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FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Residents of a Fayetteville subdivision have been asked to shelter in place while officials handle an "active situation."
Several responders are working in the Woodbyne Subdivision, and the "situation" happened on White Road, which is near the neighborhood.
Anyone who sees anything suspicious in the area should call 911; officials said not to come up to the responders working the area.
Officials did not say what exactly was going on in the area. 11Alive is sending a crew to the scene to get more information.
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The National Guard, Americorps conservation crews, local volunteers and inmates from regional detention centers have all been enlisted to help Coconino County fill the need of roughly one million sandbags for protection against post-fire flooding.
After the Pipeline Fire ravaged watersheds over several neighborhoods east of Flagstaff, flood models predicted what recent monsoon rains proved to be true: thousands of homes are at risk of serious damage from flooding. The race is on to protect these homes from further damage. The most immediate need is sandbags and the hands to fill them. According to county officials, about 325,000 sandbags have been produced and distributed so far. That leaves at least another 600,000 to go.
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Steeped in summer heat, the tedium of dumping shovelfuls of cinders into bag after bag after bag does not make for easy labor, said Conservation Legacy crew leader Katie Dunnahoo. Her crew is from Las Cruces, New Mexico, and is one of several that have been contracted by Coconino County to produce sandbags. Since June, they’ve been stationed out behind the county public works building, where they spend the day deep in red cinders.
“When we first got here, they said our quota was a million,” Dunnahoo said. “It sounded unreachable, impossible — we’re here for the entire summer.”
Dunnahoo’s crew has been working on a nine-day hitch schedule — seven days on, two days off — since they arrived. So far, they’ve worked three hitches and produced an estimated 27,000 sandbags.
“It is hard work,” Dunnahoo said. “We go to our tents sore, don’t even get the best night's rest, then come back out here.”
To make a million sandbags, daily motivation is key, Dunnahoo said. It helps to see their work going directly into the sandbag walls placed around the neighborhoods of Doney Park and Timberline, but recently she’s been drawing on another source of inspiration.
“We had gotten word that a young girl got swept away during the Schultz floods in 2010,” she said. “That's when it became sort of personal — knowing we can help prevent something like that from happening again.”
For Brittany Wilson, co-leader with Dunnahoo, there is an added weight that comes with responding to a fire that scorched the San Francisco Peaks.
“I'm Navajo, and we also have another member of Navajo,” Wilson said. “This is one of our four sacred mountains. It has been pretty hard. We've been viewing it as helping to keep the mountain alive. Just helping, because whenever someone needs help, we should be there.”
Two Ancestral Lands crews from Arizona Conservation Corps joined the sandbag effort last Thursday. These crews were made up entirely of indigenous youth from Zuni and Hopi. For crew leader André Dennis, motivation has come from “setting the bar high” — 2,000 bags a day — and viewing the work as a “puzzle” in need of the most efficient solution.
“At the same time, we get our hard work done and we just try to have fun with it,” Dennis said. “Little moments matter too, during these types of times. Little moments matter.”
These conservation crews have added to volunteer efforts organized by the United Way of Northern Arizona. But according to a release sent out by the county last Friday, all these “tremendous” efforts have “not been sufficient to keep up with the increased need for mitigation.” On Friday, Coconino County went to the state and requested priority urgent assistance from the Arizona National Guard through the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
They received some help — about 30 National Guards deployed on Saturday, another 60 on Sunday, and as of Monday there were two crews of 20 working in shifts alongside the conservation crews to produce sandbags.
“We did 5,000 sandbags on Saturday,” said First Lieutenant Anthony Cuozzo. “We did 15,000 yesterday, and we’re expecting to do another 10,000 today.”
They expect to continue to the work through Tuesday, but “outside of that, I'm not sure exactly what the plan is. We're kind of taking it day by day,” Cuozzo said.
For the National Guard, motivation to keep slogging through a million sandbags comes from their camaraderie, Cuozzo said. This can be heard in the metal music playing form their tent and the general laughter of ribbing between soldiers.
“A lot of them have served with each other for five, six-plus years,” Cuozzo said. “So that's pretty tight-knit community.”
Cuozzo also tries to maintain a “mission-focused” attitude among the soldiers. Much like the conversation crews, he said it’s key to remember the positive impact their labor will bring by looking to how flooding has impacted the area already.
“Seeing that there was a previous era’s damage, that there's opportunity for us to help mitigate future damage, that’s really our big motivating factor,” Cuozzo said.
Even beyond those that are stationed among the cinders at the county public works yard, there are also roughly 60 inmates producing sandbags for Coconino County in Winslow. Another 100 inmates in Kingman were slated to begin working this week, but there has been a delay of unknown origin, reported deputy county manager Lucinda Andreani. Even so, with hundreds of hands drawing from so many sources of motivation to produce thousands of sandbags by the hour, it would seem that Coconino County has all the help it could ask for.
“Unfortunately, we're continuing to communicate that we need 200 to 250 able-bodied persons to produce bags at a very fast pace if we're going to meet the needs of the communities that are impacted,” Andreani said. Not only does the county need to reach their million, rain events such as those that cause flooding in Doney Park and Timberline last week are showing that more area may be impacted than originally predicted.
“On Saturday we deployed 12 engineers and there was a total of 109 properties that were identified in Pioneer Valley that now need mitigation that we had not previously identified for mitigation,” Andreani said. A million sandbags is just the start, she added.
“After Schultz we had a million and a half to two million bags in Schultz flood area,” Andreani said. “I think we will ultimately approach that level.”
The National Weather Service forecast for Flagstaff calls for a chance of rain each day this week, with the likelihood rising from 20-30% on the weekdays to 50-60% over the weekend. High temperatures will hover in the upper 80s for most of that span. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/making-a-million-sandbags-to-protect-against-flooding-in-flagstaff/article_b314345a-06eb-11ed-a240-135f20c8cbbb.html | 2022-07-19T16:20:55 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/making-a-million-sandbags-to-protect-against-flooding-in-flagstaff/article_b314345a-06eb-11ed-a240-135f20c8cbbb.html |
When looking at the makeup of American families today, it’s rare to see a home where a pet isn’t part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households—or around 85 million homes—own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country’s shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you’ve been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Dallas, Texas on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It’s important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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MEREDITH
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
CHRISTINA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
DEREK
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
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OWEN
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
– Read more on Petfinder
NATASHA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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KARMA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
SHELLY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
BENJAMIN
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
CESEAR
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Heartbreaker
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Chihuahua (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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JORDAN
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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ZEUS
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog
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KONA
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Australian Shepherd, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Albany
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Border Collie (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
DASH
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Bull Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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DOMINIQUE
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Dalmatian
– Read more on Petfinder
ELSA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Lulu
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Yellow Labrador Retriever (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Olaf
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Nala
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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Ursala
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Puma
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Figaro
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Mustafa
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Diego
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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Atticus
– Gender: Male
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
Wesley
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Whiskey (New Digs)
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Miranda II
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Chihuahua (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Otto IV
– Gender: Male
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, Terrier (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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FRANCO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Rottweiler, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder | https://cw33.com/news/local/dogs-available-for-adoption-in-dallas-10/ | 2022-07-19T16:24:12 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dogs-available-for-adoption-in-dallas-10/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — The majority of North Texas will be under an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory on Tuesday, July 19.
“Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories have been posted for North Texas and parts of Central Texas through Wednesday,” the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth said.
The center adds that the air temperatures will climb to 105-110 degrees in the areas where the Excessive Heat Warning is active and heat index values will reach over 105 degrees in the Heat Advisory area.
The public is asked to avoid extended time outdoors, stay hydrated and be aware of the signs/symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Water is your friend.
Along with the Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory, a critical brush fire danger is active on Tuesday as low humidity and hot temps will promote fire ignition and spread.
The center says, “With summertime heat and drought both at their peak, fire weather conditions will reach critical levels this afternoon. Take care to help prevent wildfires in the presence of very dry vegetation where fires can easily start and spread.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/excessive-heat-warning-over-majority-of-north-texas-critical-fire-danger-tuesday/ | 2022-07-19T16:24:18 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/excessive-heat-warning-over-majority-of-north-texas-critical-fire-danger-tuesday/ |
The national average price for regular gasoline is $4.52 per gallon—down 15 cents in the last week, according to AAA data from Monday, July 18. This consistent decline is driven by lower global oil demand and lower crude prices. At home, people are driving less, while gasoline stocks increase.
According to the Energy Information Administration, demand for gas dropped from 9.41 million barrels per day to 8.06 million b/d last week, while gasoline stocks increased by nearly 6 million barrels week-over-week.
In pockets of the U.S., primarily in the south, gas prices have dipped below the $4 per gallon benchmark. According to a CNN analysis of OPIS data, 61% of gas stations in South Carolina and Texas are selling gas for less than $4 a gallon; in Georgia and Mississippi, more than half of all surveyed gas stations are posting similarly low prices.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Texas. Gas prices are as of July 18. The state gas tax data is from World Population Review. Connecticut and New York have temporarily suspended gas taxes to help consumers while the cost of gas has increased.
Texas by the numbers
– Gas current price: $4.03
– Week change: -$0.20 (-4.6%)
– Year change: +$1.19 (+41.9%)
– Gas tax: $0.20 per gallon (#42 highest among all states)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.70 (6/15/22)
– Diesel current price: $4.95
– Week change: -$0.11 (-2.2%)
– Year change: +$1.99 (+67.1%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.33 (6/19/22)
Metros with most expensive gas in Texas
#1. College Station-Bryan: $4.16
#2. El Paso: $4.14
#3. Wichita Falls: $4.10
#4. Midland: $4.10
#5. Victoria: $4.10
#6. Beaumont-Port Arthur: $4.08
#7. Texarkana (TX only): $4.08
#8. Houston: $4.07
#9. Odessa: $4.06
#10. Austin-San Marcos: $4.04
#11. Lubbock: $4.04
#12. Galveston-Texas City: $4.04
#13. Longview: $4.04
#14. Amarillo: $4.01
#15. Dallas: $3.99
#16. San Angelo: $3.98
#17. Fort Worth-Arlington: $3.97
#18. San Antonio: $3.96
#19. Tyler: $3.95
#20. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood: $3.94
#21. Waco: $3.88
#22. Abilene: $3.88
#23. Sherman-Denison: $3.81
#24. Corpus Christi: $3.80
#25. Brownsville-Harlingen: $3.75
#26. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission: $3.74
#27. Laredo: $3.67
States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $5.90
#2. Hawaii: $5.60
#3. Alaska: $5.35
States with the least expensive gas
#1. South Carolina: $4.02
#2. Texas: $4.03
#3. Georgia: $4.04
States with the highest gas tax per gallon
#1. Pennsylvania: $0.59
#2. California: $0.53
#3. Washington: $0.52
States with the lowest gas tax per gallon
#1. Alaska: $0.0895
#2. Hawaii: $0.16
#3. Virginia: $0.162 | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-gas-prices-have-changed-in-texas-in-the-last-week-9/ | 2022-07-19T16:24:24 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-gas-prices-have-changed-in-texas-in-the-last-week-9/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — The heat is set to continue in North Texas throughout the week and weekend; Thursday will see the heat continue but with a slight chance of storms, according to the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth.
Here’s what NWS Fort Worth says you can expect on Thursday, “A weak frontal boundary will help kick off a few isolated storms on Thursday for areas generally along and north of the I-20 corridor.”
A few storms could contain frequent lightning and strong wind gusts. Other than that, it will be hot and muggy with highs ranging from the upper 90s to around 104 degrees.
As the weekend arrives, the heat stays and you can expect it to be hot and humid. “Hot and humid conditions can be expected Friday through the weekend with high temperatures ranging from the upper 90s to 104. Winds will be out of the south at 5 to 15 MPH, with rain chances remaining slim to nonexistent at this time.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/north-texas-weather-rain-chances-thursday-ahead-of-another-hot-weekend/ | 2022-07-19T16:24:30 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/north-texas-weather-rain-chances-thursday-ahead-of-another-hot-weekend/ |
GREENSBORO — A 16-inch water main break in the 1700 block of East Cone Boulevard this morning has left about 100 residential customers without service and closed a section of the road.
City crews are on site until repairs are complete and water service has been restored, which is expected to take place by tonight, city officials said in a news release.
After service is restored, residents in the affected area should run their cold water in a bathtub or outdoor faucet to remove any air or discoloration from the service line.
As crews make repairs, East Cone between Orange Street to Highway 29 North has two of three lanes closed to traffic. GTA’s bus service in the area will also be affected. This section of Cone is expected to reopen by 10 p.m. today, city officials said in the news release.
Motorists are asked to use alternate routes to avoid the area. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/water-main-break-disrupts-service-to-about-100-homes-today-in-greensboro-city-officials-say/article_0b4c64f8-0773-11ed-853e-67874a987e41.html | 2022-07-19T16:28:23 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/water-main-break-disrupts-service-to-about-100-homes-today-in-greensboro-city-officials-say/article_0b4c64f8-0773-11ed-853e-67874a987e41.html |
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Family and friends identified a mother and her 12-year-old daughter who drowned Friday when flash flooding in the Cameron Peak burn scar swept away their camp trailer.
Lisa Schilling, 37, and her daughter Lily Arguello, both of Littleton, died in the flash flood in the Buckhorn area.
A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family with ongoing expenses. A family spokesperson, Lacey Gutzke, confirmed the validity of the GoFundMe to 9NEWS.
Schilling and Lily's bodies were recovered Friday evening, according to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
> Video above: Residents start cleanup after flash flooding over Cameron Peak burn scar
Schilling was a fourth-grade teacher at Deane Elementary School in Lakewood, according to Jeffco Public Schools.
"Teaching was her passion," Schilling's sister, Annette Vasquez, writes in the GoFundMe. "She loved her students and loved the work she did. Lisa was a kind-hearted person who always saw the positive in life."
Her husband and Lily's father, Aaron, "had his entire life taken from him in a matter of minutes," Vasquez writes.
Lily was a rising eighth-grader at Deer Creek Middle School. She was weeks away from her 13th birthday, Gutzke said.
"Like her mom, she was kind-hearted," Vasquez writes. "Both she and her mom were taken too soon. Lily had so much life to live and so many more lives to touch."
The tragedy happened on what the family calls "our land" – a place where they camped in summers, going back decades. This was their first camping trip there since the Cameron Peak Fire two years ago, Vasquez writes.
When rain poured down Friday afternoon, the creek rose several inches. Then the rain stopped and they heard a loud rumble.
"We looked up the creek to see a mountain of trees, rocks, mud and water rushing toward us," Vasquez writes. "In a moment, the trailer where Lisa, Lily and their two dogs were, was swept away and overtaken by the rush of the flood."
Other family members were rescued later that evening, Vasquez writes.
Jeffco Public Schools released the following statement:
"The Jeffco Public Schools community is grieving the passing of one of our beloved teachers, Lisa Schilling, and her daughter, Lily, who died unexpectedly over the weekend. Mrs. Schilling was a compassionate and dedicated educator that deeply loved her students, colleagues, and family. She was a fourth grade teacher at Deane Elementary School in Lakewood and completed her student teaching there as well. Mrs. Schilling was known for her intentionality as an educator and colleague, routinely going above and beyond to support students and other teachers. Jeffco Public Schools is grateful for her contributions and extends our deepest sympathies to her family and friends."
A Larimer County Sheriff's Office spokesperson also said a cabin in the 700 block of Granite Road was destroyed in the flood but that everyone from the cabin had been accounted for. The area was east of Crystal Mountain along Sheep Creek.
Larimer County flood damage
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BRONX, N.Y. — A San Antonio mother and her teenaged daughter were shot inside a Bronx bodega Sunday while visiting New York, according to CBS News.
46-year-old Beatriz Jimenez and her 13-year-old daughter Jehieli Duran had just arrived from San Antonio when they were struck by bullets just outside the store during a dispute around 9 p.m.
“I was very excited to visit New York … And well, it was the first day we got here, and it’s just kind of like changed my perspective on New York.,” the injured teen told The Post.
“We just never expected it to happen here in New York.”
The bullets went through the window grazing Jimenez in the chest and her daughter in the hand. Both are recovering in the hospital.
"It was very scary," Duran said to WABC. "I just see a guy run right past me with a white shirt and little braids, and I was like, why is he running? In seconds, I hear a bullet, and I go down and I just ran to the back. And I'm yelling, 'Mom, mom, mom, are you alright?' And I just see my siblings. They're all crying. And then my dad notices my hand is bleeding, and that's when I saw my thumb, that I got shot."
She said her mom shoved her to the floor and saved her life.
Her distraught mom added, “It was scary because I saw my daughter was bleeding from her neck and I thought the bullet went in. As a mother I was thinking my child is going to die.”
The rest of the family, the teen's father and her two siblings, were also inside the bodega during the shooting.
Police believe the two men responsible are still on the run. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/mom-and-teenaged-daughter-injured-by-stray-bullets-while-visiting-the-bronx-new-york-shooting-store-tourist/273-7b4154f6-acc8-4314-8c33-58973e6e1615 | 2022-07-19T16:29:45 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/mom-and-teenaged-daughter-injured-by-stray-bullets-while-visiting-the-bronx-new-york-shooting-store-tourist/273-7b4154f6-acc8-4314-8c33-58973e6e1615 |
ATLANTA — Shocking Ring video shows the moment a mother of three was carjacked, then run over with her own vehicle. This all happened Saturday in broad daylight, and now, a minor and an adult are facing charges.
Suzanne Hill was backing up her car to leave for work. In the video, one can see her getting out of the vehicle to lock her gate. As she's doing so, a man runs to her Mazda, gets inside, and a gunshot is heard.
The video goes on to show the suspect running over her multiple times, then quickly driving away.
Her husband, Michael Hill, was at work at the time.
"Suzanne went to the side of the car to try and stop him or just say get out of the car. He swung the car and knocked her over, ran her over, then backed over her, and drove over her again," he said.
Even after all of that, Suzanne was able to sit up and scream for help. Her neighbors quickly came to her side.
“My whole world has just collapsed. Imploded," Michael said, with tears in his eyes. "We have incredible support from a huge army of friends – I’m getting emotional just thinking about it. Without them, I don’t think I could’ve coped. Suzanne is so strong, she’s battling through it. We’ll get through it.”
The mother of three is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital. Michael said she has multiple fractures and broken bones.
"She was in trauma for the first day, multiple fractures. Fractured skull, both of shoulder blades are broken, her collarbone is broken, she has broken ribs on both sides, multiple broken ribs, broken pelvis, her right wrist is broken, she has breaks through her tibia and fibula in both legs," he listed out her injuries. "Last night they did surgery and put pins on both of her legs. We’re making progress and she’s in a better place."
Atlanta police said they have arrested a 20-year-old man and a minor on armed robbery charges.
“I mean, they tried to kill her basically," Michael added. "At her age, she’s a tower of strength. I’m pleased there was no head trauma or internal injuries. That’s a real positive."
Michael said he helped police get to those suspects by tracking the car.
"The Mazda that we own has a tracking device – it just tells you where it’s parked. I was able to show the police officers where they were taking the vehicle and then it moved again. They were able to locate the vehicle and apprehend two of the people that were involved," he said.
Suzanne and Michael have lived in their West End home for 14 years, and while they said nothing like this has ever happened to them or their neighbors, he warns people to always be aware of their surroundings.
"Obviously this is the middle of the day. Right there, as you’re pulling out of your house, just be extra vigilant. There’s a lot of crime in the city at the moment. Just talking to police officers, they said it’s an escalating problem, so just be extra vigilant, be aware of your surroundings," he said.
This year is the couple's 10-year anniversary. Michael said the celebration will have to be postponed as they prioritize her recovery.
He said neither of them has health insurance, so their friends started a fundraiser and a meal train to help with hospital bills.
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One man is in critical condition and another three people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after all four were shot early Tuesday morning outside a central Lincoln duplex, according to police.
Officers who responded to several reports of gunshots near 28th and T streets about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday found evidence of gunfire but no victims on scene, the Lincoln Police Department said in a news release. Neighbors told police a dark sedan fled the area immediately following the shooting.
A short time later, four people — three adults and one teen — showed up at a local hospital with gunshot wounds.
A 36-year-old woman was treated and released for gunshot injuries to her right leg and arm. A 23-year-old man was treated and released for gunshot injuries to his right shoulder. A 15-year-old boy was treated and released for a gunshot injury to his foot. And a 27-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition after suffering multiple gunshot injuries.
No arrests had been made as of Tuesday morning and the department has not identified suspects.
The department did not indicate whether there is a threat to the public.
Investigators spent Tuesday morning combing the area surrounding the duplex and canvassing the neighborhood, seeking video of the shooting and its aftermath.
A neighbor who reported the shooting to police early Tuesday morning told the Journal Star she heard close to a dozen rounds fired in quick succession before calling police. The woman, who has lived in the area for nearly 20 years, said the gunshots came with a staccato rhythm, likely from a handgun.
Other neighbors said they originally figured the gunshots were fireworks being discharged. And some slept through the noise entirely.
Two residents who occupy a home near 30th and T streets said they woke up Tuesday morning to find blood on their porch and doorbell footage of a gunshot victim asking for help. They hadn't heard the pleas the night before.
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Gas prices fell for the fifth straight week, dropping 15 cents to $4.52 a gallon nationally.
AAA attributes the ongoing decline to diminished demand for gasoline and a declining global price for crude oil, which fell from $110 a barrel two weeks ago to the $90s.
“Global economic headwinds are pushing oil prices lower and less expensive oil leads to lower pump prices,” said Andrew Gross AAA spokesman Andrew Gross.
“And here at home, people are fueling up less, despite this being the height of the traditional summer driving season," Gross said. "These two key factors are behind the recent drop in pump prices.”
Gas now costs an average of $4.69 a gallon in Lake County, $4.70 a gallon in Porter County, and $4.59 per gallon in LaPorte County, according to GasBuddy.com. As of Monday, the average price of gas was $4.74 in Newton County, $4.77 in Jasper County, $4.69 in Pulaski County and $4.64 in Starke County.
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Over the past week, gas prices fell 11 cents a gallon in Lake County and 17 cents a gallon in Porter County.
AAA estimates gas now costs an average of $4.52 nationally, which is 46 cents less than a month ago and $1.36 more than a year ago.
Gas demand fell from 9.41 million barrels a day to 8.06 barrels per day last week, according to the Energy Information Administration. Domestic gas stocks grew by 5.8 million barrels a day.
The cost of West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil dropped from $101.39 per barrel to $99.83 per barrel, according to GasBuddy. Oil prices have fallen in four of the past five weeks, lowering the prices of refined products.
The U.S. rig count grew by four to 756 while the Canadian rig count grew 16 to 191.
“We’ve seen the national average price of gasoline decline for a fifth straight week, with the pace of recent declines accelerating to some of the most significant we’ve seen in years," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
"This trend is likely to reach a sixth straight week, with prices likely to fall again this week," De Haan said.
"Barring major hurricanes, outages or unexpected disruptions, I forecast the national average to fall to $3.99 a gallon by mid-August,” he said. “So far, we’ve seen the national average drop for 34 straight days, with over 25,000 stations now back at $3.99 per gallon or less, and thousands more stations will join this week.
And De Haan predicted even more states dropping under the $4 per gallon line.
"In addition, we will see several states fall back under an average of $4, the majority being in the south, but that could spread to more states in the weeks ahead,” he said. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/gas-prices-fall-for-fifth-straight-week-dropping-all-across-northwest-indiana/article_86eff107-8a5d-5f45-a90c-526875af4678.html | 2022-07-19T16:31:40 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/gas-prices-fall-for-fifth-straight-week-dropping-all-across-northwest-indiana/article_86eff107-8a5d-5f45-a90c-526875af4678.html |
LAPORTE — The LaPorte County Sheriff's Department reports a 75% increase in operating while intoxicated arrests in June over the month prior.
"Unacceptable!" the department posted along with its monthly mugshot roundup of OWI arrests.
The department released mug shots of 21 motorists charged in June with OWI.
The monthly mug report was started earlier this year in light of a growing number of intoxicated driving cases, police said.
The county reported a 213% increase in alcohol-related crashes in 2020 as compared to the year prior.
"Don't drink and drive; don't do drugs and drive!," police said. "You never know, the life you save may very well be your own."
