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A Silver Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old Elkhart girl missing since Monday afternoon, Indiana State Police said.
Samya Allen is 5 feet 5, weighs 240 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a red shirt with white lettering and black shorts. Samya also was carrying a brown jacket.
Police believe she may be in extreme danger in need of medical help.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Elkhart Police Department at 574-293-2175 or 911. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-elkhart-teen/article_05dd5cfc-17e5-11ed-a9c6-57dc01e2aa55.html | 2022-08-09T14:56:31 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-elkhart-teen/article_05dd5cfc-17e5-11ed-a9c6-57dc01e2aa55.html |
State police in Fort Wayne are investigating a two-vehicle crash that sent 10 children and two adults to the hospital Monday night.
Officers said a 65-year-old Hoagland man was eastbound on Hoagland Road about 7:15 p.m. when his Dodge Dakota pickup failed to yield to a Ford passenger van headed north on U.S. 27. The van slammed into the side of the truck at the intersection.
The crash's impact split the pickup in half, police said.
Emergency responders had to rescue several of the van's occupants and some of the youths – ages 6 months to 15 – suffered minor injuries in the crash that left the vehicles in a nearby ditch.
The van's driver, 41-year-old Holly Mohr of Auburn, and her children were wearing seatbelts, officers said.
Alcohol is a suspected factor in the crash. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/10-children-involved-in-allen-county-crash/article_6eb681be-17cb-11ed-8b61-771cec74f38d.html | 2022-08-09T14:56:37 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/10-children-involved-in-allen-county-crash/article_6eb681be-17cb-11ed-8b61-771cec74f38d.html |
The city of Fort Wayne issued the following today:
When it rains, the 100-year-old combined sewers in older parts of Fort Wayne can overflow, resulting in the discharge of a combination of stormwater (rain or snowmelt) and untreated sewage into CSO impacted waterways within the Great Lakes Basin. Today's forecast indicates a strong possibility that overflows will occur or have started to occur within the past four (4) hours. The overflow may be continuing. The approximate times when the overflow started and stops will be summarized within seven (7) days in a supplemental notice available on the City's website at www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
Consumption of or direct contact with sewage-contaminated water could make you sick. Signs are posted along affected waterways in Fort Wayne to identify the locations of combined sewer overflow points and areas where contact with water could be hazardous to your health. These locations, and waterbodies potentially impacted, may also be found by clicking the following link: www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
During and after a combined sewer overflow event, individuals should avoid direct contact with water in any of the waterways that are potentially impacted by CSOs as shown on the map found at www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
In addition, City Utilities encourages the public to take the following precautions:
- Avoid direct contact with CSO-impacted streams during and for three days (72 hours) after a rain event and for 72 hours after receiving a CSO notification
- Alter recreational activities to avoid direct contact with CSO-impacted water
- If contact does occur with CSO-impacted water , wash your hands immediately, especially prior to eating
- Use a waterless hand sanitizer at outings that occur near CSO-impacted streams.
Every Wednesday City Utilities will post information at the following location giving details of any CSO discharge events that have happened in the previous seven (7) days:
www.cityoffortwayne.org/cso-notification.html.
Clean water is a priority for the City of Fort Wayne. City Utilities is implementing a variety of projects to improve waterways and reduce CSO discharges. The long-term costs to control CSOs in Fort Wayne will likely exceed $250 million. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-combined-sewer-overflow-warning/article_5d8ab7e8-17e4-11ed-b227-8fb14d92bb6a.html | 2022-08-09T14:56:43 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-combined-sewer-overflow-warning/article_5d8ab7e8-17e4-11ed-b227-8fb14d92bb6a.html |
Students from Homestead High School assist a camper in the Girl Power Project on Monday at More Than Gymnastics. The project is a one-day summer camp organized by the Homestead cheerleading and gymnastics teams for young girls. The program is run by Homestead students in partnership with the More Than Gymnastics gym, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Bring It, Push It, Own It program. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/girl-power-project/article_e5bd771a-176f-11ed-889d-9f0af6069f6c.html | 2022-08-09T14:56:55 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/girl-power-project/article_e5bd771a-176f-11ed-889d-9f0af6069f6c.html |
A 19-year-old accused of trying to kill another man told police an argument preceded a shooting that left the victim fighting for his life.
Jevonte Bates was charged Monday with attempted murder in Saturday’s shooting that left a man in life-threatening condition and needing surgery, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Allen Superior Court.
The man was found lying in a yard in the 2300 block of South Hanna Street about 4:30 p.m.
Bates told Fort Wayne police Detective Brian Martin he shot the man after a backyard argument turned physical. The man dropped his fanny pack and Bates picked it up and unzipped it to get the man’s gun. After the shooting, Bates took the gun inside a house and hid it in a floor vent, according to the affidavit written by city police officer Ben MacDonald.
Police interviewed Bates and others after looking at surveillance video. It showed Bates confronting the man and a woman during an argument between the two. Bates and the man shoved each other, and the woman – the mother of the man’s child – swung a baseball bat at the man, court documents said.
In the video, Bates appears to have picked something up off the ground before the victim grabbed his waist and fell. Bates then tried to render aid to the man before Bates, the woman and another person went inside the house as police arrived and surrounded the building.
The three came out of the house after police ordered them to and were taken to police headquarters to be interviewed. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/backyard-fight-precedes-shooting-in-fort-wayne/article_7fbf8538-1766-11ed-8db4-331da1b9c7bb.html | 2022-08-09T14:57:02 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/backyard-fight-precedes-shooting-in-fort-wayne/article_7fbf8538-1766-11ed-8db4-331da1b9c7bb.html |
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK)—A man has been arrested for allegedly planting hidden cameras in the bathroom and bedroom of a 17-year-old foreign exchange student.
West Virginia State Police say that troopers executed a search warrant on April 4 and found the two cameras in the student’s host family’s home.
On Monday, 55-year-old Darrel Wells, of Barboursville, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and ten counts of criminal invasion of privacy. He allegedly had more than 600 images of child pornography in his possession.
Wells is being held at the Western Regional Jail, and his bail is set at $125,000. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/barboursville-man-arrested-for-allegedly-planting-cameras-in-exchange-students-bathroom-bedroom/ | 2022-08-09T14:59:05 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/barboursville-man-arrested-for-allegedly-planting-cameras-in-exchange-students-bathroom-bedroom/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Crews are responding to a structure fire in Charleston.
According to Metro 911 dispatchers, the fire broke out around 9:44 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in the 5600 block of MacCorkle Avenue SE near the Captain D’s.
Dispatchers say the fire has shut down MacCorkle Avenue between 55th and 57th Streets and traffic is being diverted onto 57th Street SE.
There is no word if anyone has been injured at this time.
This is a developing story and we will update this article as more details become available. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/charleston-fire-shuts-down-maccorkle-avenue/ | 2022-08-09T14:59:11 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/charleston-fire-shuts-down-maccorkle-avenue/ |
Making connections: Bridge across Agua Fria River provides valuable connection to north Peoria area
A long-awaited bridge across the Agua Fria River opened Saturday and is making it easier for drivers to get around the north Peoria area.
The bridge connects Deer Valley Road and 109th Avenue in Peoria to Williams Drive and 117th Avenue in unincorporated Maricopa County, near the Cross River and Dos Rios neighborhoods.
The bridge is 711 feet long and includes bike lanes and walkways on either side.
Prior to the bridge's opening, area drivers had limited east-west options. They had to head north to catch Happy Valley Road or drive south to hop on Bell Road in Surprise.
"I've heard from the community how badly they needed this bridge over the last eight years," said District 4 County Supervisor Clint Hickman "The day has arrived, and we welcome you to enjoy cycling, skating, walking and driving across this bridge for years to come."
The bridge is part of a larger project, which:
- widened Williams Drive from El Mirage Road to 117th Avenue.
- Added another bridge over Tessmer Road.
- Added a HAWK crosswalk at 119th Avenue, which has flashing lights when a pedestrian is crossing.
- Added roundabouts at either end of the bridge crossing the Agua Fria.
The entire county project cost $49 million and was largely paid for with state-shared revenues that come from gas taxes and other vehicle-related taxes and fees.
Peoria kicked in funding for the 109th Avenue roundabout and a new reclaimed water line.
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City Manager Jeff Tyne said projects like this are critical to building a complete city and are "vital to the city’s goals for economic development and its quality of life.”
Surprise Mayor Skip Hall said the project would benefits his city and neighboring Sun City West by easing congestion on Bell Road.
"Any relief on Bell Road is a positive," Hall said.
The bridge was planned as early as 2011, but didn't get underway until last summer. It actually opened more than a month ahead of the initial proposed schedule, according to Erika Flores, a Maricopa County Department of Transportation spokesperson.
New option will reduce response times in some cases by 10 minutes
One of the biggest benefits of the bridge will be increased safety for residents in surrounding neighborhoods. By redirecting some of the congestion on Bell and Happy Valley roads, residents are hoping for fewer traffic accidents and quicker response time from first responders.
Christopher DeChant, an assistant chief with Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, which serves the unincorporated area, expects the bridge to shorten response time to the Cross River and Dos Rios communities by up to 10 minutes.
Gail Johnson, president of Trilogy bicycle club in north Peoria, said the new bridge is a "huge boon to our community."
Because of the amount of commuter traffic on Happy Valley and Bell, Johnson said it isn't always safe to ride bikes on those roads, but she and the rest of the Trilogy bicycle club are excited to ride their bikes across the Deer Valley bridge.
"We already have a ride planned for tomorrow," Johnson said at the ribbon-cutting event on Saturday morning.
Residents benefit from connection
Gary Rhinehart, a Cross River resident, attended Saturday's opening event with his 10-year-old daughter, Emma.
He said he looks forward to the bridge creating easier access to Zuni Hills Elementary, the school Emma attends.
Before Saturday, many parents and teachers had to travel up to seven miles out of the way using Loop 303 or Happy Valley Road to reach the elementary school, according to Flores.
Krista Lyman, a resident of Cross River, said the bridge will connect her to where her elderly grandmother lives. She said that fact has relieved some of her stress in case an emergency were to happen that required Lyman to reach her grandmother quickly.
But Lyman also expressed concerns that even with the new bridge, "North Peoria is becoming so congested."
"People are talking about congested roads, and a water shortage, but meanwhile they're building 400 new houses," Lyman said.
Reach the reporter at endia.fontanez@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @EndiaRain.
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BANGOR, Maine — The Bangor City Council met Monday evening and decided in a 6 to 1 vote to instate an ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products for a second time.
The ordinance will prevent the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol-flavored products, citywide. According to the city council's meeting agenda, the ordinance will prevent the sale, display, marketing, and advertising of flavored tobacco products.
The city previously banned flavored tobacco products back in October but repealed its decision earlier this year after a procedural error.
If broken, the ordinance also imposes a fine between $50 and $100 for the first violation within a 24-month period and $300 and $1,000 for each subsequent offense within those 24 months.
A handful of people took to the stand for public comment, some detesting the ordinance, while city council members stood their ground.
"When we talk about this...addiction...this flavor tobacco ban isn't to limit the rights and freedoms of an adult," Bangor City Councilor Angela Okafor said. "The issue here is this particular thing is being targeted at children."
To watch Monday's Bangor City Council meeting, click here.
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Youth Art Team member Niara Myles does touch-up work on the Grout Museum murals. Upwards of 1,400 students use these classrooms between September and May and will see their art.
Yvonne Smith, left, and Julia Bullard, center, play the viola with Cedar Valley Chamber Music in the Covenant Medical Clinic lobby in July 2016.
WATERLOO — Local art projects are getting a boost from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs as part of an annual grant that funds artistic and cultural organizations across the state.
Last week, 191 recipients were announced for the annual round of funding totaling $2.3 million, and they included more than a dozen groups from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area, with the money going towards everything from keeping the lights on to aiding the blind.
One group on the receiving end of the grants is Cedar Valley Chamber Music to the tune of $5,750. According to Hunter Capoccioni, founder and artistic director for the group, the funding was announced after its annual Chamber Music Festival was held, although he attributed that in part to the time of year the event takes place. However, the funding is still usable for the event, even after the fact.
Capoccioni explained in a phone interview that CVCM gives three subscription concerts a year. Funding can be used for venue rental, artist fees and community outreach. Unlike symphony music, which requires a large stage for all the musicians, there is usually only around five players in a chamber set, which gives them more flexibility.
“We can travel around and go into the community to different places, so that’s a key component of what we do in the festival,” he said. “And (funding) goes to supporting exactly those endeavors.”
Another major undertaking being funded by the Cultural Affairs grants is the Vision Project, which is being put on by the Youth Art Team. According to Sophie Matlock, who works with the Waterloo-based art group, its project will consist of bringing in artists who are blind and visually impaired, then learning how they go about the creative process. They then hope to put together kits of special materials and distribute them throughout the state.
Next spring, organizers want to showcase some of the art to come from this project, though they acknowledged still being in the formative phases of the Vision Project.
“We know we’re going to do it. But what exactly we’re going to do is up in the air, because it feels like the process is going to take a little bit of time.”
They have received $10,000 for the project.
Other funding received by organizations for operational costs or projects in the Cedar Valley include:
$26,383, University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Lemberger Collection digitization project.
$9,642, La Porte City Historical & Ag Museum, historic fire station and jail masonry repairs phase one.
$6,000, University of Northern Iowa, promoting clarinet works by women composers.
$10,000, North Star Community Services Inc., creating connections: inclusive theatre project
$20,000, Grout Museum District, operating support.
John Baron of Madison, Wis. makes a throw in the Braemare stone throw during the Highland Games at the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Lincoln Park is filled with people in lawn chairs as they watch the main stage entertainment during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Festivalgoers watch as local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Festivalgoers weave through the vendors on Fourth Street during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Glen Pipes and Drums performs during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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John Baron of Madison, Wis. makes a throw in the Braemare stone throw during the Highland Games at the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Lincoln Park is filled with people in lawn chairs as they watch the main stage entertainment during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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The Dublin City Ramblers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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People watch the blacksmithing tent during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Festivalgoers look for their family's place of origin on a map of Ireland during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Festivalgoers watch the Highland Games during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Festivalgoers watch as local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Investigators have released information on one of the weapons a Nebraska man used to kill three members of a Cedar Falls family in July at Maquoketa Caves State Park.
Youth Art Team member Niara Myles does touch-up work on the Grout Museum murals. Upwards of 1,400 students use these classrooms between September and May and will see their art. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-valley-arts-culture-groups-get-state-funding/article_1991f5da-de34-5c3c-8b21-20d7ec1c7e14.html | 2022-08-09T15:17:16 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-valley-arts-culture-groups-get-state-funding/article_1991f5da-de34-5c3c-8b21-20d7ec1c7e14.html |
CEDAR FALLS – A couple of dozen swimming enthusiasts packed the Board of Education meeting room Monday night to re-emphasize the importance of bringing the planned aquatics facility to life.
Several board members noted their continued support of the project following the hearing held at the Cedar Falls Community Center. The plans and specifications for the building shell, which the board approved last month, will be released to potential bidders this week.
The hearing attracted many members of the group “Jump In,” which has raised funds to cover a portion of the cost, now estimated at $20 million to $22 million.
Co-chair Traci Mallaro said it has received pledges of $2.5 million toward its $3.3 million goal, and commended the collaboration between the city, community and school district because it will lead to “the most efficient use of public and private funds” and “optimal (facility) design and programming decisions.”
“The bottom line is we’re pool people, and this is an important project to us,” said Laura Wilson, a mother of two high school swimmers, one of about 10 people to speak. “I think about how much my kids are in the water beyond what they do at the high school. … When my kids aren’t swimming for Cedar Falls, they’re swimming for BLAST (Black Hawk Area Swim Team). They’re teaching lessons to other kids. They’re growing the program and bringing in future swimmers.”
Supporters contend the facility will have multiple benefits, from allowing more kids to learn to swim safely to being an economic boon capable of hosting larger competitions.
But one point of emphasis Monday night was that the current pools at Peet and Holmes junior high schools are inadequate, beyond their useful life and not up to par with the facilities in other communities.
“Procrastinating the construction of the new natatorium will leave the future of Cedar Fall swimming in crisis,” said Graham Fry, a former high school swimmer. “Our pools are falling apart. It’s only a matter of time before one or both of them will be unusable.”
The building shell is expected to be constructed by the summer of 2024. A specialty contractor will be brought in to build the interior features, including both the training and competition pools, at a later date.
District officials and community stakeholders continue to have seek other funding, like grants and naming rights, to cover the cost of a project that’s gone from early estimates of $12 million to $14 million to upward of $20 million.
Board President Jeff Hassman pointed to the “tremendous amount of community support” and noted his appreciation for the fundraising group’s efforts, because the district has “a limited number of dollars."
“We appreciate that you’re helping to fill the gap so that we can truly have a facility that we can all be proud of,” he said.
The district has earmarked $8 million from its own coffers for the project. The city will contribute $5.1 million, according to its capital improvement program.
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Festivalgoers weave through the vendors on Fourth Street during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
John Baron of Madison, Wis. makes a throw in the Braemare stone throw during the Highland Games at the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Lincoln Park is filled with people in lawn chairs as they watch the main stage entertainment during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Festivalgoers watch as local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Festivalgoers weave through the vendors on Fourth Street during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Glen Pipes and Drums performs during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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John Baron of Madison, Wis. makes a throw in the Braemare stone throw during the Highland Games at the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Lincoln Park is filled with people in lawn chairs as they watch the main stage entertainment during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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The Dublin City Ramblers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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People watch the blacksmithing tent during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Festivalgoers look for their family's place of origin on a map of Ireland during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Festivalgoers watch the Highland Games during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Festivalgoers watch as local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
I've covered city government for The Courier since August 2021. I'm a Chatham, NJ native who graduated from Gettysburg College in 2018 and previously worked for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
After the May shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Acting Police Chief Mark Howard felt his department had to do what it could to play a role in changing the script.
The sailors dedicated three special white cement mixing drums from Manatt's Inc., one with an iconic image of the Sullivan brothers overlooking the original USS The Sullivans DD-537 vessel at sea. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/swimming-enthusiasts-pack-cf-board-of-education-meeting-in-support-of-planned-aquatics-facility/article_1f260cc2-a55c-52ac-8d58-3da39724c83e.html | 2022-08-09T15:17:22 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/swimming-enthusiasts-pack-cf-board-of-education-meeting-in-support-of-planned-aquatics-facility/article_1f260cc2-a55c-52ac-8d58-3da39724c83e.html |
WATERLOO — Teams from across Iowa will go head-to-head at the first Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Backyard Barbeque Contest on Saturday.
Children’s activities, live music, yard games, a show & shine and more will take place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the arboretum grounds. Vendors will be selling food starting at noon and a beer trailer on site will open at 2 p.m. The children’s activities and the show & shine will take place from noon to 4 p.m.
The contest will happen from 1 to 2 p.m. More than $2,000 will be awarded to the winners.
Zoot & Newt will perform country and folk music from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Mike Price & the Majestic Moon Band will perform blues and rock from 6 to 9 p.m. A detailed list of activities and their start times can be found on the arboretum’s website at cedarvalleyarboretum.org/Arboretum-BBQ-Contest.
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The cook-off, part of the “Smokin’ in the Grass” Backyard Barbeque event, is sanctioned by the Iowa Barbeque Society and encourages BBQ lovers to try their hand at making the best pork ribs or chicken. Team registration is still available for those interested in trying to smoke out the competition and can be found on the arboretum’s website as well.
With public admission to the gardens beginning at 10 a.m., attendees will have time to chat with the teams and enjoy the gardens before the contest and other activities get started. Handicapped parking will be available on the arboretum’s grounds with public parking available at Hawkeye Community College. Trams will be provided to get visitors to the arboretum from Hawkeye. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-17. Children ages 4 and under are free, as are arboretum members.
Hawkeye Community College is located at 1501 E. Orange Road. Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is adjacent to the college at 1927 E. Orange Road. For more information about the event or team registration, contact Cindy Wells, event chair, at (319) 404-7308 or at cjwsews@mchsi.com. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/first-smokin-in-the-grass-backyard-bbq-contest-to-be-held-at-the-arboretum/article_a2e51f9e-4a59-52c9-9bb3-1425c32977c8.html | 2022-08-09T15:17:28 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/first-smokin-in-the-grass-backyard-bbq-contest-to-be-held-at-the-arboretum/article_a2e51f9e-4a59-52c9-9bb3-1425c32977c8.html |
WATERLOO — The second and final round of upgrades to Greenbelt Lake is in the works after the City Council approved a grant application.
The city’s leisure services submitted a Resources Enhancement and Protection grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $193,890. There is no required match from the city.
The plan is to build a shelter, kayak launch and limestone park sign. Interpretive signage, an information kiosk and a park entrance sidewalk would also be added. The shelter is expected to be the bulk of the cost, at $95,000.
Work on the project is estimated to occur from May to September of 2023.
Last year, the city completed the first phase of the project in the amount of $250,000. The upgrade included an accessible fishing pier, handicap parking stalls, sidewalk from the parking lot to the pier, stone walkways, seating to improve access to eight piers around the lake and a five-acre area for pollinator plants.
The grant application states the project will positively affect paddlers, anglers, runners and walkers, bicyclists and picnickers. It says the kayak launch will be a hard, mud-free surface for launching the boats.
