HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – CrimeStoppers Honolulu and the Hawaiian Humane Society said more people are choosing to report animal abuse cases through the P3 app.

P3 allows the tipster to remain anonymous while uploading videos and images as evidence.

P3 was recently used to report a suspected case of animal cruelty after a woman was caught on video allegedly hitting and pulling on a dog’s leash in Waipahu.

CrimeStoppers Honolulu notified the Hawaiian Humane Society, posted the video online and asked the media to distribute it to help identify the woman.

Within two days, authorities identified her as Heather Hinkle.

Hinkle was not arrested. She was charged with a misdemeanor – second-degree animal cruelty.

Sergeant. Chris Kim of CrimeStoppers Honolulu said more people are now reporting such cases through the app.

They used to be hesitant because it was often about a neighbor or relative.

The traditional way to notify CrimeStoppers Honolulu is to call 955-8300, but Kim said people are afraid of being identified.

“When they call, sometimes they’re still a little shy,” Kim said.

Brandy Shimabukuro, communications manager for the Hawaiian Humane Society, said tipsters often fear retaliation.

“They’re trying to submit something for someone in their own neighborhood, within their community,” Shimabukuro said.

The app also allows CrimeStoppers to immediately ask the tipster additional questions. Previously, it was very difficult to track down the tipster for additional information.

Hawaiian Humane Society field officer Sgt. Ling, who did not want his first name used, said the videos and images sent through the P3 app are also very helpful in building a case.

Hinkle is expected to have a court date next month.

According to Shimabukuro, the dog has been removed from their property and is doing well.

It is not available for adoption.

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There’s a social media fad called “chroming” that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.

The new “snort” called “chroming” is a dangerous, re-emerging practice that is on the rise among the youth. “Chroming” uses items you probably have at home and is harmful to children.

“This describes children sniffing every available hydrocarbon they can get their hands on,” said Dr. Anthony Pizon, chief of medical toxicology at UPMC and professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh.

We’re talking everything from permanent markers, paint thinners and metallic paints to aerosol deodorants, compressed air dusters and hairspray.

“Children get intoxicated. And the symptoms are typically similar to what you would see with, say, alcohol poisoning. The children are drunk, have an unsteady gait and are sedated,” Pizon said.

He said this practice of inhaling fumes from common household items has been around for decades, but new research suggests trending social media videos may be the reason for its comeback.

“Unfortunately, a lot of kids are exposed to it, especially because of its appeal on TikTok,” Pizon said.

He said short- and long-term “chroming” could pose serious risks.

“Sometimes people take this to the extreme and put the compound in a bag and put the bag over their head and they can obviously suffocate. Some of the compounds they inhale can cause cardiac arrest, which would be very serious. And “Then there are many other side effects that you can see from it: kidney damage, electrolyte imbalances, seizures, lung injuries, muscle weakness,” Pizon said.

“It’s not a particularly common thing that causes or leads to hospitalization. But we definitely see children and adults using these substances regularly,” he added.

Pizon said the term “chrome plating” comes from people getting metallic paint on their hands and face after, for example, inhaling metallic paints on a rag.

He said “chroming” and inhaling “whippits,” also known as nitrous oxide, go hand in hand because the products are legal and easy to obtain.

While videos of these two dangerous trends are circulating on social media platforms like TikTok, searching for “chroming,” “whippits,” or “whiptok” on TikTok will direct you to substance use resources and helplines.

Pizon said his advice to parents is to be curious.

“You just have to be as interested in what your kids are doing and aware of what they might have access to in their room. Be aware that these leached compounds may be under their bed. And if parents have these products at home, there is a long list of products to dispose of when they are no longer needed,” he said.

Experts say to watch for frequent nosebleeds or sores in or around the mouth or nose, as well as worsening academic performance or decreased interest in activities.

If you are a parent and have questions or notice signs of a “chroming” overdose, including confusion, numbness, fainting and seizures, call the Pittsburgh Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. Specialists are available to you around the clock.

DENVER – Shohei Ohtani hit his 54th home run of the season, a massive three-run blast after stealing his 57th base early in the game, and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed 11-1 on Friday night. 4 against the Colorado Rockies.