Motorists are encouraged by police to help by calling 911 and reporting any suspected intoxicated drivers.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
Preston Walker
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 32
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Terry Britney
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 52
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Dominique Diaz
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Criminal Confinement; Intimidation
Class: Felonies
Age: 18
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Robert Payne
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Criminal Recklessness
Class: Felony
Age: 31
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Matthew Schutz
Arrest Date: July 18, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 38
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Antwan Fowler
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 23
Residence: Michigan City, IN
John Floyd III
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Arresting Agency: Long Beach Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 42
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Christian Delvalle
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Possession of a Stolen firearm
Class: Felony
Age: 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Carl Barrett
Arrest Date: July 17, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Resisting Law Enforcement
Class: Felony
Age: 23
Residence: Chicago, IL
Rodger Thompson
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Return to Lawful Detention; Failure to Appear
Class: Felonies
Age: 41
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Brad Hudgins
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI; Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator; Possession of a Controlied Substance
Class: Felonies
Age: 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Xuan Logan II
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department; Other
Offense Description: Domestic Battery; Battery Against a Public Safety Officer; Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felonies
Age: 26
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Matthew King
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: Failure to Return to Lawful Detention
Class: Felony
Age: 41
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Maria Carrillo-Macias
Arrest Date: July 16, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear; OWI
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 45
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Deborah Bickel
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 60
Residence: Mishawaka, IN
Christopher Ownby
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 40
Residence: Lake Village, IN
Kaleisha Washington
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
William Sobolewski
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 45
Residence: Mishawaka, IN
Melissa Radcliff
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: Trail Creek Police Department
Offense Description: Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 49
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Oshei Gerron
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 28
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Joshua Garus
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Possession of a Narcotic Drug
Class: Felony
Age: 33
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Jewlius Jackson
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Kidnapping; Criminal Confinement; Battery
Class: Felonies
Age: 31
Residence: Hammond, IN
Ashley Fearing
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Battery on a Person Less than 14 years old
Class: Felony
Age: 35
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Landon Bowerson
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: Kingsford Heights Police Department
Offense Description: Battery; Battery in the Presence of a Child
Class: Felonies
Age: 18
Residence: Kingsford Heights, IN
Javon West
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Domestic Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 24
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Robert Stiffler
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Residential Entry
Class: Felony
Age: 28
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Leonard King
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Possession of a Narcotic Drug
Class: Felony
Age: 20
Residence: South Bend, IN
Melvin Dowdell
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: Failure to Appear
Class: Felony
Age: 27
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Perry Hurley Jr.
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Arresting Agency: LaPorte Police Department
Offense Description: Auto Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 40
Residence: Westville, IN
Mondez Hurst
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: Auto Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 18
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Michael Hawthorne
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Criminal gang intimidation; Criminal Recklessness
Class: Felonies
Age: 21
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Dante Sellers II
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Arresting Agency: Michigan City Police Department
Offense Description: Criminal gang intimidation; Assisting a Criminal
Class: Felonies
Age: 22
Residence: Michigan City, IN
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HAMMOND — A Hammond man is going on trial this week over federal murder charges that he helped plan a shootout with rival street gang members that killed two innocent bystanders.
A jury is being asked to decide whether 33-year-old Eduardo “Count Eddie” Luciano is criminally responsible for the June 29, 2015, homicides of 16-year-old Lauren Calvillo and 33-year-old Christopher White, both of Hammond.
Luciano is pleading not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering and narcotics trafficking and murder.
Federal prosecutors allege this was one of dozens of homicides committed in the last 15 years by street gangs — the Latin Counts, Latin Dragons, Latin Kings, Imperial Gangsters and Two Six Nation — competing for turf on which to sell illicit drugs.
A federal grand jury first indicted Luciano and Ivan “Bola” Reyes, 34, of Calumet City, Ill., in 2018 as members of the Latin Counts.
The government alleges Luciano planned to ambush rival Latin Kings within a crowd of about 20 who gathered around a makeshift memorial for a Latin King member who had been gunned down the previous day.
Authorities say Reyes drove Luciano and Romeo J. Castro, 19, of Hammond, to the intersection of Kane Street and Wood Avenue where Castro opened fire on a group.
At least one Latin King returned fire with a handgun.
Calvillo, a junior at Hammond High School, was hit in the chest while on her front porch in the 5500 block of Beall Street in Hammond's Jacob's Square neighborhood as she was attempting to shepherd neighborhood children into her home to take cover.
White also was wounded in the chest and left paralyzed until he died less than six months later at a Dyer nursing home.
Defense attorney John Cantrell has denied his client had any involvement in that crime.
Reyes pleaded guilty to federal racketeering and murder charges two years ago under an agreement in which he is expected to cooperate with authorities in the government’s case.
Castro was shot and killed Dec. 19, 2015, in an unrelated crime.
Federal prosecutors also seek to prove Luciano’s leadership role in the Jackson Street Latin Counts, a Hammond affiliate set of the larger Chicago-based Latin Counts gang.
A federal indictment alleges Luciano procured firearms for other gang members and was involved in the illicit sale of marijuana and cocaine.
The government further alleges Luciano fired gunshots at several rival street gang members July 22, 2009, outside a Hammond convenience store in Hammond and at a rival street gang member’s home on another unknown date in 2009.
Two of Luciano’s co-defendants, Robert “Homicide Loya and Jeron A. Williams, have previously pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges that they too were involved in Latin Counts' activities.
They have yet to be sentenced.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Kyra Willis
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206110
Arrest Date: July 15, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Thien
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206094
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEH AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kevin Rodriguez
Age : 36
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206098
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Thomas Silaj
Age : 34
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206096
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Moore III
Age : 47
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206095
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Arionn Parent
Age : 52
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206108
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Philbin
Age : 34
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206105
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Germon Jones
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206101
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole McGregor
Age : 30
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206078
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Courtney Johnson
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206112
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeff Henderson Jr.
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206090
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Dukes
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206083
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Edwards Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206082
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jasmine Clayton
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206079
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Ballard
Age : 58
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206092
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dawn Burton
Age : 56
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206091
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tre'Vion Carlisle
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206086
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremy Asfall
Age : 33
Residence: Sacramento, CA
Booking Number(s): 2206106
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Aguero Jr.
Age : 53
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206081
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Suckey
Age : 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206045
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Simona Trajceski
Age : 27
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206050
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrew Stover
Age : 35
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206068
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Storey Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206047
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE; DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jason Sivak
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206067
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Annette Roberts
Age : 48
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206060
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph McLeroy
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206066
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Kewon Price
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206073
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jonathan Huemmer
Age : 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206041
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dontrell Henderson Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206054
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tamika Graves
Age : 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206058
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER (ATTEMPTED)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Malik Gross
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206059
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING - W/NO INTENT OF FELONY THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jamey Goin
Age : 44
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206051
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Collins
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206071
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brigida Fortoso Gomez Rodriguez
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206056
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - STRANGULATION - AGAINST A PREGNANT WOMAN
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Missy Buhrmester
Age : 30
Residence: Linden, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206049
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Geno Carta
Age : 29
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206075
Arrest Date: July 14, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Glorivette Bonilla
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206063
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamin Seramur
Age : 31
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206013
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vashon Sherman
Age : 33
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206020
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hannah Wagner
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206039
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jessica Whitlow
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206015
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Santiago Reyes
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206018
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Schulten
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206029
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Plucinski
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206021
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Popa
Age : 40
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206009
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alan Hughes
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206010
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Johnson
Age : 41
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206011
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melissa Johnston
Age : 39
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206031
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stafford Henderson
Age : 64
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206016
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vincent Banks
Age : 55
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206019
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Bowersox
Age : 26
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206023
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Flores
Age : 32
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206035
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stewart Foley IV
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206037
Arrest Date: July 13, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Kryda
Age : 32
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205991
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Hanaway
Age : 30
Residence: Medaryville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205988
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derek Johnson
Age : 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205999
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Favian Juarez
Age : 25
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206005
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Haddock
Age : 42
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206000
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Dobos
Age : 29
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205998
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mary Granter
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205986
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Barber
Age : 42
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206003
Arrest Date: July 12, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Michael Warren
Age : 62
Residence: Beecher, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205965
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jereyl Willis
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205977
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Zeondre Shenault
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205978
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Stovall Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205973
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tasha Barnes
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205982
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Eugene Golston
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205980
Arrest Date: July 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Charlene Sandoval
Age : 60
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205974
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamarr Thompson
Age : 51
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205959
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dyron Wash
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205963
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Zurawski
Age : 35
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205956
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Lucio
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205955
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Angelee Luick
Age : 28
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205947
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; INTIMIDATION; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Gilbert Ortiz
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205951
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Perez Jr.
Age : 28
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205946
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carmella Lawrence
Age : 55
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205948
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Gilliam
Age : 47
Residence: Grant Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205957
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Guerra
Age : 47
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205954
Arrest Date: July 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rondell Johnson
Age : 23
Residence: Rockford, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205950
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Bennett
Age : 28
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205943
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Bermingham
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205952
Arrest Date: July 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Veronica Quijano
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205913
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alantae Thornton
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205908
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armaun McKenzie
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205927
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert McKenzie Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205920
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sharita Parks
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205911
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelos Lujano
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205918
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Lambert
Age : 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205898
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paris Larkin Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Park Forest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205915
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kemetka Leftridge
Age : 44
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205894
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deauntre Lester
Age : 34
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205919
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Kaufman
Age : 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205897
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cordarryl Jones
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205914
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Olivia Justice
Age : 18
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205904
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Pamela Jenkins Reynolds
Age : 51
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205901
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Irvin
Age : 44
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205909
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nedal Hamed
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205895
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY; ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Quinton Hicks
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205910
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cortney Dixon
Age : 36
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205923
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Agee
Age : 26
Residence: Ford Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205912
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paul Brown Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205902
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Buczek
Age : 32
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205903
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Walls
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205861
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rickey Washington
Age : 31
Residence: Danville, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205862
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Sanchez
Age : 24
Residence: Cicero, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205878
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Monique Smoot
Age : 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205874
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Davion Torry
Age : 21
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205854
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Kirkland
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205853
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC INDECENCY - PROMOTING PROSTITUTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amber Mackey
Age : 23
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205855
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel McGraw
Age : 36
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205875
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerald Purkey
Age : 34
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205871
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Marta Rodriguez
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205869
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; FALSE REPORTING - REPORT, CRIME, OR COMPLAINT
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Nyia Hunter
Age : 22
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205881
Arrest Date: July 8, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stacy Gorgas
Age : 44
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205856
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrei Guta
Age : 19
Residence: Baltimore, MD
Booking Number(s): 2205872
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Garcia
Age : 25
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205852
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dustin Freely
Age : 54
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205868
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Matthew Creekbaum
Age : 39
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205873
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Saya Dhiman
Age : 22
Residence: Palatine, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205891
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andrea Brown
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205867
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Clark
Age : 44
Residence: Grffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205860
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Bonner
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205850
Arrest Date: July 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION REFERENCE SAME PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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GARY — A 33-year-old Gary man has died as a result of injuries sustained after his motorcycle collided with a passenger car Sunday afternoon in the 900 block of Broadway, Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield said.
The deceased was identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's office as Jovan Carpenter of the 2300 block of Buchanan Street.
The crash occurred around 2 p.m. Sunday, Westerfield said.
Porter/LaPorte County Courts and Social Justice Reporter
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 injuries that caused 8-month-old Maci Moor's death in April 2016 could have happened in an instant, a Lake County supervisory deputy prosecutor said.
The injured were taken to Munster Community Hospital and later transferred to the University of Chicago Hospital for treatment of potentially life-threatening injuries, police said.
According to documents in the case, the Portage man instructed the young girl to produce the sexually explicit material on multiple occasions between January and February 2021.
A 33-year-old Gary man has died as a result of injuries sustained after his motorcycle collided with a passenger car Sunday afternoon in the 900 block of Broadway, Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield said. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/region-man-dies-following-motorcycle-crash-officials-say/article_dea07269-516d-5964-91c5-d60bba459ff8.html | 2022-07-19T16:31:44 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/region-man-dies-following-motorcycle-crash-officials-say/article_dea07269-516d-5964-91c5-d60bba459ff8.html |
The last couple months flew by in what seemed the blink of an eye. That’s my excuse, at least, for taking so long to introduce myself.
Excuse or not, it’s also the truth. I feel like it was just yesterday that I walked into The Times to start this job, then headed over to the Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Merrillville for the Northwest Indiana Business & Industry Hall of Fame luncheon ceremony, where I sat next to Gov. Eric Holcomb. A few weeks earlier I had Googled “governor of Indiana” because I had no idea who that might be and figured this might look kind of bad if it came up during a job interview at an Indiana newspaper.
This is sort of illustrative of how little I knew of the Hoosier State before interviewing for a job at The Times. More than 20 years ago, I made two trips to East Chicago, once to catch the Kaye E. Barker and the other to take a job on the Lee A. Tregurtha, both Interlake Steamship Company freighters, but I didn’t see much of the place beyond the docks and a burrito place where I grabbed dinner while I waited on the Kaye’s arrival.
Since then, I’ve been to West Beach with my family to swim, though not as often as I would have liked to each summer.
And aside from driving through it on my way back and forth to New York to see my mom and dad, that’s about all I knew of Indiana before they got the idea to give me a job here.
By this point, thanks in no small part to Lee Enterprises Midwest Director Marc Chase, who had been the executive editor at The Times and before that a columnist and reporter, and columnist Jerry Davich, I’ve learned quite a lot, including how much I have no idea about. Marc and Jerry have both shown me around and introduced me to Region residents, and I’ve been fortunate to meet quite a few of you who were kind enough to share your knowledge of the area and its history.
All of this has been somewhat overwhelming, but I believe I’m finding my feet.
You might think the learning curve wouldn’t have been quite so steep, considering my last job was just over in Joliet, Illinois, only about 30 miles from the state line. But the Region might as well be a whole other world, one with an awful lot going on in it, which makes it a great place to work at a newspaper.
Years ago, when I was still working in Joliet, I covered the case of Drew Peterson, a Bolingbrook, Illinois, police sergeant who was convicted of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio, but only after his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, vanished three years or so later, never to be seen again. Before Stacy disappeared, the authorities chalked Kathleen’s death up as a drowning, a freak accident in a bathtub, as unlikely as that seemed.
I ended up writing a book, “Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson,” and they turned that into a Lifetime movie starring Rob Lowe as Drew (and the lesser-known Charlie Koznick as me) called “Drew Peterson: Untouchable.”
Drew, incidentally, relocated from Illinois to Indiana himself. After he was convicted of supposedly trying to put a hit on a prosecutor, the Illinois Department of Corrections shipped him off to the federal prison in Terre Haute before he eventually landed in the penitentiary in Michigan City. So the both of us ended up in the Region.
Drew has some time to kill, nearly 80 years of it. If he’s got any brains at all, he’ll put that time to work familiarizing himself with his new home state of Indiana. And if he figures it out before I do, maybe he can let me know why the address listed for The Times says it’s on 45th Avenue in Munster when the sign down the block from the office says 45th Street.
Gallery: Indiana historical markers in the Region
First Physician
First Physician
Location: 2985 W. 73rd Place, Merrillville
Erected by Woman's Auxiliary, Lake County Medical Society
Henry D. Palmer, M.D. (1809-1877) located at this site in 1836. First physician in Lake County, he was also counselor to the pioneers for 40 years and member of the underground railroad aiding escaped slaves.
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Location: Van Buren Street at West 73rd Avenue (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway) on traffic median east of Calumet Cemetery and west of Broadway, Merrillville
Erected by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission, 1966
Part of a transcontinental trail used by prehistoric peoples of North America, it passed through modern Detroit, Rock Island and Davenport in the Midwest. The trail was important into the 19th century.
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
Location: 2235 W. 10th Avenue at Taft Avenue, southeast corner, Gary
St. John's Church, the oldest surviving institution in Gary and north of the Little Calumet River, began with the work of the Rev. Henry Wunder in the early 1860's. He regularly came from Chicago by horse and buggy. Baptism records date from 1863; the first church was built on this site in 1868 or 1869; 1870 is celebrated as date of organization. The church served German immigrants to Tolleston (named for George Tolle who came in 1856). Tolleston was annexed to Gary in 1910.
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Location: 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland
Erected 1992 Indiana Historical Bureau and Lamprecht Florist & Greenhouse, established 1923
Dutch immigrants after 1850 began moving to this area because of its similarities to their homeland. They helped to locate ditches to drain water from the extensive marshes, leaving rich land to expand successful horticultural activities.
St. John Township School, District #2
St. John Township School, District #2
Location: 1515 Joliet Street (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway), east of St. John Road at the St. John Township Community Center, Schererville
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau and Committee to Save Township School #2
Built, 1853, approximately one half mile south; closed, 1907; moved to this site and restored for educational and community uses, 1993-1994. One of twelve St. John Township schools; structure typical of early one-room school buildings in Indiana.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
Location: Southeast corner U.S. 30 (Joliet Street) and Janice Drive, Schererville
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau, Northwest Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, Dyer and Schererville Historical Societies, Sand Ridge Bank, Welsh, Inc.
United States' first transcontinental highway, constructed 1913-1928, from New York City to San Francisco. Dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. Conceived by Carl G. Fisher to encourage building "good roads." Sponsored by Lincoln Highway Association and supported by automotive industries.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
"Ideal Section" - 1.5 miles - of Lincoln Highway, completed 1923, designed and built as a model for road construction. Funded by county, state, and U.S. Rubber Co. Features included 100 foot right-of-way, 40 foot paved width, 10 inch steel-reinforced concrete, underground drainage, lighted, landscaped, bridge, and pedestrian pathways.
Froebel School - side 1
Froebel School - side 1
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Froebel opened here, 1912, as many European immigrants and southern blacks moved to Gary for jobs in steel mills. An experiment in progressive education, it served students of diverse backgrounds and the local community. Despite early status as integrated school, black students were excluded from many extracurricular activities and facilities into 1940s. Closed 1977.
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Froebel School
Froebel School
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
After WWII, Froebel made national headlines when hundreds of white students walked out protesting "integration experiment" there. "Hate strikes" lasted several weeks in 1945 and reflected growing racial tension in North. In 1946, Gary school board adopted desegregation policy, but discrimination continued. Indiana state law desegregating public schools passed 1949.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
Stewart House was organized during depression of 1921 to provide social services for Gary’s black community. A vital neighborhood center for unemployed WWI veterans and southern blacks who migrated for jobs in steel mills, it helped thousands adjust to urban life. Services included lodging and meals, as well as legal, medical, and employment advice. Moved here, 1925.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
U.S. Steel, with an interest in regulating its workers, helped fund the settlement house, designed by architect W.W. Cooke. The Methodist Episcopal Church and Gary’s blacks also donated funds. Rev. Frank Delaney guided its development as superintendent, 1920-1939, and made it a source of pride for blacks. During Great Depression, it aided hundreds daily. Closed 1970s.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Rep. Katie Hall (1938-2012)
Democratic leader Katie Hall was born in rural Mississippi and moved to Indiana in 1960. She taught in Gary before serving in the Indiana General Assembly, 1974-82. Hall became the first African American U.S. Representative from Indiana, serving 1982-85. During her tenure, she authored and sponsored the bill that made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
The struggle to make Dr. King’s birthday a federal holiday began soon after the civil rights leader’s death in 1968. Growing interest, publicity, and advocacy helped Representative Hall secure passage of a bill in 1983. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law that November, designating every third Monday in January as the holiday. Celebration began in 1986.
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Bailly Homestead
Location: Bailly Cemetery, U.S. 12
Marker no longer standing.
Home of Joseph Bailly, a French Canadian, who established a fur trading post here on the Detroit-Chicago road in 1822. It became a center of trade, culture and religion. The family cemetery is on the land near by.
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Iron Brigade
Location: Eastbound U.S. 20 at southeast corner of Ind. 49 overpass, Chesterton
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau, Porter Co. Tour. Com., Indpls. Civil War Rnd. Tbl., Porter Cmp. 116, Dept. of Ind., Sons of Un. Vets. of Civil War
Composed of infantry regiments from Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the Iron Brigade fought with Army of the Potomac during the Civil War (1861-1865). Received name for valor at battle of South Mountain, Maryland (1862). Sustained combat fatalities among the highest in the Union armies.
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Willow Creek Confrontation
Location: Southeast corner of Woodland Park, 2100 Willow Creek Road, Portage
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau
As railroad lines expanded through U.S., conflict occurred between competing lines. Michigan Central Railroad, with track in Porter County since 1851, briefly defied state militia and court orders (1874) to allow Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to cross its track. Crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.
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Ogden Dunes Ski Jump
Location: Kratz Field, 82 Hillcrest Road at Boat Club Road, Ogden Dunes
Erected 1997 Indiana Historical Bureau and Historical Society of Ogden Dunes.
Steel and wood ski jump with adjustable height and length was built here for Ogden Dunes Ski Club, incorporated in 1927 to promote winter sports. Five annual events with international competitors were held 1928-1932, with 7, 000 to 20, 000 spectators. Reputed to be the largest artificial ski jump at the time. Dismantled after 1932 event.
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Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Born 1899 in Illinois, Teale became an influential naturalist, author, and photographer[ who won 1966 Pulitzer Prize for his book Wandering Through Winter. Teale wrote that boyhood summers and holidays spent near here at his grandparents’ farm inspired his interest in nature. Teale moved to New York City; employed by Popular Science Monthly 1928-1941.
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Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Teale published his first critically acclaimed book, Grassroot Jungles, in 1937. In 1943, he published Dune Boy, recollections of time spent exploring the dunes and woodlands in this area. During his life, he wrote, edited, and contributed to over 30 books, which educated Americans about nature’s importance and beauty. He died in Connecticut in 1980.
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Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
In the early 1900s, steel plants were developed on southern Lake Michigan to improve access to growing Midwest markets. After purchasing 3,300 acres in Porter County, Bethlehem Steel built and began its Burns Harbor operations in 1964. The plant’s development spurred local conservation efforts leading to the creation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in 1966.
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Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
The Burns Harbor plant was key to building the Port of Indiana and incorporation of the Town of Burns Harbor in 1967. Designed as a fully integrated plant, it relies on the port for transporting raw materials. Since 1969, Burns Harbor remains the newest integrated U.S. steel facility. Global steelmaker ArcelorMittal gained ownership of the Burns Harbor plant in 2007.
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Civil War Camps
Location: Ind. 2 W and Colfax Avenue, La Porte
Erected by the Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, 1963
Two Civil War training camps: Colfax and Jackson, were located near La Porte. The 9th and 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry regiments were organized and trained here.
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Old Lighthouse
Location: Old Lighthouse Museum in Washington Park, Michigan City
Marker no longer standing. Replaced by local marker.
Built on the water’s edge, 1858, by the United States Government. One of the first lights on the Great Lakes. Harriet E. Colfax was the tender from 1853-1903. Remodelled 1904, electrified 1933, discontinued 1960.
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Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad
Location: CR 250 and Ind. 39, south LaPorte
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau.
Proposed in 1905 as a 742 mile, straight-line, high speed route, without crossings; estimated ten hours travel time at a cost of ten dollars. Just under twenty miles, between LaPorte and Chesterton, were constructed, 1906-1911.
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Camp Anderson
Location: 2404 E. Michigan Boulevard at Carroll Street, Michigan City
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau and McDonald's Restaurant
One of three Civil War training camps in La Porte County. Site is one fourth mile west. Named for Colonel Edward Anderson. Used 1863-1864 to train Indiana Union volunteers of the 127th, 128th, and 129th regiments.
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Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northwest Territory formed 1787; Indiana Territory formed 1800. Admission of Ohio 1803 and formation of Michigan Territory 1805 established Indiana Territory's northern boundary at southern tip of Lake Michigan. When Indiana became state in 1816, Congress moved boundary ten miles north giving Indiana part of Lake Michigan.
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Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northern boundary of Indiana Territory established at southern tip of Lake Michigan when Michigan Territory formed in 1805.
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LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway and Michigan Avenue, southeast corner of LaPorte County Courthouse lawn
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, LaPorte County Board of Commissioners, and LaPorte County Historical Society
County formed by Indiana General Assembly and LaPorte selected county seat 1832. Three courthouses built on this site: first 1833, second 1847-1848. Present courthouse constructed 1892-1894 of Lake Superior Red Sandstone; designed by Brentwood S. Tolan of Fort Wayne in Richardsonian Romanesque Style. Incorporates cornerstone from 1848 courthouse.
