Worcester, MA — A recent incident at the Worcester Public Library, which left one staff member with serious injuries, took a new turn as the suspect involved appeared in court on assault charges. Following the alleged skateboard attack, which occurred last Thursday, the suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, was formally charged with aggravated … Read more
Rochester, New York – A recall has been issued for 300,000 self-balancing electric skateboards after four deaths were reported due to a crash hazard, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The reason behind the recall is the potential for the skateboards to stop balancing the rider if the board’s limits are … Read more
NELSON, British Columbia – The man who fatally attacked off-duty Abbotsford police Constable Allan Young with a skateboard has been sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter. Alex Willness received the sentence in B.C. Supreme Court on Thursday after being found guilty of manslaughter last year. With credit for time served, his term will … Read more
NELSON, British Columbia – A man who fatally struck off-duty Abbotsford police Const. Allan Young with a skateboard has been sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter. The sentence was handed down at the B.C. Supreme Court after the man, Alex Willness, was found guilty of manslaughter last year. With credit for time served, … Read more