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Victim beaten, forced into labor in St. Charles County for months; three charged

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Three men face criminal charges in St. Charles County after they allegedly held a victim captive for several months, repeatedly beat him, and forced him into labor, according to court documents obtained Thursday by FOX 2. Prosecutors have charged Venkatesh R. Sattaru, Sravanvarma Penumetcha and Nikhil V. Penmatsa in connection with the investigation. Court documents state that Sattaru is a cousin of the victim, described as a 20-year-old Indian national. Police confirmed the victim is a brother-in-law of one of the other suspects, Tow truck operator killed in Illinois served as volunteer firefighter Per court documents, authorities learned of these allegations during a recent wellness check in Defiance, Missouri. Investigators say the victim came out the front door pleading for help and had suffered multiple scars and bruises. Sattaru, Penumetcha and Penmatsa were arrested moments later. The St. Charles County Police Department confirmed this incident wa...

Man who hit St. Charles officer with SUV gets 5-year sentence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Ameer Raff-Covington, 32, was sentenced to 63 months in prison on November 30 for hitting a St. Charles police officer with his SUV while fleeing arrest.On July 11, 2022, officers from the St. Charles Police Department responded to a call at a Waffle House, finding Raff-Covington passed out behind the wheel of a Mazda SUV. Prior information suggested he had been involved in an earlier argument with a waitress.After officers woke Raff-Covington up, he refused to exit the SUV, and gave them "false information." As officers attempted to arrest him, he reversed the SUV, hitting an officer in the knee and pinning him between his car and another vehicle, according to Raff-Covington’s plea agreement.During the incident, Raff-Covington also collided with two vehicles and two Ameren electrical boxes. He stopped when officers held him at gunpoint. Upon his arrest, a stolen Glock handgun was found between the driver’s seat and the center console.

Verdict reached after six-years in fatal St. Louis crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- After waiting six years, the family of Daniel Gregory Domain, 62, has now received a verdict. A speeding driver caused a traffic accident that resulted in his death. The jury convicted Mahdi Salah Gayar, 23, of first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of Domian on December 9, 2017. At the time of the incident, Gayar, a 17-year-old, was traveling on Gravois Avenue in his 2008 blue Maserati GranTurismo at a speed that was almost three times the 30 mph posted limit when he hit Domian's pickup truck. Domian was turning onto Kings Drive in the Princeton Heights neighborhood, where he lived. The ‘center’ of Missouri isn’t too far from Jefferson City Gayar has a history of driving recklessly in densely populated areas, including Clayton, Town and Country, Sunset Hills, Shrewsbury, and Bella Villa. He has committed multiple speeding violations, driven carelessly, failed to yield to an emergency vehicle, driven without a license, driven without insurance, and driven ...

Federal Boulevard closed at West 10th Avenue in Denver for pedestrian crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

Federal Boulevard is closed at West 10th Avenue due to a crash involving serious injuries, according to the Denver Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado road conditions: I-70 reopens near Silverthorne Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on Speer in West Highland overnight Crime and Public Safety | Train derailment north of Central City in Gilpin County delays Amtrak trains, officials say Crime and Public Safety | Woman charged in crash that killed Littleton middle school student Crime and Public Safety | Woman dies after being struck by Cadillac on East Montview Boulevard in Aurora The crash between the driver and pedestrian resulted in serious injuries, Denver police posted on X at 12:18 p.m. The driver remained on scene.Alternate routes are advised, according to the department.This is a developing story. Sign up to get crime news sent straig...

Longmont foster mother sentenced to 40 years in fatal child abuse case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

A Longmont woman who was found guilty of abusing and killing her 16-month-old foster child was sentenced to 40 years in prison Wednesday.Cassidy Lemmon, 25, was found guilty by a Boulder County jury in July on two Class 2 felony counts of child abuse – knowingly/recklessly causing death and a Class 3 felony count of child abuse – negligence causing death.A photo of Thomas Boyles is shown on the screen as Chief Trial Deputy District Attorney Fred Johnson makes a statement about Cassidy Renee Lemmon during her sentencing at the Boulder County Justice Center on Wednesday. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)Lemmon received 40 years for each of the two counts child abuse, but both sentences will run concurrently. The two counts will also run concurrently with a 15-year sentence for the child abuse – negligence causing death charge.Boulder County Chief Trial Deputy District Attorney Fred Johnson requested the maximum sentence of 48 years. Lemmon’s defense attorney Brian Emeson requested th...