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LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway & Michigan Avenue, SE corner of La Porte County Courthouse lawn, LaPorte
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, La Porte County Board of Commissioners, and La Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Features include open-arched central tower, stained glass window transoms, wood paneling, and gilded friezes. Goddess of Justice stained glass graces courtroom. Tower has 272-piece glass skylight; gargoyles decorate exterior. Included in Downtown La Porte Historic District, listed in National Register of Historic Places 1983.
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LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
La Porte's first public library was established 1896. La Porte City School Board was awarded $27, 500 Carnegie grant 1916; by 1919 local support had been secured to meet grant requirements. Architect Wilson B. Parker designed the Neo-Classical style structure. Library opened in 1920 with 30, 000 volumes.
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LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
Renovation and expansion designed by architect William Koster; building dedicated 1991. Original 1920 section retained. Library has played a major role in community's development. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.
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The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Meinrad Rumely (1823-1904), a German immigrant, founded a blacksmith shop here 1853, which grew into a dominant company through reorganizations and acquisitions. Rumely companies in La Porte benefited from available rail transportation plus German and later Polish immigrant laborers. Products included a wide variety of agricultural machines.
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The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Rumely's prizewinning thresher later became one of the earliest powered by steam. Thousands of OilPull tractors sold worldwide 1910-1930. Rumely companies were at the forefront of mechanization of American and world agriculture and had significant impact on La Porte. Allis-Chalmers acquired the firm 1931 and closed La Porte plant 1983.
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The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln's funeral was April 19, 1865 at the White House. The funeral train left for Springfield, Illinois April 21 directed by military; stops en route allowed the public to pay homage. From Indianapolis, train passed mourners lighted by bonfires and torches along the way; arrived in Michigan City by 8:35 a.m., May 1.
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The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Residents decorated depot north of here with memorial arches adorned with roses, evergreens, flags, and images of Lincoln. Train stopped to switch engines and to allow dignitaries from Illinois and Indiana to board. Sixteen women entered funeral car to place flowers on casket. Train left for Chicago on Michigan Central Railroad; track was lined with mourners.
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LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, SE corner of Clay St. and Harrison St., LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
LaPorte University was established in the early 1840s to include law, literary, and medical departments. The medical department, later Indiana Medical College, began classes by 1842. Its distinguished faculty attracted students from across the U.S. Notable attendees included Dr. William W. Mayo, whose practice evolved into Mayo Clinic, and Dr. William H. Wishard.
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LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, southeast corner of Clay Street and Harrison Street, LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
Before the university’s founding, Indiana offered few opportunities for professional medical training. The medical college trained skilled doctors in the Midwest, preparing them for the region’s medical needs in surgery, anatomy, theory, and obstetrics. Classes ceased circa 1850; it consolidated with Indiana Central Medical College (1849-1852) in Indianapolis, 1851.
Source: Indiana Historical Bureau, www.in.gov/history/
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Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
As Gary grew in the early 1900s, African American students were segregated within white schools or overcrowded into small, separate schools. To compensate, officials transferred some Black students to Emerson High School in 1927. After over 600 white students walked out in protest, the school board reinforced segregation by building a new school for the Black community.
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Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
Theodore Roosevelt High School was dedicated in 1931 as an all-Black K-12 school. While many community members opposed segregation, they took pride in Roosevelt, and strove to make it equal to Gary’s white schools. It employed highly educated Black teachers, pushed students to excel in academics and sports despite discrimination, and produced many distinguished alumni.
Joe Hosey is the executive editor of The Times of Northwest Indiana. You can reach him at 219-933-3210, at joseph.hosey@nwi.com or on Twitter @JoeHosey.
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MICHIGAN CITY — The City Council approved $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help create a quiet zone along the South Shore Line route through the city.
Engineers will still sound their horns if they see anything dangerous, Councilwoman Tracie Tillman, D-5th, said.
Resident Tommy Kulavik, a frequent South Shore rider, warned against creating the quiet zone. “I think with quiet zones we’re going to see an increase in accidents,” he said.
With City Council action to create a quiet zone, and Federal Railroad Administration approval, improvements will be made at grade crossings to deter vehicles from crossing the tracks when a train is coming. Those can include a raised median between lanes and crossarms that extend all the way across the road. Closing a crossing is an option, too.
“We can only go so far as far as the guardrail can be,” Tillman said. Each crossing is evaluated separately to determine the best way to handle vehicle traffic.
Resident Rodney McCormick advised against closing crossings. “As public servants, shouldn’t you listen to the public?” he asked. “These people vote for you.”
“This is not closing down Holliday Street,” Councilman Bryant Dabney, D-1st, said. “The crossings are going to be safe so they can be quiet zones.”
“You cannot take your car and jump over the median to get around the rail,” he added.
The Double Track NWI project includes improvements at grade crossings to qualify for a quiet zone on the western side of the city. The council’s recent 6-0 vote means the remaining crossings, outside the project’s boundaries, will also be improved.
In other action, Council Vice President Don Przybylinski, D-at large, blasted Mayor Duane Parry for not attending the council’s latest meeting to provide an update on the status of street and sidewalk repairs.
“At least show the council some respect to come and discuss the item” as Przybylinski requested, he said.
Other cities have already begun that work, Przybylinski observed. “To me, the city’s behind the 8-ball in this whole thing.”
At the city’s Fourth of July parade, Przybylinski noticed sidewalks in poor condition. “That’s our downtown area that’s going to explode with 50,000 people moving in,” he said.
Washington Park needs attention as well. “Some of those sidewalks are in horrendous shape,” Przybylinski said.
“A good sidewalk is a friend to everyone,” he said.
Council President Angie Deuitch, D-at large, expressed dismay over mass shootings, including the recent one at Highland Park, Illinois. “These mass shootings are happening more and more often, and we’re becoming almost immune to some of them,” she said.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a new law that allows Hoosiers 18 and older to carry a handgun without a permit, despite testimony from police officers who objected to the legislation. They said the law would make their job more difficult by limiting their ability to question people carrying a weapon in public.
Fire Chief Doug LeGault said he is working with the county EMS director to get information on overdoses in the city. There have been more than 145 drug overdoses in LaPorte County this year. LeGault believes 76 of them were in Michigan City, but getting that information requires checking each report, a tedious process.
Przybylinski had requested that data and hopes it can become available monthly.
That’s about one every three days, Councilman Sean Fitzpatrick, D-4th, said.
Here are the new Indiana laws to know that took effect July 1
Animals
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248 )
The owner of a lion, tiger, leopard, snow leopard, jaguar, mountain lion or bear must prevent all direct physical contact between the animal and a member of the general public, no matter the age of the animal. Violations are subject to a $1,000 fine for each person who comes into contact with the animal. (House Enrolled Act 1248)
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Annexation
The Aberdeen subdivision may seek to officially become part of Valparaiso, even though the neighborhood is not currently contiguous to the city. A pre-annexation financial study must be completed so Aberdeen residents know the fiscal impact of being voluntarily annexed by Valparaiso. (House Enrolled Act 1110 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Ag equipment
Counties, cities or towns can designate agricultural zones as Economic Revitalization Areas (ERA) on the same basis as outdated business districts or distressed residential neighborhoods. New farm equipment or new agricultural improvements located in an ERA are eligible for a property tax abatement for up to five years. The exemption does not apply to farmland. (Senate Enrolled Act 119 )
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Bone marrow
The Indiana Department of Health is authorized to establish and promote a bone marrow donor recruitment program to find eligible Hoosiers willing to donate bone marrow to individuals fighting leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cell conditions. (Senate Enrolled Act 398 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Campus speech
State colleges and universities cannot designate outdoor areas of campus where First Amendment activities are prohibited. Higher education institutions may impose reasonable and content-neutral time, place and manner restrictions on other campus speech that's narrowly tailored to serve a significant interest of the school. (House Enrolled Act 1190 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Caregivers
An adult relative caring for a child after the child has been removed from a dangerous home situation is entitled to directly participate in court hearings concerning services needed by the child, or terminating the parent-child relationship. Previously, only state-licensed foster parents had a statutory right to intervene in legal proceedings pertaining to abused or neglected children. (Senate Enrolled Act 410 )
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Catalytic converters
A catalytic converter is redefined as a "major component part" of a motor vehicle and only licensed automobile salvage recyclers are permitted to buy or sell used catalytic converters. Automobile salvage recyclers also must keep the same records for catalytic converters as valuable metal dealers and cash payouts for detached catalytic converters are capped at $25 per transaction per day. (Senate Enrolled Act 293 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Coerced abortion
A new crime of "coerced abortion" punishes anyone who knowingly or intentionally coerces a pregnant woman to have an abortion with up to 2 1/2 years in prison. State law already required "the voluntary and informed consent of the pregnant woman" prior to obtaining an abortion. (House Enrolled Act 1217 )
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Data breach
Businesses, banks and similar entities that suffer a data breach must notify their customers within 45 days of the breach being discovered, instead of simply providing notification "without unreasonable delay." (House Enrolled Act 1351 )
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Dementia training
Home health aides who provide care to individuals with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or a similar cognitive disorder must complete at least six hours of dementia care training within 60 days of hire. Current home health aides with at least one year of experience must participate in at least three hours of dementia training. (Senate Enrolled Act 353 )
Joe Ruffalo, file, The Times
Double voting
The penalty for fraudulently casting more than one ballot in the same election is set at up to 2½ in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The penalty does not apply to individuals casting a valid replacement ballot as permitted by law. (Senate Enrolled Act 328 )
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Expungement
Individuals charged with crimes who either are acquitted following a trial or the charges are dismissed will have their court records automatically expunged within 60 days of disposition, unless the county prosecutor requests a one-year expungement delay. Any non-prosecution of criminal charges within 180 days following an arrest must be expunged immediately. (Senate Enrolled Act 182 )
Jonathan Miano, file, The Times
Foreign land purchases
Foreign business entities are barred from purchasing Indiana agricultural or timber land, with certain exceptions. Businesses organized under Russian law or controlled by Russian nationals are prohibited from acquiring any real estate in Indiana. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
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Health officers
The Indiana Department of Health no longer is entitled to remove a local health officer on the basis of intemperance. Health officers still may be removed for failing to collect vital statistics, follow rules, keep records, make reports, respond to official inquires or for neglect of official duty. (House Enrolled Act 1169 )
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Handguns
Adults age 18 and up legally entitled to possess a handgun are not obligated to obtain a state permit to carry a handgun in public. Indiana carry permits remain available for out-of-state reciprocity purposes. Handguns continue to be prohibited in schools, courthouses, and any residence or business that chooses to bar handguns. (House Enrolled Act 1296 )
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Housing shortage
A 13-member Housing Task Force is directed to study issues relating to housing and housing shortages in Indiana. The task force must submit recommendations for policy changes to the General Assembly and the governor no later than Nov. 1. (House Enrolled Act 1306 )
Tony V. Martin, file, The Times
Hunting
The holder of an archery hunting permit is allowed to use a bow and arrow or a crossbow. Previously, crossbow hunters were required to obtain a separate license. (Senate Enrolled Act 186 )
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Inmate calls
The in-state rate for telephone calls placed by inmates at Indiana Department of Correction facilities drops to 12 cents per minute from 24 cents per minute. County jail telephone rates are capped at 21 cents per minute statewide, instead of ranging from 22 cents per minute to $4.70 per minute. (House Enrolled Act 1181 )
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Lead testing
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, doctors must offer a blood lead screening test to the parents of children between nine months and six years old if the child has not previously been tested for lead poisoning. Parents are not required to have their children tested for lead. (House Enrolled Act 1313 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Low-level felons
Judges once again may sentence level 6 felony offenders to state prisons operated by the Indiana Department of Correction, replacing a mandate that individuals found guilty of minor felony crimes only serve their six-month to 2 1/2-year sentences in county jails. (House Enrolled Act 1004 )
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Lowell investment
The town of Lowell is authorized to segregate its recent water utility sale proceeds from other town funds, contract with an investment adviser, and deploy the funds in most kinds of investments offering higher returns than fixed-income securities, except corporate stock and other equity securities. (House Enrolled Act 1011 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Medicaid
Pregnant individuals whose family incomes are less than 208% of the federal poverty level are entitled to receive low- or no-cost health coverage through Indiana Medicaid for the duration of their pregnancy, and up to 12 months after giving birth. (House Enrolled Act 1140 )
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Nuclear power
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is directed to adopt rules by July 1, 2023, permitting small modular nuclear reactors to be used to generate electricity in the Hoosier State. The law does not mandate any utilities switch to nuclear power but opens the door by putting in place the regulations that would guide its development and use. (Senate Enrolled Act 271 )
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Pregnant inmates
Restraints used on a prison inmate in her second or third trimester of pregnancy need to be the least restrictive restraints necessary. A pregnant inmate must be unrestrained while in labor, delivering a baby and during the immediate post-delivery period, unless she is an immediate danger to herself or others, or a substantial flight risk. (House Enrolled Act 1294 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Property tax
The $3,000 property tax deduction for mortgaged property is eliminated beginning Jan. 1, 2023, and the homestead deduction is increased to $48,000 from $45,000. The senior citizen tax deduction may be claimed on homes worth up to $240,000, instead of a maximum of $200,000. (House Enrolled Act 1260 )
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Public comment
School boards must allow any person physically present at a school board meeting to address the board if the person is interested in doing so in accordance with the board’s public comment rules, including any time limits. Boards still can take "reasonable steps to maintain order in a meeting," including "removal of any person who is willfully disruptive of the meeting." (House Enrolled Act 1130 )
Dan Carden, file, The Times
Rape
The definition of rape is expanded to include a person who disregards the other person's attempts to physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the person's sexual acts. Rape in Indiana also consists of the use of force, or imminent threat of force, to compel sexual conduct; sex with a person unaware sexual conduct is occurring; or sex with a person unable to consent to sex due to mental disability. (House Enrolled Act 1079 )
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Semiquincentennial
A 23-member commission is established to organize events and commemorations across the state celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. (Senate Enrolled Act 12 )
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Simulated child porn
The production, distribution, possession or viewing of a video or image depicting obscene sexual conduct involving a person who appears to be less than 18 years old — even if the person is over 18, or doesn’t exist — is the legal equivalent of child exploitation, possession of child pornography and similar felony crimes. (House Enrolled Act 1363 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
State fossil
The mastodon is designated as the official fossil of Indiana. Dozens of mastodon fossils have been found throughout Indiana, including the bones of at least five mastodons now held by the Indiana State Museum that were discovered in 2005 by workers digging a pond in the Porter County town of Hebron. (House Enrolled Act 1013 )
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Tax cuts
The utility receipts tax, a 1.46% charge paid by businesses and consumers on a portion of their electricity, natural gas, water, steam, sewage and telephone bills, is eliminated July 1. Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, the state income tax rate drops to 3.15% from 3.23%, with the possibility of future reductions to 2.9%. (House Enrolled Act 1002 )
Doug Ross, file, The Times
Tourism
The definition of "agritourism" is expanded beyond agricultural activities to include camping, canoeing, kayaking, river tubing and winter sports activities. An agritourism participant release form may be signed electronically, instead of only on paper. (Senate Enrolled Act 343 )
Connor Burge, file, The Times
Township trustees
A township trustee who fails to perform the duties of his or her office is subject to removal by court order if the removal is endorsed by the township board, county commissioners and county council, and other conditions are met. (Senate Enrolled Act 304 )
Dan Carden, The Times
Trans sports
All children assigned male at birth are barred from participating in any elementary, middle or high school athletics designated as a "girls" or "female" sport — no matter the child's gender identity or physical characteristics. (House Enrolled Act 1041 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
Tribal law enforcement
A police officer employed by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi in South Bend may exercise law enforcement authority anywhere in the state, so long as the officer meets the standards of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and the tribe consents to statewide police powers. (Senate Enrolled Act 347 )
Turn signal
A mandate that drivers signal all turns or lane changes at least 200 feet ahead of time, or 300 feet if the vehicle is traveling in excess of 50 mph, is deleted on Jan. 1, 2023, in favor of a requirement that motorists signal all turns and lane changes "a reasonable time" before completing them. (House Enrolled Act 1167 )
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
University gifts
Public and private colleges and universities in Indiana must report to the state, and disclose on their website, all gifts from foreign entities that already must be reported to the federal government upon receipt. (Senate Enrolled Act 388 )
Kale Wilk, file, The Times
Vaping taxes
A tax of 15% is imposed on the wholesale price of closed system cartridges used for vaping. Under a 2021 law, the tax rate was scheduled to be 25%. An additional tax of 40 cents per ounce is assessed on alternative nicotine products, such as electronic cigarettes. (Senate Enrolled Act 382 )
Richard Vogel, file, Associated Press
Virtual instruction
Public schools may only hold up to three student-directed virtual instruction days during the 180-day school year absent extraordinary circumstances and a waiver approved by the Indiana Department of Education. (House Enrolled Act 1093 )
John Luke, file, The Times
Youth ag
A public school or school corporation may purchase up to $10,000 in food each year from a youth agricultural program, up from the former annual maximum of $7,500. (House Enrolled Act 1320 )
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$100,000-winning ticket one of three big Maryland Lottery winners from Salisbury this week
A $100,000 winner is just one of three big winners from Salisbury this week in the latest slate announced by the Maryland Lottery.
The $100,000 MONOPOLY X50 ticket was sold at the Royal Farms store at 1401 South Division St.
Salisbury's two other big winners this week were a $57,777 Sevens ticket sold July 14 at Autumn Grove Exxon, 1801 Autumn Grove Court, Salisbury (unclaimed as of July 18), and a $61,892 ticket sold July 12 at Salisbury Quick Stop, 2313 North Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury.
The week's biggest winner was a Maryland Lottery player in Baltimore City, who scored a $170,908 Fast Play progressive jackpot win on July 15.
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DUI charge for man who struck Maryland State Police vehicle on Route 50 on Sunday: Police
An Annapolis man was arrested Sunday afternoon after striking a Maryland State Police vehicle on Route 50 near Parsonsburg, according to police.
According to a state police news release, just after 1 p.m., a Trooper Eckrich patrolling in the area of Forest Grove Road came across a disabled motorist whose vehicle was partially in the left lane of westbound Route 50.
Route 50 had to be temporarily shut down to move the vehicle to the right shoulder, according to police, so Eckrich placed his patrol vehicle perpendicular across both westbound lanes, emergency lights activated.
He was standing outside it, "flashlight activated," monitoring traffic, when he realized a Toyota approaching him in the right lane was not going to stop, police said. He ran out of the way and the Toyota, being driven by 38-year-old Philip James Plack, struck the right side of the patrol car, according to police.
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Plack showed signs of impairment and there were open alcoholic beverages in the vehicle, police said. He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
No injuries were reported.
More:White Marlin Open 2022: What's new as Ocean City's big fishing tourney enters 49th year | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/18/dui-charge-for-man-who-struck-maryland-state-police-vehicle-police/65376178007/ | 2022-07-19T16:33:32 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/18/dui-charge-for-man-who-struck-maryland-state-police-vehicle-police/65376178007/ |
Suspected vehicle found, suspect sought in hit-and-run that killed Pines teen: Police
Maryland State Police have located the vehicle suspected to be involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy in Worcester County last week.
The suspected vehicle, a 2011 black Mercedes sedan, was located by police at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, July 17, at a residence in Worcester County.
The damages on the Mercedes match the suspected damages consistent with the crash and the evidence left at the scene, police said in a news release. Police previously said they believed the vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s side mirror and headlight damage.
The vehicle was towed to the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack for processing.
The search continues for the person operating the Mercedes at the time of the incident.
BACKGROUND:14-year-old Ocean Pines boy killed in hit-and-run, police looking for suspect vehicle
The crash happened at about 10:45 p.m. July 11 on Grays Corner Road at Riddle Lane in Berlin, according to Maryland State Police.
The victim was crossing the road to return to a passenger vehicle when he was hit by a vehicle, which then fled the scene, police said.
The victim, identified by family members on social media, was Gavin Knupp of Ocean Pines.
"Gavin was a popular well-liked young man who had a passion for the outdoors as a surfer, a skater and a fisherman among many other interest," according to an Ocean City Surf Club Facebook post.
The group plans a "celebration of life and a fallen surfer’s paddle out" at 5 p.m. July 23 on 36th Street and the beach in Ocean City. All are welcome to either paddle out or celebrate from the beach.
A Go Fund Me for the family has raised more than $36,000 of its $40,000 goal.
"Gavin had a love and passion for so much. Fishing, hunting, skateboarding, surfing and of course soccer," the page states.
Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who may have information about the operator of the suspected vehicle, is urged to contact Maryland State Police Cpl. Kevin Moore of the Maryland State Police Crash Team at 410-819-4721. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/18/hit-and-run-ocean-city-md-gavin-knupp/65376357007/ | 2022-07-19T16:33:38 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/18/hit-and-run-ocean-city-md-gavin-knupp/65376357007/ |
Boarding the bus to the 21st century: Somerset County brings broadband to over 1,000 locations
Students’ homes had no internet, hot spots didn’t work, and schools were shuttered due to the pandemic.
John Gaddis, the superintendent of Somerset County Public Schools, did what he could to keep learning going.
He called in the bus drivers.
“We paid our bus drivers, and they literally ran their bus routes, and they picked students up, and they brought them to a school where we had put Wi-Fi extenders on the building,” Gaddis said.
Two days a week for most of a school year, students uploaded their work and downloaded their new assignments — from the parking lot.
Now, thanks to federal and state funding, the lower Eastern Shore county is boarding the bus to the 21st century with more than 1,000 locations across the county scheduled to be connected to broadband internet.
But questions remain: How fast can the connections be installed? Can residents afford it? And how will it change life for those in the poorest county in one of the the country’s richest states?
The answer to all those questions depends on the state, federal, and local government working in concert. With coordination, Somerset County and the state could be changed for the better. Without it, some Marylanders may miss out on economic opportunity and a utility much of the country takes for granted.
How fast can the connections be installed?
On July 8, Governor Larry Hogan stood in the front yard of a recently connected home in Harford County, announcing $100 million in internet infrastructure grants to jurisdictions across the state with money received through the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
But Harford County, with a population of over a quarter million, was not the big recipient that day, receiving less than $1 million in grants.
Somerset County, with only 22,000 residents, received more than 10 times as much money as Harford, in excess of $13 million, split between two grants to areainternet providers.
Choptank Electric, the recipient of one of the grants, plans to connect more than500 locations with the $4.6 million it received in state funding. It comes as work wraps up on a project, funded by a $2.1 million state grant last year, which connected almost 600 locations.
“These are areas that traditionally for-profit, broadband companies have been unable or unwilling to serve because there’s no (population) density,” said Valerie Connelly, a vice president at Choptank Electric Cooperative.
Connelly said her organization originally had a 10-year plan to connect those in the county, but because the money is available, it’s making construction go a lot faster.
Choptank’s CEO pledged the work on the new project would be complete before the start of the 2023 school year.
More:Somerset County to add 5 school resource officers as school safety takes centerstage
Charter Communications, the recipient of the other grant, plans to use the $8.5 million in state funds to expand itsfiber-optic network to more than700 locations, primarily in Frenchtown-Rumbly, Hopewell, Kingston, Manokin, and Marion Station. They, too, have previously started work in the county, with a project scheduled to connect 480 locations, primarily in Crisfield.
Can residents afford it?
While the two companies’ announced projects cover about a third of the 6,000 unserved premises, estimated by a 2020 report prepared for the county, Superintendent Gaddis is concerned about families being able to afford the newly available service.
Charter’s internet is priced at $74.99 a month for a starting speed of 300 megabytes per second, or Mbps, according to Scott Pryzwansky, a company spokesperson. And Connelly of Choptank says their package is priced at $84.95 a month for 100 Mbps.
“People don’t have disposable income,” said Gaddis, who began as Somerset’s superintendent in 2013 and whose father was hired by the school system as a teacher in 1948.
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In the past couple of years, the county used $1.8 million of federal coronavirus relief money to buy each student a laptop or iPad, but with fewer than half the students with reliable internet at home, Gaddis said most students leave their devices at school when they go home.
“What it means to our students is they’re falling behind,” he said.
United States Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who had been pushing to close this “Homework Gap” even before the pandemic began, picked up on this conundrum of access without affordability during a Zoom press conference on Thursday.
“Obviously you need to be connected to have access, but you also need to be able to afford it or it doesn’t really do any good,” said Van Hollen, during the announcement of an additional $95 million in federal funds for broadband infrastructure in the state in addition to what the governor had already announced.
