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Dallas police are following a man riding a four-wheeler in neighborhoods and parks around East Dallas.
From Texas Sky Ranger, the man appears to be driving recklessly and speeding both on and offroad.
Check back and refresh this story for the latest update. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watch-police-following-man-on-4-wheeler-in-east-dallas/3015372/ | 2022-07-15T16:01:20 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watch-police-following-man-on-4-wheeler-in-east-dallas/3015372/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Get ready to ‘come on down’ and win big because ‘The Price is Right Live’ is headed to the Hill City.
The Price is Right Live is a non-televised, on-stage version of the beloved game show, which is known as the longest-running game show in television history.
In the Price is Right Live, those eligible will be selected randomly from the crowd to play classic games for a chance to win big, similar to the television show. Contestants can win appliances, vacations and even a new car.
It’ll be held on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Academy Theatre in the Academy Center of the Arts.
Ticket prices range from $22.50 to $75! To purchase your ticket, click here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/15/the-price-is-right-live-coming-to-lynchburg-this-fall/ | 2022-07-15T16:13:09 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/15/the-price-is-right-live-coming-to-lynchburg-this-fall/ |
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. – On Friday, Governor Glenn Youngkin visited with families and first responders, aided in relief efforts and toured areas impacted by heavy rainfall and severe flooding in Buchanan County.
If you missed the live event, you can watch it below: | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/15/watch-live-gov-youngkin-to-visit-families-affected-by-buchanan-county-flooding/ | 2022-07-15T16:13:15 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/07/15/watch-live-gov-youngkin-to-visit-families-affected-by-buchanan-county-flooding/ |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Consumers picked up their spending from May to June, underscoring their resilience despite painfully higher prices at the gas pump and in grocery aisles and easing fears that the economy might be on the verge of a recession.
U.S. retail sales rose 1% in June, from a revised decline of 0.1 % in May, the Commerce Department said Friday.
The figures aren't adjusted for inflation and so largely reflect higher prices, particularly for gas. But they also show that consumers are still providing crucial support for the economy, and are spending on discretionary items such as furniture, restaurant meals, and sporting goods.
At the same time, last month's spending gain is modest enough that it likely won't encourage the Fed to raise interest rates even more aggressively. Stock futures rose after the report's release.
"People did not fold in the face of the Ukraine shock and the subsequent surge in food and energy prices," said Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. "Instead, they ran down a small part of their pandemic savings in order to keep up their discretionary spending."
Consumers still have significant savings, on average, bolstered by pandemic-era government relief checks and strong hiring and pay gains. JPMorgan executives said Thursday that their customers are still breaking out their credit and debit cards at a healthy pace.
Excluding business from gas and autos, sales still posted a solid 0.7% gain last month.
The report showed consumers' ongoing appetite for non-essentials like gadgets and furniture. In fact, sales at furniture stores rose 1.4%, while consumer electronics stores rose 0.4%. Online sales showed resurgence, posting a 2.2% increase. Business at restaurants was up 1%. But department stores took a hit, posting a 2.6% decline.
The solid spending came even as shoppers were confronted with high prices in all areas. U.S. inflation surged to a new four-decade high in June because of rising prices for gas, food and rent, squeezing household budgets and pressuring the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively -- trends that raise the risk of a recession.
The government's consumer price index soared 9.1% in June compared with a year ago, the biggest yearly increase since 1981, with nearly half of the increase due to higher energy costs. The year-over-year leap in consumer prices last month followed an 8.6% annual jump in May. From May to June, prices rose 1.3%, following a 1% increase from April to May.
Some economists believe inflation might be reaching a short-term peak. Gas prices, for example, have fallen from $5 a gallon reached in mid-June to an average of $4.57 nationwide Thursday — still far higher than a year ago.
Accelerating inflation is a big problem for the Federal Reserve, too. The Fed is already involved in the fastest series of interest rate hikes in three decades, which it hopes will tame inflation by tamping down borrowing and spending by consumers and businesses.
The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year, and many analysts believe the trend continued in the second quarter.
The retail report covers about a third of overall consumer spending and doesn't include services such as haircuts, hotel stays and plane tickets
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — The coroner has been called to a crash that has a stretch of Interstate 81 closed in Schuylkill County.
The crash happened around 8 a.m. Friday on I-81 southbound between Pine Grove and Lebanon.
A detour is in place.
There is no word from PennDOT on how long Interstate 81 south will be closed in that part of Schuylkill County.
Get real-time road conditions with the WNEP Traffic Tracker.
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Average daily flows
Snake River at Heise 12,571 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 1,566 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 11,142 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 296 cfs
Jackson Lake is 46% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 71% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 37% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 53% of capacity.
As of July 14. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_27cf6a5a-0398-11ed-a1d6-074c65242f5d.html | 2022-07-15T16:23:38 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_27cf6a5a-0398-11ed-a1d6-074c65242f5d.html |
TWIN FALLS — The city is chartering a committee to determine the allocation of $8.46 million in federal funding from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF). The ity is seeking three members who reside within the Twin Falls city limits to join the nine-person committee that will recommend how the city’s share of the funds will be used.
The nine-person committee provides representation for interests within the city and will be comprised of three residents of Twin Falls, three members from city committees, and three members from City Council that will include the mayor. The committee will develop and recommend projects to allocate SLFRF funds that further the City’s Strategic Plan and will also be a communication conduit for community members and city administration.
Members of the committee should be able to explain the opportunities and challenges of selected projects to the public and City Council. The committee is expected to meet twice a month in a public forum that will be recorded and live streamed at tfid.org.
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In response to the Covid-19 public health emergency, the federal government provided governments across the country with resources to fight the pandemic through the American Rescue Plan Act that was signed into law on March 2021. Among other ARPA provisions, the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund committed $350 billion to state and local governments across the country to support response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twin Falls was allocated $8,465,111 — allocations to state and local governments were determined by population — with a requirement that all funds be committed by December 2024 and expended by December 2026.
Anyone residing within the city limits who are interested in serving on the committee should apply at tfid.org/FormCenter/City-Administration-2/State-and-Local-Fiscal-Recovery-Fund-Com-47 by 5 p.m. Aug. 5. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/city-seeks-community-members-for-recovery-fund-committee/article_63dfee40-03be-11ed-b2f5-bf887e0ba932.html | 2022-07-15T16:23:44 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/city-seeks-community-members-for-recovery-fund-committee/article_63dfee40-03be-11ed-b2f5-bf887e0ba932.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Traffic on U.S. 400 near Beaumont, in Butler County, has been restricted to one lane controlled by traffic signals.
The location is about 2.6 miles west of Beaumont at Tallgrass Road. Motorists should be prepared to slow down and stop for the signals and should expect delays of up to five minutes.
The restriction is due to the need to replace a culvert. The Kansas Department of Transportation is creating plans and anticipates a contracted replacement to begin within a month. However, it is unclear when the replacement will be completed, and full traffic flow can resume. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/u-s-400-traffic-restricted-in-part-of-butler-county/ | 2022-07-15T16:27:00 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/u-s-400-traffic-restricted-in-part-of-butler-county/ |
A driver of a motorcycle was killed Thursday when the vehicle collided with an SUV in the 3900 block of Fordham Road, Chesterfield County police said in a statement.
According to police, the motorcycle driver was traveling south on Fordham Road when he attempted to pass a vehicle on a double-yellow line and collided with a Honda Pilot that was traveling north. The motorcycle driver, identified as Brian S. Lewis, 35, of Chesterfield, was pronounced dead at the crash site, police said.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at (804) 748-1251, Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or through the P3 app. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-motorcycle-driver-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-chesterfield/article_2e1e346a-8160-5297-8af6-a84c6e91b11f.html | 2022-07-15T16:33:55 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-motorcycle-driver-killed-in-two-vehicle-crash-in-chesterfield/article_2e1e346a-8160-5297-8af6-a84c6e91b11f.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Wawa is celebrating 10 years in Florida with a free drink to customers.
Customers can get a free hot coffee or fountain drink on Monday, July 18, marking the day the company opened its first location in Orlando.
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The company also said it will be launching a Florida 10th Anniversary Fund.
“Though it’s been 10 years since Wawa first opened its doors in the Sunshine State, it feels like we’ve been here for even longer as we’ve been fortunate to develop so many lasting relationships and meaningful connections over the past decade,” Chris Gheysens, Wawa’s president and CEO, said in a release. “We’re thrilled to offer all Florida customers free coffee on July 18 and celebrate that with the launch of the Florida 10th Anniversary Fund to support all the nonprofit organizations that give back to our communities in countless ways, every day.”
Wawa said this fund will “feature a total of $100,000 in donations to be spread across 1,000 local nonprofits in areas surrounding health, hunger, and everyday heroes.”
Nonprofits can apply by clicking here.
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ORLADNO, Fla. – It is a big undertaking!
A life-size replica of Give Kids The World Village has been built, using only balloons.
“If there’s one balloon out of place, it messes up the entire design,” balloon artist Patricia Mathis said.
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It’s all part of the Balloon Wonderland fundraiser sponsored by Qualatex benefitting Give Kids The World. A nonprofit with a whimsical Orlando resort offering free wish vacations for critically ill children and their families.
Mathis has 14 years of balloon-design experience and is the owner of Balloon, Bouquets & Beyond, LLC in Lake Mary. Before the balloon build began for the event, she met some of the kids who benefit from Give Kids the World services.
“These kids are going through illnesses and sicknesses, some of them won’t make it to Christmas. So for me, this is their Christmas and we get to give that to them through balloons,” Mathis said. “The first day I was here, the kids wrote their wishes on stars. We’ll be posting them inside the balloon castle. When you read some of those, it’s things that you wish kids didn’t have to wish for.”
More than 400 balloon artists from all over the world joined together to bring the inflatable attractions to life.
“We have people from Israel, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia and Canada and with so many different languages. It’s just really cool that we still all speak balloon,” Damon Entertainment balloon artist Haley Damon said.
The balloon artists started from scratch - or deflated, given the situation. Blowing up balloons and covering the resort’s convention center wall-to-wall with inflatable backdrops and floor to ceiling displays including trees and clouds floating below the ceiling.
“We blueprints ... a lot of blueprints,” Mathis said.
Resembling the iconic venues at Give Kids the World Village like Toyland, Enchanted Forest and Dinosaur Land.
It will take more than 500,000 balloons to create, what these artists hope will be a lasting experience that will help kids fighting critical illness forget about their sickness just for a moment.
“These children don’t know their future and balloons get to bring joy and we get to bring joy and it’s really exciting,” Damon said.
The Balloon Wonderland sits inside the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando. The “Party in Wonderland” event takes place Friday, July 15, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to walk through the inflatable venues all day Saturday. Tickets range from $18-$20 benefitting Give Kids the World.
Parking is an additional $12 at the resort.
Click HERE to purchase tickets for the Balloon Wonderland or make a donation to Give Kids the World.
Since 1986, Give Kids The World Village has welcomed more than 177,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries. The Village is made possible by the support of generous donors and community partners, as well as thousands of passionate volunteers – who donate their time and talent making wishes come true. Learn about volunteer opportunities. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/15/500k-balloons-create-inflatable-wonderland-in-orlando-support-kids-charity/ | 2022-07-15T16:35:49 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/15/500k-balloons-create-inflatable-wonderland-in-orlando-support-kids-charity/ |
WINTER PARK, Fla. – Big Apple-style bagels made by a Beantown-based chain are making their way to the Sunshine State for the first time.
The Bagel Shop is opening its only location outside of Massachusetts in Winter Park.
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According to the company’s website, the store is opening at 211 W. Fairbanks Ave., next to Tin & Taco and caddy corner from Ethos Vegan Kitchen.
The website does not give a specific opening date or timetable, only that the restaurant is “coming soon.”
The Winter Park location will be the fifth location overall for the chain.
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The Bagel Shop first opened in Boston in 2015, according to its website.
In addition to a variety of bagels and spreads, the menu also includes coffee, breakfast and lunch sandwiches as well as pizza bagels.
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Lincoln police say they are investigating a reported burglary at the Nebraska Republican Party office at 1610 N Street.
Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said they were called there at 12:34 p.m. Monday after a volunteer said she arrived to meet a locksmith there to get inside and found the place in disarray, an office computer missing and the security cameras removed.
The loss was estimated at $1,000.
Vollmer said the investigation is ongoing as they complete interviews to determine if anything else was taken. There was no sign of forced entry, he said.
It's unclear if it had anything to do with the change in leadership at the state convention in Kearney last weekend, where Eric Underwood was elected as the party's new chairman after members of the party ousted Dan Welch of Omaha, the longtime chairman, from the position. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/burglary-reported-at-nebraska-republican-party-office-in-lincoln/article_afccd089-69ab-5513-ac2d-8e3993707433.html | 2022-07-15T16:36:34 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/burglary-reported-at-nebraska-republican-party-office-in-lincoln/article_afccd089-69ab-5513-ac2d-8e3993707433.html |
IOWA, USA — Iowa's alcohol distribution laws are set to change on Jan. 1, 2023. Next year, businesses like restaurants, golf courses and hotels will be able to purchase up to five cases of beer or canned cocktails from local retailers for resell.
Right now, businesses with a class C license have to wait for their distributors to deliver alcohol like beer if they need more.
The Iowa Restaurant Association pushed for this new change. It hopes it will benefit Iowa's restaurants at a time when the cost of products and labor are at unprecedented high.
Sally Deeb, the owner of Sally's on Broadway, said the new law will be better for business than the old one.
"Especially having a store here in town that, a convenience store that we can run to quickly to grab something, it will be great," Deeb said. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/new-iowa-law-easier-restaurants-buy-local-alcohol-resell/524-75bd4b4e-b239-46d7-aafd-9c2d22eaad5c | 2022-07-15T16:37:52 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/new-iowa-law-easier-restaurants-buy-local-alcohol-resell/524-75bd4b4e-b239-46d7-aafd-9c2d22eaad5c |
'We're ready to tackle the issue': What inspired a 16-year-old Rockledge girl to plan a reproductive rights protest?
While Josephine Griffith has been involved in protests before, the overturning of Roe v. Wade inspired her to do something she's never done before: plan a protest on her own.
The 16-year-old Rockledge High School student is planning an abortions rights march Saturday evening, with speakers scheduled to speak at Cocoa Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village and a march to follow at Cocoa Boulevard and King Street.
"It's not the older people that are going to be affected by this for decades and decades. It's us, now," Josephine said. "That's affecting us directly right now."
Josephine's plans come in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling that overturned the 1973 high court decision enshrining the right to abortion. Since June 24, the procedure has been banned in nine states and is likely to be banned or limited in more
July 8, President Joe Biden signed an executive order laying out how his administration would protect and expand access to abortion care. The order tasked the Department of Health and Human Services with expanding access to reproductive health services.
Following the Supreme Court ruling, Justice Clarence Thomas invited challenges to other rulings that legalized gay marriage and provided access to contraceptives, raising concerns among some that other rulings may soon be overturned.
"We're passionate and we're angry, and instead of going to unhealthy ways to cope, we're actually doing something about it," Josephine said. "We're not just sitting around and complaining. We're tired and we're ready to go and fight and stay consistent and actually do something."
Why does a 16-year-old care?
Josephine grew up in Orlando, where she was involved with Orlando Occupy Now and Orlando Light Brigade. Now, at 16, she is too young to vote.
Protesting is a way for her and other youth to have a voice in something she feels will affect young generations, she said.
"Everyone's just really, really fed up with it," she said. "I guess one thing the older generations (could) understand and think back to, if they were there ... (almost) 50 years ago when Roe v. Wade was put in place, it's that same feeling again. It's like we're getting our rights taken away."
She added that the frustration and anger comes "especially since it's already been in place and then got removed."
"We have connected more as a generation, and we're ready to go tackle the issue," she said.
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Josephine isn't the first young person in Brevard to plan a protest in the past month.
On Independence Day, Addisyn Mayer, 9, Jacob Gelman, 18, and Chelsea Partridge, 29, worked together to hold a protest at the Viera courthouse in response to Roe v. Wade being overturned and other state laws, such as Florida's Parental Rights in Education law, known as the "Don't Say Gay" law by critics.
Joined by Space Coast Pride and Colectiva Queer — both local groups serving the LGBTQ community — the three led protestors in sign waving and speeches.
Josephine was one of the speakers at the event.
Partridge said multiple young people reached out to her about getting involved in activism during and after the July 4th protest. She's given Josephine advice on how to plan Saturday's event and is excited to see young people showing interest in activism.
"It's incredible that these young people are seeing what's going on in the world, and seeing their rights being taken away, and they've decided to stand up and fight for it," she said.
Fara Megargee of Brevard Democrats, who has also given advice to Griffith about how to plan the protest, said she's seen an uptick in youth involvement in activism over the past year.
She attributes this to school shootings, restrictions on what's legally allowed to be taught in classrooms and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
"With the SCOTUS decision, that really seemed to be the boiling point for younger people to start getting involved and paying attention," she said. "They're seeing all this stuff happening, one thing after another, people's rights being taken away."
Josephine said she's been involved in multiple types of activism, including educating through social media and donating to those in need. She said she feels protesting is harder to ignore.
"Anyone can ignore their phone, anyone can ignore pamphlets or anything like that. But when there's a group of people actually going and getting together and fighting for the same thing, I think that just hits harder," she said.
Partridge said she wants youth to keep fighting, even if it takes a while to see change.
"I think disillusionment is the intent of these laws," she said. "I wouldn't give up hope, but I wouldn't also just sit down and expect things to magically change, because they won't change unless we make that change happen."
Join the protest
What: Abortions rights speakers and march
When: The protest begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and is scheduled to last until 8 p.m.
Where: Cocoa Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village and a march to follow at Cocoa Boulevard and King Street
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HAMMOND — Another member of the Latin Dragons is going to prison for shooting rival street gang members.
U.S. District Court Judge Philip P. Simon imposed a 17-year sentence Thursday on 27-year-old Joshua “B.J.” Harris-White.
Harris-White pleaded guilty two years ago to taking part in a racketeering conspiracy as well as being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
He is among 19 people a federal grand jury first indicted in 2017 with trafficking illicit drugs as a member of the Chicago-based street gang, that also operates in Hammond and other parts of the Region.
He was facing up to 20 years imprisonment when he waived his right to a jury trial and admitted his involvement in several gang activities dating back to 2007 when he was age 13.
He admitted in his guilty plea he shot and wounded two people he considered rival gang members Dec. 30, 2012 near Calumet Park in Chicago.
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He illegally sold a firearm and illicit marijuana Aug. 13, 2018 to an undercover agent of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
It was illegal for Harris-White to possess a firearm because he previously had been convicted of a felony.
Harris-White and other Latin Dragons members rode in a truck July 10, 2011, to rival Latin Kings territory in Chicago where they confronted a man and woman.
He shot the man in the neck with .40 caliber handgun. While the victims attempted to run away, fellow Latin Dragons member Manuel Diaz ran them down with a truck.
Diaz is one of 16 gang members previously convicted in recent years through the work by the U.S. Attorney’s office. Diaz is serving a 35-year sentence.
Harris-White’s defense attorney, James N. Thiros, argued in a memo he previously had written the court that his client was a school dropout, abused illicit drugs and was drawn to gang life at an early age because of a lack of parental supervision.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Toth argued in an earlier court memo that Harris-White has been arrested 14 times between 2007 and 2018 and has six previous convictions as an adult.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Jason Woods
Age : 31
Residence: Wolcott, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205825
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shunell Watson
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205839
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Isaiah McNeal
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205831
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reginald Russell
Age : 30
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205828
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mariya Smith
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205845
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jared Smithey
Age : 27
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205822
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tanner Lewis
Age : 25
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205835
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sydney Gonzales
Age : 27
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205846
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jenifer Joy
Age : 35
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205827
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD - BY ADULT; RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Anthony Casares
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205823
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT; THEFT - PROPERTY - FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Rickey Stewart Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205797
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emily Weber Brokke
Age : 22
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205785
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stephen Miller Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205793
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andres Perez
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205801
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER (ATTEMPTED)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dion Pope
Age : 39
Residence: Brooklyn, NY
Booking Number(s): 2205816
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alexa Rodriguez
Age : 18
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205817
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cody Long
Age : 29
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205792
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Meljanac
Age : 39
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205791
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angela Miller
Age : 43
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205811
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Majestic Lee
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205808
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dwayne King
Age : 51
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205800
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amari Evans
Age : 24
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205787
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Howe
Age : 45
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205799
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Keck
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205815
Arrest Date: July 6, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paul Delgado
Age : 42
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205814
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mariah Driver
Age : 22
Residence: Madison, WI
Booking Number(s): 2205813
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Clements
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205812
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Megan Myers
Age : 27
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205766
Arrest Date: July 4, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samaria Porter
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205783
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Roque
Age : 59
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205773
Arrest Date: July 4, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - SIMPLE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kristina Delaney
Age : 34
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205776
Arrest Date: July 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Jablonski
Age : 33
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205770
Arrest Date: July 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Kratkoczki
Age : 41
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205767
Arrest Date: July 4, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Lopez
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205779
Arrest Date: July 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stephan Metcalfe
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205772
Arrest Date: July 4, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dashiae Williams
Age : 20
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205748
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER (ATTEMPTED)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Wineteer
Age : 46
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205758
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: IMPERSONATION - PUBLIC SERVANT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fabian Yanez
Age : 29
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205741
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lea Vogel
Age : 39
Residence: Nineveh, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205742
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI; NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Darien Small
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205750
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Davion Stephenson
Age : 23
Residence: Country Club Hills, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205746
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Taylor
Age : 29
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205756
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Raffinee Pedraza
Age : 37
Residence: Bourbonnais, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205760
Arrest Date: July 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamal Simmons
Age : 27
Residence: Hazel Crest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205734
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS (AGGRESSIVE DRIVING/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Taylen Johnson
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205736
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deontae Marzette
Age : 29
Residence: Richton Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205759
Arrest Date: July 4, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Casey Doll
Age : 27
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205744
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Raynard Donald
Age : 20
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205739
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lauren Fuqua
Age : 22
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205745
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyrae Hayes
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205733
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dominique Byndom
Age : 25
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205749
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reynaldo Briseno
Age : 57
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205757
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronald Ruggeri
Age : 63
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205706
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kayla Shamblin
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205703
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Emigdio Nodal
Age : 62
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205711
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alexander Rodriguez
Age : 35
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205725
Arrest Date: July 3, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
John Fry
Age : 62
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205716
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ashley Jager
Age : 23
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205712
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamin King
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205702
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elizabeth Lambert
Age : 29
Residence: Bourbonnais, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205704
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carey Carlson
Age : 40
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205717
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vicorio Banks
Age : 27
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205710
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Anthony Brown
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205705
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Malik Young
Age : 26
Residence: University Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205672
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stephanie Slawinski
Age : 33
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205699
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dashawn Wims
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205675
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jasmine Robinson
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205694
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI; FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kenneth Nuzzo
Age : 25
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205665
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cassandria Norfleet
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205686
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Lewis
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205669
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Lipsey
Age : 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205679
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rashonda Love
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205659
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dermaine Michaels
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205668
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Lewis
Age : 57
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205463
Arrest Date: June 24, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Idris Doss
Age : 40
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205663
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST PERSON W/MENTAL OR PHYSICLA DISABILITY - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Savalley Evans
Age : 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205673
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Johnson
Age : 31
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205670
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Johnston
Age : 64
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205662
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jessica Kollwitz
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205683
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Danielle Bronson
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205696
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Celia Bruno
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205691
Arrest Date: July 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bruce Burns
Age : 55
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205660
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darius Barnes
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205666
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon York
Age : 47
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205648
Arrest Date: June 30, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Megan Hogan
Age : 36
Residence: Holton, MI
Booking Number(s): 2205647
Arrest Date: June 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vicki Kirkwood
Age : 53
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205655
Arrest Date: July 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julian Payne
Age : 44
Residence: Lincoln, NB
Booking Number(s): 2205637
Arrest Date: June 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Omar Rivera
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205652
Arrest Date: June 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kimberly Bouknight
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205649
Arrest Date: June 30, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jordan Fletcher
Age : 20
Residence: North Judson, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205640
Arrest Date: June 30, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alejandro Arteaga
Age : 19
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205645
Arrest Date: June 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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HAMMOND — A 24-year-old Portage man has been sentenced in federal court to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to having a 16-year-old girl repeatedly produce sexually explicit photos and videos with a 4-year-old girl, United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson said.
