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As public pressure mounts for more information on the deadly Uvalde school shooting, some are concerned that Texas officials will use a legal loophole to block records from being released — even to the victims’ families — once the case is closed.
Since the May 24 shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 19 kids and two teachers dead, law enforcement officials have provided little or conflicting information, sometimes withdrawing statements hours after making them. State police have said some accounts were preliminary and may change as more witnesses are interviewed.
A number of questions remain unanswered by authorities: Why did police take more than an hour to enter the classroom and confront the gunman? What do their body cameras show? How did law enforcement officers communicate with one another and the victims during the attack? What happened when dozens of officers gathered outside the classroom, yet refrained from pursuing the shooter?
Officials have declined to release more details, citing the investigation. In a letter received Thursday by The Associated Press and other media outlets, a law firm representing the City of Uvalde asked for the Texas attorney general’s office to rule on records requested in relation to the shooting, citing 52 legal areas — including the section containing the loophole — that they believe exempt the records from being released. Amid the growing silence, lawyers and advocates for the victim’s families are beginning to fear they may never get the answers, that authorities will close the case and rely on the exception to the Texas Public Information law to block the release of any further information.
“They could make that decision; they shouldn’t have that choice,” said Democratic state Rep. Joe Moody of El Paso, who since 2017 has led several efforts to amend the loophole. “To understand what our government is doing should not be that difficult — and right now it is very difficult.”
The law’s exception protects information from being released in crimes for which no one has been convicted. The Texas Attorney General’s Office has ruled that it applies when a suspect is dead. Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old man who police say was responsible for the mass killing at Robb Elementary School, was fatally shot by law enforcement.
The loophole was created in the 1990s to protect those wrongfully accused or whose cases were dismissed, according to Kelley Shannon, executive director of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. “It is meant to protect the innocent,” Shannon said. But she said that in some cases “it is being used and misused in a way that was never intended.”
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Following the shooting, Texas House of Representatives Speaker Dade Phelan, a Republican, took to Twitter to voice his continued support for closing the loophole during the Texas Legislature’s next session, which begins in January 2023.
“More than anything, the families of the Uvalde victims need honest answers and transparency,” Phelan tweeted. He said it would be “absolutely unconscionable” to deny information based on the “dead suspect loophole.”
Charley Wilkison, executive director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, said the organization was opposed and “will always be opposed” to a loophole amendment proposed in previous years that he said would have allowed the release of records pertaining to law enforcement officers, even those falsely accused of wrongdoing. He said that would negatively affect the officers’ ability to keep working. But Wilkison said he would be willing to participate in future discussions in an attempt to find a middle ground.
Public focus in the Uvalde shooting has been on school district police Chief Pete Arredondo. Steven McCraw, head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said recently that Arredondo believed the active shooting had turned into a hostage situation, and that he made the “wrong decision” to not order officers to breach the classroom more quickly to confront the gunman.
Arredondo has not responded to requests for comment from The Associated Press. In an interview with The Texas Tribune published Thursday, however, he said he did not consider himself in charge of the law enforcement response and assumed someone else had taken control.
The New York Times reported Thursday that it obtained documents showing police waited for protective equipment as they delayed entering the campus, even as they became aware that some victims needed medical treatment.
If efforts to amend the public information loophole fail and law enforcement continues to refuse to release information, families could turn to any involved federal agencies. In one case in Mesquite, Texas, the parents of an 18-year-old who died after being arrested received records from federal authorities showing that police had used more force against their son than they had originally understood. The police had refused to turn over any information under the legal loophole.
“If someone dies in police custody, this is when we would want to open all of our records,” the father, Robert Dyer, said as he testified before the legislature in 2019 in favor of amending the legal exception.
Mayra Guillen said she and her family were stymied by the state loophole when they tried to get details on a case involving her sister Vanessa Guillen. Authorities say the 20-year-old soldier was killed at a Texas military base by fellow soldier Aaron Robinson, who then disposed of her body.
Military officials and law enforcement said Robinson pulled a gun and shot himself as police were trying to make contact with him. But local police wouldn’t allow Vanessa Guillen’s family to view the officers’ body camera footage of the confrontation because the suspect hadn’t been convicted, Mayra Guillen said.
“We were honestly just trying to receive closure and see if what was being said was true,” Guillen said. “It is only right to have these records be public to some extent. It is so hard to tell whether there will be justice or not.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-shooting-records-could-be-blocked-by-legal-loophole/2992488/ | 2022-06-15T01:32:26 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-shooting-records-could-be-blocked-by-legal-loophole/2992488/ |
A West Texas city’s water system lost pressure after a break in a major water main, leaving tens of thousands of customers with dry taps Tuesday.
Odessa’s water system’s 165,000 customers’ water taps lost pressure or went completely dry after the 24-inch main broke late Monday afternoon, according to the city’s social media pages.
Odessa Mayor Javier Joven declared a state of emergency and issued a boil-water notice for the system’s 165,000 customers that still had water, effective until further notice.
“A significant portion of the community remains without water at this time,” the city’s Facebook page said early Tuesday afternoon.
Businesses, schools and public agencies remained closed Tuesday because of a lack of water.
City officials said Tuesday afternoon that repairs were not expected to be completed until Tuesday night, but the water was not expected to be flowing again until almost midday Wednesday.
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“As we have never done this before, (restarting) an entire system like this, we are making those predictions based on a good guess,” said city Utilities Director Thomas Kerr.
Water tankers were placed strategically around the city to respond to any fires, said Deputy City Manager Phillip Urrutia.
“It’s an aging infrastructure that we’re seeing. It’s a cast iron pipe, and so those are typically more susceptible to breaks than other new technologies like PVC pipe that’s going in the ground,” he said.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management said it was shipping truckloads of drinking water while city crews expedite repairs to the main. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has staff standing by in Odessa to test water quality, according to the agency’s statement.
The temperature at Odessa-Schlemeyer Field reached 100 degrees Fahrenheit Tuesday afternoon. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/west-texas-citys-taps-go-dry-after-water-main-break/2992472/ | 2022-06-15T01:32:32 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/west-texas-citys-taps-go-dry-after-water-main-break/2992472/ |
The Pipeline and Haywire fires continued to burn Tuesday as the response ramped up after both grew Monday night, with the former at 20,178 acres and the latter at 4,052 acres Tuesday morning.
The Pipeline Fire had started around 10:15 a.m. Sunday morning and was estimated to be at least 5,000 acres by Monday evening. The Haywire Fire was first reported at 5:30 a.m. Monday and was estimated at 1,600 acres by the end of its first day burning.
The reported acreage was still the same by Tuesday evening.
Some residents were allowed back into their homes Tuesday when neighborhoods were moved back into "Set" status. A few neighborhoods remained in the "Go" evacuation status throughout Tuesday, however, and parts of U.S. 89 and the Coconino National Forest (CNF) remain closed.
As of Tuesday afternoon it had been confirmed that one residence and one other building have burned.
Tuesday’s response prioritized protecting structures such as those in the Timberline neighborhood and minimizing the blaze's impact on the Kachina Peaks Wilderness, including Lockett Meadow and the inner basin of the San Francisco Peaks.
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Type 2 California Incident Management Team (IMT) 15 took over command of both fires Tuesday, with a Type 1 IMT from the Great Basin area expected to arrive and assume command by Wednesday.
“In addition to using water and retardant dropping aircraft, crews will spend Tuesday looking for opportunities to directly engage the fire with the intent to suppress the fire’s edge and to keep the fire from entering communities as it continues moving in a northeast direction,” a Tuesday afternoon CNF press release stated. “Crews plan to utilize the 2010 Schultz Fire and recent Tunnel Fire footprints to their advantage.”
Monsoon season is on its way, raising concerns about the potential impacts the fires might have on flooding.
Last year saw repeated floods in neighborhoods downstream of the burn scar from the 2019 Museum Fire, and flood mitigation efforts are still on-going.
In response to a question about potential watershed impacts at a joint meeting Tuesday, Lucinda Andreani, public works director and deputy county manager, said the current fires are likely to create flood threats in the area.
The engineering team is in the process of running analyses, but because they have not yet received a burn severity map, any modeling is based in part on assumptions at this point.
The fires are expected to create a “significant flood threat,” impacting some watersheds more than others. Areas that did not burn or burn severely during the Museum and Schultz fires have now burned, adding to the impact.
”Museum actually looked pretty good,” Andreani said, adding that the "other watersheds, including watershed that feeds into the 180 area and Rio de Flag, appear to be pretty substantially impacted.”
More information will be available soon, she said, through a series of virtual public meetings due to the size of the impacted area.
The county has ordered an additional 140,000 sandbags expected to be delivered Wednesday, she said, with more on the way.
“We are looking to mobilize hopefully some significant resources, but we’re going to need lots and lots of volunteers,” she said, including work on making and placing sandbags.
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts continued dry and windy weather for the Flagstaff area through at least Thursday. Friday and Saturday have a higher chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible throughout the weekend.
Air temperature, especially overnight, is a crucial factor in a fire's ability to spread, said U.S. Forest Service public information officer Karen Malis-Clark. When overnight temperatures don't drop to 50 degrees or lower, "relative humidity can't recover," she said, and fine fuels such as grasses or needles remain dry and quick to burn.
The NWS reported a low of 55 degrees Monday night, with an overnight low of 47 degrees forecast for Tuesday.
More about the fires can be found at coconino.az.gov/2926/Pipeline-FireHaywire-Fire. The public information line for both the Pipeline and Haywire fires is 928-421-3393. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/fires-north-of-flagstaff-continue-tuesday-as-response-increases/article_67b76ac8-ec37-11ec-a17e-8733b7be50c0.html | 2022-06-15T01:35:06 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/fires-north-of-flagstaff-continue-tuesday-as-response-increases/article_67b76ac8-ec37-11ec-a17e-8733b7be50c0.html |
If Anthony Garcia has his way, a fire agency in Flagstaff may receive the donation of a white pickup truck to be immolated “for training purposes.”
Garcia, owner and operator of Blackheart Logistics, was called on Sunday to tow and impound the pickup truck belonging to Matthew Riser, who was arrested on suspicion of igniting the Pipeline Fire. As the fire continues to burn over 20,000 acres and forces thousands of evacuations, Garcia has some ideas about what will happen with Riser’s truck.
“Likely we're going to end up getting possession of the vehicle; it will become an abandoned vehicle,” Garcia said. “I’d like to donate it to a fire service.”
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicles that have been “removed from a public highway or public property by order of a law enforcement officer" qualify to be titled as abandoned, and lot owners like Garcia may file to take possession of the abandoned vehicle if not reclaimed in 30 days.
Riser’s vehicle — a white “Duramax” Chevrolet pickup with a camper shell — could probably sell for $20,000, Garcia said.
But selling the truck wouldn’t sit right with him.
“I can’t see myself making any money off this,” he said.
Instead, Garcia would like to see the truck meet a “poetic” end by donating it to a firefighting agency that might be able to use it to train personnel on how to respond to a vehicle fire.
“Basically, light it on fire,” Garcia said. “Maybe let some Timberline and Doney Park residents go at it with a sledgehammer first.”
Cathartic as such an end might be for the 2,195 households that have been evacuated from the path of the Pipeline Fire, Riser has yet to be convicted of any crime.
According to the statement of probable cause accompanying Riser’s arrest, Riser claimed to be living out of his vehicle and said the fire was ignited by smoldering toilet paper that he burned and then buried beneath a rock. At the time of his arrest, Riser also acknowledged that he saw “no campfire” signs in the area in which he camped.
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Amanda Loftus submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire as seen from the Winona-Townsend area at Arroyo Trail Road in Doney Park. Send your photos to news@azdailysun.com for potential use in the paper.
Jayson Dodd submitted this photo of one of his close friends who was deployed while working with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. According to Dodd, his friend said this was a photo taken when he and another deputy found the Haywire Fire.
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A look at the fires burning near the City of Flagstaff through reader-submitted photos. Send your photos to news@azdailysun.com as we try to document the blazes and their impact on the area.
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Amanda Loftus submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire as seen from the Winona-Townsend area at Arroyo Trail Road in Doney Park. Send your photos to news@azdailysun.com for potential use in the paper.
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April Torivio submitted this picture of the Pipeline Fire as seen from the intersection of Butler Avenue and Lonetree Road.
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Calvin Johnson submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire.
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Calvin Johnson submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire burning as seen from near downtown Flagstaff.
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Edward Scott submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire as seen from looking north on Lunar Drive in Doney Park.
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Edward Scott submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire as seen from Silver Saddle store.
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Glen Bessonette submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire on Monday as seen from near the photographer's home in the Cheshire area.
Jayson Dodd Haywire Fire
Jayson Dodd submitted this photo of one of his close friends who was deployed while working with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. According to Dodd, his friend said this was a photo taken when he and another deputy found the Haywire Fire.
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Levi Nash sent in this photo of the Pipeline Fire burning as seen from Baderville on Monday.
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Lindsay Dusi submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire as seen from the Buffalo Park area.
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Lindsay Dusi submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire.
When it was towed, Riser’s pickup truck was “full of personal effects,” Garcia said. “He appeared to be living in it.”
Garcia also noted that he witnessed federal agents seize “nonspecific” plastic items from the front and rear of the vehicle as evidence.
Riser's defense attorney claimed that there was "zero evidence" Riser was living in the forest or that he was responsible for the fire, as it is a heavily trafficked area. He noted that Riser is a retired welder and honorably discharged from the military and that he was traveling in a camper after staying with a friend in Benson.
Riser’s first hearing at the U.S. District Court in Flagstaff was on Monday. A detention and status hearing has been set for Thursday morning.
Sean Golightly reports on the environment and the city of Flagstaff. Reach him at sgolightly@azdailysun.com, on Twitter at @sean_golightly, or on Instagram at @golightly_writes.
The truck belonging to Matthew Riser, who has been arrested in connection with the Pipeline Fire, sits impounded Monday afternoon at Black Heart Logistics.
The truck belonging to Matthew Riser, who has been arrested in connection with the Pipeline Fire, is impounded Monday afternoon at Black Heart Logistics. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/light-it-on-fire-lot-owner-makes-suggestions-for-impounded-vehicle-belonging-to-pipeline-fire/article_7f559f8a-ec30-11ec-b3e4-232ccf9f25ad.html | 2022-06-15T01:35:13 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/light-it-on-fire-lot-owner-makes-suggestions-for-impounded-vehicle-belonging-to-pipeline-fire/article_7f559f8a-ec30-11ec-b3e4-232ccf9f25ad.html |
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) — When it comes to these dangerously hot temperatures, the first thing many of us do is crank up our fans and air conditioning to stay cool. But, with power outages across the region, some are unable to do that.
Residents tell 13 News they are having to come up with creative ways to beat the heat, which include turning to their cars for A/C and to charge their electronics.
Many families in our region are now reaching almost 24 hours with no power and they say, with temperatures in the 90s, the heat has been unbearable.
With my neighbors being elderly, not everybody has somewhere to go, you know, to get out of this heat. You know not everyone has someone they can call and just go to their house and with us having two dogs, it’s hard to find someone to let all of us come over.
Kyra Evans, Huntington resident
With hot temperatures continuing throughout the week, those without power say they are hoping to not have to spend another night without power. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/residents-finding-it-hard-to-battle-heat-during-power-outages/ | 2022-06-15T01:48:59 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/residents-finding-it-hard-to-battle-heat-during-power-outages/ |
In the main lab on the first floor of Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center in Chesterfield County, machines beeped and whirred with activity as hospital staff worked late Tuesday morning. It was a busy scene.
One staffer was preparing specimens to be transferred to Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Henrico County. Wearing a blue medical gown and mask with hair pulled into a ponytail was Xander Ferguson, 18, who was putting the tracking information on the vials. In the lab, he can usually be found filing slides, making COVID-19 kits and scanning in lab specimens.
“Once the last names are on there, mark it off with a check,” he said, walking through the instructions as he carried them out.
Once the preparations were done, Ferguson put the vials in a refrigerator that had a basket for specimens that were ready to be transported, completing the task in only a few minutes.
“I love it,” Bertha Truman Smith, a lead medical laboratory assistant technician working alongside Ferguson, said. She was sitting in the break room located at the back of the lab.
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“He’s very attentive,” she said. “He’s a perfectionist, actually. He listens when we give him instructions, and he knows exactly what he needs to do.”
Ferguson and five others graduated from Project SEARCH, a national school-to-work program for students with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, this past May. The program provides “hands-on training to students with disabilities through internships at health care facilities and other businesses, with a goal of employment in a business that matches their skills and preferences upon completion of the program,” according to a news release from Bon Secours.
Through the program, students take on three internships over the course of about nine months. Their schedule at St. Francis coincides with the academic calendar for Chesterfield County Public Schools. The internships are meant to help students determine what they want to do with their careers.
Project SEARCH is operating at four sites within Virginia, three in Richmond and one in Portsmouth. Local public education systems, Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services provide funding, coaching and other support services at each site in Richmond.
“It’s significant because they teach them skills that can be transferable to working anywhere,” Nancy Paul, an employment specialist at VCU RRTC, said while sitting in the Project SEARCH classroom.
On a typical day, the interns come up to the fifth floor of St. Francis for classroom time. In the classroom, chairs are gathered around a group of tables in the middle of the room. A “Be your own kind of beautiful” poster hung on the far end of the wall. Three more colorful posters displayed instructions on how to greet others, how to make a request and how to follow instructions.
The classroom is “where they learn various employment skills and social skills — and then they go out to work,” Paul said.
After classroom time, the interns work for about two hours, take a 30-minute break and then return to work for another two hours. At the end of the day, the interns return to the classroom to debrief about their day.
As they go about their internships, the students have job coaches and instructors who periodically check in with them based on their level of familiarity with the tasks and confidence that they can get done.
“What we do is we stay with them until they have the job, their routine, and they feel that they’re competent,” Paul said. “And then we begin to fade. We do periodic checks throughout their shifts. And then we try to make them go independent, and then the checks are less and less — maybe once or twice a shift.”
Seeing where the students end up after graduation is rewarding, Paul said. Of the six graduates, they had gone on to work at UPS, Home Depot and in environmental services.
For Ferguson, working in the lab is “so brilliant.”
“I see myself always working in the lab,” he said.
Working with the slides was Ferguson’s favorite part of working in the lab. While he was a student at Monacan High School, his favorite subject was math, which he’d always been good at, he said.
“There are lots of numbers at the ends of the vial slides,” he added.
Back in the lab, it was about time for Ferguson to go on his lunch break. The machines and staffers in the room continued buzzing with activity.
“The program [Project SEARCH] gives them the opportunity to see that they have the ability and the capability of doing the same job that we do,” Smith said. “I think it’s about learning — educating and learning. It’s important to society.”
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CROWN POINT — Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. received permission from the county council Tuesday to ask the federal government to pay a large share of the $777,557.48 cost of purchasing a new Lake Michigan patrol and rescue boat.
But there's still little chance the Lake County Board of Commissioners actually is going to purchase the boat for the sheriff.
In a 7-0 vote, the council authorized the sheriff to apply for funds from the competitive 2022 Port Security Grant Program operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The federal grant will pay 75% of the cost of equipment that enhances protection of "soft targets" and crowded places, such as commercial ports, shoreline industrial facilities, waterfront recreational areas, marinas and similar water-adjacent sites.
To that end, the sheriff is seeking to purchase a 38-foot long by 12-foot wide SAFE 3812 full-cabin vessel he expects will enable officers to rapidly respond to threats, incidents and disasters along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
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"We're going to make this a mission," said Vincent Balbo, chief of the sheriff's police. "The acute need for a public safety purchase of a boat is still a priority for the sheriff's department."
Balbo previously explained to the council that one of sheriff's two Lake Michigan patrol and rescue boats is 28 years old and beyond its useful life span, spurring the county spending panel to authorize the use of county taxpayer funds for the full cost of new sheriff's boat.
If the sheriff wins a U.S. port safety grant, Lake County taxpayers only would be obligated to pay $194,389.37 for the boat, while the federal government would pick up the remaining $583,168.11.
"Now we have an opportunity to save money to do the same purchase if we get this grant," said Council President Ted Bilski, D-Hobart.
The grant awards are expected to be announced by Oct. 1.
However, regardless of whether the federal money comes through, Commissioner Mike Repay, D-Hammond, remains skeptical a new sheriff's boat on Lake Michigan is in the best interest of the county and its taxpayers.
The three-member board of commissioners, which exclusively exercises purchasing authority on behalf of the county, for years has repeatedly declined to spend all the money appropriated by the council on behalf of the sheriff.
In this case, Repay said beyond the initial purchase price of the boat, there's also the ongoing, and increasing, cost of personnel, fuel, insurance and other operating expenses to consider.
"There's a very small number of people who could stand to be protected by such an investment, and if I'm making a $1 million investment then I want it to be useful to as many people in Lake County as possible," Repay said.
"In addition, all the other agencies that are in Lake Michigan to do similar work are not begging for the sheriff's department to have a boat. They would welcome it, I suppose. But I'm not even sure that's true."
The commissioners' reluctance to purchase all the equipment requested by the sheriff has sparked a lawsuit between the council and the commissioners for control of county purchasing. That case is set for oral argument June 24 at the Indiana Court of Appeals.
The sheriff separately filed suit against the commissioners in January seeking independent purchasing authority in connection with purchases related to the Lake County Jail. A decision in that case pending at the Lake Superior Court is expected by July 1.
Balbo said once the county finally agrees to purchase the boat it will take eight to 12 months for the watercraft to be constructed and outfitted for service on Lake Michigan.
Martinez's four-year term as sheriff expires at the end of the year. The Democrat currently is running unopposed for a second full term but could automatically lose his office sooner if he's convicted on the felony charge of resisting law enforcement and misdemeanor reckless driving for which he was indicted in January by a Lake County grand jury.
He is accused of failing to stop while driving an unmarked, county-owned Jeep TrackHawk at up to 50 mph over the posted speed limit on Taft and Main streets in Crown Point and Merrillville in September as two Crown Point police officers chased him with their lights and sirens activated, records show.
Martinez has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His trial tentatively is scheduled for August, but it could be delayed while Martinez asks the Indiana Court of Appeals to consider tossing his criminal indictment.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Derek Gleeson
Age : 39
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204716
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Jusko
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204708
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dorothy King
Age : 57
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204713
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Theodore Kritikos
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204700
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; WEAPON - USE - POINTING A FIREARM; DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Miller
Age : 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204704
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rufus Balentine
Age : 64
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204719
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Brown
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204714
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delores Dehler
Age : 46
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armond Earving
Age : 19
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204696
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Helen Amore
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204715
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Snead
Age : 31
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204816
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE - < $750; UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Valerie Tuinstra
Age : 52
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204802
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Willie Wilbon
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204818
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Davion Cotton
Age : 22
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204817
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keyara Green
Age : 22
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204805
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Harkabus
Age : 56
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204819
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Curtis Howard Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204804
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darrel Brown
Age : 65
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204810
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Blue
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204803
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Thomas
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204775
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Risner Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204780
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Erik Rodriguez
Age : 24
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204788
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Lisa Rosmanitz
Age : 57
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204792
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Santiago
Age : 30
Residence: Lockport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204785
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Negrete
Age : 35
Residence: Berwyn, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204790
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dominic Pitzel
Age : 68
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204787
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Sharee Johnston
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204778
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffrey Francis
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204768
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamey Goin
Age : 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204779
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Evans
Age : 57
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204781
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ann Aquino
Age : 40
Residence: Westchester, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204773
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vanessa Ruelas
Age : 38
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204743
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: felony
Brooklyn Meeks
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204750
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Owens Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204741
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Guy Parks
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204731
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deon Reed
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204759
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clarence Laurence III
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204733
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Lundy
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204730
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tania Madrigal
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204765
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kentrell Marsh Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204738
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Dyniewski
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204761
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Homan
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204755
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stacy Jones
Age : 30
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204740
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Giovonnie Kemp
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204751
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katanya Cannon
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204752
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Warren Dixon
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204763
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERIN
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
John Hicks
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204753
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyatta Branch
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204764
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tammy Brown
Age : 61
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204739
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shawn Dalton
Age : 42
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204726
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Shea
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204746
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antione Anderson Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204729
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delta Wilder
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204734
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Silva
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204745
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Wilson
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204725
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ziemkiewicz Jr.
Age : 51
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204748
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Damien Ventura Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204694
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Perez
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204724
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katrina Reillo
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204723
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fred Parker
Age : 46
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204698
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Regino Torres
Age : 55
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204918
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Turpin
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204925
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Schueren
Age : 55
Residence: Kentland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204927
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stephanie Scott
Age : 34
Residence: Benton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204921
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryant Stratton
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204924
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Howard Sweet Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204947
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Sanchez
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204933
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Theodora Koktsidis
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204936
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hector Mays Sr.
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204916
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION REFERENCE SAME PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Espinoza
Age : 25
Residence: Goshen, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204914
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dandre Hall
Age : 40
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204930
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE - CONSPIRACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cory Horton
Age : 24
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204937
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Hunter Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204929
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anna Craig
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204928
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joe Carter III
Age : 56
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2204923
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julie Castillo
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204946
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Imari Clark
Age : 20
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204920
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerard Coates
Age : 31
Residence: Tinley Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204950
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Adrian Wells
Age : 29
Residence: Springfield, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204894
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brittany Washington
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204893
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Benjamin King
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204897
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nikolus Morris
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204892
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ahdezjia Smith
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204886
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carlos Herrera
Age : 65
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204888
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Keck
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204911
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kathleen Donaldson
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204908
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Roggenkamp
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204868
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Davierre Sanders
Age : 35
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204864
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dante WIlliams
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204863
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Quinn Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204865
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ramirez
Age : 24
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204858
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gabriel Henderson
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204875
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE IV
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Moreno
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204856
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Earner
Age : 51
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204854
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER FAIL TO POSSESS INDIANA DRIVERS LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eric Ellis
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204866
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Philitpa Harper
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204867
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Boyd
Age : 37
Residence: Hazel Crest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204873
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rollie Crawford III
Age : 67
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204861
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kelly Crowe
Age : 39
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204880
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dwight Moore
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204833
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ladarris Ramsey
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204838
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roberto Soto Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204844
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tonesha Lewis
Age : 42
Residence: Kokomo, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204842
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Liggett
Age : 33
Residence: Loveland, OH
Booking Number(s): 2204841
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marta Marquez
Age : 47
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204843
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tristan Grant
Age : 24
Residence: Monee, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204837
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Korry Allen
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204831
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Holly Anderson
Age : 35
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204835
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diana Davis
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204830
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone McKee
Age : 59
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204813
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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An excessive heat risk has been declared for all of Northwest Indiana and Cook County, in addition to air-quality concerns.
A hazardous weather outlook was issued warning of dangerous heat and humidity that will persist from Tuesday to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Peak heat temperatures can range from 100 to 105 degrees during this week's heat wave. Wednesday will also bring temperatures in the mid and upper 90s, with a slight cooldown Wednesday night.
"The humidity does look a little bit lower (Wednesday) and there will be a little more wind with gusts around 25 mph," Times Media Co. Chief Meteorologist Matt Holiner said. "Still, 'feels-like' temperatures will be around 102 degrees in the afternoon."
In addition, a chance of thunderstorms is possible Wednesday night with potential strong to severe weather.
An air quality action alert is currently in effect until midnight Wednesday due to ozone layers being at unhealthy levels for sensitive groups.
