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Chase Wilson went 2 for 4 to lead the Linwood/Somers Point 12-and-under baseball team to a 6-3 victory over Absecon in a District 16 game Wednesday.
With the win, the team advances to the district finals bracket.
Wilson an RBI single in the third inning that gave Linwood/Somers Point the lead. Bryce Dickerson, Chase Willson and Jack McGowan each had multiple hits. Clark Mollenkopf pitched three innings, did not allow a hit and struck out eight.
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Northfield 11, Dennis/Middle Township 1: Lila Clifford struck out 11 in five innings to earn the win Thursday. She also went 3 for 4 with three runs and three RBIs. Riley Kolmer went 3 for 4 with three runs and an RBI. Faye Brozosky went 2 for 2 with three RBIs and two runs. Sophie Gray went 2 for 3 with two RBIs. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/chase-wilsons-rbi-single-leads-linwood-somers-point-to-district-16-final-bracket-little-league/article_36288bba-f964-11ec-b9cc-3377473bf72c.html | 2022-07-01T22:02:58 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/chase-wilsons-rbi-single-leads-linwood-somers-point-to-district-16-final-bracket-little-league/article_36288bba-f964-11ec-b9cc-3377473bf72c.html |
Luis Sauri had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Buena Blue Dawgs to a 3-2 victory over the Somers Point Captains in a South Jersey South Shore Baseball League game Thursday.
Sauri is a Buena Regional High School graduate.
Jim Kurtz Sr. homered for the Blue Dawgs, who improved to 10-4. Joey Kurtz, Zach Strouse and Luis Sauri combined for the victory on the mound. The Blue Dawgs are in second place in the league.
Mike Adelizzi had three hits for the Captain (1-12).
Northfield Cardinals 11, Egg Harbor Township Eagles 1: Justin Klemick hit a grand slam for Northfield (9-5). Cole Fowler went 2 for 3 with a double an RBI and a run. Cole Campbell hit a two-run homer. Julian Costa homered and added two RBIs. Derek Andrada struck out 10 in four innings to earn the win. He allowed just one run on one hit.
For EHT (7-8), Michael Tallarida homered.
South Jersey Surf 11, Egg Harbor City Knights 0: Carson Denham and Jack Wilkin combined for 12 strikeouts and just two hits hits in five innings. Kevin Foreman, Antonio Caraballo and Eric Fitzgerald each had multiple hits for the Surf (12-1), who are in first place in the league.
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The Knights fell to 2-10. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/luis-sauris-3-hits-2-rbis-lead-buena-sjssbl-roundup/article_e5458e36-f94b-11ec-9b1c-cfa2f431865b.html | 2022-07-01T22:03:04 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/luis-sauris-3-hits-2-rbis-lead-buena-sjssbl-roundup/article_e5458e36-f94b-11ec-9b1c-cfa2f431865b.html |
Cheaper land, less regulation and access to major markets has put Tucson on the map for warehouse and distribution facilities.
In the last five years, Tucson has added more than 3 million square feet of industrial space.
And a Dallas company has chosen Tucson to add even more.
LPC Desert West, a division of Lincoln Property Co., plans to develop more than 1 million square feet of industrial space for warehousing and distribution on the southeast corner of Alvernon Way and Los Reales Road.
Called I-10 International, the property will have four buildings of varying sizes with cold storage capability.
“This site has tremendous location advantages, being proximate to I-10, I-19 and Tucson International Airport, with direct connection to major ports and cities in the U.S. and Mexico,” said Doug Klocke, vice president of Lincoln Property Co. “We (will) take full advantage of this location, which includes the ability to distribute product to 46 million people within a 500-mile radius.”
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The company said the site will be flexible and work for a single large user or multiple smaller users, such as those in the food and beverage industry because of the cold storage capacity.
LPC bought the I-10 International land site from Tucson-based real estate development and investment company Diamond Ventures for $6.5 million.
Construction is scheduled to begin later this year and be completed in 2023.
Geography, cost enticing
The geographical attraction Tucson offers includes access to the interstates, the Union Pacific mainline, an inland port and the airport’s airfreight capacity.
The city is also known for having a good workforce and land costs of between $3 and $6 per square foot compare nicely to the Phoenix market’s rates of $9 to $13 per square foot or $25 to $32 per square foot in Southern California, noted Robert Glaser, an industrial broker with Picor Commercial Real Estate.
While a few years ago, brokers lamented the lack of modern industrial space, today there are several projects popping up.
“It’s been a long time coming,” said Jesse Blum, an industrial specialist with Picor.
He said after the Great Recession, Tucson was late to recover so new construction was not viable.
Then in 2018, Oregon-based Harsch Investment Properties entered the Tucson market and built one of the first speculative industrial buildings in more than a decade.
“They acted like a bellwether for Tucson and everyone was watching their first building to see if if would succeed,” Blum said. “They were early believers in Tucson and shouldered the risk of failure and proved their own theory of Tucson.”
The 157,000-square-foot facility at 6850 S. Brosius Ave., near the airport was fully leased before construction was finished.
The company, which goes by Schnitzer Properties LLC, has since built other industrial buildings on spec and recently bought raw land in the 6100 block of South Country Club Road and in the 3100 block on east Elvira Road for more industrial space.
The demand is fueled by the shopping habit of Southern Arizona residents.
“When Amazon pioneered that 8-to-12-hour delivery service — you can’t do that if things are in a warehouse in a different city,” Blum said. “Then the pandemic hit and perpetuated an online shopper that wouldn’t have done that in the past, i.e. the elderly who, for safety, had to purchase online and the industry was immediately fast-forwarded by 20 years.”
The pandemic also put Tucson on the radar when it became a top Googled city for people looking to relocate and work remotely.
Blum said industrial investment equals jobs.
“There’s a huge sub-sect of our community that are proudly blue collar and they need jobs,” he said. “It’s dollars into the local economy.”
The industry also absorbs land that is not appealing to other development.
“It’s a nice tax generating sector in areas that are considered to be blighted,” Blum said, “and that will never be used for housing.”
Contact reporter Gabriela Rico at grico@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/warehouses-distribution-centers-set-up-in-tucson-to-meet-online-shopping-growth/article_4d026aba-f68d-11ec-9c48-fbff6ac46905.html | 2022-07-01T22:08:01 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/warehouses-distribution-centers-set-up-in-tucson-to-meet-online-shopping-growth/article_4d026aba-f68d-11ec-9c48-fbff6ac46905.html |
GREENSBORO — The United Way of Greater Greensboro is building on the reach of its Family Success Centers by piloting a countywide mobile-friendly version to help more people move out of poverty.
The virtual platform — which can be accessed by tablets or a basic smartphone — connects people to services and coordinators who will help them identify, track, and achieve their personal goals of becoming financially stable.
And they're all connected to coordinators to help guide them.
According to many studies, when a family is able to lift itself out of poverty, then it also breaks the cycle for children.
"We are taking all the benefits and services of the Family Success Centers and what we've learned over the years," said Khari Garvin, the nonprofit's president and CEO, "and figuring out a way to offer them remotely."
The 18-month pilot program for the Guilford Success Network, in which the group will track outcomes, hurdles and access to services, has just launched with longtime staffer Aden Hailemariam as director.
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For those interested in participating, a network partner must recommend them to the program. Early partners are: GuilfordWorks, Housing Consultants Group, Triad Goodwill, Nehemiah Community Enrichment Center, The Servant Center, Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Guilford Community Care Network, and The Forge Greensboro.
The network is using some funds from a $10 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott in 2020, but also from investments, partnerships and support through the group's annual fundraising campaign. Scott's $10 million donation is the single largest gift the United Way of Greater Greensboro has ever received and the agency is working on additional plans to honor its commitment to helping families move out of poverty.
The agency had already been working through the brick-and-mortar Family Success Centers to provide a path out of poverty for local families and individuals. While the United Way relies on the local community voluntarily taking care of each other, officials saw Scott's gift as seed money to possibly further the group's work in new ways.
The main difference between the family centers, which will continue to offer services, and the virtual platform, according to organizers, is that the participants at the success centers get services together at one location and members have the opportunity to build relationships with their peers — other people like themselves who are working on goals like theirs.
The virtual platform borrows from those success centers, the first of which was initiated in 2015 and focused on helping change a family’s circumstances. The United Way hired Guilford Child Development as the lead agency because it addressed one of the major struggles for the poor: being able to access services that could help but are spread throughout the city. A second success center was opened at the Salvation Army's Center of Hope.
Those services — which focus on employment, education and health — are provided through a collaboration with local agencies ranging from Guilford Technical Community College to Goodwill.
"It’s work," Jaye Webb, Guilford Child Development site director told out-of-state visitors planning to use the blueprint to open one of their own success centers in Colorado this fall. "But I promise you, there’s no better feeling than watching a family move from the disparity to self-sufficiency and taking care of themselves."
With the success centers, United Way officials emphasized that the project would continue to need a range of support from retired professionals to philanthropists to companies willing to look at participants for jobs — and still does.
Lincoln Financial, Duke Energy and a range of other companies have hired from the Success Centers' pool.
Contact Nancy McLaughlin at 336-373-7049 and follow @nmclaughlinNR on Twitter. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/united-way-creates-mobile-app-to-guilford-county-residents-move-out-of-poverty/article_adaee074-f731-11ec-be92-c76cdf2c6eb7.html | 2022-07-01T22:09:27 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/united-way-creates-mobile-app-to-guilford-county-residents-move-out-of-poverty/article_adaee074-f731-11ec-be92-c76cdf2c6eb7.html |
SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy is facing multiple charges after he was arrested by the San Antonio Police Department Friday morning, according to a BCSO press release.
The release says Ernesto Garza was arrested for driving while intoxicated and evading arrest by SAPD at 2:30 a.m. Friday morning.
Garza is an eight year BCSO veteran who worked as an investigator in the Law Enforcement Bureau and has been served a notice of proposed dismissal for the arrest, according to BCSO.
“This is a seasoned law enforcement investigator who undoubtedly knows his actions were wrong. It’s my belief he knowingly gambled with his career and is well on his way to losing that bet. Putting the lives of the public and the first responders who arrested him at risk is inexcusable. The consequences will be swift and severe,” says Sheriff Javier Salazar.
The release says, SAPD is conducting a separate investigation pending the outcome of the criminal case.
Garza is charged with a DWI which is a class B misdemeanor and evading arrest classified as a third degree felony. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/inexcusable-off-duty-bcso-deputy-faces-multiple-charges-after-arrested-by-sapd/273-f463f7e5-853b-4609-9e3d-71d16e4eb7ee | 2022-07-01T22:12:37 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/inexcusable-off-duty-bcso-deputy-faces-multiple-charges-after-arrested-by-sapd/273-f463f7e5-853b-4609-9e3d-71d16e4eb7ee |
SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Southlake DPS issued a warning to parents and teens on Thursday about Orbeez toy guns.
In a Twitter thread, Southlake DPS said it had received eight calls since February involving Orbeez guns, where teenagers have shot either unsuspecting citizens or cars driving down the road with gel balls. In some cases, the gel balls have been frozen to make them hit harder and cause pain, Southlake DPS said.
"This is not ok. It's dangerous, and it's also a crime," the department tweeted in the thread.
Five of the eight calls Southlake DPS has received occurred in Town Square, the department said. They issued the warning not only because it is a crime, but also as an opportunity for parents to sit down with their teens to explain the potential dangers to themselves.
"People carry real guns here and someone might feel compelled to use one if they believe they or their families are being shot and attacked. It’s virtually impossible to tell the difference between an Orbeez gun from a real gun at night or from a moving vehicle," Southlake DPS tweeted in the thread.
The first tweet in the thread included a picture of how different the Orbeez toy guns can look.
"We are pleading with you to sit down your teens and give them some parental guidance. Remind them if they’re 17 or older, and they commit crimes involving Orbeez guns ranging from property damage to assault, injury, or worse, they will go to jail. Real jail," Southlake DPS said. "Causing bodily injury and harm to someone and damaging property that is not yours are indeed real crimes. If they are younger than 17, they can still be prosecuted for these crimes and you as a parent are on the hook for their actions."
Southlake DPS advised parents to have kids play with these toy guns in a controlled, supervised environment, such as a course, at home or on private property.
In March, Royse City High School was put on lockdown after several students were seen firing airsoft pellet guns at other students. In May, Richardson police arrested a high school student after officers found what appeared to be an "AK-47 style pistol" and a "replica AR-15 style Orbeez rifle" in their vehicle. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas-police-southlake-dps-orbeez-gun-warning/287-fc0242aa-82f2-4383-878f-0dca94eda167 | 2022-07-01T22:12:43 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas-police-southlake-dps-orbeez-gun-warning/287-fc0242aa-82f2-4383-878f-0dca94eda167 |
BLOOMINGTON — A social media post has led to firearm charges against a Bloomington man.
Prosecutors said police observed a photograph that Xavier M. Moreau, 19, posted to social media of himself and a firearm. Authorities met with Moreau Thursday and located a 9mm handgun inside his residence.
Moreau is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
He was jailed in lieu of posting $10,035.
An arraignment is scheduled for July 29.
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Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
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Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
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Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
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Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
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Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
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Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
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Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
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Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
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Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
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Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
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Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
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Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
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Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
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Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
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Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
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BLOOMINGTON — Kellie Foy thinks the move to a fully online student newspaper at Illinois State University was a good decision.
As editor-in-chief for The Vidette's first fully digital year, the decision has had a big impact for Foy and her time at ISU.
“I honestly do love it a lot more (…) it was hard to keep up both a paper and a website and find content for both,” Foy said.
Foy was editor-in-chief last school year as a junior and is returning to the role as a senior. She was news editor her sophomore year, when ISU's student paper published its final physical edition. Last school year, Foy led a largely new staff, she said, with about 40 of the 50 or so staff members being new to their roles.
She is pleased with how the staff handled the transition and first year of being digital-only.
“Honestly, I’m very proud and very happy with how it went,” she said.
Kevin Capie, the paper's new adviser this year, said having Foy and a majority of the staff returning is a big help. It helps him learn the ropes, and means the students can hopefully jump right into things in the fall, without having to learn the process from scratch alongside him, he said.
“I was lucky in getting a very young staff, and (Capie) is too,” Foy said.
Capie is coming in after the retirement of John Plevka, who was the adviser and general manager for the paper for a decade.
For Capie, the transition includes adapting to a large public university from a smaller private institution. He has been teaching at Bradley University in Peoria since 2015. Before that, he spent 20 years at the Peoria Journal-Star, including on the sports desk.
When he applied to Bradley, he had intended to try for a staff position in marketing and communications, but ended up on the faculty openings webpage, where he saw the strategic communications position, he said. Sports writing experience was listed as a plus for the position, and just weeks later he was in a classroom.
“It was like overnight going to teaching,” Capie said.
Today's focus on digital makes The Vidette’s reporters more hirable after graduation, he said. It encourages students to go beyond a standard print presentation of a photo and text story, letting them build multimedia skills that can help them land jobs at TV stations and nonprint outlets.
“You may only need one tool once a year, but you need to know how to do it,” he said.
As community newsrooms across the country lose positions, student outlets can help provide local news, Capie said. When reporting on campus events and other topics that touch their lives, student reporters have additional context and experience they can use in making decisions about their reporting.
“The audience gets that well-rounded view of the story,” he said.
He plans to encourage the students to do that.
Next year, Foy hopes to work with the staff to continue improving on their multimedia storytelling, including finding new angles for stories. There are also things for The Vidette to work on from a social perspective, she said, including looking at issues of diversity and making sure it is a visible presence on campus.
She encourages any ISU students who are interested to get involved. She said the direct experience The Vidette provides can teach students things they would not learn in journalism classes. This year brings new opportunities as well, with a new adviser and the change to all digital.
“I’m excited to see what we can do with (Capie) and where (Capie) takes us,” Foy said.
Check out Title IX stories from all around Central Illinois
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Illinois State proud of its history with Title IX and looks ahead to the future with new leaders emerging.
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BLOOMINGTON —McLean Countyhealth officials said Friday that one individual has died due to COVID as the county remains at a medium community level for the virus.
The death involved a woman in her 70s and was not associated with long-term care. There have now been 381 COVID-related deaths in the county since the pandemic began.
The McLean County Health Departmentreported 403 new cases of COVID-19 sinceJune 24, bringing the county's total confirmed and probable cases since the pandemic began to 56,054.
The majority of new cases are people in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, according to health officials.
The county is considered to be at a medium COVID-19 community level based on theCenter for Disease Control and Prevention'srating, which measures the number of new cases per 100,000 people, admissions per 100,000 and the percentage of hospital beds used for COVID-19 patients.
Other nearby counties considered to be at a medium community level spread include DeWitt, Ford, Livingston, Mason and Piatt, theIllinois Department of Public Healthreported.
Central Illinois counties considered to be at a high community level spread include Champaign, Christian, Douglas, Logan, Macon, Marshall, Menard, Peoria, Tazewell and Sangamon.
Health officials recommend individuals at higher risk or who have high-risk persons in their household should consider wearing masks in indoor public places.
The CDC also reported that McLean County had about nine new hospital admissions for COVID per 100,000 people in the week ending June 28, as well as about 250 new positive cases per 100,000 people in the week ending June 29.
IDPH and MCHD continue to encourage people to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Primary vaccinations, along with first and second boosters for those who qualify, are offered through MCHD. Adults can schedule a vaccination with MCHD by calling 309-888-5435; children's appointments can be made by calling 309-888-5455. Other vaccine locations can be found atvaccines.gov.
Approximately 62.86% of McLean County's population is fully vaccinated against COVID, with around 291,217 doses administered.
Testing clinics are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon July 5 and July 6 at the McLean County Customer Service Center in the parking lot across East Street from the Government Center in downtown Bloomington. An entrance to the parking lot is at 201 E. Washington St.
Statewide, 28,216 new COVID cases were reported Friday over the past week, according to IDPH. That included 74 deaths from COVID since June 24 in Illinois.
Illinois health officials have reported 34,150 deaths from COVID in the state since the start of the pandemic.
We live in a pluralist society made up many cultures and religions. Under the First Amendment, everyone has the right to believe their values and beliefs.
Overturning Roe vs Wade has taken away a right to be pro-choice. Those who are pro-life have the right not to receive an abortion.
The argument when life begins is a personal religious right each one of us can make. Making a law to prohibit those who want an abortion will not stop abortions.
If the objective is stop abortions, the Supreme Court did not help the situation but divided our country more. The government needs to stay out of people's lives and let each individual make their personal choices. Let all of us uphold and support the United States Constitution.
What rights will the Supreme Court go after next - same sex marriage, personal choice to use contraception?
America has a "sickness" that is gnawing at every fiber of her being. What's happened to America the beautiful, where have you gone?
On the one hand we fight for stricter gun laws that will protect our precious children. On the the other, we scream, shout and demand for our right to decide who lives or dies, while the trash heap of inconvenient pregnancies and unwanted children keep mounting. God bless America.
Mr. Politics goes to Washington to uphold our country's laws and create new ones for the benefit of "We the People" while behind closed doors deals are being made for personal gain, power, greed, pride and ego. Where are the "Mr. Smith goes to Washington" people? God bless America.
On occasion we get a glimmer of hope with charity and no malice, shinning on a hill. God bless America.
The life-blood of America is being poured out by its sickness. I can almost hear the death rattle. Can you hear it too? How can we stop the hemorrhaging? God bless America.
I want to know what services are being provided to our soldiers when they come home from war.
We have so many soldiers that take their own lives. These are men that fought for the freedom of our country, but at the same time had to do things that don't sit right with them when they come home. They end up jobless, homeless, alcoholics and addicts.
We need more programs to help these men and women so that none of these people ever end up on the street. People that give of themselves so selflessly should never perish at their own hand because they don't know that there are people they can talk to. I am not military, but my dad and step-dad were. And I love my country.
I think we all can agree something needs to change in our schools.
I am a social worker as our local community health agency. We should consider softening our schools, rather than just making schools more secure against those who may have weapons.
The Secret Service found most of the school attackers they studied had been bullied. New strategies could help prevent more than just school shootings. Children and youth who are bullied are more likely to be depressed, to have suicidal thoughts, and to have attempted suicide than those who are not bullied.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers and young adults -- 15% of high school students have seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months.
As a first step to preventing violence, schools should ensure that students feel respected and included. This means truly responding to the social and emotional needs of our children, helping them develop conflict resolution, stress management, and empathy for their peers.
Love for Schools is a program that was created after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School 10 years ago. Choose Love is a social-emotional curriculum being used in thousands of schools. It involves anti-bully training for staff and teachers, adult supervision, things like hall monitors and mechanisms to anonymously report hostile behaviors.
In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre, the FBI developed the agency's active shooter program. One of the decisions that the FBI program made as a group -- run, hide, fight -- is what people do in a shooting. Several children escaped Sandy Hook Elementary School when their teacher stepped up in the way of the shooter, and they were able to escape through a side door. The first priority has to be to escape, not hide.
The recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas underscores, yet again, the need for mental health services. When we fail to help individuals in crisis, too often both the individual and the community suffer the consequences. Mental health care is community care.
Elizabeth Johnston’s work to help shape and pass McLean County’s new Behavioral Health Plan shows that she understands this, and her work shows, as well, that she understands how to work with existing services in the county to make this new plan a success.
Elizabeth Johnston is a problem solver and a consensus builder. Instead of R vs. D, Elizabeth is committed to R & D, as in research and dialogue. This is the R & D we need to forge consensus, solve problems, and build a healthy future for McLean County.
Elizabeth Johnston has earned my respect and my trust. She’s earned my vote, and I believe she deserves yours. Elizabeth Johnston for McLean County Board, District 5.
McLean County early voting -- talk about voter suppression. McLean County could not make it any more difficult for the handicapped voter if they tried. It used to be very easy and convenient when voting was in the lobby of the county building on Washington St. but now it is in the basement and not in a very good spot.
I write in support of the election of Don Knapp for 11th Circuit Judge, which includes all of McLean County
As a now-retired lawyer, I take a particular interest in who is elected to this position. Judges should be thoroughly knowledgeable in the law, have extensive experience, and be fair and impartial. Don Knapp is exceptionally qualified in all areas.
Don Knapp is currently McLean County State’s Attorney. In that role he has expertly led the team of prosecutors who are helping keep our community safe. Results matter when it comes to the State’s Attorney’s office, and Don’s results have been outstanding. Unlike Cook County, where the State’s Attorney’s policies and actions have contributed to an environment of rampant crime, Don Knapp has successfully prosecuted those who would make our streets unsafe. He is an exemplary State’s Attorney.
Prior to joining the State’s Attorney’s office, among his other legal experience, Don spent 12 years as a clerk for an Illinois appellate judge. Acting as clerk for an appellate judge is a very prestigious position, one that requires expertise in the law, and expert writing and legal analysis skills. Only outstanding lawyers become clerks for appellate judges. In addition to his prior experience in private practice, Don’s experience as State’s Attorney and appellate court clerk provides him with the experience needed to understand court rules required to effectively manage a courtroom.
I have the pleasure of knowing Don Knapp and can attest that he is a person of integrity, honesty, and fairness. I have no doubt he will apply the law to all litigants in a fair and balanced manner.
While I may be particularly interested in who is elected, I urge all voters to take an interest in this election, and vote Don Knapp for 11th Circuit Judge.
Gubernatorial candidate Senator Darren Bailey is the only true conservative choice for Illinois’ next governor.
As a farmer, he understands the burden high property taxes put on families. This must stop somewhere, and the time is now with Darren Bailey. He has voted no to tax increases in Illinois every time they are brought up. Darren Bailey understands the working people of Illinois and will work hard alongside us, and help guide us, not to promote friends with political deep pockets.
With so many false ads out there, it becomes confusing on what the truth is. Knowing Darren Bailey would indeed help with this confusion. He is a devout Christian, hard-working farmer, loving family man and the man who should be our next governor. He listens when people talk to him. He will be the governor we have been praying would make it to our door.
Its time to take Illinois back from the liberal “give it all away” government and give it back to the hard-working, tax paying citizens. As businesses dropped out of existence during J.B. Pritzker’s rule, we need to work hard to bring business back, to make Illinois a competitive state where people want to live and raise families again. Darren Bailey knows this is a priority.
Darren wants a true balanced budget in Illinois, not a paper chase of made-up checks and balances. He has true values that relate to God and family and will take this with him every day to help get Illinois back on track. Please make a concerted effort to vote. If you will be out of town on June 28, now is the time to employ early voting. Let’s elect a true conservative, Darren Bailey.
I am voting for Amy McFarland to be our next circuit judge. I’ve known her for many years as a public defender, general practitioner owning her own firm, and as an associate judge. I’ve also known her as a parent who is quite engaged in our community.
It is significant to note she is the presiding judge in the family division, a role traditionally held by a circuit judge. In 2020, her role was expanded to preside over recovery court where she addresses participants’ mental health concerns. Attorneys in the 11th Judicial Circuit found her qualified and recommended to be a circuit judge. Fourteen, yes, 14 retired judges have recommended Judge McFarland and I agree with their decision. Join me in voting for Amy McFarland for our next circuit judge.
Soon after Sandy Hook, the journalist and historian Gary Wills wrote an essay “Our Moloch” about our country’s religious devotion to guns and its devastating effects. “We guarantee that crazed man after crazed man will have a flood of killing power readily supplied to him.”
After every mass shooting, my initial reaction is revulsion, then disgust with how easy it is.
I’m fully supportive of guns used for target practice, hunting, home security and personal self defense. But I’m baffled by the unwavering support for the minimally restricted sale and distribution of assault weapons, which are particularly well-suited to killing lots of people. (There’s a reason they’re called “assault” weapons.)
Yes, if someone wants to commit a crime, they’ll figure out a way to do it -- regardless of laws or restrictions. So does that mean we shouldn’t take measures to discourage and reduce such outcomes?
Texas residents aren’t considered mature or responsible enough to legally buy beer or cigarettes until they’re 21. But they can buy an assault rifle for their 18th birthday.
To protect schools, many people advocate the arming of teachers. But it’s a rare person who has the training, experience and steady nerves to safely and effectively use a weapon in an emergency situation. Yet we expect a third-grade teacher to step up? And having guns in classrooms across America? Now we’ve just created another way for kids to get shot at school.
Whatever your views on gun control, there’s one thing that can’t be disputed. If someone wants to go on a murderous rampage with a gun in America, we make it very convenient. And lamentably, lots of people want to keep it this way. Tormented, raging souls will always find a way to wreak havoc and heartache upon our world. Why make it easy?
An important question lingering in the minds of many is how the outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision affect Roe vs Wade?
Two possibilities exist: 1) legislation of abortion is moved out of the federal level to state level or 2) it remains the same. The pro-choice movement seems to calculate that they can intimidate people into doing something that is truly unconscionable for most people e.g., abortions without limitation and even after a live birth.
In Colorado, legislation recently passed abortion on demand and choosing to end the life of child based on sex, race or disability. There appears to be a marketing edge for the pro-choice movement as there is financial resources (our taxes) and politics to support an abortion.
The pro-life movement has momentum after 48 years of marching in the Right to Life Rallies at the Capital and support for women and education for families.
What is Pro-life? It’s having the best interest for women to have positive support at a time when they feel most vulnerable and alone. Pro-life is support for the change of culture to treat all with respect and care, whether single or married; aged or disabled.
What a sad commentary on our society when the number of abortions is posted with some level of accomplishment. In a recent news brief in the Pantagraph, it was noted that in 2020 there were 930,000 abortions in one year (in the U.S.), indicating an increase since 2017 when there were 862,000. Pro-life read these numbers as losses of human beings and pray for the mothers and lost babies.
Women are suffering, infanticide is on the rise, and families are lost to economic pressures.
Abortion is not an answer to a pregnancy, love and life is.
I was a teacher for the state of Illinois for 33 years. Back in the old days when fire drills and tornado drills were the security concerns of the day. I have been retired for 20 years so this may make my opinion moot to some.
Since the terrible slaughter at Robb elementary school in Uvalde, the NRA held their national convention in Houston. Former President Trump, Senator Ted Cruz and governor Kristi Noem of S.D. spoke at the convention. They all supported the NRA position of no gun regulations. They all called for in one form or another that more armed people in schools or arming teachers would be the answer to protecting our children.
Cruz, in his speech, blamed gun regulation problems on “elites who dominate our culture.” Ted Cruz, your kids go to a school that has annual tuition of $32,000. How “elite” does that make you, Ted?
Recently the ability to save the children and teachers at Uvalde may have been lost due to the failure to act by trained armed response law enforcement people. Their reasons for inaction that resulted in lives lost are being investigated and the reports have not been completed.
Those states that had teachers leave the field due to COVID restrictions will see a mass exodus if they push to arm teachers to protect students as suggested by Trump and others. Trained police response failed at Uvalde. If teachers are ridiculously made to arm what difference will it make? If trained police won’t go in?
Are substitutes to be firearm trained? Bus drivers? Should the teachers wear the firearm on their person? Will firearms be supplied by the teachers or the school boards? Who will be liable if a collateral death occurs in defense of other students?
I will vote for Karla Bailey-Smith, Democrat running for state representative of the new Illinois 91st District.
