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Bodycam shows moment Fort Smith police arrest man in hospital
SUMMARY: On July 22nd, a report emerged of an armed man at Mercy Fort Smith Hospital, prompting an emergency response from law enforcement. Police discovered 34-year-old John West hiding in a box within an educational room. Body camera footage shows officers instructing him to surrender, with one officer eventually pulling him out and handcuffing him. Authorities retrieved a weapon from him, which was identified as a water gun spray-painted black. West, who had previously been banned from the hospital, is now facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault for reportedly pointing the fake weapon.
Newly released bodycam footage from Fort Smith police officers shows the moment they discovered a man hiding in a box at Mercy Fort Smith on July 22, 2024.
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Suspect in second apparent Trump assassination attempt appears in court
SUMMARY: Ryan Wesley Ruth, 58, faces federal gun charges after allegedly attempting to assassinate former President Trump while he was golfing. Law enforcement arrested Ruth about 50 miles from the West Palm Beach golf club after they spotted a gun muzzle through the trees. He is charged with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and having an obliterated serial number. During his court appearance, Ruth seemed relaxed, answering questions calmly. The Secret Service is under scrutiny following this incident, particularly in light of a previous assassination attempt on Trump. Ruth is scheduled to return to court next Monday.
Law enforcement officials say Ryan Wesley Routh is now facing federal gun charges after pointing a gun at Trump as the former president golfed.
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News from the South - Arkansas News Feed
Arkansas's top news stories | September 16, 2024
SUMMARY: The FBI is investigating a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, involving suspect Ryan Wesley Ruth, who was arrested with an AK-47 near Trump’s golf course in Florida. Amid rising violence linked to political rhetoric, multiple bomb threats were reported in Springfield, Ohio, after Trump made controversial comments. The housing market is challenging, with rents rising 26% and home prices up 29% since 2020, leaving many struggling. The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra opened a new performance space, and Arkansas Peace Week kicked off with a painting event aiming to promote peace and social justice in the community.
Jurnee Taylor delivers your top news stories for September 16, 2024 including the latest on a shooting near former President Donald Trump.
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