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Vendor: Commercial-Grade Rocket Mislabeled as Consumer

Written By Unknown on Kamis, 04 Juli 2013 | 23.18

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Melons Blown Up to Show Fireworks Danger

Nathan Bullard of Mr. Big's Fireworks in Lucas says some dangerous commercial grade fireworks are being mislabeled and sold to regular consumers. He showed NBC 5's Randy McIlwain how dangerous those fireworks can be.

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A Collin County fireworks vendor has filed a complaint that has launched a statewide investigation.

Nathan Bullard, owner of Mr. Big's fireworks in Lucas, said he believes some commercial-grade fireworks are mislabeled as consumer products and sold at retail stands across North Texas.

Bullard filed his complaint with the State Fire Marshal's Office on June 24 after a friend purchased an Eruption Rocket from another vendor. The firework's label has all the necessary warnings and also clearly states that it's a consumer product.

"This one in particular stands out," Bullard said. "It's way more powerful than anything that I sell."

Bullard tested the rocket against other consumer-grade rockets and filmed it as evidence. The consumer-grade rockets split a watermelon into large chunks, but the Eruption Rocket vaporized the melon into nothing and left an imprint in the plywood and on the ground where it sat.

"These products right here that are being sold over-the-counter to consumers that have no idea what they're buying -- these are dangerous, and I don't want somebody to get hurt," Bullard said.

Only licensed pyrotechnicians can purchase commercial-grade fireworks.

The State Fire Marshal's Office confirmed that an investigation is open and active.

Bullard is highly critical of the response to his complaint thus far.

"Where there's an immediate danger, they should step in and find them, and they haven't," he said.

A spokesperson for the State Fire Marshal's Office said some vendors are voluntarily taking Eruption Rockets off the shelves. But state investigators do not have the authority to simply pull the products from stands until the items are tested and graded as being commercial-level products.

The Consumer Protection Safety Commission, which regulates fireworks compliance, told Bullard his video demonstration was not enough.

A CPSC representative confirmed that one of its investigators emailed Bullard about his concerns. In the email, the investigator told Bullard that his video does not prove the fireworks are mislabeled.

"Cool demonstration, but that doesn't show whether the device is in compliance or not," the CPSC investigator wrote.

In other emails, the investigator said the CPSC would focus on America's ports and stopping the supply of illegally imported fireworks.

Bullard said his goal is simple -- to keep commercial-grade products out of the hands of everyday people because accidents and injuries can give his industry a black eye.

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Saginaw Child Found in Tarp Identified

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The child whose body was found bound and wrapped in a tarp in Saginaw on Monday has been identified as 6-year-old Alanna Gallagher.

Saginaw police said Wednesday afternoon that Gallagher's death was being investigated as a homicide. The investigation is still in its beginning stages, police spokesman Officer Damon Ing said.

"As anybody can attest to, including parents, this is a disturbing case," he said.

Investigators with Saginaw police, the FBI and the North Texas Major Case Investigative Team will continue to work through the night to solve the case, Ing said.

Saginaw Girl Found Wrapped in Tarp Identified

The FBI, Texas Rangers and local authorities are trying to reconstruct the last hours of life for 6-year-old Alanna Gallagher. She was found dead and wrapped in a tarp on Monday. The medical examiner is still working to determine the cause of her death.

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"We're going to work through the night, as we have been, ever since we were notified of this crime, to make sure that we are relentless in our pursuit to ensure that the person responsible for this is brought to justice," he said.

"We send our heartfelt prayers to the family for the loss of their child," Ing said. "And as you can imagine, they are very distraught at this time."

Residents in Gallagher's neighborhood found the tarp in the middle of the street and, believing it to be garbage, looked underneath. Soon afterward, they called 911 to report the girl's body. They said she was found nude with her hands and feet bound and a bag over her head.

Her body was found at about 7:30 p.m. Her parents reported her missing at about 9 p.m., and neighbors say her father told them she was last seen at about 5 p.m.

Ing said that investigators do not know if Gallagher's body was intentionally left in the road or if it fell off a vehicle.

