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CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel Police Department accepted an officer's resignation
According to a spokesperson with the department, Andrew Longyear submitted his resignation Thursday, Aug. 18, effective immediately.
Police said Longyear started working with the department in June 2021 and previously worked for the Clay County Sheriff's Department.
On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Indiana State Police contacted Carmel Police Chief Jim Barlow to let him know charges were going to be filed against Longyear as a result of an investigation.
According to court records, Longyear is facing charges out of Clay County for identity deception and conversion.
Carmel Police Deputy Chief Joe Bickel resigned Wednesday following allegations of inappropriate behavior involving several employees.
Just four weeks ago, Police Chief Jeff Horner removed Bickel from his position and recommended to the Carmel Police Merit Board that Bickel be dismissed from the department.
State of Indiana Police Merit Law requires that Bickel retain his position with the department and his merit rank until a decision is made by the Carmel Police Merit Board.
The allegations against Bickel include the following claims:
- Groping a female employee's breast
- Attempting to forcibly kiss a different female employee
- Kissing the hand and neck of another female employee at a work-related event
- Using his position of authority within the department to influence an employee to violate a departmental standard operating procedure for the benefit of a family member.
On July 25, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard accepted Horner's resignation as police chief.
Brainard appointed retired Carmel Police Chief Jim Barlow to serve as interim police chief until a permanent replacement is chosen.
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DINGMANS FERRY, Pa. — A man who admitted to shooting his father received his sentence in Pike County on Thursday.
Ryan Paige, 32, of Dingmans Ferry, will spend 28 to 62 years in prison. He was charged with third-degree murder, attempted murder, and other charges.
Paige shot his father, Ronald Paige, 61, after an argument in 2020 near Dingmans Ferry.
According to investigators, Ryan Paige drove to Ronald Paige's home and fired three gunshots into the house. Ronald Paige was struck in the chest and died.
Paige pleaded guilty in April.
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HONESDALE, Pa. — A man from New York who admitted to a DUI crash that killed a man on a scooter has been sentenced to prison time.
Anthony Barry, 60, from Queens, New York, will spend seven to 14 years behind bars for a DUI crash that killed Charles Schroedel from Hawley.
The crash in May of 2021 happened at the intersection of Routes 196 and 507 in Dreher Township. Investigators said. Barry's vehicle hit Schroedel, who was riding a Honda scooter.
Barry failed field sobriety tests, and a blood test showed he had a BAC of .33, more than four times the legal limit.
Barry pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and driving under the influence. This was his third DUI conviction.
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SEATTLE — Editor's note: The above video on Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price being charged with assault originally aired on April 21, 2022.
Seattle CEO Dan Price, who became famous for cutting his own salary to raise his employees' pay, resigned from his company Gravity Payments amid claims he assaulted a woman and drove recklessly with her in the car.
Price pleaded not guilty to one charge of misdemeanor assault and one charge of reckless driving related to the incident in May. A harassment no-contact order was also issued.
In an email to employees that Price tweeted, he said his presence at the company had become a distraction and he was leaving to "focus full time on fighting false accusations made against me."
Chief operating officer of Gravity Payments Tammi Kroll will take over as CEO of the company.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old woman met with Price in January after they exchanged messages on Instagram. The woman told police she met with Price after he told her he wanted to talk about "professional matters" in person.
The woman allegedly met with Price at a restaurant downtown on the night of Jan. 20. The woman told police Price got "very drunk" at the restaurant, according to documents.
The woman attempted to order an Uber, and Price suggested waiting in his Tesla until it arrived. Once inside his car, Price allegedly attempted to force a kiss on the woman and grabbed her throat when she pushed him away. Documents say the woman told police he became "incredibly angry," and his demeanor completely changed.
According to documents, Price then drove the woman to a North Seattle parking lot and did "donuts" with his car before attempting to kiss her again.
Price's attorney, Mark Middaugh, called the allegations "absolutely false" after Price was initially charged, adding they have evidence that contradicts details of the police report and raises "serious doubts about the complainant's credibility." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/seattle-ceo-dan-price-resigns-assault-allegations-gravity-payments/281-21eb62fa-a85a-4fa7-8735-1475d04998b4 | 2022-08-18T16:56:47 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/seattle-ceo-dan-price-resigns-assault-allegations-gravity-payments/281-21eb62fa-a85a-4fa7-8735-1475d04998b4 |
CEDAR FALLS -- The Cedar Falls Community Theatre production, "The Last Romance," will be presented as a staged reading at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Performances take place at the Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St.
In playwright Joe DiPietro's comedy, a widower gets an unexpected second chance at love when he begins to woo a reticent woman. He also must contend with his lonely sister as he embarks on the trip of a lifetime and regains happiness that seemed all but lost.
John C. Luzaich is directing, with Thomas P. White as lighting and sound designer and Vy Van as sound engineer.
Featured cast members include: John Mardis as Ralph, the widower; Liane Nichols as the love interest; Joy Thorson as Rose, Ralph's sister; and Mark Fakler, who plays a young man.
Box office hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before each show. Tickets are $10; seating is general admission. For more information, call 319-277-5283.
Photos: Annual Meskwaki Powwow
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Meskwaki tribe members perform the Friendship Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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Veterans are honored during the grand entry of the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki Nation hand drummers perform during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members perform the Friendship Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Visitors watch as Meskwaki tribe members perform the Friendship Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members perform the Swan Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members perform the Friendship Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members perform the Friendship Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members perform the Swan Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Meskwaki tribe members perform the Swan Dance during the annual Meskwaki Powwow at the Meskwaki Powwow grounds near Tama on Saturday.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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NORMAL — McLean County Unit 5 will host two job fairs over the next two weeks to address vacancies for paraprofessionals and substitutes as the school year kicks off.
"Like so many businesses around us, Unit 5 has several job openings to still fill for this school year," Superintendent Kristen Weikle said in a statement to The Pantagraph.
The job fairs will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 19, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Friday, Aug. 26, at the Unit 5 district offices, 1809 W. Hovey in Normal. The fairs are walk-in.
Both full- and part-time positions are available. Both types of positions have access to medical and dental benefits, with full-time positions having those benefits fully paid and part-time positions having access for a fee, the district said.
The largest number of vacancies are in the paraprofessional positions, also called teaching assistants. These employees work in schools to help teachers and students. A recent change in Illinois regulations allows those interested to get a short-term paraprofessional license with a high school diploma or equivalent. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/unit-5-to-hold-job-fairs-for-teaching-assistants/article_e2594822-1ef6-11ed-8ced-d36f7f571db1.html | 2022-08-18T16:59:35 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/unit-5-to-hold-job-fairs-for-teaching-assistants/article_e2594822-1ef6-11ed-8ced-d36f7f571db1.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Behind the scenes, Haley Coomes produces newscasts you see on News 6 every day. But she plays another role behind the scenes as a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions.
Most recently, raising now 16-month-old Floranne, an old lab golden mix dog.
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“It was a classic case of a billboard. We don’t live very far away. I drive by the [Canine Companions] campus every day to work. My husband and I were talking about getting a dog and we did a little research and found a program where we can give back,” Coomes said.
Canine Companions is a nationwide organization that breeds, raises and trains service dogs that assist people with disabilities.
Before dogs like Floranne, nicknamed Flo, are matched with their forever families they spend time with puppy raisers. Haley and her husband, Jamie Martin, opening their home to Flo when she was 8 weeks old.
“It’s been such hard times for people these past few years and Canine Companions has been such a positive outlet for me. Taking her places and seeing something so positive grow is just a great feeling,” Coomes said.
Coomes and Martin took care of Flo, taking her to vet appointments, basic training sessions and just letting her be a puppy. She’s had many visits to Disney World as part of her training to get her acclimated with being around people and staying focused around many distractions.
Over a year later, it’s time to turn over the leash. An emotional but gratifying time for puppy raisers.
“You’re so happy that they’re going to go on and do fantastic stuff. The best gift anybody can ever receive,” Martin said.
“She’ll be such a good fit for somebody, but she’s been such a good friend,” Coomes said.
Flo will start her service dog training full-time with instructor Carley Bran.
“We definitely understand this is a bittersweet moment. They put a lot of time, energy and love into these dogs,” Bran said. “From this point, I get to meet the dogs and they get to meet their roommates and they’ll have playtime with their new friends. We teach different skills like retrieving items, pulling wheelchairs, turning on and off lights, opening doors.”
After about 6 months the dogs are evaluated and depending on their temperament and success of their training, they’ll graduate as a certified service dog.
A product of the program, Helios was paired with Joe Latimer. So far, they’ve spent 3 years together.
“I’m quadriplegic so my hands don’t work, and I drop a lot of things. He helps me with doors and light switches,” Latimer said.
Latimer was hit by a car walking along a crosswalk in 2015. Canine Companions provided a helping paw, Helios, free of charge.
“We just feel so grateful that there’s people out there willing to help people with disabilities and help improve their situations,” Latimer said. “Sorry I’m just getting a little chocked up because we just love our dog so much. He really is part of the family. Sometimes as a person with disabilities you can feel like a burden to people, but having a service dog, he’s always so happy and willing to help all the time.”
The cycle continuing for some puppy raisers like Coomes and Martin, looking forward to spreading love with a new canine companion in training.
“It was pure pleasure every step of the way... every paw of the way,” Coomes said.
Canine Companions has been operating for nearly 50 years and has graduated more than 7,100 service dogs.
If you’re wondering what happens to the dogs that don’t graduate the training program, they can have a change in career and become therapy dogs or their puppy raisers have the opportunity to adopt them.
Click HERE to learn more about volunteering or becoming a puppy raiser.
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As monkeypox cases continue to climb in Oregon, the state is working to control the outbreak before it becomes a statewide pandemic.
Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state health official, said the Oregon Health Authority is working to spread information and a limited number of vaccines to help slow the spread of the virus, which has so far mostly impacted gay and bisexual men.
As of Thursday, 95 cases have been confirmed in Oregon, with 92 among men. The three women infected are among the most recent cases confirmed in the state.
Coos County announced its first case last week, and Dr. Eric Gleason, assistant director of Coos Health and Wellness, said no additional cases have been located in the county.
Sidelinger said while another pandemic on the heels of COVID-19 is disturbing, monkeypox is a vastly different kind of virus.
“It might seem like too much to now have another outbreak of another infectious disease as we continue t recover from COVID 19,” Sidelinger said. “The good news is although monkeypox is a severe public health concern, it is not another COVID-19. It does not spread the same was as COVID 19. Fortunately, there have been no deaths in Oregon and the United States. We are not recommending vaccinations for the general population."
While the virus has spread mostly in the LGBTQ community, Sidelinger emphasized anyone can catch it if they come into close contact with someone who has been infected.
"Right now, in Oregon and other states, most cases of monkeypox have been diagnosed in gay and bisexual men,” he said. “While this disease does not spread just among men and one's sexual orientation does not make one more susceptible to the virus, the virus is spreading more among those groups."
Sidelinger said in response to the growing cases and growing concerns, OHA will launch a new website dealing specifically with the virus. The page will share information on testing, vaccines and treatments and offer answers to many questions people may have.
In addition, he said the state recently announced those getting tested or vaccinated for the virus can now do so with no out-of-pocket expense.
The cases in Oregon are spread across seven counties and are among the 9,500 cases in the United States and 31,800 cases worldwide.
“Anyone can be diagnosed with monkeypox, and this not a gay disease,” Sidelinger said.
Almost all cases of monkeypox are diagnosed after a person comes into close skin-to-skin contact with someone who has it. It can be passed by contacting clothing, sheets, towels or other items used by an infected person, but those cases are rare.
“Monkeypox may start with a fever, achiness or sore throat, but it may also start with a rash or sores,” Sidelinger said. “If you have symptoms you believe to be monkeypox, contact your health provider.”
The vaccine for monkeypox is effective and has a long record of success. But supplies are very limited. Since the first case was diagnosed in June, Oregon has received 6,803 doses, and fewer than 50 are available at OHA today. Individual county health departments across the state do have some vaccines, but they are being given to only the most at-risk people.
Sidelinger said the state is concentrating on getting first doses to those at rick, with second doses often waiting fur up to three months. Only the most at-risk or pediatric cases, which there have been none so far in Oregon, will get the second dose at four weeks as recommended.
“Anyone can be infected by monkeypox,” Sidelinger said. “Plan ahead if you're attending events where there may be close, skin to skin contact"
Katie Cox, the executive director of the Equity Institute, which reaches out to the gay and lesbian community in Portland said there is a lot of fear and confusion in the LGBTQ community.
“I’m hearing many of my community express confusion about hPMX4,” she said. “Several people I spoke to didn't even know there was a vaccine available. Lack of urgency from the federal government has been concerning. Would that response look any different if it wasn't based in a marginal community?”
Like Sidelinger, Cox emphasized the virus is not a gay disease, and she feels the focus should be on behavior rather than orientation.
“We need to focus on risky behavior and not identity,” Cox said. “Anyone who has skin can get this disease. At this point it's not an if, but a when if will start impacting other communities. Gay, bisexual and queer men are not the only people engaging in skin-to-skin contact."
Cox urged the state and federal governments to support groups like hers that can reach the most at-risk people.
“Information, health and risk access and vaccine availability is not widely known,” she said. “That is why it's vital that community health organizations that are more nimble and tied into their communities get immediate support." | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/state-working-to-control-monkeypox-outbreak/article_85beb9ea-1c0c-11ed-8584-138e3e1438f9.html | 2022-08-18T17:02:01 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/state-working-to-control-monkeypox-outbreak/article_85beb9ea-1c0c-11ed-8584-138e3e1438f9.html |
Here's what you need to know about the Shreveport Police Department's next DWI checkpoint
Be prepared for new DWI checkpoint in North Shreveport next Friday. This checkpoint will be a multi-agency event and will begin at 10 p.m. on Aug. 26 and will end at 3 a.m. on Aug. 27.
This checkpoint will target impaired drivers but is not limited to any particular offenses.
The Shreveport Police Department’s DWI Unit, Radar Unit, Office of Special Investigations, Warrants Unit and Auxiliary Unit will be working with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana State Police to ensure the safety of the streets of Shreveport.
The 'Bat Mobile' will be at the location as well. Sgt. Angie Willhite with the Shreveport Police Department said that this mobile is a vehicle that enables police to conduct Intoxilyzer testing on the scene.
This initiative is funded through the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission grant.
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16-year-old killed, 2 injured in Phoenix shooting in near Interstate 17
A shooting early morning Wednesday in Phoenix left a 16-year-old dead and two people, including another teenager hospitalized, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Police identified the teen who died as Jose Cordova Torres.
Officers responded to the southbound lanes of Interstate 17 near Northern Avenue at about 1 a.m. after receiving reports of a person laying on the road.
Officers found Cordova with multiple gunshot wounds and took him to a hospital where he died, police said.
Another teenager and a man later arrived at a hospital with gunshot injuries, police said.
Both people who were shot remain at the hospital with serious injuries. Officers believe they were related to the same shooting. The two injured men have not yet been identified by police.
Police said the shooting happened a couple of blocks west of where Cordova was found, in Glendale on North 47th and West Augusta avenues.
Detectives were at the location investigating what led to the shooting, police said.
Reach breaking news reporter Laura Daniella Sepulveda at lsepulveda@lavozarizona.com or on Twitter @lauradNews.
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'Housing for people not profit': How this Phoenix group is bringing attention to rising rent
Phoenix-based arts and advocacy organization Fuerte Arts Movement kicked off its campaign to raise awareness about rising rent with an unveiling party for its “Rent is Too High” poster winners.
Posters submitted to the contest reflected concerns about rising rent in the Phoenix area, which saw rent prices increase by almost 30% in 2021, more than double the U.S. increase.
One hundred copies of each of the four winning posters will be placed on street poles and in coffee shops, said Xenia Orona, the co-executive director of Fuerte Arts Movement. Initially, the posters will be distributed near their office space in downtown Phoenix, but they hope to expand to “every neighborhood where rent is a burden,” said Dominique Medina, Fuerte Arts Movement’s digital organizer.
“Of course, that’s going to be mostly communities of color and low-income communities,” Orona said.
Gabrielle Booth's first-place poster depicts a Phoenix skyline against a sunset backdrop that reads "Welcome to Phoenix: Valley of the Hedge Funds."
Jhanz Marco and Xavier Martinez tied for second place. Marco's poster portrays a parent and child being forced to leave their house, which is being taken by a giant pig. Martinez's poster is a colorful depiction of a collection of houses, individuals and cactuses that reads "Housing for People Not Profit."
Erin Taylor, 24, a Phoenix resident and recent graduate of Northern Arizona University, won the contest’s third place prize.
Artist draws from personal struggle affording rent
The poster she created reflected her experience struggling to afford housing after graduating from college. “Most of my friends, they’re not out of their parent’s house, and they’ve been stressed out about it,” she said. “They’re working jobs, but they're not able to afford a place to live. They can’t get out of bad situations.”
“It feels like we’re all just looking up at the sky trying to shoot for the moon, trying to jump through all of these hoops to get something that should be basic,” she said.
In the poster she created, two individuals — one depicting herself, and the other depicting a friend — stare up at a "rent"-labeled moon placed against an orange sky. One of them crouches down to gaze at the moon through a telescope.
Another figure stares, panicked, at a piece of paper that reads “Payment Plan” and “Job 1, Job 2.”
“He’s freaking out, like ‘what are we supposed to do, how are we supposed to get there, am I supposed to get five roommates?’”
“The colors are very dark and moody,” she said. “I wanted to make it seem more dystopian. It’s kind of grim right now. We got promised all of this stuff, and then we get there and we can’t access it.”
“We had a plan, you go to college, you graduate, you find a job, and then you can pay for housing, but we can’t. And that’s a big problem right now, and it’s terrible,” she said.
Taylor emphasized the importance of art in the campaign's strategy. “Even people who aren’t savvy about politics, they can see it, they know what it’s about, they can relate to it,” she said. “If you have a talk, there’s a lot of jargon thrown around. But if somebody sees a picture of something, they know right away what’s going on.”
'Housing is a human right'
Shalanndra (Shelly) Benally, who submitted a poster to the contest, echoed a similar message.
“A lot of people are visual learners,” she said. “Giving the visual aid is really helpful, especially since social media’s super prevalent in how not only myself, but everybody my age gets their news and updates.”
Similar to Taylor, Benally was inspired by the experience of struggling to afford a place to live as a young adult who recently graduated from college. She was drawn to the language Fuerte Arts Movement used in their contest outreach, that “housing is a human right,” and centered this message in the poster she created.
