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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to appear before a friendly conference of conservative Jewish leaders in New York City on Sunday, despite efforts by gay rights advocates to get the event canceled.
LGBTQ groups, still raw over legislation barring instruction about sexual orientation to grade schoolers that DeSantis championed in his home state, are vowing to protest the Republican's appearance at the Jewish Leadership Conference.
Critics have derisively called it the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman said it was “outrageous” that the governor was speaking during Pride Month and in an area not far from the birthplace of the gay rights movement in Manhattan’s West Village.
He called DeSantis an “outspoken opponent of LGBTQ equality who is trying to foist his agenda on LGBTQ families, and it’s extremely hurtful and distressing.”
DeSantis campaign spokesman Dave Abrams did not respond directly to that criticism, but said the governor “will always stand up for what is right and will not be deterred by the radical Left.”
DeSantis, who is widely believed to be weighing a bid for the White House in 2024, inflamed ire among LGBTQ groups when in March he signed into law a bill that forbids Florida schools from teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity to public school students from kindergarten through the third grade.
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At the time of the bill signing, DeSantis said schools were a place for “an education, not an indoctrination.”
The Jewish Leadership Conference has already lost one venue in New York City after adding DeSantis to its list of speakers.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage had been set to host the annual gathering of conservative thinkers, but backed out earlier this spring.
The museum cited security issues among its key concerns, plus a desire not to host political speakers, but in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, the leaders of the Tikvah Fund, the group organizing the conference, accused the museum of having a political litmus test.
“We know things are bad when a Jewish institution — in this case, a museum whose purpose is to keep Jewish heritage alive by remembering the Holocaust — turns on its own and tries to make a virtue of its own intolerance,” wrote Tikvah CEO Eric Cohen and its chairman, Elliott Abrams.
The op-ed asserted that protecting free speech was more important than concerns over protests or a potential backlash from donors.
“The new czars of cancel culture seem to have little such moral imagination or civic tolerance,” they wrote.
The Coalition for Jewish Values, which says it represents more than 2,000 Orthodox rabbis, scolded the museum for denying DeSantis a platform.
The museum penned an op-ed of its own, saying its charter forbids it from renting space for purely political or religious reasons.
“When we declined to host the event, Tikvah resorted to threats, saying we had created an enemy. Tikvah knew that this was not about banning anyone from speaking but decided to make the false claim anyway. We will not respond to such political bullying,” Jack Kliger, the president and CEO of the museum, wrote.
It's unlikely pressure from outside groups will derail the conference a second time.
A spokesman for the new venue, Pier Sixty, located in the Chelsea Piers complex, said it was not in a position to arbitrate any differences between the groups, saying it has had a long history of being inclusive. This month, its website features support for gay pride month.
“Pier Sixty has never discriminated against any group or organization nor have we ever based our acceptance of a booking contingent on our approval of the speakers our clients choose to present at these private events,” it said through a spokesman.
“Our accepting a booking in no ways implies that we endorse the respective organization or its speakers,” the statement said. “We are also extremely proud of our deep and longstanding connection with the LGBTQ+ community.”
Conference organizers were preparing for a planned Sunday protest outside the venue.
“We are working with law enforcement to make sure that protesters can exercise their constitutional rights and also keep our guests and speakers safe and comfortable,” said Jonathan Silver, who co-chairs the conference for the Tikvah Fund.
DeSantis was listed as giving a speech on “the Florida Model and Why It’s Good for Religious Americans.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lgbtq-advocates-protest-outrageous-desantis-visit-to-nyc-during-pride-month/3729749/ | 2022-06-10T22:21:05 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/lgbtq-advocates-protest-outrageous-desantis-visit-to-nyc-during-pride-month/3729749/ |
Tens of thousands of people in the tri-state are expected at rallies on Saturday, joining March For Our Lives rallies scheduled all across the county to demand meaningful changes to gun laws.
New York City's march kicks off around 11:30 a.m. at Cadman Park Plaza in Brooklyn, before walking over the Brooklyn Bridge and concluding in Manhattan.
At least a dozen separate rallies will kick off throughout the day, in other parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as well. The marches start at different times, all of which are posted on the official website.
New York City is warning of significant impacts to travel between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. It's unclear how many people were estimated to join the Saturday march.
Now with recent shootings from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, bringing gun control back into the national conversation, organizers of this weekend's events say the time is right to renew their push for a national overhaul.
“Right now we are angry,” said Mariah Cooley, a March For Our Lives board member and a senior at Washington's Howard University. "This will be a demonstration to show that us as Americans, we’re not stopping anytime soon until Congress does their jobs. And if not, we’ll be voting them out.”
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The House has passed bills that would raise the age limit to buy semi-automatic weapons and establish federal “red flag” laws. But such initiatives have traditionally stalled or been heavily watered down in the Senate.
The March for Our Lives movement was born out of the massacre when 14 students and three staff members were gunned down on Feb. 14, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by a former student. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/march-for-our-lives-nyc-what-to-know-for-saturday/3729624/ | 2022-06-10T22:21:11 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/march-for-our-lives-nyc-what-to-know-for-saturday/3729624/ |
Large crowds will gather in New York City this weekend to celebrate Puerto Rican pride and culture.
New York City will host the 65th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade Sunday. After a years-long pause due to COVID-19, the celebration is expected to have a big comeback. with food, music, dancing, and colorful displays expected to take center stage to showcase the best of Puerto Rican culture.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and will take place on New York City’s Fifth Avenue from 43rd to 79th Street -- prompting street closures.
Commuters should plan accordingly. It is important to note that the following streets, according to the city, will be closed during the parade:
- 5th Avenue between 44th Street and 86th Street
- 6th Avenue between West 43rd Street and West 49th Street
- 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- 44th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- 45th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- 46th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- 47th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- 48th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- West 51st Street between Rockefeller Plaza and 5th Avenue
- West 58th Street between Grand Army Plaza and 5th Avenue
- East 60th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 64th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 66th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 69th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 70th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 72nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 79th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 80th Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 81st Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 82nd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 83rd Street between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue
- East 84th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- East 85th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue
- Madison Avenue between East 43rd Street and East 86th Street
For more information on Sunday's event, click here.
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NEVADA CITY, Calif. — A motorcyclist died on Highway 49 by Reader Ranch Road Thursday night.
CHP Grass Valley officers responded to the call and Cal Fire and Nevada County Consolidated Fire arrived at the scene at 10:55 p.m.
The CHP says officers found that a man riding a motorcycle was driving southbound at a high speed, and after attempting to turn a curve at this high speed, he slid and fell into the northbound lane colliding with an SUV.
The CHP says the driver of a Honda CRV swerved, trying to avoid the crash but ended up hitting the motorcyclist and sideswiping his car on the embankment.
Emergency personnel performed CPR on the motorcyclist, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The roadway was closed for about one hour, and clean-up finished just before 1 a.m.
This crash remains under investigation and officers are working to determine if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
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LINCOLN, California — One person has been transported to Sutter Roseville Medical Center after being in a rollover crash.
The car knocked down powerlines as it was rolling over, resulting in lost power throughout some areas in Lincoln. PG&E is on the scene, but there is no estimated time of power restoration.
Currently, the car is still on fire and both lanes have been blocked for traffic on Nicolaus Road, East of Highway 65.
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BLOOMINGTON – Three Bloomington residents are accused of having a combined half-pound of methamphetamine Thursday in Bloomington.
A Bloomington police investigation into meth sales led to a controlled transaction for meth between a confidential police source and Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, Thursday night, prosecutors said.
Frieburg sold about an ounce of meth to the police informant for $450. Police later pulled Frieburg’s vehicle over, which had two other occupants: Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, and Christopher A. Johnson, 29.
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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Police located a large bag of meth and other smaller bags containing meth with a total combined weight of about 290 grams, or a little more than a half-pound, belonging to Frieburg and Keith. Police also found a digital scale and drug packaging materials, prosecutors said.
Johnson was found in possession of about 7 grams of meth. He also had less than 15 grams of clonazepam, prosecutors said.
Frieburg and Keith are each charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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Johnson is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Frieburg was jailed in lieu of posting $50,035.
Keith was jailed in lieu of posting $25,035.
Johnson was jailed in lieu of posting $5,035.
Arraignments are scheduled for July 8.
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Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
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Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
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Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
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Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
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Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
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Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft.
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Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
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Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
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Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
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Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
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Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
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Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
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Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
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Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
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Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
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Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
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Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
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Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man was released from custody on methamphetamine charges.
George E. Wisehart, 44, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
He is accused of possessing 5 to 15 grams of meth Thursday.
Wisehart was released from custody Friday on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond.
An arraignment is scheduled for July 8.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft.
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Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
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Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
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Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
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Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
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Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
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Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
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Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
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Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
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Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
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Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When Austin Carter saw her outside his apartment building in Five Points South on Thursday, he asked if she was okay.
“Where is everybody else?” Carter asked her.
Carter was familiar with the woman, who he said had been facing homelessness. She would often hang out with other folks outside Cortland Vesta, the apartments where Carter lives on Highland Avenue. Carter gave her extra food from Chick-fil-a he’d just ordered and went inside. He said she was calm, telling him she just wanted to go to sleep. Minutes later, Carter said he looked on from above as the woman was repeatedly struck in the face by a Birmingham police officer.
A video captured by Carter shows the woman sitting on the concrete ground struggling with two officers as they try to detain her. A few seconds into the video, one of the woman’s arms appears to slip from the officers’ grasp. One of the officers then strikes the woman with an open hand on her face.
The woman responds, flailing her arm backward toward the officer, who strikes the woman again twice, the officer’s hand closed into a fist.
Birmingham police said in a statement that they are aware of the incident and are investigating.
“Officers responded to a call and encountered a combative subject which is not seen in the circulating video,” Lt. Rodarius Mauldin wrote in the statement. “The use of force was reported, and immediate actions were taken.”
Officials initiated a “preliminary investigation,” headed by the Internal Affairs Division, the statement said.
BPD has not identified the officer in question and has not responded to questions about whether any disciplinary action has been taken against them.
Carter said he doesn’t believe that the woman in the video was combative before she was struck by police. He called what he witnessed “foul and disgusting.”
“I know [her] personally and she’s a sweet soul — just lost because of past traumas,” he said. “And she is always the only one targeted and arrested… They are always rough with her. Like a rag doll.”
Carter said he reported the incident to police but has not yet heard back. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/video-shows-birmingham-police-officer-repeatedly-striking-woman/ | 2022-06-10T22:28:21 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/video-shows-birmingham-police-officer-repeatedly-striking-woman/ |
Great Hearts gears up to expand operations in Anthem, open 23rd Valley campus in Buckeye
Two new Great Hearts Academies charter school campuses will open for students this fall.
The charter school network, which has 22 locations in metro Phoenix, is currently finishing up work in its 23rd location and its first campus in Buckeye, named Great Hearts Roosevelt Preparatory Academy.
The organization is also in the final stages of construction work on a 10-acre property at the corner of Gavilan Peak Parkway and Arroyo Norte Drive, where an expanded Anthem campus will serve new pupils and students enrolled at the current Great Hearts Anthem Prep Academy two miles away.
Both locations have spots open for enrollment.
Roosevelt Preparatory Academy, which sits on Jackrabbit Trail between Yuma Road and Van Buren Street in Buckeye, will offer classes for pre-K and K-8 students when it opens this fall. Operations will expand to every grade level as the incoming eighth-grade class moves up.
Roosevelt will be the biggest campus in the Great Hearts network, sitting on a 25-acres land that will allow the school to invest in a high school building once the student body grows. The plans call for a classical look that includes Roman columns throughout.
The school will have an indoor gymnasium and an outdoor sports field. There will also be accommodations for students with disabilities, who will have a dedicated space to work with specialized professionals such as physiotherapists and speech therapists.
Roosevelt will serve about 800 K-8 students when it opens but will be able to accommodate 1,100 students when operating at full capacity.
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Classical education approach
The charter network prides itself in offering “classical education,” which the Institute for Classical Education, an organization connected to the Great Hearts Foundation, says “takes a unifying approach to intellectual and moral formation by developing both the mind and the heart.”
The approach, according to the institute, also has been adopted by religious schools and homeschooling families.
Great Hearts curriculum covers languages, including Latin and Greek, sciences, history, math, literature and fine arts. High school seniors are required to read “the greatest works of philosophy and literature in Western civilization,” such as the works of Plato, Aristotle and Dostoevsky, in order to write a 15- to 20-page thesis they will need to defend in order to graduate, Roosevelt K-5 Headmaster Stephen Philabaum said.
Philabaum said the organization was founded to make its approach available to everyone since there was a "time period where it was reserved for a private elite who could afford it."
"We’ve taken this beautiful vision of classical education and these tried and true methods of teaching the best quality of literature and music and surrounding our students in beautiful things,” he said.
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Great Heats' expansion
Great Hearts, one of the largest charter networks in the state, started opening charter schools in metro Phoenix about 15 years ago. In 2014, the organization opened its first location in Texas, where it now has 11 campuses spread throughout the Dallas and San Antonio metro areas.
The network offers an online learning option for families in these two states and has three locations of “microschools," which gather small groups of students to learn virtually in the same space, in Phoenix, Glendale and the Dallas metro area.
Although there are no current plans for additional expansions in the Valley, Great Hearts will open new schools in Florida, Louisiana and Texas this year.
Great Hearts currently boasts the claim of “largest provider of liberal arts classical education campuses in the country,”
Roosevelt Prep Headmaster Tony Cruz said Great Hearts opened its first location in the East Valley and its first expansions were focused on similar communities but eventually the organization invested in schools throughout the Valley.
He said the move came from the organization’s founders, who realized they were still opening campuses in “suburban areas that are homogeneous, for middle-upper class people who understand the value of classical liberal education,” so the premise behind the expansions was to achieve their goal of reaching students of every background.
Reach the reporter at rclo@arizonarepublic.com or at 480-267-4703. Follow her on Twitter @renataclo.
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Video: Man with BLM shirt tossed from Republican event in Green Valley, cited for misdemeanors
A man who wore a Black Lives Matter shirt to a Republican gathering last weekend in Green Valley claimed he was "attacked" and removed from the building before being cited by sheriff's deputies, according to local news sources.
A video shows the man, later confirmed by authorities as 73-year-old Peter Jackson, at the event held Saturday at a shopping center on Continental Road.
With a face mask on, a pin on his shirt that read "Fully Vaxxed" and a GoPro camera, Jackson tried to make his way further into the event before he was stopped and questioned, according to the video posted online on YouTube by Green Valley News.
The event was billed as a GOP candidate open mic kegger, according to the website for United Republicans Green Valley and Sahuarita. Not long after he arrived, organizers asked Jackson to leave and threatened to call police. The video shows that Jackson continued to stay.
The mood appeared to get tense as others move closer to Jackson and some shouted names at him. Jackson even called authorities on his cellphone and appeared to be speaking with a person.
At one point, a woman points her cellphone at Jackson, as if she's recording video, just before a confrontation erupts. The video becomes hard to see clearly as the camera shakes. But Jackson appeared to be taken to his knees on the floor and then removed from the room.
Jackson is then seen lying on his back on the sidewalk just outside of the event as others chastise him and accuse him of hitting a woman. The video ended before any law enforcement personnel arrived at the event.
When video playback is slowed down, the recording shows the woman holding the cellphone with her left hand, ball up her right fist and jab at Jackson. She swung a second time, and Jackson appeared to push away her wrist.
A scuffle ensued and U.S. Senate candidate Blake Masters, who can be seen in the background, stepped up and appeared to put a hand on Jackson.
Pima County Sheriff's officials confirmed for The Arizona Republic just basic details, such as the incident date, location and person cited, and said no further information was available. A request for the incident report was sent to the sheriff's records department, according to Deputy Tyler Legg, a department spokesperson.
Jackson was cited and released on suspicion for misdemeanor trespassing and misdemeanor assault, according to Legg.
Blake Masters responds after scuffle
A spokesperson for Blake sent a brief statement to The Republic.
"A left-wing activist came to a Republican event, started harassing people, and then hit a woman. I intervened and put an end to that," Blake said in the statement. "He was subsequently detained by the police and cited for assault. Let me be clear: if you come to an event I'm at and attack a woman, it's going to be a bad day for you.”
Mick McGuire, another candidate in Arizona's five-way Republican Senate primary race, was there and commented:
"I'm grateful for the Pima County Sheriffs' swift response to help secure the event. ... I do not condone violence of any kind in our political process, period. It does not matter 'who hit first.' Our political climate must not be allowed to devolve into chaos."
Attempts to reach Jackson as well as other GOP candidates form the event were unsuccessful.
"I went in hoping to be allowed to witness the event and listen to the candidates and possibly share the video I was obviously taking," Jackson told the Green Valley News. "Post-event, I would like people to see that they’re not rational people. They’re really violent people. They’re people Americans should be concerned about." | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/06/10/man-wearing-blm-shirt-removed-green-valley-gop-event/7559168001/ | 2022-06-10T22:30:41 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/06/10/man-wearing-blm-shirt-removed-green-valley-gop-event/7559168001/ |
50-year-old man fatally shot near 27th Avenue, Washington Street in Phoenix
Haleigh Kochanski
Arizona Republic
A 50-year-old man died after he was found with gunshot wounds near 27th Avenue and Washington Street in Phoenix on Friday morning.
Phoenix Police Department received a report around 2:30 a.m. about a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 50-year-old man seated in a car with gunshot wounds.
The man was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
An investigation was ongoing.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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Phoenix faces dangerously high temperatures this weekend. Here's what to expect
Sweltering temperatures in the metro Phoenix aren’t going anywhere this weekend.
The National Weather Service says high temperatures were expected to reach or pass 110 degrees on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
“We are in the midst of an excessive heat warning, and temperatures will be challenging record highs,” said James Sawtelle, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
An excessive heat warning means very high temperatures “even by local standards,” a National Weather Service warning issued Friday early morning reads.
The excessive heat warning will remain in effect until Sunday evening, when Phoenix residents can expect a slight reprieve with highs between 106 and 109 Monday through Wednesday, Sawtelle said.
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How to stay safe in excessive heat
Sawtelle urged people seek shelter from the heat indoors in air-conditioned spaces. He also recommended people use cars or buses to get around rather than travel by foot.
In addition, the National Weather Service advises people drink more water than usual and monitor those who may be at higher risk for heat-related complications, including children, pets and the elderly.
For a list of places to seek relief from the heat, visit Maricopa County’s map of cooling centers and hydration stations.
Sawtelle said Arizona residents may have an early start of summer rainfall to look forward to, with the latter part of June having a decent chance for above normal precipitation. The National Weather Service said there could be some isolated showers Friday and Saturday in the higher altitudes of southeastern Arizona.
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Weekend road closures on I-17 in Arizona
There will be several closures along Interstate 17 from June 10 through June 13 in the Phoenix area due to improvement projects that are part of the Regional Transportation Plan for Maricopa County, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
From 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday, all I-17 on- and off-ramps at Greenway Road will be closed.
Eastbound I-10 will be closed at 99th Avenue overnight Friday, detouring through the on- and off-ramps, along with eastbound on-ramps from Dysart Road, Fairway Drive and Avondale Boulevard. Westbound I-10 will also be narrowed to one lane at Gila River Bridge overnight Friday.
Broadway Road will be closed between 42nd and 52nd streets this weekend beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and ending at 4 a.m. Monday.
Finally, westbound State Route 24 will be closed between Ellsworth Road and Loop 202 from 5 p.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday.
For live information regarding road conditions and closures, visit ADOT’s interactive map.
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Arizona College of Nursing to establish campus in Melbourne at Rialto Place Office Tower
Arizona College of Nursing plans to open its third Florida campus inside a high-profile office building near Melbourne Orlando International Airport, JM Real Estate announced Friday.
The for-profit nursing college has leased the seventh floor — and most of the ground floor — of the Rialto Place Office Tower. This 10-story building facing Babcock Street is connected by a courtyard to the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place hotel.
"We are in the early stages of building out the campus. We plan to launch in the spring of 2024," said Melany Stroupe, director of communications and public relations.
Arizona College of Nursing entered a 10-year lease for a total of 23,327 square feet, JM Real Estate announced in a news release.
“The total value of this lease transaction was $7.4 million — one of the largest lease transactions I have handled in my 30-plus year career in commercial leasing," Jewel McDonald, a JM Real Estate broker, said in the release.
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Founded in 1991 as the Arizona School of Pharmacy Technology, the college now operates 11 nursing campuses in eight states: Arizona, California, Michigan, Nevada, Texas, Florida, Virginia and Utah.
The Florida campuses are located in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa. Regarding the latter, Tampa Bay Business Journal reported in April 2020 that the college had leased 22,448 square feet to open a campus at Westshore City Center, an office complex just south of Tampa International Airport.
The college offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in nursing. In Melbourne, Stroupe said the school will build out the new facility, including learning tools like a simulation laboratory; undergo inspection by nursing board officials; and hire faculty and staff. Projected opening: March 2024.
"The country is facing a decades-long nursing shortage, and there aren’t enough schools and teachers to fill the gap. Our program is a three-year BSN program that we hope will help to fill the gap," Stroupe said.
She said the college will open a third Florida campus in Sarasota in late summer or fall.
"Arizona College of Nursing chose this location for several reasons," the JM Real Estate news release said of Melbourne. "The most important being its prestige in the community and having the ability to provide their needed square footage in a professional environment for their students.
"In addition, location played a major role in their decision with its central location in Melbourne, proximity to Holmes Regional (Medical Center), as well as access to a strong local demographic pool to lure nursing students," the release said.
Elsewhere inside the Rialto Place Office Tower, Terran Orbital has entered a lease to occupy the second floor, said Nicole Reed, JM Real Estate marketing director.
Terran Orbital proposes to build the world's largest satellite manufacturing facility at Kennedy Space Center. Officials project the $300 million project will create 2,100 jobs with average salaries of $84,000 by the end of 2025.
Rick Neale is the South Brevard Watchdog Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY (for more of his stories, click here.) Contact Neale at 321-242-3638 or rneale@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @RickNeale1 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/arizona-college-nursing-establish-campus-melbourne-rialto-place/7580058001/ | 2022-06-10T22:32:33 | 1 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/arizona-college-nursing-establish-campus-melbourne-rialto-place/7580058001/ |
Two Merritt Island girls hospitalized after incident involving lightning strike
Two Merritt Island girls were hospitalized Friday afternoon after an incident involving a lightning strike, Brevard County officials said.