The Dodgers designated hitter finished 4 of 5 games, including two singles and a double, and drove in four runs. He now has 24 hits in his last 34 at-bats.

Ohtani is making a serious push for a Triple Crown, leading the NL in home runs (54) and RBI (130). He raised his average to .309 and trailed only Luis Arráez (.312 on Friday) in contention for the title.

With his hit to second base in the second inning, Ohtani passed Ichiro Suzuki for the most bases stolen by a Japanese-born player in a single season. Ohtani wore spikes with a picture of his dog, Decoy.

Ohtani’s three-run blast in the sixth inning landed in the second deck at Coors Field. It was clear from the first strike that the sellout crowd immediately erupted into a frenzy, an early show before the fireworks expected after the game.

His 408 total bases this season are the second most in franchise history. Babe Herman set the record of 416 in 1930.

Teoscar Hernández got Los Angeles started with a two-run home run in the first. Andy Pages also scored for the Dodgers, who came to town fresh off securing their third straight league title on Thursday. The Dodgers moved two games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies and are at the top of the NL.

Ben Casparius (2-0) got the win for Los Angeles with 4 1/3 innings pitched in a game in which the Dodgers started reliever Ryan Brasier.

Cal Quantrill (8-11) struggled against the Dodgers’ strong lineup, allowing six runs and two home runs over 3 1/3 innings.

The Rockies have now lost 99 games this season. With a record of 61-99, they must win their last two games to avoid back-to-back 100-loss seasons.

It was a fortunate coincidence that the second base bag had to be replaced when Charlie Blackmon stepped to the plate in the first inning. The change allowed his walk-up song “Your Love” by The Outfield to be played a little longer. The designated hitter/outfielder, known for his bushy beard, announced Monday that he is retiring after 14 seasons, all with the Rockies.

The organization will honor him before Sunday’s season finale. Blackmon had a single and two walks on Friday.

TRAINING ROOM

Dodgers: 1B Freddie Freeman was unable to make the trip to Colorado to rest his sore ankle. Freeman was on crutches and in a walking boot after leaving Thursday’s game. The Dodgers also kept SS Miguel Rojas home because of a torn adductor muscle.

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The Dodgers will send righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-2, 2.96 ERA) to the mound on Saturday night. The Rockies counter with right winger Antonio Senzatela (0-0, 3.38).

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Graton said Graton Resort & Casino has added Chef Roy Ellamar to its culinary team effective the last week of September.

In his new role, Ellamar will be instrumental in designing the menu of the Rohnert Park property’s future 28,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant, part of Graton’s $1 billion phased expansion project, which broke ground on June 15, 2023.

The rooftop restaurant is expected to open in the next 18 months, according to the announcement. It will offer indoor and outdoor seating for 480 people.

According to the Sept. 12 announcement, Ellamar will be involved in all pre-opening tasks including, but not limited to, menu research, branding, sourcing and vendor relations, and kitchen design and layout.

Ellamar honed his culinary skills at restaurants in Chicago and Los Angeles before moving to Las Vegas, where he served as Chef de Cuisine at Bellagio’s Sensi and transformed it into Harvest by Roy Ellamar.

In 2021, Ellamar left Harvest to open Fine Company in Downtown Summerlin, a Las Vegas restaurant that reflects his Hawaiian roots and global culinary experiences, the announcement said.

Lana Rivera, president of Graton Resort & Casino, stated in the press release that Ellamar’s “commitment to culinary excellence and sustainability aligns perfectly with our vision for expansion plans at Graton Resort & Casino.”

“Joining Graton allows me to pursue my dream of cooking in Wine Country while celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of California and Sonoma County,” Ellamar said in the announcement. “I look forward to creating menus and dining experiences that showcase the best ingredients from local farmers, ranchers and fishermen, from the coast to the mountains and everywhere in between.”

Graton’s expansion project also includes a new five-story hotel wing with over 200 rooms, a five-story parking structure with solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations, a 3,500-seat theater, and an approximately 13,000-square-foot expansion of the casino floor.

A boat captain who recently went missing after his vessel capsized in the Oregon River is now presumed dead.

On Thursday, September 26, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office released a statement regarding a victim identified as Michael Shufeldt of Woodland, Washington.

