Man gets $2 million bond after Uber rideshare driver killed in traffic crash

CNN Newsource on September 22, 2026

By Paula Wethington, Karma Sabbah

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    DETROIT (WWJ) — Bond was set at $2 million for a Detroit man accused of driving while intoxicated in a crash that led to the death of a rideshare driver and serious injuries to the passenger.

The crash happened about 11 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Coolidge Highway in Oak Park, and was followed shortly afterward by another collision involving a police car.

Tracy Darwin Sutton of Detroit was arraigned on Sunday in 45-B District Court on one count each of operating while intoxicated causing death and operating while intoxicated causing severe injury, the Oak Park Police Department said. Bond was set at $2 million. His next scheduled court appearance is on Sept. 28.

When police arrived on the scene of a two-vehicle crash, they found a 23-year-old man on the roadway of Eight Mile Road. He was in the rear passenger seat of a Buick Envision that was hired as rideshare vehicle. Officials said that man was taken to a local hospital with critical-level injuries.

The driver of the rideshare vehicle, who was affiliated with Uber, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The other driver, a 19-year-old man who was operating a Dodge Charger, had minor injuries and was taken into custody on suspicion of intoxication. His passenger, an 18-year-old woman, was not injured.

While authorities were still working that scene, another vehicle rear-ended a police vehicle that was parked near the accident. That driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

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UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing football player to face murder charge in Rhode Island

CNN on September 22, 2026

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By Louisa Moller

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth student accused of killing a football player from the school over the weekend will be sent to Rhode Island to face a murder charge.

Chukuwnonoso Uzoma Eze, 19, was in handcuffs as he pleaded not guilty to a fugitive from justice charge in New Bedford District Court Monday afternoon. He was ordered held without bail and agreed to be extradited to Providence within a week.

Eze is accused of stabbing two UMass Dartmouth football players in a Wendy’s restaurant parking lot in Providence after an altercation early Saturday morning at a nightclub across the street.

One of the players, 18-year-old freshman running back Marvins Antoine died. His teammate, 19-year-old freshman defensive back Kensley Macean, was rushed to the hospital with wounds to his head, neck and left arm.

Providence police said Eze is not on the football team and there was no indication that he knew the players. Investigators are still looking into what led to the stabbing.

Police said they used Flock cameras in the area to track down Eze about 30 miles away back on campus in Dartmouth early Saturday morning. He was arrested by campus police and held over the weekend.

Eze was sent to a mental health facility after allegedly telling police he had previously attempted suicide and, “Can you just shoot me.”

But attorneys for Eze painted a different picture of their client, saying he has no criminal record. “He’s a very bright student, very nice guy, goes to church with his family regularly,” said Jay Odunukwe, Eze’s defense attorney. “The evidence will show eventually that he was basically minding his business.”

According to the university, Antoine graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River. His former teammates told WBZ-TV he was a role model for younger players.

“Marvins was never the person to start anything. Even if the situation was out of hand, he would still try to diffuse it,” said former teammate Orlando Delgado. “He was always the type of person to always have your back. He was super loyal.”

Macean graduated from Dighton-Rehoboth High School.

UMass Dartmouth is about 60 miles south of Boston.

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UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing football player to face murder charge in Rhode Island

CNN Newsource on September 22, 2026

By Louisa Moller

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth student accused of killing a football player from the school over the weekend will be sent to Rhode Island to face a murder charge.

Chukuwnonoso Uzoma Eze, 19, was in handcuffs as he pleaded not guilty to a fugitive from justice charge in New Bedford District Court Monday afternoon. He was ordered held without bail and agreed to be extradited to Providence within a week.

Eze is accused of stabbing two UMass Dartmouth football players in a Wendy’s restaurant parking lot in Providence after an altercation early Saturday morning at a nightclub across the street.

One of the players, 18-year-old freshman running back Marvins Antoine died. His teammate, 19-year-old freshman defensive back Kensley Macean, was rushed to the hospital with wounds to his head, neck and left arm.

Providence police said Eze is not on the football team and there was no indication that he knew the players. Investigators are still looking into what led to the stabbing.

Police said they used Flock cameras in the area to track down Eze about 30 miles away back on campus in Dartmouth early Saturday morning. He was arrested by campus police and held over the weekend.

Eze was sent to a mental health facility after allegedly telling police he had previously attempted suicide and, “Can you just shoot me.”

But attorneys for Eze painted a different picture of their client, saying he has no criminal record. “He’s a very bright student, very nice guy, goes to church with his family regularly,” said Jay Odunukwe, Eze’s defense attorney. “The evidence will show eventually that he was basically minding his business.”

According to the university, Antoine graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River. His former teammates told WBZ-TV he was a role model for younger players.