The girls, 12 and 14, both of Merritt Island, were injured after lightning struck on Via Salerno Court in Merritt Island at about 3:02 p.m. Friday, said Don Walker, a county spokesperson.
He was not certain if both girls were hit in the lightning strike or what the circumstances were surrounding the incident.
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The 12-year-old girl was transported to Health First's Cape Canaveral Hospital. The 14-year-old girl was transferred to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Walker said.
Finch Walker is a Breaking News Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Walker at 321-290-4744 or fwalker@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @_finchwalker | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/two-girls-hospitalized-after-lightning-strike-incident-merritt-island/7586924001/ | 2022-06-10T22:32:39 | 0 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/two-girls-hospitalized-after-lightning-strike-incident-merritt-island/7586924001/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Vancouver Lake is closed to swimming and wading until further notice as health officials confirmed the presence of E. Coli first detected about one week ago.
A warning was issued to park-goers on June 2 when officials said routine testing showed “elevated” levels of E. Coli in the water, which can cause serious illness if swallowed.
On Friday, follow up tests confirmed the results with four of six samples showing high levels of the bacteria, Clark County Public Health said.
Health officials are also monitoring a “harmful” algae bloom at Vancouver Lake, but said toxin levels haven’t reached high enough to warrant an advisory. Regardless, changing weather and lake conditions can alter toxin levels during a bloom.
While those wishing to enter the water are prohibited, anglers are advised to avoid contact with the lake and “thoroughly clean all fish and equipment.” Pet owners are also being told to keep their furry friends away from the water.
More testing is scheduled for Monday, officials said, and the lake will stay closed to swimming until samples show E. Coli levels have returned below state and federal guidelines.
As long as the algae bloom persists, however, everyone using the lake should “avoid floating areas of scum when recreating in the water,” health officials said.
Vancouver Lake Regional Park is still open. Clark County Public Health said water in the park’s restrooms and shelters is not affected and is safe to drink. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/no-swimming-e-coli-found-in-vancouver-lake-algae-bloom-persists/ | 2022-06-10T22:35:18 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/no-swimming-e-coli-found-in-vancouver-lake-algae-bloom-persists/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Parents of toddlers hoping to see a speech pathologist could be waiting a long time.
Metro speech pathologists are seeing their waiting list grow longer and longer as toddlers born at the start of the pandemic are seemingly missing some speech milestones.
Sydney Brotherton, a speech pathologist at MercyOne, said that, right now, there are no available appointments anytime soon.
"Right now our waiting list to be seen is five months long," Brotherton said.
She said part of this problem can be attributed to the pandemic.
During the early days of the pandemic, pivotal interactions for kids, such as playdates, were few to non-existent for some.
"Now we're seeing a huge increase in 2-year-olds or one-and-a-half-year-olds, 3-year-olds that … just kind of missed out on getting in that early intervention time," Brotherton said.
Katie Price, a mother of a 2-year-old toddler, said she noticed her son was not communicating the way his sister was at that same age.
"So he was meeting pretty much all of the developmental milestones aside from not talking," Price said. "He would be trying to communicate but he couldn't really form words."
Price said since he wasn't forming many words, he would grunt a lot. This concerned her, so she brought it up during a doctor's visit.
"They did say he needed speech therapy," Price said.
Since getting that diagnosis, he has been getting speech therapy and has improved.
Price noted she is glad to have trusted her gut and brought up her concerns to a doctor.
Brotherton said what Price did was the right move.
When a parent notices something that feels wrong about childhood communication development, it's important to get kids evaluated by a speech pathologist.
Some ways to help children grow stronger communication skills are scheduling more playdates, taking the kids out in public more and potentially starting therapy.
Brotherton said if parents don't get their kids' oral issues addressed "it can definitely affect their learning in school and their social skills." | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/speech-pathologists-notice-more-toddlers-with-communication-problems/524-db7a02e1-709d-4de9-b0ae-947ff3188152 | 2022-06-10T22:43:02 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/speech-pathologists-notice-more-toddlers-with-communication-problems/524-db7a02e1-709d-4de9-b0ae-947ff3188152 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Grand Floral Parade kicks off from the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in North Portland at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The iconic Rose Festival event was cancelled two years in a row due to the pandemic.
The parade route traditionally starts in Northeast Portland and goes over the river into downtown. This year, colorful floral floats and parade participants will march along the east side of the Willamette River for the first time since the 1940s.
The Grand Floral Parade is the third and final Rose Festival parade. It normally draws hundreds and thousands of people each year. The event features floats, bands, equestrian units, vintage cars, dancers and drill teams.
For those hoping to avoid the rain, their best bet is to view the festivities from inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tickets are available online. The doors open at 7:30 a.m. and pre-parade entertainment follows at 8:30 a.m.
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Parade route
The parade will travel along a new two-mile path, passing through the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Then it will travel down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and turn left on Northeast Lloyd Boulevard before ending at Northeast Multnomah Street and 15th Avenue near the Lloyd Center.
Traffic and bridge impacts
The eastbound lanes of the Broadway Bridge will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. The ramps to and from North Larrabee Avenue will also be closed during that window of time, so drivers will need to use alternative routes. The Broadway Bridge's westbound lanes will remain open.
The history behind the Rose Festival
The Rose Festival takes place each June to celebrate the City of Roses with parades, rides, fireworks and entertainment. The tradition stretches back to 1907, but its origin reaches back to 1837 when the first rose bush was imported.
The Rose Society held its first rose show in 1889. The society began holding a "fiesta" in 1904 and added a parade, which featured decorated automobiles. The Rose Festival was formally organized into a nonprofit in 1907. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/2022-rose-festival-grand-floral-parade/283-01a1ab0f-59cc-42e6-96aa-65aab88f7d6a | 2022-06-10T22:44:27 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/2022-rose-festival-grand-floral-parade/283-01a1ab0f-59cc-42e6-96aa-65aab88f7d6a |
If you've been thinking about adding a pet to your family, you can help the Humane Society of North Texas free up room in their shelters.
The HSNT 6th annual MEGA Adoption Event on June 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibit Hall at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth will feature some of the 1,200 pets in need of a home.
"The Humane Society of North Texas is excited to host the MEGA Adoption Event and place hundreds of pets into much-needed homes," said Cassie Davidson with HSNT. "This MEGA Adoption Event couldn't have come at a better time to free up space in our shelter so we can save even more pets this summer."
Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and even a boa constrictor named Missssssssschevious (get it?) are up for adoption.
Humane Society of North Texas Hosts MEGA Adoption Event in Fort Worth
The adoption fee for all pets is only $10. All adoptable dogs and cats have been spayed or neutered, microchipped, and received rabies and age-appropriate vaccinations. Every dog or cat adopted will receive a free initial veterinary visit (with a participating local vet).
For anyone wanting to get the first pick, HSNT is offering an Early Bird Fast Pass which allows early admission to the first 100 registered. Each pass allows entry to the event an hour before it opens to the public on Saturday and allows each person to adopt one pet. The cost is $50 but does not cover the $10 adoption fee.
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You can register for an Early Bird Fast Pass for the HSNT MEGA Adoption Event and to see available pets on the HSNT.org/MEGA website.
Humane Society of North Texas Pets Available for Adoption
MEGA Adoption Event
Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall at the Will Rogers Memorial Center
Saturday, June 11, 10 am-6 pm
Doors open at 9 am for anyone purchasing an Early Bird Fast Pass, which allows priority adopting (first pick!)
Sunday, June 12, 10 am-6 pm
The Benbrook Waggin' Tails Adoption Center, Keller Regional Adoption Center, and Saxe-Forte Cat Adoption Center will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 10th, 11th & 12th, as animals are moved to the MEGA Adoption Event. Hurst Animal Services Center and he Kaufman Pet Adoption Center will remain open with adoptable pets during their normal business hours on Saturday, June 11. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/looking-for-a-furry-friend-hsnt-hosts-mega-adoption-event-this-weekend/2989979/ | 2022-06-10T22:48:42 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/looking-for-a-furry-friend-hsnt-hosts-mega-adoption-event-this-weekend/2989979/ |
Homeownership can lead to family and generational wealth. But that dream is harder to achieve for some than others -- and something James Armstrong with Builders of Hope knows all too well.
"Not only is there a great need for affordable housing for low and moderate-income families, but that needed has expanded to upper incomes," said Armstrong, the president and CEO of Builders of Hope.
Builders of Hope builds affordable housing and helps increase homeownership among minority families in Dallas.
According to the National Association of Realtors, homeownership for Black families is nearly 30% less than white for white families.
Mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced plans to help change that.
Fannie Mae is committing to give Black families housing preparation early for sustainable homeownership.
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Fannie Mae will also enhance sustainable homeownership so that renters and homeowners can withstand disruptions or temporary hardships and remain stably housed.
Freddie Mac has a similar plan to expand access to mortgage funding, put stronger investments in formerly redlined areas, and more like making sure rent payment history can be a part of mortgage consideration.
"The fact that their rental payment has not been able to be used as mortgage payments is a disservice,” Armstrong said. “If someone can consistently pay rent, they can consistently pay a mortgage."
Armstrong says these changes will make a difference for some families and generations after them.
"We know that there's no way that we can completely undo what happened in the past that was really economic exclusion for black and brown people,” Armstrong said. “But what we can do is correct the issues so future generations will be able to know what homeownership feels like."
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These are just a few of the pets available at the Humane Society of North Texas during the MEGA Adoption Event in Fort Worth on June 11 and 12.
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Seventeen-year-old twins Sydney and Shea Hinckley of Dallas share a lot in life, including a business. The teenage entrepreneurs started UPwords; a clothing, accessories, and home goods business geared towards spreading positive messages.
"It just started with something we thought we needed," Shea said. "With social media especially being so prominent in our lives, you see a lot of the comparison and you feel like you need to look like them, or be different to be enough, which is a lie that I feel is constantly being told to us in our generation."
The twins started with one affirmation, 'I'm enough and so are you.' Their little home-based business grew from there.
"Growing up, our mom always said whatever you say to your mind matters. It's like the most important thing you can do," Sydney said. "And so if you say a positive thing, your mind starts believing it and creating it, and so when you have it all around you, you're able to see it and start saying it to yourself."
Their business has positive affirmations on t-shirts, hats, mugs, stickers, cards, pillows, and more. The sayings are 'beautiful', 'love', 'feel good', and smiley faces to name a few. Each order is packed by hand with a hand-written thank you note.
"I hope when they open our package or wear our stuff that they feel overwhelming love about themselves and that they feel love from others as well," Sydney said. "We want a safe community. We want to change the world one shirt at a time."
The twins say their business has also donated about 1,000 teddy bears so far to children's hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House through their Stuffed Hugs charity.
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"I feel like if you approach life with that positive mindset, it starts to change how you treat people and how you feel about yourself," Shea said.
The twins' UPwords business has grown since they started. They hope to move into a warehouse space one day.
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PORTLAND, Maine — Federal authorities spent the past few years analyzing rules for the shipping industry and are now close to releasing fresh guidelines to help protect a vanishing species of whale.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been reviewing the speed regulations it uses to protect North Atlantic right whales, and according to spokesperson Allison Ferreira, the agency will publish new proposed rules within the coming weeks. A public comment process would follow.
Environmentalists have long pushed for stricter shipping rules to protect the whales, which number less than 340 and are vulnerable to collisions with large ships. They've fallen in population in recent years due to high mortality and poor reproduction.
“Those are the two primary threats to the species - entanglement in fishing gear and vessel strikes,” said Kristen Monsell, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity.
The new rules could expand existing protections for the whales, which are currently protected by a network of “slow zones,” requiring mariners to transit slowly to avoid whale collisions.
Some slow zones are mandatory while others are voluntary. Conservationists have long sought for them all to be mandatory, and for more of them. Some have also urged NOAA to apply the rules to ships under 65 feet (19.8 meters) in length, which is the current cutoff.
More than 50 of the whales were struck by ships between spring 1999 and spring 2018, NOAA records indicate. The collisions aren't always fatal, but wildlife advocates have cautioned that sub-lethal collisions can result in the whales becoming less likely to reproduce.
Shipping associations have cautioned NOAA over the years to make sure speed rules don’t create unsafe conditions at sea. Ferreira said any changes would “be based on the best available information and completed through public notice and comment.”
The whales were once abundant off the East Coast, but they were decimated during the era of commercial whaling. They have been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act for over 50 years.
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GREENWOOD, Arkansas — The City of Greenwood Water Department is asking residents to conserve water while crews repair damage caused by recent flooding.
As of 4 p.m. Friday, June 10, repairs were being made to the infrastructure at Greenwood Lake. The city asks customers to use water sparingly for domestic purposes only.
Irrigation of lawns, shrubs, washing pavement, etc. is currently prohibited.
Once the repairs are complete, customers will be notified.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — (Eds. note: The video attached is a June 2020 report on the George Floyd protests in Little Rock.)
An Arkansas lawyer is claiming a state trooper injured him during the George Floyd protests in June 2020 which resulted in emergency surgery that had to remove a bean bag round lodged into his face.
The lawsuit alleges that when Don Cook attended the protests on the night of June 1, troopers with the Arkansas State Police began their efforts to disperse the crowd with tear gas around 10 p.m.
After that, troopers "began to indiscriminately fire bean projectiles at protesters."
In the 40-page complaint, Cook's lawyers say that when he was leaving he turned his head and was struck by a bean bag projectile in the face by Trooper Ryan Wingo.
The bean bag reportedly became lodged in Cook's face by his mouth and throat and emergency operation had to surgically remove it.
Michael Laux, Cook's lawyer, alleges the June 2020 actions violated rights under the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendment.
"Not only should bean bag rounds never be fired at an individual's face, neck or chest but they should never be authorized for use on a non-violent, compliant protester, such as Mr. Cook, nor to disperse crowds," Laux said in a press release.
Wingo has recently been featured in a YouTube video for his tactics caught on a dashcam during another incident where he pulled over a driver. That incident later resulted in a separate lawsuit in December 2021.
In that lawsuit, it is alleged that Wingo used his police car in a "negligent manner" which resulted in the damage of another vehicle and injuries of two people. It also claims that the Arkansas State Police were "negligent in its hiring, training and supervision of Trooper Wingo."
Laux referenced Wingo's background as well as this incident will be discussed during a press conference on Friday, June 10.
They are asking for Wingo to be fired from the Arkansas State Police and that all footage from the June 1 protest be released, including images of "Wingo's use of excessive force against Mr. Cook."
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Experience is now open at the JTL Shop in downtown Springdale.
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Experience is a full-body play challenge that is great for families, kids, adults, and all ages. It offers physical challenges and provides essential instructions for what you need to know when facing unexpected, but possible, real-life scenarios.
You can test your skills in the Survival Gym, navigate a simulated avalanche in the giant Ball Pit or jump from one moving vehicle to another on the Train Jump platform. You can also learn to change your appearance with common household items at the Disguise Display.
There's also a Lock Pick Wall where you can try your lock picking skills. The lock barrels are made of clear lucite so you can see inside as you tinker.
The JTL Shop is located at 614 E. Emma Avenue in downtown Springdale.
Exhibition Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the time of your visit.
Jones Center members price:
- Adults: $10 plus tax
- Youth (4-12 years): $6 plus tax
- Children 3 and under: Free
Non-members price:
- Adults $12 plus tax
- Youth (4-12 years) $8 plus tax
- Children 3 and under: Free
For group reservations call 479-756-8090. For tickets and other information, click here.
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Andre L. Coleman was charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of attempted malicious wounding and two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony.
The shooting was June 3 at about 10:21 p.m. in the 10900 block of Stepney Road.
Chesterfield police Maj. Brad Badgerow said during a June 4 press conference that the party was for a student from Thomas Dale High School, a couple of miles from the scene. More than 50 shots erupted near the area of Stepeny and Weybridge roads, police said.
Chesterfield police in a statement Friday said Coleman was arrested on Thursday in Richmond and was being held in Chesterfield County Jail without bond.
The statement also said "the investigation indicates that neither Carter nor Coleman were members of a high school graduating class in Chesterfield County this year."
"We are fervently committed to protecting our community and we will expend all necessary resources to obtain justice for those harmed by bad actors," said Col. Jeffrey Katz, Chesterfield chief of police.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police at (804) 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660.
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A man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in a May 6 crash near the National Theater downtown that fatally injured a pedestrian.
Emir Omerovic, 32, was also charged Friday with reckless driving and failing to wear a seat belt in a two-vehicle wreck that killed Monty Henderson, 64, of New Kent County, Richmond police said Friday. Police did not provide Omerovic's place of residence.
Offices were called about 6:54 a.m. to the 700 block of East Broad Street for a report of a two-vehicle crash that injured a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male down on the pavement.
The man, identified Friday at Henderson, died after being taken to a local hospital. A second victim, identified as Jennifer Martin, was treated for injuries and discharged.
Police said after a thorough investigation, detectives determined that Omerovic caused the fatal crash. Police did not provide any further details.
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A small caravan of golf carts made the trek around Salisbury Country Club on Friday morning, the drivers holding their breath, then reacting with each crucial putt and chip.
The reason was the 94th Richmond Women's Golf Association City Amateur tournament, where a full week of golf came to a dramatic conclusion with a sudden death tiebreaker to decide the championship.
Kristine Rohrbaugh ultimately claimed the victory, defending her title from 2021 by edging out Liza Lewis.
All competitors, though, walked away satisfied after an event that brings the city's different clubs together for a week of fellowship and golf.
"It's such a great family and supportive community here in Richmond, and growing up my parents both played as well, so I've known a lot of these ladies my whole life," Rohrbaugh said. "To see them all out here, cheering everyone on, just means a lot to me."
Rohrbaugh's mom Rica competed as well, and they ended Wednesday with separate sudden-death matches - Kristine had one of the tournament's best shots that day, an eagle that kept her in the running for the title.
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Both Lewis and Rohrbaugh's caddies were former RWGA winners who they defeated earlier in the tournament, adding to the familial feel.
"The friendships that I made here are just amazing, and I wouldn't trade them for anything," Lewis said.
One enthusiastic fan showing her support Friday was Sharon Talarico of Willow Oaks, who also participated in the tournament.
Talarico described the event as "camaraderie among champions," as former friends gathered to admire each stroke of the match.
The tournament had a large age range, with players in their 20s to their 80s. Talarico explained that with age brings wisdom, experience and composure in golf, while youth allows for more strength in hitting the ball.
Rohrbaugh, 32, balanced both in her victory.
Up until the 15th hole Lewis, age 26, was leading, but with Rohrbaugh's deliberate and steady short game she overcame the three-hole deficit.
"I think I also proved to myself even when I don't have my best ball-striking days, I can still get it around and rely on the short game," Rohrbaugh said.
"I think I was putting well, and knew if I got it on the green, anywhere, I would be able to putt for par."
On the 19th and final hole, Rohrbaugh's composure, endurance and steadiness paid off, earning her a third RWGA championship - in addition to last year, she won in 2008 at the age of 18. She chalked up her championship experience as a major factor in her success.
"I know I've gone to 18 multiple times in the past; I rely on that experience and just know I am going to keep fighting and can pull through and get it done no matter how many holes it takes," Rohrbaugh said.
Lewis showed her strength over the first nine holes, but during the back nine Rohrbaugh chipped away at Lewis's lead, stroke by stroke.
"It started off really well," Lewis said. "As the round went on I kind of just got caught in my own thoughts and made some poor shots and those led to mistakes that helped Kristine come back."
The herd of golf carts and spectators grew as the final round went on. By the last hole there were about 50, many of whom were former champions. With soft claps and murmurs of encouragement, they cheered on the competitors in one of the city's enduring sporting traditions. | https://richmond.com/sports/local/at-rwga-city-am-tournament-rohrbaugh-claims-third-title-amid-a-joyous-week-of-golf/article_1339dcf1-e299-586d-9157-3529e12da112.html | 2022-06-10T23:11:08 | 1 | https://richmond.com/sports/local/at-rwga-city-am-tournament-rohrbaugh-claims-third-title-amid-a-joyous-week-of-golf/article_1339dcf1-e299-586d-9157-3529e12da112.html |
Arrest warrant gives details about alleged murders of woman and her unborn child
Wichita Falls police arrested a man and charged him with killing his girlfriend and their unborn child.
Paul Raymond Chandler, 20, has been charged with capital murder of multiple persons, according to court records.
He was being held Friday afternoon in the Wichita County Law Enforcement Center on a $1.5 million bond, according to online jail records.
According to allegations made in the arrest warrant: At 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Chandler called 911 and told the call taker his wife was dead, and he believed she was beyond help.
Wichita Falls firefighters and AMR ambulance arrived and found Kaycee Wofford, 19, who was obviously pregnant, dead.
The report noted it appeared she had been deceased for several hours. Police arrived and secured the scene.
They discovered Chandler was in a relationship with Wofford who was several months pregnant with his child at the time of her death.
Chandler told police he and Wofford lay down upstairs around 1 a.m., and when he woke up, she was blue in the face. So he called 911.
Chandler said he did not know what happened, but he believed some unknown person may have climbed through the open upstairs window and did something to her.
Officers did not question Chandler, but he continued to make similar statements.
More:Police investigate death of woman and her unborn baby as murder
The report noted three other people, two adult sisters and one of their children, were living in the house at the time of Wofford’s death.
A Wichita Falls police detective and a justice of the peace responded to the scene.
A death investigation was ordered, and Wofford’s body was sent to the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science for autopsy.
All occupants, including Chandler, agreed to provide a statement at the police department.
Both sisters told the detective there was a household argument with Wofford and Chandler that Wednesday evening around 10 p.m.
They said the argument lasted about an hour and concluded with Chandler upset and talking about moving out.
Both said Wofford and Chandler went upstairs. But Wofford came back downstairs crying and went to the bathroom. Then she went back upstairs without telling them what was wrong.
Both sisters went to sleep in the living room directly below Wofford and Chandler’s room.
One of the sisters told police that sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. Thursday, they heard a loud thud and heard Wofford say “STOP” then everything got quiet.
Both sisters said as far as they knew, everything was going well with Wofford’s pregnancy, and she was regularly seeing an obstetrician.
Chandler gave a statement to the detective. He said there wasn’t an argument, and he and Wofford had just watched a movie and fallen asleep around 1 a.m. Thursday.
He eventually said there was a household argument, and he and Wofford talked about moving out. But it did not get physical, Chandler told the detective.
Chandler was adamant he never hit Wofford, and other than some "rough sex," he had never been physical with her even when she slapped him in the past.