The kiosks and signage would provide information about birds, aquatic life, pollinators and wetlands.
Greenbelt Lake, situated between Black Hawk Creek and the Sergeant Road Trial, is part of the Leonard Katoski Greenbelt. It’s a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching.
The Iowa DNR stocks the lake with bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The application says that at least 189 species of birds have been spotted at the lake.
Waterloo is the first place in Iowa to be deemed a Bird Friendly City, with the designation awarded in 2017. The focus of the designation is protecting, restoring and enhancing bird habitats as well as reducing threats to birds and educating people in birding. In 2020, Waterloo achieved “Sustained Flight” status, which is given to cities three years after participation in the Bird Friendly program.
The Prairie Rapids Audubon Society agreed to supply a list of birds to have on the signage, as well as photographs of birds at the lake. Leisure services has also been working with the Tallgrass Prairie Center at the University of Northern Iowa to determine seed mixtures for the five-acre pollinator garden.
Since phase one of the project has been completed, Waterloo park superintendent Todd Derifield has noticed increased traffic to the lake. He said the second phase will attract even more people.
“(The improvements) are an opportunity for citizens of Waterloo and visitors to fully utilize the site,” Derifield said. “This area is a real gem in the city of Waterloo that a lot of people don’t know about.”
Waterloo submitted two traffic grants to help with safety at the East Shaulis Road and Hammond Avenue and the Mullan Avenue and Sycamore Street intersections.
The Waterloo City Council this week approved purchasing rights for Charles City-based Cause-Related Opportunity Zone Fund LLC on the parking lot north of the Sportsplex.
After saying Grow Cedar Valley would not receive county funding, supervisors amended the minutes Tuesday to approve the $25,000 voted on a week earlier.
With seasonal employees departing for school activities and already limited staff, The Falls will not be able to remain open until the previously stated date of Aug. 21. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/waterloo-parks-submit-grant-for-phase-two-of-enhancements-to-greenbelt-lake/article_6fec79f9-4784-5de9-8e83-56b86102334f.html | 2022-08-09T15:17:34 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/waterloo-parks-submit-grant-for-phase-two-of-enhancements-to-greenbelt-lake/article_6fec79f9-4784-5de9-8e83-56b86102334f.html |
John Baron of Madison, Wis. makes a throw in the Braemare stone throw during the Highland Games at the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Lincoln Park is filled with people in lawn chairs as they watch the main stage entertainment during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Festivalgoers watch as local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Festivalgoers weave through the vendors on Fourth Street during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Cedar Glen Pipes and Drums performs during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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John Baron of Madison, Wis. makes a throw in the Braemare stone throw during the Highland Games at the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Lincoln Park is filled with people in lawn chairs as they watch the main stage entertainment during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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The Dublin City Ramblers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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People watch the blacksmithing tent during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Festivalgoers look for their family's place of origin on a map of Ireland during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Festivalgoers watch the Highland Games during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Festivalgoers watch as local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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Local children dance with members of the Trinity Irish Dancers on stage during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
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The Trinity Irish Dancers perform during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo on Saturday.
Investigators have released information on one of the weapons a Nebraska man used to kill three members of a Cedar Falls family in July at Maquoketa Caves State Park. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waverly-veterans-post-free-will-breakfast/article_6e454ae9-4d9c-5e35-8557-2b4d79c453fc.html | 2022-08-09T15:17:40 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waverly-veterans-post-free-will-breakfast/article_6e454ae9-4d9c-5e35-8557-2b4d79c453fc.html |
Hutchinson residents can be part of the city's 150th birthday photo in downtown this month
As part of the Aug. 18 festivities marking Hutchinson’s Sesquicentennial, the city has arranged for an aerial photograph of residents forming the number 150 in the center of downtown.
Organizers estimate it will take about 300 people to fill the spaces, which will create the three numbers, 1-5-0, in the road at Sherman Avenue and Main Street.
Participants for the photo will be entered into a drawing for a gift basket featuring more than $500 worth of items.
The photo will precede other celebratory activities that evening.
“People are just supposed to show up, starting at 5:30 to 5:45,” said Rebekah Starkey Keasling, Director of Public Information and Community Engagement for the city, noting there is no pre-registration.
More:Celebrate Hutchinson's 150th birthday at the mile-long block party downtown on Aug. 18
Where to gather for the Hutchinson photo?
Participants should gather outside the Sherman Avenue entrance to the Crowe & Co bookstore in Downtown Hutchinson starting at 5:30 p.m.
Organizers from the city and Hutch Rec will then line up all participants starting at 5:45 p.m., with the photograph taken at 6 p.m.
More:Hutchinson seeks items for time capsule to be buried on its Sesquicentennial Birthday Aug. 15
Hutchinson photographer Nick Hemphill will use a drone to take the photo. He’ll take additional aerials of the dozen block parties stretching from Avenue C to Ninth Avenue on Main Street.
The Reno County Museum is selling 150th Anniversary t-shirts, which organizers hope people forming the 150 will purchase and wear, but it’s not required, Starkey Keasling said.
If not, it’s suggested participants wear the city’s colors of yellow or light blue, though that is also not required.
“It’s just going to be a great snapshot of the community,” Starkey Keasling said.
Shirts are available for pre-order on the Reno County Museum web page. Go to https://www.renocomuseum.org/150th and click on the shirt at the bottom of the page. The cost is $21.
Funds from the sales support the Reno County Museum and the preservation of local history.
While people are gathering for the photo, volunteers will hand out tickets for the chance drawing. When the photo shoot is done, they’ll draw for the prize, Starkey Keasling said.
The gift basket includes a $150 Dillons gift card and 1,000 fuel points; a $150 gift card from Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery; Chamber H-Bucks; a Gift card from Toy Depot; four All-Access Mission Passes and Cosmosphere Gift Shop swag; Hutch Rec gift certificates; Splinters-N-Rust Hutch Flag tray; City of Hutchinson flag and swag; tickets to an upcoming Family Community Theatre show; and more.
'Block Party' planning continues
The free “Community Spirit Block Party” will kick off at 6 p.m. and run until 9 p.m.
More than 60 businesses, organizations, and civic and community groups will offer free activities and entertainment throughout the celebration.
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The groups, assigned specific blocks, will set up tables and activities, ranging from bands to bounce houses. Many will provide free snacks, while a few will have food for sale from food trucks.
Hutchinson Time Capsule
Preceding the Third Thursday activities will be a time capsule reveal on Aug. 12 outside city hall, followed by the burial of a new capsule to be opened on the city’s 200th anniversary in 50 years.
Hutchinson residents will have one more opportunity to submit items to include in the time capsule, from 1 to 4 p.m., on Tuesday at The Reno County Museum.
People also may email photos or letters (three maximum) by Aug. 10 to timecapsule@renocomuseum.org.
Time capsule festivities will begin at 10 a.m., outside City Hall, with the unearthing of the Centennial time capsule, followed by the placement of the Sesquicentennial time capsule.
Speakers will include Hutchinson Mayor Jade Piros de Carvalho and Reno County Museum Curator David Reed. Attendees will then be invited into the lobby for refreshments while the exhumed time capsule is moved and set up for unpacking, Starkey-
The Centennial time capsule, buried outside City Hall shortly after the completion of the building in 1972, will then be unpacked by Reno County Museum staff in the council chambers. Those who wish to watch are welcome to sit in the gallery or watch the live stream online, Starkey Keasling said.
More:See Hutchinson Monarchs baseball in the 88th NBC World Series
Those items will then be taken to the museum to be cataloged and prepared for display.
Recipients of letters from the 1972 capsule will be contacted by the museum.
Follow the social media pages of the participants or visit the Reno County Museum web page for updates to the Community Spirit Block Party lineup. | https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/hutchinson-kansas-150th-birthday-photo-downtown-residents-sesquicentennial/10247812002/ | 2022-08-09T15:28:09 | 0 | https://www.hutchnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/hutchinson-kansas-150th-birthday-photo-downtown-residents-sesquicentennial/10247812002/ |
NWS issues flood advisory as rain, scattered thunderstorms drench Central Indiana
Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to drench portions of Central Indiana on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service for Indianapolis. which issued a hazardous weather outlook and a flood advisory Tuesday morning.
The flood advisory is in effect until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Tuesday's rainfall could result in rates of more than an inch per hour. Multiple showers and storms over the same areas may cause localized flooding in low-lying and poor draining areas, as well as in roadways, according to NWS.
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Flooding is expected in Central Indiana, including Hancock and Marion County. Other locations that will experience flooding include Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Lawrence, Greenfield, Beech Grove, Speedway, Cumberland, McCordsville, Fortville, New Palestine, Meridian Hills, Warren Park, Clermont, Homecroft, Rocky Ripple, Wilkinson, Williams Creek, Wynnedale and Spring Lake.
"Rain will be coming to an end later today with pleasant conditions expected Wednesday into the weekend. People should be aware of any flooded roads through today and remember the phrase 'Turn Around, Don't Drown,'" NWS Indy said in an email to the IndyStar.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
There may be isolated to scattered thunderstorms Tuesday along the south of the Interstate 70 corridor, according to NWS and isolated thunderstorms across southeastern parts of Central Indiana on Wednesday. Severe weather is unlikely, according to NWS on Tuesday.
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Current forecast for the Indianapolis area
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. In the evening, mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.Wednesday: Partly cloudy with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent. On Wednesday night, clear. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds up to 5 mph.Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds up to 10 mph. In the evening, mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.Friday: Sunny. Highs around 80. In the evening, mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.Saturday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. In the evening, partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.Sunday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. In the evening, partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s.Monday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 80.
Contact Phyllis Cha at pcha@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @phyllischa. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/nws-issues-flood-advisory-hazardous-weather-outlook-central-indiana-weather/65396954007/ | 2022-08-09T15:28:33 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/nws-issues-flood-advisory-hazardous-weather-outlook-central-indiana-weather/65396954007/ |
ALBANY – The Albany State University Educational Talent Search Program has received a grant award of more than $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Education. The university will receive the grant in payments of $277,375 over the course of five years.
ASU will use the funds to provide educational services for both middle and high school students, and students up to age 27 seeking to complete their high school education in Dougherty County.
“Our goal is to provide students with access to opportunities while equipping them with the tools they need to achieve overall success as they pursue their dreams,” ASU President Marion Fedrick said in a news release. “Too often, students are discouraged from continuing their educational pursuits because of financial barriers, including the lack of available resources. A partnership with the U.S. Department of Education through the Talent Search Program will provide the necessary support to students and enable them to see the possibilities while preparing them to succeed in college."
The ASU Educational Talent Search is a federally funded TRIO College Access and Success Program sponsored by the Department of Education. The program prepares and motivates low-income, first-generation students for success in postsecondary education.
“This grant will support our efforts to strengthen the pipeline to higher education for local students,” Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success Kenyatta Johnson said. “ASU continues to provide access to higher education while setting students up for academic excellence and student success.”
The program focuses on helping students reach their college and career goals. Academic success coaches will work one-on-one with students, providing individualized mentorship. Students also will participate in one-of-a-kind experiential field trips to colleges, university campuses and cultural centers.
Services include career exploration, tutorial services, information on financial assistance, college admissions and financial aid application assistance, college entrance exams preparation, mentoring, workshops and more.
“Many underrepresented students need additional support to navigate college acceptance and enrollment after high school graduation," ASU Director of Educational Talent Search Callie Evans said. "Albany State University will offer those students and families information, skills, and resources necessary through academic, career and financial counseling."
The community is invited to attend the Educational Talent Search Kick-Off and Back-to-School-Bash on Saturday from noon-2 p.m. The event will be held in the C.W. Grant Student Union Lobby and Amphitheater located on the East Campus at 504 College Drive. The event will serve as a celebration and informational session to register students for the free program.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — City Parks & Recreation announced a free event at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex field on Saturday that the entire family can enjoy.
Organizers announced the event as the city’s first-ever foam party. A foam machine will fill the area with a thick mountain of clean foam from 5-8 p.m., a news release from leaders states.
Participants can build foam forts or “snowmen,” make oversized hairdos and romp around in the foam as a DJ plays family-friendly music.
The Kingsport splash pad will also be open during the event. Families should bring a towel and wear swimsuits or clothing they do not mind getting wet.
“We had a foam machine at one of our summer camps this year, and the kids just loved it,” said program administrator Renee Ensor. “So, we thought, why not have a larger event and invite the entire community to come out and enjoy.”
For more information about the event contact Ensor at 423-224-2489 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-parks-rec-hosting-1st-ever-foam-party/ | 2022-08-09T15:35:27 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-parks-rec-hosting-1st-ever-foam-party/ |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After the cause of a fire in the walls of Southern Craft BBQ’s Watauga Lake location was discovered, restaurant operators said the business will resume normal operation.
The fire, which began early Monday afternoon, burned inside of an exterior wall before being extinguished by fire crews.
Restaurant operator Rafael Zabala told News Channel 11 that the incident was caused by a faulty wire that ran to exterior lights. After the cause was discovered, Zabala said the wire was removed by an electrician.
While employees were inside the building at the time, no injuries were reported. No customers were inside Monday, as the location remains closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
“Thankfully, there was minimal damage,” Zabala said. “And normal business hours will continue as scheduled.”
The location is relatively new to Watauga Lake and occupies the former site of the Captain’s Table seafood restaurant. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/southern-craft-continues-normal-hours-after-cause-of-fire-discovered/ | 2022-08-09T15:35:33 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/southern-craft-continues-normal-hours-after-cause-of-fire-discovered/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for an individual they say has information about a weekend homicide.
Deputies arrived at a home on the northeast side of Des Moines early Saturday morning to find 51-year-old Scott Crane of Des Moines dead from "what appeared to be a gunshot wound," the sheriff's office said. 911 calls reported gunshots in the area, a release says.
The sheriff's office identified 38-year-old Courtney Shane Smith as a person of interest in this investigation. A photo of Smith can be seen at the top of this story.
If anyone sees him, or knows his location, you are asked to call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 515-286-3333.
"Smith may be armed and potentially dangerous, if he is seen, do not approach him," the latest update concludes.
Local 5 will update this story as more information becomes available. Download the We Are Iowa app or subscribe to Local 5's "5 Things to Know" email newsletter for the latest. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/polk-county-sheriff-office-identifies-person-of-interest-august-homicide/524-f2443c36-84f6-4ed2-a4bd-477eb3241081 | 2022-08-09T15:35:47 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/polk-county-sheriff-office-identifies-person-of-interest-august-homicide/524-f2443c36-84f6-4ed2-a4bd-477eb3241081 |
SAN ANTONIO — Staff members at Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will be returning to campus later Tuesday morning, and a welcome will be held for the teachers and staff.
Teachers are returning back to campus almost one month early so they can prepare and set up their classrooms. More than 500 students from Robb Elementary are being relocated to two other campuses --- Flores and Dalton Elementary.
During Monday's school board meeting, Dr. Harrell, the UCISD superintendent, says the district has spent $4.5 million to reorganize and provide services to students and staff.
Each school will get a counselor --- the high school will get two. Social workers will also be on campuses, and new security measures have been added.
The Texas Department of Public Safety will station 33 officers at UCISD campuses, and Harrell announced he has selected four people to add to the UCISD police force. Those four additions are from out of town.
The district plans to hire more officers and name an interim police chief in the next weeks. A non-scalable fence will be installed at each campus, and workers will also set up hundreds of new security cameras along with bulletproof windows.
The district will also have monitors walking around schools to check doors and gates. Despite these changes, community members are still demanding answers for what happened at Robb Elementary.
The city council will have a meeting Tuesday night at 6 p.m. and will discuss a request from the mayor to add an assistant police chief as well as creating a Robb School Memorial, when the community is ready. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/uvalde-staff-and-teachers-returning-to-campuses/273-586a68e7-354d-4ffa-8488-18b4d014595e | 2022-08-09T15:39:31 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/uvalde-staff-and-teachers-returning-to-campuses/273-586a68e7-354d-4ffa-8488-18b4d014595e |
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Tuesday, 8/2/2022:
North Bend
12:07 am, 2600 block of Virginia Avenue, dispute. Out of control juvenile.
10:21 am, Cedar Street, civil problem.
12:12 pm, 700 block of Virginia Avenue, harassment.
4:13 pm, North Bend Safeway, vicious dog.
4:52 pm, 2300 block of State Street, park violation. Vehicle blocking mailbox.
5:53 pm, 1900 block of Meade Avenue, unlawful entry into motor vehicle/theft/fraud.
10:45 pm, 1500 block of Sherman Avenue, theft. Fraudulent use.
Coos Bay
1:48 am, 1300 block of N Bayshore Drive, unlawful entry into vehicle.
2:53 am, 700 block of S Broadway Street, criminal trespass. A 44 year old male was cited for criminal trespass II.
8:26 am, LaClair and Ocean, warrant service and located runaways. A 19 year old male was transported by Oregon Youth Authority.
9:54 am, 500 block of Central Avenue, located wanted subject. A 24 year old male was charged for five counts violation of restraining order out of Coos Bay Police and five counts violation of restraining order out of Coos County Sheriff. Subject transported to Coos County jail.
11:16 am, Koos Bay and Nutwood, fight.
1:52 pm, 200 S Schoneman Avenue, hit and run accident.
1:55 pm, 100 block of S 7th Street, warrant service. A 47 year old male was cited for warrant and criminal trespass II.
2:38 pm, 3500 block of Ocean Boulevard, unlawful entry into motor vehicle.
3:35 pm, 2900 block of Knott Terrace, civil problem.
7:21 pm, Upper Empire Lakes, theft of timber.
8:23 pm, Augustine and Lakeshore, unattended child.
10:45 pm, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue, fraudulent use.
Coquille
7:35 am, 40 block of S Cedar Street, burglary.
1:48 pm, Highway 42 and Rink Creek, traffic stop. A 65 year old female was cited.
7:42 pm, 700 block of N Birch Street, loud music.
7:48 pm, W 4th Street and Central, dispute.
9:16 pm, 1500 block of N Hemlock Street, dispute.
Reedsport
7:32 am, Sol De Mexico, disturbance.
9:12 am, 1100 block of Ivy Avenue, animal problem.
10:36 am, Ace Hardware, theft.
10:37 am, Safeway, disorderly conduct.
2:03 pm, 2700 block of Frontage Road, civil dispute.
3:41 pm, COHO RV Park and Marina, trespassing.
Wednesday, 8/3/2022:
North Bend
12:55 pm, 2200 block of Connecticut Avenue, line down.
1:59 pm, 1700 block of McPherson Avenue, theft of bike.
5:12 pm, 3000 block of Sheridan Avenue, fraud.
10:38 pm, 900 block of Montana Ave, someone smashing out car windows at location.
Coos Bay
7:10 am, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue, traffic stop. A 39 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
8:03 am, 700 block of S Broadway Street, theft from vehicle.
10:40 am, 1400 block of N Bayshore Drive, civil problem.
11:42 am, 1000 block of S 1st Street, fraud.
12:36 pm, Mingus Skate Park, loud music.
1:00 pm, 1000 block of Hemlock Avenue, vehicle entered, broke window.
3:00 pm, Empire Area, theft of credit card and fraudulent use.
3:22 pm, 1st and Johnson, road rage incident.
3:59 pm, 200 block of LaClair Street, fight.
4:04 pm, 700 block of Newmark Avenue, fight.
4:29 pm, Beez Smoke Shop, traffic stop. A 51 year old female was cited.
4:33 pm, 300 block of S Broadway Street, theft.
4:45 pm, 300 block of N Wall Street, civil problem.
4:48 pm, 200 block of S Schoneman Street, theft of bike.
7:03 pm, 7thh and Golden, traffic stop. A 22 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
7:23 pm, 1000 block of N Bayshore Drive, hit and run accident.
7:50 pm, Newmark and Schoneman, traffic stop. A 50 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.
9:56 pm, 1200 block of Ocean Boulevard, traffic stop. A 48 year old male was arrested.
Coquille
6:40 am, Sitkum Lane mile post 2, donkey in the roadway.
10:23 am, Highway 42 and Green Acres, traffic stop. A 25 year old male was cited.
11:04 am, Highway 42 mile post 18, traffic stop. A 47 year old female was cited.
8:00 pm, 1200 block of N Dean Street, civil problem.
Thursday, 8/4/2022:
North Bend
1:19 am, Ferry Road, loud subjects at location.
11:11 am, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue, theft.
2:06 pm, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue, fight in parking lot.
9:32 pm, 3400 block of Scott Court, prowler.
9:13 pm, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue, harassment. Caller upset about flier on his vehicle.
11:37 pm, 1300 block of Sherman Avenue, warrant service. A 49 year old female was transported to Coos County jail.
Coos Bay
2:34 am, Olive Barber Road and Isthmus Slough, driving while suspended. A 22 year old male was cited.
5:13 am, 700 block of S Broadway Street, criminal trespass. A 62 year old male was cited for criminal trespass II.
7:39 am, Harbor Avenue, North Bend Police arresting a 44 year old male on Coos Bay Police warrant.
7:44 am, Ocean and 19th, traffic stop. A 56 year old male was cited.
7:59 am, Ocean and Lincoln, traffic stop. A 25 year old male was cited.
8:24 am, Olive Barber and Coos River, driving while suspended. A 33 year old female was cited.
9:32 am, 2nd and Central, offensive littering.