Campaign seeks to repeal rent control ban
A goal of Fuerte’s “Rent is Too High” campaign is to repeal an Arizona law that bans cities and towns from implementing rent control. During a panel discussion before the Aug. 5 award ceremony, Arizona House Rep. Christian Solorio, D-Phoenix, discussed a bill he introduced in the state Legislature in June.
HB 2401 would have repealed Section 33-1329 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which says that counties, cities and towns in Arizona do not have the power to control rents, because that right has been preempted by the state. The bill did not receive a committee hearing.
“It’s a big, broad-sweeping blanket piece of legislation that doesn’t account for the needs of the individual communities,” said panel member and Arizona political consultant Petra Morrison, referring to Section 33-1329. “What’s good for south Phoenix, or what’s good for Phoenix in general, the people who live in Phoenix know what that is."
“We’re going to take that to the Arizona legislators next year,” said Alyssa Barreda, the program lead on Fuerte's “Rent is Too High” campaign. In the meantime, the organization is going to continue to bring attention to the state's rising rent prices, she said.
Fuerte will begin putting up the winning posters at local businesses in downtown Phoenix in the next two weeks.
Madeleine Parrish covers equity issues for The Arizona Republic. Reach her at madeleine.parrish@gannett.com and follow her on Twitter @maddieparrish61. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2022/08/18/fuerte-arts-movement-contest-winners-bring-attention-rising-rents/10128591002/ | 2022-08-18T17:11:10 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2022/08/18/fuerte-arts-movement-contest-winners-bring-attention-rising-rents/10128591002/ |
Residents in parts of New York and New Jersey may get to see dazzling Northern Lights displays this week as a strong geomagnetic storm pushes toward Earth.
The storm, which scientists have rated a G3, could drive the aurora further away from its polar residence and be seen in northern Oregon to parts to New York and New Jersey between Wednesday and Friday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Center.
Experts say chances for sky gazers in New York and New Jersey to see the aurora borealis are highest Thursday night between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. in cloudless skies and away from city lights.
An aurora borealis – or the Northern Lights – occurs when energized particles from the sun hit Earth’s northern atmosphere, creating beautiful waves of dancing light.
A geomagnetic storm watch was issued for parts of the northern United States after several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) began to arrive to earth Wednesday after leaving the sun on Aug. 14.
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Hey, you never know -- especially if you never look.
Two unclaimed winning New York Lottery tickets, one with a top Cash4Life prize and another with a $1 million Mega Millions win, will expire next month unless those holding them come forward.
The Cash4Life winner, worth $1,000 a day for life or $7 million total, was sold at Mega Dream Corp, 75-03 37th Avenue in Queens' Jackson Heights. The numbers for the draw were 03-23-30-55-58 and Cash Ball 01. The ticket expires on Sept. 9.
As for the Mega ticket, the $1 million second-prize winner was sold at Broadway Newsstand at 4765 in Manhattan. That lottery was drawn way back on Sept. 28, 2021. The numbers were 18-30-43-68-69 and Mega Ball 22. Whoever still has that ticket, if anyone can find it, needs to turn it in by Sept. 28, 2022, or miss out on the million bucks.
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After groups spend $1.8M in Shasta County elections, concerns raised about campaign finance rules
In the wake of a special recall election and a June 7 primary that saw nearly $2 million spent on local campaigning, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors seemed ready to talk about putting limits on campaign contributions.
But after hearing from County Counsel Rubin Cruse Jr., who told supervisors on Tuesday that they don’t have the authority to cap contributions to independent political action committees or limit their spending, the board decided to do nothing.
State election law caps contributions to individual candidates at $4,900. That is the default limit for cities or counties if there are no local ordinances in place, which is the case in Shasta County.
However, a city or county can set limits higher or lower than the state’s $4,900 cap.
But election law does not limit the amount of money an individual can give to an independent political action committee.
“The main area the board has control over are on contributions made directly to candidates or their controlled committees,” Cruse said during Tuesday’s board meeting.
Supervisors asked for Cruse to bring more information on campaign finance rules on July 12, the same meeting in which the board voted 3-2 to accept the results of the June 7 primary after more than six hours of comments from speakers who mostly called the results into question.
Supervisors Patrick Jones and Tim Garman voted against accepting the results.
The June 7 primary and successful recall of Supervisor Leonard Moty in February saw unprecedented amounts of campaign donations flow into Shasta County. Much of the money was spent on local TV and radio spots.
Financial disclosure statements show that the Shasta General Purpose Committee and Liberty Committee spent a combined $1.35 million on the recall and the primary, when they backed six “non-establishment” candidates. The same group that backed the recall was behind the Liberty Committee, which was established in January, five months before the June primary.
Most of that money, or $830,000, came from Reverge Anselmo, the wealthy Connecticut donor who used to own Anselmo Vineyards east of Redding and had a long-running court battle with Shasta County over his construction activity on a more than 2,000-acre cattle ranch and winery.
Anselmo also gave $100,000 to Jones’ successful 2020 District 4 supervisorial campaign. Jones received the donation from Anselmo before the state law capping individual donations at $4,900 went into effect on Jan. 1, 2021.
Those huge donations triggered an investigation after the California Fair Political Practices Commission received a complaint.
Anselmo is being investigated for allegations that he failed to file as a major donor in 2020, 2021 and 2022. FPPC spokesman Jay Wierenga said the agency opened the investigation after receiving a complaint in May, and it is still open.
Also still open is a FPPC investigation alleging campaign law violations by pro-recall groups Red, White and Blueprint, Recall Shasta and Shasta General Purpose Committee, Wierenga said. That complaint was lodged in May 2021.
Wierenga said he could not comment on open investigations.
Meanwhile, Shasta General Purpose Committee and the Liberty Committee outspent ShastaVote and Shasta Forward, two opposing PACs, by a 3-to-1 margin during the recall and June 7 primary campaigns. Shasta Forward was established to fight the recall of Moty. ShastaVote was established during the primary campaign.
ShastaVote and ShastaForward spent about $450,000 combined in those two elections, financial disclosure filings showed. The two largest donors to ShastaVote were Sierra Pacific Industries ($150,000) and the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians ($100,000), which operate Rolling Hills Casino in Corning.
Emotions are still raw from the recall of Moty and the June 7 primary.
Susanne Baremore told supervisors that “the law is the law” regarding campaign finance, but she implored the board to help heal the community, which she said was ripped apart by the two elections.
“Let’s get us back to a place where we are having civil debate and civil discourse and we’re talking about issues,” she said.
Supervisor Garman countered that the community was broken before the recall.
He added that the board of supervisors today is in a better place than where it was before Moty was recalled. Garman replaced Moty on the board.
“I think our community is starting to heal,” Garman said.
Both District 3 Supervisor Mary Rickert and District 1 Supervisor Joe Chimenti took exception to that. Rickert and Chimenti also were targets of a recall, but supporters could not get enough signatures to put their names on the ballot.
“I appreciate the civility that you’ve brought to the board, but I want to be very clear that there was a very distinct movement that created a tremendous amount of hostility and divide in this chamber,” Chimenti said to Garman.
“The movement that put you here created the divide, and I don’t think we can ever look past that,” he said, adding again that his comments were not a reflection on Garman.
Rickert, who was elected to represent District 3 in 2016, said the board did not need fixing before the recall.
“We worked as a board very well together for many years and we weren’t broken,” she said.
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Where's Bethel Church getting water to build its new Redding campus? ARPA money for Shasta jail?
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Q: Where is Bethel Church getting the water for construction of its new campus in Redding?
A: The new campus at Twin Tower Drive and Collyer Drive is in the Bella Vista Water District.
David Coxey, general manager of the water district, said his agency has not yet completed an agreement with Bethel to supply water during drought years, which we are in now.
Coxey said that is not unusual.
While the opening of the campus is still years away, construction has started, and Bella Vista is providing water to crews doing the work via a temporary meter construction connection.
The water being used for construction comes from purchases the Bella Vista Water District made from the city of Redding, Coxey said.
“It is an unusual water year in that we are in such a dire water supply situation, so I get the extra attention,” Coxey said. “But they are building this big project out there, they are turning dirt, so they do have construction water.”
Coxey said customers want to know if the Bethel project is taking water supply away from them.
“No, it’s not taking your water away,” he said.
“We were able to buy water from the city earlier in the year and that more than offsets any construction water that Bethel is using,” Coxey added.
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Q: Through the American Recovery Plan Act, Shasta County received millions of dollars to help local businesses recover from the pandemic. Instead, the Board of Supervisors is planning to spend the majority of those funds toward building a new jail. How is that legal?
A: Shasta County received $35 million in ARPA money.
It is true that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors in May voted to allocate $25 million toward a new jail.
Initially, the idea was to allocate $10 million to a new jail. But spurred by Supervisor Les Baugh, who chairs the board, the county decided to look for ways in which more could be put toward a jail.
County Counsel Rubin Cruse Jr. said conceivably money could be used to build ancillary components within the jail, like mental health services and job placement programs. That would be a way to squeeze more ARPA money for the jail.
Cruse said the county would have to make its case to the federal government but believed it could be justified.
The federal money allows governments to support their pandemic response but move forward with recovery.
By the way, much of the balance of the ARPA money is expected to be spent on:
- Grants to water districts, community service districts, $2 million
- Grants to fire protection districts and volunteer fire departments, $1.65 million,
- Ownership housing development project (10-16 units), $1.65 million,
- Workforce retention partnership program with SMART Workforce Center, $800,000
- Administration of funds, projects and contracts, $3.1 million.
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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Clayton County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its longtime detectives.
Crime Scene Detective Carl Cook passed away Wednesday, according to the police department's Facebook page. He was 57 years old.
The police department said, "Detective Cook was one of the most committed Officers this department has ever had."
Cook retired from law enforcement in August 2019 after serving the Clayton County Police Department and the Clayton County Sheriff's Office for more than 32 years. After his retirement, Clayton County Police Department said Cook became a member of the police force's Reserve Unit.
Detective Cook often visited the police headquarters, checking up on his co-workers, the police department said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/clayton-county-police-detective-carl-cook-dies/85-60e71536-c43c-4e1d-b89d-b375c7b932b2 | 2022-08-18T17:15:36 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/clayton-county-police-detective-carl-cook-dies/85-60e71536-c43c-4e1d-b89d-b375c7b932b2 |
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — The Placer County District Attorney's Office is warning people about rainbow-colored fentanyl that may be marketed to minors.
“To be clear, all fentanyl purchased on the street is deadly, no matter the color, shape, size, or form,” said Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire in a statement, “Yet we find this rainbow-colored substance is one of the many tools that dealers are using to make the poison appeal to our kids. Any form of narcotic that does not come from a doctor’s prescription could be lethal, but we want the community to know these multi-colored powders are one of the trends we are seeing in the fentanyl market.”
Rainbow-colored fentanyl is just as deadly as white or blue fentanyl, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office. There has been a 450% increase in fentanyl deaths between 2018-2021 in Placer County, according to the district attorney's office.
It comes at a time when the district attorney says nearly half the fentanyl deaths in Placer County have been under 25 years old. Much of it is being advertised to young people on social media, on platforms like Snapchat.
Many parents like Laura Didier don't know this was even happening and some teenagers like her son pay a deadly price.
“The day and age of experimentation being relatively harmless is over. It’s Russian roulette out there," Didier said. "You might try something for the first or second time and that’s all it takes.”
One counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl was all it took to kill her 17-year-old son Zach in 2020. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Whitney High School senior bought what he thought was Percocet marketed on Snapchat to cope with stress. The decision cost him his life.
"I wish I would have known about fentanyl. I wish I had known that had to be a part of any drug conversation that we had. I wish I had known that these counterfeit pills existed," Didier said. "I really believe he would have made a different choice if he really understood what was out there.”
With rainbow-colored fentanyl, dealers are taking a new approach to appeal to young people.
“We are in epidemic proportions of the fentanyl crisis,” Gire told ABC10.
Gire said the rainbow-colored drug is just as deadly as the white powder. All it takes is two milligrams, which is a pinch about the size of a penny.
“We will continue to hold dealers accountable but really the messages have to start with the parents and the kids and have discussions about what’s affecting kids and what’s creating the desire to experiment with ultimately deadly street drugs,” Gire said.
Didier said open conversations about the dangers have to be had early and often. She said doing so might have kept her son alive.
“I know he won’t be forgotten, and I know he would want us to help other people. I know that is what he would want us to do. He would not want us to know all of this and not warn other kids his age,” she said.
According to the CDC, from April 2020 to April 2021, more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States, which is an increase of around 28% from the same period the prior year.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 100x stronger than morphine, according to the CDC. Most of the recent cases of fentanyl overdoses are linked to illicitly manufactured fentanyl as opposed to pharmaceutical fentanyl.
Local counties are trying to crack down on the issue and make an example of dealers who target kids online.
In the case of Zach Didier, the person who sold him fentanyl pleaded guilty in court and his sentencing is coming up Sept. 1. His family hopes the punishment sends a message to would-be dealers to put an end to these marketing campaigns for good.
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SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police are looking for a missing 69 year old woman who was last seen in the 7700 block of Floyd Curl.
Raquel Santiago is described as being 5'1", weighs 150 pounds with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes.
She has a diagnosed medical condition and was last seen wearing a yellow blouse, light blue jeans and black Under Armor sneakers.
She was last seen on August 15 leaving Methodist ER. She is diagnosed with medical conditions as well as heart problems and she has a pacemaker.
If you have seen her or knows where she may be, you are asked to contact SAPD's missing person unit at (210) 207-7660.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 17-year-old.
TCSO said Alexis Sorrentino, who also goes by Marissa Sorrentino, ran away from CPS custody in San Antonio and is believed to be in the Austin area, with ties to Jonestown and Lago Vista.
The sheriff's office said she may be in danger.
Sorrentino is identified as a white female who is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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ChristianaCare will no longer purchase Delco hospitals and no one is saying why
ChristianaCare announced on Thursday that its plans to purchase the Delaware County health care system Crozer Health will not go forward.
Representatives at both health care systems would not provide details on why the deal fell through.
The joint press release from the Wilmington-based health care system and Prospect Medical Holdings, which acquired Crozer Health in 2016, only explained the failed sale by stating that “the economic landscape has significantly changed” since the health care groups announced the potential deal in February.
PROPOSED DEAL:ChristianaCare looks to buy Crozer Health, expanding its reach in the Philadelphia region
Hiran Ratnayake, senior communications manager at ChristianaCare, said the health care system could not elaborate further “due to the confidentiality of the negotiations.”
While Crozer Health similarly did not comment directly on why the sale did not go through, Von Crockett, senior vice president of Corporate Development for Prospect Medical, said in a written statement that this agreement to "discontinue talks" was mutual.
Crockett said Crozer Health will move forward by converting to a nonprofit. The Delaware County hospitals were previously a nonprofit group before the for-profit Prospect purchased them in 2016.
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Crockett said this is the first step in stabilizing the health system, which has faced significant financial challenges. A sign of this volatility, Prospect/Crozer had previously announced plans to close behavioral health services in Delaware County, prompting a lawsuit that just settled this past week and ensured these services would remain open.
Earlier in the year, Crozer officials also delivered the hard news that it would be closing the maternity and neonatal intensive care units at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, obstetrics often being one of the most financially challenging departments for health care systems.
As Crozer moves forward, Crockett said, “this work will rely on engaging medical staff to help define how the services we offer best meet community needs, as well as other healthcare providers we’ll look to in determining opportunities for affiliation and collaboration.”
“We also will immediately begin to engage our health plan partners, community leaders and regulatory bodies to ensure Crozer Health’s sustainability well into the future,” Crockett said.
ChristianaCare leaders suggested that it will continue to find ways to support Crozer Health moving forward, too.
“We worked hard to reach an agreement for the purchase of Crozer Health, and we are disappointed in this outcome,” said Jennifer Schwartz, chief strategy officer and general counsel at Christiana.
“ChristianaCare very much wants to be a strong partner in Delaware County and in other communities throughout southeastern Pennsylvania," Schwartz said. "We will continue to explore opportunities to serve the needs of our neighbors.”
ChristianaCare recently purchased Jennersville Hospital in southern Chester County after its previous owner TowerHealth failed to sell the hospital and closed its doors in late 2021.
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What to Know
- The case was transferred to a new court after the defense says the previous judge was hostile and rude.
- The new judge says pretrial hearings will begin on Nov. 16, jury selection on Nov. 28 and the trial will begin on Dec. 5.
- Requests to move the trial out of Tarrant County were previously denied.
The trial for the former Fort Worth police officer accused of murdering a woman in her own house has been rescheduled for December.
The former officer, Aaron Dean, was arrested a few days after he shot Atatiana Jefferson through a window in her backyard as he responded to a neighbor’s report of an open door at her home in October 2019.
Jefferson was home playing video games with her young nephew when a neighbor called police reporting her front door was open, which he found unusual. She apparently thought Dean was an intruder in her backyard and she grabbed a gun, police said at the time. The officer was in uniform but did not announce himself, the bodycam video showed.
Dean was indicted in Jefferson's murder in December 2019. Since that time the trial has been delayed by the pandemic and then rescheduled several times due to unavailable witnesses or counsel.
The scheduling order for Judge George Gallagher's court was filed Thursday. Pretrial hearings will begin on Nov. 16, jury selection will begin Nov. 28, after the Thanksgiving holiday, and the trial will begin on Monday, Dec. 5.
AARON DEAN MURDER TRIAL
Gallagher's 396th District Court was assigned the case after Dean’s attorneys asked for a new judge earlier this summer. The defense attorneys said then Judge David Hagerman had grown increasingly hostile, overbearing and rude toward them.
Dean’s attorneys lost a bid to move the case out of Tarrant County.
A gag order is in effect in the case, barring participants from commenting publicly.
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WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Police in a Franklin County borough will be conducting targeted seat belt and pedestrian safety enforcement efforts over the next month.
The Waynesboro Police Department said its effort began August 14 and will continue through September 17.
"Seat belts save lives every day," the department said. "They can only save lives, however, if they’re used, and there are still many people in America who don’t buckle up.
"Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of a fatal injury by 45%. This is why our community needs to know that wearing a seat belt can make the difference between life and death."
In 2015, the department said, seat belts saved an estimated 13,941 people from dying. From 2011 to 2015 seat belts saved nearly 64,000 lives—enough people to fill a large sports arena.
