Suspect jumps into water to evade cops

CNN Newsource on March 21, 2026

By John Dias

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    NEW YORK (WCBS) — Police are searching for a suspect who jumped into the water at Mill Basin to evade police.

It happened at around midnight at the Kings Plaza Shopping Center in Brooklyn.

Two suspects were attempting to steal two vehicles when responding officers arrived on the scene, according to the NYPD. One of the two suspects was apprehended. The other, however, took off and jumped into the water. He hasn’t been located yet.

The NYPD and FDNY responded with specialized units including helicopters and marine units to help search the area.

“That’s crazy. I’ve never heard of something like that, where you jump into the water and get away. Usually they catch you. So I’m kind of amazed to hear that happened,” one area resident said.

There’s no word yet on charges for the suspect who was taken into custody.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on X, @NYPDTips. All calls are kept confidential.

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USPS worker charged for allegedly shoving 4-year-old to the ground

CNN Newsource on March 21, 2026

By Jesse Zanger

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    MONSEY, New York (WCBS) — A United States Postal Service worker was arrested for shoving a 4-year-old boy to the ground in Monsey, Ramapo Police said.

The shocking incident took place Thursday at 6:25 p.m. and was caught on surveillance video posted on social media.

The video shows a young Hasidic boy approaching the USPS worker who is outside his van. The worker can then be seen lunging toward the boy and shoving him forcefully to the ground. The boy rolls backwards with the force of the shove, with his legs hanging above his head. He then stands up, picks up his yarmulke, and leaves.

The surveillance video is silent, so it was not immediately known what, if any, words were exchanged between the two prior to the incident.

“The content of this video is very disturbing,” Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht posted on social media. “Ramapo Police have treated whit matter with extreme seriousness and have now arrested the suspect.”

In a press release, Ramapo Police did not identify the suspect, saying only he’s 39-year-old from Stony Point who works for the USPS. He has ben charged with endangering the welfare of a child and attempted assault, both misdemeanors. The suspect was released on his own recognizance.

“The attack on a 4-year-old in Monsey is appalling and deeply troubling, never acceptable under any circumstances,” Assemblyman Aron Wieder posted on social media.

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Man charged after abandoning dog at Pittsburgh International Airport

CNN Newsource on March 21, 2026

By Patrick Damp

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    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Texas man has been charged after an abandoned dog was found at the Pittsburgh International Airport.

According to Allegheny County Police, around 5 p.m. on Friday, county officers were alerted to the dog, which was running loose near the curb at departures. With the help of some bystanders, they were able to locate and secure the dog. The dog, a Labrador puppy, is now in foster care.

As officers began investigating, they spoke with a 42-year-old man, Omar Perez of Texas, and he told them he saw an Uber driver abandon the dog.

However, they later learned that Perez had abandoned the dog when he learned he would not be able to fly with it. Perez is now being charged with animal cruelty and animal abandonment.

This is the second time in recent history that a traveler abandoned a dog at the Pittsburgh International Airport.

In 2023, a woman left her dog in a stroller near the entrance to the short-term parking lot.

While that dog did not have a collar, police were able to use the microchip to identify its owner. They learned the owner was told she could not bring the dog on the flight and would have to have the dog crated. She declined, but still boarded a flight to Mexico.

Originally, she was charged with neglect and animal cruelty, but those charges were withdrawn after a guilty plea.

Allison Gaiser, the owner of the bulldog, ended up paying a $150 fine.

After the dog was found, it was taken to Animal Friends, where they were “inundated” with requests to adopt the dog.

“We are grateful for the interest and compassion, but for now, we are focused on moving this case forward and ensuring the dog receives the justice he deserves. The outcome of the case will determine his next steps and his final home,” Animal Friends said in a news release at the time.

Just a couple of months later, another dog was found at the airport; this time, the dog was found tied to a pole in the short-term parking garage.

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Flora shines on the mound but Gauchos can’t hold 9th inning lead in loss

KEYT on March 21, 2026

Mike Klan

UC SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It was another fantastic Friday start for UCSB ace pitcher Jackson Flora. However the Gauchos finish was forgettable as they lost at home 2-1 to Hawai’i.