“Marvins was never the person to start anything. Even if the situation was out of hand, he would still try to diffuse it,” said former teammate Orlando Delgado. “He was always the type of person to always have your back. He was super loyal.”

Macean graduated from Dighton-Rehoboth High School.

UMass Dartmouth is about 60 miles south of Boston.

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Baltimore DPW to use Susquehanna River to supplement Baltimore reservoirs amid drought

CNN Newsource on September 22, 2026

By Michelle Richardson, Drew Aunkst

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    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is planning to use supplemental river water as drought conditions continue in the city.

Beginning in late September or early October, DPW will begin to take water from the Susquehanna River, mixing it with the city’s drinking water, DPW said in a statement.

How long the city uses Susquehanna water will depend on rainfall, reservoir recovery, and overall water supply conditions.

Water levels in the city’s reservoirs are continuing to decline because Baltimore City is still in a drought, the statement said. The city’s primary water supply comes from rainfall and snowmelt collected in the Liberty, Loch Raven and Prettyboy reservoirs.

Officials said rain is needed to restore the city’s reservoirs.

Susquehanna water will be blended with water from the reservoirs before it is treated for consumption. River water contains higher sediments and organic material, so the water must be filtered before it can be pushed out.

“Well, I don’t think that would be a great thing if the water looked brown or tastes funny,” said John Koch, whose son lives in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood. “That would be a little concerning for me.”

Who may receive the Susquehanna water? The blended water will mainly serve areas supplied by the Lake Montebello water treatment plants, including parts of Eastern Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Residents served by the Liberty system — which includes Western Baltimore and parts of Howard County — are not expected to receive Susquehanna water, DPW said.

What might residents notice? Residents are generally not expected to notice a change in the taste of their drinking water. The change will also not affect the safety of the city’s drinking water.

However, some residents might notice some taste or color differences between the Susquehanna and reservoir water, said DPW.

“Well that will be great if I don’t notice any changes, but now I know to look out for brown water,” Baltimore resident Hailey Luker said.

Voluntary water restrictions remain in effect If drought conditions continue to worsen, mandatory water use restrictions may become needed.

DPW says its plan to use Susquehanna water does not mean that water still should not be conserved if reservoir levels continue to decline.

Please continue conserving water DPW urges residents to continue to conserve water by avoiding lawn and garden watering and not washing cars, boats and outdoor surfaces.

In addition the public is asked to repair leaking faucets, hoses, and fixtures, washing and drying full loads of clothes and take shorter showers and turning off the tap when brushing teeth.

Every drop saved helps protect regional water supply, the DPW said.

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MTA bus driver charged with hit-and-run involving pedestrian caught on camera in Baltimore

CNN Newsource on September 22, 2026

By Bryan Lynn

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    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A bus driver for the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has been arrested for leaving the scene of an accident in which he was caught on camera allegedly striking a pedestrian crossing the street in Baltimore, police say.

The MTA driver was identified as 63-year-old Curtis Collick, who police say struck 26-year-old Riah Luby as she was crossing the street on Sept. 3 at the intersection of North Charles and Fayette in downtown Baltimore.

Our media partner, the Baltimore Banner, shared video surveillance footage with CBS News Baltimore that it obtained of the incident. The footage appears to show a sport utility vehicle (SUV) striking Luby while she was in the crosswalk.

The video shows Luby rolling off the front of the SUV and then hitting the ground. She then stands up and walks toward the street. Police said the SUV was driven by Collick.

The Banner reported the incident happened as Luby was walking to her job as a paralegal. The crash left her with bruises, a contusion on her leg and road rash, Luby told the Banner.

The video appears to show the driver of the SUV driving a short distance, then stopping to check the SUV for signs of damage before getting inside and driving off.

Charging documents sent to CBS News Baltimore said Collick was arrested and charged with failure to immediately stop a vehicle at the scene of an accident involving bodily harm and other offenses.

A spokesperson for MTA, told the Banner that Collick “is employed by the Maryland Transit Administration as a bus operator and has worked for the agency for 22 years.”

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Tuesday preliminary hearing set for former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club president accused of theft

KIFI on September 22, 2026

Danielle Mullenix

BREAKING UPDATE: Christie Stone’s preliminary hearing has been continued again, with the judge saying the case will require significantly more court time to work through the evidence. Judge Cousins said the case is “paper heavy” and the parties expect to need about a day and a half — roughly 12 hours — for the preliminary hearing.

The court will work with county clerks to find a special date for the hearing. A status conference is scheduled for October 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Local News 8 will continue following the case and will update this story when a new preliminary hearing date is set.

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The former president of the Portneuf Valley Soccer Club is expected in court Tuesday morning for a preliminary hearing stemming from allegations that she misused nearly $220,000 from the organization.