2:36 pm, Mingus Park Ballfield, driving while suspended. A 20 year old male was cited.
3:26 pm, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue, criminal trespass. A 36 year old male was charged with criminal trespass II, theft I, and criminal mischief I. Subject lodged at Coos County jail.
7:57 pm, 1900 block of Juniper Avenue, kids fighting in the yard at location.
9:40 pm, Madison Street and Arago Avenue, traffic stop. A 39 year old female was cited.
10:11 pm, 1400 block of N Bayshore Drive, driving while suspended. Aa 25 year old male was cited.
10:12 pm, 100 block of S Cammann Street, counterfeit money.
Coquille
2:03 pm, Highway 42 and Finley Loop, traffic stop. A 21 year old male was cited.
4:14 pm, Highway 42 mile post 18, traffic stop. A 70 year old male was cited.
4:24 pm, Highway 42 and Finley Loop, traffic stop. A 56 year old male was cited. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-police-blotter/article_f99fb1b2-168e-11ed-a1ba-7bcef761770c.html | 2022-08-09T15:39:56 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-county-police-blotter/article_f99fb1b2-168e-11ed-a1ba-7bcef761770c.html |
A would-be thief was stopped short when he got stuck in the ventilation system at a North Bend restaurant.
The Coos County Sheriff's Office and North Bend police reported a man attempted to break into the Lucky Star Restaurant by climbing onto the roof and entering the ventilation system of the restaurant.
But one thing the man wasn't expecting was grease built up in the ventilation system due to the kind of cooking the restaurant does. So when the man climbed into the ventilation system under the cover of darkness, likely early Friday morning, he slipped on the grease and got stuck.
When employees at the restaurant arrived Friday morning, they noticed the ladder and called police. Police called in the sheriff's office K-9 unit after an initial look found no one inside.
K-9 officer Cena responded to the scene, cleared the interior of the restaurant and helped officers find the man stuck in the fryer vent ductwork. While Cena was clearing the restaurant, officers heard noises in the ductwork and realized the man was stuck near the roof.
The North Bend Fire Department was called to the scene, where they helped extract the man from the fryer vent.
Cena was taken onto the roof as the man was being removed, just in case he tried to run from officers.
When he was removed, the man was dehydrated, but otherwise uninjured and was taken into custody.
Some reports say the same man had previously broken into another Coos Bay business earlier in the week by accessing the ventilation system. He was arrested in that case and released after being taken to the county jail.
North Bend police, Coos Bay police, Coquille Tribal Police, Oregon State Police, Coos County Sheriff's Office and North Bend Fire Department all worked together to rescue and arrest the man. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-getting-stuck-in-fryer-ductwork/article_af034970-168e-11ed-85f7-f71e36cafe67.html | 2022-08-09T15:39:57 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-getting-stuck-in-fryer-ductwork/article_af034970-168e-11ed-85f7-f71e36cafe67.html |
Firefighters from the Coos Forest Protective Association and North Bay Rural Fire District quickly stopped two fires burning along the Trans-Pacific Highway on Wednesday.
The first fire was stopped after burning three-quarters of an acre while the second fire burned one acre. Firefighters were able to control the blazes before winds picked up later in the day. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/two-small-blazes-stopped-in-coos-county/article_bb835476-1691-11ed-9af3-335ca6c11460.html | 2022-08-09T15:39:58 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/two-small-blazes-stopped-in-coos-county/article_bb835476-1691-11ed-9af3-335ca6c11460.html |
Q: What is the construction project in Buhl by Napa Auto Parts about? How long is it going to take to finish the project?
A: “It is a project to widen that section of Highway 30,” said Karen Drown, clerk for the city of Buhl. “On the north side it will allow the turn lane from in front of the Valley Country Store to continue and connect with the turn lane for Highway 46. On the south side it will also be providing an additional through lane to head east bound.”
“The total time on the project is estimated for six to eight weeks from the start date. The first day was July 18th,” said Drown.
She said “This area of town was identified as a bottleneck for traffic coming into and leaving town. It is a project in conjunction with the Idaho Transportation Department to help improve the traffic flow through that intersection.”
Have a question? Just ask and we’ll find an answer for you. Email your question to Kimberly Williams Brackett at timesnewscuriousmind@gmail.com with “Curious Mind” in the subject line. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/curious-mind-buhl-project-should-help-improve-traffic-flow/article_252fa826-1740-11ed-90bb-97b6bba4c1d0.html | 2022-08-09T15:41:08 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/curious-mind-buhl-project-should-help-improve-traffic-flow/article_252fa826-1740-11ed-90bb-97b6bba4c1d0.html |
HOAGLAND, Ind — Ten children survived a violent crash in northeast Indiana with only minor injuries, state police said Monday.
The crash happened around 7:15 p.m. Monday on US 27 and Hoagland Road south of Fort Wayne.
Investigators believe a pick-up truck driven by 65-year-old David Mourey of Hoagland was traveling east on Hoagland Road and crossed US 27, failing to yield the right-of-way to a Ford passenger van that was traveling north on US 27.
The van crashed into the side of the truck, splitting it in half.
Police said there were 10 children in the van, ranging in age from 6 months to 15 years old. All of the children and the driver were properly restrained, which police say contributed to preventing serious injuries to any of the passengers or driver.
Some of the children received minor injuries. All 10 passengers and both drivers were taken to the hospital to be checked out due to the severity of the crash.
Police believe Mourey may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash and said he was allegedly "less than cooperative with troopers investigating at the scene."
The Allen County prosecutor will review evidence in the ongoing investigation and determine if any charges will be filed at a later date. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/10-children-escape-serious-injury-in-crash-with-suspected-drunk-driver-northeast-indiana/531-d6ba936d-e8f8-415f-b2c7-5cd16de97762 | 2022-08-09T15:46:14 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/10-children-escape-serious-injury-in-crash-with-suspected-drunk-driver-northeast-indiana/531-d6ba936d-e8f8-415f-b2c7-5cd16de97762 |
INDIANAPOLIS — Everyone knows robocalls are a problem.
Half of all calls in the United States these days, are illegal robocalls. Indiana is no exception. Regulators know that most of the calls come from a few bad actors. But the scale is hard to believe.
"The guy we're [taking to court] in south Texas has sent 225 million robocalls to Indiana alone," said Doug Swetnam, chief of data privacy and ID theft at the Indiana Attorney General's Office. "There are only six million of us. And that's counting kids."
The issue is that most of the calls come from outside the United States. That makes prosecuting them tricky. And even if you can get them to stop making robocalls in one state, they can just switch to another. But to get into the country, they have to go through a third party – someone to let their calls in. That could be someone like a cell phone network.
"They are supposed to stop them, but if that isn't enforced, they may turn a blind eye to it," Swetnam said.
The activity of a robocaller generates patterns that should be easy to spot – there aren't many legitimate reasons to be making 225 million calls to Indiana. But the calls are obviously getting through, and the state of Indiana wants that to stop. So they are going after those third parties.
"First of all, our goal is to reform the bad actors. So maybe they only make legitimate calls or they go out of business," Swetnam said. "But we also want to let them know the time of maybe turning a blind eye is over."
That's why Indiana has spearheaded the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force. The Attorneys General of all 50 states have signed on. That way, robocallers can't leave one state and target another. It also keeps them from wasting time going after the same bad actors individually.
To start off with, the task force is going after robocallers. But they are also keeping track of spam text messages as well.
"If you get a bad text message, you can forward it to 7726 (SPAM) to report it to your cell phone provider and then they can tell us," Swetnam said. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/indiana-spearheads-effort-to-stop-robocalls-text-messages-carrier-cell-phone/531-7d256a88-5d81-43ae-b5bc-a65c71d65670 | 2022-08-09T15:46:20 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/indiana-spearheads-effort-to-stop-robocalls-text-messages-carrier-cell-phone/531-7d256a88-5d81-43ae-b5bc-a65c71d65670 |
ELKHART, Ind. — A statewide Silver Alert for a 15-year-old girl missing from northern Indiana was canceled after she was found safe.
The Elkhart Police Department had been investigating the disappearance of Samya Allen, and a Silver Alert was issued early Tuesday morning.
The alert was canceled around 11 a.m., and a representative with the Elkhart Police Department said Allen was found safe.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/silver-alert-declared-for-missing-15-year-old-from-elkhart-indiana/531-f8dbb468-2c75-4bd0-a6fe-e35cb098ad27 | 2022-08-09T15:46:26 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/silver-alert-declared-for-missing-15-year-old-from-elkhart-indiana/531-f8dbb468-2c75-4bd0-a6fe-e35cb098ad27 |
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — An Indiana dog was named this year's Shelter Hero Dog, putting him in a pack of seven of the nation's best pups and giving the good boy a chance at being crowned this year's 2022 American Hero Dog — a title that's been dubbed "the highest honor in all the canine world" by the American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
And it's all thanks to his incredible story.
Ethan was dumped in a southern Indiana parking lot on a cold January day in 2021. He weighed just 38 pounds, when he should have been more than 80 pounds.
His bio, written by his caregiver on the American Humane Hero Dog Awards' website, said he was "actively dying." He couldn't lift his head, eat or drink on his own.
After six days, he took his first step, with each step that followed putting him that much closer to making a remarkable and unlikely recovery.
His caregiver met Ethan on the day he was found. The pair formed a bond that led to the caregiver adopting him.
With each day, his caregiver said, he kept fighting to stay alive. And, as Ethan recovered, his story spread.
"He had an unimaginable determination to keep persevering through seemingly insurmountable odds. His incredible will to live inspired thousands of people around the world that had begun following his story," his caregiver said.
And as his story spread, his caregiver said, letters and emails began pouring in. Each one detailing how Ethan's will to survive inspired them to overcome incredible odds in their lives.
Now Ethan visits the shelter daily, being a four-legged friend to other animals facing their own medical problems and waiting to find their forever home.
"He has helped so many animals and people over the last year but at his heart, Ethan is a shelter dog and a rescue. He rescues me every single day," his caregiver said.
Ethan is one of seven category winners for the American Hero Dog Awards. He was named this year's Shelter Dog Hero.
The other seven finalists for the American Hero Dog title include:
- Cole the Deaf Dog: 2022 Therapy Hero Dog;
- Recon: 2022 Service Hero Dog
- K9 Riggs: 2022 Law Enforcement and Detection Hero Dog
- Keb: 2022 Search and Rescue Hero Dog
- Kinley: 2022 Guide/Hearing Hero Dog
- Iiken M090: 2022 Military Hero Dog
To vote for Ethan to be named this year's American hero Dog, visit HeroDogAwards.org. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/southern-indiana-dog-wins-shelter-hero-dog-award-advances-to-finals-in-american-hero-dog-competition/531-75c5952d-8fed-4563-b6aa-1a81dc6162ae | 2022-08-09T15:46:32 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/southern-indiana-dog-wins-shelter-hero-dog-award-advances-to-finals-in-american-hero-dog-competition/531-75c5952d-8fed-4563-b6aa-1a81dc6162ae |
INDIANAPOLIS — A woman was killed and three kids were injured in a crash on the east side of Indianapolis Monday night.
The crash happened around 11 p.m. in the 4100 block of East 21st Street, which is just east of North Sherman Drive.
Police said the woman was driving west on 21st Street when she lost control of the car. The car slid sideways, flipped and hit a parked car and then flipped upside down onto the front porch of a nearby house.
The woman was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene.
The Marion County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as 39-year-old Joellen Vazquez-Cervantes.
According to police, three children between the ages of 9 and 11 were also in the car. They were taken to Riley Hospital for Children for treatment of minor injuries. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/woman-dead-3-kids-escape-serious-injury-in-crash-east-side-indianapolis/531-858b9735-c13c-443d-91b9-087ebeae1ab7 | 2022-08-09T15:46:38 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/woman-dead-3-kids-escape-serious-injury-in-crash-east-side-indianapolis/531-858b9735-c13c-443d-91b9-087ebeae1ab7 |
HAMMOND — Indiana State Police say a bullet entered the cab of a truck Monday afternoon along a local eastbound stretch of Interstate 80, striking a cup holder and soda can near the driver's legs.
Police are seeking information on the expressway shooting that occurred shortly before 3 p.m. just east of the Illinois state line.
The truck driver, who was not injured, reportedly told police someone in a small gray Nissan with Illinois license plates shot at his vehicle for no apparent reason.
A trooper arrived on scene and discovered two bullet holes in the truck, ISP reported. A bullet was recovered by police.
"This is an ongoing investigation," police said.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Trooper John Landowski at 219-696-6242. Callers can remain anonymous.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Samuel Hill
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206626
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanors
Armaun McKenzie
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206525
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Ciserella
Age : 34
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206650
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyon McNeil
Age : 47
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206687
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dale Rollins
Age : 61
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206707
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Andre Ruff
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206664
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicholas Aubuchon
Age : 26
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206592
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Colin Westbrooks
Age : 32
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206624
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gregory Swiontek II
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206590
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mitchell Pritchard
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206747
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dakar Brown
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206741
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH MINOR/FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Louise Dagnillo
Age : 59
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206669
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Fandl
Age : 33
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206539
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alijah Williams
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206562
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Maurishia Brown
Age : 28
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206521
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leroy Blackwell
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206619
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devon Dunbar
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206714
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Fair
Age : 57
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206657
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Allen Pick II
Age : 47
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206673
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Javyon George-Boatman
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206595
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH MINOR/FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Hollis
Age : 46
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206713
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Nichols II
Age : 38
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206545
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE IV
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brooke Elrod
Age : 29
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2206654
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelos Lujano
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206731
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS; RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT; ROBBERY; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Renee Rodriguez
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206556
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Laron Hudson
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206608
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Gawlinski
Age : 53
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206512
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devante Winters
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206614
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Frederic Dellenbach
Age : 64
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206686
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amador Santos
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206696
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jose Rios
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206752
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jerry Boyd
Age : 23
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206570
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lilia Hernandez-Cervantes Beltran
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206695
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Freeman
Age : 47
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206710
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Duane Jackson
Age : 53
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206698
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATOR - LIFETIME
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyata Williams
Age : 32
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206247
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Aguilar-Tapia
Age : 26
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206573
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michal Skrzyniarz
Age : 37
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206685
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Aaron Collins
Age : 28
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206629
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Francesca Brown
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206746
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Steven Galecki
Age : 52
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206653
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Russell III
Age : 21
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206661
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; POSSESSION - COUNTERFEITED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Raynold Gore
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206551
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ivan Torres
Age : 35
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206723
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Genardo Diaz
Age : 35
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206667
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POSSESSION - STOLEN PROPERTY; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Christopher Swan
Age : 48
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206697
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandt Guzman
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206706
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON; CONFINEMENT; CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Roy Sr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206563
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Denise Johnson
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206582
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bianca Dominguez
Age : 32
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206625
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Gutierrez Delgado
Age : 30
Residence: Greenfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206655
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Austin Click
Age : 23
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206568
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Otis Marshall
Age : 34
Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Booking Number(s): 2206745
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Kirincic
Age : 40
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206630
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Deidra Merritt
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206726
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Melissa Carraway
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206724
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Guzman
Age : 26
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206538
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lakeisha Walker
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206754
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tony Vitaniemi Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206712
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - MAINTAINING - LEGEND DRUGS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Alexander
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206577
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jack Fiorio
Age : 19
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206670
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edgar Murphy Jr.
Age : 63
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206579
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darlene King
Age : 49
Residence: Country Club Hills, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206704
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Leonard Johnson
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206578
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gloria Blue
Age : 51
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206709
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Featherston
Age : 43
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206609
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dana Stevens
Age : 41
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206507
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Coleman
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206569
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Andres
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206662
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Veela Morris
Age : 52
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206611
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Famous McKenny
Age : 45
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206647
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Emmett Williams Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206739
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Safa Alrub
Age : 36
Residence: Orland Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206564
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Darrick Royal
Age : 47
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206601
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Demarco Gillis
Age : 25
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206622
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Goodpaster Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206721
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jourdan Castellanos
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206529
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Junice Stewart
Age : 64
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206516
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Igras
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206543
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ulysses Perry
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206627
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cedric Higdon Jr.
Age : 25
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206692
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Cruz-Lopez
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206580
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Luis Rangel Sanchez
Age : 28
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206693
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rodney Youngblood
Age : 32
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206742
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Badovinac
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206640
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kamari Stephens
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206591
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Stoddard
Age : 38
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206523
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerald Bogard
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206555
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnny Peluyera
Age : 41
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206524
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS (AGGRESSIVE DRIVING/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hailee Newell
Age : 29
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206588
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donald Collins Jr.
Age : 55
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206520
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Porter Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206638
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Idubis Nash
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206743
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tywoun Nixon
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206530
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyrone Dabney
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206576
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vernell Hemphill Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206631
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marta Rodriguez
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206711
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Rodriguez
Age : 75
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206641
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Wardell Sanders
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206651
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
William Lipsey
Age : 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206535
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carl Hopkins Jr.
Age : 41
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206668
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sade Boyd
Age : 36
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206644
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jacob Stewart
Age : 36
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206602
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shaun Brame
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206561
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kori Arguelles
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206603
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jimmie Lee
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206733
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ria Swelfer
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206617
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesse Duque
Age : 29
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206506
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rick Thang Ngo
Age : 26
Residence: Key Largo, FL
Booking Number(s): 2206722
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keith Price
Age : 51
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206552
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Leobardo Costilla
Age : 22
Residence: Shelby, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206674
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Vasquez
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206528
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leon Elliott Jr.
Age : 50
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206575
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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HOBART — A mold remediation company is expected to soon start work in an East Street apartment complex, which could be the first step to address a “Do Not Occupy” notice at the facility.
Attorney Greg Bouwer said the company could begin this week, and it should take about three days to complete demolition of the basement down to the studs, remove debris and address any mold issues discovered in the facility at 215 East St.
“They’re in the business of removing damaged building materials,” Bouwer said of the company. “This was related to the water leak that recently occurred.”
Bouwer is representing Joe Gore, who owns the apartment that received the “Do Not Occupy” notice last month. The notice resulted in 11 families being immediately displaced because the building is considered a fire hazard, hazard to public health and violates codes.
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The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety last Wednesday conducted a public hearing to receive an update on the building.
Hobart Building Code Official Karen Hansen said black mold was visible in fire escapes and rear stairs during a city inspection, but she didn’t see surface test results in a report provided by apartment representatives.
Bouwer said air quality testing was done throughout the building except for one unit in which a former resident changed the locks.
“They reflect, especially in all the apartment units, that there’s no amplification of mold, no issues within any of the apartment units,” Bouwer said of the testing.
Hansen also said a building permit application from the mold remediation company indicates the basement is the focus of their work. She said their efforts should include the entire facility.
Bouwer said he would ensure the company would address the whole apartment building.
“We’re not going to try and do this piecemeal,” he said.
The board authorized the upcoming work by the mold remediation company. Bouwer or another property representative will return to the board during its Sept. 7 session to review where the work stands.
“We want to take this step by step to get us to the finish line,” Mayor Brian Snedecor said. “I think what we right now need to focus on is ... getting the building cleaned to where we could start allowing the (other) contractors in.”
After the mold remediation company finishes work at the site, more testing is expected to occur to ensure there are no issues so more work can take place.
“This first step with the mold remediation is paramount,” City Attorney Heather McCarthy said.
Hansen noted that several other issues that need to be rectified at the East Street complex. That includes electrical work, addressing sewage backups in several units, fire code violations and HVAC enhancements.
“Existing HVAC in the building was done illegally without permits,” Hansen said. “Numerous code violations exist and must be corrected.”
She also said she hasn’t received test results regarding possible asbestos in the facility.
Bouwer said he will provide a letter from a state-licensed asbestos inspector that shows if asbestos is undisturbed, it doesn’t require testing.
Some of the former East Street apartment residents attended Wednesday’s hearing hoping to learn more about the building and what’s planned there.
Lorraine Guillen-Wentz said she feels “appalled” because she believes Gore has taken this situation lightly.
She said she and other former residents believe their health was at risk by living in the building.
“The majority of us are represented by an attorney, the Ashford (Law) Group,” Guillen-Wentz said.
She said she was able to move into a different place, but there are many who haven’t. She recently heard from one of the displaced residents who was “in tears” because she still hasn’t obtained new housing.
Julie Martinez is another former resident at the East Street apartment who is still searching for another place to live. She said she is living with family in the meantime.
She believes there isn’t enough being done to address the building and how it’s affected the lives of the former tenants.
Martinez said she and many others still have personal belongings in the facility. Bouwer said a sign was posted providing a number to call to make arrangements to gather items. He also indicated the former tenants can contact his law office.
Because of the issues listed in the “Do Not Occupy” notice, Martinez and others are unsure of what condition their belongings could be in after the building was vacated weeks ago.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Two people were found dead in a home in Luzerne County. One of the victims is a little boy.
Officers with the Dallas Township Police Department responded to a home on Harris Street around 8 p.m. Monday for what they described as a "domestic/custody dispute."
Officials say while officers were talking with the woman who called 911 outside the home, they heard two gunshots inside the house.
The officers then tried to go into the home but had some issues and had to break a window.
A broken window outside the home and glass in the yard are visible at the property.
When police got inside, they found two people dead — a 4-year-old boy and a 36-year-old man.
The identities of the two will be released pending the results of autopsies.