In 2021, Van Hollen backed the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides a $30 monthly discount for low-income households to use toward internet service. All those internet providers seeking grants from the $95 million are required to participate in the affordable connectivity program.
“That’s not just coordination in the abstract,” said Gene Sperling, picked by President Biden to oversee the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, during the announcement of Maryland’s additional $95 million last Thursday.
Van Hollen said the funds will translate to connecting about 16,000 locations statewide, covering about another third of the locations still lacking access.
How will the connections change life?
Dave Harden, a Democrat, hoping to join Van Hollen in Congress by defeating Republican Rep. Andy Harris in the Eastern Shore’s Congressional District in November, said internet infrastructure is necessary for increased economic prospects for those in rural areas.
“The ability to connect rural communities or communities that have otherwise been forgotten, has resulted in massive economic opportunity,” said Harden, referring to the outsourcing of jobs to India that has come as a result of internet connectivity.
“There’s no reason why we can’t outsource those services to Crisfield or Pocomoke,” said the former foreign service officer, who previously worked as an assistant administrator for the United States Agency for International Development, “but it would require us to have the infrastructure.”
Harden said a member of Congress can improve internet connection through three ways: oversight, appropriations, and advocacy. While Harden hopes to advocate in Congress for rural communities, those most responsible for implementing the plan for internet connection in Somerset County may be an “ad-hoc” team, which has been working on bringing that infrastructure to the area since before the pandemic.
County Engineer John Redden Jr. said it was when the school kids couldn’t get internet is when things "hit the fan.”
Danny Thompson, executive director of the county’s economic development commission, said relationships with companies were already in place at that point. He said it’s a bit too early to say whether the increased internet connections can help lift people out of poverty or whether residents will even purchase the plans, but he said they’re already starting to see signs of progress.
Multinational companies Cisco and Northrop Grumman have a presence in the county seat of Princess Anne, he said. Now, with the upgrade, the Princess Anne Industrial Park is filling up, Thompson said. He anticipates more residential development in the area too, as a result of the connections.
“People don’t buy houses with no internet nowadays,” the county’s IT Director Chris Woodward said.
Around the corner from the county offices, at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the university is bringing Comcast’s service to the dormitories, moving off an in-house network.
“Today’s student has an iPad, a desktop, a laptop, they have a cell phone, and they have a watch, and all of these devices hit the internet,” said Urban Wiggins, the university’s interim Chief Information Officer and vice provost.
Wiggins, who also serves as a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology, said the more accessible the internet is for students in the area, the better prepared they’ll be, and the better chance they’ll be productive students at the university.
Just eight miles away in Westover at the Somerset County Public Schools headquarters, Gaddis, who sent the buses for the students during the pandemic, has seen students and teachers persevere in spite of the county's poor connection.
“Besides cable going to Deal Island, I’ve seen no change in connectivity,” said the superintendent entering his tenth year with the county. “We’ve been waiting for years.”
Dwight A. Weingarten is an investigative reporter, covering the Maryland State House and state issues. He can be reached at dweingarten@gannett.com or on Twitter at @DwightWeingart2. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/18/somerset-county-md-brings-broadband-internet-infrastructure/65374557007/ | 2022-07-19T16:33:45 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/18/somerset-county-md-brings-broadband-internet-infrastructure/65374557007/ |
Wicomico County's COVID cases up 32.2%; Maryland cases surge 24%
New coronavirus cases leaped in Maryland in the week ending Sunday, rising 24% as 11,317 cases were reported. The previous week had 9,127 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Maryland ranked 38th among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis, a USA TODAY Network analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the latest week coronavirus cases in the United States increased 29% from the week before, with 947,862 cases reported. With 1.82% of the country's population, Maryland had 1.19% of the country's cases in the last week. Across the country, 42 states had more cases in the latest week than they did in the week before.
The Fourth of July holiday disrupted who got tested, when people got tested and when both test results and deaths were reported. This may significantly skew week-to-week comparisons.
Wicomico County reported 152 cases and one death in the latest week, for a rate increase of 32.2 percent. A week earlier, it had reported 115 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 21,318 cases and 332 deaths.
Worcester County reported 45 cases and one death in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 59 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 9,465 cases and 161 deaths.
Somerset County reported 21 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 24 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 5,491 cases and 76 deaths.
Sussex County reported 433 cases and one death in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 318 cases and four deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 67,624 cases and 879 deaths.
Accomack County reported 86 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 63 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 7,584 cases and 108 deaths.
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Northampton County reported 31 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 19 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 2,385 cases and 66 deaths.
Within Maryland, the worst weekly outbreaks on a per-person basis were in Montgomery County with 265 cases per 100,000 per week; Howard County with 236; and Prince George's County with 223. The Centers for Disease Control says high levels of community transmission begin at 100 cases per 100,000 per week.
Adding the most new cases overall were Montgomery County, with 2,780 cases; Prince George's County, with 2,032 cases; and Baltimore County, with 1,195. Weekly case counts rose in 21 counties from the previous week. The worst increases from the prior week's pace were in Montgomery, Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties.
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Across Maryland, cases fell in three counties, with the best declines in Worcester County, with 45 cases from 59 a week earlier; in Somerset County, with 21 cases from 24; and in Queen Anne's County, with 44 cases from 46.
In Maryland,
42 people were reported dead of COVID-19 in the week ending Sunday. In the week before that, 41 people were reported dead.A total of 1,156,761 people in Maryland have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 14,877 people have died from the disease, Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the United States 89,542,107 people have tested positive and 1,023,799 people have died.
>> Track coronavirus cases across the United States
Maryland's COVID-19 hospital admissions falling
USA TODAY analyzed federal hospital data as of Sunday, July 17. Likely COVID patients admitted in the state:
- Last week: 1,575
- The week before that: 1,630
- Four weeks ago: 1,478
Likely COVID patients admitted in the nation:
- Last week: 73,328
- The week before that: 67,692
- Four weeks ago: 57,602
Hospitals in 36 states reported more COVID-19 patients than a week earlier, while hospitals in 27 states had more COVID-19 patients in intensive-care beds. Hospitals in 40 states admitted more COVID-19 patients in the latest week than a week prior, the USA TODAY analysis of U.S. Health and Human Services data shows.
The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control. If you have questions about the data or the story, contact Mike Stucka at mstucka@gannett.com. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/19/covid-19-wicomico-countys-cases-up-32-2-maryland-cases-surge-24/65375596007/ | 2022-07-19T16:33:51 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/19/covid-19-wicomico-countys-cases-up-32-2-maryland-cases-surge-24/65375596007/ |
Maryland Primary Election 2022: Get to know candidates in Lower Shore, statewide races
With Maryland's 2022 Primary Election Day finally here, it's not too late to get to know the candidates running in Lower Shore and statewide races.
Here are Q&As with the candidates in all the major races, from Wicomico County School Board of Education all the way up to governor.
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MORE:Maryland's candidates for U.S. Senate sound off on partisanship, elections | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/19/maryland-primary-election-candidates-lower-shore-statewide-races/65376844007/ | 2022-07-19T16:33:57 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/07/19/maryland-primary-election-candidates-lower-shore-statewide-races/65376844007/ |
What to Know
- A Delaware man has been charged with arson in a Target store fire that police say he started “as a diversion to steal a cart full of merchandise.”
- Dover police say the 26-year-old man started the fire in the linen section of the store on July 10 and the store was quickly evacuated.
- No injuries were reported, but police say $3 million to $4 million in merchandise was damaged by smoke or fire.
A Delaware man was arrested Monday and charged with arson and other offenses in a Target store fire that police said he started "as a diversion to steal a cart full of merchandise."
The 26-year-old man started the fire in the linen section of the store on John Hunn Brown Road in Dover on July 10 and the store was quickly evacuated, Dover police said in a news release. No injuries were reported, but $3 million to $4 million in merchandise was damaged by smoke or fire, police said.
Target spokesperson Brian Harper-Tibaldo said the store will remain closed for several weeks for repairs and restocking, The News Journal reported.
Police said investigators used surveillance footage and physical evidence from the store to identify the suspect.
The Dover man was arrested at home and charged with first-degree arson, 19 counts of first-degree reckless endangering, criminal mischief of $5,000 or greater, shoplifting under $1,500 and wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, police said.
He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $137,000 cash bond. It wasn't clear if he had an attorney who could comment on his behalf. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/arson-delaware-target-diversion-theft/3303958/ | 2022-07-19T16:36:23 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/arson-delaware-target-diversion-theft/3303958/ |
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COVID restrictions, staffing issues and other problems have plagued the criminal justice system for more than two years. To add to the confusion, a new state law that went into effect July 1 has imposed a whole new standard of rules related to who can be kept in jail and who cannot.
District Attorney Paul Frasier said Senate Bill 48, which passed the Legislature last year, is part of an effort by state lawmakers to reform the criminal justice system. Based on the law, the chief justice of the state Supreme Court put froth an order related to who can be held in jail pre-trial.
“Anybody that is charged with any non-person misdemeanors, any non-person Class C felonies, basically you take them to jail, and the jail is to release them on their own recognizance,” Frasier said. “There would be basically no conditions on the release other than them being required to show up in court.”
That level of crimes includes most petty crimes like theft, shoplifting, some breaking and entering crimes and things like disorderly conduct. Frasier said the list would cover most of what he calls “quality of life” crimes, crimes that impact people but do not injure anyone.
The second level of crimes changed in the new law included any non-domestic violence crimes, that are Class B or C felonies or misdemeanors. That would include most assaults and other somewhat violent crimes.
In those crimes, the people are supposed to be taken to the jail, processed and released with court conditions that are set in advance. Judge Martin Stone has set up the local conditions, and they include things such as staying away from the victim and refraining from alcohol or drugs.
The third level in the new law includes any Measure 11 offense, any sex crimes, any domestic violence and things such as felony stalking or strangulation. In those cases, the person must be taken to jail and be held until they can be seen by a judge. In most cases, that is done within 36 hours, but on weekends it could stretch to three or more days.
Frasier said even in that case, the new law can be confusing to law enforcement.
“This brings up an interesting question,” he said. “The vast majority of arrests are out there when the officer is on the street and assault happens, and the officer makes an arrest right there.”
But there are times when the district attorney gets an indictment and the court issues an arrest warrant. In those cases, the warrant often includes a bond amount. So when a person is arrested, they have traditionally been able to bail out immediately. But under the new law, they would have to be held until they can see a judge.
Frasier said the impact of the new law is still to be seen, especially if and when the jail opens up capacity to hold more inmates.
“How is this affecting us right now,” he asked. “Frankly, with our staffing issues at the jail, what’s happening in reality is a lot of people committing the low-level crimes are not being held.”
But there are still questions. Traditionally, if someone is picked up for being drunk or stopped while driving impaired, they are held until they are sober or until a sober person can pick them up. The new guidelines imply they should be released immediately.
“If someone has a disorderly conduct or even a DUI and they blow a .24, can we holed them until they’re sober,” Frasier asked. “We don’t know. We’re still working through things.”
Another element that could impact the district attorney’s office is a new requirement that anyone arrested and held must have a release hearing within two days. Before SB 48, prosecutors had seven days to create a report and make a case before a judge. With that narrowed to two days, it puts a lot more pressure on prosecutors.
“We have to jump on things relatively quick,” Frasier said.
While there is a new level of confusion, Frasier said his office and the jail staff are making progress.
“We’ll get through it,” he said. “We’ll see how this works. Judge Stone told us his general order is a work in progress. If we see a problem, we can ask him to tweak it.” | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/new-state-law-puts-pressure-on-da-jail-staff/article_e0f698d0-06bf-11ed-a432-b76f63e261fe.html | 2022-07-19T16:37:16 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/new-state-law-puts-pressure-on-da-jail-staff/article_e0f698d0-06bf-11ed-a432-b76f63e261fe.html |
Tuesday 7/12:
North Bend
• 9:20 am, 2200 block of Broadway Avenue, fraud.
• 11:25 am, 2600 block of Highway Street, unlawful entry into motor vehicle.
• 5:58 pm, 2000 block of Lincoln Street, dog bite.
• 7:24 pm, 2000 block of Marion Avenue, dispute.
Coos Bay
• 10:18 pm, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue, domestic assault. A 43 year old female was charged with assault IV domestic and transported to Coos County jail.
• 10:34 pm, 1800 block of N 6th Street, accident. A 43 year old male crashed into fence at location, went back and parked at Walt’s. Possibly impaired.
• 10:40 pm, Edgewood Drive and Kinney Road, traffic stop/arrest. A 44 year old male was charged with theft II, driving while suspended, fail to file SR22 and unsignaled turn.
• 10:58 pm, 900 block of Newmark Avenue, theft of cash.
Coquille
• 8:12 am, 900 block of N Birch Street, unlawful entry into motor vehicle.
• 7:00 pm, 1200 block of Shelley Road, dispute/trespass.
Wednesday 7/13:
North Bend
• 2:59 pm, Kinney and Edgewood, follow up/arrest. A 26 year old male was charged with possession of stolen firearm, unlawful possession of firearm, and two counts carrying a concealed prohibited weapon. Subject transported to Coos County jail.
Coos Bay
• 5:51 am, S 4th Street and Golden Avenue, traffic hazard. Out assisting. Large sink hole at location.
• 6:43 am, 800 block of S 2nd Street, theft of services. Subjects dumping trash at location during the night.
• 8:10 am, 200 block of Central Avenue, witnessed hit and run motor vehicle accident.
• 8:05 pm, 100 block of N Cammann Street, disorderly conduct/warrant service. A 46 year old male was transporteåd to Coos County jail on three warrants.
Coquille
• 9:37 am, Highway 42 and Howe Road, suspicious subject/criminal trespass. A 53 year old male was cited for criminal trespass II.
• 11:17 am, Highway 42 and S Mill Lane, threats. A 53 year old male was cited for disorderly conduct II.
• 1:36 pm, N Central and 1st Street, suspicious subject/criminal trespass. A 38 year old female was charged with criminal trespass II, resist arrest x2, assault on public safety officer x2 and disorderly conduct II. Subject transported to Coos County jail.
• 4:44 pm, 100 block of N Irving Street, theft of mail.
• 6:07 pm, Garden Valley Road and Highway 42, violation of restraining order. A 40 year old male was charged with violation of restraining order.
• 7:20 pm, 96900 block of Highway 42 S, criminal trespass. A 24 year old male was cited for criminal trespass II.
Thursday 7/14:
North Bend
• 1:00 pm, 1600 block of Meade Street, theft of cell phone.
• 4:57 pm, 1800 block of Waite Street, phone harassment.
Coos Bay
• 2:38 am, 2nd and Baxter, warrant service. A 37 year old male was cited in lieu of custody.
• 3:01 am, 100 block of NW 5th Street, Corvallis Police served Coos Bay Police department warrant on a 35 year old female.
• 10:02 am, 700 block of S Broadway Street, stolen vehicle.
• 9:40 pm, S Marple Street and Fulton Avenue, unlawful entry into vehicle and theft.
• 11:12 pm, S Morrison and Flanagan, misuse of 9-1-1. A 58 year old male was cited for improper use of 9-1-1.
Coquille
• 2:38 am, 2nd and Baxter, warrant service. A 37 year old male was cited in lieu of custody.
• 5:58 pm, 96900 block of Highway 42 S, disorderly conduct. A male subject was charged with disorderly conduct II, harassment and resisting arrest. Subject transported to Coos County jail. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_c8a257cc-06c1-11ed-b72c-83d4694a4c11.html | 2022-07-19T16:37:22 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_c8a257cc-06c1-11ed-b72c-83d4694a4c11.html |
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These weird laws in Louisiana may surprise you
In Louisiana, the legal system was influenced by the French and Spanish settlers creating 'civil law' rather than 'common-law' which is seen all other 49 states.
For example, did you know that if you bite someone with your natural teeth it is simple assault but if you bite someone with false teeth it is aggravated assault?
That is just one example of a plethora of weird laws in Louisiana.
What kind of law is this?
How much more Louisianan can you get? In 2006, Louisiana put in place RS 14:67 which highlights the theft of crawfish.
Anyone who commits the crime of theft of crawfish for a value of $500 or more shall be imprisoned for not more than 10 years of may be fined not more than three thousand dollars.
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Also, there is a law specifically spelling out penalties if you steal an alligator.
In Louisiana, stealing a gator could land you up to 10 years in prison.
These two creatures fall under the general law and are marked as theft when improperly taken.
Only in New Orleans...
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When you think of New Orleans you think of Bourbon Street and the interesting culture of voodoo.
But, did you know if you were roaming the streets on a bike with no hands and promoting voodoo you would be breaking two city laws?
Yes, it is illegal to ride a bicycle in New Orleans with no hands on the handlebars. This law can be found in Sec. 154-`1414, stating every rider must keep at least one hand on the handlebars of the machine when riding.
Sec. 54-312 states that it is unlawful for any person to advertise or engage in telling or pretending the fortunes, effect marriages, heal sicknesses, reveal secrets or bring together the bitterest enemies converting them into staunchest friends. It's meant to outlaw the promotion of voodoo.
While NOLA has some strange laws, Sulphur may have them beat. There it is illegal to be an alcoholic or to say obscene things on the telephone.
Laws to know for Mardi Gras season
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Mardi Gras is a huge part of Lousiana culture and with its fair share of weird laws.
So, next Mardi Gras season keep in mind that your pet snake is not welcome. In New Orleans, it is illegal to bring your snake within 200 yards of the Mardi Gras parade route.
Also, members of the krewe are not allowed to throw condoms during parades and television reporters are not allowed to throw candy during parades.
Also, you can share this story about weird laws with a friend, but you can't instruct a pizza delivery man to deliver a pizza to your friend without them knowing unless you want to receive a $500 fine.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/check-out-these-weird-laws-louisiana/10069514002/ | 2022-07-19T16:41:54 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/check-out-these-weird-laws-louisiana/10069514002/ |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced that revenue figures for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year eclipsed $5 billion for the first time ever.
Over the last fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30, games regulated by the Gaming Control Board recorded revenues of $5,042,967,392.
In addition, the combined tax revenue from these games during the fiscal year will top $2 billion for the first time, the Gaming Control Board said. The estimated amount, prior to any adjustments by the PA Department of Revenue is $2,052,630,568.
The previous high for gaming revenue and tax revenue in a fiscal year was during 2020/2021, with $3.87 billion and $1.59 billion, respectively.
The Board noted that the overall revenue increase from the previous high fiscal year can be attributed to a record high in revenue for table games, along with continued growth in the Sports Wagering, iGaming and Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) markets.
Retail Slot Machine Revenue
Fiscal Year 2021/22 gross revenue from slot machines at the casinos was $2,410,313,212 a 27.69% increase in revenue when compared to the $1,887,573,437 generated in Fiscal Year 2020/21.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National in Grantville, Dauphin County generated 167,144,627 in slot machine revenue in 2021-22, a 4.57 percent increase from the previous fiscal year.
Hollywood Casino in York reported $58,624,184 in slot machine revenue in its first fiscal year.
Table Games Revenue
Fiscal Year 2021/22 gross revenue from table games at the casinos was $1,015,735,661, a 40.73% increase in revenue when compared to the $721,763,471 generated in Fiscal Year 2020/21. This revenue amount is a high mark for a fiscal year, according to the Board.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National generated $28,842,757 in table games revenue, a drop of 4.52 percent from the previous year.
Hollywood Casino York generated $16,769,853 in its first fiscal year.
iGaming Revenue
Fiscal Year 2021/22 revenue from iGaming was an $1,232,309,138, a 37.35% increase in revenue when compared to the $897,216,020 generated in Fiscal Year 2020/21. This revenue amount is a high mark for a fiscal year.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National generated $481,355,225 in iGaming revenue, an increase of 62.28 percent from the previous fiscal year.
Sports Wagering Revenue
Fiscal Year 2021/22 revenue from sports wagering was $315,716,247, a 2.22% increase in revenue when compared to the $308,849,184 generated in Fiscal Year 2020/21. This revenue amount is a high mark for a fiscal year.
Sports wagering revenue at Hollywood Casino at Penn National was $23,847,333, a decrease of 13.47 percent from the previous year.
Hollywood Casino York generated $1,950,190 in sports wagering revenue in its first fiscal year.
Video Gaming Terminals Revenue
Fiscal Year 2021/22 revenue for Video Gaming Terminals at truck stops was $41,584,158 an 32.71% increase in compared to the $31,334,744 in Fiscal Year 2020/21.
This revenue amount is a high mark for a fiscal year. At the end of this fiscal year, there were 65 VGT facilities operating in Pennsylvania compared to 50 facilities in operation at the end of Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
Fantasy Sports Revenue
Fiscal Year 2021/22 revenue from fantasy contests was $27,308,782, a 3.11% decrease in revenue when compared to the $28,186,529 generated in Fiscal Year 2020/21.
Breakdowns of revenue by types of gambling and by operator is available on the Board’s web site. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/pennsylvania-gambling-revenue-fiscal-year-2021-22-5-billion/521-45651412-ecac-45cd-b0eb-2c3c6702bdec | 2022-07-19T16:46:56 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/pennsylvania-gambling-revenue-fiscal-year-2021-22-5-billion/521-45651412-ecac-45cd-b0eb-2c3c6702bdec |
PALM COAST, Fla. – Human remains were unearthed during a construction project Tuesday in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said the remains were found near the Toscana development, a gated community that sits just off of Old Kings Road to the east of Interstate 95.
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Deputies said there is a large law enforcement presence there and people are asked to avoid the area.
No information about the remains or what state they are in has been released.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Workers with A Gift For Teaching took out pallets with big boxes full of new bookbags and delivered them to Walker Middle School in Orlando on Tuesday.
The delivery comes after last month’s “The Great Big Backpack Build” event where 15,000 bookbags were packed with new school supplies by volunteers.
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A Gift For Teaching donated over 800 bookbags to Walker Middle School.
Principal Douglas Guthrie explained the donation will be a huge help for families.
“These bookbags, though they may seem a small gesture, it will mean an awful lot for our families. It’s one less item they have to worry about getting for school,” said Guthrie.
Hundreds of volunteers helped during the two-day event last month.
Susan Montanez with Wells Fargo was one of them and was present for Tuesday’s delivery at the school.
“We’ve actually worked with this school for 10 years and we partnered with City Year here to help the students,” Montanez explained. “We have been a part of this event for all those years and really helping the students to make sure they have everything they need.”
Guthrie said students will be able to pick up their new backpacks during “open campus” day which is scheduled for next month.
A Gift For Teaching said it will deliver free bookbags to more than 130 Orange and Osceola county schools ahead of the first day of school in August. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/19/hundreds-of-bookbags-delivered-to-walker-middle-ahead-of-first-day-of-school/ | 2022-07-19T16:52:14 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/19/hundreds-of-bookbags-delivered-to-walker-middle-ahead-of-first-day-of-school/ |
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – If you’re looking for a shelter pet, Lake County is waiving its adoption fees for a limited time.
In honor of National Adoption Weekend, the Lake County Animal Shelter announced it will not charge adoption fees Friday to Sunday.
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They partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to create this adoption event, according to a news release.
The Lake County Animal Shelter said adoptions will include spay or neuter services, initial vaccinations, microchips and personalized IDs.
“We are thrilled to be joining this national pet adoption campaign to help place our homeless pets with the families they deserve. We look forward to making great matches this weekend and hope the community will come out and help us #SaveThemAll,” said Whitney Boylston, director of the Lake County Animal Shelter.
The shelter is located at 12280 County Road 448 in Tavares and is open from 12-6 p.m. Friday and from 12-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information about the event, visit the Lake County Animal Shelter’s Facebook page and visit https://bit.ly/ShelterAdoptions to see available pets and make appointments.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando firefighters and police officers teamed up with AdventHealth Tuesday to spread summer cheer to patients and families.
During a Christmas in July event, teams rappelled down the side of the hospital and carried signs with encouraging messages to share with child patients at their windows.
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Orlando Fire District Chief Spencer Bashinski helped organize the event, which was first brought to the hospital in 2021.
“This brief time that we’re here, it allows them to take their mind off of whatever battle, whatever struggle that they’re going through and hopefully put a smile on their face with a little bit of Christmas cheer in the middle of the summer,” Bashinski said.
Patients who were able to come outside were greeted by mounted police patrol and Nessie, the fire department’s arson detection canine.
