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Residents react after bear roams through Homestead neighborhood as authorities set trap in woods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

A bear was spotted in a suburban neighborhood in Homestead and it was caught on a resident’s Ring doorbell.The video, obtained by 7News, captured a bear wandering around a home at Isles of Oasis, a Homestead neighborhood located off 147th Avenue and Pacific Drive, at around 10 p.m. Thursday. Homestead Police officers responded to the call and advised locals to avoid the bear if they encounter it. This incident even prevented some people from leaving a nearby hospital as it was seen nearby later in the night.On Friday morning, residents reacted to the video. “Oh, my God! Is that a bear?” shouted Meracita Johnson, a woman who lives in the area. “He’s out in this community? Oh, my God and I’m out for my walk. Are you serious?”Johnson was unsure if she should continue her walk after seeing the video. “I’m a senior citizen, so I’m out here getting my walk on not knowing there is a bear in my community,” she said. Another w...

Messi spotted in Miami as fans anticipate Inter Miami debut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

Soccer legend Lionel Messi was spotted in Miami days before his anticipated debut with Inter Miami CF. Ever since Messi and his family hopped off a private plane in Fort Lauderdale earlier this week, he has been spotted around town, as his first match with Inter Miami is set for July 21. All over South Florida, murals of Messi have been painted. David Beckham’s wife, Victoria Beckham, posted on her Instagram account a picture of a mural of the soccer star in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. And the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale is getting ready to sell out seats, even installing more in order to meet demands.Ticket sales for Inter Miami home games have skyrocketed ever since Messi announced he would join the team.Sports journalists have been weighing in on the impact Messi’s presence will have in South Florida. “LeBron coming here changed the market, you know, and gave four years where – it’s unmatched as far as the circus,” said Dave Hyde...

Miami woman charged with aggravated child abuse after allegedly throwing acid in domestic altercation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

In a disturbing domestic incident, Tenisha Geddis, 38, has been charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated child abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. The incident took place at 9950 NW 26th Avenue, where Geddis and her sister, had a physical altercation, Thursday. According to an arrest report, upon arriving at the scene, a detective witnessed Geddis striking her sister in the face with a closed fist. Despite police intervention, both the sister and Geddis initially refused police involvement or filing a report, leading to the de-escalation of the situation.However, a second altercation erupted between Geddis and her sister, during which Geddis threw multiple unknown objects at her. In a shocking turn of events, Geddis grabbed a bottle of HDX Muriatic Acid and aimed it at her sister, but missed her. Tragically, the acid struck her sisters daughter, causing harm to the child’s front body.Law enforcement swiftly separated all parties involved, detaining Geddis and s...

Saudi Arabia’s MBS to visit UK: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

LONDON — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — known as MBS — is set to visit the U.K. later this year, it was reported Friday.According to the Financial Times, the trip is set to take place around October or November and comes amid a wider Western push to re-establish ties with the nation following the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Bin Salman has been accused of coordinating the murder.Pressed on the reports of a visit Friday, Downing Street declined to confirm details of a foreign leader’s trip. But they repeated condemnation of Khashoggi’s killing. “We’ve been clear the murder was a terrible crime and the Saudis should ensure it never happens again,” the prime minister’s official spokesperson said. Khashoggi, who was also the editor-in-chief of the Al-Arab News Channel, was assassinated in 2018 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Bin Salman has had meetings with a number of Western leaders recentl...

Video shows shooting on Hanover Street near popular North End bakery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

New video obtained by 7NEWS shows the moment a man on a bicycle shoots at another man in the North End. Police swarmed the area around Modern Pastry on Hanover Street shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday night. The business, police said, was closed at the time and no one was hurt. 7NEWS obtained the video of the shooting and details from a police report, which explains the suspect and the victim have a years-long feud. Police said there have been no arrests.In the video, a bicyclist shoots at the victim in the street, who hides behind a car. After an exchange, the victim runs away. The shooter then pedals away. The victim was not injured, but the bullet shattered Modern Pastry’s window.A man inside the shop was about 15 feet away when shots were fired.“It was a very terrifying experience in that it could have hit any of us. I mean, God forbid one of us was taking out the trash at that time, one of us could have been hit,” the worker said. “It’s a scary experience. ...

