Month: April 2026

By Carrie Hodgin

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    WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — Winston-Salem police said the suspects and victims involved in a park shooting Monday morning have been identified and located.

The shooting led to two Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools remaining on secure hold, including Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School.

The shooting occurred in the area of Leinbach Park at Sally Kirk Road in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem Police Department said it began as a fight around 9:52 a.m. While officers were en route, the situation escalated to a shooting.

PARK SHOOTING DETAILS

Police said the initial investigation suggests it was a planned fight that involved several young people, which escalated to multiple people shooting each other. Police said there are multiple victims. The police department said this is not an active shooter call, as it stemmed from a planned fight between two young individuals.

Police said it remains an active incident at this time.

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ROADS CLOSED

The following roads are closed at this time:

Norman Road at Robinhood Road Sally Kirk Road at Norman Road Leinbach Park

Robinhood Road remains open, but with heavy traffic. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area due to the shooting investigation.

SCHOOL UPDATES

Jefferson Middle School Update: Class is operating as normal. If you are picking up your child, use the following streets: Take Peace Haven to Millhaven to Tallison to Thornhill. Enter through the car rider line entrance.

Mt. Tabor High School Update: Class is operating as normal. There is no need to pick up your child. If you choose to do so, bring your photo ID and arrive at the front door. Career Center students will remain at Career Center.

If you have any information, call Winston-Salem Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, text-a-tip to 336-276-1717 .

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By Kristi Harper

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    COLLEGE PARK, Maryland (WMAR) — The University of Maryland Golf Course is transforming into a living laboratory, providing students with hands-on experience in environmental science and conservation.

Laura Russell, director of special projects at the University of Maryland Golf Course, networks to make the space welcoming for golfers, birds, bugs, and students.

“The more student involvement we have, the more we learn, and the more this university is providing a living laboratory,” Russell said.

Mario Dajani, a sophomore studying physics and math, and Preston Jackman, a second-year environmental science and policy student, took on the challenge of fixing a rain garden on the course. Both students are part of the College Park Scholars Program.

“This is pretty bad. This is full of rocks and sediment and it’s not actually doing its job,” Dajani said.

The rain garden project started as an assignment to create a proposal for the University Sustainability Fund. The students went further by submitting the proposal and were awarded funds to put their plan into action.

“I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure we’d get this far, but I’m very grateful that we were able to,” Jackman said.

Russell sees the vast open spaces of the golf course as an opportunity to provide much-needed habitat.

“I started by reaching out to as many departments of environmental science and technology and the extension program and, um, asking people for ideas,” Russell said.

After a storm toppled hundreds of trees in 2022, the golf course coordinated with the University of Maryland student chapter of the Audubon Society to install birdhouses. Students now participate in Nest Watch, a national citizen science effort to gather data on the health of bird populations.

Lynn Hui, the Nest Watch committee chair for the University of Maryland Audubon Society, works as a citizen scientist to further the understanding of bird habitats.

“With birds on the decline because, you know, deforestation and habitat loss and climate change, um, scientists really need to keep an eye on how birds are doing,” Hui said.

“This data is really important for the scientific community because, um, birds are kind of in decline. Every week or so you open nest boxes and kind of like check to see if there is a nest, you know, how the nest is doing,” Hui said.

The golf course creates a balance with nature that nurtures the careers of young scientists and engineers.

“Without the student community to support it, wouldn’t be able to maintain them all, and that’s a critical piece to a successful, um, housing for birds,” Russell said.

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By Alyssa Bethencourt

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    HENDERSON, Nevada (KTNV) — The City of Henderson Animal Protection Services removed more than 40 animals from a home where officials say they were living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.

The animals recovered included dogs, cats, birds, turtles, ferrets, and more. Officials noted some of the animals needed urgent medical care.

We first brought you this story on Thursday, when APS responded to the home after receiving a call for service. Investigators discovered a nonprofit animal organization was being run out of the residence, which violates city ordinances.