I have known Karla for many years, and she will be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated representative for our district. She has become familiar with the issues that are important to the people of the 91st, whether they are urban, suburban or rural residents. She has spent many hours over decades advocating with the state legislature for specific issues that will improve the lives of people who have run into a roadblock that only government can overcome.
Her platform is based on these issues:
the importance of supporting working families and unions;
promoting gun safety;
defending women’s reproductive rights;
protecting our natural environment for future generations;
supporting public education and providing for the needs of all children in the classroom, regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, race, or physical or mental abilities and/or challenges.
If this sounds like a candidate you may want to represent you in Springfield, I encourage you to visit her website, karla4il.org, and then to vote for Karla in the June 28 primary.
A recent letter to the editor lambasted good Congressman Darin LaHood and explained his vote against him. However, the author fails to understand that this is, or was, only a primary election, which elects candidates within the political parties as the law provides. So I would ask the author to learn a bit about legalities and elections, as well as anyone who supports that type of thinking (wrongly) about LaHood.
Perhaps this letter was an effort in vain to breed unrest about Trump, because he fears Trump will return to the White House. Or to energize the Democrats against good American traditions and values, which the GOP is the best party to defend those according to the constitution. The arrogant January 6 committee continues this silly political theater, giving a weird aura of political hate. ABC News decided to pair up with the committee on June 9 but failed to garner good ratings.
Democrat leaders know time is precious until the lame duck session starts in November until January 2023, when Nancy Pelosi will be fired as speaker. And once again, the whole political environment will change dramatically in our nation’s capital.
As a careful thought, President Trump is not legally charged with insurrection or traitorous activities, and of course he survived two failed attempts of impeachment. The left liberal media companies are in alliance with propaganda from Democrat leadership. The writer of the letter claimed majority Americans hate Trump, which is not proven. He should carefully have stated that majority Democrats hate Trump.
I solicit readers to carefully balance truth and propaganda. I can only patiently and hopefully wait for Tuesday, Nov. 8. The real test of democracy proves itself out in the general election. I believe the proof will be a scourge of red, hopefully.
A recent letter to the editor lambasted good Congressman Darin LaHood and explained his vote against him. However, the author fails to understand that this is, or was, only a primary election, which elects candidates within the political parties as the law provides. So I would ask the author to learn a bit about legalities and elections, as well as anyone who supports that type of thinking (wrongly) about LaHood.
Perhaps this letter was an effort in vain to breed unrest about Trump, because he fears Trump will return to the White House. Or to energize the Democrats against good American traditions and values, which the GOP is the best party to defend those according to the constitution. The arrogant January 6 committee continues this silly political theater, giving a weird aura of political hate. ABC News decided to pair up with the committee on June 9 but failed to garner good ratings.
Democrat leaders know time is precious until the lame duck session starts in November until January 2023, when Nancy Pelosi will be fired as speaker. And once again, the whole political environment will change dramatically in our nation’s capital.
As a careful thought, President Trump is not legally charged with insurrection or traitorous activities, and of course he survived two failed attempts of impeachment. The left liberal media companies are in alliance with propaganda from Democrat leadership. The writer of the letter claimed majority Americans hate Trump, which is not proven. He should carefully have stated that majority Democrats hate Trump.
I solicit readers to carefully balance truth and propaganda. I can only patiently and hopefully wait for Tuesday, Nov. 8. The real test of democracy proves itself out in the general election. I believe the proof will be a scourge of red, hopefully.
Leon Kaeb, Bloomington
Questions surround arming teachers
I was a teacher for the state of Illinois for 33 years. Back in the old days when fire drills and tornado drills were the security concerns of the day. I have been retired for 20 years so this may make my opinion moot to some.
Since the terrible slaughter at Robb elementary school in Uvalde, the NRA held their national convention in Houston. Former President Trump, Senator Ted Cruz and governor Kristi Noem of S.D. spoke at the convention. They all supported the NRA position of no gun regulations. They all called for in one form or another that more armed people in schools or arming teachers would be the answer to protecting our children.
Cruz, in his speech, blamed gun regulation problems on “elites who dominate our culture.” Ted Cruz, your kids go to a school that has annual tuition of $32,000. How “elite” does that make you, Ted?
Recently the ability to save the children and teachers at Uvalde may have been lost due to the failure to act by trained armed response law enforcement people. Their reasons for inaction that resulted in lives lost are being investigated and the reports have not been completed.
Those states that had teachers leave the field due to COVID restrictions will see a mass exodus if they push to arm teachers to protect students as suggested by Trump and others. Trained police response failed at Uvalde. If teachers are ridiculously made to arm what difference will it make? If trained police won’t go in?
Are substitutes to be firearm trained? Bus drivers? Should the teachers wear the firearm on their person? Will firearms be supplied by the teachers or the school boards? Who will be liable if a collateral death occurs in defense of other students?
Larry Sears, Normal
Bailey-Smith the right choice
I will vote for Karla Bailey-Smith, Democrat running for state representative of the new Illinois 91st District.
I have known Karla for many years, and she will be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated representative for our district. She has become familiar with the issues that are important to the people of the 91st, whether they are urban, suburban or rural residents. She has spent many hours over decades advocating with the state legislature for specific issues that will improve the lives of people who have run into a roadblock that only government can overcome.
Her platform is based on these issues:
the importance of supporting working families and unions;
promoting gun safety;
defending women’s reproductive rights;
protecting our natural environment for future generations;
supporting public education and providing for the needs of all children in the classroom, regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, race, or physical or mental abilities and/or challenges.
If this sounds like a candidate you may want to represent you in Springfield, I encourage you to visit her website, karla4il.org, and then to vote for Karla in the June 28 primary.
We live in a pluralist society made up many cultures and religions. Under the First Amendment, everyone has the right to believe their values and beliefs.
Overturning Roe vs Wade has taken away a right to be pro-choice. Those who are pro-life have the right not to receive an abortion.
The argument when life begins is a personal religious right each one of us can make. Making a law to prohibit those who want an abortion will not stop abortions.
If the objective is stop abortions, the Supreme Court did not help the situation but divided our country more. The government needs to stay out of people's lives and let each individual make their personal choices. Let all of us uphold and support the United States Constitution.
What rights will the Supreme Court go after next - same sex marriage, personal choice to use contraception?
America has a "sickness" that is gnawing at every fiber of her being. What's happened to America the beautiful, where have you gone?
On the one hand we fight for stricter gun laws that will protect our precious children. On the the other, we scream, shout and demand for our right to decide who lives or dies, while the trash heap of inconvenient pregnancies and unwanted children keep mounting. God bless America.
Mr. Politics goes to Washington to uphold our country's laws and create new ones for the benefit of "We the People" while behind closed doors deals are being made for personal gain, power, greed, pride and ego. Where are the "Mr. Smith goes to Washington" people? God bless America.
On occasion we get a glimmer of hope with charity and no malice, shinning on a hill. God bless America.
The life-blood of America is being poured out by its sickness. I can almost hear the death rattle. Can you hear it too? How can we stop the hemorrhaging? God bless America.
I want to know what services are being provided to our soldiers when they come home from war.
We have so many soldiers that take their own lives. These are men that fought for the freedom of our country, but at the same time had to do things that don't sit right with them when they come home. They end up jobless, homeless, alcoholics and addicts.
We need more programs to help these men and women so that none of these people ever end up on the street. People that give of themselves so selflessly should never perish at their own hand because they don't know that there are people they can talk to. I am not military, but my dad and step-dad were. And I love my country.
I think we all can agree something needs to change in our schools.
I am a social worker as our local community health agency. We should consider softening our schools, rather than just making schools more secure against those who may have weapons.
The Secret Service found most of the school attackers they studied had been bullied. New strategies could help prevent more than just school shootings. Children and youth who are bullied are more likely to be depressed, to have suicidal thoughts, and to have attempted suicide than those who are not bullied.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers and young adults -- 15% of high school students have seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months.
As a first step to preventing violence, schools should ensure that students feel respected and included. This means truly responding to the social and emotional needs of our children, helping them develop conflict resolution, stress management, and empathy for their peers.
Love for Schools is a program that was created after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School 10 years ago. Choose Love is a social-emotional curriculum being used in thousands of schools. It involves anti-bully training for staff and teachers, adult supervision, things like hall monitors and mechanisms to anonymously report hostile behaviors.
In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre, the FBI developed the agency's active shooter program. One of the decisions that the FBI program made as a group -- run, hide, fight -- is what people do in a shooting. Several children escaped Sandy Hook Elementary School when their teacher stepped up in the way of the shooter, and they were able to escape through a side door. The first priority has to be to escape, not hide.
The recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas underscores, yet again, the need for mental health services. When we fail to help individuals in crisis, too often both the individual and the community suffer the consequences. Mental health care is community care.
Elizabeth Johnston’s work to help shape and pass McLean County’s new Behavioral Health Plan shows that she understands this, and her work shows, as well, that she understands how to work with existing services in the county to make this new plan a success.
Elizabeth Johnston is a problem solver and a consensus builder. Instead of R vs. D, Elizabeth is committed to R & D, as in research and dialogue. This is the R & D we need to forge consensus, solve problems, and build a healthy future for McLean County.
Elizabeth Johnston has earned my respect and my trust. She’s earned my vote, and I believe she deserves yours. Elizabeth Johnston for McLean County Board, District 5.
McLean County early voting -- talk about voter suppression. McLean County could not make it any more difficult for the handicapped voter if they tried. It used to be very easy and convenient when voting was in the lobby of the county building on Washington St. but now it is in the basement and not in a very good spot.
I write in support of the election of Don Knapp for 11th Circuit Judge, which includes all of McLean County
As a now-retired lawyer, I take a particular interest in who is elected to this position. Judges should be thoroughly knowledgeable in the law, have extensive experience, and be fair and impartial. Don Knapp is exceptionally qualified in all areas.
Don Knapp is currently McLean County State’s Attorney. In that role he has expertly led the team of prosecutors who are helping keep our community safe. Results matter when it comes to the State’s Attorney’s office, and Don’s results have been outstanding. Unlike Cook County, where the State’s Attorney’s policies and actions have contributed to an environment of rampant crime, Don Knapp has successfully prosecuted those who would make our streets unsafe. He is an exemplary State’s Attorney.
Prior to joining the State’s Attorney’s office, among his other legal experience, Don spent 12 years as a clerk for an Illinois appellate judge. Acting as clerk for an appellate judge is a very prestigious position, one that requires expertise in the law, and expert writing and legal analysis skills. Only outstanding lawyers become clerks for appellate judges. In addition to his prior experience in private practice, Don’s experience as State’s Attorney and appellate court clerk provides him with the experience needed to understand court rules required to effectively manage a courtroom.
I have the pleasure of knowing Don Knapp and can attest that he is a person of integrity, honesty, and fairness. I have no doubt he will apply the law to all litigants in a fair and balanced manner.
While I may be particularly interested in who is elected, I urge all voters to take an interest in this election, and vote Don Knapp for 11th Circuit Judge.
Gubernatorial candidate Senator Darren Bailey is the only true conservative choice for Illinois’ next governor.
As a farmer, he understands the burden high property taxes put on families. This must stop somewhere, and the time is now with Darren Bailey. He has voted no to tax increases in Illinois every time they are brought up. Darren Bailey understands the working people of Illinois and will work hard alongside us, and help guide us, not to promote friends with political deep pockets.
With so many false ads out there, it becomes confusing on what the truth is. Knowing Darren Bailey would indeed help with this confusion. He is a devout Christian, hard-working farmer, loving family man and the man who should be our next governor. He listens when people talk to him. He will be the governor we have been praying would make it to our door.
Its time to take Illinois back from the liberal “give it all away” government and give it back to the hard-working, tax paying citizens. As businesses dropped out of existence during J.B. Pritzker’s rule, we need to work hard to bring business back, to make Illinois a competitive state where people want to live and raise families again. Darren Bailey knows this is a priority.
Darren wants a true balanced budget in Illinois, not a paper chase of made-up checks and balances. He has true values that relate to God and family and will take this with him every day to help get Illinois back on track. Please make a concerted effort to vote. If you will be out of town on June 28, now is the time to employ early voting. Let’s elect a true conservative, Darren Bailey.
I am voting for Amy McFarland to be our next circuit judge. I’ve known her for many years as a public defender, general practitioner owning her own firm, and as an associate judge. I’ve also known her as a parent who is quite engaged in our community.
It is significant to note she is the presiding judge in the family division, a role traditionally held by a circuit judge. In 2020, her role was expanded to preside over recovery court where she addresses participants’ mental health concerns. Attorneys in the 11th Judicial Circuit found her qualified and recommended to be a circuit judge. Fourteen, yes, 14 retired judges have recommended Judge McFarland and I agree with their decision. Join me in voting for Amy McFarland for our next circuit judge.
Soon after Sandy Hook, the journalist and historian Gary Wills wrote an essay “Our Moloch” about our country’s religious devotion to guns and its devastating effects. “We guarantee that crazed man after crazed man will have a flood of killing power readily supplied to him.”
After every mass shooting, my initial reaction is revulsion, then disgust with how easy it is.
I’m fully supportive of guns used for target practice, hunting, home security and personal self defense. But I’m baffled by the unwavering support for the minimally restricted sale and distribution of assault weapons, which are particularly well-suited to killing lots of people. (There’s a reason they’re called “assault” weapons.)
Yes, if someone wants to commit a crime, they’ll figure out a way to do it -- regardless of laws or restrictions. So does that mean we shouldn’t take measures to discourage and reduce such outcomes?
Texas residents aren’t considered mature or responsible enough to legally buy beer or cigarettes until they’re 21. But they can buy an assault rifle for their 18th birthday.
To protect schools, many people advocate the arming of teachers. But it’s a rare person who has the training, experience and steady nerves to safely and effectively use a weapon in an emergency situation. Yet we expect a third-grade teacher to step up? And having guns in classrooms across America? Now we’ve just created another way for kids to get shot at school.
Whatever your views on gun control, there’s one thing that can’t be disputed. If someone wants to go on a murderous rampage with a gun in America, we make it very convenient. And lamentably, lots of people want to keep it this way. Tormented, raging souls will always find a way to wreak havoc and heartache upon our world. Why make it easy?
An important question lingering in the minds of many is how the outcome of the Supreme Court’s decision affect Roe vs Wade?
Two possibilities exist: 1) legislation of abortion is moved out of the federal level to state level or 2) it remains the same. The pro-choice movement seems to calculate that they can intimidate people into doing something that is truly unconscionable for most people e.g., abortions without limitation and even after a live birth.
In Colorado, legislation recently passed abortion on demand and choosing to end the life of child based on sex, race or disability. There appears to be a marketing edge for the pro-choice movement as there is financial resources (our taxes) and politics to support an abortion.
The pro-life movement has momentum after 48 years of marching in the Right to Life Rallies at the Capital and support for women and education for families.
What is Pro-life? It’s having the best interest for women to have positive support at a time when they feel most vulnerable and alone. Pro-life is support for the change of culture to treat all with respect and care, whether single or married; aged or disabled.
What a sad commentary on our society when the number of abortions is posted with some level of accomplishment. In a recent news brief in the Pantagraph, it was noted that in 2020 there were 930,000 abortions in one year (in the U.S.), indicating an increase since 2017 when there were 862,000. Pro-life read these numbers as losses of human beings and pray for the mothers and lost babies.
Women are suffering, infanticide is on the rise, and families are lost to economic pressures.
Abortion is not an answer to a pregnancy, love and life is.
I was a teacher for the state of Illinois for 33 years. Back in the old days when fire drills and tornado drills were the security concerns of the day. I have been retired for 20 years so this may make my opinion moot to some.
Since the terrible slaughter at Robb elementary school in Uvalde, the NRA held their national convention in Houston. Former President Trump, Senator Ted Cruz and governor Kristi Noem of S.D. spoke at the convention. They all supported the NRA position of no gun regulations. They all called for in one form or another that more armed people in schools or arming teachers would be the answer to protecting our children.
Cruz, in his speech, blamed gun regulation problems on “elites who dominate our culture.” Ted Cruz, your kids go to a school that has annual tuition of $32,000. How “elite” does that make you, Ted?
Recently the ability to save the children and teachers at Uvalde may have been lost due to the failure to act by trained armed response law enforcement people. Their reasons for inaction that resulted in lives lost are being investigated and the reports have not been completed.
Those states that had teachers leave the field due to COVID restrictions will see a mass exodus if they push to arm teachers to protect students as suggested by Trump and others. Trained police response failed at Uvalde. If teachers are ridiculously made to arm what difference will it make? If trained police won’t go in?
Are substitutes to be firearm trained? Bus drivers? Should the teachers wear the firearm on their person? Will firearms be supplied by the teachers or the school boards? Who will be liable if a collateral death occurs in defense of other students?
I will vote for Karla Bailey-Smith, Democrat running for state representative of the new Illinois 91st District.
I have known Karla for many years, and she will be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated representative for our district. She has become familiar with the issues that are important to the people of the 91st, whether they are urban, suburban or rural residents. She has spent many hours over decades advocating with the state legislature for specific issues that will improve the lives of people who have run into a roadblock that only government can overcome.
Her platform is based on these issues:
the importance of supporting working families and unions;
promoting gun safety;
defending women’s reproductive rights;
protecting our natural environment for future generations;
supporting public education and providing for the needs of all children in the classroom, regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, race, or physical or mental abilities and/or challenges.
If this sounds like a candidate you may want to represent you in Springfield, I encourage you to visit her website, karla4il.org, and then to vote for Karla in the June 28 primary.
A recent letter to the editor lambasted good Congressman Darin LaHood and explained his vote against him. However, the author fails to understand that this is, or was, only a primary election, which elects candidates within the political parties as the law provides. So I would ask the author to learn a bit about legalities and elections, as well as anyone who supports that type of thinking (wrongly) about LaHood.
Perhaps this letter was an effort in vain to breed unrest about Trump, because he fears Trump will return to the White House. Or to energize the Democrats against good American traditions and values, which the GOP is the best party to defend those according to the constitution. The arrogant January 6 committee continues this silly political theater, giving a weird aura of political hate. ABC News decided to pair up with the committee on June 9 but failed to garner good ratings.
Democrat leaders know time is precious until the lame duck session starts in November until January 2023, when Nancy Pelosi will be fired as speaker. And once again, the whole political environment will change dramatically in our nation’s capital.
As a careful thought, President Trump is not legally charged with insurrection or traitorous activities, and of course he survived two failed attempts of impeachment. The left liberal media companies are in alliance with propaganda from Democrat leadership. The writer of the letter claimed majority Americans hate Trump, which is not proven. He should carefully have stated that majority Democrats hate Trump.
I solicit readers to carefully balance truth and propaganda. I can only patiently and hopefully wait for Tuesday, Nov. 8. The real test of democracy proves itself out in the general election. I believe the proof will be a scourge of red, hopefully.
A recent letter to the editor lambasted good Congressman Darin LaHood and explained his vote against him. However, the author fails to understand that this is, or was, only a primary election, which elects candidates within the political parties as the law provides. So I would ask the author to learn a bit about legalities and elections, as well as anyone who supports that type of thinking (wrongly) about LaHood.
Perhaps this letter was an effort in vain to breed unrest about Trump, because he fears Trump will return to the White House. Or to energize the Democrats against good American traditions and values, which the GOP is the best party to defend those according to the constitution. The arrogant January 6 committee continues this silly political theater, giving a weird aura of political hate. ABC News decided to pair up with the committee on June 9 but failed to garner good ratings.
Democrat leaders know time is precious until the lame duck session starts in November until January 2023, when Nancy Pelosi will be fired as speaker. And once again, the whole political environment will change dramatically in our nation’s capital.
As a careful thought, President Trump is not legally charged with insurrection or traitorous activities, and of course he survived two failed attempts of impeachment. The left liberal media companies are in alliance with propaganda from Democrat leadership. The writer of the letter claimed majority Americans hate Trump, which is not proven. He should carefully have stated that majority Democrats hate Trump.
I solicit readers to carefully balance truth and propaganda. I can only patiently and hopefully wait for Tuesday, Nov. 8. The real test of democracy proves itself out in the general election. I believe the proof will be a scourge of red, hopefully.
Leon Kaeb, Bloomington
Questions surround arming teachers
I was a teacher for the state of Illinois for 33 years. Back in the old days when fire drills and tornado drills were the security concerns of the day. I have been retired for 20 years so this may make my opinion moot to some.
Since the terrible slaughter at Robb elementary school in Uvalde, the NRA held their national convention in Houston. Former President Trump, Senator Ted Cruz and governor Kristi Noem of S.D. spoke at the convention. They all supported the NRA position of no gun regulations. They all called for in one form or another that more armed people in schools or arming teachers would be the answer to protecting our children.
Cruz, in his speech, blamed gun regulation problems on “elites who dominate our culture.” Ted Cruz, your kids go to a school that has annual tuition of $32,000. How “elite” does that make you, Ted?
Recently the ability to save the children and teachers at Uvalde may have been lost due to the failure to act by trained armed response law enforcement people. Their reasons for inaction that resulted in lives lost are being investigated and the reports have not been completed.
Those states that had teachers leave the field due to COVID restrictions will see a mass exodus if they push to arm teachers to protect students as suggested by Trump and others. Trained police response failed at Uvalde. If teachers are ridiculously made to arm what difference will it make? If trained police won’t go in?
Are substitutes to be firearm trained? Bus drivers? Should the teachers wear the firearm on their person? Will firearms be supplied by the teachers or the school boards? Who will be liable if a collateral death occurs in defense of other students?
Larry Sears, Normal
Bailey-Smith the right choice
I will vote for Karla Bailey-Smith, Democrat running for state representative of the new Illinois 91st District.
I have known Karla for many years, and she will be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated representative for our district. She has become familiar with the issues that are important to the people of the 91st, whether they are urban, suburban or rural residents. She has spent many hours over decades advocating with the state legislature for specific issues that will improve the lives of people who have run into a roadblock that only government can overcome.
Her platform is based on these issues:
the importance of supporting working families and unions;
promoting gun safety;
defending women’s reproductive rights;
protecting our natural environment for future generations;
supporting public education and providing for the needs of all children in the classroom, regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, race, or physical or mental abilities and/or challenges.
If this sounds like a candidate you may want to represent you in Springfield, I encourage you to visit her website, karla4il.org, and then to vote for Karla in the June 28 primary.
According to a post made before 7 a.m. on the Bloomington Fire Department's Facebook page, crews were on the corner of Market and Lee streets and asked the public to avoid the intersection.
One of the most conceivably contentious Central Illinois races in the primary election features two McLean County legal professionals who each have about 20 to 25 years of experience in the field.
A 29-year-old man remains jailed on armed robbery and aggravated battery charges in connection with a violent robbery in May at a Bloomington pawn shop.
Bloomington police say a driver was killed in a crash that happened early Friday morning after a vehicle fled a traffic stop. The driver has not been named.
At least 40 people gathered in downtown Bloomington Wednesday evening to march for abortion rights. It was the third such event in Bloomington since the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday reversed Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that made abortion a constitutional right.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Carletta, who came to Brevard Zoo in August 2008 with her son, Casper, and fellow alpaca Rosita, was considered geriatric, zoo officials said in a statement.
Carletta dealt with chronic kidney disease, which staff managed by monitoring her bloodwork quarterly and urine values monthly since her diagnosis in October 2019.
She also had a chronic inflammatory response. The zoo’s veterinary team believed this may have been caused by her kidney disease but has not confirmed it yet.
As a geriatric alpaca, she was given regular quality of life assessments. Zoo staff checked regularly on her comfort and health. Recently, she began to exhibit “abnormal behaviors, including difficulty walking,” zoo officials said in a statement.
The issues worsened in the past few weeks despite pain management. The animal care team ultimately decided euthanasia was the most compassionate option to prevent further suffering.
Her keepers described her as sweet, gentle and calm, saying she loved to walk through the sprinkler in the zoo’s Barnyard.
Em Waitt, one of Carletta’s keepers, said the alpaca never got all the way in the kiddie pool but often enjoyed sitting halfway in it. Carletta lived in the Barnyard with many other animals, including armadillos, goats and the other alpacas. One resident, a chicken named Penny, could often be found hitching a ride on Carletta’s back.
”She will be greatly missed,” Waitt said. “We will be giving Rosie lots of love and attention because she and Carletta spent a lot of their time together for many years.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/01/19-year-old-alpaca-dies-thursday-at-brevard-zoo-after-battling-chronic-kidney-disease/ | 2022-07-01T22:23:58 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/01/19-year-old-alpaca-dies-thursday-at-brevard-zoo-after-battling-chronic-kidney-disease/ |
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Threatened shorebirds have been hatching throughout southeast Volusia County over the past week ahead of what is expected to be a busy Fourth of July weekend in Central Florida, according to county officials.
The Environmental Protection Agency defines threatened species as animals that are “likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.”
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Birdwatchers have seen several least tern and Wilson’s plover chicks in Smyrna Dunes Park and Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park in New Smyrna Beach, as well as on Disappearing Island — a popular boaters’ destination near Ponce Inlet, county officials said.
Volusia County also reported that at least six American oystercatcher chicks hatched on the islands around the Port Orange Causeway.
County officials said the chicks will remain flightless for about three weeks before they’re able to fly on their own.
While Volusia County has taken steps to keep beaches safer over the holiday weekend, environmental concerns still remain surrounding the safety and health of the hatchlings, which are protected by state and federal laws.
Reports show the county’s Environmental Management Division posted a barrier and “Do Not Enter” signs on Disappearing Island and in Smyrna Dunes Park to ward off people and pets from the posted areas. Signs have also been posted at Bethune Beach.
County officials stated people and animals are able to destroy nesting colonies easily if they’re not careful, putting these birds at greater risk. In addition, adult birds may fly off if frightened, leaving eggs exposed to both predators and prolonged sun exposure.
“If you see people entering the posted area or letting dogs run off-leash in the vicinity of the posted area, gently let them know their actions may harm the birds and that the eggs and small chicks are camouflaged and difficult to see,” said Protected Species Manager Jennifer Winters. “With the holiday weekend, we expect that people will be using fireworks, which can cause the birds to abandon nests and leave eggs or chicks unprotected. Please leave fireworks at home and do not use them on the beaches or islands.”
Fireworks are prohibited on Volusia County beaches.
Volusia County is asking anyone who witnesses these birds being disturbed or finds unposted nests to contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (888) 404-3922.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A white supremacist gang member was found guilty of stabbing a fellow inmate over a year ago on Friday afternoon, according to the 7th Circuit State Attorney’s Office.
Judson Arne, 40, helped co-defendant Andrew Mitchell to plan an attack on another inmate while serving a sentence at the Tomoka Correctional Institution, within Volusia County, in January 2021, the state attorney’s office said.
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Records indicate Mitchell stabbed a victim with a homemade knife before dropping it, at which point Arne picked up the knife and continued to stab the victim before throwing it away into some nearby wall pipes.
The state attorney’s office said the victim was stabbed 12 times and hospitalized for several days following the attack. A release from the office said both Arne and Mitchell are documented members of white supremacy gangs.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — Despite his shy personality, Wyatt Earp will never say no to belly rubs or behind-the-ear scratches. And after living here at St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo, Wyatt is more than ready to get adopted.
"He sometimes gets overlooked because he might not come right up to you and he's darker in color, but he's actually very friendly. He is missing an eye but it doesn't bother him even a little bit. He is definitely meant to be a lap cat," Katrina Organ, St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo, said.
Wyatt's eye does not require any extra medical attention and there is no risk of infection. Volunteers think it was like that long before he came to live here. Wyatt was brought in after his owner passed away, and although he was very scared at first, he is doing better now.
"I just love to pet him. He loves people, he loves attention. We did actually have a volunteer take him home, but unfortunately, they have a dog, even though it was a small dog that didn't bother him, he did not do well with that," Organ said.
So no dogs, but Wyatt does do well with other cats. He would definitely be happiest in a quiet home, though.
"A perfect home would be a home definitely with adults, maybe older children. I wouldn't say little kids either because he is a pet-me-guy, not a play-with-me-guy as much," Organ said.
Wyatt takes some time to warm up to new people but volunteers know he is worth it, that is why they wanted to feature him this week.
"We're really excited to have him featured. Again because he's just kind of an older cat, darker in color, we think he gets overlooked a lot so we're hoping that this little chance to shine will find him the home he deserves," Organ said.
You can find Wyatt's adoption information by clicking here.
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HUNLOCK CREEK, Pa. — Framed newspaper clippings lining the walls at the Garden Drive-In help tell the story of a Luzerne County institution. Through storms, changing technology, and generations of customers, this place has survived 70 years in business.
Stephen Zelenak and Ian Bell are the latest duo to run the show at the drive-in.
"We're lucky to be here. Through thick and thin, floods, this place has been destroyed many times. And we've rebuilt and we've come back stronger," Zelenak said.
With almost four decades of experience between the two of them, there's still employees who've had longer tenures here. It's the loyalty of the workers and the customer that keeps this place going.
