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Newsweek
10-07-2025
- Newsweek
Cop Finds Dog in Middle of the Road, Not Prepared for What He Does Next
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When an officer from Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office spotted a dog running on a main road, he pulled over to see if he could help. But he wasn't prepared for what the pup did next. Lieutenant Richard Anselmi was waiting at a stoplight when he saw a lone dog bolt across E. Arapahoe Road near S. Dayton Street in Colorado. Body footage shows the moment Anselmi opened his car door and gently greeted the canine: "How you doing? Oh, you're a friendly boy …" Before the sentence is even finished, the uncollared dog makes his move—climbing straight into the patrol car and settling into the driver's seat, tail wagging and clearly at ease. "The pup jumped right into the driver's seat of his patrol car," Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said in a post on Facebook. From left: Pictures of the dog named Bossco approaching the patrol car; and getting a pet. From left: Pictures of the dog named Bossco approaching the patrol car; and getting a pet. Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office In the video, Anselmi gently explains to the pup that he can't sit in the driver's seat. "Well, I gotta drive, though," he said. "Can you scooch? I gotta drive." Eventually, after some coaxing—and a little slobber left on the driver's seat—the dog moved to the passenger side. With no collar, local animal services stepped in and helped to find where the pup had come from. On Facebook, the Sheriff's Office said: "Turns out Bossco got out of his yard and decided to go for a walk." In 2012, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) did a study on lost pets in the U.S. and found that, of over 1,000 pet-owning households, 15 percent had lost a dog or cat in the last five years. Of these, 85 percent were reunited with their pets, including 93 percent of dogs and 74 percent of lost cats. Thankfully, it wasn't long before Bossco was back home, but the encounter caught on camera has delighted viewers online. In comments on Facebook, people shared their reactions. Viewer Sara Dees said: "He said you're here to protect and serve me. Let's hit Starbucks now for a pup cup." Morgan Van Akin posted: "He always dreamed of being a police doggo and this was his chance lol [laugh out loud]." "He's like Uber for Mr. Woof?" commented Megan Rugh, while Facebook user Tracey Renee Davis wrote: "He said hey I'm your new partner, I'm driving!" Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Miami Herald
18-06-2025
- Miami Herald
3,000 newly released Nintendo Switch 2 consoles swiped in heist, CO cops say
Deputies in Colorado are asking for help getting to the bottom of 'a high-dollar cargo heist' involving a sought-after video game system. A truck driver reported June 8 that multiple pallets containing Nintendo Switch 2 consoles were swiped from his trailer, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said in a June 17 post on Facebook. The driver was at a truck stop in Bennett when he realized the consoles were gone, deputies said. Investigators don't know if they were taken in Bennett or at another point on his route, according to deputies. The driver was on his way from a Nintendo location in Washington to a retailer in Texas, deputies said. A total of 2,810 consoles were taken, worth more than $1.4 million, according to deputies. The Switch 2, which debuted June 5, is Nintendo's fastest-selling system, according to a June 11 Nintendo news release. McClatchy News reached out to the company June 18 about the theft and was awaiting a response. Deputies said those responsible for the heist 'could face charges of felony theft valued at $1 million or more, as well as criminal mischief.' Bennett is about a 40-mile drive west from Denver.