Additionally, Romio Xavier Hawkins admitted to law enforcement that he possessed more than 1,000 images and 300 videos containing child pornography, including materials featuring toddlers and infants, according to Johnson.
Hawkins was sentenced Thursday by United States District Court Judge Philip P. Simon to 240 months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release.
According to documents in the case, Hawkins instructed the young girl to produce the sexually explicit material on multiple occasions between January and February 2021.
The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Indiana State Police, Johnson said. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Abizer Zanzi.
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Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. He covers county government and courts in Porter County, federal courts, police news and regional issues. He also created the Vegan in the Region blog, is an Indiana University grad and lifelong region resident.
The former owner of Hometown Appliances agreed to pay a total of about $35,350 in restitution, with some of the money to be paid to his 18 victims upfront and some in installments during the next year.
A Lake Criminal Court jury must decide whether 8-month-old Maci Moor was shaken to death by her 32-year-old babysitter, Trisha Woodworth, or died of a stroke from accidental falls.
"The loss prevention officer also told the officer that the suspect shown in the surveillance images may have committed similar check frauds at other locations in Northwest Indiana," police said.
Porter County police said they responded around 11:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of the rollover crash on North Calumet Avenue, near the intersection with E. 632 North in Liberty Township. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/portage-man-sentenced-by-feds-for-having-16-year-old-produce-porn-with-younger-girl/article_6b7831f4-525d-528a-bdd1-06d3efbc4103.html | 2022-07-15T16:45:25 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/portage-man-sentenced-by-feds-for-having-16-year-old-produce-porn-with-younger-girl/article_6b7831f4-525d-528a-bdd1-06d3efbc4103.html |
VALPARAISO — Retired judge Mary Harper racked up a string of firsts during her career. She has added another, the first Porter County judge to have a courtroom named in her honor.
The Judge Mary R. Harper Courtroom at the Porter County Juvenile Services center was dedicated Thursday.
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush called Harper “an absolute icon” and said she belongs in the pantheon of great judges.
“She broke so many barriers for all of us,” Rush said.
Harper was the first female deputy prosecutor and chief deputy prosecutor in Porter County, serving 1975 to 1981. She was the Porter County’s first female superior court judge, serving 1996 to 2019. Upon her retirement, she was the longest-serving full-time female judge in Indiana’s history.
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“I love what kind of judge you were,” Rush told Harper.
“People were thanking her that she sent off to (Department of Correction) because she did it with such grace and class,” Rush said.
“Everybody knows what a wonderful person you are,” Justice Steven David told her.
Nancy Vaidik, who served as chief judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals for six years, followed in Harper’s footsteps.
“Judge Harper was a superstar in the community” in the 1970s, Vaidik said. “She tried the hardest cases, murder cases,” for the prosecutor’s office.
When Vaidik was in law school, Harper spoke to the class. Vaidik was inspired. “There weren’t even any TV shows about women attorneys,” Vaidik said to show how much of a trailblazer Harper was.
Harper mentored Vaidik. “Every conversation you have with Mary is about you. It’s not about her,” Vaidik said.
Harper and Vaidik served as judges together in Porter County before Vaidik moved on the Court of Appeals. “We just talked about when we were called the killer B’s on the bench. The B’s did not refer to buzzing,” Vaidik said.
Among the lessons Vaidik learned from Harper was to show respect for the attorneys and clients, including showing up on time for court procedures.
Another is to have a serious expression while sitting on the bench. “If you’re not serious, no one is going to take you seriously,” Harper told her.
When an opening appeared for a statewide court, Vaidik recalled, several judges called to urge Harper to seek the position. Harper declined, saying she had too much left to do in Porter County.
Jim Harper, one of her sons, said naming the courtroom at the Juvenile Services Center was appropriate. “She was most proud of her work as a juvenile court judge,” he said, working to create “a stronger, fairer criminal juvenile justice system.”
The state of Indiana looks at juvenile justice differently because of Judge Harper, he said.
Mary Harper said she hounded fellow Indiana Criminal Justice Institute board member Mark Massa, now an Indiana Supreme Court justice, and Vaidik, among others, on juvenile justice issues. “I was a pest to Justice (Frank) Sullivan and Chief Justice (Randall) Shepard,” she said.
“Our programming on behalf of children was what I cared most about my job,” she said.
Under her leadership, Porter County created a juvenile and family drug court, looking at not only juvenile delinquency but also domestic violence and drug and alcohol abuse. On Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., she heard cases at the courtroom now named in her honor.
She also succeeded in getting Indiana to screen juveniles for mental health issues upon admission to juvenile detention.
Harper said the courtroom should have been named the Porter County Cares for its Children courtroom because of the county’s commitment to young people. “It’s not just Mary Harper. It’s all of Porter County government working together,” she said. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter-county-courtroom-named-for-retired-judge/article_9d81492e-b8c9-5dba-9e1f-ef8e63a4de99.html | 2022-07-15T16:45:31 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter-county-courtroom-named-for-retired-judge/article_9d81492e-b8c9-5dba-9e1f-ef8e63a4de99.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — Starting Saturday, July 16, anyone in the U.S. can reach trained mental health professionals by calling or texting 988. That three-digit number will reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The existing hotline number is 1-800-273-8255, and it will remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
KVUE spoke with Integral Care, Travis County's mental health authority, which has been a part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for about 10 years. It is one of over 200 crisis centers that answer the calls the lifeline receives every day.
"We can get calls from anywhere of somebody saying, 'I'm having some relationship stress,'" said Nicole Warren, an Integral Care practice administrator. "'I'm feeling really lonely or isolated. I'm feeling sad.'"
Warren said Integral Care covers over 70 counties in Texas.
"We can help people even if they call us from outside of our area," she said. "We can still answer that call. And what we can do is we can always do a warm transfer too, which means making sure that they're another human, that they're connected with another person, not just like a recording or something like that."
Every month, Integral Care takes about 5,000 to 6,000 calls. Warren hopes people continue to use the lifeline as a tool to get better because mental health is just as important as physical health.
"It's just such an integral part, such an important part of our health in general," she said. "All of us experience sadness at times. All of us experience anxiety. And it's, you know, we can go into crisis."
People in crisis aren't the only ones who can call the lifeline. If you're concerned about a family member or friend, you can also call 988 starting Saturday. Mental health providers can tell you how to best handle the situation, or they can even give your friend or family member a call.
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SAN ANTONIO — Good news for those who love Reggae, the 2022 San Antonio Reggae Festival is coming back to town.
The festival will be returning for its seventh year July 30 bringing live music, a cooking and food experience art and more, the festival said. They also said a relative of Bob Marley will be in attendance.
Alex 'The Rebel' Marley will be hosting the fest and Junior 'One Blood Reid will be the headliner.
Some of the other things the festival says they will have are over 40 food and cultural vendors, face painting, hula dancer and a playground.
Children 12 and under have free entrance. The festival will take place at Rosedale Park. Click here to learn more. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-reggae-festival-returning-late-july/273-98e9e90e-7160-42d5-88ef-fc06d0f2d902 | 2022-07-15T16:47:35 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-reggae-festival-returning-late-july/273-98e9e90e-7160-42d5-88ef-fc06d0f2d902 |
EDINA, Minn. — A judge sentenced 17-year-old Vance Chatman to more than eight years in prison on Thursday for felonies related to a series of carjackings in the Twin Cities, including a high-profile incident in Edina last December that left a woman with a black eye, whiplash and concussion.
That victim, who wishes to be identified only by her first name Jessie, did not attend the sentencing. However, the court read a victim impact statement on her behalf.
"Today, I feel very triggered," she told KARE 11 in an interview. "I'm brought back to the beginning."
Seven months after the attack, Jessie said she still feels pain in her joints and continues to go through physical therapy.
The trauma of the incident also left her with intense anxiety and depression, forcing her to think twice about even the most mundane daily activities like shopping at the grocery store.
"I'm feeling incredibly heartbroken that my life will forever be changed by violence," Jessie said. "I don't have enough time to talk about all the ways this has affected my life. It has affected my life in every way possible. It has stolen time from me being a mother to a young child, being a wife, being a business owner, being a human."
A juvenile court judge in Hennepin County certified Chatman to stand trial as an adult last month. After pleading guilty to four criminal charges stemming from five separate complaints, defense attorney Dan Guerrero said his client will serve two-thirds of his prison sentence -- more than five years -- with an anticipated release date in late 2027.
Chatman turns 18 next month.
"The goal was to get him sentenced before his 18th birthday so that he can be accepted into the youthful offender program at Lino Lakes, where they have pretty good programming for juvenile offenders who've been sentenced as adults," Guerrero told KARE 11 in a phone interview. "He's not without aspects of redemption, and I think hopefully -- if he takes advantage of this programming at Lino Lakes -- he can come out a more mature, empathetic, smarter human being."
Guerrero said that Chatman cycled between various foster homes throughout his childhood and did not have very good relationships with any of those caretakers.
"I don't think he had a lot of really positive guidance and love," Guerrero said. "I think he did recognize the harm that he caused, and I truly believe he doesn't want to be in this position ever again."
This attempted carjacking in Edina was among the more high-profile local cases last year, highlighting a rampant problem that began to sweep the Twin Cities and other large metropolitan areas starting in 2020. Five days after police accused Chatman and two other juvenile suspects of carrying out multiple west metro carjackings, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced an increased emphasis on these crimes, including assigning two prosecutors specifically to carjacking cases.
From 2020 to 2021, data from the Hennepin County Attorney's Office shows that carjacking case referrals jumped by more than 21 percent, with a similar pace reported so far in 2022. In Minneapolis specifically this year, police have logged 273 carjacking incidents -- a more than 10-percent jump compared to this time last year.
"I'd like to see that there would be more accountability, particularly for the juvenile offenders," Jessie said. "I want people to understand that carjacking is far more than just auto theft. There's violence involved."
However, Jessie said she sees the sentencing as a turning point for Vance Chatman.
"My greatest hope is, whatever put him in a position to do this level of violence to someone else, he will address in himself to try to come out of this better," Jessie said, "to use this as a pivotal moment, to make a significant change in his life. This doesn't have to be the ending, but the beginning of a powerful change story for him to actually get out of life, that which he would want to experience."
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — SpaceX launched its 25th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-25) mission to the International Space Station Thursday.
Liftoff was targeted for 8:44 p.m. from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
This is the fifth flight of the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously supported CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, and Crew-4. Following stage separation, Falcon 9 will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Dragon supporting this mission previously supported CRS-21 and CRS-23. Approximately twelve minutes after liftoff, Dragon will separate from Falcon 9’s second stage and dock to the space station on Saturday, July 16 at 11:20 a.m. ET, 15:20 UTC.
A live webcast of this mission will begin about 20 minutes prior to liftoff.
Watch live here. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/spacex-to-launch-crs-25-mission-international-station/77-4df45b90-8351-4977-8b0a-050c4d8006f1 | 2022-07-15T16:47:47 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/spacex-to-launch-crs-25-mission-international-station/77-4df45b90-8351-4977-8b0a-050c4d8006f1 |
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Manheim Township Police Department in Lancaster County recently introduced two new K9 officers: Odin and Zeke.
Both dogs will join the department to work with their handlers in narcotics detection and patrol functions, the police department said.
K9 Officer Odin is partnered with Officer Lucas Starsinic. A 2-year-old purebred Belgian Malinois originally from Denmark, Odin is trained in narcotics detection (area, building, and vehicle), specifically heroin, meth, and cocaine. He is also trained as a patrol dog (tracking, building searches, area searches, article searches, and controlled aggression work).
Starsinic has been with the department since 2016. He has worked in the patrol division and been assigned to both Manheim Township and Lancaster Township sectors. He has spent time as a defensive tactics instructor.
Starsinic has had numerous drug-related arrests, the department said.
K9 Officer Zeke is partnered with Officer Shane Long. A 1-year-old Dutch Shepherd originally from the Netherlands, Zeke came to the U.S. in April, when he was paired with Long so the duo could undergo a five-week training course together.
Zeke is a North American Police Work Dog Association-certified narcotics detector, focusing on cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, and is also certified in patrol functions like controlled aggression, tracking, and building and article searches.
Long has been employed at the Manheim Township Police Department since Sept. 2014 as a patrol officer. He has patrolled both Lancaster Township and Manheim Township sectors since that time. Long and K9 Zeke look forward to using their skill sets to serve the community. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/manheim-twp-police-k9-odin-zeke/521-6fb3c194-f289-47be-8363-f1ae4c9805bc | 2022-07-15T16:51:19 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/manheim-twp-police-k9-odin-zeke/521-6fb3c194-f289-47be-8363-f1ae4c9805bc |
ODESSA, Texas — Odessa drivers can expect a change to traffic patterns beginning on July 19.
Southbound traffic will be detoured to McKnight Drive due to the Dixie project road construction between 44th and 52nd streets. There will be one lane of northbound traffic open to motorists during the construction.
A message board will be placed at the location today to notify motorists of the upcoming changes. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/dixie-project-road-closure/513-d39538b6-5e7c-4310-b3e3-a29590bc4df5 | 2022-07-15T16:52:16 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/dixie-project-road-closure/513-d39538b6-5e7c-4310-b3e3-a29590bc4df5 |
DALLAS — As Texas went into energy conservation mode this week, some residents might have noticed something odd on their wall: their thermostat changing the temperature on its own.
They weren't just seeing things.
TXU Energy confirmed to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that its "Demand Response Program" can remotely change customers' thermostats "by a few degrees for a short time, normally less than an hour" when the power grid is under stress, like on Wednesday.
It was unclear how many homes had thermostats changed Wednesday, though TXU said tens of thousands of customers participate in the program. TXU did not respond to a request for comment from WFAA on Thursday.
In June, The Verge reported that CenterPoint Energy in Houston also has certain remotely-controlled thermostat programs through EnergyHub.
In Texas, the programs are in the form of EnergyHub's rewards program known as "Smart Savers Texas."
Customers have the choice of opting in to the program by allowing EnergyHub and their energy provider to "remotely access your thermostat to make brief, limited adjustments ... at times of peak electricity demand in the summer," the Smart Savers website said.
When a customer opts in to the program, they are automatically entered into a $5,000 sweepstakes. Customers have to have a so-called smart thermostat, such as Nest, that is connected to the internet.
According to the Smart Savers terms, temperature adjustments would typically happen on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., "but may extend outside of that time window for system testing or rare emergency conditions."
Last summer, some customers in Houston complained when they woke up to warm temperatures and found out their thermostat had been remotely adjusted.
The customers apparently weren't aware they were enrolled in a remotely-controlled program, telling KHOU they unenrolled as soon as they found out.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a conservation appeal to all Texans on Wednesday, asking homes and businesses to reduce their energy usage from 2-9 p.m.
Scorching hot temperatures have strained the Texas power grid this week; ERCOT also asked Texans to conserve energy on Monday.
On both days, the power grid's energy demand was on the same level as the supply, though no rolling blackouts were reported as a result. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-texas-power-grid-thermostat-yes-texas-energy-companies-can-remotely-control-your-thermostat-depending-on-your-plan/287-8e81116b-b734-4b78-957a-df835fd31955 | 2022-07-15T16:52:22 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/ercot-texas-power-grid-thermostat-yes-texas-energy-companies-can-remotely-control-your-thermostat-depending-on-your-plan/287-8e81116b-b734-4b78-957a-df835fd31955 |
HOUSTON — The 2022 version of CNBC's annual "Top States for Business" study ranks Texas as the second worst state to live in the country.
That same study named Texas the fifth best state in the country for business.
But some experts question whether keeping the status quo can keep drawing workers who have more leverage and more mobility than ever.
The team behind the study graded Texas an "F" in the life, health and inclusion category. They found that "skilled workers are still flocking to the state despite longstanding quality of life issues…. But when they arrived, they are finding limited childcare options, a stressed health care system with the highest rate of uninsured, new curbs on voting rights, and few protections against discrimination."
"Everybody has their own way of doing research, and I completely disagree with that," said Texan Eric Fuentas from San Antonio. "If you want to live in a state that has everything, Texas is your state."
"They got a lot of programs for people who (are) not able to afford daycare and things like that, so I’m not sure why that’s listed as well," said Corey Harrison, who recently moved to Texas.
Dietrich von Biedenfeld is a business professor at the University of Houston - Downtown. He says he's not surprised by the study's results.
"Is $800 a month a feasible amount for a young professional to have to pay for childcare, which is around the average rate in the city of Houston?" von Biedenfeld asked.
He says quality of life issues like health care and paid time off are crucial in luring Gen Z and Millennials as older employees retire.
"Just like businesses, Dell, etc., have come to Texas, they can then go somewhere else," von Biedenfeld said.
And a longtime Texas selling point, cheap housing, seems to be getting harder and harder to find.
"Who worse? Who’s before us?" asked Harrison.
"Arizona," said KHOU 11's Adam Bennett.
"Nah. They never lived in Michigan before, huh?" responded Harrison.
On the other end of the spectrum, Hawaii, Maine, and Vermont were named the three best states to live in.
Click here to find the full list. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/worst-states-to-live-in-texas-ranked-2/285-9bae0fd7-3326-4378-ad4b-ec527735798f | 2022-07-15T16:52:28 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/worst-states-to-live-in-texas-ranked-2/285-9bae0fd7-3326-4378-ad4b-ec527735798f |
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis visited Tampa on Friday to announce Hope Florida would be expanding its services to support foster and adoptive families across the state.
Hope Florida, according to the governor's office, is a program spearheaded by DeSantis and operated by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). The program itself establishes "Care Navigators" that help Floridians in need "by identifying goals and removing barriers to economic self-sufficiency through local, community-based partners, including the private sector, faith-based institutions, and nonprofit organizations."
Originally, the program was aimed at helping people across Florida including public benefit customers, children aging out of foster care, pregnant mothers contending with substance use disorders and parents and families who need assistance.
Now, the program will expand its services to include support for foster and adoptive parents and families.
The first lady had additional announcements during her roundtable. One included providing mentorship opportunities that Care Navigators can connect children in the state with mentors. Back in April, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allocating $70 million to promote "responsible" fatherhood in the state.
She also announced that $35 million in the state's budget will go to support foster and adoptive families and single parents across Florida. Each family is eligible to receive a one-time payment of $450.
You can watch the full roundtable down below or by clicking here: | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/casey-desantis-hope-florida-foster-care/67-1fd9c445-8999-4887-ac94-61c8ef8c536e | 2022-07-15T16:58:51 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/casey-desantis-hope-florida-foster-care/67-1fd9c445-8999-4887-ac94-61c8ef8c536e |
Bismarck police have blocked streets in the 800 block of South Third Street for what they are calling “an active scene.”
Police are asking the public to avoid the area and choose alternative routes for travel.
Check back for updates on this developing story. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-police-ask-public-to-avoid-active-scene-on-south-third-street/article_c00c71ba-0455-11ed-bdc5-6f9035fa7cba.html | 2022-07-15T17:12:01 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-police-ask-public-to-avoid-active-scene-on-south-third-street/article_c00c71ba-0455-11ed-bdc5-6f9035fa7cba.html |
A day after a midday subway platform shooting across from Philadelphia City Hall, a juvenile suspect was in police custody Friday.
The 14-year-old boy, escorted by his mother, surrendered to police around 8 a.m. and was being questioned, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Frank Vanore said late Friday morning.
Vanore said that surveillance video (which police did not release) showed the entire incident on the SEPTA platform at Market and North 15th Streets around 12:25 p.m. Thursday.
Two teens can be seen exiting a train onto the eastbound subway platform and appear to have words with a 19-year-old on the platform, Vanore said.
"It goes back and forth, at one point, (a suspect) pulls out a handgun and fires the handgun," Vanore said.
The 19-year-old victim was struck in the chest, stomach and right hand, police said. He underwent surgery and remained in critical condition Friday, Vanore said.
Vanore said that video left little doubt about who pulled the trigger.
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"I watched the video, he is absolutely the one who fired the gun," Vanore said.
Crystal Thurston described a "chaotic" scene as she and other passengers waiting for the train on the platform heard the gunshots.
“It was frightening, it really was. It was very frightening and it was loud. It was three very loud shots," Thurston said.
No charges were filed against the 14-year-old as of midday Friday.
Police also interviewed a 15-year-old on Thursday who was with the 14-year-old, but released him without charges. They said the 15-year-old wasn't involved in the actual shooting and cooperated with the investigation.
Vanore thanked the parents of the children involved for cooperating with investigators.
Police asked for the public's help in tracking down the gun that was used so it could be taken off the streets.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/boy-14-surrenders-in-center-city-septa-subway-platform-shooting/3300925/ | 2022-07-15T17:12:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/boy-14-surrenders-in-center-city-septa-subway-platform-shooting/3300925/ |
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Days before its next board meeting — likely to bring renewed attention to its suspended police chief — the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has been working on the nuts and bolts of a fall reopening plan made extraordinary by the mass shooting at one of its elementary campuses on May 24.
