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Under the Safe-T Act, Illinois prosecutor says jail population will see 'short-term dip'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. – One month after the SAFE-T Act took effect, more accused criminals are going free in Illinois. But in a strange twist, the new law may ultimately end up having the opposite effect.Michael Perham, 52, was charged with first-degree murder last month for allegedly shooting his girlfriend in the back in Troy, Illinois. Under state law then, he was able to post $100,000 cash to be freed on $1 million bail.But under the new SAFE-T Act, which eliminates cash bail, Perham may be headed back to jail but with no bail this time.“If that were the only thing the SAFE-T Act did—made it easier to detain murder suspects—I would have been all for it. But we file approximately 4,000 felonies-a-year,” Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine said.Haine, who is prosecuting the Perham case, would not discuss specifics about pending cases but said he’s filed a motion to detain Perham with no bond under the new law.The motion speaks volumes. It says Perham shot girlfriend Maha Tiim...

Eastbound Interstate 70 closed near Frisco for police activity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed near Frisco due to police activity, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.#I70 eastbound: Road closed due to police activity between Exit 203 – CO 9; East Frisco and Exit 205 – US 6; CO 9; Silverthorne. https://t.co/ZbIsP3Az0E— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) October 17, 2023Related ArticlesTransportation | Colorado weather: First big mountain snow, Denver’s first freeze expected as cold front blows in Transportation | Denver’s National Western Center, short an equestrian center, faces uncertain path. Will a hotel save it? Transportation | Four dead in three overnight crashes on metro Denver interstates Transportation | Interstate 70 eastbound open after six-vehicle crash near Sixth Avenue Transportation | Historic ski-to saloon finally reopens near Vail The road was closed at 8:27 p.m. between ex...

Princess Cruises partners with L.A.'s Magic Castle for new ship experience

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

Princess Cruises will be offering a magical experience on its new cruise ship that was made in collaboration with some of the world's greatest magicians.When the new Sun Princess sets sail in early 2024, passengers will have the chance to partake in a magical experience crafted in partnership with Hollywood's famed Magic Castle."Spellbound by Magic Castle" will blend the "the captivating world of magic with the art of mixology to create an extraordinary, Victorian-inspired experience."The magical experience aboard the new luxury cruiseliner will take some influence from the iconic home on Franklin Avenue.(Princess Cruises)The magical entrance is nestled behind a nondescript door, according to Princess Cruises, and guests can travel through various themed rooms, purchase magic-inspired cocktails and be entertained by some renowned magicians.The special area will be decorated with magical artifacts, vintage decor and interactive special effects — much like what you might find in at th...

CDCR: 3 men serving life sentences kill inmate in Soledad prison

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

(KRON) -- Prison officials are investigating the violent death of inmate Cory J. Benton inside Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad.The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Benton, 40, was attacked by three other inmates at 3:19 p.m. Sunday. His suspected killers, Alberto T. Valades, Jose L. Valle, and Jimmy M. Martinez, are all currently serving life prison sentences. Benton was stabbed to death by inmates who used an "inmate-manufactured weapon," according to CDCR officials. He was pronounced deceased at 4:25 p.m. No one else was injured in the attack. Valades, Valle, and Martinez were moved into a higher security area of the prison, and other inmates were restricted from the prison yard. The SVSP's Investigative Services Unit and Monterey County Sheriff's coroner are investigating. Unlike his suspected killers, Benton was not serving a life sentence. Benton was convicted in Santa Barbara County in 2012 of assault and street gang crimes. He was serving a ...

Dale City man taken down by police dog, charged with beating father to death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.A police K9 took down a Dale City man who, after allegedly beating his father to death early Monday, advanced on officers and grabbed one’s vest.Officers were called to the 5600 block of Shannon Court at 1:27 a.m. for a report of a 19-year-old man possibly “under the influence of an unknown narcotic,” who was destroying property inside the house, said Prince William County police Lt. Jonathan Perok in a news release.When officers arrived, the suspect, identified as 19-year-old Juan Pina-Ortiz, was “unclothed and actively assaulting” his 51-year-old father, Perok said.“Officers challenged the accused who initially ignored commands and continued to assault his father before briefly retreating further into the home,” the release said. “At one point, the accused reemerged and exited th...