Sources indicate a rescue called Street to Sanctuary was operating out of the house. Cat towers and cages were left outside the property following the response.

It remains unclear how long the operation was running or how the conditions deteriorated to this point. I stopped by the house hoping to speak with the person running the rescue, but no one answered.

The person responsible is expected to be cited as the investigation continues.

APS has all of the animals in its care. They will eventually be placed up for adoption once they are healthy.

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By Shellye Leggett

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    LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A woman says a simple honk of the horn escalated into a dangerous road rage incident involving a gun in North Las Vegas, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Rosemary Martin said she was driving home from Area15 on Tuesday, April 7, when she was confronted by an aggressive driver in a red Tesla.

“I was exiting the freeway on Cheyenne, from the 15 and I was in the far left lane and the red Tesla was in the middle lane and then it came over into my lane,” Martin said.

Martin said the people in the red Tesla became aggressive and flashed a gun at her.

“I thought, OK, you know, we’re done, but now I’m also going to call the cops on you because you just brandished a firearm at me,” Martin said.

Martin called 911 and told the dispatcher she was armed, that a red Tesla was following her, and that someone had threatened her with a gun. Video of the incident shows Martin trying to get away as the driver of the Tesla makes several attempts to stop her.

“I’m fighting for my life right now,” Martin said.

The 911 dispatcher gave Martin turn-by-turn directions to get to safety. During the pursuit, Martin reached speeds of more than 80 miles per hour. At one point, she ran a red light at Carey Avenue to get away, almost hitting another vehicle.

“I wanted to get home to my family, especially my daughter, you know, I just was, you know, when you’re put in high stress situations like that, your body goes into fight or flight,” Martin said.

After nearly 12 minutes, Martin arrived at the North Las Vegas Police Department station, where an officer was waiting. The Tesla drove away.

“I really do feel that it was a lot of the dispatcher. He was, he was very calm. He was giving me directions. I was giving directions. My father always taught me to be aware of my surroundings, so I feel like that also saved me,” Martin said.

Martin noted the red Tesla had a paper license plate and yellow paint on the left back side, appearing as though it had scraped against something.

Martin posted the video of the encounter to TikTok, where it has been viewed more than 17 million times. She said she wants to raise awareness, so this does not happen to anyone else.

“There are people that do live here that do care about the people that live here,” Martin said.

North Las Vegas Police said there is an ongoing investigation regarding this incident. Police advise anyone faced with a similar situation to call 911 and not engage with the other driver.

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By Caroleina Hassett

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    BRIGHAM CITY, Utah (KSTU) — Wyatt Romney has lived by the corner of 100 South and 500 West in Brigham City for many years, and his long-time friend Blake Smith moved in a little over a year ago.

“It’s always been a really quiet neighborhood. It’s a really nice neighborhood. We’ve got really friendly neighbors,” Romney said.

That was until Romney got a phone call from his mom on Saturday night asking if something was going on.

“Me and Blake walk outside, and the cop is like, ‘Get over here. Get over here,'” Romney said. “So we walk across the road… We could just both smell it immediately.”

It was the smell of natural gas, turned on by 44-year-old suspect Jeremy Ruben Perea in an attempt to cause an explosion, according to Brigham City Police.

Detective Crystal Beck said officers responded to the area just before 8 p.m. due to a domestic violence incident.

“The suspect attempted to break into an ex-girlfriend’s apartment and threatened to blow the place up. He told her to get the dogs out, and she fled without shoes on,” she said.

They both lived in a duplex, and officers said the suspect turned the gas on in the basement. While they were able to shut it off quickly, 14 homes needed to be evacuated.

“I originally thought that it was just a gas leak,” Romney said. “I didn’t think anything of it at the time. I was like, ‘Okay, they’ll shut the gas off, you know, connect lines or whatever, fix what they need to,’ and then I was like, ‘Oh, it’s worse.'”