Among other non-routine decisions, the district has finalized plans on where to place the 500 students who had attended Robb Elementary School, where an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students and two teachers.
Superintendent Hal Harrell has been publicizing the plan this week, including safety and security upgrades. Left unmentioned was the fate of Pete Arredondo, the school district’s police chief suspended with pay shortly after Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw blamed him for the failure of law enforcement officers to rapidly confront the shooter.
The escalating anger at the police response — and at the transparency of the explanations and investigations of it — has been on weekly display at City Council meetings. Arredondo resigned from the council days before the release of video Tuesday showing dozens of officers from multiple agencies waiting in a hallway outside the two Robb classrooms where surviving victims waited more than an hour for rescue.
On Friday, the school district announced its board had scheduled a 45-minute special meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, just before its regular monthly meeting, “specifically to offer the opportunity for open dialogue with our community.”
The agendas for Monday’s twin meetings had not been posted as of Friday morning, but the regular meeting is expected to set a start date for the fall semester that will be later than usual.
“The delay will allow us to better address staff and student needs for a successful school year,” Harrell wrote.
The district is working with the Texas Education Agency and the Texas School Safety Center to conduct safety and security audits of all district property. The agencies have provided initial recommendations which the district is acting on with $1 million in funding donated by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Current projects include the installation of new perimeter fencing, additional security cameras, upgrading of doors, door locks and access points and hiring additional district police officers and security personnel. Harrell said interviews for new officers started this week.
“Orders are being placed right now,” Anne Marie Espinoza, the district’s spokeswoman, said Thursday. “It is our hope and intent these get done before the first day of school happens.”
The district’s own budget will cover salaries for the additional security personnel after the Raiders’ donation runs out. But other gifts from a sympathetic nation have been mentioned in the district’s recent back-to-school announcements.
School supplies for every student will be free, donated by a partnership of Goldman Sachs and Education Products, Inc. in a gift worth $100,000, the district’s parent-teacher organizations have said.
“Kits will ship directly to your child’s campus to be given to their teacher and will be available for you at Meet the Teacher in August,” the district said Friday.
Robb Elementary will be demolished and a new school constructed to replace it, made possible by $10 million pledged by H-E-B and the family of its chairman, Charles Butt.
The district previously said most Robb students would be shifted to Flores Elementary, but after some adjustments, Robb’s second and third graders now are slated to attend Uvalde Elementary as third and fourth graders, Harrell wrote.
Uvalde Elementary is a new creation, to be located at the Benson Educational Complex. Robb Elementary teachers, staff and administrators will move with them.
Fourth graders who were at Robb will become fifth graders at Flores Elementary. Dalton Elementary’s first graders, who normally would have gone to Robb as second graders, will stay at Dalton another year.
“The Flores change is because as we started looking at different plans, the Benson campus lends itself for an elementary because it was one before,” Espinoza said. “It will allow us more adequate space and resources to meet all the needs of our students and not squeeze four grade levels onto one campus.”
Crossroads Academy, an alternative high school, had been at the Benson Educational Complex but will be relocated to provide more space for the Uvalde Elementary students.
“As we continue to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, a lot of work is still to be done, and many questions are yet to be answered,” Harrell wrote. “We are committed to working with you to understand your concerns so that they can be appropriately addressed and we will continue to share updates and information throughout the summer.”
claire.bryan@express-news.net | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/uvalde-school-reopening-17307531.php | 2022-07-15T17:13:22 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/uvalde-school-reopening-17307531.php |
SEA ISLE CITY — The Starfish, which made headlines this week for partially sinking in the city's back bay, has been towed away and brought to its temporary home.
Sea Tow Cape May on Wednesday lifted the partially sunken vessel from the bay floor, tugging it north to Yank Marine, along the Tuckahoe River in Upper Township.
No injuries were reported as 22 people were rescued after the crash, the Coast Guard said Tuesday.
SEA ISLE CITY — A Monday afternoon charter boat trip in the city’s back bays turned scary wh…
Photos the towing service posted to social media showed a hole in the boat's hull patched with stakes of wood. Other shots of the boat out of the water show gashes to its right side, as well as a hole around the deck's railing.
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Owner Starfish Boats said Monday it hopes the vessel will welcome passengers for cruises and fishing trips again.
The decades-old charter boat was passing under the Townsends Inlet Bridge when it struck the span, causing rips through the boat's hull and damaging the bridge's walking platform and several metal brackets. One passenger on Tuesday said he and his son helped usher others to a safer area on the deck while bay water flooded several compartments, causing the boat to sink on an angle. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/charter-boat-towed-following-bridge-crash-partial-sinking-off-sea-isle-city/article_a4029b2a-0446-11ed-8a0a-6b47c8709bd3.html | 2022-07-15T17:22:30 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/charter-boat-towed-following-bridge-crash-partial-sinking-off-sea-isle-city/article_a4029b2a-0446-11ed-8a0a-6b47c8709bd3.html |
Authorities are seeking an Egg Harbor Township man in connection with a fatal shooting in February at a Somers Point apartment complex.
Tyreek Crawford, 20, is charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Friday in a news release.
Crawford is accused of fatally shooting Joshua Hannah on Feb. 10 at Somers Point Village on Mays Landing Road.
Somers Point police responded to a 911 call from the apartment complex at 8:27 p.m. that night. They found Hannah suffering from at least one gunshot wound to his torso.
SOMERS POINT — The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and Somers Point police are investiga…
Hannah was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, where he later died.
A warrant has been issued for Crawford's arrest.
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Anyone with information about Crawford or the case can call the Prosecutor's Office at 609-909-7800 or visit acpo.org/forms/tips-crime-reporting, or they can call Atlantic County Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 800-658-8477 (TIPS), or visit crimestoppersatlantic.com. Crime Stoppers offers money for information leading to arrests and indictments in Atlantic County. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/egg-harbor-township-man-sought-in-february-somers-point-slaying/article_6fdc0684-043b-11ed-9502-5f85053c6d10.html | 2022-07-15T17:22:36 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/egg-harbor-township-man-sought-in-february-somers-point-slaying/article_6fdc0684-043b-11ed-9502-5f85053c6d10.html |
A box truck traveling north on the Garden State Parkway on Friday morning veered off the road near milepost 31.9 and struck a guardrail before continuing into the woods, State Police said.
The driver, who was not immediately identified, sustained minor injuries, Trooper Brandi Slota said.
The crash occurred at 7:54 a.m., Slota said.
The right lane remained closed Friday morning while the vehicle was being removed from the woods, Slota said.
This story is developing. Check back for updates. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/truck-crashes-into-woods-off-parkway-in-egg-harbor-township/article_0f8b43d0-044f-11ed-b27b-d70c4bde5489.html | 2022-07-15T17:22:42 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/truck-crashes-into-woods-off-parkway-in-egg-harbor-township/article_0f8b43d0-044f-11ed-b27b-d70c4bde5489.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Authorities said Friday they're investigating a woman's fatal fall from the upper levels of a Harrah's Resort Atlantic City parking garage.
Officers were dispatched to the garage in the Marina District at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday after the woman reportedly threatened to jump from the building, police said in a news release.
They arrived to find the woman, 60, of Middle Township's Rio Grande section, had already jumped from the garage, police said. Emergency personnel pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Police did not release the woman's name.
Security told investigators they saw the woman appear to intentionally jump from the garage, police said.
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Police did not officially say the woman's jump was an act of suicide or whether other reasons contributed.
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Anyone who may have witnessed the woman's jump can call police at 609-347-5766 or text tip411 (847411). Begin texts with "ACPD." All texts are anonymous.
Police reminded the public that the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is available to anyone in crisis by calling 800-273-8255. Texts can be sent to 741741.
Services for mental health crises expand nationally Saturday, when the 988 number begins accepting calls. That number also will direct callers to the Suicide Prevention Hotline. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/woman-dies-after-fall-from-harrahs-casino-parking-garage/article_ceace4ac-0441-11ed-9f18-134446a47d0c.html | 2022-07-15T17:22:48 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/woman-dies-after-fall-from-harrahs-casino-parking-garage/article_ceace4ac-0441-11ed-9f18-134446a47d0c.html |
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ORISKANY, N.Y. – Andrew ‘Andy’ Trinkaus, whose family owned the popular Trinkaus Manor in Oriskany, passed away on Thursday, July 14, at the age of 99.
According to the obituary, Trinkaus passed away unexpectedly at his home.
Trinkaus Manor was a holiday attraction for many local families over the years, and Andy designed and built many of the Christmas decorations that adorned the manor. A fire destroyed the business about 30 years ago, but many of the holiday decorations were passed along to the city of Rome and are displayed downtown every winter.
Trinkaus was also a World War II veteran and a member of the Oriskany American Legion and the Whitestown Rotary Club.
Calling hours will take place on Tuesday, July 19, at Dimbleby Funeral Home on Main Street in Whitesboro from 3 - 7 p.m.
Services will be held on Wednesday, July 20, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Whitesboro. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/andy-trinkaus-who-created-iconic-holiday-decorations-at-trinkaus-manor-dies-at-99/article_54e8809c-0458-11ed-a8b8-5b169977197a.html | 2022-07-15T17:27:14 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/andy-trinkaus-who-created-iconic-holiday-decorations-at-trinkaus-manor-dies-at-99/article_54e8809c-0458-11ed-a8b8-5b169977197a.html |
The Oneida County Health Department is urging residents to be cautious after multiple people were exposed to rabid animals over this past week.
Earlier in the week, two people were exposed to a fox in Utica and one person to a bat in the town of Vienna. Both the fox and the bat tested positive for rabies.
Then on Wednesday, two people in Camden were exposed to another fox that the health department says was likely rabid. The fox was sent to the lab to be tested and official results are pending.
The health department says all those exposed to the rabid animals received post-exposure prophylaxis.
Residents are advised to stay away from animals that are acting unusual, getting too close or acting tamer than expected. Trouble moving, drooling or foaming at the mouth are signs of rabies infection in most animals. Bats may also be rabid if they are on the ground.
According to the health department, most bats are not rabid, but 7 out of 10 Americans who die from rabies were infected by a bat.
Pet owners should also make sure their animals’ rabies vaccines are up to date. The health department is holding its next rabies vaccination clinic at the Vienna Town Garage on July 26. To schedule an appointment call 315-798-5064.
“Prevention efforts are the most important, easiest way to protect ourselves from rabies,” said Dr. Daniel W. Gilmore, director of health. “However, if you do become exposed, seek care quickly. Treatment is available but time sensitive.”
If you see a rabid animal call your local animal control office. If you encounter or are bit by an animal you believe is rabid, seek treatment immediately. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/multiple-rabid-animals-found-in-oneida-county-this-week-health-department-advises-caution/article_ab6f6050-044b-11ed-aa2a-8b70cd401622.html | 2022-07-15T17:27:20 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/multiple-rabid-animals-found-in-oneida-county-this-week-health-department-advises-caution/article_ab6f6050-044b-11ed-aa2a-8b70cd401622.html |
CENTERTON, Arkansas — The Centerton Police Department (CPD) will be having a back-to-school amnesty in exchange for school supply donations.
The amnesty will be from July 11 to August 12 and only applies to nonviolent misdemeanor warrants issued out of Centerton District Court.
Those who have a "failure to appear" in court are asked to turn themselves in and bring at least five school supply items.
Here is a list of items that are accepted:
- Pencils
- Pens
- Erasers
- Binders
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Notebook paper
- Glue sticks
- 24 ct. crayons
- Gently used backpacks
The school supplies will be donated to: Gamble Elementary, Bentonville West High School, Grimsley Jr. High, or the Children's Shelter.
Officials say you can turn yourself in any time before 5 p.m. If it is after 5 p.m., you will need to call 479-271-1006 to make arrangements with an on-duty officer.
The CPD is located at 220 Municipal Dr.
For questions or concerns, you may contact CPD at 479-795-4431 Ext 3 and ask for Haley.
Warrant amnesty is only available for warrants issued out of the Centerton District Court and all other warrants will be handled by the issuing agency.
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Milwaukee issues mask advisory prompted by rising level of COVID-19 spread
The city of Milwaukee Health Department is advising residents to wear masks at public settings indoors amid rising cases and the circulation of the BA.5 variant of COVID-19.
The advisory is in effect for all individuals older than 2 regardless of vaccination status or prior infection. Early research indicates that BA.5, now the country's dominant variant, is "seemingly more transmissible and more immune-evading" than other variants, the advisory states.
The CDC’s finding of "high" COVID-19 spread in Milwaukee County was based on 294.91 new cases per 100,000 people in the last week,12.8 new hospital admissions with COVID-19 per 100,000 people in that time period and 3.4% of inpatient beds occupied by patients with confirmed COVID-19.
Masks such as KN95s and N95 respirators offer additional layers of protection, but the department said any mask that is worn consistently and snugly is better than no mask. Those without access to the recommended respirators can wear two masks to increase protection.
The department also recommended vaccinations, social distancing and avoiding crowded spaces, improving indoor ventilation, thoroughly washing hands and testing for the virus when they are sick or in close contact with someone with COVID-19.
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GAHANNA, Ohio — The mother of a 17-year-old Gahanna Lincoln High School student was able to hear her son's heartbeat nearly three years after his death because of organ donation.
JaShawn Scott died in a car crash in October 2019 at the intersection of Sunbury Road and Morse Road.
Police say a woman driving a Toyota Camry collided with an Audi A6.
JaShawn, who was a passenger in the Audi, was taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He passed away a few days later.
The driver of the Camry and her daughter were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and another passenger in the Audi were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
JaShawn was part of the Gahanna Lions football team and his mother said he was outgoing, the class clown and just fun to be around.
After JaShawn passed, police said his mother, KeShaunta Scott, wanted people to know that he elected to be an organ donor when he was 13.
He donated five organs, including his heart. Recently, the recipient of his heart reached out to KeShaunta on Facebook and she was able to listen to her son’s heart.
10TV spoke with KeShaunta who said she was out celebrating her birthday the night of the crash.
“I saw the accident on the TV, but I didn’t think it was my son,” she said. “That phone call was a mother’s nightmare.”
KeShaunta said she was nervous to meet the man who received her son’s heart, but she wanted to hear that heartbeat.
“When you find out you’re having a baby the first thing, the first thing you hear is the heartbeat, so I wanted to hear the heartbeat,” she said.
She said all of her nerves and anxiety went out the window when she heard it.
If you would like to learn more about donating organs, you can go to lifelineofohio.org. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/i-hear-it-gahanna-mother-hears-late-sons-heartbeat-after-an-organ-transplant/530-7e0dce6f-72db-49ff-adf7-35cbcddeb052 | 2022-07-15T17:29:25 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/i-hear-it-gahanna-mother-hears-late-sons-heartbeat-after-an-organ-transplant/530-7e0dce6f-72db-49ff-adf7-35cbcddeb052 |
What to Know
- Authorities have identified one of New Jersey's oldest cold case victims.
- "Princess Doe" was discovered behind a cemetery off of a highway in New Jersey's Blairstown Township in 1982.
- Exactly 40 years since she was discovered, the victim was identified as Dawn Olanick, a 17-year-old from Long Island. Her suspected killer was also identified.
Authorities have identified one of New Jersey's oldest cold case victims, a female known for 40 years only as "Princess Doe" following the discovery of her body behind a cemetery off of a highway in New Jersey's Blairstown Township in 1982.
They also announced an arrest, 40 years to the day the female's body was found behind Cedar Ridge Cemetery on Highway 94. She was thought to be between 15 and 20 years old at the time. Now we know her name. And we know his, too.
A DNA profile helped authorities identify the remains as 17-year-old Dawn Olanick, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan announced Friday. They identified her alleged killer as Arthur Kinlaw, who faces a single count of first-degree murder in her death and up to life in prison if convicted.
Dawn Olanick's body was found on July 15, 1982. Authorities had said they believed she had been dead for less than a week at the time she was found. They said she was beaten to death.
She had just finished her junior year of high school prior to her murder. The Long Island woman was born Aug. 5, 1964 and was from the West Babylon and Bohemia areas of Long Island, according to Pfeiffer.
"That's where she lived her life. Unfortunately, her life ended here in our town," Pfeiffer said, calling the revelation of Princess Doe's identity and that of her murderer a decades-long "journey for justice."
Prosecutors said they would not release any additional information on Dawn Olanick at this time.
"We generally don't have the opportunity in these cold cases to also then have the ability to charge the individual who is responsible, or who we believe is responsible, for this death," Pfeiffer said during Friday's press conference. "In this case, we do have that opportunity. And, I am extremely happy to announce that our office has filed charges against that individual who we feel is responsible for the death of Dawn."
Kinlaw faces a life sentence if convicted. The charge he faces is based on witness testimony, the initial investigation and previous admission, according to state police. Although Pfeiffer opted to not reveal specific information on what ties Kinlaw to the case, he did say that Kinlaw had written numerous letters to the prosecutor's office starting in 2005 confessing to the murder, something he also did in an interview.
Pfeiffer also revealed that Kinlaw might have initially made contact with Dawn Olenick in the West Babylon area of Long Island. It is believed none of them had any connection to Blairstown. According to Pfeiffer, there is evidence to suggest that Kinlaw was involved with a prostitution ring and he wanted Dawn Olanick to join. When she refused, he allegedly killed her.
"That is the connection, the evidence we have at this point in time," Pfeiffer said, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
Pfeiffer said that although Kinlaw confessed almost two decades ago to the murder, his office was not in a position to move forward and present a strong case against Kinlaw given that there were many pieces of the murder mystery missing -- including the victim's identity.
Kinlaw is currently in a New York prison serving a 20-to-life sentence after being convicted in a 2000 murder of a young woman, according to prosecutors. Attorney information for Kinlaw was not immediately known.
"To everyone who worked on this case across decades: thank you," New Jersey's Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. "I also want to recognize [Dawn's] family who represent who we do this work for...I hope this provides a small measure of closure and comfort."
Callahan said that the case had stayed with him for decades, as he first became aware of the news of the unidentified body when he was barely a teenager.
"I know I am here as the colonel, but as a dad of two girls, as a man with two sisters, everybody involved in this, took this personally," Callahan said in the presser, recounting how he first became aware of the case when he was just 13-year-old.
"It was with somewhat of a broken heart that I heard this news knowing that this community had adopted Dawn," Callahan said, voice breaking.
Dawn's cousin was in attendance at Friday's press conference. Speaking on behalf of Dawn's family, he said they all "miss her dearly."
"A lot of wounds have been reopened. We always had hope that my cousin Dawn would come around again," he said. "[My cousin] is always in my heart."
He said the family now hopes to put a name and a picture on her gravestone "because now we are thankful for her identity, known to you, as well."
According to a poster on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Persons website, when her body was discovered, Dawn was wearing a red v-neck short-sleeved shirt, with an approximate inch tear to the lower part, and a long red wrap-around skirt that had peacocks pictured around the lower hem border. She also had on a gold chain necklace with white beads along the chain and an ornate cross pendant. See more from NCMEC here.
Authorities continue to investigate the case and ask anyone with additional information to contact the New Jersey State Police.
"I want to point out the historical significance of this case, which was 40 years in the making," Pfeiffer said. "This case, Princess Doe's case, was the first unidentified person case ever entered into NCIC database that's maintained by the FBI. It's incredible to think that that was the very first case that was entered into that nationwide system that is so important to law enforcement in identifying victims who have lost their lives or who are missing."
"This case was very first case that was entered into the NCIC system and that was on June 30, 1983 -- and that case remains in the system until today. I am proud to say that as of today, that case, the very first case...will now be able to be removed." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/40-year-journey-for-justice-princess-doe-of-1982-nj-cold-case-murder-idd/3776007/ | 2022-07-15T17:29:30 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/40-year-journey-for-justice-princess-doe-of-1982-nj-cold-case-murder-idd/3776007/ |
ARKANSAS, USA — The application period for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin on July 25.
This program is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and helps eligible residents receive financial assistance for summer utilities.
Eligibility is determined by household size and income. Officials say a single individual with a maximum monthly countable income of $1,859 and a family of four with $3,574 would both be eligible.
Arkansas LIHEAP offers two types of benefit payments:
- Regular: fixed benefit that considers the household income, the number of household members, and the type of energy source (e.g., electricity, gas, propane, wood, pellets).
- Crisis: benefit up to a maximum amount established by policy that will prevent disconnection, restore service or provide energy/fuel when supply is gone
In order to apply for LIHEAP, you must apply through the organization that operates within the county you live in.
For those who live in Benton, Carroll and Madison counties, contact Our Healthy Communities
Washington County: Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County
Crawford, Sebastian counties: Crawford-Sebastian Community Development
To view a map of the state to find out where your community organization is, click here
Documents required to apply:
- A photo ID
- Social Security card (household members age 18 or older)
- Social Security numbers (household minors)
- Copies of your most recent utility bills
- Proof of income
- Proof of residency (current utility bills provide proof)
Officials say assistance will be available until Sept. 30 or funds are completely expended, whichever comes first.
The program will have another application period to assist with winter heating costs beginning in January.
LIHEAP is offered throughout community organizations throughout the state. For more information click here.
For tips to help manage your Entergy Arkansas bill, click here.
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AG says Driggers was wrong in Smelser verdict, but there’s no path to appeal
LAS CRUCES - There is no path to appeal the dismissal or retry the case against a former Las Cruces police officer, the New Mexico attorney general said Friday in response to questions asked by the Sun-News.
Attorney General Hector Balderas said via an emailed statement that 3rd Judicial District Judge Douglas Driggers's decision to direct a verdict of not guilty closes off any opportunity for future prosecution regarding the police killing of Antonio Valenzuela.
"The judge got it wrong by not allowing the jury to rule on the evidence of the illegal chokehold," Balderas said.
The statement comes after Driggers, a long-time district judge in Las Cruces, directed the verdict mid-trial. The move abruptly ended the trial of former Las Cruces Police Department Patrol Officer Christopher Smelser. A grand jury indicted Smelser in 2020 after Smelser used a controversial grapple technique during a traffic stop-turned-foot chase on Feb. 29, 2020.
Police body camera footage shows Smelser and two other officers pulling over a truck for expired registration tags on 3 Crosses Avenue. They discovered that a court had issued an arrest warrant for Valenzuela, who was sitting in the back seat. The court accused Valenzuela of violating parole concerning an allegation of drug possession. When Valenzuela got out of the truck, he ran away from Smelser and another officer.
When Smelser caught up, he attempted to detain Valenzuela using the controversial grappling technique called the vascular neck restraint. Smelser can be heard on the body camera saying he struggled to use the restraint correctly after Valenzuela passed out. Valenzuela died an hour later. An autopsy report concluded Valenzuela suffocated to death and that methamphetamine in his body contributed to his passing.