Saginaw police also do not know if Gallagher was abducted, he said. Her cause of death has not yet been determined, and investigators are still trying to establish a timeline of what led up to her death, he said.

Police believe the slaying is an isolated case, Ing said.

"I can assure the community of Saginaw and all surrounding areas that you're perfectly safe in this community," he said.

Saginaw police requested the FBI assist in their investigation. A FBI Evidence Response Team collected evidence and took photographs of the crime scene early Tuesday morning.

According to a FBI receipt of seized evidence, federal agents took a blue-gray tarp, electrical tape, and Wal-Mart plastic bags from a car registered to the victim's parents. The car is parked on the street in front of where the 6-year-old victim lived. Agents also searched the girl's home, where she lived with two siblings, her parents and another man.

The girl's uncle told NBC 5 that his niece's family had recently gone on a camping trip.

The family is not suspected in Gallagher's death, Ing said. Her family has been talking with counselors at the police department.

"We have many leads to follow -- not necessarily suspects individually -- but, at this time, the family is not suspected," Ing said. "We are basically trying to help them through their time of grief."

No arrests have been made in the case and no suspects have been named.

Gallagher's aunt, Teresa McDaniel said the child was very loved by her parents and siblings.

"I just broke down and cried," she said. "There was no speculation as to whether it was her, not her. When I read how she was found, I just broke down."

"I break down and cry when I hear one of these stories on the news, but to find out that's my niece -- that's something that you can't hold on to anymore," McDaniel said.

Gallagher was a "bubbly and always happy" kindergarten student at Willow Creek Elementary, the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw school district said in a statement Wednesday. The district's thoughts and prayers go our to her family and friends, the district said.

"We will continue to support our students, parents and staff that have been deeply affected by the events of recent days," Superintendent Jim F. Chadwell said. "It is imperative at this difficult time that we come together as a community to share our grief."

Police are looking for a red pickup truck with a splash of green paint that they believe may be connected to Gallagher's death but are also seeking any other information in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call 682-888-3682 or 682-888-3684.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Gallagher's death.

NBC 5's Ray Villeda and Scott Gordon contributed to this article.

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Thieves Walk Off With Nearly $2,000 in Wine

Omar Villafranca, NBC 5 News

Grapevine police are searching for two men who have stolen close to $2,000 worth of wine from a Tom Thumb in Grapevine. The men have been targeting Duckhorn branded wine.

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Grapevine police are trying to catch two thirsty thieves who have a taste for fine wine.

Police say two men stole close to $2,000 in wine from a Tom Thumb in the 4000 block of William D. Tate Avenue on June 23 and June 24.

Each time, they loaded the wine into a cart and walked out of the store without paying. Both thefts occurred during the evening hours, when there are fewer cashiers around.

Police say the thieves have a taste for Duckhorn wine. They've taken more than $1,000 in 2010 merlot and more than $600 in cabernet sauvignon.

If you recognize the men, call Grapevine police.

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What You're Doing for Independence Day

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Kaboom Town Kicks Off July 3

Addison's Kaboom Town kicks off the Fourth of July festivities a day early.

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These 2013 Fourth of July and Independence Day celebrations in various Dallas-Fort Worth area counties should help you see the "rockets' red glare" this year.

Events are sorted by county. Click on any county name to jump directly to that portion of the list.

Dallas County | Tarrant County | Collin County | Denton County | Johnson County | Hood County

Dallas County

Addison/ Addison Circle Park
Kaboom Town 2013
July 3, 5 p.m. to Midnight

Grand Prairie/Lone Star Park
Lone Stars and Stripes Firework Celebration
July 4, 5 p.m., fireworks after the races

Richardson/Breckinridge  Park
Richardson's Family 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Grand Prairie/Joe Pool Lake
Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake Fireworks Celebration
July 4, fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Dallas/Farmers Branch Historical Park
Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 6:30 p.m., free admission/shuttle, fireworks after dark

Dallas/ Fair Park
Fair Park Fourth
July 4, 4:30p.m., free admission, fireworks at 9:30

Duncanville/Armstrong Park
City of Duncanville Stars & Stripes Celebration
July 4, parade begins at 9 a.m., evening event begins at 4:30 p.m.

