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Former San Marcos teacher sentenced on 3 child sexual assault charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A former San Marcos High School teacher was found guilty by a jury and sentenced Nov. 3 on three counts of sexual assault of a child, according to Hays County court documents.Records showed 38-year-old David Ross Guerrero was sentenced to serve 2.5 years in state prison, followed by a probationary period of 10 years. As part of the sentencing, Guerrero was also required to register as a sex offender.Ahead of his conviction, Guerrero pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to documents. PAST COVERAGE: Former San Marcos high school teacher accused of sexual assault turns himself in The Hays County District Attorney said Guerrero was an English teacher and assistant coach for the girls' soccer team at San Marcos High School from 2008 until he resigned in 2013.The DA's office said in 2018, a woman went to San Marcos police to report sexual assaults that occurred in 2009 when she was a student."Information gathered during the investigation led SMPD to b...

High school football: Saturday state tournament semifinal predictions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

Class 5A: Chanhassen (11-0) vs. Andover (10-1), 7 p.m.Two of the more impressive teams in Class 5A this season are both armed with explosive offenses that can beat you by land or air. Chanhassen probably has the defensive edge here, but Andover’s offense may be a touch more dynamic. This game was meant to be played indoors on turf. Let the track meet begin. OUR PICK: Andover 42, Chanhassen 35Class 3A: Dassel-Cokato (10-1) vs. Annandale (11-0), 4:30 p.m.If you prefer defense versus the likely Class 5A shootout set to take place Saturday, maybe tune into this one, instead. Both teams won their quarterfinal games 14-7. That came one round after Annandale won its section final 14-8. OUR PICK: Dassel-Cokato 10, Annandale 7Class 3A: Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (10-1) vs. Stewartville (12-0), 2 p.m.Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton was the team that lost the Class 3A title last fall on New London-Spicer’s miraculous touchdown on the final play. Credit to the Rebels for picking themselves off the mat and...

Vikings at Broncos picks: Can Vikings continue their winning ways?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s game against the Broncos in Denver:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 24, Broncos 21Who am I to pick against the Vikings at this point? They’ve even got the rock band Creed on their side. The good vibes indeed appears to be taking the Vikings higher.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 26, Broncos 20It’s been a pleasant narrative shift for a team that generally underperforms. Now they’re plucky, feel-good warriors. Playoffs or bust for rejuvenated Vikings.CHARLEY WALTERSBroncos 27, Vikings 24Vikings wear out in Denver’s rarified air. If this game were in Minneapolis, Vikings win.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings at Broncos: What to know ahead of Week 11 matchup Minnesota Vikings | How the Vikings adopted ‘Higher’ by Creed as the anthem of this season Minnesota Vikings | The Loop NFL Picks: Week 11 Minnesota Vikings | Vikings receiver Justin ...

Police: Woman used forged check to buy a Ford Bronco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a larceny reported in Wilton on October 25. Joellyn Bedford, 50, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree and criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Investigations determined that Bedford used a forged bank cashier's check with a false name to purchase a 2021 Ford Bronco from a seller. She then sold the vehicle to a dealership in Otsego County.Police arrested her while she was preparing to board a plane for an overseas flight. Bedford was arraigned in Wilton Town Court and released to pre-trial services.

New bill would reimburse school districts for costs of migrant students

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--A New York State Senator has introduced legislation to reimburse school districts for costs associated with teaching migrant students.Since the beginning of the school year, Mohonasen Central School District has had between 60 to 70 migrant students. Superintendent Shannon Shine was asked about the costs associated with having more kids."A rough estimate is about $300,000," said Shine. I know it’s gonna end up being more. The way I come up with that figure is I say, okay, we are hiring two new English as a second language teachers, we hired a couple bilingual TA’s, we have additional support services that are being taken up. So, Human Resources are really the biggest thing."He said things like chrome books and new reading material are other additional costs."We are spending funds that weren’t really in the budget but that we have available to cover the costs of educating asylum seeker, migrant students," explained Shine. "But I’m hoping at some point we will b...

Man gets 25 years to life for second-degree murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Kyle Hutchinson, 23, of Schenectady, was sentenced to prison for second-degree murder and first-degree burglary. Hutchinson will serve two 25 years to life sentences that will run concurrently. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hutchinson was among three individuals charged with the murder of Nathaniel Miller, 19, of Pittstown on June 9, 2021. Devin Van Patten pled guilty and will be sentenced to 20 years in state prison. Carlos Lewis will be tried in January.

Redistricting case to impact 2024 races

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, in November of 2024 voters will choose new congressional representatives. However the state congressional districts may change before that election, as the legal debate around district maps continues. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Jeff Wice, an adjunct professor & senior fellow at NY Law School explained the legal process around New York's congressional district maps has been going on for a long time. The latest development came in Buffalo when New York's highest court heard arguments over whether last year's maps could be used again. Wice explained there is not much time to make new maps before the spring primary election."Petitioning should get underway on or about February 28 or March 1. That means if the court does order the commission and the legislature to get back to work on a congressional map, then that map needs to be in place by early February" Said Wice...

Attempted kidnapping in Hudson

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

Hudson City Police are asking residents to be on alert for any suspicious activity after a child was nearly kidnapped. Police say they were called out to a stretch of Harry Howard Avenue near M.C. Montgomery Elementary around noon, Thursday. They say they are investigating the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old boy. Big Johnson’s Kitchen is open for business Chief of Police, Mishanda Franklin, says the boy was walking home from school with his older sister when, “a large white van pulled up to him, and in Spanish, said in a low voice ‘get in the back while motioning to the back of his van. The child used an app to translate it.” She says that is when the boy and girl were able to escape to safety by running home.Police released an image of the van they say they are looking for. Chief Franklin said the plates appear to be from New York, but the image is blurry. “It appears to be an older style Ford like Econoline VAN. There are different number of windows on each side no runnin...

Illinois unclaimed property auction begins in late-November

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

ILLINOIS - Collectible coins, jewelry, and basketball-related memorabilia are among the hundreds of unclaimed property items soon to be auctioned online from the state of Illinois.The treasurer's office is the custodian of unclaimed property, including lost bank accounts and safe deposit boxes.Available items will be up for sale online only from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1. For a preview of unclaimed auction items available, click here.

Man sentenced for St. Louis shootout with police after attempted robbery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man convicted in a shootout with St. Louis police after an attempted robbery last year has been sentenced to prison. A judge has sentenced Pierre Lamont Richmond, 35, to 15 years in prison on charges that stem from the shootout incident on Feb. 13, 2022, in north St. Louis. Investigators say Richmond walked into a Currency Exchange building in the 900 block of North Grand Boulevard when he handed a note to a clerk. Arrest made in deadly Clayton shooting The note reportedly read: “5,000 NOW Good Friend.” The clerk did not comply with this order, then Richmond pulled a gun and demanded that the clerk give him whatever cash was available. The clerk told him she did not have access to cash without approval from her manager, and she went to a back office, called 911 and hid until police arrived.After waiting several minutes, Richmond left the building and noticed police in the parking lot. Within seconds, he started firing shots at officers. At least one officer returned...