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Title: "Suburban Cowboy and His Horse Help Police Capture Hit-and-Run Driver"

It’s the real-life Lone Ranger!

A suburban cowboy and his trusty steed, Shiny, have been credited with helping southern New Jersey police identify and arrest an alleged hit-and-run driver.

Italo Lalvay Guaillasaca, 22, allegedly fled the scene after crashing into a car parked on Middleton Street in Riverside Township, a suburb of Philadelphia, on the morning of May 31.

Witnesses who called 911 after hearing a loud crash said they watched Guaillasaca’s vehicle speed from the scene.

Soon after Riverside Township cops arrived, the horseback-riding buckaroo PJ rode up to them on Shiny.

The man on horseback — police only identified him as PJ — provided police with a description of the fleeing Honda Accord along with a partial license plate.

He told police he witnessed the hit-and-run and giddy-upped after the Honda.

“PJ was able to ride after the vehicle and get close enough to read part of the plate,” which he then passed on to police.

Info provided by the suburban cowboy led to the suspect, cops said.

Without PJ and Shiny’s gallant efforts, they may not have solved the case, the department said in a statement.

He only happened to be riding through town to show off Shiny to some friends.

Officers thanked PJ and Shiny for the assist during a news conference last week.

“We want to thank the witnesses in this case for being observant, coming forward, and making the calls to our officers,” reads the Riverside Township Police statement. “We’d especially like to thank PJ and his sidekick ‘Shiny’ for their efforts to get us the information that ultimately solved the case.”

Guaillasaca was charged with careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license, and failure to report an accident.

Title: "Suburban Cowboy and His Horse Help Police Capture Hit-and-Run Driver" It’s the real-life Lone Ranger! A suburban cowboy and his trusty steed, Shiny, have been credited with helping southern New Jersey police identify and arrest an alleged hit-and-run driver. Italo Lalvay Guaillasaca, 22, allegedly fled the scene after crashing into a car parked on Middleton Street in Riverside Township, a suburb of Philadelphia, on the morning of May 31. Witnesses who called 911 after hearing a loud crash said they watched Guaillasaca’s vehicle speed from the scene. Soon after Riverside Township cops arrived, the horseback-riding buckaroo PJ rode up to them on Shiny. The man on horseback — police only identified him as PJ — provided police with a description of the fleeing Honda Accord along with a partial license plate. He told police he witnessed the hit-and-run and giddy-upped after the Honda. “PJ was able to ride after the vehicle and get close enough to read part of the plate,” which he then passed on to police. Info provided by the suburban cowboy led to the suspect, cops said. Without PJ and Shiny’s gallant efforts, they may not have solved the case, the department said in a statement. He only happened to be riding through town to show off Shiny to some friends. Officers thanked PJ and Shiny for the assist during a news conference last week. “We want to thank the witnesses in this case for being observant, coming forward, and making the calls to our officers,” reads the Riverside Township Police statement. “We’d especially like to thank PJ and his sidekick ‘Shiny’ for their efforts to get us the information that ultimately solved the case.” Guaillasaca was charged with careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a license, and failure to report an accident.

In a remarkable incident in Riverside Township, New Jersey, a suburban cowboy named PJ and his horse, Shiny, played a crucial role in helping local police identify and apprehend a hit-and-run driver. On May 31, 22-year-old Italo Lalvay Guaillasaca allegedly crashed into a parked car and fled the scene. Witnesses reported the incident, prompting a swift police response.

PJ, who was in town to showcase his horse, witnessed the crash and quickly rode after Guaillasaca’s fleeing vehicle. He managed to get close enough to read part of the car’s license plate, which he relayed to the police. This information was instrumental in leading law enforcement to the suspect, who was later charged with multiple offenses, including careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

The Riverside Township Police expressed their gratitude to PJ and Shiny during a news conference, emphasizing the importance of community vigilance and cooperation in solving the case. Their efforts, along with those of other witnesses, were pivotal in bringing the alleged hit-and-run driver to justice.

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Title: Three Spanish Pilgrims Journey 8,000 Kilometers to Mecca on Horseback, Reviving a Historic Route

CAIRO (AP) — Three Spanish pilgrims performing the Hajj in Saudi Arabia rode on horseback to Mecca, traveling thousands of kilometers in snow and rain along a path they said had not been trekked for more than 500 years.

Abdelkader Harkassi Aidi, Tarek Rodriguez, and Abdallah Rafael Hernandez Mancha set out from southern Spain in October, riding through France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, and Jordan to arrive in Saudi Arabia in May.

It was an emotional moment for the trio when they reached Mecca. No pilgrim had traveled this way since 1491, they said.

Harkassi said the group’s path from Spain took them across about 8,000 kilometers (nearly 5,000 miles) before they reached the Kaaba, the black cube structure in the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

“We had crossed so many kilometers to be there and Allah had replied to our wish,” he told The Associated Press on Thursday from Arafat, southeast of Mecca. “We were in front of the Kaaba and had the opportunity to touch it. So, that 8,000 kilometers became nothing.”

During their monthslong journey, they came across scenic stretches of nature and historical landmarks in Syria, including the Aleppo Citadel and the Umayyad Mosque.

They also found an old railway track built during the time of the Ottoman Empire that connected Istanbul to Saudi Arabia. They followed it for days to help guide them to the desert kingdom.

But there were challenges, too. They lost their horses in Bosnia, only to find them later in a landmine zone. Nobody could fetch the horses because of the explosives, but the animals eventually made it out of the area unharmed, Harkassi said.

The human element of the trip was the most valuable for the team, he added. “When we didn’t have anything, people helped us with our horses, with our food, they gave us money. When our assistance car got broken, they fixed it for us,” Harkassi said. “People have been incredible. I think it’s proof that Muslims are united, that the one ummah (nation) that every Muslim longs for is a reality.”

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