NorCal man shot by ICE sees family for first time; claims he drove away after officers shot first

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Dustin Dorsey

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    PATTERSON, Calif. (KGO) — The family and attorney of the man shot by ICE agents in Patterson Tuesday were able to meet with him this morning for the first time since the incident.

Carlos Mendoza Hernandez is recovering in the hospital following multiple surgeries after being shot.

His attorney, Patrick Kolasinski, says he was hit at least six times, including in the jaw and arm — but he’s expected to leave the ICU sometime Thursday.

“He’s on the road to recovery, which we’re very, very, very grateful for,” Kolasinski said.

Mendoza Hernandez was the target of an ICE traffic stop two days prior in Patterson.

ICE has said in a statement that it was arresting Mendoza Hernandez for questioning in connection with a murder case in El Salvador.

Mendoza Hernandez shared his account with Kolasinski from his hospital bed.

“They told them that they were ICE and they were going to take him into custody, and he asked questions about that,” Kolasinski said. “He asked to call his wife, and that’s when the situation spiraled out of hand. He wasn’t doing what they asked, which was step out of the vehicle and surrender. He was simply saying he wanted to call his wife and somebody shot him.”

In his statement Tuesday, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said that Mendoza Hernandez “weaponized his vehicle” and attempted to run over the officer. That’s when they fired “defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and the public.”

Kolasinski says witnesses at the scene back up the claims of Mendoza Hernandez.

“He’s not able to speak very clearly because of his injuries, but he was very, very clear on this point that he moved backwards, as we see on the video, because he was trying to get away because he was being shot at,” Kolasinski said.

“Based on the video, it didn’t look good,” said retired San Jose police sergeant Scott Castruita, who is co-producer of Fugitive Watch.

He says SJPD protocols prohibited officers from shooting at a fleeing suspect without proper justification. Castruita says the FBI investigation will ultimately determine if this was right or wrong.

“Based on what I saw, I saw a guy trying to get away,” Castruita said. “I didn’t see an officer in danger. But again, you need to be able to articulate the fact that you feared for your life or the life of somebody else, and this was the only means that you had at your disposal to shoot the guy. I wouldn’t be able to articulate that from the vehicles. Now, what would be great is if they had body cams.”

We also hope to learn from this investigation whether or not ICE acted on correct information when attempting this arrest in the first place.

Kolasinski said Wednesday, he has obtained a document from the government of El Salvador that he claims will prove Mendoza Hernandez was once arrested and accused of murder, but was acquitted.

Kolasinski says that Mendoza Hernandez is not being detained by the DOJ at this point, and he’s free to leave the hospital when he’s healthy enough to do so.

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‘I’m making history.’ Sacramento space scientist’s hand in Artemis II mission

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Melanie Wingo

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    SACRAMENTO (KCRA) — The Artemis II mission has held the world’s rapt attention for days, from liftoff to each history-making moment in space. For one Sacramento space scientist, the mission is extra meaningful.

Elizabeth Gabler Marquez is a neutron radiographer at UC Davis McClellan Nuclear Research Center. It’s where she and her colleagues started working on parts for the rocket back in 2021.

“We got almost everything explosive that goes on the rocket,” Gabler Marquez said. “The separation stage rings. We get the gas propellant tanks. We get little gas generators for when they reenter, and the parachute cutters.”

She and her team – meticulously inspecting the mechanisms for even the most miniscule of flaws.

“I have carried a lot of these rings across the facility,” she said. “I’ve held a lot of the parts of my hand. I’ve imaged [the parts]. I’ve made sure they’re good.”

She’s also carried the weight of the work’s importance, top of mind.

“It’s definitely terrifying when you’re looking, or inspecting parts,” Gabler Marquez said. “Four astronauts’ lives depend on this. It’s a lot of weight on my shoulders, but it’s also cool knowing I’m sending humans into space. I’m making history.”

Her place in history started early with a love of all things having to do with space.

“I’ve always been interested in the space shuttle program and hearing about the moon missions,” she said. “I’ve been always passionate about Artemis.”

From volunteering at the community observatory in Placerville to graduating from Sacramento State as an aerospace engineer, then on to jobs with Aerojet and landing where she is today, Gabler Marquez’s path — much like the space program — was paved by each achievement.

“This is the rocket we want to eventually take to Mars,” she said. “So it’s kind of a test run. If something goes wrong it’s a lot easier to try and get them back when they’re just at the moon than three months away.”

The mission is also giving her hope by how it’s united humanity.

“It really just shows what humans can do when they all work together,” she said. “It kind of is that one thing you can look up at the moon and smile and go, ‘We did that. We put humans up there. Look at this beautiful moon.’”