Rockwall/Harry Myers Park
Fireworks Celebration
July 4, 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:30

Rockwall/The Harbor
Freedom Fest
July 1, 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:15

Irving/intersection of Las Colinas Boulevard and Lake Carolyn Parkway
City of Irving Fireworks Show
July 3, fireworks at 9:40 p.m.
July 4, parade at 9 a.m.

Garland/Firewheel Town Center
Star-Spangled Spectacular
July 4, 4 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Tarrant County

Hurst/Hurst Community Park
Hurst Stars and Stripes 2013
July 4, 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Grapevine/Lake Grapevine
31th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4, fireworks at 9:30p.m.

Arlington/Arlington Highlands
Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4, 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:15

Arlington
Light Up Arlington
July 3, 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Arlington/Downtown Arlington
Emblems of the Land I Love
July 4, parade begins at 9 a.m.

Bedford/Boys Ranch Park
4thFEST Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 12 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m.

Fort Worth/ Panther Island Pavilion
Fort Worth's Fourth
July 4, 2 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
NBC 5 is a media sponsor of this event.

Fort Worth/ Botanic Gardens
Old-Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic
July 3- July 4, 8:15 p.m.

Fort Worth/Fort Worth Cats Game
Independence Day Festivites
July 3, game at 7:05 p.m., post-game concert and fireworks
July 4, game at 6:05 p.m., post-game concert and fireworks

Flower Mound/Bakersfield Park
Independence Fest
July 4, 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

North Richland Hills
Quad Cities Family 4th Celebration
July 4, 5 p.m., fireworks 9:30 p.m.

Mansfield/Big League Dreams Sports Park
Rockin' 4th of July
July 3, 7-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Collin County

Sachse/ Heritage Park
Sachse's Red, White & Blue Blast
July 3, Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Frisco/ Frisco Square
Frisco Freedom Fest
July 4, 4 p.m., fireworks at 10:20 p.m.

Plano/Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
All-American Fourth
July 4, fireworks at 9:30p.m.

McKinney/Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch
Red, White and Boom
July 4, 7 p.m., fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

Denton County

The Colony, TX/ Stewart Creek Park
Liberty by the Lake
July 4, 4 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Southlake/Frank Cornish Park, McPherson Park and Rustin Pavilion
Stars & Stripes
July 3, 6 p.m.,  fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Denton/UNT Apogee Stadium
Kiwanis Club Show
July 4, 5:30 p.m., fireworks after dusk

Lewisville/Vista Ridge Mall
Red, White and Lewisville
July 4, fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Lake Cities/Lake Dallas' City Park
Lake Cities 4th of July
July 4, 10 a.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Johnson County

Burleson/Chisenhall Fields Sports Complex
4th of July Concert and Fireworks Celebration
July 4, 5 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:20 p.m.

Joshua/Joshua Owl Stadium 
July 3rd Celebration
Gates at 6:30 p.m.

Hood County

Granbury/Granbury Square
39th Annual July 4th Celebration
July 4, fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

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Fire Truck Rear-Ended Responding to Wreck

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Engine 12 slowed down to help victims of a crash when the fire department says an inattentive driver drove into the back of the fire truck.

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An Arlington fire truck was rear-ended early Thursday morning while firefighters were stopping to help victims of another wreck.

It happened just after 1 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 20 just west of state Highway 360.

Engine 12 slowed down to help victims of a crash when the fire department says an inattentive driver drove into the back of the fire truck.

No injuries were reported in the first accident or the crash into the fire engine.

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Man Reported Missing on Lake Carolyn

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Irving Fire Department and Lewisville Dive teams resume the search Thursday morning for a man reported missing on Lake Carolyn.

Irving Assistant Chief Rusty Wilson says a man was seen paddling on the lake Wednesday night but disappeared according to witnesses.

It happened in the 600 block of Brookstone Drive.

The search was called off at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Firefighters and the dive team returned to Lake Carolyn to resume the search Thursday morning.