"During a crash, being buckled up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, whereas being completely thrown out of a vehicle is almost always deadly," the department said. "Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Air bags are designed to work with seat belts, not replace them."
The department said it also plans to target specific areas around the borough for intensified pedestrian safety enforcement activities through mid-September.
"More than 6 in 10 people walk for transportation, exercise, relaxation, or for other activities," the department said. "The benefits of walking extend beyond personal and physical, to environmental benefits that can lead to healthier, quieter, cleaner, and safer streets. Walking can also improve local economies and enhance social and community engagement, leading to more vibrant, resilient, and livable spaces.
"Unfortunately, in 2019 there were 6,205 pedestrians killed and 76,000 injured in traffic crashes. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 85 minutes and injured every 7 minutes in 2019."
According to the department, 13 percent of pedestrians will die or suffer a serious injury if they are struck by a vehicle traveling 20 mph. That number jumps to 40 percent if the vehicle is traveling 30 mph, and 73 percent if the vehicle is traveling 40 mph, the department added. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/waynesboro-police-targeted-safety-enforcement/521-f12e568a-a818-4a32-8131-ba8e6be2d691 | 2022-08-18T17:36:41 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/franklin-county/waynesboro-police-targeted-safety-enforcement/521-f12e568a-a818-4a32-8131-ba8e6be2d691 |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Electric Company Inc., known also as TEC Industrial, constructs and maintains complex industrial projects and sites for a variety of private and Department of Defense clients.
The company also happens to be based in Kingsport and celebrates the milestone of 75 years of service this year.
TEC was founded in 1947 and later incorporated as Tennessee Electric Company in 1951.
While Kingsport is the headquarters for operations, the company has active licenses in 11 states and has completed projects in 16 states.
It’s nationally ranked by the Engineering News-Record and focuses on process, industrial, power, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
To commemorate their longevity in the region, the company is having a joint celebration with the Kingsport Chamber, which is also celebrating 75 years. Greg Boehling, the company’s CEO, told News Channel 11 that this is an incredible accomplishment.
“It’s just simply a milestone that few reach, and I’m proud to be part of it, and I’ve only been part of it for 16 years. But this team here, it’s amazing that they get to celebrate that legacy of 75 years,” he said.
The company employs anywhere from 400 to 500 employees, according to Boehling. He said the majority are local to the Tri-Cities. He credits the success of the company over the past seven decades to the staff.
“To be honest with you, it is a remarkable thing in the construction industry to have a company that’s been around this long,” said Boehling. “There are very few that last this long so it’s a testament to our people.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-based-tec-industrial-celebrating-75-years-of-business/ | 2022-08-18T17:40:55 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-based-tec-industrial-celebrating-75-years-of-business/ |
Two Rivers proposal to allow ATVs and UTVs on city streets fails, partly because of a fear of drunk driving
TWO RIVERS - Residents and visitors to Two Rivers will not be driving ATVs and UTVs after a motion to pass a new ordinance failed Monday.
The Two Rivers City Council hosted a public hearing asking residents about their thoughts on allowing ATVs and UTVs on city streets.
All-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles are common apparatuses among those who enjoy driving off-road in rural and country regions.
Allowing such vehicles on roads usually meant for cars and trucks has been gaining traction among small communities like Mishicot that are located near ATV trails and other rural regions where the vehicles are popular.
Two Rivers' proposed ordinance would have started a two-year trial of allowing ATVs and UTVs on city streets.
The topic had a strong outpouring of public opinion. From a nearly full council room at City Hall Monday, more than 20 people stepped forward during the public hearing to express their opinions.
Of those speakers, nearly half opposed the ordinance.
Mark Bittner, a former council member, said he’s opposed the ordinance every time it has come forward on the council.
“This isn’t about progressive change, or about responsibility, or about not trusting people. It’s about common-sense rules that make the city safe,” he said.
Chris Eggert-Rosenthal said their primary concern was for children’s safety.
Jana Karl spoke up in approval of the ordinance.
“I think we need to start trusting the people of Two Rivers in how we’re going to do things … give it a chance and if you can’t trust people, then I guess we get rid of it,” she said.
City Manager Greg Buckley told those attending Monday’s meeting that the city received 81 citizen communications opposing the ordinance, seven who approve of it and four others who approve of it as long as restrictions are put in place.
Council member Jeff Dahlke said he also published a poll on Facebook that received 77 votes for the ordinance and 11 against.
Some of the primary concerns from citizens who spoke at the public hearing included an increase in noise, safety, and use by minors and people without a driver's license.
Two Rivers Police Chief Brian Kohlmeier also spoke to the council and recommended not approving the ordinance.
He said most arguments he’s heard in favor of allowing ATVs and UTVs center on it being fun and the possibility that it would encourage tourism by people who own those vehicles.
Kohlmeier also said the state allows open intoxicants on ATVs and UTVs, which he would be concerned about if they were allowed on city streets.
He also said one difference between allowing ATVs and UTVs and allowing golf carts on streets, which Two Rivers does, is that golf carts are governed as motor vehicles.
An example he used was if people are caught driving a golf cart while intoxicated, they would likely be given a heavy fine and have their driver's license taken away. A person caught driving an ATV or UTV while intoxicated is usually given a much lower fine and it would not affect their driver's license at all.
Ultimately, only three council members voted to approve the proposed ordinance — Dahlke, Adam Wachowski and Tim Petri.
Contact Alisa Schafer at aschafer@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @AlisaMSchafer. | https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/18/two-rivers-atv-utv-ordinance-fails-partly-fear-drunk-driving/10328496002/ | 2022-08-18T17:44:44 | 0 | https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/18/two-rivers-atv-utv-ordinance-fails-partly-fear-drunk-driving/10328496002/ |
Alachua County voter's guide to the 2022 primary election
To help you vote with confidence, below is a collection of links to information about the races and candidates on the August 23 ballot.
Important dates
- Aug. 13: First day of early voting
- Aug. 21: Last day of early voting
- Aug. 23: Primary Election Day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Early voting
The following early voting sites are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Gainesville unless otherwise noted.
- Supervisor of Elections Office: 515 N. Main St.
- Millhopper Branch Library: 3145 NW 43rd St.
- Tower Road Branch Library: 3020 SW 75th St.
- Orange Heights Baptist Church: 16700 FL-26, Hawthorne.
- Legacy Park Multipurpose Center: 15400 Peggy Road, Alachua.
- J. Wayne Reitz Union: 655 Reitz Union Drive, UF Campus.
- Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center: 23100 W. Newberry Road, Newberry.
The General Election will be held on Nov. 8.
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How to vote by mail
Return voted ballot by mail at least one week in advance of Aug. 23 or put voted ballot into Secure Ballot Intake Station (AKA drop box) at an Early Voting site (during voting hours) or at the Elections Office (during office hours).
Vote-by-Mail ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
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Voter guides to races and candidates
Gainesville City Commission:
- Mayor's Race:Crowded, diverse field of 9 compete for top spot
- New majority:August election will reshape Gainesville City Commission
- District 2:Race heats up with 4 candidates vying for seat
- District 3:What you need to know about this race
- District 4:Who's running and what do we know about them?
Board of County Commissioners:
- Alachua County Commission:8 hopefuls battle for 3 seats
- Alachua County District 2:Democrats Marihelen Wheeler, Charlie Jackson face off
Alachua County School Board:
- School Board Candidates:Here's who is running
- District 1:Incumbent Tina Certain challenged by Daniel Fisher
- District 2:Former board member McGraw challenges incumbent Russell
- District 3:Sarah Rockwell, Ray Holt compete for school board seat in primary
- District 5:Kay Abbitt faces off against Prescott Cowles
Florida State Legislature:
- Alachua County House, Senate seats:Candidates set for primary, general elections
U.S. Congress
Who can vote in Florida?
Any Florida resident who is a citizen of the United States, 18 and older, who has not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in any state without having the right restored and has not been convicted of a felony without civil rights being restored.
Does Florida require an ID to vote?
Yes, you must provide a current and valid ID with a photo and signature. Any one of the following is acceptable:
- Florida driver’s license
- Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- United States passport
- Debit or credit card
- Military identification
- Student identification
- Retirement center identification
- Neighborhood association identification
- Public assistance identification
- Veteran health identification card issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- License to carry a concealed weapon or firearm issued pursuant to s. 790.06
- Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the Federal Government, the state, a county, or a municipality.
- If you don't have valid ID you still will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted provided you are eligible to vote, you voted in the correct precinct, and your signature matches the one on file. | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2022/08/18/voters-guide-2022-primary-election-alachua-county-early-voting-candidates-school-board-commission/10356236002/ | 2022-08-18T17:47:16 | 0 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2022/08/18/voters-guide-2022-primary-election-alachua-county-early-voting-candidates-school-board-commission/10356236002/ |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two men are now facing hate crime charges after a series of robberies earlier this year in the Stockton Boulevard corridor.
According to Sacramento Police, officers responded to robberies in April and May where Asian women leaving shopping centers were targeted. In the robberies, police say, the women were physically attacked and robbed of cash, jewelry, and other personal property.
Detectives investigated and identified the two suspects as 20-year-old Latravion McCockran and a 17-year-old. The teen was arrested in Berkeley on June 15, while Cockran was arrested in Sacramento on June 22.
Then, on Aug. 15, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office added a hate crime enhancement to their robbery charges. Detectives say they found evidence the victims were targeted because of their race but did not provide further details.
Anyone with information on the robberies can call dispatch at 916-264-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/alleged-hate-crime-robberies-sacramento/103-ba097566-4a4e-4b6b-b0d5-0d517457dac6 | 2022-08-18T17:51:24 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/alleged-hate-crime-robberies-sacramento/103-ba097566-4a4e-4b6b-b0d5-0d517457dac6 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A life-sized Colonel Sanders statue was returned to a Fair Oaks resident Wednesday after being stolen Monday morning.
The statue was stolen from 92-year-old Gloria Reyes who had it on her front porch for 13 years. Reyes would dress the statue up for holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
The statue was found when the possible thief tried to pawn the iconic KFC statue at a local shop, the sheriff's office said.
Watch more on ABC10: First Sacramento community makeover since pandemic prepared for comeback | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fair-oaks-carmichael/colonel-sanders-statue-stolen-returned-fair-oaks/103-e66cda7f-27fb-4f25-9379-4a92a02626f0 | 2022-08-18T17:51:31 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fair-oaks-carmichael/colonel-sanders-statue-stolen-returned-fair-oaks/103-e66cda7f-27fb-4f25-9379-4a92a02626f0 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car Wednesday on Florin Road in Sacramento.
California Highway Patrol — South Sacramento said a Dodge Challenger was going eastbound on Florin Road past 65th Street as a pedestrian was crossing Florin Road in an area with no crosswalks.
The driver hit the person crossing the street, and the person died at the scene.
Drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the crash, according to CHP. The vehicle was inspected at the scene and CHP said the driver will not be prosecuted.
The identity of the pedestrian has not been released.
Watch more on ABC10: First Sacramento community makeover since pandemic prepared for comeback | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/pedestrian-killed-car-florin-road-sacramento/103-3b14f5c6-bfce-4127-8721-9bb7fa78a737 | 2022-08-18T17:51:37 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/pedestrian-killed-car-florin-road-sacramento/103-3b14f5c6-bfce-4127-8721-9bb7fa78a737 |
In what Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner described as a rare, "gratifying" end to a vandalism case, deputies cited a 52-year-old Firth man who they say shot several rounds from a .22-caliber rifle into a county stop sign Wednesday night.
Authorities responded at 11:30 p.m. to the intersection near South 54th Street and Stagecoach Road, about 10 miles south of Lincoln's city limit, after two young men who had been stopped at the intersection heard 12 to 15 bullets whiz by, some of which struck a stop sign at the intersection, Wagner said.
The two men drove toward where the bullets came from, Wagner said, and passed along a detailed description of the suspected shooter and his vehicle to deputies.
Using the description, deputies found the 52-year-old's white, four-door vehicle, where he had a .22 caliber rifle and an open alcohol container, the sheriff said.
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Deputies cited and released the man on suspicion of criminal mischief, possession of a public sign, DWI, possession of an open container and hunting or shooting from a highway.
"You drive around the county, there's stop signs, street signs shot up all over," Wagner said.
"It happens more than it should, for sure." | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/firth-man-52-accused-of-shooting-at-stop-signs-while-drinking-driving-sheriff-says/article_e2c2dbf5-6e5a-5227-b7bb-0136c67aab5b.html | 2022-08-18T17:51:37 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/firth-man-52-accused-of-shooting-at-stop-signs-while-drinking-driving-sheriff-says/article_e2c2dbf5-6e5a-5227-b7bb-0136c67aab5b.html |
Husker fans across the country will head overseas for the Nebraska football team's season opener next weekend in Ireland.
The Huskers will take on Northwestern Aug. 27 at Dublin's Aviva Stadium for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Organizers said they were confident that 10,000 Husker fans would make the trip for the game, and that the 47,500-seat stadium would be 75% full.
The Journal Star has heard from fans coming from 19 different states, as well as two European countries.
If you're attending the game in Ireland and haven't marked your location on the map, tell us where you're coming from by clicking here or in the Google form below.
Photos: Huskers host Fan Day at Memorial Stadium
A fan holds a pedal car signed by Nebraska football players and coaches during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
Young Nebraska fans receive autographs during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson speaks with fans during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
A Nebraska fan plays catch during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple signs a football for a fan during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
A young Husker fan takes a photo of Memorial Stadium during Nebraska Football Fan Day on Tuesday.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
Nebraska fans pose for a selfie during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
Nebraska fans gets autographs from Husker football players during Fan Day on July 26 at Memorial Stadium.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star file photo
Fans wait to enter the Memorial Stadium gates for Fan Day on Tuesday.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple smiles during Fan Day on Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.
NOAH RIFFE, Journal Star
Oliver Martin, a wide receiver for UNL, signs a "Go Big Red" hat at Husker Fan Day in Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald
Hazel Bassett, 5 from Lincoln, collects Husker football signatures at Husker Fan Day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska's Ochaun Mathis is shown during Fan Day on July 27 at Memorial Stadium. Mathis, an edge-rusher or EDGE, is expected to be a key piece for the Blackshirts this season.
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald file photo
Adeline Russo, 5 from Lincoln, gets signatures on her football at Husker Fan Day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald
Ivy Decker, 6 from Lincoln, gets cheerleaders Abbie Grimm and Carly Janssen to sign her bow at Husker Fan Day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska's Jailen Weaver grabs a football so he can autograph it for Kyler Conklin, 3, during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Conklin is from Malcolm Neb,
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Assistant Coach Mike Dawson signs a sock monkey for Brody Raastad during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska's Chubba Purdy shakes hands with a fan during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Assistant Coach Mike Dawson signs a sock monkey for Brody Raastad during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska's Tamon Lynum, left, and Quinton Newsome pose for a photo during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald
Kade Croghan 2. was all smiles in his Scott Frost jersey for fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. Croghan is from David City, Nebraska.
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald
Fans get autographs from the Nebraska offensive line during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald
Ivy Decker, 6 from Lincoln, gets cheerleaders Abbie Grimm and Carly Janssen to sign her bow at Husker Fan Day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
MEGAN NIELSEN, Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska's Tommi Hill during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
CHRIS MACHIAN, Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska's Brian Buschini during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
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Nebraska's Marcus Washington during fan day at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday.
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ATLANTIC CITY — Internet gambling and sports betting helped propel Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in July to the best month an Atlantic City casino has ever had.
Figures released Tuesday by New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement show Borgata, the city's top-performing casino, won more than $124 million from in-person casino gamblers, internet wagering and sports betting. The online and sports betting money is split with partners, so the casino doesn't keep all of it.
Borgata, along with four other Atlantic City casinos, won less from in-person gamblers in July 2022 than it did in July 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic began.
Travis Lunn, Borgata's president, attributed the record-setting month to “incredibly strong numbers across the board including a record slots performance."
“When you look at the health of Atlantic City as a whole, it shows people are visiting and enjoy the activities they love,” he said. “I believe it is a sign and recognition of the reinvestment our industry is placing into Atlantic City.”
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The previous best month for an Atlantic City casino was also had by Borgata in September 2021, when the casino and its partners won nearly $112 million, according to the state Division of Gaming Enforcement.
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Because of differences in the way states report gambling revenue, it is difficult to compare Borgata's performance with casinos elsewhere in the U.S.
The American Gaming Association, the casino industry's national trade group, does not track revenue on an individual property level. And Nevada, the nation's casino capital, does not report revenue from individual casinos, aggregating the totals, which it releases.
Borgata's July total was nearly twice the amount that any Pennsylvania casino won in a single month. That record, $65.5 million, was set in April 2022 by Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pennsylvania, said Doug Harbach, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. That figure also includes sports betting and internet gambling revenue.
Jane Bokunewicz, director of the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism at Stockton University, which studies the Atlantic City gambling industry, said Borgata's record-setting performance "is a positive indicator of the overall strength of the casino industry in Atlantic City.”
“That Borgata delivered this performance in a month in which the property’s brick and mortar gaming revenues did not surpass 2019 levels, underlines the importance of the new internet gaming and sports betting products in the property’s overall revenue stream,” she said. “The diversification of the gambling product in recent years has also contributed to the property’s ability to remain competitive in the local and regional market.”
Lunn said online betting “is and will continue to be an important aspect of our business.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/casinos/borgatas-july-set-monthly-record-for-atlantic-city-casinos/article_cb49c16e-1f0c-11ed-881d-a339f3dc6523.html | 2022-08-18T17:51:45 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/casinos/borgatas-july-set-monthly-record-for-atlantic-city-casinos/article_cb49c16e-1f0c-11ed-881d-a339f3dc6523.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — A city man is in jail after police raided a hotel room Tuesday, recovering narcotics, two handguns and thousands in suspected drug-sale money.
Police arrived at an unidentified hotel on Convention Boulevard and found Joaquin DeJesus, 52, their investigation's prime suspect, outside by his car. DeJesus was found carrying 7 grams of suspected cocaine packaged for distribution and $1,505 cash, police said in a news release Thursday.
Police then executed a warrant on the hotel room, finding another loaded handgun, 4.5 grams of suspected cocaine and an additional $6,000.
DeJesus is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with the intent to distribute CDS, distribution within 500 feet of a public park, certain persons not to possess weapons, possession of a weapon during a CDS distribution offense and money laundering.