Police are currently conducting interviews in the neighborhood Investigators said this is the first time they were called to this address for a domestic dispute.
The Luzerne County district attorney plans to release more information about the deadly shootings.
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A bystander was accidentally bitten by a K9 in American Canyon on Saturday while police tried to arrest another person.
Around 2 p.m. Saturday, police arrested 48-year-old James Spencer on suspicion of resisting arrest and evading after he crashed his car on Highway 29 and Mini Drive, according to a news release from the American Canyon Police Department.
Police say they released a K9 because Spencer was not complying and due to the suspicion of a "high-risk felony," but the K9 went past Spencer's car and bit a bystander by mistake while the person was leaving the area.
The bystander was a 19-year-old man from Solano County and he was bitten on both hands. He was checked out at a hospital and released later the same day with minor injuries.
The Solano County man was bitten in the median of the intersection where police say he was asking for money.
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STONECREST, Ga. — City council in Stonecrest could decide whether or not to decriminalize marijuana in the DeKalb County city.
A new proposed ordinance would make possession of less than an ounce of the drug punishable by a simple citation.
Other local governments recently moved to decriminalize marijuana themselves.
Just last week, Athens-Clarke County reduced the penalty for less than an ounce to just a $1 fine.
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Parents question Greenville County Schools' inclusion of religious leader on review board
At least a few parents have issues with Greenville County Schools' requirement of a clergy member or pastor on the school district's Materials Review Committees, groups that handle complaints about the appropriateness of instructional materials at the elementary, middle and high school level.
"We have received some emails regarding clergy," Charlotte McDavid, the district's executive director of academic innovation and technology, said via email. "Our administration operates on Board policies."
The committees were formed decades ago based upon Board of Trustees policy for handling complaints about instructional materials. That policy was adopted on March 8, 1980, according to McDavid.
Now, though, as applications to be members of the committees are being accepted through the end of the month, the policy has drawn new attention.
"It's a very clear violation of the establishment clause," said Marcus Corder, parent of a student at Lake Forest Elementary. "It makes me wonder what type of clergy have had the power over the decision of taxpayers' money over the years."
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Corder, who said he also attended Lake Forest as a child, wants clergy removed from the committees.
"It's a further erosion of the separation of church and state," Corder said.
The school district classifies print, non-print and electronic content as instructional materials. By policy, if parents find any content offensive for themselves or their child, they must request in writing for an alternative assignment and follow up with the student's principal or teacher.
The policy goes on to read, "If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached, the parents or guardians may submit to the Materials Review Committee a written complaint detailing their objections."
Requirement of clergy on the advisory committees comes from the state's Comprehensive Health Education Act of 1988, which was passed to assist in selecting curriculum components and materials, according to McDavid. Every school district in South Carolina uses such a committee, McDavid said.
Greenville's three committees are to include:
Greenville County Schools Elementary School Materials Review Committee
- three parents with students currently enrolled in the district
- four elementary school teachers from different grade levels within the district
- one district elementary school media specialist
- one clergy member
- two non-employees of the district
Greenville County Schools Middle School Materials Review Committee
- three parents with students currently enrolled in the district
- three district middle school teachers from different subject areas
- one district middle school media specialist
- one clergy member
- two non-employees of the district
Greenville County Schools High School Materials Review Committee
- three parents with students currently enrolled in the district
- three district high school teachers from different subject areas
- one district high school media specialist
- one clergy member
- two non-employees of the district
Committee members serve three-year terms and cannot serve multiple terms subsequently.
The Greenville County Board of Trustees will select the committees from applicants.
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John Gray to return to his Greenville church after suffering from rare kind of embolism
After being hospitalized for about two weeks with a rare form of embolism, Relentless Church Pastor John Gray is to return to church services in Greenville on Sunday.
The services are to begin at 8:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the church on Haywood Road.
Gray was released from the hospital in late July, when he posted a picture of an empty hospital bed on Facebook.
He'd suffered from a saddle pulmonary embolism, a rare type of blockage of an artery in the lungs that can be life-threatening, according to his wife, Aventer Gray.
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Aventer said his was, indeed, a "life or death" situation. She said that if the embolism had moved to the left of John's body, it would have affected his heart, and if it moved to right, it would have affected his lungs and blood flow.
As he was released, John thanked his wife, his church and his doctors for helping him on a speedy recovery.
"Because of God, this bed is now a testimony," Gray's Facebook post read. "As I wave goodbye to this bed, I say God thank you for saving and sparing my life. Yes, I have a long way to go, but I’m not dead — so that’s a great start."
Gray came to Greenville in 2018 from Houston, Texas, where he served as an associate pastor under megachurch leader Joel Osteen. Gray took over the Redemption Church congregation and buildings and rebranded the church as Relentless Church when Redemption pastor Ron Carpenter announced he was moving his ministry to California.
Support from Carpenter, Carl McClurney, pastor at New Harvest Ministries in Mauldin, and others have poured in since Gray's hospitalization.
Check back for more on this developing story.
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'A loving, caring person': Community remembers woman killed, calls for change
On a balmy Saturday evening on Greenville’s South Leach Street, upwards of 40 people gathered for a dual purpose – to remember Susan Elaine Donald, who was found dead in an abandoned home in July, and to call for change.
Donald, 68, of Greenville, died after she was deprived of oxygen from strangulation, and after an autopsy, her death was ruled a homicide.
Ricky Dick McCullough, 63, of Greenville, was charged with criminal sexual conduct and murder.
A somber crowd gathered as Shirley Caesar’s “I Remember Mama” played over an outdoor speaker. Attendees included friends, family, neighbors, and state Rep. Chandra Dillard (D-Greenville), who said she came to support Donald’s family.
Previous reporting:Greenville woman found dead in abandoned home was strangled, coroner says
The abandoned property where Donald was found is next door to the home of Stacy Donald, Susan Donald’s daughter.
“I’m going to make sure that the family that lives next door to this house does not have to walk out of their house and see this house,” said Bruce Wilson, who organized the event. Wilson, the founder and CEO of Fighting Injustice Together, spoke from a podium at the head of Stacy Donald’s driveway, just feet from the abandoned structure where Susan Donald’s body was found. “This is unacceptable. This house – something needs to be done with it.”
Wilson convened the gathering to call attention to Donald’s murder, which he said received little media coverage, and demand changes in the wake of her death, starting with the demolition of the abandoned home.
The home is privately owned, and Wilson acknowledged the city’s options for dealing with it are limited, though he described positive conversations with Greenville Mayor Knox White and Chief of Police J.H. Thompson.
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Wilson, who did not name the property owner, said that if overtures to the individual did not result in the house’s destruction, he would consider filing a lawsuit on behalf of Donald’s family.
“If he doesn’t do something quickly, then he’s going to have to pay a hefty bill,” Wilson said. “I’m not going to let this family be traumatized every time they come out of their house.”
Wilson also questioned a criminal justice system that allowed McCullough to walk free after serving just eight years of a 20-year prison sentence. He said McCullough had been incarcerated earlier this year for failing to register as a sex offender but had subsequently been released.
“Two months later is when he murdered Ms. Donald,” Wilson said. “So I have some unique questions for the parole board.”
The next speaker, community liaison Ma’ta Crawford, argued that a lack of investment in Donald’s neighborhood had enabled the crime.
“I see a streetlight down here on one hand that they say doesn’t work, and another streetlight that doesn’t even have a bulb,” she said. “I see a house where a lady was murdered and nobody’s trying to do anything about it. There’s an alley behind me that runs all the way down across this neighborhood behind these people’s house and there’s no protection. There’s not a fence. There’s not a light. It could have been a child.”
Other speakers, including community activist Tikeeta Wallace and members of Donald’s family, took the opportunity to remember Donald, a beloved mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend, and reflect on her contribution to her community.
Like Wilson, Wallace lamented the paucity of media coverage of the murder.
“Nobody knows the story of how beautiful Susan Donald is,” Wallace said through tears. “No one knows her personality. No one knows how she made her community smile. No one knows that she was the big mama around here.”
Donald’s son, Casey Donald, also spoke. He described his mother as “a loving, caring person” who urged him to “love everybody.”
“I hope justice gets served,” he said.
The speakers concluded their remarks with a candlelight vigil. Wallace sang as the assembled crowd bowed their heads over their candles. The event ended, as it had begun, with music. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2022/08/09/community-remembers-susan-elaine-donald-greenville-sc-change-after-murder/10262414002/ | 2022-08-09T16:12:08 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2022/08/09/community-remembers-susan-elaine-donald-greenville-sc-change-after-murder/10262414002/ |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Editor's note: The above video is from July 7.
The American Red Cross is encouraging people, including those who reside in Central Pa., to donate blood throughout the month of August.
Now through Aug. 31, eligible donors are encouraged to come out and donate, and when they do, they will be automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 value, according to a press release. Every donor will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice.
According to the Red Cross, about 62% of the United States' population is eligible to donate blood, but only about 3% do. They said in their statement that through donation, donors can "pump up the blood supply and keep it from falling to shortage levels." They also say that platelet donors are especially needed, right now.
Interested donors can schedule an appointment to give blood using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The Red Cross also said in their statement that the organization is continuing to follow a high standard of safety and infection control, in order to help tackle the continued fight against COVID-19. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers, and facilities, and while masks are no longer required, they are encouraged. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/american-red-cross-encourages-blood-donation-august/521-63df0669-24ce-4c90-b153-ee8eeb1ee803 | 2022-08-09T16:15:06 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/american-red-cross-encourages-blood-donation-august/521-63df0669-24ce-4c90-b153-ee8eeb1ee803 |
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Bristol, Virginia Police Department (BVPD) on Tuesday asked for the public’s help in finding a 15-year-old boy who may have a handgun.
A news release from the agency named the juvenile as Anthony Cook, who was reportedly last seen at his Bristol, Virginia home on Aug. 7 at 4 p.m.
Police described Cook as standing 5 feet and 5 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds and having blue eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing dark gray sweatpants, a dark gray shirt, white athletic shoes and a red baseball-styled hat.
Investigators ask that anyone who has information about his whereabouts call the department at 276-645-7400. Tips can remain anonymous. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/police-search-for-bristol-boy-who-may-have-handgun/ | 2022-08-09T16:17:55 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/police-search-for-bristol-boy-who-may-have-handgun/ |
City of Alliance announces COVID grants available for nonprofits
ALLIANCE − Alliance city officials announced the availability of grants for nonprofits in the Carnation City.
In a news release Monday, the city said the funds would come from the American Rescue Plan Act, and are designed for nonprofits to help in their recovery from COVID-19 within the community.
According to city officials, there is $10,000 available for each applying organization that meet ARPA guidelines. There are limited funds available, and multiple grants will be awarded based on merit and ARPA compliance.
Mayor Alan Andreani said the grant money will help non-profits that have had a decline in enrollment, revenue or other issues due to the COVID pandemic.
The application lists the categories that must have been financially impacted negatively by COVID, including:
- Housing
- Education
- Youth services
- Established food programs
- Supportive services for medical care
- Childcare or after-school care
- Legal services
- Mental health disability services
- Homeless services
- Elder services
- Medical
For example, eligible purchases include COVID-19 test kits, personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies.
To seek the grant, applicants will find paperwork at www.cityofalliance.com. The deadline to apply is Sept. 9. The grants will be awarded in October.
The release also stated, "Nonprofit organizations will be required to sign a funding agreement with city government which will include, but is not limited to, reporting, access to financial records, document retention and audit provisions as applicable."
For more information, contact grant coordinator Andrew Grove at 330-821-3110 or groveda@allianceoh.gov. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/08/09/covid-funds-available-for-alliance-non-profit-organizations/65396171007/ | 2022-08-09T16:19:13 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/alliance/2022/08/09/covid-funds-available-for-alliance-non-profit-organizations/65396171007/ |
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. – As kids in Lee County are preparing to head back to school, the Cape Coral Fire Department is offering something to help “brighten” their first day.
They are offering free backpack flashers to help make student more visible as they made their way to school in the early morning hours.
Parents are encouraged to stop by any of the City’s 12 fire stations between 8:00am-8:00pm to grab a flasher for their students.
You can pick up a back pack flasher at any one of these locations:
- Station 1 – 4610 Coronado Pkwy.
- Station 2 – 521 Nicholas Pkwy.
- Station 3 – 1627 Everest Pkwy.
- Station 4 – 2007 Santa Barbara Blvd.
- Station 5 – 1029 Diplomat Pkwy.
- Station 6 – 4540 Chiquita Blvd.
- Station 7 – 3942 Burnt Store Rd.
- Station 8 – 707 SW 1st St.
- Station 9 – 4107 Pelican Blvd.
- Station 10 – 3623 Gator Circle
- Station 11 – 1038 Burnt Store Rd.
- Station 12 – 2129 Chiquita Blvd.
The backpack flashers will be available until August 21st. First day of school in Lee County begins this Thursday, August 10th. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/09/cape-coral-fire-department-offering-free-backpack-flashers-to-students/ | 2022-08-09T16:24:50 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/09/cape-coral-fire-department-offering-free-backpack-flashers-to-students/ |
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Fort Myers man has been killed following a car crash on Monday evening.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a Jeep was traveling northbound on American Colony Boulevard around 7:30pm when the vehicle drifted off the roadway. The Jeep would enter the grassy shoulder where it would collide against a tree.
The driver of the vehicle would be transported to Gulf Coast Hospital where he would be pronounced dead.
Another passenger in the vehicle sustained minor injuries.
FHP’s Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the crash. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/09/fort-myers-man-killed-after-jeep-collides-with-tree/ | 2022-08-09T16:24:52 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/09/fort-myers-man-killed-after-jeep-collides-with-tree/ |
Since back-to-school is here, some may get a little anxious about the first week of school whether it is their first or last one.
In order to help with the pressure, here is a list of back-to-school reads that would help students understand what the first day of school looks like, how to treat their classmates, and how to deal with school drama.
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Kids back-to-school books
The Day You Begin
This book is by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez. It is about helping kids find the courage to connect, even when they feel scared and alone.
The book talks about feeling OK even when you walk into a room where nobody else looks like you.
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates
This book by Ryan T. Higgins is an unusual story about a dinosaur who is excited to go to school and make human friends, but it’s hard for her to make friends because they are delicious.
This is a fun book full of unusual characters and gives kids an understanding of how to be compassionate with their classmates and make friends.
First Day Jitters
This book is by Julie Danneberg and Judy Love and is about a kid who is scared of starting over in a new school and how a teacher helps her through her jittery transition.
The book helps kids learn to dive into new situations and overcome their challenges.
Llama Llama Misses Mama
This book is by Anna Dewdney and it tells the story of a llama’s first day of preschool and how excited he is to look at all the books and games but suddenly when it’s mama’s time to leave llama is not so excited anymore.
The books help kids to learn how to deal with the anxiety of being away from parents and to know parents will always come back to pick them up.
5. The Night Before First Grade
This book is by Natasha Wing and Deborah Zemke. It is about a little girl named Penny who is excited to return to school and see all her friends, but here is the catch: her friends are not in the same classroom.
Penny is scared she will never see her friends, however, she soon learns how easy it is to reunite with her old friends and make new ones.
Middle School books
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
This book is by Louis Sachar and Adam McCauley.
It is about a peculiar school that was built accidentally sideways and talks about the divine truths and ideas that kids have when they are in middle school.
New Kid
This book by Jerry Craft talks about the struggle of being a new kid and learning to adjust to the new school culture while also staying true to yourself.
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This book by John David Anderson is about the power of words and how they can affect someone’s life.
Posted tells the story of some middle school friends who need to learn to communicate through sticky notes when their middle school bans cell phones.
The Unteachables
This book by Gordon Korman is about a misfit middle school class that receives a burnout teacher for the new school year.
The story guides the reader through a series of events that help ignite back the passion for teaching and learning for the characters.
Fish In A Tree
This book by Lynda Mullaly Hunt is about a kid who has dyslexia and learns to not be so hard on herself during the process of learning to read. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/09/heres-a-list-of-back-to-school-reads-to-ease-first-week-jitters/ | 2022-08-09T16:24:55 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/09/heres-a-list-of-back-to-school-reads-to-ease-first-week-jitters/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Print is not dead, despite society’s best efforts.
Around the world, independent booksellers shelve stories in little shops still.
According to the American Booksellers Association, the group has 2,023 members running 2,561 locations across the country. Eighty-five new bookstores have opened since January, and 207 members are looking at opening new stores.
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These are just independent bookstores that are members of the ABA.
According to the U.S. Census, in 2020 there were 5,733 total bookstores across the country.
Though there may not be as many bookstores as there were 20 years ago, neither digital tech nor Amazon have been able to vanquish the scrappy bookseller. Book lovers continue to haunt the stacks looking for a new hardcover or paperback to love.
“People do read,” said Lauren Zimmerman with Writer’s Block Bookstore in Winter Park. “People love to shop in bookstores and get help from the staff to find out what books to read or find out about new authors.”
Central Florida has a few independent bookstores of its own. Here are some of them.
Writer’s Block Bookstore – Winter Park and Winter Garden
What started in a little house off of Park Avenue in Winter Park is now a full bookstore with two locations in Orange County. Writer’s Block started in 2014, moved into a bigger location a few years later, then opened a second location in downtown Winter Garden in November 2020.
Writer’s Block sells games, puzzles and gifts on top of new books. The store in Winter Park has a coffee bar. But Writer’s Block’s Lauren Zimmerman said books are very much the star.
“It is a special place that is welcoming to all demographics and can be a place where no matter what your beliefs or preferences are, you can find something and be able to talk about the books in a fun environment with so many different people,” Zimmerman said. “It is a place where learning begins and continues through the ages.”
Writer’s Block also hosts author signings, book clubs, story time and other events.
“Before COVID, we averaged over 50 events a year,” Zimmerman said. “We are starting to have events again which is exciting. National bestselling authors come to Central Florida for the release of their books and we host at the store or work with our many partners to find the perfect venue for the event.”
Barrel of Books and Games – Mount Dora
Now celebrating 11 years in business, Barrel of Books and Games in downtown Mount Dora is now expanding into a new location — it’s third over the years, and each one gets bigger.
A new and used bookstore, Barrel of Books and Games also sells games, puzzles, comic books and Funko Pops.
“Books have power — I have heard people in my store laughing, crying, reminiscing, storytelling and I’ve even been the spot for two marriage proposals now,” said store owner Crissy Stiles, who also happens to be the mayor of Mount Dora.
Stiles hopes to have more in-store camaraderie in her new store. Currently, Barrel of Books and Games hosts two monthly book clubs, along with book signings. The new space will place host to special events ranging from game nights to adult coloring book nights. Stiles is even thinking about hosting events for singles.
“When I first opened it was just after e-readers came out and bookstores were suffering,” Stiles said. “The excitement for e-readers has worn off and many people have come back to real books. Bookstores will never die. There is something very safe and satisfying about being in an independent bookstore.”
Hello Again Books – Cocoa Village
Imagine opening a business right before a mass shutdown because of a pandemic. Hello Again Books, a new and used bookstore in Cocoa Village that opened March 1, 2020.
As the world shut down, social media and parking lot pickups kept the store going, along with some e-commerce.
Owners MerryBeth and Amy said their store is now thriving, and they say their business is largely in-store, with books and literary gift items like notebooks and cards.
“Since Covid-19 when we opened, maybe reading was necessary to stay sane in a confusing and scary world. Now, with banned books becoming a topic of discussion again, we see more and more book lovers coming in, happy to see these books on our shelves,” MerryBeth said.
They also host all kinds of events, ranging from book clubs and knitting groups to an LGBTQ+ game night and pop-up crafter shops.
“We hope that we may serve as an inclusive and safe space for those who seek one,” MerryBeth said. “We believe that by embracing the creativity of a truly diverse community, we can contribute to making our corner of the world a more welcoming and friendly place.”
Here are a few more bookstores in Central Florida to check out.
- Sunshine Book Co. — Clermont
- A family-run bookstore in a house in Clermont’s historic downtown, Sunshine Book Co. features new books and lifter gifts, along with events like book clubs.
- Maya Books and Music — Sanford
- An eclectic store in downtown Sanford featuring used books of all kinds and a second-floor loft with vinyl albums and other goodies.
- Bright Light Books — Fern Park
- A huge bookstore in Fern Park off State Road 436 featuring new and used books, videos and music, along with a clearance center. Bright Light Books has been around since 1995 and has hundreds of thousands of items for sale.
- All Booked Up — The Villages
- A used bookstore in The Villages, at Colony Plaza.
- A bookstore that specializes in African American literature for all ages, as well as art and other gifts. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/09/hey-book-lovers-heres-where-to-find-independent-bookstores-in-central-florida/ | 2022-08-09T16:25:01 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/09/hey-book-lovers-heres-where-to-find-independent-bookstores-in-central-florida/ |
REEVES COUNTY, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash on August 8 in Reeves County.
The incident occurred at 4:04 a.m. on Interstate 10. 29-year-old Jerry Collins was killed during the crash. The initial investigation revealed that Collins and a passenger were driving westbound on Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 217. The vehicle veered off the roadway into a ditch. After returning to the roadway, Collins lost control and the vehicle rolled over multiple times.
