Teton County woman busted with quarter-pound of cocaine in narcotics investigation

KIFI on June 30, 2025

Seth Ratliff

DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) — A 25-year-old Teton County woman is facing serious charges after sheriff’s deputies intercepted her in the act of delivering narcotics, including over a quarter pound of cocaine. Taylor Marie Keele was arrested on June 26 as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.

According to the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped Keele’s vehicle while she was allegedly en route to traffic the narcotics. After searching her vehicle, investigators discovered trafficking amounts of cocaine, fentanyl, a handgun, and other items of drug paraphernalia.

Courtesy: Teton County Sheriff’s Office

Keele has been charged with felony drug trafficking and possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver. She is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. Authorities stated that if convicted on these charges, Keele could face a prison sentence ranging from three years to life.

As with all legal proceedings, Taylor Marie Keele is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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U.S. military to establish NDA along Arizona-Mexico Border near Yuma

KYMA on June 30, 2025

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The U.S. military is establishing a new National Defense Area (NDA) along the Arizona-Mexico border near Yuma.

According to a press release from the U.S. Air Force, NDAs are “designed to support the Department of Defense’s ongoing mission to secure the southern border in coordination with interagency and partner stakeholders.”

The press release says the first NDA was established in New Mexico on April 21 while the second NDA was established in West Texas on May 1.

This is the first NDA in Arizona.

The new NDA encompasses about 100 miles of borderland and will be incorporated into the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Instillation.

This means troops stationed there can now monitor activity, operate checkpoints, an temporarily detain trespassers until transferring them into Border Patrol custody.

Jonathan Lines, Yuma County Supervisor District 2, says, “I am very grateful that the President has provided additional support for the men and women in green and blue.”

However, ongoing uncertainties in relation to access, signage, and civil rights continue to raise concerns.

Some environmentalists say it will have negative impacts on the environment.

Lines says the amount of waste and litter left behind is the real problem.

“I would ask them if they’ve actually been to the border to see the havoc and destruction that has been left behind. It is an environmental wasteland,” Lines explained.

Local leaders are divided as some support the increased security while others say it’s overly aggressive.

“The more that we can step up, once and for all, and secure the border and keep out the bad actors, keep out the fentanyl, and the human trafficking, I’m all for it,” says Lines.

Tony Reyes, Yuma County Supervisor District 4, says “Risking the National Guard and risking the military out in these areas, for this purpose, it’s just uncalled for.”

Reyes says border crossings are low and that the military could focus their attention on other tasks.

“The current administration cancelled the asylum seekers. They capture 10-15 people a day in the whole Yuma Sector…Too many problems in the country are now being dealt with as immigrant problems and they’re not,” Reyes expressed.

We’re waiting to hear back from MCAS Yuma and we’ll share more information with you as it becomes available.

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Road closures announced for Jefferson City’s Salute to America

KMIZ on June 30, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Jefferson City Police Department announced road closures in a Monday press release for Friday’s annual Independence Day celebration in downtown Jefferson City.

Road closures will start at 6 a.m. Friday and are expected to reopen by 2 a.m. Saturday. The event begins at 2 p.m. in the 200 block of Broadway, 100 blocks of East High Street and around the Capitol grounds, the release says. The Salute to America parade will start at 4 p.m., the release says.

The event is expected to end at 11 p.m.

A map of the 2025 Salute to America festival in downtown Jefferson City. [Courtesy of Salute to America’s website]

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Prineville man facing murder, other charges; families, friends and neighbors shocked: ‘The system failed him’

KTVZ on June 30, 2025

Harley Coldiron

(Update: Adding video, Suspect arraigned on murder, other charges)

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry was arraigned Monday on murder, manslaughter, attempted murder and assault after an incident Friday morning in Prineville on NW 10th Street left one person dead and two others seriously injured.

Terry, 36, who is being held without bail at the Crook County Jail, was arraigned Monday afternoon by video before Circuit Judge Wade Whiting on eight initial felony charges filed by District Attorney Kari Hathorn: second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and four counts of unlawful use of a weapon.

He is due to return to court in a week for arraignment on an expected grand jury indictment.

Hathorn also clarified earlier information and confirmed to NewsChannel 21 that there were only two alleged victims, while the suspect was also treated at the hospital for injuries.

While visiting the scene Monday morning, KTVZ News found balloons, flowers and messages for the alleged murder victim outside their home at Grasshopper Village Apartments on NW 10th Street.

Flowers, balloons, and messages are left on the front porch of an alleged murder victim at Grasshopper Village in Prineville.

The court filing identifies the homicide victim as Robert Winter and the assault victim as Steven Hutchinson. The assault charges indicate a knife and a hammer were used in the killing and injuries.

Martin Ray Terry was arraigned Monday afternoon on murder, other charges before Crook County Circuit Judge Wade Whiting

While KTVZ News was in Prineville, families and friends of both Terry and Winter approached us. They all shared positive memories of both men and said they could not believe how this happened.