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He's being held at the Atlantic County jail, police said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-man-arrested-after-search-warrant-yields-drugs-handguns/article_7fa5559a-1f05-11ed-9405-2f6152995581.html | 2022-08-18T17:51:51 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-man-arrested-after-search-warrant-yields-drugs-handguns/article_7fa5559a-1f05-11ed-9405-2f6152995581.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — A trio of city men and one of their mothers were indicted for attempted murder and other charges following a gang-related attack in the city last week.
Armaad Brooks-Chappell, 20, Beatrice Chappell, 35, Adresce Jones, 19, and Faheem Harris, 21, each face a 24-count indictment that includes attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit witness tampering, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release Thursday.
The group was charged after investigators named them as suspects in a shooting Friday that injured a 22-year-old city resident, whom the Prosecutor's Office on Thursday only identified as "M.B."
Evidence shows that Brooks-Chappell, Jones and a male juvenile planned an attack on M.B., using a stolen vehicle and several firearms, officials said. The trio found M.B. in the 1600 block of Sewell Avenue walking on the sidewalk and opened fire, with their bullets striking the victim in the face and shoulder areas, the Prosecutor's Office said.
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Officials with the Prosecutor's Office did not provide information about the victim's condition.
Investigators also believe Chappell and Harris convinced her son to commit witness tampering against the victim, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Brooks-Chappell was arraigned by Judge Donna Taylor on Friday, pleading not guilty to his charges. Jones and Chappell are set to be arraigned Aug. 22 and Aug. 30, respectively.
Harris has yet to be found, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Anyone who may know of Harris' whereabouts should immediately contact the Prosecutor's Office at 609-909-7800. Anonymous tips can also be provided through acpo.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/group-from-atlantic-city-indicted-following-attack-deemed-gang-violence/article_3f62d928-1f0d-11ed-8802-a3b8562f1f8d.html | 2022-08-18T17:51:57 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/group-from-atlantic-city-indicted-following-attack-deemed-gang-violence/article_3f62d928-1f0d-11ed-8802-a3b8562f1f8d.html |
State aid could jumpstart new projects at Greater Egg Harbor Regional schools if a new plan is approved by district voters.
Voters in the district, which oversees high schools in Galloway and Hamilton townships and Egg Harbor City, will be asked in October to vote on a bond referendum to appropriate funds for a $21 million project to improve facilities at all three of its schools. As part of the initiative, district officials plan to issue new bonds and leverage newly available state funds to mitigate the impact on taxes.
One of the principal focuses of the project is to make renovations to the stadiums and athletic facilities at Absegami, Cedar Creek and Oakcrest high schools, including new fields and courts as well as resurfaced tracks. Other projects would improve non-athletic facilities such as auditoriums and woodshops.
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Superintendent James Reina has been delivering presentations about the referendum at local government and school board meetings. While he has stressed the district cannot endorse a position for voters, Reina said district officials had the issue professionally studied before putting the question to voters.
“We believe the timing for the referendum is ideal,” Reina said in a statement Tuesday. “This is a tremendous opportunity we do not want to miss and a great value to our taxpayers.”
The Greater Egg Harbor Regional Board of Education voted June 27 to authorize the referendum and the corresponding referendum question. A letter about the referendum was mailed to households with children in the district.
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District officials maintain that, if approved, the project would come at an ideal time. The state Department of Education has received a surge in federal aid from Congress’ pandemic-relief legislation. This surplus means the state will be more liberal with its decisions to provide support for local school projects. That expanded state aid would only be available to the district if voters authorize the bond.
The state has said it would contribute just over $8.87 million toward the $21 million project, Greater Egg Harbor officials said. That figure, Reina said at an Aug. 9 Galloway Township Council meeting, is up from the approximately $2 million the state had offered previously. The district is to draw on an additional $1.25 million from its capital reserves to finance the project, bringing the share that must be raised through the bond down to just less than $10.9 million. The bond will still total $19.8 million as the state would be considered a debt holder.
“The state is flush with cash," Reina said at the council meeting. "They are paying for things they don’t normally pay for.”
A school district makes payments on its bond debt through an increase in property taxes. As Greater Egg Harbor is a regional district, homeowners in several towns pay taxes to support Greater Egg plus their local district.
Taxes would be higher for the average homeowner across Greater Egg Harbor municipalities if the referendum is approved. The tax bill would be $14.68 higher for the average home in Egg Harbor City, $20.04 higher in Galloway Township, $19.01 higher in Hamilton Township and $22.57 higher in Mullica Township, according to district officials.
Reina said the district would issue its new bond just as it retires debt incurred by an earlier 2001-02 bond, meaning homeowners would not be projected to see a net tax increase overall due to district debt.
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Oakcrest, Absegami and Cedar Creek will all receive new, multisport turf fields at their respective stadiums, while the area of some existing fields covered by sprinkler systems will be extended. The use of turf, the district maintains, would help with field drainage, require less maintenance and better withstand heavy use. The new fields also would be available for use by youth athletic leagues from Greater Egg Harbor municipalities, Reina said.
“This turf field is not the district’s, this turf field is the community’s,” Reina said.
Other sports fixes could be in the works. All three schools would receive LED lighting, new scoreboards, new or improved field houses and upgrades to their soccer fields. They also would have their tennis courts and tracks resurfaced and grounds made more accessible.
Oakcrest and Absegami would receive bleachers with updated accessibility features in their gyms, as well as parking lots for some of their fields. Irrigation would be extended to the schools’ junior varsity baseball, soccer and softball fields, as well as Absegami’s upgraded grass varsity soccer field.
Absegami would see the removal of its trailer addition in exchange for the creation of a new basketball court replete with tables and benches.
There is an array of non-sports renovations on the referendum, including improving the lighting and sound systems in auditoriums at all three schools.
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Many exterior doors at Absegami would be replaced so as to improve “security and efficiency,” while hardware on all exterior doors at Cedar Creek would be replaced to that same end.
Reina said Absegami would receive the most funds overall, about $7.8 million, followed by Oakcrest at $7.1 million and Cedar Creek at just under $6 million.
Some of the projects could get underway in spring 2023 if approved by voters, while the bulk of the work would be concentrated in the summer to avoid interfering with academic, sports and other extracurricular schedules, officials said.
Upgrades to the district’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems were also going to be financed through bonds in an earlier version of the project. However, the district received just under $9 million in federal aid from pandemic-relief measures and spent about $5.4 million on HVAC improvements. Some of the $4.5 million in residual federal aid was used in part to purchase Google Chromebooks. It also was used to bring on mental health care workers and additional staff, and help students catch up with classroom materials they might have missed or forgotten during school shutdowns.
The district cited this federal aid as something else that would reduce the district’s debt burden and save taxpayers millions of dollars.
The referendum had originally been scheduled for Oct. 4 but was rescheduled so as not to coincide with the start of the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. It will now be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 6. Anyone registered to vote before Sept. 15 in a Greater Egg Harbor municipality is eligible to vote on the referendum.
For more information, visit vote.gehrhsd.net/home. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/greater-egg-district-voters-to-consider-21-million-improvement-project/article_b4fc639e-1d86-11ed-a6b6-077493ccd41b.html | 2022-08-18T17:52:03 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/greater-egg-district-voters-to-consider-21-million-improvement-project/article_b4fc639e-1d86-11ed-a6b6-077493ccd41b.html |
Construction begins $40M police HQ expansion in Carmel
Construction is set to begin for a $40 million expansion of the Carmel’s police headquarters, which will triple the space at the station and include the city court.
The Carmel Municipal Facilities Building Corporation bought Huntington Bank property at 998 S.Rangeline Road to build a three-story addition east of the current headquarters, which will be renovated. The new space will include lockers, training areas and more rooms for staff, said Police Chief James Barlow.
City officials will hold a groundbreaking for the new building at 2 p.m. Thursday.
The police force has outgrown its current space at Civic Square next to City Hall, which opened in September 1990, when the population of Carmel was about 25,000 and it had 49 officers. Nearly 100,000 people live in the city now and the number of officers has increased proportionally, to more than 130.
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Barlow said some police employees currently work elsewhere and the new building will have enough office space room to bring everyone under one roof.
The addition also will include a new third floor courtroom for Judge Brian Poindexter, which will be large enough to serve as a county courtroom.
Hamilton County officials have considered opening a satellite courtroom when they expand the Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville. A magistrate and superior court judge have been added and officials will need more space for them.
Because county courts hear more serious crimes than city courts, the new building will have a sally port where sheriff’s prisoner transport vans can safely pull in away from the public entrance and take defendants to court. It also will have a holding cell where they can wait until their case is called.
“The prisoner transport vehicle will be able to park in a secure area,” Barlow said in an email. “Prisoners will then be transported to the courtroom on a dedicated elevator to a secure area outside the courtroom.”
Barlow said the headquarters will include several upgrades, including:
∎ Expanded and modernized investigations an crime scene processing area.
∎ Larger training rooms for classes and defensive tactics.
∎ An indoor vehicle and equipment storage areas.
∎ A larger patrol division rollcall area.
∎ Technology updates throughout the building.
∎ A larger fitness and rehab area.
Call IndyStar reporter John Tuohy at 317-444-6418. Email at john.tuohy@indystar.com and follow on Twitter @john_tuohy. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/carmel/2022/08/18/carmel-police-hq-construction-project-expansion-plan-local-government/65409097007/ | 2022-08-18T17:55:42 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/carmel/2022/08/18/carmel-police-hq-construction-project-expansion-plan-local-government/65409097007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Swimmers and lake-goers are told to stay away from Round Lake in Camas thanks to harmful algae found in the water.
Clark County Public Health issued a warning advisory Thursday after water samples taken from the lake showed elevated levels of cyanotoxins.
Ingesting or touching water with cyanotoxins poses significant health risk and could lead to coughing, chest tightness, rash, blisters or eye irritation.
When warning advisories are in place, health experts say people should avoid swimming, and other activities like water skiing. However, those using motorized boats, kayaking or canoeing can still use the lake but should avoid areas of scum.
Meanwhile, pets should avoid all contact with the water and, like humans, should not drink from the lake. Swallowing water with cyanotoxins can result in abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, numbness of lips, tingling in fingers and toes, and dizziness.
Health officials said they will continue to monitor the lake and take weekly water samples to test toxin levels while algal blooms are present. Signs will be updated as conditions change.
Lacamas Lake, which is about 1.7 miles north of Round Lake, is also under a warning advisory, which was first issued last week.
More information about harmful algal blooms or the advisory can be found on the county’s public health website. If you see an algal bloom in other lakes contact Clark County Public Health to report it. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/round-lake-under-warning-advisory-after-harmful-algae-found-in-water/ | 2022-08-18T17:58:26 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/round-lake-under-warning-advisory-after-harmful-algae-found-in-water/ |
RUSKIN, Fla. — There is no immediate threat to students at Lennard High School after a man was found shot on the campus Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies are investigating at the school, located at 2342 E. Shell Point Road in Ruskin. Students were sheltering in place but the lockdown has since been lifted.
"This is not an active shooter situation and there is no immediate threat to student safety," the sheriff's office wrote in a tweet.
A sheriff's office spokesperson told 10 Tampa Bay that the man was found in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound, but it's not clear when the shooting happened.
The man is not believed to be a student, according to the sheriff's office, though it's not known if he was involved in the school in any way. He has been transported to a local hospital. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/lennard-high-school-ruskin-man-shot-shelter-in-place/67-3c95812b-1f05-437f-8fdc-1dab077eb959 | 2022-08-18T18:03:30 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/lennard-high-school-ruskin-man-shot-shelter-in-place/67-3c95812b-1f05-437f-8fdc-1dab077eb959 |
The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in McLean County on Monday evening, damaging some farm equipment and structures.
Thunderstorms that passed through the area were initially believed to have spawned two twisters. The weather service investigated and concluded that one tornado touched down 4 miles east of Ruso at 5:08 p.m., a second developed 2 miles south of Ruso at 5:10 p.m., and a third developed 5 miles south of the town about 5:30 p.m. while the second was still on the ground.
There were no injuries to people or animals, according to Sheriff's Chief Deputy Richard Johnson. "Just debris," he said.
The first tornado lasted only about a minute and impacted no structures. The weather service rated it EF-U, or EF-Unknown, on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which rates tornadoes on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being strongest.
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The second twister snapped trees in a shelterbelt and destroyed an animal shelter before dissipating after a 2-mile trek on the ground that lasted about 25 minutes, according to the preliminary report prepared by weather service Meteorologists Jeff Schild and John Paul Martin. The agency rated it an EF-1, with estimated wind speeds around 110 mph.
The third tornado was the most destructive, destroying three small wooden granaries, flipping over a large seed cart attached to an air seeder, tossing large round hay bales and flipping anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks. It lasted for about 3 miles and 20 minutes. It was rated an EF-2, with wind speeds estimated around 120 mph.
Multiple tornadoes in the same area is not unusual.
"It's pretty normal behavior for a supercell thunderstorm, which is where these tornadoes came from," Meteorologist Zach Hargrove told the Tribune.
A supercell is the least-common type of thunderstorm, but it has a rotating updraft and a high propensity to produce severe weather, according to the weather service. Supercells are most common in the central U.S., particularly in the Great Plains. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/weather/weather-service-documents-damage-from-3-mclean-county-tornadoes-rates-twisters/article_90d74b16-1efb-11ed-a9fa-334b3c866995.html | 2022-08-18T18:03:34 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/weather/weather-service-documents-damage-from-3-mclean-county-tornadoes-rates-twisters/article_90d74b16-1efb-11ed-a9fa-334b3c866995.html |
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Overnight rainfall impacted some roadways around Midland’s draw system, the City of Midland reported.
While around a half-inch fell last night at Midland International Airport, that total was greater around areas inside the city. The rainfall forced the City of Midland to close several low-water crossings. These include Lee Street and Tyler Street at the Mulberry Draw.
“These closures could impact drop-off at DeZavala Elementary,” the city reported. “We have also closed several low-water crossings at the Scharbauer and Midland Draws. These closures could impact people accessing Legacy Freshman High School and Pease Elementary.”
Roadways will be open as soon as conditions allow, the city noted. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/City-Overflowing-draws-force-roadway-closures-17381600.php | 2022-08-18T18:04:32 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/City-Overflowing-draws-force-roadway-closures-17381600.php |
The city of Midland reported Thursday that the Midland Fire Department responded late Wednesday to a structure fire caused by a lightning strike.
Twelve MFD fire units were dispatched at about 9 p.m. to the 3600 block of Oak Ridge in reference to a structure fire.
Upon investigation, it is believed the fire started in the attic due to a lightning strike, according to the press release. The structure was a total loss.
No injuries were reported. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/MFD-Lightning-strike-sparks-structure-fire-17382054.php | 2022-08-18T18:04:38 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/MFD-Lightning-strike-sparks-structure-fire-17382054.php |
Problems from rain close county tax office
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The Midland County Tax Office is closed until further notice due to maintenance issues caused by the rain.
“Our facilities team is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible,” the county reported. “No further details are available at this time.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Problems-from-rain-close-county-tax-office-17381814.php | 2022-08-18T18:04:44 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Problems-from-rain-close-county-tax-office-17381814.php |
Rain reports across Midland and Greenwood showed more than 1 inch of rain fell on Wednesday night/Thursday morning.
While the National Weather Service reported 0.54 inch at Midland International Airport, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network showed reports across Midland from .4 inch in west Midland to 1.73 inches in northwest Midland (just south of Loop 250 and in between Midkiff Road and Garfield Street). Other reports inside Loop 250 showed 1.12 inches in west Midland and 1.16 and 1.25 in central Midland and 1.40 inches in Greenwood.
The site also reported 0.71 inch and 0.96 inch in northeast Midland, and a separate report showed 1 inch in Green Tree.
The rainfall impacted Midland with typical flooding issues near draws but also provided a little relief to a community whose rainfall was more than 6 inches below normal for this time of year prior to the evening rain event. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Rain-reports-range-from-4-to-1-73-inches-across-17382233.php | 2022-08-18T18:04:50 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Rain-reports-range-from-4-to-1-73-inches-across-17382233.php |
3 Floyds has brought back Dark Lord Day in a virtual format again, but the big festival that draws craft beer connoisseurs from far and wide will return its traditional live event early next year.
The acclaimed and influential craft brewery, known for its aggressively hopped India Pale Ales, its heavy metal aesthetic and "It's Not Normal" attitude long drew thousands of visitors from across the country to a quiet Munster industrial park for Dark Lord Day. It was an annual festival every spring with a slate of death metal bands, a bevy of food trucks and a glut of visitors who traded rare bottles of craft beer.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the craft brewery at 9750 Indiana Parkway in Munster has adopted a new virtual format for the release of its covered Dark Lord Russian-style Imperial Stout, a thick, molassesy brew released only once a year that RateBeer has often ranked as one of the top beers in the world.
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3 Floyds again started selling Dark Lord online Wednesday night, but plans to bring back the annual Dark Lord Day beer and music festival next spring. The festival is typically one of the biggest craft beer events in Northwest Indiana and greater Chicagoland.
On its website, the brewery is now selling $160 Dark Lord packages that include two bottles of 2022 Dark Lord Imperial Stout, two bottles of 2022 barrel-aged Dark Lord variants and a presale ticket code for the Dark Lord Day 2023 beer and music festival. It's also selling $75 packages that include one bottle of 2022 Dark Lord Imperial Stout, one bottle of 2021 Dark Lord Imperial Stout and one bottle of 2020 Dark Lord Imperial Stout.
Customers can only buy two packages each. They will get early access to buy tickets to Dark Lord Day 2023 before they go on sale to the general public.
People must pick up the Dark Lord on a scheduled date in September at 3 Floyds' brewery in Munster, where they can also buy 3 Floyds merchandise, spirits and other beers during pickup.
This year's variants include the Marshmallow Handjee Dark Lord that's aged in bourbon barrels with vanilla beans, the Chemtrailmix Dark Lord that's aged in rye barrels with cinnamon and pink peppercorns, the Dark Lord de Muerte that's aged in bourbon barrels with guajillo peppers, and the Casino Beach Dark Lord that's aged in rum, champagne, and Sauternes barrels with toasted coconut and dried bananas.