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Monterey County study identifies causes of chronic Bolsa Knolls flooding

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Michael Rosales

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    BOLSA KNOLLS, Calif. (KSBW) — Monterey County supervisors are evaluating solutions to chronic flooding in the Bolsa Knolls area, located north of Salinas, after a county-led study identified key issues affecting the Santa Rita Creek.

The study found that sediment and vegetation are blocking water flow, the culvert system is undersized, and erosion on private property is contributing to the problem.

“As you can see, there was flooding in 2025, flooding in 2022, flooding in 2017, and even further back to the first picture in the left-hand corner, floods back in 2014,” said Randell Ishii, County of Monterey Public Works director.

To address the flooding, the County of Monterey Public Works proposed four improvements: replacing and expanding culvert infrastructure, removing sediment and clearing vegetation to prevent blockages, and building upstream basins to hold water and catch sediment.

“They’re looking at, you know, the cost and the benefits of the proposed alternatives. And, obviously, keeping in mind trying to protect the public in both of those areas from flooding,” said Michael Trapani, a hydrologist.

Ishii noted the complexity of the issue, stating, “This is a multi-jurisdiction issue. There is not one single entity that is responsible for creek maintenance, much less flood prevention in that community or along the entire Santa Rita Creek.”

While the county maintains certain sections of the creek, some of the most problematic areas are located on private property.

“Those parts of the creek that are in county jurisdiction, the county of Monterey’s jurisdiction, and that we have maintenance control over, those are maintained on a regular ongoing basis throughout the year,” said Nick Pasculi, a county representative.

Ishii added, “The creek becomes very narrow. There is lots of private property that’s being developed all the way up to and sometimes in the creek itself.”

Even on private property, erosion affecting the creek could prompt enforcement under county codes.

“The county would have the potential to enforce, you know, code enforcement action against that property owner to minimize and mitigate the amount of sediment coming from their property,” Trapani said.

Each proposed solution comes with a project plan and estimated cost, which the county will evaluate at a future Board of Supervisors meeting to decide whether to move forward.

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Sheriff’s department reviews pursuit after Grappler device fails to deploy

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Rob McMillan

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    JURUPA VALLEY, California (KABC) — The day after a pursuit involving the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and an armed grant theft suspect, there are questions about what went wrong at the end of the pursuit that caused a violent crash.

The pursuit ended on Bellegrave Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue, in Jurupa Valley when a deputy attempted to deploy a grappler pursuit intervention device. But when the device failed, the suspect lost control and crashed head on into the backyard wall of a homeowner in the neighborhood.

Deputies attempted to negotiate the surrender of the suspect, but in the end they say he used a handgun to take his own life.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is the first agency in the state of California to use the Grappler Police Bumper, which is a tool meant to stop pursuit suspects safely by entangling their rear wheels into a yellow nylon net. But for some reason, that yellow net did not properly deploy in this case.

The sheriff’s department released a statement to Eyewitness News regarding the incident.

“All pursuits are reviewed to ensure they align with our department policies and procedures,” said a department spokesperson. “At the conclusion of our pursuits, the effectiveness of any pursuit intervention tactic that was used will also be evaluated for effectiveness.

“The Grappler is a tool utilized to prevent or intervene during a pursuit. Although law enforcement strives for 100% effectiveness with every tactic or tool used during confrontations, that’s not always the case. The Grappler has proven to be a highly effective tool for intervening during pursuits, and we will continue to use it.”

The grappler device is manufactured by Stock Enterprises, LLC.

“Stock Enterprises LLC prioritizes safety and the proper use of the Grappler,” said Hannah Bowen, a spokesperson with Stock Enterprises. “We do not comment on specific deployments or incidents involving agencies, as those are handled directly by the agencies themselves.”

Not only did the crash destroy the backyard wall of a homeowner in the neighborhood, but caused damage to the garage.

The homeowner said an investigator with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office told her to file a report with the sheriff’s department, to see if county officials will pay for the rebuilding of her wall.

She said she’s unsure whether the County will pay for the damage to the garage.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has not yet released the name of the grand theft suspect they were pursuing.

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Tooele family calls daughter’s survival a ‘week of miracles’ after devastating Easter fall

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Debbie Worthen

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    SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — A Tooele family said this week has been nothing short of miraculous after doctors gave their 20‑year‑old daughter less than a 2% chance of surviving a traumatic fall on Easter Sunday.

Erin Plumb was sitting on the tailgate of her family’s truck when she somehow fell as they were backing out of a neighbor’s driveway. The impact left her with a severe head injury, and she was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Now, her family is holding on to hope — and to what they describe as a series of miracles.

“Just total disbelief, just shock — this cannot be real,” said her mother, Heather Plumb. “It’s impossible to explain the horror.”

