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Arrest made in $94K spear phishing scam that targeted GTHA homeless shelter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

Peel Regional Police have arrested a 33-year-old man behind an alleged spear phishing scam that duped the Good Shepherd in Hamilton, Ont.Investigators said the Good Shepherd organization was invoiced for work by a contractor who was known to them. The contractor had their business email compromised and imitated to look like the genuine online contact information.Peel Regional Police said Good Shepherd was advised to send outstanding payments of over $94,000 to a different bank account, and once they learned that the funds were not received by the contractor, police were notified and an investigation commenced.Authorities arrested 33-year-old Emmanuel Pobee of Mississauga on September 29. He was charged with possession of property obtained by crime. The accused will appear in court at a later date.In a news release, a Peel Regional Police spokesperson urged all employers to be vigilant in examining changes to payments, bank account numbers and verifying the identity of those in charg...

The latest developments on the provincial election in Manitoba

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

WINNIPEG — It’s election day in Manitoba. Heather Stefanson’s Progressive Conservatives are fighting to win a third consecutive majority government, while Wab Kinew’s NDP is trying to regain the government it lost in 2016.Here are the latest developments (all times are CT):7:20 p.m. Elections Manitoba says issues with its website earlier today have been resolved and vote counting machines have “generally been working well,” despite power interruptions in some places.Southern Manitoba experienced rain and thunderstorms when polls opened today.Mike Ambrose, the communications director for Elections Manitoba, says in an email that in cases where there were power failures, the agency switched to manual procedures to maintain service for voters.Earlier in the day, Elections Manitoba communications officer Zack Rach said voters who were having trouble searching its website for information on where to vote were being directed to call phone lines.Rach said ther...

Things to know about the resignation of a Kansas police chief who led a raid on a small newspaper

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas police chief who led an August raid on a small weekly newspaper seemed to have the support of most city leaders in the weeks since the search, despite public outcry and calls for his resignation. But that changed quickly once details began emerging about Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody’s conduct. Cody was suspended Thursday, the same day a television station reported that he asked a local restaurant owner to delete text messages. Then body camera video of the Aug. 11 search of the Marion County Record was released — and it appeared to show Cody looking at a reporter’s investigative file about him. Emails about the raid also emerged. By Monday, he resigned.The raid on the paper, along with related searches of the homes of its publisher and a City Council member, put the town of 1,900 residents some 150 miles (240 kilometers) southwest of Kansas City at the center of a national debate over press freedoms. The raids also focused an intense spotl...

2 teens injured in shooting in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

CHICAGO — Two teens were hospitalized on Tuesday afternoon after a shooting in the city's Kenwood neighborhood, police say. According to Chicago police, the shooting, which left a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old injured, happened in the 4300 Block of South Lake Park around 5:30 p.m. CTA bus supervisor shot on Chicago’s Southwest Side Offices say it happened after the 17-year-old boy attempted to break up a fight in the area. The people involved in the altercation fled from the scene, but police say they later returned with a gun. Chicago Police say the offenders fired shots at the two teens, hitting both of them in the lower back. Both teens were later taken to the hospital in stable condition.According to police, nobody is in custody in connection to the shooting and Area 1 Detectives are conducting an investigation.Those with information can leave a tip for officers at CPDtip.com. Tips can be left anonymously.

Texas House releases new evidence not admissible during Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Nearly three weeks after Attorney General Ken Paxton's acquittal in the Senate, the House impeachment managers released piles of evidence on Tuesday, many of which were deemed inadmissible during the 10-day impeachment trial.The hundreds of pages of documents provide more information about the Paxtons' home renovations central to one of the impeachment articles, as well as a behind-the-scenes transcript that details why Laura Olson — the woman Paxton is accused of having an extramarital affair with — ultimately didn't testify after being called to the witness stand.Transcriptions show Olson also planned to exercise her 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination, and parties wrestled over whether House managers could still call her to the witness stand. The new batch of information also details the alias Uber account that Nate Paul — the embattled Austin real estate developer key to accusations against the attorney general — allegedly set up for Paxton to use. ...

