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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Setting off Fourth of July fireworks? Here's how to celebrate safely in PA, Bucks County
Summer is in full swing and with the Fourth of July right around the corner, the night skies across Bucks County will soon be illuminated with fireworks big and small. But if you're planning on celebrating at home, its important to know the law in Pennsylvania. The National Fire Protection Association reports that fireworks started 31,302 fires in 2022 and caused $109 million in property damage. In 2023, fireworks were also involved in 9,700 emergency room injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, with children younger than 15 accounting for nearly one third of fireworks injuries. Here's what you need to know about buying, handling and enjoying fireworks this year: Pennsylvanians can buy and use "Class C" or consumer-grade fireworks like firecrackers, Roman candles and bottle rockets that contain a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Larger "display fireworks" are only to be used by professionals with a municipal permit. Anyone over the age of 18 can purchase, possess and use consumer-grade fireworks in Pennsylvania. Consumer fireworks do not include ground and hand-held sparklers and other novelties which are not restricted. Consumer fireworks in Pennsylvania are sold by retailers in stand-alone, permanent structures licensed by the Department of Agriculture. They can also be purchased online but they must be delivered to a licensed, permanent structure. The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner has provided a list of tips to help keep you and your friends and family safe this summer: Don't use fireworks while consuming alcohol, illegal drugs or medication that can cause impairment. Keep a bucket of water, hose or fire extinguisher nearby in case of an emergency. Keep fireworks away from young children. Sparklers are the No. 2 cause of fireworks-related visits to the ER, according to the Pennsylvania Office of State Fire Commissioner. Soak spent and unused fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them away. Wear eye protection and don't handle fireworks directly once lit. Never light fireworks inside pr near other people or buildings. Only light one firework at a time. Don't handle or attempt to relight a failed firework. Wait 5-10 minutes and then place duds in a bucket of water. Lacey Latch is the development reporter for the Bucks County Courier Times and The Intelligencer. She can be reached at LLatch@ This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Are fireworks legal in PA? What to know before setting off fireworks
Hans India
11 hours ago
- Hans India
Bengaluru Police Seize 4,000 kg of Drugs Worth Rs 45 Crore in a Year
Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday that Bengaluru police found 4,000 kg of ganja and other drugs worth Rs 45 crore in one year. He spoke at a program called 'Say Yes to Life, No to Drugs' at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This program was for the International Day against Drugs. Parameshwara said more than 200 foreign drug sellers were sent back to their countries. Police are working with a special office to stop foreign drug sellers. The police are teaching students about the bad effects of drugs. They visit schools and colleges every month. All colleges must make groups to stop drugs. More than 650,000 students in Karnataka learned about drugs from the police. At the event, 50,000 students from 500 colleges joined online and promised not to use drugs. Top police officers like State Police Chief MA Saleem and Bengaluru City Police Chief Seemant Kumar Singh were at the event.
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Boston Globe
Cohasset man who allegedly killed, dismembered wife wants Google searches tossed
Walshe's consent was necessary at the time because State Police hadn't obtained a warrant for the devices. In Thursday's filing, Walshe's lawyers said the agreement covered 'all communications' between Dec. 25, 2022, and Jan. 6, 2023, the date the electronics were turned over. The sole exception was for communications between Walshe and his lawyer, the filing said. Advertisement Miner testified that the agreement did not include GPS location data or any browser or Internet searches, the defense said. Walshe's current lawyers said investigators 'obtained the internet searches and GPS/data location information in the same act of illegality, exceeding the scope of the consent.' According to the memo, State Police began a forensic search of the devices on the night of Jan. 6, 2023, and continued into the early hours of Jan. 7. An investigator who conducted the work alerted colleagues on the evening of Jan. 7 to the Internet searches in question, which were later referenced in an affidavit for a search warrant, records show. But before a warrant was issued, the filing said, 'police willingly and knowingly violated the agreement by exceeding the agreed-upon scope by downloading and searching the entire content of' Walshe's phone, his son's laptop, and a third laptop with a cracked screen that he turned over. Advertisement The filing didn't detail the Google searches, but at Walshe's January 2023 district court arraignment for allegedly killing his wife, They included 'how to embalm a body,' '10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to,' 'how to stop a body from decomposing,' and 'how long before a body starts to smell.' They were made between 4:55 a.m. and 5:47 a.m. on New Year's Day, prosecutors said. In court, Walshe at one point shook his head during the recitation of the searches. Days before allegedly killing his wife, Walshe, who in 2021 pleaded guilty to scamming a Los Angeles art collector out of $80,000, had inquired online about divorce, Assistant Norfolk District Attorney Lynn Beland said at his arraignment. 'On Dec. 27, the defendant Googled 'what's the best state to divorce for a man?' ' Beland said. 