"Mudding" problem

Parties in a nearby field and people going “mudding” in the area have been an issue for the victim of vandalism, according to an incident report. On April 20, Edmond Police Officer Mason Long was dispatched to the 5000 block of Harper Creek Trail in reference to vandalism, according to a report filed by Long. The victim said it appeared somebody entered the house, which is still under construction, through the back door and had a party upstairs, Long stated. He went upstairs and saw numerous empty beer cans scattered on the floor, and in a room there were three holes in the wall about the size of someone’s fist. In another upstairs room, numerous light bulbs had been broken. Cleanup and repairs would be about $2,000, the builder reported. The victim said they have had numerous problems with teenagers throwing parties in the field next to their house as well as people going “mudding” in the area, Long stated. The homebuilder said there was a 1990s model maroon GMC Jimmy and a late 1990s model Ford truck 4x4 leaving the neighborhood earlier that day. The vehicles were covered in mud, and he believed they had something to do with the party, Long stated. FindLaw blogger Andrew Lu stated mudding is basically off-road driving through wet meadows, fields, streams and other muddy areas. The activity can be dangerous and can lead to lawsuits, Lu stated. Potential lawsuit parties include the property owner, the negligent driver and the person(s) who caused the damage. Long stated the victim requests extra police watch of the area, especially during nighttime hours.

Man arrested in Georgia for shooting

An 18-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting last month in Newark was arrested at his uncle's home in Georgia last week, authorities said. Quawee Starks waived extradition at bond hearing Friday after the Douglas County Fugitive unit took him into custody in Lithia Springs, Ga. on Thursday. Authorities in Georgia received a Crime Stoppers tip, the Douglas County Sheriff's office said. The shooting took place April 14, according to Katherine Carter, a spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Starks faces felony aggravated assault and weapons charges in New Jersey.

Amanda Berry reunites with older sister

Amanda Berry, one of the three Cleveland women found alive Monday after vanishing a decade ago, embraced her sister during an emotional reunion — one their family held out hope for all these years.
Berry, now 27, met her older sister, Beth Serrano, at the hospital following her incredible escape from the home where she and two other women were apparently held against their will by three brothers.
Also hospitalized was a 6-year-old girl Berry gave birth to while in captivity, police said Tuesday.
Berry went missing on April 21, 2003 — a day before she turned 17 — after leaving her job at a Burger King. She was on her way home to celebrate her birthday.

man killed in airport shooting

A man has died after shots were fired at at the US city of Houston's largest airport, prompting a security lockdown and the suspension of some flights.

Roxanne Mena, spokeswoman for the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, confirmed the shooting death on Thursday at the Bush Intercontinental Airport in the US state of Texas.

There were no other injuries or suspects involved in the shooting, Houston police spokeswoman Jodi Silva said. The dead man was not identified.

According to another police spokesman, the man fired at least one shot at the ceiling. He was then confronted by a Homeland Security officer nearby, who fired his weapon.

The man treated by responding paramedics, but was later pronounced dead in an ambulance.

It was not clear if the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot or from one or more shots fired by the security officer.

Parts of airport, named after President George H.W. Bush, remained blocked off as police investigated the shooting.

The airport announced on its Twitter feed that the terminal had been closed and passengers would be redirected to other terminals.

A witness, Dale Howard, was at the baggage handling area of the airport waiting for his sister to arrive on an incoming flight when he heard two shots fired from the floor above. A few seconds later, he said he heard three more shots.

"People were screaming. I knew exactly what it was - gunfire,'' Howard said.

Other witnesses said people ran and dived for cover during the shooting at one of the nation's busiest airports.

The shooting happened just a day before the National Rifle Association begins its annual conference in Houston. Thousands of advocates for the right to bear arms are expected to attend.

Shark attacks man in knee deep water

Alan Saunders was bitten on both legs by the Grey Nurse Shark off the coast of New South Wales in Australia. He reportedly suffered deep puncture wounds in the attack in the town of Crowdy Head. His brother said he was bitten as he was releasing one of three sharks caught in a fishing net. Ray Saunders said: "Alan was involved in removing one of the sharks out of the wings of the net. "He released that shark but another shark came in and bit him on both legs." The 51-year-old is being treated in hospital in the city of Newcastle after being taken there by air ambulance.

 

Suspects bombers considered July 4th attack

Two U.S. officials say the surviving suspected Boston bomber told interrogators that he and his brother considered setting off their bombs on July Fourth, but they decided to carry out their attack sooner and chose the date of the Boston marathon.

The U.S. officials say Dzhokhar Tsarnaev told investigators the bombs were assembled in his brother's home.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the details because the investigation into the Boston marathon attack is ongoing.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev faces a charge of using a weapon of mass destruction to kill. His brother, Tamerlan, was killed in a police shootout.

Three people died and more than 260 were injured in the Boston marathon attack

Family says ref in a coma after attack by teen

A longtime Utah soccer referee in a coma after being punched by a teenager during a weekend game had been attacked by other angry players before, but he continued refereeing because he loved the game, his family says.

Ricardo Portillo, 46, has swelling in his brain and his recovery is uncertain as he remains in critical condition, Dr. Shawn Smith said Thursday at the Intermountain Medical Center in the Salt Lake City suburb of Murray.

Police say a 17-year-old player in a recreational soccer league punched Portillo on Saturday after the man called a foul on him and issued him a yellow card. The teen has been booked into juvenile detention on suspicion of aggravated assault. Those charges could be amplified if Portillo dies.

Portillo's oldest daughter, 26-year-old Johana Portillo, said at a news conference Thursday that her father has been attacked by other players before -- even having his ribs and leg broken.