"Some of our customers have been coming here for decades, much longer than I've been here myself," Bell said. "It's great, because people who we are, we know who they are, and it's a nice sense of community."
In an age where you have movies literally at your fingertips, the managers here certainly embrace the old-fashioned, nostalgic experience you get from a drive-in.
"When I started here, parents had their children on their shoulders, and now those kids have their kids on their shoulders, and it just keeps continuing. It's a wonderful thing, it's fantastic," he said. "Whenever I'm here, someone always tells me it's their first time bringing their kids. And their kids are so excited to see a movie outside."
But they've also adapted. Gone are the days of reels and tape. As the projectionist now, Bell can handle parts of the job from his phone.
"I think we've changed with the times. As technology's changed, we've changed," Zelenak said. "We've tried our best to."
The Garden Drive-In is celebrating both its birthday and America's birthday this weekend.
"Seventy years for us, much longer than that for America," Bell said. "Hopefully we'll be here for another 70 after."
The big birthday celebration happens Friday at 4 p.m., starting with kids' activities. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m. and the movies play after. For more information, visit the Garden Drive-In website.
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STROUDSBURG, Pa. — If you're feeling the heat on a day like this, just think about how your furry friend may feel. Pets can suffer in the summer heat.
Stroudsburgs's Awsom vet tech Jennifer Karvetski said pets average a body temperature of 101 to 102.5.
"They are going to get hotter faster so they hit that heat stroke level quicker than we do. Because they're starting at a higher body temperature," Karvetski said.
She said on hot days, the dogs at the Awsom animal shelter don't stay out past noon. Employees at Awsom said there are a couple things pet owners need to think about if they're taking their dog out in the hot weather.
"Take them for walks in the woods, take them on trails, take them in the early morning, take them in the late evening when it's cooler for them, not in the middle of the day. Keep them off of asphalt and the concrete," Karvetski said.
Karvetski said just like humans, dogs can suffer heat strokes, especially if they have a medical condition.
"If you have a northern breed with a heavy coat or you have a pet that has a heart condition, breathing issues, asthma, you do not want to leave them out of air conditioning for long at all. You give them short stints and you put them back in," she said.
Shelter employees said if pet owners are without air conditioning or their dogs are overheating, kiddie pools, cooling mats, or a cold towel will work to cool them down.
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PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Interstate 80 is busy on a normal day, but on this day the road is even busier with people traveling for the Fourth of July holiday.
"They've been pretty congested but overall it's been better than I expected," said Melissa Swenda, Pittsburgh.
"I feel like it's been fairly good, a couple of clusters but other than that no issues," said Stacey Varano, Jamestown.
AAA estimates car travel will set a new record this weekend with nearly 42 million people on the roads.
"I'm going to New Jersey and in Cape Cod to see my family," said Sienna Perkins, Pittsburgh.
"Seaside Heights, New Jersey. That sounds nice, are you visiting family? Well we are visiting my son just north of East Stroudsburg and then continue on the next day," said Bill Yanek, Dubois.
"My son and his girlfriend live right on the edge of New Jersey, and we're going into New York {{-L3 HEADLINE-}} to see the fireworks though," said Andrea Hill, Reynoldsburg.
Travelers tell Newswatch 16 that despite the high prices at the pump it's not stopping them from hitting the roads.
According to AAA the national average gas price is $4.84 a gallon.
In Pennsylvania, it's slightly higher at $4.92.
"It is what it is, what can you do about it? It wasn't for us. So far we've only filled up once so it hasn't been too bad," Said Hill.
"We hadn't traveled a lot the last couple of years so I feel like this summer we actually have a few trips planned and are just sort of eating the cost and accepting it," said Swenda.
"Family is more important I feel like so we just went with it," said Varano.
AAA recommends checking your vehicle's battery, engine and tires before you travel this holiday weekend.
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ALLENWOOD, Pa. — It's opening day for blueberry season. Bridge Avenue Berries Farm owner Harry Jones expects it to be a good one.
"The blueberry patch sits on six acres of the farm. We know there's Bluecrop and Blueray blueberries out here," Jones said. "Even though we haven't had a whole lot of rain, I think the fact that we're organic and we farm organically that certainly has helped the blueberries here produce well even though it's hot and dry."
People came bright and early to pick their own berries, like Williamsport's Andrea McDonough.
"I like to have lots of blueberries for the freezer. We made it down last year a couple of times and I think the year before. So it's a tradition now," McDonough said.
And it's not just pick-your-own. In preparation of opening day, employees picked nearly 900 pounds of blueberries.
Harry Jones and his wife bought Bridge Avenue Berries in 2018. The farm was certified organic last year.
Jones recommends that visitors pick some berries from a section of the farm marked with "heirloom" signs. The bushes were planted by one of the farm's previous owners, who was trying to find new hybrid varieties.
"He brought his seedings up here and planted them out, so when you walk through that section and you eat through that section, you're going to get all sorts of different flavors and sizes of berries," Jones said. "It's a really fun part of the farm."
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WYOMING COUNTY, Pa. — A building located on the border of a golf course in Wyoming County caught fire Friday around 3 p.m.
Photos and videos from neighbors show the building fully engulfed in flames shortly after the fire started.
Newswatch 16 has a crew on scene and new information will be provided as it becomes available.
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TAHOE CITY, Calif. — If your Fourth of July weekend plans include a trip to Lake Tahoe for a drone light show, well, you can still enjoy the lake… but no light show.
That’s because a weather system is expected to bring wind gusts with it that would make it unsafe for the drones to fly.
According to the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, the shows planned for July 3 at Kings Beach and July 4 at Tahoe City are postponed to a date yet to be announced.
“This decision did not come easily, nor is it something that the collective group took lightly,” said Tony Karwowski, NLTRA president and CEO. “Unfortunately, the predicted wind models haven’t changed over the past several days, and reports indicate a 98% probability the drones will be unable to fly over the lake on July 3 and July 4 within safe operational limits. Knowing how popular North Lake Tahoe is over the July 4 holiday, postponing the shows now instead of waiting to call it off at the last minute is the right thing to do for our community.”
Right now, they are discussing plans to have it on Labor Day weekend, but again, nothing is finalized.
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STOCKTON, Calif. — The Stockton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead Friday morning in a North Stockton neighborhood.
A 50-year-old man was shot around 10 a.m. Friday near a park on Cosumnes Drive in the Spanos Park West area of Stockton, according to police. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The area where the deadly shooting happened is typically known to be quiet with crimes occurring less frequently than in other parts of the city, neighbors told ABC10.
For Floyd Wilson, an 18-year resident of Spanos Park West who lives just down the street from where the shooting happened, the sight of police tape blocking off his neighborhood was shocking.
"It's very upsetting. It's just something that doesn't happen in this neighborhood," said Wilson. "For crime to start to recede this far north in Stockton is very unusual."
The shooting comes more than four months after 18-year-old Isaias Lopez was shot and killed at another park in the Spanos Park West neighborhood of Stockton -- a crime that also left the community in shock and on edge.
No other information has been shared by investigators yet and officials are asking anyone with information to call the Stockton Police Department at 209-937-8377.
STOCKTON CRIME IN CONTEXT
An increase in homicide cases in Stockton during the early months of 2022 came on the heels of a decline in 2021, where police reported fewer homicides ending the year with a total of 38 cases.
While that’s not the lowest number the department has dealt with in the past 12 years, it is below the annual average of 40 homicide cases per year since 1995.
In response to the rise in homicides, community groups held prayer vigils and outreach events meant to unite Stockton residents against violence.
Activists have called on the community to show up to such events and work with local organizations such as Advance Peace, Faith in the Valley, Lighthouse of the Valley and the Office of Violence Prevention to discourage crime and help impacted communities heal.
Click here for a map of crime statistics.
In an interview with ABC10 in March, Stockton City Manager Harry Black said the Stockton Police Department is trying to prevent more deaths by working more on intelligence gathering and cooperating with federal partners such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Marshall's Service.
The city is also working to improve its crime prevention, intervention and fighting strategy, Black said. Representatives with the city's Office of Violence Prevention are working to be more present in communities impacted by crime. The office's 'peacekeepers program' places mediators and mentors in high-crime areas.
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A Chesterfield County special education instructional assistant who was repeatedly groped by an 8-year-old developmentally disabled student failed to show that the invasive touching was based on sex and violated federal workplace harassment law, a federal appeals court ruled this week.
In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed an earlier dismissal in U.S. District Court in Richmond of plaintiff Regina Webster’s lawsuit against the Chesterfield School Board. She said she was subjected to a sexually hostile work environment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
All three sons were with Lakesha Woodson the day she was shot. They saw everything.
The appeals court found that Webster cannot primarily rely on her own statements to argue that the boy’s conduct surpassed what could be expected of an 8-year-old child with disabilities, after two special education experts testified it was common for a intellectually impaired child of his age. The expert testimony demonstrated that the boy was incapable of distinguishing between sexes and “that a reasonable instructional assistant would not view [the boy’s] conduct as sexual harassment.”
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Further, the appellate court said Webster is required by law to demonstrate she was sexually harassed, and even if she had been able to establish she was targeted because of her sex, she would still be unable to meet the third required element — that the boy’s conduct rose to the level of “severe or pervasive.”
The case “brings to light the difficult balance that schools must find between ensuring that all students have access to a public school education while simultaneously maintaining a nonhostile work environment for all employees — the impact of which is felt by special education educators serving at the intersection of these two rights,” Chief Circuit Judge Robert L. Gregory wrote in an opinion published Tuesday.
Contacted Friday, Webster’s attorney, Richard Hawkins III, said, “We are deeply disappointed with the court’s decision, and we are exploring all legal options available. No decision has been made, but I know that she’s very much interested in pursuing [additional] appeals.”
Webster, who has been employed as an instructional assistant in special education at Providence Elementary School since 2006, filed a $600,000 lawsuit against the School Board in May 2020. Senior U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson granted the School Board’s motion for summary judgment and dismissed the case in April 2021. A summary judgment is a decision based on statements and evidence without going to trial.
Webster quickly appealed the decision, arguing the district court erred in dismissing her hostile work environment claim on summary judgment.
In 2018, Providence Elementary School Principal Sharon Rucker transferred Webster from a class where she instructed emotionally disturbed children to a class where she began working with children with moderate intellectual disabilities. Webster alleged that one of her students sexually harassed her between the fall of 2018 through mid-March 2019.
The student was diagnosed with Down syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and one of his doctor’s noted that his mental and emotional capacity was delayed by several years. The boy’s individualized education program detailed the he has “significantly impaired intellectual functioning” and “significantly impaired adaptive behavior.”
Webster alleged she was sexually harassed on an “almost daily basis,” with the boy “putting his hands up her dress and touching her private parts.” Webster first responded by scolding the boy and telling the lead classroom teacher that he needed to be told to stop. However, the touching continued.
Although Webster recorded the incidents in her notes, or “point sheets,” where she detailed each student’s daily behavior, Webster claimed the classroom teacher was generally dismissive and “tried to defend it by saying it was just [the boy’s] personality.” Webster then complained to Rucker and the school’s assistant principal, and asked to be transferred back to her previous classroom.
The city of Richmond will be hosting a Fourth of July celebration on Monday with fireworks and festivities at Dogwood Dell.
Rucker denied the request, but the classroom teacher sent Webster an email that said another educator would be willing to exchange roles with Webster and work with the boy in question. But Webster did not appear to welcome the change because she believed the classroom teacher felt Webster could not manage her assigned group of students.
Rucker insisted on meeting with Webster but she declined, saying she felt “it wouldn’t fix the problem.”
Following another touching incident with the student in March 2019, Rucker limited Webster’s exposure to the boy, and then later proposed transferring Webster to a new classroom. After exhausting her remedies with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Webster filed suit against the School Board.
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Andrew C. Snead, 36, will continue to be held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail until a bail hearing can be set once defense counsel is appointed or retained.
The Powhatan Sheriff’s Office announced Snead’s arrest Thursday but declined to provide any details on the alleged incidents or where they took place. Snead is accused of taking indecent liberties with a minor while acting in a supervisory or custodial role.
All three sons were with Lakesha Woodson the day she was shot. They saw everything.
The dates of offense listed on the arrest warrants are May 31 for one of the charges, and between April 25 and May 5 for the second charge. Both involve a single alleged victim.
In addition to director of bands, Snead serves as Powhatan High School’s performing arts coordinator.
Authorities have served multiple search warrants as part of their ongoing investigation of the case. All but one of those warrants had been sealed by the court as of Friday morning, but when a Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter inquired about the remaining unsealed warrant, authorities moved quickly to have it sealed.
Tracie Omohundro, Powhatan Public Schools’ assistant superintendent for instruction, said in a statement Thursday that school officials had been notified of the ongoing investigation of Snead and were cooperating fully with the sheriff’s office.
Snead has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the case.
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Forest Hill Ave.
In October 1951, workers constructed a section of Forest Hill Avenue in South Richmond. The segment sits between Westover Hills Boulevard and Prince Arthur Road.
In February 1953, Richmond Department of Utilities workers used a 65-foot hook-and-ladder firetruck to install new lights on Broad Street after attempts to secure other ladder equipment from private companies had failed.
In May 1954, Scoop sniffed around the pet food aisle at a grocery store in Richmond’s West End. The store offered a large selection of pet foods, a relatively new concept for the era. The accompanying article said: “Gone, apparently, are the days that Fido took the scraps from the table and liked them.”
In September 1942, members of Richmond Hotels Inc. donated typewriters to the War Production Board and the Office of War Information in response to an appeal for businesses to let the government have any machines they could spare.
In August 1981, children enjoyed outdoor recreation at Camp Happyland in the Richardsville area of Culpeper County, not far from Fredericksburg. The Salvation Army started the camp in the late 1950s to improve children’s health through exercise and proper nutrition.
In March 1971, a crowd estimated at several hundred waited outside City Council chambers at City Hall in downtown Richmond. Residents of the recently annexed Broad Rock area were protesting the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s proposal for low-rent public housing in the area.
In March 1969, a sign went up to mark the site of Henrico County’s first permanent designated library, on Laburnum Avenue near New Market Road. On hand were (from left) Varina District Supervisor Edwin Ragsdale, library board trustee Mrs. F.M. Vaughan, library assistant Virginia Liles and county libraries director David Rowland. The library opened in December 1970.
In June 1969, a Trappist monk at the Holy Cross Abbey near Berryville in Clarke County began his daily meditation. The monks spent their days balancing quiet prayer, spiritual reading and manual labor.
In June 1956, the Rev. Lawrence V. Bradley Jr. of Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond and his secretary, Jean Bolton, got out the summertime heat beater: a simple cardboard fan. The pews were liberally stocked during the warm months because the church had no air conditioning.
In July 1959, the normally bustling downtown Richmond business district, including this stretch along Eighth and Main streets, was much quieter as motorists stayed home because of triple-digit heat.
In April 1966, Union Bag-Camp Paper Corp. officials oversaw manufacturing at a new plant in Chesterfield County. The facility produced millions of bags for supermarket chains and other clients on the East Coast. At the time, about 265 employees worked in two local company plants; the old factory at 13th and Canal streets in Richmond was open for limited operation until it was sold.
In March 1969, a sign went up to mark the site of Henrico County’s first permanent designated library, on Laburnum Avenue near New Market Road. The branch opened in December 1970. Posing with the sign were (from left) Varina District Supervisor Edwin Ragsdale, library board trustee Mrs. F.M. Vaughan, library assistant Virginia Liles and county libraries director David Rowland.
In August 1982, David Tidwell of Croaker posed with his girlfriend’s dog, Blazing Amber of Cinder, at the humorous “Norge Dog Station” at Norge Grocery on U.S. Route 60 west of Williamsburg. The sign had been put up seven years earlier, and the spot became a popular photo opportunity for visitors.
In March 1987, in preparation for new carpeting, the Dumbarton branch library in Henrico County had to remove about 80,000 books from shelves. About 50 people handled the first phase overnight — but restocking the shelves awaited.
This 1957 photo shows Collegiate School in the 1600 block of Monument Avenue in Richmond. The Town School elementary building was on the left and the high school on the right. In 1960, the Town School and the Country Day School merged, operating on the campus off River and Mooreland roads in Henrico County. It remains the location today.
In November 1970, a Richmond officer rode his horse by the police bureau’s new stables, which were under construction. The facility near Brook Road and Chamberlayne Avenue included eight stalls, a scrub area, a horseshoeing area and a tack room. The bureau had been looking for an established home for its horses since the mid-1960s, when the Virginia National Guard moved from the Richmond Howitzers downtown armory, where the horses had been stabled for two decades.
In March 1971, a crowd estimated at several hundred waited outside City Council chambers at City Hall in downtown Richmond. Residents of the recently annexed Broad Rock area were protesting the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s proposal for low-rent public housing in the area.
In November 1948, Army Lt. Charles D. Smith Jr. administered the oath to the first set of postwar draftees processed at the Richmond induction station at First and Broad streets. Several of the men were immediately sent to Camp Pickett in Blackstone.
In December 1938, Richmond Glass Shop had a new home at 814 W. Broad St., site of the old Ashland Railway Station. The shop, run by brothers Frank R. and A.G. Bialkowski, had glass of many types, and offered bath and kitchen installation, storefront construction and paint products.
In March 1979, corrections officer Howard Alexander held the homemade rope used by convicted murderer Michael Irwin Cross to escape from the State Penitentiary, then located along Spring Street in downtown Richmond. Cross was captured two months later after attempting to free a fellow convict who was being treated at Medical College of Virginia Hospital.
In June 1986, “Mr. Newspaper” greeted a young girl and her mother at a Richmond-area mall. The RTD mascot often traveled around town promoting the newspaper.
In July 1951, Alonzo Moore, 74, walked down a street in Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and blew his horn, alerting locals to his sale of the fresh catch of the day.
In July 1960, the Schellenberg family of Highland Springs prepared to have a bomb shelter installed in their yard, one of Virginia’s first privately owned radiation fallout shelters. The enclosure was designed to accommodate up to six people during a nuclear attack. The horizontal steel tank (rear) was 7 feet in diameter and 16 feet long. Once installed, the only elements aboveground would be a domed entrance and air filter and exhaust pipes.
In June 1979, Terry Woo set bricks for a walkway as construction of Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond continued. The $4 million dollar city-financed plaza linked the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond building and the Virginia Electric and Power Co. building.
In June 1968, workers welded boilers at Old Dominion Iron and Steel Corp., located on Belle Isle under the Lee Bridge in Richmond. At the time, Old Dominion’s owner was interested in expanding operations, and the city was interested in using the island as part of a James River park. The company’s history on Belle Isle spanned from before the Civil War to the 1970s.
In November 1972, after the remnants of Hurricane Agnes had washed out a bridge, a barge carried vehicles and workers across the James River from Tredegar Street toward Belle Isle in Richmond. A day earlier, a welder for Old Dominion Iron and Steel Corp. drowned after a boat carrying him and others capsized on the same route.
This December 1973 photo shows the front counter in Roaring Twenties, a new restaurant and nightclub on state Route 10 in the Hopewell area. It was designed to resemble a 1920s speakeasy, with features including an antique cash register, a diving girl and even a dining table from Al Capone’s Florida home.
In October 1969, cadets at John Marshall High School in Richmond posed with their ribbon-bedecked sponsors after an awards ceremony. The school’s Corps of Cadets was established in 1915 — it was the first military training program in a public school in Virginia — and disbanded in 1971.
In May 1989, a transformer exploded under the sidewalk on the Fourth Street side of the Richmond Newspapers Inc. building downtown. The ensuing fireball charred two cars parked on the street and sent flames up the side of the building. No one was hurt in the nighttime explosion, and delivery of the next morning’s Richmond Times-Dispatch (which was printed in the building) was only slightly delayed.
In August 1972, motorists approaching construction on Interstate 64 south of Bryan Park in Richmond were greeted by a robot signalman waving a bright red flag. “Silent Sam,” as the decoy was nicknamed, was used by the state Department of Highways to slow drivers as they neared workmen building an I-195 interchange and bridge near the Acca rail yards.
A look back at photos from the Richmond Times-Dispatch archives.
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Forest Hill Ave.
In October 1951, workers constructed a section of Forest Hill Avenue in South Richmond. The segment sits between Westover Hills Boulevard and Prince Arthur Road.
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Ballet
In December 1990, a Richmond Ballet dancer stretched before rehearsal of “The Nutcracker.”
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street lights
In February 1953, Richmond Department of Utilities workers used a 65-foot hook-and-ladder firetruck to install new lights on Broad Street after attempts to secure other ladder equipment from private companies had failed.
Staff photo
Dog
In May 1954, Scoop sniffed around the pet food aisle at a grocery store in Richmond’s West End. The store offered a large selection of pet foods, a relatively new concept for the era. The accompanying article said: “Gone, apparently, are the days that Fido took the scraps from the table and liked them.”
Staff photo
typewriters
In September 1942, members of Richmond Hotels Inc. donated typewriters to the War Production Board and the Office of War Information in response to an appeal for businesses to let the government have any machines they could spare.
times-dispatch
Camp Happyland
In August 1981, children enjoyed outdoor recreation at Camp Happyland in the Richardsville area of Culpeper County, not far from Fredericksburg. The Salvation Army started the camp in the late 1950s to improve children’s health through exercise and proper nutrition.
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In March 1971, a crowd estimated at several hundred waited outside City Council chambers at City Hall in downtown Richmond. Residents of the recently annexed Broad Rock area were protesting the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s proposal for low-rent public housing in the area.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Henrico County Library
In March 1969, a sign went up to mark the site of Henrico County’s first permanent designated library, on Laburnum Avenue near New Market Road. On hand were (from left) Varina District Supervisor Edwin Ragsdale, library board trustee Mrs. F.M. Vaughan, library assistant Virginia Liles and county libraries director David Rowland. The library opened in December 1970.
times-dispatch
Monk
In June 1969, a Trappist monk at the Holy Cross Abbey near Berryville in Clarke County began his daily meditation. The monks spent their days balancing quiet prayer, spiritual reading and manual labor.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Grove Avenue Church
In June 1956, the Rev. Lawrence V. Bradley Jr. of Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond and his secretary, Jean Bolton, got out the summertime heat beater: a simple cardboard fan. The pews were liberally stocked during the warm months because the church had no air conditioning.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond Streets
In July 1959, the normally bustling downtown Richmond business district, including this stretch along Eighth and Main streets, was much quieter as motorists stayed home because of triple-digit heat.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Union Bag Camp
In April 1966, Union Bag-Camp Paper Corp. officials oversaw manufacturing at a new plant in Chesterfield County. The facility produced millions of bags for supermarket chains and other clients on the East Coast. At the time, about 265 employees worked in two local company plants; the old factory at 13th and Canal streets in Richmond was open for limited operation until it was sold.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Henrico County Library
In March 1969, a sign went up to mark the site of Henrico County’s first permanent designated library, on Laburnum Avenue near New Market Road. The branch opened in December 1970. Posing with the sign were (from left) Varina District Supervisor Edwin Ragsdale, library board trustee Mrs. F.M. Vaughan, library assistant Virginia Liles and county libraries director David Rowland.
Staff photo
Dogs
In August 1982, David Tidwell of Croaker posed with his girlfriend’s dog, Blazing Amber of Cinder, at the humorous “Norge Dog Station” at Norge Grocery on U.S. Route 60 west of Williamsburg. The sign had been put up seven years earlier, and the spot became a popular photo opportunity for visitors.
times-dispatch
Henrico County Library
In March 1987, in preparation for new carpeting, the Dumbarton branch library in Henrico County had to remove about 80,000 books from shelves. About 50 people handled the first phase overnight — but restocking the shelves awaited.
times-dispatch
Collegiate
This 1957 photo shows Collegiate School in the 1600 block of Monument Avenue in Richmond. The Town School elementary building was on the left and the high school on the right. In 1960, the Town School and the Country Day School merged, operating on the campus off River and Mooreland roads in Henrico County. It remains the location today.
times-dispatch
police stables
In November 1970, a Richmond officer rode his horse by the police bureau’s new stables, which were under construction. The facility near Brook Road and Chamberlayne Avenue included eight stalls, a scrub area, a horseshoeing area and a tack room. The bureau had been looking for an established home for its horses since the mid-1960s, when the Virginia National Guard moved from the Richmond Howitzers downtown armory, where the horses had been stabled for two decades.
TIMES-DISPATCH
City Council
In March 1971, a crowd estimated at several hundred waited outside City Council chambers at City Hall in downtown Richmond. Residents of the recently annexed Broad Rock area were protesting the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s proposal for low-rent public housing in the area.
Staff photo
draft
In November 1948, Army Lt. Charles D. Smith Jr. administered the oath to the first set of postwar draftees processed at the Richmond induction station at First and Broad streets. Several of the men were immediately sent to Camp Pickett in Blackstone.
times-dispatch
Richmond Glass Shop
In December 1938, Richmond Glass Shop had a new home at 814 W. Broad St., site of the old Ashland Railway Station. The shop, run by brothers Frank R. and A.G. Bialkowski, had glass of many types, and offered bath and kitchen installation, storefront construction and paint products.
times-dispatch
State Pen
In March 1979, corrections officer Howard Alexander held the homemade rope used by convicted murderer Michael Irwin Cross to escape from the State Penitentiary, then located along Spring Street in downtown Richmond. Cross was captured two months later after attempting to free a fellow convict who was being treated at Medical College of Virginia Hospital.
times-dispatch
Mr. Newspaper
In June 1986, “Mr. Newspaper” greeted a young girl and her mother at a Richmond-area mall. The RTD mascot often traveled around town promoting the newspaper.
times-dispatch
Cape Charles
In July 1951, Alonzo Moore, 74, walked down a street in Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and blew his horn, alerting locals to his sale of the fresh catch of the day.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Bomb Shelter
In July 1960, the Schellenberg family of Highland Springs prepared to have a bomb shelter installed in their yard, one of Virginia’s first privately owned radiation fallout shelters. The enclosure was designed to accommodate up to six people during a nuclear attack. The horizontal steel tank (rear) was 7 feet in diameter and 16 feet long. Once installed, the only elements aboveground would be a domed entrance and air filter and exhaust pipes.
times-dispatch
Kanawha Plaza
In June 1979, Terry Woo set bricks for a walkway as construction of Kanawha Plaza in downtown Richmond continued. The $4 million dollar city-financed plaza linked the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond building and the Virginia Electric and Power Co. building.
times-dispatch
Cape Charles
In July 1951, two women enjoyed the white sand beach of Cape Charles on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
times-dispatch
boilers
In June 1968, workers welded boilers at Old Dominion Iron and Steel Corp., located on Belle Isle under the Lee Bridge in Richmond. At the time, Old Dominion’s owner was interested in expanding operations, and the city was interested in using the island as part of a James River park. The company’s history on Belle Isle spanned from before the Civil War to the 1970s.
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Belle Isle
In November 1972, after the remnants of Hurricane Agnes had washed out a bridge, a barge carried vehicles and workers across the James River from Tredegar Street toward Belle Isle in Richmond. A day earlier, a welder for Old Dominion Iron and Steel Corp. drowned after a boat carrying him and others capsized on the same route.
Times-Dispatch
Roaring Twenties Roadhouse
This December 1973 photo shows the front counter in Roaring Twenties, a new restaurant and nightclub on state Route 10 in the Hopewell area. It was designed to resemble a 1920s speakeasy, with features including an antique cash register, a diving girl and even a dining table from Al Capone’s Florida home.
TIMES-DISPATCH
John Marshall Cadet Corps
In October 1969, cadets at John Marshall High School in Richmond posed with their ribbon-bedecked sponsors after an awards ceremony. The school’s Corps of Cadets was established in 1915 — it was the first military training program in a public school in Virginia — and disbanded in 1971.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Newspaper fire
In May 1989, a transformer exploded under the sidewalk on the Fourth Street side of the Richmond Newspapers Inc. building downtown. The ensuing fireball charred two cars parked on the street and sent flames up the side of the building. No one was hurt in the nighttime explosion, and delivery of the next morning’s Richmond Times-Dispatch (which was printed in the building) was only slightly delayed.
Times-Dispatch
Silent Sam
In August 1972, motorists approaching construction on Interstate 64 south of Bryan Park in Richmond were greeted by a robot signalman waving a bright red flag. “Silent Sam,” as the decoy was nicknamed, was used by the state Department of Highways to slow drivers as they neared workmen building an I-195 interchange and bridge near the Acca rail yards.
Charges stemming from the 2020 civil unrest were dismissed Thursday against two Richmond police officers after they participated in a restorative justice process that Commonwealth's Attorney Colette McEachin said fostered "collaborative, collective understanding on both sides." | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/powhatan-band-director-to-appear-july-13-on-indecent-liberties-charges/article_fa8b6317-cb68-5d2e-95d9-899f20a65180.html | 2022-07-01T22:34:46 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/powhatan-band-director-to-appear-july-13-on-indecent-liberties-charges/article_fa8b6317-cb68-5d2e-95d9-899f20a65180.html |
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new appointees to the Virginia Board of Education include members whose work focuses on private education, charter schools and opposing admission changes to one of the state’s most sought-after high schools.
