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Man BLAMES law enforcement for his deadly crash that killed beautiful college girl: 'You could've not chased me'
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Man BLAMES law enforcement for his deadly crash that killed beautiful college girl: 'You could've not chased me'

A 13-time convicted felon who is accused of killing a 20-year-old college girl has claimed the police officers who were chasing him were the cause of the fatal crash. Donald Wayne Rownan, who was on parole, allegedly killed Paola Parbol Arredondo around 9.30am on October 15 in a car accident after he ran from law enforcement in Parkland, Washington. The 47-year-old career criminal, from Forks, admitted to running from the authorities, but said the officers who were after him were the ones to blame. 'Rownan's demeanor appeared as if he did not care and did not believe it was his fault,' according to the trooper who interviewed the felon. He added: '[Rownan] stated something along the lines of "You guys could have not chased me." I told him I was shocked by the lack of accountability.' The parolee was being pulled over for his three arrest warrants, but never stopped for officers and admitted that he fled because he didn't want to go back to jail, according to Komo News. Seconds after fleeing, Rownan ran a red light in his Chrysler 300 and t-boned Arredondo's silver Toyota Corolla. Arredondo, who was on her way to class at Pacific Lutheran University, was killed on impact. Rownan attempted to flee the scene on foot after the collision. He was caught and is now facing eight charges, including murder in the second degree, vehicular homicide, failure to remain at an accident resulting in death, and vehicular assault DUI. The remaining charges include failure to stay at an injury accident, attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, escape from community custody, and reckless driving. Two others were in the car with the tattooed man and were taken to the hospital for their injuries. Rownan is being held on $750,000 bond, according to King 5. The repeat offender also confessed to going about 75 to 80 miles per hour during the time of the casualty. A drug recognition expert found that Ronan was likely under the influence of one or multiple substances, according to the outlet. Investigators also discovered drug paraphernalia within the Chrysler. Before the crash, the Washington man had been arrested 36 times. When Arredondo's boyfriend, Gabriel, was asked by King 5 what he felt when he saw Rownan in Pierce County Superior Court, he said: 'Y'all don't want to hear what I have to say about him.' He then went on to describe the young woman: 'She was very smart, ambitious, whatever she wanted, she would go and get it for herself. 'She would always work hard - she was a hard worker.' Arredondo was studying criminal justice and social services and worked part-time at a day care, according to her boyfriend's mother. Tearfully, she added: 'Such a young life taken away from us. She goes to church every day.' 'It's so sad because her parents aren't even here - they live three hours away.' A GoFundMe was launched to help with the funeral costs, which has raised nearly $11,500.

Editor,Jack Toledo
Bryce Young Injury: Final Update on Panthers QB After Leaving Game vs Jets
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Bryce Young Injury: Final Update on Panthers QB After Leaving Game vs Jets

The Carolina Panthers have just been dealt a massive blow. Starting quarterback Bryce Young has injured his ankle in their Week 7 game against the New York Jets. The Jets’ Jowon Briggs stepped on Young’s ankle, and the injury sidelined him, and sent him to the locker room. Backup quarterback Andy Dalton is the next […]The post Bryce Young Injury: Final Update on Panthers QB After Leaving Game vs Jets appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Utsav Jain
British mother, 64, died on family holiday in Cape Verde after falling ill at five-star hotel
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British mother, 64, died on family holiday in Cape Verde after falling ill at five-star hotel

A British mother died on a family holiday in Cape Verde after falling ill at a five-star hotel. Elena Walsh, 64, had been staying at Riu Cabo Verde, a luxury resort on the picturesque Sal island in the south of the African country, when she became fatally unwell in August. The part-time nurse, from Kings Heath in Birmingham, had jetted out for a 12-night stay for a double celebration of her husband's 60th birthday and her son's recent engagement. But just a week into the trip, Ms Walsh began suffering with symptoms such as sickness and diarrhoea as well as heavy sweats which left her 'so weak she had to be helped into a wheelchair'. Ms Walsh was assessed in her room by a nurse on the morning of August 9, the day after she began feeling unwell, and was quickly taken by taxi to a local clinic before being transferred to hospital. However, the 64-year-old's condition rapidly deteriorated at a 'sudden and distressing' rate, and she was tragically pronounced dead at around 6.30am on August 10. Ms Walsh's death has 'absolutely broken' her family, including husband Patrick, who also fell ill on the holiday, their son, Sean, 29 and his fiancée, Gemma Kentish, 26, all of whom had been on the trip. Now, Mr Walsh, who was married to his late wife for nearly 40 years, has revealed how he and the family had grave concerns about the hygiene standards at the hotel during their trip. He said: 'I'm not sure we'll ever get over what happened to Elena, but we have so many concerns about what caused her death. 'We were really worried about the hygiene at the hotel - the food was often lukewarm, the cheese on the pizza was not melted properly and seemed undercooked. 'On one night my son mentioned that the chicken tasted funny, so he stopped eating it. 'I found at times the food in the hotel was being rushed out to be served when it hadn't been cooked properly and we noticed people standing in the pool bar all day, without leaving to go to the toilet, with the water changing colour.' The retired plant operator said he had never seen his wife 'so poorly' in all their years together as he revealed she couldn't even walk from their room to the taxi to visit the clinic. He continued: 'By the Saturday morning, she was so weak that she had to be helped into a wheelchair to be taken from our room and into a taxi to go to the nearby clinic. 'The care she received felt chaotic and we felt like we were in the dark around what was happening despite asking for updates. 'After hours of trying to treat her, they suddenly told us Elena's organs were failing and there was nothing they could do for her.' Mr Walsh has now instructed medical negligence lawyers to investigate the care his late wife received. Jatinder Paul, the specialist international serious injury lawyer at Irwin Mitchell representing him, said: 'Elena's loved ones are devastated by her death and the sudden circumstances surrounding it. 'Understandably, they have a number of questions about how she contracted her illness and the care she received in Cape Verde. 'While nothing can make up for their loss we're determined to at least help establish the answers they deserve.' The law firm is representing more than 1,500 UK holidaymakers to Cape Verde who have fallen ill over the last three years, including over 200 at the Riu Cabo Verde. Mr Paul added: 'We continue to hear too many concerning reports of people falling ill at all-inclusive resorts across Cape Verde, including the Riu Cabo Verde. 'It beggars belief that so many holidaymakers fall seriously ill at this hotel year-on-year.' Mr Walsh said: 'The least we feel we deserve is answers, not just for our family but if Elena did fall ill, and die, because of the hygiene conditions at the hotel, we can then help try and prevent other families from going through the same horrific ordeal we have endured.' An inquest into Elena's death is expected to be held at a later date. The Riu Cabo Verde has been approached for comment.

