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DOJ: Albany woman had $179K in drug money in carry on bag

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany woman pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and making false statements to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Thursday. Kristle "Demii" Walker, 39, faces up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000 total if convicted. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Department of Justice (DOJ) says in pleading guilty, Walker admitted to conspiring with several others to launder money from marijuana sales in the Captial Region and other places across the country between at least 2019 and 2022. The DOJ says Walker laundered money through several means, including sending over $10,000 in money transfers purchased using drug money from the Capital Region to Fresno and Clovis, California. The DOJ also says Walker exchanged $26,500 in cash drug proceeds, using small bills for larger ones at Capital Region credit unions, purchased over $195,000 in cashier's checks, and flew from...

Albany County continues launch of DISCOVER program

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County Legislature and Sheriff’s Office are taking steps to reduce rising gun violence with a new program.“Throughout COVID and throughout the last 20 years or so in our communities and in Albany County, we’ve seen an explosion in the proliferation of guns, gun violence, not only in our communities, but across our nation," Andrew Joyce, Chairman of the Albany County Legislature, said. St. Patrick's Day weekend leads to increased patrols Introduced by District 30 Legislator Dustin Reidy and approved by the legislature last November, The Detailed Instruction Supporting Community Violence Education and Reduction, or DISCOVER, program will focus on firearm education and training for gun owners. People will be able to access pistol training programs with the Sheriff’s Office, an anonymous illegal firearm tip line and gun buyback events. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said his office has a process in place to investigate those tips, with the goal ...

Search continues a year after Halfmoon man goes missing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State Police report they're continuing to investigate the disappearance of Bilal Ashfaq. Ashfaq was reported missing one year ago on March 16, 2022. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police explain Ashfaq failed to return home from a walk last year. He was last seen in the area of Terminal Road in Halfmoon. Anyone with information about Ashfaq's whereabouts can contact State Poice at 518-583-7000 or [email protected].

Tickets on sale for Lake George adult charity prom

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This spring in the village of Lake George, prom isn't just for students. Groups like the Open Door Mission and the Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health will get a financial boost from an adult prom for all ages, all in support of community groups of many shapes and sizes. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Lake George Adult Charity Prom, set for May 13 from 6-11 p.m. at the Barn at French Mountain, 5 Mill Road in Lake George. Held by Epic Helping Hands, Inc., the event sells tickets for $55 each, with $10 going to a community organization of the buyer's choice. The full list of beneficiaries is growing, but currently includes:Epic Helping Hands, Inc.Queensbury Youth Football ProgramWarren-Washington Association for Mental HealthOpen Door MissionBen Osborn Memorial FundCorinth Central School District C.A.R.E. ProgramF.A.C.T. - Feline Advocates Com...

"Monk" spinoff movie coming to Peacock

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Peacock announced Wednesday evening via Twitter that a "Monk" spinoff movie is coming soon to the streaming service. An official date has not yet been confirmed, however Peacock has encouraged fans, "Bulk order your wipes, the rewatch starts now." Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Monk" ran for 125 episodes between 2002 to 2009 on USA Network. The eight-season series starred Tony Shalhoub (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as title character Adrian Monk, a private detective and former police officer with obsessive-compulsive disorder, who lost his wife Trudy in a car bomb attack, which caused him to have a mental breakdown.The series, set in San Francisco, also starred Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs) as Captain Leland Stottlemeyer, Jason Gray-Stanford (A Beautiful Mind) as Lt. Randy Disher, and Bitty Schram (A League of Their Own) and Traylor Howard (Son of the Mask) as Monk's assistants, Sharona F...

Jordan Binnington's actions lead to hearing with NHL Dept. of Player Safety

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The NHL Department of Player Safety has planned a hearing over Jordan Binnington's actions Wednesday in the St. Louis Blues' loss to the Minnesota Wild. Binnington was ejected from Wednesday's game after allowing a go-ahead goal to Minnesota's Ryan Hartman. Moments after Hartman scored the goal, Binnington shoved him down to the ice, striking him with his left-handed goalie pad and stick. After Hartman fell down, it appeared Binnington was trying to push a few more Wild players, though both teams and a referee quickly entered the scrum and the situation deescalated. Binnington's helmet flew off amid the tussle. Trending: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police While that unfolded, Minnesota goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury rushed toward the Blues zone rather aggressively and put himself in a position to potentially drop gloves with Binnington. The referee crew also stopped the goalies from throwing punches at one another.In the aftermath...

The Broadway Series Shows coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Fabulous Fox Theatre is sharing the shows for their 2023-2024 Broadway season. The eight shows are a mix of big hits and St. Louis favorites. The theatre is offering seven or eight show season ticket package.Season ticket package shows include Beetlejuice, The Tina Turner Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, Funny Girl, Company, Moulin Rouge, and MJ. Visit FabulousFox.com for more details.2023 – 2024 U.S. Bank Broadway Series Shows and Specials:Beetlejuice - October 10-22, 2023Come from Away - November 3-5, 2023Tina – The Tina Turner Musical - November 14-26, 2023‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil - November 29-December 10, 2023Disney’s Aladdin - December 12-17, 2023Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical - December 23, 2023Mrs. Doubtfire - December 26, 2023 – January 7, 2024Jagged Little Pill - January 18-21, 2024Funny Girl - January 23 – February 4, 2024Mamma Mia! - February 13-18, 2024Company - February 27 – March 10, 2024The Book of Mormon - April 9-14, 2024Mou...

Nootbaar says pepper-grinder sales are 'up quite a bit'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder gesture is catching on all across Japan, not just at the Tokyo Dome.You see people doing it on the trains, across the counter ordering a coffee and of course among the 40,000 fans who have packed the Tokyo Dome to watch Japan play in the World Baseball Classic.“The fans have leaned it to that. It's been pretty cool,” Nootbaar said Thursday. “I heard the pepper grinders around the country, their sales have gone up quite a bit this past week.”Nootbaar should ask for a commission, or an endorsement. Behind Shohei Ohtani, he's become Japan's No. 2 attraction. Trending: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police “It's been great,” said the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, who grew up in California. “The fans have embraced me. The team has embraced me, which has been so great for me to be able to be myself and just go about my day normally with these guys. They've been fantastic. I didn't really expect it to turn ...

Overland officer praised for swift life-saving actions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

OVERLAND, Mo. - One officer has been awarded for his swift decision-making to help save a man's life last month. Tony Smythe, an officer with the O'Fallon Police Department, helped on a 72-year-old man in dire need on Feb. 10. Trending: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police Smythe recognized that a man was unconscious and quickly pulled out an AED from his patrol vehicle. He administered one shock and performed chest compressions until paramedics arrived. Paramedics then took over the response, helped the man reacquire a pulse, and rushed him to the hospital for treatment. The man is still alive and expected to recover from the situation. "PO Smythe's actions most likely played a vital role in saving this man's life," said the Overland Police Department via Facebook.

O'Fallon man dies in Lincoln County head-on collision

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:57:34 GMT

LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. -- A head-on collision killed an O'Fallon, Missouri man Wednesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 75-year-old Terrence Allen.A 2014 Volkswagen Passat driven by a 25-year-old man was traveling westbound on Route C west of Route OO in Lincoln County at around 3:45pm. The driver overcorrected after veering off the right side of the road. The car traveled across the center of the road and struck a 2012 Toyota Camry driven by Allen. Top story: Gardner calls action against her ‘power grab,’ blames subordinates Allen was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was declared deceased. A 74-year-old woman who was a passenger suffered moderate injuries in the crash. She was also taken to the hospital for treatment.