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Epoch Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Humanitarian Jason Jones Stands in Solidarity With the Vulnerable
It's halfway through 2025 and, so far, Jason Jones has spent only two weeks of the year at home. The filmmaker, activist, nonprofit director, and humanitarian is a busy man who travels the four corners of the world, raising awareness as he stands between the most vulnerable populations and their oppressors. 'This summer I'll be in Africa, I'll be in the Middle East, I'll be in Asia, and everywhere I go, I'm nose-to-nose with the CCP [Chinese Communist Party]. If we're standing to protect vulnerable people, we're nose-to-nose with the CCP,' Jones said during the filming of an episode of the Jason Jones Show podcast in New York.
CBS News
22-06-2025
- CBS News
Man, 20, charged in shooting that injured 2 Southgate police officers
A 20-year-old man is facing 15 criminal charges in a shooting Thursday that injured two Southgate police officers, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. Jeremiah Kemp of Wayne, Michigan, is charged with three counts of assault with intent to murder, three counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, one count of discharge of a firearm causing serious impairment, one count of carrying a concealed weapon and seven counts of felony firearm. Kemp was arraigned on Sunday in district court. Three officers responded to an apartment at 13200 Village Park Dr. in Southgate, Michigan, around 6 p.m. According to the prosecutor's office, Kemp was allegedly on the second floor of the apartment with a handgun. Responding officers located Kemp in a laundry room. The prosecutor's office says Kemp then shot two of the officers in their legs. The third officer was not injured. Officials said Kemp jumped out of a window and left the area. He was found and arrested around two hours after the shooting. The two officers shot have been identified by police as 45-year-old Jason Jones and 28-year-old Matthew Dube. Both are at home and recovering. Officer Jason Jones (left) and Officer Matthew Dube Southgate Police Department A judge set Kemp's bond at $1 million. If posted, he'll be under house arrest with a GPS tether, and he won't be able to contact witnesses, the prosecutor's office said. A probable cause conference for Kemp is scheduled for July 7, followed by a preliminary examination on July 11. Note: The above video first aired on June 20, 2025.
CBS News
20-06-2025
- CBS News
Southgate police chief says two officers who were injured in shooting are in "good spirits"
Two Southgate police officers are home and recovering after they were shot during a pursuit of a suspect at an apartment complex Thursday night. "We believed that he was still armed and dangerous at that time. So that prompted us to put out a code red to our residents and businesses so that they could shelter in place," said Southgate Police Chief Mark Mydlarz. At about 4 p.m., officers responded to the area of 13200 Village Park Drive for a weapons-related call. Once there, they found the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Jeremiah Christian Kemp. "The officers approached there, and the suspect began firing several rounds through the laundry room door," said Mydlarz. The two officers hurt were identified as 45-year-old Jason Jones and 28-year-old Matthew Dube. Jones is a 10-year veteran of the department, while Dube joined the Southgate force nearly five years ago. Mydlarz says the officers have since been released from the hospital and are now recovering at home. "The officers are sore, but in good spirits," said Mydlarz. Investigators found the gun later that night in the woods near the apartment complex and say they are currently working on processing evidence to get a warrant recommendation to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office in the next few days. Mydlarz credits the massive response from neighboring agencies in getting the job done, and getting overwhelmed with emotion as he shares his gratitude. "We had so many law enforcement agencies there, and to have everyone respond that quickly and in those numbers was amazing," said Mydlarz. Officials say a second person is also in custody, the renter of the apartment where Kemp was hiding. While their relationship is unknown, police say he is being held for resisting and obstruction.
