Driver of Hyundai Sonata sought in El Cajon hit-and-run

Investigators are searching for a motorist involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a pedestrian seriously injured in El Cajon.

The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Main and Orlando streets. According to the El Cajon Police Department, a westbound sedan struck a 63-year-old woman.

After the collision, the driver continued driving and fled the scene, Lt. Joe Crawford reported. Paramedics promptly transported the victim to a hospital where she is receiving treatment for severe injuries.

Officials were able to identify the vehicle involved as a Hyundai Sonata. The car was later found abandoned near the accident site. However, as of early Friday afternoon, the driver remained at large, Lt. Crawford confirmed.

Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident or the driver’s whereabouts to come forward.
https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2025/10/24/driver-hyundai-sonata-wanted-el-cajon-hit-and-run/

Report warns reforms are fueling rise in Colorado violent crime

As part of efforts to lower its prison population, a recent report found that both incarceration rates and arrests in Colorado have declined sharply over the past decade. The state’s rate of recidivism—when a convicted criminal reoffends—has also decreased. However, this does not necessarily mean that crime is decreasing.

Instead, the report attributes these declines to a prioritization by lawmakers on leniency. This approach has largely led to reductions in recidivism, arrests, and the overall prison population.

“Over the past two decades, Colorado has pursued a steady course of criminal justice reform aimed at reducing the footprint of the state’s correctional system,” the report stated. “Lawmakers have prioritized leniency: lower sentences for drug offenses, expanded parole and probation opportunities, and restrictions on law enforcement discretion.”

This tension between enforcement and leniency is reflected in the state’s crime trends over the past decade. From 2014 to 2024, the number of arrests declined by nearly 30%. Similarly, Colorado’s recidivism rate fell by 40% between 2008 and 2019—ranking as the third-highest decline of any state nationwide.

“In 2008, Colorado had the country’s fifth highest recidivism rate,” said DJ Summers, the institute’s director of communications and research operations, during a press conference about the report on Tuesday. “Now the state’s recidivism has dropped to a more average rate.”

The decline in arrests has played a significant role in this progress. Between 2016 and 2024, the total number of inmates in Colorado’s prisons and jails decreased by 12%. This drop was largely due to a significant reduction in the prison population in 2020, when many inmates were released early amid public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2020, the prison population has been slowly increasing again—though it remains below levels seen in the 2010s.

Despite these positive trends in incarceration and recidivism, the report warns that the overall picture is more complex. From 2014 to 2024, Colorado’s violent crime rate increased by more than 55%.

Looking more closely between December 2019 and December 2021, the report found that while the number of inmates in state prisons fell by over 20%, the violent crime rate rose nearly 25%.

“Arrest counts and violent crime have been shifting at inversely proportional rates, meaning that as arrests decrease, violent crime increases,” the report noted.

Summers added that Common Sense Institute conducted an analysis showing a “strong correlation” between decreases in arrests and prison population and increases in crime.

Furthermore, even with the decline in the recidivism rate, 31% of inmates released by the Colorado Department of Corrections still return to prison within three years.

The report argues that it is time to refocus the state’s priorities away from leniency and toward deterrence, accountability, and public safety.

“The state’s challenge is no longer to reduce its correctional footprint; it is to restore accountability and deterrence without abandoning compassion,” the report stated. “Colorado must find a middle ground between punitive excess and permissive neglect.”
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3862533/report-warns-reforms-fuel-rise-colorado-violent-crime/

Prince Andrew Begged Staff and Pals to ‘Arrange Girls’ to Have Sex With Him — With ‘Blondes’ and ‘Ballerinas’ His Favored Type

**Prince Andrew Allegedly Had Network of Allies Arranging Women for Him, New Claims Reveal**

*Published: Oct. 23, 2025, 4:00 p.m. ET*

Prince Andrew reportedly had a network of close allies who “arranged girls” for him to have sex with, according to new claims revealed by RadarOnline.com. The disgraced royal, nicknamed “Randy Andy,” allegedly begged staff and friends to hook him up with various women, showing a particular preference for “blondes” and “ballerinas.”

### Preference for ‘Blondes’ and ‘Ballerinas’

The former Duke of York, who was forced last week to give up all his titles amid the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal, urged everyone around him to find women he could date. According to biographer Andrew Lownie, this behavior led to Andrew sleeping with women “he didn’t realize were prostitutes.”

Even his personal protection officers (PPOs), paid for by British taxpayers, were reportedly involved in these efforts. In Lownie’s new book, *The Rise and Fall of the House of York*, he writes:

> “He would spy out an attractive ballerina at the Royal Ballet and then send his (PPO) … to invite her to meet the prince.”

Other tactics reportedly included sending aides to invite women to his table at London nightclub Chinawhite or to join him in his hotel suite while abroad.

### Following Orders

Lownie also notes that Andrew’s staff frequently requested that attractive women be invited to events. A private secretary reportedly specified, “He likes blondes,” to which one consul responded, “I’m a diplomat, not a pimp.”

