Month: January 2026

By Jason Burger

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    EDMOND, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A suspect armed with an ax broke into Breakpoint Cards and Collectibles in Edmond during a winter storm over the weekend, stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of trading cards.

The suspect was inside the store for about 35 seconds, during which he took trading cards valued at close to $30,000, according to co-owners Chandler Ogle and Ryan Alverado.

“He finds out after scrolling through some stuff that someone broke through the window, so we got in our cars and headed up here,” Chandler Ogle, co-owner of Breakpoint Cards and Collectibles, said.

The security video shows the suspect heading directly to a specific display case.

“Each one of the cards he took was probably around a grand in value, and he took about 20 to 30 cards,” said Ryan Alverado. “We suspect he might have been in here before or knew someone that had been here before. That was our high-dollar case—that was the case that hold some of the most high-dollar cards we have, mostly Pokémon,” Alverado said.

Edmond police records confirm the suspect, who has a home address in Texas, was taken into custody on Monday. Although not formally charged, he was arrested on complaints of burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, and obstruction of an officer.

“We’ve matched the certification numbers on the slabs, so it appears he had our inventory,” Ogle said.

Breakpoint Cards and Collectibles sells a variety of sports cards, Pokémon cards, and other trading card sets and collectibles, many of which are rare and hard to find.

Ogle and Alverado said they are relieved to recover the stolen items.

“A lot of them are older, and still in really good condition, and a lot of older cards are not in good condition—but when you get old stuff—stuff that’s from 20 years ago, and it’s still in good shape, people pay more for it,” Ogle said.

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By Jeff Nguyen

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    LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Employees at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital in West Los Angeles made the shocking discovery of a hidden camera in a staff-only bathroom.

Tyesha Sullivan, a registered nurse who works in the emergency room, said she found the camera in the back of the stall but had no idea what it was at first. By the end of her shift in late November, a number of her co-workers had their suspicions as well.

“It was maybe about eight of us in there and that’s when I discovered that it was a camera, I was very shocked,” Sullivan said.

Jamal Tooson, an attorney, said his team is currently representing over 22 Kaiser employees, which consists of nurses and staff. He added that his office is receiving calls daily with complaints.

Tooson claims the hospital failed to protect its employees from unlawful surveillance in one of the most private places, the workplace.

“There’s been at least one other instance that I’m aware of at another Kaiser location,” Tooson said.

In a statement to CBS LA, Kaiser Permanente said it was shocked and deeply upset to learn about the hidden camera. The company said it immediately reported the incident to the LAPD and began an investigation into the matter.

“During the course of the investigation, a Kaiser Permanente employee was identified as a person of interest and subsequently arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department. That individual is no longer employed by Kaiser Permanente,” the statement said.

Since last summer, police in Northern California have been investigating a hidden camera found in a public bathroom at a Kaiser Medical Center in Vallejo.

“The obligation of an employer is to provide a safe workspace for employees, and that includes, particularly in private spaces,” said Vanessa Gilmore, another attorney representing employees.

Gilmore, a retired federal judge, said this case has similarities with some of the child pornography cases she’s heard while on the bench.

“One of the things that was the most troublesome for the victims of child pornography is the thought that these photographs persisted on the internet in perpetuity,” Gilmore said. “That it was very difficult to find them and have them taken down.”

It’s unclear if any of the images from this camera have been shared. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed an individual was arrested for the alleged invasion of privacy and the person has been formally charged by the LA City Attorney. Due to the sensitivity of the case, the department’s Special Assaults Section is handling the investigation.

Last year, a group of first responders, mostly women, filed a lawsuit against the city of El Cajon and a private ambulance company after three hidden spy cameras were found inside the bunk rooms of a fire station in San Diego County. The cameras were allegedly disguised as a phone charger and an alarm clock.

Jody Russell, an engineer with the security firm Ambient.AI, said he is seeing more of these cases.

He said if you suspect you’re being recorded, don’t take matters into your own hands; report it to the authorities.

“Something as simple as turning the lights off when you go into the bathroom and just taking a quick look around, ‘Do you see those blinking lights?'” Russell said. “You don’t want to become a target for one and you have to think if this person is recording activity, then they’re going to record you going about your investigation.”

Attorneys said this hidden camera was found in an employee bathroom that requires a key card for entry, used by staff members who work in the emergency room.

“I feel as though when I go to work, I’m not really focused on what I need to be focused on, which is my patients,” Sullivan said. “I’m more focused on who could be watching me.”

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By Gino Recchia

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    TICHIGAN, Wisconsin (WISN) — A quiet Saturday morning on Tichigan Lake turned into a life-or-death situation after a man fell through the ice in Racine County.

