NY Detective Dies Suddenly At 35 — Was Dedicated K9 Handler NY Detective Dies Suddenly At 35 — Was Dedicated K9 Handler
NY Detective Dies Suddenly At 35 — Was Dedicated K9 Handler An Orange County police department is mourning the unexpected death of a longtime detective who served as a K9 handler, firearms instructor, tactical team leader, and investigator.  Town of Newburgh Police Detective Christopher Michael Thompson died surrounded by his family on Saturday, Aug. 8, according to his obituary. He was 35.  The Town of Newburgh Police Department announced Thompson's death the next day, calling his loss "untimely." Thompson, born in Middletown on May 6, 1991, was a longtime area resident who formerly lived in Minisink, according to his obituary. He joine…
Body Of 20-Year-Old Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Recovered In Hudson River: NYSP Body Of 20-Year-Old Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Recovered In Hudson River: NYSP
Body Of 20-Year-Old Who Jumped From Bear Mountain Bridge Recovered In Hudson River: Nysp The body of a 20-year-old man who jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge was recovered from the Hudson River four days later, New York State Police said. Troopers from the Haverstraw barracks responded to the bridge around 10:08 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, following a report that someone had jumped, police said on Monday, Aug. 10. A preliminary investigation found that the man parked his vehicle on the eastbound side of the bridge before jumping, according to State Police. The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team responded but could not immediately locate him, police said. The Rockla…
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States Health officials in multiple states are warning residents about a potentially deadly bacterial threat that becomes more common as waters warm. Seven deaths have now been reported this year from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida, according to official state health data.  The bacterium can cause rapidly progressing, life-threatening infections and, in some cases, destroy tissue around an infected wound. Louisiana's Department of Health said Thursday, Aug. 6, that five people had died among nine reported cases in the state this year. Florida has recorded 14 case…
Former CT CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police Former CT CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police
Former CT CEO Stole ‘Substantial’ Amount Of Company Funds: Police A former Connecticut CEO faces a felony charge after police accused him of taking money from a manufacturing company he once led. Michael P. Mattox, 45, of Doral, Florida, was arrested last week by East Lyme police and was charged with first-degree larceny after a lengthy investigation, authorities said.  Mattox previously served as CEO of Birk Manufacturing. Investigators allege Mattox used company accounts to steal a large amount of company funds. Those accounts included a corporate credit card and checking account, police said.  Authorities did not say how he spent the cash h…
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Breakfast aisles are about to look a little different, though the company behind some of America's best-known cereals says fans shouldn't notice much when they take their first bite. WK Kellogg Co announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that it will eliminate artificial colors across its entire cereal portfolio, with production of the new recipes beginning later this year and products arriving on store shelves before year's end. The move comes a full year ahead of the company's original schedule. The transition includes colorful favorites such as Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Instead…
Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say
Manhunt Over: Cops Capture Son Wanted In Father's NY Killing, Police Say A multi-day manhunt for a man accused of killing his 70-year-old father and setting his Orange County home on fire ended after tips from the public led New York State Police to him, authorities said. Thomas D. Ryan, 32, was taken into custody at about 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, following a coordinated search in Schoharie County, State Police said. Ryan was wanted in connection with the Thursday, Aug. 6 homicide of his father, Robert Ryan, at his home at 512 Greenville Turnpike in the Town of Greenville, police said. Robert "Bob" Ryan was born May 14, 1956, to Catherine and David Ryan o…
'Shocking Crash': Maryland Official Speaks Out After Kids In Stolen Kia Kill Virginia Man 'Shocking Crash': Maryland Official Speaks Out After Kids In Stolen Kia Kill Virginia Man
'Shocking Crash': Maryland Official Speaks Out After Kids In Stolen Kia Kill Virginia Man This one stuck with him. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who acknowledges he doesn't often address crime in his newsletter, is speaking out about the shocking Maryland crash involving young adolescents in a stolen Kia that killed Virginia resident Vance Payne. "I don't often talk about crimes in this newsletter, but this week I felt it was important to address the shocking crash in Germantown involving young adolescents driving a stolen car that killed a Virginia man in Germantown," Elrich wrote on Friday, Aug. 7. The crash he's talking about left a gruesome scene at the intersect…
Man Killed, Five Hospitalized After Saturday Morning Crash In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Man Killed, Five Hospitalized After Saturday Morning Crash In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Man Killed, Five Hospitalized After Saturday Morning Crash In Maryland (Developing) A quiet Saturday morning in Maryland turned deadly before most people had finished breakfast. A man was killed, and five others were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash reported at approximately 7:22 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, in the 24000 block of Ridge Road outside Damascus in Montgomery County, according to police. The wreck involved a silver Ford Transit van and a black Chrysler Pacifica minivan. And the first reports from the scene were grim. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were initially called to the area near Cedar Grove Elementary School and Hawkes Road for …
Cause Of Death Released For NBA Player Brandon Clarke, 29 Cause Of Death Released For NBA Player Brandon Clarke, 29
Cause Of Death Released For NBA Player Brandon Clarke, 29 Nearly three months after Brandon Clarke’s sudden death stunned the NBA, authorities have determined what killed him. The 29-year-old died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner announced Friday, Aug. 7. His death was ruled accidental.  Clarke, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, was found unresponsive in his bedroom at about 5 p.m. Monday, May 11, according to the medical examiner. Paramedics pronounced him dead at 5:15 p.m.  A deputy medical examiner examined Clarke the following day at the department’s Forensic Science…
Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You' Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You'
Teen Dressed As Clown Accused Of Stabbing Man To Death: 'I Have A Gift For You' A teen was accused of dressing up as a clown and randomly stabbing a man to death at a bus stop, authorities said. John Wesley Allen Jr., 78, of Jennings, Missouri, was killed while waiting for the bus shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, Illinois State Police said in a news release. The killing happened at the bus stop near 76th and State streets in East St. Louis, Illinois. East St. Louis police responded to a report of a body in the road and found Allen, who had been stabbed in what state police called a "random attack." State police special agents quickly identif…
Retired NYPD Chief Drowns In Backyard Pool; Found By Family Member: Police Retired NYPD Chief Drowns In Backyard Pool; Found By Family Member: Police
Retired Nypd Chief Drowns In Backyard Pool; Found By Family Member: Police A retired NYPD chief who spent decades protecting New Yorkers drowned in a backyard pool at his Long Island home, authorities said. Anthony J. Izzo, 75, of Stony Brook, was found by a family member in the pool at his Malverne Lane home at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Sixth Precinct officers and members of the Stony Brook Fire Department pulled Izzo from the pool and performed CPR, police said. Izzo was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detective…