Trial by judge
Two and half years after the killing, Smelser faced a jury and two prosecutors from the Attorney General's Office, Zack Jones and Mark Probasco. For three days, the state attempted to prove to the jury that Smelser knew the restraint was a dangerous technique that, if performed incorrectly, risked death. Smelser knew that but tried it anyway, the prosecutors argued to the jury.
In the end, Driggers decided Smelser's fate — not a jury.
After the state rested its case Wednesday afternoon, Driggers told the attorneys he'd hear arguments regarding a directed verdict the following morning. For the trial to continue, the evidence presented thus far had to show that Smelser knew his actions created a risk of death but used the technique anyway.
Prosecutors said Smelser's statements to Valenzuela, including "I'm going to f---king choke you out, bro," indicated that he intended to harm Valenzuela. They also argued that LCPD trainers impressed onto cadets, including Smelser, that the restraint was a potentially lethal technique.
Moments after prosecutors argued this, Driggers ruled against them. First, he said prosecutors had failed to prove Smelser intended to hurt or kill Valenzuela. Then, a few moments later, Driggers discharged the jury, and two years of prosecution came to a crashing halt.
"The judge's decision today (Thursday) essentially acquits Smelser without the opportunity for the empaneled jury of Smelser's peers to consider the evidence against him," Balderas said. "Although these cases are difficult for communities across the country, we will continue to engage and use the jury system to bring justice."
No pathway to appeal
This case, however, appears to be at an end.
Jordan Gutierrez, a special projects coordinator for the AG's Office, told the Sun-News there was no way to bring new charges against Smelser and no way to appeal Driggers' decision. Gutierrez said that filing another set of charges — such as manslaughter — against Smelser is considered double jeopardy. Double jeopardy means that Smelser has protection under the U.S. Constitution not to be prosecuted twice for the same crime.
Gutierrez added that there was also no pathway to appeal Driggers' ruling.
"There exists no constitutional or statutory right for the State to appeal here. The judge's ruling operates as an acquittal which forecloses any remedy for the State and forecloses any opportunity for the jury to decide the case," Gutierrez said.
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Justin Garcia is a public safety reporter for the Sun-News. He can be reached via email at JEGarcia@lcsun-news.com. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/courts/2022/07/15/new-mexico-attorney-general-says-no-way-to-appeal-christopher-smelser-directed-verdict/65374541007/ | 2022-07-15T17:32:39 | 0 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/courts/2022/07/15/new-mexico-attorney-general-says-no-way-to-appeal-christopher-smelser-directed-verdict/65374541007/ |
New Mexico, 'Stranger Things' backdrop, hits production peak
SANTA FE - New Mexico's film and TV industry has hit a new peak, with record spending by video production companies in a state that drew projects including the Netflix series "Stranger Things."
Production companies directly spent a record $855 million on films, TV series and other media in the fiscal year that ended on June 30, New Mexico's governor announced Thursday. Industry executives have been attracted to New Mexico's unique landscapes since the success of AMC's long-running series "Breaking Bad" and a generous increase of incentives passed by state lawmakers in 2019.
In-state spending by the industry increased about 36% from nearly $627 million the previous fiscal year.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a first-term Democrat running for reelection, also touted an increase in spending beyond major cities such as Santa Fe and Albuquerque, fueled by expanded state incentives for rural and small-town film production.
Local production spending in those outlying areas jumped more than six-fold to $49.5 million amid an industry rebound, state economic development officials told a legislative panel gathered in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
It was unclear how much the state will eventually spend on corresponding film incentive payments. New Mexico offers a rebate of between 25% and 35% of in-state spending for video production that helps filmmakers large and small underwrite their work.
Incentive payments crested at $148 million in 2019 before falling to about $40 million for the year ending in June 2021. While the state general fund is awash in income linked to federal pandemic aid along with a surge in oil and natural gas prices and production, some lawmakers have criticized the rebates as being too costly.
State economic development officials say conversations are underway with lawmakers to revisit terms of the state film tax rebate program when the Legislature meets again in January 2023, possibly redrawing the boundaries for bonuses in rural areas and exploring new incentives linked to lower emissions of climate-warming pollution by the energy-intensive industry.
Fiscally conservative legislators have questioned for years whether New Mexico may be spending too much on the film industry in comparison with the employment it sustains. But Lujan Grisham pointed to state data that showed an increase in the number of industry worker hours and new highs for the number of film and television productions overall at nearly 110 for the year.
"Due to the work we've done to foster a successful environment for production and build a thriving base of talented local crews, film and television productions from around the world are putting money directly into New Mexico communities, supporting our small businesses and creating jobs for thousands of New Mexicans," Lujan Grisham said in a statement.
After the success of "Breaking Bad" and spinoff "Better Call Saul," other notable recent productions in New Mexico include portions the fourth season of the Netflix series "Stranger Things" and AMC's "Dark Winds," based on the the mystery book series from Tony Hillerman and daughter Anne Hillerman.
Both Netflix and NBCUniversal have set up permanent production hubs in Albuquerque in recent years, adding to millions of dollars in investments and promises of more jobs.
Legislative reforms in 2019 opened up greater incentives to film production companies that demonstrate long-term commitments to New Mexico through a 10-year contract on a qualified production facility. Netflix and NBCUniversal have secured that "film partner" status that lifts the cap on annual production rebates.
Spending by the industry had been trending upward before the pandemic brought a halt to work due to public health mandates and industry protocols, resulting in a precipitous drop in 2020. As restrictions were eased, spending rebounded in 2021 as work ramped up.
Record-setting activity took place amid allegations of workplace safety violations on the set of "Rust," where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October 2021. No criminal charges have been filed in the case and Baldwin has denied wrongdoing.
Rust Movie Productions is challenging the basis of a $137,000 fine against the company by state occupational safety regulators who say production managers on the set of the Western film failed to follow standard industry protocols for firearms safety.
The Legislature this year allocated $40 million to help establish a collaborative media academy to bolster training for the industry. Economic Development Secretary Alicia Keyes said the headquarters of the academy will be located in Albuquerque.
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AUSTIN, Texas — On Friday, Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk presented his recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 City budget, which he said aims to address a staff recruitment and retention crisis across city government.
The budget proposes an across-the-board pay increase of 4% for civilian staff, marking the largest increase in over 20 years for employees such as librarians, rec center staff, utility line workers, waste collection and road repair crews, community health professionals and more. Under this proposal, the City's living wage, or the minimum payable to any employee, would rise by 20% from $15 to $18 an hour. There is also still a longer-term goal for this to increase in the future.
Cronk also proposed that all employees who have been with the City of Austin for at least a year, including both temporary and sworn public safety staff, will receive a one-time retention stipend of up to $1,500 in their pay packets next month. He said annual pay for public safety employees will continue to be determined through union negotiations.
The proposed budget would also provide a typical homeowner with a reduction of more than $100 in the City's portion of their annual property tax bill, even with the additional investments in the City's workforce.
The budget proposal comes as a recent report from the Financial Services Department showed an average City-wide vacancy rate of about 17%, with almost 1,900 non-sworn vacancies over nine months. The departments most impacted include Austin Resource Recovery, the Austin Animal Center, the Parks and Recreation Department and the Austin Public Library.
The City noted that while high vacancy rates are not unique to Austin or Central Texas at large, further action is still needed to address recruitment and retention in order to sustain and improve public services over the next year.
“In the wake of the pandemic, just like so many other organizations, our City government today faces a mission-critical challenge when it comes to maintaining our workforce and sustaining the high quality of services our residents have come to expect,” said Cronk. “The simple truth of the matter is that we do not currently have the staff that we need to deliver the services that we must. For that reason, and others, the core feature of our budget proposal is a renewed emphasis on ensuring that, as we move into the future, we are in a position to recruit and retain the people we need to do the job that our community expects of us.”
The motion to increase investments in the workforce was made possible by the "City’s dedication to prudent financial management over the course of many years," officials said in a press release. City leaders added that after a significant revenue loss following the COVID-19 outbreak, Austin is now on track to see a projected 16% increase in sales tax revenue over last year's receipts.
Other highlights of the proposed budget include:
- $73 million in planned capital spending to build and repair city sidewalks
- $3.4 million and 17 new jobs to improve disaster response and community preparedness
- Increased City minimum wage and pay raises to address staffing shortages and sustain services
- $27 million for cultural arts, historic preservation and live music, funded by Hotel Occupancy Taxes
- $4.8 million to clean up homeless encampments in public spaces and near waterways
- 55 new jobs to improve customer service efforts at AUS airport
- $79 million investment in affordable housing to meet goals set by the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint
- $1 million towards a Trauma Recovery Center to support victims of violent crime
- $3.6 million for wildfire prevention and education
- One-time funding of $5 million for emergency rental assistance to prevent homelessness as rents rise
- A $2.5 million investment in the Iconic Venue Fund, to help secure places of cultural significance.
- New funds and positions to promote resiliency and mitigate climate change, with investments in disaster-response infrastructure, community preparedness programs, and efforts to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions.
The City of Austin provided the following links for more information on the proposal:
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NM suffers service industry worker shortage, but positions lack pay, protection and benefits
State trying to recruit young workers for entry-level jobs
This story was originally published by Source New Mexico.
New Mexico is in dire need of more service workers, but the state hasn’t changed the industry’s low pay or minimal benefits that makes the job unsustainable for many. Instead, the Department of Workforce Solutions is focused on finding young adults to fill the roles that are being abandoned in favor of better paying positions.
Only a little more than half of New Mexico’s workforce is active, making its labor force participation rate just 56.9% in May, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is lower than almost all of the other states in the country. New Mexico has been on a gradual decline for the past few decades and is still recovering from the severe drop caused by the pandemic in 2020.
Ricky Serna is acting secretary of the Department of Workforce Solutions until Monday, when he becomes the N.M. Transportation Department leader. He said there are a number of reasons for New Mexico’s low labor force percentage rate, including competitive wages elsewhere, ongoing COVID concerns, the ability and preference to work remotely, and limited child care access.
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Vince Alvarado, president of New Mexico Federation of Labor, said the labor shortage not just in New Mexico but nationally and stems from states not paying workers enough.
Four key industries — service, teaching, nursing and social work — are facing worker shortages, according to the Legislative Finance Committee’s third quarter performance report card for the state. And though in 2021 the Legislature allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to draw people to the latter three professions, little has been done to boost low service industry wages.
A concentration of accommodation and food service jobs can be both good and bad for labor force rate, according to April’s Labor Market Review from DWS. Jobs in service industries can deter applicants because they offer lower pay and can require less skill and education, according to the review’s author, Rachel Moskowitz, the Economic Research and Analysis bureau chief.
But, she continues, some researchers argue low wages can actually boost the labor force participation rate because “more people in the household are now required to work in order to meet household needs.”
Daryl Wagmen has been working as a server and bartender at Outback Steakhouse on and off since 1999, a supplemental income to his salary as an international English teacher. With this line of thinking, Wagmen said people are forced to work 60-hour work weeks just to survive.
“I don’t think it’s a very strong argument to say, ‘Well, let’s keep their wages low, that way more people are working,’” Wagmen said.
To help with the labor shortage caused by competitive pay offered by other jobs, especially entry-level jobs like those in the service industry, Serna said his department is working on pilot programs to train youth workers “to come into entry-level jobs and essentially fill those positions as a result of that shift.” He said Carlsbad and Roswell have already held some of these programs.
And to avoid forcing people to relocate to metropolitan or central New Mexico to find work, Serna said DWS needs to work with the Economic Development Department to expand job opportunities in rural areas.
“We’re really trying to understand how rural and remote New Mexico communities can grow in their ability to offer good-paying jobs to New Mexicans,” Serna said.
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Fewer workers in vulnerable, low-paying positions
Many people are leaving entry-level jobs for other workforces that are offering higher wages, Serna said.
Almost 75% of workers making minimum wage in the U.S. fell under the service industry category in 2021, most of those being food preparation or serving jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
But New Mexico’s $11.50 statewide minimum wage doesn’t equate to a living wage, even for a state with a relatively low cost of living.
A living wage for a single adult with no children living in New Mexico is $16.25, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Calculator. Even two adults without children working in the state would need at least $12.84 an hour, according to MIT.
The federal minimum wage should be at least $20 an hour to keep up with inflation and living costs, Alvarado said.
“Look at the cost of fuel right now. Look at the cost of housing for an apartment right now,” Alvarado said. “15 bucks an hour? What is it – 15 times 40? That’s 600 bucks a week. Can you live on 600 bucks a week? Then you multiply that times 52: that’s $31,000 a year.”
Wagmen said just a server salary would be very hard to depend on solely for a sustainable income, he said. A tipped employee’s minimum wage statewide is $2.80 hourly for those making more than $30 in tips.
“Wages are pretty low right now, and it's really hard to survive,” Wagmen said.
New Mexico had the 19th lowest cost of living in the U.S. in early 2022, according to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. But Serna said this low cost of living can actually decrease the number of people in the workforce.
“One of the double-edged swords for being an affordable state to live (in) is that it could very well result in two parent households determining that only one needs to work while the other stays home,” Serna said, “and those are real issues that will plague the participation rate.”
The U.S. Bureau of Statistics reported that men and women with children had similar labor force participation rates nationally in 2020. For parents with children under 18, the number of men and women who were employed was nearly even in March 2020. And just 10% more women than men were unemployed when it comes to parents with kids under 18.
But the pandemic heightened gender disparities in the workforce. Women’s jobs make up about 75% of positions lost in the pandemic, and women are still down nearly 400,000 jobs since the pandemic started, according to the National Women’s Law Center.
Lack of child care services can prevent people from working, but the state doesn’t require employers to provide those benefits. The state encourages those services, DWS spokesperson Stacy Johnston wrote via email.
“Essentially, we’re serving as a resource for employers by promoting creative strategies that increase worker recruitment and retention,” Johnston wrote.
Other benefits like health insurance and education pay also aren’t provided to a majority of service industry workers. In 2017, less than 40% of service workers were offered any medical care benefits, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Service industry workers are usually at a higher risk for contracting COVID than many others. They’re frontline positions that often can’t be done remotely. The peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs reported that women, people of color and people with low economic status are more likely to hold these positions and “have disproportionately experienced the negative health and economic consequences of COVID-19.”
Wagmen got COVID in early 2022 and said he isn’t sure if it was connected to the outbreaks his restaurant experienced.
“Even when you as a restaurant practice every safety precaution you can, there’s still this possibility of getting sick,” Wagmen said.
Serna said the state is trying to overcome barriers that the pandemic has created in these jobs, pushing for workers to wear masks and get vaccinated. But in a follow-up email communicated via spokesperson Johnston, she said the department supports the state government’s public health actions, including those around masking, testing and getting vaccinated — nearly all of which aren't required anymore.
Megan Gleason is a journalist based in Albuquerque for Source New Mexico.
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Looking Back: 150 years ago, vegetables paid for papers
One hundred and fifty years ago this week, the Charlevoix Sentinel newspaper informed its readers that a subscription to the paper could be paid for with garden produce.
Fifty years later, the July 13, 1922 Sentinel reported that Charlevoix’s new hospital, which had opened in early May two years prior and had closed due to a financial shortage in October of 1921, would be coming back into service. Located on the corner of Grant Street and West Hurlbut atop the hill overlooking downtown, the new structure’s full monetary needs apparently had not been given sufficient scrutiny.
“The Charlevoix hospital, an incorporated institution, was not organized for the purpose of making money, but was created, promoted, and carried through to its present condition for the benefit, not of the incorporators, but for the public.” But the public had never been informed of the intricacies of hospital financing, that monies in the form of donations would be needed to keep it on an even keel.
“The closing of the hospital last October was the cause of some adverse comment, largely due to the fact that the public in general were uninformed concerning the affairs and workings of the institution, and particularly is this true as to the financial status, receipts, and expenditures, for which no complete accounting has been rendered up to the present time. That the public is entitled to this information is no doubt true.”
According to the Charlevoix Courier, “there has been a deplorable lack of interest shown by the local people, and but a small percentage of our citizens were enrolled as members. There might have been sufficient reason for this and the result was that the hospital was forced to close its doors for lack of funds.
“A house to house canvas has been decided upon. The membership fee is $5, which entitles one to vote at all annual or special meetings. Liberal donations have already been subscribed which indicates that sufficient funds will be raised to keep the hospital open the year around.”
Apparently, area residents or resorters becoming hospital “members,” or sponsors/patrons, helped, and outright donations did the rest to bring the much needed community service back into business.
Fifty years ago, the July 16, 1972 Charlevoix Courier reported the imminent arrival of Larry Smith, 1958 graduate of Charlevoix High School, who would be returning to his hometown to sign copies of his newly published first, and only novel, “The Original,” set on farms to the south of a never-mentioned-by-name Charlevoix.
From age 10, Smith grew up on his uncle Harrison Warner’s farm eight miles south at the intersection of U.S. 31 and Norwood roads. After graduation, in 1962 he earned a bachelor’s degree in English at the University of Michigan, then began a journalism career out west. Smith’s innate literary instincts and developing writing abilities led him and his growing family back across the continent to a job as night copy editor at the New York Times. A few stabs at writing fiction finally paid off with the publication of “The Original,” which earned a sterling review from noted author Norman Mailer. “The Original” is a coming of age story of a young man who rebels against the hard farm life forced upon him by a hard-driving father, and leaves to find his own path to manhood, with tragic results, and a lot of colorful characters along the way.
From the New York Times, Larry Smith moved over to the managing editorship of Parade magazine, the hugely popular and once influential Sunday supplement, which he led for 19 years. During this time, he interviewed presidents and foreign leaders, and developed a fascination with Latin America. During his Parade tenure, his highly respected journalism skills led to a two-year stint as president of the Overseas Press Club of America, one of the most prestigious positions in American journalism. Of his duties with the OPCA, Smith said, “I never worked so hard in my life.”
A further fascination with American military history led to three non-fiction books on the subject; one of them, “Beyond Glory” on awardees of the Medal of Honor, reached the New York Times extended bestseller list. That book, in turn, caught the imagination of actor Steven Lang, best known as the evil Quaritch in the blockbuster film “Avatar.” Lang turned several of Smith’s Medal of Honor stories into a one-man play, which ran for three theater-packed months in New York before being taken by Lang around the world. The movie version of the play had its world premiere in Leland, Michigan a few years ago. Smith is now retired and living on Block Island just off the east end of Long Island.
The accompanying photo portrait of Larry Smith was taken by his friend, photojournalist Eddie Adams. Adams received worldwide recognition during the Vietnam War for his powerful shot of the assassination of Viet Cong prisoner Nguyen Van Lam, which image gained for him a Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography in 1969. That singular shot entered immediately into the pantheon of not only Vietnam War photos but of all immortal war images since the invention of photography. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/07/15/looking-back-150-years-ago-vegetables-paid-papers/10047959002/ | 2022-07-15T17:35:43 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/07/15/looking-back-150-years-ago-vegetables-paid-papers/10047959002/ |
Meet the 2022 Venetian Queen's court, one of whom will be crowned Miss Charlevoix
CHARLEVOIX — Expect to see the young women in the Miss Charlevoix Venetian Queen scholarship competition at multiple events during Venetian week as they promote Charlevoix and the Northern Michigan community.
Along with the reigning 2021 Miss Charlevoix, Alison Sape, the 2022 Venetian Court includes Charlevoix High School students: Claire Scholten, Abby Beaudoin, Isabelle Engel, Kelsey Wiatrolik, Paige Pemble, Kylie Drost and Delaney Boehm.
One of the seven women on the court will be crowned Miss Charlevoix of 2022. The coronation will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, at the Odmark Pavilion in East Park.
Officially started in 1935, the Venetian Queen tradition morphed out of the winter festival of the 1920s and into a large part of what is now known as the Venetian Festival, occurring annually in late July. There have been 87 Venetian Queens thus far, starting with Marge Carey and her Venetian court.
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“Participants learn to serve as Charlevoix’s ambassadors,” said the scholarship program’s new director Tanya Simpson, who took the role this year from long-time director Kris Way, and was herself crowned Miss Charlevoix in 2000.
“They learn so many life skills throughout this experience,” said Simpson, such as public speaking which teaches them confidence.
Grace under pressure and poise are also traits Simpson said she has seen blossom in the participants as they grow from a nervous excitability into self-assured individuals.
As a former queen, Simpson said she can relate to the experience and is enthusiastic to have assumed the position of director. She holds a list of additional titles, including Miss Teen Northwest Michigan, Miss Northwest Michigan and Miss Greater Central Michigan, and organized this year the first ever Young Miss Charlevoix competition.
“I love connecting with girls at this age,” said Simpson, who is also a substitute teacher in Charlevoix and a mother of three.
“Each year the young women that enter the Miss Charlevoix Venetian Queen competition bring intelligence, integrity, and a love of community with them,” Simpson said.
The 2022 Miss Charlevoix Queen will win a $3,000 scholarship. Other awards will be announced with a first runner-up winning a $1,000 scholarship and a second runner-up receiving a $500 scholarship. There will also be an essay winner who wins $500 and a (first ever) Miss Congeniality award for $250.
The scholarship funds are provided by the Charlevoix Venetian Festival through donations.
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Gaylord's Alpenfest welcomes crowds, holds awards program and luncheon
GAYLORD — The 57th edition of Gaylord's Alpenfest celebration got off to a smooth start Tuesday.
Gaylord Mayor Todd Sharrard officially got things under way by welcoming everyone to this year's festival. It comes just seven weeks after a tornado ravaged the community on May 20. Two were killed and 44 injured during the storm and numerous buildings were either destroyed or damaged.
Sharrard believes that Alpenfest will serve as a rallying point for the community.
"I think everyone is more than ready to celebrate Alpenfest this year after what we went through. You can tell with the energy around us," he said.
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Sharrard also called on everyone to embrace kindness over anger and hostility.
"It seems to me there is more hatred (being expressed) and not as much kindness and gratefulness in our country. I just think we need to see more kindness," Sharrard said.
Earlier in the day, the Alpenfest Honors Luncheon and Awards presentation was held in the Pavilion. Groups and individuals who have made lasting contributions to the community while also supporting the festival were honored.
Jon Deming, chief of Otsego County Emergency Medical Services and county emergency manager, was selected as this year's Der Buergermeister. His father Jack Deming was given the honor of Der Buergermeister in 1987.
The parade marshal this year is Marcus Wegmeyer of Michigan Insurance Services Agency Inc.
Rob Freeman is the winner of the DAR Award, which is designed to collectively honor all of the Alpenfest volunteers who work behind the scenes and whose contribution may appear to go unnoticed.
The Edelweiss Award was given to Christy Walcott of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau. This award is presented to an individual who goes above and beyond the normal volunteer duties.
