Homeowner
Coverage of Homeowner in the Nexus archive.
- [US] first&last name and cell phone #
A man approached a homeowner while collecting donations for Vacterl syndrome, seeking funds for his hospitalized 1-year-old son. He requested the homeowner's phone number and full name but has not followed up, raising concerns about potential scam activity.
- Livonia house explosion, suspected arson, ends with police shooting, killing homeowner
A suspected arson at a Livonia residence led to an explosion, fire, and a police shooting that killed the 61-year-old homeowner. Officers found gas lines cut, prompting an arson investigation, and encountered the armed homeowner in a neighboring backyard, resulting in a fatal shooting. Two investigations are ongoing: one for arson and another for the officer-involved shooting.
- Fake contractor scams Miami-Dade homeowner out of $9,200, deputies say
Maikel Alvarez Reyes, 34, is facing theft and unlicensed contracting charges after allegedly collecting $9,200 from a Miami-Dade homeowner for installing impact windows and doors but failing to perform any work. Deputies confirmed his arrest and stated no materials were provided despite repeated requests by the victim.
- Smoke detector alerts sleeping man of fully-involved house fire in Carlisle
Smoke detectors in a Carlisle home alerted a sleeping man to a fully-involved house fire at around 4:30 a.m., helping save his life. The Carlisle Fire Department reported the detectors awoke the homeowner during the incident.
- Chicago homeowners dispute massive water bills, seek answers from city
Chicago homeowners are disputing massive water bills, with one homeowner facing a $235,000 bill at a vacant property she claims lacks running water. The affected property is reportedly vacant and without water service, leading to the dispute.
- 3 bear cubs wander into Yucaipa backyard
Three young bears wandered into a Yucaipa backyard over the weekend, startling a homeowner and turning the space into an unexpected hangout.
- Thrifty homeowner fireproofs her beloved California home on a tight budget
A San Marcos homeowner is fireproofing her California home with fire-resistant upgrades to prepare for future wildfires, all while working within a tight budget.
- Driver crashes into northwest Miami-Dade home, causing more than $50K in damage
A driver crashed into a northwest Miami-Dade home Saturday morning, causing over $50,000 in damage to the property and vehicles. The uninsured driver refused first responder assistance, and the homeowner highlighted recurring speeding issues in the neighborhood.
- San Bernardino homeowner says deputy entered yard without warrant, fatally shot dog
A San Bernardino homeowner claims a sheriff's deputy entered his backyard without a warrant and shot and killed one of his dogs. The incident involves allegations of unlawful entry and fatal use of force against a pet.
- Moment furious homeowner attempts to storm into neighbour's property demanding he 'fight like a man' over 'petty' parking row
A furious homeowner attempted to storm into a neighbor's property, demanding he 'fight like a man' over a 'petty' parking dispute. The confrontation highlights a heated altercation between the two neighbors.
- Homeowner shoots and kills armed intruder in San Jacinto, deputies say
A homeowner in San Jacinto shot and killed an armed intruder, according to deputies. The incident occurred when the homeowner, who was with a neighbor, heard gunfire and screaming from his home and discovered an unknown man armed with a shotgun.
- Armed intruder killed after exchange of gunfire with homeowner in San Jacinto
A homeowner in San Jacinto fatally shot an armed intruder during an exchange of gunfire inside a residence. Deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon on Heron Way late Friday night.
- Homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in freezer, prompting evacuations in Valley Glen
A homeowner discovered 20 sticks of live dynamite in a freezer, prompting evacuations in Valley Glen. The Los Angeles Police Department bomb squad responded to the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue following reports of a suspicious device.
- Homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in freezer, prompting evacuations in Valley Glen
A homeowner discovered 20 sticks of live dynamite in a freezer in Valley Glen, prompting evacuations. Bomb squad investigators from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the suspicious device.
- Palm Springs homeowner bursts into tears after squatters trick best friend before burning down house
A Palm Springs homeowner experienced emotional distress after squatters deceived their best friend, leading to a house fire. Officials have not publicly connected anyone to the fire.
- Oklahoma homeowner fatally shoots suspected squatter found living with girlfriend inside vacant house
An Oklahoma City homeowner was charged after fatally shooting a suspected squatter who was found living with his girlfriend inside one of his vacant homes. The incident involved a domestic dispute over unauthorized occupancy of the property.
- Homeowner is ordered to tear down 'illegally built' 40ft outbuilding at his £800,000 home - after council feared it could be turned into a house
A homeowner has been ordered to demolish a 40ft 'illegally built' outbuilding at his £800,000 home after a local council expressed concerns it could be converted into a residential unit. The council cited illegal construction as the primary reason for the demolition mandate.
- Homeowner who installed novelty 'bomb' doorbell faces up to seven years in jail after worried neighbours complained
A homeowner faces potential jail time of up to seven years after installing a novelty doorbell designed to look like a bomb. Concerned neighbors reported the installation to authorities, resulting in legal consequences for the homeowner.
- Knock knock, moo's there? Moment Ring doorbell alerts homeowner to a COW on her driveway
A Ring doorbell alerted a homeowner to a cow on her driveway, highlighting the device's unexpected detection capabilities. The incident showcases the security technology's role in identifying unusual occurrences.
- Knock knock, moo's there? Moment Ring doorbell alerts homeowner to a COW on her driveway
A Ring doorbell alerted a homeowner to a cow on her driveway, highlighting the unexpected utility of home security technology. The incident showcases how such devices can capture unusual events in real-time.
- Neighborhood brawl erupts as homeowner stabs three people who let their dog pee on his lawn
A neighborhood brawl occurred when a homeowner stabbed three individuals whose dog urinated on his lawn. The incident highlights tensions over property disputes and animal behavior.