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The autopsy found both strangling and compression on her chest contributed to cause of Wofford's death.
The medical examiner said Wofford would not have been able to talk after being choked or strangled.
They also found bruising and trauma on her head that was not fatal but showed signs that she was beaten.
In addition, the autopsy found that the unborn child was dead only because her mother had died.
A warrant was issued. Police arrested Chandler at a grocery store on Ninth Street later that night. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/wichita-falls-tx-report-allegations-death-woman-unborn-child/7583767001/ | 2022-06-10T23:11:33 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/wichita-falls-tx-report-allegations-death-woman-unborn-child/7583767001/ |
Theater-goers seeing “Top Gun: Maverick” are being treated to a new Air Force recruiting commercial titled “Own the Sky,” complete with glimpses of F-35s, fifth-generation F-22s, an A-10 and even the rarely seen B-2 bomber.
The reason is simple. That kind of exposure actually works, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service.
“Today, a lot of Americans, they don’t personally know people in the military,” Thomas said. “So their exposure to the military often is going to be what they see in Hollywood or what they see on the television or in their communities.”
“So realistic films like ‘Top Gun’ that portray the military in a positive light, are exceptionally helpful for us,” Thomas added. “These are the impressions that we want people to see.”
He spoke of what he called “the Captain Marvel effect.”
After the release of the 2019 Marvel film “Captain Marvel,” with its portrayal of Air Force pilot (and title character) Carol Danvers, the Air Force saw an almost immediate effect.
“We had the highest percentage of female applicants to the Air Force Academy in five years following that movie,” Thomas said. “Does popular culture make a difference? Absolutely.”
The Air Force and all military branches are using whatever recruiting tools they can. They find themselves competing with low unemployment, the after-effects of COVID and civilian employers who are increasingly willing to offer relatively higher pay and new benefits tailored to new employees.
Thomas said the bonuses are starting to have an impact. The Air Force has used more than 100 of its $8,000 “quick-ship” bonuses, given to those ready to ship out to basic training by Sept. 30 this year. The service has also given a “large number” of $3,000 to $6,000 bonuses for harder-to-fill jobs, he said.
‘I just saw how the Marines carried themselves’
Dayton-area Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Taequan Callahan agreed that recruiting has its challenges today. But that’s nothing new, in his view.
“Recruiting will always have its challenges,” Callahan said. “Not everybody is qualified, unfortunately, to be a Marine.”
“When they say ‘the few and the proud,’ it’s really that,” he added, citing the Corps’ time-tested recruiting slogan.
Matthew Moon, a 2021 Northridge High School graduate, graduated from Corps recruit training at Parris Island, S.C. June 3. After further combat training, he will embark on training to serve a Marine military police officer.
Training was and is tough, PFC Moon acknowledged. “Indeed it was very difficult and challenging. You’re going into an environment where you don’t know anybody, people are screaming at you,” he said.
But that’s why he signed up.
“The Marines attracted me because I just saw how the Marines carried themselves and I saw how much confidence they had in each other and in themselves,” he said. “The family aspect of it. Every Marine has each other’s back, no matter what. That was just kind of what I needed at the time.”
“I’m going to be friends with these guys (his fellow recruits) for the rest of my career,” he said.
Moon was meritoriously promoted in boot camp to the rank of E-2, leaving recruit training not as an E-1 private, but as a private first class.
‘An increasing disconnect’
Zeroing in on a few key jobs, the Air Force added six skills to its fiscal year 2022 Initial Enlistment Bonus program in April for four or six-year contracts in certain “hard-to-fill job specialties.”
Air Force bonuses can range from $3,000 to $50,000, depending on the career field and other conditions.
Thomas made the same arguments that all military recruiters make across the services: The military offers 30 days of paid leave, medical care, education benefits, training that can lead to solid civilian careers and more.
But the longer term challenges affecting military recruiting are largely cultural, he believes. He sees an “increasing disconnect” with civil society tied to decreasing exposure to the American military today, with fewer veterans, fewer military bases across the country and generally less civilian access to those bases, especially after 9/11.
For him, the more familiar young people are with veterans and the military way of life, “The more likely they are to join us,” he said.
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GRAY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A program that allows people to get up close and personal with the Gray Fossil Site is returning this summer.
The “Big Dig” program, which is for adults and older children, gives participants the opportunity to work alongside paleontologists and follow the process from searching for fossils to curating them in the museum.
“Guests often ask if they can dig on the site, and during this program, we can say, ‘yes!’ We worked with the paleontology staff to ensure that this would be a truly immersive experience and expose participants to all aspects of the process,” Kristine Carter, vice president of Marketing and Events at Hands On! Discovery Center, said in a release.
According to the release, participants will get to:
- Excavate in the Rhino pit, alongside the field crew, documenting fossil finds, bagging sediment and specimens, and simple surveying;
- Screen wash some of the gathered sediment, to separate out the smallest plant and animal fossils;
- Learn about and see ongoing projects in the Prep Lab;
- Work on fossil preparation, including cleaning and fossil ID;
- Watch a picking demo and look at specimens under a microscope; and
- Tour the collections room and learn about long-term preservation.
The Big Dig program is open to adults and children 16 years and older and takes place on select Saturdays from June through September.
Spaces are limited and early registration is recommended. For more information or to register, visit visithandson.org/the-big-dig. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/big-dig-program-returns-to-gray-fossil-site/ | 2022-06-10T23:24:10 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/big-dig-program-returns-to-gray-fossil-site/ |
Originally published June 9 on KTVB.COM.
Sales representatives from Fairly Reliable Bob's Car Dealership, Lyle Peterson Auto Group, and Dennis Dillon automotive all told KTVB that customers are asking about electric vehicles at higher rates than normal.
At the same time, the average gallon of gas in the Gem State costs more than $5, according to AAA Idaho.
AAA ran a study in 2021 to estimate the cost of a new vehicle over a five-year span. The study factored in depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, registration, and maintenance costs when comparing vehicle categories.
The study defined car costs on a 'cents-per-mile' scale.
Small sedan: 48.2 cents
Subcompact SUV: 53.45 cents
Compact SUV: 56.63 cents
Hybrid: 60.06 cents
Electric: 61.96 cents
Medium sedan: 62.44 cents
Medium SUV: 66.45 cents
Mid-size pickup: 62.77 cents
Half-ton pickup: 77.25 cents
However, gas prices have increased by $1.78 over the past year, according to AAA. In conjunction with minimal maintenance and repair costs, electric vehicle owners are convinced they're saving money over the entire lifetime of their cars.
"It was a good choice. The best choice. I would do it again in a heartbeat," Tesla owner Greg Ferguson said. "Gas didn't play a factor when I bought the car. (It's) certainly coming into play now."
For other electric vehicle owners, gas was the precise reason to make the change from the gas pump to the charging station.
Paul Goetter bought his 2013 Tesla in April 2021. Previously, he owned a Hummer. The gas guzzler cost him $700 a month in visits to the gas station, he said.
Today, Goetter charged 60% of his Tesla in a handful of minutes. The partial charge gave him roughly 160 miles and costs him less than $7.
"You're paying a mortgage in fuel. Why not put it into an electric vehicle while you can?" Goetter said. "I don't put gas in this car. I don't care about gas prices. I don't play that game anymore. I'm not involved. I'm completely removed. I'm immune."
Goetter and Furguson both admit they haven’t done the exact math. However, a $10 battery charge is the only selling point they need these days.
"I would never go back to a gasoline vehicle," Ferguson said.
Electric vehicle owners must pay an extra $140 annually in car registration fees, according to Idaho law. Hybrid owners must pay extra too; their extra fee is $75.
The money goes into the state's highway distribution account. This is because electric vehicle owners don't pay taxes on gas. It's a fee that offsets some potential savings from a switch to an electric car; however, some electric vehicle owners see it as a fair trade.
"The pothole on Eagle Road this year, they did get fixed. I know my money helped do that," Goetter said. "And who cares? It's like $100. Some people are paying more than that to fill their gas tank once."
AAA will release an updated study by the end of summer that reflects cost comparisons with current gas prices, AAA Idaho spokesperson Matthew Conde said.
More from KTVB.COM: | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/electric-vehicles-in-high-demand-as-idaho-gas-prices-reach-5/article_031cec78-6ece-53f1-a4a7-8014c7eb3dc3.html | 2022-06-10T23:27:36 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/electric-vehicles-in-high-demand-as-idaho-gas-prices-reach-5/article_031cec78-6ece-53f1-a4a7-8014c7eb3dc3.html |
BOISE — Planned Parenthood has closed its Boise clinic but it’s not a cutback; instead, it’s part of a shift in the group’s services to provide reproductive health care broadly across the region, including to women who have to travel out of state for abortions as state and federal laws change.
The shift includes a new Planned Parenthood clinic that’s in the works in Ontario, Ore., just across the state line from Idaho’s Treasure Valley, where Planned Parenthood Columbia and Willamette already has leased space. The current Oregon clinic location closest to Idaho is in Bend, said Kristi Scdoris, director of marketing and communications for the group that serves Oregon and Southwestern Washington. “Ontario would be much closer,” she said.
“We’ve been staffing up at all our health centers,” Scdoris said, “as we are already currently seeing some patients from out of state.”
In Idaho, which is served by the organization’s six-state Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky region, Planned Parenthood had three locations, in Boise, Meridian and Twin Falls.
The group is closing five of its locations across the six states, said Katie Rodihan, communications director, and shifting the savings into expanding its “patient navigator” services, telemedicine services and more, including connecting women who must travel out of state to resources including funding and follow-up care.
“We are consolidating our Boise and Meridian health centers,” Rodihan said. “We looked at how we could continue to serve patients in a reality where patients in Idaho may need support to go out of state to access abortion care.”
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling shortly overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. Idaho has a “trigger law” on the books that requires that 30 days after that happens, abortion will become a crime in Idaho, with only narrow exceptions to save the life of the mother or for rape or incest cases that are documented with a police report.
In addition, Idaho lawmakers this year passed a Texas-style law banning all abortions after about six weeks, before most women know they’re pregnant, with enforcement consisting only of allowing relatives of the aborted fetus to sue doctors for a minimum of $20,000 in damages. Backers of the Texas law have touted it as a way to halt abortions even before the U.S. Supreme Court acts. The Idaho Supreme Court is set to hear a court challenge from Planned Parenthood over that law’s constitutionality on Aug. 3.
“In Idaho, when we expect abortion to be completely banned,” Rodihan said, “we’ll have patient navigators who can stand with them every step of the way and figure out how can we refer you out of state for an appointment, how can we connect you with … the financial resources you’ll need to travel, and how can we coordinate to provide follow-up care once you’re home here in Idaho.”
The Meridian and Boise clinics were only 15-20 minutes apart, Rodihan said. “Our hope is that by consolidating the two health centers, any patients that need to come in for an appointment won’t be too inconvenienced going to Meridian instead of Boise. But it does free up funds for us to invest further in telemedicine and in our patient navigators.”
Abortion is only a small fraction of the services Planned Parenthood provides, Rodihan noted. Most commonly, the organization’s clinics provide birth control and contraception services, testing and treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases, and general reproductive health care, including pregnancy care, adoption referrals and parenting classes. They also provide gender-affirming hormone care, a service which they’ll soon be offering via telemedicine.
Planned Parenthood is the only public abortion provider in Idaho, Rodihan said. The only other providers are private physicians who provide care to their existing patients, but generally not to new patients. “If you were looking for an abortion, we would be your only option,” she said.
The closure of the Boise clinic was first reported Thursday by the Idaho Statesman; it closed June 1.
Scdoris said there’s not yet any timeline on when the new Ontario clinic will open. “We have leased the space,” she said. “We are looking into expanding our health care services … to meet the unmet needs in eastern Oregon, and with the realization that folks from Idaho are going to be seeking care as well.”
Rodihan said, “Planned Parenthood remains and always will remain fully committed to the people of Idaho, regardless of the direction the Supreme Court our state laws go. … That will not change.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/planned-parenthood-shifts-resources-in-idaho-to-serve-women-needing-out-of-state-care/article_1e77cefa-28f1-57b9-8aff-9fda60b4849b.html | 2022-06-10T23:27:42 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/planned-parenthood-shifts-resources-in-idaho-to-serve-women-needing-out-of-state-care/article_1e77cefa-28f1-57b9-8aff-9fda60b4849b.html |
DALLAS — As temperatures creep closer toward triple digits, some Dallas County residents are getting relief with new air conditioning units.
The air conditioning distribution and installation is possible through the Dallas County Health and Human Services' Weatherization Assistance Program.
Some Dallas residents were bracing for temperatures to read at least 100 degrees on Friday, breaking records.
Karim Martin was sitting outside her southeast Dallas home with a box fan blowing nearby.
“If the a/c [isn’t] working, I’m going to have this fan. I’m going to be outside with my fan, in the heat,” Martin said as she sat back to catch the breeze from her fan.
The longtime Dallas resident admits there’s been times the air conditioning system inside her home hasn’t been reliable.
“It gets really hot,” explained neighbor Terinique Taylor. She says it’s also been a challenge trying to keep her home cool.
“The light bill’s running up. Skyrocketing,” Taylor said.
That challenge is coming to an end. Contractors working with the Dallas County Health and Human Services' Weatherization Assistance Program are focused on bringing relief to some residents like Martin and Taylor.
”They’re putting spanking brand new units up in there,” Martin said as she smiled.
Crews are distributing and installing air conditioning units at some homes across Dallas County. They’re ripping out and replacing old air conditioner condensers and updating HVAC systems and other repairs to make homes cooler and more energy efficient.
“We’ve done about 70 installations,” said Christian Grisales, a spokesperson with Dallas County Health and Human Services.
The county wants residents to know about, and take advantage of, the Weatherization Assistance Program and its free resources, especially as temperatures climb.
“This program is designed for low income families. We’re giving priority to families who have small children, disabled individuals, or even the elderly,” Grisales explained.
Martin and Taylor say signing up for the program was a breeze.
For more information about the Dallas County Health and Human Services Weatherization Assistance Program and application process call 214-819-1909, or visit their website here. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county-residents-receiving-free-ac-units-heatwave/287-3eecd4be-816c-40ec-83d7-a831161a8729 | 2022-06-10T23:36:48 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county-residents-receiving-free-ac-units-heatwave/287-3eecd4be-816c-40ec-83d7-a831161a8729 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — Just like the temperatures in North Texas, emergency responses are up for MedStar field supervisor George Church and his crews.
When it comes to the heat so far this year, it's about to get even hotter.
Church has been with MedStar for about 35 years and now serves as a field supervisor. He has seen it all when it comes to emergency responses.
But what concerns him most is the fact that in many cases heat-related illnesses can be prevented with the right precautions.
His company tries to warn people ahead of time as much as possible, especially since heat stroke can creep up on anyone who is not careful in extreme temperatures.
Church said, "It's when you have medical conditions that just can make that a lot of a lot more severe and succumb to those injuries a lot quicker."
Since May 1, 2022, MedStar crews have treated 131 people for heat-related emergencies: 83 required hospitalizations, 18 were in serious condition and three of the patients ended up in critical condition.
Church warns that, contrary to popular belief, you don't have to be exposed to the dun for an extended amount of time before needing help. The heat can impact every person differently based on their tolerance, height, weight, hydration and pre-existing conditions.
Normal activity can quickly turn into an emergency when the temperatures are up.
Due to heat indexes being greater than 105, MedStar implemented its extreme weather protocol to give outside patient's higher priority.
Since temperatures are expected to reach the triple digits during the next few weeks, even state occupational leaders are sounding the alarm. That's because nearly three out of four heat-illness fatalities happen during the first week of work.
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration, or OSHA, urges employers to remind workers about water, rest and shade.
Paramedics and EMTs encourage the same warnings.
"So, heat related injuries, heat exhaustion, stroke, are preventable. That's why you should be taking breaks, drinking plenty of fluids and being in the shade." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-medstar-emergency-crews-alert-heat-weather/287-c967af02-fdb3-4837-a9be-93eb5a852a5f | 2022-06-10T23:36:54 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-medstar-emergency-crews-alert-heat-weather/287-c967af02-fdb3-4837-a9be-93eb5a852a5f |
ST. JOHN — Dyer's former parks superintendent will now lead the St. John Parks Department.
Michael O'Shea was officially hired as the St. John parks superintendent during a Wednesday night Town Council meeting. O'Shea was hired with a vote of 3-1; Councilman Michael Schilling, R-Ward 2, was absent.
O'Shea, a St. John resident, worked as the Dyer parks superintendent for six years and has 16 years of experience in the parks and recreation field. He holds a Master of Science in Recreation, Sport and Tourism from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
“I have a lot of ideas, a lot of plans that I would like to do for the good people of St. John," O'Shea said.
O'Shea was hired with an annual salary of $80,600. Councilman Wayne Pondinas, R-at-large, was the sole "no" vote. He voiced concern about O'Shea's salary.
O'Shea will replace Tyler McLead, who resigned in April take on an identical role in Chesterton. Shortly after McLead announced his resignation, the town council voted to disband the park board, a decision Pondinas strongly opposed.
"This board did away with the parks department, and we could have had Tyler, but Tyler, because of the political nonsense that was going on with us and them, left," Pondinas said during the Wednesday night meeting.
Councilman Mike Aurelio, R-at-large, said McLead was offered additional money "and he didn't want to stay."
“As most everyone knows, the previous park superintendent's salary was significantly low in comparison with other communities," Town Manager Joe Wiszowaty said. "This ($80,600) brings the salary to a competitive level and is more in line with where we should be.”
O'Shea will begin June 20.
Gallery: Cedar Lake breaks ground on dewatering facility
Cedar Lake groundbreaking for the town's new de-watering facility
Cedar Lake groundbreaking for the town's new dewatering facility
Cedar Lake groundbreaking for the town's new dewatering facility
Cedar Lake groundbreaking for the town's new de-watering facility
Cedar Lake groundbreaking for the town's new de-watering facility
Cedar Lake groundbreaking for the town's new dewatering facility
Cedar Lake groundbreaking for the town's new dewatering facility
In November work began on a 15,000 square-foot expansion which includes two new dance studios, an outdoor sensory courtyard and a new gymnastics center. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/st-john/watch-now-st-john-hires-former-dyer-parks-superintendent/article_c69bc070-e667-574e-aef6-6c2abeddb18e.html | 2022-06-10T23:49:50 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/st-john/watch-now-st-john-hires-former-dyer-parks-superintendent/article_c69bc070-e667-574e-aef6-6c2abeddb18e.html |
'Rats the size of squirrels': Locals complain about Federal Hill quality of life
PROVIDENCE — Locals irked by street closures and sound from public events may soon have a new forum to air their grievances.
On Thursday the City Council Committee on Ordinances greenlighted an ordinance that would, in effect, offer residents a space to share their complaints before an event occurs. That may include mainstays such as Al Fresco on the Hill and PVDFest.
The ordinance’s main objective is to set up a process through which event organizers can request city services such as a police detail and street closures arranged by the Department of Public Works at a reduced cost.
During that process, residents would get a chance to comment, in addition to being able to testify before the Board of Licenses, which offers permits for outdoor events.
'Rats the size of squirrels'
Ahead of the committee’s vote to send the ordinance to the full council for consideration, it heard from residents who were dismayed by living conditions in their neighborhoods, primarily Federal Hill, where weekly street closures are occurring into the fall for outdoor dining.
Laura Dodge called it “right for businesses” yet “a monstrosity for residents in our area,” due to noise and safety concerns.
“You would think that taxpayers would get some help with these problems. Instead we are shunned,” Dodge said, describing the situation as “a nightmare.”
Diane Kane followed Dodge, stating that while she supports the al fresco events, “they don’t take care of the rest of us who live here.”
“We have a lot of trash,” she said. “We’ve got rats the size of squirrels running across our yards because we still don’t have people who care enough about the neighborhood.”
John Heaney, Dodge’s husband, echoed complaints about local events in a lengthy piece of written testimony, objecting also to a section of the ordinance that would apply to any local nonprofit or neighborhood organization, such as the Federal Hill Commerce Association, which is responsible for organizing the al fresco events each year.
Hitting close to home
At first, Heaney and Dodge’s objections weren’t making much headway with the city. Then they assembled a petition with more than 70 signatures so that a hearing could be held about the new ordinance. However, rather than speaking solely about the proposed law, the several critics who showed up turned to their dissatisfaction with the state of their neighborhoods.
During a mayoral race in which basic city services have been a talking point among candidates, becoming a cornerstone of Brett Smiley’s campaign announcement, the frustrations hit home, even for council members.
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Councilwoman Rachel Miller, who represents Federal Hill and part of the West End, said that she and other local elected officials are “constantly triaging a barrage” of issues related to city services.
Councilman Nicholas Narducci, who represents the North End, empathized.
“We’re faced with the same situations the people we serve are faced with, and when you’re on this side of it, it’s really aggravating,” he said.
But Board of Licenses Chairman Dylan Conley said a vocal minority complains about permitting for events.
“One of the great challenges of this sort of NIMBYism is that we hear two or three people that are complaining about an event that over the course of a day, 2,000 people were at and we completely ignore the joy and value that the 2,000 people had because of two or three people that are complaining,” he said.
Concluding, Conley said simply, “It’s just life in a city.” | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/federal-hills-quality-life-draws-ire-locals-providence-rhode-island/7582087001/ | 2022-06-10T23:50:15 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/federal-hills-quality-life-draws-ire-locals-providence-rhode-island/7582087001/ |
SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar is giving an update on a recent crime in a news conference Friday evening.
The sheriff said in a release to media the crime involved a "violent sexual assault" arrest.
No other details about the incident were given.
The news conference will be live streamed in this article. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bexar-county-sheriff-gives-details-of-violent-sexual-assault-arrest/273-be0d54dc-5a1e-4484-9cc6-14789a971589 | 2022-06-10T23:53:32 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bexar-county-sheriff-gives-details-of-violent-sexual-assault-arrest/273-be0d54dc-5a1e-4484-9cc6-14789a971589 |
SAN ANTONIO — Another record high on Friday, but not in the blistering Texas heat. We are talking about gas prices and inflation.
Inflation hit a new 40 year high, 8.6% for the month of May and gas prices are breaking records.
Gas prices are red hot on the AAA Texas map. While you were sleeping, numbers inched up another three cents across Texas and a whopping 10 cents in San Antonio from Thursday to Friday, putting a gallon of unleaded at 4.62.
“It's the highest price that triple A's ever tracked for San Antonio, and likely it's going to go even higher,” Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas said.