'Rather than divorce, it is believed Brian Walshe dismembered Ana Walshe and discarded her body.' Additional search terms, Beland said, included 'can you throw away body parts,' 'what does formaldehyde do,' 'how long does DNA last,' 'can identification be made from partial remains,' 'dismemberment and best ways to dispose of a body,' and 'what happens when you put body parts in ammonia,' as well as 'hacksaw best tool to dismember,' and 'can you be charged with murder without a body.' Advertisement During Walshe's April 2023 Walshe had been closely monitoring the Instagram page of a man he believed his wife was having an affair with, prosecutors said. When he lost touch with Ana Walshe for about 24 hours around Christmas 2022, he and his mother hired a private investigator to follow her around Washington, D.C., where she had taken a new job with a real estate company, according to court documents. On New Year's Eve 2022, the couple hosted Ana Walshe's former employer at their house, who left around 1:30 a.m. 'That was the last time someone had seen Ana Walshe alive outside of the defendant,' prosecutor Greg Connor said. The guest told investigators he had dinner with the couple and they shared champagne and wine, according to an affidavit. Brian and Ana Walshe were in a good mood and everyone enjoyed themselves, he said, adding that Ana Walshe appeared to be a bit 'tipsy' from the alcohol, while Brian Walshe appeared unimpaired. By 4:50 a.m., authorities allege, Ana Walshe, 39, was dead, and the disturbing Google searches started. Over the next several days, prosecutors allege, Walshe dismembered his wife's body in the basement and discarded her clothes and other evidence in a dumpster at a liquor store near his mother's home in Swampscott. He also allegedly disposed her remains in dumpsters at apartment complexes in Abington and Brockton. Police also allegedly found blood in the basement of the couple's home. Seven days after Ana Walshe's disappearance, police searched the dumpster near the home of Brian Walshe's mother. Inside, they found a COVID vaccination card for Ana Walshe, a Hermes watch, and clothing Ana Walshe was known to wear, according to prosecutors. Forensic testing showed her DNA on items found in the dumpster, prosecutors said. Advertisement Walshe, 50, has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, lying to investigators, and disinterring a body. He remains held without bail, and his trial is scheduled to begin in October, records show. Material from prior Globe stories was used in this report. Travis Andersen can be reached at
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
West Bengal CM Mamata inspects preparations for Rath Yatra in Digha
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday inspected the preparations for the Rath Yatra in Digha scheduled on Friday. She said no people would be allowed on the road where three chariots of Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra would be pulled to their Masir Bari (maternal aunt's home), some 0.75 kilometres from Jagannath temple. 'Barricades are being erected on both sides of the road to avoid the possibility of being stampede. People will be able to see the chariots from there. Ropes of the chariots will also be attached to the barricades, giving opportunities to the people standing on both sides of the barricades to touch the ropes,' she added. The Chief Minister went to the Jagannath Temple in Digha at around 1.30 pm today to inspect the preparations for the Rath Yatra. She held a meeting to discuss how the three chariots will move and how the crowd will be controlled. State Ministers Arup Biswas, Chandrima Bhattacharya, State Police DGP Rajeev Kumar, and Radharman Das from ISKCON were present at the meeting. Banerjee said, 'This is the first time that the Rath Yatra is being held in Digha. So, we want to be careful. The chariots will stop for some time on several occasions on their way, ensuring that common people are able to see. We want to ensure a peaceful Rath Yatra.' The Rath Yatra will begin from the Jagannath temple at around 2.30 pm on Friday. The entire process will be completed by 4.30 pm, the Chief Minister informed.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Hampton Beach shooting injures 3; suspect arrested after police pursuit in New Hampshire
A shooting at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire injured three people Tuesday evening. Police said 18-year-old suspect Divaris Ruiz was arrested after a car chase later that night that ended in Deerfield. The shooting happened at about 8:30 p.m. in the area of Ocean Boulevard and Church Street, prompting all officers and New Hampshire State Police troopers in the area to respond to the popular summer destination, police said. Authorities asked people to stay away from the scene while they investigated. Witnesses told police that they saw a "rowdy" group near the north bath houses, then someone fired multiple shots from a black sports car while it was moving. The injuries to the three victims were not considered life-threatening, police said. Three cars in the area were also hit by bullets. Police responded to shots fired at Hampton Beach Tuesday night. Wendy Bamford Police pursuit ends in Deerfield Just before 10:30 p.m., investigators said State Police along with officers from Brentwood and Epping pursued the suspect vehicle in a chase that ended in Deerfield. The driver of the Ford Mustang, later identified as Ruiz, tried to run but was soon found and taken into custody, police said. A 9mm semi-automatic Glock style gun was found in the car, according to police. The car also had a broken rear window that had damage consistent with a gunshot, police said. Ruiz had a juvenile passenger in the car, police said. That boy's mother came to get her son at the police station, and told officers that Ruiz had picked him up so they could go to Hampton Beach, police said. Ruiz, who lives in Manchester, is charged with multiple counts of first degree assault with a firearm and reckless conduct. He is set to appear in Hampton District Court on Wednesday.