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"While most won’t be impacted by these levels of ozone, those with heart and lung conditions in particular should try and spend the majority of the day indoors and not do anything strenuous if they do venture outside," Holiner said.
Individuals should take extra precautions if spending time in the heat by drinking plenty of fluids and taking shelter in air-conditioned or shaded areas when able to. Children and pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle under any circumstances.
Residents should check on elderly neighbors and exercise extra caution for those vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, such as children. Those with pets should also limit their time outdoors and provide extra water and shade.
To lessen the effects of the heat, the Lake Station Park Department Pool at 2701 Ripley St. will be free to the public 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Residents must provide identification.
In Gary, there is a cooling center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ambridge Mann Pavilion at 2822 West Fourth Ave.
In Hammond, cooling centers are in operation 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jean Shepherd Community Center at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive; the Lost Marsh Club House at 1001 129th St.; and the Hammond Civic Center at 5825 Sohl Ave.
In Whiting, the Whiting Public Library at 1735 Oliver Street and the Whiting YMCA at 1938 Clark Street are serving as a cooling centers.
In Valparaiso, the three cooling centers include the Valparaiso Family YMCA at 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive; the Banta Senior Center at 605 Beech St.; and the Porter County Public Library at 103 Jefferson St.
Residents can look forward to a cooler weekend with the help a cool front blowing through in the middle of the week, Holiner said.
"This will push our temperatures back down to around 90 degrees for Thursday and drop the humidity, so no more heat advisories or warnings are expected," he said. "Temperatures will continue to drop into the weekend with very pleasant conditions expected by Saturday. Highs will only be in the upper 70s and dry."
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Stop splurging on pricey storage bins and do what @poppinmamadiys does: buy cute bins at the Dollar Tree. You can Kondo your bedrom for under $10.
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3. Redo your entire fridge for under $25.
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DUNCANVILLE, Texas — Duncanville police have identified the fieldhouse shooting suspect as 42-year-old Brandon Keith Ned. They’re still trying to figure out why he showed up to that fieldhouse with a gun.
Kids were left terrified after what they saw.
“There was gun shooting. I was so scared,” said 8-year-old Trenia Summerville.
Summerville was one of the 250 students that was inside the Duncanville fieldhouse during the shooting.
“One of the counselors told me they broke the glass and came in,” said Summerville.
That counselor and other coaches are being credited for saving the children Monday morning.
“Coach Pearson cared for these kids, and kept every kid safe. He transported every kid here. He took them from the facility and brought them to safety,” said Kena Summerville, a parent.
Duncanville police said the suspect, Brandon Keith Ned, walked into the main lobby and had a conversation with a staff member. That led to Ned firing off one shot, and he also managed to shoot into a classroom packed with children.
Moments later, police say, Ned ran to the gym where there were kids, where police shot and killed him.
Texas DPS told WFAA they’re talking to all of the employee -- making sure the stories add up. Authorities are still looking for a motive.
DPS, along with the Duncanville Police Department and the Texas Rangers continue to investigate.
Twenty-four hours later, at the Duncanville recreation center down the road from the fieldhouse, many kids showed up to have camp at the location.
“I wasn’t supposed to come today. I didn’t want to come because of what happened,” said Summerville.
But she's happy she did, because officers were on hand, cheering kids up.
“Fill yourself with joy,” said Summerville.
She also shared her words of wisdom to her friends: “Keep keep helping, if you’re blessed with somebody, be blessed to other people in your life."
The fieldhouse in Duncanville remains closed for the rest of the week. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/duncanville-parents-credit-police-coaches-for-kids-being-safe-during-fieldhouse-summer-camp-shooting/287-628eddd9-360e-4cc2-a9f1-f5e1d4b3b157 | 2022-06-15T02:01:14 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/duncanville-parents-credit-police-coaches-for-kids-being-safe-during-fieldhouse-summer-camp-shooting/287-628eddd9-360e-4cc2-a9f1-f5e1d4b3b157 |
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Road work may impact traffic in Elizabethton beginning Thursday.
According to the city, crews will begin street resurfacing and other work at 7 a.m. Thursday, which may cause intermittent delays on Elk Avenue from Roan Street to F Street and on East F Street from Doe Avenue to Sycamore Street.
Construction is expected to be completed by Friday, June 24.
Drivers are asked to use caution in the area. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/road-resurfacing-to-impact-traffic-in-elizabethton/ | 2022-06-15T02:06:33 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/road-resurfacing-to-impact-traffic-in-elizabethton/ |
Big Bounce America is making its way around the country this summer, hitting 11 locations across nine states.
The theme park’s first tour stop is in Detroit, Michigan on June 17. It will visit four states before it reaches New York.
The bounce castle plans to be in Albany for the last week of August and bounce its way to Brooklyn in September.
From Sept 16-18 & 23-25, the inflatable theme park will be at the Aviator Sports & Event Center.
It caters to people of all ages with different sessions available to book, including adults-only sessions.
Big Bounce towers 32-feet from the ground and is 13,000 square feet.
Guests can climb towers, slide into a ball-pit, relax on oversized couches and chairs, and climb inside a 20-foot-tall multi-colored rabbit — all within the space of three hours.
The 3-hour ticket also provides unlimited access to arenas and a dedicated time slot for ‘The World’s Biggest Bounce House’.
The other arenas include The Giant which is 900 feet in length and features 50 different obstacles.
'Air Space' is filled with friendly aliens, spaceships, and moon craters.
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'Sport Slam' is a customized sport arena with a battle zone where you can compete against your friends in a competition to see who can stay on the podium the longest.
For more information or ticket information visit their site. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/the-largest-touring-inflatable-theme-park-in-the-world-is-coming-to-nyc/3734378/ | 2022-06-15T02:06:47 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/the-largest-touring-inflatable-theme-park-in-the-world-is-coming-to-nyc/3734378/ |
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — It was a homecoming fit for a hero Tuesday. Gwinnett Police K-9 Kai got to return home from the vet with his partner Corporal Aaron Carlyle after the police dog was shot twice in the line of duty back in May.
Multiple law enforcement agencies gathered to welcome home the 2-year-old K-9 officer. Kai is a dual-purpose narcotics and patrol K-9, which means he helps with searching, tracking and finding evidence that has been discarded. He was shot once in the chest and once in his hindquarters– one of the bullets hit his hip bone– while he was tracking a dangerous suspect in the woods.
The beloved K-9 had been working with Cpl. Carlyle for nearly a year in the field, when the tragedy occurred.
"He's a hero to me and the officers that were on that track that night because he took rounds that were meant for us," Cpl. Carlyle said. "And he never faltered from his job. And we went home that night to our families, and for him to be able to walk out today is amazing, so amazing."
This wasn't the first time tragedy had struck a beloved K-9 of the Gwinnett County Police Department. Nearly two years ago, the department laid to rest K-9 Blue when he was killed in the line of duty while tracking a suspect.
"We've actually trained that scenario several times. I think this shows that the training worked and we were able to get Kai to where he needed to as quickly as possible," Cpl. Carlyle said.
Cpl. Carlyle added that it's an unfortunate reality that law enforcement face in their line of work, as their K-9 partners accompany them on 12-hour+ shifts.
"They're our partners, they're in the cars with us," Cpl. Carlyle said. "They're with us at our house, they come home with us. They become part of our families."
Cpl. Carlyle knew he had to jump into action when K-9 Kai had been shot.
"We offered what little first-aid we could to him prior to him getting here [the vet]. I think that's probably the difference in why he was able to walk out of here today and us, as officers, were also able to walk out of the woods that day," he said.
K-9 Kai was given a quick assessment and rushed by police escort to the emergency 24-hour vet to get the treatment he needed. He had to have wound treatments, X-rays, a blood and plasma transfusion, and one of his lungs had a small hole in it.
After several weeks with his vet team, the rambunctious K-9 is finally ready to head home with Cpl. Carlyle but he still has a long road to recovery ahead with physical therapy.
"We're taking each day one at a time and we're only thinking good thoughts," he said.
Cpl. Carlyle added that if his physical therapy exercises don't go according to plan, he'll remain at home as "the most spoiled pet ever."
K-9 Kai has received an outpouring of love locally and nationally.
"There is a big support for these animals, what they do for us and what they do for the community," Cpl. Carlyle said. "I just want to say thank you to all of those people that have showed thankfulness for his service and also our service. It means a lot to us." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/k-9-kai-home-after-being-shot-twice/85-82a8717c-fa36-48d8-94d6-c214d4a577c1 | 2022-06-15T02:09:15 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/k-9-kai-home-after-being-shot-twice/85-82a8717c-fa36-48d8-94d6-c214d4a577c1 |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The heat has been at the top of a lot of Arkansan's minds and, naturally, when it's hot outside, we all tend to turn down the A/C in order to keep the house cool.
If you have been looking for a way to shave some money off your electric bill this summer, there are some things that you should consider.
Although summer has not officially begun just yet, the signs of summer have already been in the air. Arkansans have felt the summer heat for quite a while now, which is ahead of schedule from past years.
"It's an inconvenience. I think that every year, it seems to get earlier and earlier," Caroline Calvert said.
People have tried to find creative ways to stay cool while dealing with the summer heat.
"We are riding scooters and jumping in the river," one woman told us.
"Sit on the couch and turn the air conditioner way down and expect utilities to go way up," John Collins described.
Kacee Kirschvink with Entergy Arkansas said there are different ways to avoid those higher electric bills.
"Every degree that you have it colder is going to make your unit run harder and make your electric [bill] go higher," Kirschvink said.
68 degrees may sound like it would be the ideal temperature, but Kirschvink recommends that you set the thermostat to around 78 degrees instead.
"Air conditioners account for 55% of your average electric bill," Kirschvink said.
According to Entergy Arkansas, there are a few things you should consider:
- Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or the highest comfortable temperature. Every degree lower than 78 can raise your bill as much as 3%. If you crank down the A/C to a cooler 72 degrees, you’ve already increased your bill by 18%.
- Buy a programmable thermostat. As energy use rises, costs can also rise. A programmable thermostat can help you manage those costs when you are away, whether for the day or on an extended vacation.
- Use fans to cool off, but remember – fans cool people, not rooms. Ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans all use very little electricity to circulate the air, which helps you feel several degrees cooler. Make sure ceiling fans are rotating in the right direction – counter-clockwise during summer – to push cooler air down into the room. To save more energy, be sure to turn all fans off when you leave the room.
- Seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and duct work. Weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out.
- Close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in. Also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.
If you keep these small tips in mind you should most likely see a big difference in your utility bill. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansans-look-to-save-on-electric-bills-heat-rises/91-dc657554-7e04-49f6-a9fc-8e5456acf4a6 | 2022-06-15T02:11:24 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansans-look-to-save-on-electric-bills-heat-rises/91-dc657554-7e04-49f6-a9fc-8e5456acf4a6 |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Some of us dread going to the dentist. Maybe we had a bad one growing up, or we just don't like having someone poke around in our mouths.
It's not always the most fun trip, but going to the dentist makes a big difference in our health. You could have a whole bunch of problems going untreated, which may end up becoming serious.
Dr. Shelley Olson from the NC Dental Society joined 2 Wants to Know to debunk common myths and share ways to stay healthy.
Right now, Greensboro and the Triad are experiencing a major heat wave. Some doctors recommend people gulp down a sports drinks because it helps replace electrolytes. While that's true, it could end up harming your teeth.
Sports drinks are really acidic. That means you're at higher risk for enamel erosion, discoloration and tooth decay. Dr. Olson said use water as your primary hydration source.
If you're looking to replace those lost carbohydrates and electrolytes, Dr. Olson said look for fruit and nuts. They work as an effective substitute to sports drinks. You can also use coconut water.
Dr. Olson said if you do choose to have a sports drink, you should do so in moderation. She said you should also drink water with it. The water washes away the acid and sugar from the sports drink.
Myth #1: Dentists only check for cavities and other tooth problems.
Fact #1: Dentists will check for tooth decay, but they do much more than that. They examine cheeks, tongues and the rest of your mouth. A dentist will screen for oral cancer, gum disease and other potential health conditions.
Myth #2: People shouldn't go to the dentist unless they think they have a problem.
Fact #2: Dr. Olson said you should be proactive with your oral hygiene. Checkups are a crucial part of that. Tooth decay gets worse if left untreated. Dr. Olson said you should see your dentist every 6-12 months to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Myth #3: Brushing your teeth harder cleans them better.
Fact #3: Dr. Olson said brushing your teeth too hard can actually damage your enamel. She said you should brush slowly and in a circular motion with a manual toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes do the work for you. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/greensboro-dentist-appointment-treatment-chipped-tooth/83-4b510250-e98b-4c8a-9eb6-265788c12656 | 2022-06-15T02:11:31 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/greensboro-dentist-appointment-treatment-chipped-tooth/83-4b510250-e98b-4c8a-9eb6-265788c12656 |
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — The military is woven through the fabric of Jacksonville, and it's something that's been a huge part of George Richardson's life.
"I loved every day in the military," said Richardson, a 25-year veteran.
After spending time in Vietnam and Rhode Island, Richardson eventually retired in 1989. He now lives in Lonoke, but spends plenty of time at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) building in Jacksonville.
"If it hadn't been for the DAV, I never would have-- I would have quit," Richardson said.
Volunteers at the DAV helped Richardson get more from his VA benefits, which is something he said he's grateful for.
If you ask the volunteers though, they said they're grateful for him and they showed their appreciation in a major way.
"It was a surprise to him and that's what it was supposed to be," said Dan Lloyd, Commander of the DAV's Jacksonville chapter.
Richardson thought Tuesday was just a day for him to talk through more VA paperwork.
But it wouldn't be much of a surprise if he knew though.
"You're going to bring a tear to my eye again," Richardson said. "Somebody else should deserve it more than I, but I feel real humbled."
Richardson was given a symbol of his service – a custom-made quilt to honor his service.
"We do it out of love for our veterans. The more we can help, the more we feel," Lloyd said.
Richardson is one of many veterans the DAV helps on a daily basis, but Lloyd said helping those veterans is becoming a challenge every day.
"We're running about two, two and a half months behind on appointments because we don't have enough people here to service the veterans in our area," he said.
Volunteers are vital for the DAV so they can piece together the resources and support for veterans like Richardson.
Despite that, Richardson is grateful this Flag Day. He's thanking those at the DAV and those that sacrificed for the flag.
"If you've ever been in a firefight, there's a lot of confusion, a lot of action going on real fast," Richardson said. "For those who fell in battle while protecting our country, those are the guys who need to be recognized."
If you are interesting in volunteering for the Jacksonville DAV, you can contact them at (501) 241-2095.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the Veteran's Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/jacksonville/arkansas-veteran-honored-on-flag-day/91-8a741279-084e-4c2f-a8da-69df2e3f070f | 2022-06-15T02:11:37 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/jacksonville/arkansas-veteran-honored-on-flag-day/91-8a741279-084e-4c2f-a8da-69df2e3f070f |
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark — If you're going to be outside this summer, you'll want to check where you're stepping-- poison hemlock is spreading across the state.
The name is befitting since the plant can grow up to 10-feet tall and can be deadly to humans and livestock if ingested.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture said the plant is primarily found in the northern part of the state, but it's starting to spread down to central parts.
Paul Shell is a part of the Plant Industries Division with the department. He said eating even small amounts of the plants can kill livestock.
"There is not a skin reaction in most people. However, everyone needs to avoid touching it because you can still spread it to your eyes, nose, and mouth," said Shell.
As far as what you should keep an eye on, these are the symptoms for Hemlock poisoning which can show up between 30 minutes and an hour.
- trembling
- burning in the digestive tract
- salvation
- dilated pupils
- muscle pain and weakness
- rapid heart rate
- convulsion
- unconsciousness or coma
Officials said that it's important to remain aware and careful as poison hemlock can often be mistaken for another plant, Queen Anne's Lace.
The key difference between the two comes in the color of the plant.
"Hemlock has kind of purple maroon-ish blotches on the stem," said Shell.
Over at the St. Joseph Center's Community Garden in North Little Rock, manager Rachelle Kelly discussed the dangers of the plant. She said that it can be very dangerous if you touch it, smell it, or even burn it-- there's also currently no antidote for it either.
"You want to have it irradiated, so if you're pulling it from your gardens you want to use gloves. You make sure that you're putting it in a trash bag and disposing of it, you're not actually putting it back in to the soil," said Kelly.
When you look around the garden, you can find a wide variety of beautiful colors and plants on the 63 acres of land at St. Joseph Community Center.
"You feel like you're out of the city. You feel like you're out in the country. I have a plot in that community garden and I've been there for a number of years. There's a lot of nature around so it's just a perfect little oasis," said Ruth Landers, master gardener and naturalist.
Unfortunately, they're experiencing a small patch of poison hemlocks in a ditch away from the livestock and gardens.
"Obviously, this is not something that we really want here, but in Arkansas this is actually water hemlock which is very toxic and poisonous," said Landers.
Landers said they had less poison hemlocks last year, but with more rainy weather pouring into the ditches, it meant more cases of the poisonous plant popping up.
Their plan now an obvious one-- they want to get rid of them.
As for the Department of Agriculture, it's a similar feeling as Shell said poison hemlock is a biennial plant with the lifespan of two years.
"In it's first year it's going to just have a small clump of leaves at the base and then in the second year it will put up a flower stock, and then those flowers will eventually become seeds that will eventually become plants," said Shell.
He suggests getting rid them in the first year with a herbicide.
Experts said if you have plants that are already flowering, the best thing to do is to mow them to prevent those flowers from becoming seeds. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/north-little-rock/poison-hemlock-causing-issues-for-arkansans/91-7feca6d3-032d-4800-a29c-42a042a76716 | 2022-06-15T02:11:43 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/north-little-rock/poison-hemlock-causing-issues-for-arkansans/91-7feca6d3-032d-4800-a29c-42a042a76716 |
Nebraska State Patrol troopers have arrested the Deuel County Clerk for allegedly making $18,000 in personal purchases using her office's credit card.
Prosecutors charged Polly Olson, 59, of Chappell, with three counts of theft by unlawful taking, all felonies.
State Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas said the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office referred the case to the State Patrol after developing information that Olson had made questionable purchases using an official Deuel County credit card.
According to court records, a review of bank records showed it had been going on for three years.
An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for Olson. Troopers arrested her a short time later.
Keith Doering had been riding his 2015 Yamaha YZFR6 motorcycle north on 84th Street around 9:50 p.m. Saturday when a southbound Jeep turned left onto Augusta Drive, crossing into Doering's path, the police said in a news release.
Four minutes after warning residents to stay away from the area near 15th and U streets, the school's police department announced the person was arrested.
Investigators alleged Terran McKethan, 43, posed as a 17-year-old on Snapchat while meeting young girls and offering them marijuana in exchange for sex acts. He won't be parole eligible until 2072.
The jogger, a 23-year-old woman, was running near 33rd and Apple streets around 6:30 a.m. Friday when she was struck on the head, knocked to the ground and robbed of her phone and headphones, police said.
Police took two men into custody before finding a .40 caliber handgun, drug paraphernalia, $2,994 in cash, 197.5 grams of marijuana and 488 various pills.
"The smoke covered everything," The Oven's general manager said, as he and other company employees tried to sort through the ash-covered restaurant the fire left behind.
Officers responded shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday to the area, where they found the 22-year-old gunshot wound victim in a parking lot. The victim refused treatment at the scene, police said.
Officers arrested the 18-year-old Thursday evening after a brief foot pursuit near 70th and Adams streets, police said. The department's gang task force had identified him as the suspect in a May 18 shooting.
Surveillance footage showed a masked man exit the truck that he had used as a battering ram before grabbing the keys to a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and leaving in that truck. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/deuel-county-clerk-accused-of-using-office-credit-card-for-personal-purchases/article_ae31d846-5b86-5dcf-b107-9e0b462effd9.html | 2022-06-15T02:13:26 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/deuel-county-clerk-accused-of-using-office-credit-card-for-personal-purchases/article_ae31d846-5b86-5dcf-b107-9e0b462effd9.html |
Portions of two south Lincoln streets will close Wednesday for construction projects, according to Lincoln Transportation and Utilities.
The intersection of South 52nd Street and Pioneers Boulevard will be closed for a water main project that will be completed in early July.
The sidewalk on the north side of Pioneers Boulevard and StarTran route 53-SouthPointe bus stops will be closed through the duration of the project.
A second project will close South 40th Street between Rokeby and Saltillo Roads until mid-November for improvements.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution in these areas and find an alternate route, according to Lincoln Transportation and Utilities.
Both projects are part of Lincoln On the Move — a six year street improvement effort that will dedicate $78 million to Lincoln's roads through 2025.
Before and after photos: Lincoln's hard-fought South Bottoms underpass project finalized
The South Salt Creek neighborhood already felt trapped by train tracks.
They ran down Fifth Street. They ran down Fourth Street.
And they ran down Third -- where, in the late 1990s, Burlington Northern Santa Fe announced it wanted to make the busy mainline even busier by adding a second set of tracks.
“As you can imagine, the neighborhood was pretty upset about it,” said Wynn Hjermstad, community development manager for the city’s Urban Development Department. “They already felt like they were isolated by the one track, and adding a second would just make it worse.”
Then the railroad proposed putting in a pedestrian tunnel, and the city got worried. It feared the railroad would install the most functional and featureless tunnel, much like the narrow concrete culvert at First and J.
“That was the image the neighborhood had of what a tunnel was going to be,” she said. “And that’s where Urban Development got involved and said, ‘Let’s make this more attractive, a place where you feel safe. It was quite a project.”
In 1998, they designed and delivered a wider tunnel, with ramps and stairs descending on either side. They added retaining walls and landscaping.
Three years later, an artist covered its walls with depictions of the diversity that defined the South Bottoms. Germans from Russia. African American families. People of Asian and Hispanic descent. Contemporary images, too: Neighborhood kids on scooters, cyclists, the man who sold ice cream from a cart.
But tunnels can attract trouble. As early as 2005, a neighbor complained about its condition in a letter to the editor: “It floods every time it rains and when the snow melts it becomes a sheet of ice. We have homeless people living in the tunnel and it smells like an outhouse and local gangs have their graffiti sprayed everywhere.”
The problems were reoccurring. This week, the president of the South Salt Creek Community Organization described the tunnel as dirty.
“There were a lot of drainage problems,” said Justina Clark. “It was not very well maintained.”
And Hjermstad, who had pushed for the more inviting underpass, acknowledged it was due for a refresh. “It’s been over 20 years, and it’s tired. It needs some TLC, and that’s what it’s getting.”
In 2019, Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln selected the South Salt Creek area for its Streets Alive! initiative. It’s typically a two-year commitment -- with a pair of health and wellness street festivals and a community improvement project -- but the pandemic stretched it to three.
The nonprofit targeted the tunnel, one of the neighborhood’s only three legal routes across the tracks, for its improvement efforts.
“It was a good project for the safety of the neighborhood,” said Veronica Cockerill, program coordinator for Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln. “The lighting was insufficient and there was unwanted activity. The landscaping is overgrown; the retaining walls are crumbling.”
The railroad patched the cracks and sealed the tunnel’s interior. The city added brighter LED lighting and will soon repair its retaining walls and rehab the landscaping.
And last month, an artist got to work reinventing its walls.
It was time, said Clark, the neighborhood group’s president.
“People like the past, but we want to embrace the future. We felt it was a good time to get an update to the mural.”
In February, they put out a call for artists. A half-dozen responded with proposals, but only one -- Micah Mullins -- contacted the neighborhood group to ask: What do you want to see on the walls?
They wanted him to incorporate its past, its present, its future and its fabric.
“He gave himself a leg up in the competition by reaching out,” Clark said. “He took the ideas we gave him, but he just took it to the next level.”
The 28-year-old street artist spent nearly 100 hours painting his proposal, trying to incorporate and interpret the neighborhood group’s suggestions.
“I had to figure out how to tell a story along the way and give everyone honor and credit,” Mullins said. “And give ode to the nationalities and cultures that settled the neighborhood, and helped build the neighborhood.”
His submission included depictions of Friedens Lutheran Church and Quinn Chapel. An outline of Africa, and glimpses of the Korean and Mexican flags. A buffalo skull and feather. The Volga German crest. A quote from Abe Lincoln -- “I am a slow walker but I never walk back.” A graffiti-tagged train.
“When we saw that, we were like, ‘Oh, my gosh.’ We voted on that as our favorite one,” Clark said.
Mullins paints in a graffiti-type style, and that helped his chances, too, Cockerill said. Future taggers should be reluctant to paint over it.
“We heard graffiti art is less likely to be vandalized than other kinds of art, because it’s more respected,” she said.
He got to work in August, after AmeriCorps volunteers helped him scrub and sand the walls, preparing them for primer. He spray painted for more than 115 hours, often 10 to 12 hours at a time.
The mural will be formally revealed Sunday during the Streets Alive! festival, though it’s been on display for a few weeks now. And those who have since taken the tunnel have been impressed, Clark said.
“People were really excited to see that beautiful design he gave us on paper really come to life.”
Streets Alive! Sunday
* 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday
* South Salt Creek neighborhood and Cooper Park
* Free outdoor event promoting physical activity, healthy eating and neighborhood vitality
* 1.5-mile stretch of streets south and west of Cooper Park will be closed to motorized vehicles
* Includes art walk, fitness classes, dance and performance artists, music, local produce for sale, free health and wellness resources
* Details: www.healthylincoln.org | https://journalstar.com/news/local/portions-of-two-south-lincoln-streets-to-close-wednesday/article_9ff2fede-9efd-5d85-b55d-709a3153e8ab.html | 2022-06-15T02:13:32 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/portions-of-two-south-lincoln-streets-to-close-wednesday/article_9ff2fede-9efd-5d85-b55d-709a3153e8ab.html |
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Sacramento County Supervisors said they need a more concrete enforcement plan, among other things, before considering a ban on encampments of unhoused people in some areas.
"You're not going to stop just because the court says so," Board Chair Don Nottoli said Tuesday during a Board of Supervisors meeting. "Being unhoused is not even in of itself something of a criminal nature."
The Office of Homeless Initiatives opened up a discussion with county supervisors about a proposed ordinance to outlaw camping in four areas around public and private property:
- Critical infrastructure
- Locations providing temporary shelter to unhoused residents
- Wildfire risk areas, during a severe weather alert or emergency
- Flood risk areas during a severe weather alert or emergency
Residents caught violating the Sacramento County ordinance could face a first-time warning, then a misdemeanor charge if they violate the ordinance again within 30 days, according to the proposed ordinance.
However, county officials said enforcing criminal penalties on unlawful encampments means they need enough housing to serve unhoused residents who would be affected by the ordinance.
They decided to continue the discussion surrounding the proposed ordinance on July 13.
At the start of the pandemic, county public health officials issued a health order barring encampment sweeps to counter potential spread of COVID-19.
Pandemic-era restrictions appear to be loosening across the board, however, and officials from nearby cities like Elk Grove have passed their own anti-camping ordinances similar to the one facing Sacramento County supervisors.
Supporters of the ordinance said public health and safety would benefit with the removal of encampments that were deemed unlawful, but detractors said the proposal frames homelessness as a crime.
"I respectfully disagree with those that would characterize it as 'criminalizing the homeless'— that's a phrase that gets used a lot but rings hollow for me," District 1 Supervisor Phil Serna said Tuesday.
District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond described Tuesday's meeting as the start of a conversation surrounding the anti-camping ordinance.