The passenger involved in the crash was transported to Medical Center Hospital and is currently in critical condition.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information and the investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-reeves-county/513-3e085d99-bf85-4c02-9a1b-86db4ba9c02d | 2022-08-09T16:37:15 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-reeves-county/513-3e085d99-bf85-4c02-9a1b-86db4ba9c02d |
HAWAII, USA — Editor's Note: The above video is from an earlier broadcast in 2021.
A Valley man visiting Hawaii has died after he apparently lost control of his bodyboard and drowned.
Bakir Shelesh, 28, of Glendale was pulled from the waters off of Wainihia Bay and later died at the hospital Saturday morning, according to the Kaua'i Police Department.
Officials were dispatched Friday evening to the bay for reports of a swimmer in distress. Shelesh had reportedly lost his bodyboard and was swept into deeper water, police said.
The Arizona man briefly regained a pulse after paramedics pulled him out of the water and performed CPR, but he died a short time later. Police don't suspect foul play and an autopsy will determine Shelesh's exact cause of death.
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How big is Maricopa County?
Maricopa County is the United States’ 4th largest county in terms of population with 4,485,414 people, according to the 2020 Census.
The county contains around 63% of Arizona’s population and is 9,224 square miles. That makes the county larger than seven U.S. states (Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire).
One of the largest park systems in the nation is also located in Maricopa County. The county has an estimated 120,000 acres of open space parks that includes hundreds of miles of trails, nature centers and campgrounds.
The county’s seat is located in Phoenix, which is also the state capital and the census-designated 5th most populous city in the United States.
The county was named after the Maricopa, or Piipaash, Native American Tribe. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/glendale-man-dies-bodyboarding-hawaii-drowning/75-2fbcb329-3d11-475f-a650-f84aa93c1536 | 2022-08-09T16:37:21 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/glendale-man-dies-bodyboarding-hawaii-drowning/75-2fbcb329-3d11-475f-a650-f84aa93c1536 |
PECOS, Texas — Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD has released two separate surveys for naming its new elementary schools.
Construction has begun on both buildings that were part of the May 2021 Bond. The district wanted the community, parents, staff and students to give their input on the names for these schools.
People can find these surveys by clicking right here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/pbtisd-puts-out-name-surveys-for-new-elementary-schools/513-5e015e5b-991f-4f95-83df-e248d8f78ed6 | 2022-08-09T16:37:21 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/pbtisd-puts-out-name-surveys-for-new-elementary-schools/513-5e015e5b-991f-4f95-83df-e248d8f78ed6 |
PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas — Presidio County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a dead body found in front of a house garage in Presidio on August 8.
Deputies responded to a call around 8:45 a.m. from a local resident who found the body near his house. The homeowner was away for the weekend and found the body once he returned home.
At this time, Deputies have found no signs of foul play while investigating the death. Documents from Mexico have helped the sheriff's office identify the 39-year-old individual. An autopsy was ordered by Presidio County Justice of Peace Juanita Bishop.
The Presidio County Sheriff's Office will continue to investigate this incident pending the results of the autopsy and the Mexican Consulate has been told to attempt to find the next of kin. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/presidio-county-sheriffs-deputies-investigate-deceased-body-found-in-front-of-a-house-garage/513-9d9d9401-9422-4460-8efb-f9fb8ca39f38 | 2022-08-09T16:37:27 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/presidio-county-sheriffs-deputies-investigate-deceased-body-found-in-front-of-a-house-garage/513-9d9d9401-9422-4460-8efb-f9fb8ca39f38 |
Kenosha has not just one, but two local golf courses which have been a part of the community for a century.
Last month I wrote about the 100-year-old Ross designed course at the Kenosha Country Club. Also celebrating it’s 100th season this year is the Washington Park Municipal Golf Course.
“Muni,” as it is known by affectionately by thousands of golfers, is a nine-hole course smack in the middle of the city, with its quaint clubhouse on the southwest corner of 22nd Avenue and Washington Road.
When it opened in spring of 1922, it was on the west end of town, practically at the city limits.
In fact it helped shape Kenosha, as lots in the Golf Links Addition subdivision (45th Street to Washington Road; 30th to 32nd Avenues) were up for sale that spring, just $25 down and $10 per month for the $400+ bungalow sites.
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Can you imagine? No interest; no extras; no taxes for a year!
But back to the golf.
When the nation was beginning to recover from the post-World War I depression, many developed an interest in the sport. Some felt maintaining a private golf club membership was cost prohibitive.
There were municipal parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, and a beach. Why not a municipal golf course?
Four hundred residents agreed and signed a petition bringing it to the City Council for action. The demand was too strong to overlook. The city had purchased 51.42 acres in 1915 and the council earmarked it for a golf course. (An additional 19.70 acres was donated in 1934.)
The entrance to the golf course was at Albers Street (45th Street) and Edwards Street (25th Avenue). The North Shore Electric Railway tracks ran along the west side of the links.
The course saw it’s first players on the Saturday afternoon of May 27, 1922, when 125 golfers teed off. The following day, May 28, the course was dedicated and 200 golfers made the rounds, despite the headline attractions booked at the same time at Simmons Athletic Field.
Old clubhouse gone
Kenosha Parks Department Field Supervisor Joe Bill has been in charge for seven years. He pointed out the original clubhouse site, which sat on the south end of the land, behind Holy Rosary Church, where the eighth tee is today.
“There is no evidence of it (the clubhouse) there now, nothing,” said Bill.
When it opened in 1922, Muni’s course was 2,396 yards long; today it is 2,707 yards. The layout of the 9-hole course is essentially the same, though the numbering has changed because the old clubhouse was on 45th Street.
The 1922 first hole is today’s eighth hole, and subsequently the 1922 second hole is today’s ninth, near today’s clubhouse.
A sports page article in the May 25, 1922, Kenosha Evening News named each of the holes. Here are the 1922 holes/corresponding modern holes and their names:
Hole 1/8 – Long Shot
Hole 2/9 – The Basin
Hole 3/1 – Roadside
Hole 4/2 – Mound
Hole 5/3 – Spring
Hole 6/4 – Old Profanity
Hole 7/5 – Splash
Hole 8/6 – Waterloo
Hole 9/7 – Home
The article went on to state that you didn’t have to be rich to play the game at Muni: “It stands to reason that the city that puts golf within the reach of the average person is bound to be a healthier city.”
New clubhouse – 87 years old
Today’s clubhouse was a federal Works Projects Administration project – Project No. 1723 – that was under construction by late 1935.
The WPA was a national program of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal that operated its own projects in cooperation with state and local governments. It was designed to employ mostly unskilled men out of work because of the Great Depression and ultimately provided eight million jobs from 1935 to 1944.
The Tudor Revival building was designed by Hugo Bothe, built partly with reclaimed materials and completed in 1936. It now is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Walking in the front door of the clubhouse, you can’t help but feel the history. From the castle-like door to the knotty-pine interior, to the group of seniors playing cards in the corner, it seems a place frozen in time.
The bar was built a decade ago, and modern ceiling fans, lighting and a cooler added along the way.
There are leagues every weekday morning and four afternoons a week, Monday through Thursday. The course sees 100 golfers each weekday, 125 to 150 golfers on weekends.
Bill said it’s the perfect place to learn the sport, as the price is right. Club rentals are $5/$6, green fees run from $10 to $14, depending on the day, with senior/junior discounts, not including a cart, which is $10.
“You don’t have to kick out an arm and a leg to find out if you like it,” he said.
Demographics have changed
Bill has been hanging around Muni since he was 10 years old, some 47-plus years by his calculation.
He reflected that, in the summers of the late 1970s, there would be 100 kids there in the mornings at 50 cents each to golf, and in the afternoons it was a short jaunt home for your swimsuit and over to Washington Bowl pool where it cost 25 cents to swim.
Not as many kids aren’t coming out these days, even with free club rentals for junior players through the “Sticks and Kids” program. Today, 75 percent of the golfers are 55 and older.
In 2021, 15,000 9-hole grounds of golf were registered at the course. That’s about half the amount of golf that was played there nearly 50 years ago. Park records show that in 1977 there were 30,307 rounds of golf played at Muni.
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I don’t know about you, but I’m still wincing from The Tampa Bay Buccaneers slamming the door on our Green Bay Packers bid for the Super Bowl … | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/the-washington-park-municipal-golf-course-in-its-100th-season-of-golf/article_828199a6-14d1-11ed-bc54-1ff2fb76f11d.html | 2022-08-09T16:40:54 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/the-washington-park-municipal-golf-course-in-its-100th-season-of-golf/article_828199a6-14d1-11ed-bc54-1ff2fb76f11d.html |
UTICA, N.Y. – Following negotiations, the City of Utica and the Utica Police Benevolent Association have reached a five-year contract agreement.
The contract includes an average salary increase of 3.2% over the five-year period, which will be retroactive back to 2021. The agreement also increases the amount of the tuition reimbursement fund for members of the police department who pursue higher education.
PBA President Josh Harrington hopes the terms of the agreement will help the department with recruitment.
“We are grateful to be able to come to terms with the City of Utica on a five-year contract. This contract helps the Utica Police Department stay competitive with the growing challenge of hiring the best and most qualified candidates to keep our community safe,” Harrington said.
The Board of Estimate and Apportionment approved the contract on Monday. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/city-of-utica-reaches-5-year-contract-agreement-with-utica-police-benevolent-association/article_5f58f794-17f1-11ed-af9e-3fe078ffcab1.html | 2022-08-09T16:45:33 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/city-of-utica-reaches-5-year-contract-agreement-with-utica-police-benevolent-association/article_5f58f794-17f1-11ed-af9e-3fe078ffcab1.html |
RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. -- The Village of Richfield Springs has lifted the boil water advisory that was issued Monday when E. coli was found in the water system during routine testing.
Village officials say the water tested negative for E. coli on Tuesday and there is no need to boil before use.
Village officials are unsure how the water became contaminated but will continue routine testing. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/e-coli-found-in-richfield-springs-water-system-boil-water-advisory-issued/article_ee0a0916-17e6-11ed-ab4a-db008e1b3303.html | 2022-08-09T16:45:39 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/e-coli-found-in-richfield-springs-water-system-boil-water-advisory-issued/article_ee0a0916-17e6-11ed-ab4a-db008e1b3303.html |
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Deputies arrested a man accused of arguing with a motorcyclist and causing a crash in which the rider flipped "violently" throughout the air, authorities said.
Kristopher Hite, a 35-year-old from Homosassa, was arrested Monday on charges of attempted vehicular homicide and child neglect, according to a Citrus County Sheriff's Office news release.
Deputies say the road rage incident began on July 28 with Hite and the motorcyclist yelling at each other at a stoplight. According to witnesses, Hite and the motorcyclist sped northward.
When Hite saw the motorcyclist approach from behind, he swerved his SUV into the rider's lane and hit him, which caused "both the victim and motorcycle to flip repeatedly in the air violently" in the area of North Suncoast Boulevard.
The motorcyclist was said to have been put on life support and in critical condition. Hite's girlfriend and young son were in the SUV, deputies said.
"This incident was irresponsible and preventable," Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast said in a statement. "Allowing a negative interaction with another motorist to escalate to road rage puts everyone in jeopardy and demonstrates a reckless disregard for other motorists and passengers."
Hite is being held on a $15,000 bond for attempted vehicular homicide and a $2,000 bond for child neglect. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/citruscounty/citrus-county-road-rage-motorycycle-crash/67-0044ddf1-696f-49da-977b-49c14029d595 | 2022-08-09T16:49:07 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/citruscounty/citrus-county-road-rage-motorycycle-crash/67-0044ddf1-696f-49da-977b-49c14029d595 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wayne Bryan, known to most local music theater fans, will have to sit out the season finale of Music Theatre Wichita due to medical reasons.
Bryan is considered the heart of MTWichita. It is his voice that you hear on MTWichita advertisements. He is also the one who greets the audience at productions by providing interesting facts about each show.
On his Facebook page, he said, “Yes, it’s true. I had an unexpected complication with my health. I’m getting excellent care, and I thank everyone for their good wishes.”
Bryan’s current title is producing advisor for MTWichita. However, he was set to star as Man in Chair in MTWichita’s season finale, “The Drowsy Chaperone.”
“One of the reasons we chose this show was to honor and feature Wayne, and the onstage character of Man in Chair embodies Wayne’s love for the musical theatre art form,” said MTWichita Artistic Director Brian J. Marcum.
While Bryan focuses on recovering, John Scherer will play the Man in Chair.
“I’ve spoken with Wayne several times, and his thoughts are very much with this production,” Marcum said. “Because this is a celebration of the organization Wayne built, I’m so gratified that John Scherer, who is himself an MTWichita alum, will be joining us to share this wonderful show with you all.”
Scherer is a Broadway and television veteran. He recently appeared in the critically-acclaimed production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” at the Goodspeed Opera House. In addition, he has toured in various shows, including “42nd Street” and “Cats.” He also appeared on “Law and Order SVU” and “The Shield.”
Scherer last made an appearance at Music Theatre Wichita in the 2006 production of “Sweet Charity” as Oscar Lindquist.
“The Drowsy Chaperone” production opens Wednesday, August 17, and runs until Sunday, August 21. Individual tickets begin at $25. For tickets or more information about “The Drowsy Chaperone,” visit mtwichita.org/tickets or call 316.265.3107. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/man-behind-mtwichita-out-for-health-reasons/ | 2022-08-09T16:53:31 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/man-behind-mtwichita-out-for-health-reasons/ |
A 15-year-old was killed and a man was injured in a shooting in midtown Tucson early Sunday morning.
On Sunday, Aug. 7, officers responding to reports of a shooting found a 20-year-old man shot in the area of East Speedway and North Rosemont Boulevard. The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Tucson police said.
While officers were still at the scene, they heard gunfire close by and searched the area, finding the shooting scene at an apartment complex located at 5201 E. Second Street. Upon arriving, police found the 15-year-old shooting victim and took him to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
The teen was later pronounced dead at the hospital. His identity is being withheld at the request of investigators, police said.
Officers at the apartment complex found several witnesses and believe several other individuals fled the area prior to police arrival. No other injuries were reported at the scene.
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Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-killed-in-shooting-at-midtown-tucson-apartment-complex/article_2566f0a2-17f8-11ed-817d-83f6d387ea10.html | 2022-08-09T17:01:09 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-killed-in-shooting-at-midtown-tucson-apartment-complex/article_2566f0a2-17f8-11ed-817d-83f6d387ea10.html |
SEATTLE — Hundreds of nurses and supporters gathered outside Seattle Children’s hospital on Tuesday morning for an informational picket.
The group is demanding the hospital make changes to working conditions and increased pay to help retain the nurses they already have.
The Washington State Nurses Association said the hospital needs 400 additional registered nurses to properly care for patients.
With inflation rates at 8.5%, nurses at Seattle Children’s said they received 3% in annual wage increases while working long hours and making far less than temporary nurses on short contracts and travel nurses. They have held nine bargaining sessions over four months with hospital leadership to no avail.
Hospital staff on the picket line Tuesday morning told KING 5 that this is about calling attention to even larger issues swept under the rug at Seattle Children’s.
“This picket isn't just about increasing our pay so we can live here in Seattle, it’s more about the dirty little secrets of the organization,” Karen Hanken said outside the hospital Tuesday morning. “Us nurses have had to stand by when aspergillus raged through our [operating rooms]. We had to stand by when Dr. Ben Danielson left because of the racism in the organization, and now, instead of the hospital wanting to give the nurses fair pay, they are building new buildings.”
In a letter to the Laurelhurst neighborhood, which is the Seattle neighborhood where the hospital is located, Seattle Children’s said it supports the nurses' right to picket. None of the nurses participating are on-duty, so patient care would not be impacted, the letter said.
Nurses were expected to picket outside the hospital from 6-9 a.m. and from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday near the hospital campus in Laurelhurst. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/nurses-picket-seattle-childrens-hospital/281-afb43e64-dbcf-46f2-af5a-531ac9faf22c | 2022-08-09T17:03:58 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/nurses-picket-seattle-childrens-hospital/281-afb43e64-dbcf-46f2-af5a-531ac9faf22c |
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Authorities have identified a Montana man who was struck and killed on U.S. Highway 83 in North Dakota.
Ryne Darvis, 36, of Plentywood, Montana, was standing in the middle of the four-lane highway's northbound left lane when he was struck by a vehicle shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday, according to the Highway Patrol.
The incident happened about 7 miles south of Minot. Darvis was pronounced dead at the scene.
The people in the Hummer SUV that struck Darvis were not injured. They were identified as driver Yvonne Wollemann, 58, of Watford City, and passenger Wilder Alvarado, 41, of Los Angeles.
It's unclear why Darvis was standing on the highway. The Patrol is still investigating. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/pedestrian-killed-on-us-83-identified/article_46c577a6-17fc-11ed-adf8-cb59d2fbbbfe.html | 2022-08-09T17:05:24 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/pedestrian-killed-on-us-83-identified/article_46c577a6-17fc-11ed-adf8-cb59d2fbbbfe.html |
A Tokio woman who pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse in the death of her 5-year-old foster child has been sentenced to life in prison.
Tammy Longie, also known as Tammy Onebear, was charged in May 2020 after FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs agents found the child’s body in the home of Tammy and her husband, Erich Longie Jr. An autopsy showed injuries consistent with “multiple episodes of inflicted trauma,” according to U.S. Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl.
The child’s 7-year-old sibling was hospitalized for more than a month for treatment of injuries consistent with abuse, and for heart failure due to malnutrition.
Spirit Lake Tribal Social Services had placed the two children in foster care in the Longies' home in July 2019, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The investigation showed the Longies' two biological children also were abused, authorities said.
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Tammy Longie pleaded guilty in January. Erich Longie Jr. in March 2021 pleaded guilty to murder, child abuse and child neglect. This past June he was sentenced to life in prison.
“This is a tragic and horrifying case,” Klemetsrud Puhl said in a statement, adding that "the children endured prolonged physical and emotional abuse" and that the case "represents some of the worst of humanity." | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tokio-woman-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder-child-abuse/article_59491320-17f6-11ed-9b0d-8f7c8aa5f438.html | 2022-08-09T17:05:30 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tokio-woman-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder-child-abuse/article_59491320-17f6-11ed-9b0d-8f7c8aa5f438.html |
Bismarck's River Road will be closed to traffic between Keelboat Park/Riverboat Landing and Fraine Barracks Road starting at 8 a.m. Thursday for the installation of pavement markings.
The closure will be in place until the end of the day, according to the city.
The Riverboat Landing and boat ramp will be accessible from the north. Pioneer Park also will be accessible from the north.
No detour routes will be provided. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes.
For more information, go to www.bismarcknd.gov/streets. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/stretch-of-river-road-to-be-closed-thursday/article_3edac330-17f1-11ed-a1a2-f3c8dd205b3d.html | 2022-08-09T17:05:37 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/stretch-of-river-road-to-be-closed-thursday/article_3edac330-17f1-11ed-a1a2-f3c8dd205b3d.html |
Consumers Energy seeks public comment on 13 electric-generating dams
Consumers Energy is seeking public comment on 13 dams it operates on five Michigan rivers as it decides the future of the electric-generating facilities.
The 30- to 40-year federal licenses to operate those dams on the Muskegon, Manistee, Grand, Kalamazoo and Au Sable rivers are set to expire beginning in 2034 through 2041.
The energy provider hired Public Sector Consultants, a Lansing-based research and consulting firm, to develop a survey and conduct public meetings near each of Consumers Energy’s dams from August through October with the goal of collecting feedback regarding the facilities.
“We need to perform due diligence now as the licenses to operate our dams begin to expire in 12 years," Norm Kapala, the company's vice president of operations, said in a company release Tuesday. "We do not want to assume we know how individuals and communities feel about our dams as we develop plans to either continue investing in or remove any of our river hydro facilities."
The public meetings to discuss the dams will include experts to help facilitate feedback about regulatory compliance, safety, community impacts, operating costs and environmental impacts for the dams.
“We are keenly aware dams have great significance for local communities and impact recreation for Michigan residents and visitors statewide," Kapala said in the statement.
Meetings are open to all and owners with property near the dams should expect a survey in the mail next week. The meetings will start at 5:30 p.m. with an open house and the community forum will begin at 6 p.m.
Public meeting topics, dates and locations:
♦ Hardy Dam: Aug. 24, Newaygo High School cafeteria, 360 S. Mill, Newaygo.
♦ Calkins Bridge Dam: Aug. 31, Allegan High School, 1560 M-40, Allegan.
♦ Croton Dam: Sept. 8, Newaygo High School cafeteria, 360 S. Mill, Newaygo.
♦ Webber Dam: Sept. 15, Lyons Township Hall, 105 Prairie, Lyons.
♦ Rogers Dam: Sept. 20, Mecosta Township Hall, 19729 11 Mile, Big Rapids.
♦ Mio Dam: Sept. 26, Mio AuSable High School auditorium, 1110 W. 8th, Mio.
♦ Foote Dam: Sept. 27, Oscoda High School auditorium, 3550 E. River, Oscoda. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/09/consumers-energy-seeks-public-comment-13-electric-generating-dams/10275676002/ | 2022-08-09T17:05:37 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/09/consumers-energy-seeks-public-comment-13-electric-generating-dams/10275676002/ |
Former Sterling Heights candidate charged with forging absentee app signatures
A 27-year-old Sterling Heights city council candidate who lost his race last year was arraigned Friday on charges that he forged signatures on multiple absentee ballot applications ahead of the election.