According to the sheriff’s office, “The search for a missing boater began at 11:39 a.m. yesterday.” [Wednesday, Sept. 25] has now been designated a recovery mission.”

Shufeldt’s boat was found with the help of the Skamania County Dive Team around 2 p.m. local time “in the Columbia River at a depth of approximately 40 feet near the mouth of the White Salmon River.” Efforts to remove the boat from the water continued until Thursday.

The sheriff’s office added that Shufeldt “was not near the vessel and is presumed deceased.”

Rescue teams have tried to locate the victim using additional means such as remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV), but the search has so far been unsuccessful.

While the investigation continues, authorities believe Shufeldt’s boat may have sunk “as a result of rapidly deteriorating weather conditions.”

“The commercial lead boat capsized after encountering a large wave at the stern. Conditions at the time of the accident were treacherous and initial evidence points to a tragic accident,” the statement said.

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Hood River County Emergency Services was first alerted to the incident after receiving a call around 11:39 a.m. Wednesday reporting a capsized boat in the Columbia River near the mouth of the White Salmon River, the release said .

Within 15 minutes, law enforcement officers had arrived at the scene and “several other law enforcement boats” were assisting in the search.

There were seven people on board, including Shufeldt. Of those seven, two people were taken to hospital, authorities said, adding that certain details were withheld: “Out of respect for the families of those on board, the names are not being released at this time.”

The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office, Columbia River Intertribal Fisheries Officers, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Skamania County Sheriff’s Office and several civilian vessels assisted in the search from day one, according to HRCSO. Additionally, the sheriff’s office aircraft and U.S. Coast Guard helicopter from Astoria Station also participated.

On Thursday, before the sheriff’s office identified the victim, Shufeldt’s friend Josiah Darr published a Facebook post expressing his sadness.

“There are not enough good things to say about Michael Shufeldt. “He was one of the kindest, most humble and entertaining people I have ever had the pleasure of calling my friend,” he began.

The post included seven photos of Shufeldt, who was seen smiling in all but one of the photos while spending time outdoors. Just in case he wasn’t in nature, he was in a kitchen holding a laughing toddler.

“He also ruined the fish, but he never seemed to care that much. He was much more likely to talk about his children or his wife. Some things just don’t make sense and never will. I love you, buddy,” Darr concluded.

RENTON, Wash. – In his first season at the helm of the Seattle Seahawks, coach Mike Macdonald was not on the sideline for any of the team’s recent victories over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in the last two seasons.

But that doesn’t mean Macdonald isn’t familiar with the rigorous game planning for Detroit’s high-powered offense and physical ground game. Last season, when he orchestrated Baltimore’s No. 1 scoring defense, his team delivered a tour de force performance with a 38-6 win at M&T Bank Stadium, overwhelming Jared Goff and company by holding them to five third downs on 16 attempts -Conversions limited.

But Macdonald didn’t put much stock in that game as the Seahawks ramp up their preparations for another trip to the Motor City on Monday Night Football. While his former team got off to a fast start last October, shutting out the Lions early to prevent them from attacking, he has a lot of respect for the NFC North juggernaut that coach Dan Campbell has built and knows the will of his current one The group will have their hands full slowing them down in prime time in a hostile street environment.

“They are a really good football team. Hard-playing, well-coached, great variety, but they’re also special teams, so to speak,” Macdonald said of the Campbell’s Lions on Wednesday. “A hard-playing team. This also runs through all three phases. Obviously in certain situations they are very aggressive and willing to take calculated risks, so we have to be prepared for that.”

The Lions haven’t had quite as much bite on the scoring charts through the first three weeks of the season and currently sit 16th in points per game, due in part to unusual turnover issues. But coordinator Ben Johnson’s unit still ranks fourth in total yards per game, bolstered by a top-five rushing attack with top runner David Montgomery and dual-threat back Jahmyr Gibbs , who have already combined for 438 yards and four touchdowns.

Despite struggling more than usual with interceptions in the first few weeks, Goff has remained efficient in a high-octane passing attack, completing 66 percent of his passes with three touchdowns behind a strong offensive line that ranks seventh in Pro Football Focus. Pass blocking grade (72.8) and sixth in ESPN’s pass block win rate (67 percent).

