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Austin man pleads guilty in fentanyl case; could get life in prison

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – An Austin man pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to distribution of fentanyl causing death, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. According to court documents cited by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Western District of Texas, David Lee Jr., 46, was identified as a supplier of counterfeit oxycodone tablets and other counterfeit prescription pills in the investigation of the overdose death of an 18-year-old Coupland man.  The office said as part of the investigation, a Williamson County Sheriff’s Office investigator purchased eight oxycodone tablets from Lee. A laboratory analysis determined the tablets contained fentanyl, tramadol and florofentanyl.  Lee then initiated a subsequent sale of 1,000 oxycodone tablets to the investigator, according to the attorney's office. The lab analysis from that controlled-buy revealed the tablets contained fentanyl.  Lee faced a penalty of 20 years to life in prison, according to Thursday's announcement. A federal d...

Cedar Park man gets 20 years in prison for fentanyl distribution

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Department of Justice said Thursday that a Cedar Park man was sentenced in a federal court in Austin last Friday to 20 years in prison for distribution of fentanyl causing death.According to court documents cited by the U.S. Attorney's Office Western Division of Texas, Jean Claude Meama-Kajue, 29, sold counterfeit Oxycodone containing fentanyl to a male subject in December 2020, coordinating the transaction over a social media app.  The documents said Emergency Medical Service personnel found the victim unresponsive in his vehicle on Dec. 13, 2020.  An autopsy revealed the cause of death to be fentanyl toxicity.  Thursday's announcement said the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pflugerville Police Department investigated the case.

NYSP: Albany woman drove a stolen car while drunk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany woman was arrested on Monday for allegedly driving a stolen car while drunk, according to New York State Police. Kelly Golden, 44, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 10:39 p.m., troopers pulled over a car on Washington Avenue for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Troopers identified Golden as the driver.Troopers say they arrested Golden for driving while intoxicated. While on the scene, state police say the owner of the car she was driving arrived, saying the car was stolen after being left unsecured in the area of Third Street just before the traffic stop. Test drive a bus at the CCSD transportation job fair Charges:Driving while intoxicatedFourth-degree criminal possession of stolen propertyOther vehicle and traffic law violationsPolice Golden was processed and recorded a .08% BAC. She was issued an appearance ticket to return to the Albany Cit...

Test drive a bus at the CCSD transportation job fair

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Come and test drive a bus at the Chatham Central School District transportation job fair on Saturday, June 3, and Tuesday, June 27. The job fair will take place at Chatham Middle School, located at 50 Woodbridge Avenue, with Saturday's event starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. On Tuesday, June 27, the event will start at 8 a.m. and end at noon. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Chatham is hiring bus drivers, starting at $22.67 an hour, and bus attendants, starting at $21.67 an hour, with no experience needed and paid training provided. The job fairs will offer on-the-spot interviews and offer opportunities for job seekers to test drive the busses.

Man found guilty of charge relating to 2022 Schenectady shots fired case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man was found guilty on a charge relating to a shots fired incident that took place on February 5, 2022, in Schenectady. Trevon Williams, 30, was found guilty of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Schenectady County District Attorney's Office. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On February 5, 2022, Schenectady Police responded to a shots fired call near 18 Chestnut Street in Schenectady. After hearing a red Ford Escape was possibly involved in the incident, a patrol officer recalled that two days prior, he saw a red SUV fleeing the scene of another shots fired incident near Brandywine Avenue. Using the Schenectady County Community Camera System to track the red SUV, police responded to Brandywine Avenue to search for the Red Ford Escape. As police headed near the area of Eastern and Park Avenues, they found Williams driving a red Ford Escape in the area of Irving Str...

Two dead, one injured after fatal shootings in St. Louis involving three crime scenes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- All three shooting are under further investigation. In the first incident, police responded to a call in the Fountain Park neighborhood of North St. Louis near Bayard and Page. A man around 30 years old was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The authorities are still gathering information to determine the exact circumstances of the incident, but they believe it occurred outside.Shortly before 9 p.m., another shooting occurred at 13th and Chestnut downtown. Police discovered a man with a gunshot wound to the head at a homeless encampment in a nearby park. The location is close to city hall and the circuit attorney's office. The victim, a man in his late twenties or early thirties, was declared dead at the scene. Authorities are hopeful that a couple of witnesses might assist in their investigation.Just after midnight, another shooting took place at Greer and Marcus in north St. Louis. The victim, an adult male, was transported to ...

NASCAR fever hits St. Louis with the Enjoy Illinois 300

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

MADISON, Ill. -- If you're a NASCAR fan, St. Louis is the place to be this weekend as the second annual Enjoy Illinois 300 takes center stage at the Worldwide Technology Race Track in Madison, Illinois. As of now, the atmosphere remains calm, but it won't stay that way for long. Today is packed with pre-race events, building anticipation for the main event on Sunday afternoon. Earlier this morning, Bommarito Automotive Group Skyfox provided an aerial view of the track, revealing the presence of race teams and their equipment, as well as large trailers carrying valuable cargo.Starting this morning and continuing through Sunday, thousands of fans will converge on the track area for a thrilling racing experience. Today, known as "Free Friday," offers a lineup of exciting events that fans can enjoy without any admission fees. From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., a NASCAR haulers touch-a-truck event allows people to get up close and personal with the impressive haulers. At noon, the NASCAR hauler...

Money Saver: Celebrate National Doughnut Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Save some dough on this National Doughnut Day with a couple of freebies and deals. Dunkin' is offering a free classic doughnut of your choice today with the purchase of any beverage while supplies last It's important to know that espresso shots are not part of the deal. Head to Krispy Kreme today for a free doughnut of any kind; no purchase is necessary. Buy any dozen doughnuts and get a dozen original doughnuts glazed for $2. Duck Doughnuts is offering a free cinnamon sugar doughnut at its shops that are open; no purchase is necessary.For more information, head to Margie's Money Saver, because saving dollars just make sense.

New Billy G's Chesterfield restaurant hiring 100 workers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - Some small businesses are struggling to stay afloat with high inflation and staffing shortages, while others are expanding. Billy G's is opening a second location in Chesterfield, adding more than 100 jobs.“I’ve got goosebumps right now," said Allen Corzine, general manager at Billy G's.He said Thursday's soft opening is a day that has been in the works for three and a half years."Having this little pop-up thing today, it was not planned to do this," Corzine said. "Having this going on right now brings me joy to see my staff, my brand-new staff. Half my servers have never served before, but they’re picking it up so easy." ‘Drought alert’ declared in Missouri, some relief possibly on way for St. Louis The new location in Chesterfield has a different feel and menu than the original. Over in Chesterfield, breakfast is served all day.“We’re going to have great omelets, great pancakes, great waffles, fresh fruit. Some amazing coffee as well," said John Papapagianis,...

Colorado employers who missed cutoff for paying state-leave premiums face fines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:31 GMT

Colorado employers, large and small, had until May 31 to pay premiums into the state’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance program or face late fees and other fines.About 85% or close to 189,000 employers met the deadline, registering for the program and submitting a wage report and payment, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, which is administering the program.“The deadline for the first quarter was April 30. But because it was a new program, we extended that to May 31. Even an employer with one employee must register,” said Cher Haavind, the deputy executive director at CDLE, during a town hall call on May 25.Employers who didn’t meet the deadline now face late fees of $50 per employee, as well as interest rates of around 8% annually on unpaid premium amounts.“The longer you wait, the more expensive it gets. We don’t want to put a huge financial burden on someone who is late with us, but we do want that information,”...