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McKinney Police Search for Potential Child Predator

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McKinney police say they need the public's help identifying a potential child predator. Video shows the man leaving a Target store in the 2000 block of North Central Expressway. Police urge anyone who recognizes the man to call the McKinney Police Department at 972-547-2700.

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McKinney police say they need the public's help identifying a potential child predator.

Police say just after 11 a.m. on June 28 a mother and her 10-year-old daughter were shopping inside the Target in the 2000 block of North Central Expressway when the girl says she was approached by a man who allegedly patted her on the buttocks and told her she was sexy.

The girl ran to her mother a few aisles over and her mother contacted a store employee but they were unable to locate the man, according to police.

Surveillance video doesn't show the incident the girl described because it was not in view of a camera, but police say the video did show the girl in the electronics section while the man watched her from the next aisle and police say it appears he was masturbating.

Police released video from the surveillance video as the man left the store. No information on the vehicle the man drives was available.

Police urge anyone who recognizes the man to call the McKinney Police Department at 972-547-2700.

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Fireworks Expert Preps for 'Big Bay Boom' Success

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With a phone to his ear, dozens of workers at his command, and unknown pressure mounting towards a July 4th deadline – Auggie Santore is as cool as they come.

You wouldn't know his name, or his face, but his shoulders are newsworthy – they're the ones taking the blame for San Diego's busted Big Bay Boom Fireworks Display of 2012. That's when thousands of fireworks went off in 15 seconds within minutes before the show was supposed to begin -- disappointing thousands of people who were camped out to watch the display.

"Freak glitch, yeah freak glitch," said Santore whose 123-year-old family company is footing the $125,000 bill for this year's show because it is "the right thing to do" given last year's computer glitch and epic fail.

"There were no demands and no contentious nature. Just a sheer pledge on our part unrequested. We stand by what we do. We're very good at what we do," said Santore who is overseeing the final preparations of four barges filled with thousands of fireworks.

They are all scheduled to be fired off in millisecond increments from San Diego Bay during the county's largest Independence Day display in what's being called the most anticipated pyrotechnic sequel ever in San Diego.

Given the circumstances you might think there is some pressure building.

"We take every precaution in every instance and certainly we understand there is extra scrutiny here, but I can't put people under that type of pressure, because anytime you work under pressure, if you're so nervous, then you start to make mistakes," said Santore.

Mistakes are something he and Garden State Fireworks cannot afford.

The busted display of 2012 was followed by bad publicity and vicious online attacks, one person even writing through Facebook they wished his plane would crash.

Santore says no one wants this year's show to succeed more than him.

"I know the type of preparation, when it was 2 a.m. in May and when everyone was sleeping, I was up working on millisecond increments of this display last year, so if anyone was to be disappointed that would be me considering the amount I invested from my life in the process," he added.

It's a process with more hype than ever.

Santore is just looking forward to watching San Diegans point fingers again – this time, at the sky.


 


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One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting Outside Bar

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An Arlington police officer shot and killed a man after seeing him shoot into a crowd outside the Star Saigon Bar and Grill in the 2400 block of E. Arkansas Lane, police say.

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One man is dead after police say an Arlington police officer saw him shooting into a crowd outside a busy bar early Thursday morning.

Arlington police say at about 1 a.m. an officer on routine patrol drove into a large shopping center parking lot along the 2400 block of Arkansas Lane and was flagged down by a security guard asking for help with a disturbance outside Star Saigon Bar and Grill.

When the officer got out of his patrol car he saw a man firing into a group of people in the parking lot and that's when the officer shot the man, killing him according to police.

"It was quite surreal actually, just like pop, pop, pop, and it wasn't quite what I would have expected it to sound like," said security guard Howard Humphreys. "Everything happened so quick and so fast but in maybe three or four seconds it was all over and everybody was gone."

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the man as 31-year-old Alex Nguyen.

Police say the officer was not injured but is on routine administrative leave.

Police say it doesn't appear any other people were hit by gunfire but police are checking local hospitals to be sure.

NBC 5's Keaton Fox contributed to this report.

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