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First responders of Gaylord and Otsego County were chosen for the Alpenfest Honored Business Award. They include police and fire departments and EMS personnel.
Tuesday night was the annual Burning of the Boogg, a tradition where everyone attempts to burn away any bad luck.
Wednesday morning saw the return of the Alpenfest walking parade down Main Street. Unlike last year when a torrential downpour forced the cancelation of the parade, the weather was mild this year. Parade participants, with many wearing Alpine attire, were led by Gary Waldo and the Alphorn.
They marched into the Pavilion for Die Groeste Kaffe Pause, or the World’s Largest Coffee Break, where everyone enjoyed coffee and doughnuts.
Alpenfest continues a tradition that dates back to 1965 when business and community leaders organized the festival as a way to attract visitors. The event also marked changes in the local business community.
U.S. Plywood was about to build a particle board plant in Gaylord and the process used to manufacture particle board was developed and patented by a Swiss businessman named Fred Fahrni.
Since the new plant produced jobs for many in the area, the festival also helped to celebrate its arrival in 1965. It was originally called the Alpine Festival and was later changed to Alpenfest.
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Board approves Barresi as next Otsego County administrator
GAYLORD — "There is nothing I cherish more than the community that has adopted me," said Matt Barresi as he wrapped up his presentation before the Otsego County Board of Commissioners on July 14.
After interviewing Barresi and Darcy Long, the city manager of St. Ignace, commissioners selected a familiar face in Barresi who has served as director of the county-owned Gaylord Regional Airport since 2009, to succeed Rachel Frisch as the county's next administrator. Frisch has resigned from the post because of family considerations.
The motion to hire Barresi was approved on a six to one vote. Commissioners Jason Caverson, Ken Glasser, Doug Johnson, Paul Liss, Brett McVannel, and Rob Pallarito voted yes while Henry Mason voted no. Commissioners Bruce Brown and Julie Powers did not attend the meeting.
The board also approved a motion authorizing board chairman Glasser to enter into contract negotiations with Barresi.
"It’s not the first time I’ve been given the chance to lead a team but it might be the most critical. I truly love the Otsego County community that adopted me after a long military career. I will do everything in my power to find consensus and cooperation to foster growth in the community. In short, I’ve never been prouder to serve," said Barresi, who came to Gaylord after a 22-year career with the U.S. Air Force.
His top two priorities in his first 90 days as administrator include listening and learning, meeting with the county officials, commissioners and community members individually "and listen to what they have to say ... to glean from the meetings the challenges, concerns facing them and what they are proud of," he said.
Assuming contract negotiations go well, Barresi said he will fill both positions until a replacement airport director is found.
Glasser said Barresi's leadership capabilities helped him to stand out.
"The job of a county administrator is building relationships and over time he has built a lot of relationships. You can see from his manner he wants to include the public. He is a real good fit for the county," said Glasser.
Several residents criticized the work of the Troy-based recruitment firm of Rehmann Robson LLC that was hired by the board to coordinate the search for Frisch’s replacement.
The other finalist for the job, Long, was terminated from the city manager's position in Gladstone in 2019 for several reasons. According to a news report, the mayor claimed Long violated the city's purchasing policy, negotiated directly with a union member resulting in a pay increase and failed to communicate with the city commission and the public.
Candidates for county commissioner on the August ballot also suggested the current board defer making a decision until after the election.
Glasser believes the services provided by Rehmann were valuable to the board.
"The process requires reaching out to people who might be qualified. It's a touchy business because (many potential candidates) are employed in other localities. Being exposed by us calling causes a lot of difficulty," he said.
Glasser also said Rehmann provided important input into the vetting process.
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At the tender ages of 22 and 20, respectively, Jose and Diane Cuevas pivoted from pursuing their dream of buying a house to their dream of opening a restaurant. They came across a small pharmacy that was going out of business and selling used restaurant equipment. The couple decided to spend what would have been a down payment on a house in their concept of offering “a great Tex-Mex burrito, still made from scratch but also got to the customer fast.”
Cuevas said he and Diane knew from the beginning the burritos would be large. So, as he was pondering names like “Cuevas Burritos” or “Jose Cuevas Burritos” or “Grande Burrito” and even “Jumbo Burrito,” his father helped name the business that has grown to six locations in Midland and Odessa.
“My dad said, ‘Why don’t you call it JumBurrito?’,” he recalled. “I said ‘JumBurrito?’ He said, ‘Yes, take the ‘Jum’ from ‘Jumbo’ and smash it together with ‘Burrito’ and you have ‘JumBurrito.’ I said ‘I love it! That’s it! It says it all in one word.’” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/What-s-in-a-name-JumBurrito-17299551.php | 2022-07-15T17:40:15 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/What-s-in-a-name-JumBurrito-17299551.php |
A new mental health line launches nationwide Saturday. What to know about 988 in Indiana
A new number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 988, is launching across the U.S. Saturday.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is aiming to be an easier way to request support and care for people going through mental health-related distress or for people who are concerned about a loved one.
“By making this an easy, three-digit number, more individuals will reach out for help when they need it,” Dr. Daniel Rusyniak, secretary of Family and Social Services Administration, said in a press conference Thursday.
The number will not replace Indiana's current 211 number or the Be Well Crisis Helpline, which can be accessed via 211. The previous number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255, will remain available.
The new number, 988, also will continue to encompass the Veterans Crisis Line.
Here's what you should know about accessing 988 in Indiana.
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How can I contact 988?
The 988 code will be available across the U.S. for calls starting Saturday in English and Spanish. There are also translation services for over 250 languages.
The Saturday launch is a deadline from the Federal Communications Commission for an individual in any state calling 988 to be connected with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Depending on your location, 988 may be available earlier.
Text and chat are currently only available in English, though translators are working to expand to Spanish as well.
When texting or chatting 988, you will be connected with a group of Lifeline crisis centers which will respond to chats and texts. Text and chat services are currently only available in English.
The service will continue to be expanded, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
What's the difference between 988 and 911?
Calling 911 is currently the number for all emergencies, including calls related to mental health emergencies and suicide-related calls. However, most 911 dispatchers have not been specifically trained in how to handle suicide-related calls or mental health crises, according to a fact sheet from Mental Health America.
"Although law enforcement response is often not necessary or appropriate for mental health crisis situations, police are typically the first responders activated by 911 calls," the fact sheet said.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselors, who are trained to speak with people in suicidal or emotional distress, will handle all incoming 988 calls.
Currently, fewer than 2% of calls to the lifeline require emergency assistance from 911, according to SAMHSA.
However, it should be noted that calling 988 will not directly connect you with any kind of emergency resource for police, fire or medical emergencies. For all other emergencies, call 911.
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What will happen when I contact 988 in Indiana?
When calling 988, callers will be connected with the local Lifeline network crisis center, based on their area code.
The change to 988 is not just a number, “but the beginning of a long-term plan to provide crisis response across the state,” Rusyniak said.
Indiana currently has three National Suicide Prevention Lifeline centers in Indiana: A Better Way Services in Muncie; Mental Health America — Wabash Valley Region in Lafayette and Crisis Contact in Gary.
Christopher Drapeau, executive director of prevention suicide prevention and crisis response for the FSSA's Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA), said Indiana will be adding two 988 centers in the state to address increased calls to 988.
One of these is Mental Health America of Indiana, which currently facilitates the BeWell crisis helpline, and the other is RemedyLIVE in Fort Wayne, FSSA spokesperson Jim Gavin said.
"As of today, our Indiana centers answer about every three out of four National Suicide Prevention Lifeline calls that reach them and they're committed as a group, as a team, to increase Indiana's in-state answer rate to above 90% by this time next year in 2023," Drapeau said.
If one of Indiana's local centers can't answer a 988 call, that call will be rerouted to a national backup center. Rusyniak said they are expecting higher call volumes due to the greater accessibility of dialing 988.
"988 is an easy number to remember and the way information spreads today through social media and word of mouth, we will see, I think, an increasing number of calls around the country to it," he said.
Drapeau said that Indiana is also working to standardize the way crisis specialists respond to calls, and looking to ramp up capacity for 988 chat and text services.
"The reason why we want to make sure we're doing this is that so those in crisis will receive predictable and consistent services, no matter who responds to them, moving forward," he said.
Wider funding and impact
The Indiana House introduced a bill in the 2021 session that designated the DMHA to have primary oversight over suicide prevention and crisis services activities as well as designation and coordination for 988 lifeline centers.
The legislation, which has since been passed and enacted, also establishes a statewide 988 trust fund and sets forth requirements for organizations to be designated as a 988 crisis lifeline center.
The FSSA also mentioned in a press release Thursday that DMHA is allocating new funding to mental health programs, including $54.8 million in grants to local centers and organizations. The administration is also working to support pediatric mental health services through a partnership with Riley Children's Health.
“One serious, lingering result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been widely-recognized by experts all over the country is a worsening of our mental health crisis,” Rusyniak said in a press release. “This major infusion of funds, spread throughout Indiana, will provide more access to mental health care, expand the mental health workforce, and invest in our state’s mental health infrastructure.”
Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255. Text 988 or go to 988lifeline.org/chat for chat. For Spanish, dial 1-888-628-9454 or call 988 and press 2. Call 800-799-4889 for support for those who aredeaf or hard-of-hearing.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 or 1-800-273-8255 and dial 1. Text 838255 or chat on veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat.
Indiana Suicide Prevention: in.gov/issp
Mental Health America of Indiana: mhai.net
Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 for a confidential suicide lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth. Text START to 678-678 or go to bit.ly/3PoIRgA for chat. If you need to leave the website quickly, press the "escape" key three times.
Be Well Indiana: in.gov/bewellindiana. To reach the Be Well Crisis Helpline, dial 211 or 866-211-9966, enter your zip code and follow the prompts and press 3 for the helpline.
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Democrat Beto O'Rourke on Friday reported raising nearly $32 million during the first half of 2022, keeping his challenge against Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on track to be one of the nation's most expensive races in November's midterm elections.
Abbott had already been sitting on $50 million as recently as February. His campaign reported raising an additional $25 million on Friday, reporting total cash on hand of just under $46 million.
The money pouring in so far reflects a governor's race that is on pace to shatter records for spending in Texas and underlines how O'Rourke and Abbott -- one a former Democratic presidential candidate and the other a potential GOP contender in 2024 -- remain two of the most dominant fundraisers in their parties.
O'Rourke said he raised more than $27 million during the most recent fundraising period between February and June, a span that included the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde and Texas outlawing virtually all abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
O'Rourke sharpened his attacks on Abbott after both events, calling for new firearm restrictions that the two-term governor does not support and reinstating abortion access. Abbott, meanwhile, has kept a heavy focus on expanding his massive security operation on the U.S.-Mexico border as the number of migrants entering the county remains high.
O'Rourke remains an underdog in Texas, where no Democrat has won a statewide race in nearly 30 years. Former President Donald Trump carried Texas by 5.5 points in 2020, and some recent public polling has given Abbott a roughly similar lead.
Texas has no limits on campaign contributions. O'Rourke said he received more than 511,000 contributions but his announcement, which was made ahead of campaign finance filings becoming publicly available, did not break down his largest donors.
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In Georgia, another red state that Democrats are aggressively trying to flip, Democrat Stacey Abrams last week reported raising $22 million over the previous two months, far outpacing incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
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On Friday, Texans for Greg Abbott announced in a press release the governor raised nearly $25 million from Feb. 20 to June 30 for his reelection campaign.
"Texans continue to show their support for Gov. Abbott's campaign by donating to his campaign. As we move into the heat of the summer campaign, we're well positioned to fund all our campaign efforts," said Gardner Pate, Texans for Greg Abbott campaign chairman.
The group said the money was raised through nearly 113,000 contributions, which they said served as evidence of Abbott's widespread support across the state.
Of the $25 million collected in the most recent period, nearly 86% came from within Texas. According to the group, their total cash on hand on June 30 was just south of $46 million.
"Our campaign has also pre-purchased more than $20 million in advertising for the fall, and begun funding an extensive block-walking program to get voters to the polls this November," said Pate.
In 2022, Texans for Greg Abbott has raised more than $29 million and nearly $68 million since the start of the cycle in June 2021. A total of nearly 332,500 donations, compared to just 77,733 contributions at the same point in 2018, came from every county in Texas, and every state.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke, who is challenging Abbott in the gubernatorial race this November, reported raising nearly $32 million over the same period.
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Tubing and live music are back at Panther Island Pavilion as Rockin' the River returns to Thursday nights in Fort Worth beginning July 14, Panther Island announced recently.
This season's lineup with feature new acts as well as fan favorites from previous years. The schedule is as follows:
- July 14 - The Texas Gentlemen with Bubba Bellin and Ginny Mac
- July 21 - John Baumann with David Beck's Tejano Weekend and Lorena Leigh
- July 28 - Triston Marez with Austin English and Squeezebox Bandits
- Aug 4 - Kyle Park with Seth James and BenCJones
- Aug 11 - Dirty River Boys with Peterson Bros and TBA
Gates open at 5 p.m. and the opening act begins at 5:15 p.m. Visitors can bring blankets and chairs or enjoy the front row view from the comfort of a tube. The headlining act will begin at 6:45 p.m. each evening and end around 8:30 p.m.
In addition to two live music stages, Rockin' the River will have food and beverage options as well as tube and watersport rentals.
Visit rockintheriverfw.com for more information. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/tubing-and-live-music-return-on-thursdays-at-panther-island/3014303/ | 2022-07-15T17:46:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/tubing-and-live-music-return-on-thursdays-at-panther-island/3014303/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — Starting Saturday, July 16, anyone in the U.S. can reach trained mental health professionals by calling or texting 988. That three-digit number will reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The existing hotline number is 1-800-273-8255, and it will remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.
KVUE spoke with Integral Care, Travis County's mental health authority, which has been a part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for about 10 years. It is one of over 200 crisis centers that answer the calls the lifeline receives every day.
"We can get calls from anywhere of somebody saying, 'I'm having some relationship stress,'" said Nicole Warren, an Integral Care practice administrator. "'I'm feeling really lonely or isolated. I'm feeling sad.'"
Warren said Integral Care covers over 70 counties in Texas.
"We can help people even if they call us from outside of our area," she said. "We can still answer that call. And what we can do is, we can always do a warm transfer too, which means making sure that they're another human, that they're connected with another person, not just like a recording or something like that."
Every month, Integral Care takes about 5,000 to 6,000 calls. Warren hopes people continue to use the lifeline as a tool to get better because mental health is just as important as physical health.
"It's just such an integral part, such an important part of our health in general," she said. "All of us experience sadness at times. All of us experience anxiety. And it's, you know, we can go into crisis."
People in crisis aren't the only ones who can call the lifeline. If you're concerned about a family member or friend, you can also call 988 starting Saturday. Mental health providers can tell you how to best handle the situation, or they can even give your friend or family member a call.
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SAN ANTONIO — Some fifty years ago, Vann McElroy wrecked Don McLaughlin's minibike into a fence. McElroy says he didn't know how to ride the motorized two-wheeler. McLaughlin, now serving his final term as Uvalde's mayor, has presumably extended his forgiveness.
Adventure was typical for the children who grew up around Laurel Street, a short road two blocks from Uvalde's main drag.
"During that time, it was the best place in the world to be a kid," McElroy said.
The 62-year-old paints a paradisiacal picture of his childhood neighborhood, where residents left their doors unlocked and sports kept children entertained.
Matthew McConaughey's father hosted a little league baseball draft in their backyard.
Every Sunday, the neighborhood boys met to play football in a nearby greenspace.
"Everybody was gearing up to be on the Coyotes," McElroy said, making reference to Uvalde High School's football team.
Vann McElroy played at the neighborhood park, then on Friday nights at the Honey Bowl. And practice payed off. "That team is a place where you wanted to be."
The Coyote became a Raider in 1982. He won a Super Bowl in '83, all part of a defense that wasn't known for representing family values.
And yet?
"They just take care of their guys," he said.
It's why so many teammates, some hall-of-famers, reached out to Uvalde 40 years later.
"The idea that parents no longer have a child. I don't even know how to express that," said McElroy.
Soon after the tragedy at Robb Elementary, McElroy called Raiders' owner Mark Davis on his cell.
There was no phone tag and no hesitation.
"They have basically said, 'Uvalde, because one of our guys are there, you all are our family," he said.
The Raiders' donation will replace short chain-link with tall wrought-iron. It'll upgrade UCISD's 750 doors, and put cameras outside school buildings.
"Those three things together, if done right, would make those schools safe," he said.
To do this, McElroy quietly collaborated with superintendent Hal Harrell, one of those neighborhood kids-turned-teammate-for-life.
Other NFL franchises have made donations, but McElroy says there's a reason the Raiders acted early.
"It is a 'just win' philosophy." | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/why-the-las-vegas-raiders-donated-to-uvalde-robb-elementary-school-shooting/273-9c23fea8-35b8-47ef-8395-96eba32d7466 | 2022-07-15T17:48:52 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/why-the-las-vegas-raiders-donated-to-uvalde-robb-elementary-school-shooting/273-9c23fea8-35b8-47ef-8395-96eba32d7466 |
Ohio man, 71, killed in crash on I-75 in Monroe County
An Ohio man is dead and a Taylor man was injured in an crash early Thursday on northbound Interstate 75 in South Rockwood.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said Boyd Burton Jr., 71, of Walbridge, Ohio, was driving a 2006 Ford Escape in the center lane north of Ready Road just before 5 a.m. when his vehicle was struck by a 2004 Saturn Ion driven by Jeremy L. Meeks, 35, of Taylor.
Burton's car veered off the freeway, hitting the median barrier and rotating counterclockwise, coming to a stop in the left lane. Burton was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from his car into the right lane. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Meeks' car hit the median divider as well. He was wearing a seat belt and was taken to Beaumont Trenton Hospital where he is in stable condition.
Law enforcement officers believe speed was a factor in the crash and don't know if intoxicating substances played a role as well. The crash remains under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and anyone with information is encouraged to call 734-240-7557.
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The Allen County commissioners plan to have a new jail built on a property near the intersection of Adams Center and Paulding roads.
U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty ordered the commissioners to come up with a plan as a result of a lawsuit filed by inmate Vincent Morris against the county commissioners and the sheriff in January 2020.
The lawsuit alleged the Allen County Jail in downtown Fort Wayne is chronically overcrowded and understaffed, leading to numerous problems that threaten and cause inmates’ injuries. The American Civil Liberties Union later joined the lawsuit.
Leichty in late March issued a permanent injunction in which he agreed with the plaintiffs and ordered county officials to respond with solutions within 45 days.
The commissioners submitted a plan in May that Leichty said was insufficient for his order. The commissioners have been looking for 70 acres of land, and they said Friday they’ve settled on the property in southeast Allen County housing the Allen County Sheriff’s Regional Training facility near the intersection of Adams Center and Paulding.
The commissioners have also proposed using the location for horse trails. The property is about 200 acres and can accommodate both projects, Commissioner Nelson Peters said.
The commissioners have estimated that a new jail facility will cost about $300 million. Peters said completion of the new facility is estimated for 2027.
Peters said the court order and plaintiffs forced the commissioners to make a decision quickly that will have financial ramifications for decades. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/county-to-build-new-jail-in-southeast-allen/article_df991ca2-0452-11ed-a274-5bec104572ff.html | 2022-07-15T18:00:31 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/county-to-build-new-jail-in-southeast-allen/article_df991ca2-0452-11ed-a274-5bec104572ff.html |
The Coos Bay City Council got an earful from a disgruntled resident who said the homeless problem is impacting almost every facet of his life.
During public comment, James Johnson told the council he lives three blocks from what he called a "crack house," and the result of the drugs and homelessness is devastating to his life.
"We've called the police multiple times, we've met with Officer Babb, the resource officer," Johnson said. "We understand his hands are pretty tied. But we do have a house down there where there's a lot of traffic going in and out, there's a motor home parked on the side for about a week. These people chased my wife on a motorcycle. They're knocking on people's doors. We just want to know when something's gonna be done about it?"
Johnson said the increase in the homeless population in Coos Bay is not by accident.
"Ya'll don't know about this. Somebody from Salem or Portland is bringing homeless people down to Captain's Cabin," Johnson said. "They've been dropping them off every week for some time. Curious as to why this council would allow this to happen. I work in a lumber yard. I have customers coming in buying windows, buying doors. A customer came in today. He had to run out in his shorts because a guy is kicking is his door and an alarm's going off. Why is this happening?I pay $1,000 a month for my mortgage and a third of that is going for taxes. I want these people out of my neighborhood. This is wrong. If you guys don't understand, we can take them to your neighborhoods and you can see what it's like."
Johnson said the homeless are easy to find, and, frankly, he is fed up.
"You got them outside here, outside your building right now," Johnson said. "But they are coming up into our yards, into our houses, breaking in, and we can't do anything about it. If I do something about it, I'm gonna go to jail. They won't. I would like to hear somebody's answer on this. How come they're being allowed to come into this city from Portland or Salem? I'm just at a point, where I'm shaking. I'm very upset. Our houses are in jeopardy, our families are in jeopardy. A little 2-year-old boy yesterday knocked on his neighbor's door. His parents were dead, overdosing from fentanyl. So how are we going to keep this from happening?"
After listening for several minutes, City Manager Rodger Craddock told Johnson he and Police Chief Chris Chapanar would be willing to meet with him to explain what the city can and can't do with regards to the homeless.
That's the thing. We come here, we express our concern, we don't hear anything," Johnson said. "I just want to know who's allowing these people to be dropped off here from Salem or Portland?"
Mayor Joe Benetti jumped into the conversation, trying to defend the city council.
"First of all, no one is allowing anything," the mayor said. "Second of all, this is the first time we've heard about it. No one from the Captain's Cabin or any other citizen has reported it here. No one's reported it, period."
"It is common knowledge," Johnson responded.
"It is not common knowledge or I wouldn't be asking about it," Benetti said.
Chapanar said the police are always working to gather information that could help with the homeless and drug problems.
"Any time we've learned or heard that somebody's being dropped off, we try to circle back around to see who dropped them off," Chapanar said.
Johnson battled back against the claims that no one knew of people being dropped off from Portland and Salem, saying a story that ran in The World four years ago talked about it.
"If you want to come down and have an appointment and talk to the chief or the city manager about this, we'd be happy to do so," Benetti said. "It's not something we're not addressing or we're ignoring. We're limited to what we can and can't do."
Chapanar agreed, saying he would be happy to meet with Johnson and others concerned about the issue.
"I would like to schedule a meeting with you," the chief said. "We might have some information on the house you're talking about. I would like to be able to explain some stuff to you, even people with warrants, and our inability to transport them to jail and house them. This is a really deep topic, and I'd like to meet with you and explain some things."