“I think there is no greater joy than seeing a smile on a child’s face,” Bashinski said. “So, for our members, this is a very rewarding opportunity.”
Santa also paid a visit wearing his summer gear and took a ride in the fire department ladder truck to wave to patients.
The event was also used as a training exercise to give rescue teams a chance to work together while rappelling down a multi-story building.
“We train on this year-round, but anytime we can go to an actual building like this and conduct those operations, it is good for our organization,” Bashinski said.
Officials said a similar event is held each winter in collaboration with Orange County.
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ORLANDO, Fla – The Orlando Police Chief amended his retirement date on Tuesday due to an accepted job offer, according to the City of Orlando.
Chief Orlando Rolón said his new retirement date will be effective on July 31, after he accepted a new job starting in September.
He said he will provide more details during the Change of Command Ceremony on Aug. 24.
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Rolón submitted his retirement letter to the mayor’s office on May 4 and he intended to previously retire on Nov. 1, one week before his 30th anniversary since he started at the Orlando Police Department.
“Thank you for all the years we have shared in our mission to keep our citizens safe and informed.” Rolón wrote in an email. “I can honestly say I have truly enjoyed working with you and I wish you all the best.”
Rolón served three years as the city’s police chief and will be succeeded by Deputy Chief Eric Smith.
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KERMIT, WV (WOWK) – The Mingo County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run incident in Kermit.
Deputies say the incident happened at the car wash in Kermit around 10:10 p.m. on July 4. Video surveillance from the scene shows an SUV backing up and striking the front end of a parked car behind it. The SUV then drives off from the scene.
Anyone with any information on the vehicle or the driver is asked to contact the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/hit-and-run-suspect-sought-in-mingo-county/ | 2022-07-19T16:59:46 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/hit-and-run-suspect-sought-in-mingo-county/ |
BELLE, WV (WOWK) — The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association (KCHA) and Belle Police Department seized 22 dogs from a home on Tuesday.
The KCHA says the seizure was recommended after Belle PD responded to a call at the home for a family member.
The owner agreed to fully surrender the dogs, allowing the KCHA to provide quality care for them.
Taking in the dogs puts the shelter’s kennel back to maximum capacity, the KCHA says. They are asking the community to donate, foster, and adopt.
Items the shelter currently needs include:
- Purina Dog Chow
- Wet dog food
- Paper towels
- Used collars and leashes
The KCHA says the 22 dogs will be made available for adoption once deemed appropriate based on their individual needs. Adoption processes may take longer if the dog needs medical treatment.
Until July 31, all adult dog adoption fees are $25 (and sometimes $0) thanks to the #EmptyTheShelters campaign through BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell.
To view the KCHA’s adoptable animals, visit their website. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/kanawha-co-shelter-full-after-police-seize-22-dogs-from-belle/ | 2022-07-19T16:59:52 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/kanawha-co-shelter-full-after-police-seize-22-dogs-from-belle/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The only abortion clinic in the Mountain State will begin scheduling abortions again after a judge blocked an abortion ban law older than the state from being enforced.
The Women’s Health Center of West Virginia was one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed in Kanawha County Court seeking an injunction to prevent the ban from once again becoming law after the 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade was overturned by the United States Supreme Court.
The health center said due to the uncertainty surrounding that law and potential they could be prosecuted under it, they had to suspend abortions and turn away patients who were seeking essential care. If found guilty under the 1840s law, the patient and/or doctor could face no less than three years and as many as ten years behind bars.
Officials with the Women’s Health Center of WV say the injunction will allow them to begin providing services to their patients again.
“We have been proud to provide essential abortion services to West Virginians for nearly 50 years, and we’re determined to continue doing so for as long as we’re able. The impacts of abortion being pushed out of reach for the last month have been devastating. Our patients deserve more from their elected leaders,” said Katie Quiñonez, executive director of Women’s Health Center of West Virginia. “Today’s decision is a sigh of relief and means we can once again serve the people who reach out to us for abortion services. Make no mistake: Essential health care shouldn’t depend on the whims of a court or politicians, it should be based on compassion and what’s best for one’s life and future. We won’t stop fighting for the ability to serve our patients with the care they need — not now, and not ever.”
On Monday, July 18, Judge Tera Salango ruled the injunction was “appropriate,” stating that the state code has a lot of conflicts and is too vague to be applied.
“The people of West Virginia would have no way to know which set of statutes a particular law enforcement agency or county prosecutor would choose to apply and this is a result that cannot stand,” Salango said. “It simply does not matter whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, every citizen in this state has a right to clearly know the laws under which they are expected to live.”
The judge said there is too much confusion surrounding which laws would apply, and specifically pointed toward the Unborn Victims of Violence Act as an example asking prosecutors what they would do because the code would mean three to 10 years behind bars for those found guilty, but the act would include a maximum of a lifetime in prison.
Kanawha County attorneys said it would be a case-by-case basis as to which law applied.
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says abortions are once again able to be performed in the Mountain State, but he plans to appeal the case to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. He also claims that legislation passed after the original 1973 ruling in the Roe v. Wade case “never intended to repeal and replace the Act when it passed post-Roe regulations.”
“This is a dark day for West Virginia. We will appeal this decision to the Supreme Court of Appeals as soon as legally possible,” Morrisey said. “As a strong pro-life advocate, I am committed to protecting unborn babies to the fullest extent possible under the law, and I will not rest until this injunction is lifted. The current law on the books calls for the protection of life.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginias-only-abortion-clinic-to-begin-offering-abortions-again/ | 2022-07-19T16:59:58 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginias-only-abortion-clinic-to-begin-offering-abortions-again/ |
Passport to produce: Stark Health promotes farmers markets with program, prizes
From brew paths to coffee crawls, Stark County residents have lots of opportunities to explore the local offerings of the region this summer.
Earlier this month, the Stark County Health Department launched one more, encouraging residents to visit all of the area farmers markets.
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The Stark Marketeers passport started this summer through the department’s Creating Healthy Communities grant and the Live Well Stark County initiative. Abigail Jenkins, a health educator with the department, came up with the idea after seeing the success of passports for breweries in Akron.
“I thought getting people to different farmers markets would be a great idea,” Jenkins said. “And it started with just an idea that I threw out and within two months, we were able to make it an interactive website.”
To participate in the program, shoppers scan a QR code at each farmers market or log their market visits on the Stark Marketeers website at https://stark-marketeers-starkcohealthoh.hub.arcgis.com/. Shoppers will be asked to respond to a survey about their visit to the farmers market, and anonymized data from those surveys is displayed on the Marketeers website.
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Participants who visit all four markets may receive a prize, such as a water bottle, measuring spoons or lunch containers from Live Well.
“We'll use that to help propel the program next year and make it even better,” Jenkins said.
There’s a second aim to the program as well, Jenkins said. When the summer is over and most of the farmers markets close for the season, her team plans to send out a brief to those who participated in the passport program to get more feedback about how farmers markets can address health in their communities.
Filling out the final survey enters respondents in a drawing for one of two grand prizes centered on the themes of healthy eating and active living.
“A lot of times we think we might know what the community wants, but what we actually might implement isn't actually what they're going to use, so we’re trying to get them stuff that they're going to actually use,” Jenkins said. “The Marketeers is a great program, I think because it lets people know about what farmers markets are in Stark County and if they can get to them and if they can't, then how can we help them get resources to get there.”
Sam Zern can be reached at szern@cantonrep.com or 330-580-8322. You can also find her on Twitter at @sam_zern. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/19/stark-marketeers-passport-promotes-health-living-via-farmers-markets/10062890002/ | 2022-07-19T17:03:34 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/07/19/stark-marketeers-passport-promotes-health-living-via-farmers-markets/10062890002/ |
South Carolina abortion ban under consideration as committee meets amid protests
COLUMBIA – Abortion-rights protesters gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday as the state House of Representatives committee that met July 7 to hear public comment on legislation banning abortion in South Carolina met again.
Earlier this month, the ad hoc committee heard seven hours of public comment from residents across the state. They provided testimonies ranging from tearful accounts of the beneficial impact abortion has had to Bible scripture quotes supporting a complete ban of abortion.
Legislators in this conservative state have been expected to enact some level of abortion ban in the wake of last month's Supreme Court ruling that cleared the way for states to establish restrictions.
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The meeting Tuesday was called for member discussion, and no public comment was to be heard, according to the committee's agenda.
While the committee began its meeting inside the Statehouse's Blatt Building, the South Carolina Women's Rights and Empowerment Network held a rally outside on Statehouse grounds to "make some noise," according to the organization's Twitter account.
WREN rallies outside committee hearing in South Carolina
About 60 pro-abortion-rights advocates had gathered outside the Statehouse by noon.
Christina Xan, a Columbia resident, said she attended hoping to make a difference.
“My greatest hope would be that being here changes a decision,” Xan said.
About 15 anti-abortion advocates were present near WREN's rally.
Proposed abortion ban includes mother's health exception, no exception for rape
At the start of Tuesday's hearing, Rep. John McCravy, a Republican from Greenwood, outlined the proposed legislation's main points, including exceptions for the health and safety of the mother.
The current draft does not include exceptions for survivors of sexual assault.
"We have to admit that their lives matter," McCravy said of fetuses resulting from sexual assault.
McCravy said including exceptions for sexual assault would turn one tragedy into two.
McCravy said the proposed legislation outlines a list of specific health conditions, including ectopic pregnancies and sever preeclampsia, that would allow doctors to perform abortions. He said that the bill currently includes language stating that the list is non-exhaustive, meaning that other health conditions could fall under the exception.
McCravy also said the current legislation would criminalize abortions and allow doctors who perform the procedure to be prosecuted and potentially lose their medical license.
The committee accepted the draft legislation as a starting point and began further discussion.
This story will be updated with information from Tuesday's developments. Check back for more.
– Tim Carlin covers county government, growth and development for The Greenville News. Follow him on Twitter @timcarlin_, and get in touch with him at TCarlin@gannett.com. You can support his work by subscribing to The Greenville News at greenvillenews.com/subscribe. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/07/19/sc-abortion-ban-under-consideration-house-representatives-committee-meets-again/10067517002/ | 2022-07-19T17:07:24 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2022/07/19/sc-abortion-ban-under-consideration-house-representatives-committee-meets-again/10067517002/ |
BRADENTON, Fla. — Catalytic converters. They're a hot ticket item thieves target, which can end up costing you thousands of dollars to fix.
Law enforcement agencies, such as the Bradenton Police Department, are reporting an uptick in catalytic converter thefts. Police said it takes mere moments for someone to steal a catalytic converter by cutting it from a car.
Why catalytic converters? The coveted car parts house precious metals, such as palladium, rhodium and platinum. These metals help the catalytic converters reduce harmful toxic emissions coming from car engines.
However, because these precious metals have recently increased in value, catalytic converter thefts have skyrocketed over the past few years.
And if your car has its catalytic converter stolen, it could cost you thousands of dollars to replace or you could be left with a headache from all the noise now coming from your car.
According to police, these are the most commonly targeted cars, SUVs and trucks:
Chevrolet Silverado pick-up trucks
Ford F-series pick-up trucks and Econoline vans
Honda Accord sedans and Element SUVs
Jeep Patriot SUVs
Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs
But there are ways you can help prevent theft. Here's what police recommend:
Park in a garage or well-lit area if possible.
Be vigilant of your property, and the property of your neighbors. Be on the lookout for suspicious people under or around cars, or those with numerous catalytic converters, with cut marks, in their possession.
Mark the vehicle VIN on the converter using a UV pen.
If you happen to see any unusual or suspicious activity, you're urged to contact your local law enforcement agency. And, in case of an emergency, call 911.
If you live in the Bradenton area, you can contact the police by calling 941-932-9300 or by submitting online tips at bradentonpd.com/crimetips. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/catalytic-converter-theft-how-to-avoid-prevent/67-af9de6df-9f1a-426f-ad70-179cfac27023 | 2022-07-19T17:08:16 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/catalytic-converter-theft-how-to-avoid-prevent/67-af9de6df-9f1a-426f-ad70-179cfac27023 |
TAMPA, Fla. — It's a dirty job, but somebody — or something — has to do it. That's where the city of Tampa's "Litter Skimmer" comes in, working tirelessly to keep area waterways clean of marine debris.
In its first week of operation, the trash boat collected 840 pounds of garbage by using a conveyor system to collect trash from the water, the city said in a news release. That includes just about any sort of metal and plastic imaginable, from bottles and caps to Cheetos bags and Slurpee cups.
Don't forget the Styrofoam container and — reflective roadway marker? — seen in a photo provided by the city.
The Solid Waste Department's "Litter Skimmer" first hit the water Saturday, July 9, and operates four days per week for eight hours each day on Hillsborough Bay, the Hillsborough River and the channel surrounding Davis Islands.
It's not just man-made trash that gets scooped up.
"The good thing about this vessel is will be able to pick up all the floating organic materials, as well the logs and boating hazards that coming from the storms," said Walt Townsend, the boat's operator, in an earlier interview.
More than 168,000 pounds of trash were removed from the Hillsborough River in 2019, according to the city.
Ocean Conservancy says trash in the water is a pollutant, which can be consumed by animals — or entangle them — and potentially pose a contamination risk to species that eat them.
"This is a personal passion of mine, ensuring that our community is clean each and every day," said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor during the inaugural launch of "Litter Skimmer." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-litter-skimmer-trash-marine-debris/67-2fd873f5-8c6b-420b-807d-316c78aa9950 | 2022-07-19T17:08:22 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-litter-skimmer-trash-marine-debris/67-2fd873f5-8c6b-420b-807d-316c78aa9950 |
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence after crashing into a tree in a subdivision near his home earlier this spring.
Kruse was not in court as the plea was entered Tuesday. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Aug. 2.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office previously released deputy body camera video related to the April 20 crash.
In the body camera video, a responding deputy could be heard suggesting Kruse was drunk.
“I just can’t do a DUI because no one can put him behind the wheel," the deputy said at the time. "When I got here, he was in his wife’s car.”
An incident report described the county commissioner as confused and having "glassy eyes, slurred speech, clammy wet skin, and droopy eyelids." Investigators wrote that he was slurring his words while responding to questions at the crash scene.
The incident reports state two different reasons were given for the crash. Kruse originally told law enforcement he was trying to avoid a crash with another driver, but authorities say Kruse told his insurance company he swerved to avoid an animal.
Kruse was not arrested at the time of the crash and only faced a citation for careless driving – which was dropped in exchange for a commitment to attend traffic school.
But, in late June, the State Attorney's Office announced he would be arraigned in July on a single count of DUI.
"...Please bear in mind all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law," prosecutors wrote at the time. "The State Attorney’s Office will not be making any comments while this case is pending." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/george-kruse-manatee-commissioner-dui-plea/67-afa18863-3bd4-4c38-9c8b-eff6519e8157 | 2022-07-19T17:08:28 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/george-kruse-manatee-commissioner-dui-plea/67-afa18863-3bd4-4c38-9c8b-eff6519e8157 |
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 53-year-old woman who the agency says is considered missing and endangered.
Deputies say Susan Boucher was last spotted walking around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday along 49th Avenue East in Bradenton. Boucher was described as 5-foot-6 and 190 pounds with salt/pepper medium-length hair.
"She was last seen wearing grey shorts, a yellow top, and possibly carrying a red/brown purse," the sheriff's office wrote in an email.
Anybody who knows where Boucher might be is urged to call the sheriff's office at 941-747-3011. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-missing-woman/67-ba823086-f405-4ee3-a7c4-3551d8c13737 | 2022-07-19T17:08:34 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-missing-woman/67-ba823086-f405-4ee3-a7c4-3551d8c13737 |
Police are looking for a stranger they say attacked a 33-year-old man with autism in a Brooklyn building lobby last week.
The victim was seated in the lobby of a building near York and Gold streets around 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 11, when cops say the stranger approached him and started to hit him multiple times with an object.
It's not clear what the object was but the NYPD released surveillance footage (above) that shows the suspect in front of the door with what looks like a wooden rod of some sort. The victim ran from his attack and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
It's not clear in which direction the suspect was last seen headed.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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BETHESDA, Md. — A juvenile has been arrested and charged after fires and vandalism at two Maryland churches, officials announced Monday.
No motive behind the incidents could be learned immediately. There was no ongoing threat to the community, Piringer said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/juvenile-charged-in-fires-vandalism-at-maryland-churches/2022/07/19/5e054b10-077d-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html | 2022-07-19T17:11:33 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/juvenile-charged-in-fires-vandalism-at-maryland-churches/2022/07/19/5e054b10-077d-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html |
PEKIN — Pekin Police and the Tazewell County Coroner are investigating after a man was found dead in a wooded area. The individual's identity has not yet been released.
A statement from Tazewell County Coroner Charles R. Hanley said that the man was found in a wooded area near the 3400 block of Court Street in Pekin on Monday. Authorities were told about the body at 10:48 a.m. and the man was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:23 a.m. Monday.
Police do not suspect foul play and do not believe area residents are in danger, the statement said.
An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon and Hanley expected to release more information after it is completed.
Photos: Illinois man’s drones give auto racing fans a new bird’s-eye view
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
Ian Maue, an FAA licensed drone operator and owner of Metro East Drone Aerials, brings in his drone after a flight around the track before the start of racing at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely.
DAVID CARSON, POST-DISPATCH
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
A first-person view drone piloted by Ian Maue comes in for a landing after chasing a race car around the track at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely.
David Carson
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
A first-person view drone, seen in the upper right corner of the photo, piloted by Ian Maue follows a race car around the track at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely.
David Carson
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
Ian Maue, an FAA licensed drone operator and owner of Metro East Drone Aerials, prepares to launch one of his drones for a flight around the track at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely on Friday, June 24, 2022. The goggles on his head help him control and fly his FPV (first-person view) drone as he follows the race cars around the track. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
David Carson
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
Ian Maue, an FAA licensed drone operator and owner of Metro East Drone Aerials, prepares to launch one of his drones for a flight around the track at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely on Friday, June 24, 2022. The goggles on his head help him control and fly his FPV (first-person view) drone as he follows the race cars around the track. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
David Carson
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
Ian Maue, an FAA licensed drone operator and owner of Metro East Drone Aerials, prepares one of his FPV (first-person view) drones for a night of covering racing at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely on Friday, June 24, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
David Carson
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
Ian Maue, an FAA licensed drone operator and owner of Metro East Drone Aerials, flies a drone around the track to create some beauty shots of Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely that will be broadcast on DIRTVision racing television on June 24.
DAVID CARSON, POST-DISPATCH
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
Ian Maue, an FAA licensed drone operator and owner of Metro East Drone Aerials, flies a drone around the track at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely on Friday, June 24. The footage he shoots is used by DIRTVision racing television to give a unique perspective to viewers watching at home.
DAVID CARSON, POST-DISPATCH
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
Ian Maue, an FAA licensed drone operator and owner of Metro East Drone Aerials, prepares one of his FPV (first-person view) drones for a flight around the track at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely on June 24.
DAVID CARSON, POST-DISPATCH
Ian Maue Metro East Drone Aerials
Ian Maue, an FAA licensed drone operator and owner of Metro East Drone Aerials, looks over the the track at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely as the track is prepared for a night of racing on June 24.
DAVID CARSON, POST-DISPATCH
Tri-City Speedway
Activity at Tri-City Speedway's dirt track in Pontoon Beach, just north of Granite City in 2021.
IAN MAUE, METRO EAST DRONE AERIALS
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BLOOMINGTON — A man is charged in McLean County court after prosecutors say he raped a woman in Bloomington-Normal in April 2020.
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 22, was known to his accuser by an alias, Assistant State's Attorney Aaron Frederick said. He was identified as the suspect through DNA in February of this year.
Court documents did not list a known address for Kabongo.
He is charged with criminal sexual assault (a Class 1 felony) and unlawful restraint (a Class 4 felony). The unlawful restraint charge is connected with the sexual assault charge.
Kabongo's bond was set at $500,000, with him having to post $50,000 to be released from jail. His next court appearance is Aug. 12 at 9 a.m.
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.
Provided by the McLean County Sheriff's Office
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
PROVIDED BY BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, 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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Contact Connor Wood at (309)820-3240. Follow Connor on Twitter:@connorkwood
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BLOOMINGTON — After a couple years off, the Bloomington 101 program is returning this fall.
Bloomington 101 is a free eight-week program that focuses on various departments in the city including the city clerk's office, public works, and even Miller Park Zoo.
Residents 16 years and older or local business owners are welcome to learn how the city operates through evening sessions once a week during the course of the program.
Sessions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday from Sept. 8 through Oct. 27.
Applications can be picked up at The Hub, 115 E. Washington St., or can be found at bit.ly/BLM101.
The class size is limited to 25 total and attendees will be selected by a random draw from applications that are submitted by the deadline on Aug. 12. Those who participate must also commit to attending at least sic of the eight sessions.
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WATERLOO — The Waterloo Water Works will flush hydrants Thursday in the area from Sager Avenue to Four Seasons Drive between Hackett Road and west city limits.
Customers could experience water discoloration, but the discolored water is bacterially safe.
Photos: Dike-New Hartford baseball vs. Grundy Center in Class 2A semifinal
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Dike-New Hartford junior Nick Reinicke stomps his foot on home plate after hitting the game winning solo home run in the sixth inning against Grundy Center during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Dike-New Hartford junior Gus Varney celebrates with freshman Carson Costello after the Wolverines record the final out against Grundy Center during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center senior Bryce Greiner swings at a pitch against Dike-New Hartford during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center senior Brayden Sawyer delivers a pitch against Dike-New Hartford during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center senior Dayne Zinkula looks the ball into his glove on a ground ball against Dike-New Hartford during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Dike-New Hartford freshman Carson Costello delivers a pitch against Grundy Center during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center sophomore Tate Jirovsky catches a throw to first as Dike-New Hartford sophomore Cole McCumber gets to the bag safely during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center eighth-grader Judd Jirovsky rounds third base on his way to scoring against Dike-New Hartford during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center senior Dexter Whitehill celebrates at home as he and Judd Jirovsky score against Dike-New Hartford during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center sophomore Colin Gordon celebrates after hitting an RBI double against Dike-New Hartford during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center freshman Brody Zinkula reaches third safely as the ball gets past Dike-New Hartford third baseman Wil Textor during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Grundy Center junior Patrick Brown connects with a pitch for an RBI go-ahead double in the fifth inning against Dike-New Hartford during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Dike-New Hartford junior Gus Varney delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against Grundy Center during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
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Dike-New Hartford junior Gus Varney fields a ground ball and makes a throw to first base for the final out against Grundy Center during the Class 2A semifinal at Dike on Saturday.
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WAVERLY — A celebration of the Rock Island Railroad, reconstruction of the Farmers Exchange and Co-op area of South Riverside Park, and a railroad history presentation will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Enjoy guided opportunities to experience features, interpretive signage, and what life was like for southwest Waverly folks, from before the Civil War through the first half of the 20th century in the historic First Street Southwest area.
Sponsored by the Ira Sturdevant House (National Register of Historic Places), historian and southwest Waverly native Rick W. Sturdevant, Ph.D., will share the colorful history of the area in a presentation at the historic Farmers Exchange Building on the corner of First Street Southwest and Second Avenue Southwest starting at 6 p.m. with a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Photos: Dike-New Hartford baseball vs. Grundy Center in Class 2A semifinal
The deceased was a passenger in the driver's education vehicle, which crashed with another car Monday near Janesville and injured three others, including two 14-year-olds.
Five police cars were on the scene responding to a call from the 900 block of Martin Road, which ended up being for a 'non-life threatening cut to an extremity,' an official said. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waverly-event-celebrates-rock-island-railroad-on-wednesday/article_841458ca-d138-5927-9451-788936b0f6e6.html | 2022-07-19T17:14:52 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waverly-event-celebrates-rock-island-railroad-on-wednesday/article_841458ca-d138-5927-9451-788936b0f6e6.html |
Closure of the Clark Avenue railroad crossing near Village Street for repairs that was initiated Tuesday by Georgia & Florida Railway will continue until at least Thursday.
ALBANY – The closure of the Clark Avenue railroad crossing near Village Street for repairs that was initiated Tuesday by Georgia & Florida Railway will continue until at least Thursday, city of Albany officials said.
The closure is expected to end Thursday, but with possible weather issues impacting the project, the area will remain closed until the repairs are completed.
