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El Paso police officer accused of choking, punching girlfriend

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12 months ago

July 17, 2023

rssfeeds.elpasotimes.com – El Paso Times – 2023-07-17 15:26:07

SUMMARY: El Paso police officer Joshua Anthony Gallardo was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend after a night of heavy drinking. Gallardo had been drinking heavily with off-duty officers at a bar when his girlfriend asked him not to drive. He ignored her request and drove off without her. She called him to return to pick her up, and once she was back in the truck, Gallardo allegedly punched her in the chest and choked her while driving. She eventually jumped out of the truck, but Gallardo dragged her back and continued to assault her. He was arrested and placed on administrative duty.

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President Biden told governors he had medical checkup after debate and is in good health: Sources

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1 hour ago

July 4, 2024

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-04 13:55:15

SUMMARY: During a private meeting with Democratic governors, President Joe Biden disclosed he had a medical checkup following a recent debate and is in good health. The checkup, conducted by a White House physician, took place a few days after the debate due to a cold and was brief, involving no major tests. This information was confirmed by two people familiar with the conversation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that no additional medical exams have been conducted since his last physical in February. The news was first reported by Politico. ABC News has reached out to the White House for comments.

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Video shows Hurricane Beryl’s path of destruction through Jamaica, eastern Caribbean

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Mike Costanza – 2024-07-04 13:26:20

SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl caused significant destruction in Jamaica and the eastern Caribbean, with flooded bridges, uprooted trees, and flying debris. Social media videos showed the historic Flat Bridge in Jamaica submerged by the Rio Cobre river and debris from a hotel facade airborne. Beryl's eye wall impacted Jamaica's southern coast, causing power outages and home damage. The hurricane severely damaged 95% of homes on Mayreau and Union Island in the Lesser Antilles. In Grenada, one person died from a fallen tree, and additional fatalities were reported across Grenada, Carriacou, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and northern Venezuela.

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1 detained, 2nd suspect wanted in chase involving stolen truck towing boat on Eastex Freeway, Harris County Precinct 4 says

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3 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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abc13.com – Mycah Hatfield – 2024-07-04 11:52:25

SUMMARY: Harris County, Texas Deputies, aided by other law enforcement, engaged in a chase involving a stolen vehicle towing a boat early Thursday morning. The Houston Transtar cameras recorded the pursuit on I-45 North. The suspects drove against traffic near Eastex Freeway and Will Clayton Parkway, reaching speeds of 98 mph. Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman tweeted that Houston, Sugar Land police officers, and Montgomery County sheriff's deputies were involved. One suspect was detained, but another remains at large. The incident was covered by Eyewitness News and ABC13, with continuous updates available through their live stream.

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