Man charged with beating, strangling woman at Chubbuck Motel 6

KIFI on August 12, 2025

News Team

CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI) — A Chubbuck man is facing felony domestic battery charges after allegedly beating and strangling a woman at a local Motel 6.

On Monday night, Chubbuck Police officers were called to the Motel 6 on W. Burnside Ave. for a report of a domestic battery. When they arrived, officers and EMS found the victim in the lobby. She told authorities she had been physically beaten and possibly strangled until she lost consciousness. The woman was taken to Portneuf Medical Center for treatment, and her current condition has not been released.

Officers from multiple agencies, including the Bannock and Bingham County Sheriff’s Offices and the Idaho State Police, responded to the scene. They attempted to contact the suspect, 38-year-old Isiah Apodaca, in room #205. After he refused to open the door, law enforcement forced entry and took him into custody.

Apodaca was charged with felony domestic battery, resisting arrest, and obstructing an investigation. He also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for failing to appear in court on a possession of marijuana charge, according to Chubbuck PD.

The Chubbuck Police Department expressed its gratitude to the other agencies for their assistance in the arrest.

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Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized has a criminal history, including previous charges involving dogs

KTVZ on August 12, 2025

Barney Lerten

(Update: adding new details about the seizures, the criminal history of the suspect)

TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ is learning new information about the past and present of a Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized from his property, which was found covered in feces. Most of the dogs were newborn puppies, and some couldn’t even open their eyes.

Through public records, KTVZ obtained documents showing David De Persio, 38, has a criminal history, including a conviction for a theft in Chelan, Washington, in 2006.

2006 conviction for theft in Chelan, Washington.

Then, in 2013, at the very property where those Australian Shepherds were seized, De Persio was charged four times with maintaining a dog considered a public nuisance. The court records show the charges were dismissed, but didn’t provide clarification.

Screenshot of the charges De Presio faced in 2013.

In 2015, he submitted a guilty plea, saying he admitted to knowingly eluding a police officer in Deschutes County, despite visible and audible warnings.

2015 guilty plea by David De Persio for eluding a police officer.

For his latest suspected crimes, David De Persio now faces 33 charges of animal neglect and one charge of lying to a peace officer.

“The property owner, 38-year-old David De Persio, admitted to hiding the dogs at a second property he owns and providing false information to deputies,” Carr said.

Following the initial seizure, it was discovered that more dogs were being kept at another property next door. Deputy Benn Smith — working closely with Animal Control Technicians Michelle White and Mariya Leufven — followed up on tips from concerned neighbors.

“Their investigation led to the discovery of 21 more dogs at an adjacent property owned by De Persio,” Carr said. “Fifteen of these dogs are young puppies, now in the care of the Humane Society of Central Oregon and, in some cases, reunited with a nursing mother.”

While no new formal charges have yet been filed, Carr said the sheriff’s office is adding a charge of interfering with a peace officer for withholding information about the dogs’ location.

This case began on Sunday, August 3rd, when Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at De Persio’s Tumalo property.

“Firefighters observed dogs living in filthy conditions and contacted the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Smith responded and located 12 Toy Australian Shepherds and found extensive accumulations of animal waste inside the residence,” Carr said.

The dogs were voluntarily surrendered to HSCO, and De Persio was cited for second-degree animal neglect, elevated to a Class C Felony under Oregon law due to more than 11 animals involved.

Eight of the original dogs have since been adopted into new homes.

Adoption InformationThe Humane Society of Central Oregon is currently providing medical evaluations, treatment, and daily care for the 21 additional dogs and puppies from the latest seizure. Updated adoption information will be available soon.

Anyone interested in adoption can visit HSCO at 61170 SE 27th Street in Bend or visit www.hsco.org for updates.

Community members who want to help but are not able to adopt can make a donation to support the ongoing care of these dogs and others in need by visiting www.hsco.org.

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Three hikers rescued with heat-related ailments on trail near Thermal

KESQ on August 12, 2025

City News Service

THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Three hikers were rescued by helicopter today, with one suffering moderate injuries in a trail near Thermal.   