Paul Manni was arraigned on nine counts of forging a signature on an absentee ballot application and nine counts of making a false statement on an absentee ballot application, according to Attorney General Dana Nessel's office. The first offense is a five-year felony and the second is considered a 90-day misdemeanor.
“These charges prove the state’s signature matching standards and other election security checks and balances catch instances of wrongdoing, prompt thorough investigations and result in appropriate action,” Nessel said in a statement.
The Sterling Heights clerk began to look into the issue when, prior to the November 2021 election, Manni dropped off about 50 absentee voter applications that contained his signature and indicated they were being delivered at the voters' request, Nessel's office said.
The clerk contacted nine of the voters, who said they had not tried to apply for an absentee ballot. The clerk did not issue a ballot in response to any of the applications Manni turned in and reached out to the Bureau of Elections, which reached out to the attorney general's office after investigating the matter.
Manni placed eighth of 12 candidates vying for six openings on the city council in the Nov. 4 election.
eleblanc@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/09/former-sterling-heights-candidate-charged-forging-absentee-app-signatures/10276697002/ | 2022-08-09T17:05:43 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/09/former-sterling-heights-candidate-charged-forging-absentee-app-signatures/10276697002/ |
Michigan's top marijuana industry regulator leaving his post
The state's top regulator of Michigan's marijuana industry is stepping aside from the agency he helped stand up and being reassigned to a different position within the state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, according to three sources with knowledge of the personnel move.
The reason for Andrew Brisbo leaving the executive post at the Cannabis Regulatory Agency was unclear mid-day Tuesday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
But three sources with knowledge of the personnel move told The Detroit News that Brisbo will no longer be overseeing licensing regulations for cannabis growers, processors, transportation companies and retailers.
Since Michigan voters legalized marijuana for adult recreational use in 2018, the sale of cannabis has grown into a nearly $2 billion industry in the Great Lakes State.
Brisbo, who has directed marijuana operations in Michigan since 2017, was tasked first with overseeing a licensing framework for Michigan's medical marijuana industry and later with integrating the existing medical marijuana regulatory scheme with the new recreational market legalized in November 2018.
Brisbo was the director of the former Bureau of Marijuana Regulation between 2017 and 2019 before that bureau was abolished and the Marijuana Regulatory Agency formed. Brisbo was named executive director of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency in 2019 at the age of 38 by Whitmer.
In April, Brisbo remained executive director when the agency was rebranded as the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
Before his time directing marijuana regulation, Brisbo served as a licensing division director for the state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, a branch manager for the Michigan Secretary of State and a regulation officer with the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Brisbo is refrained from taking a job with a financial interest in an applicant, licensee or marijuana establishment for four years after he leaves the executive director post, under the 2019 executive order that created the Marijuana Regulatory Agency.
Staff Writer Beth LeBlanc contributed. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/09/michigans-top-marijuana-industry-regulator-leaving-his-post/10275030002/ | 2022-08-09T17:05:49 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/08/09/michigans-top-marijuana-industry-regulator-leaving-his-post/10275030002/ |
Prosecutors charge man in weekend Huron Township shooting
A Flat Rock man has been charged in the Saturday shooting death of a Detroit teen in Huron Township, officials said.
Jaylin Julius Colon, 20, is accused of fatally shooting Gavino Torres III, 17, early Saturday, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said. It has charged Colon with second-degree murder, carrying a concealed weapon and using a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Colon is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges Tuesday in 34thDistrict Court in Romulus.
If convicted, he faces up to life in prison for the murder charge.
Huron Township police officers were called at about 3 a.m. Saturday to a home in the 20340 block of Wahrman for a report of a shooting, according to authorities. Officers found the victim with gunshot wounds to his left arm and abdomen.
Prosecutors said medics transported the victim to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
They allege Colon fled the scene after shooting Gavino. Officials said Colon surrendered himself to police later the same day.
Police said Saturday they believed there was an ongoing feud between the two. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2022/08/09/prosecutors-charge-man-saturday-huron-township-shooting/10277650002/ | 2022-08-09T17:05:55 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2022/08/09/prosecutors-charge-man-saturday-huron-township-shooting/10277650002/ |
Fort Wayne police are investigating the death of a man found at a Stophlet Street residence Monday night.
Police said they were called to a residence in the 1200 block of Stophlet about 9 p.m. on the report of an unresponsive adult man. They said they found the man inside the residence, and Fort Wayne firefighters declared him dead.
Police said their homicide and crime-scene technicians processed the scene. The death remains under investigation by city police, the Allen County prosecutor's office and the county coroner's office. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-police-investigating-stophlet-street-death/article_bf7f3cc4-17f5-11ed-b9df-47f97f2c5415.html | 2022-08-09T17:15:48 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-police-investigating-stophlet-street-death/article_bf7f3cc4-17f5-11ed-b9df-47f97f2c5415.html |
A juvenile was arrested on a reckless homicide charge after fatally shooting another juvenile Monday night, police said.
Fort Wayne police were called about 9 p.m. to the 2100 block of Carterton Drive. Officers were told of a shooting and found a juvenile who had been shot inside a home.
The juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene. Another juvenile was found a short time later at another location and arrested on a reckless homicide charge.
The shooting remains under investigation by Fort Wayne police and the Allen County coroner's and prosecutor's offices. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/juvenile-arrested-in-shooting-death/article_03434298-1800-11ed-b1bf-4fc3c8619afa.html | 2022-08-09T17:15:55 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/juvenile-arrested-in-shooting-death/article_03434298-1800-11ed-b1bf-4fc3c8619afa.html |
A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and a man was arrested following a three-vehicle crash at East State Boulevard and Hobson Road this morning, Fort Wayne police said.
Police said a black Cadillac was traveling east on State Boulevard shortly after 8 a.m. when it collided with a vehicle traveling south on Hobson. The impact caused the second vehicle to collide with a third vehicle traveling north on Hobson.
The woman who was driving south on Hobson was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition, police said. They said the man driving north on Hobson was not injured.
The driver of the Cadillac left the scene on foot, but was later apprehended by police blocks from the crash, police said. They said speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.
Charges are pending against the Cadillac's driver, who was taken to a hospital for potential treatment and to be tested for drugs and alcohol, police said.
The intersection remained closed this morning following the crash, which remains under investigation by city police and the Allen County prosecutor's office. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/woman-hurt-in-3-vehicle-crash-at-state-and-hobson/article_5019413e-17f7-11ed-b280-9b49d744db67.html | 2022-08-09T17:16:01 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/woman-hurt-in-3-vehicle-crash-at-state-and-hobson/article_5019413e-17f7-11ed-b280-9b49d744db67.html |
A first-degree murder trial that started Monday has gotten an unscheduled delay after the judge learned he had COVID-19.
The jury empaneled Monday in Deontae Rush's trial for James Shekie's killing Feb. 23, 2021, heard opening statements Monday.
On Tuesday, when trial was scheduled to resume, attorneys instead were leaving the courtroom after getting the news.
COVID-19 has been to blame for a number of other trial delays in Lancaster County in the past two years. Last year, a judge granted a mistrial after a half day of testimony in a case where a man was accused of stabbing a Lincoln police officer after one of the attorneys learned she had been exposed to someone with COVID-19.
In Rush's case, jurors were sent home and told to return Friday, when trial now is expected to resume.
A Lincoln orthopedic surgeon was sentenced to probation in federal court Tuesday for writing fraudulent prescriptions to a patient, then buying back thousands of painkillers.
"He violated me and so many other underaged women. He did not have the right to do that," one woman, identified as Victim 4, said at Gregory Dightman Sr.'s sentencing.
Deputies noticed Brett Balak had "bloodshot and watery eyes" as he approached his vehicle that night, and later observed "a strong odor" of alcohol, according to court filings.
Narcotics investigators served the warrant around 7 p.m. Friday night at a house near 28th and Washington streets, where they found 193.2 grams of suspected methamphetamine, the authorities said.
In court records, police said two men beat, tortured and branded a 26-year-old Lincoln man in a warehouse, later tying him to a tree and threatening to kill him.
"He was out enjoying himself on a walk, minding his own business, and I had absolutely no reason to approach him," Gabriel Sterling said first in an apology.
While on work release for a local construction company, a 37-year-old man began communicating with a 12-year-old girl in June, sending sexually suggestive messages. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/covid-19-causes-delay-in-mans-murder-trial/article_d91cd774-4792-5f34-ad6e-45fd35710a1a.html | 2022-08-09T17:25:43 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/covid-19-causes-delay-in-mans-murder-trial/article_d91cd774-4792-5f34-ad6e-45fd35710a1a.html |
Missing 76-year-old Parrish man found dead along shoreline
Melissa Pérez-Carrillo
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A missing 76-year-old Parrish man was found dead Monday near Emerson Point.
Donald Arendt was found dead after a boater saw him off the shoreline. He was last seen Sunday at 11 a.m. leaving his home on an electric bike at the 900 block of 46th Court East. Arendt had been diagnosed with late-stage Alzheimer’s, according to a report from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
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It's not known how he ended up in the water or what caused his death, according to the report.
Detectives with the Sheriff's Office are conducting a death investigation. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/missing-parrish-florida-man-donald-arendt-found-dead-along-shoreline/10276987002/ | 2022-08-09T17:27:04 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/missing-parrish-florida-man-donald-arendt-found-dead-along-shoreline/10276987002/ |
Pedestrian fatally hit by car in Manatee County
A pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Manatee County early Tuesday morning.
A 46-year-old Bradenton man driving a Buick sedan hit a 42-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of 15th Street East and 55th Avenue Drive East. The pedestrian was walking within the roadway when he was hit by the front left of the car at 5:27 a.m., according to a written report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dangerous streets:Sarasota, Bradenton and North Port rank top 20 for deadliest pedestrian areas in US
Previous pedestrian death:Pedestrian killed by pickup truck in Sarasota County
And:Pedestrian hit by two cars in Manatee County, one fled the scene
He came to rest on the southbound travel lane of 15th Street East and was pronounced dead by Manatee County EMS at the scene of the crash, according to the report.
The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the crash. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/pedestrian-walking-road-killed-car-manatee-county-fhp-says/10275895002/ | 2022-08-09T17:27:10 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/pedestrian-walking-road-killed-car-manatee-county-fhp-says/10275895002/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Well, it seems that someone in North Texas has a new lucky day or number for the rest of their lives; August 8, 88. They’re basically a legendary Dallas Cowboys wide receiver at this point with the winning they just experienced.
The Texas Lottery reports a $1.75 million jackpot-winning Texas Lottery ticket was sold in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex from Monday night’s Texas Two Step drawing. The winning ticket matched all four of the winning numbers along with the bonus to win the massive prize.
The winning numbers were 4, 11, 17, 33 and the Bonus was 9. The ticket was sold at a QuikTrip on Industrial Boulevard in Euless (this was a Quick Pick ticket).
The lottery says, “Tickets must be claimed no later than 180 days after the draw date.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/1-75-million-winning-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-in-dallas-fort-worth/ | 2022-08-09T17:44:45 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/1-75-million-winning-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-in-dallas-fort-worth/ |
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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SHEBA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
AMOS
– Gender: Male
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
PAISLEY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
ROSIE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Husky
– Read more on Petfinder
PROFILE
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Husky, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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SHADOW PULIDO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Siberian Husky, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
ALE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
LEILA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
LOBO
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
CASH
– Gender: Male
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Cocker Spaniel, Poodle (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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HONEY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
Piper
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Weimaraner
– Read more on Petfinder
Maximus
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Weimaraner
– Read more on Petfinder
CAESAR
– Gender: Male
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Labrador Retriever
– Read more on Petfinder
MAX
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
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MAXINE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Mixed Breed
– Read more on Petfinder
LUNA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Golden Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
BALOO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Chow Chow
– Read more on Petfinder
SPIKE
– Gender: Male
– Age: Senior
– Breed: Labrador Retriever
– Read more on Petfinder
Molly
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Chihuahua (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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Domino
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Australian Kelpie, German Shepherd Dog (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
ROCCO
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
– Read more on Petfinder
RUSSLE
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Chow Chow, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Paxsun
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Siberian Husky, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Winona
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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Freesia
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: German Shepherd Dog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
Peach
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Border Collie, Australian Shepherd (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder | https://cw33.com/news/local/dogs-available-for-adoption-in-dallas-13/ | 2022-08-09T17:44:45 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dogs-available-for-adoption-in-dallas-13/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — South Korean music group Kard will be touring North America this month and they’re making a stop in Dallas.
Formed by DSP Media back in 2016, this co-ed music group delivers a blend of hard-edged pop with electronic trap, moombahton and hip hop. The group is made up of rappers J. Seph and BM, and vocalists Jiwoo Jean and Somin Jean.
They will be performing at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas on Aug. 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets by clicking here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/heres-when-south-korean-pop-group-kard-will-be-performing-in-dallas-during-its-north-american-tour/ | 2022-08-09T17:44:45 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/heres-when-south-korean-pop-group-kard-will-be-performing-in-dallas-during-its-north-american-tour/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — If you have been on TikTok lately, you’ve seen the growing popularity of alternative forms of transportation, like public transit, walking and bicycles.
There are great reasons behind getting away from driving. Walking and bicycling are great forms of exercise and are very good for your heart health.
A new report from ARRIS Composites is taking this conversation one step further and looks at the best cities in the country for bicyclists.
They looked into various metrics measuring a city’s friendliness toward biking infrastructure, such as air quality and bicyclist fatality rates. Officials also surveyed more than 1,000 people to learn more about biking habits and what they look for in a bike.
So, how bike-friendly is Texas? If you live in El Paso, very friendly. According to the report, El Paso is the 5th most bike-friendly city in the country; touting lots of sunshine for riders and a low amount of bicyclist fatalities.
Despite this, three Texas cities did rank on the list of the least bike-friendly cities in the country: Houston (1st worst), Fort Worth (9th worst) and San Antonio (10th worst).
Here’s how all Texas cities ranked (1 being the best and 30 being the worst):
- El Paso – 5th
- Austin – 16th
- San Antonio – 21st
- Fort Worth – 22nd
- Houston – 30th
For the full report, visit ARRIS Composites. | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-bike-friendly-is-texas-heres-how-texas-cities-ranked-in-bike-friendliness/ | 2022-08-09T17:45:06 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/how-bike-friendly-is-texas-heres-how-texas-cities-ranked-in-bike-friendliness/ |
Some San Antoninas got a respite from the relentless summer heat on Monday when a wet microburst passed through the area.
A wet microburst is a thunderstorm that, without enough wind shear in the mid-to-upper levels of the atmosphere, collapses in on itself, according to Brandon Gale, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. That causes rain to fall to the surface as the sudden downburst kills off the thunderstorm.
The microburst on Monday affected only a small area of San Antonio.
"It's very easy for these thunderstorms to collapse, so when the updrafts and thunderstorms go up, they fall down to the surface where they don't really last a long time," Gale said. "Even very close by, they may experience nothing."
Today's rain chances are low, but they will rise through Thursday, when there is a 30 to 40 percent chance of rain across South Central Texas.
There is another potential for rain on Saturday.
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"Best chances are Thursday and Friday, and there's a chance for rain on Saturday as well," Gale said. "There are a few days coming up where San Antonio could see some rain."
During the summertime in the southern United States, wet microbursts can be pretty common, Gale said. In the southern U.S., there is not a lot of wind shear in the summer months; most of it is in the northern part of the country, and without that shear, the southern U.S. experiences a lot of "pulsing, collapsing storms," Gale said.
Thunderstorms need wind shear in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere in order to survive and become more severe, long-lived storms, according to Gale. Wind shear pushes the thunderstorm off into the distance, and the air is kept from collapsing because it has somewhere to go. In the case of wet microbursts, the air doesn't have anywhere to go due to the lack of wind shear.
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There is another type of microburst, Gale said, called a dry microburst, although that type is not as common, especially in the southern U.S. In parts of the country where there's not as much moisture, dry microbursts cause strong winds without the same brief period of really heavy rain.
According to drought.gov, a new website from the federal government tracking drought conditions, more than 1.7 million people in Bexar County are currently affected by drought conditions. In addition, 2022 is the fourth-driest year-to-date in the past 128 years.
shepard.price@express-news.net | @shepardgprice | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Wet-microburst-rain-San-Antonio-17361456.php | 2022-08-09T17:48:25 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Wet-microburst-rain-San-Antonio-17361456.php |
These little piggies didn’t go to the market, didn’t have roast beef, and definitely didn’t cry, “Wee, wee, wee!” all the way home. But after being found wandering the streets of San Antonio earlier this week, they did take a ride in the back of an animal control vehicle.
And, now under the watch of Animal Care Services, Ludwig and King’s adventure will come to an end soon as officials identify a rescue partner who can care for them permanently.
In the past week, ACS has received calls about pigs roaming San Antonio neighborhoods, officials said on Facebook. King was discovered during a routine patrol by an animal control officer, who saw “a little pink creature rolling along from home looking for some grub.”
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Ludwig was found by a San Antonio police officer, who came across the pig on a mid-morning walk. An ACS officer assisted with the capture.
“Both oinkers will be in our care until we find a rescue partner who can care for them permanently,” officials said on Facebook. “It’s a PIG deal! They are not allowed (as) pets within SA city limits and should not be left to roam freely in neighborhoods.”
timothy.fanning@express-news.net | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/lost-pigs-san-antonio-17361411.php | 2022-08-09T17:48:31 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/lost-pigs-san-antonio-17361411.php |
T.F. Green Airport will be a hub for new airline. That means more jobs and more flights
WARWICK — Breeze Airways will make T.F. Green Airport one of its national bases starting next year, which could more than double the number of non-stop flights from the airport, the budget carrier said Tuesday.
Breeze, which began flying last year, will base six to eight planes at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport over five years and hire flight crews, maintenance workers and other staff to support them. Breeze said it will add 250 jobs.
For travelers, the expansion will mean Breeze will grow its route network over that period to 20 destinations. Breeze is currently flying five nonstops out of Green. Specific new routes were not announced.
Previously:Breeze Airways offers first-ever nonstop flight from T.F. Green to West Coast
Earlier this year:Long awaited West Coast flights from T.F. Green will have to wait longer
"Since launching a year ago, the community, the airport and the state of Rhode Island have fully embraced Breeze - making it one of our fastest growing cities," Breeze President Tom Doxey said.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Lou Marini, a respected musician who has played saxophone with everyone from Aretha Franklin to the Blues Brothers, will be coming to Tuscaloosa next year as part of the West Alabama High School Jazz Festival.
Marini, who was also part of the band in the Blues Brothers films, will perform with the Shelton State Jazz Ensemble as part of the finale concert of the festival, which will be hosted by Shelton State Community College on March 25, 2023.
Marini’s association with the Blues Brothers first began in the mid-70s, when he was a member of Saturday Night Live’s house band. The Blues Brothers first began as SNL characters portrayed by cast members Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. The success of the characters led to a live album, “Briefcase Full of Blues,” and the 1980 film, “The Blues Brothers.” Marini and the band reprised their roles in the 1998 sequel, “Blues Brothers 2000.”
Marini has also played with bands like the Woody Herman Orchestra, Doc Severinson, Blood, Sweat and Tears, The Band, Levon Helm & the RCO All-Stars, Dr. John, Frank Zappa, Maureen McGovern, Lew Soloff Quintet, BlueBeck with Joe Beck, Eric Clapton, Red House, and the Magic City Jazz Orchestra. He has toured four times each with James Taylorʼs Band of Legends and the John Tropea Band.
Marini has also recorded albums with artists such as Aretha Franklin, Tony Bennett, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Aerosmith, Maureen McGovern, Billy Joel, B.B. King, Luther Vandross, Lou Reed, Brecker Brothers, Dr. John, Donald Fagan, Eddie Palmieri, Jimmy Buffet, Frank Zappa, John Tropea, and Steely Dan. Contrasting, yet notable icons he has also performed with include Eric Clapton Smokey Robinson, Jose Carreras, Lou Rawls, The Supremes, Dr. John, Four Tops, Sting, and Tina Turner.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to host Lou Marini, Jr. at the fourth annual festival,” said Lillian Roberts, Shelton State’s fine arts division chair said in a statement. “In addition to providing a high level, jazz-focused learning experience for local students, this year’s event promises to be a treat for artists and audience members alike. We encourage our community members to join us for this!”
Participating high school bands will perform selections for audience members and participate in master class sessions with Marini. All performances, including the finale concert with Marini, are free. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/lou-marini-renowned-saxophonist-known-for-time-in-blues-brothers-coming-to-tuscaloosa-in-2023/ | 2022-08-09T17:50:40 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/lou-marini-renowned-saxophonist-known-for-time-in-blues-brothers-coming-to-tuscaloosa-in-2023/ |
WICKSBURG, Ala. (WDHN) — The remains of a Wiregrass man last seen in June have been found in a small Houston County town.
On Monday morning, an unnamed person found what appeared to be a human bone on the corner of Highway 84 and Highway 123 behind the Marathon gas station in Wicksburg.
After seeing the bone, the person flagged down a state trooper, who was nearby, who then contacted Houston County investigators. The Houston Sheriff’s Office then identified the remains as Rikki Jason Williams.
