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Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for murder of aspiring rapper from Triangle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.A Spotsylvania County man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison with 30 years suspended for the 2020 murder of his friend Brian Trotter, an aspiring rapper from Triangle.Robert Deupree Avery Coltrain (Courtesy InsideNova)Robert Coltrain, 28, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder on June 28 and was sentenced July 7, the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office said in a news release. He will serve a total of 45 years in prison.Trotter, 25, of Kilmer Lane in Triangle was last seen by his father getting into a car with Coltrain to go to D.C. on Oct. 17, 2020. He was an aspiring hip hop artist who went by the stage name Kent Won’t Stop.“Mr. Trotter gave his son a hug and said goodbye as Trotter left his residence with Coltrain,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth said in the rel...

Combined No-Hitters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

Matt Manning (6 2/3), Jason Foley (1 1/3), Alex Lange (9), Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, July 8, 2023, 2-0.Cristian Javier, Hector Neris (8), Ryan Pressly (9), Houston Astros at New York Yankees, June 25, 2022, 3-0.Tylor Megill, Drew Smith (6), Joely Rodriguez (7), Seth Lugo (8), Edwin Diaz (9), New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies, April 22, 2022, 3-0.Corbin Burnes, Josh Hader (9), Milwaukee at Cleveland, Sept 11, 2021, 3-0.Zach Davies, Ryan Tepera (7), Andrew Chafin (8), Craig Kimbrel, , Chicago Cubs at L.A. Dodger, June 24 2021, 4-0.Aaron Sanchez, Harris (7), Biagini (8), Devenski (9), Houston vs. Seattle , August 3, 2019, 9-0.Taylor Cole (2 innings), Felix Pena (7), LA Angels vs. Seattle, July 12, 2019, 13-0.Walker Buehler (6 innings), Tony Cingrani (1), Yimi Garcia (1), Adam Liberatore (1), LA Dodgers vs. San Diego in Monterrey, Mexico, May 4, 2018, 4-0.Cole Hamels (6 innings), Jake Diekman (1), Ken Giles (1), Jonathan Papelbon (1), Philadelphia at Atlanta, Sept. 1, ...

Tigers No-Hitters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

July 8, 2023, Matt Manning (6 2/3), Jason Foley (1 1/3), Alex Lange (9), vs. Toronto, 2-0May 18, 2021, Spencer Turnbull, at Seattle, 5-0May 7, 2011, Justin Verlander at Toronto, 9-0June 12, 2007, Justin Verlander vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4-0April 7, 1984, Jack Morris at Chicago, 4-0July 20, 1958, Jim Bunning at Boston, 3-0Aug. 25, 1952, Virgil Trucks at New York, 1-0May 15 1952, Virgil Trucks vs. Washington, 1-0July 4, 1912, George Mullin vs. St. Louis, 7-0Source

Three Tigers pitchers combine to no-hit Blue Jays in 2-0 victory

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Three Detroit Tigers pitchers combined to no-hit the Toronto Blue Jays in a 2-0 win on Saturday.It was the first combined no-hitter in Tigers history.Matt Manning (3-1) pitched 6 2/3 innings and Jason Foley got four straight outs.Tigers closer Alex Lange came in for the ninth and struck out Bo Bichette on three pitches. Brandon Belt lined out to center field, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. grounded out to third on an 0-2 pitch.The Tigers celebrated at the mound with Manning and Foley joining the crowd.Manning was replaced after walking Cavan Biggio with two outs in the seventh. He walked three batters and hit one while striking out five. He threw 91 pitches.Foley retired Whit Merrifield before pitching a perfect eighth.Kevin Gausman (7-5) allowed two runs in the first inning.Riley Greene singled in his first at-bat since May 30 and scored on Spencer Torkelson’s one-out double in the first.Kerry Carpenter followed with an RBI triple to make it 2-0, but Javier Báez hit into ...