For more information, visit darklordday.com. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/3-floyds-dark-lord-day-returns-virtually-with-plans-for-bringing-back-festival-in-spring/article_b54060de-b7e4-5abc-a74d-c46a8b907203.html | 2022-08-18T18:16:32 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/3-floyds-dark-lord-day-returns-virtually-with-plans-for-bringing-back-festival-in-spring/article_b54060de-b7e4-5abc-a74d-c46a8b907203.html |
VALPARAISO — Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann said Thursday morning he will not be pursuing criminal charges in the July 17 case of a 2-year-old Kouts boy who died after getting a hold of a gun and shooting himself.
The announcement came as Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter considers whether to pursue criminal charges, including the possibility of neglect, in the wake of news that an 8-year-old boy shot and killed himself Wednesday night at his Lakes of the Four Seasons home.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family," Carter said.
Germann said his office decided not to pursue criminal charges in connection with death of the Kouts child after reviewing the investigation done by Porter County police, including the corroborating statement of an eyewitness neighbor.
The Porter County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday morning it had closed its investigation and was not requesting criminal charges.
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"Notwithstanding this horrible tragedy, to sustain a conviction we would by law be required to prove one or both of the parents committed a 'reckless' act as defined by Indiana law as opposed to one that would amount to or be considered as mere negligence," Germann said. "In this case we do not believe we would be able to convince a jury that a reckless act was in fact committed."
"This decision is not meant to diminish in any way the crucial importance of firearm safety especially when there are children in and around where a firearm may be located," he said.
Firearm-related incidents killed 225 youth, ages 18 and under, from 1999 to 2020 in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, according to a recent Times report . That’s a rate of 5.2 per 100,000 people. The national rate was 1.9 and the rate for Indiana as a whole was 2.1. In Lake County, the rate is even higher, at 7.1 per 100,000 people.
Gun deaths among Region youth have been climbing in recent years. They dropped to less than 10 per year for 2014-18. However, in 2019 they rose to 16, and in 2020 there were 11. Nationally, the gun death rate among youth increased by 30% between 2019 and 2020, According to the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions .
Johns Hopkins' research also shows states with high gun death rates tend to be ones with weaker gun laws. The five states with the highest gun death rates — Mississippi, Louisiana, Wyoming, Missouri and Alabama — have stand your ground legislation, and all but Louisiana have permitless carry laws.
Indiana has a stand your ground law, and as of July 1, permitless carry is legal in the Hoosier state.
The Kouts boy, identified as Wyatt Luczak, was pronounced dead July 19 after being rushed to the University of Chicago Medicine hospital, officials said at the time.
The agency listed in association with his case is the Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network.
Porter County police were notified of the shooting at 11:06 a.m. July 17 and the child was initially taken to Franciscan Health Crown Point, Porter County Sheriff's Sgt. Ben McFalls said at the time.
"Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers," McFalls said Thursday.
Lake County police said Wednesday night deputies responded to the Lakes of the Four Seasons residence about 7:30 p.m. "in reference to an 8-year-old male accidentally shooting himself."
"The child was home alone when he gained access to a handgun and fatally shot himself," police said.
Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez expressed sympathy for the dead child's relatives.
"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family," he said.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Daniel Cooper
Age : 34
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206874
Arrest Date: Aug. 6, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE D
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darrion Robinson
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206829
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lamont Bell
Age : 48
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206828
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roberto Ruiz
Age : 42
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206861
Arrest Date: Aug. 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dominique Bentley-Hannah
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206918
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Crawford
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206975
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeff Henderson Jr.
Age : 40
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206947
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Charles Messer Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206926
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Raymond Johnson II
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206972
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER (ATTEMPTED)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Smith
Age : 28
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206915
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eva Salazar
Age : 29
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206844
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nautica Wilkins
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206988
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: FALSE REPORTING - REPORT, CRIME, OR COMPLAINT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samer Owaynat
Age : 22
Residence: Lincolnwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206954
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Damarcus Fisher
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206867
Arrest Date: Aug. 6, 2022
Offense Description: POINTING A FIREARM; CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Skylar Boyd
Age : 18
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206826
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Econyers Dunlap
Age : 26
Residence: Calumet Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206956
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rashad Hickman
Age : 21
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206951
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alfonso Nieto
Age : 58
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206944
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tommy Talley Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206934
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dakwon Johnson
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206989
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - MACHINE GUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kadin Wilkins
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206839
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POSSESSION - STOLEN PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melissa Legacy
Age : 38
Residence: Waukegan, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206980
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tracy Stevens Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206873
Arrest Date: Aug. 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jimmy Johnson
Age : 64
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206812
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Aaron Witt
Age : 39
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206990
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Taylor Brown
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206838
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - VISITING - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cortez Dunlap
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206920
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Janosz
Age : 31
Residence: Glenwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206929
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Givens
Age : 57
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206876
Arrest Date: Aug. 6, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eric Gamblin
Age : 28
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206974
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jennifer Phillips
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206921
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Oiler
Age : 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206916
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerardo Bahena
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206877
Arrest Date: Aug. 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
June Chew
Age : 58
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206827
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Maron Counce
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207009
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnny Hamilton
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206955
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Johnston
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206928
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Manley
Age : 59
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206963
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Rebenack
Age : 44
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206941
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATOR - LIFETIME
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alejandro Flores
Age : 25
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206948
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Larry Hocking
Age : 52
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206841
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD F6 ($750 - $50,000)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tomecko Johnson
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206998
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Green
Age : 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206869
Arrest Date: Aug. 6, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alfred Benavidez
Age : 61
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206881
Arrest Date: Aug. 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jacob Herron
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206971
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Albert Cook II
Age : 40
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207011
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandon Cruz
Age : 20
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2207006
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: ANIMAL OFFENSE- CRUELTY INTENTIONALLY BEATING AN ANIMAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keon Reeves
Age : 21
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206957
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Jervis
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206960
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION; POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Daniel Sanchez
Age : 35
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206936
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Deiago Cain
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206976
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Benavidez Jr.
Age : 65
Residence: St. Charles, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206880
Arrest Date: Aug. 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Daniels
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207004
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lawrence Keilman
Age : 50
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206843
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Jones
Age : 61
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206878
Arrest Date: Aug. 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Charles Roy Sr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207010
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Abrams
Age : 36
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206922
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Klemoff
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206919
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - INSTITUTION - BANK/FINANCIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darrick Gill
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206953
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Samantha Campbell
Age : 36
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206961
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Adams
Age : 44
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206848
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
George Thompson
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206978
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Collins
Age : 35
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206872
Arrest Date: Aug. 6, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Virgil Powell III
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206832
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isabel Sellers
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206952
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Grace Goggin
Age : 21
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207001
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Mendez
Age : 39
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206879
Arrest Date: Aug. 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kriston Barbee
Age : 36
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206939
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Austin Merrick
Age : 22
Residence: Knox, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206923
Arrest Date: Aug. 8, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Demontay Cohns Jr.
Age : 30
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206983
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: POINTING A FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Vargo
Age : 38
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2207007
Arrest Date: Aug. 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Wippo
Age : 28
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206973
Arrest Date: Aug. 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cheri Terranova
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206786
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Savanna Swiatkowski
Age : 28
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206756
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Louis Upshaw
Age : 30
Residence: Columbus, OH
Booking Number(s): 2206789
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
DeShawn Wilson
Age : 18
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206777
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armani Anderson
Age : 18
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206807
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tracy Bachelder
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206813
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE; ASSISTING A CRIMINAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Anguiano
Age : 44
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206814
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffrey Barnes
Age : 60
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206810
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffrey Broadway
Age : 55
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206798
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jakhari Brown
Age : 22
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206800
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chazmon Carney
Age : 32
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206819
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arthur Erb Jr.
Age : 52
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206811
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE; POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Justin Heaviland
Age : 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206816
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: RECKLESS DRIVING IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONE; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
E'Mon Ferguson
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206817
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Pierce
Age : 29
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206818
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronell King
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206797
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sharrond Powell
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206796
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tiffany Watkins
Age : 41
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206823
Arrest Date: Aug. 5, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Xavier Schlueb
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206808
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mary Trajkovich
Age : 47
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206809
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stephen Thomas
Age : 56
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206759
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Melvin Sykes
Age : 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206769
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Arthur Smith
Age : 45
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206787
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daquan Steele
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206778
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Murphy
Age : 51
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206762
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Nelson
Age : 33
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206780
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Merrill
Age : 36
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206765
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tkayla Mobley
Age : 18
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206784
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Marin
Age : 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206775
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua King
Age : 31
Residence: Flossmoor, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206764
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David David III
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206774
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Chamachia Dixon
Age : 32
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206788
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandon Feliciano
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206781
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gregory Harrison Jr.
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206767
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antonio Avila
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2206763
Arrest Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Bray
Age : 18
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2206790
Arrest Date: Aug. 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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GARY — Police are searching an area east of Burr Street between 19th and 21st avenues for a "person of interest" in connection with a Wednesday night homicide.
Gary officers, including the department's SWAT unit, have been joined by officers from several other agencies, some using drones, in searching an area with wooded sections neighboring residential neighborhoods. Police are urging people to avoid the area.
The homicide of an unidentified man occurred around 9 p.m. Wednesday in the 3200 block of W. 21st Place, according to Gary Police Cmdr. Jack Hamady.
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GRIFFITH — With the escalating cost of building a new town hall/police facility, the Town Council on Tuesday cast an eye on the largely vacant Franklin Center building.
The historic, town-owned facility, which began as an elementary school, lost its biggest tenant in 2020 when the YMCA moved into the shuttered Ready Elementary School building.
The council wanted the project to cost under $10 million, but national inflation has dramatically raised the cost and availability of building materials and shipping expenses.
So the council delayed plans to build a brand new town hall/police station and as they check the possibilities at Franklin.
"We have had some engineers go through the building, and they are now working on their report," said Council President Rick Ryfa, R-3rd. "We should know more in the next couple of weeks."
The final report will suggest whether the building is worth saving and if major restructuring is feasible inside to accommodate the town and police requirements.
Building Commissioner Steve McDermott said the last major remodeling in the building was around 1972.
Ryfa noted that the town has made several insurance claims from damage that has happened over the years.
"Most recently we had an HVAC pipe burst, causing thousands of dollars in damage and clean-up costs," Ryfa said. "There is an ongoing risk with the HVAC failing and every mechanical system."
In addition, a past incident saw the old school library broken into and vandalized after the doors were broken to gain entry.
Ryfa added that one of the largest insurance claims was $95,000 to repair the gym floor after another pipe had burst.
"We could save significant money" by using Franklin Center because the foundation, walls and roof are already there," Ryfa said.
If the report is favorable, the savings could be 40-50% over the cost of a brand new building, he said.
Ryfa also noted that there are still a few entities renting space inside the building.
"We will inform all our tenants as we move forward," Ryfa said, noting that the final report could be ready by the next meeting Sept.6.
Under the original plan, construction would have started June 8 on a two-story 24,000 square-foot facility behind the existing town hall and police buildings.
The completion day would have been the same date in 2023.
Afterward, the plan was to raze the existing hall and station in favor of a parking lot for downtown shoppers and visitors to the facility.
This part of the plan could still happen if the two departments end up in Franklin Center.
"We will look at all options, but I think at least one of the old buildings would be torn down for parking," Ryfa said.
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MERRILLVILLE — It will be another few weeks before the Plan Commission could act on a request associated with a new 101-room hotel planned for Indiana Street.
Town officials have been pleased with plans for the project, but the Plan Commission on Tuesday was unable to vote on final subdivision approval for the Tru hotel because there wasn’t a quorum at the meeting.
The Plan Commission will host a special session at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 to consider the subdivision request. The session will be immediately followed by the commission’s regular workshop meeting.
The hotel is planned for property at 8410 Indiana St., and the site is in a commercial zoning district. A hotel is a permitted use for that zoning classification, but the subdivision approval is necessary before construction begins.
Merrillville Planning and Building Director Sheila Shine said the Indiana Street property is currently a single lot, and a Home2 hotel already sits on that property.
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Two primary structures can’t occupy the same lot, which prompted the need for the two-lot subdivision.
Amit Shah, a representative for the project, has said he would like to break ground for the development as soon as possible and possibly have the structure under roof by the end of the year.
The hotel will feature a mixture of queen and king beds, and each room will have a micro-fridge. Shah said there will be an indoor pool and fitness center as well as a complimentary breakfast bar for guests.
Shah said Tru is a Hilton product. There are about 200 Tru facilities in the country, and the Merrillville location could be the first in the Region, Shah said.
PHOTOS: Lowell hosts Merrillville in a preseason football scrimmage
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Merrillville head football coach Brad Seiss talks with the Pirates before the start of a preseason scrimmage against Lowell on Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s DJ Love (4) is brought down by the Lowell defense during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell on Friday.
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Lowell’s James Langen (30) goes up against Merrillville’s Payton Young (5) during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s Trey Stephens breaks free for yardage during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s Rahkeem Mclin (24) and Phillip Roche (2) bring down Lowell’s Nathan Vujaklija (18) during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell quarterback Riley Bank (19) takes the snap during during a preseason scrimmage against Merrillville Friday evening.
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Lowell quarterback Riley Bank (19) hands off to James Malachi (32) during their first set of plays against Merrillville during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell’s James Langen (30) awaits the snap during a preseason scrimmage against Merrillville at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s Jaylen Thomas (1) looks to pass during a preseason scrimmage against Lowell on Friday evening.
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Lowell’s James Malichi (32) works to secure the ball while being pursued by Merrillville’s Roshaun McGee (93) during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell’s Kendall Powers (7) looks to avoid Merrillville’s Nathan Gills (18) as he runs the ball during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s DJ Love (4) takes the hand off from Jaylen Thomas (1) during a preseason scrimmage against Lowell at Lowell High School on Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s O’Shawn Kelly (10) hauls in a pass with Lowell’s Ty Smith (14) covering during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell’s Isaiah Sanchez (3) wraps up Merrillville’s Payton Young (5) as he runs the ball during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s Justin Marshall (8) runs for yardage with Lowell’s James Malachi (32) pursuing during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell’s Elijah Anderson (24) is caught by Merrillville’s Jaylen Ramsey (22) and Phillip Roche (2) along the sidelines during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s Phillip Roche (2) heads to the end zone with Lowell’s Nathan Vujaklija (18) trailing during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s Demetrius Calhoun (64) tugs on the jersey of Lowell’s Brett Thiele (62) during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell head coach Keith Kilmer motions to an official from the sideline during a preseason scrimmage against Merrillville at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell’s Owen Thiele (26) holds off Merrillville’s Trenton Nixon (19) as he runs for yardage during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s Justin Marshall (8) takes the hand off from quarterback Jaylen Thomas (1) during a preseason scrimmage against Lowell at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville head coach Brad Seiss watches from the backfield during a preseason scrimmage against Lowell at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Merrillville’s Phillip Roche (2) is brought down along the sideline by Lowell’s Austin Zea (11) during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell’s Owen Thiele (26) is brought down by Merrillville’s (L to R) Timothy Kirkwood (26), Rahkeem Mclin (24) and Abron Travayle (21) on a run near the end zone during a preseason scrimmage at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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Lowell head coach Keith Kilmer gives the play to Kendall Powers (7) during a preseason scrimmage against Merrillville at Lowell High School Friday evening.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 20-year-old Indiana University student.
Sheriff Brad Swain said an autopsy is scheduled Thursday afternoon for Avery R. McMillan, who was found unresponsive Wednesday at a home in the 4100 block of Arlington Road, near State Road 46 and North Maple Grove Road, around 9:45 a.m.
Deputies gave McMillan three doses of Narcan but were not able to revive her.
Swain said a 33-year-old man who lives at the home made the 911 call. The man told deputies he met McMillan Tuesday night near IU's campus and both went back to his home. He told deputies he found McMillan unconscious Wednesday morning and called 911. Deputies said the man is cooperating with the investigation.
McMillan, who was originally from Valparaiso, was in a sorority at IU but lived in an apartment in Bloomington.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is working with Indiana University Police on the investigation.
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A new daily bus service connects Winston-Salem to Fayetteville with local stops in High Point, Lexington and Asheboro.
The Mid-State Express bus service started last month, Sunway Charters said in a news release.
The route operates seven days a week year-round with four dedicated, 56-passenger buses leaving Winston-Salem and Fayetteville at 9 a.m. daily. Return trips leave daily at 2 p.m. from both sites.
Tickets range from $4 to $32 one-way.
Sunway Charters says each bus comes with power outlets and free Wi-Fi.
Sunway Charters also operates the Mountaineer East/West intercity bus service from Winston-Salem, serving Boone, Wilkesboro, Hamptonville and Greensboro, and the Mountaineer North/South route, serving Charlotte, Gastonia, Lincolnton, Hickory, Lenior and Boone.
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These fixed-route services are in partnership with N.C. Department of Transportation to give passengers an alternative to driving between major cities throughout the state, Sunway Charters said.
Find out more or buy tickets at sunwaycharters.com/bus-tickets. Passengers must have exact change to buy tickets on board the bus. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/new-bus-service-connects-winston-salem-to-fayetteville-it-includes-stops-in-high-point-lexington/article_3fe02b02-1efa-11ed-914a-3fc31be856d1.html | 2022-08-18T18:19:46 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/new-bus-service-connects-winston-salem-to-fayetteville-it-includes-stops-in-high-point-lexington/article_3fe02b02-1efa-11ed-914a-3fc31be856d1.html |
PHOENIX — One person is dead and another has been taken to the hospital after their vehicle crashed into a pole Thursday morning in Phoenix.
A man in his 40s died at the scene of the single-vehicle collision near Bell Road and 21st Avenue and a woman was transported for critical injuries, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Both of them were occupants of the vehicle.
Police have not yet disclosed the circumstances leading up to the crash.
Bell Road may have closures throughout Thursday morning.
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PHOENIX — Authorities have identified the 16-year-old shot and killed in north Phoenix early Wednesday morning as Jose Cordova Torres.
Phoenix Police said the teenager was one of three victims who sustained gunshot injuries near 27th and Northern avenues. The other two wounded individuals, which included a juvenile, are being treated at the hospital for serious injuries.
Torres was found on the ground by officers at about 1 a.m.
Phoenix Police said the shooting is still under investigation and have not disclosed the identity of a possible suspect.
Torres' death occurred a couple of days after police agencies experienced a particularly violent weekend throughout the Valley.
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said earlier this week that prosecutors responded to a high number of homicide investigations on Saturday and Sunday.
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ARIZONA, USA — With drought pummeling the Southwest and the country’s most important reservoirs scraping bottom, the Department of the Interior announced that the seven states that rely on it must reduce the water they pull from the Colorado River next year.
