Midwest
Ohio man charged with murder after allegedly shooting, killing Uber driver he believed was scamming him
An 81-year-old Ohio man has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed an Uber driver he thought was trying to scam him.
William Brock has been charged with one count of murder in the Clark County Municipal Court, in connection to the death of 61-year-old Loletha Hall.
A local CBS station reported that the Clark County Sheriff’s Office said last month that Brock called 911 to report he had shot someone on his South Charleston property who was trying to rob him.
First responders arrived on the scene and found Hall on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and Brock with injuries to his head and ear.
OHIO COLLEGE STUDENTS FEAR FOR SAFETY, LAUNCH SYSTEM TO ALERT CRIME OFF CAMPUS
William Brock booking photo (Clark County Sheriff’s Office)
A preliminary investigation revealed Brock was the victim of a phone scam involving a relative who was incarcerated, and the scammer allegedly threatened and demanded money from Brock.
Hall, who worked as an Uber driver, was looped into the scam after receiving communications from the same scammer who contacted Brock, through the Uber application.
The scammers allegedly asked Hall to go to Brock’s home to pick up a package for delivery. But investigators reportedly said Hall did not know about the scam when she drove to Brock’s property to pick up the package.
TEXAS SUSPECT CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER ALLEGEDLY USING UBER TO DELIVER FATAL FENTANYL PILLS: POLICE
William Brock is seen pointing a gun at Loletha Hall in March, before she was allegedly shot and killed. (Clark County Sheriff’s Office)
The sheriff’s office reportedly said Hall was unarmed and suffering from medical conditions. She also did not make any threats towards Brock, nor any demands other than to ask for the package the Uber app sent her to pick up.
After Hall arrived at Brock’s home, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at her, demanding the identities of the people she spoke to over the phone.
Video of the incident captured from a dash camera showed Hall walking toward the home, followed by Brock pointing a gun at her. The two walk out of frame before Hall is heard saying, “Stop. Stop, or I’ll call 911.”
UBER DRIVER HITS, KILLS 1-YEAR-OLD AFTER DROPPING FAMILY OFF IN HOUSTON
Police said William Brock was the victim of a phone scam involving a relative who was incarcerated, with the scammer demanding money from Brock. (iStock)
A gunshot immediately gets fired and Brock says, “Nope. You’re not leaving,” and demanding her to give him the phone.
Hall can be heard horrifically screaming for help when five more shots are fired off, followed by Brock, again, telling her to give him her phone.
Hall continued to scream, and the dash footage captured Brock saying he would shoot her in the head.
“Don’t do that. Please don’t,” Hall said.
Hall was shot as she attempted to get in her car and leave, while Brock was injured during a scuffle between the two at the car door. He allegedly shot Hall two more times.
The sheriff’s office did not respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital about the incident.
Uber told Fox News Digital they have spoken with Hall’s family and are keeping them in their thoughts.
The company also said the account for the person who ordered the Uber service has been banned.
“This is a horrific tragedy, and our hearts continue to be with Loletha’s loved ones as they grieve,” an Uber spokesperson said. “We have been in contact with law enforcement and remain committed to supporting their investigation.”
Read the full article from Here
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rally’s with Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders visited Michigan to stump for progressive candidates July 18.
In their first stop on a statewide swing through battleground Michigan ahead of the state’s Aug. 4 primary, two of the nation’s leading progressives fired up a crowd at the Detroit Opera House to elect former Detroit and Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed in his Democratic primary against centrist U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, described swings in election outcomes in Michigan as reflective of a political failure to address the needs of the working class.
“But when the stakes are so high, when more people than ever are living so close to the bone, eventually we have to ask ourselves is the answer to our problems to turn to the same playbook over and over again?” she asked at the July 18 rally. “No,” she said with those from the crowd joining her. Ocasio-Cortez never named Stevens, but implicitly criticized her as a status quo candidate. Michigan’s U.S. Senate race is the only contested Democratic primary for a seat in the chamber in which she has made an endorsement.