Detours using Adkins Street, East Broad Avenue and Blaylock Street will be in place for through traffic. Drivers should expect delays and should consider alternate routes.
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TIFTON – Summer is here and a common way to stay cool is by getting the water. However, the water also can pose the threat of drowning, and Southwell wants to urge community members to know how to prevent drowning this summer.
The CDC estimates that 4,000 people in the United States die each year from drowning, which is the leading cause of injury death for children ages 1 to 4 and the third-leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide.
“Drowning can be dangerous to anyone, regardless of their age, but it can be especially fatal among children because they do not realize the danger that water cause,” Dr. Nikkia Johnson, with Affinity Pediatrics of Tifton, said in a news release. “They just see a fun time instead. However, there are ways that adults in their lives can help lower the risk of drowning.”
Johnson said taking the following precautions can prevent drowning incidents.
· Never leave children or others unattended;
· Have pool fencing if you have a pool;
· Learn basic swimming and water safety skills;
· Learn how to perform CPR;
· Wear a life jacket;
· Avoid alcohol or drugs before or during swimming, or being near water;
· Don’t swim in areas where it can be dangerous, like rivers that have heavy currents, beaches with high waves, or poor weather conditions;
· Call 911 so the person can receive medical attention.
“Water activities can be fun, especially during this hot summer, but it’s important to protect yourself and your loved ones from drowning while enjoying those activities,” Johnson said. “We urge all community members to read the tips above to prevent drowning and to stay safe this summer.”
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Editor's note: This article about Ann Rydalch first published in Friday's edition of the Post Register. Rydalch, 86, was hospitalized on Thursday and died Monday after health complications, said RoseMarie Doxey, a longtime friend of Rydalch. The Rydalch family is currently working on funeral arrangements.
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Ann Rydalch goes by many titles: Legislator, Republican, historian, educator, journalist and grandmother, among many others. For Rydalch, two of the most important titles are mother and involved citizen.
“I (took an active role) even with my six kids,” Rydalch said. “I took them with me because I wanted them to serve and I wanted them to realize it’s important to serve.”
Rydalch, 86, is taking a less active role with the Idaho GOP Region 7 party after Sen. Doug Ricks was named the party’s chairman in June, but she has a long history of involvement with Idaho politics and service in eastern Idaho.
Rydalch is taking a less active role with the Idaho GOP Region 7 party after Sen. Doug Ricks was named the party's chairman in June, but she has a long history of involvement with Idaho politics and service in eastern Idaho.
Perhaps the most notable moment of Rydalch’s political career began in 1983, when she was appointed to the Idaho Senate for then District 31. She would serve in the Senate until 1990 and then she was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006.
Early on, it was people like Steve Symms and James McClure, both longtime state and national politicians in the House and Senate, who inspired Rydalch to get involved with the Republican Party, she said.
At the time of McClure’s and Symms’ early service, Rydalch said she hadn’t chosen a political party to identify with. After she looked at both the Democrat and Republican platforms and wanting to help the campaigns of people like McClure and Symms, she decided to register as a Republican.
In 1978, she was elected chairwoman for Region 7 of the Idaho GOP and served that role until 1981. Four decades later, she would once again serve that role from 2016 to 2022. She said she has great confidence in Ricks to lead Region 7 Republicans and was glad to see him elected.
Much of Rydalch’s political career was heavily focused on energy usage and supporting Idaho National Laboratory, having served as vice chairwoman of the Energy Committee in the National Conference of State Legislatures and leading the Energy, Natural Resource & Agriculture Policy Committee for the National Foundation for Women Legislators for seven years, among other leadership roles.
Recently, Rydalch has been critical of the divisiveness in Idaho’s Republican Party, mostly with county Republican committees.
“I think we have to be careful and not have any county Republican Party overshadow the state Republican platform,” Rydalch said. “Many individuals in counties are more (representative) of the John Birch Society or the Libertarian philosophy.”
But it wasn’t just the political scene that Rydalch was heavily involved with. She had a three-decade career working at INL, starting in 1979 as a procurement analyst and small/disadvantaged business specialist and retiring in 2010. She is currently the chairwoman of the Social Committee & Energy Resource Advocate for the INL Retired Employees.
Rydalch said she’s enjoyed her time serving as the president of the Bonneville County Heritage Association, a volunteer group that works to promote and preserve the history of the county. RoseMarie Doxey, a longtime friend of Rydalch and vice president of the heritage association, said she’s been heavily inspired by Rydalch throughout her life.
Doxey said she first met Rydalch when Doxey was a student at Bonneville High School and Rydalch taught her shorthand. Rydalch taught business and implemented beginning and advanced broadcast journalism at the school from 1973 to 1976.
Doxey and Rydalch would both end up working at INL and the two helped organize events for the Bonneville County centennial in 2011. Rydalch asked Doxey to be on the board of the heritage association and Doxey said she can’t speak highly enough of Rydalch’s efforts to make her community a better place.
“The love for the state and the people of Idaho {span}—{/span} I think that’s just a God-given talent that she has,” Doxey said.
In 2019, Rydalch was awarded Ammon Citizen of the Year, and she helped transition Eastern Idaho Technical College to College of Eastern Idaho after being appointed to Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper’s Community College Study Panel in 2015.
“(Rydalch) is a relentless force for the community and our region,” said Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti. “She cares deeply about the community and has always been involved in city, regional and county matters.”
Coletti said Rydalch often still contacts him to talk about issues in Ammon and he admires that she always wants to be a part of solutions. He said she’s been a great advocate for strong conservative principles in the state.
“She’s just a lifelong public servant,” Coletti said.
Rydalch said she’s pleased to see where Idaho is going with the growth that the state and many counties are experiencing.
“I look at the changes that our leaders are making and I think it’s a good thing,” Rydalch said. “Now is it always perfect? No, absolutely not. But change comes as needed from the constituents talking to their legislators … and that’s vital.”
Rydalch’s heavy involvement and willingness to be a part of the community is something people should learn from, Doxey said. She hopes people get involved for matters they feel strongly about and follow Rydalch’s example.
“Don’t just sit there. Volunteer, take action and do something,” Doxey said. | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/former-state-sen-ann-rydalch-dies-at-86/article_46da09b1-0430-5dfc-8a9a-ac08aacfd1e5.html | 2022-07-19T17:23:39 | 0 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/former-state-sen-ann-rydalch-dies-at-86/article_46da09b1-0430-5dfc-8a9a-ac08aacfd1e5.html |
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — A driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Fire Road while on his way home from work Monday.
The crash happened about 3:20 a.m. near a Lexus dealership and the Avalon Flooring building, police said.
The driver said he fell asleep behind the wheel before his car crashed into a utility pole, police said.
A portion of Fire Road from Hingston Avenue to Mill Road was shut down while crews replace the damaged poll.
The crash injured the driver's ankle, and he was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, police said, without specifying which branch he was taken to.
The driver showed no signs of impairment by drugs or alcohol, police said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/driver-injured-in-early-morning-egg-harbor-township-crash/article_e9157626-06b5-11ed-8c8a-e383e481dfa5.html | 2022-07-19T17:24:04 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/driver-injured-in-early-morning-egg-harbor-township-crash/article_e9157626-06b5-11ed-8c8a-e383e481dfa5.html |
DALLAS — The state health department has released its latest numbers on monkeypox cases in Texas on Tuesday.
According to the Department of State Health Services, 110 Texans have been diagnosed with monkeypox, 42 of those in the North Texas area. This is the most of any reported region group in Texas.
The North Texas area includes Texas Public Health Regions 2 and 3 within the department.
There has also now been one confirmed female case of monkeypox in Texas, Tuesday's report showed. The state's other 109 cases have been men.
While many of the symptoms of monkeypox mimic the flu, sores and lesions are what sets it apart.
Person-to-person transmission of monkeypox is primarily through direct contact with infectious lesions, scabs, or body fluids. Anyone who has sores or a rash caused by the virus is infectious until they are fully healed.
The threat of the disease to the general population in Dallas County remains low, Dallas County Health and Human Services said last week. Monkeypox doesn't spread easily between people without close, skin-to-skin contact and is a rare disease.
More public updates from Dallas County on confirmed monkeypox cases can be found on their website here. More general information on the disease can be found on the CDC's website here.
Texas Public Health Region 2 includes:
- Archer
- Baylor
- Brown
- Callahan
- Clay
- Coleman
- Comanche
- Cottle
- Eastland
- Fisher
- Foard
- Hardeman
- Haskell
- Jack
- Jones
- Kent
- Knox
- Mitchell
- Montague
- Nolan
- Runnels
- Scurry
- Shackelford
- Stephens
- Stonewall
- Taylor
- Throckmorton
- Wichita
- Wilbarger
- Young
Texas Public Health Region 3 includes:
- Collin
- Cooke
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Erath
- Fannin
- Grayson
- Hood
- Hunt
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Navarro
- Palo Pinto
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Somervell
- Tarrant
- Wise | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-most-reported-monkeypox-cases-in-state-july-19-2022/287-eef77bcc-8149-4897-b6ec-5dfae047e009 | 2022-07-19T17:24:10 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-most-reported-monkeypox-cases-in-state-july-19-2022/287-eef77bcc-8149-4897-b6ec-5dfae047e009 |
A Hamilton Township man is accused of sharing more than 1,000 pictures and videos of child pornography online, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Tuesday.
William K. Edson, 22, was arrested Monday and charged with distribution and possession of child abuse images via a social messaging service, the Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. He was sent to the Atlantic County jail.
The national Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received tips about sexually explicit content involving children being sent over the social media platform Kik. Atlantic County detectives investigated the reports and identified Edson as a suspect, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Hamilton Township police and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations assisted the Prosecutor's Office. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hamilton-township-man-accused-of-child-porn-possession-distribution/article_0f24ce70-077e-11ed-ae0f-a75594e5adaa.html | 2022-07-19T17:24:10 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hamilton-township-man-accused-of-child-porn-possession-distribution/article_0f24ce70-077e-11ed-ae0f-a75594e5adaa.html |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas is no stranger to severe weather. Severe weather is just part of the Lone Star State’s character.
However, with the influx of new residents in Texas, people are asking more questions about the subject. The folks at Generator Tools wanted to know specifically which questions people were asking and looked at the most commonly asked severe weather questions in each state.
In order to to make this list, officials with Generator Tools looked at the top searches in each state. According to the report, Texas searched, “Difference between tornado watch and warning?” the most.
“With tornadoes being the most searched severe weather topic, it’s no surprise that 18 states’ most commonly asked questions revolve around twisters. Among them include Georgia, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, Idaho, Nebraska, and Texas,” as the report said.
Do you know the difference? Let us know on social media. No cheating! For the full report, visit Generator Tools. | https://cw33.com/news/local/report-says-this-is-the-most-commonly-asked-severe-weather-question-in-texas/ | 2022-07-19T17:29:42 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/report-says-this-is-the-most-commonly-asked-severe-weather-question-in-texas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Your favorite K-Cup brand has just released a new coffee flavor.
The Original Donut Shop Coffee has announced its newest way to spice up your morning cup of joe. The brand has released SNICKERS coffee K-cup pods, inspired by the popular candy bar.
Officials say this light roast coffee provides a portfolio of sweet flavors including milk chocolate, gooey caramel, and just a touch of nuttiness.
“We’re excited to unveil a new and delicious coffee flavor that allows our fans to treat their taste buds,” Scott Christensen, Senior Director Brand Marketing, Keurig Dr. Pepper, said in a news release. “Inspiring discovery through flavorful coffee experiences is at the core of our brand purpose and The Original Donut Shop SNICKERS Coffee does just that.”
SNICKERS Coffee is now available for purchase at Keurig.com and Amazon. Officials say the flavor will be available at major retailers beginning this summer. | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-original-donut-shop-now-sells-snickers-flavored-coffee/ | 2022-07-19T17:29:48 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-original-donut-shop-now-sells-snickers-flavored-coffee/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — During the summer months there may not be a better go-to sweet treat than ice cream and yes we’re screaming for it just as much as you are because well, we love it and it’s hot outside.
As the heat of summer continues folks are getting out and about grabbing a scoop, cone, milkshake, or whatever medium you enjoy your ice cream at the most. Of course, it’s always easy to go to your go-to spot for ice cream but sometimes you want Google to tell you the best spot to go to.
Well, Google Maps has released its list of the top chains in the U.S. by search and Texas, along with Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas share a favorite chain for ice cream. You guessed it, Braum’s Ice Cream.
Quick map of the U.S.’s ice cream picks and the chains represented across the country:
Google Trends said, “We all scream for ice cream, but which chain reigns supreme in @googlemaps Search? In honor of yesterday’s #NationalIceCreamDay, we took a look at the top searched ice cream chain by state. Which is your favorite?” | https://cw33.com/news/local/this-restaurant-chain-is-the-top-spot-for-ice-cream-in-texas-3-other-states-according-to-google-maps/ | 2022-07-19T17:29:54 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/this-restaurant-chain-is-the-top-spot-for-ice-cream-in-texas-3-other-states-according-to-google-maps/ |
Detroit breaks ground on $6 million redesign of Roosevelt Park
Detroit — Mayor Mike Duggan and city officials broke ground Tuesday on a $6 million transformation of Roosevelt Park in front of the Michigan Central redevelopment.
The underutilized park will no longer be bisected by vehicle traffic as drivers travel from Corktown to Mexicantown. The renovation includes new walkways, landscaping, an event space, seating areas and a pedestrian gateway entrance, officials said.
When completed in spring 2023, the 9.5-acre park will expand to 13 acres. It will remove the existing roadway that has split the park in half and include a section connecting Michigan Avenue to The Station with a pedestrian gateway entrance at Michigan Avenue.
"There was something inherently beautiful about this place. Can you imagine what this is going to be like as the train station gets redone and the park is rebuilt?" Duggan said, adding it will transform the neighborhood.
"This is going to be the image of the city and it's the image our city deserves," he said.
Ray Lozano, executive director of the Mexicantown Community Development Corp., said that in 2007, four blocks west of the park, the city partnered with the MCDC to invest $17.5 million in the cultural destination.
"Roosevelt Park has been a beautiful shared resource for Corktown and Mexicantown neighbohoods throughout the decades.... We're thankful to see the very next phase of beautification where the work has began to make this park a natural beauty," he said.
srahal@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @SarahRahal_ | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/07/19/detroit-breaks-ground-6-million-redesign-roosevelt-park-michigan-central/10095162002/ | 2022-07-19T17:37:03 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/07/19/detroit-breaks-ground-6-million-redesign-roosevelt-park-michigan-central/10095162002/ |
Parents of accused Oxford High shooter appeal charges, seek to exclude son's texts
Lansing – Defense attorneys for the parents of the accused Oxford High School shooter are asking the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn pre-trial rulings that bound them over to circuit court to stand trial, and they also seek to bar their son’s journal, emails or texts to be used at their trials if those proceed.
James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of Ethan Crumbley, are each charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter in deaths of four Oxford High students in the Nov. 30 shooting at the school. If convicted, they face up to 15 years in prison. The teen is charged with multiple felony offenses that carry up to life in prison.
More:Four revelations about Crumbleys in first day of Oxford shooting hearing
Ethan Crumbley's trial is scheduled for January; the parents' trial is scheduled for Oct. 24. All of the Crumbleys are being held in the Oakland County Jail.
In the filing, attorneys Shannon Smith and Mariell Lehman argue judges abused their discretion in binding their clients over to circuit court – and that evidence regarding any knowledge of their son’s state of mind before the shooting should not have been accepted and should not be permitted at the couple's trial.
More:Oakland County prosecutor fires back at Crumbley defense claims
The prosecution has argued the Crumbleys had knowledge of their son’s emotional and mental problems and did not nothing to help him, instead purchasing a handgun for him that was later used in the shootings.
During a meeting with school officials the morning of the shooting, the parents were told Ethan had scrawled violent drawings on his homework and was seen searching for ammunition on his cellphone.
The school district says the parents never discussed the existence of the handgun and refused to remove their son from school as requested by officials. Instead, the 15-year-old was permitted to return to class with a backpack that officials say contained the handgun and ammunition used less than two hours later.
Oakland Circuit Judge Cheryl Matthews recently issued a gag order against any of the attorneys in the case, including the prosecutor’s office, from discussing matters with the news media. Calls from The News to all parties for comment were declined Tuesday.
More:Attorneys for parents of accused Oxford shooter want trial moved out of Oakland Co.
The defense attorneys say there is no proof that the Crumbley parents had read their son’s journal or texts, which included several entries in which he complained they would not provide him with mental health counseling. Those statements, attorneys said, amount to hearsay because they were sent to one of the teen’s friends.
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AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) responded to a collision on Bastrop Highway involving multiple cars, six adults and two children.
ATCEMS initially tweeted about the incident just after 11 a.m. Tuesday, saying that one person had been trapped inside a vehicle but was extricated.
One adult and two children were taken to Dell Children's Medical Center. The adult and one of the children have non-life-threatening injuries, while the other child has serious injuries.
In addition, one adult with serious injuries was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center. Four other adults, two in potentially serious condition, were taken to St. David's South Austin Medical Center.
The collision blocked several northbound lanes on US 183A.
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Controversial comic Dave Chappelle has a long relationship with San Francisco. After leaving his eponymous Comedy Central TV show, he spent a stint here honing his stand-up chops. And in his comedy specials, he often references his friendship with local transgender comedian Daphne Dorman, who died in 2019.
His shows in the Bay Area typically come on very short notice, and this pair of sets is no exception.
Today at 10 a.m. tickets go on sale for two performances, this time in Santa Rosa at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts on July 26 and 27, leading up to his appearance hosting a special set by Robert Glasper at the Blue Note Jazz Festival the following weekend.
Chappelle has made headlines over the past couple years for his stances on LGBTQ+ issues, drawing criticism from the local transgender community for identifying with anti-trans beliefs. His special "The Closer," released in late 2021, led to widespread protest, including resignations and walkouts from Netflix employees. His most recent show in the Bay Area took place at the Chase Center, where he screened an untitled documentary feature that has yet to see wide release.
Tickets for his Santa Rosa appearances can be purchased through Ticketmaster. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/dave-chappelle-bay-area-shows-17314763.php | 2022-07-19T17:38:28 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/dave-chappelle-bay-area-shows-17314763.php |
SALMON, Idaho — The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone has moved to Very High Fire Danger, and officials with the Salmon-Challis National Forest urge people on camping, hiking or off-roading trips to be mindful about actions that could cause a wildfire.
Very High Fire Danger indicates fires can start from most causes, and small fires can spread and become larger, more intense fires soon after they ignite, often with long-distance spotting and fire whirls. Those fires can be difficult to control and will often become much larger and longer-lasting fires.
The Boise and Twin Falls Bureau of Land Management districts also list fire danger as Very High.
Salmon-Challis N.F. public affairs officer Amy Baumer advises that it's your job and responsibility to maintain and extinguish all campfires. Also:
- Never leave a campfire unattended. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Add water, stir the ashes and make sure all embers are out.
- Use a campfire ring or fire pan when building a campfire.
- Recreational shooting: Never shoot into dry vegetation and always make sure you're shooting in a safe location. The use of exploding targets is not allowed on National Forest System lands in Idaho.
- Refrain from smoking in wooded, grassy or brushy areas. Make sure your cigarette is fully out before leaving the area.
- Fireworks are illegal on public lands. That includes every forest and every campsite.
- Make sure your vehicle is maintained and there's nothing dragging on the ground. A loose safety chain or dangling muffler can send sparks into dry vegetation. Keep vehicles off dry grass.
- Always carry a shovel and fire extinguisher.
- Check with your local ranger station before heading out on your trip to get the most up-to-date information on fire danger and fire restrictions. Current conditions on the Salmon-Challis National Forest are also listed here.
- Unmanned aircraft -- drones -- should not be flown near or around wildfires. (More information about the use of unmanned aircraft on National Forest System lands.)
Anyone who starts a wildfire, even by accident, may be held liable for damages and the cost of fighting the fire.
The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone includes Lemhi County, most of Custer County and the eastern portion of Valley County. To report a wildfire, call Central Idaho Dispatch Center at 208-756-5157 or 911 as soon as possible.
To report a wildfire in southwest Idaho, call 208-384-3400. In South Central Idaho, call 208-886-2373.
In southwest Idaho, fire danger is High in the Snake River and Foothills areas and in the Owyhee Canyonlands. As of Tuesday, the Boise National Forest listed fire danger as Moderate. No fire-related closures or restrictions are listed for the Payette National Forest. That could change at any time as hot, dry weather conditions continue.
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A Bismarck man has pleaded not guilty to an accusation that he was looking through an outhouse window at a campground south of the city while young children were inside.
Barry Zacher, 56, faces a felony charge that carries a possible five-year prison sentence. He entered the plea during a Tuesday court appearance.
Zacher was arrested in late May when Burleigh County sheriff’s deputies were called to General Sibley Campground, according to an affidavit. They responded to a call that a man was standing on an elevated external part of an outhouse at the campground and looking through the window while children ages 9 and 4 were inside. Zacher allegedly told police he stood on the platform but it was before anyone was in the bathroom, the document states.
South Central District Judge Daniel Borgen scheduled an Oct. 11 trial date. Zacher’s defense attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/peeping-tom-case-set-for-trial/article_2473df54-0775-11ed-bffd-9748cb00bea5.html | 2022-07-19T17:43:25 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/peeping-tom-case-set-for-trial/article_2473df54-0775-11ed-bffd-9748cb00bea5.html |
ONEONTA, N.Y. – Cherry Street in Oneonta will be closed temporarily as crews work to repair a water main break.
There will be water outages in the immediate area until the repairs are completed and Cherry Street will be open to local traffic only.
Once water is restored, residents may have discolored water, but it should be temporary. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/temporary-water-outage-in-oneonta-as-crews-repair-water-main-break/article_bc618f64-0784-11ed-8a24-f3bec3f94ca1.html | 2022-07-19T17:52:12 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/temporary-water-outage-in-oneonta-as-crews-repair-water-main-break/article_bc618f64-0784-11ed-8a24-f3bec3f94ca1.html |
ROME, N.Y. – Road work started Monday night on the Route 825 bridge over Route 49 in Rome, which will be closed to traffic until mid-September.
The ramp off of Route 825 to Route 49 eastbound and the ramp from Route 49 to Route 825 northbound will both be closed as crews from the Department of Transportation rehabilitate the bridge.
Signed detours will be in place and drivers should use caution in those areas. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/work-starts-on-route-825-bridge-in-rome-ramps-closed-until-mid-september/article_19b2ed96-077d-11ed-99dc-37ddda8eea79.html | 2022-07-19T17:52:18 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/work-starts-on-route-825-bridge-in-rome-ramps-closed-until-mid-september/article_19b2ed96-077d-11ed-99dc-37ddda8eea79.html |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Summer is a time to enjoy outdoor activities, and this region has plenty of options to offer in that regard.
With hiking and outdoor fun at the forefront, officials with Ballad Health are warning people to watch out for ticks during these hotter months.
Kelly Grosfield sat down with Niswonger Chief Medical Officer Dr. Seth Brown, who has tips on tackling ticks this summer. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/tackling-ticks-ballad-health-officials-give-advice-on-dealing-with-these-pests/ | 2022-07-19T17:54:27 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/tackling-ticks-ballad-health-officials-give-advice-on-dealing-with-these-pests/ |
Valhalla Orchards offer u-pick peaches in Arrey. Here's what you should know.
ARREY - Looking for a fun outing to take this summer? Just about an hour north of Las Cruces is Valhalla Orchards where you’ll find tasty peaches and good company.
Valhalla Orchards is located in the community of Arrey, New Mexico, in Sierra County. It is a u-pick peach orchard with lots of fruit currently in season receiving traffic from everywhere from Albuquerque to El Paso.
Owner Brent Tanzy said he started out with a hobby farm with peach trees, plums, apricots, nectarines and cherries on his property. He said the peach trees performed the best. About eight years ago he had the opportunity to purchase more land and he jumped on it.
“I acquired it in January and I had the trees planted in March,” Tanzy said. “We planted them all in two days with some help from a (New Mexico State University) professor and all of his grad students.”
He explained that his original idea was to pick the peaches, pack them and sell them to grocery stores. Tanzy said they used to partner with Mount View Market Co-Op before they closed and Desert Spoon Food Hub out of El Paso. But this took more labor than was available in the area.
“We changed the concept to my pickers paying me rather than me paying pickers,” Tanzy said.