Flora pitched seven innings of 1-hit, shutout ball and he tied his career-high with 12 strikeouts. The only hit he allowed was an infield single to third by Kamana Nahaku.

But for the first time this year the Gauchos did not win a game that Flora started who is 5-0 on the year and lowered his ERA to 0.94.

UCSB took a 1-0 lead into the top of the ninth inning but a throwing error by second baseman Cade Goldstein allowed the tying run to score and Elijah Ickes singled in the go-ahead run off of reliever Cole Tryba.

The Gauchos lone run came in the second inning on a wild pitch.

They managed just 3 hits off Hawai’i starter Isaiah Magdaleno who worked 8 innings and improved to 3-1.

UCSB has dropped three straight games to fall to 4-3 in the Big West and 14-5 overall.

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Tiger hoops falls in opening round of NCAA tournament despite Jayden Stone’s heroics

KMIZ on March 21, 2026

Collin Anderson

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ)

Mizzou men’s basketball was sent home by seventh seeded Miami, 80-66 despite senior guard Jayden Stone putting up a season-high 21 points.

The Tigers led 54-52 with 7 minutes, 50 seconds left in the game, but a 13-3 run by the Hurricanes over the next four minutes gave Miami just what it needed. Senior forward Malik Reneau came up with seven of his game-high 24 points during the stretch along and an assist to help give Miami the final lead.

The opening stint of action was ruled by defense. Just seven total points were scored before the first media timeout. Mizzou slowly started to find a rhythm with junior guard Anthony Robinson and Stone knocking down back-to-back 3s.

You can watch the full postgame interview with Robinson, as well as guard T.O. Barrett in the video players below.

Miami’s defense strengthened after that, holding Mizzou to a five minute scoreless stretch near the end of the first half. But in the final two minutes, Robinson came alive once again, helping the Tigers to a 7-0 run to get back within one at the half, 27-26.

Both sides struggled from the field in the first both shooting just above 30% from the field at the break. Robinson was the top scorer out of all players through one, with eight points, and three assists to go with it.

Going into the second half, Stone was the catalyst for the Tigers’ offense with 11 of the team’s first 15 points. Mizzou managed to tie the game with just under 10 minutes remaining at 49 a piece, and took the lead outright one possession later.

You can watch the full postgame interview with Stone, as well as forward Trent Pierce in the video players below.

Missouri went 35%(20-of-57) from the field, while going 36% (10-of-28) from 3. Mitchell scored 19 points for the Tigers.

You can watch the full postgame interview with Mitchell, as well as forward Jacob Crews in the video players below.

Miami went 43% (26-of-60) from the floor as freshman forward Shelton Henderson tallied 15 points. Senior center Ernest Udeh Jr. pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds, helping Miami take a 46-30 advantage on the boards.

Miami plays Purdue on Sunday.

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UPDATE: Gas leak, backfire sparked destructive Tumalo shop fire

KTVZ on March 21, 2026

Spencer Sacks

UPDATE: TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental fire caused by a vehicle backfire destroyed a 1,600-square-foot shop and several vehicles in Tumalo Friday evening, resulting in $220,000 in estimated damages. The blaze occurred at 65425 76th Street and was sparked by a fuel leak.

Investigators determined the fire was accidental in nature, originating from a vehicle parked inside the structure. While the flames began to spread toward nearby homes, fire crews were able to contain the blaze quickly.

The total financial impact of the fire is estimated at $220,000. This figure includes $100,000 for the loss of the 1,600-square-foot shop structure and $120,000 for the contents and a heavily damaged travel trailer located nearby. The contents of the shop were considered a total loss.

Among the destroyed property were two classic vehicles and a motorized scooter. Fire officials noted that trees and other vegetation located close to the shop allowed the flames to spread toward other homes in the area. Fire crews were able to stop the fire’s progress before it reached neighboring residences.

In response to the incident, officials are reminding property owners to maintain defensible space around all structures. Recommended safety measures include removing bark mulch and vegetation within five feet of a foundation to reduce the risk of fire spread.

TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A structure fire destroyed a detached shop building in the Tumalo area Friday afternoon, prompting a multi-agency response as flames spread to nearby vegetation. Bend Fire & Rescue crews arrived at 65425 76th St. around 5:11 p.m. on March 20 to find the building fully engulfed.

While the shop was fully involved, firefighters prevented the blaze from reaching the main residence or other detached structures on the property. The fire was highly visible to motorists traveling along Highway 97 and Tumalo Road.

Bend Fire & Rescue received mutual aid assistance from both the Cloverdale Fire District and Redmond Fire to bring the flames under control quickly. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office also provided support during the emergency response. Crews continued working at the site throughout the evening.

As of 8:00 p.m. on Friday, firefighters were still on the scene performing mop-up duties and monitoring for remaining hot spots. Numerous emergency units remained on the road and authorities asked members of the public to avoid the area while operations continued.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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“A One-of-a-Kind Event:” The Comedy Project Brings Performers Together for Annual “Improvathon”

KIFI on March 21, 2026

Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Every year since 2019, The Comedy Project – a local non-profit improv group in Pocatello – has gathered performers together for a three day marathon of improv shows. They call it “Improvathon” and it’s running this weekend Thursday – Saturday at the Westside Players.

The improv group plans and prepares months in advance for the grueling weekend. On Friday, March 20th, some members are teaching and performing until 2 a.m.

Daniel Sheldon, President of The Comedy Project (TCP), says the goal is to “bring as much improv as we possibly can cram into a single weekend.”

This means having over 26 hours of improv showcases ranging from TCP shows, to high school improv sessions performed by local high schoolers, workshops taught by local and national performers, and guest performances. Sixty-five improv actors travel to Pocatello for “Improvathon.”

“We want to do as much improv as we can with as many friends as we can,” Sheldon said. The Comedy Project gathers performers from neighboring states for the event.

“Our outside troops are coming from California, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Washington and Montana,” said Jacob Andrysiak, TCP member and “Improvathon” Committee Chairman. Andrysiak fell in love with improv comedy when he went to his first workshop. He now lives out of town, but travels back to Pocatello every year for this event.

“I just love the growth of comedy. I love what it can do for people’s lives from an education standpoint,” Andrysiak said. “Year after year, I want to see kind of who’s showing up and supporting them and watching some of those improvisers grow in their craft.”

Some of the showcases involve audience participation. Sheldon said to be prepared to answer questions, offer storyline ideas, or even be pulled up on stage.

“You get to engage with the performers. You give us suggestions, you’re the ones who really shape the stories that emerge on stage,” said Andrysiak. “That’s something fun and unique about improvathon.”

TCP members take “shifts” during “Improvathon,” but they’ve taken care to ensure that whether audience members show up at 10 am or midnight, they’ll have an excellent experience and laugh a lot.

“We’re going to be on stage for hopefully quite a while over the course of the weekend, and we try to keep that energy up, making sure that if somebody comes in at midnight or somebody comes in at 10 a.m. it’s still going to be a good show either way,” said Sheldon.

Sheldon said there is nothing quite like “Improvathon” in this area.

“If you are one, if you’re a fan of comedy of any sort, we’re going to have troops that perform absolutely insane, wacky, weird things,” Sheldon said. “We’re going to have troops that are going to be very similar to what you might expect from other improv networks. We’re going to have just a absolutely massive collection of some of the most talented people that we’ve come across when we’ve been traveling across states. It’s just a one of a kind event.”

Andrysiak pointed out that each performer is doing something unique and brave, which is exciting to witness as an audience member. “It’s a good way to just laugh and kind of just chill out, relax, and have a good time, especially heading into your spring break,” he said.

Improvathon continues until 2 a.m. on Friday, and runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Westside Players Saturday, March 21st. For showtimes, details and tickets, check The Comedy Project’s Facebook and Instagram pages as well as their website at tcpimprov.org/improvathon.

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High Desert Latinx culture celebrated at COCC’s inaugural soccer event

KTVZ on March 21, 2026

Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades will host the inaugural “La Copa del High Desert” soccer match and Latinx cultural celebration on Sunday, April 12. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the COCC Bend campus.