The race has become a nationally watched litmus test for the strength of competing ideological factions within the Democratic Party.
But U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, began his speech by saying the contest represents more than that. “It is about democracy versus oligarchy, and we are on the side of democracy,” he said. When Sanders mentioned Stevens, the crowd booed, but the senator waved them off, describing the election as a contest not just between two candidates. “This is an election between Abdul and the billionaire class,” he said.
“Democracy is not about billionaires buying an election in Michigan or anywhere else,” Sanders said as he wrapped up his speech, which comes after recent campaign finance reports that indicate Stevens has benefitted from groups with unclear funding sources.
El-Sayed followed Sanders and took the stage to thunderous chants of “Abdul.” During his speech, he did a call and repeat with the crowd on his signature campaign pledge, promising, “Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All.”
El-Sayed talked about his desire to pursue public health as a way to tackle health disparities and excoriated public health management under President Donald Trump’s administration. “Can’t even eat the lettuce,” he said, a reference to the explosive diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis.
El-Sayed recalled the day he learned U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, would not seek re-election, leaving an open race for his seat. “And I told myself maybe it’s time to go and get a U.S. senator who actually wants to fight,” El-Sayed said. “We got an opportunity in this race to fight for what we need and deserve.” He boasted that he hasn’t taken “a dime of corporate money” in his campaign, which he described as a response to an affordability crisis he said Americans face. To tackle those challenges, he called for a wealth tax on billionaires, banning corporate stock buybacks and targeting corporate monopolies.
He echoed an oft-repeated line connecting U.S. military support Israel as an impediment to tackling domestic issues. “I want my tax dollars in Michigan,” he said.
He cast his campaign as part of a national tradition of Americans coming together across divides to achieve progress. “In this country, we don’t ignore a sordid past, we assure a better future. But this country doesn’t correct on its own,” he said.
The primary has put on display divides within the Democratic Party.
El-Sayed supports guaranteed public health care for all while Stevens wants to see Affordable Care Act subsidies restored and backs a public health care option. El-Sayed has railed against the pro-Israel lobby while Stevens has backing from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. El-Sayed boasts support from the left flank of the Democratic Party while Stevens touts endorsements from more moderate Democrats.
Ahead of the El-Sayed rally in Detroit, Stevens touted her endorsement from the Congressional Black Caucus and highlighted policy priorities aimed at lifting up Black communities.
UAW President Shawn Fain echoed other speakers in describing the current political moment as an inflection point for demonstrating the power of the working class. “And the only reason we’re in the position we’re in in America right now is because too many Democrats can’t decide who the (expletive) they want to stand with,” he said, prompting huge applause in the crowd and bringing many to their feet. The UAW has endorsed El-Sayed in the primary.
While the evening seemed to cast the upcoming primary as a kind of referendum on the Democratic Party, Ocasio-Cortez said it’s not.
“I mean I think that primary elections aren’t referendums the party. They are referendums on that community,” she told reporters after the rally.
Stevens and her backers have argued that she is the more electable candidate in November who has the best chance to defeat Republican former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers of White Lake who has Trump’s endorsement.
Karen Kavanaugh, 62, of Troy, who attended the rally pushed back on the idea that to win in Michigan, Democrats need to run more moderate candidates. “I don’t necessarily think that that is true, and I think that people have not been given a different kind of message,” she said.
The airwaves in Michigan have been flooded with anti-El-Sayed ads, which he called “craven” and “insulting.” But, he said, “I wear them as a badge of honor.”
“It says that I’m willing to actually stand for something, and that there are people with a lot of power who see me as a threat and they should and we want politicians who power sees as a threat,” he told reporters.
While El-Sayed does not identify as a Democratic Socialist, members of the Democratic Socialists of America were in attendance at the rally. The upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 4 primary features intraparty contests with Democratic Socialists, including those hoping to unseat incumbents, and they hope to build on the momentum of DSA victories across the U.S.