According to county officials, current efforts by the county to clear encampments on public property usually rely on unhoused residents voluntarily cooperating with requests from the sheriff’s office or other staff to move.
The next step in enforcement involves issuing a "no trespassing" citation that can result in a misdemeanor. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-countys-encampment-ban/103-a6b9f372-1e21-457b-9278-5a73f20fd851 | 2022-06-15T02:13:48 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-countys-encampment-ban/103-a6b9f372-1e21-457b-9278-5a73f20fd851 |
STOCKTON, California — For the first time ever, San Joaquin RTD in Stockton is offering a week of free bus rides.
In the past, they have only offered a single day. The so-called "Dump the Pump" promotion began June 12 and runs through June 18. However, it excludes their "Commuter" and "Van Go!" services.
Growing up in Los Angeles, riding the bus is essentially a way of life for Hector Valdovinos.
"Mostly everyday, everyday, everyday," said Valdovinos, who was waiting for the bus at a stop Tuesday along Pacific Avenue.
Working the overnight shift at a fitness club, Valdovinos doesn't own a car and said the bus is the way to go right now.
"It's important because you save so much money, and gas prices are so high," Valdovinos said.
Those record gas prices might also be leading to a rise in bus ridership. San Joaquin RTD said its latest numbers show a sharp uptick in ridership over a year ago.
For April this year, there were 164, 294 riders. In April last year, there were 124,777. The transit agency said that is a nearly 32% increase.
Right now, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in California stands at $6.43, according to AAA. It was $6.37 a week ago, $5.92 a month ago and $4.22 one year ago.
Johnny Garcia of Lodi, who is looking for work as a plumber, is trying to save money at the pump by combining his trips.
"Trying to do as many things as we're out, so we aren't constantly going out. You know what I mean?" Garcia said, as he was pumping gas in Lathrop.
Those money-saving efforts will likely be sticking around, because according to AAA, there's no relief in sight anytime soon.
"The cost of crude oil is over $120 per barrel. That's nearly double what we saw back in August. So, as long as the price of crude oil continues to be this high, we're going to continue to see gas prices elevated," said Aldo Vasquez, spokesperson for AAA Northern California.
With the cost of gas likely staying high for now, AAA has these tips to share to help people save on fuel costs.
- Keep your tires properly inflated
- Slow down and drive the speed limit
- Avoid idling to warm up your engine
- Use the cruise control to maintain a constant speed and save gas
"People can obviously do their research, find the gas stations in their area that have the cheaper gasoline. Obviously, sign up for rewards programs that a lot of gas stations offer. Go to those gas stations that are members only stores, like Costco and Sam's Club," Vasquez added.
Gasbuddy.com also allows you to search for the cheapest gas in your area.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/san-joaquin-rtd-free-rides/103-e580e1a6-0d40-4708-b54a-5d628965faf9 | 2022-06-15T02:13:54 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/san-joaquin-rtd-free-rides/103-e580e1a6-0d40-4708-b54a-5d628965faf9 |
ATLANTIC CITY — The Atlantic City School District is following best practices to prevent a shooter from getting into its buildings, an official told the school board at its meeting Tuesday night.
Atiba N. Rose Sr., director of operations for the school district, described safety measures in the wake of the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, at the request of Superintendent La'Quetta Small.
The district has comprehensive emergency response protocols for lockdowns and other measures, Rose said. Administrators have panic buttons to communicate with police in the event of an emergency, including wireless versions they carry with them.
There are security guards in each building, Rose said. At the high school there are 25 guards and metal detectors and bag searches for everyone entering the building.
"We are always looking for best practices," Rose said as he described policies already in place to protect students.
But those measures are only effective if people do not take shortcuts, Rose said.
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"Any school could have top level safety measures, however it is human error oftentimes causing safety issues, such as propping doors open and piggybacking (someone allowing the person behind them in even if they don't know them)," Rose said.
Districtwide, there are 407 video cameras the Police Department can access, he said.
Most schools in the district have secure vestibules, where visitors can be vetted a second time before being allowed into the building.
Texas Avenue, Brighton Avenue and Chelsea Heights schools are soon to be renovated to include secure vestibules, Rose said.
"We just met with a contractor June 6 for Texas and Brighton Avenue schools," Rose said. "Chelsea Heights already has been to bid. The work will start when the children leave for the summer."
Soon there will be a communication system installed, Rose said, that will provide message boards for communicating emergency information to students on electronic boards.
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Board member John Devlin said the board considered putting metal detectors in other schools some years ago but got pushback from the public.
Devlin asked whether the district should look into it again, since some of the worst shootings — including Uvalde — have been in elementary schools.
"If that is the direction the superintendent wants to go, that's what we'll do," Rose said.
Schools have even installed a drive-thru area where people can submit paperwork, much like they might make drive-thru deposits at a bank, said Coordinator of Public Safety Ernest Jubilee.
Jubilee is a retired Atlantic City police chief.
"People are used to it now," Jubilee said of a policy that visitors drop things off at the window or at the front door without coming into the school.
"When people do have to come in, they get a brightly colored lanyard, a card with their name on it and their destination," Jubilee said. "We keep a log of who is in."
Jubilee said all visitors' names are run through an electronic system, to be sure no child abusers are let in the building. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/atlantic-city-schools-say-security-is-tight-as-long-as-human-error-is-avoided/article_62d4f3f6-ec3f-11ec-8bd3-0718a5cc395e.html | 2022-06-15T02:16:23 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/atlantic-city-schools-say-security-is-tight-as-long-as-human-error-is-avoided/article_62d4f3f6-ec3f-11ec-8bd3-0718a5cc395e.html |
High Point police have arrested one person and charged her with concealing a body in connection with the death of a Davidson County man who had been missing for more than a year. Investigators are still looking for two other people who are also charged with concealing the body. A detective said there was no evidence of foul play.
Michelle Thompson, 47, of High Point is in the Guilford County Jail on one count of felony concealment of a death, Detective R. Mizell of the High Point Police Department said Tuesday. Thompson was arrested June 7, he said. Her next court date is June 27.
She was charged in connection with the death of Willie Walters Jr. He had been missing for over a year until his remains were found in Thomasville on May 27.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, concerned family members reported in May 2021 that they had not heard from Walters for an unusually long period of time.
The sheriff’s office worked with High Point and Thomasville police departments on investigating Walters’ disappearance. Davidson County Sheriff’s Office simply assisted with the investigation, Sheriff Richie Simmons said Tuesday.
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On May 27, Walters’ remains were found on a site off Smith Road in Thomasville.
An autopsy at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist confirmed that the remains were Walters'.
Investigators determined that Walters died in High Point and that Thompson and two other people moved the remains to Thomasville. Mizell said there is no evidence of foul play and that no one will be charged with murder.
Mizell said it appears that Walters died a year ago. It’s not clear exactly how he died.
336-727-7326 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/woman-is-charged-with-concealing-body-of-missing-davidson-county-man/article_f7ec3546-ec42-11ec-9604-3f44b1f0595d.html | 2022-06-15T02:24:00 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/woman-is-charged-with-concealing-body-of-missing-davidson-county-man/article_f7ec3546-ec42-11ec-9604-3f44b1f0595d.html |
GREENSBORO — Two Guilford County high schools will be getting body scanners, district leaders announced during Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting.
The district plans to install the touch-free scanners at Smith and High Point high schools to test them out this summer. The move is meant to prevent students and others from bringing concealed weapons into schools.
The district also announced public meetings for community members and school staff to learn more about the scanners and participate in a survey. Those meetings will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 22 at Smith and 4 to 6 p.m. on June 23 at High Point Central.
Based on the feedback they receive, school administrators will consider using the machines in high schools across the district. They said the cost could range from $750,000 to $1 million — money that would come from the $18 million in federal COVID-19 recovery funds the district set aside for school safety improvements.
Administrators stressed the plan to get scanners predates the recent mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, which involved an 18-year-old who breached school property and entered the building through a back door.
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Most school shootings, however, don’t fit that profile.
Mike Richey, the district’s executive director of emergency management, shared an analysis by the Center for Homeland Defense and Security of data on school shootings from 1970 through the present. That data found that the most common reason for a school shooting was the escalation of a dispute followed by accidental shootings and suicide attempts. Students were the most common assailants.
This past school year, he said, the district confiscated five handguns.
Richey said that only about six districts in the nation are using body scanners.
The Evolv Express screeners, he said, have some major advantages over metal detectors. Students can walk through the scanner at a normal pace. They don’t have to empty their backpacks or pull out keys and computers.
The scanners, Richey explained, would alert a staff member watching on a screen as to whether a person is carrying a gun-shaped object and where on the person’s body the object is located.
Richey added that district leaders hope students can pass through the scanners without much thought.
Superintendent Sharon Contreras said school staff could be asked to monitor the devices during free periods. If a suspected weapon was detected, she said, the staff member would then radio an administrator or school resource officer rather than approach the student themselves.
“We wouldn’t ask an English teacher to ask a student for their gun,” she said.
Earlier in the meeting, Contreras announced that she is recommending the district consolidate its virtual schools for students in kindergarten through fifth grade and sixth through eighth grade into one school.
The schools once served more than 4,000 students during the height of the pandemic, but enrollment has since dropped to about 1,200.
School administrators expect combining the schools will save money and be more efficient.
The school board is set to hold a hearing on the measure at their next board meeting on June 28 and to vote on the recommendation at that time.
The board also voted to declare the former sites of Erwin Montessori and Hampton Elementary as surplus property. The move allows the board to offer the properties to the county and then potentially put them up for sale.
Both are schools that were damaged during the 2018 tornado.
Contreras said that while the district had previously considered Hampton Elementary School as a possible site for a planned new staff training and community education center, they ultimately felt the site was a bit out of the way and are looking for other locations in southeast Greensboro that would be easier for the public to access.
Contact Jessie Pounds at 336-373-7002 and follow @JessiePounds on Twitter. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/guilford-county-schools-will-try-out-body-scanners-at-smith-and-high-point-central-high/article_8b85e2aa-ec1d-11ec-9b69-3705d23a3177.html | 2022-06-15T02:24:06 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/guilford-county-schools-will-try-out-body-scanners-at-smith-and-high-point-central-high/article_8b85e2aa-ec1d-11ec-9b69-3705d23a3177.html |
At Tuesday’s Midland City Council meeting, the City of Midland accepted a donation of 14.57 acres of land from Pioneer Natural Resources for a portion of the extension of Fairgrounds Road north of Loop 250.
This donation will save the city approximately $400,000 in land acquisition costs on this project, according to the city.
“This project will allow drivers to travel from I-20 north to Occidental Parkway, which will alleviate the traffic congestion currently felt on Big Spring north of Loop 250,” says Jose Ortiz, City of Midland Engineering Services director. “It will also allow for future development in northeast Midland.”
Midland Mayor Patrick Payton issued a proclamation at the council meeting in gratitude to Pioneer Natural Resources for its continued partnership and generosity.
“Community collaborations like these make Midland one of the best places to live and work,” said Daniel Pender, Pioneer Natural Resources’ Surface Land and Business Development director. “We are honored to steward our resources to benefit residents and make a lasting impact in the Midland community.”
The Fairgrounds Road Extension Project is expected to begin in late 2022. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/City-honors-Pioneer-for-land-donation-17241832.php | 2022-06-15T02:24:21 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/City-honors-Pioneer-for-land-donation-17241832.php |
The surge in mass shootings across the nation – 250 so far this year – was on the minds of those attending the Permian Basin STEPS – Service, Transmission, Exploration and Production – Safety Network at Midland College’s Carrasco Room Tuesday morning.
It was a topic that drew considerable attention as Jayme Farmer, battalion chief with the Midland Fire Department, detailed how to survive. He said recent events have increased interest in training he helps offer, the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) program.
The first response should be to breathe, he said, and calm yourself so you can better respond. He then offered a mantra to help increase survival chances: ADD – Avoid, Deny, Defend.
AVOID the attacker and escape the site if possible. If that’s not possible, then run into another location, lock the door, turn off the lights, silence cell phones, block entrances and hide to DENY the attacker access. If necessary, be willing to DEFEND yourself and others, he said. Take a position that enables you to go after the gun or knife, he said, and put up a fight.
“You have to fight dirty,” Farmer said. “This is a fight for survival. There are no rules; you have to find within yourself that amazing will to live.”
Denial that an attack is happening by thinking it’s balloons popping or a car backfiring “kills people,” he said. He added that playing dead isn’t an effective option either. During the Virginia Tech rampage that killed 32, one student tried to play dead and was shot three times, Farmer pointed out.
Response to active shooting events have changed significantly, and that evolution began in April 1999 with the attack on Columbine High School in Colorado. That was an event no one had seen before, or trained for, Farmer said.
Now police respond more rapidly with the focus on stopping the killings first. And emergency medical personnel will now enter the scene, which has been cleared but not secured, said Farmer, who responded to the shootings in Midland-Odessa in August 2019, along with Eric Harrell, who was assisting him with the presentation. That shooting, in which eight were killed, including the shooter, was the first time an active shooter was also mobile, he said.
One thing he recommended to make EMTs jobs better and help safe lives is to receive “Stop the Bleed” training, medical training that teaches how to pack gunshot wounds, apply pressure and apply tourniquets.
For all the attention school shootings have received, Farmer said businesses are more frequently the site of mass attacks. Next are outdoor events, he said, citing Las Vegas, where 59 people attending a country music festival were killed and 851 injured, then schools, followed by other locations.
Farmer noted that mass attacks are moving beyond shootings. He pointed to a mass casualty event in Santa Barbara, California that began when the attacker stabbed three people to death. He then went on a drive-by shooting spree and, after running out of ammunition began running over people.
Law enforcement has not been able to build a comprehensive profile of possible mass shooters, Farmer said, but there are risk factors like a history of violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, suicidal thoughts, negative family dynamics, isolation or instability and others concerned about their behavior. The public can help by paying attention to red flags. Some shooters broadcast their intentions beforehand, he said, like the shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida, and the shooter in Uvalde.
“Keep paying attention to those red flags,” he urged. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/MFD-official-talks-about-mass-shooting-survival-17241651.php | 2022-06-15T02:24:27 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/MFD-official-talks-about-mass-shooting-survival-17241651.php |
SEATTLE — While attempting to fill 113 vacancies at the Seattle Fire Department, Chief Harold Scoggins said they're focusing on recruiting more women and people of color.
Currently, 93% of Seattle firefighters are men.
"The leadership of our organization is overwhelmingly white. That's the fire service in general," said Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins.
Assistant Chief at Kitsap Fire and Rescue Kara Putnam said she's also seen a lack of diversity over the course of her 14-year career.
"I'm the first female Chief Officer at my organization, Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, as well as Kitsap County," said Putnam.
She says early on she had to overcome hurdles like proving she could do the job. But today she does see progress.
"We just hired four brand new female firefighters, and so what I would like to be is a role model for them and to let them know you can find access to a leadership role in the fire service. You can be successful," Putnam said.
Chief Scoggins said the Seattle Fire Department is also working to be a place where women and people of color can see themselves in station leadership and said the department is seeing progress when it comes to new recruits.
"About 35% of our population that completed the process is actually people of color," he said.
Chief Scoggins added, "when I got here seven years ago, we had nine deputy chiefs and none of them were women. Today four of them are women. So I can look at the ranks and I can see it." | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-fire-department-recruit-women-people-of-color/281-a586fbe9-4c6a-4f3f-834e-060fc9f8e26e | 2022-06-15T02:24:58 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-fire-department-recruit-women-people-of-color/281-a586fbe9-4c6a-4f3f-834e-060fc9f8e26e |
INDIANAPOLIS — The last time we had a heat wave like this was about a decade ago. Both 2011 and 2012 had days with heat indices of 105 degrees or higher.
One of the most dangerous places for kids during days like this is a hot car. More than 900 kids have died in hot cars in the United States in the last two decades.
Make sure to check the back seat when you get out. Some cars set off a noise to remind of a passenger. Other cars have a visual reminder.
You can also throw an important item in the backseat, like a shoe, a wallet or even your keys.
Dr. Kara Kowalczyk with Riley Hospital for Children said there's never a safe temperature to leave a child in the car.
"It's not OK to go inside to run a quick errand, even a few minutes," Kowalczyk said.
The U.S. Department of Transportation created videos to help parents remember to check the back seat.
The temperature in a car can rise to dangerous levels in just minutes. And a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's, which means it's possible for a child to die in minutes on a really hot day.
Nationwide, at least 910 youth have died from getting too hot in vehicles since 1998, according to noheatstroke.org.
The last time the group reported a child car death in Indiana was in 2019, when three children died. It's a sad reminder that we have to take this issue seriously.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The hottest air in a decade has arrived in Indiana and it's causing poor air quality, specifically in Indianapolis where city leaders have declared a Knozone Action Day for Wednesday.
(NOTE: The above video is about tips to stay safe during this week's heat wave)
A record will likely be broken again Wednesday with temperatures topping out near 97 degrees, breaking the previous record of 94 degrees set back in 1952. "Feels like" temperatures will be much higher, and hotter, between 100 and 110 degrees.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management warned this record heat will likely cause high ozone levels, which means poor air quality. This will be especially dangerous to vulnerable people like those with asthma, young children, older adults and anyone with COVID-19, lung disease or other serious health problems.
With this in mind, the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability (IOS) declared a Knozone Action Day for Wednesday, June 15.
During a Knozone Action Day, the public is encouraged to do what they can to reduce their contribution to the poor air quality.
IOS says you can do this by:
- Not using gas-powered lawn equipment
- Avoiding idling in gas-powered vehicles or not using a car altogether, if possible
- Waiting to get gas for your car or equipment until after 7 p.m.
People sensitive to poor air quality are being urged to stay inside.
IOS warned air pollutants like ozone and particulate matter pose a public health issue and said that, according to the American Public Health Association, they can cause increased hospitalizations, asthma, bronchitis, heart attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and premature death.
Nearly 11% of Indianapolis residents have asthma and 8.6% have COPD. Both of these figures are higher than the national average.
Wednesday's heat will be dangerous for all Indianapolis residents and as such, IOS is advising everyone in the city to take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated and keep informed on weather updates. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/knozone-action-day-indianapolis-wednesday-june-15-heat-wave-record-temps/531-fcf0108f-3790-4a15-b615-9a807494f59a | 2022-06-15T02:30:51 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/knozone-action-day-indianapolis-wednesday-june-15-heat-wave-record-temps/531-fcf0108f-3790-4a15-b615-9a807494f59a |
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Phoenix police officer shot near 35th Avenue and Baseline Road
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Phoenix issues violation against strip mall owner, tenant where mass shooting occurred
The city of Phoenix's Neighborhood Services Department issued a notice of violation against an owner and a tenant of the strip mall where a mass shooting left a 14-year-old girl dead and eight others injured.
Spencer Self, the department's director, told The Arizona Republic on Friday that it issued the notice because neither the strip mall owner nor tenant possessed the required use permit for the gathering that occurred before the shooting.
Police said the shooting was the result of a fight at a "party promoted on social media" at 10th Avenue and Hatcher Road in north Phoenix.
Officers responded to calls about multiple shootings on June 4 at about 1 a.m. and when they arrived, people were fleeing the area. Emily Morgan,14, was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital. Eight others were injured, two with life-threatening injuries.
Self said the department will monitor the property regularly throughout the case and ensure the owner and tenant comply with the zoning ordinance.
The strip mall is owned by a company called Summit Real Estate Investment LLC according to the Maricopa County Assessor. The company did not respond to a request for comment.
Reach the reporter Perry Vandell at 602-444-2474 or perry.vandell@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @PerryVandell.
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'Here we go again': Flagstaff community members support each other during Pipeline Fire evacuations
When 14-year-old Addyson Cooper walked into church on Sunday, the Pipeline Fire had just started.
By the time she left, she could see smoke everywhere. Flames and clouds covered the mountains.
“It’s just scary, because it feels just like last time,” she said.
Like many living in the path of the Pipeline Fire burning north of Flagstaff, this wasn’t Addyson’s first experience in a wildfire’s path. Last time — the Tunnel Fire, just a few weeks ago — her dad’s house burned down. She lost many treasured possessions, including a handmade blanket she’d had since she was a baby.
Many other evacuees are reliving a process they just experienced a few weeks ago when the Tunnel Fire burned over 19,000 acres northeast of Flagstaff in April and May. Now, as several fires burn across the state, many clustered in the same region, residents are once again packing, finding shelter for themselves and their animals and waiting to see the extent of the damage.
The Pipeline Fire, which began Sunday morning just north of Flagstaff, has rapidly grown and changed in a scant two days, with evacuations lifted and emergency declarations ordered. The fire was at about 20,200 acres in size midday Tuesday, according to data from Inciweb.
Nearby, the Double Fire merged into the Haywire Fire. More than 4,000 acres were burned by Tuesday. Haywire's cause was undetermined but suspected to be from lightning days earlier. It started 7.5 miles northeast of Doney Park.
What to know: Pipeline Fire burns north of Flagstaff
Tom Cloonan, a volunteer with the American Red Cross who is helping staff an emergency shelter at Sinagua Middle School in Flagstaff, said he’s seen many evacuees staying overnight who recognize each other from the last fire. That’s partly because the fires have hit areas near each other and in part because people have come together in tight-knit groups to muster support and resources.
The circumstances take a toll, and many people The Arizona Republic spoke to at the Red Cross shelter, the Coconino Humane Association and at their homes expressed exhaustion, frustration, fear and sadness at the fires’ spread — and the déjà vu that comes with back-to-back evacuations.
But with that toll, community members also expressed gratitude for each other and for the neighbors and volunteers pitching in to help each other out. As soon as the shelter opened, Cloonan said, donations started coming in.
“It’s amazing how the communities get together here,” Cloonan said. “Some places it’s not like that, but here … folks look out for each other.”
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Rallying to help people — and animals
Jeff Gehring loved his Pomeranian, Sinatra, whose beautiful white fur and striking blue eyes were always at odds with his love of rolling through mud on outdoor adventures.
So when Sinatra died at 18 on Monday, Gehring immediately knew he wanted to donate his dog’s extra food, toys and supplies to a shelter helping to evacuate animals from the fires around Flagstaff.
The supplies were sorely needed: Michelle Ryan, the executive director of the Coconino Humane Association, said that as of Tuesday afternoon the shelter had more than 530 animals between their two locations. That’s the most she’s seen since she started there 20 years ago.
Catherine Meeks, operations manager of the Humane Association, agreed that the influx of animals has been larger than what they expected, but said they have the capacity to take in more as needed.
Still, she’s worried about the fire season. “I’m scared. We’re off to a very bad start (with these fires),” Meeks said.
Gehring agreed. His first thought when he heard the evacuation order was “here we go again,” he said. “I cannot believe we opened the forest,” he added.
Still, Kyree Miller, a front desk manager with High Country Humane, which evacuated to Coconino Humane this week, said she was amazed by the way that the community came together in the face of disaster. As evacuation orders rolled in, they managed to put more than 100 animals into foster homes, with some volunteers hailing all the way from Phoenix and Tucson.
“We’re speechless,” Miller said. “It’s a devastating thing to happen, but it brings out the best in the community.”
An emotional toll
Now, Addyson is staying with her mom, Tracy Cooper, at Silver Saddle Mobile Home Park. As of Tuesday afternoon, they were able to return home, but they’re waiting to see whether another evacuation will be ordered.
“We just hope we’re staying,” Tracy said.
But for Juliann Lenahan, the fires were a sign that she should have left. As she checked into the Red Cross shelter with her 87-year-old mother and several other members of her family, she said her first thought when she heard the evacuation order was that they should have sold the house.
They’d been planning on selling it, she said, and they even had an offer, but decided to wait until they finished a remodel first.
Eva Welch, who evacuated from Timberline to housing at Northern Arizona University and also evacuated during the Tunnel Fire, said that evacuating is a lot of work — she brought her horses to stay with a friend in Doney Park and grabbed her important pictures and other documents before leaving.
“It takes a toll on you,” she said.
She added that she is thankful for everyone who has checked in with her over text and phone, and that their thoughts and prayers matter a lot during this difficult time.
Addyson says she’s texting her friends constantly, keeping in communication as their community waits for the fire to pass.
In one text, a friend sent her an image. “The mountain was red … Most of Arizona doesn’t have trees and mountains like us, so seeing it go up in flames, it’s heartbreaking,” she said.
“We’re tired of this,” Tracy said. “If you’re camping, please, don’t light any fires. We’re very tired of packing.”
Possible cause: Man arrested in Pipeline Fire said he was burning toilet paper, court documents say
Melina Walling is a bioscience reporter who covers COVID-19, health, technology, agriculture and the environment. You can contact her via email at mwalling@gannett.com, or on Twitter @MelinaWalling. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2022/06/14/flagstaff-community-rallies-again-during-evacuations-for-pipeline-fire-after-tunnel-fire/7629728001/ | 2022-06-15T02:31:08 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2022/06/14/flagstaff-community-rallies-again-during-evacuations-for-pipeline-fire-after-tunnel-fire/7629728001/ |
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — **The video above was published in March 2022 and features Detective Joseph Scaramucci.**
On Tuesday, McLennan County Sheriff's Detective Joseph Scaramucci was honored with the "Light the Way End Human Trafficking" award due to his ongoing efforts and achievements in ending human trafficking.
Scaramucci was nominated by Collective Libery CEO Rochelle Keyhan. She submitted a three-page nomination back in March.
In the nomination, she mentions how Scaramucci created a Human Trafficking Unit in 2014 for McLennan County. She said since then, Scaramucci helped lead investigations where more than 550 sex buyers were arrested, along with 155 people involved in human trafficking and related offenses. She also said he and others in the unit were able to identify 265 trafficking victims.
"Many of the traffickers and sex buyers sold and attempted to purchase sexual access to minors," she wrote.
Keyhan also noted how Scaramucci's unit is victim-centered, trauma-informed and one of the only local units that investigate labor trafficking cases. Under his leadership, massage parlors promoting trafficking were eliminated locally, as well as multiple types of sex traffickers, especially those who focus on trafficking minors.
"These investigations were strong, survivors were supported and empowered and offenders were the center of their investigative inquiry. They are truly leaders for the entire nation," she wrote.
The First Light the Way to End Human Trafficking Award was given in 2019 and it highlights those with "outstanding" contributions toward the advancement of human rights and anti-trafficking initiatives.
"The award is symbolized by a crystal star. Human trafficking is a dark issue and stellar work in the fight against human trafficking shines bright like a star in a dark sky. The darker the night, the brighter the star shines," the Collective Library's website says.
Regarding the award, Scaramucci wrote on Facebook: "Beyond excited to receive the 2022 Light The Way - End Human Trafficking Award this morning from DFPS. To hear the names of some of the other nominees was very humbling, and I’m proud to be in the fight with them." | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/mclennan-county-detective-receives-award-over-fight-to-end-human-trafficking-child-exploitation/500-eb11c7ee-b667-4d08-840e-977d29d66fd1 | 2022-06-15T02:31:42 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/mclennan-county-detective-receives-award-over-fight-to-end-human-trafficking-child-exploitation/500-eb11c7ee-b667-4d08-840e-977d29d66fd1 |
A special committee has narrowed the list of names for the three new Fort Worth bridges after 1,739 people submitted suggestions, city officials say.
For now, the bridges are known only by the streets they connect: Main, White Settlement and Henderson.
The city of Fort Worth plans to give them their own names and opened up the process to public suggestions.