Christie Stone is facing a felony grand theft charge following an internal audit into the soccer club’s finances.

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Stone’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, before Judge Cousins. The hearing had previously been scheduled for July 21 but was moved to late September.

According to the incident report, Stone is accused of making personal purchases using the soccer club’s account. Investigators say the alleged transactions totaled nearly $220,000.

The report says the soccer club’s board questioned Stone about the transactions after they were discovered. According to investigators, Stone said she did not realize the soccer club account had been linked to her personal Idaho Central Credit Union credit card.

Stone first appeared in court after the charges were filed. During that hearing, her defense attorney waived the reading of the complaint.

Judge Eric Hunn previously stated the charge carries a potential sentence of one to 14 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine if Stone is convicted.

Stone is not currently in custody.

Protocol of preliminary hearings?

For clarification, a preliminary hearing is not a trial. Prosecutors must present evidence for the court to determine whether there is enough probable cause for the case to proceed.

Stone has been accused of wrongdoing but has not been convicted of the charge.

Local News 8 will be in court Tuesday morning and will provide updates as the hearing develops.

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People Not Politicians files emergency appeal after 2022 congressional map ruled unconstitutional

KMIZ on September 22, 2026

Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The ongoing saga over which congressional map Missouri will use for the November election takes a new turn after People Not Politicians filed an emergency appeal to the Eighth District Court of Appeals late Monday night.

This comes after the Eighth District Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the state’s current plan to use the 2022 congressional map in the November election violates the U.S. Constitution. PNP’s emergency motion for appeal is the next move in the battle, arguing that the ruling conflicts with the U.S. Supreme Court’s order.

PNP’s emergency appeal lists three independent grounds to keep the 2022 map. The first ground states that the court violates the Supreme Court’s stay. On Sept. 8, the Supreme Court stayed the district court’s temporary restraining order, preserving the 2022 map. That order, issued by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Clark in St. Louis, blocked the state from using the 2022 congressional map.

The second ground listed in the emergency appeals reads that the district court and the circuit court lacked jurisdiction. The appeal says the court made a request by asserting the case could only be decided by a three-judge court; no law supports the court’s conclusion.

The final ground listed is that lower courts should ordinarily not alter election rules on the eve of an election, as voting has already begun.

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Last week, county clerks warned that it is too late to change the ballots to anything else. Military and overseas ballots have already been sent out, while absentee voting starts Tuesday.

Monday’s ruling also states that the district court “should administratively stay its permanent injunction until Sept. 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Without any stay, Secretary Hoskins and local election authorities would be required to immediately begin implementing the 2025 map before the Supreme Court receives or decides any appeal.”

Richard von Glahn, Executive Director for People Not Policitians, told ABC 17 News that the district court holding its decision was wise. “I think wisely stayed their own decision until next Tuesday,” said von Glahn. “Missourians that have already voted, that are planning on voting this week, that are getting their ballots in the mail, should feel very confident voting, knowing that those maps are going to be the maps that are ultimately found to be legal and in place for the election.”

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon told ABC 17 News that her office is still printing ballots based on the 2022 map and is awaiting a ruling from the Supreme Court.

The 2025 map was approved by Republicans in the General Assembly at the urging of the White House to squeeze another GOP House seat into the Missouri congressional map. The 2025 map splits up Kansas City’s Fifth District into three other districts that extend into rural Missouri.

The group People Not Politicians, which sued and led a petition drive to keep the 2025 map from going into effect, vowed to file an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.

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NC reaches settlement with Abbott over contaminated baby formula that led to 2022 shortage

CNN Newsource on September 22, 2026

By Ashley Foster

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    North Carolina (WRAL) — North Carolina has reached a settlement over contaminated baby formula that sparked the 2022 nationwide shortage.

Abbott Laboratories will pay $384 million to resolve Medicaid fraud allegations from 39 sates and the federal government.

Regulators found Abbott knowingly sold formula with high contamination risks and failed to disclose positive bacterial test results to the FDA.

Abbott makes more than 40% of all formula sold in the United States, including Similac.

The recall forced pharmacies and grocery stores to ration baby formula sales, and scammers began selling fraudulent formula.

It led to parents struggling to find and buy formula to feed their infants.

“When parents bought baby formula, they were trusting that the manufacturer was taking every precaution to make sure that product was safe for their child. Abbott failed to meet that standard here, and parents and taxpayers suffered,” said Attorney General Jeff Jackson.

North Carolina will get over $216,000 from the settlement.

The money will directly support state Medicaid and nutritional programs for local families.