Youngkin’s appointees are Grace Turner Creasey, executive director of the Virginia Council for Private Education; Suparna Dutta, co-founder of the Coalition for TJ (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology); William D. Hansen, president and CEO of Building Hope, “the nonprofit leader in charter school facilities;" Andrew J. Rotherham, co-founder and partner of Bellwether Education Partners, a research nonprofit rooted in improving learning outcomes for marginalized students; and H. Alan Seibert, the constituent services and government relations officer for Roanoke City Public Schools.
Youngkin appointed the five to four-year terms Thursday. The five fill the spots of two members whose terms expired on Thursday at the close of the fiscal year, and fill three vacancies.
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In a statement about his appointees to the Board of Education, State Council for Higher Education and college boards of visitors, Youngkin said they are tasked to “bring their expertise as parents, industry leaders, educators and policymakers,” to the table and ensure students are prepared for successful lives.
“This includes providing equal access to educational opportunities regardless of background or ZIP code, protecting and promoting free speech, restoring the ability to have civil discourse, keeping tuition affordable, and ensuring that all Virginians have access to in-demand career pathways,” Youngkin said.
Youngkin’s picks not only give him the majority on the Board of Education, but signal the governor's education goals of charter schools, parental involvement and eliminating what his administration considers “inherently divisive concepts” in education.
In an October campaign video for the governor, appointee Dutta said: “I’m supporting Glenn Youngkin because he stands with parents, students and educators in opposing all the big interests that have taken over education in Virginia.”
In the summer of 2020 when the national racial reckoning began following the murder of George Floyd, class of 2024 data was published for the Thomas Jefferson School of Science and Technology in Fairfax County, revealing fewer than 10 Black students had been admitted.
Facing a long history of low acceptance levels for Black and Latino students and a call from alumni to fix the admissions process, the magnet school began its work to create a new admissions policy. A group called Coalition for TJ formed to fight back on the admission changes.
The Washington Post reported that in December 2020, TJ announced a new holistic review policy that eliminated a rigorous two-part entrance exam and the $100 admission fee. Only “race-neutral factors” would be taken into account during the application process.
The Post reported that while The Coalition for TJ, cofounded by Dutta, initially found legal success when a federal judge in early 2022 ruled TJ's new admissions policy "disproportionately harmed Asian American applicants who made up a majority of the school's student body" and was motivated by the school system's desire for "racial balancing," the Supreme Court upheld the new policies in April.
In response to the Supreme Court’s April decision, the coalition said TJ “can continue its illegal, unconstitutional and anti-Asian admissions process.”
In 2021-22, TJ's student body was 66.6% Asian, down from 71.97% the year before, according to Fairfax County Public Schools. Black students made up 3.29%, up from 1.77% in 2020-21. Latino students made up 5.41% of the student body, up from 3.05% the previous year.
In December, when Youngkin appointed Aimee Guidera as the new Secretary of Education, appointee Andrew Rotherham tweeted: “this is a really good choice. @AimeeGuidera is terrific and signals @GlennYoungkin wants to get something done substantively on education.”
Rotherham formerly served on the Virginia Board of Education from 2005 to 2009.
Hansen, the CEO of Building Hope, a nonprofit that finances charter schools, served as the secretary of education in President George W. Bush administration from 2001 to 2003.
Gubernatorial appointees to the Board of Education are subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. If the legislature backs the governor's appointees, the Board of Education will have all nine seats filled.
The terms of Arlington County Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán and Keisha Anderson, director of learning and development innovation for Newport News Shipbuilding, expired Thursday. Then-Gov. Ralph Northam appointed them in August 2018. | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/youngkin-names-new-members-to-board-of-education/article_a0e11eb0-a833-5ccc-8c45-9bbb43654577.html | 2022-07-01T22:34:52 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/youngkin-names-new-members-to-board-of-education/article_a0e11eb0-a833-5ccc-8c45-9bbb43654577.html |
Bismarck’s July 4 Capitol fireworks display has a new feature this year: an option to donate on Venmo.
The Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra has not raised the $35,000 it needs to cover expenses for the Fourth of July Symphony Spectacular, Executive Director Mike Gardner said.
The Burleigh County Commission for the second year in a row declined to spend the $5,000 the commission had historically contributed toward the cost of the event, Gardner said.
The loss of a significant funding source is causing the nonprofit symphony to question whether it can continue to organize the annual event, now in its 28th year.
“It’s not something we can afford to lose money on,” Gardner said.
Burleigh County commissioners in a June 6 meeting cited a concern about rising property taxes as their reason for not granting the funding request.
“People are not going to be happy this year. The whole atmosphere around taxes is going to be ugly,” Commission Chairman Jim Peluso said. “It would seem to me there would be enough public support to be able to raise that (fireworks) money privately.”
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The city of Bismarck has continued to support the event, contributing $12,000 this year to cover the cost of fireworks, Gardner said.
Major expenses besides the fireworks themselves include the sound and light equipment, and paying the musicians and guest artists.
Gardner said he’s not sure why the symphony became the organizer of Bismarck’s traditional fireworks display, which last year attracted more than 5,000 people.
“Our primary purpose is putting on concerts at the Belle (Mehus Auditorium) from September to April,” he said. “That’s really where we want to devote our resources.”
This year, Braveheart Band opens the Capitol event at 7:45 p.m. The symphony orchestra featuring King's Cadence quartet will perform at 9 p.m. The fireworks show will follow the performance, starting around 10 p.m.
Corporate sponsors H.A. Thompson & Sons, Mid Dakota Clinic and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are helping fund this year’s July 4 performance.
H.A. Thompson & Sons has been doing so for about 15 years, owner Mark Thompson said.
"It's the only holiday that we have that the only requirement is you're American," he said. "It doesn't have religious connotations, it doesn't have secular connotations. The only requirement is to be happy that we're all Americans, and we should celebrate that.
"I just have this overwhelming feeling of patriotism," he added. "I served in the Air Force; I know the sacrifice the people in the military give every day so we can be free. It's the greatest gift we've got, and we need to celebrate it."
Freewill donations will be accepted at the event. For the first time this year, the symphony orchestra is on the mobile payment app Venmo, with the handle @BisManSymphony, to accept donations.
Gardner did not specify how much money is still needed, but said the nonprofit’s goal is to break even. He said he anticipates the symphony's board will need to evaluate the sustainability of organizing the event.
“I think everybody agrees it’s a great event. It’s a lot of fun. Families have made it a tradition. But it’s something the symphony is going to have to consider whether we want to be the ones to continue putting it on if we're not going to be made whole in the end.”
Reach Amy Dalrymple at 701-250-8267 or Amy.Dalrymple@bismarcktribune.com. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-mandan-symphony-seeks-donations-to-cover-july-4-fireworks-event/article_cd9a9e76-f8b4-11ec-9188-a70bb09d4a34.html | 2022-07-01T22:39:40 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-mandan-symphony-seeks-donations-to-cover-july-4-fireworks-event/article_cd9a9e76-f8b4-11ec-9188-a70bb09d4a34.html |
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing teenager.
The Bristol, Virginia Police Department is trying to locate 16-year-old Rachel Joyner.
According to the police department, she was last seen by her family on Sunday evening.
Joyner is described as 5-foot 2-inches tall and weighing 115 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Bristol, Virginia Police Department at 276-645-7400 or 276-645-7403. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-va-police-looking-for-missing-16-year-old/ | 2022-07-01T22:39:52 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-va-police-looking-for-missing-16-year-old/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In a set of documents released to News Channel 11, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) officials said the Miranda Lambert concert hosted on campus in April resulted in roughly half a million dollars in net cost.
The full document can be found below:
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“The SGA Concert Series is an initiative to support student engagement,” the report reads. “Because this is an investment in the ETSU student experience, our goal is not to recover costs, or realize a profit, on the concert series.”
The event’s expenses were paid from student activity funds, which make up a portion of each student’s tuition each semester. ETSU officials said the large payment was made possible after many student events were placed on hold due to COVID-19 precautions.
Overall, 11,180 people were in attendance the night of April 29, according to the document. That number is just under 4,000 shy of the University’s expectation of 15,000. The university gave out roughly 3,000 student tickets for free.
The concert revenues break down as follows:
Of the over $81,000 in concessions revenue, roughly $60,000 were earned through beer sales. Despite the high volume, ETSU officials said there were no arrests or major incidents throughout the night. Not all of the revenue generated that night will return to the school or SGA fund, however.
“The way the concert was set up, a portion of the money does go to the vendors,” Joe Smith, senior director of ETSU strategic communications, said. “So for example with Sodexo, there would be revenue there. But some of the revenues do come back to the university. So there’s a percentage there that does come back to ETSU, and that money will go into our fund that will support future concert series here at ETSU.”
The concert’s largest expense by far was Lambert’s appearance fee of $600,000, and revenue totals provided by the school do not cover this initial expense. Production equipment and labor provided by Express AV cost over $132,000, and a field covering system provided by Matrax cost $110,000. Unarmed security cost ETSU nearly $26,000, and public safety officers from nearby police departments made up another $12,600.
The university’s expenses totaled $1,045,254.55 when all factors were accounted for. After accounting for ETSU’s revenue of $539,210, that means a difference of $515,044.55 remained.
School officials said they’re considering the event a success and plan to host other headliners in the future when possible.
“We never went into this with the goal of recouping all our money or to realize a profit,” Smith said. “Our goal for success was just to have a positive experience for the students.”
The school doesn’t expect the unique circumstances that made Lambert’s larger fee affordable to repeat themselves for the upcoming semesters, but significant investments into stadium infrastructure like stair construction are intended to make performances easier in the future. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-lambert-concert-didnt-recover-around-500k-in-costs-but-is-considered-a-success/ | 2022-07-01T22:39:58 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-lambert-concert-didnt-recover-around-500k-in-costs-but-is-considered-a-success/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — An order in the federal whistleblower lawsuit against Johnson City Police Chief Karl Turner may make it easier for federal agents to join the search for a fugitive and potential rape suspect who’s been indicted on a federal weapons charge.
The pseudonym “Robert Voe” in Kateri “Kat” Dahl’s lawsuit will be replaced with the wanted man’s real name, though the unredacted copy will remain under seal to the public. “Voe” is a central figure in the suit, which also names the city of Johnson City and three unnamed police officers.
Dahl’s attorneys filed the motion to submit an unredacted version that names “Voe” on June 24, the day after the suit was filed.
The lawsuit accuses the officers of conspiring with Turner in what Dahl claims was Turner’s retaliatory firing of her in late June 2021. It claims the officers’ failure to arrest “Voe” on a federal weapons indictment in early May 2021 contributed to “Voe” becoming a fugitive and was part of the conspiracy.
“Voe” has remained at large ever since. The motion claims that an unredacted copy is warranted “in order to protect the interests of her former client, the United States government, in seizing and prosecuting this individual.”
On Thursday, Federal Magistrate Jill McCook cited that rationale in her order granting the motion.
The motion by Hugh Eastwood and Alexis Tahinci cites the fact that “Voe” has fled because he knows of an April 13, 2021 active federal warrant for his arrest and remains at large.
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It notes that Dahl indicted “Voe” when she was a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) on a charge of being a felon in possession of ammunition — which carries a relatively short sentence of two to three years — after she had pushed the JCPD to investigative “Voe” for drug dealing, as well as multiple sexual assault allegations.
The lawsuit claims JCPD officers went to “Voe’s” downtown Johnson City condominium on May 5, 2021 to serve the warrant and arrest him, but botched that effort by announcing – while his door remained closed – that they had a warrant for his arrest.
That alleged announcement was improper, the suit claims, “because the target of an arrest warrant should not be notified when his or her indictment is still under seal.”
“Voe” declined to leave his condo and submit to arrest, and the suit claims officers John Doe 1 through 3 then left.
According to the lawsuit, those police actions “violated their duties under clear policy and almost universal historical practice. Indeed, no reasonable officer would fail under such circumstances to execute an arrest warrant on a felon solely because the felon declined to leave his home and submit to arrest.”
The lawsuit says the day after officers “tipped off ‘Voe'” about the federal warrant, he fled and became a fugitive. It also suggests that in the year-plus since, the JCPD has potentially bypassed opportunities to apprehend him.
“Despite social media postings by ‘Voe’ and others indicating ‘Voe’s’ whereabouts, ‘Voe’ has been a fugitive ever since,” the suit reads.
The Greeneville U.S. Attorney’s Office policy gives investigating agencies initial responsibility for arresting a criminal defendant, even in a federal case, the lawsuit says, “unless the defendant is a fugitive, in which case the arrest falls to the U.S. Marshals.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/robert-voe-name-will-be-revealed-in-lawsuit-against-jc-police-chief-but-under-seal/ | 2022-07-01T22:40:04 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/robert-voe-name-will-be-revealed-in-lawsuit-against-jc-police-chief-but-under-seal/ |
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – Sam Bryant recently announced he’s retiring as Amherst County’s Director of Public Safety.
“It’s emotional. There are a lot of different thoughts, but I know it’s time,” said Bryant.
The Northern Virginia native started as a teenager in 1983, when he signed up to be an Amherst volunteer EMT.
Bryant later served two decades in the U.S. military, with both the Army and National Guard.
He also spent two decades with the Lynchburg Fire Department, worked as a security specialist and hazmat officer for the FBI and rushed to the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
Bryant accepted the role of public safety director in 2018 because he loves serving the community.
“The noblest thing you can do is to help a person, whether it’s just a flat tire or a little bit of gas or they’re having a medical emergency; but to give that part of your day and your time to help another human being just means a lot to me,” Bryant said.
The 55-year-old said he’s stepping away to focus on his family and other hobbies.
What will he miss most?
“The people [I work with], because they’re the ones that make a difference and help people that call for our help,” said Bryant.
And those people, like Deputy Director Jarred Scott, say they’ll miss Bryant.
“It’s kind of just a mixed bag of emotions,” said Scott, who will fill in as interim director when Bryant retires on Sept. 1.
He said he’ll remember what his mentor taught him.
“You pick up things here and there and nuggets and knowledge, and I mean just some of the ways he does things and how he’s handled situations,” Scott said.
Before Bryant hits the road, he has one more nugget of knowledge on how to handle a career of service.
“You just have to be fluid and you have to look for the good,” said Bryant. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/amherst-countys-director-of-public-safety-announces-retirement-reflects-on-decades-of-service/ | 2022-07-01T22:43:59 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/amherst-countys-director-of-public-safety-announces-retirement-reflects-on-decades-of-service/ |
LEXINGTON, Va. – The Balloons over Rockbridge Festival is back again and organizers are anticipating a larger crowd than ever this year, but organizers said that they still need some people to help out.
Nearly 200 people will take flight in 20 hot air balloons during the 4th of July weekend.
Admission to the event is free, and all proceeds and donations will support local charities.
The organizers of Balloons over Rockbridge expect a large crowd and said they still need last-minute volunteers to help recover balloons afterward.
“We really count on the volunteers, even if you could a couple of hours or if you can come out and crew for a flight in the morning or come back at six in the evening and crew just a couple of hours, we’d be so grateful,” Dawn Mays the organizer said.
You can find more information about the event here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/balloons-over-rockbridge-festival-still-needs-volunteers/ | 2022-07-01T22:44:05 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/balloons-over-rockbridge-festival-still-needs-volunteers/ |
WIRTZ, Va. – Conservation police will flood the waterways across the Commonwealth to urge boaters to stay sober and safe this holiday weekend for Operation Dry Water.
Red, white and blue pride should not be the only thing on boaters’ minds this holiday weekend.
Last year, there were 19 boat fatalities in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Of those fatalities, three involved alcohol.
The rocky waters combined with the heat and an alcoholic beverage is the worst cocktail that can lead to hefty fines.
“It can run anywhere from $2,500 in fines, up to a year in jail,” Sgt. James Slaughter with Virginia Conservation Police said.
Last year, conservation police issued 120 citations across the Commonwealth during Operation Dry Water.
With an expected uptick in boat traffic, Slaughter said put the phone down and stay alert.
“You have to keep your head on a swivel out here,” he said. “There are so many different factors because there are no lines out here on the water like there are on the roadway.”
In 84% of the boating fatalities, now life jacket was worn.
Tightening the straps is crucial and Slaughter urges captains to slow down.
“You’re not going to get out of the water any faster than the next person when you get back to the boat ramp,” he said. “So take your time.”
Before you hit the water, make sure to also check equipment ahead of time and turn on boat lights when it’s dark.
If you are new to boating or need a refresher, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources offers boat safety courses. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/expect-extra-patrol-on-the-waters-for-4th-of-july-weekend/ | 2022-07-01T22:44:11 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/expect-extra-patrol-on-the-waters-for-4th-of-july-weekend/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – The Supreme Court ruled the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the power to shift America’s energy production.
Virginia environmentalists are calling it a blow to the climate and Mike Ellerbrock, who served on the EPA advisory council previously and is currently on the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice, calls the ruling a step backward.
Ellerbrock said the court decision could lead to more coal burning and emitting greenhouse gases that could impact health and even foresees an influx of asthma and cancer cases.
“We are facing an existential crisis regarding the future of this planet,’ Ellerbrock said. “How livable is it going to be in the next 50, 100 years much less 500 years.”
Congressman Morgan Griffith announced his agreement with the ruling Thursday and said the plan overstepped authority in the past.
“The Supreme Court today reaffirmed one of the fundamentals of our constitutional structure: the legislature writes the laws,” Griffith said. “The Obama Administration’s EPA overreached its authority to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. The agency gave itself power that Congress had not given to it, and I applaud the Court for reining in this unconstitutional action. This is not the first time the Court has ruled that the Obama-Biden Administration’s EPA went beyond its authority.” | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/experts-calling-supreme-courts-decision-on-epa-regulation-case-a-step-backward/ | 2022-07-01T22:44:17 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/experts-calling-supreme-courts-decision-on-epa-regulation-case-a-step-backward/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Fourth of July weekend can be a fun time for people, but also a terrifying time for pets.
Claire LeFew, events and communications manager for the Lynchburg Humane Society, said fireworks can scare your animals, so you should be prepared by making sure the information on your pet’s collar or microchip is up to date in case they run away.
But ideally, you should keep your furry friends indoors.
“Take a walk around your house and your yard to make sure there are no gaps in fences or loose window screens or anything like that, but then also try to keep your pets inside as much as possible,” said LeFew.
You should also allow them to have a safe place in your home, regardless of where they wish to hide. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/experts-give-tips-on-keeping-your-pets-safe-during-fourth-of-july-weekend/ | 2022-07-01T22:44:24 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/experts-give-tips-on-keeping-your-pets-safe-during-fourth-of-july-weekend/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – With cheers, bells, and the whirring of wheels, a crowd anxiously awaited to see who would be crowned the USA Cycling Amateur National Champion.
It’s been a long time coming for 18-year-old competitor Viggo Moore.
“It’s my last chance at a national jersey,” said Moore.
The Utah native started cycling at just 10 years old.
“I’ve been training for this for eight years,” said Moore.
It’s the first time the competition has been held in Southwest Virginia at the Botetourt Sports Complex, and competitors like Moore have traveled across the globe to compete.
“Although it’s a bit hotter than where I’m from, the kind of rolling hills and like the trees and forests is kind of like where I live in Germany,” said Moore.
About 600 athletes and their families and friends came to the region, giving our local businesses some love. Competitors stayed at hotels, ate at restaurants, and shopped at stores in the area: All big wins for Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
“I get goosebumps just thinking about what we’ve accomplished in a short amount of time,” said John Oney, the director of sales for Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge. “This is sort of the mecca for cycling.”
After a quick tumble and a neck-to-neck battle in a final push to the finish, Moore claimed the national title and the opportunity to compete in the World Championships in Australia this fall.
“It’s been great racing here and yeah, we’ll see you again next year,” said Moore. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/hundreds-of-cyclists-compete-for-national-title-in-virginias-blue-ridge/ | 2022-07-01T22:44:30 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/hundreds-of-cyclists-compete-for-national-title-in-virginias-blue-ridge/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Crew members at the I-81 fatal crash site Tuesday are taking time to cope with the idea of losing one of their own.
Steven Hall, one of the workers there that night of the crash said the hardest part is knowing the man that died.
“I had some emotions going through my head because I grew up with them and knew him personally for several years now. I just couldn’t believe it,” Hall said.
The first person Hall called was his mother, Janet Lacks.
Miles away from the crash site, Lacks could only imagine if it were her son.
“I don’t know how any of us would handle it. I think I would just probably break down. I wouldn’t be the same if something happened to him,” Lacks said.
Lacks and her son also think of his kids and what it would be like for them without a dad.
“His own kids…that it could have been him…what would’ve happened,” Lacks said.
“See dad one day but he could not make it home the next day. It’s a thought that constantly goes through my mind. But I still got to do it because I got to be able to take care of them,” Hall said.
Hall said his crew is going back to I-81 next week but will be going to a different spot. He said it’s just too soon to return to the site of the accident.
Hall also knows when he returns to work, a piece of the crew is going to be missing.
“Somebody else is going to be up there. And I’m going to look up there and it’s not going to be the same, because it’s not going to be him,” Hall said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/vdot-workers-cope-after-i-81-work-zone-accident-killed-a-crew-member/ | 2022-07-01T22:44:36 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/vdot-workers-cope-after-i-81-work-zone-accident-killed-a-crew-member/ |
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – A program in Lexington is helping generate wealth and promote more minority businesses opening in the area.
Leaders with the “Walker Program” said it started in June of last year.
The purpose of the program is to help people of color become entrepreneurs and so far, leaders said they have trained about 35 aspiring business owners.
“As one of our contributors said it’s amazing what a small group of people can accomplish when they put their minds together. We as a community wanted to make sure that we supported them and that we wanted them to be successful,” Lori Turner, a spokesperson said.
One graduate, Mallory Douglas, has been a hard worker and always had a special interest in cleaning.
“Strangely enough, it has become a passion of mine,” Mallory Douglas said.
Douglas’ passion for cleaning and having everything neat eventually led to her becoming a business owner.
“It’s really a pleasure because it is such a beautiful estate.”
Douglas doesn’t just clean the average home, she cleans luxury estates.
“A lot of luxury Airbnb, a luxury residential and commercial property.”
In fact, the home she cleans is about 3,600 square feet, and she cleans everything from the kitchen table to the fridge
Douglas has been operating for about a year and has landed many contracts, but she’s not the only success.
“It feels amazing, and I can’t wait to get going this week,” said Latonya Douglas, a caterer.
Latonya Douglas has always been passionate about cooking.
“I’ve always had a love for cooking, and my joy is serving other people [and] seeing how much fun I have cooking,” Douglas said.
While Latonya has skills in the kitchen, she and her cousin Mallory credit the Walker Program for helping them gain the skills to become successful business owners.
“I think it would have been difficult because we are getting that knowledge that entrepreneurs simply would not have,” Douglas said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/walker-program-strives-to-encourage-minority-business-success-in-lexington/ | 2022-07-01T22:44:42 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/01/walker-program-strives-to-encourage-minority-business-success-in-lexington/ |
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Peachtree City law enforcement is working on a crash involving a police vehicle Friday afternoon and authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area.
Peachtree City Police Department officers and first responders with Peachtree City Fire Rescue are at Highway 74 at Dogwood Trail. They said someone may be trapped in the crash.
As of 4:30 p.m., authorities said drivers should expect delays of two hours or more while traveling northbound on Highway 74.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies are investigating after a man was struck with a shovel and had to be hospitalized, the sheriff's office said. His attacker is now facing charges.
Troup County sheriff's deputies were called Thursday to a stabbing at Tatum Heights Drive just after 7 p.m., where they found a man with several lacerations to his neck. Investigators said the man reported that his attacker caused the injuries with a shovel and then guided deputies to where he ran off.
Authorities found the suspect not far from where they found the victim. They detained the suspect and took him to WellStar West Georgia Medical Center for "superficial injuries on his hand."
The other man was flown to an Atlanta area hospital for treatment. He has since been released.
Deputies learned both men were involved in a verbal argument that escalated into a fight, ending after the suspect took out his shovel.
He is now accused of aggravated assault and making terroristic threats. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/shovel-argument-troup-county-tatum-heights-drive-wellstar-west-georgia-medical-center/85-1790036d-995b-4d03-a1b8-f7570fc2542a | 2022-07-01T22:46:02 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/shovel-argument-troup-county-tatum-heights-drive-wellstar-west-georgia-medical-center/85-1790036d-995b-4d03-a1b8-f7570fc2542a |
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — Code enforcement officers in South Fulton are helping long-term residents keep up their properties.
Instead of using their pens to write tickets, they are using their tools to help older residents, like 93-year-old Dr. Rachel Bettis, fix the home she's lived in for more than 20 years with a new senior outreach program, Code Cares.
It could've cost Dr.Bettis thousands of dollars to maintain her property; her yard was overgrown, the paint was chipping, and she lives alone.
"To live in this house on a limited income, retirement checks and SS checks, they don't go up when everything goes up," she said. "Everything goes up and up on you."
Feeling overwhelmed, the 93-year-old reached out to the City of South Fulton’s Code Enforcement Department, where they came up with a solution.
"She took a lot of pride in her property, used to keep it up herself until she got into her late 80s," Code Enforcement Director Brian Morris said. "At some point, it got too much for her to do. So she came to the city reaching out for help, and we responded to the call."
Morris didn't have to look far to find the problem.
"My code enforcement radar would start pinging, and I would see 4, 5, 6 violations we could address," he said.
Morris said his department has a book of ordinances about 1000 pages long, and they always stick to the rules - not following their heart.
"We are enforcement-based," he said. "We want compliance in the community, and we are not often seen as, as you say, warm and fuzzy."
That sentiment changed when they received Dr. Bettis' call in the spring. Morris wanted to give back to long-term community members instead of issuing fines that could escalate the problem.
"We want to bring services back to you all who have paved these roads and built these schools," he said.
Dr. Bettis' yard is the first to benefit from Code Cares. She sat outside with code enforcement officers Thursday morning, thanking them for the difference their work would make.
"I am just overwhelmed by it, but I am so grateful everyone is here," she said. "It means I can enjoy being independent, enjoy my life, live in this house alone."
Code Cares is a volunteer program, and all of the code enforcers who helped Dr. Bettis came on their own time, using city equipment.
They hope more community members will sign up to participate in the program now that they see the difference it can make.
To learn more about Code Cares, click here.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — At least a dozen people were taken to the hospital after multiple crashes on I-95 southbound near the Florida Welcome Center.
The most major of the crashes involved an overturned semi-truck on I-95 southbound. That crash has all lanes blocked as of 6:39 p.m.
There's also a reported crash in I-95 northbound that has several lanes closed in the same area.
Per UF Health Spokesperson confirmed to First Coast News that the hospital has received 12 patients as a result of the crashes. Eleven of the patients went to the downtown location and one patient to the north location.
Backups are still stretching for miles in both directions at the Florida-Georgia border, according to live traffic maps.
Traffic is being rerouted in some places by the Georgia State Patrol and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers have advised that it could take around 8 to 10 hours before the crash is cleared up.
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SUN VALLEY, Idaho — One of Idaho's greatest athletes, Muffy Davis, was inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame June 24. The three-time Paralympic gold medalist was one of 12 athletes inducted with the 2022 class.
When Davis took the stage last weekend at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, the Stanford alum called the honor a "pinch-me moment."
During her career, Davis was able to compete in three Paralympic games in para-alpine skiing and para-cycling, collecting a total of seven Paralympic medals.
In Davis' Hall of Fame speech, the Sun Valley native took the time to thank her hometown, the Gem State and her supporters.
"It cannot be understated the importance of home, of community, in helping to raise and mold our youth," Davis said. "To my hometown, Sun Valley, Idaho, the Wood River Valley, every day I give thanks to my parents who chose to raise me in such an amazing, close-knit community, and that I am blessed to raise my daughter in that same wonderful community. You are a vital part of my foundation and I thank you."
After she hung up her skis professionally, Davis served as an Idaho legislator for three years, serving on multiple boards, commissions, and councils for para-athletes. She now sits on the Blaine County Board of Commissioners.
Davis was left paralyzed from the chest down at 16 years old when she crashed during a training run. She was traveling at nearly 50 mph when she hit two trees, breaking her helmet and her back in February 1989.
In 2010, she was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. 12 years later, she joined the likes of Michael Phelps, Lindsey Vonn, Natalie Coughlin, Mia Hamm and Michelle Kwan, in joining the 2022 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame class.
"For an aspiring Olympian, the unthinkable happens and a tragic accident throws all plans off course," Davis said. "I realized how blessed I was to be at the birth of a liberating movement for athletes with disabilities, the international Paralympic movement."
Davis joined the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame alongside her former junior ski teammate, Picabo Street, who was inducted in 2004.
In an interview with KTVB in early-June, Davis discussed the importance of honoring Olympians and Paralympians in the Hall of Fame together.
"It's an immense honor and to be there with the legend athletes - it's huge," Davis said. "For me personally, it's really rewarding, because we're recognizing Paralympic athletes at the same level as Olympic athletes and that's been a passion and mission of mine my whole life."
