Month: March 2026

By Emily Pofahl

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    MILWAUKEE (WISN) — In a Milwaukee auto repair shop lot full of vehicles and full of cameras, a man in an unmarked tow truck stole a car off the business’s property Sunday. It left Diamond Buchanan, a single mom and manager at McDonald’s in Brown Deer, without a means of transportation.

Monday, Buchanan received a call from the owner at Uptop Motoring, informing her that her car was missing. She owns her car and does not have any outstanding tickets or payments. The red Nissan Murano was parked legally, on Uptop’s private property.

“What do you mean, my car is gone? My car is paid for. It was never on a note,” Buchanan said.

WISN 12 News broadcast surveillance footage showing a man in a tow truck without plates or logos taking the car.

Wednesday, Buchanan received a tip from someone who recognized the tow truck driver from the news footage.

“I guess he recognized him from the video that was on the news,” Buchanan said.

Buchanan tracked her car down to a lot owned by a church near 13th Street and Green Bay Avenue, and the questions started swirling.

She found her car stripped for parts in the lot nearly seven miles away from Uptop Motoring.

“When my car got towed, it was perfectly fine. Like, no scratches. No dents,” Buchanan said.

Her car was also parked next to another car of the same make, model, and color.

“At first, I thought they were trying to take parts off of my car and put it on the other car, but the other car was completely totaled. I don’t know what they thought they were doing,” Buchanan said.

The lot was mostly empty Wednesday, except for piles of garbage and a few other vehicles in disrepair. City property records and signage indicate that the land is owned by Mount Zion Assembly Church.

Buchanan and Milwaukee police contacted the church pastor.

“He said he had no clue of what was going on,” Buchanan said.

WISN 12 News’ attempts to reach the church for comment on Wednesday were unsuccessful. Milwaukee police have not taken the tow truck driver into custody, but are still investigating. Anyone with any additional information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7242 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips App.

Buchanan said repairs to her car will likely cost thousands of dollars. Find her GoFundMe here.

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By Fletcher Keel

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    BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) — Multiple people were rescued by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office after heavy rainfall led to rising water levels parts of Greater Cincinnati.

Deputies say the department’s Emergency Response Services Team worked with the Morgan Township Fire Department overnight to assist residents and respond to flooding incidents, including multiple disabled vehicles that were stranded in high water across the community.

Officials say Dry Fork Creek caused issues in Morgan Township, with most homes being affected along Okeana, Drewsburg and Church Street. Stranded vehicles were primarily along Race Street and Alert New London.

The sheriff’s office reminds motorists to use caution when driving near high/standing water:

– Never drive through flooded roadways

– Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Find an alternate route if you encounter water over the roadway

– Stay away from flooded creeks, streams and rivers. Swift moving water is extremely dangerous and often can be deeper than it appears

– Avoid walking through flood waters, as hidden debris, strong currents or contaminated water pose a serious threat

– BCSO posted photos of some of their rescue calls to their Facebook page Thurday.

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By James Maloney

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    CANAAN, Vermont (WPTZ) — Sugaring is well underway with trees tapped and sap boiling. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture said this year’s production will be over 3 million gallons statewide.

“It’s an anxious time for sugar makers,” Secretary Anson Tebbetts said. “Looks like the weather is about to kick in. So I think, over the next few days and over the next couple of weeks, a lot of Vermont maple will be made in the Green Mountains.”

Tebbetts, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, and other state officials made the trip to Essex County, Vermont Wednesday, making the area the “Capital for a Day.”

Scott tapped one of the trees at April’s Maple in Canaan and was seen riding a snowmobile.

“I couldn’t think of a better day to do it than at the end of our season when we’re transitioning from winter to spring,” he said.

April’s Maple is a sugar house and café, many of those who visit get there by sledding, according to owner April Lemay. She started the businesses in the early 2000s.

“It was really important to us that we create something that is welcoming to family and honors tradition,” She said. “So everybody that walks in our door, we try and treat them as family and share with them the tradition of maple syrup and the wonderful flavor.”

Lemay hopes to produce 4,000 gallons of syrup, weather permitting. Tebbetts said impacts of last year’s extreme drought on sugaring won’t be able to be observed until April.

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By Tim Nazzaro

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    BOSTON (WCVB) — MassDOT released new surveillance video of a crash that left a pickup truck partially dangling off the upper deck of the Zakim Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts, last month.

The crash occurred on Feb. 5.

New video showed a car becoming disabled in the middle of Interstate 93.

The pickup truck can be seen swerving to avoid the vehicle and crashed into the barrier.

The truck was stopped from going over the edge by a snowbank and a thin fence about 100 feet above the roadway below.

No injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation.

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By Jennifer Eagan & Imani Clement

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    SHIRLEY, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Police are investigating after human remains were found near a bridge in Shirley, Massachusetts, officials confirmed Wednesday.

A group of young people were walking near the Maritime Veterans Memorial Bridge at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday when they saw something that looked like a body part in the water, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.

The group reported the body part to the police, who later confirmed that it was in fact human remains. Neighbors said the group was middle school-aged students.