The incident was reported shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday near Painted Canyon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the hikers suffered heat-related ailments at Painted Canyon Trail, with one medically treated and the two others refusing medical treatment at the scene.

A Riverside County Sheriff’s Rescue 9 helicopter hoisted the three hikers out of the area and transported the victim to a hospital by ground ambulance.

Identifying information on the individuals was not immediately available.

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Remains found in Security-Widefield attic believed to be man missing since December

KRDO on August 12, 2025

Celeste Springer

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) says remains were found in an attic, and they believe they are those of a man missing since December.

EPSO says that on Monday, they were called out to a home in the 4300 block of McGrew Circle. Contractors were conducting a mold inspection at the property and located the body, deputies said.

Deputies learned that a missing man, 41-year-old Rueben Matthews, had previously been connected to the address. Matthews was reportedly last seen leaving the area of the home on Dec. 14, 2024.

“Despite several searches of the surrounding area, including an extensive area search with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit, as well as several locations Mr. Matthews was known to frequent, deputies were unable to locate Mr. Matthews,” read a release from the sheriff’s office.

EPSO says they do not believe there was foul play involved in this case.

While the remains have tentatively been tied to Matthews, the coroner’s office will still need to make a positive identification and determine his cause of death.

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Bend man accused of beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street arrested on animal abuse charges

KTVZ on August 12, 2025

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been arrested on animal abuse charges, accused of beating his dog in public view on a busy northeast Bend street, police said Tuesday.

Shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated man who was beating his dog on Third Street near NE Olney Avenue, Bend Police Communications Manager Sheila Miller said.  

When officers arrived, they located 36-year-old Kyle Jensen Strong walking his bike southbound on NE Third Street with a dog on a leash, Miller said.

“Strong denied hitting his dog, but witnesses approached our officers to provide multiple videos and witness statements,” Miller said in a news release. “The videos showed Strong repeatedly hitting, grabbing and dragging the dog, a brown Labrador named Freya.”  

Strong was taken to the Deschutes County Jail and charged with three counts of second-degree animal abuse, a Class B misdemeanor.

Miller said the dog was taken by officers to an emergency veterinarian for treatment of injuries to the pads of both of her front paws.

An officer obtained a warrant to maintain control of Freya, and the dog was later transferred from the veterinarian’s office to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, where she was preparing to be processed Tuesday, a representative told KTVZ News.

Court records show Strong was arraigned Monday afternoon on the three charges that he recklessly caused injury to the dog, a female brown lab.

Circuit Judge Alison Emerson set bail at $5,000 and ordered Strong not to use or possess alcohol or frequent places where they are the main item for sale, and not to possess any domestic animals.

However, jail records show Strong remained held without bail Tuesday, accused of two probation violations.

Strong is due back in court for a plea hearing next Monday. A motion hearing is set for next Tuesday on the state’s petition for forfeiture of the impounded dog.

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Weather Alert Day: Feeling like 105-108 degrees Monday

KMIZ on August 12, 2025

Jessica Hafner

An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect through Monday afternoon as dangerous heat is expected to persist through the start of the week.

A Heat Advisory is in effect from through Monday for all of mid-Missouri.

A combination of heat and humidity will led to heat index values between 105-108 Monday.

Stay hydrated and in the shade on these hot days, and keep pets indoors with plenty of water. It’s harder for our bodies to cool down with more moisture in the air, preventing sweat from evaporating from our skin and cooling us down effectively.

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Walk to End Alzeheimer’s to be held in Yuma in November

KYMA on August 12, 2025

Marcos Icahuate

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local event is planned to be held in November to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Alzheimer’s Association is looking to raise $60,000.

The 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be at West Wetlands Park (282 N. 12th Ave.) on November 15.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. with a ceremony at 9 a.m. and the walk beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Multiple walk lengths include a one-mile and three-mile route.

You can register for the walk and donate here.

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Two people in Calexico turn themselves in following fight near the border

KYMA on August 12, 2025

Karina Bazarte

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Calexico Police Department (CPD) says two people turned themselves in Monday following a fight near the border over the weekend.