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VANCOUVER, Wash. (KOIN) — Looking for an event ahead of Independence Day? Vancouver is hosting a day full of activities for families and people of all ages.
Visit Vancouver announced the Summer Fest picnic in the park, which will feature live bands on the main stage and entertainers on the kids’ stage. The event will also feature marketplace vendors, lawn games on the parade ground, and a beer and cider garden.
People can also find BBQ and other tasty treats.
“Enjoy a ride in military vehicles for a historical tour around the park, listen, sing along, and dance to timely tunes from local musicians, and meet new friends while playing an abundance of lawn games — including a corn hole tournament,” said Visit Vancouver on its website.
In the evening, attendees can enjoy a screening of The Sandlot under the stars.
The event is presented by the Historic Trust to celebrate America’s Independence.
Summer Fest is set from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 3 at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. No fee is required to attend. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/vancouver-summer-fest-set-for-this-weekend/ | 2022-07-01T22:51:43 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/vancouver-summer-fest-set-for-this-weekend/ |
TOWN OF CONKLIN, NY – This is Lilah, a thirteen-and-a-half year old Golden Retriever living in the Town of Conklin.
Today, she is in good spirits, but just the other day, she was in a precarious situation.
Dog Owner Rudy Fuehrer says, “So at like quarter after six, here I am out with the dogs, I had the other two out on leads in the front of the house, and I hear a yip. And that little yip, yelp, was Lilah, I knew it.”
Fuehrer followed Lilah’s calls and was able to narrow down a proximity of where she could be. “And sure enough there’s a culvert pipe, and I said to myself, no way. I went back in the house, got a flashlight, I shown the flashlight down the culvert pipe, and there she was about mid-way down the pipe.”
Lilah showed interest, but didn’t budge, so Fuehrer came back with her favorite treat, slices of cheese. “She just, was not gonna come out. I think she could’ve come out if she had mustered enough energy, but I think she was so tired and I don’t know how long she was in the pipe.”
Without wasting any more time, Lilah’s owner dialed 911 and explained the situation. In just eight to twelve minutes, Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone and his partner Ana Reynas were on the scene.
The culvert is only eighteen to twenty inches wide; when you add running water on top of that, it is not a comfortable position to be in.
New York State Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone says, “Crawled on my elbows and my knees, just getting as low to the ground so I wouldn’t get stuck, I just kept going.”
Rasaphone had attached a rescue rope to Lilah’s leash before descending into the pipe. He had limited room once he was in the culvert to raise his arms and latch the leash onto Lilah’s collar. Sure enough, Rasaphone did just that and was able to hook Lilah up to the rescue line.
Fuehrer carefully pulled on the rope until Lilah was finally out of the culvert and back on solid ground.
Rasaphone says he was wet, dirty, and cold, but happy that he was able to help.
State Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone says, “I don’t like to ask someone to do something I wouldn’t do. So, I just did my part; I’m not scared of crawling and getting dirty.”
Fuehrer says that Trooper Reynas was also a God Send; she stayed above ground and made sure he was calm throughout the process.
Fuehrer says, “The whole ordeal, from the time they showed up until the time they left, I know the time stamp, I may not have it right, but I don’t think it was twenty-minutes.”
Lilah is now home safe and sound, thanks to the quick action from Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone and Ana Reynas.
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A suspect in Wednesday's point-blank execution of a 20-year-old mother as she pushed her 3-month-old child in a stroller on Manhattan's Upper East Side is now in police custody, several law enforcement sources with direct knowledge tell News 4.
Police were questioning the baby's father on Friday, two days after a gunman wearing all black shot Azsia Johnson near Lexington Avenue and East 95th Street, the sources said. The father had been identified as a person of interest earlier in the day before sources confirmed he had been taken into custody. His identity has not been released.
The gunman approached Johnson from behind around 8:30 p.m., and shot her once in the head before taking off on foot, police have said. The baby wasn't hurt.
Multiple law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the case say investigators recovered surveillance video and other footage from in and around the crime scene -- and they continue to canvass for evidence that may track the gunman's movements.
The sources say already recovered video shows the gunman pacing in front of a residence right before the shooting, which they say isn't thought to be random. They also have surveillance footage showing the woman with the stroller at one point.
Cameras that would have faced the exact incident spot were not immediately accessible, the senior NYPD officials said.
Whoever shot the woman, according to the NYPD, fired a single shot at her head before running off. The shooter was last seen running eastbound on East 95th Street, the NYPD said. One shell casing was recovered at the scene.
Mayor Eric Adams, who had spent Wednesday discussing gun violence, condemned the Upper East Side killing as he stood alongside NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell for an initial news briefing on the case late that night.
"This entire day we have been addressing the problem of overproliferation of guns on our street, how readily accessible they are and how there is just no fear in using these guns on innocent New Yorkers," Adams said Wednesday. "This is the result of that."
Johnson's mother described her daughter as a "young queen" whose city allegedly failed to protect her. In a blistering rebuke of public safety amid spiking gun violence in New York City, Lisa Desort says Johnson reported being abused while she was pregnant.
It's not clear to which of Johnson's two pregnancies Desort was referring, but two senior NYPD officials confirmed a domestic violence report involving Johnson was filed in January 2021.
"The city failed my daughter because on January 1, my daughter called me and said she was being abused while she was six months pregnant," Desort said. "She was scared to call the police so she gave me the address. I called police."
Desort says police did respond and made sure Johnson was safe. Johnson then went to live with her mother, who says police said they couldn't track down the baby's father who was allegedly abusing her. That man is different from the father of the infant Johnson was strolling when she died.
Eventually, she ended up in a domestic violence shelter.
"She worked to the end of her pregnancy. She was on maternity leave with this baby. He kept harassing her, and threatening my life and my younger daughter's life," Desort said, adding that she genuinely was in fear for Johnson's safety.
Extensive details on the case history with NYPD weren't immediately available, though department officials did confirm a report was filed in 2021.
"I tried to protect my daughter in every way. She had to leave my house, she couldn't live there because he knew where I lived," Desort said. "I kept telling her, 'He's no good.'"
When Johnson first introduced the man to her mother, Desort says her daughter came home late and he was pacing back and forth in the house as he waited.
"I'm in my old house, he's pacing. I said, 'What's wrong with you?' 'Oh, nothing.' He thought she was cheating on him," Desort says. "She was with her friends. My daughter is not a cheater. My daughter is pregnant with your baby."
That baby is not the 3-month-old who was in the stroller when Johnson was shot.
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Desort says she feared this -- or something like this -- was going to happen. And it is an unimaginable travesty for a woman who, according to Desort, defied the odds.
"My daughter graduated high school with merits, with the inspiration of becoming a pediatric nurse," Desort said, reflecting on Johnson's upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
"She had a child early and she was the most wonderful mother that you can imagine. She was hard working. She worked every day. She's got more credit than a 30-, 40-year-old person has. She aspired to have houses and give her children the best of everything," Desort said, adding that Johnson wouldn't even accept used clothes.
"They were new babies. They deserved new clothes," Desort says of her daughter's mindset. "My daughter was amazing."
And to the man she believes killed her, Desort says, "I treated you like a son. I welcomed you into my home. I spoke to you and calmed you down when you were upset. I fed you. Your baby girl does not, and no longer, will have a father or mother."
"Turn yourself in," Desort added. "This is what we have been telling you -- turn yourself in. Go to counseling. You didn't have to hurt my daughter. We could have been a family."
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"These are real lives, when a mother is pushing a baby carriage down the block and is shot at point-blank range it shows just how this national problem is impacting families," the Democratic mayor added as he called for bail reform. Adams also demanded, as he has frequently in recent weeks, more government action to buckle a trend he says applies whether "you are on the Upper East Side or East New York, Brooklyn."
"We’re going to continue to do our job," he continued. "We’re going to find this person who is guilty of this horrific crime. We’re going to find him and bring him to justice. We need to make sure this innocent person receives the justice we’re asking for." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/babys-father-in-custody-after-mothers-execution-on-manhattan-street-sources/3759244/ | 2022-07-01T23:00:45 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/babys-father-in-custody-after-mothers-execution-on-manhattan-street-sources/3759244/ |
Summer swimming could be going smoother for New York City, which is still short on lifeguards and forced to keep some pools closed or open fewer hours.
Countless New Yorkers were disappointed to arrive at a number of city pools on Friday only to find them closed due to lifeguard staffing shortages.
"The supervisor said they can't open due to no lifeguards. That's sad, it's 90 degrees today," Lilian Toscano said outside the Douglass and DeGraw Pool, where she came with kids planning to escape the day's heat.
The city's ranks has risen in recent weeks, up from around 500 one month ago to 720. That's still half of the number the city needs to fully staff its pools and beaches.
Raising hourly wages for those workers could bring in additional recruits, the city hopes. New York City wants to bump the starting pay for lifeguards from $16 to $19 per hour.
"We think if you raise wages now, right before the Fourth of July, it will attract new people," Henry Garrido, head of DC37, the union that represents the city's lifeguards.
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Garrido hopes the pay proposal could be enough to turn the tide on staffing issues, but the city acknowledged it might take more to boost their numbers.
“We are in active negotiations with the lifeguard union to overcome outdated agreements that are preventing us from getting lifeguards into chairs regardless of the pay rate we offer. Given these hurdles pay rate increases alone will not substantially contribute to solving our current shortage," a city spokesperson said.
In the meantime, most of the 51 outdoor pools are open, but some have limitations. Over in Astoria, a shortage of lifeguards was keeping the pool at 50% capacity on Friday.
Families stuck in long lines to get into certain pools and frustrated to find their neighborhood location closed for the day hope the city can improve communication when staffing issues will impact the day.
City officials say in addition to pay increases, they hope waiving their double employment rule will help the shortage crisis. By dropping that rule, municipal employees already trained could work part-time as lifeguards. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/some-nyc-pools-sit-empty-without-lifeguards-heading-into-holiday-weekend/3758972/ | 2022-07-01T23:01:24 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/some-nyc-pools-sit-empty-without-lifeguards-heading-into-holiday-weekend/3758972/ |
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office has recommended four felony charges to the Racine County District Attorney against former Pleasant Prairie Public Works Director John Steinbrink Jr.
The Village of Pleasant Prairie has also announced the retirement of Steinbrink Jr., effective June 28.
The recommended charges included three felony counts of misconduct in public office and one felony count of private interest in public contract prohibited, according to Racine County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Lt. Michael Luell.
The latter refers, according to statute, to cases where courts may determine that a public contract is illegal when it is awarded where an official or employee has a private interest.
The Racine County District Attorney’s Office has yet to decide whether to charge Steinbrink Jr.
The investigation of Steinbrink Jr. was turned over to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office by the Village of Pleasant Prairie in April to avoid a conflict of interest. Steinbrink Jr., who had been public works director since 2010 and employed with the village the last 28 years, was placed on paid administrative leave following an alleged undisclosed complaint filed earlier this spring.
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Pleasant Prairie Communications Manager Steve Linn released a statement from an internal email shared with village staff stating, “The Village of Pleasant Prairie is announcing the retirement of Public Works Director John Steinbrink Jr., effective June 28, 2022.”
The Village of Pleasant Prairie declined additional comment on Friday.
Village President John Steinbrink Sr., Steinbrink Jr’s father, acknowledged the allegations that had been made against his son but declined to comment on them.
Instead, he spoke about the numerous programs his son had worked on during his 28 years with the village, ranging from snow removal to the water distribution system, and what his retirement would mean for Pleasant Prairie.
“He’s built bridges over rivers and parking lots,” Steinbrink Sr. said. “It’ll be a loss to the village. I’m proud of the work he did here.”
Steinbrink Sr., said his son has saved the village millions of dollars over the years through his efforts.
“If you go out there and talk to people who really know the village, you’ll hear the same thing,” Steinbrink Sr. said.
Steinbrink Sr., said he had not seen the charges recommended by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office and could not comment.
Steinbrink Jr., pointed to recent changes in the work force and staffing shortages for his reasoning for retiring.
"I am proud to have been a part of the growth of pleasant prairie for the last 28 years. It has been satisfying watching a rural farm community develop into a desired location for people to live, tourists to visit, and businesses to locate," Steinbrink Jr., said in a statement. "Pleasant prairie has been and will always be a great place to live work and play." | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/update-racine-county-sheriffs-office-recommends-charges-against-former-pleasant-prairie-public-works-director/article_b1f7bb18-f963-11ec-90e3-73201161280b.html | 2022-07-01T23:01:56 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/update-racine-county-sheriffs-office-recommends-charges-against-former-pleasant-prairie-public-works-director/article_b1f7bb18-f963-11ec-90e3-73201161280b.html |
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - In a late night bi-partisan move, the Michigan Legislature approved the biggest budget in Michigan's history.
One of the highlights of the $76 billion record spending plan is the $2+ billion dollar infusion of cash into various under-funded pension plans.
The city of Flint Municipal Employee Pension fund is getting the most at $170 million.
Mayor Sheldon Neeley made the announcement during a news conference Friday at city hall.
In early May, Flint's Chief Financial Officer said Flint was facing insolvency if the state did not step in and provide money to help meet the rising pension cost.
As it stands right now, pension and retiree legacy costs are the biggest expenses in the city's budget. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/flint-gets-170-million-from-the-state-to-fund-pension-system/article_83c905da-f986-11ec-a46c-0770792cc699.html | 2022-07-01T23:04:28 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/flint-gets-170-million-from-the-state-to-fund-pension-system/article_83c905da-f986-11ec-a46c-0770792cc699.html |
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - This Fourth of July weekend, fireworks shows are going to a look a little bit different -- if they happen at all.
A shortage of fireworks caused some communities to either scale back or cancel shows all together. This issue also is affecting one of Mid-Michigan's largest shows.
"It's been a really difficult year to get fireworks from China," said John Compau of Wolverine Fireworks.
His company is working on about 150 fireworks shows with the Bay City Fireworks Festival being one of the largest. But he said an increase in material prices and the shipping crisis will affect some of their displays.
"So we ordered like 35 containers and hoped they'd be all here before the Fourth of July and we received like seven," Compau said.
Across the country this holiday weekend the skies will stay dark in cities around California, Colorado and Arizona because of a shortage of fireworks.
"The national inventory is down this year or stock of fireworks in this country is very low," Compau said.
The American Pyrotechnics Association is warning about a challenging fireworks season for a variety of reasons:
- The cost of supplies is going up about 20%.
- Shipping costs are going from up to $10,000 per container in 2019 to roughly $45,000 per container now.
- Skyrocketing diesel fuel prices are putting a strain on transportation costs.
The pyrotechnics association is estimating that costs overall are up about 35%, which all gets passed down to consumers.
"Like anything else, it's up in price and we get what we can," Compau said.
For the thousands of people who will pack Bay City this weekend, he said people can still expect to see the fireworks spectacular that they've come to enjoy despite the hurdles.
"So people that are coming to Bay City are fortunate to see a fireworks show, because there are going to be a lot of locations that just don't have fireworks this year," Compau said.
The American Pyrotechnics Association said shows are being affected by the lack of fireworks and a shortage of pyrotechnicians to safely put on displays. Many of them never returned to the industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/rising-costs-leads-to-fewer-fireworks-around-mid-michigan/article_0a1b7214-f94e-11ec-967c-9b1489678f1f.html | 2022-07-01T23:04:35 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/rising-costs-leads-to-fewer-fireworks-around-mid-michigan/article_0a1b7214-f94e-11ec-967c-9b1489678f1f.html |
Nearly 20 driverless cars caused a major kerfuffle on the corner of San Francisco’s Gough and Fulton streets Tuesday night, the San Francisco Examiner reported earlier this week.
According to local Reddit users, Cruise’s self-driving cars inexplicably stood still and blocked traffic for two hours, making the area completely impassable. Eventually, the San Francisco-based tech company's employees had to physically move the cars off the street themselves.
Sean Sinha, a bouncer at Smuggler’s Cove, posted multiple photos of the incident on Reddit showing clusters of the cars just sitting in the middle of the road. “The first thing I say to my coworker is that they're getting together to murder us. It was a pretty surreal event,” he posted. “Humans had to come and manually take the cars away. Cruise should get fined to sh-t for blocking the street off for so long. They even made it so the street sweeper couldn't hit an entire block.” According to the outlet, the cars weren’t taken off the road until midnight.
In May of this year, Wired reported that Cruise vehicles obstructed a fire truck responding to an emergency in San Francisco. The car reportedly sat in traffic until a garbage truck driver rushed over to move it himself, clearing the way for the fire department. And in April, Twitter users posted videos of a Cruise vehicle unexpectedly speeding away from cops on Clement Street.
These types of incidents are not terribly uncommon – and city officials suspect that there will be more in the future. Lieutenant Jonathan Baxter of the San Francisco Fire Department says that the “biggest issue” he’s seen is driverless cars failing to yield to emergency vehicles. Subsequently, they block the road, obstruct personnel, and delay response times. “What we're seeing is the vehicles coming to a stop while we're trying to move,” he said. “So again, these are the things that we will bring to the company, no matter what the brand name is on the side of the autonomous vehicle, and let them know that this did occur.”
Following the traffic obstruction on Gough Street and a similar incident that allegedly occurred at midnight that same evening, a Cruise spokesperson provided the following statement to the Examiner: "We had an issue earlier this week that caused some of our vehicles to cluster together. While it was resolved and no passengers were impacted, we apologize to anyone who was inconvenienced.”
Sean Sinha and the San Francisco Police Department did not respond to SFGATE’s request for comment. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Cruise-driverless-cars-block-traffic-SF-17279744.php | 2022-07-01T23:10:04 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/Cruise-driverless-cars-block-traffic-SF-17279744.php |
Brown University buys 10 Jewelry District properties in bid to build new lab
Brown now owns nearly an entire block in the Jewelry District
- The university wants to build a new lab
- Other recent purchases include a $75 million, 174-unit apartment complex
- The purchases are tried to a plan to increase research
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Just two days before buying the properties, Brown released a draft plan for growing its research capabilities with up to $800 million in renovation and new construction.
PROVIDENCE — Brown University bought 10 properties in the Jewelry District from the Care New England health care system for more than $16 million this week, and it plans to build a new laboratory in the area.
Although Brown did not disclose the purchase price, state property records put the land deal at $16.4 million. The plots were all Women & Infants Hospital properties, according to property records.
With the purchase of the 10 lots, Brown will own all but four lots in that block of the Jewelry District, bounded by Ship and Elm streets and Richmond, Elbow and Chestnut streets. The university also owns multiple adjacent and nearby buildings, including the Point Street apartment complex and the Laboratories for Molecular Medicine across the street at 70 Ship St.
The purchases include the 30,000-square-foot Kilguss Institute, at 200 Chestnut St., which Women & Infants Hospital describes on its website as a 30,000-square-foot facility with 15 laboratories, which it rents out. The lab space focuses on advanced microscopy, live cell imaging and molecular biology.
More:Brown buys Jewelry District apartments for $75 million
Care New England will continue to use the Kilguss lab, as well as a multi-story building at 70 Elm Street, which houses the Women & Infants Division of Cytopathology, after signing a lease with Brown. Two other buildings on Richmond Street purchased from Care New England will be vacated as the university finds a use for them, University Spokesman Brian Clark wrote in a news release.
Talks to buy the properties started in July 2021, he wrote.
In all, Brown purchased the following properties:
- 70 Elm St., $4.8 million
- 261 Richmond St., $513,000
- 297, 300, 324, 317, 307 Richmond St. and 61 South St., $6.15 million
- 200 Chestnut St., $4.9 million
Women & Infants public relations director Raina Smith did not respond to requests for comment on how the purchase would affect the hospital.
Brown plans to build new lab in Jewelry District
The purchase came a day after Brown announced on Tuesday that it planned to build a lab in the Jewelry District next to other properties the university owned there.
The university is in the process of selecting an architect, although the exact site of the proposed building, if one has been picked, is not clear. Choosing an architect will take three to six months, according to a news release.
Brown will now begin to figure out how much space it needs, site requirements and the scale of the project.
The new building was identified in Brown's 10-year plan launched in 2014.
The university's other medical research facilities are on College Hill and the Laboratories for Molecular Medicine, across from the newly purchased properties.
The new lab will likely include wet and dry lab space, an "animal care facility" and space for researchers from different Brown departments, according to a draft plan released by the university.
Brown wants to increase research capacity, with up to $800 million in infrastructure spending
Just two days before the land purchases were made official, Brown released a draft plan for growing its research capabilities, which will require $700 million to $800 million in renovation and new building. According to the plan, the university wants to add several hundred thousand square feet of research space.
Brown leaders want to "redouble" their research efforts, which include construction of new buildings on and off College Hill.
The university is also in talks with Lifespan and Care New England to "integrate" research work done by Brown's medical faculty into the university's "research enterprise," according to the plan.
That could bring an additional $100 million in grant-funded research to Brown, a 50% increase in its federally funded research, according to the plan.
The proposed buildings include the new lab in the Jewelry District – a way to consolidate the School of Public Health into one building – new construction on College Hill for the Carney Institute for Brain Science and renovation of the Biomedical Center.
Will Brown start paying taxes on the new buildings?
Brown's position is that it won't have to pay property taxes on the new buildings because they bought them from the tax-exempt Care New England health system.
"Brown expects that tax-exempt status to remain in place" because the university will use the properties for research and educational purposes, Clark wrote in the news release.
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During the last legislative session, lawmakers proposed taxing private colleges and universities, as well as their endowments.
Brown already bought an apartment complex on Point Street for $75 million
In July 2021, Brown purchased the nearby "River House" apartment building for $75 million, which it is planning to convert to student housing. The 174-unit building is covered by a tax deal with the city.
Brown was a central player in the redevelopment of the old power station next door to River House into the South Street Landing complex, which hosts university offices and nursing education centers for the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College.
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Police have identified the man who was killed Thursday afternoon when a large tree branch fell on a house in the Country Club neighborhood and caused the chimney to collapse.
The Lincoln Police Department said Kevin Clements, 59, died when the chimney fell through the house after being struck by the tree branch.
The debris landed on Clements, who was inside, Lincoln Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Michael Smith said Thursday. Clements was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rescue crews responded to the 2700 block of Manse Avenue at about 1:10 p.m.
On Friday, Mike Murman choked up when talking about Clements, who he worked with for several years.
Murman, who founded Pen-Link, hired Clements in the late 1980s when the company, which provides communications, surveillance and other software to law enforcement and military clients, was just starting up.
By the time Murman retired and left the company in 2013, Clements was a vice president and one of the company’s top executives.
He recalled Clements on Friday as being excellent at marketing and putting together proposals for many of the government contracts the company sought, as well as being a very hard worker.
“He liked to be in the office all night long if that’s what it took,” Murman said.
The two didn’t socialize much outside of work, but Clements contacted Murman earlier this year when he retired from the company and invited him to a retirement party.
That party never happened because of a surge in COVID-19 cases at the time, but Murman said he did get to see Clements a couple of weeks ago at a celebration of Pen-Link’s 35th anniversary.
“In hindsight, that’s kind of been special,” he said.
Clements was also active in the trapshooting community and served on committees at Lincoln's Izaak Walton League.
Murman said the accident that killed Clements is an event that “just kind of goes to show people that you should live every day like it’s your last.”
LPD, Lincoln Electric System crews and members of the Nebraska Task Force One urban search and rescue team assisted at the scene.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021.
An armed security guard at a fireworks tent in La Vista was shot in the buttocks Friday morning by a man who was trying to rob the tent, La Vista Police Chief Bob Lausten said.
Ryan Long will tack close to another decade onto his stint in Tecumseh after a judge sentenced him to prison for shooting his then-girlfriend during a Halloween-night fight in 2019.
City workers remove a fallen tree limb from the roof of a house at 27th and Manse Avenue. The limb caused the chimney to collapse on Thursday, killing Kevin Clements of Lincoln. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/man-killed-in-chimney-collapse-thursday-had-recently-retired-after-career-with-pen-link/article_25ce3071-553e-55f7-ba63-f527672b161d.html | 2022-07-01T23:13:23 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/man-killed-in-chimney-collapse-thursday-had-recently-retired-after-career-with-pen-link/article_25ce3071-553e-55f7-ba63-f527672b161d.html |
A Bexar County sheriff’s deputy is accused of driving while intoxicated and evading arrest.
Deputy Ernesto Garza, 32, was arrested about 2:30 a.m. Friday by San Antonio police, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Garza, who has been with the department for at least eight years, is assigned to the law enforcement bureau as an investigator.
“This is a seasoned law enforcement investigator who undoubtedly knows his actions were wrong,” Sheriff Javier Salazar said in a statement. “It’s my belief he knowingly gambled with his career and is well on his way to losing that bet. Putting the lives of the public and the first responders who arrested him at risk is inexcusable. The consequences will be swift and severe.”
Garza has been served a notice of proposed dismissal for the arrest in accordance with Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures and with Bexar County Civil Service rules, officials said.
A request for additional details regarding Garza’s arrest has been submitted to police.
Garza has posted bonds totaling $11,000 and was set to be released from the Bexar County Jail, according to court records.
JBeltran@express-news.net | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Consequences-will-be-swift-and-severe-17280198.php | 2022-07-01T23:13:37 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Consequences-will-be-swift-and-severe-17280198.php |
A San Antonio man convicted of assaulting a woman as he attempted to rape her was sentenced to 70 years in prison.
Gary Franz DeVaughn, 59, was found guilty of attempted aggravated sexual assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a jury trial in April out of the 379th District Court.
Judge Ron Rangel handed down DeVaughn’s prison sentence Friday.
DeVaughn had removed his GPS monitor at some point and was not found until the last day of the trial, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
In March 2020, the victim was found naked near the North New Braunfels Avenue and East Commerce Street intersection.
She had a head injury, broken nose and bite marks from a man who tried to sexually assault and beat her, she told investigators.
The victim is homeless and could not be found to testify, the District Attorney’s Office said.
Prosecutors presented evidence at the trial, including video and photos of the victim’s injuries showing her condition after the attack.
“These cases are extremely challenging in normal circumstances, but our prosecutors used every available resource to seek justice for this victim even in her absence,” District Attorney Joe Gonzales said.
Gonzales said DeVaughn previously was charged with other violent offenses but was not held responsible because he targeted homeless women or women down on their luck who would not be available when he was brought to court.
“Thanks to the dedication of our team, this defendant is finally being held accountable and women in Bexar County won’t have to worry about being targeted by him ever again,” Gonzales said.
jbeltran@express-news.net | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Man-convicted-of-attempted-sexual-assault-removed-17280265.php | 2022-07-01T23:13:43 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Man-convicted-of-attempted-sexual-assault-removed-17280265.php |
A San Antonio man was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison for child pornography.
Louis Anthony Soucie, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography March 22.
In addition to the prison sentence, Soucie will be on a lifetime of supervision once he completes his prison term.
Homeland Security Investigations searched Soucie’s home Sept. 21, 2020, and found digital devices containing 48 videos and 580 images of prepubescent children engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristy Callahan said in a statement that Soucie never mentioned remorse for his actions, and commented on the new start he would get in prison.
“Judge Pulliam rightfully reminded everyone that Soucie’s victims don’t get a chance for a new start,” she said. “It is my hope that his sentence will bring some semblance of justice to his victims.”
Craig S. Larrabee, acting special agent in charge for HSI San Antonio, said the sentence fits the “heinous” crime of child exploitation.
JBeltran@express-news.net | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-man-sentenced-to-more-than-19-years-17280305.php | 2022-07-01T23:13:49 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-man-sentenced-to-more-than-19-years-17280305.php |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Two unlikely partners, a hip-hop artist and a police commissioner, teamed up this summer to spread a positive anti-violence message.
“It is unusual, you could say, for a hip-hop artist to do something of that nature,” said hip-hop artist and Harrisburg native LOE Badgett.
It began when Badgett got an unusual request from Harrisburg City Mayor Wanda Williams and Police Commissioner Thomas Carter.
“I talked to his mother and she talked to him and he said that he’d be more than happy to try to come up with a song,” Carter said.
The result was “Break the Cycle,” a single by LOE Badget featuring Alonda Rich. In the song’s music video, scenes of Harrisburg play while upbeat lyrics encourage self-worth and contributing to your own future and to your community.
Badgett recently won 2022 best rap/hip-hop artist of the year by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame. He said that influence helps spread the positive message he’s literally using his voice to communicate: “I’m one of the most popular artists in the city currently, and what better way for me to be able to touch the people that come after me, touch the young ones, and give them a positive message?”
LOE Badgett’s two-year-old son makes several appearances in the music video. Badgett said the call to action is personal, because he wants his son to learn those lessons. Still, he hopes people in Harrisburg and throughout the country can relate to his lyrics.
Police Commissioner Carter, meanwhile, said he sees music outreach as part of a community-based policing strategy.
“We have to meet the people where they’re at, and that’s one of the places that they’re at,” Carter said.
Harrisburg City featured LOE Badgett as a performer at its first annual Juneteenth celebration this year. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-hip-hop-artist-police-commissioner-gun-violence/521-8185b2d2-dc03-4117-af25-105921900ba3 | 2022-07-01T23:14:35 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-hip-hop-artist-police-commissioner-gun-violence/521-8185b2d2-dc03-4117-af25-105921900ba3 |
YORK, Pa. — The City of York on Friday announced that residential parking permits are now available for those who live on designated blocks and streets around the York State Fairgrounds during the York Fair.