Benetti said he would be willing to participate in any meeting, as well.
"We can't address everything that's happening right now," Benetti said. "There's laws that have happened. We can go into it. There's a lot here. Can we do some things? Yes. We have done some things."
But Johnson wasn't impressed by the offer.
"I'm not wearing a skirt Mr. Benetti, so don't blow smoke up my skirt," he said.
"You want to set up a meeting, we'll set up a meeting," the mayor responded. "I don't know what else to tell you. We've addressed this many times. There's only so much you can do. I'm done with this discussion."
Before sitting down, Johnson said he was not going to let his issue die quietly.
"I know it's public record, so any property you own, I'll look it up and send them to your property," he said.
Councilor Stephanie Kilmer told Johnson all the council members have had to live with the issue, as well.
"I don't think any of us are immune to the situation that is being described by Mr. Johnson," Kilmer said. "I went through months of it on my own, in my neighborhood. Your frustration is shared by a number of people. Nobody needs to send them all over. It's happening in every neighborhood."
Linda Johnson also spoke about the issue, saying the city could do more.
"I understand your hands are tied. I understand mostly why," she said. "But if we have the backbone of city council, there's things. All the wonderful things we're talking about doing. If we don't take care of this, nothing will matter."
After the public comment portion ended, Benetti defended the city council again.
"This council, since 2016, since I came back on this council, has addressed this issue," he said. "We started the homeless committee. It was supposed to be six months, now we're into six years, because it never ends. We all have a vested interest in this city, and we want the betterment for it. Is it frustrating? Absolutely it's frustrating. We are only able to do so much. You think we can resolve this easily. It doesn't happen this way. We have laws that restrict what we can and can't do. We can't break the law.
"I'm willing to have a meeting, I'm willing to have a discussion. If you have an idea, I'm all up for it. It's not that we're not doing something. We're trying. It's an issue we're all dealing with. I apologize we can't solve all these problems." | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/homeless-discussion-gets-serious-in-front-of-council/article_0455a808-02fa-11ed-9e01-8bfc93522aed.html | 2022-07-15T18:04:52 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/homeless-discussion-gets-serious-in-front-of-council/article_0455a808-02fa-11ed-9e01-8bfc93522aed.html |
The Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program is a state of Oregon competitive grant program that provides funding for the seismic rehabilitation and retrofitting of critical public buildings, particularly public schools, and emergency services facilities.
Business Oregon has awarded 36 seismic rehabilitation grants for an overall 2022 award total of $80,851,799 in the eighth round of funding from the Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program. These grants provide funding for improvements to make the buildings that communities depend on in the face of a seismic disaster stronger and safer. The requirement of emergency services building projects is immediate occupancy for continued operation of such facilities following a seismic event.
This year’s grants bring the award total to 299 schools and 133 emergency services buildings that have been awarded funding for improvements since the program’s first awards in 2009. The program was created by the Oregon Legislature in 2005 and transferred to Business Oregon in 2014.
North Bay Fire was awarded a grant in the amount of $859,753 which will seismically upgrade Station 1, located in the Glasgow District. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/north-bay-fire-receives-859-753-seismic-rehabilitation-grant/article_5dea601a-02fb-11ed-aff4-77a763aea448.html | 2022-07-15T18:05:00 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/north-bay-fire-receives-859-753-seismic-rehabilitation-grant/article_5dea601a-02fb-11ed-aff4-77a763aea448.html |
MARION COUNTY, Fla, – A master sergeant in the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Thursday after a domestic violence attack, according to a news release.
Deputies said Joshua Sonnes, 45, was arrested at a home in Marion County.
Investigators said Sonnes and the victim had been in a verbal fight for several days, which culminated in Sonnes hitting the victim with an HDMI cable.
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The victim told deputies Sonnes had battered her several times before — tackling her, hitting her in the head with a piece of wood and throwing a brick at her, which damaged the victim’s car, according to the probable cause affidavit. Deputies said a witness backed up the victim’s claims.
According to the sheriff’s office, Sonnes has been with the office for 17 years and was assigned to the Detention Bureau.
“It devastates me that one of our own stands accused of domestic violence,” Sheriff Billy Woods said in a statement. “As the Sheriff of Marion County, I will always strive to protect and seek justice for every victim, in particular victims of domestic violence. I will continue to hold my employees to the highest standards of conduct and integrity. Anybody found to have violated the laws we have sworn to uphold will be dealt with accordingly and be made to face the consequences of their actions.”
Sonnes is on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the case.
Sonnes faces a charge of domestic battery.
Victims of domestic violence can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, available 24 hours a day, at 800-799-7233. In Central Florida, the Harbor House offers a 24-hour confidential crisis hotline at 407-886-2856.
The National Network to End Domestic Violence, or NNED, said there are “red flags,” or warning signs, of controlling behaviors that could led to an abusive relationship, including if a partner is excessively jealous, wants to know where you are at all times and insists that you stop seeing friends and family. Read the full list here.
Anyone experiencing these red flags, or knows someone who might be, can call 800-799-SAFE (7233) and speak to a domestic violence advocate.
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EDGEWATER, Fla. – A possible road rage shootout took place Friday in Edgewater, according to authorities, but few details are immediately known.
The shooting was reported near Indian River Boulevard and Air Park Road.
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Details about the shootout, including whether anyone was hurt, have not been released.
Edgewater is in Volusia County along the Indian River, about 60 miles northeast of Orlando.
Check back for updates.
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GREENSBORO — A man robbed a Truist bank Friday morning, police said.
Officers responded about 10:50 a.m. to the bank at 2835 Randleman Road for a report of a robbery, police said in a news release. The robber implied he had a weapon and got away with an undisclosed amount of money, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000. Tips can also be sent via the P3Tips app or website. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/truist-bank-on-randleman-road-in-greensboro-robbed-police-say/article_cc1a1b5e-0457-11ed-8fe1-c3411aab2846.html | 2022-07-15T18:07:23 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/truist-bank-on-randleman-road-in-greensboro-robbed-police-say/article_cc1a1b5e-0457-11ed-8fe1-c3411aab2846.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Dozens of local veterans came out on Friday to get free groceries at Elks Lodge in Orlando.
“It feels great because we really, really, needed it,” veteran Gilda Porter said.
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Porter was one of the first veterans to line up for the food pantry and explained the last two years have not been easy.
“We got caught up with COVID and our area sometimes didn’t have anything and there’s so many people that don’t have this year,” she said.
The Soldiers’ Angels program along with Lockheed Martin teamed up to gather more than 200 bags filled with all sorts of foods and produce.
“I love to come and meet with my brothers and sisters. It gives back to the people who gave to us and with all the conflicts in this country people don’t realize all the sacrifices people make,” veteran Randy Blomgrem said.
Despite the heat on Friday, volunteers worked to make sure volunteers and their families got enough food to last them for days.
U.S. Navy veteran and Soldiers’ Angels volunteer, Sophia Atkinson, has been volunteering since 2019 and helps organize rides for vets who can’t drive to the food pantry.
“It means a lot to see there’s so many people dedicated providing for veterans. And every month we provide 210 veterans with 75 pounds of food and it’s just amazing,” Atkinson said.
To learn more about Soldiers’ Angels, click here https://soldiersangels.org/.
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GAHANNA, Ohio — The mother of a 17-year-old Gahanna Lincoln High School student was able to hear her son's heartbeat nearly three years after his death because of organ donation.
JaShawn Scott died in a car crash in October 2019 at the intersection of Sunbury Road and Morse Road.
Police say a woman driving a Toyota Camry collided with an Audi A6.
JaShawn, who was a passenger in the Audi, was taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He passed away a few days later.
The driver of the Camry and her daughter were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and another passenger in the Audi were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
JaShawn was part of the Gahanna Lions football team and his mother said he was outgoing, the class clown and just fun to be around.
After JaShawn passed, police said his mother, KeShaunta Scott, wanted people to know that he elected to be an organ donor when he was 13.
He donated five organs, including his heart. Recently, the recipient of his heart reached out to KeShaunta on Facebook and she was able to listen to her son’s heart.
10TV spoke with KeShaunta who said she was out celebrating her birthday the night of the crash.
“I saw the accident on the TV, but I didn’t think it was my son,” she said. “That phone call was a mother’s nightmare.”
KeShaunta said she was nervous to meet the man who received her son’s heart, but she wanted to hear that heartbeat.
“When you find out you’re having a baby the first thing, the first thing you hear is the heartbeat, so I wanted to hear the heartbeat,” she said.
She said all of her nerves and anxiety went out the window when she heard it.
If you would like to learn more about donating organs, you can go to lifelineofohio.org. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/i-hear-it-gahanna-mother-hears-late-sons-heartbeat-after-an-organ-transplant/530-7e0dce6f-72db-49ff-adf7-35cbcddeb052 | 2022-07-15T18:10:32 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/i-hear-it-gahanna-mother-hears-late-sons-heartbeat-after-an-organ-transplant/530-7e0dce6f-72db-49ff-adf7-35cbcddeb052 |
All the elements appear to be in place for Katie Wasserman to produce a stellar outing today in the Under Armour Sunset Tour 5,000-meter race.
The training is leading to improvements. The experience is settling in. The race conditions are looking desirable. Now the NAZ Elite rookie just has to find the way to make it all work for her when she laces up with the hopes of hitting a new personal best at the distance.
Wasserman is set to race at 8:45 p.m. in Los Angeles at the Jack Kemp track on the Occidental College campus, where she'll expect to face a quick pace while competing in a strong field.
“It’s good weather, a nice facility, the people who put it together do a great job," Ben Rosario, NAZ Elite executive director, said recently. "So all those things -- plus the fact that there’s normally a great field -- I think if you combine all those things then that’s something we want to be a part of.”
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It's possibly Wasserman's last opportunity at hitting a notable PR at 5000m before shutting down for the season and the rest of her rookie campaign, which began in the fall of 2021.
In preparation for today's 5000m, Wasserman is coming off a 1500m race that left her feeling good, according to NAZ Elite coach Alan Culpepper.
That wasn't always the case.
Wasserman ran a 4:41:43 on June 2 at the HOKA Festival of Miles, using the outing as a buildup toward a 5000m she ran on June 11 in Portland. But the shorter-distance performance left her feeling spent, and she just barely set a new PR in Portland at 15:27:57, fighting to give herself something to build off of after struggling to perform at high levels consistently during her rookie year.
NAZ Elite used the same formula for Wasserman's upcoming 5000m race. She recorded a 4:17.53 a week ago at the Stumptown Twilight 1500m, finishing the race feeling much more ready and fit for a harder upcoming effort.
“So that was a good indicator to me that she is just set up better to come into this week with momentum and being on the upswing versus just feeling really fatigued like she was in the last 5K attempt," Culpepper said.
Moreover, Culpepper said Wasserman's workout just days before the Stumptown Twilight 1500m was one during which all the pieces of the puzzle started to fall into place. Culpepper added that Wasserman's rookie year consisted of acclimating to the Flagstaff elevation and dealing with a bout with COVID-19-- both causing the young runner to adapt gradually to the new level of racing and training.
“Finally it all clicked, and it was like, ‘Gosh, that was exactly what we were looking for with that workout,'" Culpepper said.
NAZ Elite runners have found what they were looking for in the past at the Under Armour Sunset Tour race. Lauren Paquette and Kellyn Taylor both registered their current 5000m PRs at the 2020 edition of the race, with the former clocking a 15:10.01 and the latter finishing in 15:11.50.
Culpepper said if the speedy field goes after a tempting pace, Wasserman has an even better shot at success.
Expecting the pace to be “right in her wheelhouse,” Culpepper said Wasserman can "just go with the race and feel like she’s engaged with the race."
To help her try to feel her best when she toes the start line, NAZ Elite staff decided to keep Wasserman at sea level, sending her to Los Angeles after her brief stay in Portland.
“That was a strategic decision to help her absorb all the really good work she’s put in, and just being at sea level for an extended period can really help that," Culpepper said.
A standout performance would also tie together all the hard work of a rookie year.
“Take the positives from it," Culpepper said. "I think she’s recognizing that it’s all starting to click and that we will be really able to build on that for next year.”
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BLOOMINGTON — A 27-year-old Bloomington man was sentenced Wednesday to around two months in jail, plus probation, for burglarizing a home earlier this year.
McLean County court records show Shaquan D. Hosea pleaded guilty Wednesday to residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. Another residential burglary charge and an aggravated unlawful use of a weapon charge, a Class 4 felony, were dismissed.
Hosea was issued a sentence of 68 days in jail and 30 months of probation. He will also be credited for 34 days served.
Prosecutors said the intruder entered through an unlocked door. Hosea was arrested by police about a block away from the residence, authorities previously said, and he was carrying a loaded 9mm handgun.
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Trevon J. Triplett
Triplett
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Alexandria S. Macon
Macon
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Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
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Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
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Stephon T. Carter
Carter
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Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
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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.
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)
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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.
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 Ramirez-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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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).
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.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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.
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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.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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, was sentenced July 13, 2022, to 68 days in jail and 30 months of probation after pleading guilty to residential burglary, a Class 1 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 — A 35-year-old Bloomington woman was sentenced late last month to four years in prison on a drug delivery charge.
McLean County court records show that Camisha Banks pleaded guilty June 28 to one charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony.
At her plea hearing, Banks was credited for 68 days already served. She was also ordered to one year of mandatory supervised release.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Trevon J. Triplett
Triplett
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Alexandria S. Macon
Macon
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
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Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Stephon T. Carter
Carter
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
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 Ramirez-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.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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.
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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.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, was sentenced July 13, 2022, to 68 days in jail and 30 months of probation after pleading guilty to residential burglary, a Class 1 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Originally published July 14 on KTVB.COM.
In an effort to provide property tax relief to citizens of Canyon County, County Clerk Chris Yamamoto pitched a budget to county commissioners that would include no money coming from property taxes. This proposed budget is for fiscal year 2023.
"What we're seeing here in Canyon County is rapidly rising residential values," Yamamoto said. "What we're trying to do is zero property tax at the county level, leave that money in the pockets of our citizens."
Yamamoto said his office and the Canyon County Assessor's Office have been working for the past 2½ years to get something done through legislation to help with rising tax property values. Being unsuccessful, he decided to do something for his county himself.
The proposed expenditure FY23 budget is just over $127 million. To help pay for it, the county has proposed using $72.6 million of non-property tax revenues and the rest from the general fund. The budget proposes the county take $54.4 million from the county's general fund. Last year, Canyon County Commissioners voted to approve a little more than $8 million from the fund.
Currently, the county is sitting on a general fund of $92.5 million. Yamamoto said it has become that high because county expenses have decreased from unfilled positions. He added the budget has taken into account the salaries if they were to fill those positions.
"I think we just want to help do what we can," Yamamoto said. "I think now is the time, given what we're seeing with these values, given what we're seeing with inflation, we need to do what we can to help citizens of Canyon County."
If the budget is approved, it would leave about 30% of the general fund balance left over, a number Yamamoto said he is "comfortable" with.
While Yamamoto has a clear vision for the use of general funds, other departments around Canyon County see that money used elsewhere.
Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue told KTVB in a statement Thursday that he would like to see more conversations surrounding "employees' salary compensations so they can afford to work here."
He believes some of the money from the general fund should be used in case of an emergency.
"As the sheriff, I have close to 300 employees who account for roughly a third of the county workforce and I hear from them every day as employees and as local taxpayers. We see a crisis coming, and to protect public safety we can’t just hope it blows over; we have to prepare," Donahue's statement read.
"It is increasingly difficult for everyone to put food on the table and fuel in their cars in this economy, but the need for effective law enforcement and other mandatory government services don’t go away when times are tough," his statement continued.
Yamamoto's proposed plan does address employee compensation, with a $3,000 increase for every county position, including entry level.
"That's where we're having the most problem getting people; we also have a retention problem," Yamamoto said. "A good share of our competition for the same employees are paying more than we are."
While Yamamoto doesn't believe it will be a fix to employee salaries, he said it will help.
At the next budget meeting, the Canyon County Board of Commissioners will host elected officials to discuss the FY23 budget on July 25. Donahue said he will be in attendance and looks forward to sharing his thoughts.
The commissioners will meet three more times after that with a community input meeting on July 29, a consideration of approval of the FY23 budget meeting on August 5 and a public hearing on August 17.
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A middle school employee was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly having child pornography files on his electric devices, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Sean Shafer is facing 15 counts of possession of child pornography, 26 counts of in-state transmission of child pornography by an electronic device and one count of possession of obscene material after HCSO detectives found the files while conducting a search warrant.
Shafer was working as a teacher's aide at Mulrennan Middle School in Valrico during the time the files were found, the news release explains. Deputies say no students are currently suspected of being involved, and all the images appear to come from the internet.
“We are both shocked and disgusted by these allegations," the Hillsborough County School District said in a statement. "Mr. Shafer has been with our district since 2018 and has had no reported incidents involving students. He will not be returning to our district.”
According to the sheriff's office, deputies were made aware of the files through a cyber tip in May.
"The well-being of children should be the top priority for all of our school district employees, so it is especially upsetting that someone who works in the classroom would share obscene images of children online," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement.
"Our office will continue working diligently to find and arrest any individual who seeks to take advantage of minors or aides in their victimization." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/mulrennan-middle-school-child-pornography-arrested-hillsborough/67-c22d1300-9ecd-4dd7-8fa3-1e3770f8f41e | 2022-07-15T18:29:46 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/mulrennan-middle-school-child-pornography-arrested-hillsborough/67-c22d1300-9ecd-4dd7-8fa3-1e3770f8f41e |
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — At least one person is hurt in a crash on northbound Interstate 75 at State Road 56 in Pasco County.
The inside left lane on I-75 is open to traffic as of 1:50 p.m. Friday, traffic cameras show. The remaining outside lanes appear closed.
A medical helicopter landed on the highway to transport at least one person to the hospital. It remains unknown how many people may have been hurt and the extent of any injuries.
Drivers should use caution in the area.
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About 21,000 babies and toddlers in Virginia have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the three weeks since the shots were made available. That’s not a high number – it’s almost 5% of the state population for tots ages 4 and younger.
But it’s better than the national average, which reached 2% this week.
The low numbers reflect the trepidation of parents waiting to see how the shots perform, the relatively few babies and toddlers who develop severe illness and a general sense of disregard for the more than two-year-old pandemic – despite rising hospitalizations and the emergence of the BA.5 variant.
"It is low," said Christy Gray, Virginia’s vaccine coordinator. "But there are reasons, and we did anticipate it would be a lower uptake."
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On the other side of the equation are parents who are quickly signing up their kids for shots and analyzing the pros and cons of Moderna and Pfizer. Pediatricians are largely choosing Pfizer for its familiarity, but some parents are chasing down doses of the faster-immunizing Moderna.
So far, roughly 400,000 babies and toddlers in the U.S. have received a COVID shot, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about 2% of the 19.5 million American children under the age of 5.
And it's well below the 1 in 5 parents who told a Kaiser Family Foundation poll they would vaccinate their children immediately.
But it’s been only three weeks, and the number of vaccinated babies is growing. At clinics offered by the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, every clinic has operated at capacity, a spokesperson said.
Vaccination rate is lowest in school-age kids
Based on the vaccination rate of other age groups, the number of babies and toddlers getting shots might remain low. The vaccination rate of elementary school-age children is lower than every other age group in Virginia.
Among kids and young adults ages 12 to 34, the vaccination rate is fairly consistent, between 76% and 79% have gotten at least one shot. For kids ages 5 to 11, there’s a steep drop off. Only 45% of them have gotten one shot or more.
There are a few factors at play here. Children and young adults are less likely to develop severe disease from a COVID infection, and vaccines for kids haven’t been available as long.
But parents who think their kids are somehow protected from hospitalization are wrong. In the past 13 weeks, as subvariants of omicron have spread through the state, more children ages 0 to 9 have been hospitalized than adolescents and teens ages 10 to 19.
COVID is still hitting the oldest in society the hardest. The vast majority of recent hospitalizations in Virginia – 82% – were for patients ages 50 and up.
When you look at hospital patients below the age of 50, there isn’t a big difference between the number of kids and young adults. There have been 78 patients in their 40s and 59 patients under the age of 10.
Omicron and its subvariants have disproportionately affected younger kids, who are less vaccinated or not vaccinated, said Dr. Mark Grabill, a pediatrician with Pediatric Associates of Richmond. The populace is less likely to participate in prevention measures such as masking and the state health department no longer recommends masks in schools, day cares and summer camps.
“Masks came off, and things seemed to resume back to normal,” Grabill said.
The type of illness kids are developing has changed with recent variants, too, Grabill said. Lately, kids have displayed flu-like symptoms – fevers up to 104 degrees, fatigue, body aches, nose symptoms, cough and a sore throat. A few have been hospitalized with breathing issues.
That’s a change from earlier in the pandemic when cold-like symptoms, including congestion and cough, were more common. The BA.5 variant has been blamed for the current uptick in hospitalizations in the state and across the country. Many of the infected were previously vaccinated.
While kids have been hospitalized at rates similar to young adults, kids haven’t died at the same rate. There have been eight COVID deaths in the state in the past three months among patients in their 40s. Among kids 0 to 9, there’s been one. Deaths from COVID have been relatively low since the original omicron wave ended in February.
Across all age groups, interest in vaccination has been low this year. There was a jump in April when second boosters were authorized, but overall, many young people are unwilling to get the shot. According to a recent poll by Morning Consult, 27% of adults ages 18 to 34 have no plans to get a vaccine, which is higher than other age groups.
Among parents who have babies and toddlers, these individuals are more likely to wait and see how vaccine distribution goes before signing up their own kids, Grabill said.
"I think parents are understandably hesitant," Grabill said. "But I think we have really good data from the trials to show it’s a safe vaccine, and we’re recommending it when parents come into our office."
While vaccinated adults are still catching the BA.5 subvariant this summer, experts say the baby vaccines are good at warding off severe disease.
There are other simple reasons why some parents haven’t signed up. Some haven’t found the time in the first three weeks, and others are still planning out the shot schedule. Moderna recipients get two doses four weeks apart, and Pfizer recipients receive two doses three weeks apart and a third shot eight weeks after the second. And some parents may not be aware of baby vaccines yet.
It’s hard to say how Virginia compares with other states, as state-by-state data is still hard to find. North Carolina and Maryland have not yet published their vaccination numbers for kids under 5.
Some parents seek Moderna
For the first time, parents have a choice of which vaccine to give their children. Before June, Pfizer was the only shot approved for kids ages 5 to 17.
For some parents, Moderna is the shot of choice. At the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts, where more than 330 tots have been vaccinated, more parents have requested Moderna than Pfizer, a spokesperson said.