Lila Brickner, 34, of Birmingham, a co-chair of the Democratic Socialist of America’s Metro Detroit chapter, called those wins a “huge wake up call to the establishment Dems in the Democratic Party that the status quo it isn’t working for most people.”
Rogers has argued that El-Sayed and the Democratic Socialists who back him share an agenda that doesn’t have appeal in Michigan. “The socialist takeover has its sights set on Michigan. That much is clear. They just have one major problem: we won’t let them get away with it,” he said in a July 18 statement.
In addition to El-Sayed, other Sanders-backed candidates spoke: state Rep. Donavan McKinney, D-Detroit, who wants to unseat U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District along with Michigan Senate candidates Abbas Alawieh and Eboni Taylor warmed up the crowd.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are scheduled to hold events in by Lansing where they will stump alongside activist and 7th Congressional District Democratic candidate William Lawrence before heading to Grand Rapids on July 19.
Contact Clara Hendrickson at chendrickson@freepress.com or 313-296-5743.
Getty
DENVER, COLORADO – JULY 02: Manager Pat Murphy #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers walks to the mound while playing the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning at Coors Field on July 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The Milwaukee Brewers are sitting somewhat comfortably in first place in the NL Central. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t cause for worry.
Before losing pitcher Brandon Woodruff to shoulder surgery, the Brewers lost another key piece of their team.
After Friday night’s game against the Miami Marlins, manager Pat Murphy implied that an IL stint would be coming for outfielder Sal Frelick after he hurt his shoulder on a throw from right field. Luis Lara would replace him in the game.
Frelick, according to the Brewers, has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right shoulder strain.
In a corresponding move, outfielder Blake Perkins has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville.
More On Milwaukee Brewers’ Sal Frelick
Frelick’s injury was not sudden. His shoulder had been bothering him for around two months, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. While a past scan revealed nothing more than inflammation, Frelick continued to have symptoms.
The discomfort was just limited to throwing until the last couple of weeks.
“I started feeling it swinging, not as bad as throwing, but it was creeping in there,” Frelick said.
This could very well explain the 2024 Gold Glover’s decline on both sides of the ball. After slashing .288/.351/.405 with 12 home runs and 19 stolen bases, Frelick has slashed just .236/.301/.330 with four home runs and six stolen bases.
His defense has also taken a hit. After having a career-high +7 Outs Above Average last year, per Baseball Savant, Frelick has just +1 Outs Above Average through 90 games this year.
Part of that can be attributed to a major decrease in arm value and strength.
The Brewers drafted Frelick in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Boston College. He would debut in 2023 as one of the best defensive outfielders in the game.
Perkins will take his place on the 26-man roster, but has struggled to a .157/.250/.258 slash line in 53 games this season.
Who Will Replace Frelick?
This likely won’t be a 10-day minimum stint for Frelick. The Brewers need to nip this in the bud now while the playoffs are far enough away.
While the Brewers could make an outfield addition before the Trade Deadline, it’s more likely that No. 4 prospect Lara will be seeing more time at right field.
Milwaukee signed Lara in 2022, and he has quickly risen through the ranks.
Lara doesn’t possess much power, but his run, field and arm tools are all elite, making him a logical fit to be Frelick’s replacement.
In limited at-bats, Lara has shown that he is up for the challenge with a .294/.429/.353 slash line in six games.
In 78 Triple-A games before he was called up, Lara had a .321/.432/.470 slash line with 24 stolen bases.
While Perkins is the more seasoned pick to replace Frelick, he is a glove-first, weak-hitting player. In his career, Perkins has a .223/.307/.330 slash line with 14 home runs in 295 games.
Jake Bauers also has experience in the outfield if need be.
One thing is for certain: if Frelick gets back to full health and starts hitting again, the Brewers will have a big chance of securing the NL Central once again.