This year's edition of the Fair will run from July 22 to July 31.
All residents living in the established area around the fairgrounds who wish to park their vehicles on the street during the Fair must have a permit properly displayed to avoid receiving a parking fine, the city said.
There is a limit of three permits for each household. Those seeking permits must bring proof of residency and registration cards for each vehicle needing a permit.
The permit is valid only within one block of the holders residence.
Parking outside of a resident's immediate area could result in a fine.
Motorcycles must also have a permit, and should park on the street -- not the sidewalk.
Street sweeping in the residential fair parking area will be suspended during the fair.
All normal parking laws remain in effect. The parking permit does not give residents permission to park illegally.
Permits will be available from Tuesday, July 5 through Sunday, July 31, and are distributed at the York City Treasurer's Office in City Hall (101 S. George St.) on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from the York City Police Department (50 W. King St.) on weekdays from 4-10 p.m.
FAIR PARKING PERMIT GUIDELINES
Permit parking is in effect 24 hours a day for the duration of the fair. Parking Enforcement Officers will be on patrol during this time.
Permit must be displayed on the drivers side rear window so it is visible from the street. We ask that you tape the permit to the window.
If the vehicle’s driver side rear window is tinted, you may place the permit on the center of the dashboard.
Placing the permit in the wrong location may result in a parking citation.
Permit must remain with the vehicle it was issued to.
The registration number on the permit must be the same as the license plate on the vehicle. Permits cannot be transferred from one vehicle to another.
Permits must be properly displayed by midnight July21st, 2022 or the vehicle may be subject to a parking citation.
Residents or non-residents requesting a visitor’s permit or who may have other questions must contact Mary Shoff-Scott, Assistant Parking Manager at 717-849-2230.
Designated Fair Permit Parking Area Includes:
- 600, 700, 800, 900 Linden Avenue
- 600, 700, 800, 900 Madison Avenue
- 600, 700,800 Maryland Avenue
- 600, 700, 800 Pennsylvania Avenue
- 600, 700, 800 Florida Avenue
- 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 N Hawthorne Street
- 600, 700, 800 Texas Avenue
- 700 West Philadelphia Street
- 800 FernPlace
- 200 Smyser Alley
- 200 N Richland Avenue
- 900 Clayton Avenue
- 800 Delaware Avenue
- 1000 block of West King Street
- 1000 block of West Poplar Street
- 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 N Belvidere Avenue
- 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 Carlisle Ave | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/residential-parking-permits-now-available-for-those-living-in-designated-areas-near-the-upcoming-york-state-fair/521-fdb5db12-85e1-4c05-8176-5068d78daedd | 2022-07-01T23:14:41 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/residential-parking-permits-now-available-for-those-living-in-designated-areas-near-the-upcoming-york-state-fair/521-fdb5db12-85e1-4c05-8176-5068d78daedd |
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio authorities are responding to an apparently abandoned 18-wheeler where 13 migrants were being transported on the southwest side Friday afternoon.
According to a subsequent Facebook post by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, "it appears no individuals have suffered any major injuries."
The incident comes four days after a similar response devolved into the deadliest episode of human-smuggling in U.S. history.
Friday's response along the 2500 block of South General McMullen Drive – which includes Bexar County Sheriff's Office vehicles, ambulances and a fire truck – was noticeably smaller than the scene on Monday, which unfolded just to the south.
KENS 5 has crews en route and is working to find out more. Bexar County authorities are expected to provide more information soon.
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DALLAS — With the Fourth of July weekend remaining one of the most heavily traveled time periods in the year, many drivers and flyers alike are dealing with plenty of issues on the road and in the air.
This comes during a time when gas prices remain around $4.50 per gallon in Texas, the highest mark of all time.
"These prices are ridiculous," Dallas driver Gerald Weatherall said. "It just doesn't make any sense."
Weatherall drives an SUV and said it currently costs about $115-$120 to fill up his car.
"It's definitely affecting how you drive," Weatherall said. "It's affecting where you go. Sometimes you have to carpool."
These same high gas prices forced Dwayne Thomas and some of his friends to cut back on part of their holiday weekend plans. Part of the change was scrapping the plan to get a van and drive together down to Corpus Christi.
"Then we started looking at gas prices, and we were like, 'It's going to be just way too high,'" Thomas said.
Andrea Dyson is from San Antonio and was in Dallas for an appointment. She said she and her family recently got back from a trip to Montana to see family. Since that trip involved a diesel vehicle and about 4,000 miles of driving roundtrip, she said her family had to adjust their budget and spending to be able to afford the trip.
"As long as you make some changes to your plans, it's still affordable," Dyson said. "We've been planning for a long time visiting family and seeing Glacier National Park, so it was important to us."
While there remain plenty of issues at the pump, airlines have seen delays and cancellations gradually rack up over the last week.
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 2.4 million travelers at airport checkpoints on Thursday, 17% more than on the same Friday before July Fourth in 2019.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that nearly 48 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home over the weekend, slightly fewer than in 2019.
Charles Barrett is one of these flyers as he was visiting the North Texas area with his daughter, Aden Barrett. These two are from Nashville, Tenn., and have been flying a lot recently as they have been checking out multiple colleges.
"I've seen a lot of people on the flights," Aden Barrett said. "For me, personally, we had gate switches and complications and things like that."
Utsav Gandhi has been dealing with airline issues as well as he is helping coordinate the 2002 Young Jains of America Convention happening in Denton.
"We're hosting about 775 youths coming from all over the country," Gandhi said. "Flights have been canceled with pilots and other folks on leave, etc."
Gandhi said because he expected plenty of delays and issues would be happening with flights, his team set up a group chat with all the convention's speakers devoted to their flights and making sure everyone gets to North Texas on time.
"There were a few folks who were traveling yesterday who had to shift a few hours here and there," Gandhi said. "People's flights have been delayed, and our convention starts tonight. We're hoping all of them make it in."
For Weatherall, he's simply hoping to have a better relationship one day with the gas pump.
"If I put $50, it laughs at the tank," Weatherall said as he laughed himself.
To see what the daily gas prices are in Texas and the United States, you can check out AAA statistical breakdown here. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-drivers-flyers-adjusting-fourth-of-july-plan/287-8c52a194-f15d-48fb-838e-8b52212363e2 | 2022-07-01T23:19:15 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-drivers-flyers-adjusting-fourth-of-july-plan/287-8c52a194-f15d-48fb-838e-8b52212363e2 |
HOUSTON — A Texas inmate who is set to be put to death in less than two weeks asked that his execution be delayed so he can donate a kidney.
Ramiro Gonzales is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on July 13 for fatally shooting 18-year-old Bridget Townsend, a southwest Texas woman whose remains were found nearly two years after she vanished in 2001.
In a letter sent Wednesday, Gonzales’ lawyers, Thea Posel and Raoul Schonemann, asked Republican Gov. Greg Abbott to grant a 30-day reprieve so the inmate can be considered a living donor “to someone who is in urgent need of a kidney transplant.”
His attorneys have made a separate request to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for a 180-day reprieve related to the kidney donation.
In their request to Abbott, Gonzales’ attorneys included a letter from Cantor Michael Zoosman, an ordained Jewish clergyman from Maryland who has been corresponding with Gonzales.
“There has been no doubt in my mind that Ramiro’s desire to be an altruistic kidney donor is not motivated by a last-minute attempt to stop or delay his execution. I will go to my grave believing in my heart that this is something that Ramiro wants to do to help make his soul right with his God,” Zoosman wrote.
Gonzales’ attorneys say he’s been determined to be an “excellent candidate” for donation after being evaluated by the transplant team at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. The evaluation found Gonzales has a rare blood type, meaning his donation could benefit someone who might have difficulty finding a match.
“Virtually all that remains is the surgery to remove Ramiro’s kidney. UTMB has confirmed that the procedure could be completed within a month,” Posel and Schonemann wrote to Abbott.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice policies allow inmates to make organ and tissue donations. Agency spokeswoman Amanda Hernandez said Gonzales was deemed ineligible after making a request to be a donor earlier this year. She did not give a reason, but Gonzales' lawyers said in their letter that the agency objected because of the pending execution date.
Abbott’s office did not immediately reply to an email seeking comment.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is set to vote July 11 on Gonzales’ request to that agency.
Gonzales’ attorneys have made a separate request asking the board to commute his death sentence to a lesser penalty.
They also asked that his execution not proceed if his spiritual adviser isn’t allowed to both hold his hand and place another hand on his heart during his execution. A two-day federal trial on this request was set to begin Tuesday in Houston.
Gonzales’ request to delay his execution for an organ donation is rare among death row inmates in the U.S., Robert Dunham, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, said Friday.
In 1995, condemned murderer Steven Shelton in Delaware donated a kidney to his mother.
In 2013, Ronald Phillips’ execution in Ohio was delayed so his request to donate a kidney to his mother could be reviewed. Phillips’ request was later denied and he was executed in 2017.
“Skeptics will think this is simply an attempt to delay the execution. But if that were the case, I think you’d be seeing many requests,” said Dunham, whose group takes no position on capital punishment but has criticized the way states carry out executions. “The history of executions in the United States shows that people don’t make offers of organ donations for the purpose of delaying an execution that will still take place.”
In a report, the United Network for Organ Sharing, a nonprofit that serves as the nation’s transplant system under contract with the federal government, listed various ethical concerns about organ donations from condemned prisoners. They include whether such donations could be tied to prisoners receiving preferential treatment or that such organs could be morally compromised because of their ties to the death penalty. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-inmate-ramiro-gonzales-asks-delay-execution-donate-kidney/287-609753ef-c4c9-413b-b89e-82aad20669ea | 2022-07-01T23:19:21 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-inmate-ramiro-gonzales-asks-delay-execution-donate-kidney/287-609753ef-c4c9-413b-b89e-82aad20669ea |
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry veterinarians issued new warnings about the "particularly lethal" Avian flu killing off more birds in the state this year than in years past.
Dr. Michele Walsh, the state veterinarian with DACF focusing on livestock and poultry, said increased deaths of resident wild birds that live in Maine year-round indicates that this strain of the bird flu is more infective than in years past.
"That is very unusual. Normally we see, if we see deaths associated with that, we don't see them primarily in the wild birds," Dr. Walsh said. "This is a particularly lethal form of this virus and we have to be prepared, in fact, we are prepared to see it come back through with the fall migration."
Walsh said we normally see Avian flu outbreaks taper off in the summer, but that's not the case this year.
Federal veterinary scientists say this strain of Avian flu (H5N1), which is particularly dangerous to domestic birds, is killing birds like ducks and geese that live in Maine year-round that are normally more resilient to the virus.
The Maine DACF offers several warnings and tips for people who own backyard birds, such as chickens:
- Do not bring your flocks to agricultural fairs, trade shows, competitions, or exhibitions if they are sick.
- Have separate clothes exclusively for your coop to avoid tracking any wild bird poop to your home.
- Keep domestic birds separate from wild birds as much as possible.
- If you see a dead bird in the wild, call 207-287-8000.
- If you see a dead domestic bird, call 1-866-536-7593.
The state says do not touch any dead birds because the virus spreads through contact.
So far, no humans have been infected, the DACF said.
"The trends observed with past North American HPAI outbreaks are that we often see a reprieve in the summer months. Unfortunately, this is not the pattern observed in the current outbreak. Animal Health Officials in Maine now recommend that all competitions, exhibitions, shows, swaps, or other in-person events encouraging the gathering or comingling of domestic fowl or poultry be postponed until at least 30 days after the last detection of an infected flock in our state," the DACF wrote in an advisory. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-animal-health-officers-warn-of-particularly-lethal-form-of-avian-flu-killing-domestic-birds-resident-wild-birds-chicken-duck-goose/97-1784d54c-4af5-469c-ac32-4768cd49d8c1 | 2022-07-01T23:22:52 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-animal-health-officers-warn-of-particularly-lethal-form-of-avian-flu-killing-domestic-birds-resident-wild-birds-chicken-duck-goose/97-1784d54c-4af5-469c-ac32-4768cd49d8c1 |
WOOD COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Wood County 911 says one person died in a two-boat crash on the Ohio River in Washington, West Virginia.
Responders included Washington Bottom Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), Blennerhassett VFD, Vienna VFD, plus the Wood County Sheriff’s Office and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WV DNR).
Wood County 911 says the Coast Guard was on standby but was ultimately not needed.
13 News will update this story as more information comes in. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/one-dead-after-ohio-river-boat-crash-in-washington-wv/ | 2022-07-01T23:31:41 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/one-dead-after-ohio-river-boat-crash-in-washington-wv/ |
City of Mason City offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
According to a release, city transit buses will not be operating on July 4.
Sanitation will not be collected on Monday, July 4. The make-up day for sanitation services that normally have pick-up on Monday will be Wednesday, July 6.
For more information contact the sanitation division at 641-421-3691 or the transit division at 641-421-3616.
Abby covers education and entertainment for the Globe Gazette. Follow her on Twitter at @MkayAbby. Email her at Abby.Koch@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/city-of-mason-city-offices-will-be-closed-july-4/article_6ab785cf-e3ab-51cf-9a06-77494a3b007e.html | 2022-07-01T23:36:28 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/city-of-mason-city-offices-will-be-closed-july-4/article_6ab785cf-e3ab-51cf-9a06-77494a3b007e.html |
New leaders are starting soon for the Mason City Sunrise River City Club.
The group announced the leadership for the upcoming 2022-23 year that begins July 1.
The new leaders are:
- President - Theresa Price
- Past President – Nate Bothwell
- President-Elect - Tim Coffey
- Club Secretary – Les Seltun
- Club Treasurer – Eric Levenhagen
- Club Foundation Co-Chairs – Shelly Schmit & Dennis Renner
- Club Membership Chair – Alyse Hesley
- Club Public Image Chair – Tim Coffey
- Club Community Service Chair – Jen Arends
- Club Service Chair – Ruth Miller
Rotary is a global group made of 1.4 million members to create change within communities.
The Mason City Rotary Sunrise River City Club meets every Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Commons at Mason City Library. During the summer, the club only meets on the first Thursday of the month according to a release.
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World War II-era boat emerges from shrinking Lake Mead in Arizona
LAS VEGAS — A sunken boat dating back to World War II is the latest object to emerge from a shrinking reservoir that straddles Nevada and Arizona.
The Higgins landing craft that has long been 185 feet below the surface is now nearly halfway out of the water at Lake Mead.
The boat lies less than a mile from Lake Mead Marina and Hemingway Harbor.
It was used to survey the Colorado River decades ago, sold to the marina and then sunk, according to dive tours company Las Vegas Scuba.
Higgins Industries in New Orleans built several thousand landing craft between 1942 and 1945, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. About 1,500 "Higgins boats" were deployed at Normandy on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day.
The boat is just the latest in a series of objects unearthed by declining water levels in Lake Mead, the largest human-made reservoir in the U.S., held back by the Hoover Dam.
In May, two sets of human remains were found in the span of a week.
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Experts say climate change and drought have led to the lake dropping to its lowest level since it was full about 20 years ago.
As water levels drop at both Lake Mead and Lake Powell upstream on the Arizona-Utah line, states in the U.S. West increasingly face deeper cuts to their supply from the Colorado River. The lower levels also impact hydropower produced at Hoover Dam and Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back Lake Powell.
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton said last month that the agency would take action to protect the system if the seven states in the Colorado River basin don't quickly come up with a way to cut the use of up to 4 million acre-feet of water — more than Arizona and Nevada's share combined.
An acre-foot is about 325,850 gallons. An average household uses one-half to one acre-foot of water a year.
The two states, California and Mexico already have enacted voluntary and mandatory cuts. Water from some reservoirs in the upper basin — Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah — has been released to prop up Lake Powell.
Farmers use a majority of the river's supply. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/01/world-war-ii-era-boat-emerges-from-shrinking-lake-mead-arizona/7793249001/ | 2022-07-01T23:37:57 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/07/01/world-war-ii-era-boat-emerges-from-shrinking-lake-mead-arizona/7793249001/ |
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — There are more than 500 American flags now on display at the Indianapolis Regional Airport.
The "Field of Honor" is an annual display presented by the Exchange Clubs of Hancock County and Lawrence. It pays respect to first responders, veterans, military personnel and essential workers. It's a way to say thank you for their service.
"The benefit of this Field of Honor, not only to say thank you to these wonderful servants that we have that protect us and keep us safe each day and protect us and keep us free," said Jeff Young, president of the Exchange Clubs of Hancock County and Lawrence. "They're here every day doing the job. It was time to say, 'Hey, thank you so much for what you do.'"
The flags will be on display at the airport on Mt. Comfort Road 24 hours a day through July 5 and it is free to check them out. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/american-flags-fly-at-field-of-honor-at-indianapolis-regional-airport/531-d52cec68-1ee3-4e68-a1ff-1153c6d2d360 | 2022-07-01T23:44:23 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/american-flags-fly-at-field-of-honor-at-indianapolis-regional-airport/531-d52cec68-1ee3-4e68-a1ff-1153c6d2d360 |
Nominations of young professionals are being accepted for this year's 20 Under 40 awards program.
The Times of Northwest Indiana and In Business magazine will accept nominations at nwi.com/20under40 through July 27.
This annual awards program was created to identify and honor 20 individuals under the age of 40 who have shown outstanding leadership and have become key players in the growth and development of Northwest Indiana. Nominees should meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership and/or success in their field of interest or occupation.
- Contributed to their field of interest, occupation or community through innovation.
- Shown a personal commitment to community service.
- Supported educational programs and/or institutions.
Anyone nominating a potential awardee should be prepared to provide the nominee's name, business or employer, telephone number and email address. Nominators are also asked to provide a statement providing the reason the nominee warrants selection.
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The online nominating form also asks for the submitters name, email address and phone number.
The 20 Under 40 awardees will be featured in an issue of In Business magazine and will be invited to a reception and dinner in their honor later this year. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/nominations-sought-for-2022s-20-under-40-awards/article_ad865f84-57ec-5f33-a6f1-24a54e441a13.html | 2022-07-01T23:44:26 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/nominations-sought-for-2022s-20-under-40-awards/article_ad865f84-57ec-5f33-a6f1-24a54e441a13.html |
HAMMOND — Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. has prevailed in a legal battle with the county commissioners over the sheriff's authority to independently contract for goods and services relating to the county jail.
The ruling by Lake Superior Judge Stephen Scheele specifically clears the way for Martinez to proceed with a disputed agreement for Correctional Health Indiana Inc. (CHI) to continue providing medical care to inmates at the Lake County Jail.
"The board of commissioners and auditor are directed to process and approve and pay or satisfy purchase orders and/or invoices submitted by the sheriff attendant to the second CHI 2022 contract," the judge ruled.
Martinez said in response: "It is evident from reading the order that Judge Scheele had a very good understanding of the factual and legal issues involved in this matter and agreed with our position that the sheriff of Lake County has full legal authority to enter into contracts to provide medical and other care for inmates in the Lake County Jail."
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Attorney Andrew Miroff, representing Martinez, argued a month ago that a state law directing the sheriff to "take care" of jail inmates in his custody gives Martinez express authority to do whatever is required to fulfill that duty.
"The Lake County sheriff, and not the Lake County Board of Commissioners, has the authority to enter into contracts to take care of the Lake County Jail and the prisoners there," the judge said.
Miroff also claimed the money needed to pay the CHI contact was authorized last year by both the Lake County Council and the county commissioners in the annual county budget, giving the sheriff the means to reach an appropriate agreement without having to obtain additional approval from the commissioners.
"Somebody must act, and the duty to act is on the sheriff," Miroff said.
Commissioners attorney Mike Limrick countered that if the General Assembly wanted the sheriff to have independent contracting authority it would have used more explicit language than the "take care" clause.
Limrick also pointed out a budget line item is not a requirement for that money to be spent. He said the contracting process is intended to get county taxpayers the best possible goods or services for their money, and allowing a sheriff to sign contracts with no public review or oversight is an open invitation for corruption.
The commissioners filed paperwork Friday seeking to delay implementation of the court's ruling.
They're also expected to seek review of the decision by the Indiana Court of Appeals, or may ask the General Assembly to clarify the statute in its upcoming special session.
"I'm a little bit taken aback by the decision," said Commissioner Mike Repay, D-Hammond. "Now it becomes a point of interest for the other commissioners and sheriffs in the rest of the state."
Records show the commissioners in December declined to approve the sheriff's proposed contract with CHI for 2022 inmate medical services at a cost of $6.1 million, a 5% increase compared to 2021, and 20% more than 2020.
According to court records, Martinez signed the 2022 contract with CHI anyway. But Lake County Auditor John Petalas declined to pay CHI under the sheriff’s contract because it wasn’t approved by the commissioners.
Here are the new Indiana laws to know before they take effect July 1
Animals
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248 )
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248)
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Annexation
The Aberdeen subdivision may seek to officially become part of Valparaiso, even though the neighborhood is not currently contiguous to the city. A pre-annexation financial study must be completed so Aberdeen residents know the fiscal impact of being voluntarily annexed by Valparaiso. (House Enrolled Act 1110 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Ag equipment
Counties, cities or towns can designate agricultural zones as Economic Revitalization Areas (ERA) on the same basis as outdated business districts or distressed residential neighborhoods. New farm equipment or new agricultural improvements located in an ERA are eligible for a property tax abatement for up to five years. The exemption does not apply to farmland. (Senate Enrolled Act 119 )
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Bone marrow
The Indiana Department of Health is authorized to establish and promote a bone marrow donor recruitment program to find eligible Hoosiers willing to donate bone marrow to individuals fighting leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cell conditions. (Senate Enrolled Act 398 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Campus speech
State colleges and universities cannot designate outdoor areas of campus where First Amendment activities are prohibited. Higher education institutions may impose reasonable and content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions on other campus speech that's narrowly tailored to serve a significant interest of the school. (House Enrolled Act 1190 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Caregivers
An adult relative caring for a child after the child has been removed from a dangerous home situation is entitled to directly participate in court hearings concerning services needed by the child, or terminating the parent-child relationship. Previously, only state-licensed foster parents had a statutory right to intervene in legal proceedings pertaining to abused or neglected children. (Senate Enrolled Act 410 )
Times file photo
Catalytic converters
A catalytic converter is redefined as a "major component part" of a motor vehicle and only licensed automobile salvage recyclers are permitted to buy or sell used catalytic converters. Automobile salvage recyclers also must keep the same records for catalytic converters as valuable metal dealers and cash payouts for detached catalytic converters are capped at $25 per transaction per day. (Senate Enrolled Act 293 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Coerced abortion
A new crime of "coerced abortion" punishes anyone who knowingly or intentionally coerces a pregnant woman to have an abortion with up to 2 1/2 years in prison. State law already required "the voluntary and informed consent of the pregnant woman" prior to obtaining an abortion. (House Enrolled Act 1217 )
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Data breach
Businesses, banks and similar entities that suffer a data breach must notify their customers within 45 days of the breach being discovered, instead of simply providing notification "without unreasonable delay." (House Enrolled Act 1351 )
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Dementia training
Home health aides who provide care to individuals with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or a similar cognitive disorder must complete at least six hours of dementia care training within 60 days of hire. Current home health aides with at least one year of experience must participate in at least three hours of dementia training. (Senate Enrolled Act 353 )
Joe Ruffalo, file, The Times
Double voting
The penalty for fraudulently casting more than one ballot in the same election is set at up to 2½ in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The penalty does not apply to individuals casting a valid replacement ballot as permitted by law. (Senate Enrolled Act 328 )
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Expungement
Individuals charged with crimes who either are acquitted following a trial or the charges are dismissed will have their court records automatically expunged within 60 days of disposition, unless the county prosecutor requests a one-year expungement delay. Any non-prosecution of criminal charges within 180 days following an arrest must be expunged immediately. (Senate Enrolled Act 182 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Foreign land purchases
Foreign business entities are barred from purchasing Indiana agricultural or timber land, with certain exceptions. Businesses organized under Russian law or controlled by Russian nationals are prohibited from acquiring any real estate in Indiana. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
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Health officers
The Indiana Department of Health no longer is entitled to remove a local health officer on the basis of intemperance. Health officers still may be removed for failing to collect vital statistics, follow rules, keep records, make reports, respond to official inquires or for neglect of official duty. (House Enrolled Act 1169 )
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Handguns
Adults age 18 and up legally entitled to possess a handgun are not obligated to obtain a state permit to carry a handgun in public. Indiana carry permits remain available for out-of-state reciprocity purposes. Handguns continue to be prohibited in schools, courthouses, and any residence or business that chooses to bar handguns. (House Enrolled Act 1296 )
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Housing shortage
A 13-member Housing Task Force is directed to study issues relating to housing and housing shortages in Indiana. The task force must submit recommendations for policy changes to the General Assembly and the governor no later than Nov. 1. (House Enrolled Act 1306 )
Tony V. Martin, file, The Times
Hunting
The holder of an archery hunting permit is allowed to use a bow and arrow or a crossbow. Previously, crossbow hunters were required to obtain a separate license. (Senate Enrolled Act 186 )
Times file photo
Inmate calls
The in-state rate for telephone calls placed by inmates at Indiana Department of Correction facilities drops to 12 cents per minute from 24 cents per minute. County jail telephone rates are capped at 21 cents per minute statewide, instead of ranging from 22 cents per minute to $4.70 per minute. (House Enrolled Act 1181 )
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Lead testing
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, doctors must offer a blood lead screening test to the parents of children between nine months and six years old if the child has not previously been tested for lead poisoning. Parents are not required to have their children tested for lead. (House Enrolled Act 1313 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Low-level felons
Judges once again may sentence level 6 felony offenders to state prisons operated by the Indiana Department of Correction, replacing a mandate that individuals found guilty of minor felony crimes only serve their six-month to 2 1/2-year sentences in county jails. (House Enrolled Act 1004 )
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Lowell investment
The town of Lowell is authorized to segregate its recent water utility sale proceeds from other town funds, contract with an investment adviser, and deploy the funds in most kinds of investments offering higher returns than fixed-income securities, except corporate stock and other equity securities. (House Enrolled Act 1011 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Medicaid
Pregnant individuals whose family incomes are less than 208% of the federal poverty level are entitled to receive low- or no-cost health coverage through Indiana Medicaid for the duration of their pregnancy, and up to 12 months after giving birth. (House Enrolled Act 1140 )
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Nuclear power
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is directed to adopt rules by July 1, 2023, permitting small modular nuclear reactors to be used to generate electricity in the Hoosier State. The law does not mandate any utilities switch to nuclear power but opens the door by putting in place the regulations that would guide its development and use. (Senate Enrolled Act 271 )
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Pregnant inmates
Restraints used on a prison inmate in her second or third trimester of pregnancy need to be the least restrictive restraints necessary. A pregnant inmate must be unrestrained while in labor, delivering a baby and during the immediate post-delivery period, unless she is an immediate danger to herself or others, or a substantial flight risk. (House Enrolled Act 1294 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Property tax
The $3,000 property tax deduction for mortgaged property is eliminated beginning Jan. 1, 2023, and the homestead deduction is increased to $48,000 from $45,000. The senior citizen tax deduction may be claimed on homes worth up to $240,000, instead of a maximum of $200,000. (House Enrolled Act 1260 )
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Public comment
School boards must allow any person physically present at a school board meeting to address the board if the person is interested in doing so in accordance with the board’s public comment rules, including any time limits. Boards still can take "reasonable steps to maintain order in a meeting," including "removal of any person who is willfully disruptive of the meeting." (House Enrolled Act 1130 )
Dan Carden, file, The Times
Rape
The definition of rape is expanded to include a person who disregards the other person's attempts to physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the person's sexual acts. Rape in Indiana also consists of the use of force, or imminent threat of force, to compel sexual conduct; sex with a person unaware sexual conduct is occurring; or sex with a person unable to consent to sex due to mental disability. (House Enrolled Act 1079 )
Times file photo
Semiquincentennial
A 23-member commission is established to organize events and commemorations across the state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. (Senate Enrolled Act 12 )
Library of Congress
Simulated child porn
The production, distribution, possession or viewing of a video or image depicting obscene sexual conduct involving a person who appears to be less than 18 years old — even if the person is over 18, or doesn’t exist — is the legal equivalent of child exploitation, possession of child pornography and similar felony crimes. (House Enrolled Act 1363 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
State fossil
The mastodon is designated as the official fossil of Indiana. Dozens of mastodon fossils have been found throughout Indiana, including the bones of at least five mastodons now held by the Indiana State Museum that were discovered in 2005 by workers digging a pond in the Porter County town of Hebron. (House Enrolled Act 1013 )
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Tax cuts
The utility receipts tax, a 1.46% charge paid by businesses and consumers on a portion of their electricity, natural gas, water, steam, sewage and telephone bills, is eliminated July 1. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state income tax rate drops to 3.15% from 3.23%, with the possibility of future reductions to 2.9%. (House Enrolled Act 1002 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Tourism
The definition of "agritourism" is expanded beyond agricultural activities to include camping, canoeing, kayaking, river tubing and winter sports activities. An agritourism participant release form may be signed electronically, instead of only on paper. (Senate Enrolled Act 343 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Township trustees
A township trustee who fails to perform the duties of his or her office is subject to removal by court order if the removal is endorsed by the township board, county commissioners and county council, and other conditions are met. (Senate Enrolled Act 304 )
Dan Carden, The Times
Trans sports
All children assigned male at birth are barred from participating in any elementary, middle or high school athletics designated as a "girls" or "female" sport — no matter the child's gender identity or physical characteristics. (House Enrolled Act 1041 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Tribal law enforcement
A police officer employed by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi in South Bend may exercise law enforcement authority anywhere in the state, so long as the officer meets the standards of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and the tribe consents to statewide police powers. (Senate Enrolled Act 347 )
Turn signal
A mandate that drivers signal all turns or lane changes at least 200 feet ahead of time, or 300 feet if the vehicle is traveling in excess of 50 mph, is deleted on Jan. 1, 2023, in favor of a requirement that motorists signal all turns and lane changes "a reasonable time" before completing them. (House Enrolled Act 1167 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
University gifts
Public and private colleges and universities in Indiana must report to the state, and disclose on their website, all gifts from foreign entities that already must be reported to the federal government upon receipt. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Vaping taxes
A tax of 15% is imposed on the wholesale price of closed system cartridges used for vaping. Under a 2021 law, the tax rate was scheduled to be 25%. An additional tax of 40 cents per ounce is assessed on alternative nicotine products, such as electronic cigarettes. (Senate Enrolled Act 382 )
Richard Vogel, file, Associated Press
Virtual instruction
Public schools may only hold up to three student-directed virtual instruction days during the 180-day school year absent extraordinary circumstances and a waiver approved by the Indiana Department of Education. (House Enrolled Act 1093 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Youth ag
A public school or school corporation may purchase up to $10,000 in food each year from a youth agricultural program, up from the former annual maximum of $7,500. (House Enrolled Act 1320 )
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CROWN POINT — A judge refused to reduce bail Friday for a man accused of driving with cocaine in his system last year when he caused a crash that killed a 14-year-old girl.