Jack Eichel brings Stanley Cup to Tyngsboro, Chelmsford

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

Stanley Cup Champion Jack Eichel received a hero’s welcome Friday as he brought the Stanley Cup to the ice rink he grew up playing at in Tyngsboro. A massive crowd of people were on hand to see the legendary trophy. Speaking outside the rink, Eichel said the opportunity to bring the cup home is a dream come true. Eichel’s visit happened at Skate 3 in Tyngsboro, where Eichel started skating on his fourth birthday. The hockey star grew up in North Chelmsford, just a few miles from Skate 3.After his won won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights this year, Eichel’s father, Bob Eichel, said it was important to bring the trophy back to the spot where his hockey journey started. For the 26-year-old Eichel, who led the NHL with 26 points in the playoffs this year, bringing the cup to Tyngsboro was also a no-brainer. “It’s always your dream to do this and win the Stanley Cup and have the opportunity to bring it back to your community that meant so much to me,” he...

Man struck by lightning in Leominster, Tewksbury home in flames as storms roll through the area

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

Lightning wrecked havoc in Leominster and Tewksbury Friday, with one man struck by lightning and a home ablaze.Mary Gallagher was in her Leominster home while an electrician worked on the spotlight above her townhouse. People who live on Berrington Road said one man was up on a lift as storms rolled through the town. An employee at Di-Rock Electric confirmed to 7NEWS that one of their workers was struck by lightning on the job.“It sounded like it was going to come through the house,” she said. “They are wanting to put up new lights. They want to put up a solar light. That’s what he was working on but it came down hard, and the lightning was unbelievable.”The Leominster Fire Department said the worker was awake and alert when they transported him to the hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery.“I said he’s crazy,” Gallagher said. “He shouldn’t be up there on that thing with the weather the way that it is.” Just a few towns over in Tewksbury, firefighters worked to put ou...

Norwood man accused in death of infant daughter appears in court after indictment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

A Norwood man charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of his daughter in 2021 will remain in custody following a court appearance on Friday. Anthony Decosta, 36, was recently indicted in the case related to the death of his five-month-old daughter. In addition to manslaughter, Decosta has also been charged with reckless endangerment of a child and witness intimidation, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office. The DA’s office said Decosta was arrested following the grand jury indictment on Tuesday. He was ordered to undergo a competency evaluation. A judge has now called for a second evaluation based on the results of the first evaluation.Decosta is due back in court for a bail hearing on Aug. 3.  

Massachusetts man dies after motorcycle collision, other motorcyclist charged with OUI

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

A Danvers man died after a motorcycle collision on Route 1 in Newbury Thursday night, while the surviving motorcyclist riding next to him was arrested and charged with operating under the influence.James Turcotte, 63, was pronounced dead at Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport following the crash.Scott Dambrosio, 55, of Boxford, has been charged with OUI, negligent operation and leaving the scene of a personal injury collision resulting in death.On Thursday at about 7:45 p.m., police received a report that two motorcycles riding together on Route 1 South collided just south of 96 Newburyport Turnpike.Turcotte was seriously injured and taken to the hospital, where he later died. Dambrosio was arrested by Boxford Police and charged with operating under the influence.Dambrosio was arraigned on Friday in Haverhill District Court, where he pleaded not guilty to operating under the influence of liquor.He was held on $5,000 bail, as well as an outstanding warrant from the Newbury Police De...

ICE seeks to detain Lawrence man who allegedly assaulted a Massachusetts State Police trooper

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:54:45 GMT

The Lawrence man accused of assaulting a Massachusetts State Police trooper, sending the statie to the hospital last week, is now expected to face ICE removal proceedings.Hernan Aybar-Romero, 25, was arrested on Tuesday after he was wanted for a “brazen” assault on a trooper on Interstate 495 in Tewksbury last week, State Police reported.Months ago in February, U.S. Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston had filed an immigration detainer request with the Lawrence Police Department following Aybar-Romero’s arrest on local charges. ICE was seeking custody of the illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic.Lawrence District Court ended up releasing Aybar-Romero on bail on April 3, without notifying ICE.Then last Friday, Aybar-Romero allegedly assaulted a statie before getting arrested on Tuesday.“On July 12 (Wednesday), ERO Boston lodged an immigration detainer with the Lawrence District Court and Essex County House of Corrections on Aybar-Romero afte...