The man’s calls for help were heard by nearby homeowner Michael Mossman, who has lived along Tichigan Lake for nearly two decades.

“I was in the house, and I thought I could hear somebody yelling for help. But you know I had the TV on. But anyways, I shut the TV off, listened, and I heard someone yelling for help. So I then came outside because I couldn’t see him,” Mossman said.

Mossman called 911 and grabbed a paddleboard before heading onto the ice to reach the man, who had fallen through while getting ready to fish. Neighbors recorded video showing Mossman and others using the paddleboard to help pull the man to safety.

“I proceeded out by him, and he was very coherent. And he says, I’ll be OK. I’ll be OK. And I just went out there towards him,” Mossman said.

Tichigan Fire Capt. Mike Borchardt said rescues like this highlight both the risks of winter activities and the importance of preparation.

“That’s one of the biggest things about Wisconsin and the people that live here, is that we are always willing to help other people,” Borchardt said.

Fire officials said ice conditions on Tichigan Lake can change quickly and may not always appear dangerous at first glance.

“The first and most important thing to keep in mind is that no ice is ever 100% safe. So, you always have to plan for the worst-case scenario if you’re going to go out on the ice,” Borchardt said.

In this case, the man who fell through the ice was wearing flotation gear, which helped keep his head above water until help arrived. Fire officials said simple steps like going out with someone else and carrying ice picks can help prevent a rescue from turning into a tragedy.

Mossman said this was not the first time he has helped rescue someone on the lake and wants others to take safety seriously, especially in areas known for thin ice.

“Stay off of this end, because it really changes by the day,” Mossman said.

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By Dacoda Wahpekeche

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    OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Police say a 31-year-old woman died over the weekend after she was hit by a vehicle while sledding on a street in northwest Oklahoma City.

Around 11:10 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a reported crash involving a pedestrian near Northwest 81st Street and Walker Avenue.

Officers learned that a vehicle traveling south on Walker Avenue was pulling a sled with a rope. Police said that rope broke at Northwest 82nd Street, which caused the woman on the sled to stop in the road.

Another vehicle then struck the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Oklahoma City Police Department identified the victim as Makayla Mitchell.

A drug recognition officer evaluated both drivers, and police said both showed signs of impairment. Blood draws were completed at the scene, and both drivers were arrested.

The two suspects were booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center on second-degree murder and aggravated DUI. KOCO 5 has not released the suspects’ names because they have not been charged.

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By Darren Cunningham

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    ANN ARBOR, Michigan (WXYZ) — Students at the University of Michigan are mourning the death of 19-year-old Lucas Mattson. His body was found on Cambridge Road near Washtenaw Avenue in the freezing temperatures on Saturday.

“It’s undeniably a tragedy,” sophomore Blake Becker said.

Sophomore Riley Maczik told 7 News Detroit, “I was really upset about it. A lot of my friends were at the same venue that Lucas was at, so it’s really sad to see that that could literally happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter who you are (or) where you’re at.”

Sophomore Matthew Like said, “We have sense of community, even with people you don’t know at the university. So to see anyone, even if you don’t know them personally from your community pass like that, it’s tragic.”

Ann Arbor police said Mattson was last seen walking on Hill Street around 1 a.m. on Friday after leaving a party at Delta Chi fraternity. According to investigators, he didn’t have on a coat in the frigid temperatures and wasn’t reported missing until about 15 hours later.

The search began and Mattson’s body was found at 12:05 p.m. on Saturday on Cambridge. He was located around the corner from Delta Chi.

Police said it appears he died of exposure to the frigid temperatures, but they’re working to learn an exact cause of death. An autopsy was scheduled to take place Monday.

“It’s just really heartbreaking,” Maczik said.

The University of Michigan said Mattson was not a member of Delta Chi nor was he a pledge of the fraternity, but he was a guest at the party.

In that same letter to the campus community, university President Domenico Grasso said: “We must let the investigators complete their work and refrain from speculation until the facts are known.”

He went on to say he’s instructed the “vice president for student life and executive director of public safety and security to retrace the events that occurred this weekend. We want to better understand what transpired and identify possible steps to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.”

Maczik said, “We always need to hold each other accountable. Make sure you never leave anywhere alone. Like it’s unsafe no matter where you’re at and just make sure you’re always there for your friends and talk to somebody when they need anything.”

The university has counselors on hand for anyone who needs support.

7 News Detroit spoke with Mattson’s grandmother who was too distraught to do an interview. We learned he was an engineering student from Alaska.

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