According to a press release, it happened in the area of E. First Street after 4:30 a.m. Saturday after a caller said multiple people were involved in a fight, with one of them being “armed with a baseball bat.”

CPD says two minutes later, officers arrived where they found a 39-year-old man “suffering from blunt force trauma to the face and bleeding from the head.”

CPD also says the suspects left the area before officers arrived and were not found at the time.

According to CPD, officers conducted an investigation, with them interviewing the victim and witnesses, “collecting surveillance footage and gathering other relevant evidence.”

CPD says officers eventually were able to identify all the suspects involved, and were able to obtain and serve a search warrant at one of the suspect’s homes in Calexico Monday, but the suspect was not found.

However, two of the suspects, according to CPD, turned themselves in, with the primary suspect, a 33-year-old man from Calexico, being arrested and booked into Imperial County Jail on attempted murder charges.

The second suspect, on the other hand, was “interviewed and released, pending further investigation and potential criminal charges,” CPD says.

CPD says they are aware of cellphone footage being shared across social media, and says the footage has been collected and is currently under review for “evidentiary purposes.”

They also say the victim is alive and is currently recovering from his injuries, and that the people in uniform, shown in the video, were Port Security officers, not officers with the department.

The investigation is ongoing, and if anyone has information regarding the case, call CPD at (760) 768-2140 or email police@calexico.ca.gov.

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Board of Education calls for budget audit

News-Press NOW on August 12, 2025

Charles Christian

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Board of Education President LaTonya Williams has asked the board to consider an outside financial audit. 

With changes in the administration for the new fiscal year, including a new superintendent and a new assistant superintendent of business and finance, Williams said new estimates and adjustments in SJSD’s new fiscal budget have raised questions since its approval in June.

Since the budget approval, the BOE has had difficulty answering any questions.

“For whatever reason, there were issues that arose we were unaware of,” Williams said. “So, the call for an audit is not about accusations or blame, just for clarification.” 

This issue was discussed in the Monday, Aug. 11 Board of Education meeting.

New Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance, Robert Hedgecorth, used an updated budget tracking system to explain why questions have arisen in the last two months.

The new software takes into consideration more elements, including changes in enrollment and state funding in more detail. Hedgecorth then advised the board they must choose between a full state audit, in addition to the audit already paid for each year by the board, which is set for September through December by an outside firm.  

“A state audit would look beyond finances and at procedures,” Hedgecorth said. “This is more time-consuming and may be more than the board has in mind.”  

After more discussion, the board decided to pursue the option of an outside party that would concentrate on the finances and best practices for budgeting.  

“I told the board I would ask the finance director from the Missouri School Board Association,” Hedgecorth said. “She is a former CFO and has experience in working with boards about finances and planning.”  

Both Hedgecorth and the BOE agreed that this plan would be ideal for focusing on questions and for establishing practices that would save time and make the best use of resources for the future.

Hedgecorth said changes early on and mid-year are not uncommon, because some of the largest factors in regard to income are unknown until after summer. These include final student enrollment numbers and the amount of state funds the district will receive.  

“You are presenting a preliminary budget in June, so there are a lot of things you don’t know,” Hedgecorth said. “So, you are estimating at that time.” 

Hedgecorth emphasized that the best way to address a concern or issue is to name it.

BOE members have brought questions forward about the process and the numbers associated with the budget, even advocating for a third set of eyes to be brought in.

Hedgecorth stated, he hasn’t had confirmation about the availability of an auditor, but would have more answers to present at the next BOE meeting on Monday, Aug. 25.

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Audrain County man accused of several child sex crimes dating back to 2008

KMIZ on August 12, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

An Audrain County man has been charged with eight child sex crimes.

Jimmy Graves, of Mexico, Missouri, was charged with three counts of first-degree child molestation, three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of first-degree statutory rape.

The probable cause statements detail assaults committed against more than one victim spanning from 2008-23.

One of the victims described assaults occurring when they were as young as 7 years old. One of the victims described an assault that allegedly began with them being held at gunpoint, court documents say.

Graves is being held at the Audrain County Jail without bond and a confined docket hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday.

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