So just how high could gas prices go?
“$5 gas is not out of the realm of possibility here in Texas,” Armbruster said. “When we look at the national average today, it's at 4.99 and some experts believe we could even see the national average get to $6. I don't think we will see that here in Texas,” Armbruster continued “But the honest truth is we really don't know how high those prices will go because there's so many variables at play here. “
One of those variables is travel. Whether it’s hitting the road or flying, demand is still very high.
“We're seeing an increase in summer travel demand, which is going to put more pressure on demand for gasoline. At the same time here in the United States. We're not back to refining capacity that we were pre-pandemic,” Armbruster said.
He says people are finding different ways to cut costs but they’re not cutting travel.
“So there's a lot of pent up demand for travel coming out of the pandemic. Many people weren't able to travel or they didn't travel very much. And so there's a lot of pent up demand right now for travel, people wanting to take vacations. And at this point, gas prices aren't deterring that many people from taking a vacation," Armbruster said. "There are some who will take the vacation and say, you know what, we're going to stay at a four diamond hotel instead of a five Diamond Hotel or we're going to eat at a restaurant that's not as expensive as we normally would eat out. They're going to cut their costs somewhere else, but they're still going to go on the trip. “
Armbruster predicts high gas prices will stick around until at least Labor day..
“After summer driving season is over, then we might see some relief. But how much relief is going to depend on if global oil supply and demand is more balanced? It's going to depend on supply chain, all of those things that are impacting gas prices right now.”
Impacted by the prices, drivers are beginning to change their daily commute habits. Triple A has been tracking the changes.
“More people are looking at the possibility of carpooling, reducing their errands and others maybe taking a bike to work,” Armbruster said.
Armbruster says they’ve also seen an increase in Electric vehicle sales.
“Right now, electric vehicle sales are about 3% of all auto sales as of last year, but that was an 80% jump from the year before. “
Armbruster says Triple A has an Automotive Research Center in Southern California that has conducted numerous studies and it found driver behavior is the number one factor when it comes to fuel consumption. Based on that, he suggests a number of things to maximize your fuel efficiency.
- Avoid quick acceleration
- Use cruise control on the highway when it’s safe
- Properly maintain your vehicle. Check your Engine.
- Check your tire pressure at least once a month.
- And finally, check out various rewards programs to help you save money
“If you're quickly accelerating, you're losing 10 to 40% of your fuel efficiency in town,” Armbruster said, “So making sure that you're not pressing hard on the accelerator as soon as the light turns green and making sure that you're driving the speed limit when you're on the highway and it's safe to do so, use cruise control. Just that constant speed will help.“
And watch out for how you’re filling up at the gas pump.
“Also, not topping off your gasoline, trying to get a little bit extra in there. Actually, most of the time when you do that. That extra goes back into the gas station storage tank. It doesn't go in your vehicle, but you still pay for it. And that can also damage parts of your fuel system when you when you top off. “
As for tire checks, Armbruster says don’t rely on your vehicle’s electronic readings. It’s best to go the old fashioned way and physically have your tires checked.
“Having underinflated tires not only puts you more at risk for a blowout during the summer, it also takes away from your fuel efficiency. So it's so important to make sure that your tires are properly inflated, that you have a good amount of tread. “
For those looking for a new car, Armbruster says to check out the Triple A Car Guide.
As of Friday morning, the National average is now 4.99 for a gallon of unleaded.
You can download the KENS 5 APP for the cheapest gas around town. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/high-gas-prices-in-san-antonio-inflation-hits-record-high/273-3c4d48d3-a8cc-407e-8929-05e6271c90f3 | 2022-06-10T23:53:33 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/high-gas-prices-in-san-antonio-inflation-hits-record-high/273-3c4d48d3-a8cc-407e-8929-05e6271c90f3 |
TEXAS, USA — Following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, school safety is on the mind of state leaders. In addition to better securing buildings, some Republican lawmakers are calling for more teachers to have concealed firearms.
Earlier this month, Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, in part directing the agency to "develop strategies to increase the presence of trained law enforcement officers and school marshals on campuses."
Texas' school Marshal Program allows staff to carry firearms on campus after completing an 80 hour training and psychological exam.
The Texas Tribune reports 84 school districts out of more than 1,200 have armed school staff through the Marshal Program.
Northeast ISD middle school teacher and former president of the Northeast Education Association, Adonis Shurmann, said firearm training and certification would only add another thing to teachers' plates.
"We have mandatory in-services that we have to do for health concerns, we have mandatory suicide trainings that we have to attend, mandatory 504’s mandatory special-ed training, there’s no reason to add another 80 hours," Shurmann said.
Overall, she does not believe arming teachers is the answer. A survey from The Texas American Federation (TAFT) shows she is not alone in that feeling.
The statewide teachers union received 5,100 survey responses in just six days about school safety and the impacts the Robb Elementary School shooting has on educators. The respondents consisted of Texas K-12 school employees, higher-education employees, parents, and community leaders.
Of the 5,100 respondents, 77% said they do not want to be armed to confront a shooter in their schools.
"I hear from members that call me on the phone or they email me 'How do they expect me to pay for weapons training or even buy a gun or keep it clean or keep up with it, they can't even pay for school supplies in my classroom," said Zeph Capo, President of TAFT.
Other survey responses in regards to gun reform included:
- 99%—supporting comprehensive background checks required for purchases from all gun sellers.
- 98%—supporting “red flag warnings” that can stop people going through extreme emotional or mental health issues from buying or using guns.
- 96%—supporting raising the minimum age for all legal gun purchases to 21.
- 83%—supporting a ban on assault weapons.
- 82%—supporting more rigorous secure storage laws so our kids can’t access guns at their homes or friends’ homes.
- Only 3% did not want any of these measures.
Instead, Shurmann believes schools should receive more funding to have school resource officers on each campus, more training for district police, and better security systems in schools.
She commended NEISD's proxy card system, which only allows people with access to a card to scan through doors.
"Arm your schools with the funding they need, don’t arm them with weapons," she said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/arming-teachers-is-not-the-answer-survey-finds-most-texas-educators-do-not-want-to-be-armed/273-e57d4c76-e117-4e15-a47a-7c277b1f5bd6 | 2022-06-10T23:53:33 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/arming-teachers-is-not-the-answer-survey-finds-most-texas-educators-do-not-want-to-be-armed/273-e57d4c76-e117-4e15-a47a-7c277b1f5bd6 |
SAN ANTONIO — Residents were evacuated from multiples homes on the far west side after a massive fire broke out Friday afternoon, according to Tom Peine, Spokesperson for Bexar County.
The incident occurred at the 12800 block of Cedar Creek Trail around 3:15 p.m.
Multiple fire departments responded to the scene as the flames spread to the two homes, Peine says.
Luckily, there were no injuries in the fire. Officials said three adults were in a two-story home and one adult was in a neighboring one-story home. All four adults made it out safely.
Fire officials say one of the people in the two story home heard a bang, saw the flames and alerted the others to leave.
One of the neighbors said he heard what sounded like an explosion and rushed to help people evacuate.
"I was sitting, watching a movie and all of a sudden, I heard a loud boom," said James Nesmith. "I got up and my mother got up and we ran outside. Next thing we saw when we opened the door, we saw big ol' black smoke everywhere and ash falling from the sky, from the clouds."
Several homes on the block had to be evacuated, fire crews said.
Firefighters were also working dangerous heat conditions Friday on yet another day of triple digit heat. They said the fire was also difficult to put out due to the high winds.
Fire crews say the two-story home is a total loss, while the one-story home has about $100,000 worth of damage. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/two-homes-burned-in-massive-fire-west-bexar-county-total-loss/273-726b5aee-b20c-4e03-97b2-116bfe343dc0 | 2022-06-10T23:53:49 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/two-homes-burned-in-massive-fire-west-bexar-county-total-loss/273-726b5aee-b20c-4e03-97b2-116bfe343dc0 |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland is launching a $28 million study for the next step in building a new crossing for the Chesapeake Bay at the current bridge site, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday.
“This is the critical next step which is needed in order to move forward so we can make a new Bay crossing a reality in the years to come, and it is just one more way that together we are truly changing Maryland for the better,” Hogan said.
In April, the federal government approved an initial environmental study for the area near the current bridge for a new crossing.
The Tier 2 study will examine a no-build alternative, as well as various crossing alignments and types, such as a new bridge, a bridge/tunnel or replacement of existing spans.
The study will take about four to five years to complete. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/hogan-announces-28m-study-for-new-chesapeake-bay-crossing/2022/06/10/a293555e-e90c-11ec-a422-11bbb91db30b_story.html | 2022-06-10T23:58:44 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/hogan-announces-28m-study-for-new-chesapeake-bay-crossing/2022/06/10/a293555e-e90c-11ec-a422-11bbb91db30b_story.html |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The jury for the Joshua Phillips trial has been dismissed for the day on Friday and will continue deliberation on Monday morning.
At this point, the jury has deliberated for about 12 hours total.
Phillips is accused of shooting and killing CPD Patrolman Cassie Johnson in December 2020. Johnson was shot in the line of duty while responding to a parking complaint on Dec. 1, 2020, and died of her injuries on Dec. 3, 2020.
On Dec. 12, 2020, Phillips was formally charged with first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty to those charges in April 2021.
Phillips’ trial was previously scheduled to start back in March 2022, however, Judge Jennifer Bailey said at that time there were not enough jurors available to begin the trial. Judge Bailey also ruled that the case will remain in Kanawha County following a change of venue request from the defense. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/no-verdict-in-phillips-trial-jury-to-meet-again-monday/ | 2022-06-10T23:58:44 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/no-verdict-in-phillips-trial-jury-to-meet-again-monday/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — 1,500 young people from around the East Coast will compete next week at the Amateur Athletic Union’s regional track and field meet in Charleston.
Only about 100 of these athletes will be from West Virginia. The other 1,400 and their families are coming from Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York State.
Since most of them travel with family members, that will put an estimated 4,000 people in area hotels, restaurants, and stores. The economic impact could be in the range of $7 million.
“Phenomenal! And you know that brings in money for our businesses. It really is a way for people, who probably haven’t been to West Virginia ever, for them to see what it’s all about. To come into Charleston and actually have a great time,” said Commissioner Ben Salango, Kanawha County.
But the track meet needs dozens of volunteers to sign up. The work includes setting up hurdles, measuring shots, working on other events, and field maintenance.
“We’re going to provide every volunteer with a free lunch and a free T-shirt and you can’t beat that. And you get to come out and help us show this group how great Charleston is, and how we hope to get them back someday,” said Leslie Smithson from the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Volunteers can sign up on the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau website at www.charlestonwv.com. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/sports-event-to-bring-millions-of-dollars-to-wv/ | 2022-06-10T23:58:50 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/sports-event-to-bring-millions-of-dollars-to-wv/ |
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Worsening inflation and increasing gas prices are not making it easy for anyone in the tri-state area.
“Our gas budget has almost doubled, and it’s still rising so,” said concerned resident, Mindi Diamond.
Diamond said she is considering trading in her SUV for a more fuel-efficient car, but other people are resorting to trading things that are near and dear to their hearts for cash at pawn shops.
“We have been seeing some new faces,” said store manager of Tri-State Pawn and Jewelry, Joshua Hobson. “It’s usually just kind of the regulars and stuff that kind of use us for a bank essentially, but there are a lot of new people that are coming in.”
13 News visited five different pawn shops in the Cabell County area, and at each one the story is similar. Workers said people are selling their electronics, jewelry and other personal items, just to be able to fill up their gas tanks.
“There’s people that has to, and that’s a shame they have to do that, especially if it’s personal,” said concerned resident, Larry Adkines. “You know they really need something, and they love what they have, and they have to sell it.”
Residents are starting to see a trend in friends frequenting pawn shops.
“I got some friends that, that’s all they do,” said concerned resident Mark Mills. “They scrap for extra money.”
Whether it’s scrapping or pawning, it’s not just to fill up the tank.
“Groceries went through the roof of course,” Hobson said. “So everyone’s just like struggling to eat. They are obviously going to find food to eat first before that, then they’ll come here and get money for their utility bills, gas, etcetera.”
Many residents are worried prices will just continue to rise, leaving them uneasy and wondering what other sacrifices they will have to make just to make it day to day.
“If you take one thing up, it will take away from something else,” said concerned resident, Hannah Remy. “That will make it a lot harder for people to budget and get by because people already live paycheck to paycheck.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/tri-state-residents-pawning-to-pay-for-gas-and-bills/ | 2022-06-10T23:58:56 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/tri-state-residents-pawning-to-pay-for-gas-and-bills/ |
To do anything for a century is an accomplishment.
The same goes for the Kenosha Pops Concert Band.
As the City of Kenosha's official band gets ready to kick off its landmark 100th season, Musical Director Craig Gall shared this season's schedule.
"The 100th anniversary season of the Kenosha Pops Concert Band will take you on a weekly musical retrospective of all of the decades of the band's existence," Gall said.
All concerts take place at the Sesquicentennial Band Shell in Pennoyer Park beginning at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted:
- Wednesday, June 15: Celebrating our Founding Years: The Roaring '20s
Pre-concert entertainment: The Dave Braun Trio (6:15 p.m.)
- Wednesday, June 22: The Great American Songbook -- The 1930s
Guest vocalist: Lou Rugani
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Pre-concert entertainment: The Hungry Five (6:15 p.m.)
- Wednesday, June 29: A Salute to the Big Bands and the 1940s
Special Guests: The Hartland Community Band
- Sunday, July 3: Pops A "Float" in the Kenosha Civic Veterans Parade
- Monday, July 4: Independence Day Concert, starts at 4 p.m.
Pre-concert entertainment: Lighthouse Brigade Band of Racine
- Wednesday, July 6: Patriotic Pops from the Shell
- Wednesday, July 13: Music of the '50s and '60s
Pre-concert entertainment: Bone Appetit
- Wednesday, July 20: Space: the Final Frontier, plus music of the '70s and '80s
Guest Artist: Marty Erickson, tuba
- Wednesday, July 27: "Hitching our Way to Our Second Century" -- The Wild West, the 1990s, and Beyond!
- Wednesday, Aug. 3: Encore! Encore! -- A Night of Favorites from This Season
The group of about 65 musicians, who include recent high school graduates and one player who first joined the Pops in 1945, get together each season to perform free concerts at Kenosha's lakefront.
Key parts of the band's continued success are the support from the city and the audience members.
"I think it is always good to remember that the City of Kenosha sponsors this band and the whole city should be thankful for this continued commitment," said Tom Frost, a band member and president of the group's board of directors.
"Also, playing in a concert is way more fun when there is an audience there to listen and enjoy the music being performed," he added. "We have an incredibly loyal audience that continues to support us, and we greatly appreciate them."
Even after 100 years, the band's concerts are still capable of emotional moments — both on and off the stage.
"One of my favorite moments each season is playing the Carmen Dragon arrangement of 'America the Beautiful' outside at twilight," said Pops member Nancy Quist. "It always gives me goose bumps."
Here's to another season of high notes and goose bump moments. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-pops-concert-band-a-century-of-music/article_a592479c-e83f-11ec-86bc-0f47637bf545.html | 2022-06-11T00:00:20 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-pops-concert-band-a-century-of-music/article_a592479c-e83f-11ec-86bc-0f47637bf545.html |
The Kenosha Pops Concert Band starts its 2022 season with a “pre-season” indoor concert today at the Civil War Museum, 5400 First Ave.
The hourlong indoor concert starts at 1 p.m. Admission is free.
“We have some Civil War era pieces on the program,” said Craig Gall, the Pops Band’s musical director, “along with American folk songs, traditional marches and the patriotic music of George M. Cohan.”
The concert also marks the debut of Kathy Ripley as the band’s assistant conductor.
Gall will lead the band on:
“Civil War Suite” by Harold L. Walters, which features traditional tunes from that era.
“America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.” Both of those pieces will be performed by vocalist Greg Berg, the band’s master of ceremonies.
Clare Grundman’s “American Folk Rhapsody No. 3,” featuring traditional songs including “Colorado Trail,” “Git Along, Little Dogies,” “Careless Love” and “Turkey in the Straw.”
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“Franklin D. Roosevelt March,” written in 1933 by William H. Woodin, who was Roosevelt’s treasury secretary in 1933. “It’s a very interesting march,” Gall said. (And perhaps the only one written by a secretary of the treasury.)
The traditional march “National Emblem,” written in 1902 by Edwin Eugene Bagley.
“Hey, Look Me Over,” from the 1960 Broadway show “Wildcat” that featured Lucille Ball. “I brought that piece with me from the Port Washington City Band,” Gall said. “I remember as a kid seeing the band march to that tune in parades.”
“To Reap the Blessings of Freedom,” a medley featuring the hymns of the United States Armed Forces, arranged by Douglas Wagner.
“Star Spangled Spectacular,” a medley of tunes by George M. Cohan, arranged by John Cacavas. “Cohan was a famous Broadway composer noted for patriotic songs,” Gall said. This medley includes “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy” and “Mary’s a Grand Old Name.”
For her first outing on the Pops Band podium, Ripley — the band director at Tremper High School — will conduct:
“Gettysburg” by Randy Edelman. The music was written for the 1993 movie about the epic battle.
John Philip Sousa’s 1889 march “The Thunderer.”
James D. Ployhar’s arrangement of the traditional folk melody “Shenandoah.”
“I’m excited for the concert,” Ripley said. “It’s the band’s first concert and my first concert with the band. This indoor program is a nice way to start the season.” | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-pops-concert-band-performing-at-civil-war-museum-saturday/article_847a0ee4-e8d7-11ec-9efd-771eb11bce7f.html | 2022-06-11T00:00:26 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-pops-concert-band-performing-at-civil-war-museum-saturday/article_847a0ee4-e8d7-11ec-9efd-771eb11bce7f.html |
Assisted by other departments and agencies, Zion Fire Department fought a residential structure fire for nearly three hours Friday morning. The home and its contents were called a total loss and estimated at $85.000.
According to Battalion Chief Eric Troy, ZFD received the call to respond to a fire in the 2300 block of Gilboa Avenue at 3:41 p.m. The last units left the scene at 6:24 a.m. According to Troy, crews arrived on the scene and found the front of the building well involved in fire. The occupants were out of the house with reports of a dog still inside.
A ZFD release said multiple hose lines were deployed and crews had the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes. The fire extended into the attic area of the home. The dog was rescued but did not survive, despite rescue efforts by paramedics and police officers on scene. The home is not suitable for occupancy at this time, the fire department reported.
An adjacent home suffered significant heat damage from the structure on fire. Apparatus from several departments were on the scene, Mutual Aid Received and staffing were on scene Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Gurnee, Pleasant Prairie and Newport.
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The fire cause and point of origin are under investigation with assistance from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office. There were no injuries to civilians or fire personnel. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/multiple-agencies-assist-zion-fire-department-with-structure-fire/article_20ea6ecc-e8d3-11ec-a165-ebed40c3d59e.html | 2022-06-11T00:00:33 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/multiple-agencies-assist-zion-fire-department-with-structure-fire/article_20ea6ecc-e8d3-11ec-a165-ebed40c3d59e.html |
Name: Ashley Springer
School: Tremper High School
Parents: Daniel Valdez (Stepfather), Robert Springer (Father), and Lynette Valdez (Mother)
Most memorable high school moment: When prompted to recall my most memorable moment of high school, two moments come to mind: being a part of the homecoming court and being able to perform with all of the orchestras in person this past November for the first time since my sophomore year.
Most influential teacher: Ms. Helen Breitenbach in Concert & Symphonic Orchestra; Ms. Breitenbach has consistently been one of the most supportive and inspiring teachers that I have had. Her enthusiasm for music radiates through her teaching but does not stop there; she seeks to understand each and every one of her students on a personal level and to help them work to achieve their goals. She has supported me throughout some of the most stressful and insecure moments of my musical career, providing me with constructive feedback but reminding me of what I am capable of achieving. HB's care for her students and music alike has inspired me to study music education; I can only hope that I can make as great of an impact on my students someday as she has made on me.
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School activities/clubs: Link Crew, National Honor Society, orchestra, peer helpers/tutors, Renaissance Club, student government, Golden Strings, Chamber Orchestra
School offices held: Historian of National Honor Society, Cabinet Member of Link Crew, Concertmaster of Concert, Symphonic, and Chamber Orchestras, Strolling Cluster Leader for Golden Strings
Honors, letters or awards: Concertmaster (2021) and Second Violin Principal (2019) of the WSMA State Honors Orchestra, First place winner of the 2022 Racine Symphony Orchestra's Young Artist Competition, High Honor Roll for seven consecutive semesters, Link Crew Cabinet Member, National Honor Society Historian, AP Scholar with Honor, Academic Letter, and Music Letter.
Out-of-school activities/hobbies: Playing my violin, learning other instruments, working out, spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, and thrifting.
College choice: I have not yet committed to a college, but I will either be committing to UW-Stevens Point or UW-Madison.
Intended major/field of study: I plan to double Major in Music Education and Violin Performance and pursue an English minor as well.
Role model: My parents
Three words that best describe my role model: Driven, zealous, and loving
What I hope to accomplish in my lifetime: I want to use my knowledge and love of music to give back to others in my community, especially children. My ultimate goal is to have a fulfilling career as an orchestra teacher in which I teach my students how to utilize music as both a pastime and a means of self-expression. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-teen-for-june-10/article_854a6eee-e84c-11ec-b9fb-cfbeeb4677bc.html | 2022-06-11T00:00:39 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-teen-for-june-10/article_854a6eee-e84c-11ec-b9fb-cfbeeb4677bc.html |
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- The Knights of Columbus, Kenosha invite the public to join them June 18 for the dedication and blessing of the Monument to the Unborn located at the Site of Holy Innocents in All Saints Cemetery in Pleasant Prairie.
For the past 25 years, cremains of miscarried infants from the Kenosha area have been interred in a common grave at All Saints Cemetery at no charge to the families. “It was an unmarked grave until the Rev. Joseph Lappe (Administrator at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Parish in Kenosha) asked us to come up with something special for the families that have lost children,” said Terry Glidden, Financial Secretary for Knights of Columbus Council 16765. “We wanted to create somewhere families could go and mourn their loss.”
The dedication and blessing of the Monument to the Unborn is set to start at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, with mass celebrated by the Rev. James T. Schuerman, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
After the mass, the dedication and blessing of the monument will take place, followed by repast and refreshments. Organizers ask that those attending bring their own chair to the event.