U-pick started in 2016 and has continued each year since. The season usually lasts about a month starting around the beginning of July.
Trees are pruned to grow outward rather than upward to allow people easier access to the peaches. It also allows them to keep ladders out of the picture.
The two varieties of peaches they have growing are Redhaven and Red Globe. Nikki Ross-Cole, Tanzy’s partner, explained that the Redhavens are smaller but have a lot of flavor, while the Red Globes are bigger and a bit milder. She said she liked to bake pies with the smaller peaches.
They planted 150 more trees this year of the Coralstar peach variety, adding to the range of peaches they will have available. Tanzy said he plans to plant 150 nectarine trees next year as demand grows. Five acres are currently in production and Tanzy said about 10 will be used for growing when they've finished adding more trees.
Ross-Cole said 2021 was the first time they turned a profit and they expect to make a profit next year as well. She said they will be happy this year to be able to pay for labor and expenses.
The orchards were named “Valhalla” after Norse mythology, he added. It is known as a sort of Viking heaven — a place where those killed in battle would go after death.
“I'm not Norwegian but I was just thinking of something that I could name this place that would stick in somebody's mind,” Tanzy said. “This is really good for families to come out and bring their kids and just give them an opportunity to enjoy it out here in a really beautiful setting.”
Pickers have the option of purchasing various sized bags or boxes to fill with peaches ranging from 20 pounds to five pounds. Bags are not weighed at the end. Pickers will also get a lesson from Ross-Cole explaining what to look for in peach color and firmness.
And people are encouraged to eat as many peaches as they would like right off the trees — the orchards are insecticide free, using an integrated pest management system instead.
“It's kind of neat to watch a kid go up and get their first fruit off a tree and take a bite, and also with the older people, kind of transports them back in time,” Tanzy said.
“What we always say out here and we firmly believe is that this is God's orchard, we just work it,” Ross-Cole said.
Picking at Valhalla Orchards will be open for a few more weeks this season. They are located at 35 Tanzy Rd., Arrey, New Mexico. People can follow them on Facebook for updated days and hours of operation.
Other local u-pick orchards and farms are also available throughout the year with cherries, apples, pumpkins are more. Follow them on social media for opening updates. These orchards include:
- U-Pick Mesilla Valley Apple Orchard, 2330 Shalem Colony Trail, Las Cruces
- Nichols Ranch and Orchards, 236 Cottonwood Canyon Rd., La Luz
- Cadwallader Mountain Farms, 13 Mountain Park Rd., Mountain Park
- Mesilla Valley Maze, 3855 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces
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Artist Cassidy Merkle works to add white highlights and outlines to her sea-themed mural for the Clean Drains Fort Wayne campaign put together by City Utilities and nonprofit organization Friends of the River. Merkle is one of many artists in the project, and her mural can be seen on the corner of Parnell and Nettie avenues across from the Bob Arnold Northside Park tennis courts. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/adding-color-to-drain-campaign/article_43317308-06d9-11ed-a0a8-e337dbb0ccc0.html | 2022-07-19T18:00:15 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/adding-color-to-drain-campaign/article_43317308-06d9-11ed-a0a8-e337dbb0ccc0.html |
A Michigan man died early Monday in a crash on Interstate 469 near the Tillman Road exit, the Allen County coroner's office said today.
John Thomas Xirafakis Jr., 36, of Adrian, Michigan, died accidentally from multiple blunt-force injuries because of the crash, and his death is the 25th in motor vehicle crashes in the county so far this year, the coroner's office said in a statement following an autopsy.
Xirafakis was the front-seat passenger in a vehicle that collided about 1:35 a.m. with the rear of a stopped semi on the right shoulder of Interstate 469, the statement said. He died at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by Allen County police, the county prosecutor's office and the coroner's office. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/michigan-man-dies-in-i-469-crash/article_c59062d8-076e-11ed-b3c8-ef2a7a99fa17.html | 2022-07-19T18:00:21 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/michigan-man-dies-in-i-469-crash/article_c59062d8-076e-11ed-b3c8-ef2a7a99fa17.html |
Fort Wayne police are investigating some type of domestic disturbance at a residence on the city's northeast side, emergency dispatchers said.
Officers were called at 8:15 a.m. this morning to a home in the 4000 block of Willshire Estates Drive, but no further information has been provided. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-police-at-domestic-disturbance/article_588691c8-076c-11ed-b0f2-1bf29e4af272.html | 2022-07-19T18:00:27 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-police-at-domestic-disturbance/article_588691c8-076c-11ed-b0f2-1bf29e4af272.html |
Scott Road portion closed Friday The Journal Gazette Jul 19, 2022 3 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Scott Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday between Bass Road and Indiana 14 during railroad crossing maintenance and resurfacing, the Allen County Highway Department said today. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Dr. John Crawford, former Fort Wayne councilman, has died Random killing of family shook city in 1983 Teen girl charged with attempted murder in Fort Wayne shooting Fort Wayne man faces 11 drug-related felonies Fort Wayne woman charged in daughter's Fentanyl overdose death Stocks Market Data by TradingView | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/scott-road-portion-closed-friday/article_b2a73f00-0770-11ed-941b-5b842c0ef320.html | 2022-07-19T18:00:33 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/scott-road-portion-closed-friday/article_b2a73f00-0770-11ed-941b-5b842c0ef320.html |
The return of the Three Rivers Festival parade after two pandemic postponements proved popular with festival attendees, festival Executive Director Justin Shurley said Monday.
Organizers of this year’s Three Rivers Festival are still assessing the nine-day event, but preliminary information suggests attendees really appreciated a full calendar, he said.
“Everybody was so excited about it,” Shurley said of the parade, the festival’s kick-off event July 9.
He said the official festival attendance is being tabulated – based in part on cell phone data. “But I would be shocked if it is not pretty close” to last year’s attendance of 278,000, he said, when the parade was not part of the festival.
Food vendors’ tallies indicate sales were “very comparable” to last year, and carnival revenues were up, Shurley said.
“The midway numbers beat last year’s, which was a record year,” he said.
In addition, some new events scored big – big enough to be considered for a repeat performance. Bands & Brews on Sunday afternoon, July 10, featuring local breweries, is likely to have earned a repeat spot.
“The local breweries that were out had a blast. It was a nice launch for that event,” Shurley said.
Ditto for Beer, Bands & Bingo on Tuesday night July 12, he said.
Shurley said more partnerships with local organizations are likely next year, given the success of teaming the annual bed race with Mustard Seed Furniture Bank’s Beds for Kids program.
The event raised $600 for that charity, which provides beds for children without adequate sleeping arrangements.
Weather for the festival was excellent, Shurley said, with the only down moments being periods of rain on Friday.
The festival this year instituted security measures, including checking bags for weapons with a metal detecting wand at the main festival plaza, the Lincoln Financial Pavilion at Headwaters Park.
A 19-year-old man was charged Thursday with unlawfully carrying a handgun with a previous felony arrest after an altercation at Junk Food Alley on July 9, Fort Wayne police said last week.
It was unclear Monday whether there were other altercations or arrests. Shurley said police mostly performed “preemptive activity” to head off potential problems.
A Fort Wayne police spokesman told The Journal Gazette this month police are tightening security at many area festivals and gatherings, given other recent events involving violence nationwide.
Shurley said it’s likely that the largest attendance was likely on Saturday, with the fireworks finale, although it’s difficult to obtain a count.
“It’s hard to beat that last Saturday,” he said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/three-rivers-festival-wraps-on-an-up-note/article_e2233eae-06d1-11ed-a344-27bcace8caf2.html | 2022-07-19T18:00:40 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/three-rivers-festival-wraps-on-an-up-note/article_e2233eae-06d1-11ed-a344-27bcace8caf2.html |
West County Line Road section closed Thursday The Journal Gazette Jul 19, 2022 3 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save West County Line Road is to close from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday between Bass Road and Indiana 14 during crossover-pipe replacement, the Allen County Highway Department said today. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Dr. John Crawford, former Fort Wayne councilman, has died Random killing of family shook city in 1983 Teen girl charged with attempted murder in Fort Wayne shooting Fort Wayne man faces 11 drug-related felonies Fort Wayne woman charged in daughter's Fentanyl overdose death Stocks Market Data by TradingView | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/west-county-line-road-section-closed-thursday/article_5d1e21a2-0770-11ed-8481-4fa37fe080b6.html | 2022-07-19T18:00:46 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/west-county-line-road-section-closed-thursday/article_5d1e21a2-0770-11ed-8481-4fa37fe080b6.html |
Lakeland drops sale price of city-owned land for Bonnet Springs Park
LAKELAND — City officials approved two measures to show the city's support of the upcoming Bonnet Springs Park.
Lakeland commissioners voted 5-1 to reduce the sale price of city-owned land to Lake Wire Development, LLC, a subsidiary of the nonprofit Bonnet Springs Park. The site is located south of the George Jenkins Boulevard and Kathleen Road intersection, adjacent to the former Florida Tile site.
"We are very excited and thrilled to have the support of the city," Josh Henderson, CEO of Bonnet Springs Park, said. "We're excited what this means for all parties involved."
In 2018, Lakeland struck a deal to sell 2.6 acres of municipal-owned land to Lake Wire Development with a projected sale price of $424,601. The agreement was left open ended to allow the nonprofit to come back and seek a reduction in price, at the city's discretion, if it met specific goals.
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David Bunch, Lakeland realtor who co-created Bonnet Springs, told commissioners the park's founding members have checked every item off the list at Friday's agenda study.
"In the three-year period, we have built a $110 million park across the street, remediated this site at $1 million, and found a developer who has come up with a beautiful plan approved by the city," Bunch said. "Everything you have asked us for we have done in spades."
The city will keep $25,000 that was put into escrow for the land back in 2018. Henderson gave commissioners a letter saying the $399,600 discounted from the sales price will be deposited into the Carol Jenkins Barnett Endowment Fund, to pay for future operations and maintenance of the park.
"The city takes that portion and it becomes a multiplier to the future in terms of how it also provides for the operations of the park," Mayor Bill Mutz said. "We are not just buying something, but something that multiples our investment."
Henderson said he's estimated it will cost approximately $9 million a year to operate Bonnet Springs Park. The nonprofit is in the process of raising $35 million in the public portion of a campaign to build the endowment fund.
Commissioner Bill Read was the sole vote against waiving the sale price of the municipal owned land. Read said he couldn't stand behind this use of taxpayers' money.
"This is the citizens' tax dollars and taxes are likely to increase," he said. "We have expenses we are going to need to incur."
The commissioners are scheduled to sit down on July 25 for their next meeting to hammer out the city's budget for fiscal year 2023. They are facing more than $9.5 million in requested public safety measures to put additional police officers on the city's streets and build an additional fire station to keep up with a rapidly increasing population.
Read also said he couldn't approve the city waiving its purchase price knowing Lake Wire Development plans to sell the former municipal land and former Florida Tile site to Atlanta-based developer Carter USA for about $10 million around mid-August.
Commissioners Stephanie Madden and Sara Robert McCarley viewed the city's waiver of the purchase price along with approval of a 10-year tax increment financing agreement as part of Lakeland's contribution to the 160-acre park.
"I'm passionate about this as the City of Lakeland is onboard and contributed in the beginning," McCarley said. "How exciting this is for future generations."
Carter USA will have a 10-year tax increment financing agreement with the city that will reduce its annual taxes paid to the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency by 75% for the first five years, then 50% for the next five years. This is an estimated savings of $3.8 million.
Currently, the land is owned by the nonprofit agency and pays no taxes to the city for the property. Based on a projected development for the Florida Tile site with 15,600 square feet of commercial and 300 multifamily apartments, Carter is anticipated to pay around $154,000 a year in CRA taxes with the tax increment financing in place.
Sara-Megan Walsh can be reached at swalsh@theledger.com or 863-802-7545. Follow on Twitter @SaraWalshFl. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/lakeland-bonnet-springs-park-city-reduces-land-sale-price/10086205002/ | 2022-07-19T18:03:05 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/lakeland-bonnet-springs-park-city-reduces-land-sale-price/10086205002/ |
Lakeland surveys residents for new park and recreational ideas
LAKELAND — Lakeland is hoping to gain some insight on what residents would like to see in the way of city parks and recreational opportunities.
The city has launched a Recreation Community Interest Survey that will be open through the end of July. It's an effort to find out how aware residents are of the resources that exist and identify what else is desired.
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The 15-question survey is anonymous and largely consists of multiple-choice questions. Respondents are asked what recreational facilities they already use in the city and to briefly describe the sites.
Individuals are asked to indicate what type of recreational activities they are most interested in. The survey provides a section for people to write about what they would like to see implemented.
The survey can be found online at bit.ly/RecInterest2022. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/lakeland-surveys-residents-new-park-and-recreational-ideas/10086309002/ | 2022-07-19T18:03:11 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/lakeland-surveys-residents-new-park-and-recreational-ideas/10086309002/ |
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Cheers to Wawa! A new brew from the Jersey Shore is coming to Philadelphia region convenience store icon.
Cape May Brewing Company announced in a news release Monday they are partnering with Wawa for a new brew, "Shore Tea."
Beginning July 25 "Shore Tea," a 4.5% peach hard tea using the ingredients in Wawa's Peach Iced Tea, will be available at various retailers across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. 🍑
Cape May Brewing says the hard tea is "perfect for those sweltering summer days down the shore."
Some customers can get an early taste of the brew with limited quantities being sold at 15 Wawa beer stores in Pennsylvania starting July 21.
The hard tea will be available in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans for $12.99.
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Wawa and the brewing company will celebrate with a launch party at the Cape May Brewing Company Tasting Room July 23. The party will include live music, a "tea shirt" (get it?) giveaway and Wawa snacks.
This is the brewing company's first hard tea. The Jersey Shore company is known for its beers, hard seltzers and hard lemonade that come in colorful cans. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/wawa-teams-with-jersey-shore-brewer-for-1st-of-its-kind-hard-peach-iced-tea/3303737/ | 2022-07-19T18:07:37 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/wawa-teams-with-jersey-shore-brewer-for-1st-of-its-kind-hard-peach-iced-tea/3303737/ |
Authorities in Casper this morning closed Rotary Park and a nearby section of Garden Creek Road as part of an active investigation that sent one to the hospital.
Garden Creek is closed from Casper Mountain Road to Rotary Park Road, according to a Facebook post from the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation relates to an incident that began around 6 or 6:30 a.m. in the city limits, according to sheriff's spokesperson Kiera Grogan. It moved into the county and ended on Garden Creek Road.
One person, the driver of the only car involved, was taken to Wyoming Medical Center with "unknown" injuries, the sheriff's office said. No other injuries have been reported.
It's unclear whether there may be any potential criminal charges stemming from the incident, Grogan said.
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The sheriff's office said there is no threat to the public and authorities would release more information when the road and park reopen.
Officers from the Casper Police Department and Natrona County Fire were on scene until around 9 a.m. A police representative declined to comment on the investigation on Tuesday morning, citing the county's jurisdiction over the matter. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/authorities-close-rotary-park-section-of-garden-creek-road-for-investigation/article_7bc9f924-076f-11ed-97db-cf583efadf6d.html | 2022-07-19T18:08:18 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/authorities-close-rotary-park-section-of-garden-creek-road-for-investigation/article_7bc9f924-076f-11ed-97db-cf583efadf6d.html |
Bloomington Animal Shelter overcrowded, will euthanize more unless relief is found
The Bloomington Animal Shelter has more dogs than it can handle right now and will have to increase its euthanasia rate if relief doesn’t come soon.
Although the shelter is often full, the number of animals — mainly dogs — has increased this summer to where it’s nearly unsustainable, said Virgil Sauder, director of Bloomington Animal Care and Control.
“We are currently housing dogs in offices. We’ve housed dogs in our bathrooms. We’re flexing our space as much as we can,” Sauder said. “I can honestly say, if we don't have some sort of release valve soon, the option that were going to be left with is euthanasia.”
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As of July 16, the shelter had 94 dogs and 224 cats, according to a post on the City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control Facebook page, which had nearly 1,500 shares.
“We are drowning and do not see an end to this,” the post read. “We are begging for mercy.”
The shelter typically sees an uptick in cats during the summer due to breeding season, Sauder said, but more people are re-homing their dogs than usual and a shortage of veterinarians is also slowing the adoption process.
A “normal high” number of dogs at the shelter is around 80, Sauder said. Shelters across the country are overcrowded, so transporting animals to other locations isn’t an option.
Many pet owners are returning their dogs to the shelter, at least from what Sauder has seen, because cost of living and apartment pet fees are rising. Additionally, many landlords have breed and size restrictions, so even those who want to adopt can’t because of where they live.
“I think it’s time, if (landlords) want to help, to take a serious look at the fees you’re charging for dogs,” Sauder said.
The shelter accepts volunteers, but Sauder also encouraged those with qualifications to volunteer or apply for local veterinary positions, too. Vets are overworked and understaffed, he said, and it affects how quickly an animal can be ready for adoption.
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For those looking to adopt, the shelter has temporarily reduced its adoption fees. Applications can be filled online or in person, and the shelter takes walk-ins on Fridays and Saturdays and appointments on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Simply spreading the word about adoption will also help the shelter, Sauder said, as well as breaking down stereotypes about certain dog breeds. Many of the dogs at the shelter are medium-large to extra large and are breeds that are stereotypically seen as aggressive, such as pit bulls.
“Breed of dog can give you a general idea of what you might deal with, but it doesn’t necessarily mean what the individual is," Sauder said. “It’s important to kind of break down some of those stereotypes and get people to open up … when they visit and widen their choices.”
Contact reporter Christine Stephenson at cstephenson@heraldt.com. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/bloomington-animal-shelter-overcrowded-needs-to-adopt-more-dogs/65376150007/ | 2022-07-19T18:09:52 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/bloomington-animal-shelter-overcrowded-needs-to-adopt-more-dogs/65376150007/ |
Help with Drool in the Pool or volunteer at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your source for information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies.
Drool in the Pool
Love dogs? Love Swimming? Then this opportunity may be just what you are looking for. Mills Pool is hosting another Drool in the Pool event and needs volunteers to help make this event go swimmingly! Volunteer duties include interacting with dogs and their owners while keeping the area clean and safe, and assisting with dog check-in. This event is Aug. 3-4 from 4:30-8 pm. Volunteers 16 yrs. and up are welcome, volunteers under the age of 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian and must bring it with them when they arrive for their shift. Contact Bill Ream at reamw@bloomington.in.gov or visit https://tinyurl.com/droolinthepool to learn more, sign-up, or download a waiver. On-site training is provided for volunteers.
Buskirk-Chumley Theater usher orientation and training
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater is looking for outstanding volunteers to help usher in a new season of spectacular performances and events. Join the New Volunteer Usher Training from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. RSVPs for this training are required.
Usher duties include welcoming and directing guests, taking tickets, helping patrons find their seats, handing out programs, and helping to make the event run smoothly. Ushering at the BCT is a great way to get involved in arts and entertainment in Bloomington. Ushers must be 16 years of age or older. Volunteer ushers can request one complimentary ticket to an event at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for every two shows they usher within a 30-day period. Contact Jordan Ferguson at 812-323-3020 or at events@buskirkchumley.org to RSVP for the training. More information can be found at https://tinyurl.com/bct-usher.
Slip 'N Foam
Slip out of those back-to-school scaries, and slide into an afternoon of wet and exciting fun on Aug. 6th at the Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park. Volunteers are needed to help set up and teardown for the event, as well as facilitate all areas (slip 'n slide, foam pit, craft/activity area). As a thank you for their service work, volunteers will have the chance to go down the slip 'n slide for free. Volunteers need to be 16 years or older. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an underage waiver of liability signed by a parent or guardian and must bring it with them when they arrive for their shift. Shifts available for volunteers are between 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. or between 2-5 p.m. Contact Haylie Pryson at haylie.pryson@bloomington.in.gov or visit https://tinyurl.com/slipnfoam to learn more, sign-up, or download a waiver. On-site training is provided for volunteers.
Trail Care Day
Looking for a great opportunity to get some exercise and help other nature lovers? Consider joining The Nature Conservancy from 9 a.m. to noon Aug, 5 with clearing away overgrown brush from the hiking trails at Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve. With the summer hiking season in full swing, overgrown trails do not make for a fun experience. Removing vigorous overgrowth helps visitors feel confident on the trails and helps keep ticks and insects from hitching a ride on hikers. All tools will be provided and youth are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian. We'll use hand tools and a brushcutter (adults only) to get the job done. Sign-up early as spots are limited. Please visit https://tinyurl.com/trailcareday to learn more and sign-up (volunteer registration ends on Aug. 4). If you have questions, please contact Esme Barniskis at esme.barniskis@tnc.org.
Community Wish List Spotlight
Teachers Warehouse
It’s that time again, and Teacher’s Warehouse will be reopening on July 25. Purchase school supplies locally or gather up items you already own and deliver in person to 524 N. Fairview Ave. in Bloomington. Summer 2021 donation hours are Wednesdays, 1-4 pm. Contact Sue Cull, Volunteer Coordinator at contact@teacherswarehouse.net with any questions.
Featured Wishes: pairs of dice, plastic pennies, plastic animal counters, electric pencil sharpeners, laminating film, card stock, colored copy paper, and mini shopping carts. Additional wish list items can be found by visiting https://tinyurl.com/teachers-warehouse.
You can find current in-kind, material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org/communitywishlist. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/help-with-drool-in-the-pool-or-usher-at-buskirk-chumley-theater/65373762007/ | 2022-07-19T18:09:58 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/help-with-drool-in-the-pool-or-usher-at-buskirk-chumley-theater/65373762007/ |
Houseboat that sank in Lake Monroe to be towed this week
A 40-foot Harbor Master houseboat that left Lake Monroe's Allen's Creek headed for the Fourwinds marina this weekend never got to its destination.
The circa 1970s-vessel started taking on water on the less-than-two-mile voyage, and two occupants were rescued by Department of Natural Resources conservation officers who responded to a mayday call for help about 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The boat sank, although portions are visible above the water line. "It was taking on water so fast that we couldn't get it to shore," said DNR Lt. Angela Goldman. "The boat remains in its location. It's been flagged, and it's lighted with beacons at night."
This is an uncommon occurrence, and neither the marina nor the DNR has equipment to remove the houseboat, which could weigh as much as 10,000 pounds. Goldman said the owner's insurance company will send equipment to retrieve the boat.
"It's no different than if your car breaks down on the side of the road. It's up to you to get the vehicle moved," Goldman said. "They hope to get it out of the water sometime this week."
The cause of the boat's sinking hasn't been determined.
"We don't know yet why it started taking on water," she said.
Contact Reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-318-5867. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/lake-monroe-houseboat-awaits-towing-after-sinking-last-weekend/65376673007/ | 2022-07-19T18:10:04 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2022/07/19/lake-monroe-houseboat-awaits-towing-after-sinking-last-weekend/65376673007/ |
ST CHARLES, Mo. — Most people would try to run away from a robbery situation, but one customer felt called to run toward it.
His courageous effort ended in a deadly shooting, which possibly saved more lives than the one lost.
"Taking somebody's life is not an everyday thing, neither is saving someone's life," the customer, who wished to remain anonymous said.
Those thoughts now consume his mind after not only witnessing an armed robbery Saturday morning at a St. Charles QuikTrip but also stepping in to stop it.
"He grabbed a backpack and ran inside, looking for I guess the clerk. I saw him grab her and drag her to the front to the counter, something wasn't right when I saw that, so me being concealed carry, I had my gun on me and I just waited," the customer said.
The customer saw it all unfold from his car, parked in front of the QT on First Capitol Drive.
"I walked up to the door and I saw him with a knife to her throat. She was emptying out the cash register and I took a step in and peeked my head in to ask if everything was okay. I couldn't see his face but he was saying yes, but I could see her face she was saying no, she was scared," he said.
Police named the robbery suspect 26-year-old Lance Bush from St. Louis City. "I pulled my gun up and I asked him are you sure everything's okay and that's when the suspect said 'no it's not okay, but I got something for you and he grabbed his bag, ran from around the counter and started running towards me and that's when I fired shots," the customer said.
He recalls shooting four times before Bush fell to the floor. Shortly after he told the clerk to call the police, he did as well.
"I don't think I honestly had a choice. He already had a knife at her throat, he could've pulled out something bigger than what I had then you would've had two people dead instead of one," he said.