USA Today
18-06-2025
- USA Today
Nearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles stolen in heist
Nearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles stolen in heist Authorities in Colorado are investigating a heist where an estimated $1.4 million worth of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles was stolen from a cargo truck. According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a rest stop in Bennett, approximately 37 miles from Denver, on June 8. The semi-truck driver informed the deputies that he had just discovered someone had broken into the vehicle during the pre-trip inspection. Photos posted on the sheriff's office Facebook page show items missing from the cargo truck. It's unclear whether the crime happened in Bennett or another location. Robbery: $100M in diamonds, Rolex watches, emeralds stolen in 'largest jewelry heist in US history' Nearly 3,000 game consoles were taken from the truck According to the sheriff's office, 2,810 new Nintendo Switch 2 game consoles were taken from the truck. The game system, considered the "fastest selling" console for Nintendo, launched on June 5. The Nintendo Switch 2 with the Mario Kart World bundle is listed as $499.99 on GameStop's website. The driver told law enforcement, "he did not know what was in the trailer, only that it was games or toys," per authorities. He departed from Nintendo of America in Redmond, Washington, and was headed to a Gampstop in Grapevine, Texas. The suspects could face charges for criminal mischief and felony theft valued at $1 million or more, according to authorities. As of June 17, no arrests have been made. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Someone Stole 2,800 Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles Worth Over $1 Million
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. It's hard to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 no matter where you live in the United States, but if you live in a specific part of Texas, you may be finding it harder than others because thieves stole a big portion of the stock. Earlier this month, thieves stole 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles from a semi-truck on its way to a GameStop store in Grapevine, Texas. The theft was reported on the morning of June 8 when the truck stopped in Colorado. This must have been a restock of the Switch 2 as it originally went on sale on June 5. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office shared the news alongside a photograph of the back of the ransacked truck. The driver has said he didn't know exactly what was in the truck, and it has since been confirmed it was full of pallets of the new games console. The Nintendo Switch 2 sells for $449.99, and the bundle with Mario Kart World included costs $499.99. That means the value of this robbery was somewhere between $1,250,000 and $1,400,000, depending on how many Mario Kart World bundles were included. Many retailers have been receiving a 50/50 split between Mario Kart World bundles and the standard version of the console, so it's likely to be valued somewhere over $1.3 million. The police are looking for information about this robbery and they're asking anyone with information to share tips to 720-874-8477. If you're looking to buy a Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to read our full review. In PCMag's review of the console, we said, 'With the exception of shorter battery life, the Nintendo Switch 2 improves upon the original in nearly every way, with a bigger screen, sharper graphics, and smarter Joy-Con controllers.'
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Investigators seek possible victims of sex offender accused of crimes involving a child
DENVER (KDVR) — A convicted sex offender was arrested in Arapahoe County for allegedly trying to lure and sexually exploit a child, and investigators are asking the public for help finding more victims. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Holland Langhorn-Padilla, 32, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Centennial, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office announced Friday. He was taken into custody on several charges, including: Sexual Exploitation of a Child Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child Internet Luring of a Child Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material Habitual Sex Offender Against Children He also allegedly resisted and assaulted an investigator trying to arrest him. The charges stem from a six-month-long investigation involving the Crimes Against Children Unit, which found that Langhorn-Padilla 'was sexually exploiting children and in possession of materials containing child sexual abuse,' the sheriff's office said in a press release. Investigators said that Langhorn-Padilla, a convicted sex offender, tried to sexually exploit and lure a 12-year-old girl by harassing her via texts. The girl got his number from two of her friends, who Langhorn-Padilla was contacting through the app Snapchat. He allegedly urged the girl to meet with him to exchange sexual favors for vape devices and alcohol. The sheriff's office said investigators have reason to believe that there are more victims out there, and they are asking the public for help in trying to find them. Langhorn-Padilla is described as: 5 feet 9 inches 250 lbs Brown hair Brown eyes Stretched/gauged ears Distinct tattoos Additional booking photos show large tattoos of skulls on his right arm sleeve, a ram with an upside-down cross on the left fore-arm, and '666' vertically tattooed near his right ear. The sheriff's office said he was driving a 2020 black Chevy Impala with license plate EEJO88 when he tried to meet with the victim, but he is also known to drive a 2014 gray Hyundai Sonata with a temporary registration plate number 7360443. Langhorn-Padilla used the Snapchat usernames of 'noise666' and n666iser' and the phone number 720-666-1646. The sheriff's office asks anyone with information on the case or who knows someone who may have communicated with, was extorted by, or exploited by Langhorn-Padilla to contact the tip line at 720-874-8477. Langhorn-Padilla was booked into the Arapahoe County Detention Facility, and he is being held on a $150,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