Winter and Hutchinson also were well-known by their neighbors, many telling KTVZ News that both were good people, and they were shocked to hear they were involved in a situation like this. The same neighbors said Winter leaves behind four children – and died on his birthday.

KTVZ News also spoke exclusively Monday with the mother of three of his children, who said this all could have been avoided.

“We’ve tried to get him mental health help for years, and the system failed him,” Jerrica Baker told us.

“I mean he got in trouble in 2017, and my husband stood up for him in court and said that he should have strong mental health help, instead of prison – and they put him in prison instead. And I feel like if he would have had that mental health help, this could have been avoided.”

DA Kari Hathorn provided this statement late Monday to KTVZ News:

Released by: Kari Hathorn, Crook County District Attorney

Martin Terry, DOB 4/29/1989, was arrested by the Prineville Police Department on June 28, 2025. Terry was arraigned in the Crook County Circuit Court on June 30, 2025 on charges of Murder in the Second Degree, Manslaughter in the First Degree, Attempted Murder In the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

On June 27, 2025, at approximately 11:45 am, Prineville Police Department responded to the Grasshopper Village Apartments in Prineville, Oregon. Officers located a male, Robert Allen Winter, who was pronounced deceased inside the apartment. A second victim, Steven Hutchinson, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries prior to law enforcement’s arrival at the apartment.

Officers located and arrested the defendant, Martin Terry, inside the apartment. Terry was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for injuries.

There are no additional victims outstanding. There is no ongoing risk to the public. As the investigation is ongoing, we are unable to comment further regarding the specifics of the investigation.

The investigation is led by the Prineville Police Department. Contributing agencies include the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon State Police, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Police Department, Crook County Medical Examiner, Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory, Oregon State Medical Examiner, and Crook County Fire and Rescue.

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KTVZ News earlier learned through public records that Terry’s arrest and charges come just days after he agreed to a conditional release by a Crook County Circuit Court judge for reportedly attacking a Prineville Police Officer and resisting arrest. (Hathorn said at Monday’s arraignment that Terry was released over prosecutors’ objections.)

Records show that 36-year-old Terry has a long history of crimes in Crook County, having been arrested 12 times in Oregon, three this year.

As part of Terry’s conditional release, he was required to attend a mental health and substance abuse treatment program, consume no alcohol or controlled substances and engage in no “violent, tumultuous, threatening behavior.”

FULL PRESS RELEASE FROM PRINEVILLE POLICE:

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — On June 27, 2025 at approximately 11:45 a.m., Prineville dispatch received a 911 call reporting a disturbance in the 800 block of NW 10th Street. The initial report indicated that two victims were involved in a disturbance and had significant injuries. This initial report indicated that a possible third victim was also injured. Prineville Police, Crook County Sheriff’s office, and the Oregon State Police responded. They located the two male victims who were injured. They located a third victim in the residence who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Prineville Police initially ruled this as a suspicious death pending more details.

The Major Investigations Team (MIT) responded to immediately initiate the investigation. The investigation revealed that one of the initial subjects taken to the hospital was the suspect in the death of the third victim. The Prineville Police Department has confirmed that this incident is now being investigated as a homicide.

Martin Ray Terry, age 36, was arrested and booked into the Crook County jail on June 28, 2025. Currently he is being charged with Murder in the second degree, Attempted Murder in the second degree, and Assault in the first degree. Further charges are pending a review by the Crook County District Attorney’s office. The homicide and assault victim names are not being released at this time out of respect for the family.

The Prineville Police Department would like to thank the following partners who assisted with this incident and investigation: Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police and Crime lab, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Bend Police Department, Redmond Police Department, Crook County District Attorney’s Office, State Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Special thanks to the Crook County Fire and Rescue and the City of Prineville Public Works Department.

The investigation is ongoing and there are no further details that can be released at this time. If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact the Prineville Police Department at 541-447-4168.

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MSHP encourages making safety part of your Fourth of July plans

News-Press NOW on June 30, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has set its holiday counting period for the Fourth of July.

The counting period will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, and will go through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6.

Whether planning to visit one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or hosting a backyard barbecue, MSHP urges everyone to make safety a part of their plans and follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws.

All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri roadways and waterways to enforce traffic and boating laws, as well as offer assistance as needed.

MSHP will participate in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) and Operation Dry Water- which specifically targets impaired vessel operators, throughout the holiday.

During the 2024 counting period, 14 people were killed and 560 were injured in Missouri over the Fourth of July holiday in 1,366 crashes.

Troopers also arrested 149 people for driving while intoxicated during the 2024 counting period.

In 2024, there were also 10 boating crashes, which included seven injuries and no fatalities. No one drowned during the holiday weekend and Troopers made 12 boating while intoxicated arrests.

Heading into the holiday weekend, Missouri boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers and being courteous on the water.

