran away from before dawn Sunday, said Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo.Deputies had combed the area all day after receiving a tip about a possible sighting. A resident walking nearby said his dog had become focused on something in the bushes, the sheriff said.“The dog started barking. He saw somebody moving in that greenbelt area and, in fact, it was Abril. Law enforcement in the area descended quickly and Abril was safely taken into custody,” Woo said.Abril, 35, was wearing only...

Another major insurance company limits new homeowners insurance in California

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

By Ramishah Maruf | CNNNew York — Farmers Insurance has limited new homeowners insurance policies in California, joining other major national insurance providers.Farmers, the second-largest provider of homeowners insurance in the state, said it placed the cap on the number of policies in California effective July 3. The company cited high costs and wildfire risks.RELATED: California home insurance: What’s more important, coverage or cost?“With record-breaking inflation, severe weather events, and reconstruction costs continuing to climb, we are focused on serving our customers while effectively managing our business,” Farmers Insurance said in a statement, adding it will limit the new policies “to a level consistent with the volume we projected to write each month before recent market changes.”It’s getting harder and harder to find homeowners insurance in the states that are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.Related ArticlesBusiness | Does homeowners in...

Stolen wallet leads to multiple death threats

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:11 GMT

July 3Overnight in the 200 block of Hollis Avenue: A 2014 Hyundai Elantra was stolen and later recovered at Virginia and Budd.3:37 a.m. in the 300 block of North Central Avenue: Someone cut the lock to a garage and took a safe.Overnight in the 200 block of Hollis Avenue: Someone attempted to steal a 2016 Ford Fiesta but left it with a punched ignition.9:31 a.m. in the 400 block of Memphis Drive: A man, 19, punched his girlfriend several times during an argument, grabbed her and pulled her back into the car. He threated to kill her and took her phone away to prevent her from reporting the domestic violenceOvernight in the 2100 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone slashed all four tires on the victim’s car.3:46 p.m. at Campbell Avenue and Third Street: A man, 34, was causing a disturbance and was under the influence. He also had suspected Fentanyl.6:50 p.m. in the 00 block of East Hamilton Avenue: Two suspects entered a business and stole two purses.8:50 p.m. at highways 17 and 280: ...