Georgia police rescue runaway tortoise near school

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

By CBS News Atlanta Digital Team

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    HINESVILLE, Georgia (WUPA) — Officers with the Hinesville Police Department responded Sunday after residents reported spotting the large reptile roaming near the Bradwell area, just outside Fort Stewart.

According to police, the tortoise had slipped out of its enclosure during the warm weather and managed to travel a surprising distance before being spotted by neighbors who called 911.

Officers arriving at the scene quickly realized the rescue would require more than just guiding the animal back home.

“With a little teamwork and a lot of muscle, officers were able to lift the very large, very determined, and very heavy tortoise and return him safely to his enclosure,” police said in a statement.

Police joked that the reptile, described by officers as a “dinosaur,” gave them an unexpected workout during the rescue.

After safely returning the tortoise, officers secured the gate of the enclosure to prevent the “shelled escape artist” from making another getaway.

No one was injured during the unusual rescue, and the tortoise is now back home.

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Jury trial underway for alleged ‘dating app predator’ Timothy Olson

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

By Jenna Wells

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    MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A jury trial is underway in Milwaukee County for a man accused of kidnapping a 79-year-old woman in 2022.

Timothy Olson faces several felony charges, and it’s been a tumultuous case.

Olson is representing himself in this trial after firing seven attorneys since this case began three years ago. He does have standby counsel but was ordered to only ask questions himself.

On the road to trial, Olson asked for competency exams for himself twice, but psychologists found him able to withstand trial.

The trial was supposed to begin Monday but was delayed because Olson was in the hospital with what the judge called a head injury he got in his cell. A jury was seated Tuesday, March 10.

Olson was charged in 2022 after a 79-year-old Franklin woman told police he’d gotten into her car and abducted her the night before Thanksgiving, forcing her to drive him around and then taking the wheel for hours, claiming he had a gun.

The woman said he forced her to drink whiskey and she eventually passed out, waking up the next morning with him still driving and then leaving her in a parking lot.

Wednesday, that woman, now 82 years old, was called as a witness by prosecutors to tell that story to the court:

“Were you afraid?” Attorney Sara Volden Sadowski asked.

“Oh yeah. It was the worst day of my life.”

“What were you thinking at the time?”

“I don’t think you can really think. You just pray. You pray.”

But her entire testimony wasn’t heard before a recess just before 11 a.m. – Olson appeared to be having some kind of medical emergency, choking and grunting with his head thrown back.

The jury and witness stand were cleared, and the judge had him taken for a medical evaluation with an intent to resume court at 1 p.m.

We saw Olson in the hallway with bailiffs, and he seemed to be alert and talking.

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Video shows terrifying moment car crashes into Texas barbershop while employees cut hair

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

By Briauna Brown

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    EULESS, Texas (KTVT) — A terrifying moment was captured on camera when a car crashed into a Euless barbershop over the weekend. The owner said no one was seriously injured and thanked both emergency crews and the community for their response and support.

A surveillance video from about 6:50 p.m. Friday, March 6, shows a car crashing through the storefront of Razorsedge Barbershop while employees were cutting hair. Both customers and employees had little time to react as the front window and wall caved in.

According to the Euless Police Department, the crash was a result of the driver selecting the wrong gear, believing they were backing out of a parking space, but instead accelerated forward.

Police said no one was treated for injuries.

In a social media post, the shop thanked the police, fire department and paramedics who showed up quickly to the scene. The shop also received an offer for donations.

Despite the damage, Razorsedge said it would remain open, “so please excuse the mess.”

“We’ll be back stronger and better than ever,” the owner told CBS News Texas in a statement.

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TPD: Teens, mother arrested after video captures teens ‘recklessly’ firing guns

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

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    TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Three 14-year-olds in Tucson are at the center of a firearms investigation after Tucson Police discovered cell phone videos showing them allegedly firing guns recklessly into the air earlier this year.

Detectives with the Shooting Investigations Unit said the videos show several teenagers shooting multiple firearms indiscriminately, according to a social media post from Tucson Police. On the night the videos were recorded, officers responded to several “shots heard” calls in the area but were unable to locate a shooting scene.

Detectives eventually determined the location where the videos were filmed and conducted a follow-up response at the home.

Two 14-year-olds were arrested and booked on multiple firearm-related charges, the post said. Investigators said one of the teens was already a prohibited possessor.

A third 14-year-old seen in the videos was already in custody on a murder charge stemming from a separate shooting that occurred after the videos were recorded, the post said.

Police also arrested an adult woman, the mother of one of the teenagers, who was charged with felony child abuse.

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Woman stops package thief with kindness: ‘You’re better than that’

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

By Maggie Kent

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    PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A South Philadelphia woman stepped in with empathy rather than anger when she spotted someone trying to steal a neighbor’s package.

Bernadette Williams quickly turned a tense moment into an unexpected act of kindness on Friday.