Organized by the COCC Latinx program, the event is designed to celebrate High Desert Latinx culture through sports, food and traditional activities. The celebration is sponsored by the High Desert Museum and St. Charles Health System. Approximately 15% of the student population at COCC is Latinx and a suggested $10 donation from attendees will benefit a Latinx student scholarship fund at the college.

The competitive soccer match begins at 10:30 a.m. at Mazama Field. Both institutions are recruiting players for the match from their respective student bodies and staff members. Claudia Bisso-Fetzer, the Latinx student program coordinator at COCC, said the event’s purpose extends beyond the athletic competition.

“While the teams are competing on the soccer field, the goal is to celebrate and foster a sense of belonging and mutual respect,” Bisso-Fetzer said. “Come to play or cheer your team and enjoy Latin American cuisine — the event extends far beyond the final score.”

Following the match, the celebration moves to the Coats Campus Center. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees can participate in cultural activities including the Mexican board game loteria and ceramic drink coaster painting. Lunch featuring authentic cuisine from various Latin American countries will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

College officials have established points of contact for individuals requiring accessibility assistance. Those needing accommodation or transportation due to physical or mobility disabilities should contact campus services at 541-383-7775. For other accommodations, such as those related to hearing impairments, student accessibility services is available at sas@cocc.edu or 541-383-7583.

COCC students and staff interested in playing must contact latinx@cocc.edu to receive a sign-up link. The deadline to register for the soccer match is April 3.

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Slow down, merge over: Idaho State Police emphasize highway safety when you see flashing lights

KIFI on March 21, 2026

David Pace

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – With travel picking up and Spring Break right around the corner, Idaho State Police is reminding the public to obey the law when they see flashing lights along the side of the road.

When cars are whizzing by at 70 or 80 miles per hour, the job of an Idaho State Police patrol officer can be very dangerous – during the day and especially at night. 

“We’re looking for vehicles that are failing to move over for emergency vehicles,” said Sergeant Justin Ward. “So any time, law enforcement has a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road or other emergency vehicles – fire, EMS, tow trucks – have their emergency lights on, drivers are required to slow down below the posted speed limit.

“If there’s two or more lanes going in the same direction, they’re required to move over when they’re able, so they’re in a non-adjacent lane,” he continued.

Failure to slow down or move over is one of the most common violations officers witness.

“We see it every day. You know, a lot of times people are not aware that they are required to move over,” Ward said. “This isn’t just for law enforcement. So … any emergency vehicles that are on the roadway, if they’re stopped on the shoulder and they have their emergency lights on, drivers are required to move over.”

Idaho State Police is actively enforcing the law as well. Consequences vary from a verbal warning to a $90 citation.

“While we’re doing our paperwork, and the initial car that we’ve stopped has moved away, we might have cars still going by,” Ward said. “When we’re doing emphasis patrols, there might be multiple troopers out on the roadway that are watching specifically for this.”

At the end of the day, the law is about ensuring safety of drivers, officers and emergency personnel as well.

“A lot of times we’re working outside of our vehicles, so we’re out and about around the traffic. Cars going by right now are going 70 miles an hour or so,” Ward said. “Slowing down gives them more of a reactionary time. You know, if something was to happen where we or the person that we have stopped gets out into the lane of traffic, they have time to react and slow down.”

A state trooper makes a traffic stop on Friday.

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Pet Pals: Meet Domino, a spunky and loving pup ready for adventure

KTVZ on March 21, 2026

Campbell Porter

This week for Pet Pals, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is spotlighting Domino, a one-year-old herding mix with plenty of puppy energy and a whole lot of heart.

Domino is spunky, loving, and highly treat-motivated, making him eager to learn and easy to train with consistent positive reinforcement. While he can be a little shy when meeting new people, he quickly bonds with those he knows and would make a fantastic adventure buddy for the right family.

According to HSCO, he’s already proven himself on the trail, recently conquering the hike up Misery Ridge at Smith Rock, and loves exploring Central Oregon’s great outdoors. When playtime is over, Domino is all about cuddles, naps, and squeaky toys.

If you’re looking for a loyal, medium-sized companion to join your adventures, stop by the Humane Society of Central Oregon and meet Domino today. Here’s his page on their website.

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