Ciaran Foreman,Editor

PAF jets land in Azerbaijan for ‘Indus Shield Alpha’ to sharpen modern air combat skills

JF-17 Block-III fighters execute non-stop flight with flawless mid-air refueling Indus Shield Alpha to focus on advanced air warfare, joint mission planning Exercise aims to boost interoperability between Pakistan and Azerbaijan air forces ISPR says participation reflects Pakistan’s commitment to regional stability ISLAMABAD: A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has arrived in Azerbaijan […]

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Injured Tyreek Hill Makes ‘Hard’ Admission Watching Dolphins as Mike McDaniel Faces Firing
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Injured Tyreek Hill Makes ‘Hard’ Admission Watching Dolphins as Mike McDaniel Faces Firing

The Miami Dolphins limp into Week 7 with a 1-5 record, mirroring the struggles of their Sunday opponent, the Cleveland Browns. To make things worse, Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury against the New York Jets. Before going down, Hill totaled 21 receptions for 265 […]The post Injured Tyreek Hill Makes ‘Hard’ Admission Watching Dolphins as Mike McDaniel Faces Firing appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Chetan Phore
Top healthcare executive and her husband are charged for leaving six-month-old baby alone on the beach
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Top healthcare executive and her husband are charged for leaving six-month-old baby alone on the beach

A top healthcare executive and her husband have been charged after they allegedly abandoned their six-month-old baby on a Florida beach for nearly an hour. Sara, 37, and Brian Wilks were arrested on October 10 after deputies with the Walton County Sheriff's Office responded to Miramar Beach over reports of a baby being left unattended. When police arrived at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, they found the child being cared for by Good Samaritans, one of whom was seen holding the infant in a photo. While authorities waited for paramedics to arrive, the couple, who live in a $970,000 home in Houston Texas, made their way back to the spot and confessed to leaving their child there. They both admitted they placed the baby under a tent for a nap, left with three other kids, went on a walk and 'lost track of time,' according to authorities. Sara, a regional president for US Heart and Vascular, and her husband, did not bring their phones with them while they were away from their child, surveillance footage showed. The baby's vitals were normal and she was not in distress, police said. The Florida Department of Children and Families immediately responded to the scene and their other children were placed in state custody until relatives from Texas could arrive. The Wilks' were both charged with child neglect without great bodily harm. The couple posted a $1,000 bond the next day, according to court records obtained by the Daily Mail. Major Dustin Cosson with the Walton County Sheriff's Office said the amount of time they left their child was 'way longer than what would be reasonable.' He said he understands that babies are on a napping schedule, but that does not mean parents should leave them alone when they do so. 'That's all fine and dandy, but you don't just leave a baby at a house and then leave and go off to the store,' Cosson told ABC13. 'The baby could roll over and suffocate itself, or the wind could blow a towel over its face. There's no telling what could have happened.' He further emphasized that although beaches in the Sunshine State are family-friendly, parents still need to use common sense and remain vigilant. 'Yes, it's a bubble, but that doesn't mean as you cross over the county line or over the state line into Florida that we can just leave your common sense behind,' he said. 'It still means you have to do the best for your children.' Although deputies do not believe the Wilks' acted maliciously, Cosson believes the option to leave their baby daughter alone should see them face criminal charges. Sara was named as part of Cardiovascular Business's 'Forty Under 40 Class of 2025' in April. Sara, who appears to go by her maiden name Sommers professionally, holds an MBA and has 'created a more cost-effective and streamlined experience for patients' at US Heart and Vascular (USHV), according to Cardiovascular Business. The company is a national provider of support services for independent cardiovascular physician practices. Sara's been described as someone who 'not only improved the quality of care' for patients, but made sure to do so in a timely manner, according to the outlet. The Daily Mail contacted US Heart and Vascular and the Wilks' attorney for comment.

Editor,Emma Richter
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