Williams was known to have diabetes-related health issues and various mental conditions he received from a previous crash, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say no foul play is suspected at this time. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/skeletal-remains-of-missing-man-found-in-alabama/ | 2022-08-09T17:50:46 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/skeletal-remains-of-missing-man-found-in-alabama/ |
MANSFIELD, Texas — Editor's note: The video published above is a WFAA report from 2021 when Scoop Jefferson spoke with the victim's family at the crash site.
A 31-year-old Texas man has learned his sentencing date in a plea deal he's accepted related to a drunk driving incident that killed three people.
Adan Hermosillo Garcia accepted the plea deal of 18 years in prison for the fatal crash that killed Justin Dike, 28, Alexius Ann Mills, 28, and their unborn child, Wyatt Dexter.
The crash happened at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Oct. 16. 2021 in the 1600 Block North SH 360 southbound Frontage Road in Mansfield. Emergency responders pronounced Dike dead on the scene. Alexius Mills and her unborn son passed away at the hospital. The medical examiner listed the cause of death for Dike and Alexius Mills as "blunt force trauma," which also led to the death of their baby being stillborn.
Garcia's sentencing hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 10, 2022, just days before the anniversary of the deadly crash.
The family of the victims are outraged about Garcia's plea deal.
Leddy Harris, Alexius' sister, expected to learn ahead of time if there was any agreement. Leddy Harris told WFAA that the first district attorney assigned to the case promised to inform them about potential pleas. The case ended up being reassigned to a new district attorney, who eventually called Leddy Harris with the update and upcoming sentencing hearing date.
"Now, I have to relive what happened to my sister all over again just days before the day she was killed," Leddy Harris told WFAA. "And it's also the week of her daughter's birthday, which also makes it a very difficult time for our family."
The victims' families have already prepared their impact statements for the sentencing hearing, including Leddy Harris and Alexius' 14-year-old daughter.
Despite the emotional trauma she has experienced since the crash, Leddy Harris aid she still plans to attend the hearing and read her impact statement in court.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mansfield-dui-crash-sentencing-hearing/287-eba9b880-9e66-4c05-82c8-be449ddd8b6b | 2022-08-09T17:56:42 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mansfield-dui-crash-sentencing-hearing/287-eba9b880-9e66-4c05-82c8-be449ddd8b6b |
How the delivery of a McDonald's Big Mac made history in Indiana
History was made in Lawrence Monday after a McDonald’s Big Mac and french fries were delivered to tech company Schneider Geospatial.
What makes the delivery so historic is that it was the first ever autonomous commercial delivery to a smart mailbox — by a drone.
In addition to the drone-delivered lunch, the United States Postal Service made its first traditional delivery to a smart mailbox.
The deliveries were pioneered by Dronedek, which focuses onpackage security for traditional and drone mail.
Founder and CEO of Dronedek Dan O’Toole said he came up with the idea for a receptacle for autonomous delivery years ago after first seeing a drone fly near his car. He felt like he was on to something big, he said, so he went to patent it. Three years later, his patent was accepted, revealing he beat out Amazon by nine days and USPS by two weeks.
“This is a culmination of a dream that I’ve had since 2014,” O’Toole said.
The mailboxes will eventually be made available for commercial and residential use. Deliveries to Dronedek’s app-controlled mailboxes will be kept hot or cold, and users will be alerted when a parcel is delivered. Additionally, the mailboxes can recharge drones and serve as an emergency alert. O'Toole said these emergency alerts can be activated in cases of crime, fire and health crises. So, a Dronedek mailbox can light up in different colors to alert those near it to what emergency is going on within the house.
For example, O'Toole said the mailbox will be able to light up red and blue if police are needed, thus informing neighbors to be alert.
Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier said the new implementation of smart mailboxes is the “cherry on top” of the various technological advancements the city has made in recent years.
The city won TechPoint's Rising Tech City Mira Award in 2020, which is awarded to a city, region or community of Indiana that has pioneered the location's advancement with tech friendliness. Local tech companies Bloomerang and Schneider Geospatial have been nominated for tech-related Mira Awards, with Schneider Geospatial winning twice.
“I love the fact that we’re becoming known as a tech campus,” Collier said.
Manager of the Indiana District of USPS Christi Johnson-Kennedy lauded the benefits of autonomous deliveries of traditional mail.
“Delivering like this, the more it expands, creates the opportunity for us to be extremely efficient,” she said
She noted the additional safety measures drone deliveries implement, as they may keep mail carriers from walking house-to-house in unsafe conditions.
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As smart mailboxes become more widely available, O'Toole noted it would open a 24-hour delivery window as opposed to the typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. window.
“It shows the forward-thinking that the U.S. Postal Service has,” O’Toole said. “They’re looking at the future, and they’re seeing it in Dronedek.”
Mail delivery is not the sole purpose of Dronedek’s presence in Indiana — Dronedek brand manager Shaun Walling said the company partnered with Truweather Solutions to help provide more precise data related to things like humidity, wind speeds and temperature. The company is also in talks with national food delivery services like UberEats and DoorDash to enhance the efficiency of food delivery.
Dronedek mailboxes are located at the following locations:
- La Hacienda: 5625 Lawton Loop East Drive
- Culver’s: 5525 N. Post Rd.
- Bloomerang: 5724 Birtz Rd.
- Schneider Geospatial: 8901 Otis Avenue
He said by the end of the year, 50 mailbox units will be in Lawrence as opposed to the four currently there.
"It’s very important to us to put units out, deploy the units, run them for a set period of time and extrapolate what we’ve learned," O'Toole said.
For more information on Dronedek, visit their website at dronedek.com.
You can reach Pulliam Fellow Griffin Wiles at GWiles@gannett.com or on Twitter at @griffinwiles. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/mcdonalds-big-mac-delivered-by-drone-to-smart-mailbox/65395381007/ | 2022-08-09T17:58:15 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2022/08/09/mcdonalds-big-mac-delivered-by-drone-to-smart-mailbox/65395381007/ |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – There’s no place like home, but if you’re looking for something unique to do in Central Florida, follow the yellow brick road to the Wizard of Oz Museum in Cape Canaveral.
The immersive experience transports you right into the world of Oz, showcasing scenes from the original stories.
“This is everything I have. I don’t believe in stocks and gold or anything else, this is my treasure,” said museum owner Frederick Trust.
For 35 years, Trust has been collecting anything and everything Wizard of Oz, items depicting well-known characters like Dorothy, The Cowardly Lion, Tin man, Wicked Witch of the West and the great and powerful Oz. (Just to name a few.)
Trust displays rare, some one-of-a-kind dolls, plates and Oz-inspired board games. Even Dorothy’s iconic ruby slippers are in the museum.
“One of my most prized-possessions is the original copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This is the first known copy of existence, dated May 23 of 1900. I have a prepublication copy,” said Trust.
Trust said it was the original stories that got him obsessed with the world of Oz. The story was first read to him in the former Soviet Union when he was a kid.
“One of the Russian translators translated the story and presented it as ‘the Russian story’ and made a couple changes to the characters,” said Trust. “I came to the United States in the 1980s. I started looking for the books to read to my kids. The first thing I discovered is that it is an American fairytale. There were so many titles, and I was so confused and I started doing the research and found out most were written in the beginning of the (20th century). That started my obsession with The Wizard of Oz.”
There are 40 books in all considered part of the original world of Oz series. The books were published in dozens of different languages.
“We have here 40 Oz books, ones that are considered official Oz books. On the first row, we have 14 books written by Frank Baum. Then when he passed away, the publisher hired the lady by the name of Ruth Thompson. She actually wrote 19 more books and all of those books are written before the 1939 movie. John Neill was the illustrator of all of those books,” said Trust.
The storylines are different from the classic Wizard of Oz movie starring Judy Garland. Scenes Trust illustrates with an immersive experience inside the museum, transporting visitors into the world of Oz.
“One of the elements in the book is where the Tin Man gets involved with the munchkin girl. In the story, Tin Man used to be a man who was in love with the munchkin girl and the Wicked Witch of the East didn’t want them to get married, so she cursed his axe and every time he went into the woods to cut wood, he would cut part of his body. He’d have to replace with a tin part and that’s how he became the Tin Man,” said Trust.
Trust worked with animators to recreate characters straight from the original books. One minute of scene took three months to bring to life.
“In the book when they fall asleep in the poppy field, the Lion was too heavy to pull out of the field so Tin Man decides to build a wagon. They notice the cat chasing the mouse. They save the mouse and she ends up being the queen of all the mice and asks how she can repay them. So they ask the queen to call all the mice to help pull the wagon using pieces of string,” said Trust.
The scenes are projected onto all the walls of the room, like you’re in the scene yourself.
Along with the original books titles and Oz paraphernalia, Trust displays some items from the movie, like Judy Garland’s fur coat and featured magazines. He invites visitors to learn the entire story of Oz.
“This is the intention of the museum, to inspire people’s interest to learn about the books because the books caused the creation of the famous movies that everyone is aware of,” said Trust.
Trust says in all, his Oz collection is worth more than $10 million and he plans to continue growing that collection.
He’s also in the process of creating more scenes for the immersive experience.
The museum is located at 7099 N. Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, Florida, 32920. It’s open daily from 8 am. to 5 pm.
Price: $29.99 for adults, $14.99 for ages 3 to 12. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/09/follow-yellow-brick-road-to-oz-museum-in-cape-canaveral/ | 2022-08-09T17:58:34 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/09/follow-yellow-brick-road-to-oz-museum-in-cape-canaveral/ |
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Ahead of the school year, the Brevard County sheriff announced Monday in a Facebook video that school resource deputies will carry rifles in an effort to increase safety on campuses.
In the video, Sheriff Wayne Ivey said his office has worked with partnering agencies, including police departments, to “develop and implement specific security plans and strategies that ensure the safety of those on our campuses.”
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“While I pray it never happens, I can assure you that our Brevard County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputies are prepared to win the battle to protect our children and teachers!!” the sheriff wrote on Facebook.
“I firmly believe that if you do not meet violence with violence, you will be violently killed,” Ivey said in the video.
School resource deputies will receive a new uniform equipped with a rifle that “clearly signifies we mean business.” Ivey said if there was ever a threat previously, school resource deputies would have to run to their vehicle to retrieve a long gun.
“This new style uniform and tactical preparedness gives our team members the advantage and ability to instantly address the threat with the level of force necessary to eliminate the shooter and save the lives of innocent children and teachers,” he said.
The sheriff said school resource deputies will receive the new uniforms over the coming weeks.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/09/we-mean-business-deputies-will-carry-rifles-in-brevard-schools/ | 2022-08-09T17:58:40 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/09/we-mean-business-deputies-will-carry-rifles-in-brevard-schools/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — There’s a rumor around town that some rain could be hitting North Texas this week and the National Weather Service center in Fort Worth is sharing the odds for that happening as well as some looks at the midweek forecast.
Here’s what NWS Fort Worth says about the odds of rain in North Texas:
“You’ve probably heard by now that there is rain in the forecast Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. But does that mean it will rain at your location? The answer to the question is one part weather forecast and one part statistics, and together it’s like a casino game.
SPOILER ALERT: This game has a 1 in 5 chance that YOU LOSE and don’t see any measurable rainfall this week! Since we know that the rain will be randomly scattered each day, and because a location that receives rain on one day will have no impact on its chance of rain the following days, this is like a game of dice. The weather forecast controls how “loaded” the dice are in ones favor.
The math says that the forecast for the North Texas region has an 82% chance that a location sees at least 0.01″ of rainfall this week. Unfortunately, the numbers for rain totals that are actually significant show that there is only a 22% chance of a half inch or more on one or these days and just at 2% chance of an inch or more – which many of us would call hitting the jackpot in this drought.
Bottom line: Most will see rain. Some will miss out completely. Just a few lucky winners will get more than an inch.”
NWS Fort Worth/Dallas
Tuesday & Wednesday’s forecast in North Texas
Be sure to expect the heat to continue on Tuesday, but some small rain chances loom in the region, “It will still be hot on Tuesday, but rain chances will be on the increase!”
Here’s a quick look at the peak rain chances on Wednesday along with continued warm temperatures:
As Thursday comes into the picture, rain chances will shift to the southern portion of the region: | https://cw33.com/news/local/checking-the-odds-for-rain-in-north-texas-this-week-from-nws-fort-worth/ | 2022-08-09T18:00:31 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/checking-the-odds-for-rain-in-north-texas-this-week-from-nws-fort-worth/ |
ARLINGTON, Tx (KDAF) — A new community restaurant addressing food insecurity is coming to Arlington.
In 2017, the nonprofit Taste Project and the City of Fort Worth partnered up to open the Taste Community Restaurant on the premise that people in need could get the food they needed by paying the amount they could afford. Since its opening, the restaurant has served more than 125,000 diners.
“Eating at Taste Community Restaurant is one of the highlights of my week,” Monette, a regular guest at Taste Community Restaurant in Fort Worth, said in a news release. “I never have to worry if my budget is short that week. I am very appreciative and grateful for the service and the menu provided by the wonderful staff.”
Now the City of Arlington is joining forces with the nonprofit to open a second community restaurant in Downtown Arlington, located on Cooper Street north of UT Arlington. The location is expected to open by early 2024.
Taste Community Restaurants have no listed menu prices for their meals, which are produced from local, seasonal ingredients. They just ask diners to pay what they can afford, what they would typically pay, or what they can afford plus a little extra to help another diner out.
Taste Project also offers a farm and garden program and culinary job training programs to give paid work experience to low-income adults and adults with barriers to employment.
City Council approved a 10-year lease agreement with Taste Project for the restaurant location, which is going to be located at the building formerly used by the Water Utilities Department and the Arlington Public Library.
Officials say the building will be renovated into a 100-plus full-service restaurant with a production kitchen, classroom and headquarter office.
For more information, visit arlingtontx.gov. | https://cw33.com/news/local/city-of-arlington-to-partner-with-nonprofit-taste-project-to-open-a-pay-what-you-can-community-restaurant/ | 2022-08-09T18:00:37 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/city-of-arlington-to-partner-with-nonprofit-taste-project-to-open-a-pay-what-you-can-community-restaurant/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Nowadays it’s all about streaming your favorite shows, movies, and music at all hours of the day and the art of reading a good book has maybe fallen by the wayside… However, this national holiday isn’t going to stand or sit for this notion.
Tuesday, August 9 is National Book Lovers Day! NationalToday explains what books really mean to the people that love them so dearly, “Books are the purest form of escapism. They can take you to any time, place, or culture.
“From clay tablets to today’s eBooks, literature has played a crucial role in preserving cultures, educating the masses, and storytelling. Thanks to Johannes Gutenberg’s 15th-century printing press, anyone, not just royalty, monks or landed gentry, could read and own books. But, alas, there was no overnight shipping. Today, join a book club or re-read a favorite novel because National Book Lovers Day rocks!”
We wanted to make sure your list of great bookstores around town wasn’t short, so, we checked out Yelp’s list of the best bookstores around Dallas for you to grab your next favorite book/book series:
- Interabang Books
- Deep Vellum Books
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers
- The Wild Detectives
- Kinokuniya Bookstore
- Whose Books
- DTS Bookstore
- Poets Oak Cliff Bookshop
- Logos Book Store
- The Book Shoppe & Coffee | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-bookworms-unite-these-are-the-top-bookstores-around-dallas/ | 2022-08-09T18:00:44 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-bookworms-unite-these-are-the-top-bookstores-around-dallas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Rice is one of the most versatile foods on the market as it can be served at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert! It’s a food that is a staple in cuisines across the world in the most simplistic and on the same hand, complex ways in the culinary world.
Why not try a bite or bowl of rice pudding on Tuesday, August 9 which is National Rice Pudding Day! NationalToday dives into what rice pudding is for those who may not know, “Made with a base of rice cooked in milk and sweetened with sugar, syrup, or honey, rice pudding can be found in many cultures and cuisines all over the world. Of course, each region has its own unique take on the dish. Some add nuts and spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, or cardamom to it, while others throw in a dash of wine to give it that wow factor.”
If you’re not into making your own at home, don’t you worry, we checked out Yelp’s list of the best spots in Dallas to eat this tasty dish:
- Kalachandji’s
- rise n°1
- Fruteria Tropical
- Fadias Bakery and deli
- Istanbul Grill
- Havana Cafe
- Mr Max
- Coconut Paradise
- Andalous Mediterranean Grill | https://cw33.com/news/local/top-spots-to-eat-rice-pudding-around-dallas-according-to-yelp/ | 2022-08-09T18:00:50 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/top-spots-to-eat-rice-pudding-around-dallas-according-to-yelp/ |
HAMMOND — Federal authorities filed armed robbery charges against an Illinois man wounded during a recent service station holdup.
The U.S. attorney’s office is naming Trashawn D. Heard, 27, of Chicago, in robbery and firearms charges that carry a lengthy prison term on conviction.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Gang Response Investigating Team alleges in an affidavit filed in U.S. District Court that Heard was the man who at 10:13 p.m. walked into a Mobil gas station, at 260 165th Street, in Hammond on July 25.
The government alleges he brandished a firearm and demanded the two employees give him money from the station’s cash register.
While one of the employees was giving Heard a bag of money, the second, an unidentified female, retrieved her handgun and shot the gunman.
The government alleges Heard dropped his weapon and ran away.
Police found a silver Pontiac registered to Heard abandoned about the same time as the robbery in Calumet City, less than two miles from the crime scene.
Police said it had struck a metal light pole and sustained significant front-end damage. Police found suspicious blood stains inside as well as Heard’s driver’s license and cell phone.
Only minutes later, Heard was dropped off for medical treatment at the Franciscan Health Hammond hospital, about a mile and a half north of the crime scene, by a woman in a black SUV.
The government alleges police located and searched the black SUV used to drop off Heard at the hospital the following day.
They recovered bloodstained clothes consistent with the clothing the armed robber was wearing the previous night.
The woman, who owned the SUV, told police she was driving home the night of the robbery when she was a man walking in the roadway who looked like he needed assistance.
The woman, who works in medical care, said she was driving him to the hospital when she noticed the man removing his clothing on the way there and that he appeared to be trying to hide something.
The government alleges police recovered the gun left at the crime scene by the robber.
It was a Glock, loaded with live ammunition and had an attachment, called an auto sear, that made it act as a machine gun. It also had an extended ammo magazine that contained 28 other bullets.
The government alleges Heard has a prior conviction in Cook County Circuit Court for armed robbery.
Court records do not indicate when Heard would be arraigned on the new charges.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Samuel Hill
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206626
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanors
Armaun McKenzie
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206525
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Ciserella
Age : 34
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206650
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyon McNeil
Age : 47
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206687
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dale Rollins
Age : 61
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206707
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Andre Ruff
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206664
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicholas Aubuchon
Age : 26
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206592
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Colin Westbrooks
Age : 32
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206624
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gregory Swiontek II
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206590
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mitchell Pritchard
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206747
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dakar Brown
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206741
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH MINOR/FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Louise Dagnillo
Age : 59
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206669
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Fandl
Age : 33
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206539
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alijah Williams
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206562
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Maurishia Brown
Age : 28
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206521
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leroy Blackwell
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206619
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devon Dunbar
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206714
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Fair
Age : 57
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206657
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Allen Pick II
Age : 47
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206673
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Javyon George-Boatman
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206595
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH MINOR/FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Hollis
Age : 46
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206713
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Nichols II
Age : 38
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206545
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE IV
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brooke Elrod
Age : 29
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2206654
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelos Lujano
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206731
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS; RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT; ROBBERY; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Renee Rodriguez
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206556
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Laron Hudson
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206608
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Gawlinski
Age : 53
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206512
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devante Winters
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206614
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Frederic Dellenbach
Age : 64
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206686
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amador Santos
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206696
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jose Rios
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206752
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jerry Boyd
Age : 23
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206570
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lilia Hernandez-Cervantes Beltran
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206695
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Freeman
Age : 47
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206710
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Duane Jackson
Age : 53
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206698
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATOR - LIFETIME
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyata Williams
Age : 32
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206247
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Aguilar-Tapia
Age : 26
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206573
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michal Skrzyniarz
Age : 37
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206685
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Aaron Collins
Age : 28
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206629
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Francesca Brown
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206746
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Steven Galecki
Age : 52
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206653
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Russell III
Age : 21
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206661
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; POSSESSION - COUNTERFEITED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Raynold Gore
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206551
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ivan Torres
Age : 35
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206723
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Genardo Diaz
Age : 35
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206667
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POSSESSION - STOLEN PROPERTY; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Christopher Swan
Age : 48
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206697
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandt Guzman
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206706
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON; CONFINEMENT; CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Roy Sr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206563
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Denise Johnson
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206582
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bianca Dominguez
Age : 32
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206625
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Gutierrez Delgado
Age : 30
Residence: Greenfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206655
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Austin Click
Age : 23
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206568
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Otis Marshall
Age : 34
Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Booking Number(s): 2206745
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Kirincic
Age : 40
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206630
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Deidra Merritt
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206726
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Melissa Carraway
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206724
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Guzman
Age : 26
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206538
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lakeisha Walker
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206754
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tony Vitaniemi Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206712
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - MAINTAINING - LEGEND DRUGS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Alexander
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206577
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jack Fiorio
Age : 19
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206670
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edgar Murphy Jr.