On the defensive side of the ball, Detroit has shown significant improvement, with retooled secondary and star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson terrorizing opponents with a 6.5 sack performance in three games. The Lions have not allowed more than 20 points in any of their games so far and are in the top 10 in both points per game and total yards allowed per game, which the defensive-minded Macdonald’s noticed in the film review.

“Defensive, [they’re] very aggressive. “Seems like they made a little more changes compared to last year,” Macdonald noted. “There’s a difficult simplicity with additions to how they operate defensively and obviously Aidan (Hutchinson) is a really good player that we’re going to need to take into account.”

I’m looking for a 4-0 start for the first time since 2020. Here’s a closer look at the Seahawks’ upcoming Week 4 prime-time opponent, including series history, entries and departures, an in-depth look at the scheme and Macdonald’s assessment of the reigning NFC North champion Lions:

18th regular season meeting. The Seahawks have dominated the all-time series, posting a 12-5 record while winning six straight matchups since 2015 and nine of 10 matchups since 2003. During that span, Seattle also won a playoff game against Detroit in the Wild Card Round in 2016. Most recently, the Seahawks have defeated the Lions in each of the last three seasons, scoring at least 37 points in each game.

Supplements: To solidify the divide on both sides of the football, the Lions signed former Ravens Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler, former Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader and former Saints first round pass rusher Marcus Davenport early in free agency. The team also brought in former Buccaneers starting cornerback Carlton Davis to pair with first-round draft pick Terrion Arnold and brought in slot cornerback Amik Robertson in free agency and as part of a retooled cornerback group.

Departures: After the most successful season in franchise history, Detroit didn’t go through free agency without losing high-profile players to other teams. Starting right guard Jonah Jackson accepted a multi-year deal from the Rams to join another possible NFC contender, necessitating the move of Zeitler, while trusted No. 3 receiver Josh Reynolds accepted a bigger offer from Denver. On defense, talented veteran safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson returned to Philadelphia, where he previously played in 2022, on a three-year deal, while reserve pass rusher Julian Okwara also signed with the Eagles.

Like the Seahawks, the Lions enter Monday’s main event with an extensive injury list and will begin the week by placing Davenport and linebacker Derrick Barnes on injured reserve on Monday. Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow, who suffered a partial pectoral muscle tear in Week 3, is out and will be replaced by Graham Glasgow, while rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw was limited during the week of practice.

Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has put together a strong Lions offense based on multi-tight end formations, bucking the league trend of most teams using 11 players more than 65 percent of the time. So far this season, Detroit has used 12 personnel groupings with two tight ends on the field at a rate of 34.6 percent, the highest rate in the NFL, with more than six percent of those snaps featuring a tight end as an H-back in the NFL have rear field. The majority of the remaining games were played by 11 players at 58.3 percent, which ranks 25th among NFL teams.

After moving closer to a 50/50 split between zone and gap systems in 2023, Johnson has chosen zone concepts on 52 of 85 run plays so far in 2024, more than 60 percent of the time. With the ground game being extremely effective, the Lions were able to further maximize their utilization of the play-action passing game, as Goff ranked third in play-action dropbacks (36), first in play-action yardage (306), and Ranks seventh in play-action yardage yards per attempt (9.7). Interestingly, he ranks 16th in passer rating on these occasions (89.2) and only the Giants’ Daniel Jones has a worse grade on such throws, according to Pro Football Focus.

Now in his fourth season as Detroit’s defensive coordinator, Aaron Glenn has taken on the role of aggressor, sending five or more rushers on blitzes at a rate of 31 percent, the sixth-highest percentage in the NFL through three weeks. That extra paid off in the quarterback hunt, as the Lions ranked seventh in pressure rate (28.4 percent), eighth in quarterback knockdown rate (11.8 percent), and eighth in overall pressure rate (33). take sixth place. However, according to Field Vision, the Lions rarely used sim pressures and only increased them by 5.1 percent.