William L. Cromwell, 48, of Cincinnati, was seeking to have his bail reduced from $50,000 surety or $5,000 cash to $25,000 surety or $2,500 cash.
Lake Criminal Court Judge Salvador Vasquez denied Cromwell's request after Lake County Deputy Prosecutor Jacquelyn Altpeter said Cromwell was arrested earlier this year after authorities found him hiding in a home that belonged to his girlfriend, a former Cincinnati councilwoman.
Cromwell made his first court appearance in Lake County in February, following his extradition from Ohio.
Cromwell's girlfriend, Yumorria Laketa Cole, was indicted on obstruction of justice charges, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.
Cromwell's defense attorney, Roseann Ivanovich, said the former councilwoman is the mother of Cromwell's child and her charges were dismissed.
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Altpeter said the situation showed Cromwell could be a flight risk.
Vasquez said it was "troublesome" that Cromwell might have known about his warrant but was unwilling to return to Indiana.
According to charging documents, Cromwell had cocaine in his system and a suspended driver's license when he crashed into a car July 27, 2020, on northbound Interstate 65 in Crown Point.
Sage Albert, 14, of Union, Ohio, a passenger in a Honda Fit that had become disabled after hitting a deer, was killed in the crash.
At Altpeter's request, the judge scheduled Cromwell's trial for the week of Oct. 17.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Bradley Warmac
Age : 31
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205415
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING - W/NO INTENT OF FELONY THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Watkins
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205422
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Woods
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205429
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Talley
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205441
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nathan Thomas
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205424
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Randall Valle
Age : 29
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205418
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Mosqueda
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205411
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamey Oskins
Age : 35
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205442
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Freddie Meeks III
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205426
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Haywood
Age : 45
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205423
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dontrell Henderson Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205444
Arrest Date: June 24, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cortez Henley
Age : 18
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205437
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Kelly III
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205421
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alison Cook
Age : 32
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205434
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Davis
Age : 34
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205432
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Maria Dorsey
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205416
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC INDECENCY - PROMOTING PROSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roger Burrell
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205425
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kevin Ballard
Age : 61
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205410
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Bottoms
Age : 45
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205428
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Thomas Mason
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205394
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lauren Milby
Age : 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205377
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Montgomery
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205400
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Paris Spencer
Age : 38
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205388
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamale Henderson
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205376
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rahmere Dunn
Age : 23
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205379
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Prince Elston II
Age : 19
Residence: Markham, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205393
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Josigha Coleman
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205399
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Corey Brewer
Age : 23
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205401
Arrest Date: June 23, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE; FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Antrell Blissett Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Lima, OH
Booking Number(s): 2205387
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Alexis Robinson
Age : 36
Residence: Calumet City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205347
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Stafford
Age : 46
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205371
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Stotts
Age : 49
Residence: New Lenox, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205364
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Turnquist
Age : 28
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205374
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Vargo
Age : 38
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205363
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jeremiah Perez
Age : 42
Residence: Grand Rapids, MI
Booking Number(s): 2205355
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cody Qualls
Age : 33
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205360
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Paglis
Age : 40
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205373
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Desmond Lewis
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205348
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cecilia Marines
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205346
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Moss
Age : 52
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205344
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750; MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jeffrey Jackson
Age : 30
Residence: Westminster, CO
Booking Number(s): 2205350
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Ellis Jr.
Age : 58
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205354
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lloyd Grant III
Age : 51
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205345
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mykia Green
Age : 26
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205358
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Cross Sr.
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205356
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diandre Cassidy
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205369
Arrest Date: June 22, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donte Paulk
Age : 40
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205341
Arrest Date: June 21, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Randall Wingis
Age : 59
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205340
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Alexia Brown
Age : 26
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205333
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elijah Dillon-Bombin
Age : 21
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205335
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Laron Major
Age : 19
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205321
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eric Blain
Age : 27
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205334
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Toler
Age : 56
Residence: Frankfort, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205298
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Porshaue Shelley
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205303
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000; FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO POLICE or FALSE INFO OF EMERGENCY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ivan Santillan Popoca
Age : 20
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205300
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Summers
Age : 37
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205314
Arrest Date: June 20, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth McCammon
Age : 42
Residence: Schneider, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205309
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terry Millender
Age : 54
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205301
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerald Purkey
Age : 34
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205299
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Damontae Reed
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205297
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deon Hayes
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205312
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gilbert Herrera
Age : 63
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205313
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jason Fisher
Age : 39
Residence: Aurora, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205304
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Danielle Vann
Age : 29
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205275
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carl Payne
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205270
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Serrano
Age : 28
Residence: South Holland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205279
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 22
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205272
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: 2205272
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daron Lynch
Age : 40
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205287
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Hitchcock
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205257
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Felix DeLeon
Age : 46
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205274
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
JeJuan Graham
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205276
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chauncey Hackett Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205294
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shahid Coleman
Age : 31
Residence: Hammond, iN
Booking Number(s): 2205285
Arrest Date: June 19, 2022
Offense Description: WEAPON - USE - FIREARM - POINTING A FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Curtis
Age : 41
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205280
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Katie Birks
Age : 27
Residence: Colbert, GA
Booking Number(s): 2205258
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Clay
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205264
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kathleen Clayton
Age : 66
Residence: Sheldon, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205282
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Wisniewski Jr.
Age : 50
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205213
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lakissa Taylor
Age : 41
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205244
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tavarrus Wilson
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205227
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Watts III
Age : 22
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205246
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Rosolowski Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205215
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: RAPE - INTERCOURSE; CONFINEMENT - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Eliseo Pena Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205219
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sothan Pickett
Age : 48
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205238
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Torres Oquendo
Age : 51
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205230
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angel Morales
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205217
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darius Nelson
Age : 29
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205224
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM BUILDING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shefiu Ogunlana
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205220
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nathan Lunford IV
Age : 41
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205226
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melvin Macon Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205218
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deja Miller
Age : 26
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205242
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devan Landfair
Age : 27
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205228
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ronald Kelley Jr.
Age : 48
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205212
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Lane
Age : 23
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205222
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC INDECENCY - INDECENT EXPOSURE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arturo Gurrola
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205241
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Untonise Harper
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205247
Arrest Date: June 18, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ruben Herrera
Age : 38
Residence: Elgin, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205245
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Demetrius Brown
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205229
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Coley
Age : 55
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205236
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Isaiah Escutia
Age : 23
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205232
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamen Baso
Age : 44
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205251
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kewuan Allen
Age : 24
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205225
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Allen County health department officials say they're prepared to deal with a lower level of lead allowed in children announced today by the Indiana Department of Health.
Young children should have no more than 3.5 micrograms of lead per deciliter in their blood, state officials said -- down from the state and federal earlier limit of 5 micrograms per deciliter.
Josh Blauvelt, coordinator of Allen County's vector control and Healthy Homes programs, said the county has been using that standard for lead exposure -- to trigger interventions for several years.
The new state standard will likely add relatively few new cases, he said. The county health department has worked with about 80 cases a year prior to the pandemic, although that dropped to around 30 last year, Blauvelt said.
The county health department responds when pediatricians report a child with an unacceptable lead level. The department provides case management, home assessments, dietary advice and education.
Health officials say no safe level of lead exists. High lead levels during childhood can lead to brain damage, learning disabilities, slowed growth, behavior problems and difficulty with hearing and speech.
“Even at very low levels, lead exposure can lead to very serious health problems, which means testing and early intervention are extremely important," Blauvelt said.
The state’s new lead threshold is an emergency rule, which is the first step toward a permanent change. The federal limit was set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2012.
According to the state health department, parents of a child with a level between 3.5 and 4.9 now will be advised to have other children in the household tested and receive education about lead risks.
Children with a confirmed level of 5 or above will be enrolled in case management, in which families are offered a home visit by a lead specialist and a home risk assessment to help families know the source of the exposure and how to address it.
State officials said they expect caseloads to increase from about 600 a year to 2,000 in the first year of the program. The new threshold requires health care providers to offer screening to all children under 6. Previously, only children covered by Medicaid were required to be screened, at 12 and 24 months.
Blauvelt said he did not know how many more cases he expects in Allen County under the new standard. But, he said, the county recently received a state grant of up to $439,000 to combat lead exposures in children.
However, the county does not provide financial help to families to remediate their homes, Blauvelt said. Remediation often involves removal or encapsulation of lead paint, a job that can be done by the homeowner or landlord or a lead-abatement professional.
In Indiana – and the Fort Wayne area – paint chips and dust found in homes built before 1978 are the most common sources of lead exposure. Young children are especially vulnerable because they tend to put items in their mouth and their small bodies are still developing.
Lead also can be found in water from old pipes, especially those running from water mains in the street to individual residences, and in lead soldering of plumbing fixtures.
Blauvelt said a child stays in case management until he or she has two tests at less than five micrograms per deciliter. Parents may be advised to change their child’s diet to include more iron and calcium, which can help remove lead.
He said he didn’t know the age of the youngest child found locally with an unacceptable lead level.
“I do feel we’re ready to handle this,” Blauvelt said of the new lead limit. “There will be some minor changes, but we’re overall prepared.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-county-health-officials-prepared-for-states-stricter-level-for-kids-lead-exposure/article_5b241fda-f95d-11ec-803c-b3bc06113092.html | 2022-07-01T23:46:46 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-county-health-officials-prepared-for-states-stricter-level-for-kids-lead-exposure/article_5b241fda-f95d-11ec-803c-b3bc06113092.html |
A Fort Wayne man was sentenced Friday to 75 years in prison for fatally shooting a father of four children in September.
A jury found John Vires, 38, guilty in April of murder and an enhancement for using a gun to commit the crime in the Sept. 22 shooting death of William Erhardt, 37, at Vires' Franklin Avenue home.
Vires told police Erhardt began punching him before he drove Erhardt to his home on Franklin Avenue, went into his bedroom to retrieve his gun and shot Erhardt once before calling police.
Allen Superior Judge Fran Gull sentenced Vires to 60 years for murder and 15 years for the gun enhancement, for a total of 75 years.
Amanda Erhardt, who referred to William Erhardt as her fiancé, said in September they had been together for 13 years.
Vires had previously visited the family's home and had helped out with yardwork, Amanda Erhardt said.
William Erhardt's death was one of 49 homicides in Allen County in 2021. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-man-sentenced-to-75-years-in-fatal-shooting/article_6924b94a-f96d-11ec-b793-93c6ab2815ff.html | 2022-07-01T23:46:52 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-man-sentenced-to-75-years-in-fatal-shooting/article_6924b94a-f96d-11ec-b793-93c6ab2815ff.html |
GREENSBORO — The United Way of Greater Greensboro is building on the reach of its Family Success Centers by piloting a countywide mobile-friendly version to help more people move out of poverty.
The virtual platform — which can be accessed by tablets or a basic smartphone — connects people to services and coordinators who will help them identify, track, and achieve their personal goals of becoming financially stable.
And they're all connected to coordinators to help guide them.
According to many studies, when a family is able to lift itself out of poverty, then it also breaks the cycle for children.
"We are taking all the benefits and services of the Family Success Centers and what we've learned over the years," said Khari Garvin, the nonprofit's president and CEO, "and figuring out a way to offer them remotely."
The 18-month pilot program for the Guilford Success Network, in which the group will track outcomes, hurdles and access to services, has just launched with longtime staffer Aden Hailemariam as director.
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For those interested in participating, a network partner must recommend them to the program. Early partners are: GuilfordWorks, Housing Consultants Group, Triad Goodwill, Nehemiah Community Enrichment Center, The Servant Center, Welfare Reform Liaison Project, Guilford Community Care Network, and The Forge Greensboro.
The network is using some funds from a $10 million gift from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott in 2020, but also from investments, partnerships and support through the group's annual fundraising campaign. Scott's $10 million donation is the single largest gift the United Way of Greater Greensboro has ever received and the agency is working on additional plans to honor its commitment to helping families move out of poverty.
The agency had already been working through the brick-and-mortar Family Success Centers to provide a path out of poverty for local families and individuals. While the United Way relies on the local community voluntarily taking care of each other, officials saw Scott's gift as seed money to possibly further the group's work in new ways.
The main difference between the family centers, which will continue to offer services, and the virtual platform, according to organizers, is that the participants at the success centers get services together at one location and members have the opportunity to build relationships with their peers — other people like themselves who are working on goals like theirs.
The virtual platform borrows from those success centers, the first of which was initiated in 2015 and focused on helping change a family’s circumstances. The United Way hired Guilford Child Development as the lead agency because it addressed one of the major struggles for the poor: being able to access services that could help but are spread throughout the city. A second success center was opened at the Salvation Army's Center of Hope.
Those services — which focus on employment, education and health — are provided through a collaboration with local agencies ranging from Guilford Technical Community College to Goodwill.
"It’s work," Jaye Webb, Guilford Child Development site director told out-of-state visitors planning to use the blueprint to open one of their own success centers in Colorado this fall. "But I promise you, there’s no better feeling than watching a family move from the disparity to self-sufficiency and taking care of themselves."
With the success centers, United Way officials emphasized that the project would continue to need a range of support from retired professionals to philanthropists to companies willing to look at participants for jobs — and still does.
Lincoln Financial, Duke Energy and a range of other companies have hired from the Success Centers' pool.
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MAITLAND, Fla. – Hours after State Sen. Randolph Bracy announced a plan to host a COVID-19 vaccination event for children, he said they are postponing it.
Bracy, D-Orlando, told News 6 the organization he partnered with for the event, Allied Health, originally had planned to administer adults doses and cut them down, rather than administer pediatric doses.
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He said the goal of the event was to provide the vaccine for kids under the age of 5 years old.
The state is not offering any events or venues for COVID shots for children under 5 and was the only state in the country to not pre-order shots.
While the federal government and the American Association of Pediatrics has recommended the shots, Gov. DeSantis and Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo advocated against using them for children unless the child is at high risk for COVID-19.
Hmm… where have I seen this before? 🤔 https://t.co/jErCVOI5ET pic.twitter.com/IZpbbZBeMD
— Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD (@FLSurgeonGen) July 1, 2022
The event was scheduled to start Friday at the Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando but has been postponed until July 18.
Bracy said they have ordered the pediatric doses of the vaccine and are expecting them to arrive in about a week.
Pediatrician and owner of Nona Pediatric Center, Dr. Salma Elfaki, said it was the right decision to use the proper pediatric doses.
She said the difficulty with dosing such a small amount is that the tiniest infraction could cause problems.
The Florida Department of Health is currently advising against pediatric vaccines due to concerns that benefits may be outweighed by possible health risks.
News 6 also reached out to Allied Health for a comment on their decision to use adult doses for children but did not hear back. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/01/covid-19-vaccination-event-for-young-kids-postponed-over-lack-of-shots/ | 2022-07-01T23:54:04 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/01/covid-19-vaccination-event-for-young-kids-postponed-over-lack-of-shots/ |
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ORLANDO, Fla. – COVID-19 booster shots for the fall will be updated to fight off newer omicron types, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA told vaccine makers their booster shots must be updated to add protection against newer strains of omicron, which makes up for over half of U.S. cases, according to the Associated Press.
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With the updated recipe, Pfizer and Moderna will have to receive authorization again in order for the boosters to be rolled out. According to the AP, Pfizer and Moderna were already creating boosters that add protection to the first omicron mutation.
This comes as children younger than 5 began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. The FDA said benefits of the vaccine outweighed risks as hospitalizations surged during omicron among young children despite them not getting as sick from COVID-19 as older adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention opened another COVID vaccine option for older children by recommending Moderna shots for those 6-17 years old. This group has been able to get shots made by Pfizer since last year.
Globally, the World Health Organization said earlier this week the number of new cases rose 18%. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the newer omicron variants were driving up cases in 110 countries.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the CDC and the state on July 1:
Cases
The CDC reported 11,677 new cases on Friday, based on daily reporting it gets from the Florida Department of Health.
There were 74,481 new coronavirus cases over the last two weeks.
Florida has seen 6,493,977 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1, 2020.
Deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported a cumulative death toll in Florida of 75,891. There were 795 fatalities recorded over the past two weeks, which we get by subtracting the number of deaths reported by DOH two weeks ago (75,096) from the current cumulative death toll.
The state stopped reporting the number of non-residents who died in Florida when the new weekly reporting method began.
Hospitalizations
The state Agency for Health Care Administration deleted its current COVID-19 hospitalization database and the state is no longer reporting how many patients have been hospitalized with the virus. However, Florida is still required to report that information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC continues to release that information online. The most recent hospital numbers show 3,422 adult and 68 pediatric patients in Florida.
Positivity rate
The Florida Department of Health reported the percent of positive results from coronavirus tests was 19.4% for the weeks of June 17-June 30 but did not provide how many people were tested during the past two weeks. Health officials say the rate should remain between 5% and 10% to prove a community has a hold of the virus and is curbing infections.
Below is the Central Florida region breakdown of new cases and new vaccination numbers between June 17-June 30.
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MELBOURNE, Fla. – East Melbourne Avenue in Melbourne has reopened to traffic after a year-long closure while Brightline made improvements to the Crane Creek railroad bridge and roadway, according to Brightline.
Brightline said it replaced and double-tracked the bridge to give more clearance to vehicles passing below on East Melbourne Avenue.
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Reports show the bridgework is part of Brightline’s Orlando extension project, aiming to connect South Florida and Central Florida with an intercity passenger rail.
Brightline celebrated its rail back in May after the company was able to successfully chart the train into Orlando International Airport.
The company has stated that it expects to begin service for the rail in 2023, which will connect Orlando to Miami. Plans are also in the works to further connect Orlando to Tampa.
The rail line also received attention last month after Brightline announced it would no longer be stopping in Disney Springs as part of its Miami-Orlando-Tampa route. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/01/melbourne-street-reopening-following-brightline-crane-creek-bridge-repairs/ | 2022-07-01T23:54:17 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/01/melbourne-street-reopening-following-brightline-crane-creek-bridge-repairs/ |
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If you’re planning to sail on a Disney Cruise out of Port Canaveral, you’re more than likely making a stop at Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.
(It’s pronounced “key.”)
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The island has a variety of activities for adults and children. One of those excursions includes a Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure.
“They have no teeth, so they don’t bite,” stingray facilitator Julian Jones said.
This beachside excursion will get you up close and personal with stingrays. Using specially made feeding stations that look like floating slides, the stingrays swim up the ramp, giving visitors an opportunity to feed and pet the sea animals.
“We feed them shrimp and squid, so they eat good. That’s why they stay in the lagoon,” Jones said.
It’s just one of the many adventures you can take part in at Castaway Cay.
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The island was established in 1998, when Disney entered into a 99-year lease with the Bahamian government.
More than 100 Disney cast members live and work on Castaway Cay. Disney keeps fresh water on the island by procuring it in Port Canaveral and making deliveries using its own Disney cruise ships. The island holds an 80,000 gallon storage tank. It also has a solar farm that powers much of the island.
For those who just want to relax away from the noise, there’s an adult-only beach with chairs and hammocks.
There are also several water sport options like snorkeling, canoeing and paddle boating.
Gaskins said it’s all about the people and diversity that make a Disney cruise magical. He said that magic is now expanded with the addition of the Disney Wish cruise ship.
And if you haven’t noticed, cast member name tags also include their hometown. Gaskins is from none other than Nassau, Bahamas.
“It’s part of the experience. I’ve met people from all over the world. It is about sharing those experiences. It’s a conversation starter, but it also makes everyone feel welcome on our ships or on our island,” Gaskins said.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – County, city and art-community leaders are calling for transparency after the Orlando Museum of Art came under fire from a recent raid by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
In an email statement sent earlier this week, the Orlando Museum of Art announced Aaron De Groft “effective immediately” will no longer serve as its CEO and director.
It was not clarified whether De Groft resigned or was terminated.
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The announcement came after the FBI raided the museum’s ‘Heroes and Monsters’ Basquiat exhibit in late June. 25 pieces of artwork — which the museum claimed were created by Jean-Michele Basquiat — were removed by federal agents.
Museum officials said that they complied with the FBI’s requests, though the museum has no reason to believe it is the subject of any investigation — instead acting as a fact witness for law enforcement.
“They removed these pictures because it appears they are fake. They want to remove them from the marketplace, so no one attempts to sell these pictures down the road,” said Chadd Scott.
Scott is an arts contributor writing for publications like Forbes for the past four years. He attended the opening night of the exhibit, which drew thousands to Central Florida to see pieces advertised as a rare find.
“He is the most influential artist this country has ever produced. At auction, his painting would be valued in excess of 200-million dollars,” Scott said.
According to a search warrant, federal art crimes investigators have been looking into the 25 paintings since shortly after their discovery in 2012. The controversy gained more attention shortly after the Orlando exhibit opened in February.
The Orlando Museum of Art was the first institution to display pieces said to have been found in an old storage locker years after Basquiat’s 1988 death from a drug overdose at age 27.
Questions about the artwork’s authenticity arose almost immediately after their discovery. The artwork was purportedly made in 1982, but experts have pointed out that the cardboard used in at least one of the pieces included FedEx typeface that wasn’t used until 1994, about six years after Basquiat died, according to the warrant.
Television writer Thad Mumford, the owner of the storage locker where the art was eventually found, also told investigators that he had never owned any Basquiat art and that the pieces were not in the unit the last time he had visited. Mumford died in 2018.
Orlando Museum of Art director Aaron De Groft has repeatedly insisted that the art is legitimate.
Back in February, De Groft did send a statement backing his claims.
All the experts have examined the paintings and found them to be authentic, exceptional, and among his greatest works. As an art historian, curator, and museum director for 35 years, my own independent due diligence reached the same conclusion—these are all genuine Basquiat creations and one of the greatest art discoveries in recent history. Orlando will be proud to be the city that introduces them to the world—especially during Black History Month.
Aaron De Groft
Investigators noted, however, an email exchange between De Groft and an art professor hired to authenticate the work.
She wrote Aaron De Groft, saying, “I am in no way authorized to authenticate unknown works by Jean-Michele Basquiat and want no involvement in this show.”
De Groft in an email replied, “You want us to put out there you got $60 grand to write this? Ok then. Shut up.” He then went on to say, “Be quiet now is my best advice. These are real and legit. You know this. You are threatening the wrong people. Do your academic thing and stay in your limited lane.”
News 6 did reach out to De Groft for comment by phone and email but have not heard back.
Several community leaders did tell News 6 the Orlando Museum of Art needs to act fast due to the FBI raid affecting the public’s trust.
Steve Kahn, who is the founder and executive director of Snap! Orlando, a gallery downtown, said “”People are starting to ask for their tickets to be reimbursed for the opening you know it’s like we been duped. It definitely puts us a step backwards and all the efforts that every arts organization is trying to do here, so it’s just not a great look for around the world.”
News 6 also spoke with Matt Brewer, the CEO of the Central Florida Foundation. He said, “I would hope the museum and the rest of its leadership would put the story out there as fast as quickly as possible. That transparency is the one thing that will attract people and embrace people into the museums’ future.”
Terry Olson with Orange County’s Art and Cultural Affairs said his department approved a $155,000 grant for the museum.
The Basquiat paintings mentioned in the application may affect future funding, according to Olson.
“No we don’t take money back,” said Olson. “And certainly, what happens this year can affect their score for next year, although it’s about the institution of the museum and not an individual.”
While the exhibit was set to close June 30, museum officials said they will continue to cooperate with the FBI should there be any further requests.
No charges have been filed at this time in this case.
We reached out multiple times to the Orlando Museum of Art for comment but have not heard back.
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Florida residents beware: The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is collecting data on so-called tech support imposters which indicates a wave of senior victims in Florida.
The IC3 Elder Fraud Report ranks Florida second in the nation in tech impostor scams with 9,645 individuals 60 years and older falling victim to fraud.
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According to the FBI, criminals may pose as a security, customer or technical support representative offering to resolve bogus issues like a compromised email or bank account, a virus on a computer or a software license renewal.
The contacts will come from an unsolicited telephone call, search engine advertising, a pop-up message or a locked screen device.
In the last instance, the victim’s device displays a frozen locked screen with a phone number leading you to a bogus tech support company.
The end game is always to get your money, according to Wells Fargo’s Chief of Aging Client Services Ron Long.
“The phone and the internet are (a) means of at least getting them to take the bait,” Long said.
In a recent case, a Wells Fargo client lost $20,000 of his own money after it was transferred by tech repair imposters from his savings to his checking account.
Long told News 6 it is banking sleight of hand.
“What they do is take your own money from your savings account, move $20,000 to your checking account and then say, ‘Oh, that $20,000 is from us,’” Long said.
In this case, the victim was convinced the impostors would lose their jobs because they were only supposed to refund him $200 after the security service was canceled.
The $20,000 “mistake” was convincing enough for the victim to tell the bank he needed to transfer the money for a family member.
“One of the things that stops many of these frauds is better communication with both family and your financial institution,” Long said.
Individuals who believe they may be a victim of an online scam, regardless of dollar amount, should file a complaint with the IC3 at www.ic3.gov. The more often fraud and scams are reported, the better equipped law enforcement can be to address the issues. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/01/tech-support-scams-stealing-millions-from-seniors-60-and-older/ | 2022-07-01T23:54:36 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/01/tech-support-scams-stealing-millions-from-seniors-60-and-older/ |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Six-year-old Mahi Patel was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when she was 8 months old. After a lot of hard work, she can finally walk on her own.
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects someone's ability to move and maintain balance. It's the most common motor disability in childhood.
Mahi underwent a four-hour surgery called a selective dorsal rhizotomy at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
“The first time I met her was before her recent surgery," Mahi's occupational therapist at the hospital, Cody Wipperman, said.
Since her surgery, Mahi has done a lot of intense physical therapy. Although the tasks can be a challenge for her, Mahi said physical therapy is something she looks forward to. A big reason why she loves it is because of Wipperman.
“Mahi is one of those kids that’s never upset, she comes here and works so hard," Wipperman said.
During therapy sessions, Mahi and Wipperman get a lot of work done but they do it with a lot of laughs and smiles. Mahi calls Wipperman her best friend.
“We instantly, I just feel like, connected," he said.
Mahi's mom said this journey has been extremely difficult. The day they received her diagnosis is a moment she'll never forget.
“It was the worst day ever of my life," Archana Patel said.
Patel said she is extremely proud of how far her daughter has come. She said she knows there is still a long road ahead, but she is confident that her daughter will continue giving her all.
“She’s my princess she is my heart," Patel said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/6-year-old-cerebral-palsy-walking/67-3cc39788-8c9d-457f-8622-ee5658be1bcf | 2022-07-01T23:55:51 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/6-year-old-cerebral-palsy-walking/67-3cc39788-8c9d-457f-8622-ee5658be1bcf |
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio authorities are responding to an apparently abandoned 18-wheeler where 13 migrants were being transported on the southwest side Friday afternoon.
According to a subsequent Facebook post by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, "it appears no individuals have suffered any major injuries."
The incident comes four days after a similar response devolved into the deadliest episode of human-smuggling in U.S. history.