That might be because more pediatricians ordered Pfizer shots, making them easier to access across the state. Many pediatricians ordered Pfizer because they had been offering it to older kids for months, and their employees were accustomed to the storage and delivery procedures. As of Wednesday, the Virginia Department of Health has ordered roughly 82,000 Pfizer vaccines and 57,000 Moderna vaccines, a spokesperson for the department said.
Another reason parents are seeking Moderna is because the regimen requires just two shots four weeks apart. Recipients of Pfizer receive two doses three weeks apart and a third dose eight weeks after the second.
To get her 4 1/2–year-old son immunized with Moderna, Henrico resident Sarah Reyes carpooled with a friend and drove to Charlottesville. They had been unable to find an availability for Moderna shots in town that fit her schedule. On the state health department's website for finding vaccines, Reyes located a pediatrician's office, Piedmont Pediatrics, that had Moderna shots available on a Saturday.
“I wanted the two shots and to be done,” Reyes said.
Getting her son, Evan, vaccinated means he won’t have to quarantine from day care every time he is exposed to someone with the virus. While day cares have implemented different policies, Reyes’ daycare asks for unvaccinated children to quarantine after an exposure. Vaccinated children can continue attending but might be asked to take a test.
Plenty of parents have been happy to take either shot, said Grabill, the pediatrician. His office requested Pfizer, and most parents he’s seen haven’t expressed a preference for one shot or the other. Experts recommend both Pfizer and Moderna.
Kids who are prone to developing fevers may better suited for Pfizer, Grabill said. In trials, about one in six children developed a fever of 100.4 degrees or more.
Megan Fuller of Midlothian signed up her 14-month-old twin sons for a Moderna vaccine trial, where they will receive two shots of a modified vaccine designed specifically for the omicron variant. Moderna could eventually recommend a third shot for all its baby and toddler vaccine recipients.
To Fuller, Moderna was the better choice, not only because of the faster immunity, but because of the starts and stops that slowed Pfizer’s path to approval. Last year, Pfizer planned just two shots for its baby vaccine, but the results fell short of expectation, the company said. In February, rollout of the shot was delayed, and a third dose was added.
“I just have more confidence in Moderna,” Fuller said. “It feels like Pfizer has had a lot of back and forth.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/popularity-of-baby-vaccines-is-low-but-it-s-higher-in-virginia-than-other-states/article_4fc19abf-e0c0-5aab-a9ef-a0fa918f3a55.html | 2022-07-15T18:32:40 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/popularity-of-baby-vaccines-is-low-but-it-s-higher-in-virginia-than-other-states/article_4fc19abf-e0c0-5aab-a9ef-a0fa918f3a55.html |
DALLAS (KDAF) — “Kool-Aid is ******** awesome.“
That’s right, the guy who drinks an entire gallon of Kool-Aid throughout the day Bert Kreischer is performing at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth this September, and tickets are now on sale.
Kreischer is a comedian, podcaster, television host and actor known for his appearances on the podcast show Your Mom’s House.
He will be performing on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at about $39 per ticket. Get yours by clicking here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/bert-kreischer-is-performing-in-fort-worth-in-september-heres-how-to-get-tickets/ | 2022-07-15T18:36:03 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/bert-kreischer-is-performing-in-fort-worth-in-september-heres-how-to-get-tickets/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Bruce Springsteen is coming back to North Texas next year!
The 72-year-old artist will be performing at the American Airlines Center on Feb. 10, 2023 according to his official tour website. He will then perform in Houston on Feb. 14 and in Austin on Feb. 16.
Tickets are not yet available for his concert, but you can sign up as a Ticketmaster Verified Fan to better your chances of securing a ticket when they do eventually go on sale.
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Here are the players competing in the Junior River Cup golf championships in Peoria
The 23rd Junior River Cup golf championship is scheduled for July 15-16 at Country Club of Peoria.
The River Cup, which began in 1993, is an annual event used to promote golf in the Peoria area. It pits the best amateur golfers from Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties, split into two teams to represent each side of the Illinois River. The junior event began in 2000.
The men's and senior events were last month at PCC. Team Tazwood won the men's event, 9.5-8.5. Team Peoria won the seniors, 12-6.
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Team Peoria is the defending champion in the junior event and won two of the last three. Tazwood leads 15-7 overall, including a 10-year win streak from 2009-18.
Here are the teams for the junior competition this weekend. They play best-ball duos starting 10 a.m. Saturday. Individual match play is 10 a.m. Sunday. We will update with pairings and results when they are available.
Team Tazwood
Gregg Gunther (captain), Carter Stevenson, Brock Taylor, Harrison Brooks, Brady Gruden, Owen Gruden, Colin Kemp, Connor Watson, Aiden Foster, Tyler Young, Jared Oderwald, Troy Reiser, Tyler Picken.
Team Peoria
Daniel Young (captain), Quinn Cox, Brock Brown, Luke Markley, Evan Gehrke, Bradley Schifeling, Drew Kiser, Evan Schroeder, Tanner Wake, Eli Ramsey, Drew Gama, Jack Coulter, Gavin Spohn. | https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/local/2022/07/15/2022-junior-river-cup-pairings-results-peoria-golf-tournament/10059914002/ | 2022-07-15T18:37:03 | 0 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/local/2022/07/15/2022-junior-river-cup-pairings-results-peoria-golf-tournament/10059914002/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A small, single-engine plane made an emergency landing in a field in Tuscaloosa on Friday, officials said.
Tuscaloosa police said the plane collided with power lines during its descent, damaging a wing. The pilot, a 46-year-old Hoover resident, was not injured and was later picked up by a friend at the scene.
Flight records show the Cessna Commuter plane took off from the Tuscaloosa airport at 10:05 and landed at 10:08 after flying only about 7 miles total. The plane had flown without issue for over an hour on July 4 and June 27, records show.
No service was interrupted due to the power lines being clipped, according to the Tuscaloosa Police Department.
Authorities have not yet determined what caused the emergency landing as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be conducting an investigation. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-tuscaloosa-field/ | 2022-07-15T18:37:45 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-tuscaloosa-field/ |
VALPARAISO — Just moments after telling Chesterton resident James Walker Jr. that he is lucky to be alive after having been shot ten times in the past, Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer sentenced him to six years of home detention on a felony gun charge.
Walker, 40, had pleaded guilty to possessing a handgun within 15 years of a felony conviction in return for prosecutors dropping a second count of carrying a handgun without a permit and agreeing to home detention and day reporting over time behind bars.
"It would be easy to reject your plea," the judge said reflecting on Walker's criminal history involving guns.
Police said a 9 mm handgun and ammunition wrapped in a plastic bag were found in Walker's vehicle during a traffic stop in Chesterton on Feb. 5.
He had no permit to carry the gun and was a convicted felon at the time of the traffic stop, with his most recent felony conviction in 2014 in Cook County, Illinois, police said.
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The former owner of Hometown Appliances agreed to pay a total of about $35,350 in restitution, with some of the money to be paid to his 18 victims upfront and some in installments during the next year.
A Lake Criminal Court jury must decide whether 8-month-old Maci Moor was shaken to death by her 32-year-old babysitter, Trisha Woodworth, or died of a stroke from accidental falls.
"The loss prevention officer also told the officer that the suspect shown in the surveillance images may have committed similar check frauds at other locations in Northwest Indiana," police said.
Porter County police said they responded around 11:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of the rollover crash on North Calumet Avenue, near the intersection with E. 632 North in Liberty Township. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-who-has-been-shot-10-times-sentenced-in-porter-county-gun-case/article_199b725b-0f92-5b3e-9054-599569038a9f.html | 2022-07-15T18:38:52 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-who-has-been-shot-10-times-sentenced-in-porter-county-gun-case/article_199b725b-0f92-5b3e-9054-599569038a9f.html |
The United States' first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline goes live on Saturday. It's designed to be as easy to remember and use as 911, but instead of a dispatcher sending police, firefighters or paramedics, 988 will connect callers with trained mental health counselors.
The federal government has provided over $280 million to help states create systems that will do much more, including mobile mental health crisis teams that can be sent to people's homes and emergency mental health centers, similar to urgent care clinics that treat physical aches and pains.
"This is one of the most exciting things that has happened" in mental health care, said Dr. Brian Hepburn, a psychiatrist who heads the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors.
Hepburn cautions that when 988 kicks off, it will not be like "the flick of a switch. It's going to take a number of years in order for us to be able to reach everybody across the country."
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The Crisis Center in Gary will be one of the three call centers to answer 988 calls in Indiana.
“This funding will allow us to go from a part-time to 24/7 call center," Crisis Center Executive Director Nikki Wielgos said. "We are thrilled that we were chosen as one of the three call centers."
She said the Crisis Center was established more than 50 years ago with the "Rap Line" in response to a teen suicide.
"This brings us full circle with a small program that started the Crisis Center to now what will be our largest program,” she said of the 988 service.
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said the state's service will be expanded to include a response team and locations where people can go for help. Work to complete the system will take seven to 10 years.
The 988 system will build on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, an existing network of over 200 crisis centers nationwide staffed by counselors who answer millions of calls each year — about 2.4 million in 2020. Calls to the old lifeline, 1-800-273-8255, will still go through even with 988 in place.
"If we can get 988 to work like 911 … lives will be saved,'' said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Dispatching paramedics for heart attacks and police for crimes makes sense — but not for psychiatric emergencies, mental health advocates say. Calls to 911 for those crises often lead to violent law enforcement encounters and trips to jail or crowded emergency rooms where suicidal people can wait days for treatment.
The 988 system "is a real opportunity to do things right," said Hannah Wesolowski of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
— Times staff contributed to this report. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/new-988-hotline-is-the-911-for-mental-health-emergencies/article_a915d744-3c8e-5964-9816-76c257506fc4.html | 2022-07-15T18:38:58 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/new-988-hotline-is-the-911-for-mental-health-emergencies/article_a915d744-3c8e-5964-9816-76c257506fc4.html |
VALPARAISO — Retired judge Mary Harper racked up a string of firsts during her career. She has added another, the first Porter County judge to have a courtroom named in her honor.
The Judge Mary R. Harper Courtroom at the Porter County Juvenile Services center was dedicated recently.
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush called Harper “an absolute icon” and said she belongs in the pantheon of great judges.
“She broke so many barriers for all of us,” Rush said.
Harper was the first female deputy prosecutor and chief deputy prosecutor in Porter County, serving 1975 to 1981. She was the Porter County’s first female superior court judge, serving 1996 to 2019. Upon her retirement, she was the longest-serving full-time female judge in Indiana’s history.
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“I love what kind of judge you were,” Rush told Harper.
“People were thanking her that she sent off to (Department of Correction) because she did it with such grace and class,” Rush said.
“Everybody knows what a wonderful person you are,” Justice Steven David told her.
Nancy Vaidik, who served as chief judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals for six years, followed in Harper’s footsteps.
“Judge Harper was a superstar in the community” in the 1970s, Vaidik said. “She tried the hardest cases, murder cases,” for the prosecutor’s office.
When Vaidik was in law school, Harper spoke to the class. Vaidik was inspired. “There weren’t even any TV shows about women attorneys,” Vaidik said to show how much of a trailblazer Harper was.
Harper mentored Vaidik. “Every conversation you have with Mary is about you. It’s not about her,” Vaidik said.
Harper and Vaidik served as judges together in Porter County before Vaidik moved on the Court of Appeals. “We just talked about when we were called the killer B’s on the bench. The B’s did not refer to buzzing,” Vaidik said.
Among the lessons Vaidik learned from Harper was to show respect for the attorneys and clients, including showing up on time for court procedures.
Another is to have a serious expression while sitting on the bench. “If you’re not serious, no one is going to take you seriously,” Harper told her.
When an opening appeared for a statewide court, Vaidik recalled, several judges called to urge Harper to seek the position. Harper declined, saying she had too much left to do in Porter County.
Jim Harper, one of her sons, said naming the courtroom at the Juvenile Services Center was appropriate. “She was most proud of her work as a juvenile court judge,” he said, working to create “a stronger, fairer criminal juvenile justice system.”
The state of Indiana looks at juvenile justice differently because of Judge Harper, he said.
Mary Harper said she hounded fellow Indiana Criminal Justice Institute board member Mark Massa, now an Indiana Supreme Court justice, and Vaidik, among others, on juvenile justice issues. “I was a pest to Justice (Frank) Sullivan and Chief Justice (Randall) Shepard,” she said.
“Our programming on behalf of children was what I cared most about my job,” she said.
Under her leadership, Porter County created a juvenile and family drug court, looking at not only juvenile delinquency but also domestic violence and drug and alcohol abuse. On Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., she heard cases at the courtroom now named in her honor.
She also succeeded in getting Indiana to screen juveniles for mental health issues upon admission to juvenile detention.
Harper said the courtroom should have been named the Porter County Cares for its Children courtroom because of the county’s commitment to young people. “It’s not just Mary Harper. It’s all of Porter County government working together,” she said. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter-county-courtroom-named-for-retired-judge/article_225822fb-b41a-58fa-bbf8-6cf2dc17f9c9.html | 2022-07-15T18:39:04 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter-county-courtroom-named-for-retired-judge/article_225822fb-b41a-58fa-bbf8-6cf2dc17f9c9.html |
Get your squishing sandals ready. Things are getting a bit more icky across the state of Delaware, all the way down to Sussex County's beaches.
The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday in a news release that they have expanded the spotted lanternfly quarantine to the entire state.
Five years after the first sighting in New Castle County in the northern part of the state, the department of agriculture has confirmed a sighting of spotted lanternflies in Sussex County, which includes coastal towns like Lewes, Dewey Beach and Rehoboth Beach.
“It is practically impossible to eradicate the spotted lanternfly because of its status as a hitchhiker bug...for a small state, our Spotted Lanternfly Program has done an excellent job in fending off the spread of this invasive insect for five years and are just now finding it in Sussex County,” Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nikko Brady said in the news release.
The lanternflies were found in Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Ocean View and Rehoboth prompting the expansion of the spotted lanternfly quarantine to the entire state, according to the news release.
"People brought spotted lanternflies to the beaches, they really do have an affinity for travel," Jessica Inhof of Delaware Department of Agriculture said. "They can attach themselves to a vehicle and travel down Route 1 quite easily and not blow off."
The Department of Agriculture said the pests are destructive to trees, shrubs, orchards, grapes and hops.
Quarantine means that residents, businesses and municipalities cannot move materials or objects that can easily be a home for the pests without taking precautions.
Residents in Delaware are encouraged to download and print the Delaware Resident Spotted Lanternfly Compliance Checklist to ensure the pests aren't on their items.
Examples of regulated articles include:
- Any living life stage of the spotted lanternfly
- Landscaping, remodeling or construction materials
- Firewood of any species
- Packing materials (e.g., wood crates, boxes)
- All plants and plant parts, including all live and dead trees, perennial and annual plants and mulch
- Outdoor household articles like RVs, lawnmowers, chairs, grills, tarps, tile, stone, deck boards and other vehicles not stored indoors.
Of course, the public is asked to kill as many of the bugs as possible.
Check out this map to see how the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture have also expanded their quarantine zones and to see how far lanternflies are expected to spread. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/spotted-lanternfly-spreads-delaware-sussex-county/3298230/ | 2022-07-15T18:43:31 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/spotted-lanternfly-spreads-delaware-sussex-county/3298230/ |
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Officials with the City of Huntington say the city is planning to appeal the outcome of the opioid lawsuit against Cardinal Health, Amerisource Berge and McKesson.
On Monday, July 4, the court reached the decision that Huntington and Cabell County would not receive the billions of dollars they sought from the three major drug distributors.
Both the city and county have sued Cardinal Health, Amerisource Berge and McKesson — alleging they dumped millions of opioid pills in West Virginia.
“Well, I haven’t had the chance to go over the entire document. But we are extremely disappointed for the City of Huntington who has undergone so much devastation because of these opioids,” said Rusty Webb, attorney for Huntington, Cabell County, at the time of the ruling.
Some 81 million pain pills were sent to Cabell County from 2006 to 2014. The lawsuit accused the drug distributors of creating a public nuisance with the onslaught and ignoring signs that the area was ravaged by addiction.
The plaintiffs were seeking more than $2.5 billion that would go toward abatement efforts. The goal of the 15-year abatement plan would be to reduce overdoses, overdose deaths and the number of people with opioid use disorder.
The case was tried in Federal Court in Charleston and alleges that the drugmakers flooded West Virginia with millions of pills, leading to the opioid epidemic.
On Mar. 30, 2022, Federal Judge David Faber threw out a motion by the pharmaceutical companies for a “direct verdict” which could essentially dismiss the case in their favor. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/huntington-to-appeal-decision-in-opioid-lawsuit/ | 2022-07-15T18:43:38 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/huntington-to-appeal-decision-in-opioid-lawsuit/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One of the largest Lego fan events in the world will be taking place at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center this weekend.
Lego BrickUniverse will return to the Coliseum Saturday July 16, and Sunday July 17, filling the place with millions of LEGO bricks.
There is something for everyone at this event – everything from Nasa spaceships, to landmark places like the Taj Mahal and the Empire State Building, and even a bouquet of flowers. Organizers put on this event every year to encourage people young and old alike to let their imagination run free and get creative.
Event organizer, Greyson Beights, says artists’ livelihoods go into the making of this event.
“Some of these projects are over multiple years. What you’re seeing are some of these artists’ lifework. We have one artist whose gallery is built over 10 years, so its incredible,” Beights says.
Artists from all of the country, like Rocco Buttliere from Chicago, come to help set up the different exhibits and say its inspiring to see people light up at their work.
“We get as much out of it as I imagine we do just in terms of just seeing what they connect with and the questions they ask and even though sometimes they ask the same questions all day, it’s just great to see the different routes those conversations take and everyone has different experiences,” says Buttliere.
This year they will also have tables set up of different LEGO blocks where kids are welcome to come and create their own masterpieces as well. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/lego-brickuniverse-in-charleston-this-weekend/ | 2022-07-15T18:43:44 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/lego-brickuniverse-in-charleston-this-weekend/ |
JACKSON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man is facing charges in connection to a 2020 attack that left a woman in a coma for two years.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Wanda Palmer was attacked where she was hacked and left for dead in June 2020 near Cottageville. She had been hospitalized and was in a coma as a result from the incident.
Now, Palmer is awake and her brother, Daniel J. Palmer III, 55, of Cottageville, is charged with Attempted Murder and Malicious Wounding in connection to her attack.
According to the criminal complaint, the Jackson County E991 Center received a call on the morning of June 10, 2020 that Wanda Palmer’s neighbors had found her in her trailer home “injured and covered in blood.” Officers who arrived on scene say they found her “slumped over on her couch” and say she was severely wounded and unresponsive.
Authorities described Wanda Palmer’s injuries as appearing that she had been “bludgeoned about the head and face with an object that caused lacerations.” She was taken to a hospital for treatment and was unable to communicate what had happened to the investigators. The complaint states Wanda Palmer remained unresponsive and was taken to a nursing home to be cared for.
The criminal complaint states that Daniel Palmer had initially been considered a possible suspect due to a “previous violent history” between the siblings. Investigators say he denied being involved and said he had not been to his sister’s home for days prior to her attack. The complaint states, however, that a witness investigators spoke with claimed to have seen Daniel Palmer at the front door of his sister’s trailer around midnight on the night of the incident.
Investigators say they worked for months to eliminate possible suspects and generate leads, but Wanda Palmer remained unresponsive and unable to provide information in the case.
According to the complaint, investigators received a call from Wanda Palmer’s APS worker on June 27, 2022, that she had uttered “some single words” and was appropriately responding when asked questions. Authorities say they went to the facility in New Martinsville where she was being cared for on July 12, 2022 to speak with her.
The complaint says one deputy went into Wanda Palmer’s room at the facility to speak one-on-one and said she appeared to be oriented to the situation and gave coherent and relevant answers. During the interview, Wanda Palmer told the deputy that the person who attacked her was her brother, Daniel.
This is a developing story and we will update this article as more details become available. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-attack-that-left-sister-in-coma/ | 2022-07-15T18:43:50 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-attack-that-left-sister-in-coma/ |
A Wilberforce University trustee resigned from the school’s board in June, saying the university needs to make drastic changes to how it is run. But Wilberforce’s president is questioning why the former trustee is publicly criticizing the school.
The former trustee, Errenous E. McCloud, is a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the church that sponsors and runs Wilberforce, one of two historically Black universities in Ohio and the only private HBCU. Central State University, across the street, is a public HBCU.
In a June letter addressed to board of trustees chair Mark Wilson, McCloud listed 17 reasons why he felt he needed to resign from the board of trustees, including allegations the university was mismanaging money.
“None of the things that Wilberforce was doing were related to providing students with quality education, preparing graduates to go out into the community and becoming contributing citizens to that society,” said McCloud, who oversees the church’s third district, including western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
McCloud said he asked for some specific paperwork around some of the debt the university has while he was a trustee, but was denied.
The university’s president, Elfred Anthony Pinkard, disputed that claim, saying trustees have access to all requested financial paperwork. Pinkard said the university’s audit is available to all trustees each year after it’s completed. He said that at each board meeting, in February, May and September, the university’s chief financial officer provides a comprehensive report on the financial state of the university. McCloud was at those meetings and participated, Pinkard said.
Pinkard noted the university has about $10.3 million in debt, down from about $33.6 million in 2020.
“Unfortunately, Bishop McCloud’s entire letter is replete with misinformation and a distortion of fact, and we continue to be chagrined and befuddled regarding the purpose of his actions,” Pinkard said.
McCloud told the Dayton Daily News he thought resigning from the board would lead other board members, as well as the president of Wilberforce, to resign, allowing the university a fresh start.
The rest of the board of trustees who served with McCloud remains, as does Pinkard. Wilberforce appointed Bishop Anne Henning Byfield, the bishop of the 13th district of the AME church in Kentucky and Tennessee, as McCloud’s replacement.
“I bring a pretty good reputation to this work, and I’m not going to risk that reputation behind stuff that I don’t understand,” McCloud said.
This is not the first time Wilberforce has faced public questions about university operations and finances from inside of the school.
In the spring, the Wilberforce University faculty body called for the resignation of the president, board chairman and financial officer. Wilberforce has 11 full-time faculty represented by the association, plus others who do instructional work. The university questioned how broad the support was for the vote.
Beginning in 2018, Wilberforce was on probation from the Higher Learning Commission, or HLC, due to financial and institutional issues, and was removed from probation without any sanctions last November.
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CLEVELAND — Editor's note: the video in the player above is from a previous story.
A Cleveland bar received a little bit of 24K Magic on Wednesday night when Bruno Mars took over bartending duties.