Both Smith and Romney told FOX 13 News that they were able to come back to their home after about six hours, around 2 a.m.

“Negotiators, after several hours, were able to peacefully get [Perea] out of the home, and he came out with his hands up,” Beck said.

“I’m definitely glad that whatever was going to happen didn’t happen, but I’m also very glad that everyone made it out alive,” Romney said.

“I was telling him, it’s a crazy thought that we could have just been doing our thing and then something drastic happens,” Smith added.

Beck said the victim ended up okay. She also mentioned that there was an incident in the past, but police were not called.

It’s because of this that Smith and Romney encourage neighbors to keep an eye out.

“It’s hard to think something like this is going to happen, but, I mean, it’s always good to be wary. At least look outside and make sure that nothing strange is going on,” Romney said.

“Just don’t be oblivious to something that’s happening around you,” Smith added.

Perea is in custody for aggravated assault with a domestic violence enhancement.

Brigham City PD said they take domestic violence situations very seriously and encourage the public to call 911 if they ever find themselves in a dangerous situation.

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By Amy Nay

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    WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KSTU) — She’s the calm voice on the other end of a 911 call, helping people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

Now, the community she serves is showing up for her.

Dispatch supervisor Melisa Garcia, who works at Valley Emergency Communications Center, is used to helping others in crisis. Coworkers say she’s the one they rely on when situations get complicated.

“Supervisors take really good care of us,” said Unified Police Sgt. Ed Twohill. “Any special situation, we call them and they handle it.”

But recently, it was Garcia who needed that same support. After going in for a routine mammogram, she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

“It was really shocking,” Garcia said. “I was healthy and didn’t have any symptoms that made me think anything was wrong.”

Now about two-thirds of the way through chemotherapy, Garcia is facing a difficult journey, and one her coworkers say she won’t face alone.

Over the weekend in West Valley City, law enforcement, dispatchers, friends and family came together for a fundraiser to help with medical costs. The event included a car show, silent auction and food — all organized to support Garcia during treatment.

In one of the most emotional moments of the day, loved ones and coworkers shaved their heads in solidarity.

“You’ve just gotta do it,” said Benjamin Vaughan, a fellow VECC employee. “She’s a great human being, and I wanted to be here and support her through this.”

For Garcia, the gesture was deeply personal, tearing up as she laughed and remarked at those who first faced the razor.

“It’s my brother and my dad shaving their heads to support me,” she said. “It was very, very cool to see.”

Garcia has spent 12 years working in emergency communications, helping both the public and law enforcement through high-stress situations.

“When something bad happens, VECC is the one who takes the call and gives it to us,” said Unified Police Detective Angie Holdam. “We’re going to be there for each other.”

That support now extends beyond the job.

“I love working here because we get to help somebody every single day,” Garcia said.

But she admits she’s not used to being the one receiving help.

“All these people did these things who don’t even know me, just to try to help me,” she said.

Still, she’s focused on what’s ahead and the strength she’s found in those around her.

“Everyone has just been there to help me with everything I needed,” Garcia said. “All of us together are going to be stronger, and I’m going to beat it.”

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By WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

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    MADISON COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — A Chesterfield County-based flight crew rescued a hiker who suffered a head injury on Old Rag Mountain in Madison County on Sunday afternoon.

Med-Flight-1, a joint operation between Virginia State Police pilots and Chesterfield County Fire and EMS paramedics, received the call around 11:10 a.m. The crew flew about 80 nautical miles from the Chesterfield County Airport to reach the rescue site.

Wind conditions forced the crew to abort their first attempt to hoist the hiker. They adjusted their altitude and direction for a successful second attempt.

A Chesterfield paramedic lowered to the ground to secure the hiker at 12:15 p.m. The crew then lifted the hiker into the helicopter and flew them to UVA Medical Center for treatment.

The rescue comes just weeks after Med-Flight-1 celebrated its 42nd anniversary on April 1.

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