Andrew, 65, resigned as the U.K.’s special trade envoy back in 2011 after criticism of his ties to multimillionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. However, during his travels in this role, Lownie claims:

> “It was rumored Andrew brought women with him and that he liked to stay in hotels rather than the (Royal) Residence, as it gave him more independence in whom he saw, whether women or businessmen.”

Stories circulate of escorts, masquerading as professional women, being provided for him to choose from.

### Andrew Always on the Prowl?

Andrew was also reportedly close to Epstein’s associate and madam Ghislaine Maxwell. He allegedly “exploited” his royal connections, including his position as patron of the English National Ballet (ENB). According to one ENB staffer, Andrew had been somewhat “foisted” on the organization after Princess Diana passed away in 1997.

His interest, it seems, was more in the dancers than the ballet itself. Lownie writes:

> “When he did attend, he insisted on choosing who would sit with him in the royal box.”

The ballet official added:

> “The names were not given to the ENB. It was suspected they consisted of mistresses, one a yoga teacher, and various businessmen. The chairman was allowed in at intermission for a drink.”

### Allegations by Epstein Victim Virginia Giuffre

Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein who tragically died by suicide in April at age 41, claimed she was forced to sleep with Andrew three times. She reiterated these claims in her memoir, published posthumously this week.

Andrew, who settled a civil suit with Giuffre in the U.S. in 2022 by paying out millions, continues to deny these allegations.

### Andrew Relinquishes Titles Amid Ongoing Accusations

In the days before the publication of Lownie’s book, Andrew announced he was giving up his titles, including the Duke of York. He stated that the “continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.”

*This article reflects ongoing developments in a high-profile legal and public scandal involving Prince Andrew.*
https://radaronline.com/p/prince-andrew-begged-staff-pal-arrange-girls-to-have-sex/

“Gilbert Told on Everyone” – NBA Fans Look Back on Gilbert Arenas’ Comments After String of Gambling Arrests

Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the FBI’s gambling probe.

This development has sparked renewed attention from fans, who recalled comments made by Gilbert Arenas back in August.

The arrests mark a significant moment in the ongoing investigation, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations involved. Fans and analysts alike are closely monitoring the situation as it unfolds.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-gilbert-told-everyone-nba-fans-look-back-gilbert-arenas-comments-after-string-gambling-arrests

Mexican priest’s violent murder sparks demand for transparent investigation

A Christian advocacy group has joined calls for a transparent investigation into the killing of a Catholic priest in southern Mexico. The priest was found dead earlier this month in a region plagued by cartel violence and targeted attacks on clergy.

The body of Rev. Bertoldo Pantaleón Estrada, 59, was discovered on October 6 in Guerrero state, days after he was reported missing by the Diocese of Chilpancingo-Chilapa. Pantaleón was last seen on October 5 while returning from Atzcala to his parish in Mezcala, a short drive of about 30 minutes. However, his body was found roughly 56 miles south of Atzcala with gunshot wounds to the neck, according to the United Kingdom-based watchdog group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

Pantaleón had served as pastor of the San Cristóbal Church in Mezcala. Jesuit leaders in Mexico released a statement mourning his death and demanding clarity in the ongoing investigation.

Authorities announced the arrest of a suspect, identified as Miguel Ángel N., on October 10. Officials said the suspect was an acquaintance of the priest and had given inconsistent accounts of their last meeting. They initially claimed the priest had been killed by his chauffeur, but church leaders denied Estrada had a chauffeur.

The priest’s vehicle was located far from the area he was expected to be traveling, in a zone controlled by rival criminal organizations. The region is known for violent turf wars between gangs, including Los Ardillos and Los Tacos, both allegedly involved in drug trafficking and armed conflict.

CSW Director of Advocacy Anna Lee Stangl stated that the murder was part of a longstanding pattern of violence against church leaders across Mexico.

> “The violent killing of Father Bertoldo Pantaleón Estrada is yet another in a chain of murders of church leaders in Guerrero and across the country over the past two decades, making Mexico one of the deadliest countries in the world for priests and other religious leaders,” she said. “We join in the calls for a full and transparent investigation into this horrific murder and call on the Mexican authorities at both the state and federal levels to ensure that all of those responsible for Father Pantaleón Estrada’s death are held to account and the motive behind this murder firmly established.”

On October 11, at least 400 clergy members and churchgoers reportedly marched in a “caravan of peace and justice” in the Guerrero capital, Chilpancingo, to demand accountability in the case.

Pantaleón’s death comes over a year after a retired bishop known for mediating cartel disputes, Salvador Rangel, was kidnapped in the same region. He was later found and taken to a hospital. In 2018, parish priest Germain Muñiz Garcia and another clergyman, Iván Añorve Jaimes, were killed in a highway ambush in the same area.

Over the past year, Guerrero has also seen a series of political assassinations, including the October 2024 beheading of Chilpancingo Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán, less than a week after taking office.

On the television program *Sacro y Profano*, Guillermo Ganzanini of the Catholic Multimedia Center raised concerns about the reliability of investigations into clergy killings.

> “Unfortunately, we have a paper with eight columns of news, but continuity [of the coverage] on the case fades,” Ganzanini said. “We don’t know what has happened with the families, we don’t know what happened in the interrogations, there is no official answer from the institutions about the result of the investigations.”