The announced cuts are unprecedented. They are also a small fraction of what the federal government says is needed to keep the Colorado River system from collapsing.
Here’s what you need to know.
It was a messy process to get here. The Colorado River, which stretches from the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California in Mexico, provides water for 40 million residents of the Southwest; major cities, including Phoenix and Las Vegas; more than two dozen tribal nations; and some of the most productive, important agricultural fields in the world. The demand far exceeds the supply of a river that has been dwindling for years due to climate change-induced drought.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The City of Wichita says the second phase of Douglas resurfacing will begin Monday.
The first phase was completed in early August. The second and final phase is scheduled to be completed Friday, Aug. 26.
Douglas will be closed to through traffic. Cross streets will remain open for northbound and southbound traffic and parking. The impacted businesses in Delano were contacted in July in preparation.
Sidewalk access will remain open in front of businesses, and electronic messaging boards have been put in place advising motorists of the upcoming traffic and that local businesses remain open. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/second-phase-of-douglas-resurfacing-to-begin-monday/ | 2022-08-18T18:29:42 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/second-phase-of-douglas-resurfacing-to-begin-monday/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – August marks the annual celebration of National Black Business Month.
Here at News 6, we acknowledge Black business owners to help expand the support and existence of Black-owned businesses right here in Central Florida.
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Michelle and Anthony Canton’s motto is: “Life is short! Eat the Cookie!”
A former flight attendant-turned-entrepreneur, Michelle Canton took her passion for baking cookies outside of her home’s kitchen and into an overnight “sweet” story of success.
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At the end of 2020, many business owners closed their doors for the final time due to economic uncertainty in the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, for this Florida couple, it was just the beginning of their new booming business venture.
Michelle and Anthony Canton own and operate the popular gourmet cookie bakery in the City Beautiful, Gou-Oui Cookies.
Established in 2021, the “Gou-Oui” name was created to honor Anthony Canton’s Haitian heritage. “Gou” means “tasty,” and “oui” mean “yes” in Creole.
The bakery started in the Cantons’ home kitchen but would soon expand to their own storefront shop when the couple moved back to city where the love of the cookie all started, Orlando.
Now, the couple is cranking out hundreds of sweet treats a day in their Orlando bakery.
Gou-Oui Cookies currently occupies the 1,000-square-foot space situated at 1737 S. Orange Ave. in SoDo next to other shops and restaurants.
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Their menu features five signature stuffed cookies with a rotating cookie of the month -- all of which you can find on their popular social media pages.
If you don’t have a chance to stop by their shop, no worries; you can now get their warm, freshly baked snacks shipped directly to your front door practically anywhere in the U.S. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/18/from-home-bakery-to-black-owned-business-this-orlando-couple-found-sweet-success/ | 2022-08-18T18:30:47 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/18/from-home-bakery-to-black-owned-business-this-orlando-couple-found-sweet-success/ |
MELBOURNE VILLAGE, Fla. – Six members of the Melbourne Village police force resigned this week, leaving the town without an effective agency starting Friday, officials said.
The town of Melbourne Village said Thursday in a news release the officers submitted their resignations on Monday, with most of them effective on Friday. It’s not known why six officers resigned on the same day.
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“These resignations will effectively end the present ability of the Melbourne Village Police Department to provide law enforcement and police protection services within the town,” the news release stated.
The town said, however, there will be no lapse in coverage because the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will offer “comprehensive” services with the town’s municipal boundaries.
“In fact, for several years BCSO has been covering many shifts entirely,” the town said.
According to the release, Melbourne Village will soon consider a proposed agreement for the sheriff’s office services to continue.
“The proposed agreement, if approved, will give the town the flexibility to eventually reform the Melbourne Village Police Department, to continue to the contract with BCSO, or to receive services from BCSO through participation in the Brevard County Law Enforcement Municipal Service Taxing Unit,” the town said.
The town said residents and businesses can “rest assured” that police services will continue at all times.
“We will not be answering any additional questions at this time,” the town’s news release said. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/18/officer-resignations-leave-this-florida-town-without-a-police-force/ | 2022-08-18T18:30:53 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/08/18/officer-resignations-leave-this-florida-town-without-a-police-force/ |
DALLAS — The NFL is played mostly outdoors, and even indoor venues like AT&T Stadium can be affected by the weather. For example, what happens if there are clear skies and the sun is blazing through the west windows and creating the notorious late afternoon glare?
That routine blinding occurrence impaired the Dallas Cowboys as recently as the wild-card loss to the San Francisco 49ers that ended their 2021 campaign.
A new report from the Action Network via meteorologist Kevin Roth reveals just how impactful weather can be in the NFL.
The data was compiled by looking at the temperature, snowfall, rainfall, and wind speed data for each U.S. location where there’s an NFL stadium. The data period was from September 2021 to January 2022, and then the data was ranked accordingly. In the case of Green Bay, Tampa Bay, and Buffalo, who hosted playoff games, their postseason results were included.
Of all the weather variables — wind, rain, snow, heat, cold — wind tends to have the most impact because of how it affects the football, whether in the passing or kicking games. As such, games played in windy conditions are subject to low-scoring affairs.
Based on 2021 results, the Cowboys only have to worry about the wind when they take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 10. According to Roth's studies, Green Bay was the second-most windy NFL city with an average gust of 12.4 miles per hour during football season.
Green Bay also lands on the list for coldest and snowiest NFL cities. The good news for Dallas is they get the Packers in mid-November when the likelihood of it being cold or snowy is very low. Nevertheless, Green Bay ranked No. 4 (129.9 mm) and No. 1 (38 degrees) on the snowiest and coldest lists.
Two cities that were on the rainiest list were Nashville and Philadelphia, two places the Cowboys will visit in 2022. It may not be rainy in Nashville when Dallas plays the Tennessee Titans in Week 17, but Nissan Stadium did receive 3.54 inches of rain in 2021, the second-most across the NFL. Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Eagles, had 3.08 inches of rain, the fifth-most on the list.
Heat could actually be an issue for the Cowboys when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars, even though it will be in Week 15. Jacksonville was third on the list of hottest NFL cities in 2021 with an average temperature of 64.6 degrees. If the Cowboys are wearing their blue jerseys in such a game, then it could be a scorcher against Trevor Lawrence and the Jags.
Overcoming elements is part of the game. Dallas shouldn't have to face too many from Mother Nature on the gridiron in 2022.
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Tucson Police have arrested three men in connection to a homicide that happened in an east-side parking lot in June.
Miguel Francisco Rodriguez, 39, Aaron Fernando Montiel, 47, and Miguel Cipriano Lara-Cabazos, 27, were identified as the suspects in the death of Christopher Hart, 37. Detectives obtained arrest warrants for first-degree murder and kidnapping for all three suspects.
On Aug. 13, police found all three suspects and booked them in to the Pima County jail. They each are being held on a $1 million bond.
On June 22, off-duty officers arrived at the Eastpointe Market Place, in the 6900 block of East 22nd Street, after they were advised of an assault that happened in the parking lot. Officers found Hart with blunt force trauma and took him to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead the next day.
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Detectives learned there was an argument between Hart and a group of men. A short time later, additional men arrived and reportedly physically assaulted Hart and his friend. The attackers fled prior to police arrival.
Detectives are still urging anyone with information to come forward and call 911 or 88-CRIME.
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WAVERLY — The Bremer County Sheriff’s Office along with other law enforcement in Iowa will have increased patrolling efforts during the 2022 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from Friday to Sept. 5 in order to impact rising impaired driving fatalities.
The Iowa Department of Transportation reports seven fatalities occurred over the 2021 Labor Day holiday period. AAA indicates the 100 deadliest days occur from Memorial Day to Labor Day. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, during the 2020 Labor Day holiday period, there were 530 traffic fatalities nationwide. Forty-six percent of those fatalities involved drivers who had been drinking and more than one-third (38%) of the fatalities involved drivers who were over the legal limit.
The sheriff's office encourages having a designated driver even for those who have one drink. Contact law enforcement if a possible drunk driver is on the road. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/patrolling-increased-ahead-of-labor-day/article_2a98e99b-440d-5cb8-bcc3-c50a3d9fcc03.html | 2022-08-18T18:38:46 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/patrolling-increased-ahead-of-labor-day/article_2a98e99b-440d-5cb8-bcc3-c50a3d9fcc03.html |
NORMAL — Bloomington-Normal drivers and passersby are being asked to help fill firefighters' boots with money for muscular dystrophy research.
Logan Wright, a spokesperson for Illinois Association of Fire Fighters Local 2442 , said, "It's a yearly thing that we and a lot of other union fire departments do. ... It is just a benefit to the Muscular Dystrophy Association ."
According to its donor website, the MDA has partnered with the International Association of Fire Fighters since 1954 for "Fill the Boot" drives.
Firefighters will be stationed from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, and Friday, Aug. 20, at the corner of Willow and School streets in Normal.
"IAFF has partnered with the MDA for many years since our inception," Wright said, since at least the 1980s.
Last year, IAFF raised over $5,000.
"We've been hovering between $3,000 and $5,000. So we're definitely looking to jump over that $6,000 mark," Wright said Thursday morning.
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Ryan Weaver, front left, and others stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" before playing the Lafayette Aviators on Aug. 5.
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Ryne Willard (13) banters with teammates in the dugout.
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Ryne Willard (13) exchanges a baseball for a hot dog from some young fans during a game Aug. 5.
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Will Henson (16) gets ready to bat during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Will Henson (16) warms up and stretches before the Aug. 5 game.
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A player gets ready to bat during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Chase Gockel (17) has fun by carrying Ryne Willard (13) during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Players watch the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Dominic DiLello (36) is congratulated after scoring against Lafayette Aviators on Aug. 5.
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Jackson Blemler, center, laughs with his teammates during the game.
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Pitchers work on learning different pitches during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Peyton Dillingham gets ready to bat during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Peyton Dillingham takes some swings in the batting cage before the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Ryan Weaver, front left, and other stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Ryan Weaver, front left, and others stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" before playing the Lafayette Aviators on Aug. 5.
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Ryne Willard (13) banters with teammates in the dugout.
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Ryne Willard (13) exchanges a baseball for a hot dog from some young fans during a game Aug. 5.
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Will Henson (16) gets ready to bat during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Will Henson (16) warms up and stretches before the Aug. 5 game.
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A player gets ready to bat during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Chase Gockel (17) has fun by carrying Ryne Willard (13) during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Players watch the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Fans watch the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Dominic DiLello (36) is congratulated after scoring against Lafayette Aviators on Aug. 5.
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Fans arrive for the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Jackson Blemler, center, laughs with his teammates during the game.
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Pitchers work on learning different pitches during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Peyton Dillingham gets ready to bat during the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Peyton Dillingham takes some swings in the batting cage before the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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Ryan Weaver, front left, and other stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner" the game against Lafayette Aviators.
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BLOOMINGTON — Charges have been filed against a Bloomington woman for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act.
Samantha Williams, 30, was convicted in 2017 of domestic battery when the victim was younger than 18. Police stated that Williams failed to report with the Bloomington Police Department on or before Aug. 9, 2022, as required by law.
According to court documents, Williams was previously convicted of the same offense in 2019. The act reads : "Any person who is convicted for a violation of this Act for a second or subsequent time is guilty of a Class 2 felony."
Williams was released from McLean County jail without having to post bond.
Her next court date is Sept. 9.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Alexandria S. Macon
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Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brennen M. Whiteside
Brennen M. Whiteside, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of vehicular invasion and aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, was sentenced to 142 days in jail in June 2022 for aggravated battery to a peace officer. He was originally charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey W. Elizondo
Corey W. Elizondo, 31, of Peoria, is charged with possession of a stolen or converted stolen vehicle and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destinee M. Nuckolls
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 36 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery-strangulation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Duane K. Martin
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 22, of Chicago, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, plus 30 months of probation, after pleading guilty July 2022 to illegal possession of stolen vehicle parts. He was previously charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua A. Lindsey
Joshua A. Lindsey, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of MDMA) Two counts of unlawful possession of meth (15 to 100 grams and 5 to 15 grams of meth) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of MDMA) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (amphetamine) Four counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (less than 15 grams of amphetamine, less than 15 grams of clonazepam, less than 15 grams of lorazepam, less than 15 grams of cocaine) Unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (30 to 500 grams) Unlawful possession of cannabis (30 to 500 grams)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, was sentenced to five years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Noel R. Castillo
Noel Ramirez-Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Richard L. Kletz
Kletz
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ronnie Cannon
Ronnie Cannon, 43, of Chicago, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Sarah E. Myers
Sarah E. Myers, 39, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she knowingly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by spitting upon a correctional officer, court documents said.
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Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, was sentenced July 13, 2022, to 68 days in jail and 30 months of probation after pleading guilty to residential burglary, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stephon T. Carter
Carter
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Trevon J. Triplett
Triplett
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyson Brown
Tyson Brown is charged with burglary and forgery for attempting to cash a stolen check at CEFCU in Normal.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Xavier M. Moreau
Xavier M. Moreau, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of the Firearm Owner’s Identification Card Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Zachary J. Williamson
Williamson
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Cierra A. Hazlett
Cierra A. Hazlett, 26, is charged with unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) as well as six other related charges across two separate cases.
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Edin O. Portillo-Lopez
Edin O. Portillo-Lopez, 37, is charged with 30 counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and child pornography (Class 2 felony).
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Matthew T. Huett
Matthew T. Huett, 40, was arrested Wednesday after multiple bills of indictments were signed by a McLean County grand jury. He was charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies) and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyson S. Moore
Tyson S. Moore, 40, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after he knowingly made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature by pushing a corrections officer, court documents said.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jeremiah D. Bivens
Jeremiah D. Bivens, 47, is charged with aggravated domestic battery (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery as a subsequent offense (Class 4 felony) on Aug. 9.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Chemier M. Lewis-Sangster
Chemier M. Lewis-Sangster, 18, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of armed violence, a class 3 felony, and one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a class 2 felony.
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Tye Z. Thomas
Tye Z. Thomas, 24, of Bloomington is charged with multiple counts related to drug possession, possession with the intent to sell, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Angela R. Oss
Angela R. Oss, 43, is charged with unlawful possession of more than one gram but less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) and unlawful delivery of cocaine (Class 2 felony).
MACON COUNTY JAIL
Tabu H. Triplett
Tabu H. Triplett, 53, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of more than one gram of cocaine and two counts of unlawful delivery of less than one gram.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Izaiah N. Lemos
Izaiah N. Lemos, 18, is charged with two counts of armed violence for possessing a loaded firearm while in possession of and attempting to deliver cannabis and methamphetamine.
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Federal judge shoots down Michigan's attempt to move Line 5 lawsuit to state court
U.S. District Judge Janet Neff on Thursday denied a request to move a lawsuit supported by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration seeking to shut down Enbridge Inc.'s Line 5 oil pipeline back to state court.
The decision marks the second time in a year Neff has insisted a case challenging the pipeline's continued operation remain in federal court, where federal laws give the Canadian oil transportation company an upper hand to keep oil flowing through twin pipelines at the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.
Neff described the state's second attempt to move the case to state court as an effort "to engage in procedural fencing and forum manipulation."
"The court reinforces the importance of a federal forum in deciding the disputed and substantial federal issues at stake, with uniformity and consistency," Neff wrote in Thursday's decision.
Enbridge moved the current case to federal court in December after Attorney General Dana Nessel filed the lawsuit in Ingham County Circuit Court in 2019.
The state began to pursue the 2019 case in earnest after Neff denied remand to state court on a separate case filed by Whitmer in 2020. Whitmer dismissed the 2020 case after Neff's refusal to have it removed to state court and said she would instead shift her support to Nessel's 2019 suit.
But Neff dismissed the renewed effort under the banner of Nessel's 2019 case.
"The court will not accept the state’s invitation to undermine its previous decision and perpetuate a forum battle," Neff said in her Thursday order.
Enbridge on Thursday said the judge's decision highlights the underlying federal issues facing the state's case, including "interstate commerce, exclusive federal jurisdiction over pipeline safety and the serious ramifications for energy security and foreign affairs if the State and the U.S. government were to defy an international treaty with Canada that has been in place since 1977."
"Enbridge looks forward to a prompt resolution of this case in federal court," said Ryan Duffy, a spokesman for the Calgary-based company.
The fate of Line 5 has been debated for several years amid environmental concerns over the impact of a spill from the 68-year-old pipeline into the Straits of Mackinac.
In late 2018, Republican former Gov. Rick Snyder entered an agreement with Enbridge to construct a tunnel beneath the Straits to house a new segment of Line 5. Construction on the more than $500 million project, according to recent bid documents, likely won't begin until 2024 and will take four years to complete.
Upon taking office in 2019, Whitmer and Nessel attempted to challenge the agreement between the state and Enbridge. When that effort was unsuccessful, Nessel sought to shut down the pipeline with her 2019 suit on the grounds that the 1953 easement was a public nuisance, violated the public trust doctrine and is likely to cause pollution in violation of the Michigan Environment Protection Action.
Whitmer filed a separate suit in November 2020 after revoking Enbridge's easement through the Straits of Mackinac and ordering the pipeline's closure by May 2021. The lawsuit sought an Ingham County court order supporting her closure mandate.
But Enbridge filed its own counter-suit days later in federal court, arguing federal regulators ultimately had the final say over questions regarding the pipeline's safety and continuous operation. At the same time, Enbridge removed Whitmer's case to federal court.
Nessel's 2019 case was put on pause in January 2021 while the state and Enbridge battled over whether Whitmer's 2020 case was properly removed to federal court.
In early October, Canada formally invoked a 1977 treaty that the country's officials said prevented the U.S. government or Michigan from disrupting the operation of Enbridge's Line 5 oil pipeline, pulling the Biden administration into the dispute over the pipeline's future.
On Nov. 16, Neff ruled the removal was proper based on federal regulatory jurisdiction, questions pertaining to federal law and Canada's invocation of the treaty.
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Health system, Oakland University to partner on $20M nurse training initiative
About 500 additional nurses will be trained to work in Southeast Michigan through a unique partnership announced Thursday by the Beaumont-Spectrum hospital system and Oakland University.
The initiative will be funded by a gift of more than $20 million over the next five years from the BHSH system, which includes Southeast Michigan's Beaumont Health system and the Spectrum Health system on the west side of the state. The initiative was announced by BHSH and Oakland University officials at a Thursday press conference.
