Authorities say a Southern California woman has been arrested after the body of her newborn daughter was found in a trash bin.
Orange County sheriff's spokesman Jim Amormino said the infant's body was found Wednesday, but he declined to say how or when she died.
The woman came under suspicion earlier that day when she went to an Anaheim hospital and complained of pain. Authorities say the doctor who examined her recognized she had just given birth, but the woman denied it.
The hospital called police, and investigators say they determined the woman dined at a Stanton restaurant the night before. They went to the restaurant and found the full-term infant's body in a trash bin in the back alley.
The 19-year-old Anaheim woman, whose name wasn't released, was being treated at a hospital Thursday. He says she'll be booked into jail on suspicion of dumping her baby in the bin after she is medically cleared.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Body of Missing Maryland Girl Found Near State Border
The body of a Maryland girl who authorities say was abducted by a registered sex offender was found Friday in a wooded area near the Delaware state line after thousands of volunteers spent Christmas searching for her.
Thomas J. Leggs Jr., 30, was arrested Wednesday and charged in her kidnapping. Sarah was last seen Tuesday night at her home on Maryland's Eastern Shore. A relative discovered she was missing early Wednesday while checking on Sarah and her 6-year-old sister. A charging document says Leggs was the last person seen with Sarah.
"There's no indication of involvement of any other individuals at this point," Ruark told The Associated Press.
Leggs is a former boyfriend of the girl's aunt, who is her legal guardian.
Leggs, who has been convicted of assault several times, also is awaiting trial on charges of burglary and destruction of property in Ocean City.
Thomas J. Leggs Jr., 30, was arrested Wednesday and charged in her kidnapping. Sarah was last seen Tuesday night at her home on Maryland's Eastern Shore. A relative discovered she was missing early Wednesday while checking on Sarah and her 6-year-old sister. A charging document says Leggs was the last person seen with Sarah.
"There's no indication of involvement of any other individuals at this point," Ruark told The Associated Press.
Leggs is a former boyfriend of the girl's aunt, who is her legal guardian.
Leggs, who has been convicted of assault several times, also is awaiting trial on charges of burglary and destruction of property in Ocean City.
Salvation Army Major Fatally Shot in Front of His Children
Arkansas police are searching for two men who shot and killed a Salvation Army major Christmas Eve outside the organization’s community center in North Little Rock as his three young children looked on.
Pulaski County Coroner Garland Camper said two men accosted Philip Wise and his children — ages, 4, 6 and 8 — about 4 p.m. Thursday. He says one man pulled a gun, demanded money and then shot Wise. Wise's wife, Cindy, also a major in the Salvation Army, was inside the center and called 911.
Friends and colleagues mourned Wise’s death, describing him as an “all-around good guy” and “a big teddy bear who loved sports.”
Wise had worked in the neighborhood for years, helping run youth programs, a food pantry and church services.
The Salvation Army told the Arkansas Democrat Gazette that any donations made in Wise’s name will go toward a music program at the organization’s summer camp.
Pulaski County Coroner Garland Camper said two men accosted Philip Wise and his children — ages, 4, 6 and 8 — about 4 p.m. Thursday. He says one man pulled a gun, demanded money and then shot Wise. Wise's wife, Cindy, also a major in the Salvation Army, was inside the center and called 911.
Friends and colleagues mourned Wise’s death, describing him as an “all-around good guy” and “a big teddy bear who loved sports.”
Wise had worked in the neighborhood for years, helping run youth programs, a food pantry and church services.
The Salvation Army told the Arkansas Democrat Gazette that any donations made in Wise’s name will go toward a music program at the organization’s summer camp.
Florida Boy, 12, Allegedly Robs Convenience Store With Toy Gun
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly pointing what turned out to be a toy gun at a convenience store clerk in northern Florida.
The Walton County Sheriff's Office says that the boy walked into the store Thursday. Authorities say the boy pointed a wood barreled, long gun at the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. After handing him an undisclosed amount of money, the clerk told deputies the boy said thank you and left.