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Kenosha’s four local Knights of Columbus councils came together and purchased five full sized, continuous grave sites in the All Saints Cemetery in order to erect the Monument to the Unborn. Glidden said, “After purchasing the land, the council took off on a campaign to raise funds (for the monument) throughout the city, which we had planned to take upwards of three years. It took eight weeks.” The total that the Knights of Columbus raised was $25,000.
Since the monument was erected in November 2021, countless families have expressed their gratitude toward the Knights of Columbus and the Kenosha natives who donated, Glidden explained. “If you talk to enough families, a high percentage of them will have experienced miscarriage. It’s been kind of a quiet, heartbreaking event that families are expected just to get over. We’re honored to provide a place for those affected to go and contemplate, mediate, or pray. Whatever comes to their heart,” he added.
The cemetery is located at 3300 Springbrook Road in Pleasant Prairie. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-dedication-and-blessing-of-the-site-of-the-holy-innocents-to-take-place/article_f73a9304-e684-11ec-a0dd-37f6eb085715.html | 2022-06-11T00:00:45 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-dedication-and-blessing-of-the-site-of-the-holy-innocents-to-take-place/article_f73a9304-e684-11ec-a0dd-37f6eb085715.html |
When LaShanda Carr acquired the site that is now known as The Inspiration Event Space, 2314 63rd St., she never imagined that she would be running a venue. Now, she is starting her third year in the space with a re-opening ceremony Saturday.
“I never thought I would own an event space, it really just happened,” said Carr, who is sole owner and a Kenosha native. “I went into this looking for a place to run a child development center, but this space wasn’t adequate for that. So, I pushed myself to think of another way to use the space.”
Carr has worked long hours to transform the space from a typical storefront into a place where the community can network and celebrate. “My first grand opening was really small and intimate,” she said. That took place in November 2019. “Now, I feel like all of the work I’ve put into this space is worthy of a re-grand opening.”
Saturday’s reopening of The Inspiration Event Space is set to begin at 3 p.m. with a ribbon cutting to take place at 3:30 p.m.. Attendees are welcome to tour the space and will be given raffle tickets for gift bags, as well as tickets to upcoming events. Ice cream and face painting will be provided for children, while a local caterer will provide additional refreshments. There will also be surprise entertainment, Carr said
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While the space is available to rent for private events, Carr also hosts her own events, which are open to the public.
“I think I’ve gotten to where I am by asking myself, “How can I be a resource to my community?’” said Carr. In the past, Carr has hosted ladies nights, paint and sip parties, “trap bingo,”, and even self defense seminars.
On Saturday June 25, she will host be hosting the monthly Uptown Neighborhood Clean Up event,. No ticket purchase necessary.
For more information on how to rent The Inspiration Event Space and the latest information on community events, go to the venue’s Facebook page and @the_inspirationevent space on Instagram. Tickets to the events are sold through Eventbrite.
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PADDOCK LAKE — Central High School students were recognized for overcoming challenges during their high school years and received diplomas Sunday during the school’s 70th commencement ceremony.
Graduating were seniors in the Class of 2022 at CHS of Westosha, the public high school serving students high school students from Wheatland, Salem, Brighton, Paris, Paddock Lake, Trevor, New Munster and Bristol.
The ceremony opened with a performance of “Galeon” by the school’s senior band members under the direction of Adam Scheele. That was followed by a performance of the National Anthem by senior choral members.
Aiden Banchi, the class vice president, and Emma Brewer, the class treasurer, presented the school the senior class gift of $1,500.
“The student section is a big part of what makes Central so great,” Brewer said. “This donation will cover the cost to fix broken stadium bleachers in the student section, to allow the students to have a safe environment to cheer their peers.”
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Science teacher Matthew Delagrange spoke on behalf of the school faculty.
“I think I speak for the whole staff in that graduation is always such a bittersweet event,” Delagrange said. “We are so excited for all of you because you have so much ahead of you and you have the entire world at your fingertips. Your books are as yet unwritten. You have so many fun and exciting moments in your future. But at the same time you are all leaving. Each of you have left your own unique signature on this school just the same as tens of thousands of past Central graduates.”
Caroline Hill, senior class president, said she’s proud of each member of the Class of 2022. She spoke near the end of the ceremony after diplomas were issued during the “right of passage” portion.
“We made it through a normal year, a COVID year, a mask year, and a new year,” Hill told the audience of students, families and friends. “We have been through it all just to get to today, and I am personally so proud of each and every one of you.”
Hill said the “last four years of hard work, sleepless nights, and lasting memories” didn’t go unnoticed. She said Central High School offered the Class of 2022 a place to grow.
“As we all sit here together one final time, I ask you all to take a moment to think about your time as a Central Falcon,” Hill added. “Think about what changed, challenge or even made you who you are today, and give yourself a pat on the back for surviving it all.” | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/westosha-central-high-school-hosts-70th-commencement-ceremony/article_ac00d822-e8e0-11ec-9d0d-f334a909a906.html | 2022-06-11T00:00:57 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/westosha-central-high-school-hosts-70th-commencement-ceremony/article_ac00d822-e8e0-11ec-9d0d-f334a909a906.html |
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Members of California’s Air Resources Board today questioned the practicalities of their staff’s proposal to ban gas-powered vehicles, raising concerns over challenges in buying and charging electric cars.
Air Board Chair Liane Randolph asked staff to find more strategies to ensure that the state’s proposed mandate includes strong equity measures so that low-income residents face fewer barriers buying electric cars.
At a public hearing that stretched on for nine hours in Sacramento, auto company representatives, environmentalists and car owners showed up in droves to voice their concerns. Some said the rapid transition could harm the disadvantaged communities it aims to help, while others said the air board needs to take bolder action to address air pollution.
The rules would mandate increased sales of electric or other zero-emission vehicles in California, beginning with 35% of 2026 models. In 2035 sales of all new gas-powered cars would be banned. Currently only about 12% of new car sales in California are zero-emission vehicles.
The standards would be among the most aggressive actions that state regulators have ever taken to address climate change and poor air quality. They could transform the cars Californians drive, revolutionize the auto and power industries, and could eventually drive stronger nationwide standards.
“This is arguably the most important action the California Resources Board will ever take,” said Daniel Sperling, a member of the Air Resources Board and founding director of the University of California, Davis Institute of Transportation Studies. “What we’re doing here is by far the most important strategy for decarbonizing transportation. There’s nothing even close to it.”
Air board member Diane Takvorian, who is executive director of an environmental justice group, said there is “a lack of clarity” about what the regulation can do, adding that it needs to address the availability of electric cars in the used car market. She said a steady and reliable supply of used electric vehicles is a necessity for low and middle-income residents.
She said the proposal needs stronger equity measures.
“If we don’t create a market that is creating affordability, we’re going to end up in the same situation that we’re in now with housing, where there are many homes on the market that are just out of reach for most of California,” Takvorian said. “I don’t think that the equity provisions that we’re talking about are necessarily that everybody in the state should be able to buy a new zero-emission vehicle. We need to figure out what the entire system looks like.”
The board is expected to vote on the mandate in August.
Environmentalists voiced concern that the board’s proposal doesn’t go far enough to get gas-powered cars off the road, urging the board to set a more stringent goal of 75% zero-emission sales in 2030.
Several city and county elected officials from around the state, including from car-centric cities like Long Beach, Santa Clara and Los Angeles, also expressed support for more stringent measures.
‘Very real challenges,’ auto industry says
Representatives of automakers, including Ford and Subaru, said the industry is committed to electrifying its fleet, but raised questions about the timeline.
“Subaru fully supports an electric net carbon net zero carbon future, but today’s advanced clean cars proposal aims to set a very challenging path for the U.S. auto industry,” said David Barker, environmental activities manager for North American Subaru. “There are very real challenges in meeting consumer demand while at the same time overcoming supply chain disruptions and limited access to critical help. These challenges are amplified for small manufacturers like Subaru.”
Dr. John Balmes, a longtime member of the air board and proponent of clean air, expressed concern about whether car manufacturers would be able to comply with the mandate.
“Do we have enough knowledge? I think the answer is probably no,” he said. “I’m worried that we’re not going to get the new zero-emission vehicles that we would like to have.”
Costs of the mandate could run $289 billion over the lifetime of the rule. But the economic benefits could reach $338 billion — a net benefit of $48 billion, according to air board staff.
While electric cars currently cost more than a gas-powered car, savings on gas and maintenance could end up saving car owners an estimated $3,200 over ten years for a 2026 car compared to a gas-powered car and $7,500 for a 2035 car, according to the air board’s estimates.
Air board staff say the new standards will boost interest in electric vehicles and bring the cost down over time.
But they said challenges with the transition remain.
Air board officials said consumer reluctance remains a concern, citing challenges that could hinder the pace of switching over to electric vehicles.
Also, the need for more public charging infrastructure and home chargers is already a barrier that is frustrating for some electric car owners. About 1.2 million chargers will be needed for the 8 million electric cars expected in California by 2030, according to staff’s calculations.
Car buyers are also concerned about battery life, higher purchase price and the limited number of models.
To address some car owner concerns, the proposed measure requires automakers to set strong performance, warranty and durability requirements. Electric cars must be able to drive at least 150 miles on a single charge. Batteries would need to be more durable and carry a manufacturer’s warranty. At least 80% of the original range must be maintained over 10 years. To ease the strain on automakers, that requirement would be reduced to around 75% during the first five years.
Air board staffers said they would grant automakers incentives to sell some vehicles at a lower cost in an effort to help low–income residents afford electric cars.
Under the proposed rule, automakers could get credits toward meeting their sales targets through 2031 if they sell cars at a 25% discount through community-based programs, or if they offer passenger cars for less than $20,000 and light trucks for under $27,000. Air board officials said provisions would prevent companies from stockpiling credits that would be a disincentive from meeting future requirements.
But some residents told the board that they’re already feeling financially strapped and can’t see ever affording an electric car. While the proposal offers financial incentives for automakers, they doubted they would gain access to programs meant to help low-income car owners.
“I am lower class. I am under the poverty level,” said Sherry Chavarria, a Dinuba resident. “How can I afford a Tesla? The people that get the incentives are the upper class.”
The rules would not apply to the used car market, and it wouldn’t eliminate the millions of gas-powered cars already spewing planet-warming emissions and smog-causing gases on the road.
The proposal would also drive a wide-ranging transition of the workforce, causing some industries to gain jobs while others lose them as the state shifts to pollution-free cars.
Throughout the economy, an estimated 64,700 jobs will be lost because of the mandate, according to the California Air Resources Board’s calculations. On the other hand, an estimated 24,900 jobs would be gained in other sectors, mostly in the power industry, so the estimated net loss by 2040 is 39,800 jobs, a minimal amount across the state’s entire economy.
Mechanics would be among the most affected — more than half of their current number of jobs would be lost over the next two decades if the mandate goes into effect, the air board estimated.
“I am sensitive to the fact that this rapid transformation will be disruptive across many industries, not just the auto industry, not just the oil industry, you’ve got the parts suppliers, you’ve got the mechanics, you’ve got the electric utilities, you’ve got the local governments,” air board member Sperling said at the hearing. “And it’s going to be even more disruptive in the other states who lag behind California in every way.”
Sperling said it’s important that California sets a strong precedent and reduces the challenges because other states will follow suit.
“My biggest concern by far is dealing with the other states, and we need them to be successful because what we’re doing here is not just for California,” he added. “If you look at it from a climate perspective, actually, this is much more important.”
At a rally at the air board’s headquarters in Sacramento before the hearing, environmental justice advocates called on the board to take bolder action on the mandate.
Meg Whitman, 42, a Sacramento-based physician at the rally, moved to the area five years ago from Massachusetts. She said her seven-year-old son was diagnosed with asthma last year, which she thinks could be from exposure to wildfire smoke and exhaust from highly-congested freeways.
“He really didn’t have any symptoms of asthma as a baby and during his toddler years,” she said. “We are going to keep a close eye on it, but we have considered moving out of the area for his sake. The question is, where is that and where will it be safe?”
Whitman’s three-year old son also came down with bronchitis as a six-week old baby. While he has been healthy since, she said she’s now worried he could also develop asthma.
“The faster we can curb tailpipe emissions, the faster we can help prevent some of these diseases and excess deaths,” she said. “It’s just something I think about with my boys all the time. I’m frightened for their future. My boys, they’re just my whole world.”
Years in the making
The air board’s move toward zero-emission vehicles has been decades in the making. But many of those efforts have also faced hurdles.
California first adopted zero-emission standards in 1990, which at the time required that 2% of new car sales between 1998 and 2000 be emission-free, and increase to 5% in 2001 and 2002. In a stunning reversal, the air board rescinded those rules in 1996 following immense pressure from automakers and oil companies. At the time, concerns over the technology and battery lifespan of electric cars fueled much of the debate.
Today auto companies like Tesla and Ford have transformed the state’s electric vehicle market, with more than 80 models now available.
Only about 2% of the state’s 26 million cars on California’s roads were zero emissions in 2020, but electric vehicle sales have been steadily increasing since. The state had formerly enacted standards that required about 8% of new cars sold in the state to be zero emission in 2025, according to air board staff. That goal was already met in 2021, when electric vehicles made up 12% of all new car sales.
The state has long been a pioneer in setting tough climate change policies and the federal government usually follows. At least 15 other states have pledged to follow California’s lead on bold auto emission rules.
Many representatives from several states, including New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Oregon, showed up at today’s hearing in support of the proposal, vowing to implement similar rules in their states.
The transportation sector is one of the largest sources of pollution across the state, accounting for about 40% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The state’s authority to independently set stronger tailpipe emissions standards and mandate zero-emission sales was granted half a century ago, when Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1970. The law included special conditions for California to help the state address its severe smog.
Under President Donald Trump, the state’s authority was revoked by the Environmental Protection Agency. The state then filed lawsuit after lawsuit to overturn the decision. California and four major automakers also made their own deal to continue cutting greenhouse gases.
The Biden administration in March restored the state’s power to set emission standards stricter than the federal government’s. That decision is now being challenged by 17 Republican state attorneys general, who are suing the administration for what they say is “favoritism” that “violates the states’ equal sovereignty.”
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In the race for California controller, the Tuesday primary was, in many ways, the main event.
Based on voter registration, it was widely expected that Lanhee Chen, the sole Republican in the race, would land one of two spots to advance to the general election. And as of Friday afternoon, Chen had 36.8% of the vote — one of the stronger showings recently for a Republican in a statewide top-two primary.
But the bigger question was which of the four Democrats would advance — and based on simple math, grab a head start to win in November.
While ballots are still being tallied, Malia Cohen, chairperson of the state Board of Equalization, has a substantial lead for second place. And while the results aren’t official, she has already claimed a spot in the top two.
As of Friday, Cohen had earned 21.6% of the vote — with Yvonne Yiu, a city council member from Monterey Park in Southern California, trailing at 15.9% despite spending nearly $6 million of her own money.
Yiu is doing better, however, than state Sen. Steve Glazer (just 11.5% of the vote) and Ron Galperin, the only candidate with “controller” next to their name on the ballot as city controller from Los Angeles (10.7%).
Why Chen and Cohen?
Chen had the full support of the Republican Party. His primary message that California needs an independent financial watchdog outside the Democratic power structure appealed to several major newspaper editorial boards, and to voters.
Cohen had the big advantages of the official California Democratic Party’s blessing, plus endorsements from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, seven statewide constitutional officers and numerous members of Congress and the Legislature. She also had the backing of, and more than $1.3 million from, influential labor groups, including nurses and teachers.
“The coalition of support is what got us here,” Cohen told CalMatters Thursday. “You’re judged by the company you keep, and what distinguished our campaign is our base was broad and wide, and it continues to grow.”
Consultant Garry South said that while party endorsements don’t always make a difference, they can be impactful in a competitive down-ballot race such as controller, especially when the candidates are not well-known statewide.
“It can be effective in cases in primaries where you have multiple Democrats running,” he said.
It’s also helpful financially: Having the party’s seal of approval gives a candidate access to donors and other resources.
That’s more helpful in the general election, Cohen said.
But Cohen was smart about how she spent her money, campaign strategist Dana Williamson said at a Sacramento Press Club post-primary discussion Thursday. That included buying television time and spending cash early in the Bay Area, where she has name recognition from eight years on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
What’s ahead for the fall
According to Cohen, the challenge is getting voters excited about the election.
She plans to focus her campaign on equity, especially when it comes to helping women and working families, and transparency — “not just talking about transparency but living that and sharing that message,” she said.
Cohen has criticized Chen for not disclosing whether he voted for former president Donald Trump, or his stance on abortion.
Chen, a longtime policy advisor widely hailed as a rising star within the GOP, has said that he believes Joe Biden was legitimately elected to the presidency.
But his positions, or lack thereof, aren’t the only challenges he faces. It’s math: To compete in November, he must draw significant support from registered Democrats and no-party preference voters. Republicans make up only 24% of California’s registered voters, while 47% are registered as Democrats.
In a statement Tuesday night, Chen acknowledged his uphill battle: “To win in November will require an effort that hasn’t been seen in our state in a long time.”
He’s trying to break a 16-year losing streak for Republicans for statewide offices. Their last victory was in 2006, when Republican Steve Poizner was elected insurance commissioner and Arnold Schwarzenegger was reelected governor.
“My biggest challenge is that I'm not a career politician who will benefit from the help of special interests with deep pockets to help communicate my message across this enormous state,” Chen said Thursday in a statement to CalMatters.
Though the state Republican Party plans to focus its resources on toss-up congressional races to help the GOP retake control of the U.S. House, they’re enthusiastic about Chen.
“From the beginning, Lanhee Chen has emphasized his desire to bring oversight and efficiency to the state, something California Democrat offices lack,” Republican National Committee spokesperson Hallie Balch said in an email. “The state party and the Republican National Committee are excited to get boots on the ground and keep reaching out to voters to elect Republicans up and down the ballot.”
But longtime political observers warn about too much enthusiasm for Chen.
South pointed to the lesson of Ashley Swearengin, then the mayor of Fresno, who ran as a Republican for controller in 2014. She led with 25% in the primary against three Democrats and another Republican. But one-on-one in the general election lost to current Controller Betty Yee by 54% to 46%.
Mike Madrid, a longtime GOP consultant, said while he believes Chen is brilliant, it’s difficult to overcome California’s huge Democratic majority. And it doesn’t help that Chen won’t say whether he voted for Trump, in apparent fear of angering the Republican base.
“A lot of these rising stars who think they could have it both ways have made a massive strategic tactical blunder,” Madrid said. “They stayed silent during an extraordinarily dangerous time in our nation's history and that poor judgment will define their capacity to be elected.”
“We are in an era of hyper-politicization,” he added. “There’s no evidence to suggest that is going to change.”
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California has a recidivism problem.
Two-thirds of people incarcerated in the state will return to prison within three years, either through new offenses or parole violations, according to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation data.
In Norway, by contrast, recidivism is down from 60%-70% in the 1980s to about 20% today. The country credits the change to reforms that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment — and to its guiding question on prison policy: When prisoners are released, what kind of neighbor does society want them to be?
Prisons in Norway and parts of Western Europe deemphasize the institutional aspects of incarcerated life. Prisoners get to wear their own clothes, cook their own food and have relative freedom of movement within the prison walls.
Democratic Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua of Stockton read about the Norwegian model last year and offered up a scaled-down version this year for California.
The bill, AB 2730, passed unanimously and now heads to the Senate, with the support of both prison reform advocates and the union representing prison guards.
The idea is that prisoners with two years or less left on their sentences would be chosen by the warden and moved into a campus on prison grounds where they would cook their own food, do their own laundry and make their own beds. And most importantly to Villapudua, they would get job training in areas that need more workers.
For Villapudua’s district, that means training truck drivers to combat a shortage of truckers willing to take on long-haul routes. For some inmates, that means getting a Class A driver’s license to drive big rigs before they are released.
“That way, by the time they get out, they already have their Class A license and they know who their bosses are,” Villapudua said. “That’s how much a desperate need this field has.
“Their first week, maybe even before they get out, they may have a paycheck because (trucking companies) now have signing bonuses.”
Villapudua said he’s helped four formerly incarcerated people get Class A licenses and connected them with employers, for jobs he said pay more than $80,000. But the process, he said, is backward.
Instead of waiting for people to be released, facing their first days outside a prison trying to find employment, Villapudua said it makes more sense to use their last two years inside for job training.
The idea of a more communal model for U.S. prisons has started to take hold in several states, part of a long-running effort by the California-based Prison Law Project to fly legislators to Norway where they can see the model firsthand.
In North Dakota, about a dozen incarcerated people live in a trailer called the Transitional Housing Unit, living in their own rooms with locking doors. In Connecticut, they’re able to take a manufacturing course at a local community college. In Idaho, the Marshall Project reported, a prisoner, a guard and their families went fishing together.
“Can we snap our fingers and turn California prisons into Norway? No,” said Sharon Dolovich, director of the UCLA Prison Law and Policy Program. “But this is an urgently needed step to transform the experience of incarceration into what it’s actually supposed to represent.”
Despite Norway’s success around recidivism, the prison system there came to international attention in the last decade for a different reason: Anders Breivik, the man who killed 77 people in bomb and gun attacks in 2011, alleged in a 2016 lawsuit that he was being mistreated.
That’s when most people learned about his accommodations: Three separate cells, access to video games and the freedom to cook his own food. According to the BBC, he built a gingerbread house as part of a prison competition.
That’s not quite what Villapudua said he envisions in California.
“People always think reform is a bad word,” Villapudua said. “The key is to separate folks who know they made a mistake and know they’re going to be normal citizens again, not being in there faking it. If you fake it, you go back to general population.”
The bill passed unanimously in the Assembly public safety and appropriations committees, and again on the Assembly floor in May.
It doesn’t come with money attached, so if passed and signed by the governor, the California prison system would have to pay for it within its own budget, which is $14.2 billion in 2022-2023.
No specific conviction would disqualify inmates from participation, something Dolovich said is an important aspect of the bill that allows for a much wider spectrum of inmates to participate.
Villapudua said he deliberately left the program open to everyone, not just the “non-non-nons,” a colloquial phrase indicating inmate with sentences that are non-violent, non-serious, and non-sexual.
“Everybody’s so ready to exclude the very people we’re trying to help,” Dolovich said. “Who are these elusive non-non-nons?”
Not all the details are hammered out, Villapudua said, and questions remain. Would inmates leave the prison to work in the outside world? Can they get jobs as dockworkers at ports, which require background checks?