Williams said she reacted instinctively when she saw the woman reaching for the package. In doorbell camera video, Williams can be heard calling out, “Put that down, put that down.”

She then acts with compassion, offering the only money she had in her pocket.

“I’ll give you some money. Here’s $7, here’s $7,” she said in the recording.

Williams said she wanted to help rather than escalate the situation.

“I said, ‘She’s in trouble. How can I make a bad situation better?’ You have to be a part of the solution,” she said.

Williams offered the woman encouragement as well.

“You’re better than that. Get some help. You’re better than that. I love you. God loves you,” she told her. The woman responded with a quiet, “Thank you.”

Williams said she could see remorse in the woman’s expression.

“Her eyes of ‘I’m sorry.’ And that was in her heart and that’s what I read. And I hope that she will be fine. And I have faith that she will be fine,” she said.

A resident of the neighborhood for decades, Williams said she acted out of a sense of responsibility to her community.

“Let’s hope that all Philadelphians would say we are a part of our community and we can make our community better,” she said.

In the video, the would-be thief can be faintly heard apologizing. Williams hopes the interaction left a lasting impact.

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Oceanside man, Iranian native hopes for regime change, mourns cousin

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

By Michael Chen

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    OCEANSIDE, Calif. (KGTV) — An Oceanside man is mourning the death of his cousin, killed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, as he watches a war he hopes will bring freedom to his country.

Safa, who asked to be identified only by his first name, said his cousin, Farhad Sadeghi, was standing in front of his home in Tehran near a protest when members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot and killed him.

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An Oceanside man mourning his cousin’s death at the hands of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says ordinary Iranians view the ongoing bombing as hope for freedom. Oceanside man, Iranian native hopes for regime change, mourns cousin Oceanside man, Iranian native hopes for regime change, mourns cousin By: Michael Chen Posted 9:15 PM, Mar 10, 2026 OCEANSIDE, Calif. (KGTV) – An Oceanside man is mourning the death of his cousin, killed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, as he watches a war he hopes will bring freedom to his country.

Safa, who asked to be identified only by his first name, said his cousin, Farhad Sadeghi, was standing in front of his home in Tehran near a protest when members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot and killed him.

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“He was in front of his house talking to neighbors, protesters run away… ISRG shooting everyone, in the street,” Safa said.

Sadeghi was a husband and father who was preparing to move to northern Iran after recently buying a home.

“I was so sad, a very bad moment,” Safa said.

Sadeghi is one of thousands believed killed in a crackdown on protests since January. Many estimates place the number at tens of thousands.

“We are crying for those people that got shot,” Safa said.

Despite the ongoing bombing and the risks that come with it, Safa said ordinary Iranians view the strikes as a source of hope.

“With the bombs coming, more happier than before, because they feel freedom is so close,” Safa said.

With the internet shut down by the government, Safa, who has dozens of family members living across Iran, said he is uncertain about their safety.

“More stress in our body, feeling very bad, expecting any moment, bad news,” Safa said.

In recent days, President Trump has delivered conflicting messages about the conflict, saying the war could end “very soon” while also threatening to escalate attacks if Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz. For Safa, who has attended local rallies organized by the Alliance with Pahlavi (@alliancewithpahlavi on IG), the prospect of the war ending too soon — without a change in government — is alarming.

When I asked Safa what would happen if there is no regime change, he said: “It will be a disaster for our country.”

“If they continue this government, they are going to kill more people, more death, more people in prison. They don’t care about humanity. They aren’t human basically. They forgot,” Safa said.

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Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

By Tim Vandenack

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    ROY, Utah (KSL) — A Roy man has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of another person while the two were practicing drawing handguns from holsters.

Benjamin Garrett Davis, 24, is charged with manslaughter, a second-degree felony; reckless endangerment, a class A misdemeanor; and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, a class B misdemeanor in the incident last Sunday.

Roy police were called to Davis’ apartment on Sunday after receiving a report a male had been shot in the head. On arriving, they found Davis kneeling over the other person’s body repeatedly saying “the shooting was his fault,” according to charging papers filed Tuesday. Security video footage in Davis’ apartment shows the incident.

“Both individuals are seen drawing handguns from holsters and pointing the firearms toward one another. During one of the drills, Davis draws his handgun, points it toward (the other male), and pulls the trigger. The firearm discharges and (the other male) is immediately struck in the head and collapses to the floor,” charging papers read. Davis later told authorities he and the victim were practicing firearm-draw drills but that he thought his gun was not loaded.

A 2-year-old was in the apartment when the incident occurred and visible in the video authorities retrieved, leading to the charge for committing an offense in the presence of a child. “The child is seen walking within several feet of Davis and (the other person) while the firearms were being drawn and manipulated,” charging papers read.

According to the police booking affidavit in the case, video taken from the apartment shows Davis after the shooting. “Benjamin is seen with a panicked expression, and he drops the gun,” the affidavit reads.

The apartment complex where the incident occurred is at 4608 S. 1900 West. Davis is being held without bail in the Weber County Jail.