The bridges were built as part of the Panther Island flood control project.
The plan is to eventually re-route the Trinity River under them.
One suggestion from the Fort Worth Police Officers Association was to name the bridges after officers who have died in the line of duty.
The city's only guidance is that they promote community pride and connectivity to the Trinity River and celebrate the history and culture of Fort Worth.
The city says it'll soon put the names of the finalists up for a public vote. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/what-would-you-name-a-bridge-fort-worth-plans-to-name-3-panther-island-bridges/2992440/ | 2022-06-15T02:32:42 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/what-would-you-name-a-bridge-fort-worth-plans-to-name-3-panther-island-bridges/2992440/ |
The largest single batch of water-use cuts ever carried out on the Colorado River is needed in 2023 to keep Lakes Mead and Powell from falling to critically low levels, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation commissioner told a congressional hearing Tuesday.
Between 2 million and 4 million acre feet of water use must be cut for 2023 across the river basin to cope with continued declines in reservoir levels, said Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton.
This comes as the West continues to struggle with ongoing conditions of "hotter temperatures, leading to early snowmelt and dry soils, all translated into low runoff and the lowest reservoir levels on record," Touton said.
"The normal drier, warmer West is what we're seeing today," said Touton, testifying before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in Washington, D.C.
A 2 million to 4 million acre-foot cut would slice anywhere from 14% to 28% of the entire river basin's total annual average water consumption in recent years.
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Many water experts have said more conservation is needed soon because the river has an annual supply-demand gap of somewhere between 2 million and 3 million acre feet a year.
That compares to Tucson's annual use of about 100,000 acre feet a year and of around 1 million to 1.2 million acre feet consumed statewide by the Central Arizona Project canal system that pumps river water 336 miles from Lake Havasu to users including Tucson.
Touton warned the committee that the bureau has authority to act unilaterally to impose water use curbs to protect the river system and its reservoirs, "and we will protect the system."
But for now, the bureau is pursuing a "path of partnership" with the seven river basin states and with tribal leaders. The hope is to get some kind of agreement by mid-August. That's when the bureau schedules its river water deliveries each year for the following year.
While top federal officials have issued similar threats to impose solutions on at least three occasions since 2005, they've always backed off after the states eventually agreed on lesser measures to address a growing supply-demand deficit in the basin.
The measures included a 2007 set of federal guidelines to manage the reservoirs; separate 2019 drought contingency plans for the river's Upper and Lower Basins; and the "500-plus" plan that calls for Lower Basin states to reduce water use just this year by an extra 500,000 acre feet to prop up Lake Mead.
Arizona, Nevada and California are in the river's Lower Basin.
But those measures have continually fallen short as continued warm, dry weather has kept the reservoirs plunging. Currently, Lake Powell stands at 27% of its total storage capacity and Lake Mead is at 29% of capacity.
While officials have expressed faith in the spirit of cooperation that has led to numerous interstate water agreements in the past century, "faith alone is not enough," Touton testified.
"We need to see the work. We need to see the action," Touton said. "I ask Congress today to keep pushing us back to the table and I ask our partners to stay at the table till the job is done."
She noted that the bureau will celebrate its 120th birthday on Friday, commemorating federal passage of the 1902 Reclamation Act, pushed by President Theodore Roosevelt as a way of maximizing development of water resources, particularly in the West.
"The challenge we’ve seen today is unlike anything we’ve seen in our history —one of immediate action," Touton said.
Touton's comments, far more pessimistic about the river's immediate situation than any bureau official has ever made, come a little less than two months after the Interior Department, the bureau's parent agency, agreed to prop up Lake Powell to the tune of nearly 1 million acre feet this year.
It did that by first releasing a half-million acre feet into Lake Powell from the upstream Flaming Gorge Reservoir at the Utah-Wyoming border, and second, by holding back 480,000 acre feet in Powell that had been slated to be released this year to Lake Mead.
Touton's comments "should remove any doubt that the Colorado River states and our federal partner have a duty to take immediate action — no matter how painful — to protect the system from crashing," said Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke in a statement issued after the hearing.
"I have seen the data Commissioner Touton has seen and I agree with her conclusions," said Buschatzke, who was on vacation and unavailable for immediate questioning.
Buschatzke noted that during Tuesday's hearing, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona warned that if federal legal priorities for managing Lower Basin supplies are needed, the Central Arizona Project would be first in line to absorb all the cuts before any other Lower Basin states lose any water.
Arizona accepted that junior priority status back in 1968 as a condition to win federal approval of construction of the CAP, which delivers drinking water to the Tucson and Phoenix areas.
"If our state absorbed this two-to-four million acre-foot loss, it would wipe out water deliveries to cities, tribes and farms, to Phoenix and Tucson," said Kelly, a Tucson Democrat.
Under questioning from Kelly, Touton said that if necessary, the bureau is prepared to impose restrictions on water use by other states without regard to legal priorities.
But Touton added, "But we're not at that decision point yet. So let's get to the table and try to figure this out by August."
Buschatzke said it's vital for the basin states to propose a plan before federal officials are forced to act unilaterally.
"We have done much in recent years to protect this vital system. By her comments today, the commissioner has rendered it clear that the powerful impact of a decades-long drought and a changing climate requires us now to do much, much more and to do it quickly," Buschatzke said in his statement.
He noted that since 2014, Arizona and other Lower Basin states have conserved enough water to raise Lake Mead 70 feet higher than it otherwise would have been.
Providing even gloomier testimony on Tuesday before the Senate committee, top Las Vegas water official John Entsminger said, "I’m not a person prone to hyperbole, but the ominous tenor of recent media reports (about the Colorado) are warranted. What has been a slow-motion train wreck for years is accelerating, and the day of reckoning is near. The situation is effectively bleak but not in my view unsolvable.
"The solution to the problem is not refilling reservoirs but ... a degree of demand management previously considered unattainable," said Entsminger, the Southern Nevada Water Authority's general manager.
Contact Tony Davis at 520-349-0350 or tdavis@tucson.com. Follow Davis on Twitter@tonydavis987. | https://tucson.com/news/local/big-colorado-river-water-cuts-needed-next-year-top-us-official-warns/article_90566a38-ec37-11ec-bc3d-63579bae83c6.html | 2022-06-15T02:32:51 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/big-colorado-river-water-cuts-needed-next-year-top-us-official-warns/article_90566a38-ec37-11ec-bc3d-63579bae83c6.html |
PHOENIX — Republican state senators are crafting legislation to make it a crime for parents to let a minor attend "drag" shows, saying that promotes "sexual perversion."
This follows reports of a drag show last month at Tucson Magnet High School. A spokeswoman for Tucson Unified School District said the event, while on school property, was a club activity coordinated by students and not staff. But the senators, in proposing legislation, pointed out the effort was spearheaded by two school counselors who led the LGBTQ+ student club.
Sen. Vince Leach, R-Tucson, who is leading the effort, also complained of a Pride Night at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, which was billed as a "family friendly'' event in which children were present.
"Performers were seen dressed in scantily clad attire while carrying out provocative dance moves that left little to the imagination as youngsters watched,'' according to the statement by five Republican senators.
Leach told Capitol Media Services the issue is not just local, and he's simply proposing what is being considered elsewhere.
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Florida Republican Gov. Ran DeSantis is supporting legislation there to make it a crime for a parent to take a minor to a drag show, complete with the risk of losing parental rights. And a Texas lawmaker is writing a measure to bar minors from attending drag shows.
Leach said Arizona needs to follow suit.
"If you had been researching this, you would have seen videotape of mothers turning kids' heads to watch something when they turned away, something that's vile, disgusting, and outside of a civil society,'' he said.
"Do you believe that a young first grader or a kindergartner should be hauled into a show, stuffing dollars bills into G-strings of a drag queen?'' Leach said. "Do you think that's good for our society?''
He said there's precedent for lawmakers to decide what is and is not appropriate for minors.
"We don't allow kids into strip joints,'' he said. "We don't have kids going in bars by themselves. We have movie ratings.''
Nor, he said, does permission matter, any more than a parent could legally OK a child in a strip club or attending a movie with an NC-17 rating.
Leach said details are still being worked out for his proposal.
"I don't know where that line is,'' he said. "But I'm sure as hell going to try to find it.''
He said the trick will be coming up with something that passes legal muster.
"There are First Amendment rights that people have to do whatever it is they want to do,'' Leach said.
But he said this should not be an issue subject to debate. "This is wrong for society to haul kids in and force them'' to look, he said.
It's also age inappropriate, he said.
"A first grader, a kindergarten kid, doesn't even know what that's all about,'' Leach said. "They still want to be Superman or Spider Man. And now we're going to teach them how to be to be drag queens?''
Bridget Sharpe, state director of the Human Rights Campaign, called the legislation "harmful propaganda.''
"There is no place in our country for the blatant lies and false accusations being pushed today by Arizona Senate leaders,'' she said.
"Their statement is not at all about keeping kids safe,'' Sharpe said. "It's about riling up a small number of extremist base voters.''
She said Leach is off base in trying to compare taking children to a strip show with taking them to what she said was clearly designed as a "family friendly event'' at the Heard Museum.
"We're talking about folks who want to show children who may be LGBTQ that they are affirmed and they're not bad people,'' Sharpe said.
There are other questions yet to be answered as Leach is crafting his legislation.
One crucial one deals with what happens in public.
Many cities have Gay Pride parades with some participants dressed in drag. It remains unclear whether a parent could be charged with a crime for taking a child to see such an event.
Then there's the issue of at what age the line should be drawn. Leach said he does not yet have those details for the forthcoming legislation.
"I'm in the process of pulling everything together,'' he said.
But he said this isn't just about young children.
"It's going on at the University of Arizona,'' he said. One event earlier this year from the school's Institute for LGBT Studies advertised a "virtual drag show.''
And there's the question of penalties.
Leach mentioned the plan in Florida, where Republican state Rep. Anthony Sabatini would not only charge parents with a felony but also terminate the parental rights "of any adult who brings a child to these perverted sex shows.''
It's not just Leach pushing for the change in Arizona.
"One of the reasons why we were elected as lawmakers by our constituents was to protect family values,'' said the joint statement attributed not only to Leach but also Senate President Karen Fann of Prescott, Majority Leader Rick Gray of Sun City, Majority Whip Sonny Borrelli of Lake Havasu City, and Sen. David Gowan of Sierra Vista.
The news release announcing the plan said policies of nondiscrimination on gender expression and sexual orientation "are sending a message to society that we should disregard morals and values just to normalize these unscientific, broad, ill-defined and subjective terms, which set a dangerous precedent for our children that are too young to be exposed to such concepts.''
The issue is not about adult behavior, the lawmakers said.
"If men want to dress as women, and if adults want to participate in watching these hyper-sexualized performances, they have the freedom to do so,'' they said. But they said it crosses the line when children are involved.
"This ignorance by public and private sectors promoting this behavior sends a message of complete and utter perversion that can have detrimental impacts on the social and emotional development of our children,'' the legislators said.
They also put a political spin on it.
"We will be damned if we won't fight like hell to protect the most innocent from these horrifying and disturbing trends that are spreading across the nation now that extremists Democrats are currently in control of our federal government,'' they wrote. | https://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/az-proposal-would-make-it-a-crime-to-let-minors-attend-drag-shows/article_a274bb20-ec2d-11ec-a707-4b26872a3626.html | 2022-06-15T02:32:57 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/az-proposal-would-make-it-a-crime-to-let-minors-attend-drag-shows/article_a274bb20-ec2d-11ec-a707-4b26872a3626.html |
New York’s highest court on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to avoid testifying in the state attorney general’s civil investigation into his business practices, clearing the way for his deposition next month.
The state’s Court of Appeals said there was no “substantial constitutional question” that would warrant its intervention in the matter following an intermediate appellate court’s ruling last month enforcing a subpoena for Trump’s testimony.
The court also dismissed a motion by Trump’s lawyers to stay the subpoenas, saying that doing so would be “academic,” since it wasn’t taking up the former president’s appeal in the first place.
Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., agreed last week to answer questions under oath starting July 15 unless the Court of Appeals decided to step in.
A messages seeking comment on Tuesday’s ruling was sent to Trump’s lawyer. Alan Futerfas, a lawyer for Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., declined comment. A message was also left with a spokesperson for Attorney General Letitia James.
The appellate division of the state’s trial court ruled May 26 that the Trumps had to undergo a deposition, upholding a lower court’s ruling that James’ office had “the clear right” to question Trump and certain other figures in his company, the Trump Organization.
James has said her three-year investigation has uncovered evidence that the Trump Organization exaggerated the value of assets including skyscrapers, golf courses and even his Manhattan penthouse to get loans, insurance and tax breaks for land donations.
A lawyer for her office told a judge last month that evidence could support legal action against the former president, his company or both, though the attorney said no decision had been made.
Trump has decried the investigation as part of a politically motivated “witch hunt” against him. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nys-highest-court-rejects-trumps-last-ditch-appeal-clearing-way-for-testimony/3734484/ | 2022-06-15T02:48:35 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nys-highest-court-rejects-trumps-last-ditch-appeal-clearing-way-for-testimony/3734484/ |
Three people injured in accident involving county deputy
Three people were injured after a driver reportedly pulled in front of a deputy responding to an emergency call.
According to police:
Officers responded to the scene of an injury accident on Kell Freeway near Holliday Street Saturday night. Wichita Falls Police spokesman Sgt. Charlie Eipper said a Wichita County Deputy was responding to an emergency call with his lights and sirens on when the accident occurred.
Eipper said the deputy was traveling westbound on Kell in his patrol vehicle and had a red light. The deputy said he made sure traffic was yielding when he entered the intersection and collided with a Honda Accord traveling south on Holliday Street.
The driver of the Accord told police she could hear the siren but did not see the lights until she was in the intersection. The deputy and his passenger were taken to the hospital via a privately operated vehicle. The driver of the Accord was transported to the hospital by an ambulance.
None of the injuries appeared to be severe.
Eipper said always be on the look out for emergency vehicle while driving and yield right-of-way when they approach.
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On May 3, Wichita Falls Police and first responders were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a Wichita County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle.
Sheriff David Duke said the wreck happened on Kell Freeway westbound near Brook when a deputy attempted to stop a motorcyclist for a traffic violation. The deputy had their lights and siren on when a vehicle attempted to move out of the way but the two collided, causing the accident.
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According to a previous Times Record News report, on Sept 7, 2021 Wichita Falls Fire Chief Ken Prillaman was injured at the same intersection when his emergency vehicle was struck while he was responding to an emergency call. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/14/three-people-injured-accident-involving-wichita-county-deputy/7613145001/ | 2022-06-15T02:49:53 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/14/three-people-injured-accident-involving-wichita-county-deputy/7613145001/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — A severe staffing shortage at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office has many residents concerned for their safety. Three months ago, the sheriff's office was forced to cut down on services and stop responding to some low-level crimes such as certain thefts and trespassing.
Since then, they’ve been able to hire 11 people but lost 24 more. It’s a situation that’s rapidly getting worse.
“That is detrimental as you can just imagine,” said Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins
Signs posted around Clark County advertise that they have the lowest-staffed police agency in the state and the lowest law enforcement-to-citizen ratio in the country.
“It hurts at times but I totally understand because it is a compensation, it’s a wage thing,” said Sheriff Atkins.
In the last six months, Sheriff Atkins has lost 20 deputies to other local law enforcement agencies offering competitive incentives such as sign-on bonuses.
“When people locally look to go onto a police department for the first time and they see that I’m not offering a signing bonus and somebody else is, they immediately go elsewhere,” he said.
They currently have 70 openings but even if filled, he said it’s still not enough to be competitive. It takes 12-18 months to hire and train new officers.
“If we’re full and had all of those people in place, we still are the least staffed per thousand residents of any county in the state of Washington,” he said.
“I think it’s absolutely disgusting,” said long-time resident Denny Anderson.
“People speed because they can, they break laws because they can,” said Jack Thompson. His neighbor recently shot and killed someone who was trying to break into their house because police were unable to respond right away.
“I have two loaded weapons now at all times — front door and back door,” Thompson added.
It’s a safety measure more and more residents are now taking.
“It’s unbelievable, it’s unbelievable,” Anderson said. “I know it’s not the existing sheriff's department, they’ve got their hands tied behind their back.”
In response to the resident's concerns, Sheriff Atkins said, "
“I feel for them but what I can tell them is the sheriff’s office is well trained,” Sheriff Atkins said in response to residents' concerns.
But some county residents, like Randy Tefft, said they have not noticed crime getting any worse amid the staffing shortage.
“I think they’re doing a great job," Tefft said. "If you hadn’t brought it to my attention, I wouldn’t have paid attention to it. I mean I just think they do a wonderful job."
The sheriff is now looking for the public’s support on a tax increase that will soon be on the August ballot to bring more money to county law enforcement to help them retain and attract staff. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/vancouver/clark-county-sheriff-staffing-shortage-worries-residents/283-ff75bb2c-ffd3-4fb8-aae9-746cadb6a348 | 2022-06-15T02:50:44 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/vancouver/clark-county-sheriff-staffing-shortage-worries-residents/283-ff75bb2c-ffd3-4fb8-aae9-746cadb6a348 |
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Hempfield School District board read the first draft of a policy that requires sex distinctions based on sports. On Tuesday, the school district board read the first draft of Policy 123.1.
The policy would require student athletes to play on sports teams corresponding with their sex at birth with "reasonable accommodations."
"This is some wildly dangerous effort to radically change America to something unrecognizable," said one parent in the Hempfield School District.
In response to this one parent in the school district asked, "The policy 123.1 states a student's sex is irrelevant, separate athletic teams based on sex preserve fairness and are safer, would you agree with this?"
Under this policy the school district will provide "reasonable accommodations" for females to try out for a male sports when there is no female team for that sport during the school year.
Reasonable accommodations will also apply for students who have not begun male puberty to play during that season on teams designated for females.
This is a policy some parents in the district are in favor of.
"Voting yes for 123.1 is a huge step in the right direction," one parent said.
Another parent was in agreement saying, "I would like to think the board members who showed their resolve to protect the integrity of female sports last week."
Last week, the Pennsylvania senate passed a bill prohibiting transgender women from participating in women's sports.
This bill would require public K-12 schools and colleges to designate sports as male, female or co-ed. The proposal which passed 30-20 now heads to the State house.
While it's unclear if this policy in the Hempfield School District will move forward at this time, many are hopeful.
"You voted 7-2 to keep the integrity of school athletics in tact I believe you have the opportunity to ratify that today," one parent said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/hempfield-school-district-sports-sex-distinctions/521-5912e304-5cc3-43dd-a22a-e92ffea9c3b1 | 2022-06-15T02:51:31 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/hempfield-school-district-sports-sex-distinctions/521-5912e304-5cc3-43dd-a22a-e92ffea9c3b1 |
There is a dire situation at the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County. They are full and in desperate need of people to adopt or foster.
“Right now we’re just stacking the crates 2-3 high,” intake manager Dayna Adams tells NBC2.
Whether you’re a cat lover and want to take home a furry feline, or prefer pooches, the AWL is begging you to lighten their load.
Cage after cage is full of dogs. The shelter even has temporary crates up for the influx of animals.
“We just keep stacking the crates. It’s a really bad situation,” Adams said. “We could run out of room.”
She said financial and housing changes are the main reasons why they’ve seen so many animals coming into the shelter. But as the new ones come in, not enough are going out.
“Some of our dogs have been here for over two years. I’ve got a dog who’s been here 485 days,” Elizabeth Marcino said, marketing manager at AWL.
Large breeds and senior dogs are the hardest to home. That’s why AWL is reducing adoption fees for those pups to incentivize people to take some of the 73 large and senior dogs off their hands.
For each dog at the shelter… that’s another dog they can’t take in.
But it’s not just pups that need a home, kittens and senior cats are in abundance too.
If you don’t think you could afford to adopt an animal, consider fostering.
“You just need time and a safe place to keep the animal,” Adams said. “Financials are all covered by the shelter.”
Another good option to help reduce pet overpopulation is to get your animal spayed or neutered. The HELP program at AWL just received an additional $35,000 in funding to help offer low cost spay and neutering for those who qualify. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/14/charlotte-county-animal-shelter-seeks-adoptions-as-it-reaches-capacity/ | 2022-06-15T02:59:19 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/14/charlotte-county-animal-shelter-seeks-adoptions-as-it-reaches-capacity/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City employees are set to see 7.5% pay increases and the city’s operating budget is rising almost 9% next fiscal year — all without a tax increase thanks to strong growth and a healthy reserve balance.
City Manager Cathy Ball told News Channel 11 city management looked at the consumer price index, which has shown inflation hovering around 8%, as part of its personnel budgeting process. They also studied pay scales for comparable public sector work and took a hard look at the city’s fairly high job turnover rate.
“It’s taxpayer money and we want to be very careful in how we spend it, but addressing employee compensation is a really a high issue,” Ball said. “But we have to evaluate all the needs that come forward next year to see if that’s sustainable, and we will be monitoring it all the time.”
The city’s fiscal 2023 budget, for the year beginning July 1, faces a third and final reading by city commissioners Thursday night. While the general operating budget is $76.4 million, compared to just over $70 million this year, a projected revenue increase takes care of much of that.
As assistant City Manager Randy Trivette told commissioners in their first budget hearing, “we’ve noticed sales tax continue to increase, we’ve noticed a lot of development and increases in our property tax revenue not based on raising those property taxes but just based on growth in the city.”
That growth isn’t enough for the biggest pay increase in memory, though. The city projects it will need about $3.2 million from what Ball called a very healthy fund balance to make next year’s numbers work. That will come, though, from a balance of more than $40 million, with about $20 million of it in excess of the minimum balance the city requires itself to carry.
And Ball said the deficit may end up smaller.
“We tend to, especially this year, be very conservative in our revenue estimates,” she said. “We projected a 3.5% increase in sales tax. Over the past year, I would say we’ve only had one month that’s been even close to that. Most of them have been in double digits.”
Growth management another investment area
Ball said the other two main focuses of the new budget are managing growth and providing quality services. Two high priorities for the fairly near future are finding a consultant to help lead Johnson City through a growth management process, and conducting a downtown parking study.
Continued infrastructure improvements are also on the agenda. Ball said several pending annexation requests the city is considering could result in more than 5,000 new residents when the projects associated with them are complete.
“I think part of what we need to demonstrate to the community as growth comes in, is we can keep up with it in terms of the infrastructure,” Ball said. “I think there’s a lot of good infrastructure and improvements that are in place and happening right now in the city, but I think we’re going to have to continue to demonstrate that we can keep up with that.”
Ball said the administration that preceded her, led by Pete Peterson, left the city in better financial shape than any other city she’s worked (including Asheville, N.C. and Greenville, S.C.). She also doesn’t foresee a reversal of Johnson City’s growth trend, which brings more revenue.
But she said deficit spending can’t become a longer-term trend.
“That’s not sustainable for over a period of five to 10 years. So we will continually be monitoring that and be looking at sales tax. And you know, the key thing is the money that’s coming in, we’re going to need to invest in our community.
“So as we see these increases in sales tax we’re seeing increases in the need for infrastructure, the increase in the need for affordable housing. So we have to reinvest in our city to continue to have the quality of life that folks want to have here.”
Johnson City’s property tax rate of $1.73 per $100 of assessed value is the lowest of the three main Tri-Cities. Kingsport’s rate is $1.87, and its board of mayor and alderman appears set to approve an increase to $1.99, about even with Bristol, Tenn.’s rate. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/healthy-reserves-help-johnson-city-absorb-7-5-employee-raises-9-operating-increase-with-no-tax-hike/ | 2022-06-15T02:59:24 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/healthy-reserves-help-johnson-city-absorb-7-5-employee-raises-9-operating-increase-with-no-tax-hike/ |
Professors at Florida Gulf Coast University are getting a crash course in economics. They’re fighting for pay raises after going years without one.
Some FGCU faculty members say they’re insulted because they haven’t received a raise in over two years and now that the college is prepared to offer one it’s only 2% and they say that’s not enough.
“I think they’re worth more than 2% especially with how the economy is right now. They deserve a raise,” said FGCU Student Anna Valdez.
Most students had no idea their professors were going without and pleading to make more money.
“We’re not going to have any professors here unless we do something about it,” said FGCU Student Heather Koskinas.
According to the union president Carolynne Gischel she’s not kidding.
“There’s definitely talk of people looking for positions elsewhere,” Gischel confirmed.
United Faculty of Florida union leaders like Patrick Niner say the cost of living is threatening many of the school’s 520 faculty members.
“A lot of them are questioning their ability to continue to survive and work at FGCU,” Niner said.
It’s a real concern for longtime FGCU Ecology and Environmental Studies Professor Edwin Everham.
“Truthfully I fear for the future of my institution if it can’t attract and retain the very best colleagues,” Everham explained.
He called the schools 2% pay hike an insult.
The union is expected to meet Wednesday to decide whether to accept or reject the offer which includes a one-time $2,000 merit bonus.
Niner said the union will ask its members for their advice and direction on what to do next.
FGCU Coordinator of Communications Pamela McCabe confirmed the school president is engaged in good-faith negotiations, but she said the university does not comment on active negotiations. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/14/fgcu-professors-fight-for-higher-pay-raises-to-keep-up-with-cost-of-living/ | 2022-06-15T02:59:26 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/14/fgcu-professors-fight-for-higher-pay-raises-to-keep-up-with-cost-of-living/ |
Some Phoenix residents condemn proposed $19.8M police pay hike and advocate better ways to improve public safety
Two years after thousands of residents descended on Phoenix streets to protest police brutality and call on the city to divert money from police, some of the same activists were outside City Hall on Tuesday to condemn pay raises for officers.
They called for better uses of the $19.8 million in police pay hikes the City Council is slated to vote on Wednesday.
The proposal, aimed at improving recruitment and retention, would make Phoenix police officers the highest paid in the Valley.
The proposal comes amid a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the department over allegations of excessive use of force by officers, retaliation against protesters, discriminatory policing practices and how the department responds to people who have disabilities or are experiencing homelessness.
Some of the raises would increase starting pay for certain positions by 65%. City officials say it's needed to get and keep officers on the job. If passed, it would take effect Aug. 8 and affect all sworn ranks of new hires and existing officers, including the police chief.
The raises could be useful for the city as it sets out to replace police Chief Jeri Williams, who will retire this summer after five years in the job.
But about 20 members from Phoenix advocacy groups such as Poder in Action, Chispa AZ, Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro and Fund for Empowerment called on the council to reject the raises and asked what message it sent that a police department under federal investigation be rewarded with hefty raises.
"I don't know about ya'll, but where I work, I only get a raise when I exceed expectations, and city of Phoenix PD is far below meeting expectations," said Anna Hernandez, whose 26-year-old brother, Alejandro Hernandez, was shot and killed by Phoenix police in 2019.
Hernandez and other activists spoke for 30 minutes in 100-degree heat about how the money should instead be spent on mental health resources, public transportation, substance abuse assistance, job training programs and combating climate change.
Multiple speakers said they believed the council would ignore their calls to reject the pay raises but that they wanted to stand up for Phoenix residents who feel disaffected.
Some of the same activists, in the wake of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police in 2020 that sparked racial justice movements across the country, called on the City Council to cut police funding and reinvest the money into programs that would better serve the community and create a civilian oversight board.
What will police officers make?
The pay proposal would entirely restructure pay within the department and establish new salary ranges. The nearly $20 million in raises would come from the existing police budget, said Dan Wilson, Phoenix communications director.
