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Miami Herald
25-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Pokémon Go player killed in CA in 2016, officials say. Now FBI has new lead
Nearly nine years after a college baseball player was fatally shot playing Pokémon Go in a California park, the FBI has released additional information in hopes of closing the case. The FBI in San Francisco released a sketch of a second person possibly connected to Calvin Riley's 2016 slaying, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Additionally, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 leading to the identification and arrests of suspects in Riley's case, the agency said in a June 24 post on X, formerly known as Twitter. 'I miss it all. It's basically torn our family apart. It's been a nightmare for nine years,' the man's father, Sean Riley, told KNTV when federal agents took up the case. 'It's been hard. I gotta get up every morning. That's where I get my strength from.' Fatal shooting at park Riley was walking with a friend in Aquatic Park in San Francisco, playing the mobile augmented reality game Pokémon Go, shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, federal officials said. McClatchy News reached out to Niantic Labs, which makes the game, for comment but did not immediately receive a response. As they walked 'near the end of the promenade,' he was fatally shot, the FBI said. Officials said there were two people in the area when Riley was shot: a man believed to be the driver of a car and a man seen recording video. The United States Park Police released a sketch of the driver in September 2016, a month after Riley's death, the East Bay Times reported. 'Additionally, two suspicious vehicles were identified: one 2015 white Hyundai Sonata, and one dark-colored Audi A3 Wagon,' officials said. The cars arrived at the park shortly before the shooting and left in tandem right after, officials said. 'A great human being' 'Our family was destroyed and will never be the same,' Riley's family said of his death in a 2019 statement shared to Facebook. The 20-year-old was a San Joaquin Delta Community College sophomore and played on the baseball team, the university said in a 2017 news release announcing a United States Park Police's reward for information in Riley's slaying. 'Calvin was a great son, big brother, friend and most of all, a great human being,' Riley's family said. 'He had a smile that would break down walls and the heart that would help anyone in need at any time.' Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400, or submit a tip online.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Dupont Circle Park will officially close for DC's WorldPride weekend
WASHINGTON () — After days of uncertainty and unanswered questions, the National Park Service has officially announced that Dupont Circle Park will close for WorldPride weekend. This announcement came after the United States Park Police (USPP) requested the closure over safety concerns. Park police said closing the circle was necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety and protection of natural and cultural resources in the park. Park police added the temporary closure throughout the weekend will 'secure the park, deter potential violence, reduce the risk of destructive acts and decrease the need for extensive law enforcement presences.' PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Uncertainty lingers over Dupont Circle's status ahead of WorldPride Parade The decision stemmed from previous Pride weekends, when D.C. police said groups of people damaged property, looted and participated in underage drinking. The historic fountain at the center of the circle was reportedly damaged, and there were reports of gunfire. Significant road closures for WorldPride Parade, Block Party In a letter to park police on April 22, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith wrote, 'Every year, the situation has strained our personnel as the large crowds continued to linger around the park and spill into the nearby roadway causing further disturbances.' Days later, D.C. police rescinded their request to install anti-scale fencing around the perimeter of Dupont Circle after pushback from the community. However, the final decision was up to the United States Park Police. Around 5 a.m. on Friday, officers surrounded Dupont Circle with police tape, and fencing began going up around the park. USPP said the park will remain closed through Sunday, June 8, around 6 p.m. Richard Lewis, who lived in the community for nearly two decades, said he is truly disappointed. 'Very disappointed in the agencies that were involved in this lack of decision making, the back and forth. The public outcry apparently doesn't seem to matter. There are ways of doing and protecting the property without closing it,' said Lewis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man sentenced in DC after selling drugs near school
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A man was sentenced in D.C. after selling narcotics near schools and possessing a gun as a felon, according to a release. 23-year-old John Parker, of the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty on March 5, to one count of unlawful possession with intent to distribute N, N-Dimethylpentylone near schools and to one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. The designer synthetic stimulant was known as 'boot'. Former University Park Mayor faces charges after sexually exploiting children for over a decade, authorities say According to court documents, on Aug. 24, 2023, around 8:30 p.m., United States Park Police officers saw a person approach Parker near 7th and H Streets, about 400 feet from a school, and hand Parker cash. Parker then handed the person white powder. Officers followed Parker into a nearby drug store, where he was arrested. During a search, officers recovered a loaded Ruger LCP semi-automatic pistol that was tucked in his pants. Parker was previously convicted in D.C. Superior Court of carrying a pistol without a license. In addition, police recovered a clear-knotted plastic bag which contained a white rock-like substance weighing 54.6 grams, a plastic bag that contained 75 clear capsules filled with a white rock-like substance, six purple capsules each containing a white rock-like substance and $211 in cash. The bag was tested and confirmed to contain N, N-Dimethylpentylone, a Schedule I controlled substance. Parker was sentenced to 27 months, or just over two years, for the crimes. In addition, Parker was ordered to serve six years of supervised release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Dirt bikes, ATVs driven around World War II memorial in Washington, DC: video
People on dirt bikes and ATVs were seen driving inside the World War II memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., over the weekend. Video posted on X showed at least three people driving around the outdoor memorial late Saturday night. The United States Park Police is aware of the video, according to Fox 5 Dc. Nyc Vandals Who Defaced Wwi Statue, Burned American Flag Should 'Learn Their History,' Veterans Group Says "We are currently reviewing security footage to identify potential suspects. The National Park Service strongly condemns activities like the ones seen in the video that disrespect the solemnity of the National Mall's memorials," said National Park Service's Mike Litterst. Veteran David Fields told FOX 5 that the acts seen in the video were "disgraceful." Read On The Fox News App Portland Memorial Dedicated To City's Fallen Police Officers Vandalized: 'Startling And Ugly' "This is just as sacred as Arlington National Cemetery. And to have people riding motorcycles around there, was just a lack of respect," Fields said. Laws in D.C. prohibit the use of ATVs on public streets and in the National Mall area, but the Metropolitan Police Department said officers won't pursue the vehicles because of the department's chase policy. Earlier this month in the nation's capital, two Metro police officers were hit by an ATV rider in northeast D.C. That driver fled the scene. Fox News Digital has reached out to the National Park Service for article source: Dirt bikes, ATVs driven around World War II memorial in Washington, DC: video
Fox News
02-04-2025
- Fox News
Dirt bikes, ATVs driven around World War II memorial in Washington, DC: video
People on dirt bikes and ATVs were seen driving inside the World War II memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., over the weekend. Video posted on X showed at least three people driving around the outdoor memorial late Saturday night. The United States Park Police is aware of the video, according to FOX 5 DC. "We are currently reviewing security footage to identify potential suspects. The National Park Service strongly condemns activities like the ones seen in the video that disrespect the solemnity of the National Mall's memorials," said National Park Service's Mike Litterst. Veteran David Fields told FOX 5 that the acts seen in the video were "disgraceful." "This is just as sacred as Arlington National Cemetery. And to have people riding motorcycles around there, was just a lack of respect," Fields said. Laws in D.C. prohibit the use of ATVs on public streets and in the National Mall area, but the Metropolitan Police Department said officers won't pursue the vehicles because of the department's chase policy. Earlier this month in the nation's capital, two Metro police officers were hit by an ATV rider in northeast D.C. That driver fled the scene. Fox News Digital has reached out to the National Park Service for comment.