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Boutique hosts fashion show to support child abuse survivors

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

By Vanessa Lawrence

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    DECATUR COUNTY, Georgia (WTXL) — A Bainbridge business is supporting local child abuse survivors by hosting a fashion show fundraiser for the Oak House, a child advocacy center serving Decatur County families.

Moxie Boutique in Downtown Bainbridge is hosting the event Sunday, March 15th, at 2:00 p.m. All proceeds from the fashion show will go to the Oak House.

Admission is free, but tickets are required.

Tickets can be picked up at Moxie Boutique at 116 N Broad St. The address of the fashion show will be provided on the ticket.

The Oak House serves as more than an advocacy center. It’s a safe haven for local families. The center works with children ages 2 to 18 who have been victims of child abuse. Survivors are brought in by law enforcement or the Department of Family and Children Services after abuse has been reported.

Amy Aiken, the Executive Director of the Oak House, said the team supports survivors from the moment they arrive through every step of the process.

“We are there from the time they enter our building until the time they see a courtroom and even beyond. I have victims that I’ve seen. I’ve been doing this for 14 years. And I have victims that I still talk about to this day that I saw when they were a little child, and I’m now seeing them as adults and how they’ve grown and they’re thriving in adulthood. And that’s why I do this. That’s what makes me continue to do this every day,” Aiken said.

Ashley Lafferty, a mother of a child survivor who received help from the Oak House, encourages the community to support centers like these so families can get the help they need.

“A simple Facebook post can get them everything that they need, whether it’s teddy bears to comfort a child who is having to live through or relive through the events that they’ve suffered, whether it’s a parent who needs a shoulder to cry on,” Lafferty said.

Aiken said community awareness is crucial to protecting children.

“If you see something, say something. Speak up. If something is off to you, report it. You will never be in trouble for reporting something and us finding out that it’s not true or that it didn’t happen. But imagine if you didn’t report it and it was and it continued on,” Aiken said.

Advocates say creating a safe place for children to speak and receive support can make a lasting difference during one of the most difficult moments in their lives.

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Eagle man accused of animal cruelty now facing additional charges

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

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    GARDEN CITY, Idaho (KIVI) — The Eagle man accused in the Garden City cat shooting is now facing additional charges, according to the Garden City Police Department.

Officials say that George Gebran faces two counts of cruelty to animals and two counts of unlawful discharge of a firearm. All four charges are misdemeanors.

A business owner told Idaho News 6 that she was pulling up to her office on Feb. 15 when she heard about a half dozen shots fired, followed by the sounds of cats screaming.

“I leaned against my fence over here, and I noticed a bald man shooting at some cats that had been trapped in some cages,” the woman said. She called the authorities to the scene, but the suspect and the cats were gone.

Investigators issued a warrant charging the suspect with one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty and one misdemeanor count of discharging a firearm within city limits.

This warrant was later quashed at the request of the defendant’s attorney, GCPD said in a press release.

Protesters gathered outside Garden City Hall on March 10, calling for stiffer penalties in the case against Gebran.

“If we do not start taking these crimes seriously and charging them and punishing them seriously, we are missing those little opportunities to identify people who are violent,” cat advocate Paris Humphries said at the protest.

A pretrial conference has been scheduled for April 8th.

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A local leader raises concerns about sheriff removal legislation

CNN Newsource on March 11, 2026

By Dan Hanson

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    PASCO, Wash. (KAPP) — A controversial bill that could allow the state to remove an elected sheriff moved closer to becoming law after it passed the Washington House early Friday morning following hours of debate.

Washington Senate Bill 5974 would give the state’s Criminal Justice Training Commission the authority to decertify an elected sheriff and potentially declare the office vacant.

Supporters say the measure would strengthen accountability for law enforcement leaders, but critics argue it could take power away from voters and place it in the hands of an unelected state board.

Stephen Bauman, one of the Franklin County commissioners, says the proposal raises concerns about local control.

“It’s really profoundly unfortunate that the legislators in Olympia will pass a bill that applies to thee, but not to me,” Bauman said. “And, you know, if they’re so adamant that this is so important, why would they not subject themselves to the same criteria where there’s an unelected board that’s selected by one individual.”

Bauman says it’s no secret that the Franklin County commissioners and the sheriff haven’t seen eye to eye, but that doesn’t mean the community doesn’t have the right to elect its sheriff.

The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

The legislation has sparked debate about the balance between accountability and democratic representation in local law enforcement. Proponents argue that the measure provides necessary oversight for sheriff departments, while opponents contend it undermines the electoral process that allows communities to choose their law enforcement leaders.

If signed into law, the bill would mark a significant shift in how sheriff accountability is handled in Washington state, potentially affecting how elected sheriffs operate and the recourse available when concerns arise about their performance or conduct.

The Criminal Justice Training Commission would gain unprecedented authority over elected officials who traditionally answer directly to voters through the ballot box.

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