Denver weather: Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for storms before drying out and heating up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Saturday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for thunderstorms that will move across the Front Range in Denver weather. A tornado warning was issued for Elbert County until 4:30 p.m.A few storms could produce large hail, an isolated tornado and damaging winds. Pinpoint Weather Alert Day on July 8.Weather today: Severe threat for stormsMetro Denver will have sunshine around to start the day followed by increasing clouds and another storm chance. Temperatures on July 8 range from the 70s to the 90s.Temperatures Saturday range from the 70s to 90s depending on where you are in the state. Storms get going in the afternoon and move southeast through the evenings. Storm radar on July 8.Some could become severe and have large hail and damaging winds. There is a slight risk for severe storms across the eastern half of the state on July 8.An isolated tornado or two is possible as well, so stay weather aware this afternoon and evening. Looking ahead: More dry days than stormy ...

Police: Driver found shot dead after crash in Lauderhill, gunman at large

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

Police are searching for a gunman after, they said, a driver who was involved in a crash in Lauderhill was found shot dead.Surveillance video captured the moment of impact, as a red Honda sedan is seen veering off the road and into a parked car, late Friday night.Lauderhill Police units responded to calls about the crash and shooting along the 2200 block of Northwest 52nd Avenue, just after 11:35 p.m.Responding officers arrived to find the Honda and the driver in a parking lot.Investigators said the motorist was dead inside the car from a gunshot wound to the head.Neighbors told 7News they didn’t hear gunshots, only the crash.“Yeah, I just see a lot of police cars out here, so I don’t know exactly what has happened,” said an area resident.Officers blocked off the area for hours while crime scene investigators took pictures and looked for leads, as they tried to find out who fired the fatal shot.Detectives said there are no known suspects at the time and have ...

Man critical after police-involved shooting in Miami has mental health issues, says man claiming to be his brother

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

A man who is fighting for his life in the hospital after, police said, he triggered a confrontation with officers in Miami was described as violent and grappling with mental health issues by a man who identified himself as his brother.Pedro Labaut on Saturday spoke with 7News about Friday night’s police involved shooting that, he said, involved his 37-year-old brother, Christian Jose Labaut.“He’s out of control, and he’s violent,” he said.According to City of Miami Police, the gunman was shooting bullets in the air with a rifle near Northeast 79th Street and Tenth Avenue, just before 8 p.m.Speaking with reporters hours later, Miami Police Chief Manny Morales said, one of his officers was forced to fire when he confronted the rifle-wielding man.“Units arrived shortly thereafter. They were able to make contact with the individual,” he said. “The subject was down. There is a rifle on the scene.”“So I’m like, ‘You killed my brother, you ki...

Some Mass. beaches reopen to swimming after closures due to bacteria levels

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

(WHDH) — Some Massachusetts beaches were given the green light for beachgoers to return to the water Saturday after closures due to high bacteria levels.Revere Beach reopened to swimming on Saturday. Several beaches remain closed in Beverly.The reopening comes after officials told swimmers to stay out of the ocean at Dane Street Beach, Brackenbury Beach, Independence Beach, Mingo Beach, Obear Beach and Rice’s Beach.  They will be closed until at least next week when the water can be retested.

Investigations underway after 3 people die in separate water-related incidents in NH

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

(WHDH) — Officials are reminding residents about water safety as they investigate three separate water-related deaths in New Hampshire on Saturday.A young boy scout died on a lake near Gilmanton after being hurt in a boating accident earlier in the day; the body of a man was recovered from a river in Manchester, New Hampshire; and a Beverly woman drowned while visiting family in Madison.State police say all three deaths remain under investigation.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Thunderstorms set for western Massachusetts with flooding possible, as Boston area prepares for another hot and humid week

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:33:54 GMT

If you’ve been putting off buying that window air conditioner because you think this heatwave just couldn’t last, you may want to reconsider.“At least early in the week” it will be cooler, National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Leatham told the Herald Saturday afternoon, before destroying that fairytale promise of relief with his next line. “And then it warms back up.”Leatham didn’t have much time to elucidate the week’s weather ahead on Saturday because he and the other team members in the NWS’ Norton office were monitoring some severe thunderstorms about to unleash some havoc from Worcester County to all parts west in Massachusetts.As Leatham spoke with the Herald, NWS Boston issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the western part of the state — including Northampton, Amherst and North Amherst — set to last until 5:45 p.m.And Leatham said flooding could come with it, as he predicted an inch and a half to three inches of water coming down in Western Mass. The flood watch wil...