In a letter of support to the Legislature, California Correctional Peace Officers Association lobbyist Matthew Easley wrote that the bill would be an improvement over vocational programs offered today. In his letter, he derided existing programs as often having “no correlation to the needs of the communities to which inmates will be released” and failing to prepare them for employment.
And, he said, the community setting would help prisoners who want rehabilitation by separating them from prisoners who don’t.
“Even with the appropriate motivations and intentions, the pressures found from fellow inmates can be too great to keep to the straight and narrow,” Easley wrote on May 23. “Prison politics can often be inescapable when programs and housing are delivered in the same environment as those who have no intention of improving themselves.”
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Yvonne Vigil-Calderon, an osteopathic medicine student at Touro University California, went to the doctor earlier this year with such severe exhaustion that she thought she was anemic.
Her lab results came back normal.
“‘When was the last time you took a day off?’” her doctor asked. She realized she hadn’t taken time off all semester.
Hours of online classes were draining. Pandemic restrictions meant Vigil-Calderon didn’t get to know many other students, outside of those who she teamed up with in classes. Her grandmother had died of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, and it was difficult to return to school and study for exams while grieving. She hadn’t realized it, but the deep fatigue she felt was actually burnout.
Vigil-Calderon is among many medical students and health care workers who have dealt with burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two private universities in California, Touro and Oakland’s Samuel Merritt University, hope to help. They received three-year federal grants — worth $2 million at Samuel Merritt and about $1.6 million at Touro — to create burnout-prevention programs, part of a $103 million nationwide effort to retain more health care workers.
Solutions are urgently needed: The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of as many as 139,000 physicians by 2033, particularly in primary care, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Long-standing nursing shortages have also worsened. Scripps Health, which has hospitals and clinics in the San Diego area, told CalMatters in August that nursing vacancies had gone up 96% in the previous two years.
One in five physicians and two in five nurses said in 2020 that they intended to leave their jobs, according to a Mayo Clinic Proceedings survey.
Addressing the sources of burnout among health care workers should be a “top national priority,” Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said in an advisory late last month.
“A lot of us don’t realize that we’re burned out because when you’re in a career path that is so emotionally and physically demanding on you, you just dedicate all your time to it,” said Vigil-Calderon, who just finished her second year at Touro.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles was the other institution in California to receive the Health Resources and Services Administration grant, along with about 30 other organizations nationwide.
Teaching students to take care
A goal of Samuel Merritt’s program is to teach participants how to spot burnout symptoms — when they’re “running in the red,” and how to “bring themselves back to base line,” said Adrienne Martinez-Hollingsworth, associate dean of operations and scholarship at the university’s nursing school. Martinez-Hollingsworth, also an associate professor, is leading the grant.
Weekly, online movement classes covering exercises such as yoga, balance, and abdominal strength are among the program’s offerings.
It’s easy to get caught up in a busy day, spend too much time in front of a computer, and avoid working out. But exercise is key to managing anxiety and stress, said Linda Kendig, an administrative coordinator in the nursing school’s case management program, who is leading the class.
For students who are regularly feeling stressed and overwhelmed, Kendig said she hopes to remind them that these exercise habits can be their norm.
“You’re in the medical field, of course there’s a lot of stress. But you’re not going to be good to anybody unless you’re good to yourself,” Kendig said.
Touro is creating a “train the trainer model” with its funding, said Steven Jacobson, the university’s dean of student affairs. The university will hire students to be peer educators and train them to cope with a range of stressors that could affect both them and their patients.
So far this spring, the university has trained nine students as peer mentors in trauma-informed care and support for LGBTQ+ people. The goal is to have 23 peer educators trained by next fall, Jacobson said.
Those students will then train other students — as many as 500 a year, Jacobson said. Students who participate will receive a certification, known as a micro-credential.
”Ultimately, we want them to be able to have the knowledge and information before they go into the profession so they know how to: one, take care of themselves; number two, how to care for their patients; and number three, how to prevent future burnout,” Jacobson said.
Touro will also use the funds to hire a wellness coach and an additional counselor, and create a food bank at the university.
Helping students build resiliency and providing safe spaces for underrepresented students are among the recommended ways medical schools can support them and reduce burnout, according to a May advisory from the surgeon general.
Avleen Gill, a third-year student at Touro, hopes to train as a peer educator in the fall, and is particularly interested in learning more about suicide prevention and trauma-informed care.
Learning those skills will help students become well-rounded physicians and make their patients feel safe, said Gill, who is pursuing a doctorate in osteopathic medicine and a master’s in public health.
“I think these are things that some of us who come from a privileged background don’t realize — that other individuals might face insecurities and might face challenges,” Gill said. “It’s very humbling to sit down and listen and interact with students and talk about these touchy subjects in a very safe space.“
Workshops, art projects at local clinics
Samuel Merritt is also partnering with the nonprofit Brighter Beginnings, which has health clinics in Richmond and Antioch. The clinics serve many patients who don’t have insurance, said Wendy Escamilla, the director.
The university is hosting workshops on self-care tactics for the clinic’s staff and providers. There are also self-care themed art projects: Staff at the clinic’s Richmond location are going to paint a mural, Escamilla said.
The clinic dealt with provider shortages throughout the pandemic. Escamilla also said that she has seen more burnout among staff members, many of whom juggled work, caring for sick family members, and teaching their children at home.
Escamilla said it’s important that medical students understand the stressful environment they are heading into. When she interviews job candidates, she regularly asks them about their own self-care habits.
“I tell them, ‘It’s super important,’” Escamilla said. “Because you have to learn to manage your personal life and work. And we talk about that.”
For too long, medical professionals have been taught to “take who we are and make it a very quiet aspect of our presentation when we’re providing care,” said Martinez-Hollingsworth, who studies the impact of burnout on providers and patients of color living with chronic illness.
But the pandemic made that impossible for some. Providers of color were caring for patients of color who were often getting sicker and dying at higher rates than white patients.
Black physicians and physicians who identify as two or more races reported the highest rates of burnout due to COVID-19, according to a 2020 survey from the American Medical Association.
“We have to stop pretending like there are two buckets of people, and one is the patients and the other is the provider,” Martinez-Hollingsworth said. “We really need to critically shift our brains and think about how we, at some point in our lives, are going to be the patient.”
DuBose-Morris is a fellow with the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a collaboration between CalMatters and student journalists from across California. Murphy is the Network’s private colleges team leader. This story and other higher education coverage are supported by the College Futures Foundation.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As inflation in California reaches the highest it has been in 41 years, food banks across the Greater Sacramento region are seeing a surge in community members seeking help.
The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, which is the largest nonprofit provider of basic human needs in the county, said they have seen a drastic increase in the number of people seeking their services.
Kevin Buffalino, the director of communications for the Sacramento Food Bank, said many of the people coming to them for assistance are seeking their services for the first time.
"Since the start of March when inflation began to rise, we have seen a 40% increase in our service numbers," Buffalino told ABC10.
According to Buffalino, nearly one-third of a low-income household's budget is spent on food. Many households are left searching for another source of food as inflation drives up the price of food, eating away at their overall budget.
"Inflation is causing many families to choose between rent, gas, and putting food on the table," Buffalino said. "Our neighbors are hurting and turning to our organization for groceries during this difficult time."
These high prices are also causing the Sacramento Food Bank to face challenges in meeting the demand of food-insecure families across the county.
"Although we receive a lot of donations for various sources, in times of high demand we have to go out and purchase food to meet this demand," Buffalino said.
According to Buffalino, a dozen eggs they were buying for a wholesale price of around 90 cents in December, they are now buying for around $2.25.
Additionally, Buffalino said the price of gas is impacting their services as they have a fleet of 10 trucks consistently making deliveries to food pantries and partner agencies across the region.
"These increased prices have caused our operation expenses needed to continue providing the community with food to skyrocket," Bufallino said. "During these difficult times of high inflation, we are having a little bit more difficulty meeting the demand of these food-insecure families."
According to Buffalino, in order to continue serving the community, they need financial donations from the community.
"For every $1 donated, we can turn that into five meals to help those in need," Buffalino said.
The Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services encourage community members interested in making a donation and helping them meet this demand to do so on their website.
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STOCKTON, Calif. — A two-alarm grass fire has left one family displaced after burning inches away from an apartment complex and a neighborhood of homes on Farmington Road, officials with the Stockton Fire Department said.
Around 12:10 p.m. Friday, Stockton Firefighters say they were called to the area of Farmington Road and Mission Valley Lane in Stockton after reports came in of a grass fire.
Once a captain arrived on the scene, he says he noticed the fire spreading from an open grass lot toward fences, homes, and an apartment complex and called in a second alarm.
Twenty-nine firefighters from across the city began rushing to the scene as the flames came inches away from the Farmington North Apartments.
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Victor Martinez, who was inside his apartment when the fire started, says he walked outside Friday afternoon to see a plume of smoke billowing from the side of his apartment complex.
"One of our neighbors told us that everything was crackling and the fire was really dark," Martinez said. "I came out and we couldn't see because the fire was everywhere on the side so we initially thought it was the apartments."
Upon seeing the dark, blanketing smoke and flames, Martinez and dozens of other residents hastily began evacuating their apartments in fear that their units could catch fire.
"We didn't know what to do so we just got everything, all of our stuff packed our bags ,and left," Martinez said. "You don't expect this on a summer day. You expect people to be out in the water, playing around, having fun."
For Vanny Xayaosa, whose house neighbors the grass lot, seeing the flames at the edge of her backyard gave her just enough time to evacuate her home.
"It scared me," said Xayaosa "I just took my baby and evacuated from the house."
Firefighters say that while no structures burned, one apartment unit was damaged displacing a family. A cause for the fire is still under investigation.
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With summer temperatures in Tucson hitting triple digits, Tucson Electric Power Co. is again asking customers to conserve power between 3 and 7 p.m. to help curb peak demand and avoid blackouts.
And TEP recently partnered with Tucson Water to borrow its familiar “Pete the Beak” mascot — that face of the water agency’s beat-the-peak efforts since the 1970s — to promote its conservation message.
“We prepare year-round for summer and we’re doing everything we can to provide reliable service,” TEP spokesman Joe Barrios said. “However, we do appreciate the efforts of customers who can limit use from 3-7 p.m. because it helps to reduce strain on our local energy grid and helps to keep service affordable.”
TEP’s hit its highest peak demand so far this year on Wednesday, June 8, with demand totaling 2,119 megawatts, he said.
Barrios said the utility has forecast peak demand of 2,371 MW for a normal summer, and 2,489 MW if the Tucson area sees “extremely high temperatures,” adding that TEP has lined up ample reserves to avoid blackouts.
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TEP has set new peak usage records the last two years in a row, including the current record demand of 2,446 MW set on June 16 last year.
For comparison, Barrios said, demand peaks in February were in the 600-700 MW range.
TEP offers several tips to help customers beat the peak, while saving money, at tucne.ws/tepsave:
Turn your thermostat temperature setting up, especially between 3-7 p.m., and have your air conditioning system serviced to make sure it runs at peak efficiency.
Consider moving to a time-of-use (TOU) rate, which has lower off-peak rates and higher rates for on-peak hours of 3-7 p.m. weekdays; or a “demand” rate, which offers lower usage rates but includes a charge reflecting a customer’s highest hourly usage in a month. TEP offers a rate-comparison tool at tep.com/compare-pricing-plans/.
Install a programmable or “smart” thermostat, which automatically adjust the temperature to your schedule and preferences. Such thermostats can lower your energy costs by 20% and TEP offers rebates of up to $35 on qualifying thermostats.
Other tips include planting shade trees or installing awnings or sun shades; investing in a variable-speed pool pump; assuring a tight seal around windows and doors and closing blinds or shades in the morning; using ceiling or area fans; and using TEP’s “budget billing” plan, which spreads payments out equally over the year.
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After years of stagnant wages, Pima Community College plans to increase employee pay.
The PCC Governing Board voted Wednesday night to increase property taxes by 4%, before it passed a $363.4 million total operating budget for fiscal year 2023, which starts July 1.
The owner of a $100,000 home will pay about $5 more a year in taxes.
The hike will boost the college’s revenues by $5 million in fiscal year 2023.
Earlier this year, the board also voted to raise tuition by $2 a credit hour to increase cash flows, sustain pandemic-era student support services and offset a dramatic enrollment decline over the past several years.
The college receives hardly any financial support from the state Legislature, and relies heavily on local property taxes and tuition revenues to operate.
In addition to allocating $49 million for continued build-out of the Centers for Excellence and other deferred maintenance projects, the college plans to spend approximately $9 million this year to raise the salaries of its roughly 2,400 employees.
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“Our priority this upcoming year is really to focus on employee compensation,“ said David Bea, executive vice chancellor for finance and administration at PCC, who added that state budget reductions over the past decade have limited the college’s ability to better compensate its employees.
“Over time, our compensation structure has degraded and has become archaic,” he said.
In some cases, newer employees are paid higher salaries than their more experienced colleagues because of outdated pay raise schedules and a market demand to offer higher pay to fill open positions.
To change that, the college is implementing a new pay structure for regular faculty, staff, and administrators that will set a minimum salary of $16.15 an hour and compensate employees based on outside market comparisons of their job duties. For example, a position that requires high-level technical knowledge would have a salary that’s competitive with similar jobs outside of the college.
PCC is also creating a tiered adjunct faculty pay system intended to compensate adjunct faculty with more experience. New adjunct faculty members would fall into the tier one category.
To qualify for tier two, which comes with 5% higher pay per credit hour, adjunct faculty must have taught five terms or 30 credit hours within the last three years and completed nine hours of professional development.
Right now, adjunct faculty, no matter their experience, make $870 per credit hour, but the college will raise the base level pay to $900 per credit hour for all adjunct faculty. Those who qualify for tier two compensation will make $945 per credit hour.
These changes will go into effect on July 2, 2022.
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Pima County residents vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19 take heed: The risk level here has now risen from low to medium.
As of Thursday, the number of cases per 100,000 people had increased to 210. A week ago there were 189 cases per 100,000 people. The color changes from low-risk green to medium-risk yellow when the cases move to 200 per 100,000 or higher.
At the current level, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people at high risk — older citizens, immunocompromised people and those living with disabilities — talk to their health-care providers about precautions. Masking indoors when away from home is strongly recommended.
“Being up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination reduces the chances of becoming infected and greatly decreases the chances of serious outcomes, such as hospitalization,” said Dr. Theresa Cullen, the county's health department director, in a social media post about the increase. “Free testing and treatment options are other important tools we have to protect ourselves and our community.”
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COVID-19 cases have risen week-to-week since early April, though still are far below levels seen during the winter surge, the state's Department of Health Services reports. COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low but have been gradually increasing.
As of June 5, there were 29 people admitted to the hospital for COVID-19 in Pima County, down from 46 the week before.
In Arizona, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma counties continue to have low community levels. Maricopa, Pima, Coconino, Cochise, Gila, and Mohave counties are now all in the medium-risk range.
The state health agency is urging residents to get vaccinated and boosted, and to test if you symptoms or exposed.
Vaccine providers can be found at azhealth.gov/FindVaccine and hundreds of testing providers at azhealth.gov/Testing. Testing is being provided by local pharmacies as well as other providers at azhealth.gov/FindTreatment.
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BLOOMINGTON — Methamphetamine charges have been filed against a Bloomington man.
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
Police found Kabongo in possession of the meth Thursday during a traffic stop, prosecutors said.
He was jailed in lieu of posting $10,035.
An arraignment is scheduled for July 8.
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Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
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Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
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Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
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Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
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Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft.
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Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
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Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
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Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
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Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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The previously staid brick wall enclosing the courtyard of the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley in Bethlehem is now alive with oranges, pinks, and browns, composed in the likeness of former Puerto Rican baseball star Roberto Clemente.
HCLV’s new mural, titled “De Boriken, al Mundo” (”From Boriken,” the indigenous Taino name for Puerto Rico, “to the World”), is a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Clemente’s death.
Clemente was a right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was a two-time World Series champion. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. He was the first Caribbean player to win a World Series as a starting position player (1960), to receive a National League MVP Award (1966), and to receive a World Series MVP Award (1971). Beyond his athleticism, HCLV wanted to honor Clemente’s life of service.
He died in a plane crash at the age of 38, on his way to deliver supplies to hurricane survivors in Nicaragua. Clemente was a lifelong humanitarian, and lived by the mantra “any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world, and you don’t, then you are wasting your time on Earth.” The phrase is emblazoned on the mural.
HCLV chose him as the subject for the piece mainly for this compassion, in addition to his talent as a sportsman. The center strives to parallel Clemente’s spirit of aid, Olga Negrón, president of HCLV, said.
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HCLV funded the mural with donations from Richard and Helen Anderson, Patrick and Diane Bower, Capital Blue Cross, and St. Luke’s University Health Network. Richard Anderson, who first suggested that the mural be commissioned, is a longtime admirer of Clemente’s. He said that one of his prized possessions is a photo of himself and Clemente taken three days before the player’s untimely passing.
The artist behind “De Boriken, al Mundo” is Salina Almanzar-Oree, a Puerto Rican and Dominican visual artist from Lancaster. She conceived each element of the piece with Clemente’s multifaceted life in mind. The warm colors reflect his humanitarianism; the floral motifs pay homage to his Caribbean roots; the maps of Puerto Rico and Pittsburgh represent the two most influential places in his life; and the blueprint of a Bethlehem steel furnace connects the workers and immigrants of HCLV’s and Clemente’s communities.
“I admire [Clemente] for his dedication to his craft and his sense of dedication and obligation to humanity,” Almanzar-Oree said. “The halo elevates Clemente to a kind of saint, reflecting both on his dedication to helping historically oppressed communities and his record-breaking talent in baseball.”
The mural also features a strip of 23 Latin American flags beneath the rendering of Clemente, which were painted by community members and children in Bethlehem.
Several elected officials attended the event, including Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds. Reynolds lauded Clemente’s ability to make his way in Pittsburgh, a city with scant Latino presence. Reynolds emphasized Bethlehem’s value of multiculturalism and embracing ethnic diversity.
“We’re not a place, we’re not an identity, we’re an idea — the idea that we are home to every culture,” Reynolds said. “I love that when you look at this mural, there are 23 flags at the bottom that are going to stand there for every single kid who walks by.”
The ceremony concluded with a rendition of “Que Bandera Bonita” from a band of HCLV’s seniors. | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/mc-nws-roberto-clemente-mural-20220610-igwjfazzs5hxhj3wusokvzhrxm-story.html | 2022-06-11T00:08:28 | 0 | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/mc-nws-roberto-clemente-mural-20220610-igwjfazzs5hxhj3wusokvzhrxm-story.html |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — After outraged residents of the Hunter’s Lake neighborhood spoke out against their homeowner’s association board voting to remove and exterminate its goose population, they feel their voices have been heard.
“I was very pleased to know we could claim a bit of a victory here,” said neighbor Karen Frederick.
Frederick and fellow homeowner Susan Carson have led the charge for months to alert neighbors that the board voted in March to receive a permit to allow the USDA to roundup and lethally gas the geese during their molting season, a time when they cannot fly, which occurs in June.
From the beginning, their goal was to stop the removal.
“Let’s be just a little more tolerant and try to coexist,” said Carson.
The announcement of the board’s reversal follows a News Channel 11 report published in April, when we first spoke with Carson, Frederick and several other neighbors who expressed their displeasure and shock at the vote.
“It’s just the idea of the roundup and the idea that they are gassed just because it’s an inconvenience for people who aren’t happy about an occasional goose dropping,” said Frederick.
“That’s really been a revelation to a lot of people, they say, ‘gosh I didn’t they were really going to kill them,'” said Carson.
Friday, WJHL obtained a copy of a letter sent to homeowners on June 9, detailing the board’s decision to cancel the roundup.
“At the March board meeting, the Board of Directors approved engagement of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to perform a recommended goose round up to manage the
significant increase in the goose population and associated mess as observed earlier in the spring in response to homeowner concerns,” the letter reads.
“To date, the goose population has significantly reduced as a result of a number of other mitigation efforts. The current situation does not warrant the engagement of the USDA. The Board has approved additional wildlife management strategies, so the lakes areas are useable by the walkers while we coexist with wildlife.”
Neighbors Carson and Frederick were pleased with the announcement and hope it is permanent.
“We can’t expect that we are going to be in total control of that environment,” said Frederick.
After the initial backlash, the neighborhood board also issued a survey. It found of 62 homeowners that responded: 34 opposed the removal of the geese; 22 were in support of the plan to exterminate.
“In the end it showed that the majority of the people who responded were in favor of them reconsidering this and going back on their decision,” said Carson.
The president of the neighborhood board declined further comment to News Channel 11 beyond the notice sent to neighbors.
“The Board understands and recognizes the different views people have around this decision as there is no one decision that will make everyone happy,” the board’s letter reads. “We encourage participation on the committees and the board to help manage our neighborhood in the best way possible.”
The survey responses from neighbors also included several suggestions of further goose deterrence aside from total removal. Some of those include:
- Increase the number of times the lake’s sidewalk is blown off
- Try grape seed smell deterrent by Critter Control
- Increased reminders to neighbors to not feed the wildlife
- High powered lasers, bird bangers and bird screamers to harass the geese
- Install decoy swans or consider adding live swans to the lakes
Several goose deterrence efforts were already underway at Hunter’s Lake. The population of geese has dwindled since News Channel 11’s first report in April.
The board added in their statement that based on homeowner responses, “We will investigate the cost of utilizing some of the additional methods identified by the questionnaire should they be needed.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/neighborhood-board-reverses-decision-to-roundup-kill-geese-after-homeowners-speak-out/ | 2022-06-11T00:11:53 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/neighborhood-board-reverses-decision-to-roundup-kill-geese-after-homeowners-speak-out/ |
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Down a dirt road, surrounded by farmland, sits a light green two-bedroom modified trailer off of Northeast Healy Road in Amboy, Washington. The sun peaks through the trees as Jason Zellman and his partner Luci Haning walk down the porch steps.
They’re about to face eviction after their landlord raised their rent more than double, from $800 per month to $2,000. Pretty soon they’ll have to leave the peaceful property they’ve called home for the past three years.
“We’re in dire straits,” said Zellman. “We don’t know where we’re going to go. We have no savings.”
Also living with them is a 16-year-old and two cats. During the pandemic, both Zellman and Haning lost their jobs.
“Through COVID and everything we’ve paid our rent, we’ve always paid our rent,” said Zellman.