The Phoenix Police Department's fiscal budget this year is about $850 million, up $63 million from last year. The department wants to add some 60 civilian positions and focus on filling vacancies among its sworn positions. The department currently employs about 2,700 of the 3,125 total officers funded in the budget.
If the pay proposal passes the City Council on Wednesday, pay could look like:
- 65% increase in starting pay for police recruits: $68,661 annually, up from $41,558.
- 51% increase in starting pay for police officers: $72,779 annually, up from $48,194.
- 20% increase in starting pay for police officer pilots: $99,798 annually, up from $83,034.
- 20% increase in starting pay for police officer rescue pilot: $103,501 annually, up from $86,133.
- 20% increase in starting pay for police officer flight instructor: $107,411 annually, up from $89,357.
- 20% increase in starting pay for police officer chief pilot: $111,342 annually, up from $92,643.
- 39% increase in starting pay for police sergeant: $105,976 annually, up from $76,398.
- 52% increase in starting pay for police lieutenant: $138,840 annually, up from $91,416.
- 59% increase in starting pay for police commander: $167,274 annually, up from $105,331.
- 65% increase in starting pay for police commander assistant chief: $188,198 annually, up from $114,275.
- 67% increase in starting pay for police commander executive assistant chief: $207,022 annually, up from $124,010.
- 56% increase in starting pay for police chief: $222,560 annually, up from $143,062.
Michael "Britt" London, past president of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, has repeatedly called for more police resources to keep pace with Phoenix's growth.
"Our police officers are understaffed, overworked and facing greater threats each day," he said in April after nine officers were injured when responding to a barricade situation at a home in southwest Phoenix. "We hope to work with the Phoenix City Council on ways we can better protect our officers and make our community safe."
'We don't need more cops'
Seven Phoenix organizers on Tuesday shared their disappointment that pay raises would be considered for police, saying the money could do more for public safety if it were spent in other ways.
Several speakers pointed to improving public transit as a public safety measure. They pointed to heat-related deaths and how the city could add more shade at bus stops and make the transit system more efficient.
Yuvixa Dominguez, a 17-year-old from Maryvale, noted how the bus she takes to school is always too early or too late, leaving her to wait in "dreadful" heat.
"Does the police (department) take me to school? I know it doesn't," she said.
Viri Hernandez, founder and executive director of Poder in Action, said the city should loosen light rail regulations that say riders must have an end destination since the service is the only place some people can get air conditioning in the summer.
Masavi Perea, from a local climate justice advocacy group called Chispa AZ, said the city could convert its buses to electric to improve air quality in south Phoenix.
The Arizona Republic has previously reported that south and west Phoenix residents experience higher levels of air pollution due to wind patterns that push polluted air toward the areas, which sit at lower elevations than other places in the Valley.
Elizabeth Venable, from Fund for Empowerment, which focuses on housing for marginalized populations and improving medical care for transgender people, gave credit to the city for allocating some of its budget to focus on housing insecurity but said more was needed.
"We need housing, we don't need more cops," she chanted with other organizers.
Keisha Acton from Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro said police weren't the answer to the mental health, housing and overdose crises in the city.
"Yet here we are hiring more police, giving them raises. Because what? So that you can live comfortable in your fancy houses as white privileged people while the rest of us poor, Black, and Indigenous Americans and Mexican Americans die on your streets? It doesn't make sense to me why we continue to show up, beg and plead for you to hear us, to see us."
Acton was part of a lawsuit that alleged the Maricopa County Attorney's Office "colluded" with the Phoenix Police Department to "surveil, target, unlawfully arrest and maliciously prosecute" protesters involved in George Floyd demonstrations in an effort to suppress criticism of law enforcement, according to a copy of the complaint shared with The Republic.
The suit came after the Maricopa County Attorney's Office dismissed the charges after a community outcry.
Years of raising concerns
Around the same time George Floyd's death prompted racial justice protests across the nation, Phoenix protesters also decried injustice against Dion Johnson, a 28-year-old man who was shot and killed in his stopped vehicle by Arizona Department of Public Safety Trooper George Cervantes in 2020.
Phoenix police have faced a range of criticism in recent years, including for a high rate of police shootings and a disproportionate use of violence against people of color.
Some of the same activists outside City Hall on Tuesday were there in 2020 too, calling on the city to divert 25% of police funding to other programs and to create a civilian oversight board to hold officers accountable.
The council last year added $15 million to expand its Community Assistance Program, or CAP, which aims to improve the response to behavioral and mental health calls in the Phoenix area.
The city also has created the Office of Accountability and Transparency, though its short history thus far has progressed slowly and some residents question whether it will have teeth when it's up and running full steam.
The council hired the office's director, Roger Smith, in December.
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Reach reporter Taylor Seely at tseely@arizonarepublic.com or 480-476-6116. Follow her on Twitter @taylorseely95 or Instagram @taylor.azc.
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With parents still reeling from news of the 21 students and teachers murdered at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, parents came together in Dallas Tuesday night at Rosemont Lower Elementary School with questions and concerns about what's being done to keep their kids safe.
"You think, I drop my child off at school, you expect them to be safe, you expect to see them at the end of the day and just the thought of not having that, whatever we're doing, it's not enough. It's not good enough,” said Jennifer Tarulli.
Tarulli, who has two children in the district, was one of the dozens of parents who showed up to hear from Dallas ISD Police Chief John Lawton, along with a panel of other district and state leaders, addressing to not only changes being made in the wake of Uvalde but also the measures already in place.
"We're doing intruder checks. We're also going around and making sure that all of our doors are secure on our campus. And of course, something that we're doing that we do all along is the alert training, which is active shooter training,” said Lawton.
He assured anxious parents that training requires the first responding officer to make entry in case of an active shooter.
Looking ahead, board trustee Ben Mackey said added measures could include swipe card access for all entries and a revamped district-wide camera system.
And in the wake of Monday's shooting in Duncanville, Lawton assured the district has stepped up its security presence at camps and other summer programming.
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Mental health initiatives were another key point of discussion Tuesday.
This February, Dallas ISD implemented the Sandy Hook Promise Anonymous Reporting System.
At next week’s school board meeting, Mackey said the board will discuss next year’s budget and how they’ll fund new security initiatives in the wake of Uvalde.
Tuesday’s event was hosted by state representatives Jessica Gonzalez and Rafael Anchia.
It's one of several listening sessions being held by democratic leaders across the state. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-isd-takes-part-in-school-safety-listening-session-in-wake-of-uvalde-shooting/2992517/ | 2022-06-15T03:11:52 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-isd-takes-part-in-school-safety-listening-session-in-wake-of-uvalde-shooting/2992517/ |
Though no children were injured after a gunman opened fire inside a Duncanville facility where summer camps were being held Monday, fear still lingers.
The Duncanville Fieldhouse off Highway 67 sits just yards away from Crossroads of Life Church. It’s common for the two facilities to share parking space on this corner.
Associate Pastor Calvin Funchess said he arrived at the church and noticed police and several other cars.
“At first, I thought they were having an event because we’re very accustomed to that,” said Funchess.
Funchess and pastor Jorge Guerrero quickly realized it was an active shooter call as some 250 children attended camp inside. Guerrero made his way down to an area where family members were waiting.
“They want to get to their children and grab ahold of them,” said Guerrero. “I have three daughters and they’re all in school and we’ve been having these conversations.”
Lead Pastor Greg White said the church has been there since the 1980s and has been building relationships within the community.
“Any church, any pastor is going to be very concerned,” White said. “But this is right here next to us.”
As they assessed the needs that day and offered support, White says the solidarity and partnership will continue.
“We want them to understand there are people around that love them and care,” he said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/how-church-pastors-responded-to-the-duncanville-fieldhouse-shooting/2992516/ | 2022-06-15T03:11:58 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/how-church-pastors-responded-to-the-duncanville-fieldhouse-shooting/2992516/ |
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — It's a problem impacting mothers and infants all over our area and across the country; baby formula is in short supply and it's hurting low-income families the most.
There are still plenty of bare shelves inside grocery stores as the supply crisis continues.
Shannon Hayward, vice president of service delivery at Maternal and Family Health Services in Wilkes-Barre said parents have been reaching out daily. The organization helps feed the most vulnerable, coordinating Women, Infant and Children programs in 17 counties.
"We're hearing about it every day," Hayward said. "It's something that all of our WIC Families who use infant formula are facing."
"We're the largest provider of WIC, both geographically and in the number of participants and we have 8,000 infants that were impacted by the formula shortage," added Maria Montoro Edwards, President, and CEO of MFHS.
Months of supply bottlenecks meant empty bottles and a growing need.
"On top of the issues that we've had with the supply chain that were making it difficult to find formula," Hayward said. "The recall of the Abbott products and the shutdown of the plant in Sturgis exacerbated that, greatly."
This presented yet another issue: WIC families were only eligible to purchase Abbott formula.
"We have been working closely with our state and federal partners to advocate for more flexibilities for WIC families and they have come through with increasing the options that are available," Hayward said.
Now, WIC families can choose from a wide variety of formulas, lessening some of the burden.
Abbott restarted production at its Sturgis, Michigan plant earlier this month and this week announced it's importing 1.1 million pounds of formula from facilities in Spain after receiving authorization from the FDA. While that could help stock shelves, the weight of inflation and shortages means more Pennsylvanians are seeking help.
Maternal and Family Health Services has seen WIC participation increase by 3% since the beginning of the year, climbing to 44,000 participants.
"We are seeing increasing numbers in WIC, both people utilizing the benefits and people applying to be part of the program," Hayward said.
Maternal and Family Health Services said it's committed to helping families navigate this crisis.
For more information on eligibility and an application for WIC benefits, visit the Maternal and Family Health Services webpage.
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MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — They say a picture is worth a thousand words. The picture you see above is worth a little over $730.
"I'm looking at the receipt and I'm like 735 dollars and the number of items was 25 items. It prompted me to take a photo and see that within the last year stuff has doubled within the last two years at least," said Kurt Cummings, Wingz And A Prayer.
Kurt Cummings opened Wingz And A Prayer near Mount Pocono just before the pandemic took hold of the country and the economy.
The business has been getting by, only raising prices a few times over the course of the pandemic. But inflation is causing concern.
"The price of chicken is already up, I understand that. The price of chicken wings is through the roof. It was just one of those things to look at it as a small business owner and say hey, the economy is in trouble, something has to change. There's only so much we can raise our prices before customers decide wings are not at the top of their list," said Cummings.
While it's easy for some small businesses to maneuver around inflation prices, here at Wingz And A Prayer one item the owner uses every day is cooking oil and that price has skyrocketed too.
"We used to pay about $17 for the 35 pounds and now it's around $44 so it's definitely doubled one and a half times," said Cummings.
Referencing the small number of items in the picture, Kurt says he can't believe how much prices have gone up in such a short time.
"To just look at the cart and be able to fit it in the back car, I mean normally I am taking two cars to get a load there, and now it was one this time and it was surprising," said Cummings.
The hope of course is that prices come down.
Cummings points to the same of his business as a mantra of sorts.
"Like every restaurant owner or anyone right now, we are hoping for change, praying for change. The name here is Wingz and a Prayer so we definitely praying for change," said Cummings.
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The Fort Wayne City Council approved rezonings to make way for a 202-acre mixed-use development on North Clinton Street near Interstate 469 after members were split on opinions a week earlier.
James Khan, a Fort Wayne restaurateur, proposed the development for the east side of the 9000 to 9100 blocks of North Clinton Street and on the south side of Brooks Road. Khan plans to develop seven commercial buildings, 15 apartment buildings with a clubhouse, and four groups of row houses.
The primary development plans for Arneo Place and Arneo Commercial Center were approved unanimously by the Fort Wayne Plan Commission.
The City Council has the final say on rezoning requests, but the commission recommended approval for the Arneo developments. The developments required the rezoning of 138 acres to planned residential for Arneo Place and 64 acres to neighborhood center for the commercial center.
Preliminary votes in City Council committee meetings typically don’t change before final decisions are made. The Arneo developments would not have been approved with last week’s vote of 3-2-1 with support from Councilmen Tom Freistroffer, R-at large, Jason Arp, R-4th, and Councilwoman Michelle Chambers, D-at large.
Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, D-6th, and Councilmen Glynn Hines, D-at large, and Tom Didier, R-3rd, were absent. Councilmen Paul Ensley, R-1st, and Geoff Paddock, D-5th, opposed the developments while Councilman Russ Jehl, R-2nd, abstained.
Dr. John Crawford, a former City Council member, has opposed the development, citing safety concerns. North Clinton is already overwhelmed with the traffic it sees daily, and the neighboring hunting grounds could endanger the safety of residents, he said.
Khan said the Arneo projects will be developed over the next several years, which means traffic concerns likely will have been alleviated through the North Clinton widening project by the time residents move in. The homes that neighbor the hunting grounds will have at least 200 feet of wooded area for separation, he said.
Ensley said it’s rare that he changes his preliminary vote, but he felt that he should support the development after his concerns about traffic were addressed.
Jehl said he and other council members were assured by the Community Development Division and Public Works Division that the multi-phase project to fix North Clinton’s traffic safety is moving as quickly as it can. The segment of North Clinton between Wallen and Brooks roads will be where crews start the street improvement project, 80% of which is being funded by the federal government.
Jehl said he ultimately decided to support the requests after he saw a letter of support from the North Pointe Woods association, which is the only neighborhood that will be next to the Arneo developments.
The council voted 8-1 to approve the developments with Paddock as the sole opposition. Paddock said he agreed with many of the comments made by other members, but he couldn’t support the developments with a good conscience.
Paddock said he has been out to the property multiple times, and he still is not comfortable with the traffic concerns or safety issues with the development neighboring what he called “intense hunting ground.”
“I have to vote no on this because I cannot get that portion out of my mind that we just could not work out that detail – and a very important detail – for me to have a comfort level when we have families and children living and perhaps people shopping without a further dealing with this,” Paddock said.
Khan said he will continue working with Crawford and others to make the Village of Arneo the best it can be.
“I have a strong desire to continue to work with everyone in that vicinity – especially Dr. Crawford – to try to make it the best development possible,” he said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/city-council-approves-rezonings-for-north-clinton-development/article_aaec2b3e-ec42-11ec-bb68-73a806f37ee1.html | 2022-06-15T03:23:13 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/city-council-approves-rezonings-for-north-clinton-development/article_aaec2b3e-ec42-11ec-bb68-73a806f37ee1.html |
Wednesday's Farmers Market that was scheduled for 3-7 p.m. at McCulloch Park has been canceled due to the heat.
A news release also said market officials know some residents are still cleaning up from Monday night's storm damage.
Residents are invited to future Wednesday or Saturday markets after "this heat wave breaks," the release said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/farmers-market-organizers-cancel-for-wednesday/article_eb71effe-ec42-11ec-a024-8f540268d943.html | 2022-06-15T03:23:19 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/farmers-market-organizers-cancel-for-wednesday/article_eb71effe-ec42-11ec-a024-8f540268d943.html |
More than 33,000 customers were without power in northeast Indiana Tuesday evening after violent thunderstorms moved through the area late Monday.
As of 4 p.m., Indiana Michigan Power reported that 25,650 customers were without power in the Fort Wayne, Decatur and Avilla areas.
Northeastern REMC reported as of 2 p.m. that about 7,600 customers were powerless.
I&M said it estimated the Avilla-area customers would be restored by 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Decatur-area customers would be restored by 11 p.m. Wednesday and the Fort Wayne-area customers would be restored by 11 p.m. Thursday, "but most customers will have power restored before the estimated time."
Northeastern said at midday that the storm caused considerable damage to the transmission lines from American Electric Power that feed into its substations, and seven of the 16 substations are offline.
Eric Jung, chief executive officer of Northeastern, said it had restored service to several thousand members, but "we are at a point where we will be unable to bring large numbers of members on without restoration of the transmission lines."
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative said 800 of its members lost power in the storm, but all were restored by 6 a.m. today.
A 98 mph wind gust, equivalent to the velocity of an EF-1 tornado or a Category 2 hurricane, was measured at Fort Wayne International Airport at 10:39 p.m. Monday.
Trees were down throughout the area, the weather service said. It said a person was trapped in a house in the Belle Vista neighborhood of Fort Wayne after a tree fell. Another person was trapped near Merriam when a tree fell into a house, it said, and a tree fell onto a car near Tri-Lakes, trapping a third person.
Two trees fell onto separate mobile homes in the Enchanted Hills subdivision near Cromwell, the weather service said.
It said a semi was blown over at U.S. 127 and Ohio 81 near Ohio City, Ohio, and roofs collapsed or were blown off near Lake Gage and in New Haven.
Eighty mph wind gusts were measured southwest of Fort Wayne, the weather service said. Other gusts reached 76 mph in Yoder, 61 mph near Brunersburg, Ohio, and 56 mph near Cromwell.
The weather service reported 1.75-inch hail fell near Huntertown and 1-inch hail near Hessen Cassel.
Water from heavy rains flooded the 15000 block of Winchester Road near Poe, and the St. Joseph River overflowed near Montpelier, Ohio, the weather service said.
Weather-related closings
Roads
Fort Wayne city officials say several traffic signals are out of service. Motorists should use caution in the impacted areas and treat the areas as all-way stops.
Traffic signals are out of service at the following intersections:
- The stretch of West Jefferson Boulevard in the Jefferson Pointe area
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Getz Road
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Covington Road
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Aboite Center Road
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Olde Canal Place
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Mallard Cove Lane
- Washington Boulevard and Hanna Street
- Engle and Bluffton roads
- Winchester and Bluffton roads
- Sand Point and Bluffton roads
- Old Trail and Bluffton roads
- Lower Huntington and Bluffton roads
- Old Trail and Lower Huntington roads
- Airport Expressway and Bluffton Road
- Engle Road and Ardmore Avenue
- Taylor Street and Ardmore Avenue
- Wallace and Hanna streets
- Hanna and Buchanan streets
- Smith and Pontiac streets
- Pontiac and Hanna streets
- Dartmouth Drive and Washington Center Road
- Pontiac Street and McKinnie Avenue
- Parnell and Spy Run avenues
Allen County Highway Department listings
- Aboite Center Road east of West Hamilton Road
- 1904 West Ferguson Road east of Bluffton Road
- Kinnerk Road between Dunkelberg & Ferguson roads
- Olde Canal Place Drive near West Jefferson Boulevard
- East Pleasant Center Road west of Winchester Road
- Scott Road south of Bass Road south of railroad
- Thiele Road north of Lahrman Road
- Thompson Road east of U.S. 27
- Webster Street at Douglas Street in Yoder
- Webster Street at Pleasant Street in Yoder
- Winchester Road north of Poe Road
- Winters Road east of Bluffton Road
- Winters Road west of Smith Road
- Yoder Road between Conners Road & Thiele Road
- Yohne Road near Fox Island
- Lake Everett between Butt Road & East Drive
- Center Street between Fisher Road & Loneke Drive
- Loneke Drive between East Drive & Mini Haha
- Bass Road between Scott Road & Eme Road
- Eme Road between Arcola Road & School Street
- Arcola Road between West County Line & Brown roads
- Butt Road between Washington Center & Leesburg roads
- Cook Road between Butt & Felger roads
Fox Island Park is closed. No power, no park entry.
Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Maplewood Elementary
- Kekionga Middle School | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/more-than-33-000-in-northeast-indiana-without-power-after-storms/article_fe134eac-eba0-11ec-bce8-3b4d54acc050.html | 2022-06-15T03:23:25 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/more-than-33-000-in-northeast-indiana-without-power-after-storms/article_fe134eac-eba0-11ec-bce8-3b4d54acc050.html |
Emergency workers evacuated people around Bridgeway Drive and Phoenix Parkway when a gas leak started Tuesday afternoon in south Fort Wayne.
No one was hurt, and there was no damage except to the 4-inch high-pressure gas main, Fort Wayne Fire Department Deputy Chief Adam O’Connor said.
According to a city police statement, the gas line was above ground.
The leak started about 1:20 p.m., O’Connor said. Someone removing brush and doing landscape work struck the pipe with a tractor.
Authorities evacuated the Public Safety Academy, Frontier and nearby residences, and the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. and fire department worked together to end the leak.
“NIPSCO showed up in force,” he said.
Authorities asked that people use alternative routes around Bridgeway Apartments.
The leak situation ended about 3:20 p.m.
Mobile home fire leaves 1 hurtOne person was recovering from injuries Tuesday after a mobile home fire on Fort Wayne’s north side Monday night.
Crews said they arrived just before 11 p.m. at 84 Country Forest Drive and saw flames coming from the structure.
Three adults and three children escaped the trailer, but one person was taken to a hospital, officials said.
Two pets also were rescued.
Firefighters had the blaze under control in 12 minutes.
Officials believe the fire began in a utility area, but they are continuing to investigate. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/people-evacuated-during-afternoon-gas-leak/article_133cbf10-ec24-11ec-9e9e-270114b77e9d.html | 2022-06-15T03:23:31 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/people-evacuated-during-afternoon-gas-leak/article_133cbf10-ec24-11ec-9e9e-270114b77e9d.html |
The Indiana Michigan Power issued this news release today:
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) employees, contractors and mutual assistance crews will continue working overnight to restore power after record-breaking winds Monday night disrupted power to 40,700 customers. I&M has restored power to nearly 15,000 customers in less than 24 hours, with more than 25,900 customers without service as of 9 p.m. A majority of those customers are in the hard-hit southwest Fort Wayne and Waynedale areas.
Tomorrow, more than 900 I&M line workers, forestry experts, support crews, contractors and mutual assistance personnel will work together to restore power. Mutual assistance personnel are traveling from Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
Crews will work long hours in the excessive heat to restore service to those affected by the severe weather.
Numerous trees and limbs snapped and damaged electrical equipment. So far, I&M damage assessors, with the assistance of drones, have found:
- More than 145 broken or damaged poles
- 20 damaged transformers
- More than 350 individual spans of downed wires
Approximate outage counts and estimated restoration times:
INDIANA RESIDENTS: 23,395
- Fort Wayne area, 20,393 residents, 11 p.m. Thursday.
- Avilla area, 2,438 residents, 11 p.m. Wednesday.
- Decatur area, 384 residents, 3 p.m. Wednesday.
- South Bend area, RESTORED
- Elkhart area, RESTORED
MICHIGAN RESIDENTS: 2,656
- Benton Harbor area, 1,119 residents, 8 p.m. Wednesday.
- Buchanan area, less than 15 residents, 8 p.m. Wednesday.
- Three Rivers area, 1,524 residents, 11 p.m. Wednesday.
These estimated restoration times are when crews expect the entire area to be restored, but most customers will have power restored before the estimated time. I&M encourages everyone
to stay updated with the latest estimates specific to their account:
- Monitor the status of your outage at IndianaMichiganPower.com/App
- Sign up for text and email alerts on the app or at IndianaMichiganPower.com/Alerts
COOLING CENTERS:
Cooling centers are open in many communities. Please check with your local city/community for locations and hours.
SAFETY INFO:
Please pay attention to several safety precautions:
- Downed power lines. Stay away from any downed wires and report them to I&M. You can contact I&M by calling 1-800-311-4634, report on our app or website, or call 911.
- Be careful around debris and fences. Fallen limbs and other debris can hide downed power lines, and a downed line may be contacting a fence out of line of sight. Look around carefully. Trees could fall or drop limbs at any moment, please look up.
- Traffic lights may not be functioning. Please use caution and be mindful of first responders and utility workers on the roadways.
- We urge the general public not to approach our crews. For your safety and ours, please do not approach I&M employees and contractors working to restore power.
- When using a generator, connect all appliances directly to the generator. Don’t connect the generator's electrical output to any home or building electrical circuits. Don’t use gaspowered generators in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, like inside a garage or a home.
For more safety tips visit IndianaMichiganPower.com/safety/storms/ | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-indiana-michigan-power-update-on-outages/article_67d17306-ec4a-11ec-a914-c39b175cdc60.html | 2022-06-15T03:23:37 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-indiana-michigan-power-update-on-outages/article_67d17306-ec4a-11ec-a914-c39b175cdc60.html |
A Philadelphia correctional officer is recovering after he was shot during a gun battle with robbers as he was leaving to go to work.
The 43-year-old man was walking toward his car shortly before 10 p.m. along the 300 block of Earlham Street to head to work when he was approached by three robbers, police said. At least one of the robbers had a gun.
The correctional officer pulled out his own weapon and a shootout ensued. During the gun battle, the correctional officer’s gun was struck by gunfire from one of the robbers and disabled. The officer was also shot once in the head and stomach. In all, six shots were fired during the shootout and the three robbers fled westbound on Earlham Street. The officer’s car as well as a second, unattended and parked vehicle were also struck by bullets during the shootout.
When police arrived at the scene, the correctional officer was still conscious, walking and talking. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he is in critical but stable condition.
Police obtained private surveillance video which captured part of the shooting.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-correctional-officer-injured-during-shootout-with-robbers/3271064/ | 2022-06-15T03:25:14 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-correctional-officer-injured-during-shootout-with-robbers/3271064/ |
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Over 40 dogs have been taken from an animal hoarding situation in central Wichita.
Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL), with the help of the Kansas Humane Society (KHS) and the Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland (BBRH), took the initiative to help the man and his 43 beagle-mixes.
“He wanted assistance,” said Christy Fischer, the executive director of WAAL. “He knew that this was not the best living situation for them.”
Although their living conditions were not ideal, Fischer says she was surprised by other aspects.
“As far as the health goes, and even a degree to the socialization of the animals, we were pleasantly surprised in this case,” Fischer said.
Many of the dogs were pregnant.
“We had quite a few pregnant females, and so those are going to go to foster homes so that they can, you know, have their babies and wean their babies before they are adopted,” said Fischer.
The goal for all of the dogs is for them to get adopted.
“The plan is in place more than likely for all three rescues to go ahead and spay-neuter, vaccinate, deworm, microchip, do all of those things before they’ll be available for adoption to citizens,” Fischer said.
Many of the dogs are already up for adoption.
Rocky, a 6-month-old beagle mix, can now be adopted from the KHS. Some of Rocky’s siblings are available for adoption at WAAL. Even more are up for adoption at BBRH.
You can help these shelters in other ways. For more information on how to foster, donate and volunteer, visit their websites. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/43-dogs-taken-from-hoarding-situation-in-wichita/ | 2022-06-15T03:33:43 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/43-dogs-taken-from-hoarding-situation-in-wichita/ |
The number of monkeypox cases in New York City continues to tick up, with 14 likely cases now found within the five boroughs, and city officials are telling one group in particular to be on alert.
The 14 people have tested positive for orthopoxvirus, the city's health department said Tuesday. The monkeypox virus belongs to the orthopoxvirus family.
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene continued to focus on the city's LGBTQ community as it warned about spread of the virus.
"The current cases are primarily spreading among men who have sex with men, so this group is now at greater risk of exposure," the health department said. It put out a similar warning on Thursday
The number of infections in the city has risen sharply since the start of the month, when the virus was first detected in NYC.
As of late Tuesday, there were more than 1.879 cases of monkeypox in 35 countries, according to the CDC, including 71 in the United States — nearly double the number just five days ago on June 9. The UK has recorded the most cases by far, about a quarter of the total.
Last week, the CDC ramped up its monkeypox alert to level 2 and encouraged people to "practice enhanced precautions" to stem the recent outbreak. Under that level of guidance, people are encouraged to "practice enhanced precautions" to stem the outbreak. That is one step below the CDC recommending people "avoid nonessential travel."