RNZ News
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Fight to save Western Springs Speedway continues
Photo: James Selwyn Operators of the Western Springs Speedway in Auckland are confident they have managed to change some minds at the city council after making their case to stay open. Public submissions on the stadium's future opened this week, with the Western Springs Speedway Association taking the opportunity to submit its own proposal to maintain the status quo. It opposes two other proposals - one for a private stadium and the other for a ratepayer-funded overhaul. The association is seeking a 30-year lease to keep the speedway running, arguing the space is flexible enough to be used for a variety of purposes including concerts, rugby, football and basketball. "A lot of people aren't aware the pit gate can be removed for concerts, so it's actually very easy to set a concert up there," spokesperson Jason Jones said "There's a lot of space that's under-utilized, like the upper carpark where we feel if they did want to build basketball courts that's the most appropriate place." He argued it was the most sensible option, avoiding costly renovations or privatisation. "In the meeting we had a local basketball club and Western Springs Football, we [think] if all these groups got together that we could utilise the stadium a lot better without it being privatised," he said. "In the past we've had the speedway, concerts, and rugby coexist and it's worked pretty well. You can build on that with other community groups." Gina Harris, a driver at Western Springs Speedway, presented the proposal alongside Jones. She said councillors were receptive. "After actually having our say there was a lot of them mumbling that they wished they had known all of this when they were forced to make a decision last October... They would have voted differently," she said. Harris said it was a shame it had taken so long for the council to hear them out. "For this to be the first opportunity for Aucklanders to actually have their say about one of their biggest assets so far down the track, it's not a good look for the council." Jones agreed. "Having councillors make decisions without key facts and information is just not appropriate, so we've got submissions until the 16th for the general public and we'd like them to put it back on the table and revisit it." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
North Wales Live
03-06-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Four vans ripped open like tin cans all parked in 'last place you would expect'
Skilled workers and their families were left devastated when thieves carried out an astonishing series of brazen raids in broad daylight. Thousands of pounds worth of tools were taken from four vans parked up at two golf clubs in northeast Wales. Pictures show the thieves drilled out locks to gain entry. In at least one case, a hole was ripped in the side of a van as if a giant tin opener had been used. North Wales Police is investigating the break-ins and has appealed for witnesses and video evidence. Three raids were reported at Wrexham Golf Club and another a short while later at Vale of Llangollen Golf Club on Saturday, May 31. At Llangollen's car park, joiner Jason Jones returned from a round of golf to find two holes in his Ford Transit and its contents missing. He estimated 23 cordless tools, mostly expensive Makitas worth around £3,000, were stolen. Now lacking his van and tools, all planned work has been rescheduled, leaving him and his business, Marson Joinery, further out of pocket. 'So bloody angry,' said his partner online. 'Can't believe nobody saw this happening. I hope whoever did this is so proud of themselves, you are an absolute disgrace.' CCTV footage from the club has been handed over to the police. The theft is thought to have happened between 1.20pm-1.45pm. Jason, from Wrexham, said: 'I really appreciate the way Llangollen Golf Club efficiently dealt with the situation once they had been made aware.' It was a similar scenario at Wrexham Golf Club car park where three van owners were also left distraught the same day. One estimate put the combined haul here at £10,000. Again, it's thought high-value cordless tools were targeted before the thieves moved on to Llangollen. One victim didn't discover the theft until he returned to his van at 5.30pm. All his battery powered tools were removed. Online, his partner said: 'We are fuming. Absolutely gutted! How the hell is he meant to work with no tools?' Online photos of another van targeted at Wrexham shows a series of holes drilled to gain entry. It's estimated the Ford Transit custom van was broken into between 12.10pm-12.45pm. Again, multiple tools were stolen, including brands such as Makita and Milwaukee, along with Megger testers for assessing insulation resistance. On social media, a woman said the losses ran into 'thousands and thousands of pounds'. She fumed: 'These are people who know what they are doing. They drilled holes into the lock to gain access. This is the lads' livelihoods. They work hard and don't deserve this. 'The cost and implications of repairing the van alone is awful. What is wrong with people? Disgusting.' Wrexham Golf Club said it was horrified by the raids, which took place at a tree-lined car park next to the clubhouse on what was a busy competition day. A spokesperson said: 'It's very disappointing - we're all in a state of shock about what happened. This is the last place you would expect something like this to happen. 'We have CCTV and the police have taken what they need. They've been very helpful and their enquiries are ongoing. The course was very busy at the time - a competition was being held and there were a lot of people here. 'We've done our best to warn everyone. We've also contacted other golf clubs not yet targeted so they can contact their tradespeople.' Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox North Wales Police said its officers are investigating the thefts of 'several tools of high value' from four vans parked up at the two golf clubs early on Saturday afternoon, May 31. A spokesperson said: 'Investigations into these incidents are ongoing. We would appeal for anyone who witnessed suspicious activity at these locations, or who may have any CCTV or dashcam footage of the golf club car parks over the weekend, to contact the police.' Reports can be made by calling 101 or via the force's online chat service. For the Llangollen theft, callers should quote reference 25000447612. For the Wrexham thefts, the reference is 25000447199. North Wales Police has published crime prevention advice for securing vehicles whilst not in use. This can be found here.