His previous experience, training with guns and handling emergency situations, made him feel compelled to step in when other customers ran away.
"Instinct I would say. Instinct that's just it. I guess knowing that I'm protected, I can protect somebody else," he said.
He stayed at the scene when police arrived to find Bush shot.
Bush was transported to the hospital and died.
"Every time you second guess if you have to take a life, but you also have to think was it for the greater good and my answer is yes," the customer said.
Police believe Bush is tied to two other armed robberies that happened within the hour earlier that morning.
They found the black SUV he was driving was stolen from Maryland Heights on Friday. The customer was detained and released.
At this time, he says he has not been charged. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/customer-shot-killed-armed-robber-st-charles-quiktrip-stlouis-missouri/63-bc66b748-2d2d-4c8b-9d5e-d3c431c574f8 | 2022-07-19T18:11:05 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/customer-shot-killed-armed-robber-st-charles-quiktrip-stlouis-missouri/63-bc66b748-2d2d-4c8b-9d5e-d3c431c574f8 |
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Missouri man says in a class-action lawsuit against Bass Pro that the outdoor outfitter is refusing to honor its lifetime warranty on socks.
Kent Slaughter of Springfield said that after years of exchanging his “Redhead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks” every time they wore out, the Springfield-based company changed its policy in 2021 before he tried to return four pairs of socks. Instead of getting another pair with a lifetime warranty, Slaughter said he was given socks that only carried a 60-day warranty, according to the Springfield News-Leader.
A Bass Pro representative said the company won’t comment on pending litigation.
The lawsuit said Bass Pro is misrepresenting the socks in its ads because it says they are “The last sock you’ll ever need to buy” because of the lifetime warranty.
Slaughter said in the lawsuit that the warranty was a major factor in his decision to buy the socks. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/lawsuit-says-bass-pro-wont-honor-lifetime-warranty-socks/63-9b62146d-59c9-490e-b1ca-663d8814478e | 2022-07-19T18:11:11 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/lawsuit-says-bass-pro-wont-honor-lifetime-warranty-socks/63-9b62146d-59c9-490e-b1ca-663d8814478e |
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities were on scene Tuesday at the Shops at Rivercenter where two people were stabbed.
Just before 11 a.m., San Antonio police responded to the 800 block of East Commerce Street for a stabbing.
Officials said the victim who's a woman in her 70s, was using the bathroom when she got into an altercation with another woman.
At some point during altercation, the suspect pulled out a knife and began to stab the victim, police said. The victim's family found out what was happening and a relative of the victim went to help. Police say that relative pulled out something and started to stab the suspect.
The suspect then fled location but collapsed and was taken into police custody. Both the victim and the suspect were taken to the hospital. Police said the victim is in critical condition.
Homicide detectives are on the scene trying to figure out what happened.
The motive at this time is unknown. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/two-stabbed-near-shops-at-rivercenter-san-antonio/273-8ea7fecc-b281-4f41-9864-c8a902f12e8f | 2022-07-19T18:11:17 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/two-stabbed-near-shops-at-rivercenter-san-antonio/273-8ea7fecc-b281-4f41-9864-c8a902f12e8f |
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local church situated at 119 W. F St. will celebrate nearly two and a half centuries of worship services next month.
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton began as church services at Fort Watauga 240 years ago, according to a news release from the congregation. One of these services in 1782 had been led by Rev. Samuel Houston, the uncle of Sam Houston, who served as the Republic of Texas’ first and third president.
“Sometime prior to 1835, the congregation in Elizabethton sensed the need for a new church building and constructed the beautiful brick structure, which still stands on Main Street,” the church’s history web page reveals. “In this building, the Presbyterians of Elizabethton worshipped God and experienced with the entire country the agonies and ecstasies of nationhood.”
To celebrate its 240th anniversary, Elizabethton’s First Presbyterian Church announced an outdoor service at Sycamore Shoals State Park on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. The park is home to what was once Revolutionary War Fort Watauga, where the preachings began in the late 1700s.
Dr. Paul Gabinet, a church elder and 2022 Holston Presbytery Moderator, will speak at the service to share the church’s history, and singer-musicians Jim and Cheri Miller, Roddy Bird and Joan Denny will provide music along with the church’s chancel choir ensemble.
Attendees will enjoy a free barbecue picnic lunch at the park’s pavilions after the service. In case of rain, the entire service will take place at the pavilions. Those attending should reserve meals by calling 423-543-7737.
First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton recognizes itself as a progressive Christian congregation that uses science in its teachings. The church opens its doors to all races, faiths, sexual orientations and gender identities, according to its website.
For more information, click here or contact Gabinet by emailing paulggabinet@gmail.com. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/elizabethtons-1st-presbyterian-church-celebrates-240-years/ | 2022-07-19T18:14:17 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/elizabethtons-1st-presbyterian-church-celebrates-240-years/ |
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL)- News Channel 11’s Kelly Grosfield sat down with Abingdon Mayor Derek Webb to discuss his leadership background and ongoing projects throughout the city.
Have a question for the Mayor who represents the city or county where you live in Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia? Email them to KGrosfield@WJHL.com. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/meet-the-mayor-abingdon-mayor-derek-webb/ | 2022-07-19T18:14:23 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/meet-the-mayor-abingdon-mayor-derek-webb/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – The deadline to register to vote in time for the Florida primary election is July 25, and Black voting advocates are gearing up to get people ready to vote in August and November.
Equal Ground Florida is a Black-led, nonpartisan effort to build the Black vote and Black voter power in the state. It’s a coalition of voting advocates, faith leaders and program directors for historically Black colleges and universities.
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The group is launching its Vote for Black Lives campaign, which includes mobilizing HBCUs and Black organizations, training poll monitors and increase Black voter participation.
According to Florida Division of Elections data, there more than 1.9 million Black voters in Florida. While Black voters had record turnout in the 2020 elections, turnout tends to be lower for midterm elections.
Equal Ground said the rights of Black voters are being threatened by Florida Republican efforts to tighten voter laws, particularly vote-by-mail restrictions, even though the state experienced almost no issues with voting in 2020.
Equal Ground also wants to use the recent congressional redistricting by Florida Republicans, which potentially shifted one to two Congressional districts away from minority representation, to motivate Black voters to turn out to the polls this year in higher numbers.
Check out the Real Talk, Real Solutions podcast in the media player below: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/19/florida-black-coalition-ramps-up-get-out-the-vote-efforts-ahead-of-midterms/ | 2022-07-19T18:21:20 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/19/florida-black-coalition-ramps-up-get-out-the-vote-efforts-ahead-of-midterms/ |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla – Students are being alerted of summer employment scams as con artists are using summer jobs online, according to a news release from the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said with so many job opportunities posted online it is easier for crooks to steal victims’ personal information.
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“Hunting for a summer job can be a daunting experience since many students are in a rush to get started. Finally securing a job offer is exciting, but don’t let the excitement cloud your senses,” Moody said in a statement. “Take the time to research a job opportunity before providing personal details. Asking questions often foils a scammer’s scheme, so do not be afraid to inquire about the potential employer and new company.”
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported scammers are taking advantage of verification weaknesses in job sites to post advertisements that look legitimate to capture personal information and steal money from job seekers.
The FBI also reported, that since 2019, the average reported loss from this scheme is nearly $3,000 per victim.
Moody offered some tips to the community to avoid employment scams:
- Research the company and look for any signs of reported scams linked to the company’s name;
- Never pay an employer to receive a job — it is usually a scam;
- Talk to a trusted friend, family member or advisor for a second opinion about an opportunity; and
- Avoid giving out personal and financial information until there is an absolute certainty that the job opportunity is legitimate.
To report an employment scam, click here.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/19/looking-for-a-summer-job-dont-fall-for-employment-schemes/ | 2022-07-19T18:21:26 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/19/looking-for-a-summer-job-dont-fall-for-employment-schemes/ |
ORLANDO, Fla – On-site parking at Camping World Stadium is sold out for the Florida Cup game series this weekend, the stadium said.
The game on Saturday, July 23, is Arsenal vs. Chelsea. Fans may be able to purchase parking at the downtown Orlando parking or take the free shuttle service to the event, the stadium said.
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Camping World advises drivers to be aware of road closures that will be in place around the stadium during the event.
To purchase Downtown Orlando parking, click here.
Here is also the free shuttle map.
For more information, visit Florida Cup Series Arsenal FC vs. Chelsea FC Event Guide.
Here is the event timeline:
Saturday, July 23
8 a.m.: RV Parking Lots Open
2:30 p.m.: Free Downtown Orlando Shuttle Service Begins
3 p.m.: Stadium Parking Lots Open
4:30 p.m.: Stadium Box Office Opens
5 p.m.: Fan Fest Begins (Tinker Field)
6 p.m.: All Gates Open
8 p.m.: Kickoff
1-Hour Post Event: Free Downtown Orlando Shuttle Service Ends
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In what federal authorities described as a "monumental betrayal of the public trust," the former financial aid director at Reynolds Community College was sentenced Tuesday to more than five years in prison for orchestrating a scheme that resulted in the theft of at least $230,850 in federal and state student loan and grant funds.
The loss may have been as high as $397,602.
Kiesha Lashawn Pope, 48, "used her sensitive government position to enrich herself to the detriment of the public trust and the students she was meant to serve," Assistant U.S. Attorney Avi Panth said in arguing the gravity of Pope's corruption requires a stiff punishment.
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Following testimony from Reynolds President Paula P. Pando on how Pope's deception damaged the public's confidence in the school, U.S. District Court Judge David J. Novak sentenced Pope to 63 months on her earlier guilty plea to wire fraud. The punishment is at the top of discretionary federal sentencing guidelines, which called for an active prison term of between 51 and 63 months.
"This crime is so truly despicable," Novak said in remarks from the bench. "And the fact that she enlisted family members in the [fraud] makes it even worse. This scheme took seven years. This was not an aberration. It was seven years of lying, cheating and stealing," and taking money from deserving students trying to better themselves.
Eariler, Pando testified that Pope's crimes damaged the Reynolds' reputation, demoralized the college's financial aid staff and likely cost the school some philanthropic investments.
"Our integrity has been questioned by donors, board members, community members and students," Pando told the court. "It was embarrassing."
"While we can quantify the number of questions we have had to field since the news broke, what we cannot truly quantify are opportunities where we were passed over for investment due [to the publicity]," she added. "Foundation board members wanted to be assured that controls were in place to protect the dollars they raised and donated from being misused."
To comply fully with the federal investigation, student financial aid officers hired in 2018, after Pope left, along with other members of the college staff spent more than 1,000 hours over four years gathering information, testifying and submitting documents to investigators. "This time was diverted from providing some of our most in-need students the guidance and support they needed to make appropriate financial decisions about attending college," she said.
From at least 2010 until her fraud scheme was uncovered in 2017, Pope used her intricate knowledge and control over financial aid processes to divert federal and Virginia-funded financial aid benefits to her family members and associates who were not eligible to receive such funds. In turn, she received kickbacks from the four co-conspirators - her son, goddaughter, cousin and ex-fiance - and ultimately received the majority of the proceeds.
Pope used the money for car repairs, retail shopping, a vacation on Disney Cruise Line and expenses for her imprisoned fiancé's minor-aged children.
"Pope controlled everything, from the filing of financial aid applications on behalf of her co-conspirators containing misrepresentations, to making manual entries in the Reynolds financial aid system to inflate her co-conspirators' financial aid disbursement amounts," Panth said. She also overrided Reynolds' internal controls to ensure the co-conspirators remained eligible for financial aid, he said.
Panth said students from across Virginia — especially low-income students — relied on Pope to be a good steward of taxpayer dollars and of the limited educational resources, and to allocate those funds with integrity and based on genuine financial need. Instead of respecting the weight of those responsibilities, Pope used her position to skim money from these financial aid systems.
Moreover, as a direct result of Pope's scheme to defraud, the Reynolds financial aid office did not deliver some funds Pope stole to students who were actually in need of such benefits. "Pope's fraud dollars could also have funded roughly 22 full tuition scholarships for associate's degrees for truly deserving students," Panth said.
Pope, who was hired by Reynolds in 2006, suddenly resigned her position on Oct. 5, 2017, about two days after she was confronted by supervisor about the student aid fraud involving her goddaughter.
Eight months later, on June 28, 2018, she was hired by Virginia Union University as the school's director of undergraduate and graduate school financial aid services and scholarship programs. Her employment there ended with her February indictment.
The four co-conspirators collectively received $264,450 in federal financial aid and $133,152 in state financial aid from about 2011 through 2018, according to the indictment. Because some of the conspirators attended Reynolds and initially received aid that may have been legitimate before they were deemed ineligible, the precise total of fraudulent funds dispersed is unclear. A conservative estimate was set at $230,850, which Pope will be required to repay.
Authorities have not yet decided whether to charge the co-conspirators.
Pope agreed to procure student financial aid for the parties to ensure their continued eligibility at Reynolds, "even when Pope knew that such co-conspirators were not eligible to student aid." Further, Pope knew and concealed the fact that the parities had failed to earn satisfactory academic performance to receive such aid, "even when such individuals were not attending classes" at Reynolds, the government said in its statement of facts.
For example, Pope obtained financial aid for her ex-finance from about 2010 through 2015 while he was incarcerated in the Sussex County Jail and not attending the college. Pope and her ex-finance agreed that the illegally obtained funds would be given to Pope to help cover the costs of raising the finance's under-age children while he was in prison, the government said.
Pope also falsified supporting documentation for the financial aid for the parties. In one case, Pope forged medical documents from Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, along with financial aid documents, that indicated her goddaughter had failed to meet academic eligibility due to a breast cancer diagnosis, knowing that was false, the government said.
Pope's attorney, Fred Schick, urged the court to impose a significant downward departure from the sentencing guidelines, citing Pope's lack of a criminal record for much of her life, the severe trauma she suffered as a child and her "documented good character" before engaging in the financial aid fraud. She also was at low risk to re-offend, he said.
In a sentencing memorandum, Schick said Pope witnessed her father being fatally shot by a police officer when she was 8, and her brother drowned in the Appomattox River when she was 12. She became pregnant at 12 and hid her pregnancy from her mother for 8 months.
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Her father, before he died, was a drug user and physically abused her mother. Her mother also abused drugs and would disappear for days at a time while Pope was in middle and high school. In addition, Pope was sexually abused by an uncle multiple times between the ages of 9 and 11, Schick said in his memorandum.
Despite those difficulties, Pope achieved an extensive educational background and earned praise from several members of the community, who wrote letters to the court that vouched for her character. For example, Dawnyale Bundy-Hale, VUU's director of housing, wrote that Pope was well respected by her colleagues and students at VUU, and that she mentored children in the Gilpin Court public housing development and in Richmond Public Schools.
When given a chance to address the court, Pope said she deeply regretted her actions. "I didn't understand the impact it had on the community," she said. Pope added that she's helped "countless other students" over the years but her misdeeds cast clouds over that positive work. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-reynolds-college-financial-aid-director-gets-5-plus-years-in-230k-theft-of-student/article_93041b8a-d426-52f9-b6bd-31f8abf81028.html | 2022-07-19T18:23:38 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-reynolds-college-financial-aid-director-gets-5-plus-years-in-230k-theft-of-student/article_93041b8a-d426-52f9-b6bd-31f8abf81028.html |
Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 are closed about a mile south of Ashland because of a crash.
The Virginia Department of Transportation in a statement at 1:35 p.m. said there was a three-mile backup.
Lanes are closed at mile marker 91 and traffic is being diverted to Exit 89.
Motorists are being told to find other routes and expect delays.
PHOTOS: 6 easy RVA take-out options for picnics and the pool all summer long
Garnett’s Cafe has a date night and picnic basket. Choose any two menu items, plus a bottle of wine or pitcher of beer for $33. When ordered to-go, it’s already packaged and in a picnic basket with blanket.
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Garnett’s Cafe has a date night and picnic basket. Choose any two menu items, plus a bottle of wine or pitcher of beer for $33. When ordered to-go, it’s already packaged and in a picnic basket with blanket.
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The fried chicken dinner from the Supper Club Market on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia.
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The fried chicken dinner from the Supper Club Market on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia.
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The fried chicken dinner from the Supper Club Market on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia.
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The fried chicken dinner from the Supper Club Market on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia.
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The fried chicken dinner from the Supper Club Market on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Richmond, Virginia.
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Charcuterie board from RVA Cheese Girl.
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If you’re looking for a swanky setup, Picnic RVA can pull together a picnic to remember at a variety of Richmond-area locales, such as Maymont, the James River or even your own backyard. Pricing starts at $180 for a two-person picnic.
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Picnic RVA can set up a whole experience with for anywhere from two to ten people with a table, seating, décor, food, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. Choose from their list of outdoor destinations, or they can even turn your yard into an outdoor dining oasis. Pricing starts at $180 for a two-person picnic.
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Arwad is one of the Phoenician bowls served at Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon Wednesday, July 6, 2022. It has chicken kebab over field greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, feta, pickled chili peppers, fried crispy pita and lemon-tahini dressing. The bowls are named after cities.
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Sydon with falafel is one of the Phoenician bowls served at Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon Wednesday, July 6, 2022. It has fettoush salad consisting of tomato, cucumber, lettuce, onion, parsley, mint, bell pepper, radish, olive oil, pomegranate molasses and crispy pita. The bowls are named after cities.
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Tyre is one of the Phoenician bowls served at Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon Wednesday, July 6, 2022. It has chicken shawarma, Natalie’s rice, baba ghannouj, hummus, coriander carrots, tabbouleh and sumac blistered tomatoes. The bowls are named after cities.
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Byblos is one of the Phoenician bowls served at Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon Wednesday, July 6, 2022. It has seared shrimp, Natalie’s rice, harissa, tabbouleh, coriander carrots, sumac blistered tomatoes, charred lemon and tahini dressing. The bowls are named after cities.
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Beirut is one of the Phoenician bowls served at Natalie’s Taste of Lebanon Wednesday, July 6, 2022. It has beef ribeye shawarma, Natalie’s rice, harissa, coriander carrots, sumac blistered tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes and tahini dressing. The bowls are named after cities.
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Souvlaki bowls at Stella’s Grocery.
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Salmon Nicoise at Stella’s Grocery.
Stella’s Grocery | https://richmond.com/news/local/traffic-alert-northbound-i-95-closed-near-ashland/article_a3e38960-1d14-5ce0-895e-64f7d54fe57a.html | 2022-07-19T18:23:44 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/traffic-alert-northbound-i-95-closed-near-ashland/article_a3e38960-1d14-5ce0-895e-64f7d54fe57a.html |
The Chalk Mountain Fire west of Glen Rose has knocked out power in the area and damaged more than 40 power poles and other infrastructure, United Cooperative Services says.
The company said they are working on restoring service in the area with new poles and wire but noted that several areas will need to be cleared with bulldozers before the restoration work can be done.
There are also several areas with hot spots that are continuing to be doused by firefighters.
United warned that with the heat expected to remain in the forecast and with no rain expected any time soon, there may be more outages due to fire in the future.
For more information on the United Cooperative Services, visit their Facebook page. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/chalk-mountain-fire-leads-to-power-outages-in-somervell-county/3018116/ | 2022-07-19T18:30:04 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/chalk-mountain-fire-leads-to-power-outages-in-somervell-county/3018116/ |
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Tuesday's Sounds of Lewisville concert has been canceled due to excessive heat, the City of Lewisville announced Monday.
Denton County, like much of the state, is under an excessive heat warning with temperatures forecasted to exceed 105 degrees Tuesday.
The show was set to feature Latin orchestra Havana NRG! and the band Rhythm & Sound Machine. The city said the decision was made for the safety of performers, staff and attendees.
Both acts will return for shows in Lewisville later this year on Sept. 23 at Lewisville Western Days. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/sounds-of-lewisville-concert-canceled-tuesday-due-to-heat/3018202/ | 2022-07-19T18:30:06 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/sounds-of-lewisville-concert-canceled-tuesday-due-to-heat/3018202/ |
On Tuesday morning the National Weather Service issued what is known as a Red Flag Fire Warning for all of North and Central Texas through the end of the night amid extremely hot and dry conditions. Here's what it means:
Per the NWS website, "a Red Flag Warning means that extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly."
During a Red Flag Warning, the NWS says to avoid any activities that could cause fire such as burning or tossing a cigarette butt. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, there are burn bans in the overwhelming majority of counties across the state.
The NWS and local fire departments ask that you report any fires to your nearest department and take precautions to avoid wildfires and grassfires. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/what-is-a-red-flag-fire-warning/3018228/ | 2022-07-19T18:30:07 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/what-is-a-red-flag-fire-warning/3018228/ |
What to Know
- The 1148 Fire near Possum Kingdom Lake has burned about 500 acres and destroyed five homes.
- The Red Cross set up a resource center and shelter for evacuees at the Westlake Chapel.
- A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect -- drought conditions have left much of North Texas ripe for fire.
A wildfire forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Monday near Possum Kingdom Lake in Palo Pinto County, authorities say.
The Texas A&M Forest Service said its crews were gathering details on the fire, dubbed the 1148 Fire, along the northern edge of the lake. As of 10:30 p.m. Monday, 500 acres were believed to have been scorched with the fire only 10% containment.
Initial reports Monday indicated the 1148 Fire was very active and about 50 homes were being evacuated. Video from the scene showed several homes engulfed in flames.
Dramatic pictures posted on social media showed flames and smoke rising from the green vegetation near several homes. A tweet from the forest service appeared to show the fire burning along and north of Farm-to-Market Road 1148, which is from where officials drew the fire's name.
Authorities have ordered additional resources to help contain the fire.
It's not yet clear how it was started.
Possum Kingdom Lake is located about 80 miles west of Fort Worth.
RED FLAG FIRE WARNING TUESDAY
Texas A&M Forest Service spokesperson Adam Turner told the Associated Press that no injuries have been reported and the cause was under investigation, but it isn't believed to have been intentionally set, Turner said.
Turner has said drought conditions in the region have left the area ripe for fire.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag fire warning for the area for Tuesday in addition to an excessive heat warning with high temperatures near 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
"We are experiencing dry fuels to a level that we haven't seen in the past 10 years," Turner said. "Any spark that lands in tall grass or even lands in some short grass right now is liable to spark."
1148 FIRE IN PALO PINTO COUNTY
RESOURCE CENTER SET UP FOR EVACUEES
The Red Cross set up a resource center and shelter for evacuees at the Westlake Chapel on the west side of the lake.
CHALK MOUNTAIN FIRE BURNS 4,000 ACRES
About 55 miles to the southeast of the 1148 Fire is another large wildfire that grew in size Tuesday morning.
The Chalk Mountain Fire, burning in an area between Dinosaur Valley State Park and Chalk Mountain, is about 45 miles southwest of Fort Worth and sent huge plumes of smoke into the air over Somervell County Monday afternoon.
As of 7 a.m. Tuesday the Texas A&M Forest Service reported the fire had been very active overnight and spotted over multiple areas of Farm-to-Market Road 205. The Texas A&M Fire Service said early Tuesday that the fire has consumed about 4,000 acres and was about 10% contained.
TEXAS BURNING: INSIDE THE STORM
In April 2011, during an extreme drought, four out-of-control wildfires burning in close proximity to each other were dubbed the Possum Kingdom Complex fire. The fires scorched 150,000 acres of parched Texas ranch land and destroyed 150 homes and two churches.
Senior Meteorologist David Finfrock said in the NBC 5 docu-series Inside the Storm: Texas Burning, that at that time the period from August 2010 to July 2011 was the driest 12 consecutive months on record.
Later that summer, in August, a second fire erupted near the lake called the PK 101 Ranch fire. That fire burned more than 6,000 additional acres on the south side of the lake and destroyed nearly 40 more homes.
On Sept. 4, 2011, a massive wildfire erupted in Central Texas. The Bastrop County Complex fire, east of Austin, became the most destructive wildfire in Texas history. More than 1,600 homes and structures were destroyed when 32,000 acres were scorched, including 96% of the 6,565-acre Bastrop State Park. Two people died in the fires.
During that 2011 fire season, the Texas A&M Forest Service said more than 31,000 fires burned more than four million acres across the state and destroyed 2,947 homes. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/wildfire-near-possum-kingdom-lake-forces-evacuations-monday/3017391/ | 2022-07-19T18:30:13 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/wildfire-near-possum-kingdom-lake-forces-evacuations-monday/3017391/ |
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