Author: Edward Campbell

Police were investigating reports of gunfire at an Airbnb party in National City Friday night, with a heavy police presence reported near West 12th Street and Coolidge Avenue. The National City Police Department was called to the area after reports of shots being fired at a party, according to the department. Neighbors told that they heard what sounded like gunshots and saw people running from the area as police arrived. Officers remained in the area while investigators worked to determine what happened and whether anyone was hurt. As of the latest available information, authorities had not confirmed any injuries or…

A Baltimore police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman he had driven home while on duty is being held without bond in Harford County as investigators examine whether there may be additional victims. Daniel Oxendine, 32, was arrested August 27 following an investigation by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office into an alleged rape reported in June. He faces two counts each of first-degree rape and second-degree rape, along with two counts of engaging in a sexual act with a victim or witness by a law enforcement officer. He is also charged with burglary with intent to commit rape and…

Six people were taken to hospitals for evaluation and decontamination Friday after a possible mercury spill at a home in Lutherville, Maryland, prompted a hazardous materials response that later extended into Harford County. Baltimore County emergency crews responded to the 8600 block of Tower Bridge Way after receiving a report of a possible mercury spill. The Baltimore County Fire Department said multiple patients were transported while crews remained at the property to monitor the situation. No injuries were reported. The Maryland Department of the Environment said the incident was discovered while a contractor was working at a home in Lutherville.…

A toddler who was days away from his second birthday died after being pulled from a pond at Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area in Acton, Massachusetts, Friday afternoon. His grandmother, who also entered the water during the incident, remained in critical condition at a Boston hospital. Emergency crews were called to NARA Park on Ledge Rock Way at about 1:30 p.m. after a bystander reported seeing children in the area calling for help. According to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, investigators believe the toddler may have accidentally entered the water and that his grandmother went in after him. Ryan cautioned that…

A camping trip near Lake Superior turned into a medical emergency for a 7-year-old Elgin boy and his mother after lightning struck their tent in northern Wisconsin. Finn Jorgenson and his mother, Brittany, were camping near Herbster, Wisconsin, when lightning hit their tent. Both were seriously injured and were being treated in a burn unit at a Minnesota hospital, according to CBS Chicago’s report published Aug. 28. Finn suffered second-degree burns across about 25% of his body, with some areas of third-degree burns expected to require surgery. His recovery is expected to take months. Family Friend Performed CPR Amanda Glabus,…

An 84-year-old man was taken into custody Friday night after police spent roughly seven hours responding to a barricaded situation at a Southfield home. The incident unfolded near Winchester Street and Lahser Road, where Southfield police responded after the man reportedly fired several shots inside the residence and refused to leave, according to police. Police Chief Elvin Barren said officers believed the man may have been experiencing a mental health crisis during the standoff. However, family members later offered a different possibility, telling the chief that the man’s condition may have been affected by medication. The situation ended after 10…

A robbery investigation turned into a tense scene in North Hollywood on Friday morning when a suspect fleeing Los Angeles police ran through residential yards and into an occupied home. LAPD officers were pursuing a green Ford Mustang driven by a person wanted in connection with a robbery. Police followed the vehicle onto the 101 Freeway and into the San Fernando Valley. The exact location where the pursuit began had not been released. The suspect eventually stopped the Mustang in the Valley Glen area and took off on foot. Aerial video showed the man running through several yards and crossing…

SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — A group of South Fulton volunteers is putting time into one of the city’s busiest corridors, hoping cleaner streets will help strengthen community pride and create a better environment for future investment. Dr. Cobie “Lyrix” Brown and volunteers with Global Myndz Youth regularly gather around the intersection of Flat Shoals Road and Old National Highway to pick up litter and maintain the area. Brown said the effort has been part of his community work for about two decades. The volunteers also pay particular attention to residents, including older adults, who may not be able to handle…

MONROVIA, Calif. — A routine meal at Panda Express turned into an unexpected arrest for Monrovia police officers after a man they had been trying to apprehend walked into the restaurant Wednesday night. Officers had previously attempted to take the man into custody twice in connection with a parole violation. Both times, he managed to get away by running onto a freeway, according to the Monrovia Police Department. The third encounter happened while officers were inside a local Panda Express for a meal. According to the department, the wanted man unexpectedly walked into the restaurant and came within reach of…

A Miami nail salon was left with significant damage Friday after a car crashed through its front entrance while employees and customers were inside. No injuries were reported. The crash happened at about 3:45 p.m. at VN Nails near Coral Way and Southwest 27th Avenue, according to news. Employees told the station that the driver was trying to park when the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed that everyone inside the salon was safe after the vehicle entered the business. The incident did not result in any reported injuries. Images and cellphone video from the scene showed broken glass,…