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Muskego man leaves mother to die after crash in shocking hit-and-run incident

Muskego man leaves mother to die after crash in shocking hit-and-run incident

Muskego man leaves mother to die after crash in shocking hit-and-run incident

Muskego, WI A 47-year-old man is charged with reckless homicide after allegedly driving under the influence and crashing his vehicle. Casey Yiannackopoulos is accused of fleeing the scene, leaving his 77-year-old mother behind in the passenger seat.

Witnesses report seeing him running from the crash site on Sunday at approximately 7:15 p.m. First responders encountered the woman, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, unconscious yet breathing.

Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead at the hospital roughly an hour after rescue.

Surveillance footage captured the vehicle speeding at over 50 mph in a 30 mph zone before it veered off the road. Yiannackopoulos allegedly appeared intoxicated, as noted by witnesses who observed his unsteady movements and strong smell of alcohol.

Witnesses reported he stated he was going to seek help but did not return. After police tracked Yiannackopoulos to his mother’s home, they found him hiding in a crawl space. Officers needed to deploy a drone to locate him under blankets and a plastic bin cover.

When taken into custody, he displayed bloodshot eyes and indicated that he did not know his mother was deceased. A blood draw has been conducted, with the results pending.

Court proceedings reveal Court Commissioner Daniel Rieck expressed disbelief at Yiannackopoulos’ actions, questioning his decision to abandon his mother at the scene of the accident.

Currently, Yiannackopoulos is being held in the Waukesha County Jail on a bond of $750,000. His next court appearance is expected on Thursday.

Jackson Township landlord sentenced for deadly beating of tenant

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Landlord sentenced for fatal beating of tenant

Jackson Township, PA A Pennsylvania landlord has been sentenced for the murder of his tenant, who died from injuries sustained during an altercation. Zachary Neiman, 37, pleaded no contest to third-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Michael Byers.

Neiman received a prison term of 8 to 16 years on October 27. A charge of involuntary manslaughter was dropped as part of a plea deal.

Byers resided in a detached apartment on Neiman’s property prior to his death. On April 29, neighbors reported hearing a verbal confrontation between the two men near a firepit on Neiman’s property.

Following the argument, Neiman told neighbors he had assaulted Byers. Witnesses claimed they heard Neiman continue to attack Byers around 10 p.m.

The next morning, Neiman called 911 after finding Byers deceased outside his home, partially covered in mud. First responders arrived and found Neiman administering chest compressions, but Byers was already cold to the touch.

Neiman informed police he could not recall events from the previous night due to alcohol consumption and stated he went to bed around 11:30 p.m.

An autopsy revealed Byers’ cause of death as blunt-force injuries complicated by ethanol intoxication. Charges against Neiman were filed in November 2023, leading to the current sentencing.

Judge arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on Iowa highway

Judge arrested for dui after driving the wrong way on iowa highway

Judge arrested for DUI after driving the wrong way on Iowa highway

Boone, IA A judge from Iowa’s Second Judicial District was arrested for operating while intoxicated after driving the wrong way on U.S. Highway 30. Adria Kester, the chief judge of the district, was found passed out behind the wheel after crashing into a median.

Witnesses reported seeing Kester’s vehicle, a 2026 GMC Canyon Denali, traveling east in the westbound lanes around 8 p.m. on Nov. 4. Concerned motorists called 911 as Kester’s truck moved slowly and ultimately collided with the median, where she was seen slumped over the wheel.

Deputies from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded, locating Kester unconscious in the driver’s seat. Upon their arrival, they discovered a cup containing a liquid that smelled like alcohol beside her, along with evident signs of intoxication, such as bloodshot eyes and slurred speech.

Due to her condition, law enforcement determined it was unsafe to administer field sobriety tests. Kester was taken to the hospital for treatment, where authorities collected blood samples for analysis, and results remain pending.

Kester’s attorney stated that she understands the severity of the situation and is cooperating with the legal process. He added that she is committed to tackling the matter responsibly.

Kester has held her position as a judge since 2017, following a career as a prosecutor, public defender, and private defense attorney.

Man pleads guilty to DWI deaths in Missouri crash

Man pleads guilty to dwi deaths in missouri crash

Man pleads guilty to DWI deaths in Missouri crash

Mexico, MO A Missouri man received a conditional sentence following a guilty plea in connection to the deaths of two individuals in a drunk-driving incident. Joshua Frye, 24, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of driving while intoxicated causing death, reckless driving, and DWI causing serious injury.

The fatal crash occurred on July 12, as Frye drove on the wrong side of South Clark Street in Mexico. Court documents reveal that Frye drove at an excessive speed before striking an oncoming vehicle, leading to a head-on collision.

Prosecutors described the incident as careless and imprudent. The victims were identified as Kristian Pritchett, 22, and Austin Terry, 27, who were passengers in Frye’s vehicle during the crash.

A third person, Elliot Kitson, 29, sustained injuries but survived the incident. The driver of the other vehicle reported that Frye’s car lost control on a curve shortly before impact at approximately 6:30 a.m.

Following the crash, law enforcement discovered multiple alcoholic beverages inside Frye’s vehicle. During court proceedings, Audrain County Prosecutor Jacob Shellabarger announced that Frye was sentenced to 15 years for the vehicular homicide charge and additional time for the other charges.

These sentences will run concurrently, but they are suspended pending Frye’s completion of a 120-day treatment program. He has been in custody since the crash due to his own injuries.

The victims’ families expressed opposition to the plea deal. They communicated their desire for Frye to serve the maximum possible punishment, emphasizing the irreversible losses they suffered.

Shellabarger noted Frye’s lack of a prior criminal history when discussing the plea deal. He addressed the severe consequences of Frye’s actions, reaffirming the gravity of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Frye will face probation if he completes the treatment program. He will also be subject to strict terms of probation should he be released.