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What is curbstoning? Car-flipping scam growing in Denver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- You find a quick and easy deal online to buy a car, and the seller asks you to meet him or her at a random location to make a cash or electronic transaction.You drive away and learn that the car is riddled with mechanical problems. This is the hallmark of a scam known as “curbstoning.” Police searching for suspect after 3 injured in Denver shooting Professional auto dealers are seeing more victims of the scam in Colorado over the past six months. California-based Sell Max told FOX 31 the company has encountered nearly 30 cars in Denver so far this year that turned out to have serious problems.“When they tell us how they acquired the car, everything starts clicking and we realize they were curbstoned,” Sell Max founder Sean Pour said.Curbstoning occurs when the scammer sells the car without a dealer license, usually through social media ads, making sure to conceal any mechanical issues. The biggest red flag is that the seller never transfers the car into their name...

Man charged with cyberstalking ex-girlfriend while posing as different ex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

A Colorado man has been charged in federal court with cyberstalking his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in Hawaii while repeatedly posing as a different ex-boyfriend, federal prosecutors said Monday.John B. Hart, 53, of Louisville, who previously lived in Hawaii, was arrested Friday in Colorado. Man pleads guilty to threatening Gov. Polis, Adams County prosecutor Hart was temporarily represented by a lawyer from the federal defender’s office when he appeared in court after his arrest. The office has a policy of not commenting on cases to the media. No other attorney was listed as representing him yet.An indictment alleges that he told his ex-girlfriend to kill herself, created profiles for her on dating and casual sex websites, and sent two men looking to date or have sex with her to her workplace, among other things, to harass and intimidate her.Hart also told the new boyfriend, a resident of both Hawaii and Washington state, to break up with her and sent sex toys to the boyf...

Denver queer gym at risk of closure raising money to stay open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) - Metamorphosis Fitness, a queer-based gym in Denver opened its doors back in 2017 at a location off Colorado Boulevard. The gym's goal is to focus on both physical and mental strength for members of the LGBT community. "Even though there are multiple gyms owned by my community in Denver, we are the only one who specifically caters to [the LGBT] community, 85% of our members identify as a part of that community," Styler Ells, Owner and Manager of Metamorphosis Fitness said Sunday. Ells said there aren't many sober social places for the queer community in Denver, but that the gym offers that. "Our focus is: Move your body, [and] when you move your body, you will be better mentally physically and spiritually," Ells said. Ells said the gym's original landlord kept their rent at a manageable amount. However, that changed when a new landlord took over between 2021 and 2022. “The person we were working with -- who is no longer with the company -- we had conversations ab...

Aurora Police searching for suspect in life-threatening shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department was searching for the suspect in a shooting that sent one man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Sunday.It happened near Havana Street and Florida Avenue. APD tweeted about the incident just before 8 p.m. Police searching for suspect after 3 injured in Denver shooting A man was shot at a residence, and police said the suspect, another man, fled the scene.The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, APD said.Police said the suspect had yet to be identified and were asking the public for any information that could be related to the case.FOX31 sent crews to the scene to get more information. APD said it is investigating.

2 dead, 4 injured after BSO Fire Rescue helicopter crashes in Pompano Beach triplex

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

Police responded to an aircraft emergency after a Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue helicopter went down as it headed to a call in North Lauderdale. Officials said two people onboard have been injured and one other person onboard is dead; one female also died after the helicopter crashed on a triplex building. According to officials, on Monday, the chopper had just taken off from the Pompano Air Park at 8:42 a.m. and was heading to a call in North Lauderdale regarding a car crash where a vehicle hit a bus stop at Prospect Road and State Road 7. Three minutes later, the BSFR helicopter had an engine failure that occurred shortly after takeoff. The chopper ultimately crashed in the area of 1201 NW 6th Ave. into the triplex. The crash set off a massive fire that destroyed at least two apartments.In a news conference just before 1 p.m., Broward County Sherrif Gregory Tony said Captain/Flight Paramedic Terryson Jackson, a 19-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, died in the crash. A fema...

Police seek assistance in identifying elderly man found in Pembroke Pines

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

The Pembroke Pines Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an elderly man who was discovered near 9100 Taft Street, Monday.The man, believed to possibly be named Robert Leslie Smith, was found in a state of confusion and unable to provide any form of identification or contact information for his family.https://twitter.com/PPinesPD/status/1696271509566681437?s=20The police describe him as a white or white Hispanic male, approximately 70 years old, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing around 150 lbs. At the time of discovery, he was dressed in a white t-shirt paired with grey sweatpants.Due to concerns about his health, the man is currently under the care of officers at Memorial Hospital Regional. Authorities are urging anyone with information about his identity or family to contact them at 954-431-2200.

1 hospitalized after tractor trailer catches on fire NB on I-95 in Deerfield Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

One person was hospitalized after tractor trailer burst into flames in Deerfield Beach.The incident happened northbound on Interstate 95, Monday afternoon.Two other cars were also involved. Crews were scene mopping up a fuel spill and a tow truck was brought in to get that trailer off the interstate.Both northbound and southbound lanes were closed for some time as firefighters worked to put out the fire.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

BSO, Fire Rescue support hospitalized victims after deadly helicopter crash in Pompano Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

Broward Sheriff’s Office and fire rescue units gathered at Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach showing their support as two of their own remain hospitalized. “We appreciate the outpouring of support from our fellow fire rescue agencies, law enforcement brothers and sisters, in this time of tragedy,” said Broward Fire Rescue Chief Tim Keith. A deadly BSFR helicopter crash in a Pompano Beach triplex building on Monday killed one of their own and left two others injured. Several first responders were seen in uniform, going in and out of the hospital. Daron Roche, 37, who was the pilot and 31-year-old Mike Chaguaceda, a paramedic, currently remain under care. One woman was killed inside her apartment where the chopper crash-landed, two others were injured. “My two brothers that were in the hospital, they were in unit four when the plane came down,” said Quiana Carter, sister of the two male victims. She said that both Terran Vandiver and Lorenzo Snell w...

Investigation underway after person shot in Roxbury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

An investigation got underway in Roxbury Monday after a person was shot near David Ramsay Park, Boston police said. Police said authorities responded after receiving a call reporting the shooting around 4:15 p.m. The scene remained active shortly before 5 p.m., according to police. Information on the condition of the person who was shot was not immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Emergency crews respond to major crash in North Attleboro

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:27 GMT

Emergency crews were on scene Monday afternoon after a major crash on the northbound side of I-95 in North Attleboro. State police in a social media post said the crash happened near Exit 7 and caused “life-threatening injuries.” Police said at least two cars were involved and all northbound lanes of the highway were closed as of around 4:30 p.m. SKY7-HD over the scene just after 5 p.m. captured video of emergency crews working around two cars with visible damage. One vehicle appeared to have come to a stop on top of a guardrail in the area and there was debris scattered across the roadway. Traffic was slowly getting by around 5 p.m., though there were delays along I-95 north leading up to the crash site.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.