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Monterey County weighs 10-year Flock Safety deal as residents raise privacy fears

CNN Newsource on September 22, 2026

By Ricardo Tovar

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    SALINAS, Calif. (KSBW) — Monterey County supervisors are set to vote Tuesday on a proposed 10-year contract with Flock Safety covering the county’s existing network of 63 license plate reader cameras.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a 10-year agreement with Flock Safety totaling $1,701,000. The agreement would cover the period from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2036.

The sheriff’s office previously sought to increase the number of cameras from 63 to 103, but the latest proposal does not include that expansion.

The contract was originally estimated at $2.7 million, but the amount listed in the latest agenda has been reduced to $1.701 million.

The proposal has prompted concerns from residents and supervisors about privacy, constitutional rights, data security and the effectiveness of the cameras.

One resident said the cameras could amount to searches of people who have not committed a crime.

“Our Constitution requires a warrant for the police or government to search us, and all of these searches of every single innocent person who’s going through the intersection is a violation of the Constitution, in my opinion,” the resident said.

Another resident questioned whether the cameras have reduced crime and raised concerns about the security of information collected by Flock.

The sheriff’s office has said the cameras are important tools in investigations. The technology captures images of license plates and vehicle characteristics, which can help investigators track vehicles connected to crimes.

Supervisor Root Askew sent the sheriff’s office about 40 questions regarding the proposed contract. The sheriff’s office was expected to review those questions and provide responses before the Board of Supervisors considered the agreement.

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office urged the Board of Supervisors to continue supporting Flock. Based on its experience, the office said the technology has been used in thousands of prosecutions and has become an “indispensable tool” for solving crimes.

The DA’s Office said Flock license plate readers have helped solve crimes across the county, including the King City mass shooting, robberies, kidnappings, homicides and stalking cases.

The discussion of FLOCK cameras is expected to begin after the board of supervisors reconvenes at 1:30 p.m.

Separately, the Watsonville City Council is scheduled to discuss the Watsonville Police Department’s contract with Flock Safety during its Tuesday meeting.

Watsonville Police Chief Brian Shab urged residents, business owners and community members to attend the meeting and share their perspectives.

“A tool that day after day helps our officers keep our community safe is at risk,” Shab said in a message.

The Watsonville City Council will receive a report on the Watsonville Police Department’s use of Flock Safety cameras and provide direction to city staff.

The council may consider the following options:

Maintain the current lease agreement with Flock Safety without changes. Revise department policies governing the use of Flock Safety cameras. Direct staff to notify Flock Safety that the city will not renew the contract when it expires in September 2027. Direct staff to negotiate changes to the contract terms with Flock Group Inc. Direct staff to issue the required 30-day notice to cancel the contract.

The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Wisconsin man charged in 1995 disappearance of roommate after 31 years

CNN Newsource on September 22, 2026

By Nick Bohr

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    FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WISN) — Prosecutors in Fond du Lac County have charged 83-year-old Jerome Baier with the 1995 homicide of his roommate, James Ruland, after a 31-year investigation.

Ruland, a 40-year-old father of two, was reported missing by his family in 1995 while moving out of the town of Ripon farmhouse he shared with Baier. He was never seen again.

Baier appeared in court remotely from the Fond du Lac County Jail, where prosecutors outlined the case against him.

A couple of weeks after Ruland was last seen in October 1995, police found his car at the Stretch Truck Stop in North Fond du Lac. The keys were still in the ignition, and Ruland’s belongings were in the back, but there was no sign of him then — or since.

Baier admitted to police that he fraudulently cashed checks made out to Ruland but claimed Ruland owed him money. He also acknowledged that the two had argued but denied any physical altercation.

In late 2023, two police K-9s, searching a month apart, detected the odor of human remains inside a barn at the farmhouse where Baier and Ruland had lived. However, according to the criminal complaint, “Subsequent searches with ground-penetrating radar… revealed no evidence. Other extensive searches in multiple locations linked to Baier for the human remains of James Ruland have been fruitless.”

Prosecutors said they believe they have enough evidence to proceed with the case despite the lack of recovered remains.

WISN 12 News Nick Bohr asked Fond du Lac County District Attorney following the court appearance about charging Baier even without the recovery of any remains.

“We believe we have sufficient admissible evidence to prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” Toney said.

The sheriff’s office said Friday that “advances in forensic testing technology helped corroborate information gathered through interviews and other evidence analysis.” However, no new evidence was detailed in the criminal complaint.

Fond du Lac County Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt said that despite the filing of the criminal complaint, investigators are continuing to seek evidence and are urging anyone with information to call them.

Neither Ruland’s family, who attended the hearing virtually, nor Baier’s family, who attended in person, wished to comment.

Baier is being held in the Fond du Lac County Jail on $1 million bail. He’s due back in court next month, at which time more details on any evidence collected could be disclosed.

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