“It’s sickening,” said Haning. “I have a knot in my stomach all the time.”
Their living room is filled with moving boxes as they spend each day in fear of eviction — they can’t pay the increased rent and haven’t found an affordable apartment.
“Every minute could be it,” said Zellman as he leaned against the stove. “If we hear a car come up the driveway, we’re like, 'Who is that, is that them?'”
“It’s a way to force us out because they know that we can’t afford it,” said Haning.
In March the landlord sent them a notice stating that rent will increase to $2,000 a month starting June 1. The notice was joined by other warnings, including a 14-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate and Reasonable Payment Agreements, which Zellman and Haning said they followed. KGW reached out to the landlord’s attorney for comment but did not hear back.
“For the first time in my life, I’m 49, I feel completely helpless. I’m in a situation where I have no backup, no resources, everything has been exhausted,” said Zellman.
Once Washington’s eviction moratorium lifted in the end of February, many rents across Clark County increased by about 15%. There’s also been a rise in evictions, according to Roy Johnson, executive director of the Vancouver Housing Authority.
“It really creates where they’re having to live in situations they normally wouldn’t want to, like being homeless,” Johnson said.
More than half of Clark County households are spending over 30% of their income on rent.
“It’s a daunting problem,” Johnson said.
“Housing is largely out of reach for many typical folks in Clark County,” added Charlene Welch, who works with the Council for the Homeless. The organization helps vulnerable families in Clark County access housing support, such as emergency shelter and rental assistance.
According to an annual report by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, for families in Clark County to afford a two-bedroom apartment they need to work 67 hours a week and earn at least three dollars above minimum wage.
“Working an average job in Clark County can still not give you enough income to be able to afford renting in the private market,” Welch said.
Zellman is still in disbelief.
“Never did I think I would be in a situation like this,” he said.
The Vancouver Housing Authority has three affordable housing buildings opening this summer. Their goal is to open two low-income housing complexes a year. If you or someone you know is facing homelessness in Clark County, you can call the housing hotline at 360-695-9677. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/clark-county-eviction-rent-raised-homeless-washington/283-540a4167-e8b1-415f-8357-4e20346c9d5c | 2022-06-11T00:14:16 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/clark-county-eviction-rent-raised-homeless-washington/283-540a4167-e8b1-415f-8357-4e20346c9d5c |
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin man was sentenced to more than 18 years in prison for robbing Austin-area convenience stores while brandishing a firearm.
According to court documents, David Olmos, 35, robbed two Austin convenience stores at gunpoint in May 2021. The U.S. Department of Justice said that at the time, Olmos had been released on a pending state-court case on a personal recognizance bond.
On both occasions, Olmos approached the store clerk and asked for a cigarillo or cigarettes. When the clerks turned away, Olmos pulled out a gun and demanded money from the registers. He was arrested on May 25, 2021 for having committed multiple other crimes, including other commercial robberies and carjacking.
The Austin Police Department (APD) arrested Olmos last May, suspecting that he was connected to 10 robberies in the span of 10 days between May 15 to May 25.
Earlier this year, on Jan. 6, 2022, Olmos pleaded guilty to one count of interfering with commerce by threats or violence and two counts of brandishing a firearm. On Friday, Olmos was sentenced to 219 months in federal prison.
The ATF and the APD investigated the case, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
The case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, the DOJ's effort to reduce violent crime.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A driver’s life was reportedly saved by law enforcement after taking several pills following a hit-and-run crash on Friday.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a hit-and-run call near Southwest 18th Avenue and Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway at 7:30 a.m. Authorities then learned a red sedan had rear-ended another vehicle.
After the two cars pulled into a nearby parking lot, the driver of the red sedan drove off, WCSO said. However, before the driver of the red sedan left, a witness told law enforcement they saw the driver swallow several pills.
Deputies later located the unoccupied red sedan after it crashed into a ditch near Southwest 187th Avenue and Southwest Augusta Lane.
Hillsboro Police K9 Rocket and his partner came to the scene to help locate the suspect, according to the sheriff’s office. The canine team and deputies found the driver in the backyard of a home on Southwest Brooklawn Place.
Deputies say they immediately noticed the driver was unconscious and unresponsive.
Considering deputies knew a witness had seen the driver take several pills right after the initial crash, they said they suspected those pills could have contained fentanyl or another opiate.
One of the deputies on scene, a school resource officer for nearby Aloha Highschool, joined the K9 team and deputies in searching for the driver. The SRO had Naloxone — commonly known as Narcan — with him and immediately administered it to the driver.
After a short time, the driver began to regain consciousness, officials said. The driver later received medical attention from responding paramedics.
Authorities say the driver was transported to a local hospital to receive additional care. In lieu of an arrest, the driver was cited for failing to perform the duties of a driver when property is damaged, criminal mischief and trespassing. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/deputies-use-narcan-to-revive-fleeing-driver-after-hit-run-crash-oregon/ | 2022-06-11T00:17:45 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/deputies-use-narcan-to-revive-fleeing-driver-after-hit-run-crash-oregon/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — Sunday, June 12 marks one year since a mass shooting on 6th Street where one person died and 13 others were hurt.
Douglas Kantor, who was 25 at the time, was killed that night. He was vacationing in Austin from New York. His family, along with others who knew the victims, will meet on the corner of 6th and Neches on Sunday, June 12 at 11 a.m. for a memorial in honor of Kantor and the victims injured that night.
Kantor was previously described as a "very caring boy" by his mother, Julia Kantor. His brother, Nick Kantor, told KVUE last year that Douglas had received a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, a master's degree in business and was working for Ford Motor Company.
The suspected gunman in the case, De'Ondre White, faces a murder charge for Kantor's death and 14 counts of aggravated assault for the people injured in the mass shooting.
White appeared in court in April, where his attorney maintained White's innocence. Another hearing is scheduled in the coming weeks.
Another suspect in the shooting, Jeremiah Tabb, is accused of evidence tampering in the case. He was released on bond in January.
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ROUND ROCK, Texas — The Round Rock City Council approved an ordinance Thursday night that reduces the number of bars allowed in the downtown area.
With the new ordinance, the number of bars allowed in the area was reduced to 11 instead of the previously allowed 12. Councilmembers unanimously approved the ordinance, with Councilmember Michelle Ly abstaining.
According to a report by Community Impact, Ly abstained as she owns three businesses in the downtown area.
According to city documents, the reduction in bars allowed means that the number of operating bars in the area could not exceed the number currently operating. The decision was made to allow "an opportunity for more diversity in downtown businesses."
In this case, bars are defined as establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption that don't have a commercial kitchen for food preparation and do not otherwise meet the definition of a "restaurant/bar" as defined by city code.
City rules also state that no more than four bars may operate within a single block and no more than two bars may operate on the same side of a single block. Furthermore, establishments with primary façades that exceed 100 feet in length are counted as two bars.
Under the rules, the city has eleven bars operating in eight establishments.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Some state leaders have suggested that arming more school staff is one way to increase school security.
But a survey from the Texas American Federation of Teachers shows most teachers don't want to have a gun in the classroom.
The survey shows that 77% of Texas school employees do not want to be armed or expected to intercept a gunman.
"We are already expected to do too much as educators. They are already expected to take on so many responsibilities beyond just the academics, adding police officer duties is far too much to expect," said President of the Texas AFT Zeph Capo.
The survey had 5,100 responses collected in six days from school employees following the Uvalde shooting. More than 3,600 teachers participated. A total of 103 Austin ISD employees took part in the survey.
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Capo, a former teacher himself, said the focus needs to be on other things to prevent shootings.
"The mental health support, that's where we solve this issue, but we also have to have better gun control. There is no reason an 18-year-old should be able to get ahold of assault weapons."
The survey conducted by the Texas AFT also showed that 90% of Texas school employees have worried about a shooting happening at their school and 42% of school employees who responded said the Uvalde tragedy could affect their decision to return to their jobs in the fall.
Whatever some of the possible solutions are, Capo does not believe one of those is arming teachers.
"The survey was to make sure we could stand credible behind our members with what our members' responses were, communicate them accurately to the public and to the lawmakers to make sure we were on our own footing on behalf of our members," said Capo.
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HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing in Hall County.
The Hall County Sheriff's Office said it is searching for Jasmine Lizeth Aguayo. The Gainesville teen was last seen Tuesday, according to deputies.
In a news release, investigators said her family had not seen her since the early morning hours of June 7 and are worried about her welfare.
Aguayo is described as having black hair and brown eyes. She stands at 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds, according to authorities.
Anyone with information on Aguayo's whereabouts is urged to call Hall County Sheriff's Office Investigator J. Phillips at 770-536-5206. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/gainesville-teen-missing/85-797ae54a-8066-46e4-bef2-6b1980cbe2f8 | 2022-06-11T00:18:52 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-in-georgia/gainesville-teen-missing/85-797ae54a-8066-46e4-bef2-6b1980cbe2f8 |
ATLANTA — It's been over a year since a deadly tornado tore through Newnan and many families are still waiting to return home.
“I've moved four times in one year," said Newnan homeowner Jennifer Rowe-Hall.
Rowe-Hall said her roof was pulled off and her home was lifted off its foundation when the tornado hit. And after months of back and forth with her insurance company, she said it's still not fixed.
“When you have something like this happen to you, you're in shock. You're in denial. You don't know what to do. You don't know where to begin," she said.
The Newnan local said the damage would cost just over $100,000 so far, but that adjusters have told her it could take up to $250,000 to ensure it's structurally sound and safe.
“I have one time to fix this right. And I'm not trying to do anything but be responsible," Rowe-Hall said.
After taking her concerns to social media, she found out she wasn't the only one having trouble.
"I've got two roofing companies and then I've got 20 other individual families that have shared similar stories," she said.
The Newnan homeowner is now speaking with more residents and planning to file a lawsuit alongside others.
“I will keep looking for an attorney or a law firm that wants to take this on, and then I'll just keep going from there and just keep documenting. Every week that goes by or every day. I'm still not being treated properly by State Farm, and I'm sure these other people aren't," adds Rowe-Hall.
A State Farm representative told 11 Alive they are looking into Jennifer's claims.
What insurance covers for a tornado in Georgia
Legally, the state of Georgia does not require insurance companies to cover 100 percent of the repair costs in the event of a tornado. The state of Georgia has a checklist for people who want to know what more about their own policies -- what's covered and what's not.
According to materials on the website of the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, "most property insurance policies consider tornadoes a covered peril" even if they are not specifically mentioned, as "tornado losses are one event covered under the windstorm peril."
The state insurance department website also advises that "it is essential to meet with your insurance agent right away to go over your existing policies in preparation for severe weather."
The insurance company Allstate also notes that if your policy excludes wind damage, it will "probably not help cover the cost of repairs if your home is damaged by a tornado." It also warns that flood damage that comes with a tornado will likely not be covered unless you also have flood insurance.
If a tree falls onto your home, your policy may or may not cover that. Allstate explains:
For example, if wind caused the tree to topple onto your home, and your policy's covered perils include wind, you may find that your insurance company will help pay for repairs. On the other hand, if a maintenance-related issue caused the tree to fall on your home (say you neglected the tree and it was rotting), your homeowners insurance policy likely won't pay for repairs.
Across insurance advisers, the guidance is the same: Be aware of what is actually in your policy with your insurance company, because that will determine exactly what gets covered and exactly how much compensation you get for damage.
If you feel like your insurance company is unfairly putting you off and illegitimately denying your claim, there is some recourse you can try. Georgia has so-called "bad faith" laws that allow you to sue if the company is acting in bad faith.
Under those laws, actions that qualify as "bad faith" can include pressuring you into bad decisions or giving your bad advice, delaying payments on a valid claim, failing to communicate essential information or denying coverage for no valid reason. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/newnan-homeowner-legal-action-against-insurance-year-after-tornado-destroyed-home/85-7c6b6b1c-af79-4a41-a2d3-c8113545108c | 2022-06-11T00:18:58 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/newnan-homeowner-legal-action-against-insurance-year-after-tornado-destroyed-home/85-7c6b6b1c-af79-4a41-a2d3-c8113545108c |
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With temperatures expected to reach triple digits this weekend, North Texas first responders are prepared for a higher volume of calls.
George Church is a field operations supervisor with MedStar and described their management as “proactive,” especially when it comes to extreme weather.
“They let us know in advance what the weather might do, and they prepare accordingly,” Church said. “We certainly try to make sure that our schedule, our staffing is up as much as possible. We equip our vehicles with water and anything we might need to treat those emergencies effectively.”
Church said historically, their call volume increases as temperatures rise.
“I think our call volume increases as well because anyone with underlying medical conditions can become a lot worse because of the heat,” he said.
Since May 1, MedStar crews have already treated 131 patients with a heat-related emergency. 83 patients have required hospitalization, with 18 transported in serious condition and three in critical condition.
Dr. Glenn Hardesty, an emergency physician with Texas Health, got a first-hand feel of the triple-digit temperatures on Friday.
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“I’m out in Camp Constantine with Boy Scouts in the triple digits. I can tell you exactly what it feels like," Dr. Hardesty said. “It’s not just hot. It’s dangerously hot for certain people.”
Aside from wearing looser and lighter clothing, Hardesty recommends drinking more water to stay cool. One of the biggest tips for people is to not overexert themselves, he said.
“Especially if you haven’t been out in the heat lately, if you’re new to the area…keep in mind, this is a particularly hot season,” he said.
MedStar has a special response procedure when the Heat Index (real feel) temperature climbs to 105 degrees or higher. For patients located outside in an unprotected area, they upgrade the priority of the response to limit the patient and responders from exposure to extreme heat. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/first-responders-prepare-for-higher-volume-calls-as-temperatures-reach-triple-digits/2990033/ | 2022-06-11T00:22:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/first-responders-prepare-for-higher-volume-calls-as-temperatures-reach-triple-digits/2990033/ |
The kind of big, mixed-use development southern Dallas leaders have sought for years was announced this week.
It will be adjacent to UNT Dallas near I-20 and Lancaster Road. Newly expanded Wheatland Road runs through the middle of the site.
The University Hills development is the sort of thing that’s not so rare in parts of North Texas.
People familiar with this hope it will be a catalyst for more in southern Dallas.
“This would be a big deal for southern Dallas. I think it’s a very promising project,” UNT Dallas President Bob Mong said.
UNT Dallas has a DART light rail station, but the station has none of the amenities that some north side stations have.
“There's no food service here. There's no shade. There's no entertainment,” passenger Robert Rosier said.
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He is a retired engineer who grew up in Oak Cliff but worked in Addison. Rosier said he spent much of his free time during working years on the north side of Dallas.
“All the conveniences and amenities would be up north. I would have to go up north to get them. And now there’s more things coming south,” Rosier said.
Renderings of the big new project out this week depict a dense mix of apartments, upscale homes, stores and restaurants, all adjacent to the UNT Dallas campus.
UNT Dallas also plans expansion with a big new science building coming in a few years.
Mong said the private development that may include a hotel would complement the university.
“These are all things that would help draw increased population around our campus. There would be opportunities for faculty and staff to live near the campus, walk to campus that don’t exist right now,” Mong said. “It’s all about opportunity. It’s all about having the right kind of development around us.”
Ruth Mbou, visiting UNT Dallas for a summer program, said the plans sound good.
“Maybe it will be like more people would come around and I think it would be nice, just to see more things,” she said.
It is exactly what Dallas City Council member Tennell Atkins has been fighting to see in his southern Dallas district for years.
“I think it's a legacy project. I think when you've got quality of life, education, schools, jobs all in one,” Atkins said. “This is an upscale, middle-class income upscale housing that they’re going to build.”
Plans for this large tract of vacant land have been discussed for years but Mike Hogue, the developer behind it now, is pushing ahead.
“It's a developer that we know that is local and is going to be committed,” Atkins said.
Atkins said city sewer and water service are in the works for the site.
DART passenger Rosier said he the project would help him stay in his neighborhood for things he used to find up north.
“Why go up north when I could start having some of the conveniences also,” he said.
Through a spokesperson, the developer declined comment until later in June when more details are in place. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/large-mixed-use-development-for-southern-dallas-announced/2990075/ | 2022-06-11T00:22:45 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/large-mixed-use-development-for-southern-dallas-announced/2990075/ |
Scrutinized for his response during the school shooting in Uvalde, that district’s police chief Pete Arredondo is speaking out for the first time.
Arredondo has declined interviews and remained out of the public eye since the May 24 massacre that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers.
It is the deadliest school mass shooting in Texas history.
The Texas Tribune says Arredondo and his attorney, George E. Hyde, agreed to speak out believing law enforcement authorities are misrepresenting Arredondo’s conduct and actions that fateful day.
Arredondo spoke to the newspaper by phone and mostly through written responses, according to reporter Zach Despart.
“He said he did everything he believed he could do to try and save the children and the teachers in that school,” said Despart.
The tribune took Arredondo’s version of events at Robb Elementary School to seven law enforcement experts. All but one said there were serious lapses in judgment, according to the article.
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NBC 5 asked longtime criminologist Alex Del Carmen to provide insight on the police chief’s actions as detailed in the publication.
Several other law enforcement experts declined to comment on the record.
“I think this was a perfect storm, I really do. I would say that everything that could have gone bad, went bad,” said Del Carmen. “This will go down in the books as what not to do.”
Arredondo pushes back on Texas DPS’ assertion that he was in charge and made the ‘wrong decision’ ordering police back for over an hour.
“Chief Arredondo is adamant he did not give anyone any orders at any time,” said Despart. “Certainly did not ask police to hold back or delay in any trying to get the shooter.”
Arredondo says he was indeed one of the first officers on the scene, rushing into the school and searching for the gunman.
Arredondo assumed that some other officer or official had taken control, he told the Tribune. He took on the role of a front-line responder, according to Arredondo.
Del Carmen challenges that notion saying protocol, as is taught, states that the most-senior ranking officer on scene takes on the role by default, even for a short amount of time.
“The FBI could show up, SWAT team could show up and the other tactical units may actually take over, but the first few seconds, the first few minutes...He is incident commander by default,” said Del Carmen.
What is also part of protocol that is perhaps the biggest source of agony and controversy surrounding the police response that day, is whether officers should have stormed the classroom within minutes of arriving instead of waiting 77 minutes.
Protocols following the 1999 Columbine High School shooting dictate officers, regardless of number or equipment, should act immediately until the gunman is neutralized.
Another stunning revelation in the article is Arredondo explaining how he purposefully left his two radios behind as he rushed into the building, believing they would slow him down, may not work inside some buildings and ‘he wanted both hands free to hold his gun’ ready to shoot the gunman.
“I cannot find a justifiable reason why a today's law enforcement professional period will leave the radios behind in a critical incident,” said Del Carmen. “Every second counts and information is absolutely essential.”
Arredondo left himself unable to communicate with five agencies that later descended onto the campus.
He also says even if he did have his radios on his person, he would likely have done what other officers did that day and turn down the radios so as to not give away their position during what he believed was a standoff.
The district’s top cop was then, he says, also not aware of the 911 calls made from inside the classroom where the gunman entered and opened fire.
A number of students called 911, begging for police to help them.
Del Carmen’s biggest takeaway from the Texas Tribune story is how Arredondo explained that even when they found the classroom where the suspect was in, they could not open the reinforced locked door because he did not have the key.
The district doesn’t carry them, instead, they ask school personnel for keys when needed, according to the article.
Because the doors were built to keep intruders out, officers could not bust into the room through the door, so they spent 40 minutes waiting for, then testing several sets of keys.
“It’s just unconscionable that as the chief of police, that he did not have a master key to get into that classroom,” said Del Carmen. “That is, that is, that is simply not acceptable from a security standpoint.”
Del Carmen was clear he does not want to ‘Monday Morning Quarterback’ such a chaotic and tragic event but acknowledges what happened in Uvalde was more than a police failure. It shows there were infrastructure, security and protocol failures that other schools may be vulnerable to as well.
It is an issue, he says, that lawmakers especially in Texas must address at every single school, regardless of size or budget.
“The lives of these little kids, the loss of their lives should not go in vain,” said Del Carmen.
Shortly after the shooting, Arredondo was sworn into the city council during a controversial and secret ceremony.
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The SPCA of Texas and the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office removed 14 animals from a property in Van Zandt County after an anonymous complaint about animal cruelty. After the owner did not bring conditions into compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, the animals -- including five dogs, two cats, one macaw and one deceased cockatoo -- were seized.
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BOISE, Idaho — Center stage on Saturday in Boise, competing rallies at the Idaho State Capitol. March for our Lives Idaho is taking to the statehouse steps to demand action from lawmakers in response to continued mass shooting across America.
“It's really important to have some sort of action item or multiple action items that people can take right then and there to make action and start making change on what change we're calling for,” State Co-Director of March for our Lives Idaho, Amaia Clayton said.
In organizing the event, Clayton said they have found clear misconceptions about what change they are calling for. Some groups claim the March for our Lives group is looking to ban guns or repeal the Second Amendment with a collection of radical changes.
“No, that's absolutely not what we're about. We believe and value the Second Amendment and we value Idaho's hunting culture. We recognize how important it is and we recognize the importance of having a gun," Clayton said. "So, what we're really calling for at the end of the day is safe and responsible gun ownership. We don't want to take your gun away. We just want you to be able to have it safely, to be responsible with it and ensure people who shouldn't have guns, shouldn't have them and people who should and are able to have guns, are able to have them safely."
Clayton said it is frustrating to see the counter event planned.
“It's kind of amazing to me how these adults are going to show up to a march that, we as high school students have planned, with their firearms and it just seems kind of odd to me that we're just standing here, saying that we don't want to get shot and that we need to see something happen, so that we don't have to be afraid to go to school," Clayton said. "Adults are just like, 'okay, we're going to bring our guns and stand there.'”
According to Clayton, a goal of March for our Lives Idaho is to work with gun owners on ideas to make everyone safer. Clayton said info being put out on Facebook by counter groups misses their entire point.
“A lot of the commentary that they were putting out is, 'those are the ones who want to take away our guns. There's a group who wants to repeal the Second Amendment and they're protesting, so you need to show up.' There was nothing about the fact that we're just high school students. There was nothing about the fact that all of that is wrong. We don't want to take away your gun. We don't want to repeal that amendment," Clayton said. "This is frustrating, because the way we see it, we want to work with gun owners. We don't want to work against you, don't want to be the enemy. We want to work together so that everyone can be safe with guns."