“There is always activity around here, people walking their dogs. We walk our dog. It’s a pretty safe area,” said neighbor Michelle Maramarco.

Foul play is suspected in the incident, the district attorney’s office said.

There may be traffic delays or detours near the bridge, Shirley Police Chief Sam Santiago said.

“I hope we get some answers soon and that everybody is safe around here,” Maramarco said.

Shirley police, along with Massachusetts State Police and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, are investigating.

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By Courtney Shaw

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    CLEVELAND (WEWS) — Cleveland Police announced that a 28-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with two young girls found dead in suitcases earlier this week.

According to police, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue after canvassing the area, speaking to witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage.

A child was found inside the home and taken into the custody of the Department of Child and Family Services, police said.

Authorities have not released the woman’s identity or her relationship to the girls.

“These were two young lives with their entire futures ahead of them,” said Chief Dorothy Todd. “Our detectives worked tirelessly and with great care to identify those responsible. Investigations of this nature require patience, precision, and discretion. Unlike what is often portrayed on television, every detail cannot be shared publicly. Certain information must remain confidential to protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure justice for these victims. That careful and methodical work allowed our detectives to develop the evidence needed to make quick identification of a person of interest, ultimately resulting in an arrest.”

Mayor Justin Bibb has released the following statement about the arrest:

“I want to thank our homicide detectives and members of the Division of Police for their incredible work in this case. Their dedication and persistence led to a quick arrest in connection with the tragic deaths of two young children whose bodies were discovered earlier this week.

This has shocked our community. We love and protect our young people, and the loss of these two children is unimaginable. Our hearts are with everyone who is grieving this tragedy.”

What happened?

On Monday night, a man walking his dog near East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue found a suitcase with human remains inside at Saranac Playground near Ginn Academy.

Cleveland Police responded to the scene and determined a young girl was inside the suitcase, which was buried in a shallow grave. While collecting evidence, a second shallow grave was found with the other girl inside a suitcase. Police said the girls’ estimated ages are 8 and a half and 14 years old.

On Tuesday, Cleveland Police held a news conference to discuss the case.

There were no missing children in the area who matched their descriptions, Todd said during the news conference.

Police are gathering information and surveillance footage from the area and have established a 24-hour response line for any tips. Anyone with information should call the Cleveland Police Homicide Unit at 216-623-5464.

The investigation is ongoing, and police said there was no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety.

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    GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — A Greensburg man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly giving marijuana and beer to his pet parakeet daily.

“It’s definitely an odd one,” City of Greensburg Police Detective Sergeant Justin Scalzo said. “This is the first incident involving something of this nature.”

Officers were dispatched to Callaghan’s Bar on South Main Street the night of Feb. 21.

“The caller is the bartender,” the dispatcher told officers. “She says that there is a white male at the bar with a parakeet. The bird has a broken foot, and he’s telling everybody at the bar that he feeds it marijuana and makes it drink beer. Currently, the bird is in his pocket. She’s concerned for its welfare.”

“The patron was bragging to other people inside the bar that he feeds the parakeet marijuana and has it drink beer on a daily basis,” Scalzo added.

When police arrived, the bird was injured and seemed in distress.

“Its leg appeared to be broken,” Scalzo said. “Its foot was actually facing the wrong direction.”

Officers arrested the 40-year-old that night for public intoxication, according to Timothy Grace’s affidavit of probable cause.

Then, officers worked to help the parakeet. They called on Lt. Rob Jones. He volunteers at local animal shelters when not on patrol.

“He himself took the bird to a veterinarian hospital in Monroeville, where it went through treatment,” Scalzo said. “If we have a case where an animal is in distress, and we need help homing an animal, he’s our guy to go to. He, in less than 24 hours, was able to get this bird the care that it needed.”

The bird was weak, underweight, and dehydrated. It was given a splint for a broken leg and was taking three different antibiotics. The AVET Center in Monroeville provided a statement about the bird, which was named Blue Skies.

“We’re glad the parakeet, Blue Skies, was brought to us quickly so our team could evaluate him and begin treatment right away.

“At Avets, our Avian & Exotics service is overseen by board-certified specialist Dr. Jennilee Morrison, who specializes in the treatment of birds, so any injured or ill bird is in excellent hands when brought to our hospital.

“Blue Skies arrived through our Avian and Exotic Emergency Hours and was treated by on-call veterinarian Dr. Diana Mancuso. After diagnostic imaging, Dr. Mancuso confirmed a broken leg and admitted Blue Skies to the hospital for treatment and supportive care.

“During his stay, Blue Skies enjoyed observing our team as they cared for a variety of non-traditional pets within the hospital. He is currently recovering with Pearl Parrot Rescue, where their experts will ensure he is placed in a loving home when he is ready.”

Pearl Parrot Rescue confirmed to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that Blue Skies is recovering, but could still lose its leg.

Grace now faces charges including aggravated cruelty to animals and transporting animals in a cruel manner.

“People are caring for it,” Scalzo said. “I think the staff at the bar and the patrons that alerted police to this did the right thing. Hopefully, it’s rehomed and goes to people who will actually take care of it.”

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