A deputy on patrol saw the boy walking on a highway. The boy attempted to run before being stopped.
Authorities say they found the money and toy weapon. The boy was first transported to the Walton County Jail, and later transferred to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Crestview
The Walton County Sheriff's Office says that the boy walked into the store Thursday. Authorities say the boy pointed a wood barreled, long gun at the clerk and demanded money from the cash register. After handing him an undisclosed amount of money, the clerk told deputies the boy said thank you and left.
A deputy on patrol saw the boy walking on a highway. The boy attempted to run before being stopped.
Authorities say they found the money and toy weapon. The boy was first transported to the Walton County Jail, and later transferred to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Crestview
Police fear missing Lotto winner may have been killed
Truck driver Abraham Shakespeare was reported missing on November 9, by his family who told the Polk County sheriff's office they hadn't seen him since April.
Ten months after a multimillion-dollar Florida lottery winner was last seen, police Wednesday said they feared for the worst. When Thanksgiving passed without word from the missing man, authorities raised the reward for information to $5,000.
"Circumstances are mounting, according to our homicide detectives, that leads us to believe there is a very good chance he met with an untimely death," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "We don't have a body, we don't have Abraham Shakespeare alive," Judd said. "We don't know if he is dead or alive, but we are very suspicious and fear he is the victim of a murder."
Truck driver Abraham Shakespeare, 43, won a $31 million Florida lottery prize in 2006. A year later, he won a court challenge from a fellow trucker who accused Shakespeare of snatching the winning ticket out of his wallet while the two were delivering meat to Miami restaurants.
On the chance that Shakespeare is still alive, Judd urged him to contact authorities.
Ten months after a multimillion-dollar Florida lottery winner was last seen, police Wednesday said they feared for the worst. When Thanksgiving passed without word from the missing man, authorities raised the reward for information to $5,000.
"Circumstances are mounting, according to our homicide detectives, that leads us to believe there is a very good chance he met with an untimely death," Sheriff Grady Judd said. "We don't have a body, we don't have Abraham Shakespeare alive," Judd said. "We don't know if he is dead or alive, but we are very suspicious and fear he is the victim of a murder."
Truck driver Abraham Shakespeare, 43, won a $31 million Florida lottery prize in 2006. A year later, he won a court challenge from a fellow trucker who accused Shakespeare of snatching the winning ticket out of his wallet while the two were delivering meat to Miami restaurants.
On the chance that Shakespeare is still alive, Judd urged him to contact authorities.
Police investigating motive for shooting in St. Louis that left 4 dead
Timothy G. Hendron killed three men and himself at a St. Louis, Missouri, workplace Thursday. Hendron arrived at work armed with hundreds of bullets and an assault rifle, two handguns and a shotgun. He opened fire at about 6:30 a.m. (7:30 a.m. ET) Thursday at ABB Inc., a St. Louis transformer manufacturing company, police said.
Hendron was one of a group of ABB employees listed in a lawsuit filed in 2006 against administrators of the company's retirement plan. Police said they were working closely with ABB executives to get more information about the suspect and his status with the company prior to the incident.
"I would imagine that you could say yes [it was premeditated], because most people don't come to work armed in such a manner, but that's just speculation," St. Louis Police Capt. Michael Sack said. "We have to go back and try and figure out what motivated him and like I said, we may never truly know what motivated him to do this."
The federal suit filed by Hendron and others accuses pension plan administrators of, among other things, causing the plan to include "unreasonable and excessive" fees and expenses, paid by participants, without their knowledge and not used for their benefit or that of the plan.
Police are still looking into the motive for the shooting, but Sack said it could remain a mystery.
Hendron was one of a group of ABB employees listed in a lawsuit filed in 2006 against administrators of the company's retirement plan. Police said they were working closely with ABB executives to get more information about the suspect and his status with the company prior to the incident.
"I would imagine that you could say yes [it was premeditated], because most people don't come to work armed in such a manner, but that's just speculation," St. Louis Police Capt. Michael Sack said. "We have to go back and try and figure out what motivated him and like I said, we may never truly know what motivated him to do this."