Boaters are asked never to operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol. Boaters also need to be aware that it is illegal to discharge fireworks from a vessel. Fireworks should be left in a safe place on the shore.

Boaters are also asked to share the waterway, watch their wake and use common sense, good judgment and courtesy on the water. They are also encouraged to wear life jackets at all times.

Anyone needing assistance or who witnesses criminal activity while traveling on Missouri’s roadways or waterways should use the MSHP’s Emergency Assistance number, 1-800-525-5555 (or *55 on a cellular phone).

For road condition reports, travelers can visit the MoDOT website to view their traveler map, download the MoDOT app or call 1-888-275-6636.

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City of St. Joseph announces Fourth of July holiday schedule

News-Press NOW on June 30, 2025

News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced which facilities will be available on the Fourth of July holiday this Friday.

All City Offices, the Landfill, Recycling Center, and the REC Center will be closed this Fourth of July.

The Remington Nature Center will be open during its normal hours and the Aquatic Park will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Man arrested in connection to hit and run in Cathedral City

KESQ on June 30, 2025

Haley Meberg

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ)- A Desert Hot Springs man was arrested in connection to the hit and run crash resulting in injuries of a bicyclist Sunday. 

At approximately 2:45 p.m., Cathedral City Police Dispatch received multiple emergency calls reporting a vehicle hitting a bicyclist along Date Palm and Perez Road.

Police said the 30-year-old victim was heading northbound in the designated bike lane when he was struck from behind by the 23-year-old suspect. 

Officers arrived at the scene soon after where the vehicle had been stopped to find the suspect had taken off on foot. 

The victim had sustained multiple injuries and was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center where he is currently in stable conditions. 

The suspect was found walking down the street one mile away from scene. Police said he provided a statement to the officers and was arrested and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center and is facing charges of felony hit-and-run resulting in injury. 

No official charges have been made at this time. The Cathedral City Traffic Bureau is asking that anyone with additional information about this incident contact Traffic Sergeant Daniel Anes at (760) 202-2476 or the Cathedral City Police Department at tips@cathedralcity.gov. 

Stay with News Channel 3 for more updates on this incident. 

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Imperial man sentenced for embezzlement scheme

KYMA on June 30, 2025

Dillon Fuhrman

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – An Imperial man has been sentenced for an embezzlement scheme where he was found guilty.

The Imperial Police Department (IPD) conducted an investigation into a grand theft by James Salazar, an Imperial resident, in July of 2024.

Salazar, as a trustee of a family trust, was accused of embezzling around $300,000 “from family members who were entitled to receive equal shares of the inheritance,” according to the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office.

A civil lawsuit was filed by the family, where Salazar was ordered to pay around $797,957, with the amount included “double the damages and attorney’s fees.”

However, after IPD and the D.A.’s Office concluded their investigation, Salazar was criminally charged “with several counts of grand theft and embezzlement,” along with “aggravating factors including committing the crimes with planning and sophistication and taking advantage of a position of trust.”

In May of 2025, Salazar pleaded no contest to all counts of grand theft and “admitted the alleged aggravating factors.”

Salazar was sentenced to four years and four months in the Imperial County Jail last Thursday. He was then remanded to Imperial County Sheriff’s Office’s custody to serve his sentence.

To learn more about this case, read the press release, written in English and Spanish, below.

6.27.25 Salazar Press Release_Download

6.27.25 Salazar Press Release SpanishDownload

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Man accused of shooting at a YCSO helicopter formally charged

KYMA on June 30, 2025

Manoah Tuiasosopo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The man accused of shooting at a Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) helicopter appeared in court Monday where he was formally charged.

51-year-old Muburak Prince of Dateland pleaded not guilty to seven counts including aggravated assault, endangerment, and disorderly conduct.

On June 13, Prince is accused of opening fire on an unmarked sheriff’s helicopter. YCSO said the aircraft was damaged, but there were no injuries.

Three counts of attempted murder were initially brought against Prince, but those charges were not filed.

Prince remains under custody and is being held on a $1 million bond.

He is scheduled to be back in court next week.

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OSP identifies St. Helens man killed in Highway 20 crash near Sisters

KTVZ on June 30, 2025

Barney Lerten

(Update: OSP releases name, details of fatal crash)

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police on Tuesday released details of a crash on U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters Monday morning that killed a 63-year-old St. Helens man.

The single-vehicle crash was reported shortly before 9 a.m. Monday, near milepost 95, about five miles west of Sisters.

Troopers said Randolf Lee Burghart was at the wheel of a blue Subaru Outback heading east on the highway when, for unknown reasons, he left the roadway.

“The vehicle struck a guardrail, bounced off, crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a tree,” OSP said.

Burghart, alone in the Subaru, died at the scene of the crash, which did not close the highway.

OSP said it was assisted by the Black Butte Fire Department, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department, Black Butte Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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