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Suspect in Santa Maria courthouse explosion had court appearance – NBC Los Angeles
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- Five people suffered injuries that are not life-threatening in an explosion at a Santa Barbara County courthouse.
- The explosion in Santa Maria was intentionally set with an improvised explosive device, the sheriff’s department said.
- The suspect had been arrested on a firearms violation and had a court appearance scheduled for Wednesday.
A man who threw a backpack with an improvised explosive device that went off at a screening area Wednesday inside a Santa Maria courthouse was scheduled to appear for arraignment on a firearms violation, authorities said.
Five people suffered injuries that are not considered life threatening in the explosion at the courthouse in Santa Barbara County. Twenty-year-old Nathaniel McGuire, a Santa Maria resident, was wearing body armor under a jacket when he was taken into custody after running from the scene and attempting to get into his vehicle, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.
A court security officer detained McGuire in a courthouse parking lot.
Witness Shane Mellon told KSBY that he was at the courthouse when he heard what sounded like chairs falling over. The courtroom bailiff escorted him and others from the building.
“It was a loud bang,” he said.
Mellon said he saw what looked like a sweater smoldering and a man screaming. Four or five people got on top of him, trying to keep him restrained, Mellon said.
“I think this could have been way worse than it was if not for the deputies just jumping on top of that guy,” Mellon said.
The courthouse was closed and residents near the building were told to avoid the area as authorities investigated the explosion. A five-block area that included businesses, homes and a school was evacuated.
McGuire was arrested Wednesday on attempted murder and explosives charges. He was scheduled to appear for arraignment that day in connection with his July arrest for illegal gun possession — a loaded and concealed revolver that was not registered to him.
Investigators said the bombing appeared to be in retaliation for the earlier arrest.
“We do believe this is a local matter that has been safely resolved and that there are no outstanding community safety concerns,” Santa Barbara County Undersheriff Craig Bonner said.
Three of the people injured in the explosion suffered burns. All were treated at a hospital and released.
Santa Maria is about 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Pop star Michael Jackson was tried and acquitted of sexual abuse two decades ago at the courthouse.
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Lawsuit filed over Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball – NBC Los Angeles
What to Know
- A valuable piece of sports memorabilia is at the center of lawsuit filed by a fan who claims he’s the rightful owner of Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 home run ball.
- The teen, who attended the Sept. 19 Dodgers-Marlins game in Miami, claims the ball was taken from him during a scrum beyond the outfield wall.
- The auction of the ball is set to go ahead with bids starting at $500,000.
A teen has filed a lawsuit in Florida crying foul over ownership of the baseball that Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit for his historic 50th home run of the season.
Eighteen-year-old Max Matus’ lawsuit filed this week seeks to prevent the sale of the baseball, which was scheduled to go up for auction. The lawsuit claims Matus is the rightful owner of the ball that sparked a scrum Sept. 19 when it rocketed off the bat of Ohtani and landed behind the outfield wall at loanDepot Park in Miami.
The home run made Ohtani the only player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. Bids for the high-value baseball were set by the Goldin Auctions to start at $500,000 with an option to buy outright for an astounding $4.5 million.
Matus, a Broward County, Florida, resident, filed for an injunction preventing Goldin and two Florida residents from “transferring, encumbering, selling, or concealing the 50/50 Ball.” He’s also seeking compensatory damages for what transpired during the Dodgers-Marlins game, which he attended with his father on his 18th birthday, according to the lawsuit.
Matus was in the left-center field crowd when Ohtani’s second of three home runs in a game for the ages cleared the wall, the lawsuit said. Matus claimed he grabbed the ball, “successfully obtaining possession” of what would become a valuable piece of sports memorabilia, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges the ball was forcefully taken away by a “muscular, older man” identified as a defendant.
“Indeed, Max successfully grabbed the 50/50 Ball in his left hand and intended to keep it,” according to the lawsuit. “Unfortunately, a few seconds later… a muscular, older man – trapped Plaintiff’s arm in between his legs and wrangled the 50/50 Ball out of Max’s left hand. In so doing, (the defendant) wrongfully and forcefully obtained control of the ball and was escorted out of the stands by security.”
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani became the first player in baseball history to hit 50 home runs and have 50 stolen bases in a single season.
In a statement to ESPN, Goldin Auctions said it’s aware of the lawsuit.
“We are aware of the case that has been filed,” Goldin Auctions said in the statement. “Having reviewed the allegations and images included in the lawsuit, and publicly available video from the game, Goldin plans to go live with the auction of the Ohtani 50/50 ball.”
The 50-50 home run ball auction began Friday morning. If bids reach $3 million before Oct. 9, the private purchase option will be off the table and bidders can compete, which could drive of the value of the historic piece of sports memorabilia. Extended bidding will begin Oct. 16.
The next hearing for the Matus lawsuit was scheduled for Oct. 10.
The home run was the highlight of what’s widely considered one of the greatest single-game performances of all time. Ohtani went 6-for-6 with three home runs, two doubles and a staggering 10 RBI in a Dodgers rout.
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All lanes reopen after big rig crash causes traffic delays on 210 Freeway – NBC Los Angeles
All lanes of the 210 Freeway have reopened near Azusa after being closed due to an overturned big rig early Friday.
The crash happened at the Irwindale Avenue exit when the trailer went through the center divide and fell on its side onto the other direction of the freeway.
Caltrans and other crews are working to clear the trailer. A SigAlert remains in effect and it was unclear when it would be cleared.
The crash is affecting traffic on both sides of the freeway. Four left lanes are blocked and three lanes on the westbound side of the freeway are closed.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area or seek alternate routes like the 10 Freeway, Arrow Highway or Foothill Boulevard.
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All lanes reopen after big rig crash causes traffic delays on 210 Freeway – NBC Los Angeles
All lanes of the 210 Freeway have reopened near Azusa after being closed due to an overturned big rig early Friday.
The crash happened at the Irwindale Avenue exit when the trailer went through the center divide and fell on its side onto the other direction of the freeway.
Caltrans and other crews are working to clear the trailer. A SigAlert remains in effect and it was unclear when it would be cleared.
The crash is affecting traffic on both sides of the freeway. Four left lanes are blocked and three lanes on the westbound side of the freeway are closed.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area or seek alternate routes like the 10 Freeway, Arrow Highway or Foothill Boulevard.
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