Erin Plumb is now in a medically induced coma. Doctors told the family she likely wouldn’t survive the first night. But Erin Plumb, they said, has always been a fighter.

“Everybody loves her. She is genuinely just the sweetest, most caring, empathetic person I know,” Heather Plumb said. “She’s spicy, she’s spunky, she loves hockey.”

She’s also tough — a black belt in Taekwondo — and her family believes that grit is helping her battle through the most difficult challenge of her life.

In just four days, she has undergone multiple surgeries, including two procedures to remove parts of her skull to relieve swelling. Through it all, the Plumb family said they’ve felt the strength of prayers from friends, neighbors, and even strangers.

They’ve counted three miracles so far.

“Our first one was that she made it to the hospital alive,” her mother said. “The second was she made it through surgery. The third was she made it through the night.”

Now, the community is stepping in to show support. Neighbors have begun lighting their homes in purple — her favorite color — as a sign of solidarity with the family.

“It’s really been the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do,” Heather Plumb said.

Erin Plumb is a devoted hockey fan, and her family said that if she wasn’t in the hospital, she would have been downtown this week cheering on the Mammoth. They’re holding on to the hope that next season, she’ll be back in the stands — loud, spunky, and cheering once again.

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Advocates raise alarm after federal arrests near Rancho Cucamonga courthouse

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Leticia Juarez

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    RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California (KABC) — A chaotic scene unfolded outside the Rancho Cucamonga courthouse when federal agents detained multiple men Thursday morning.

Witnesses said one man was in the courthouse parking lot with his son just before 9:30 a.m. when federal agents surrounded and detained him. Two more men were later taken into custody after leaving the courthouse.

The arrests were caught on camera.

Immigrant rights advocates say similar enforcement operations are on the rise.

“This is a state courthouse, as you know, immigration proceedings do not happen at state courthouses but we’re seeing this increasing and really alarming trend of arrests happening either right outside the steps like we’ve seen today or nearby the courthouse,” said Hector Pereyra of the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice.

The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice said Thursday’s arrests bring the total number of people taken into custody at or near the courthouse to 33 since last year.

“It’s kind of arrest now and ask questions later, a practice that they are engaging in right now which is incredibly unlawful,” Pereyra said.

Advocates also warned enforcement actions near courthouses can create fear and raise safety concerns as families, attorneys and members of the public regularly pass through the area.

“The arrests that are happening here could lead to that escalation of violence because federal agents are being trained to escalate not deescalate,” Pereyra said. “It puts everyone at the courthouse in harm’s way.”

ABC7 reached out to the Department of Homeland Security with questions about Thursday’s detentions, including the legal basis for the arrests and whether agents were conducting enforcement operations at the courthouse throughout the day, but did not receive a response.

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MMA gaining momentum in South Florida, as gym goers trade their normal workouts for it to focus on self defense

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Jaelen Gilkey

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    Florida (WFOR) — More South Florida residents are trading traditional workouts for mixed martial arts, focusing on self-defense and total fitness, a training shift that is gaining major momentum.

Over the last two decades, mixed martial arts has exploded in popularity, evolving from a niche sport into a global phenomenon. It is now considered a mainstream sport, much like football, baseball, or basketball, and can be seen on major news networks and platforms like Paramount+, according to Alex Calienes, owner of Ground Game Theory.

As the sport continues to grow, so does the number of everyday people stepping into the gym, often not to fight, but to feel better.

For Roy Martinez, who has been training in MMA for 4.5 years, the practice is a critical stress reliever.

“All I’m trying to do is get touches to the body, touches to the head,” Martinez said. “I think it’s a great way to relieve stress. It’s one of the main reasons I’ve been doing it so long. After a long day, I get to blow some steam off. So that, I think, is fantastic”.

The training offers more than just self-defense; it is a full-body workout, a mental reset, and, for many, a daily escape.

One gym-goer noted that the experience is highly engaging. “It’s just super fun. I see myself getting better every week, every month, every year. I just gotta keep showing up,” the person said. “And when I don’t show up, I feel like something is missing in my life. I get anxiety… I come here, I pull up, I get to work—and everything goes away”.

Beyond self-defense and mental health, the physical challenge is immense. “It’s a great cardiovascular workout,” a participant said. “Some of the most in-shape people in the world are MMA fighters. It’s definitely something that will challenge you”.

Ultimately, the focus is not just about throwing punches—it’s about finding balance inside and outside the cage.

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Man accused of several dine-and-dash incidents

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Tara Lynch

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    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An alleged serial dine-and-dasher is back out on the streets after being arrested for targeting several Baltimore and Harford County restaurants.

Business owners are sounding the alarm and posting on social media to prevent others from being victims of this crime.