Friday's response along the 2500 block of South General McMullen Drive – which includes Bexar County Sheriff's Office vehicles, ambulances and a fire truck – was noticeably smaller than the scene on Monday, which unfolded just to the south.
KENS 5 has crews en route and is working to find out more. Bexar County authorities are expected to provide more information soon.
This is a developing story. Check back with KENS5.com for updates.
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SAN ANTONIO — Visit San Antonio is putting a lot of work into this years Armed Forces River Parade on Saturday as a kick-off for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
"The theme of our parade this year is let freedom ring, so all of our floats represent freedom, of the air, the seas, the land," said Visit San Antonio’s Director of Riverwalk Operations Maggie Thompson
Workers are putting the final touches on 19 star-spangled barges for the annual river parade.
"It's the 10th annual year, but it's only the second year we've celebrated this parade during 4th of July weekend,” said Visit San Antonio President and CEO Marc Anderson.
Anderson said holding the river parade on fourth of July weekend could not be more appropriate.
"It is one of the most celebratory, fun events for all San Antonian's to come down to San Antonio and celebrate our status as Military City U.S.A."
The parade officially starts at 11 a.m., but director of Riverwalk operations Maggie Thompson suggests being there at 10:30 a.m. to get a good spot.
"We have plenty of room, we do expect a lot of people down here,” she said. “It's a great weekend for family, for military to just celebrate the U.S."
She is particularly excited about this year's Grand Marshalls: four veterans participating in Morgan’s Wonderland's STRAPS adaptive sports program.
"Some of them are Paralympians, so we're very excited to have them be our Grand Marshalls this year."
The floats take two weeks to prepare but planning for the parade takes an entire year. Thompson and Anderson both said that working on this parade helps them feel closer to the military members in their own families.
"My son and daughter-in-law are both in the Navy and my Day was in the Navy,” Thompson said. “So, I love being able to celebrate the Armed Forces."
The sights at the Riverwalk this weekend go beyond the colorfully adorned river barges. Over 1000 American flags will line the Riverwalk and through the weekend and artisans will have their work on display from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Anderson said the weekend’s events are a great way for San Antonians to show service-members that they care.
"I think it's our chance as San Antonians, as Texans, as Americans, to acknowledge them and Celebrate them," Anderson said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/what-to-expect-at-this-saturdays-armed-forces-river-parade/273-8e1be087-3b3c-41a5-b13b-b6bc47ce4ff2 | 2022-07-01T23:56:03 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/what-to-expect-at-this-saturdays-armed-forces-river-parade/273-8e1be087-3b3c-41a5-b13b-b6bc47ce4ff2 |
NEWTON, Kan. (KSNW) — It’s the 4th of July holiday weekend, and for many, that means fireworks.
Newton native Scott Jones has shot fireworks most of his life. Two years ago, one changed his life forever. It is now a moment he often replays, especially as the 4th of July approaches.
“We were shooting off the mortar shells. One of them didn’t go off and left a short fuse,” Jones said. “Not thinking about it because you know I’ve done I’ve shot fireworks most of my life, went in (the silo) and lit it and was gonna drop it.”
The firework blew up in his hand, causing Jones to lose four fingers forever.
“I don’t want any child or anybody to end up like this,” he said. “I still have a lot of anxiety, especially now. The phantom pains are rough.”
Firework injuries like this are more common than you think. In 2021, Ascension Via Christi’s Burn Center saw 24 patients come around the holiday.
“We had at least two-thirds of our total number were children last year, some very young, and I think that a lot of them were coming in for smoke bomb injuries,” said Sarah Fischer, Ascension Via Christi Burn Program Coordinator.
Fischer says the burn center is prepared for the holiday weekend, “We know that the numbers are going to increase. So we make sure our staff is prepared. We have more staff available if we need to. People can be on call.”
Meanwhile, Jones hopes others will learn from his mistake and be careful.
“I won’t get my fingers back, and if a child loses (theirs), he’s not gonna lose that finger over a firework. Again it’s not the fireworks’ fault. It’s on us as individuals, not teaching them correctly,” he said.
Jones says if he can help spare others’ pain by sharing his story, then losing his fingers will be worth it. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/newton-man-loses-fingers-from-firework-warning-others-to-be-careful-this-holiday/ | 2022-07-01T23:57:47 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/newton-man-loses-fingers-from-firework-warning-others-to-be-careful-this-holiday/ |
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man remains jailed on vehicular invasion and aggravated battery charges.
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, is accused of reaching into a man’s car Thursday at a gas station in the 600 block of West Raab Road in Normal and punching the man in the face, causing a bloody cut.
He is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
A prosecutor said Whiteside admitted to police that he reached into the vehicle and struck the man, and said he believed the victim had provided a cup full of urine to a child in the backseat of the vehicle.
Whiteside was jailed in lieu of posting $10,035. He was ordered to have no contact with two victims and the gas station.
An arraignment is scheduled for July 29.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
PROVIDED BY BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
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PEORIA — A Livingston County man was sentenced Friday to 17 1/2 years in prison for child pornography possession.
Dakota Flint, 23, of Campus, was indicted in federal court for child pornography possession in June 2020 and he pleaded guilty to the charge in January.
Prosecutors said he distributed child pornography and that he had possessed more than 4,000 images of child pornography, some of which he created.
The investigation also led to three sexual assault convictions for Flint in Livingston County.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
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Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
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Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
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Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
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Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
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Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
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Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
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Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
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Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
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Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
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Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
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Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
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Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
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Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
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Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
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Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
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Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
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Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
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Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
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Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
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Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
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Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
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Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
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Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
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Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
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Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
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William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
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Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
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Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
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Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
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Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
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Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
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Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
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Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
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Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
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Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
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Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
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Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
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Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
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Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
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Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
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Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
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Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
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Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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Summit Broadband blames Lakeland's restrictions for delays in internet service
LAKELAND — Lakeland officials are wondering whether Summit Broadband has "overpromised and underdelivered" in its promise to bring broadband to the city one year into a 10-year contract.
Kevin Coyne, CEO of Summit Broadband, told city commissioners the company would roll out internet service to the first 1,000 homes in April, expanding to 5,000 homes by June. To date, Summit has provided internet services to roughly a dozen businesses.
Coyne said city and its construction restrictions have delayed Summit's rollout of high-speed internet in a June 30 email to Commissioner Stephanie Madden, chair of the city's Broadband Committee. He said those restrictions "significantly increased our costs to build and time to build."
"We were told that these restrictions are being put in place because of all the damages Frontier has done while building out their network," Coyne wrote.
Previously:Lakeland officials approve deal with Summit Broadband to bring high-speed internet to city
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse said it was "surprising" to hear of Summit's complaints, alleging it's the first he's heard of issues.
"It's disappointing he had that conversation with a commissioner and potentially with the public without bringing that to staff’s attention," Sherrouse said.
Lakeland employees said there have been some indications of growing friction in the city's private-public partnership.
On May 3, Lakeland's IT Director Oscar Torres said Coyne reached out to discuss potential bottlenecking of Summit's construction permits. The city held a May 9 meeting with company representatives to discuss the issues, the process and path forward, according to Torres, who said he was unaware of any further issues.
Summit Broadband has submitted 25 permit requests for city review since April 5, according to Ryan Lazenby, the city's engineering manager. Lazenby said each request covers a large geographic area spanning several city blocks impacting about 77.5 miles of right-of-way along city roads.
"It's monumental work," he said.
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The city has assigned one designer and one inspector to work full time, eight hours a day, reviewing these and similar requests. Lazenby said city staff notified Summit early that there were issues with the submitted plans that needed to be addressed to avoid delays.
Lakeland has given Summit three work permits to begin laying more than six miles of conduit for fiberoptic cable. Lazenby said the city will release additional permits to Summit when it restores the areas has dug up back to their original condition. This consists of filling in holes and trenches dug along roads to lay the fiber — often in residents' yards.
"We were upfront with them, we do this to everybody," Lazenby said.
City staff held a pre-construction meeting with Summit in which the city's requirements and policies were discussed without problems. Lazenby said he had one of his staff follow up a few days ago with the company.
"Their construction manager said, 'We might not even do work in the city anymore, your construction requirements are too onerous, which caught us by surprise," he said.
One point of contention is Lakeland's refusal to allow Summit to use a missile-boring technique to install conduits and fiber underground. Coyne estimated this is increasing the company's cost per foot by roughly 50% of its build out.
Lazenby said the technique not been allowed in the city for about 30 years. The pneumatic hammer used for missile boring is shaped almost like a javelin and uses compressed air to hammer the lines into the ground.
"The problem is you can't guide it really well," he said.
Frontier has been caught using the pneumatic hammer to install lines, Lazenby said, breaking a city water main along New York Avenue. He said it flooded the roadway and necessitated emergency repairs.
Lazenby told commissioners Frontier broke a city sewer main during construction last November. It caused raw sewage to back up in residents' homes over Thanksgiving weekend last year.
Polk County does allow construction firms to use a pneumatic hammer, according to Lazenby. He said the county is more rural and doesn't have the same density of underground infrastructure.
Anyone performing construction is required by law to call 811 to have city flag any water or gas utility lines that may be in the area. Lazenby said companies who are crossing over the utilities are expected dig to figure out the depth and safely avoid it.
These engineering soft digs to expose the city's lines cost about $2,000 per dig, Coyne said. If it can't be located, his company then has to hire a survey company to locate it.
"[Summit is] telling us it's unreasonable," Lazenby said. "We've done it for years; we do it for everybody."
Coyne cited additional issues with the city restricting Summit's construction crews to only working on two streets at a time, maintaining erosion control and run-off mitigation. There's also a complaint about not allowing any work on Fridays.
"These are not requirements we encounter in other cities," Coyne wrote in email.
Sherrouse said city staff has made every effort to communicate with Summit. The city manager said he's been in email contact with Coyne about the issues and hoped to have a follow-up conversation Friday.
"There are no villains in this story," Madden said. "These are contributing factors why it's more of a challenge than we first anticipated to get residents connected."
Commissioner Mike Musick, who owns a roofing business, said he felt like Summit was trying to shift blame to the city for its shortcomings.
"I think they overpromised, they've underdelivered," Musick said. "I think they are looking for an scapegoat and they are using the city and regulations as the reason for that."
Sherrouse said Summit Broadband is upholding its contract with the city and meeting all its financial obligations. Under the 2021 contract, Summit is to invest $20 million within the first five years to build out the city's roughly 350-mile dark fiber network and contribute at least $20,000 a year toward bridging the digital divide. The company is also to pay the city a minimum of $144,000 a year, or 10% of its gross revenue for internet services.
"Hopefully we're seeing a slow start and the pace will pick up," Sherrouse said. "The city will make sure Summit stays in compliance with the agreement."
Madden said Coyne has indicated Summit is is pursuing two difference avenues, possibly partnerships, to make broadband service in Lakeland more financially feasible. She was not given specific details.
Commissioner Chad McLeod asked city staff to meet with Summit's team to discuss issues and provide an update to the commission.
Sara-Megan Walsh can be reached at swalsh@theledger.com or 863-802-7545. Follow on Twitter @SaraWalshFl. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/01/lakeland-wondering-summit-broadband-overpromised-underdelivered/7787566001/ | 2022-07-02T00:03:29 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/01/lakeland-wondering-summit-broadband-overpromised-underdelivered/7787566001/ |
Polk County Sheriff detective shoots suspect who reportedly brandished gun
A Polk County Sheriff's Detective shot a 31-year-old man who they say brandished a handgun Thursday.
This is the third shooting of a suspect to come out of the Polk County Sheriff's Office this year.
PCSO officials said detectives were following-up on a report of a man in the Wahneta area of unincorporated Winter Haven, around 3:45 p.m., who possibly had a stolen handgun and may have also been connected with a stolen motorcycle.
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According to a release, two detectives spotted the suspect walking on Avenue A West near 17th Street West. While wearing "SHERIFF" marked vests, detectives stopped and tried to make contact with the man who is now known to be Brent Conley.
At that time, sheriff's office officials said Conley "abruptly" pulled out a hand gun.
"Fearing for their lives and safety, one of the detectives fired his handgun at
Conley to stop the threat," The sheriff's office said in a release. "The detectives then began life-saving measures on Conley and requested medical assistance from Polk County Fire Rescue."
Officials said the suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment and was last reported to be in critical but stable condition.
Sheriff's officials said the weapon retrieved from the scene was a loaded 9 mm. .
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"When you pull a gun on my deputies, they have an obligation to protect
themselves and others, you can expect to be shot," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a prepared statement.
The sheriff's office officials said they will release more information about the ongoing investigation early next week. Meanwhile, standard protocol for all deputy-involved shootings includes three independent investigations: PCSO will conduct a criminal investigation, PCSO Administrative Investigations will conduct an administrative inquiry, and the State Attorney's Office will conduct a separate investigation. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/01/polk-county-florida-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-gun-wahneta-winter-haven/7783954001/ | 2022-07-02T00:03:35 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/01/polk-county-florida-officer-involved-shooting-suspect-gun-wahneta-winter-haven/7783954001/ |
Nessel's office to judge: Ignore Supreme Court's order to dismiss Flint defendant's charges
Following a Tuesday defeat in the Michigan Supreme Court, Attorney General Dana Nessel's office on Friday sought to lessen the effects of the high court order on its Flint water prosecution by asking a lower court to maintain the validity of the charges instead of granting the nine defendants an outright dismissal.
In the case of at least one defendant, the request is akin to asking the lower court to ignore the Supreme Court's order to dismiss the case.
Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy filed nine motions in Genesee County district and circuit courts Friday seeking preliminary examinations for those charged with felonies and permission to proceed through a formal complaint in the cases of those charged with misdemeanors.
"The opinion issued by the court outlined new rules regarding the process related to Michigan’s one-man grand jury statute and these motions comply with those rules," Hammoud said in a statement. "We are confident that the evidence in these cases supports the charges and look forward to proving that in court.”
But the Supreme Court, in the case of former state health director Nick Lyon, didn't just order a preliminary examination. The justices said a lower court shouldn't have denied Lyon's motion to dismiss his case and ordered the lower court to conduct proceedings "consistent with this opinion."
Lyon's lawyer Chip Chamberlain on Friday pushed back on Hammoud's effort to ignore a high court order in his client's case.
"These motions are ridiculous and we have every intention of opposing them," Chamberlain said. "The Supreme Court made it very clear Mr. Lyon’s case is supposed to be dismissed.”
The Friday motions come four days after the Michigan Supreme Court ruled 6-0 that charges against Lyon should be dismissed because Hammoud used a one-judge grand jury to indict him. The court said the one-judge grand jury law allows judges to issue investigative subpoenas or arrest warrants but it does not permit judges to issue indictments.
In two other cases — involving former state employee Nancy Peeler and Richard Baird, a former adviser to Gov. Rick Snyder — the high court ruled Peeler and Baird were entitled to preliminary examinations after being indicted by the one-judge grand jury.
While the high court's referral for dismissal applied only to Lyon, other defendants, including Snyder, said they would also apply for dismissal in the lower courts based on the reasoning used in the Supreme Court opinion in Lyon's case.
The Michigan Supreme Court decision Tuesday is expected to lead to the dismissal of charges against all nine of the defendants involved in the case. But Hammoud in her filings Friday argued otherwise, seeking to keep charges against the defendants alive at the district court level.
"The court’s holding was limited to the conclusion that a one-person grand jury lacks authority to charge by formal indictment, which would not require a preliminary examination," Hammoud argued in a filing seeking a preliminary examination for ex-Snyder chief of staff Jarrod Agen, who was charged with perjury during an investigative subpoena.
Instead, justices argued that the case should proceed as if it were a "formal complaint," which would require a preliminary examination, the filing said.
Requests for preliminary examinations were filed Friday for seven defendants facing felony charges: Baird; Peeler; Lyon; Agen; former emergency managers Gerald Ambrose and Darnell Earley; and former chief medical executive Eden Wells.
For those charged with a misdemeanor, which don't usually require preliminary examinations, Hammoud asked the court to treat the indictments as a formal complaint and then proceed with the case like any other misdemeanor. Those named in the misdemeanor filings are Snyder and former Flint public works director Howard Croft.
"...this court should construe the charging document in this case as a complaint so that the matter may 'proceed . . . in like manner as upon formal complaint,'" Hammoud wrote in Croft's case.
When Hammoud took over the Flint water prosecution in 2019, she dismissed charges filed by Nessel's predecessor, Attorney General Bill Schuette, and restarted the case from scratch. She issued new rounds of charges, using a one-judge grand jury, against nine state and local officials in January 2021.
By seeking on Friday to keep the cases alive in district court, Hammoud avoids outright dismissals of the cases and the resulting headache of having to file a third round of charges against the defendants.
Experts have said reauthorizing charges against some of the defendants may be difficult because of the length of time that's passed since the 2014 switch to Flint River Water and the later actions that led to the charges.
In Michigan, most crimes carry a statute of limitations that bars prosecution after six years has elapsed since the alleged offense. The statute of limitations for felonies such as manslaughter — which Lyon and Wells face under the 2021 charges — is 10 years.
It's likely that those whose charges appear to date to 2015 and early 2016 and fall under the six-year time limit — such as Snyder, Peeler, Earley, Croft and Ambrose — will attempt to block the reauthorization of charges on the argument that the statute of limitations has run out.
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Driver, 2 passengers hurt when car hits abandoned SUV on Lodge Freeway
A driver accused of speeding Friday on the Lodge Freeway in Southfield struck an abandoned SUV, sending him and two passengers to the hospital as well as sparking a lengthy road closure, Michigan State Police said.
Troopers were dispatched to M-10 near Civic Center Drive around 2:30 p.m. after a Saab collided with an unoccupied Chevrolet Traverse on the shoulder, then caught fire, MSP said in a statement on Twitter.
Upon arrival, they found both the Saab with heavy front damage blocking the freeway near the Traverse, which had been rear-ended, according to the post.
An investigation determined the 25-year-old Saab driver "was driving reckless at a high rate of speed" and then hit the SUV, state police said. "Alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash."
The Saab driver "sustained facial structure injuries as he almost was ejected through the front windshield," authorities wrote.
Two females in the car also sustained serious injuries, MSP reported.
One was transported with the driver to Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield. The other was rushed to Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
The northbound M-10 lanes were closed at Evergreen for more than three hours after the crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The stretch reopened by 6 p.m. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/07/01/driver-passengers-hurt-when-car-hits-abandoned-suv-lodge-freeway/7792817001/ | 2022-07-02T00:09:23 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/07/01/driver-passengers-hurt-when-car-hits-abandoned-suv-lodge-freeway/7792817001/ |
A school bus being transported to Canada crashed in Dickey County in southeastern North Dakota, injuring the driver.
The bus was following another bus and a pickup truck on U.S. Highway 281 north of Ellendale about 3:30 p.m. Friday, the Highway Patrol reported. When the pickup slowed to make a turn, the bus swerved into the ditch to avoid hitting the bus in front of it. The bus then traveled over an embankment, struck a highway sign and went back into the ditch.
The 35-year-old woman from Olds, Alberta, who was driving the bus that crashed was flown to a hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with unspecified injuries. Her name wasn't immediately released.
Neither school bus had passengers. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bus-with-no-students-crashes-near-ellendale-driver-injured/article_487a2fa6-f98e-11ec-95be-f3e3cf3121f3.html | 2022-07-02T00:11:36 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bus-with-no-students-crashes-near-ellendale-driver-injured/article_487a2fa6-f98e-11ec-95be-f3e3cf3121f3.html |
Mandan residents who were asked to conserve water after a water main break may resume normal usage, according to the city.
The affected area was north of Main Street and south of Interstate 94 from Collins Avenue west, as well as Diane’s Addition, according to Mandan Public Works.
Residents in that area can resume normal water usage including watering yards. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/mandan/mandan-residents-can-resume-normal-water-usage/article_6b0d210e-f93e-11ec-9602-a30cfc20fae5.html | 2022-07-02T00:11:42 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/mandan/mandan-residents-can-resume-normal-water-usage/article_6b0d210e-f93e-11ec-9602-a30cfc20fae5.html |
The Richmond Fire Department announced Friday evening that it has classified the fire that gutted William Fox Elementary School as “accidental” and the cause “undetermined.”
“This means that there is no evidence to support any deliberate or criminal act,” the department said in a statement.
The three-alarm fire on the night of Feb. 11 destroyed the roof of the school at 2300 Hanover Ave. in the Fan District, closing it indefinitely for the remainder of the school year.
Though the blaze caused significant damage, the Richmond School Board voted last month to fast track the repair of the building, which dates to 1911.
Following the completion of preliminary building condition reports earlier this year, Superintendent Jason Kamras recommended that the school building could be preserved. He has previously said that the division’s insurer would cover the cost of the repair.
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Two school division spokespeople did not response to calls and text following the release of the fire department's statement at 5:45 p.m. Friday evening.
The fire department would not provide a copy of the report Friday evening. The Times-Dispatch has filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking the document.
Fire officials first began their investigation after taking control of the building shortly after the fire. The department returned custody of the building to Richmond Public School on Wednesday.
The school district and fire officials came under scrutiny in the days after the fire.
The Richmond Fire Department first announced the fire late on the early hours of Feb. 12 said that crews were called to the school at about 10:35 p.m.
Officials said parts of the roof began to collapse at about 11:09 a.m. and that firefighters started retreating to focus a “defensive attack” on blaze.
The department news release did not disclose that fire crews responded to calls about an alarm going off at the school at the school. Officials noted that the alarm system failed to contact 911, and that it was reported by a witness passing by the building.
The Times-Dispatch reported that morning that audio logs from the initial emergency dispatch that the responders were unable to reach a school representative to access the building.
The fire department news release Friday says that crews “manipulated” the lock of a rear door to the building. The release says crews searched the building twice with thermal imaging cameras but “spotted nothing out of the ordinary.”
“They searched all known areas of the exterior and interior of the building for at least 38 minutes without locating any indication of fire,” the release says.
The crews then left. Fire crews were then called back to the school about 25 minutes later to in response to reports of the school being on fire.
A firefighter was injured in the response to the fire. No other injuries or deaths were reported. | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/fox-elementary-fire-deemed-accidental-in-richmond-fire-department-report/article_3fcbdf45-4677-5274-a9ab-ea69374fa549.html | 2022-07-02T00:14:53 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/fox-elementary-fire-deemed-accidental-in-richmond-fire-department-report/article_3fcbdf45-4677-5274-a9ab-ea69374fa549.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters will weigh in on seven ballot measures this fall, the fewest to appear on a statewide general election ballot since 2014.
Thursday was the deadline to qualify measures for the November ballot. Secretary of State Shirley Weber confirmed that seven questions will appear in November. Six are ballot initiatives that supporters gathered enough signatures to place before voters and one was placed on the ballot by the state Legislature.
Two other initiatives that had qualified were withdrawn after state lawmakers worked out a compromise and passed legislation before the deadline. Lawmakers also rejected a possible question about whether to remove involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime from the state constitution.
This year's ballot measures ask voters to weigh in on a variety of issues, including abortion, sports betting and school funding.
ABORTION
This question placed on the ballot by the state Legislature asks voters to amend the state constitution to guarantee a right to an abortion and contraceptives. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, letting states decide whether to allow abortions. California is run by Democrats who support abortion rights, so the laws here won't change anytime soon. But California's right to an abortion is based on a right to privacy in the state constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade found the right to privacy does not guarantee the right to an abortion, concerning supporters that the state's abortion laws could be vulnerable in state courts. This amendment would leave no doubt that abortion is legal in California.
SPORTS BETTING
Two ballot initiatives would amend California's constitution to make it legal to bet on sports in California. But they would do it in different ways. Both would only allow federally recognized Native American tribes to run sports wagering operations. The key question is how people would be allowed to place bets.
One initiative would let people bet on sports at privately operated horse racing tracks on Native American land in four counties. A portion of a 10% tax would help pay for enforcement of gambling laws and programs to help people who are addicted. This measure is supported by some Native American tribes.
Another would let people use their phones to place bets on sports. A tax would first pay for regulatory costs, while 85% of what's left over would go to homelessness programs while the remaining 15% would go to nonparticipating Native American tribes. This measure is supported by some sports betting companies.
If both initiatives pass, the one that gets the most votes will become law.
ARTS, MUSIC IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This initiative, placed on the ballot by the group Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools, would require lawmakers to use 1% of all state funding for public schools for music and arts education programs. That would be between $800 million and $1 billion each year, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office. For schools with 500 or more students, at least 80% of the money must be spent to employ teachers while the rest could be used for training, supplies and education partnerships.
RAISE TAXES ON THE WEALTHY
This measure would raise taxes on rich people and use the money for wildfire prevention programs and incentives to help people buy electric cars to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative, funded by a coalition of rideshare companies, labor and environmental groups; would raise taxes by 1.75% on people who have at least $2 million in personal income per year. That would bring in between $3 billion and $4.5 billion in new revenue each year. Of that money, 45% would go to rebates and other incentives for purchasing electric cars, 35% would be for charging stations and 20% would be for wildfire prevention programs, with an emphasis on hiring and training firefighters.
FLAVORED TOBACCO
This initiative asks voters whether a 2020 law that outlawed the sale of certain flavored tobacco products in California should take effect or be overturned. When the state Legislature passes a law, voters have the power to stop it from ever taking effect if they can gather enough signatures to put a referendum on the ballot. That's what tobacco companies did after lawmakers passed a law in 2020 to outlaw certain flavored tobacco products, arguing the products were designed to appeal to children. The law was delayed until voters could decide in November.
KIDNEY DIALYSIS
This measure would require a doctor, nurse practitioner or physicians' assistant to be present during treatment at an outpatient kidney dialysis clinic. This will be the third consecutive general election where voters have been asked this question. The two previous measures failed. This measure is backed again by labor unions who represent health care workers. And again, kidney dialysis companies are opposing it. Some have suggested the subtext of these ballot initiatives reflects a broader battle of labor unions attempting to organize workers at the state's more than 600 kidney dialysis clinics.
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BOISE, Idaho — For 128 days, Russian forces have continued their assault on the country and people of Ukraine. Thousands have been killed, thousands more have been injured.
Survivors across the country live in a tense reality, with resources and aid needed to keep going. That’s made possible by volunteers like Matt Gregson, a Physician’s Assistant who calls Pocatello, Idaho home.
“Kind of watching the news and sort of the heartbreaking stories of the families getting displaced from the eastern side of Ukraine and all over and just kind of thought, 'well, somebody should go help them,'” Gregson said.
Gregson did some thinking and decided he was going to offer to go and help. He connected with August Mission out of Utah, a humanitarian-focused non-profit organization.
“About two months ago, August Mission reached out to me and said, 'oh, when can you go?' I was like, oh, geez, I guess this is real," Gregson said. "So, I've been here two and a half weeks, three weeks now."
Over the past few weeks, Gregson worked with other volunteers to load resources onto trucks to get them into Ukraine from a warehouse in Poland.
“Load it up with some of the humanitarian aid supplies, food, blankets, bedding, mattresses, you name it and then we drove across the border,” Gregson said.
Gregson describes his first trip into western Ukraine.
“So, we got into Lviv, spent the night there and then the next day, drove to Khmelnytskyi and that's kind of their hub," Gregson said. "So, we unloaded the trucks into a warehouse there and then that night, they took me over to the children's hospitals, to kind of do a walk through and see what their challenges are and what their needs were."
From that point, Gregson and his team were mobilized to get resources to crucial care centers.
“Next day, we brought a bunch of supplies to the children's hospital. The next day, went to a hospice in the little village south of Khmelnytskyi," Gregson said. "Then the next day, a refugee center, Catholic Church north of Melbourne. The priest there kind of takes care of about 300 people and so this group bring supplies up to them."
Gregson said the work on the ground is impactful and tailored to the needs of those who need drastic help.
“The group found out about a wife, a mother wife who had lost her husband at the front and we went and looked at a house later that day and about an acre and a half a full garden and the house was only $6,000," Gregson said. "So, they just decided, lets just buy her a house and in about four days, they had worked through whatever red tape there was and gave this lady and her children a house."
The scenes we have seen on American television is only a fraction of the reality. An example Gregson detailed, a hospice center caught in a war zone.
“Really hard to watch or to look at and try to figure out what they need. Then just amazing, this young man and his family were taking care of all these people, with a little bit of help from a couple of other people that have been displaced from the Khmelnytskyi area. Really heartbreaking," Gregson said. "So, one gentleman, he had both legs, lower legs have been amputated and he had fastened carpet onto his kneecaps and was dragging himself around on his knees with that carpet around the facility. So, yeah, that was a rough one."
The war continues and the people of Ukraine will need significant help for weeks, months and years to come.
“People that are just absolutely wonderful. [The] kindest, most grateful people and they just wanted the Russians out and want to go back to their lives and be left alone, but it was interesting to get to talk to them, too," Gregson said. "They were all very communicative, very, very smart and fortunately, a lot of them speak very good English. So, it made a lot of that communication easy.
“A lot of these people that I talk to have families back in the east, families that couldn't get out. The soldiers that were in Donetsk or on these rotations where they're up at the front for a couple of days and then they come back and then they get sent back and they again - they just want the Russians out. Who could blame them? They didn't do anything.”
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