Age : 63
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206579
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darlene King
Age : 49
Residence: Country Club Hills, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206704
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Leonard Johnson
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206578
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gloria Blue
Age : 51
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206709
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Featherston
Age : 43
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206609
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dana Stevens
Age : 41
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206507
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Coleman
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206569
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Andres
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206662
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Veela Morris
Age : 52
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206611
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Famous McKenny
Age : 45
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206647
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Emmett Williams Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206739
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Safa Alrub
Age : 36
Residence: Orland Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206564
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Darrick Royal
Age : 47
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206601
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Demarco Gillis
Age : 25
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206622
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Goodpaster Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206721
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jourdan Castellanos
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206529
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Junice Stewart
Age : 64
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206516
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Igras
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206543
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ulysses Perry
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206627
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cedric Higdon Jr.
Age : 25
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206692
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Cruz-Lopez
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206580
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Luis Rangel Sanchez
Age : 28
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206693
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rodney Youngblood
Age : 32
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206742
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Badovinac
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206640
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kamari Stephens
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206591
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Stoddard
Age : 38
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206523
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerald Bogard
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206555
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnny Peluyera
Age : 41
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206524
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS (AGGRESSIVE DRIVING/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hailee Newell
Age : 29
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206588
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donald Collins Jr.
Age : 55
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206520
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Porter Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206638
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Idubis Nash
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206743
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tywoun Nixon
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206530
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyrone Dabney
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206576
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vernell Hemphill Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206631
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marta Rodriguez
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206711
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Rodriguez
Age : 75
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206641
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Wardell Sanders
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206651
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
William Lipsey
Age : 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206535
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carl Hopkins Jr.
Age : 41
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206668
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sade Boyd
Age : 36
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206644
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jacob Stewart
Age : 36
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206602
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shaun Brame
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206561
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kori Arguelles
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206603
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jimmie Lee
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206733
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ria Swelfer
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206617
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesse Duque
Age : 29
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206506
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rick Thang Ngo
Age : 26
Residence: Key Largo, FL
Booking Number(s): 2206722
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keith Price
Age : 51
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206552
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Leobardo Costilla
Age : 22
Residence: Shelby, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206674
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Vasquez
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206528
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leon Elliott Jr.
Age : 50
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206575
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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MERRILLVILLE — A pedestrian is dead and a Hobart woman was arrested following a hit-and-run crash late Saturday night in the 5600 block of Broadway, according to Merrillville police detective Cpl. Sean Buck.
Police responded around 11:43 p.m. Saturday to the report of a crash, which was witnessed by a local officer, Buck said.
The witnessing officer called for medical help for the female pedestrian, who had been struck and then pursued the offending vehicle, which did not stop after hitting the woman, police said.
"The female pedestrian was subsequently transported by helicopter to the University of Chicago for emergency medical treatment and evaluation, however she succumbed to her injuries," Buck said.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the woman, identified by police as Olivia Magana of Hobart, was taken to the Lake County jail and has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or catastrophic injury, he said.
"The investigation is ongoing and further details will be provided as they become available," Buck said.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Samuel Hill
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206626
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanors
Armaun McKenzie
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206525
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Ciserella
Age : 34
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206650
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyon McNeil
Age : 47
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206687
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dale Rollins
Age : 61
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206707
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Andre Ruff
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206664
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicholas Aubuchon
Age : 26
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206592
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Colin Westbrooks
Age : 32
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206624
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gregory Swiontek II
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206590
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mitchell Pritchard
Age : 42
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206747
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dakar Brown
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206741
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH MINOR/FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Louise Dagnillo
Age : 59
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206669
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Fandl
Age : 33
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206539
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alijah Williams
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206562
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Maurishia Brown
Age : 28
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206521
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leroy Blackwell
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206619
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devon Dunbar
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206714
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edward Fair
Age : 57
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206657
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Allen Pick II
Age : 47
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206673
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Javyon George-Boatman
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206595
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH MINOR/FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Hollis
Age : 46
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206713
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Nichols II
Age : 38
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206545
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE IV
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brooke Elrod
Age : 29
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2206654
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelos Lujano
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206731
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS; RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT; ROBBERY; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Renee Rodriguez
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206556
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Laron Hudson
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206608
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Gawlinski
Age : 53
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206512
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devante Winters
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206614
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Frederic Dellenbach
Age : 64
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206686
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amador Santos
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206696
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jose Rios
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206752
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jerry Boyd
Age : 23
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206570
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lilia Hernandez-Cervantes Beltran
Age : 33
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206695
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Freeman
Age : 47
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206710
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Duane Jackson
Age : 53
Residence: Wheatfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206698
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATOR - LIFETIME
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyata Williams
Age : 32
Residence: Fort Wayne, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206247
Arrest Date: July 19, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Aguilar-Tapia
Age : 26
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206573
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michal Skrzyniarz
Age : 37
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206685
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Aaron Collins
Age : 28
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206629
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Francesca Brown
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206746
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Steven Galecki
Age : 52
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206653
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Russell III
Age : 21
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206661
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; POSSESSION - COUNTERFEITED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Raynold Gore
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206551
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ivan Torres
Age : 35
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206723
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Genardo Diaz
Age : 35
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206667
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POSSESSION - STOLEN PROPERTY; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Christopher Swan
Age : 48
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206697
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandt Guzman
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206706
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON; CONFINEMENT; CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Charles Roy Sr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206563
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Denise Johnson
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206582
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bianca Dominguez
Age : 32
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206625
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Gutierrez Delgado
Age : 30
Residence: Greenfield, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206655
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Austin Click
Age : 23
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206568
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Otis Marshall
Age : 34
Residence: Los Angeles, CA
Booking Number(s): 2206745
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Kirincic
Age : 40
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206630
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Deidra Merritt
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206726
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Melissa Carraway
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206724
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Guzman
Age : 26
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206538
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lakeisha Walker
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206754
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tony Vitaniemi Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206712
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - MAINTAINING - LEGEND DRUGS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Alexander
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206577
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jack Fiorio
Age : 19
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206670
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edgar Murphy Jr.
Age : 63
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206579
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darlene King
Age : 49
Residence: Country Club Hills, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206704
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Leonard Johnson
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206578
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gloria Blue
Age : 51
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206709
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Featherston
Age : 43
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206609
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dana Stevens
Age : 41
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206507
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Coleman
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206569
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Andres
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206662
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Veela Morris
Age : 52
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206611
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Famous McKenny
Age : 45
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206647
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Emmett Williams Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206739
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Safa Alrub
Age : 36
Residence: Orland Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206564
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Darrick Royal
Age : 47
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206601
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Demarco Gillis
Age : 25
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206622
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Goodpaster Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206721
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jourdan Castellanos
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206529
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Junice Stewart
Age : 64
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206516
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jonathan Igras
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206543
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ulysses Perry
Age : 41
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206627
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cedric Higdon Jr.
Age : 25
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206692
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Cruz-Lopez
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206580
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Luis Rangel Sanchez
Age : 28
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206693
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rodney Youngblood
Age : 32
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206742
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Badovinac
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206640
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kamari Stephens
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206591
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Stoddard
Age : 38
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206523
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerald Bogard
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206555
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnny Peluyera
Age : 41
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206524
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS (AGGRESSIVE DRIVING/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hailee Newell
Age : 29
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206588
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donald Collins Jr.
Age : 55
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206520
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Porter Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206638
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Idubis Nash
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206743
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tywoun Nixon
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206530
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyrone Dabney
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206576
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vernell Hemphill Jr.
Age : 19
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206631
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marta Rodriguez
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206711
Arrest Date: Aug. 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Rodriguez
Age : 75
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206641
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Wardell Sanders
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206651
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
William Lipsey
Age : 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206535
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Carl Hopkins Jr.
Age : 41
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206668
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sade Boyd
Age : 36
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206644
Arrest Date: July 30, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jacob Stewart
Age : 36
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206602
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shaun Brame
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206561
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kori Arguelles
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206603
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jimmie Lee
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206733
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ria Swelfer
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206617
Arrest Date: July 29, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesse Duque
Age : 29
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206506
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rick Thang Ngo
Age : 26
Residence: Key Largo, FL
Booking Number(s): 2206722
Arrest Date: Aug. 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keith Price
Age : 51
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206552
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Leobardo Costilla
Age : 22
Residence: Shelby, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206674
Arrest Date: July 31, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Vasquez
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206528
Arrest Date: July 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leon Elliott Jr.
Age : 50
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206575
Arrest Date: July 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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FORT WAYNE — The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved a $12 million chiller plant upgrade and chilled water line replacement at Purdue Northwest during its Friday meeting in Fort Wayne.
The project calls for the replacement of the existing cooling tower and an additional chiller for increased capacity on the Westville campus and replacement of the existing chilled water main on the Hammond campus. The university will include the project in its 2023-25 state legislative capital request.
Pending funding and other necessary approvals, construction could begin in spring 2024 with completion in spring 2025, according to the university.
Other items approved Friday that are part of the university’s 10-year capital plan include:
• A new, $160 million nursing and pharmacy education building at Purdue West Lafayette, with $89 million requested from the state.
• A $22 million addition to the Rhinehart Music Center at Purdue Fort Wayne, with $14 million requested from the state.
• A $77 million chilled water enhancements at Purdue West Lafayette, with no state funding requested.
• An $11 million renovation to the Krannert Center at Purdue West Lafayette, with no state funding requested.
• A $15 million construction project for the first phase of an Energetics Research Lab building at Purdue West Lafayette, with no state funding requested.
Friday's vote completed an update of the university's capital plan.
“Throughout this biennial update of the 10-year capital plan, Administrative Operations leadership recognizes the need to ensure financial viability and stewardship while prioritizing and contributing to student affordability and sustainability,” said Jay Wasson, Purdue vice president for physical facilities and chief public safety officer. “In order to achieve these goals, Purdue has adopted a balanced capital program approach that considers facility renovations first, facility replacements where appropriate and the addition of new space only when needed.”
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The 2003 murder of Merrillville businessman John Parker Jr., planned by his wife, Judy Parker, and aided by his two stepchildren, will be the focus of a television show airing at 6 p.m. Sunday.
While officers were en route, the woman told dispatchers the man had broken out a window and she discharged her firearm but was unsure if she shot him, police said.
The man previously was arrested in Porter County in September 2018 after leading a sheriff's officer on a pursuit in a maroon 1993 Chevrolet Camaro, court records show.
A 20-year-old man who is accused of having sexual contact with a minor in Lake County was sentenced to jail time and mental-health counseling for the same type of offense in Porter County. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/pnw-facility-infrastructure-upgrades-in-purdue-capital-plan/article_d6180976-55f8-58c4-afde-794fe125c7d4.html | 2022-08-09T18:02:44 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/pnw-facility-infrastructure-upgrades-in-purdue-capital-plan/article_d6180976-55f8-58c4-afde-794fe125c7d4.html |
SOUTH HAVEN — The South Haven Fire Department recently received a $5,000 grant from Portage Walmart to be used for essential equipment.
The funding was used to purchase a battery-powered positive pressure fan which is used to clear homes of smoke and other dangerous gasses such as carbon monoxide.
The fan is lightweight and can be carried with one hand by a single firefighter. In addition, the battery-operated fan does not produce hazardous exhaust produced by a gas-powered fan. The new fan replaces a much heavier 20-year-old gas-powered fan.
The second piece of equipment purchased with the funds was a battery-powered Milwaukee ventilation saw outfitted with a fire service conversion kit.
The saw is used to cut holds in the roof of a house where heat, smoke and gasses have not yet escaped, making it safer for firefighters in the house to operate. It also increases visibility inside the house.
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The battery-powered saw is lightweight and will operate in poor oxygen environments, unlike a gas-powered saw, which are prone to failure. The new saw will supplement the department’s current gas-powered saws.
Both pieces of equipment increase firefighter safety and will help improve efficiency on emergency scenes. Both were purchased at zero cost to taxpayers thanks to the grant. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/south-haven-fire-department-receives-5-000-walmart-grant/article_26841b5b-8605-564a-ac4b-5168275c8275.html | 2022-08-09T18:02:51 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/south-haven-fire-department-receives-5-000-walmart-grant/article_26841b5b-8605-564a-ac4b-5168275c8275.html |
PALMERTON, Pa. — The Carbon County coroner was called to a double-block home along Columbia Avenue after an early morning fire.
Firefighters said the fire started just after 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Palmerton fire chief said it took them a little over 2 and a half hours to get the fire under control.
A family member said that her 61-year-old aunt, who lived on one side of the double-block, died in the fire.
Neighbors said the other family was on vacation.
A state police fire marshal is investigating, but they said they don't suspect foul play.
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — A police officer was injured when his patrol vehicle crashed into a pickup truck that ran a stop sign Tuesday morning in the Cardiff section of the township, police said.
At 8:18 a.m., Officer Timothy Canale was headed north on Spruce Avenue when his vehicle struck the driver's side of a 2018 Nissan Frontier driven by Michael Knapp, 40, of Bayville, Ocean County, who was heading west on Franklin Street, police said in a news release. The impact caused Knapp's pickup to rotate and roll onto its passenger side, leaving the road and landing in the intersection's northwest corner.
Canale was transported to Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, police said.
Knapp was ticketed for careless driving and failure to yield the right of way. Police did not say whether Knapp was injured.
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BRIDGETON — Two city men were arrested after police say one of them was driving under the influence when his car struck a parked vehicle and a home's front porch.
Officers were called to East Avenue and East Commerce Street about 6:30 p.m. Saturday for a motor vehicle crash. They found a vehicle unoccupied, having struck the car and porch, police said in a news release.
Officers tracked down Ruben Ruiz, 24, of Church Street, after he had gotten into a confrontation with Ramon Ruiz, 37, of Elmer Street, police said.
Ruben Ruiz was charged with driving while intoxicated, simple assault, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. Ramon Ruiz was charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.
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A Little Egg Harbor Township man pleaded guilty Monday to driving drunk and leaving the scene of an accident when his car hit a bicyclist in Long Beach Township in April 2020, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
John Madden, 43, is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 30. Prosecutors will seek a three-year prison term, the Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
Madden also pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, a charge stemming from an unrelated shoplifting incident. The state will seek an 18-month sentence for the assault charge, the Prosecutor's Office said.
The sentences would be served concurrently, the Prosecutor's Office said.
The crash happened April 8, 2020, along Long Beach Boulevard. Daniel Bogacz, 63, of Beach Haven, was riding his bike north when Madden's Jeep Liberty struck him from behind. Madden then made a U-turn, fleeing the scene.
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Bogacz was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City, where he was treated and released.
Authorities arrested Madden later that day, taking him to Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford Township, where he was ordered to provide a blood sample. Tests revealed he had a blood-alcohol level of .245%, more than three times over the .08% legal limit, according to the Prosecutor's Office.
Madden also had a run-in with the law April 4, 2020, when he pushed an off-duty state park police officer at a convenience store on Mathistown Road in Little Egg Harbor, the Prosecutor's Office said.
The officer was approached by a store manager who said they witnessed Madden trying to shoplift. The officer intervened before police arrived, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Despite Madden's attempt to fight apprehension, he was detained by the off-duty officer before township police arrived.
Madden was then taken to the Ocean County jail and released afterward, the Prosecutor's Office said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/little-egg-harbor-man-pleads-guilty-to-2020-hit-and-run-officer-assault/article_cf4c108a-17e3-11ed-84e9-5f08a00097cd.html | 2022-08-09T18:08:44 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/little-egg-harbor-man-pleads-guilty-to-2020-hit-and-run-officer-assault/article_cf4c108a-17e3-11ed-84e9-5f08a00097cd.html |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state.
New positive cases: 2,287
New deaths: 3
Total positive cases: 2,236,231
Total number of deaths: 31,246
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,173,665
Rate of transmission: 0.92
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 62,910 cases, 963 deaths, 381,429 doses administered
Cape May: 12,476 cases, 266 deaths, 134,699 doses administered
Cumberland: 37,312 cases, 581 deaths, 187,213 doses administered
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Ocean: 152,441 cases, 2,884 deaths, 704,566 doses administered
Source: N.J. Department of Health
Figures as of 1 p.m. Aug. 9
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Volusia Chair Jeff Brower says his family dog was poisoned; a political ally blames REC
Volusia County Council Chair Jeff Brower says a pet dog was poisoned last week at his family farm in DeLeon Springs.
And Chuck Collins, a political ally and president of the Republican Conservatives Ormond Beach Assembly, is alleging members of the Republican Executive Committee of Volusia County are responsible.
“They now committed the most heinous crime ever: they poisoned the dog of Mr. Browers special need (sic) granddaughter!!" Collins wrote in an email circulated Sunday morning. "They deny it? Well then who else??!! And Why??!!”
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Vic Baker, state committeeman for the REC and a party spokesman, called Collins' allegations "particularly outrageous," and if they were directed at any individuals, they would be "slanderous."
Brower — who has repeatedly clashed with other council members — is openly campaigning for what he calls the "Volusia Values" slate of candidates for County Council seats. The group of like-minded candidates includes Doug Pettit for Volusia County Council at-large, Ken Smith for District 4 and Julio "David" Sosa for District 5.
Volusia County Republicans have officially endorsed opponents of three of Brower's candidates, and last week Brower and other council members got into an hourlong donnybrook with Councilman Ben Johnson accusing the chair of lying and Brower countering by alleging a "political witch hunt."
No complaint to Volusia County Sheriff's Office
Scant details about the dog's death are available. Brower said he did not report the matter to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office for investigation, and an agency spokesman, Andrew Gant, said no complaints have been made from Brower's farm in recent days.
Brower responded to a handful of texts from The News-Journal on Monday, writing: "My granddaughter and daughter-in-law had a (support) dog that was poisoned last week. My granddaughter is a very special child with (Down syndrome). My son and his wife have bought another puppy and we have taken security measures at our farm."
Brower said the incident occurred at his farm in DeLeon Springs. He responded to questions about how he knows the dog was poisoned and whether an autopsy was performed.
"We know and do not wish to share it at this time," Brower wrote. "We are also receiving other threats. That's all the three families living at the farm care to say at this time."
Volusia Republicans: 'Doesn't pass the smell test'
Collins' club used to be certified under the Volusia County Republican Executive Committee, but was one of four that split after party officials determined it had gone against party rules by openly endorsing Brower over his 2020 opponent, Deb Denys, also a Republican.
The Republican Conservatives Ormond Beach Assembly has continued to support Brower and has adopted the Volusia Values candidates, while the REC has voted to formally endorse Jake Johansson for at-large, incumbent Danny Robins in District 3 and David Santiago in District 5.
The party's endorsement votes led Brower to call for the resignations of GOP Chairman Paul Deering and Vice Chairman Tom Coriale, comparing Deering's leadership style to "the Chinese Communist Politburo."
With the two factions of the local Republican Party at odds, Baker said someone sent him Collins' email from Sunday morning.
In addition to accusing RECVC members of poisoning Brower's dog, the email attacks them on other fronts, including influencing the County Council "staged coup," when Brower faced harsh criticism for his behind-the-scenes involvement in pushing for an environmental meeting to take place before the Aug. 23 primary.
"It's difficult to find words to express their soulless being. They will stop at nothing!" Collins wrote.
Collins did not return calls made to him Monday and Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Baker questioned why any RECVC member would want to harm Brower's dog and how Collins could make a baseless accusation.
“He’s out of his freaking mind,” Baker said of Collins. “What proof does he have?”
Later, Baker said: "This doesn't pass the smell test."
Baker questioned why Brower wouldn’t hand the matter over to the sheriff’s office for investigation.
“I’ve got a feeling if anyone of us got on his property, he would shoot us on sight," Baker said.
Collins is still a member of the Republican Executive Committee and has signed a loyalty oath, Baker said.
“Chuck Collins should be ashamed of himself if he has any shame left in him," Baker said.
Collins' email closes with a quote from Winston Churchill: "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last."
Baker compared the email to a person screaming. “What does he think," Baker said, "we’re bombing London here?”
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Police in Dover, Delaware, issued an Amber Alert Tuesday for a teenage girl who "may be at risk."
Taniyah Quail-Marker left a relative's apartment on the 100 Block of Macdonald Grove in the Leander Lakes Apartments community around midnight Monday into Tuesday, police said Tuesday afternoon.
She was last seen with a man and all attempts to reach her Tuesday morning were unsuccessful, police said.
"Based on evidence obtained at this point in the investigation, it is believed that Taniyah Quail-Marker’s safety may be at risk and that her missing status may not be voluntary," police said in a news release.
Taniyah, who stands around 5-feet, 4 inches tall and weighs around 240 pounds, was wearing a blue cookie monster shirt, shorts, and white crocs when she went missing, police said.
She was last seen with a man inside a blue Nissan Versa with Alaska registration JPL799, police said.
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MESA, Ariz. — Mesa police have arrested a woman accused of fleeing the scene of a traffic collision that severely injured a 4-year-old girl Sunday afternoon.
The child was hit by a car as she was crossing Main Street with her mother and siblings near the Lesueur intersection.
Police say the girl was taken to the hospital and treated for a brain bleed, broken ribs, a punctured lung, facial lacerations and fractures. She's expected to survive her injuries.
On Monday, investigators located the suspect's vehicle, a silver 2014 Hyundai, at a local apartment complex near Ashland and Main Street.
Veronica Laprada, 48, was then identified as the suspected driver of the vehicle involved in Sunday's collision. She was taken into custody on a charge of leaving the scene of a serious collision.
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