Even though the CDC said the risk to the general public remains low, the new level of alert encourages avoiding close contact with those who are sick, including those with skin or genital lesions, as well as sick or dead animals. Those displaying symptoms, like unexplained skin rash or lesions, are also urged to avoid contact with others and to reach out to health-care providers for guidance.
It is also advised to avoid eating meat that comes from wild game, or using products (such as creams, powders or lotions) that come from wild animals from Africa.
Two prominent infectious disease experts previously warned that time was of the essence to stop the spread of the virus, and that the "window is closing" to contain it before it becomes endemic. That came just days after the World Health Organization said it didn't know if the outbreak was "too late to contain."
How Do You Get Monkeypox?
The vast majority of U.S. cases are in men who have sex with men, and many patients have reported international travel. The CDC said last week that all patients nationwide are recovering, or have already recovered.
The agency is asking doctors to test more aggressively for monkeypox, even if they think a patient is presenting with symptoms of another sexually transmitted illness.
"They should test for monkeypox even if they think they might have a positive test for a much more common STI," Jennifer McQuiston, deputy director of the CDC's Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, said.
Of the first 17 confirmed cases, all 17 had a rash and most had fatigue or chills. A majority had rashes on their arm or chest, though many other spots were affected as well.
Monkeypox 'Window Closing'
As the virus spreads, those with a background in the history of infectious diseases warn that time is of the essence to contain it.
"The window is CLOSING. If we can't contain now, it means much more work later. Again, #LGBTQ groups do not seem to see the urgency of the moment, rightly worried about stigma, but not interested in throwing down to take care of this outbreak ourselves," Yale epidemiologist and AIDS activist Gregg Gonsalves tweeted last Saturday morning.
His peers agreed and called on the LGBTQ community to make a more aggressive effort to fight the spread.
"The window to eliminate monkeypox is closing. LGBTQ groups could use #GayPrideMonth #gaypride2022 events to educate, screen, test & vaccinate… before it’s too late," Celine Gounder, an NYU infectious diseases specialist and former Biden Administration COVID advisor, tweeted in response to Gonsalves.
Some local governments are taking matters into their own hands. On Monday, public health officials in Montreal began offering vaccinations to people who'd been exposed to someone with monkeypox, and to men who have sex with men and who've had at least two partners in the last 14 days.
In the United States, the federal Department of Health and Human Services ordered another 36,000 doses of vaccine transferred from their manufacturer to a national stockpile.
What Is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958, when outbreaks occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research -- resulting in its name. (What you need to know about monkeypox.)
The first case in a human was reported in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which still has the majority of infections. Other African countries where it has been found: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone.
Human symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than the symptoms of smallpox, the CDC says. It presents itself as a flu-like illness accompanied by lymph-node swelling and rash on the face and body.
Monkeypox starts off with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Monkeypox also causes lymph nodes to swell, something that smallpox does not. The incubation period is usually 7−14 days but can range from 5−21 days.
The CDC is urging healthcare providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rashes consistent with monkeypox, regardless of whether they have traveled or have specific risks for monkeypox. See more information from the travel notice here. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/14-likely-cases-of-monkeypox-now-found-in-nyc-with-lgtbq-men-still-at-greater-risk/3734494/ | 2022-06-15T03:37:10 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/14-likely-cases-of-monkeypox-now-found-in-nyc-with-lgtbq-men-still-at-greater-risk/3734494/ |
A woman who was out walking her two dogs in the Bronx was struck by a hit-and-run driver, leaving all three critically hurt, according to police.
The victim was near the corner of Grand Concourse and Mosholu Parkway in the Bedford Park neighborhood, police said, when an Audi slammed into her as she was with two dogs.
The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, while the dogs were taken to a nearby animal hospital. All three were said to be in critical condition, according to police.
The vehicle took off after the incident, and police are searching for the driver. An investigation is ongoing. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/woman-and-2-dogs-critically-injured-in-bronx-hit-and-run-police/3734548/ | 2022-06-15T03:37:16 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/woman-and-2-dogs-critically-injured-in-bronx-hit-and-run-police/3734548/ |
PORTER COUNTY — The Porter County Sheriff’s Office is seeking accepting applicants in an accelerated hiring process.
The position that is being hired for is probationary patrol officer and applications are due by 4 p.m. June 21 by mail or in person.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., have a valid driver's license, have no felony convictions and have no misdemeanor convictions of domestic violence. Individuals must become a Porter County resident within one year of filling the position.
A list of benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, pensions and more can be found on the Porter County Sheriff's Office website.
Applications can be picked up at the Porter County Sheriff’s Office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications can also be found on the agency website at www.portercountysheriff.com/employment.
Anna Ortiz is the breaking news/crime reporter for The Times, covering crime, politics, courts and investigative news. She is a graduate of Ball State University with a major in journalism and minor in anthropology. 219-933-4194, anna.ortiz@nwi.com
Police ordered 17-year-old Joshua J. Hughes and a 16-year-old, who were both wearing caps and gowns, to lie facedown in the stadium parking lot because they were each carrying handguns, records show.
The U.S. Justice Department named Gary in fall 2021 as one of 10 National Public Safety Partnership sites, which gave the city access to more federal law enforcement resources.
Erik W. Schneider, 44, is accused of accepting payments from customers of Hometown Appliances but later failing to deliver the merchandise they believed they were buying.
Dawn Carden encouraged her son's friends to call her "Mama D," gave them drugs and guns, and took advantage of the trust they placed in her, a deputy prosecutor said. That trust cost them their lives.
The residents have been temporarily displaced due to the damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Matt Djukic at 219-322-5000, extension 2315.
In the course of the investigation, police identified the residents and made many controlled undercover purchases of illegal narcotics from one of the individuals. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/porter-county-sheriffs-office-hiring-patrol-officer/article_09a564ed-c812-5966-b6c2-720b71819831.html | 2022-06-15T03:46:19 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/porter-county-sheriffs-office-hiring-patrol-officer/article_09a564ed-c812-5966-b6c2-720b71819831.html |
HAMMOND — A federal judge has sentenced a Merrillville man to probation for defrauding the federal government out of pandemic-related financial aid.
U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon declined to imprison William Rainey Tuesday.
Rainey pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to a felony charge of wire fraud for lying on an application for federal funds to assist his Merrillville-based business, Montay’s Lawn and Snow Removal.
He applied to the U.S. Small Business Administration for money associated with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security — or CARES — Act for low-interest, forgivable loans.
It was a 2020 program designed to help firms experiencing revenue losses and prevent worker layoffs.
Rainey admitted in his guilty plea he falsely claimed his business had 11 employees and was in danger of losing business revenue of $700,000.
Rainey never had more than seven part-time employees, whom he paid in cash, and never earned more than $300,000 in revenues.
2 teen brothers in caps and gowns returned fire at shooter outside graduation, court records say
Woman, 12-year-old girl identified as 2 killed in U.S. 41 crash
Intoxicated driver asleep at busy intersection was on way to work, Porter County police say
Gary mayor orders immediate closure of night club where six people were shot, including two who died
Law enforcement officials arrest 46, clear 58 arrest warrants during Operation Washout, authorities say
Kohl's puts up a for-sale sign
Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for molesting friend's daughter
Veteran Sin City Deciples member pleads guilty to drug, racketeering charges
Man accused of stealing from appliance store customers close to accepting plea, attorney says
Woman sentenced to 11 years for hiding gun used to kill 2 teenagers
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Portage family returns home to be held by burglar; man nabbed a day later in Illinois, police say
3 in custody after SWAT, Hobart police search home in drug investigation, police say
14-year-old charged in Region store shooting; Hobart police laud public's help
Rainey signed a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office to give up his right to make federal prosecutors prove his guilt in return for a more lenient sentence.
Matthew D. Soliday, Rainey’s court-appointed defense attorney, said in a memo he sent the court earlier that Rainey cooperated with investigators and surrendered all $180,000 in loan money he received.
Soliday said Rainey truly meant to spend the money on his business payroll. He said Rainey has no criminal history.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Derek Gleeson
Age : 39
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204716
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Jusko
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204708
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dorothy King
Age : 57
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204713
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Theodore Kritikos
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204700
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; WEAPON - USE - POINTING A FIREARM; DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Miller
Age : 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204704
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rufus Balentine
Age : 64
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204719
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Brown
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204714
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delores Dehler
Age : 46
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armond Earving
Age : 19
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204696
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Helen Amore
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204715
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Snead
Age : 31
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204816
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE - < $750; UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Valerie Tuinstra
Age : 52
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204802
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Willie Wilbon
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204818
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Davion Cotton
Age : 22
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204817
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keyara Green
Age : 22
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204805
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Harkabus
Age : 56
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204819
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Curtis Howard Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204804
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darrel Brown
Age : 65
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204810
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Blue
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204803
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Thomas
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204775
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Risner Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204780
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Erik Rodriguez
Age : 24
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204788
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Lisa Rosmanitz
Age : 57
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204792
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Santiago
Age : 30
Residence: Lockport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204785
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Negrete
Age : 35
Residence: Berwyn, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204790
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dominic Pitzel
Age : 68
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204787
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Sharee Johnston
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204778
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffrey Francis
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204768
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamey Goin
Age : 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204779
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Evans
Age : 57
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204781
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ann Aquino
Age : 40
Residence: Westchester, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204773
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vanessa Ruelas
Age : 38
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204743
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: felony
Brooklyn Meeks
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204750
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Owens Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204741
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Guy Parks
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204731
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deon Reed
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204759
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clarence Laurence III
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204733
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Lundy
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204730
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tania Madrigal
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204765
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kentrell Marsh Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204738
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Dyniewski
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204761
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Homan
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204755
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stacy Jones
Age : 30
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204740
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Giovonnie Kemp
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204751
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katanya Cannon
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204752
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Warren Dixon
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204763
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERIN
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
John Hicks
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204753
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyatta Branch
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204764
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tammy Brown
Age : 61
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204739
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shawn Dalton
Age : 42
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204726
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Shea
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204746
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antione Anderson Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204729
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delta Wilder
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204734
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Silva
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204745
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Wilson
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204725
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ziemkiewicz Jr.
Age : 51
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204748
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Damien Ventura Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204694
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Perez
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204724
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katrina Reillo
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204723
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fred Parker
Age : 46
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204698
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Regino Torres
Age : 55
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204918
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Turpin
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204925
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Schueren
Age : 55
Residence: Kentland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204927
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stephanie Scott
Age : 34
Residence: Benton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204921
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryant Stratton
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204924
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Howard Sweet Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204947
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Sanchez
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204933
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Theodora Koktsidis
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204936
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hector Mays Sr.
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204916
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION REFERENCE SAME PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Espinoza
Age : 25
Residence: Goshen, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204914
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dandre Hall
Age : 40
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204930
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE - CONSPIRACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cory Horton
Age : 24
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204937
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Hunter Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204929
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anna Craig
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204928
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joe Carter III
Age : 56
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2204923
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julie Castillo
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204946
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Imari Clark
Age : 20
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204920
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerard Coates
Age : 31
Residence: Tinley Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204950
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Adrian Wells
Age : 29
Residence: Springfield, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204894
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brittany Washington
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204893
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Benjamin King
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204897
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nikolus Morris
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204892
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ahdezjia Smith
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204886
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carlos Herrera
Age : 65
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204888
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Keck
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204911
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kathleen Donaldson
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204908
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Roggenkamp
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204868
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Davierre Sanders
Age : 35
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204864
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dante WIlliams
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204863
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Quinn Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204865
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ramirez
Age : 24
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204858
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gabriel Henderson
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204875
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE IV
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Moreno
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204856
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Earner
Age : 51
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204854
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER FAIL TO POSSESS INDIANA DRIVERS LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eric Ellis
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204866
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Philitpa Harper
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204867
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Boyd
Age : 37
Residence: Hazel Crest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204873
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rollie Crawford III
Age : 67
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204861
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kelly Crowe
Age : 39
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204880
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dwight Moore
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204833
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ladarris Ramsey
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204838
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roberto Soto Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204844
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tonesha Lewis
Age : 42
Residence: Kokomo, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204842
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Liggett
Age : 33
Residence: Loveland, OH
Booking Number(s): 2204841
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marta Marquez
Age : 47
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204843
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tristan Grant
Age : 24
Residence: Monee, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204837
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Korry Allen
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204831
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Holly Anderson
Age : 35
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204835
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diana Davis
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204830
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone McKee
Age : 59
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204813
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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OROVILLE, Calif. — Butte County Supervisors hoped to get answers on behalf of the thousands of people PG&E burned out of their homes.
Instead, they got “basically told to pound sand” by the retired judge who runs the trust fund for PG&E’s victims.
“I’m not interested in dealing with you,” retired judge John Trotter said in a voicemail to county staff, referring to the county’s leaders as “you people.”
He took offense at a letter the county’s five elected supervisors voted to send him in May.
It shared complaints about a “lack of communication” and “minimal payments” that have left some of the fire victims living “on the streets.”
“If you really want to know anything about the trust, I would assume that like everybody else you would call and ask, rather than coming to uninformed, slanderous conclusions,” Trotter’s voicemail continued. “When and if you get to that point, I’ll talk to you."
PG&E fire victims haven’t been paid in full. Roughly half of the nearly 70,000 victims represented by the trust haven’t been paid anything at all.
The trust oversees the sale of shares of PG&E stock, which were supposed to provide half of a $13.5 billion settlement to victims of the Camp Fire, PG&E’s 2017 fires, and the 2015 Butte Fire.
The Fire Victim Trust lost $207 million in value on the sale of 100 million shares since January, ABC10's analysis of SEC data shows.
The remaining 377 million shares would need to reach a value of $14.68 to make victims whole.
Ticker symbol PCG closed at $9.98 per share after Tuesday trading, leaving fire victims $1.8 billion short of the stated value of their settlement.
ABC10 previously reported on the Trust's role in holding onto a large portion of PG&E stock as part of a bankruptcy deal brokered by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The deal was part of a broader plan to protect PG&E from the consequences of its crimes and future wildfires, which also involved the company's ostensibly-independent state regulators at the CPUC.
Trotter has declined repeated requests to be interviewed by ABC10 and the trust did not provide any comment by the deadline for this story.
He has previously asked Gov. Newsom and the state legislature to help try to make the victims whole, but so far no solution has emerged from the Capitol.
The governor walked away without answering when we asked about the shortage of funds last year.
Trotter's irate voicemail first aired on television this month on Chico station KRCR in a story that featured a fire survivor who missed her rent payment while waiting on the money she expected the trust to deliver.
“They’re gonna take my trailer,” Teri Lindsay said. “I’m not gonna have a place to live. I could live in my truck.”
By contrast, retired judge Trotter makes $125,000 per month running the trust, according to its documents.
“What he makes an hour is more than some of our impacted residents make in a month,” supervisor Bill Connelly said.
In an editorial, the Chico Enterprise-Record blasted Trotter for an attempt to play the victim, calling his voicemail message “the height of arrogance, a callous flip-off to people who are guilty of nothing other than being burned out of their homes.”
The county’s May 24 letter had asked six specific questions about money being paid to victims and spent by the trust on overhead.
On Tuesday, the five commissioners met to decide how to respond to Trotter.
They thought about sending another letter:
“Many of our constituents have complained to us about the lack of professionalism in communication from the Fire Victims Trust. The Board is now much more able to empathize with those critiques,” a draft read.
But ultimately, the board voted to have County staff start taking a deeper look at the trust and how best to force it to behave in a more transparent manner.
The supervisors want staff to come up with a proposed strategy for dealing with the shortfall created by PG&E's slumping stock.
That problem is a bigger bear than the current market.
"PG&E keeps burning things down, so their stock keeps going down," Teeter said.
The supervisors directed Butte County staff to work on an active proposal in PG&E’s bankruptcy court case, which would create a process for fire survivors to make the trust answer their questions.
“Victims are asking questions about how their money is being spent. This is their money,” said Will Abrams, who survived when his home burned in the 2017 Tubbs Fire.
He was upset when the Fire Victim Trust wouldn’t break down its $93 million of expenses in more detail, so he asked PG&E’s bankruptcy judge to open a process for fire survivors to compel the trust to provide records and answers.
Judge Dennis Montali set a timeline stretching into next month for the trust and Abrams to respond to each other. Butte County now also plans to weigh in.
“We feel that we can go along into this hearing response that the bankruptcy judge has done and demand answers,” Teeter said.
“I think if it was more open to the public in a complete manner we wouldn’t have as deep of concerns,” added Connelly.
Abrams sees similarities between the attitudes of PG&E and the trust in charge of compensating its victims.
“Any time individuals in a position of power are being so secretive, and are being dismissive of honest questions, straightforward questions, it should give everyone pause.”
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CALIFORNIA, USA — California officials have agreed to pay $51 million to settle lawsuits against the state stemming from a shooting at a home for veterans in Northern California where a former patient fatally shot three female mental health workers and then himself.
On March 9, 2018, Albert Wong, 36, took hostage three staffers with The Pathway Home, a nonprofit that operated a program at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. The nonprofit treated veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Wong, a decorated U.S. soldier who spent a year in Afghanistan, had been treated at the program but was expelled after he refused to comply with his treatment plan. Officials said Wong shot and killed 42-year-old Jennifer Golick, 48-year-old Christine Loeber and 29-year-old Jennifer Gonzales before killing himself. Golick and Gonzales were counselors and Loeber was the director of the program.
Lindsey Sin, spokesperson for the state Department of Veterans Affairs, confirmed to the Napa Valley Register Tuesday the money will settle all four cases against CalVet brought by families of the three women.
The settlement "authorizes $51 million one-time to pay for settlement costs at the Veterans Home of California, Yountville (where Pathway operated) related to the shooting," according to state budget documents approved this week by the Legislature, the Napa Valley Register reported.
The settlements will include $7 million for Loeber's estate, $11 million to the estate of Golick, and $30 million for the estate of Gonzales. It was not immediately clear late Tuesday how the remaining $3 million would be used, the newspaper reported.
"Our hearts remain with the victims and their families," Sin said in a statement. "We recognize that their loss is ongoing and that the pain of losing these women will never truly go away, but only hope they are now able to put a piece of this tragedy behind them."
Settlement payments will become final after the California budget, which takes effect July 1, is approved by the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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HOCHATOWN, Okla. — A second casino broke ground Tuesday morning in Choctaw Nation, expected to open late next year.
The new casino and resort, Choctaw Landing, is a $165-million project creating more than 2,000 new jobs in Hochatown, OK. It will be four stories and 200,000 square-feet with 100 hotel rooms, 600 slot machines, eight table games, restaurants, bars, a pool, a beer garden, a family-friendly game zone and an outdoor amphitheater.
Additionally, the new resort will have an adjoined mercantile which will act as a small grocery store with three dining options and a 24-pump gas station, a news release from Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma stated.
“At the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, our goal is to continue to provide for our fellow tribal members, families and our community,” said Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton at the groundbreaking ceremony. “Choctaw Landing will provide significant opportunities for local residents and the future availability and quality of this hotel will not only attract business, but tourism opportunities for Choctaw Nation Reservation in Southeast Oklahoma.”
The lead partners on the project are Manhattan Construction Company and JCJ Architecture, who have worked with the Choctaw Nation before on other projects, the release added.
Hochatown is the site of a historical Choctaw Village with many Choctaw still living in the area. The design of the resort will reflect their culture and include history and display art made by tribal members.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning, with city officials, tribal council members and gaming industry professionals in attendance along with community members. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/casino-resort-coming-choctaw-nation/287-5e7ea2d5-2989-4aa3-8f7c-a16c45c5c5c9 | 2022-06-15T03:56:25 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/casino-resort-coming-choctaw-nation/287-5e7ea2d5-2989-4aa3-8f7c-a16c45c5c5c9 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — In far north Fort Worth, pasture land and rolling hills will be transformed into a new development.
Tuesday evening, Fort Worth city councilmembers signed off on a large new development that will build 1,914 homes near Eagle Mountain Lake.
The Rio Claro development will be located southeast of the intersection of Morris Dido Newark Road and Bonds Ranch Road. It’ll sit near the proposed Eagle Mountain High School.
Developer PMB Capital Investments is also developing Veale Ranch in southwest Fort Worth, among other developments.
Matt Mildren, a partner at PMB Capital Investments, told WFAA the new development in far north Fort Worth will have public parks, open spaces, amenities, fishing ponds and a connected trail system.
Fort Worth’s fast-growing economy and ample land has led to a booming population and expansion north of the city, but some who live near the newly-approved development are not on board with what they call rapid expansion.
During Tuesday’s city council meeting, two speakers spoke out against the development. One of them said he lives in the community down the road from the new development.
“We have to slow this down. We haven’t fixed roads yet,” said one man.
Neighbors who live near the development worry that the two-lane, two-way rural Bonds Ranch Road is already too congested with traffic.
“The existing road is not sufficient to handle traffic,” another speaker during the meeting said.
District 7 councilmember Leonard Firestone, who represents the district where the development will be built countered the statements made by those in opposition.
“The developer has agreed to improve portions of road,” Firestone said.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker commended Firestone for his work in bringing the development to fruition.
“The city’s listening and I know city staff is taking it as a priority to make sure infrastructure does come first before some of the growth because of what we've seen in North Fort Worth,” Parker said.
All councilmembers voted in support of two agenda items related to the development, with the exception of councilmember Chris Nettles, who was not present for the vote.
Mildren told WFAA the next step will involve submitting engineering and construction plans to the city for approval.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2023 and construction of homes will begin early 2024, Mildren said. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-city-council-approves-new-development-bringing-nearly-2000-homes-far-north-city/287-2dcc5600-a7dc-48cf-924a-83a0098885bf | 2022-06-15T03:56:32 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-city-council-approves-new-development-bringing-nearly-2000-homes-far-north-city/287-2dcc5600-a7dc-48cf-924a-83a0098885bf |
Don Mayhew remembers that late-spring night when he stood next to Steve Joel as they both watched flames rip apart the heart of Lincoln Public Schools.
He remembers, too, what the new superintendent did in the days that followed the destruction of LPS' central office at 59th and O Streets on May 30, 2011, in a $20 million blaze considered the worst fire in Lincoln's history.
Joel, then in his first year, rallied staff who had lost irreplaceable keepsakes, paperwork and records. He rallied the district, who wondered if they would get their next paycheck on time.
Then he rallied a community -- in a way Mayhew has never seen before or since -- to rebuild: In 2013, LPS opened a new $15.9 million district office on the site of the old building.
It's a building that will soon bear the retiring superintendent's name.
In a surprise announcement at Tuesday night's Lincoln Board of Education meeting, board members told Joel they intend to rename the district office after him at their meeting June 28, just days before Joel is set to step down from his role after 12 years in Lincoln.
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"I cannot think of a more fitting name for this district office or a more fitting display of Dr. Joel's work in the district and leaving it better than he found it, so I am very pleased to support this recommendation," said Mayhew, the board president.
The formal name will be announced at a later date.
Joel was an "extraordinary superintendent during pretty extraordinary times," said Bob Rauner, chairman of the board's planning committee, which made the recommendation. He oversaw not only the reconstruction of the central office, but also led LPS through a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, Rauner pointed out.
Joel's wife, Linda, daughter, Melissa, son Derrick -- who will be an associate superintendent in Norris next school year -- and five grandchildren were on hand, sneaking into the board room right before Rauner made the announcement.
When Joel saw some them in the doors leading into the boardroom -- and after board member Connie Duncan had handed him a box of tissue -- he knew something was up.
"How you were able to keep it a secret is absolutely even more impressive," a tearful Joel said. "I am so honored, but I have to say this: It's been a team effort. It's been everybody."
He praised his wife for being a "tremendous trooper" through the challenges and ups and downs of his nearly 40-year career in education. Now he's looking forward to rooting for the district from the sidelines.
"I'm going to be the biggest fan of LPS," he said.
Board member Lanny Boswell praised Joel's leadership -- including his introduction of strategic planning to the district -- and recalled when the office was burning down, how Joel wanted to go inside to retrieve those plans.
He also noted the importance of rebuilding on the same plot of land that the old building commanded.
"I remember you saying that not only would we build back, we would build back better than before," Boswell said. "There are so many things you have brought us through your leadership and I want to express my appreciation for that and I look forward to seeing your name on this building."
Barb Baier noted Joel's tenure as superintendent in Grand Island, which was marked by an immigration raid that separated students and parents. When he came to LPS, he stood by the district's "all means all" motto and the district's diverse student bodies, including LGBTQ youth, Baier said.
"As an out lesbian, I cannot thank you enough for going and creating an educational environment in which students can come to your school district and our schools and know that they're safe, and they're loved and that they'll be educated," she said.
On June 30, Joel will leave the district for good, but his legacy will remain.
"We may want to name the building after you," said board member Annie Mumgaard, "but it should be noted that you've build something way beyond brick and mortar."
Contact the writer at zhammack@journalstar.com or 402-473-7225. On Twitter @HammackLJS | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/steve-joel-helped-lps-rebuild-its-district-office-now-it-will-bear-his-name/article_3e6b1ea2-f45a-5feb-a751-1cd93dd29190.html | 2022-06-15T03:57:03 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/steve-joel-helped-lps-rebuild-its-district-office-now-it-will-bear-his-name/article_3e6b1ea2-f45a-5feb-a751-1cd93dd29190.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — Residents of public housing complex downtown are facing a big problem as scorching temperatures linger this week: their air conditioning isn't working.
“I’ve been calling every day for two months, every day,” said Joyce Dunn, who lives at of John J. Barton Apartments on Massachusetts Avenue.
According to Dunn, those calls to the Indianapolis Housing Authority are about the air conditioning - or the lack of it.
Dunn says her air has worked intermittently for the past two months, and even when someone comes to get it up and running, it never stays that way for long.
“When they come, it’ll work for a few minutes, and when they leave, it shuts off and that’s not right,” Dunn explained. “I pay my rent. I’m a senior citizen and that’s it. That’s all."
With no air again this week, Dunn has been staying with family.
“Two days ago, it just went out, all the air conditioning,” said Kenneth France, who also lives at the Barton complex.
13News reporter Emily Longnecker asked France how he stays cool.
“You don’t," France replied. "You just don’t."
IHA said they were at Barton Tuesday morning to check out the complaints. They say that's when maintenance workers discovered someone had turned off a valve that feeds water to the air conditioning system.
By Tuesday afternoon, IHA said most units had working air conditioning, while they only had a few reports of no air in some of the units.
“Evidently, mine is one of the ones that don’t,” said Dunn, who said she doesn’t understand why her apartment continues to have problems. The 67-year-old grandmother said she's hot right now, tired and wants something done.
“The only thing I know is it’s too hot,” said Dunn.
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KING COUNTY, Wash. — As the Fourth of July approaches, the use and sale of consumer fireworks is now prohibited in unincorporated King County.
The ban was signed into law last year by the King County Council, but the state requires a year-long period before the ban could take effect.
The ban followed years of discussion, particularly after recent summer wildfires and other firework-related incidents, such as the 2019 fire that displaced several and killed one.
“Folks are encouraged to find ways to celebrate the fourth of July that don’t endanger residents, pets or property,” a statement from the King County Department of Local Services read.
Professional firework display are still allowed.
This brings unincorporated King County alongside many cities that also banned consumer fireworks.