The federal suit filed by Hendron and others accuses pension plan administrators of, among other things, causing the plan to include "unreasonable and excessive" fees and expenses, paid by participants, without their knowledge and not used for their benefit or that of the plan.
Police are still looking into the motive for the shooting, but Sack said it could remain a mystery.
Police seek information on missing 8-month-old
Eight-month old Gabriel Johnson hasn't been seen since December 26 and his mother was arrested last week in Miami Beach, Florida, after not reporting for a December 28 child custody hearing in Arizona.
An Arizona couple who wanted to adopt a woman's baby know more than they're saying about the 8-month-old boy's disappearance, police say. The Smiths say they do not know where Gabriel is and volunteered for police polygraph tests.
"We have some good indications at this point with our investigation that Tammi and Jack Smith do know more information than they have provided to us that could possibly lead us to Gabriel," Sgt. Steve Carbajal, spokesman for the Tempe (Arizona) Police Department, told HLN's Nancy Grace on Thursday.
The Smiths have said they met Elizabeth Johnson, 23, seven months ago during a long layover at an airport, and later the three discussed a plan to adopt Johnson's child, Gabriel. However, due to custody complications with Johnson's father, Logan McQueary, it has not been possible for the Smiths to obtain custody of Gabriel.
The FBI found Johnson's car in San Antonio and have examined it for any clues that could lead them to the boy, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with more information is asked to call the Tempe Police Department.
An Arizona couple who wanted to adopt a woman's baby know more than they're saying about the 8-month-old boy's disappearance, police say. The Smiths say they do not know where Gabriel is and volunteered for police polygraph tests.
"We have some good indications at this point with our investigation that Tammi and Jack Smith do know more information than they have provided to us that could possibly lead us to Gabriel," Sgt. Steve Carbajal, spokesman for the Tempe (Arizona) Police Department, told HLN's Nancy Grace on Thursday.
The Smiths have said they met Elizabeth Johnson, 23, seven months ago during a long layover at an airport, and later the three discussed a plan to adopt Johnson's child, Gabriel. However, due to custody complications with Johnson's father, Logan McQueary, it has not been possible for the Smiths to obtain custody of Gabriel.
The FBI found Johnson's car in San Antonio and have examined it for any clues that could lead them to the boy, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with more information is asked to call the Tempe Police Department.
'Underwear Bomber' suspect pleads not guilty
Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab, the man charged with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines plane on December 25, pleaded not guilty Friday to six federal charges.
AbdulMutallab faces a federal indictment issued Wednesday, including an attempt to murder the other 289 people aboard. The seven-page indictment charges AbdulMutallab with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction; attempted murder within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; willful attempt to destroy and wreck an aircraft within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; willfully placing a destructive device in, upon and in proximity to an aircraft within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; and two counts of possession of a firearm/destructive in furtherance of a crime of violence.
The indictment said AbdulMutallab boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 253 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on December 25, carrying a bomb concealed in his clothing and designed to be detonated "at a time of his choosing."
Since September 11, 2001 Airline security measures have heightened. Due to this incident, U.S. airline security is subject to more modifications.
If convicted, the 23-year-old Nigerian national faces a sentence of life in prison.
AbdulMutallab faces a federal indictment issued Wednesday, including an attempt to murder the other 289 people aboard. The seven-page indictment charges AbdulMutallab with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction; attempted murder within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; willful attempt to destroy and wreck an aircraft within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; willfully placing a destructive device in, upon and in proximity to an aircraft within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States; and two counts of possession of a firearm/destructive in furtherance of a crime of violence.
The indictment said AbdulMutallab boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 253 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on December 25, carrying a bomb concealed in his clothing and designed to be detonated "at a time of his choosing."
Since September 11, 2001 Airline security measures have heightened. Due to this incident, U.S. airline security is subject to more modifications.
If convicted, the 23-year-old Nigerian national faces a sentence of life in prison.
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