March for our Lives Idaho understands the public exchange of ideas is part of our American system. Still, they have a goal to make changes to promote safety.
“What can you do? Everybody has free speech. Everybody has their opportunity to show their opinion,” Clayton said.
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In 2022, New Kids on the Block are neither new nor kids.
After all, the five members of the “boy band” from Boston, who range in age from 49 to 52, released their debut album in 1986 and played the 1989 Nebraska State Fair at the Devaney Sports Center when their breakthrough hit, "Hanging Tough," was No. 1 on the charts.
With hits like “You Got It (The Right Stuff)," “Hangin' Tough," "Cover Girl" and "Step by Step," New Kids had a decade-long run that came to an end in 1995.
But Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight reunited 13 years later, released a couple of albums and began a series of tours that found them singing and dancing their greatest hits for a legion of loyal fans.
The MixTape Tour, with Tiffany, Naughty By Nature, Debby Gibson and Salt-N-Pepa, drew more than 10,000 predominantly female fans to Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2019. That tour, the most successful since the boy band reunited in 2008, grossed more than $53 million and sold more than 650,000 tickets.
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So, not surprisingly, New Kids — and another bunch of ’80s pop hitmakers — will be back at the arena on Saturday.
“We had a blast out on the first MixTape Tour in 2019 and can’t wait to take it to another lever with our fans on MixTape Tour 2022,” Wahlberg said in the tour announcement release. “Just like a mixtape, these shows are going to take the audience through all the emotions.”
Reprising the first MixTape tour, Salt-N-Pepa will bring “Push It” back. They and NKOTB will be joined by En Vogue, whose 1993 Salt-N-Pepa collab “Whatta Man” hit upper echelons of the charts, and by Mr. “Rickroll” himself, British crooner and meme-generator Rick Astley, whose signature hits “Never Gonna Give You Up” and “Together” hit No. 1 in 1988, the year the New Kids became a world-wide pop phenomenon.
To celebrate the upcoming tour, the four acts joined together to record “Bring Back the Time,” a Wahlberg written slice of pure ’80s pop, and do a video recreating scenes from iconic ’80s music videos, including Journey’s “Separate Ways,” Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” and Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love.”
“It really is a celebration of the music and the look and videos of the era,” Wahlberg told Billboard magazine about the video. “For us and our fans, that’s when we met. That’s when we would count the stars in the sky. We made a promise for life back then, that we would always be their band and they would always be our fans and we would always have this relationship. It sounds sappy, but it’s really true. I think the fact that we still have that relationship with the fans, it’s so fun to celebrate our years together.”
Which is just what New Kids and the fans will be doing again Saturday at the arena.
Tickets for the show are $39.95 to $179.95 and are on sale at ticketmaster.com and in the Ticketmaster app.
Concerts coming to Lincoln and Omaha
Jack White, June 12
Sheryl Crow, July 22
Tom Segura, July 27
Parker McCollium, July 29
Bonnie Raitt - Aug. 2
Machine Gun Kelly, Aug. 4
Jason Aldean - Aug. 5
Maroon 5, Aug. 10
The Lumineers - Aug. 16
Kevin Hart - Aug. 25
Jim Gaffigan, Aug. 29
Luke Combs, Oct. 28/29
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New York’s average price of gas hit an all-time high Thursday, with prices topping $5 a gallon.
With gas prices soaring, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) recommends these tips to help New Yorkers save money at the pump:
As school lets out for the summer, avoid filling up right before a holiday or weekend when gas prices tend to be higher.
Cut back on needless driving. Make a list of errands and try to have them all in similar locations.
Every octane has a different price. Choose the lowest one recommended for your car. Make sure the gas pump reads $0 before you begin fueling and stops running when you finish pumping, so you know you are only playing for the gas being put into your vehicle.
The DCP also recommends double checking that the price per gallon remains the same throughout the entire time you are pumping. Be aware if the price per gallon changes or the number turns back or advances quickly.
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When you hit the road, wait until your gas gauge reads ¼ tank before filling up in warm weather. Vehicles get better gas mileage with a light load and keeping the tank full can waste money.
Know the size of your gas tank and how many gallons of gasoline it holds. It’s important to make sure you are getting what you pay for at the pump.
Be sure to maintain your vehicle in good condition. Your vehicle will get better gas mileage if you have the oil changed and tire pressure checked regularly.
Clean out your vehicle and only carry what is necessary. Extra weight in your car lowers your gas mileage. Consider removing roof racks and towing devices mounted on the outside of the vehicle when not in use.
Gas stations located near each other may compete with their prices. Use a gas price tracking app to compare prices at local gas stations and try to use a station that is on your route so you aren’t driving extra miles. Driving out of your way to save money at the pump may not save you anything.
Consult maps, internet direction or a GPS system to ensure you are taking the most efficient route and reduce the likelihood of getting lost and driving unnecessary miles.
When you arrive at the gas station, compare the price advertised on the sign and on the pump to make sure they are the same. If not, ask which price is the one you would actually be paying.
Ask your gas station if they have different prices for payment in cash or credit. Some stations offer gas at several cents less per gallon if you pay in cash. Some stations may also have it displayed on their sign.
Try to change your driving habits. Vehicles get better gas mileage if you do not accelerate fast or overuse your brakes, commonly referred to as “riding your brakes.” To save gas, stay at or under the speed limit, and drive at a consistent rate of speed. Consider using cruise control when practicable and do not idle your car in a parking lot or driveway.
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With a combination of X-rays and computer imaging, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts uncovered the remains of two ancient mummies on loan to the museum's ancient art exhibit.
Members of the VMFA met with HCA Virginia healthcare officials at Independence Park Imaging on Friday, where medical professionals conducted a noninvasive scan to create a digital model of the partially preserved interior.
Chris Greene, the facility's director of imaging, said this experience was certainly out of the norm from his day-to-day responsibilities of MRIs and X-rays.
"This is absolutely out of the norm for us," Greene Said. "When the VMFA contacted us to help with their research, we definitely jumped at the opportunity."
Green and his staff helped curators examine two artifacts that were given to the museum by collector Johnathon Metzger.
The VMFA received two small mummy bundles from Metzger's collection. One of the bundles was shaped like a falcon while the other displayed more human-like effigy, according to Dr. Pete Schertz, the museum's curator of ancient art.
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"One of the animal mummies is a falcon mummy with a human face. The second mummy is also in the form of a falcon but also has no apparent animal remains," Schertz said. "This has different types of material on the interior, as far as we can tell."
The CT scans uncovered that both mummies were in fact made for animals, although they're unsure if the bones are still intact. Schertz said it was common in ancient Egyptian culture to mummify animals for sentimental and religious reasons.
Although curators are early in their identification process, Schertz said he believes the mummies originated somewhere between the late period of Egypt, between 664 and 332 B.C.
He said he's hoping the CT scans will aid in recreating a clearer images of the interior of these mummies and possibly even identify some of the materials used to make the mummies.
"This information will be incorporated into our labeling for the installation of the case, which will focus on 'Lab Archaeology,'" Schertz said.
Lab archaeology is the science that helps us understand ancient artifacts once they have been excavated, Schertz said. The VMFA employed this method in 2011 when it used facial reconstruction on one of its own mummies, Tjeby.
One goal of the display is to show viewers how STEM learning principles extend into their work. Schertz said the museum has made a concerted efforted to highlight the intersection of art and science.
"It's important that when we look at art, we examine it from multiple lenses," Schertz said. "With science, we can uncover a lot of history we may not have known beforehand.
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HIGH POINT — As televised hearings began this week about the events of Jan. 6, 2021, at the nation's Capitol, the newly appointed dean of High Point University's future law school is gaining media attention for his reported role advising former President Donald Trump.
While it's not immediately known if Mark Martin will be named during the committee hearings in the coming days, the scrutiny surrounding his working relationship with Trump isn't new.
Previously published articles report that Martin spoke to Trump the evening of Jan. 6 between 7:30-7:39, according to White House records provided to the House select committee. In a March 29 story this year about those records, The Washington Post wrote:
"That night, Trump also spoke with lawyers supporting his election fight, such as former North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice Mark Martin and Cleta Mitchell, a veteran conservative Washington attorney who worked closely with Trump on contesting Biden’s victory in Georgia, according to the records."
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The New York Times reported in early 2021 that Martin allegedly advised Trump that Vice President Mike Pence could reject Electoral College votes when it was time to certify the election.
"At one point, Mr. Trump told the vice president that he had spoken with Mark Martin, the former chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, who he said had told him that Mr. Pence had that power," the Times reported, citing unnamed sources.
Martin also was, according to media reports, among the lawyers involved in authoring a controversial lawsuit by Texas to challenge election results in four other states. The U.S. Supreme Court chose not to consider the case.
Several legal experts told the Charlotte Observer in February last year that Martin's work on Trump's behalf "undermined faith in the country's elections, weakened its constitutional democracy and set the stage for the Jan. 6 mob assault on the Capitol."
Some of Martin's supporters told the Observer that he is a man of deep faith and high professional standards who has been unfairly singled out by the allegations of a largely unattributed newspaper story by The New York Times — allegations he can't speak to because they fall under attorney-client privilege.
When the Observer story was published, Martin was dean of Regent University's law school in Virginia Beach, Va. When the Observer reached out to him for comment about his behind-the-scenes advisory role with the former president, a university spokesman said Martin would have no comment.
On Tuesday, High Point University President Nido Qubein announced that Martin would lead the private university's new law school. Allison Lightner, HPU's media relations manager, said Martin begins working at the university next week on Wednesday. He also will be a tenured professor.
When Lightner was asked if Qubein is concerned about the public's perception of his appointment of Martin, the university provided this statement: “Dean Martin served admirably and honorably as Chief Justice of our State’s Supreme Court. We are excited about working with him to establish a new law school, one with a national reputation for excellence."
In response to the News & Record offering Martin an opportunity to comment through the university, Lightner said in an email: "The university does not comment on speculation or matters of attorney/client privilege."
HPU’s School of Law, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, was announced earlier this spring as part of a $400 million academic expansion plan.
Martin’s career includes previously serving as the chief justice of the N.C. Supreme Court, as an associate judge on the N.C. Court of Appeals, and most recently as dean and law professor at Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Va., according to a news release.
“Words cannot adequately express my appreciation to Dr. Qubein for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Martin said Tuesday in a statement. “I look forward to working with a broad array of extraordinary legal scholars and leaders to build a law school of distinction, one with a national reputation for excellence.”
Martin holds the distinction of being the youngest person to serve on the N.C. Supreme Court and the N.C. Court of Appeals. During his service on the state's highest court, he taught on the adjunct faculties at Duke, North Carolina Central and UNC law schools.
During Martin's tenure at Regent, its law school was included for the first time among the Best Grad Schools — Law in the U.S. News rankings. The law school also achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the Uniform Bar Exam in 2020.
Annette Ayres can be reached at 336-373-7019. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/hpus-new-law-school-dean-among-those-who-according-to-media-reports-had-calls-with/article_234f533c-e81d-11ec-b5c5-bbec95e826fa.html | 2022-06-11T00:52:34 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/hpus-new-law-school-dean-among-those-who-according-to-media-reports-had-calls-with/article_234f533c-e81d-11ec-b5c5-bbec95e826fa.html |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Friday that he'll be reinstating the state's the School Safety Commission.
The governor's executive order comes as he mentioned an "increased concern about school safety in the wake of recent events around the nation."
With that concern at the top of his mind, he issued the order to reinstate the Arkansas School Safety Commission.
“The recent violence in Texas was a stark reminder that the work of securing our schools is never done,” Hutchinson said. “That is why I am calling the Arkansas School Safety Commission back into service. Members of the commission, which I created in 2018, submitted thirty significant recommendations in their original 124-page report. School districts around the state have implemented many of the recommendations."
Despite the executive order in place, Hutchinson is continuing to bring attention on what he feels is an increased need to bring in security for schools.
“But it is crucial that we constantly assess the security of our schools and keep abreast of the best ways to ensure our children and educators are safe. The original commission built a solid foundation on which to continue this vital work,” Hutchinson said.
Following the executive order, the School Safety Commission is set to have its first meeting on June 14 at the state capitol. According to reports, Gov. Hutchinson will be turning in an initial report tied to school safety by August 1. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/gov-hutchinson-reinstates-school-safety-commission/91-608fee36-fc13-4ce7-ab8f-68b0cdbc3927 | 2022-06-11T01:01:43 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/gov-hutchinson-reinstates-school-safety-commission/91-608fee36-fc13-4ce7-ab8f-68b0cdbc3927 |
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Imagine you are at work or school and get a notification that there is active shooter.
Are you prepared? Do you have a plan in place?
These are questions that the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department wanted answers to, along with many more.
"We want to be well prepared and more than prepared in the event that it happens," said Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods.
Recent mass shootings across the country have left so many on edge wondering how to stay safe when the unthinkable happens.
"A plan is not a good plan unless it has been tested," Woods said.
It's an emergency plan that Woods said his department has had in place since 2019. The goal is to make it as realistic as possible
"The best way to test that is a real-life scenario, at least presentation on seeing whether or not we can kind of gauge and grade the response of those employees," Woods described.
That's something they put into practice as deputies and the SWAT Team recently entered the Jefferson County Courthouse to reenact an active shooter situation.
"Much of what we were testing is to make sure that individuals [are] following protocols based on our emergency management plan as it relates to evacuation [and] notification," Woods said.
He considered the demonstration a success.
According to Woods, the average response time for police to respond to a scene is roughly three minutes.
That three minutes is extremely crucial for both those in danger and the officers.
"Most times when these extreme events occur and have stopped, they occur long before law enforcement arrives," Woods said.
It's an effort that others are practicing too. Cabot Police Department is considering a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events training (CRASE) if they get enough public support.
Back in Pine Bluff though, Woods said Jefferson County has had the program for years.
"That can save a life because ultimately, if they're not prepared they would be seriously injured or even killed while they're waiting on law enforcement," Woods said.
For him, watching the recent massacres happen across the country is shocking but he's hopeful more organizations get involved in the effort of preparedness.
"We hope that we get more calls about the training. We certainly have the capacity," Woods said.
Any organization or person that's interested can contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for more information on the trainings.
Sheriff Woods said plans are in the works for another drill in the coming weeks at the courthouse. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/pine-bluff/arkansas-active-shooter-training-inside-look/91-0e454862-079a-4a08-bc52-c91a0493077a | 2022-06-11T01:01:49 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/pine-bluff/arkansas-active-shooter-training-inside-look/91-0e454862-079a-4a08-bc52-c91a0493077a |
DALLAS — Inflation is hitting so many parts of the country in multiple ways. The cost of gas, food and most other goods and services increased again in May, pushing inflation to a four-decade high.
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from a year earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year increase of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday. The new inflation figure, the biggest increase since December 1981.
And when you talk to North Texas business owners, they all explain differently how inflation affects how they do their work daily.
Cranking the lawnmower
Mitch McGowan owns Garland's DOTDIRT Organic Landscapes and has been in the landscape business for more than 30 years. His company is 100% organic and usually are booked about 90 days in advance.
"I build fences and decks and patios, arbors and outdoor kitchens," McGowan said. "[Inflation] is impacting us hugely."
McGowan said the cost for labor has gone up 30-35% in the last year and a half. He recently had a fencing job in May that cost $4,000 more than it would have two years ago. The price of pipe is up 30% since this past January, McGowan said. The sprinkler systems McGowan offers have increased by about $1,000 since November 2021.
McGowan said he's had to implement more signing bonuses to stay staffed enough to get all his jobs done.
"And I'm not making any more money," McGowan said. "I'm just trying to still get the business."
McGowan said his team was having a lot of difficulties simply getting the products and materials needed for jobs, including treated wood in 2021.
"This year, all of my prices are only good for one week," McGowan said. "They used to be good for a year. I've never encountered, let's just say in over 50, and I have never seen this inflation."
Often times, McGowan's customers are impacted by the rising prices as well. These are the phone calls McGowan said can be tough to make.
"It absolutely is challenging because I have to make the call saying, 'Well, it's 5% higher or it's 10% higher,'" McGowan said. "Some people are understanding. Some people are not. And some people are removing their projects because the price has to increase that much. And that's not with any labor increase. That's just materials."
Finding pets a home
The Humane Society of North Texas was founded in 1905 and is the oldest animal welfare organization in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. The non-profit provides services such as pet adoptions, low-cost spay and neuter surgeries and vaccinations, returning lost pets to their owners, cruelty investigations and humane euthanasia.
The Humane Society of North Texas operates five pet adoption centers in Tarrant and Kaufman County as well as four PetSmart Cat Adoption Centers and an equine and livestock ranch located in Johnson County.
Cassie Davidson is the director of communications, marketing and public relations for Humane Society of North Texas. She said her non-profit has simply had difficulty getting the medicine and material necessary for the shelters.
"The first thing that comes to mind is just the exponential cost of care for the pets that we are currently housing and taking care of," Davidson said.
From 2021 to 2022, the non-profit's entry-level wages have increased by more than 20%. Parvo tests, feline triple tests and heartworm tests have increased 15-65%. Transportation to and from shelters, to and from offsite events and to and from stores where the non-profit adopts cats has increased by 80%.
While practically the price of all shelter food and supplies have gone up, Davidson said cat litter boxes specifically have gone up 100% and are hard to find.
"With supply chain issues compounded with the increase, in particular, our cat litter boxes have increased by 100%," Davidson said. "Matched with that, we can't get them. They're slim pickings."
Since the Humane Society of North Texas is a non-profit, it operates on grants and donations. Davidson said her shelters are in need of many resources.
"We have an entire team dedicated to grant funding and just trying to find as many grants as we can to supplement where we can and when we can because of the challenges with inflation," Davidson said.
The Humane Society of North Texas is hosting its sixth annual MEGA Adoption Event June 11 and 12 at the Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. The non-profit currently has more than 1,200 pets in its care, many that will be available for adoption at this event.
Smoked meats
Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened its first restaurant in 1941. It currently has more than 550 locations in 44 states and is known for its slow-smoked barbecue.
Practically all aspects of the business are being hurt from inflation, according to Dickey's CEO Laura Dickey.
"The inflation is being literally fueled by the fuel costs," Dickey said. "America runs on trucks, right? Everything that we need and use in the restaurant comes to us on a truck."
Dickey said the cost of chicken is up 103%, bread is up 11.5%, and ribs are up 50% from last year. The one type of protein Dickey said has remained somewhat stable is brisket.
In terms of the cost of non-food goods and fuel, that is up 30-32% compared to last year.
"So in a 15-20% margin business, we're over that line," Dickey said. "Even when we're seeing those stabilized prices on some items like brisket, it's being tacked on with the incredibly huge inflation in shipping, in trucking, and in labor."
Dickey's has eight proteins that are a part of the food the restaurants offer. So when one protein starts to rise in price, Dickey said the management and marketing teams try to focus on selling and promoting the other meats.
"When chicken is up that 103%, we can focus on our brisket," Dickey said. "When brisket or pork is high, we can swing back to our chicken wings or to our artisan sausage. So we have some flexibility with our menu, but it is definitely a challenge."
Dickey's has also had to completely change up its marketing calendar this year because the restaurant's leaders are having to focus more on their core items and meats since they can't depend on the supply chain for non-core items.
Dickey said at this point in the year, her restaurant would have already had three or four limited-time offers. She said her team has cut most of those out.
"The best-laid plans have gone right in the trash, and it is very much dictated by what is happening in the commodities market," Dickey said. "It definitely makes us be creative."
A lot of Dickey's customers are also starting to use more coupons and order the deals of the day, according to Dickey. Customers are also more frequently taking home leftovers to get the most out of their meals.
"We're just simply past the point of even breaking even with these high sustained prices, but we're feeling it all over the place," Dickey said. "We love what we do. We love brisket. We've been here for 81 years. We will weather the storm. We've had lots of different challenges under lots of different presidents, under lots of different economic conditions. So we know we can do it."
One aspect that Dickey said was surprising to her is the fact that the restaurant's third-party delivery income has actually gone up recently. Dickey said many customers tell her team they prefer the fixed price with delivery costs compared to having to deal with fueling up at the gas pump. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dogs-lawnmowers-bbq-business-economy-inflation-texas/287-d79053a1-2a88-4d78-8f94-9ddb7f31dd8c | 2022-06-11T01:15:04 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dogs-lawnmowers-bbq-business-economy-inflation-texas/287-d79053a1-2a88-4d78-8f94-9ddb7f31dd8c |
WATAUGA, Texas — A North Texas pastor is under fire for saying gay people should be executed.
The pastors at Stedfast Baptist Church, now based in Watauga, have a history of anti-gay rhetoric.
That continued on Sunday when Pastor Dillion Awes gave a sermon calling for the execution of gay people.
He stated, “They should be convicted in a lawful trial. They should be sentenced with death. They should be lined up against the wall and shot in back of the head. That is what God teaches."
Protesters showed up outside the church including a mom who told our partners at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram the message is dangerous.
"I am a mom of a kid in the LGBTQ community, and I am not going to stand for wishing death upon my kid because of who he is," one protester said.
Awes quoted scripture in his sermon but Pastor Rachel Bachman of Oak Lawn United Methodist Church says his message contradicts the teachings of Christianity.
"The gospel message is of love, not hate, and the real atrocity in what is happening in this pastor’s sermon and what is being now propagated to the rest of the community is that it’s a message of hate and there is nothing that stands for hate in our in our Christian gospel," said Bachman.
Watauga police say they’ve received multiple complaints from citizens but say they can’t do much about it.
Police say, “The language used by the Pastor of the Stedfast Baptist Church is likely to be offensive to many people. However at this time, the reported language of the sermon appears to be constitutionally protected free speech.”
Attorney Eric Cedillo says while the pastors words are disturbing, that type of speech is protected under the First Amendment because it’s not an immediate specific threat.
"It’s not specific. It’s not something that is immediate. So, it’s a situation where it may be protected and I think their interpretation is a relatively reasonable one," said Cedillo.
The church issued a statement saying they’ve been vandalized and received multiple death threats for their beliefs.
The Southern Poverty Law Center that monitors extremists groups has labeled the church an anti-LGBTQ hate group and says their rhetoric could incite harm against the gay community. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-pastor-says-gay-people-should-be-sentenced-with-death/287-cdcb17a3-0daa-47e9-a8bf-913527cb1721 | 2022-06-11T01:15:10 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-pastor-says-gay-people-should-be-sentenced-with-death/287-cdcb17a3-0daa-47e9-a8bf-913527cb1721 |
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