“In a county of 2.3 million people, with many of our cities already having prohibited fireworks, doing the same in unincorporated King County is a necessary step to ensure safety and prevent tragedies,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
Many county residents live within city limits where bans are already in place. The ban includes places such as Skyway, White Center, Snoqualmie Valley, Greater Maple Valley, Enumclaw Plateau, and Vashon Island.
Anyone who sees a violation of this ban can report it on the county’s website or by calling 206-848-0800. First-time violators will receive a warning, after which they will likely receive a citation.
“It is up to us, as neighbors and community members, to ensure no children go to the hospital, no houses are burned, and no pets are lost in the name of celebration,” said King County Councilmember Sarah Perry. “We can have fun and keep each other safe by keeping fireworks out of our neighborhoods and in the hands of professionals who can put on a fantastic and inspiring show for everyone to enjoy.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/commercial-firework-ban-king-county/281-2b5a9174-5a28-406f-be82-d5584b7d26ac | 2022-06-15T04:05:50 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/commercial-firework-ban-king-county/281-2b5a9174-5a28-406f-be82-d5584b7d26ac |
FIFE, Wash. — Homelessness in Fife is an issue that may have started off as manageable, but Deputy City Manager Russ Blount said once the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the country, it quickly grew out of control.
“The word started to get out in the community of people that didn’t have anywhere else, and literally hundreds of people moved on the state property here in Fife,” Blount said. “For hundreds of people to move here, for a city of only 10,000 people, that is a big, big, influx.”
However, the property that was occupied is owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation, which spent years buying the land with the goal of building an expressway as part of the Gateway Program.
Once the eviction moratorium lifted, the encampments were broken up, creating another problem for Fife.
“Some of them instead chose to move into our parks, our green spaces, our wetland areas. So, we have many people living where they shouldn’t be,” Blount said.
Which is why the city has called on the state for help. About $2 million in state funds will go toward cleanup around the encampment sites, as well as working to boost Fife’s efforts to provide outreach, such as drug treatment and job training, and constructing a tiny village for temporary housing.
Blount said the assistance will help make headway in the goal of helping people, and not just pushing them from one spot to the next.
“We don’t want to chase people around,” Blount said. “You can’t say, ‘you can’t be here’, without offering them, ‘you can be there,’ and we must offer a safe, legal place for them to go.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/homeless/fife-funding-address-homelessness/281-9780cc90-11cc-4521-a562-151ce9aabb3a | 2022-06-15T04:05:56 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/homeless/fife-funding-address-homelessness/281-9780cc90-11cc-4521-a562-151ce9aabb3a |
SEATTLE — Seattle-based company US Stemology must pay $500,000 in restitution to patients after offering unproven stem cell treatments they claimed could treat serious medical conditions, according to Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's Office (AG).
The company is also not allowed to advertise, market or receive any payment for the treatments.
Ferguson filed a lawsuit against the company in March, alleging the company claimed the stem cell injections could treat COVID-19, asthma, lupus, Parkinson's disease, congestive heart failure and multiple sclerosis. However, there is no reliable clinical evidence stem cell therapy can treat those conditions, according to the AG's office.
The company was first reported to the AG's office after making claims that stem cell treatments could act as a "personalized vaccine against getting sick with COVID-10," and that a "critically ill" COVID-19 patient got better after receiving stem cell treatments during the early stages of the pandemic.
The company took down the advertising after receiving a cease and desist letter from the AG's office.
While investigating the consumer complaint, the AG's office also discovered the company claimed it could treat dozens of other conditions without evidence that stem cell treatments are effective against them.
The company began marketing that it could treat a multitude of conditions with stem cell treatments as early as 2018. The company's owner, Dr. Tami Meraglia, ran the business in the basement of a med spa that provided mostly cosmetic and aesthetic treatments at the time.
The Seattle Stem Center, owned by US Stemology, performed the unproven treatments on more than 100 patients for a variety of conditions, with some paying up to $10,000.
“Dr. Meraglia and US Stemology advertised stem cells as a life-changing miracle cure that could treat almost anything — even COVID,” Ferguson said. “They preyed on people’s fears and frustrations about their health to sell hundreds of thousands of dollars in unproven treatments. Our work put a stop to US Stemology’s modern-day snake-oil scheme.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-company-selling-fake-covid-treatments-must-pay-clients-500-thousand/281-713164b1-9dad-4d55-bca7-6e3cbaeed35a | 2022-06-15T04:06:02 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-company-selling-fake-covid-treatments-must-pay-clients-500-thousand/281-713164b1-9dad-4d55-bca7-6e3cbaeed35a |
GREENSBORO — Two Guilford County high schools will be getting body scanners, district leaders announced during Tuesday night’s Board of Education meeting.
The district plans to install the touch-free scanners at Smith and High Point Central high schools to test them out this summer. The move is meant to prevent students and others from bringing concealed weapons into schools.
The district also announced public meetings for community members and school staff to learn more about the scanners and participate in a survey. Those meetings will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 22 at Smith and 4 to 6 p.m. on June 23 at High Point Central.
Based on the feedback they receive, school administrators will consider using the machines in high schools across the district. They said the cost could range from $750,000 to $1 million — money that would come from the $18 million in federal COVID-19 recovery funds the district set aside for school safety improvements.
Administrators stressed the plan to get scanners predates the recent mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, which involved an 18-year-old who breached school property and entered the building through a back door.
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Most school shootings, however, don’t fit that profile.
Mike Richey, the district’s executive director of emergency management, shared an analysis by the Center for Homeland Defense and Security of data on school shootings from 1970 through the present. That data found that the most common reason for a school shooting was the escalation of a dispute followed by accidental shootings and suicide attempts. Students were the most common assailants.
This past school year, he said, the district confiscated five handguns.
Richey said that only about six districts in the nation are using body scanners.
The Evolv Express screeners, he said, have some major advantages over metal detectors. Students can walk through the scanner at a normal pace. They don’t have to empty their backpacks or pull out keys and computers.
The scanners, Richey explained, would alert a staff member watching on a screen as to whether a person is carrying a gun-shaped object and where on the person’s body the object is located.
Richey added that district leaders hope students can pass through the scanners without much thought.
Superintendent Sharon Contreras said school staff could be asked to monitor the devices during free periods. If a suspected weapon was detected, she said, the staff member would then radio an administrator or school resource officer rather than approach the student themselves.
“We wouldn’t ask an English teacher to ask a student for their gun,” she said.
Earlier in the meeting, Contreras announced that she is recommending the district consolidate its virtual schools for students in kindergarten through fifth grade and sixth through eighth grade into one school.
The schools once served more than 4,000 students during the height of the pandemic, but enrollment has since dropped to about 1,200.
School administrators expect combining the schools will save money and be more efficient.
The school board is set to hold a hearing on the measure at their next board meeting on June 28 and to vote on the recommendation at that time.
The board also voted to declare the former sites of Erwin Montessori and Hampton Elementary as surplus property. The move allows the board to offer the properties to the county and then potentially put them up for sale.
Both are schools that were damaged during the 2018 tornado.
Contreras said that while the district had previously considered Hampton Elementary School as a possible site for a planned new staff training and community education center, they ultimately felt the site was a bit out of the way and are looking for other locations in southeast Greensboro that would be easier for the public to access.
Contact Jessie Pounds at 336-373-7002 and follow @JessiePounds on Twitter. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/body-scanners-to-be-tested-at-smith-high-point-central-high-schools-this-summer/article_8b85e2aa-ec1d-11ec-9b69-3705d23a3177.html | 2022-06-15T04:08:26 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/body-scanners-to-be-tested-at-smith-high-point-central-high-schools-this-summer/article_8b85e2aa-ec1d-11ec-9b69-3705d23a3177.html |
David Philbrook, his wife, Emma Lietz, and their dog, Archie, are the sole occupants of their 3,500-square-foot Hidden Springs home.
That, coupled with his 30-minute commute and a feeling that the housing market is cooling off, have led to them putting up a house they bought in April 2021 for sale.
“We can make a very, I guess reasonable, maybe reasonable-plus return on the initial investment,” Philbrook said. “This also, because I’m 62, will free up capital to invest towards retirement. ... I can maximize the last years of my employment.”
Though Philbrook will miss the neighbors, the view and the hiking trail “literally outside my back door,” he said he doesn’t need that much space.
Last week, he put his home on the market.
“This is not a panic sell,” Philbrook said. “Things lined up to form that decision.”
Although he isn’t worried about whether the house will sell, he doesn’t anticipate a bidding war — something that has been more common in the red-hot Treasure Valley housing market over the past two years.
That’s because, over the past few weeks, a bump in inventory has led Boise’s housing market to cool slightly, two real estate agents told the Idaho Press.
It’s unclear if the cooldown is a long-term trend. The market remains red-hot, just slightly less red-hot.
“Even now, we’re still barely over a month’s supply,” said Brett Hughes, broker and owner of Boise Premier Real Estate. “People keep hearing stats like inventory is up double … It’s up from two weeks to a month. That is not very much.”
A balanced market has about four to six months of supply. Previously, many deals closed quickly, with cash offers and with no contingencies, Hughes said. That sort of thing is happening less.
Group one Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Broker Patti Cole said the increase in inventory is from sellers rushing to get on the market in the face of economic uncertainty. A seller who might have wanted to wait doesn’t want to risk more of a slowdown, she said.
Hughes agreed inventory could be up because homeowners and investors think the market is hitting a top and want to capitalize on their asset. Plus, tax assessments were high this year and some are worried taxes are too high. For example, someone with a rental property may want to sell rather than having a large tax burden.
There could be several reasons behind the brief change in the market, Hughes said.
For example, stocks have been mixed, mortgage rates are up and weather has been bad, perhaps discouraging some buyers, Hughes said.
According to the Associated Press, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported on June 9 that the 30-year rate jumped to 5.23% last week from 5.09% the week before. A year ago at this time, the average rate was 2.96%. Until April, the average rate hadn’t exceeded 5% in more than a decade.
But make no mistake, Hughes said, demand is still high, even if growth falls back into single digits.
“I don’t think it’s huge. I don’t think it’s a trend yet,” Hughes said. “We’re still going to be red hot. When you’re expecting nutty … and it starts going back, 8% starts feeling small, but it’s huge.”
In the face of market and economic uncertainty, what should sellers and buyers do now?
Cole offered some advice: Have clear expectations.
Sellers should be aware demand may not be as high as earlier this year, Cole said. They may need to lower the price on their home.
For buyers, more inventory means that many homes had been getting five or seven offers on them, to the point where people couldn’t ask for repairs, she said. Now, homes are only getting three offers so some people can ask for repairs.
“It’s still a sellers’ market,” Cole said. “But the buyers have more choices now.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/when-youre-expecting-nutty-cooling-housing-market-still-hot-real-estate-agents-say/article_e1c002cb-0b9a-55dc-9173-0ba5b0ddd987.html | 2022-06-15T04:11:29 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/when-youre-expecting-nutty-cooling-housing-market-still-hot-real-estate-agents-say/article_e1c002cb-0b9a-55dc-9173-0ba5b0ddd987.html |
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho —
The Mountain Home Police Department sent out a public safety request saying there is an active scene on Southeast Freedom Circle.
They are asking the public to avoid the area and said they will provide more information soon.
KTVB has reached out to Elmore County Dispatch several times to try and gather more information, they would not comment on the incident and said that they will release details when appropriate.
This is an ongoing incident, check back for more information. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/police-asking-public-to-avoid-mountain-home-neighborhood/277-62df19e9-2e21-4941-8d54-5d7ec64f8c5d | 2022-06-15T04:28:58 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/police-asking-public-to-avoid-mountain-home-neighborhood/277-62df19e9-2e21-4941-8d54-5d7ec64f8c5d |
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Carter County 911 officials said citizens are abusing the 911 system over some animal-related calls, and they could incur criminal penalties if those calls persist.
At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Elizabethton Carter County Animal Shelter Board, several members of the 911 Board came to express their frustration with receiving calls that should be going to county animal control.
Those non-emergency calls involve situations like stray animals and disputes between neighbors. 911 officials said having to respond to those calls bogs down first responders.
Board members on both sides agreed that a public information campaign about who to call in an animal-related situation was necessary.
But they said incurring criminal penalties for people who call 911 over an animal in a non-emergency situation could result in a misdemeanor.
They said if the call volume does not decrease they may have to look at enforcing that penalty, a crime already written into Tennessee state law.
“If we keep getting 911 overloaded with non-emergency calls, then I’m sure that it’s going to come to a point to where the citations will be warranted,” said animal shelter Director Shannon Posada.
A single offense of calling 911 in a non-emergency results in a Class C misdemeanor. Multiple calls can result in a Class A misdemeanor.
The shelter runs animal control, but it only has one animal control officer for the entire county.
Posada said it takes a while for that officer to get around to calls due to travel time, but people get impatient and call 911 hoping for a quicker response to a non-emergency.
“People are calling just because it’s convenient to call 911 in hopes of getting a quicker response rather than going through the shelter and waiting until he gets off of another call,” Posada said.
She said it is often the same people that will abuse the 911 system in non-emergencies, and people have sometimes misled 911 operators to trigger a law enforcement response.
The public information campaign would involve letting people know what constitutes an animal emergency.
Carter County 911 Director Dale Blevins said citizens should only call 911 in situations involving animal abuse or neglect, aggressive animals, or injured and at-risk animals.
“All other animal issues, a stray you’ve got contained or an animal you’re needing to turn into the shelter, those need to be taken care of during the business hours of the shelter,” Blevins said.
Blevins said the volume of calls for animal non-emergencies has gone up month after month.
“For the month of May, we had 68 of those calls. Large majority of those of non-emergency calls,” Blevins said.
Blevins said responding to those calls keeps Carter County sheriff’s deputies and Elizabethton police officers from doing their jobs.
“It takes that deputy away from a possible emergency,” Blevins said. “They’re having to spend time and the county’s money trying to check out a non-emergency call that really doesn’t require law enforcement.”
Posada was hopeful the campaign could result in a decrease in those 911 calls.
“I think if people would adhere to what we’re asking, to call the shelter for your routine needs, then I don’t think there will be a need for citations and prosecuting on through court,” Posada said.
The Animal Shelter Board and 911 Board said they would re-assess the situation in a couple months.
Animal non-emergencies should be handled by Carter County Animal Control during business hours Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-co-911-says-non-emergency-animal-calls-could-result-in-criminal-penalty/ | 2022-06-15T04:29:00 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-co-911-says-non-emergency-animal-calls-could-result-in-criminal-penalty/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Washington County – Johnson City EMS presented a patient and the responders who saved his life with Lifesaving Awards.
Dillon Shelton was reunited with the EMTs and paramedics who resuscitated him after being in a cardiac arrest. He received the Lifesaving Patient Award.
“These awards are achieved when resuscitation of a patient is successful in the event of a cardiac arrest when a person has no heart rate or breathing present,” Deputy Chief Michael Scott Skowronski said in a release.
The fire department was first on the scene when a bystander was administering CPR. Fire department EMTs took over CPR and provided him with an automated external defibrillator (AED) to get him resuscitated.
WCJS EMS arrived shortly after to aid with advanced life support treatments for Shelton. He was then transported to the hospital.
Shelton had a lengthy hospital stay and rehabilitation process.
“We consider ‘a save,’ somebody that’s able to walk out of the hospital with no deficits and live a fairly normal life like they was before living it, and we just like recognizing those people that are able to overcome the odds and recognize the individuals that had some part to do with their success,” said Deputy Chief Brandon Archer who was on scene and was one of the EMTs honored.
Shelton’s family was also present at the award ceremony and said they were grateful for the quick actions of the responders. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/patient-reunited-with-first-responders-who-saved-his-life/ | 2022-06-15T04:29:06 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/patient-reunited-with-first-responders-who-saved-his-life/ |
SC Election Results 2022: Trump-backed William Timmons holds late lead in District 4
Donald Trump-endorsed incumbent William Timmons appeared headed to an easy win in the 4th District Republican congressional primary race Tuesday, beating out Rev. Mark Burns, who also has ties to the former president.
Timmons, who has represented South Carolina's 4th District since 2019, would face Democrat Ken Hill and Constitution Party candidate Michael Chandler in the November general election.
Burns, who was called "Donald Trump's top pastor," by Time Magazine, was poised to finish second in the field of four and came close to a run-off. Timmons had nearly 53 percent of vote late Tuesday, enough to top his three opponents that also included Republicans Mike LaPierre and George Abuzeid.
Timmons endorsement:'Donald Trump's top pastor' Mark Burns confused by Trump's endorsement of William Timmons
Election Results:See up-to-date vote totals from the June 14 primary election
During the primary season, Timmons was accused by opponents of being an absentee representative. Timmons denied these claims, citing mandatory training for the South Carolina Air National Guard — where he is a captain and JAG officer — for any of his absences.
Around the Country:South Carolina, Nevada, Maine, N.D. head to the polls for primaries: live updates
Statewide Congressional Races
Across the state, there were six other congressional primaries today.
Mixed night for Trump-backed candidates elsewhere
In the 1st District Republican primary, incumbent Rep. Nancy Mace won against Trump-backed former State Rep. Katie Arrington.
Mace, who will face Democrat Annie Andrews in the general election, has been the subject of national media coverage during this election cycle for speaking out against former President Donald Trump after the Jan.6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and voting to certify the results of the 2020 election.
Russell Fry, a Trump-endorsed candidate, beat Incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Rice in a crowded race to win the 7th District Republican primary.
Rice's campaign has been the subject of national media attention in recent weeks after condemning the former President and voting along with 10 other Republicans to impeach Trump in the wake of last year's attack on the Capitol.
Evangeline Hundley won the 5th District Democratic primary and will face incumbent Republican Rep. Ralph Norman in the general election.
Clyburn cruises in primary
Incumbent Rep. Jim Clyburn won his 6th District Democratic primary race against two challengers, propelling the Majority Whip to the general election race where he could be elected to a 16th term in the U.S House of Representatives.
Clyburn will face off against Duke Buckner, who won the 6th District Republican primary, in November.
Tim Carlin covers county government, growth and development for The Greenville News. Follow him on Twitter @timcarlin_, and get in touch with him at TCarlin@gannett.com. You can support his work by subscribing to The Greenville News at greenvillenews.com/subscribe. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/06/14/sc-primary-election-results-2022-4th-congressional-district-william-timmons/10001504002/ | 2022-06-15T04:30:23 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/06/14/sc-primary-election-results-2022-4th-congressional-district-william-timmons/10001504002/ |
Candidates with Upstate ties appear to head to runoff elections for State Superintendent
In a crowded statewide race, Ellen Weaver, of Greenville, will face Kathy Maness, of Lexington, for the Republican primary for State Superintendent of Education in a runoff election on June 28.
Meanwhile, on the Democratic side, Lisa Ellis of Columbia had just under 50 percent of the vote late Tuesday in a race that may be headed to a runoff as well. Gary Burgess of Inman was in second place with 31.5 percent of the vote with about 81 percent of the vote counted. He would be Ellis' opponent if she fails to reach the 50 percent-plus 1 threshhold to avoid a run-off.
"I’m excited and grateful to have finished in the top two. I congratulate my opponents on running a hard-fought race," Weaver said in a statement sent late Tuesday. "Tonight, over 60% of Republican voters sent a clear message that they don’t want to elect an establishment bureaucrat."
The candidates are vying for the state superintendent job currently held by Molly Spearman, who announced she would not be seeking reelection last fall after eight years in office.
As of late Tuesday with 81% of the total vote calculated, unofficial results had Maness capturing 31.25% of the vote with 93,048 votes, but Weaver maintained 23% with 68,486 votes, making the race appear close enough for a runoff.
Weaver is a Bob Jones University graduate and worked for former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint for 12 years before launching the Palmetto Promise Institute, a conservative think tank, in collaboration with DeMint in 2013. Weaver is now the CEO of the organization and lives in Columbia.
Weaver announced her candidacy for state superintendent in November 2021. According to her campaign website, Weaver supports school choice, raising teacher salaries to the national average in five years and is against mask and vaccine mandates in schools.
Her website also states a position to “protect children from political indoctrination in every form” and references Critical Race Theory (CRT). The South Carolina Department of Education has maintained that CRT, a graduate level academic framework that examines racism in American society, is not taught in state K-12 schools.
According to reporting last week by The State, Weaver still lacks qualifications for the job by not having an advanced degree, a credential added for the state’s top school job in 2018. She’s currently enrolled at Bob Jones University in online courses and pledged to meet the criteria by the general election on Nov. 8.
On the Democratic side, by late Tuesday according to unofficial results, Ellis received 49.53% of the vote with 74,582 votes, while Burgess received 31.48% with 47,400 votes, appearing just close enough for a runoff. Burgess announced his candidacy on Feb. 21.
Burgess is on the Anderson County Board of Education and serves as its secretary. According to his campaign website, he served as the assistant superintendent and superintendent of Anderson County School District Four from 2002 to 2008. He graduated from Wofford College, Converse College and, finally, the University of South Carolina in Columbia where he earned his doctorate.
According to his website, Burgess supports locally controlled schools through local boards and believes schools should ensure the “fair and balanced teaching of the history of our nation, our region and our state.”
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A homeowners association in Denton County will no longer allow Section 8 renters, according to new rental and leasing rules it passed earlier this month.
The government-subsidized rental assistance program allows private landlords to rent apartments and homes to qualified low-income tenants.
Some estimate the HOA’s new rules could displace hundreds of families in the town of Providence Village.
Revisha Threats, a single mom and small business owner, could be one of them.
“I'm going to be homeless. I’m going to use that money that I get back from a deposit and put everything in storage and don't know where to live if I can afford a hotel,” Threats said.
Stephen Smith, a husband and father of three, could be forced out, too. He was a truck driver who’s now disabled.
He says the Section 8 voucher program helped stabilized his family after he was injured on the job.
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“As a father, I was happy because I have a chance to still provide for my family. to go to nice schools, to be safe. It felt good,” Smith said.
Providence HOA has thousands of homes in the town of Providence Village.
Earlier this month, the HOA approved new rental and leasing rules including a Section 8 housing restriction, which states, "a rent house may not be used for a Publicly financed or subsidized housing program, such as Section 8 housing."
It says homeowners face a $300 fine per week for an unauthorized rental.
“I cannot think of any other way to sum it up besides discrimination,” Smith said.
NBC 5 called and emailed the Providence HOA but has not heard back.
Jessica Vittorio is an attorney with the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, which she says is looking into potential legal consequences of the HOA's actions.
“There is certainly a correlation and disproportionate effect on certain races and ethnicities that are going to become homeless and kicked out of their homes because of this decision and that's what becomes problematic under the law,” Vittorio said.
Homeowners say it’s unclear when the changes are set to take effect.
Smith and Threats say their landlords are on their side and working to try to keep the renters in their homes. They say they've been criticized and threatened as a result of speaking out about their Section 8 status.
Tuesday night, Providence Village Mayor Linda Inman addressed the issue.
“None of these problems are going to be solved if we only fill our comments and everything with hate like I’ve seen,” Inman said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/enters-face-housing-uncertainty-after-providence-village-hoa-bans-section-8/2992505/ | 2022-06-15T04:34:53 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/enters-face-housing-uncertainty-after-providence-village-hoa-bans-section-8/2992505/ |
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TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — A 47-year-old woman who tried to save her granddaughter in a drowning accident over the weekend is still in the hospital, according to her family. As Stephanie Walker remains in critical condition, her family is mourning the loss of 13-year-old Makayla (Kayla) Prather who died in the incident.
Kayla's mom, Shawanda Prather, said she's still in shock about what happened. It was Shawanda's mother - Stephanie - who tried to save her child.
Shawanda said her daughter enjoyed adventures. It didn’t surprise her when her daughter and mom decide to take a trip to West Point Lake. What did surprise her- was a phone call.
“Turn around and come back because there’s been an incident in West Point, possibly involving my mom and my daughter," she recalls being told.
Her mom was already at the hospital, but Kayla was still missing.
The Troup County Sheriff's Office said deputies were sent to the lake, near Lower Glass Bridge Road, just before 2 p.m. Saturday, along with Troup County Fire Department and Troup County AMR in regards to a possible drowning involving two people. Once there, they said they found the unresponsive woman and she was taken to the hospital.
Deputies said they searched for the 13-year-old by a boat, along with the Department of Natural Resources. Eventually, a dive team from Columbus Fire and Rescue was brought in around 5 p.m. to assist. Two and a half hours later, the teen's body was recovered by the dive teams, according to deputies.
Deputies also described the circumstances as "a tragic accident." It was first responders, who told Shawanda that her mother tried to save Kayla.
“My mom can’t swim. So, the fact that if she jumped in the water, trying to save my daughter, I know she was brave," she said.
Stephanie's kidneys are shutting down and the family said she is also "brain dead.”
It’s a lot to lose her daughter - and possibly her mother. Travis, Kayla’s stepfather, is still trying to wrap his head around it all.
"She was my world. She was my heart. And it hurt me so bad but I know God has a plan," he said.
As they prepare to bury Kayla, Shawanda’s three other young children remain the reason she’s coping with her pain.
The family is preparing to decide if they will take Kayla’s grandmother off of life support. An online fundraiser has already been set up for the teen's funeral expenses.
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Man killed in early evening shooting in Detroit Tuesday
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Detroit police are working to find a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday on the city's east side.
The incident was reported around 6 p.m. near Wilshire and Dickerson, said Sgt. William O'Brien, a spokesman for the city police department.
The victim, identified only as an adult male, was pronounced dead, he said.
Other details, including a description of a suspect or what motive might have been behind the shooting, were not immediately available Tuesday night. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/06/14/detroit-fatal-shooting-east-side-wilshire-dickerson-man/7631303001/ | 2022-06-15T04:52:34 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/06/14/detroit-fatal-shooting-east-side-wilshire-dickerson-man/7631303001/ |
2 survive small plane crash southwest of Lansing, officials say
Two people survived a small plane crash Tuesday in Eaton County, state and federal authorities said.
The pair had taken off from Skyway Estates Airport in Eaton Rapids, southwest of Lansing, when the craft crashed nearby, northwest of Columbia Highway and North Smith Road around 6:08 p.m., Michigan State Police reported on Twitter.
The Federal Aviation Administration identified the plane as a single-engine Piper PA-28 built in 1978 and listed as registered to a company in West Bloomfield Township.
The two people onboard "walked away with no injuries," state police said.
Troopers responded to the scene. While a hazmat team removed 25 gallons of fuel from the plane, there was no fuel spill, MSP tweeted.
Other details were not released Tuesday night.
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ASTORIA, Ore. — A large portion of Buoy Beer Company's Astoria brewery and restaurant collapsed Tuesday evening as the large, warehouse-style building's roof caved in.
The U.S. Coast Guard and first responders deployed to the building, which sits on the water near the mouth of the Columbia River, shortly after 6 p.m., said Astoria City Manager Brett Estes.
The brewery indicated on social media that staff are unharmed.
"Everyone is safe," Buoy said in social media posts, including a photo showing the massive scale of the building collapse.
Estes added that the restaurant was closed for the day and he does not believe anyone was inside the building at the time of the collapse. He said officials are working to determine what caused of the collapse.
The brewery's popular waterfront taproom and restaurant will be closed indefinitely. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/buoy-beer-building-collapse/283-af7ab8e1-0abf-4060-9b6c-15c6467e9ea8 | 2022-06-15T04:56:35 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/buoy-beer-building-collapse/283-af7ab8e1-0abf-4060-9b6c-15c6467e9ea8 |
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More than a decade after her death, the city of Philadelphia stands firm in its belief that 27-year-old Ellen Rae Greenberg died by suicide. Greenberg’s parents however, remain convinced that their daughter was murdered. Now they’re hoping a new court opinion will allow the case to head to trial.