"We critically need more nurses in our country and in our community," said Tina Freese Decker, president & CEO of BHSH system. "The nursing shortage here in our state is critical, is a complex challenge and it must be solved with bold and collaborative solutions.
"We know this program will positively impact health care in our community, and we look forward to seeing the first student enter the program, and also then join BHSH system."
Half of the funding, about $10 million, will be used to fund scholarships for nursing students at Oakland University. The students will be required to spend at least two years working for the eight-hospital Beaumont Health system after graduation.
Details of the BHSH Beaumont Health Nurse Scholar program, such as the amount of the scholarships or how to apply, are still being worked out, officials said.
The remaining $10 million will be used for additional infrastructure and resources to accommodate the increase in nursing students -- such as expanded laboratory and classroom space, instructional equipment and additional faculty.
"Since the COVID pandemic there's been a critical shortage of nurses, not just in our Southeast Michigan communities, but also in the entire state of Michigan," said Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, president of BHSH Beaumont Health.
"Beaumont's enjoyed a really strong relationship with Oakland University for over 40 years. This partnership creates a stronger pipeline for us to train the next generation of nurses," Schwartz added.
"We're going to use these funds to directly address the need for highly skilled nurses in the region, and it's a further demonstration of our commitment to this partnership of the university and to the care that our patients need."
A shortage of nurses across the country has been exacerbated by the pandemic, which led many nurses to retire early or leave the profession due to burnout or the high health risks associated with tending COVID-19 patients.
The nursing shortage has been a source of stress in many hospitals in Michigan and across the country. At Michigan Medicine, the University of Michigan health system, nurses filed a lawsuit on Tuesday alleging that short-staffing has resulted in high case loads that place patients and nurses at risk of injury.
At Thursday's press conference, Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz said the partnership can serve as a model for how health systems and universities across the country can work together to solve health care problems in their communities.
"We think that the way that we came together ... is just one way that a partnership can truly become transformative," Pescovitz said.
"Given the realities of rising health care costs, aging demographics and serious workforce shortages, we must form partnerships and look for innovative approaches to make sure that each of us is doing all that we can to the best interests of our citizens."
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The New Jersey man who allegedly leaped onto a stage and stabbed Salman Rushdie in the neck as the acclaimed author prepared to give a talk in western New York last week has been indicted by a grand jury.
Hadi Matar, 24, of Fairview, is expected to be arraigned Thursday on the charges at an afternoon court hearing in Chautauqua County. Matar was arrested on Aug. 12 after he allegedly rushed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution, stabbing Rushdie multiple times in front of a horrified crowd.
Initial charges were filed the next day, when Matar's court-appointed lawyer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. The prosecutor's office did not immediately release the charges contained in the grand jury indictment.
Rushdie, 75, is getting treatment in a Pennsylvania hospital for severe wounds. His literary agent, Andrew Wylie, has said Rushdie suffered a damaged liver and severed arm nerves in the attack. He could also lose an eye.
The author had just taken the stage at the normally tranquil lakeside retreat for a discussion of protections for writers in exile and freedom of expression when Matar jumped onstage.
Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt called the attack “preplanned."
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Henry Reese, 73, the cofounder of Pittsburgh’s City of Asylum, was onstage with Rushdie and suffered a gash to his forehead, bruising and other minor injuries.
State Police Maj. Eugene Staniszewski said the motive for the stabbing was unclear. A preliminary law enforcement review of Matar's social media accounts shows he is sympathetic to Shia extremism and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps causes, a law enforcement person with direct knowledge of the investigation told NBC News. There are no definitive links to the IRGC but the initial assessment indicates he is sympathetic to the Iranian government group, the official says.
A senior official familiar with the investigation said that Matar made a trip to the Middle East back in 2018. Matar left from JFK Airport on Aug. 2, 2018, and flew to Lebanon. He came back a little over three weeks later, on Aug. 29, from an airport outside of Moscow, Russia.
Rushdie's life has been threatened since 1989 when Iran’s supreme leader at the time, Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, issued an edict demanding his death over his novel “The Satanic Verses,” which was viewed as blasphemous by many Muslims. A semiofficial Iranian foundation had posted a bounty of over $3 million.
The Chautauqua Institution where he was attacked, about 55 miles southwest of Buffalo in a rural corner of New York, has served for more than a century as a place for reflection and spiritual guidance. Visitors don't pass through metal detectors or undergo bag checks. Most people leave the doors to their century-old cottages unlocked at night.
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White supremacist group leader sentenced for terrorizing Dexter family, AG's office says
The leader of a national white supremacist group that advocates for violence against the government has been resentenced for terrorizing a Dexter family, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.
Justen Watkins "used intimidation tactics at a family’s home and posted messages to other The Base members targeting the home," according to a press release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office.
Nessel said in 2020 that Watkins and Alfred Gorman terrorized a Dexter family, sharing their home address with The Base members and trying to intimidate the couple.
He was sentenced Monday to 56 months to 20 years in prison for being a member of a gang. Two other charges — using a computer to commit a crime and unlawfully posting a message online — were dismissed as a part of a plea deal.
This corrected an invalid prison term Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Conlin Jr. imposed in July. His original sentence, 56 months to 72 months, violated the law because maximum sentence ranges must be the same as the charge's maximum penalty under law, said Amber McCann, spokeswoman for Nessel's office.
This prison term will run concurrently with a May sentence from Tuscola County, where Watkins was sentenced to at least 32 months for conspiring to train for a civil disorder. The Tuscola County sentence is connected to members of The Base, including Watkins, assessing abandoned Michigan jail facilities as potential paramilitary firearms training areas, according to Nessel's office.
Assistant Attorney General Sunita Doddamani said in 2020 Watkins ran a "hate camp" for members of The Base so they could prepare to overthrow the government. FBI agents seized 15 guns from the Bad Axe property where the camp was held and found extremist propaganda in the home.
Watkins had written a manifesto calling for genocide and had "expressed a desire to die for the cause … and take as many people with him,” Doddamani said in 2020.
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- Accused neo-Nazi leader had manifesto, wanted race war, prosecutors say
- FBI arrests white supremacy leader in extremism crackdown in Michigan
- Nessel: Base members cased former Michigan jail as possible training area
Gorman was sentenced to four years of probation and one year in jail, which he will not have to serve as long as he successfully completes his probation.
A third member of The Base, Tristan Webb, was sentenced last week to five years of probation for guilty pleas to being a member of a gang, conspiracy to train with firearms for civil disorder and a felony firearms enhancement. His two incarceration sentences — one year in jail and two years in prison — were deferred or delayed.
“I refuse to allow domestic terrorists to incite violence against our residents and communities,” Nessel said in a statement Thursday. “I am proud to work alongside law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels to safeguard the public from these serious threats and gratified to see justice served.”
The Base, a literal English translation of "Al-Qaeda," is a white supremacy group that advocates for violence and criminal acts against the country. The group says they are training for a race war to establish white ethnonationalist rule in parts of the country, including the Upper Peninsula.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — The Lewisburg Freez has been located on Route 15 in Lewisburg for around 80 years. It's a landmark that people know and recognize.
"Everybody knows The Freez. All you have to say is The Freez. You don't even have to say where it is; everyone knows where it is," Mark Bendle of Milton said.
Earlier this week, the owners of the Lewisburg Freez posted on its Facebook page that the business will close permanently at the end of this season. The owners cite rent increases, saying, "The land owners have decided that they want to move forward with plans that do not include The Freez."
Many people heard about the closure and stopped by for one last cone.
"We really are bummed," Wanda Weiand of Mifflinburg said. "Trying to get our fill in."
The Lewisburg Freez has been here since the 1940s. The current owners took over the business in the 1990s.
The Bendle family of Milton comes here a lot.
"We thought, well, we will get over here and load up for now, and we will probably be back next week," Mark Bendle said.
"It's such a staple in this area. It's been here for as long as I can remember," Connie Bendle said.
Carla Myers of Muncy brought her four-legged friends to enjoy one last doggie dish.
"Very disappointing. It's a shock. I've come here all my life. I bring family here and pets now. It's sad to hear," Myers said.
The owners don't have an exact closing date, but The Lewisburg Freez will close permanently at the end of this season.
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BOISE, Idaho — House and structure fires can happen quickly and the biggest reasons according to Boise Fire Department’s Division Chief, Mike Bisagno, come down to housekeeping and maintenance issues.
House fires can happen to anyone and in the midst of the chaos, Bisagno said people tend to forget the basics.
"Fire safety begins with a plan and you need to work on that plan with your family," Bisango said. "If you live alone, you still need a plan. Without it, chaos incuse."
The Boise Fire Department responds to many house and structure fire calls each year. This year, they have already responded to 57 building fires.
"Number wise, this year we are at our average. Same amount of vegetation fires, same amount of house fires, again, same causes," Bisango said. "Everything seems to be as normal, although it just doesn't feel like it because we've had quite a few in the last few weeks."
Bisagno said more reports of Boise Fire crew injuries have been reported this year compared to last year.
"There have been some heat-related injuries. I would say there have been more this year than in previous years," Bisagno said. "Almost every fire we go to, somebody sustains an injury and that again is the risk we take."
Bisagno said prevention is key, but in these situations, he said the biggest mistake people make is not having a plan in place.
"If you smoke, use a proper receptacle for your waste. Know that combustible materials don't like to be next to ignition sources," Bisagno said. "When we talk about portable heating in the winter, keep it clear of clothing, bedding, everything like that. When we talk about cooking, stay in the kitchen when you're cooking."
Aside from having a plan ahead of time, Bisagno said it’s important to always report a fire, even after you have put it out.
"I've gone to places that have had multiple fires and people have told us, ‘well we didn't call 911 last time because we got the fire out.' Don't trust that the fire is all the way out," Bisagno said. "If you have a fire and you put it out yourself, call 911. We will still come out and we'll double check for you."
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USAA, one of San Antonio’s biggest employers, is cutting more jobs.
The company declined to elaborate, but interviews with employees and posts on LinkedIn, Reddit and The Layoff indicate USAA eliminated roles in areas such as information technology, business continuation, client advising and human resources.
The cuts come 18 months after USAA named a new president for USAA Federal Savings Bank, which has come under regulatory scrutiny in recent years. In March, the bank eliminated more than 90 jobs.
It’s unclear how many employees are losing their jobs in the latest round and USAA would not confirm a total. At least some are being given 60-day notices and the opportunity to apply for a different position with USAA.
One former employee said jobs were eliminated across various departments within USAA Bank.
Many had worked there for decades and were “passionate and very talented high performers,” said the former employee, who requested anonymity so as not to jeopardize severance benefits.
“To say we are in shock would be an understatement,” the former employee said.
Restructuring
The person said they heard the number of cuts is in triple digits and appeared aimed at restructuring the business.
Along with the 60-day notice, most if not all employees are being given transition support and a severance package, the person said.
Another former employee said many workers were given notice last week and USAA did not indicate why roles and departments were being eliminated.
The person, who also requested anonymity for fear of jeopardizing benefits, worked for USAA for more than 20 years.
“I was completely blindsided,” the person said.
USAA declined to confirm what jobs and departments had been cut.
“We make business decisions that enable us to deliver exceptional service — including responding to changing member needs as well as shifts in the marketplace,” the company said in a statement. “This includes investing more heavily in growth areas, scaling back or stopping work in others and changing the way we’re organized.”
It added the company helps former employees find another job in USAA or elsewhere.
About 19,000 of USAA’s roughly 37,000 employees are based in the San Antonio area.
Earlier bank cuts
In March, the bank eliminated 90 employees in its mortgage group amid falling demand for home loans and refinancing.
"Despite turning marketing back on and our plans to un-pause our mortgage products here in April, these headwinds are expected for the foreseeable future and the size of our current workforce is larger than what is needed for the work ahead,” Thom Cianelli, the department’s head, wrote in an email to staff obtained by the Express-News.
The reduction represented a sliver of the bank’s workforce, which stood at 16,795 at the end of last year.
The latest cuts come as the bank is returning to a path of profitability.
After losing money for seven straight quarters, it has reported two straight profitable quarters. It turned a profit of $30 million during this year’s first quarter and $199 million during the second quarter.
Leadership changes
The bank reported it had 15,632 full-time employees as of June 30, down from 15,949 employees as of March 31.
It has beefed up spending in areas such as risk management and compliance and appointed new leaders in recent years in the wake of penalties for alleged violations of banking rules.
Early last year, Paul Vincent was promoted from senior vice president and head of retail banking to president of the bank. USAA also hired Neeraj Singh, who previously worked for Citigroup, as chief risk officer.
The personnel changes come after a string of compliance issues that have the bank millions of dollars in fines.
In March, regulators hit the bank with a $140 million fine after it failed to accurately report thousands of suspicious transactions by customers, including those using personal accounts for apparent criminal activity.
In 2020, the bank was fined $85 million for “violations of law” that were “part of a pattern of misconduct.”
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found the bank’s internal controls and technology systems did not meet certain guidelines and it did not implement and maintain a risk management program sufficient for its size.
In 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau told the bank to pay a $3.5 million penalty and $12 million in restitution to settle charges that it violated banking laws.
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Less than 40 days before his massive bankruptcy filing, then-San Antonio attorney Christopher “Chris” Pettit paid off a nearly $30,000 Tiffany & Co. credit card bill.
Just what Pettit bought at the high-end jeweler and luxury goods retailer came out at a court hearing on his unsuccessful bid to get approval to spend $10,300 a month from retirement accounts while mired in bankruptcy.
“The staff was given Christmas gifts from Tiffany’s,” Pettit answered under oath Aug. 4 in San Antonio bankruptcy court. “I believe it was a little pendant for each one of the ladies, and I think it was either a knife or a money clip for the guys.”
He bought gifts for at least 30 people, he added.
But some former employees say they received no such gift.
“Oh gosh, no, we never got anything from Tiffany’s,” said Shayla San Miguel Aston, who worked as a case manager at Chris Pettit & Associates law firm for 22 years before leaving in February.
“That is not true. I would know,” she said with a laugh. She remembered receiving “very expensive candy” from her former boss, however.
Attorney Robert “Bobby” Walsh, who rejoined Pettit’s firm in 2015 or 2016 and left in March, said he could not recall receiving anything from Tiffany’s. He said he received two Baccarat cocktail glasses either last Christmas or the one before. He added that he got a $1,000 bonus check drawn on one of Pettit’s personal accounts in late 2021.
Pettit last week said he made at least $1 million in blackmail payments to Aston, Walsh and his brother Brendan Walsh, an allegation they dispute. Pettit says they told him 2½ years ago that he’d lose his law license and go to jail if he didn’t pay.
This spring, Pettit surrendered his license and filed for bankruptcy protection after numerous clients accused him of stealing their money. He’s listed about $43.5 million in assets and $112.2 million in liabilities in his latest personal bankruptcy schedules. The FBI has been investigating the allegations against Pettit.
‘Exceedingly generous’
Other former employees Pettit has not accused of blackmailing him also say he didn’t give them anything from Tiffany last Christmas, either.
Attorney Kelly Cross, who worked at Pettit’s firm for about 10 months before quitting in March, said she frequently heard that Pettit had a reputation for being “exceedingly generous.” However, she said she didn’t get anything from Tiffany, but did receive a bonus check.
“I think that little Christmas check bounced,” she said, adding Pettit later made good on it.
Another ex-employee who declined to be identified didn’t remember receiving any Christmas presents from Tiffany or any other store.
“We didn’t even put up Christmas decorations this past year, I don’t think. Very few Christmas decorations,” the ex-employee said. “It was not even really celebrated.”
Asked why, the person said, “Well, I would say because everything was going to hell in a handbasket. You know?”
When asked what he made of Pettit testifying that he’d spent $30,000 at Tiffany’s for staff, Brady Wise, a longtime maintenance contractor for Pettit, said, “I think it’s bull.” Pettit reported owing Wise $242,000, money he turned over to the lawyer to place in a money market account.
Michael Colvard, Pettit’s bankruptcy lawyer, didn’t respond to a request for comment on what the former employees had to say.
Mary Elizabeth Heard, a San Antonio attorney who represents creditors in the case, called attention to the Tiffany expenditure at the Aug. 4 court hearing.
“If what he said is false, then he lied on the stand and his doing so is far worse than an unfortunate misstep,” she said in an email. “Lying under oath constitutes perjury,” which is a federal crime.
Turnover order
There may be other ramifications.
Last week, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Craig Gargotta issued an order directing more than 60 banks, credit unions, brokerages, investment companies and credit card companies where Pettit or his firm did business to turn over account information and other records to the trustee administering the bankruptcy estate.
The companies — which included Tiffany — have until Wednesday to comply.
Trustee Eric Terry didn’t respond to a request for comment.
He will probably want to learn what Pettit purchased at Tiffany, said San Antonio attorney Martin Seidler, who represents some creditors.
The payment to Tiffany might be deemed an“avoidable preference or fraudulent transfer,” Seidler said. If it is, under the bankruptcy code, the trustee can essentially void the payment and claw back the money for the benefit of the bankruptcy estate.
“Who would think he’d spend $27,000 on employees? That’s kind of rich,” Seidler said. “So the logical conclusion, given his spending habits, would be that he bought it for an insider — somebody close to him, like a boyfriend, his child or somebody else he owed a favor.”
The actual payment was $29,984, according to Pettit’s original bankruptcy schedules.
At last week’s creditors meeting, Pettit revealed that a 5.5 carat diamond ring he bought at Tiffany last fall is among jewelry that’s gone missing from his house on Champions Run in San Antonio. He bought the white gold ring with a round diamond for himself, but couldn’t recall how much he paid for it.
“Was it around $300,000?” asked Danielle Rushing, a lawyer for the trustee.
“No it wasn’t,” Pettit replied.
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ATLANTA — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has formally appealed a judge's order requiring him to testify before a special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally sought to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
The South Carolina Republican's appeal had been expected following a judge's Monday ruling that he comply with prosecutors' efforts to compel him to testify Aug. 23 about his phone calls to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks following the election.
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will consider Graham's request, filed late Wednesday. Graham’s legal team also asked a federal judge to put his special grand jury appearance on hold during the appeal process.
Graham's appeal was made the same day that another Trump associate, former campaign attorney Rudy Giuliani, spent roughly six hours before the special grand jury. The former New York mayor spread false claims of election fraud in Fulton County as he led efforts to challenge the election results in Georgia.