Matthew Phillips scores against his old team, Capitals beat the Flames 3-2 in a shootout

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matthew Phillips scored against his old team, Darcy Kuemper made 38 saves in regulation and overtime and three more in the shootout to help the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Monday night for their first win of the season.Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the only goal in the shootout to cap the rally from down 2-0, which started in the second period when Phillips scored his first NHL goal. The 5-foot-7, 140-pound winger also assisted on Connor McMichael’s goal that tied it three minutes later.The Capitals were outshot 40-23, including 18-3 in the first period alone after giving up the game’s first 13 before registering one. Facing constant pressure in his first game back from the birth of his son, Kuemper was sharp throughout, including a stop on a penalty shot by Blake Coleman with 14 minutes remaining in the third.Phillips, a 2016 sixth-round pick of the Flames who spent seven years in their organization, was one of the most dynamic players...

¿Quién es Delsa Solórzano y qué propone como precandidata de la oposición de Venezuela?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

(CNN Español) –– Delsa Solórzano es una abogada venezolana con una especialización en Ciencias Penales y Criminológicas que se define como de centroderecha. Es presidenta y fundadora del partido Encuentro Ciudadano y aspira ganar las primarias opositoras previstas para el 22 de octubre. Otros tres han renunciado: Henrique Capriles (Primero Justicia), Roberto Enriquez (Copei-ODCA) y Freddy Superlano (Voluntad Popular), quien declinó a favor de la candidata de Vente Venezuela, María Corina Machado.Freddy Superlano se retira y suma respaldo a la favorita María Corina Machado en VenezuelaLa exparlamentaria, de 51 años, madre de un hijo, se ha especializado en el área de derechos humanos, para la cual realizó diplomados sobre esa materia, así como de justicia transicional con enfoque en países en conflicto, el primero de ellos en Alemania y el segundo en Colombia. Adicionalmente, hizo un diplomado en gestión y gerencia pública en ACYPL en Washington, según su currículum.Asegura haber lle...

Blackhawks score 3 times in the 2nd period, roll to a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Corey Perry, Tyler Johnson and MacKenzie Entwistle scored in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Monday night.Taylor Raddysh added an empty-netter for Chicago (2-2-0), and Arvid Soderblom made 36 stops. Andreas Athanasiou had two assists.Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard — the NHL’s most-hyped youngster since Connor McDavid — continued a season-opening tour of hockey-mad markets after starting his professional career against childhood idol Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins before visiting the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens.The 18-year-old Bedard, the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft, recorded a point in each of his first three games, but was held off the scoresheet Monday.John Tavares scored for Toronto (2-1-0), and Joseph Woll made 26 saves in his first start of the season.Just the second player in the last 106 years to open a season with consecutive hat tricks, Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews was held i...

James Reimer stops 23 shots to help lift the Red Wings past the Blue Jackets 4-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — James Reimer stopped 23 shots in his first start for Detroit, and the Red Wings scored three times in the second period in a 4-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.Shayne Gostisbehere, Michael Rasmussen, Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp scored as Detroit won its second straight game and first road contest. Reimer, signed as a free agent, picked up his 29th career shutout in Detroit’s only appearance in Columbus this season. He joined Ville Husso and Dave Gatherum as the only goaltenders to record a shutout in their debut with the Red Wings. “That’s pretty much how you draw it up, right?” Reimer said. “The way the guys battled tonight was impressive.”Spencer Martin, claimed off waivers last month, stopped 24 shots in his first start for the Blue Jackets. Columbus has lost two of its first three games, all at home.Gostisbehere gave Detroit a 1-0 lead at 8:51 of the opening period with his first goal since signing as a free agent. He scored off a pass ...

The Maryland library where you can get your blood pressure read

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:25 GMT

Greenbelt Library’s blood pressure screening program will run on Mondays through Nov. 13 in Greenbelt, from 11 a.m. until about 3:30 p.m. (WTOP/John Domen)These days, libraries offer a much wider range of services than just free books and tables to do research at. However, at one Maryland library, you can read a book — and then get a health screening, which is a bit like researching your own health.The screenings happen every Monday at the Greenbelt Library in Prince George’s County, and are conducted by nursing students.The library has a blood pressure clinic, connects patrons to community resources like vaccine clinics and hosts health education discussions, according to Sara Chapman, a clinical instructor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.“We do some exercise and some meditation. And we also provide primary care referrals to people that might be in need of them,” Chapman said.It’s modeled after a similar program that began at a library ...