In terms of coverage, according to Field Vision charts, sticking with past trends, the Lions have chosen Cover 1 with a player under a man 34.6 percent of the time, with only the Broncos, Browns and Jaguars doing so more often this year have the single high look. Detroit also played a fair amount of quarters – or Cover 4 – coverage in 2024, ranking sixth in the NFL with that coverage on 22.7 percent of defensive snaps. Glenn, who leads the league in using Cover 1 and Cover 4 nearly 60 percent of the time, has used Cover 3, Cover 2 and Cover 0 looks sparingly compared to the NFL average.

–On Detroit’s multiple offense anchored by the front line: “I think the gap scheme coupled with the wide zone play-action passes, running the game back on time, [Jared] Goff plays fast, makes quick decisions and gets the ball from his hands to his playmakers. Both runners are really dangerous in their own way. The offensive line is probably one of the best in the league, if not the best, so we have a lot of work to do.”

–On Johnson’s running-game-based offense: “I don’t think they’re so stubborn that they only do one thing to beat their head against the wall, both run and pass. They’re very efficient, but I would say it starts with a running game with this team setup. The drop back play is consistent for the quarterback, it’s clean. They build it up in different ways that do a good job of hiding the look while keeping it consistent. So I would say it would start with the running game.

The Dallas Cowboys’ nail-biting 20-15 win over the New York Giants set several new viewership milestones for Thursday Night Football (TNF) on Prime Video, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The game averaged an impressive 16.22 million viewers.

This remarkable number marks an all-time high for TNF broadcasts on Amazon, and the company added that the game is also the most streamed NFL regular season game in history.

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The game showcased the Cowboys’ resilience on the field and showcased a strong run defense after two disappointing performances against the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens.

It also highlighted the increasing demand for live sports streaming services.

That number isn’t particularly surprising considering the game featured two of the most popular NFL franchises and was only available via streaming and not on live television.

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NOTRHVILLE – The 12-year-old boy who was tragically killed by a falling tree at Howell Nature Center has been identified as Declan Carter of Northville in a letter posted on social media.

Carter, a sixth-grader at Our Lady of Victory School and son of Northville City Councilman John Carter, was on an overnight trip to the nature center with classmates when the dead tree reportedly fell on him.

He was flown to University of Michigan Mott’s Children Hospital, where he died Thursday evening.

Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull posted a letter on the city’s social media page Friday morning “with a heavy heart.”

Crack crisis

The space agency is increasingly concerned about leaks in a tunnel connecting the Russian segment of the International Space Station to a docking port, according to a new report from NASA’s inspector general.

Worse, officials still aren’t entirely sure what’s causing it.

“Persistent cracks and air leaks in the service module transfer tunnel pose a major safety risk,” the report said. “And NASA and Roscosmos are working together to investigate and repair the cracks and leaks, determine the root cause, and monitor the station for new leaks.”

In April, NASA “detected an increase in leakage to its highest level ever,” releasing 3.7 pounds of atmosphere daily, a massive increase compared to just under 1 pound in February Ars Technica Reports.

“Although the root cause of the leak remains unknown, both agencies have narrowed their focus to internal and external welds,” the report said.

Fixing the problem could be a difficult one because of the “supply chain issues” that NASA’s contractors are struggling with, a problem that could make maintaining ISS operations even more difficult before the agency officially decommissions them in 2030 goes into operation.

Close the hatch

In June, NASA upgraded the cracking problem to the highest level of concern in its “risk matrix.” Ars Technica reported at the time.

If the leaks persist, NASA and Roscosmos could be forced to permanently close the hatch to the affected tunnel, which would prevent astronauts from using any of the station’s four docking ports.

“According to NASA, Roscosmos is confident that they will be able to monitor and close the service module hatch before the leak rate reaches an unsustainable level,” the inspector general report said. “However, NASA and Roscosmos have not reached agreement on the point at which the leak rate becomes unsustainable.”

This is an unpleasant realization given the space station’s already limited shelf life. In 2030, NASA plans to get help from SpaceX to deorbit the station and allow it to crash into the Pacific Ocean. As Ars points out that NASA and Russia have not yet agreed to continue operations after 2028.

Another option would be to make changes to the station to extend its lifespan beyond 2030, which the inspector general said would “require significant funding” and “require acceptance of increased risk due to its components and aging structures.”

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