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Daniel Perry document: Dozens of messages about guns, killing protesters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

Editor's Note: The above video is KXAN's interview with Jeremy Sylestine, a former Travis County District Attorney's Office prosecutor-turned-defense attorney, for insight after more than 75 pages of newly-unsealed documents filed by the State were released.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 76-page document unsealed Thursday contains a trove of social media posts, texts and search history for Daniel Perry, who was convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester Garrett Foster in 2020.The document was not used during his trial, but they point to evidence the State intends to introduce during the punishment phase. A judge, not a jury, will decide Perry's sentence, which was a decision the defense made. A date has not yet been set for that step in the legal process. Q&A: What’s the significance of Daniel Perry social media document release? The documents include a voicemail from a woman identifying herself as his mother, telling Perry to stop posting "bad things" on Facebook "because it's real...

Q&A: What's the significance of Daniel Perry social media document release?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 75 pages of newly-unsealed documents filed by the State in the murder trial of Daniel Perry show 259 examples of his texts, social media messages and search history. A jury convicted Perry of shooting and killing a protester, Garrett Foster, in 2020.But what is the significance of this document release? KXAN asked Jeremy Sylestine, a former Travis County District Attorney's Office prosecutor-turned-defense attorney, for insight. Daniel Perry document: Dozens of messages about guns, killing protesters “I think that anytime your own words can be used to show your thoughts and your impressions, your ideas of what's going on in your head. That is stuff that's not readily available to a Fact Finder,” Sylestine said. “Even in the cleanest jury trial, you don't have ready access to that kind of material. So for the state to have this at their disposal now, and they're moving into the punishment phase, is a big deal.”The documents were not used in the trial and w...

APD: DPS partnership 'successful' so far

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since the Texas Department of Public Safety started patrolling in Austin, there have been "significant decreases in violent crime, response times, and calls for service," according to the Austin Police Department. Chief Joseph Chacon said he is in constant communication with DPS Regional Director Vincent Luciano about the partnership. DPS officers are assisting with traffic enforcement and deploying to areas with the highest number of 911 calls about violent crime, according to the city memo about the partnership. DPS: Nearly 200 arrests made since patrols started in Austin The memo states there has been an overall 25% decrease in violent crime since the initiative began - and a 58% decrease in violent crime in the high-violent-crime areas DPS was specifically deployed to. See the data below regarding 911 calls and response times:Calls for emergency assistance dropped by 27 percent in these areas and 15 percent citywide. Urgent calls for assistance decreased by 28 ...

Berkshire Museum offers free admission to foster families

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Berkshire Museum and Wonderfund is launching a program that allows foster families to receive free admission to the Berkshire Museum. The free admission will cover two adults and two children. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This partnership with the Berkshire Museum and the Wonderfund throws open the doors of our treasured downtown institution to foster families," said State Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier. "Foster families need to be lifted up and appreciated for all they do. Providing the space and programming that the Berkshire Museum offers is just one small we can support them."Families will be able to access Museum programs such as “WeeMuse Littlest Learners” a weekly, educator-led activity for infants and toddlers to spark curiosity with hands-on cognitive and social experiences. WeeMuse Littlest Learners runs on Thursdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Tickets on sale for Amtrak’s NY...

NYSP: Fort Ann man arrested for a sexual offense

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, State Police of Greenwich arrested Jarod M. Maynard, 33, for Forcibly Touching. The arrest was made after an investigation into a complaint that a victim was inappropriately touched on Wednesday night. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police determined that Maynard had touched the victim inappropriately without the victim's consent or permission. Maynard surrendered himself to the police. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Fort Ann Town Court on April 19 and released.

Free coffee fill-up for travel mugs on Earth Day at Stewart's

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Stewart's is offering a deal this Earth Day, April 22. You can bring in any travel mug and get a free fill-up, up to 32 oz. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Choose from a variety of hot coffee flavors including Stewart’s House Blend, Decaf, Blueberry Crumble, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Richer Roast, Maple French Toast and seasonal Irish Cream. For those who prefer hot tea or hot chocolate, they will also be free with a travel mug.Stewart’s customers pay only $1.45 + tax to refill their travel mug with hot coffee, up to 32 oz. And if you buy a new Stewart’s refillable mug, your first fill is always free!

$1 million Keno prize claimed in Pittsfield

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — The first-ever $1 million Keno prize in Massachusetts was claimed by a trust. The winning ticket matched one through 12 in a 12-spot game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Penny Lane Nominee Trust of Lenox has claimed the prize that was won on Wednesday, March 22 where the winner numbers included every number from one through 13. The odds of matching all 12 numbers are one in 478,261,833.The trust was represented by William Martin who claimed the winning prize on Thursday. The winning ticket was sold at Zenner's Pub & Deli in Pittsfield. The retailer received a $10,000 bonus for the sale. Jonathan Beagle opts to stay at UAlbany On the same day, $500,000 and four $100,000 prizes were also won in the same game. On Monday, 16 people won $100,000 prizes in a Keno game where all numbers one through ten were winning numbers.

NYSP: Two arrested for stealing from Target in Clifton Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

CLIFTON PARK. N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, New York State Police arrested two individuals in the parking lot of the Target in Clifton Park. According to police, Sasha E. Deforest, 43, of Albany, and Latoya D. Fordham, 38, of Menands, had stolen over $3,000 worth of merchandise. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It was revealed that Fordham was already banned from entering the store due to a previous incident. Both suspects were found to have a glass smoking device containing drug residue.Deforest was charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. Fordham was charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, Burglary in the Third Degree, Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. One dead in auto-pedestrian crash on Maple Avenue Both were processed at SP Clift...

Niskayuna boys lacrosse buzz saw tears through Columbia

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) — There's hot, red hot and then there's the Niskayuna boys lacrosse team. The Silver Warriors have ripped through the early season, playing to a 5-0 record. They've won those games by an average of over 11 goals per contest. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! That has them ranked first in the state for Class B, and fourth overall in the state, per LaxNumbers.com. Mike Vorgang's squad showed no signs of slowing down Thursday when they ripped through a talented Columbia unit 16-4 in East Greenbush.The Blue Devils entered the day 3-1 with quality wins over La Salle and Christian Brothers Academy. But even they proved no match for the Silver Warriors, who raced out to a 12-0 halftime lead. The two sides played to an even, 4-4 second half, but Columbia's first-half deficit was far too much to overcome. Patroons bounce back in win over Toundra Niskayuna senior attack Davey Carroll led the way offensiv...

Patroons bounce back in win over Toundra

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Albany Patroons bounced back after their April 1 loss and defeated the Montreal Toundra 102-89. Right from the opening tip, the Patroons took flight. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Shadell Millinghaus drove inside the paint and took some contact but got his shot to fall to give his team a 25-11 lead. However, the Toundra didn't give up without a fight, and that was evident when Narcisse Kalamba got loose on a fast break and finished with a slam dunk, trimming the Patroons' lead to seven.Despite that, they finished the first quarter leading 34-21. When the second quarter came around, Jamil Hood showed off his quickness scoring on a baseline layup, extending their lead by 13. Minutes later, Derrick Rowland Jr. hooked up with Mustapha Traore on a layup, and the Patroons plunged ahead by 15. Jonathan Beagle opts to stay at UAlbany In spite of the deficit, the Toundra kept shooting thanks to Kevin ...