The Catholic Multimedia Center has tracked 80 murders of Catholic priests in Mexico over the past 30 years. Its December 2024 report lists the recent deaths of several priests across the country, including:

– Father Ícmar Arturo Orta Llamas in Tijuana (2018)
– Father José Martín Guzmán Vega in Tamaulipas (2019)
– Franciscans Juan Antonio Orozco Alvarado, Gumersindo Cortés González in Guanajuato, and José Guadalupe Popoca Soto in Morelos (2021)
– Father José Guadalupe Rivas in Tijuana, and Jesuits Javier Campos Morales and Joaquín César Mora Salazar in Chihuahua (2022)

Between 2019 and 2024, the Catholic Multimedia Center documented 10 priest killings and 900 cases of extortion, death threats, or violence against Catholic clergy across Mexico, according to the Catholic News Agency.

Religious freedom watchdog Open Doors ranked Mexico 31st in its 2025 World Watch List of the most dangerous countries for Christians. The group cited cartel-related violence, corruption, clan oppression, and secular hostility as factors driving attacks on clergy.

The growing violence against religious leaders in Mexico underscores the urgent need for justice and protection for those serving vulnerable communities amid ongoing cartel conflicts.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/mexican-priests-violent-murder-sparks-demand-for-transparency.html

Heat’s Terry Rozier arrested in FBI gambling probe

NBA star and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested on Thursday, October 23, 2025, by the FBI. The news broke earlier that morning, sending shockwaves through the basketball community.

Rozier’s arrest is connected to an illegal sports betting and poker game scheme. According to reports, there have been “numerous” arrests related to this investigation.

Currently, Rozier is a member of the Miami Heat and is entering his second year with the team. He was originally drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2015 NBA Draft as the 16th overall pick. After several seasons with Boston, Rozier played for the Charlotte Hornets from 2019 until 2024 before joining the Heat.

This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available. Stay tuned for updates.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-heat/heat-news-terry-rozier-arrested-fbi-gambling-probe

Lithuania’s largest airport suspends air traffic due to dozens of smugglers’ ballons

Lithuania suspended air traffic at Vilnius Airport late on Tuesday due to the presence of dozens of smugglers’ balloons in its airspace, the country’s National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) said in a statement.

“Operations have been disrupted due to weather balloons used to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus,” the NCMC added, urging passengers to follow official airport information.

So far, eight incoming flights have been redirected, including to Lithuania’s Kaunas Airport and to Warsaw, according to the Vilnius Airport operator.

This is not the first incident of its kind. Vilnius Airport also shut down on October 5 due to a similar situation involving helium balloons carrying contraband cigarettes from neighboring Belarus.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/21/world-news/lithuanias-largest-airport-suspends-air-traffic-due-to-dozens-of-smugglers-ballons/

Sexual assault, drugging trial begins for former owner of Grateful Dead-themed bars

Jay Bianchi is alleged to have drugged and sexually assaulted multiple individuals over a span of four years, from 2020 to 2024.

These serious accusations have brought significant attention to the ongoing investigations, as authorities work to uncover the full extent of the alleged incidents.

Further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses, highlighting the importance of awareness and support for victims of such crimes.
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/10/21/jay-bianchi-trial-denver/

Illegal immigrant allegedly causes fatal semi-truck crash on highway, killing driver: officials

An illegal immigrant in Indiana was arrested after allegedly causing a fatal semi-truck crash, according to officials.

The Portage Police Department reported that Broko Stankovic was driving on US Highway 20 in Indiana on Wednesday when traffic came to a stop due to a Ram Sprinter turning near Douglas Drive. However, the suspect did not appear to slow down in his semi-truck, according to FOX 32.

Officials stated that Stankovic attempted to make a hard evasive left turn, entering opposite traffic and colliding with a Subaru Crosstrek. As a result, the semi-truck jackknifed and struck the Ram Sprinter, which was pushed into a road sign.

Tragically, the 54-year-old driver of the Subaru died at the scene.

Further investigation revealed that Stankovic was in possession of a suspended Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) belonging to a family member, but did not have a valid CDL himself. Additionally, his company was not registered with the Department of Transportation.

Due to Stankovic’s immigration status, ICE placed a detainer on him as he was being transported to the Porter County Jail. He has been charged with felony reckless homicide and felony criminal recklessness resulting in death.

Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE for more information.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/21/us-news/illegal-immigrant-allegedly-causes-fatal-semi-truck-crash-on-highway-killing-driver-officials/

Trial of 3 Guards Tests New York’s Culture of Incarceration

A rare instance of a prison guard being found guilty of murder has drawn mixed reactions from the public.

Advocates of prison reform welcomed the verdict, seeing it as a step toward greater accountability within the correctional system.

However, many expressed disappointment over the acquittal of two other guards involved in the case, feeling that justice was only partially served.

The case highlights ongoing challenges in addressing misconduct and violence in prisons.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/nyregion/trial-of-3-guards-tests-new-yorks-culture-of-incarceration.html

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