‘Creepy’ Cookie Monster terrorizing town, cops warn: ‘Steer clear’
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‘Creepy’ Cookie Monster terrorizing town, cops warn: ‘Steer clear’

Can you tell me how to get far, far away from Sesame Street? Santa Cruz residents have been instructed not to engage with a man dressing as the Cookie Monster, who police say has been yelling obscenities and taunting locals enjoying a stroll along the California coastal city’s boardwalk. Santa…

Austin, Texas street race leads to chaos as spectators set on fire
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Austin, Texas street race leads to chaos as spectators set on fire

One officer was injured, and multiple spectators were set ablaze during an out-of-control street race takeover in Austin, Texas. Multiple 911 calls were received Saturday night at around 9 p.m. about cars and a crowd causing mayhem by blocking an intersection, setting off fireworks, and street racing in the downtown…

Stricken partner of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo recalls how tragic day unfolded
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Stricken partner of FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo recalls how tragic day unfolded

The stricken former partner of slain EMT Yadira Arroyo described in Bronx court Tuesday how a routine day suddenly turned tragic when a deranged man hijacked their ambulance. Monique Williams recalled to jurors in painful detail how she and Arroyo, a beloved 44-year-old mom of five, were driving to a…