“Finally, somewhere in the criminal justice system of Philadelphia and in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, there was a crack and we started to get something,” Greenberg’s father, Josh Greenberg, told NBC10.
On January 26, 2011, Greenberg, who was a teacher at Juniata Park Academy for four years, was found dead by her fiancé inside a unit at the Venice Loft Condominiums along the 4600 block of Flat Rock Road in the city’s Manayunk neighborhood.
An autopsy the next day revealed Greenberg had suffered 20 stab wounds to her chest, abdomen, head and neck. A knife was also found embedded 10 centimeters into her chest. Philadelphia’s then medical examiner, Dr. Marlon Osbourne, ruled Greenberg’s death a homicide.
On February 28, 2011, however, the Philadelphia Police Department declared that her death had been ruled a suicide. Then, on April 4, 2011, Dr. Osbourne formally amended the manner of death on Greenberg’s death certificate from homicide to suicide.
Greenberg’s parents maintained their belief that their daughter was murdered however and pushed for the city to change the manner of death so that the case could be reopened, resulting in a legal battle that continued for more than a decade.
“According to the trial court, a trial is needed because there are factual disputes which the court believes if are resolved in the Greenberg’s favor, has to require the death certificate to be changed from suicide to something else,” Joe Podraza, the family’s attorney, told NBC10.
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In late 2021, Podraza submitted new evidence to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office that the family believed proved Greenberg was murdered.
“The Greenbergs have presented evidence that according to the court, a jury or the court itself, could determine is sufficient to question the information that Dr. Osborne was given when Dr. Osbourne changed the death certificate from homicide to suicide,” Podraza said.
“Since the current death certificate reflecting that Greenberg committed suicide would present a nearly insurmountable hurdle for the Plaintiffs in bringing a wrongful death action, it is not unreasonable, unjust or an abuse of discretion for the Court to make a declaratory finding that Dr. Osbourne may have erroneously determined Greenberg’s manner of death or abused his discretion by not even considering whether it was appropriate to amend her death certificate under the unique circumstances of this case,” the Court wrote.
The case remains up on appeal however after the city attempted to block it from heading to trial. Podraza told NBC10 the Greenberg family can only go to trial if they win the pending appeal against the city.
“Let’s find who the killer or killers are of Ellen and I think that the court has given us and opened that door to allow us to convince the court to go down that road,” Podraza said.
In a statement to NBC10, a city spokesperson said the judge’s decision, “merely solidifies the City's position that Ms. Greenberg's parents have no basis for their lawsuit to force the City Medical Examiner to change his professional opinion as to how Ms. Greenberg died. The City intends to continue pursuing its appeal.”
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JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — The military is woven through the fabric of Jacksonville, and it's something that's been a huge part of George Richardson's life.
"I loved every day in the military," said Richardson, a 25-year veteran.
After spending time in Vietnam and Rhode Island, Richardson eventually retired in 1989. He now lives in Lonoke, but spends plenty of time at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) building in Jacksonville.
"If it hadn't been for the DAV, I never would have-- I would have quit," Richardson said.
Volunteers at the DAV helped Richardson get more from his VA benefits, which is something he said he's grateful for.
If you ask the volunteers though, they said they're grateful for him and they showed their appreciation in a major way.
"It was a surprise to him and that's what it was supposed to be," said Dan Lloyd, Commander of the DAV's Jacksonville chapter.
Richardson thought Tuesday was just a day for him to talk through more VA paperwork.
But it wouldn't be much of a surprise if he knew though.
"You're going to bring a tear to my eye again," Richardson said. "Somebody else should deserve it more than I, but I feel real humbled."
Richardson was given a symbol of his service – a custom-made quilt to honor his service.
"We do it out of love for our veterans. The more we can help, the more we feel," Lloyd said.
Richardson is one of many veterans the DAV helps on a daily basis, but Lloyd said helping those veterans is becoming a challenge every day.
"We're running about two, two and a half months behind on appointments because we don't have enough people here to service the veterans in our area," he said.
Volunteers are vital for the DAV so they can piece together the resources and support for veterans like Richardson.
Despite that, Richardson is grateful this Flag Day. He's thanking those at the DAV and those that sacrificed for the flag.
"If you've ever been in a firefight, there's a lot of confusion, a lot of action going on real fast," Richardson said. "For those who fell in battle while protecting our country, those are the guys who need to be recognized."
If you are interesting in volunteering for the Jacksonville DAV, you can contact them at (501) 241-2095.
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Arizona lottery numbers, June 14
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These Arizona lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
Pick 3
1-4-0
Fantasy 5
20-22-30-34-38
Estimated jackpot: $73,000
Triple Twist
04-09-19-32-37-38
Estimated jackpot: $400,000
Mega Millions
30-37-38-42-58, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 2
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Hurricane Hunter from Florida Tech flies NOAA planes into huge storms to improve forecasts
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps. Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Doremus will never forget flying through a turbulent, cabin-jarring eyewall into the eye of mammoth Hurricane Dorian, the Category 5 storm that packed 185 mph sustained winds and killed at least 70 people.
“We were actively flying in it when it essentially parked itself over the Bahamas. And that was a really sobering mission to fly," Doremus recalled of the historic September 2019 hurricane.
“It's pretty rare for us to be in the eye of a storm and look down and see land. And it was just really sobering to think that there were people down there. And what we just flew through was intense — and I can't imagine what it was like on the ground," he said.
A Florida Institute of Technology graduate, Doremus is a Hurricane Hunter aircraft commander who flies Lockheed WP-3D Orion four-engine turboprop planes into the center of tropical cyclones during weather reconnaissance and research missions.
And he credits these instrument-packed airborne meteorological stations with helping the National Hurricane Center forecast Dorian's future movements.
“We were able to provide the hurricane center with the information that they needed to publish a really, really accurate track forecast. The hurricane center had it coming up to the Bahamas, parking, and making a right turn and just shooting up the coastline. And it did almost exactly that," Doremus said.
"The hurricane center absolutely nailed that. In part, that was because of the information that was coming from our aircraft," he said.
"And that was a really important decision for the hurricane center to make — because if they weren't confident, they would have had to evacuate the entire East Coast of the United States," he said.
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Miss Piggy and Kermit
Based at NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center at Lakeland Linder International Airport, Doremus has racked up more than 3,000 hours of flight time in NOAA aircraft. The agency's Hurricane Hunters fly Miss Piggy and Kermit, the agency's Muppet-monikered WP-3D Orions.
NOAA flies offshore missions in tandem with the Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, which deploys meteorological data-gathering WC-130J Hercules aircraft based out of Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.
“What do you have in terms of observations over the water? You're limited to satellites, and the satellites will give you estimates of storm intensity. So without any reconnaissance, you really don't have a lot of data," said Steven Lazarus, Florida Tech professor of ocean engineering and marine sciences.
“The hurricane center relies on forecasts to get a better idea of where the hurricane’s heading. The recon is a source not only of in-the-moment data, but data that can be used to initialize a model that makes forecasts of where the hurricane is heading. And how intensive it may or may not get," Lazarus said.
"So that's a data source that otherwise doesn't exist," he said.
Doremus grew up in the Boston area, and he was introduced to Florida Tech at a career fair. He moved to Melbourne and initially studied engineering and biology, but his heart wasn’t into it. So he switched to the flight program: “I felt like I found my calling.”
“I always thought that you go be a commercial pilot, and you go fly people around all over the place in your big fancy bus," Doremus recalled.
"In my junior year of college, I learned about NOAA and found out that NOAA had aircraft, and I was able to secure an internship at the Aircraft Operations Center back when we were based at MacDill Air Force Base," he said.
"I was like, 'This is awesome. I'm going to take my love of science and my love of aviation and put them together — and I get to fly,' " he said.
Doremus earned a bachelor's degree in aviation management with flight in 2010, then earned a graduate certificate in coastal studies from Nova Southeastern University. He went through NOAA officer school in 2011 and launched his flying career.
Testing radar in what would be TS Alex
The Atlantic hurricane season kicked off June 1. What later became Tropical Storm Alex — the new season's first named storm — drew NOAA's attention when it was still a weak disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. Kermit was stationed in Kansas City monitoring supercells to support tornado research, so Doremus flew Miss Piggy to investigate.
“At the time, it was Tropical Cyclone Number One. We were testing out one of our radars on board. We have a radar in the tail of the aircraft. It's a very unique radar. It's a vertical-scanning tail Doppler radar," Doremus said.
"It was kind of like a shakedown flight. But it was definitely one of those like, 'OK, it's hurricane season this year. It's time to kick it into high gear.' And we're ready for it when the time comes," he said.
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NOAA experts are predicting a seventh straight above-average hurricane season, which lasts until Nov. 30. The forecast calls for 14 to 21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher) and six to 10 hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher). That latter category may include three to six major hurricanes packing winds of 111 mph or higher, ranking as Category 3, 4 or 5.
Doremus said Hurricane Hunter missions typically fly from 8,000 to 10,000 feet above the water's surface. His planes deploy droposones — tubular instruments that function like "a weather balloon in reverse" — that fall through different layers of storms and relay data on wind speed, temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity and dew point.
Kermit and Miss Piggy also carry "the Smurf," a stepped frequency microwave radiometer attached to the bottom of the left wing. This device can measure wind speeds and rain rates at the water’s surface.
Weather information is streamed from the planes in real time — in fact, Doremus said forecast models are typically updated before the crew returns to land.
“When you have these big thunderstorms moving across the United States, you learn a lot about them because we have all these resources on the ground. When you have these big hurricanes that are barreling across the Atlantic or coming up the Gulf, there are no weather reporting stations," Doremus said.
"You are counting on remote sensing capabilities, usually satellites, to give you a general picture of what's going on," he said.
"But (the WP-3D) is just a big flying weather-reporting station. And so, we go where the science needs us to go. We take that piece of equipment up right into the storm where the science wants us to be. And we provide that real-time information," he said.
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/2022/06/14/hurricane-hunter-florida-tech-flies-noaa-planes-improve-forecasts/7524213001/ | 2022-06-15T05:09:02 | 1 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/14/hurricane-hunter-florida-tech-flies-noaa-planes-improve-forecasts/7524213001/ |
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – On the day marking one year since Summer Wells went missing from her Beech Creek home, Donald Wells issued a statement on the ordeal through the family’s website and YouTube channel.
Don Wells, who is serving time in jail for violating his probation, wrote the letter during his sentence. The family’s website states he has been spending his days at the jail reading the Bible and letters.
According to the website, the YouTube video containing Don’s statement also features the last photo taken of Don and Summer together.
In the video, a song plays, which the website states is an original song by Robin Lane. Afterward, Don’s letter, entitled ‘A Letter and Prayer for Summer’ can be seen.
“Since you’ve been gone I’ve been completely [devastated]!” the letter reads. “I looked everywhere for you my beautiful girl!”
Don Wells went on to write that he thought YouTube would be of assistance in helping locate his daughter, but while it could still be useful, he wrote that it has resulted in turmoil for the Wells family.
“I’m sorry my [beautiful] girl that I completely lost my mind!” Wells wrote. “With so many thoughts of people harming you and I know you want to come home, and there’s nothing I can do; I’m powerless!”
Wells wrote that he hopes to one day have Summer and his sons, who were taken into the custody of the Department of Children’s Services, back and to “be a family again!”
His letter concludes with the Lord’s Prayer and his signature.
Summer Wells was first reported missing from her home on Ben Hill Road on June 15, 2021. An AMBER Alert was issued the next day, and searches spanning miles, days and comprised of hundreds of searchers were conducted. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/summer-wells-tn/don-wells-shares-letter-as-search-for-summer-reaches-one-year/ | 2022-06-15T05:09:07 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/summer-wells-tn/don-wells-shares-letter-as-search-for-summer-reaches-one-year/ |
Betty Bader Hayes
April 5, 1928 - June 11, 2022
CRYSTAL LAKE - Betty Bader Hayes, 94, of Gary, IN and Merrillville, IN recently of Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 11, 2022. She was born on April 5, 1928 in Gary, IN to Clarence and Florence Bader.
Betty was united in marriage on April 29, 1952, in Gary, IN to A.J. Hayes; and they were blessed with four children. They celebrated 47 beautiful years of marriage until his passing in 1999. Family was her true passion and she was a tireless volunteer and leader every place she lived. She either founded, led, or worked actively in many organizations including "Candy Stripers" with the hospital guild, being a Girl Scout leader, a basketball coach, a host for over 100 Physical Therapy students for their internships, and most recently as a volunteer for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church as well as a member of their St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Betty will be deeply missed by her children: Tom (Becky) Hayes, Tim Hayes (Peggy Reid), Susan Hayes, and Beth Hayes; grandsons: Tim, Matthew, and Colin Hayes; her sister, Ginny Weber; and by many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Hayes; her grandson, Tommy; her brothers, Chuck and George Bader.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. until the Memorial Mass at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1023 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, Crystal Lake, 815-459-3411. For online condolences please visit, www.davenportfamily.com. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/betty-bader-hayes/article_f2d2e81e-8505-5f3c-a968-0aeca945bc2d.html | 2022-06-15T05:30:43 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/betty-bader-hayes/article_f2d2e81e-8505-5f3c-a968-0aeca945bc2d.html |
Caroline Smith
Dec. 18, 1924 - May 27, 2022
CHICAGO - Caroline Smith (December 18, 1924 - May 27, 2022) was one of the best people in the world and certainly the best mother.
A life's richness is not judged by the amount of money earned, the number of homes possessed, or even the number of prestigious titles held. It boils down to one thing: how many lives are touched. Against this standard, Caroline was richer than Elon Musk.
Caroline had many roles in life - daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, and grandmother. Each of these roles were colored and deepened by her other characteristics: strength, thoughtfulness, stoicism, nurturing, selflessness, determination, and wisdom.
As a daughter and a sister, family was everything to Caroline.
She was born on December 18, 1924 in Chicago. Just before Christmas.
Her parents were Liberty and Lucille Licata, both of whom were born in Sicily. She had three brothers: Sam, Vic, and Frank. She was the only girl until her parents adopted her sister, Carol Ann.
Caroline grew up in an Italian family where everyone loved their pasta. In fact, they ate pasta several times a week. Her dad - Papa as he was called - always said, "Italians are always willing to feed you, but just don't ask for money".
Caroline also grew up during a time when boys went to college and girls did not. Despite being double-promoted and being smarter than her brothers, she did not attend college.
She loved her brothers fiercely. And, this is where her selflessness comes in. As a young girl, she mothered and cared for her youngest brother, Frank. She found herself doing the same for Frank as he retired and his health declined and he lost his eyesight. She would drive to his house every Sunday and take him out to lunch, help him go through his mail and organize his papers.
As she grew older, Caroline wanted a family of her own. She met Harold at a dance. Caroline was a great dancer in the years following World War II. Every week, she and her girlfriends would go to the numerous dance halls that dotted Chicago during that time. Harold had been in the Navy in World War II and moved to Chicago after the war to become a welder.
They dated for nine - yes, nine - years during an era when people got married sooner rather than later. With time ticking away and great desire to have a family of her own, Caroline's determination kicked in. She eventually agreed to get married in a civil ceremony. And she never looked back – because Caroline's true calling was to be a mother.
After graduating Harper High School in Chicago at the age of 16, Caroline went to work at Spiegel's headquarters at 1038 W. 35th Street. She worked for 20 years as an office worker until she became pregnant with her daughter, Mary. It was a time when women could not continue to work if they were pregnant. Thus, ended her office career and began her wonderous career as a mother.
This is where Caroline's wisdom kicked in. Some parents try to solve all their children's problems and fight all their battles. Not Caroline. When one of Mary's kindergarten classmates stole her coat on a rainy day, both mother and daughter exhibited their stubbornness. Mary refused to beg or cajole to get her coat returned. Mary complained to Caroline, expecting her mother to take care of the situation for her. Instead, Caroline merely put her arm around Mary and her umbrella over Mary's head and took her home from school. She did not confront the classmate's mother. A few days later, the coat was returned dry cleaned. Mary, while a little damp, learned to be independent and to fight her own battles, lessons for which she is eternally grateful to Caroline.
As Caroline entered her 40s, she thought that one child would be her destiny. But, during a visit to her doctor, she was joyfully surprised to learn that she was once again pregnant. Pamela was born, and Caroline threw herself into motherhood once again. She loved Pamela so much and was so proud of the woman and mother she became.
As a wife, Caroline worked to make her husband happy. She took care of the house, and even assisted Harold when he did manual tasks such as patching the roof. When her neighborhood friends saw her up on the roof with her husband, handing him shingles, they said, "Caroline, you are crazy". But, for Caroline, that is just what you did in a marriage.
After Harold retired, they moved to Southern Illinois where Harold was born. The city girl became a farm girl without missing a beat. After Harold succumbed to lung cancer and Caroline became a widow, her stoicism carried her through. She did not feel sorry for herself. She did not get depressed. She got a new life.
Moving back to the Chicago suburbs after losing her husband, Caroline built a new life that could not have been envisioned while she was married. She became a social butterfly with outings every day of the week. Pokeno on Tuesdays and Fridays. Senior citizen lunches on Wednesdays. Breakfasts with her friends on Saturdays.
She was able to travel with Mary and Pamela to Rome, Sicily, Paris, New Orleans, New York, and Hawaii. Her favorites were the Vatican and visiting the chapel in Assisi in Italy.
The heart of all her activities, however, was her involvement in Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPs). Caroline had struggled with her weight all her life (see pasta above). Every Thursday night was her TOPs meeting. For many years, Caroline served as leader of her TOPs chapter where she planned meetings, kept the books, and most importantly, encouraged and inspired her chapter's members. She was constantly making calls and sending handwritten notes to discouraged friends who were not losing weight. She was also able to travel with her good friend Carole to the TOPs regional and national meetings. She got to see the entire country from D.C. to Connecticut to South Dakota to Colorado. In fact, literally the day before Caroline died, her friend, Brenda, who would have quit TOPs years earlier without Caroline's encouragement, finally reached her goal weight. Caroline was helping her friends to the very end. And, years earlier, Caroline herself achieved her weight loss goal and became a "KOP".
When Caroline became a grandmother or "nana" to Pamela's daughter, Iris, she was overjoyed. She loved Iris so much and would do anything for her, from traveling cross-country by herself to be with Iris for her birthday to gamely going on an alligator tour in New Orleans because that is what her granddaughter wanted.
There was nothing more important to Caroline than family and friends. She wanted all her family and friends to know that she loved them all. We are particularly grateful to Jeanette Richardson for taking good care of Caroline for the last five years, and, for our new friend, Jamie Griffin, for taking care of her "little sugar". The family would also like to thank Caroline's neighbors, Bryan and Vicky Paliga, for all their help and kindness.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Burns Kish Funeral Home, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN. Following visitation, a brief service will be held at 12:30 p.m.
The wake and funeral will also be available over Zoom. Here is the link:
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In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to either the Caroline and Ora Smith Foundation, www.carolineorasmithfoundation.org, or the American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education with a notation "In honor of Caroline Smith - Children's Book", www.americanbar.org/groups/departments_offices/fund_justice_education/ | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/caroline-smith/article_32cec4a6-5398-5b64-80d0-ff7d1de51e0f.html | 2022-06-15T05:30:50 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/caroline-smith/article_32cec4a6-5398-5b64-80d0-ff7d1de51e0f.html |
Carolyn S. Spacek
Oct. 10, 1927 - June 11, 2022
HIGHLAND - Carolyn S Spacek, 94, of Highland, Indiana, passed away June 11, 2022, of a brief illness with family by her side.
She was born October 10, 1927, in London, Ohio to Fenton and Lois Stearns. She grew up in Ohio, Sugargrove, Pennsylvania and Berwyn, Illinois. She graduated from J Sterling Morton High School East in Cicero, Illinois. She studied at the University of Wisconsin and was very proud of her degree in Home Economics from Purdue University, Lafayette.
Anyone who met Carolyn adored her and her playful sense of humor. She was a "cute little girl", as her brother, Chuck, would call her. She was a devoted wife and wonderful mother, involved in all her children's activities, including Boy Scouts, Little League, Girl Scouts, and Indian Guides. Carolyn kept in shape by faithfully following the Royal Canadian Air Force Exercise Plans. She was an avid game player and loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed clipping coupons and recipes, bowling, water skiing, and playing bridge with a close group of friends for over 50 years. Carolyn was also proud of her lineage tracing back to Isaac Stearns, an original settler of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and was a member of both the DAR and DAC. She taught Sunday School at and was a longtime member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. She was also a Montessori School teacher, along with her best friend, Gail.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph (Rudy) Spacek; and brother, Dr. Charles R Stearns.
She is survived by her son, David (Sandra) Spacek; daughter, Anne (James) Gerlach; and daughter, Lynne Toth; grandchildren: Sherri (Dennis) Lindsey, David Spacek, Wendy Spacek, Dana Ballard, and Eric (Elise) Ballard; as well as five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of memorial services, Carolyn would be pleased for family, friends, and acquaintances to remember her with fondness and joy. She was a strong supporter of charities, with the Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Foundations being most meaningful to her.
Burial will be in Wesleyan Cemetery, Sugar Grove Township, Pennsylvania, joining her parents and brother.
Carolyn was well loved and will be greatly missed.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KuiperFH.com for the Spacek family. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/carolyn-s-spacek/article_faaf0068-9b17-594f-9843-73c846afd2e5.html | 2022-06-15T05:30:56 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/carolyn-s-spacek/article_faaf0068-9b17-594f-9843-73c846afd2e5.html |
VALPARAISO - David Earle Hathaway Sr., age 78, of Valparaiso, passed away at home on June 12, 2022, in the presence of his children.
David was a graduate of Horace Mann High School and 39+ year employee of U. S. Steel Gary Works. David was a hard-worker, caring husband, thoughtful brother and proud father. David's passion was watching/coaching sports. He was a die-hard Cubs fan and after many many seasons of pain, really enjoyed seeing the Cubs finally win the World Series in 2016. Lots of complaining since.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne; and parents: Emsley and Hilda.
He is survived by his brother, Kenny (Joyce) Hathaway; children: Veronica (Bryan) Hall, David (Zuzana) Hathaway, and Julie (Jeremy) Karageorge; grandchildren: Bryan, Nathan, Shane, Randy, Michael, Tereza and Adam; and several great-grandchildren.
Visitation for David will be Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Burns (Hobart). Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/david-earle-hathaway-sr/article_d1cc2493-e922-5024-ae9b-7405f565fda4.html | 2022-06-15T05:31:02 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/david-earle-hathaway-sr/article_d1cc2493-e922-5024-ae9b-7405f565fda4.html |
Edna "Babs" (Platt) Friedlein
Aug. 6, 1925 - June 9, 2022
ST. GEORGE, UT - Edna "Babs" (Platt) Friedlein, passed away on June 9, 2022, in St. George, UT. She was born on August 6, 1925, in Rockville, UT to William Grant and Edna (Langston) Platt. She married John F. Friedlein in Gary, Indiana, on September 8, 1945.
Babs was raised in Reno, Nevada, where she met Johnny. They corresponded throughout the war while she trained with the Army Nurse Corps in Hastings, Nebraska, and he served overseas. She and John married and lived in Gary, Indiana until 1948, when they moved to Hobart. She enjoyed camping and fishing with her family and was very active in Hobart Jr. and Sr. High Band Mothers Assn. and the First United Methodist Church. "Service" was her life, for her family, friends, and community.
She was the fourth of ten children, preceded in death by husband, John; brothers: Bryce, Orion, Earl and Barry Platt; and sisters: Paula O'Lary and Mina Curran; sons-in-law: Jeff Clark and Mike Hanna.
Babs is survived by brother, Thomas Platt; sisters: Diana Cessna and Willa Mae Pavlakis; and her three children: Patti Clark, Penny Thomas, and John (Debbie) Friedlein; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; including her self-proclaimed "favorite" Neil Platt.
The family would like to thank MANY special friends and loving neighbors who graciously loved and cared for Babs, including Martha Carnahan, Dr. Phillips, Zion's Way Hospice of St George, St. George Rehabilitation and Care Center, and Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah.
A memorial service will be held in Hobart, Indiana late July. Family and friends are invited to share tributes online at www.SerenityStG.com. A memorial tree will be planted by Serenity Funeral Home. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/edna-babs-platt-friedlein/article_560c453d-5a0a-57a4-8294-a56b2c94f26c.html | 2022-06-15T05:31:08 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/edna-babs-platt-friedlein/article_560c453d-5a0a-57a4-8294-a56b2c94f26c.html |
Helen S. O'Mara
HAMMOND - Helen S. O'Mara, age 81, of Hammond, IN went to Heaven on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert "Bob" T. O'Mara; beloved mother, Clara Craig; sister, Carol Costas; and brother, Gerald Craig.
Helen leaves behind her brother, Hershel (Noreen) Craig; and sister, Linda Lewandowski; five nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Helen loved flowers, traveling and spending time with her family. She also loved her Church.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 5:00 P.M. at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324 with Pastor Chris Tiedman of First United Methodist Church of Hammond officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at LaHayne Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Private Burial.
At the request of the family, Memorial Donations in Helen's name may be made to The American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Hospital or ASPCA. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/helen-s-omara/article_c2d1766a-99de-5b57-88be-0e1dc27b2d4d.html | 2022-06-15T05:31:14 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/helen-s-omara/article_c2d1766a-99de-5b57-88be-0e1dc27b2d4d.html |
Karen DeVries
Oct. 21, 1962 - June 11, 2022
VALPARAISO - Karen DeVries, 59 of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Saturday, June 11, 2022. She was born October 21, 1962, in Akron, OH to Marshall and Roann (Milsap) Friend. Karen graduated from Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, OH and attended Grace College in Winona Lake, IN. She was an elite cross-country runner who turned her passion for running into a passion for coaching. Karen was a successful and well-respected Valparaiso High School Cross Country and Track and Field Coach for over 25 years. She was a decorated coach and athlete, whose name is emblazoned in five different halls of fame throughout her career in high school, college, and coaching. Karen led countless teams to State Championships and individual runners to top titles, with many of her athletes going on to compete at the collegiate level.
Karen was a member of Calvary Church in Valparaiso and lived her life with an unwavering faith in the Lord. She held her family in the forefront of her mind always and loved spending time with them. She helped many people as a mentor, with her guidance and advice. Karen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, coach, and friend, who will be dearly missed, but lovingly remembered every day.
On August 10, 1985, in Fairlawn, OH, Karen married the love of her life, Robert DeVries, who survives, along with their children: Nicholas (Andrea) DeVries and Katelyn DeVries, all of Valparaiso; grandsons: Cooper and Finn DeVries; parents: Marshall and Roann Friend of Wadsworth, OH; and siblings: Valerie (Dave) Carey, Bryan Friend, Julie (Dave) Bartel, and Tina (Brian) Bushi.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Church, 1325 Evans Ave., Valparaiso. The funeral service will begin on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church, with additional visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the start of service. Burial will follow at Holland Cemetery in DeMotte, IN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Karen's name to Kids Alive International. Moeller Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/karen-devries/article_25fe80f9-dbfe-571d-81e8-8b6dd0cdcd79.html | 2022-06-15T05:31:20 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/karen-devries/article_25fe80f9-dbfe-571d-81e8-8b6dd0cdcd79.html |
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