City strikes nearly $89 million deal to buy former Denver Post building at Civic Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

The city of Denver, no longer content to be a tenant in the former Denver Post building downtown, is moving to buy the 11-story structure for $88.5 million.Its purchase deal with the New York-based owner of 101 W. Colfax Ave. is intended to make room for the city and county’s courts. Many of the non-criminal courts are squeezed into the historic City and County Building across Civic Center Park. They’re expected to need another 280,000 square feet of space by 2040, according to a courts master plan.The building is just shy of 306,000 square feet and is located in the heart of downtown, with building security, an auditorium, connections to the city’s computer network and a 635-space parking garage. The Post reported earlier this week that city officials were considering purchasing the building.The proposed contract is up for consideration before the City Council’s Finance and Governance Committee on Tuesday morning. If it earns approval from the entire council...

Watch live: Tesla delivers the first Cybertrucks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

Elon Musk’s Tesla will deliver its first Cybertrucks on Thursday, with a live stream scheduled for noon Pacific time.The Cybertruck was first shown as a concept in 2019. Production was originally planned to start in late 2021 but multiple delays put it behind schedule. Some of the delays were caused by changes to the original specification and the need to implement new technologies, Tesla has previously said.Elon Musk during the Cybertruck's unveiling. (Credit: Frederic J. Brown/Getty Images)One of the new technologies is a battery cell that’s more energy-dense than what the company currently uses. It isn’t clear whether the new cell will allow Tesla to deliver more range than what the company has already announced.At the Cybertruck concept’s 2019 reveal, Tesla said the electric truck would offer battery options for more than 250 miles, 300 miles, and 500 miles. Tesla also announced a starting price of $39,900 during the 2019 reveal but this information was pulle...

Two Badly Injured in Rollover Accident near 37th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

Rollover Vehicle Crash near Roosevelt Street Left Two People Badly HurtPHOENIX, AZ (November 30, 2023) – On Friday evening, a rollover accident near 37th Avenue left two people hospitalized.According to the Phoenix police, they responded near the area of 37th Avenue and Roosevelt Street just before 8:30 p.m., November 24th.Furthermore, the authorities arrived at the scene and found two vehicles colliding in the area where one ended up overturned.Consequently, the first responders transported a man and a woman who suffered life-threatening injuries from the collision. Also, one other woman was transported to the hospital with minor wounds.No additional information was added at this time, and the crash is currently under investigation.Simply by driving defensively and following the conditions of the road, you can prevent a reckless driving accident. Do not engage in any non-driving activity which creates a potential distraction. Follow the speed limit and do not be pressured to ...

Understanding the Full Funnel Marketing Approach: Why Your Business Needs It

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

Sponsored ContentYou’ve probably heard that the key to successful marketing is reaching customers where they are. But in our digital age, what does that concept truly entail?Instead of focusing on a single customer lifecycle stage, implement a full-funnel marketing approach to deliver the right content to the right people throughout the buying journey. It’s proven to help companies generate a 45% higher ROI and a 7% increase in offline sales compared with campaigns focusing only on a single buying stage.Let’s explore this marketing approach and how it can benefit your business.What is Full Funnel Marketing?Full-funnel marketing is a comprehensive marketing strategy that addresses all the channels through which a brand interacts with its customers. It helps build brand awareness, increase engagement, nurture relationships, and drive conversions.Instead of focusing solely on sales, the holistic approach considers the 360-degree customer experience. It involves various components...

49ers’ Brock Purdy not getting ‘sentimental’ about return to Philadelphia

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy played it cool Thursday, stiff-arming an obvious storyline of seeking vengeance in Sunday’s return to Philadelphia, where his elbow injury triggered their NFC Championship Game loss 10 months ago.“Am I going to go in feeling sentimental? … Am I going in to say I want revenge? It’s nothing like that,” Purdy said.Instead, Purdy shifted the focus toward the bigger picture, how the 49ers (8-3) need a win over the Eagles (10-3) for playoff ramifications, especially “where” they’ll be in the postseason.Last visit went haywire only six snaps into the 49ers’ opening possession, when Purdy took a snap at midfield and had his right elbow struck by speedy Eagles pass rusher Haason Reddick.Reddick hasn’t reached out since then, nor did Purdy expect any well-wishes in what’s been arguably the NFL’s best comeback story this season. “It’s just the game. It’s how it goes. You get hurt,” Purdy sai...