A Facebook post from Massoni’s Italian Restaurant in Perry Hall took off and prevented some businesses from becoming victims, too.

In court documents, the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office identified the suspect as Randy Micheal Nelson, 57, of Montgomery County.

WJZ has reached out to Nelson’s attorney for comment.

Targeted by alleged dine-and-dasher The owner of Massoni’s said Nelson targeted her business Wednesday afternoon, and said after being cut off from drinking, he left her business without paying the bill.

Nicole Massoni, the owner of Massoni’s Italian Restaurant, said she posted on social media to alert other businesses. That’s when her phone started ringing and she realized she was not alone.

“I would just like to know why he felt so entitled. We’re a small business and every dollar counts,” Nicole Massoni, owner of Massoni’s Italian Restaurant, said. “The fact that he felt so entitled to walk out without paying for anything is what really got to me.”

It was a typical Wednesday afternoon at the Perry Hall restaurant before it turned bizarre.

The restaurant said Nelson ordered several beers in short succession and was cut off from drinking by the bartender. After being cut off, Nelson allegedly left the restaurant without paying his bill, and it was caught on security video.

Multiple dine-and-dash allegations Massoni then took to social media, posting to warn other businesses.

That’s when she says her phone didn’t stop ringing and the comments started pouring in, saying Nelson had allegedly targeted restaurants up and down Belair Road. Silver Spring Mining Company and Looney’s Pub saw the post and tossed him out.

“Guess he didn’t think this area stuck together the way we do. For sure, they had our backs and that means a lot,” Massoni said.

According to court documents, Nelson was later arrested after another alleged dine-and-dash at nearby El Salto. He was also charged with theft at Grain Wine and Spirits.

He is currently not facing charges in the alleged theft at Massoni’s Italian Restaurant.

He was released on bond, according to court records.

Last month, Nelson was allegedly spotted again on a security camera at Towne Grill & Pub in Joppatowne, leaving the restaurant without paying. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office said charges are pending in that case.

The sheriff’s office added that he is facing charges after an alleged dine-and-dash at Island Spice Grille and Lounge in Edgewood.

He is also facing an allegation of disorderly conduct from a disturbance at a nearby hotel that same week.

He was released on his own recognizance, according to court records.

“I think that he is dangerous and that something needs to happen. There needs to be some sort of consequence or punishment because he will just continue to do this,” Massoni added.

Massoni said the restaurant received another message on Thursday that the same suspect may be trying to now target businesses in Timonium.

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Patient attacks doctor and 2 security guard at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, police say

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

By Lauren Linder

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    Pennsylvania (KDKA) — A patient attacked a doctor and two security guards at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital over the weekend, the Carroll Township Police Department said.

Court records show police were called to the hospital around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, when 60-year-old Victor Tyree, a patient, “had become violent after being [asked] not to live stream in the emergency room area due to other patients being present.” Officers describe on surveillance video that they saw him “striking security and medical staff shortly after” by “punching, pushing and grabbing.”

Carroll Township Police Chief John Korcek told KDKA, thankfully, none needed medical treatment, and Tyree is facing several charges, including aggravated assault.

Korcek said Tyree was initially taken to the hospital by another police department after causing a disturbance while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and then saying he was having a medical issue.

This kind of case is what Korcek calls a frequent occurrence, taking up 85 percent of the department’s call volume, although not always with assaults on health care workers, but sometimes resulting in assaults on his own officers. Tyree remains in Washington County Jail on $25,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is set for April 15.

A spokesperson for Penn Highlands Healthcare released the following statement to KDKA that said, in part:

“At Penn Highlands Healthcare, we have zero tolerance for any form of physical or verbal aggression, harassment or abuse toward our staff, patients, or visitors. We strongly believe that violence in healthcare settings is unacceptable and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”

The attack is the latest assault on health care workers in the area. Andy Kordistos of Donora hears about the increasing violence and abuse against medical professionals from his daughter, who’s a nurse in New York.

“She has seen some things where nurses have gotten attacked or mistreated,” Kordistos said. “It’s wrong. If you’re sick and you’re in the hospital, you shouldn’t be in there being mean and grouchy and wanting to fight with somebody.”

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Beaver ‘arrested’ in Toms River after gnawing on residents’ nerves

CNN Newsource on April 10, 2026

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    TOMS RIVER, New Jersey (WABC) — “Wood” you believe this story?

Police in New Jersey captured a fuzzy fugitive on Easter Sunday that had been “terrorizing” residents in Toms River.

A patrolman was able to wrangle the angry beaver into the back of the police car and relocate him to a nearby body of water.

There is no word on how exactly he was terrorizing the residents of Toms River, but he should now be gnawing on logs instead of people’s nerves.

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