Matthew Singer Matthew Singer is a sports reporter covering MLB for Heavy.com. He has written for Heavy since 2025, and has two years of experience covering local professional, collegiate and high school sports, including writing for Cronkite News and Arizona PBS. More about Matthew Singer
Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota’s Clearest Lake Near Minneapolis Is A Gem With Fishing, Kayaking, And A Quaint Park – Islands
In Minnesota, every season is fishing and lake season. Those who live there will boast that the state actually has over 21,000 lakes, and that the official counter ignores those under 10 acres. Just north of Stillwater, the “birthplace of Minnesota,” is a lake that’s recently been found to have the clearest water in the Twin Cities area, Little Carnelian Lake. Located about 40 minutes away from Minneapolis, data analyzed by Discover the Cities in 2025 has shown that this lake has a water clarity of between 18.7 and 26 feet. That’s really impressive for a lake with an average depth of only 26 feet (its maximum is thought to be closer to 70 feet). Similarly, this lake in the watershed of the St. Croix River has also been found to rank among the cleanest in the Twin Cities Area, only beaten by places such as Bass Lake, Lake Elmo, and Bush Lake.
Little Carnelian Lake is right next to the similarly named Big Carnelian Lake, which was also found to have clean water. When most people go to the area, they choose this lake instead, meaning that visitors to its smaller counterpart will likely encounter fewer people. Your fishing or kayaking experience here, and at its park of the same name, will probably be more private.
Fishing at Little Carnelian Lake
When visiting Little Carnelian Lake, fishing is one of the premier activities. Visitors here are welcome to fish from the shore, from a small boat, or on the ice during the winter. Ice fishing, a seasonal favorite in Minnesota, is reported to be possible on the south end of the lake, while the north end has creeks that lead to cracks in the ice.
Those who visit Little Carnelian Lake will find an abundance of classic Minnesota lakefish species. These include northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, bullhead, and yellow perch, with the state’s Department of Natural Resources reporting that bluegills are most plentiful.
When fishing here, as well as anywhere in Minnesota, one of the most important things to keep in mind is mercury content in fish. Even though Little Carnelian Lake is one of the cleanest in the Twin Cities area, its fish still contain mercury due to environmental pollution.
Little Carnelian Park is great for kayaking, canoeing, and relaxation
Little Carnelian Lake has a quaint park attached to it called Little Carnelian Park, which is maintained by Stillwater, one of America’s most charming river towns and most affordable retirement destinations. It’s from this park that access to the lake is provided for those who want to enjoy it. Although there’s no public boat access, meaning that larger vehicles can’t be brought into the water here, canoes and kayaks can still be launched from the shoreline. To access this shoreline, visitors can follow a small trail that leads to the water’s edge. Those who don’t have their own kayak can first head to Square Lake Park; this popular body of water nearby offers kayak rentals.
Whenever you’re kayaking, canoeing, or fishing here, keep in mind that there’s no lifeguard. Those who want to stay on shore can enjoy benches and places to sit here. There’s also wildlife viewing, as deer have been spotted in the park before.
Limited parking is available at Little Carnelian Park. One should keep in mind before visiting that this park does not allow dogs, alcohol, or motor vehicles on its grounds. There are no amenities beyond a portable toilet. Also, note that there are many private properties along the lakefront; much of the shore is in a residential area, so visitors must be respectful.
-
Lifestyle24 minutes ago‘Baldmaxxing:’ Why a growing number of men are embracing baldness (CT+) : Consider This from NPR
-
Technology36 minutes agoDave Eggers told OpenAI staff that ChatGPT was ‘silencing an entire generation’
-
World42 minutes agoCanadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa’s ‘willful negligence’
-
Politics48 minutes agoTulsi Gabbard’s brother charged after allegedly trying to lure children to Waikīkī hotel room: police
-
Health54 minutes agoLeading oncologist reveals 6 habits that could promote longevity and reduce your risk of chronic illness
-
Sports60 minutes agoEngland beats France in instant classic to earn third place at 2026 FIFA World Cup
-
Technology1 hour agoHow to share vacation photos on any screen
-
Business1 hour agoThis is how Tennessee tries to woo Paramount and other companies away from California