As captured by a series of Instagram stories that have since gone viral, Mars -- real name Peter Hernandez -- was behind the bar at Rum Runners in The Flats, where he poured shots of his rum brand, SelvaRey. The Instagram account imfromcle compiled a series of such videos, including one where the 15-time Grammy Award winner can be seen proclaiming himself as "the best bartender in Ohio."
While the "When I Was Your Man" singer isn't currently on tour -- he's set to begin a nine-date residency at the MGM in Las Vegas on August 3 -- his appearance in Cleveland seems to be a part of his promotion of SelvaRey. Earlier this week, Mars was spotted at a couple of bars in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he hosted private tastings for SelvaRey, which comes in white, chocolate, coconut and owner's reserve versions and is described on its website as "vacation in a glass" and "the smoothest rum you'll ever taste."
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MODESTO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol is investigating after a man was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Turlock Friday morning.
According to a news release, it happened around 6:30 a.m. on Highway 99 south of Fulkerth Road.
When first responders got to the scene, they found a 2005 Chevrolet SUV west of the freeway and the driver, a 54-year-old man from Hughson, under his SUV. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
CHP says it appears the driver was going south when he drifted into the lane next to him and suddenly turned right before crossing back into his lane and off the freeway. The SUV flipped and the driver – who was not wearing his seatbelt – was ejected.
The cause of the accident is under investigation. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/chp-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-accident-on-highway-99/103-af28d662-46ce-4abd-b68d-43dde9998482 | 2022-07-15T18:54:44 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/chp-man-killed-in-single-vehicle-accident-on-highway-99/103-af28d662-46ce-4abd-b68d-43dde9998482 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Planetarium at California State University, Sacramento has partnered up with NASA to showcase their first deep-space and out-of-this-world images from the James Webb Telescope.
The James Webb Space Telescope is deemed the world’s largest and most powerful space telescope, capturing images of galaxies, nebulas and a giant planet outside earth's solar system just 1,150 light-years from earth.
The free event at Sacramento State's Planetarium went from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and sat hundreds of people, all eager and intrigued to learn more and see more of our universe.
"Let's all look up and appreciate this incredible view of our universe," Kyle Watters, Sacramento State's Planetarium director said.
Watters lit up the planetarium's dome with five images, four pictures of the universe and one picture of a star's spectrum, which determines what elements and what compounds are in the atmosphere of a planet orbiting a star over a thousand light-years away.
The spectrum Watters showed had little white dots, which is a measurement that James Webb made of the light coming from a star called WASP-96. The white dots indicate a measurement of sunlight or starlight from WASP-96 that comes through the atmosphere of a planet orbiting the star.
"This is just the first five images of what will be hundreds and hundreds of images for years and years to come," Watters said. "With this telescope, a lot of time, effort and money went into it. Now, it's finally out there in space sitting where it's supposed to be and able to take pictures."
James Webb Telescope Images
Watters mentioned how the power of the infrared vision of the James Webb Space Telescope is almost like having X-ray vision.
"We can see through the clouds of gas and dust at what lies within and beyond," Watters said. "This is something that we just quite simply could not do before, but James Webb's view extends much farther into the infrared than Hubble, and it allows us to unveil things that were otherwise hidden from our view."
WATCH MORE ON ABC10: NASA begins an initiative to monitor Earth's water supply | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/csu-sacramento-nasa-partner-together-showcase-pictures-new-telescope/103-b5ee854c-210d-4622-a3e7-41b81a0e9a24 | 2022-07-15T18:54:50 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/csu-sacramento-nasa-partner-together-showcase-pictures-new-telescope/103-b5ee854c-210d-4622-a3e7-41b81a0e9a24 |
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that a young man died after falling and hitting his head near Triangle Lake west of Eugene. He was later identified as University of Oregon football player Spencer Webb.
According to the agency, deputies responded around 2:30 p.m. to a report of an injured person in that area. When they arrived, deputies found that the 22-year-old Webb had been out on an area of rock slides just west of Triangle Lake when he fell and hit his head.
People on the scene and paramedics tried to revive Webb but to no avail. Sheriff's office search-and-rescue staff went out to help with bringing him back to the roadway, as he was roughly 100 yards down a steep trail.
"There is no evidence of foul play and his death appears to be accidental," LCSO said in a brief statement.
The sheriff's office declined to identify the man pending notification of his next of kin, but multiple people close to Webb responded to the news of his passing on social media. Sources at the U of O also confirmed his identity to KEZI in Eugene.
Ducks football coach Dan Lanning tweeted about Webb's death, saying how much he will be missed.
Webb hailed from Sacramento, attending Christian Brothers High School, and was a junior at University of Oregon.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more details as they emerge. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/ducks-football-player-spencer-webb-dies-fall/283-d53260e2-d753-4e30-a975-fcff73e06fca | 2022-07-15T18:54:57 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/ducks-football-player-spencer-webb-dies-fall/283-d53260e2-d753-4e30-a975-fcff73e06fca |
A Lego version of Cal Fire's Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk helicopter has achieved its goal of gathering 10,000 supporters and will now advance to the Review phase.
The S-70i Firehawk is a specialized helicopter, known for thousand-gallon water and foam drops, as well as how it can quickly deliver up to nine people in a Helitack Crew for ground firefighting operations.
Adrien Pecquet, a digital designer in Germany, said he created and submitted the project's design as a "tribute" to the fire agency after the 2018 Camp Fire.
People can become designers of their own Lego sets by submitting their ideas to Lego Ideas and others are able to vote on those designs and ideas, potentially leading to real a Lego set.
His username being Slekk024, Pecquet mentioned that he wanted to create a set to honor the bravery and devotion of the firefighters in California.
This Lego set consists of 3,000 pieces, two pilots, two firefighters and the S-70i Firehawk helicopter which additionally has a hatch system, sliding doors and a décor piece of forest.
However, this is not Pecquet's first time designing Lego sets. He told ABC10 over an email interview that he is a nature lover and helicopter enthusiast, so he's also designed U.S. Coast Guard helicopters, Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopters, and even an airbus helicopter for the General Directorate for civil defense and crisis management in France.
This is a sign of representation to not only Pecquet, but also to members of Cal Fire and those aspiring to become firefighters or first responders
"Thank you to all those who voted! We hope that this set becomes a reality and that it will serve as a fun reminder of Cal Fire’s world-renowned aviation program,” said Cal Fire Director and Chief Joe Tyler.
Now that the helicopter is in the review stage, a group of designers, product managers, and other members will discuss the design and will look further into factors such as playability, safety and if it fits within the Lego brand.
Go HERE to follow the helicopter's progress throughout the review process and follow Cal Fire on social media for further updates.
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PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Update:
Foresthill Road between Spring Garden and Happy Pines has been reopened.
Original Story:
Authorities have closed a portion of Foresthill Road after a head-on collision in Placer County.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating with help from the Placer County Sheriff's Office. They've closed both sides of the roadway between Spring Garden and Happy Pines for the investigation.
It could take several hours before the roadway is reopened.
No additional information surrounding the crash has been released at this time.
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CASNOVIA, Mich — Hunters in Michigan have to apply for tags that gives them permission to hunt different animals. Certain tags are harder to get than others, and one West Michigan hunter says he hit the jackpot.
Korey Freeland has been hunting as long as he can remember.
"My family's always been big hunters," says Freeland, whose mother operates a hunting gear shop online.
And this year is set to be a big one for Freeland, hitting what he calls the 'hunter's lottery.'
"I got the elk tag," he says. "I still can't hardly believe it. I'm so excited."
After four years of applying and missing it, he not only received the elk tag but also the bear tag. Freeland knows people who've tried for decades without getting either.
"There were 260 elk tags given out this year and over 300,000 people applied," he says, shocked he beat the slim odds.
But Freeland faces a challenge the majority don't when he goes hunting.
"I am legally blind in my left eye," he explains.
When he covers his right eye, he says everything is a blur.
"I can't tell you how many times I've, you know, just been checking my lanes and looking around and suddenly there's three doe standing there staring at me that I had no idea had been approaching me," says Freeland.
Despite the challenge, he isn't letting it hold him back.
"Everyone has challenges, everyone has drawbacks and things they have to deal with that other people don't," says Freeland. "Maybe other people don't even know that they have to deal with. But you can't let that stop you."
He's inspired by his older brother Kelby who died in a car accident nearly 10 years ago.
"I like to think that he's out there with me, and I know he'd be proud," says Freeland.
So when he heads out later this year, Freeland knows to make the most of it.
"I'm going to cherish this memory for the rest of my life," he says.
Freeland heads up north for the hunt later this year. He will do everything he can to bring home an elk because it may be his only chance. Michigan rules say he can't apply for a tag again now for 20 more years.
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LODI, Calif. — A growing public urination problem is causing a stink on the streets of downtown Lodi, business owners say.
Late-night bar hoppers have been caught on camera urinating on front entrances and doorways to businesses in Lodi's popular downtown district.
In one weekend alone, seven people were caught on camera publicly urinating on the stairway entrance and wall of Big Valley Abrahamson Printing, just doors down from Lodi's popular School Street business strip.
"The stench was incomprehensible," said June Aaker, owner of Big Valley Abrahamson Printing. "I was sad that people feel that it's acceptable. I was mad but then madness kind of went away in regards to this is the society we've become - and how pathetic is that."
Within a one-block radius of her printing shop, Aaker said there are at least three bars that are open or beginning to close during the time that the urinators were caught on camera.
"It's become an issue enough where I have to bleach the stairwell probably once a month, if not, once a quarter," Aaker said. "This time, it was just ridiculous. It was getting to a point where it was almost once a week, and I can't do that."
While the past weekend's public urination incidents kept Aaker busy, she is not the only downtown business owner who has been forced to clean up after suspected bar hoppers in the past year.
Richard Ornelas, owner of School Street's Sunday School Barber Shop said he was shocked when he saw video of a stream of liquid flowing down from his front door after a woman walked up, turned her back to the barber shop's security camera and got in a position to urinate.
"It was infuriating. First, it was shock," Ornelas said. "The first time it happened, it was actually two females together, and they were just blatantly drunk."
Since the October incident, Ornelas, who opened up his barber shop during the COVID-19 pandemic, said at least three other people have been caught by his security camera using his business's front door as an impromptu restroom.
"Seeing people just come and just blatantly disrespect it and treat it like a public restroom- it's very frustrating," Ornelas said. "You put months and months of work into these things, especially during uncertain times such as during the COVID peak."
After the fourth time walking into his barber shop to the smell of urine, Ornelas said he had to make a change.
"I have to be there even earlier, at 5:30 a.m. trying to clean off because we have kids and families that go through our doorsteps. It's been a hassle," Ornelas said. "I've installed a security spotlight that actually hangs underneath our awning, so as soon as you step into the doorway, it will flood the whole area with light."
He has also begun to allow a street performer to set up in front of his barber shop on some nights in hopes of deterring bargoers. Since posting the security camera videos online to raise awareness, Ornelas said reaction has been mixed with most people joining him in shock.
"People are furious for the most part, but you have some people saying well, you know, there's no public restrooms downtown," Ornelas said. "Your bladder is your responsibility. It's not the city's responsibility to put up a Porta-Potty or anything when you're going to be frequenting a bar that has a restroom in it."
While changes such as adding lighting and after-hours presence have helped deter public urinators, downtown Lodi business owners like Aaker and Ornelas are pleading for bar hoppers and members of the public to do their part.
"There's alleyways, why would you urinate on a public building, let alone their storefront and their doorway," Ornelas said. "Just respect people's businesses, you know, this is our livelihood."
Watch More San Joaquin County News from ABC10: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lodi/lodi-bargoers-public-urination/103-e69c6cdf-8366-46ec-8713-67db02ee32c4 | 2022-07-15T18:55:22 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lodi/lodi-bargoers-public-urination/103-e69c6cdf-8366-46ec-8713-67db02ee32c4 |
MODESTO, Calif. — Modesto Police are investigating after an officer fatally shot a man Thursday evening.
According to a news release, officers were called to the 1400-block of Entrada Way for a domestic disturbance. When they got to the scene, they found the man mentioned in the 911 call in the front yard of the home.
Police say the unidentified man was uncooperative and at some point, an officer shot him. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Modesto Police say they plan to release body cam footage and other evidence soon.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/shooting-involving-officer-modesto/103-9b3ebbb2-32b2-48ce-8e9f-19022d540342 | 2022-07-15T18:55:28 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/shooting-involving-officer-modesto/103-9b3ebbb2-32b2-48ce-8e9f-19022d540342 |
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — Red Hawk Casino has announced plans to add an amusement center and hotel to the existing gambling facility by the end of the year.
Red Hawk Casino's plans to add a hotel and amusement center are the first major expansions of the casino since it first opened in 2008.
"The nearly 120,000 square foot hotel will feature five stories, with 150 deluxe guest rooms, including 25 suites," the casino wrote in a statement. "Guests will also enjoy a stunning outdoor terrace with a pool and fitness center."
In addition to their plans of adding a hotel, Red Hawk Casino plans on adding an 85,000-square-foot amusement center to the casino grounds.
The amusement center will feature go-kart racing, a state-of-the-art interactive bowling alley, virtual reality gaming rooms, an arcade, and golf simulation bays. It will also feature an all-new sports bar for those 21 or older.
“We are beyond excited to offer our casino guests and visitors to El Dorado County a new, first-class resort experience, along with thrilling entertainment and activities,” said Bryan DeLugo, the President and CEO of Red Hawk Casino.
Watch more from ABC10: Citrus Heights considering ban on new gas stations, car washes at Sunrise Marketplace | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/red-hawk-casino-amusement-center-hotel/103-7d782315-7d99-46cf-93d0-f92923933c8a | 2022-07-15T18:55:34 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/red-hawk-casino-amusement-center-hotel/103-7d782315-7d99-46cf-93d0-f92923933c8a |
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A Sacramento man pleaded no contest to three charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in the 2020 fentanyl poisoning death of Rocklin teen, Zach Didier.
22-year-old Virgil Borden admitted in court this week that he knowingly sold counterfeit prescription painkillers to the Whitney High School student.
The plea means Borden accepts the conviction, but not guilt. He faces 17 years in prison during sentencing scheduled for September 1st.
Zach’s parents, Laura and Chris Didier said they are grateful their son is getting justice, but their fight to spread awareness of the dangers of fake pills does not end with a conviction. They want to make sure what happened to Zach doesn’t happen to anyone else, and they said too many people are still unaware that one pill can kill.
In 2020, they said Zach, was stressed like many teenagers. He turned to Snapchat and bought what he thought was Percocet.
“If you see anything marketed (online) as a medicine – Adderall, Xanax, Oxycodone, Percocet, don’t believe it,” Laura Didier warned.
The pills were counterfeit pharmaceuticals known as Fentapills.
Zach died from fentanyl poisoning. It’s a synthetic opioid 100-times stronger than morphine.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, from April 2020 to 2021, more than 100,000 people have died from lethal doses of fentanyl, an increase of 28%.
“What’s surprising is how pervasive this danger is,” said Chris Didier.
The Didiers said they always had open conversations with Zach but weren’t aware of the dangers regarding fake pills cut with the deadly street drug, and how dealers used deception to sell it to young people on social media and money transfer apps.
“There are people out there targeting your age group. They want to get you addicted, and unfortunately some young people, they get a deadly dose like our son did,” Laura Didier said.
A deadly dose can be as little as two milligrams. According to One Pill Can Kill, a coalition of organizations raising awareness, 98% of street pills are fake and contain fentanyl. The Didiers weren’t able to warn Zach, but their mission now is to share this life-saving message with young people who may be thinking of self-medication.
“There are challenges and struggles and stress in the world that are real, your generation had to endure COVID lockdowns during a very difficult time in your life while you’re growing and learning your identity,” Chris Didier said. “Reach out to a doctor, your parents and friends you trust about getting the right resources to deal with these stresses. Stay away from anything sold on social media, because there’s an extreme chance it can kill you.”
If a pill doesn’t come from a pharmacy, you can assume it is fake and potentially deadly. For more resources, visit 1pillcankillSac.com or onepillcankillplacer.com.
(Editor's Note: The original article indicated that Zach Didier was overwhelmed with stress. It has been updated to reflect that he was experiencing the average stressors and anxiety for a teenager.)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Christian Brothers High School (CBHS) community in Sacramento is mourning the loss of a beloved former student athlete.
22-year-old Spencer Webb graduated from CBHS in 2018. He was killed in an apparent accident, after he fell and hit his head on rocks Wednesday in a swimming area outside Eugene, Ore.
“It's one of those things which you don't want to believe when you first hear it, and it was devastating,” CBHS Athletic Director Dale Milton told ABC10 Thursday.
He and CBHS Admissions Director Kristen McCarthy are among those who learned of Webb’s death Wednesday night.
“I'm heartbroken. Spencer was a really wonderful young man,” McCarthy said.
Webb transferred to Christian Brothers High School for his junior year. He graduated in the spring of 2018 as a celebrated student athlete, having committed to the University of Oregon with a full ride scholarship on national signing day earlier that year.
On that day, he told ABC10 he wanted to set an example, “just showing the young kids that no matter what, you always have a chance.”
He knows this firsthand, after a tough childhood.
As he explained to ABC10 in a Sports Standout feature during his senior season, “My mom walked out on me when I was very young… (She and my dad) had substance abuse problems, and that was pretty tough.”
Tyler Almond was Christian Brothers’ head football coach at the time. He said Webb served as an inspiration to others.
“I remember having a conversation with him about how important it was for other kids in his situation to see him succeed,” Almond said, tears of grief filling his eyes. “This was a really, really impactful life in just 22 years.”
Webb’s football career was exploding at the University of Oregon, where this Division One athlete played tight end and was heading into his junior year.
“Spencer is the proof that you can overcome great adversity and live your dream,” McCarthy said. “He was truly living his dream. He loved the University of Oregon. He loved playing football. He loved his teammates and his friends.”
Staff members say Christian Brothers was never far from Spencer’s heart. He came back whenever he could. In fact, he was back just three weeks ago, encouraging the current football team.
Back in December, Milton said Webb crashed the staff Christmas party.
“We took pictures with him. You know, he lit up a room,” Milton said. “That's the way he was when he was here.”
He will be remembered by the many people who loved him.
CBHS staff members say they like the idea of a scholarship or some other long-term way of memorializing Webb, but right now the grief is still fresh.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/spencer-webb-oregon-ducks-christian-brothers/103-62d67cec-3ba3-402d-a870-651ece3d84b9 | 2022-07-15T18:55:46 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/spencer-webb-oregon-ducks-christian-brothers/103-62d67cec-3ba3-402d-a870-651ece3d84b9 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Traffic is moving slowly on westbound Highway 50 near Stockton Boulevard after a crash early Friday morning.
The left is blocked, according to Caltrans. Based on a traffic map, cars are backed up past Howe Avenue.
Find a traffic map HERE.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/traffic-sacramento-westbound-highway-50-stockton-boulevard/103-0067cb79-41dd-4ce7-971a-a0f0c5a30d74 | 2022-07-15T18:55:52 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/traffic-sacramento-westbound-highway-50-stockton-boulevard/103-0067cb79-41dd-4ce7-971a-a0f0c5a30d74 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — A Stockton family is reeling after a Tuesday night shooting left a teenager dead in the city's Weston Ranch neighborhood.
Heartbroken family members identified the homicide victim in a statement to ABC10 as 18-year-old Aizik Provencio.
"Aizik Anthony Provencio was an amazing person. He was the first grandkid of our family. He was so adventurous and loving," said Aizik's family in a statement. "Aizik was a huge part of our family. Our lives will never be the same without him."
Provencio was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking on Nisperos Street in Stockton Tuesday night, according to police. A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting, the Stockton Police Department said Thursday.
The shooting marked the city's 29th homicide so far in 2022.
Those who knew Provencio described the teen as hardworking, adding that he enjoyed fishing and was an athlete at Stockton's Edison High School, where he graduated in 2021.
"Aizik will always be in our hearts and may he Rest In Peace until we meet again," the family said in a statement. "We thank you all for your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time for us."
Family members say they are devastated and will miss the teen's "contagious laugh and beautiful smile." Provencio's family is raising funds on Venmo to help pay for funeral expenses.
"This handsome guy is our first grandson and the most beautiful. His smile was so big and wide he lit up the room," said Cecelia Hernandez, Provencio's grandmother. "From a baby, he loved his Nana's homemade tortillas, I couldn't make them fast enough. He always loved being with his Tata, and fishing was a skill he mastered with him. My Mijo was so talented in anything he set his mind on."
The Stockton Police Department is asking those with information on the deadly shooting to contact investigators at 209-937-8323.
Watch More Stockton News from ABC10: Stockton man burned in tent as city faces 28th homicide of 2022
STOCKTON CRIME IN CONTEXT
The 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.
Watch the full interview: Stockton City Manager Harry Black talks recent crime in the city | Extended Interview | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/family-identifies-aizik-provencio/103-f3e4e0da-a219-4942-8661-60ca72d9aefa | 2022-07-15T18:55:58 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/family-identifies-aizik-provencio/103-f3e4e0da-a219-4942-8661-60ca72d9aefa |
STOCKTON, Calif. — Brenna Preap is not your average 17-year-old. The Stockton resident and Bear Creek High School student is blazing a trail of her own in the golf world, which is where she spends the vast majority of her time.
"I probably practice about four to five times a week," Preap said. "And in those other two or three days, I'm probably playing a tournament."
She discovered her love of golf in middle school, and ever since, she's been addicted.
"When you starting getting good at something, you want to get better at it, and once you're on a roll, it helps you get more determined," Preap said.
Her hard work paid off. Recently, she was one of 60 junior golfers selected, out of a pool of over 900 people, to participate in Stephen Curry's Underrated Golf Tour. This tour was created to provide mentoring and a positive environment for culturally diverse junior golfers.
"I'm really honored to represent Stockton because there's not a lot of junior golfers out here who get the opportunity to travel," Preap said.
She hopes to inspire the next generation of golfers, and she's inspired by those who helped her achieve her dreams.
"Thank you to Steph for allowing me to be part of his growth for junior golf. I want to give a big thank you to Will Lowery and Jason Richards, because they're a big part of the organization at the tournament. Everything wouldn't be happening without them," Preap said.
The tour wraps up the last week of August. As far as what's next for Brenna, she has verbally committed to play golf at Grand Canyon University, and she plans to study business.
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ABC10: Watch, Download, Read | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-teen-golfer-stephen-currys-underrated-golf-tour/103-12da8277-5ebb-47d4-882b-902700b12253 | 2022-07-15T18:56:04 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-teen-golfer-stephen-currys-underrated-golf-tour/103-12da8277-5ebb-47d4-882b-902700b12253 |
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