Wild’s Shaw gets warm welcome in Duluth

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

DULUTH — From all the No. 97 jerseys in the stands of Amsoil Arena to the roar of the crowd when he finally stepped on the ice for Tuesday’s open practice, it was easy to tell who Duluth’s favorite player was on the Minnesota Wild.Kirill Kaprizov received the biggest ovation from the estimated 2,200 fans that packed the lower bowl of Amsoil Arena for the Wild practice on Tuesday, a pop that prompted stick taps from his teammates on the ice at the time.The second-biggest ovation came a half hour before practice began for the first player to take the ice. Mason Shaw, the only injured player skating prior to practice on Tuesday, is six months removed from tearing his anterior cruciate ligament for a fourth time.Whether fans knew who he was or even recognized the significance of his appearance, the cheers meant a lot to the 24-year-old Shaw, who said he laughed a little bit because he couldn’t put on more of a pre-practice show for the fans who got to the rink early.“It just definitely ...

Jose Berrios grew up with the Twins. Now he’ll try to beat them.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

Fittingly, an old friend is the only thing separating the Twins from exorcising nearly 20 years worth of demons.Jose Berrios was once upon a time a face of the franchise in Minnesota, so yes, the kid from Puerto Rico is very familiar with the 18-game playoff losing streak. He even has a playoff loss on his resume to prove it, which came on Oct. 3, 2017 when the Twins fell to the New York Yankees.Now a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, however, Berrios will try to play spoiler against his former team. He will take the mound on Wednesday afternoon at Target Field. as the Blue Jays try to stave off elimination.“It’s an honor having this opportunity,” Berrios said. “It’s going to be fun.”Not too much fun, though, if the Twins have anything to say about it. They would like nothing more than to rough up the former ace and move on to the American League Division Series.Asked if he thinks being familiar with Target Field will help him, Berrios joked that h...

NH man accused of stalking NY woman with airplane

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A New Hampshire man was arrested after being accused of stalking a woman in the Schuylerville, N.Y., area for several years using his airplane. Michael Arnold, 65, of Manchester, N.H., was charged with Aggravated Stalking, Impeding, False Information to a Police Officer, and Resisting Arrest.The FBI Albany office contacted the Bennington Police Department that Arnold's plane may have been at the William H. Morse State Airport in Bennington. An officer located the single engine Cessna at the airport, and police determined Arnold was last seen flying west toward New York several days earlier. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Arnold had previously been issued a temporary restraining order out of Saratoga Town Court on May 30. The order specifically stated that Arnold was to stop flying any and all aircraft while the order remained in effect.The 65-year old was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 3 as he was drivin...

Unity House hosts annual Fall Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Some local kids and their families got to enjoy some time in the sun on Tuesday. A Child's Place at Unity House in Troy hosted its annual Fall Festival.Activities included bounce castles, a petting zoo, a hay maze, and more. Organizers said the goal was to make fall fun accessible to everyone. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It's wonderful for the children. It's wonderful for their families," A Child's Place Director of Education Susan Rimkunas said. "They get to come and enjoy this experience with no cost. Most of the time, you go somewhere, tickets are involved, money is involved. This is a day we put on for them, and we do it so they can all enjoy this together without that being a barrier."Each student also received a new book to take home with them.

Teen victim identified in fatal Southlands Mall shooting in Aurora

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:37 GMT

The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office identified the teenager who died after a shooting at Southlands Mall on Saturday night and ruled his death a homicide.Raphael Velin, 15, died of gunshot wounds after he was shot in the parking lot outside the mall at 6155 S. Main St. in Aurora.Aurora police responded to the shooting at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, where a large group of teenagers were gathered to celebrate homecoming.Officers attempted to save Velin’s life and he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Woman hit, killed in early Tuesday crash near Aurora middle school Crime and Public Safety | I-70’s Peña Boulevard exit reopens after crash, fuel spill Crime and Public Safety | Man found shot to death in car at Aurora apartment complex Crime and Public Safety | Teen shot and killed during homecoming celebration at Southlands Mall in Aurora Crime and Public ...