Edward C. Perdue, 68, has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after investigators found several malnourished horses and two dead horses in a barn filled with over two feet of manure in Farmington, NY. The barn lacked basic necessities like food, water, and veterinary care. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges may follow.
The New Mexico Justice Department has declined to press charges against three Farmington police officers who fatally shot Robert Dotson, 52, after mistakenly going to the wrong address on a domestic violence-related call. The officers approached the incorrect dwelling, and when Dotson opened the door armed with a gun, he was shot. The decision not to file charges has prompted a lawsuit from Dotson's family, alleging wrongful death and seeking damages.
Laycee Barnett, a 28-year-old wife and mother, passed away just one day after being diagnosed with leukemia, leaving her husband and twins behind. Her husband, Josh Barnett, mourns her loss and plans to carry her wedding ring as a memory of their life together, stating that he will never move on but can only move forward. The community is in shock over the unexpected loss, and the family is grappling with the devastating news.
Four people were hospitalized, one with serious injuries, after an ambulance crash at the intersection of Farmington Avenue and an Interstate 84 off ramp in Farmington, Connecticut. The North Central Regional Accident Reconstruction Squad is investigating the incident, and the intersection will be closed for several hours. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
A worker died in a construction incident at the West Davis Corridor construction site in Farmington, Utah. The incident involved a crane collapse, and an investigation is currently underway. Further details about the incident have not been released.
A Farmington man, Raymond Mathieu, has been arrested for making a false statement to authorities after turning over a dog he claimed was a stray. Mathieu is accused of providing a false statement to the Ontario County Human Society and has been issued an appearance ticket to answer the charge at a later date.
Part of Interstate 84 East in Farmington, Connecticut, was closed due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver. The eastbound side of the highway was closed between exits 37 and 39, but has since reopened. Injuries were reported, but the extent is unknown. LifeStar was called to the scene but canceled before arriving.
A skunk captured in Farmington, Connecticut, has tested positive for rabies, prompting authorities to urge pet owners to keep their animals up to date on vaccines and prevent interactions with wildlife. If anyone suspects exposure to a sick animal, they are advised to contact Farmington Animal Control.
A motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 Westbound in Farmington, Connecticut, resulted in fatal injuries. The crash occurred around 6 p.m. and led to the closure of the highway between Exits 37 and 36 for several hours. The Connecticut State Police, along with the C.A.R.S. Unit and the Connecticut Department of Transportation, are investigating the collision.
A 43-year-old man named Joshua Arena was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of State Route 332 and Collett Road in Farmington, Ontario County.
Police body camera footage has been released showing officers confronting an 18-year-old gunman who went on a 10-minute shooting rampage in Farmington, New Mexico, leaving three elderly women dead and at least six other people wounded, including two officers. The footage showed the chaos as Farmington police and other law enforcement officers rushed to the area and confronted the gunman, who authorities said fired more than 140 rounds from an AR-15 rifle, one of three weapons he used during the attack, including two handguns. The gunman was fatally shot by police.
Body camera footage released by Farmington Police shows officers confronting an 18-year-old shooter who killed three people and wounded six others. The shooter was randomly targeting cars driving through the neighborhood. The victims were identified as Shirley Voita, 79, Melody Ivie, 73, and Gwendolyn Schofield, 97. Police believe at least 176 shots were fired during the incident. The shooter was eventually confronted by police and killed.
The Farmington High School senior who killed three people earlier this week in a neighborhood shooting spree before police fatally shot him was carrying a note in which he warned people to leave his little sister alone. The shooter apparently was well-armed and prepared for the conflict, authorities said. Wilson had an AR-15 assault rifle, a .22 caliber pistol and a 9 mm pistol. A subsequent search of the Dustin Avenue residence where Wilson was living with his father revealed that Wilson was in possession of more than 1,400 rounds of ammunition.
Three women were killed and two officers were injured when an 18-year-old gunman randomly shot at cars and houses in Farmington, New Mexico. The victims were identified as Shirley Voita, 79, Melody Ivie, 73, and Gwendolyn Schofield, 98. The shooter, Beau Wilson, was killed by responding officers. Police have been unable to establish any link between the gunman and his victims, and his choice of victims appeared to be arbitrary. Wilson's family members indicated that he may have been experiencing some mental health issues.
A mother and daughter were among the three victims killed by an 18-year-old gunman who indiscriminately shot into people's cars and houses in Farmington, New Mexico. The victims were identified as Gwendolyn Schofield, 97; her daughter Melody Ivie, 73; and Shirley Voita, 79. The shooter, identified as Farmington High School student Beau Wilson, had no known motive or target for the shooting. Two police officers were wounded before the gunman was killed. Wilson had minor criminal infractions as a juvenile and was struggling with mental health issues, according to family members.