Met by an Associated Press reporter at the airport as he returned to New York on Wednesday, Giuliani said that he had “satisfied his obligation under the subpoena” from prosecutors but gave no further details of his testimony.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has indicated she is interested in the details of a phone call between Graham and Raffensperger shortly after the 2020 election. At the time, Raffensperger said that Graham asked if he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots and that he interpreted the question as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” Willis wrote in a court filing.
Graham has argued that calls were part of his duties as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with his legal team — which includes former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn — arguing that Graham’s position in Congress protects him from having to appear before the grand jury.
Willis opened her probe into post-election actions by Trump and his allies after the disclosure of a remarkable Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Raffensperger and Trump in which the then-president suggested the state official could “find” the exact number of votes that would be needed to flip the election results in Georgia.
Denying any wrongdoing, Trump has described the call as “perfect.”
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, meanwhile, had received a subpoena to appear before the special grand jury on Thursday. But his lawyers on Wednesday filed a motion to quash it, and Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney said the governor doesn’t have to appear while that motion is pending, Kemp spokesperson Katie Byrd said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/sen-lindsey-graham-appeals-order-to-testify-georgia-election-probe/85-051b610b-8622-4f43-9b09-fcc3c5cdd928 | 2022-08-18T18:55:26 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/sen-lindsey-graham-appeals-order-to-testify-georgia-election-probe/85-051b610b-8622-4f43-9b09-fcc3c5cdd928 |
Three Atlantic City men and one of their mothers were indicted following a gang-related attack in the city last year, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Armaad Brooks-Chappell, 20, Beatrice Chappell, 35, Adresce Jones, 19, and Faheem Harris, 21, collectively face a 24-count indictment that includes charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit witness tampering, the Prosecutor's Office said Thursday in a news release.
The four were charged after investigators named them as suspects in a shooting Aug. 12, 2021, that injured a 22-year-old city resident, whom the Prosecutor's Office identified as "M.B."
Evidence shows Brooks-Chappell, Jones and a male juvenile planned an attack on M.B. using a stolen vehicle and several firearms, the Prosecutor's Office said. The three found M.B. in the 1600 block of Sewell Avenue walking on the sidewalk and opened fire, their bullets striking the victim in the face and shoulder areas.
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Investigators believe Chappell and Harris conspired with Chappell's son, Brooks-Chappell, to commit witness tampering against the victim, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Brooks-Chappell was arraigned Monday by Judge Donna Taylor, pleading not guilty to his charges. Jones and Chappell are set to be arraigned Aug. 22 and 30, respectively.
Harris has yet to be found, the Prosecutor's Office said.
Anyone who may know of Harris' whereabouts can call the Prosecutor's Office at 609-909-7800. Anonymous tips can be provided at acpo.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/4-from-atlantic-city-indicted-following-attack-deemed-gang-violence/article_3f62d928-1f0d-11ed-8802-a3b8562f1f8d.html | 2022-08-18T18:58:45 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/4-from-atlantic-city-indicted-following-attack-deemed-gang-violence/article_3f62d928-1f0d-11ed-8802-a3b8562f1f8d.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — This winter, the 58th annual Austin Trail of Lights is set to return to its traditional format after two years of pandemic-related adjustments.
Guests will be able to walk through the trail – instead of driving through – from Dec. 8 through Dec. 23. The trail will remain closed on Mondays. There will also be a public Night Lights Preview Party on Dec. 2, as well as the Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run on Dec. 3.
The annual tradition featuring 2 million lights has been named one of the nation's best holiday displays by both USA Today and CNN. It welcomes 400,000 guests from Central Texas and around the world every year.
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“H-E-B is honored to continue to sponsor Austin’s longest running holiday tradition and grateful to the Trail of Lights Foundation for their passion and dedication to keeping the event free of charge for half of the public nights. Because of their efforts, the Austin Trail of Lights is continuing to bring magic to guests and is coming back even stronger in 2022,” said Leslie Sweet, director of public affairs with H-E-B.
General admission will remain free on seven of the 14 nights, with children under age 12 always free. Additional ticket options will become available later this fall. Up to 50 private holiday parties are also now available for booking.
For more information, visit the Austin Trail of Lights website.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Local nonprofit The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF) has teamed up with a slew of local businesses to build a new transitional shelter complex at the Esperanza Community, a sanctioned homeless encampment in southeast Austin.
Together, the groups installed underground infrastructure for the shelter complex. Now, just this week, they have constructed the first of four steel Quonset huts, which will serve as shaded communal areas for residents of the community.
“These central gathering areas will be a place where people can access food, hygiene facilities and build community among themselves,” said Chris Baker, founder and executive director of TOOF. “We want to offer a place where people can be safe and work through our programs, but we also want a place where people can flourish, be creative and thrive. These Quonset huts are where people will be interacting and building community, a lot of magic and healing is going to happen under these steel huts. We are so grateful for all the community partners that have come together to make these communal areas a reality. I’m continuously inspired by the generosity, skill and hard work of this amazing group!”
The local businesses include Lewis Investments, GI Custom Builders, Civcon Construction and Quality Steel Erectors.
"These contractors are donating their time and skills to make this a reality, and Lewis Investments has made a $40,000 donation to TOOF on top of their services," TOOF said in a press release.
Kip Lewis of Lewis Investments said his involvement in the project is personal.
"It’s been incredibly heartwarming to see so many people rally together to give back. All of us who have donated our time and talents to this project have a common thread: someone close to us has experienced extreme poverty or homelessness,” said Lewis. “This project is my personal way to honor my high school friend, who was once considered one of the greatest athletes from Austin ... who died homeless. We hope this project will provide shelter, hope and the needed assistance to anyone seeking stability they need to move on to a better life.”
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AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, the Museum of Illusions announced plans to open a new location at The Domain in Austin in early 2023.
The "global leader in 'edutainment'" has signed a lease for a 6,265-square-foot space at 11010 Domain Drive #100.
"Museum of Illusions is designing its Austin museum for guests of all ages to enjoy optical illusions, 3D holograms and mind-bending exhibits as well as interactive and immersive illusion rooms," the museum said in a press release. "With nearly 40 museums open across 25 countries and featuring destinations in major cities including Paris, New York, Dubai, Dallas and more, Museum of Illusions is renowned for its unique and creative exhibits that simultaneously entertain and educate visitors on the complexities of the human mind. Austin’s Museum of Illusions is sure to serve as a truly unique addition to the wide range of attractions available for both residents and tourists alike to enjoy in Texas’ capital city."
Subhi Gharbieh, the managing partner of Beyond Entertainment Group, is assisting in the project. Together, they first introduced the concept to Texas in 2019 with the successful Dallas Museum of Illusions.
“Witnessing firsthand how much people really enjoy the experience they have when attending the Dallas Museum of Illusions as well as how robust the business model is, we made the decision to expand and provide the experience in new markets” said Gharbieh. “The museum takes guests on an unconventional, interactive and immersive journey that many have never seen before, and we’re excited that the great city of Austin – known for welcoming and embracing novel concepts – will soon be home to that experience.”
Museum of Illusions hopes to open 100 total locations by the end of 2026. It's currently working to open new locations in Washington, D.C.; Scottsdale, Arizona; Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Houston, Texas, and more.
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DALLAS — Dallas police found a tiger cub caged inside of an Oak Cliff house while serving a warrant to Dallas rapper Trapboy Freddy on Wednesday afternoon.
Yes, a tiger cub.
Police told WFAA that officers were assisting federal officials with the U.S. Marshals Service, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to serve a warrant and make an arrest at around 2 p.m. at a house on the 2700 block of Meadow Gate Lane in southern Oak Cliff near Highway 67 and Interstate 20.
The 30-year-old Trapboy Freddy, born Devarius Dontez Moore, was taken into custody on weapons charges.
This is not Moore's first high-profile run-in with the law.
After serving multiple prison stints throughout his younger years, Moore was arrested by two DPD officers in 2018 on charges of evading arrest with a previous conviction relating to outstanding warrants in his name in Cedar Hill and DeSoto. He then publicly accused DPD of using excessive force during his arrest, which prompted an internal DPD review of the incident.
In March of this year, Moore was then arrested following a traffic stop in Kaufman County on charges of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and the possession of more than two ounces of marijuana.
It is not yet clear if those charges from earlier this year are related to Moore's arrest this week.
News of Moore's arrest on Wednesday quickly spread across social media in large part due to rumors surrounding it that related to a tiger roaming the streets of Oak Cliff.
Police confirmed to WFAA that authorities found the tiger cub while serving the warrant for Moore's arrest and called animal control. They also said the cub was caged the entire time and did not become loose on the streets.
Still, the Dallas Zoo had to clarify on social media Wednesday that a tiger did not escape from the zoo and that the cub didn't even belong to them.
"We are aware of a rumor that is circulating - we want to assure everyone our tigers are all accounted for and safe here at the zoo," the Dallas Zoo said in a statement on Twitter. "We saw messages online and heard from concerned local neighbors and wanted to set minds at ease about your Dallas Zoo!"
In a statement, the department said: "Dallas Animal Services responded to the address and secured the tiger, which is currently being held in protective custody at an undisclosed location."
Sources tell WFAA the cub is now under the supervision of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Keeping tigers as pets is illegal in Dallas, according to police.
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SARASOTA, Fla. — Two Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies shot and killed a man accused of using a "massive" machete to cut another deputy during an apparent burglary.
Four deputies who were in the area of Richardson Way and Meldon Circle responded just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday to a 911 call on a report of an armed break-in, agency spokesperson Kaitlyn Perez said during a news conference.
A man was sleeping in a small apartment home on a larger property when he woke up to the sound of someone who had entered and was sharpening a machete with a baseball bat, said Perez, who added that the "massive" weapon was about the size of her forearm.
While the man was able to run out of the home, the deputies encountered the alleged burglar who then walked toward them. One of the deputies was critically injured when the machete, at the very least, sliced his hand.
"I pray to God he doesn't lose his fingers or his hand," said Perez, adding later, "He's in rough shape right now, he really is."
Two of the responding deputies then fired their weapons at the alleged attacker, killing him at the scene.
"Any day our officers have to fire their weapons is not a good day," Perez said. The deputy is believed to have been with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for at least 15 years.
It's not yet known why the man entered the house before the attack. An investigation into the alleged burglary and shooting is ongoing, with more information expected later.
Watch the full news conference below: | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sarasota-deputy-shooting-machete-attack/67-e641fe3a-43a6-4f15-b6b1-42f2ad9b297c | 2022-08-18T19:06:12 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sarasota-deputy-shooting-machete-attack/67-e641fe3a-43a6-4f15-b6b1-42f2ad9b297c |
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Two people have died – including a man reportedly from Dallas – of a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Florida, according to the Associated Press.
Both cases involved oysters from Louisiana.
The Pensacola News Journal identified the Dallas man as Rodney Jackson, who was the Director of Business Engagement at Studer Community Institute.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Vibrio bacteria doesn’t make an oyster look, smell, or taste any different. The agency added that about 80,000 people get vibriosis in the U.S. each year, and about 100 people die from it.
The Florida Department of Health told the Associated Press that, in 2022, 26 people have become infected with the bacteria and six of them later died after eating raw shellfish, including oysters. In 2021, 34 people became sick and 10 of those died. In 2020, there were seven deaths among the 36 who became ill.
According to the Pensacola News Journal, Jackson was in Pensacola on Aug. 3 and purchased oysters Maria's Fresh Seafood Market. The newspaper also reported that Jackson's family does not blame the seafood market for his illness.
Jackson originally suffered mild symptoms, but he did not go to the hospital until Sunday, Aug. 7 after he started having trouble breathing, the newspaper reported.
Jackson's obituary says he died on Tuesday, Aug. 9, and his service was scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
For more about the restaurant's response and the Florida's procedures on preparing oysters, read the Pensacola News Journal here.
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TEXAS, USA — H-E-B will be hosting a one-day hiring event for potential employees for full- and part-time positions.
This is the company's largest ever one-day hiring event. For those wanting immediate positions, there will be on-the-spot interviews at the career fairs at every H-E-B, Central Market and Mi Tienda store in Texas.
H-E-B has been giving out jobs for years now as one of the biggest companies in Texas.
The career fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 23. To find open positions at store in your area visit careers.heb.com/careerfair. An online application must be submitted before interviews are conducted.
If you're in the Midland area, H-E-B locations include the one on Andrews Highway and West Wadley Ave in Midland. If you're in Odessa there's locations on East 42nd St. and West University Blvd.
For more information about the event visit https://newsroom.heb.com/h-e-b-to-host-one-day-career-fair-at-stores-across-texas/. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/find-your-future-career-at-h-e-b/513-5fc1d3c1-4789-4f7c-9674-35b6daa6b446 | 2022-08-18T19:12:42 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/find-your-future-career-at-h-e-b/513-5fc1d3c1-4789-4f7c-9674-35b6daa6b446 |
For the second year in a row, Virginia public school students fared worse on the annual state accountability tests than in years before the coronavirus pandemic, according to statewide scores released Thursday.
Across all grade levels, 66% of students overall passed the mathematics exam, compared with 82% who passed in 2018-19, the testing year prior to the pandemic.
The overall reading passing percentage slipped by 5 percentage points, from 78% to 73%, according to scores released by the state Department of Education.
Children of color and children from low-income households, who were more likely to suffer the impacts of COVID-19 than their peers, saw the greatest losses in test scores for the second year in a row. The results follow a nationwide trend that exacerbates existing inequities.
Virginia elementary and middle school students sit for the Standards of Learning exams each spring.
The Youngkin administration stressed the importance of why in-person instruction matters in a news release.
“The bottom line is that in-person instruction matters," Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow said in a statement.
"When we compare the 2021-2022 data with achievement in 2020-2021 — when the majority of our students were learning remotely or on hybrid schedules — we can see the difference our teachers made once they were reunited with their students in their classrooms."
Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera said in her remarks that “the prolonged closure of schools exacerbated downward trends in achievement that began several years before COVID-19 and our efforts to address learning loss must go beyond making up for lost seat time.”
A report on Virginia's public K-12 performance that the Youngkin administration released in May found that Virginia’s public school closures during COVID-19 exacerbated existing declines in student achievement, with the most “devastating” learning loss affecting Black and Hispanic students and students living in poverty.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke in May about a state Department of Education report that found "alarming" trends in Virginia's K-12 performance. Seated (from left) are: Acting Diversity Opportunity and Inclusion Officer Rosa Atkins, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera. | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/virginia-students-performance-on-sols-still-trails-pre-pandemic-scores/article_d8bada18-4eee-578c-8efc-32bad8b10506.html | 2022-08-18T19:14:42 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/virginia-students-performance-on-sols-still-trails-pre-pandemic-scores/article_d8bada18-4eee-578c-8efc-32bad8b10506.html |
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — According to reports, construction crews were in Pine Bluff working to demolish the Admiral Benbow Inn on Wednesday morning when they allegedly discovered skeletal remains.
The Pine Bluff Police Department was called and is now investigating the situation.
The remains have been sent to the State Crime Lab to determine the cause of death and to identify the victim.
This investigation remains ongoing. Details of this incident are limited but we will update with more information as soon as it becomes available. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/crews-discover-skeletal-remains-pine-bluff/91-ddbb7e36-0482-43aa-90e9-9350479ec7b3 | 2022-08-18T19:19:05 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/crews-discover-skeletal-remains-pine-bluff/91-ddbb7e36-0482-43aa-90e9-9350479ec7b3 |
LAMAR, Arkansas — An attorney representing three Lamar students who claim they were sexually assaulted in the middle school locker room is responding to the school district's statement that state police found the allegations unsubstantiated.
We first reported the sexual assault allegations at Lamar Middle School and a Title IX report by the school district in July, which found three students responsible for sexual assault and harassment.
During that time, Arkansas State Police began its own investigation. According to a statement from Lamar Schools Superintendent Jay Holland, that investigation is complete and state police found the claims to be unsubstantiated.
Holland pointed out "specific procedures and timeframes that must be followed in conducting" a Title IX investigation within the school district, and that once that process was completed, the Arkansas State Police's Crimes Against Children Division hadn't completed their investigation.
The statement goes on to say that the state police investigation was not finished until Aug. 12, over a month after the school's Title IX investigation was completed.
"The school takes any allegations of sexual abuse very seriously, which is why the school conducted an independent investigation by a third party and reviewed all investigative findings submitted by the Crimes Against Children Division of the Arkansas State Police," the school district's statement said.
"We understand that the community was frustrated with the time it took to complete this investigation and the school’s inability to speak on these confidential matters, but please know that the school was doing its best to protect all students involved in this matter."
In an audio recording from March, Title IX records released by the school show that students say the N-word multiple times, several screams are heard, and someone shouts “no!” While another student shouts “put him in the stall.” Later saying, "I raped [John Doe].”
In the Title IX complaint filed on March 11, 2022, four students were accused of a sexual assault on March 8. According to the district investigator's findings, three of the four students accused were found "responsible" for the assault after their voices were identified in the video recording of the reported harassment.
"They have an audio tape which clearly shows the events that happened,” said the attorney for the victims, Joey McCutchen.
“That should have been more than enough to do a conviction," said Denise DeWinter, a grandmother of Lamar Students. "And way more than a ten-day [suspension.]”
Title IX investigators suggested a 10-day suspension, a no-contact order, and counseling when they released their findings in July. According to Holland, "all parties" appealed.
DeWinter says she's not only worried for her grandchildren but children across Arkansas. “State Police, this is kind of setting an example for all schools in Arkansas," she said.
5NEWS reached out to Arkansas State Police about its findings. However, an ASP spokesperson said the agency cannot release information about this case because minors are involved.
As for McCutchen and his clients, they are now looking to fight back.
“It is the job of school districts and the Arkansas State Police to protect our children," McCutchen said in a press release issued Thursday. "We do not believe Lamar students, with the exception of the perpetrators, have been protected in the entire process. Parents of the victims are not content with school officials and the Arkansas State Police stating this matter has concluded. Parents of the victims intend to pursue this matter to the legislature and governor if necessary,” McCutchen said in a statement released on Aug. 18.
Wednesday night, Jacquelyn Harrison, an attorney representing Lamar Schools sent 5NEWS this statement regarding the students' punishment.
“The school cannot disclose disciplinary sanctions of students to anyone other than their parents, so I cannot disclose what the punishments are and/or when they begin. You would have to get that information from the parents of those students as that is protected information under FERPA and Title IX.”
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A man was found guilty today of attempted murder for shooting a man who required a wheelchair multiple times in March 2020.
Gregory Vaughn, Jr. 34, faces 20 to 40 years in prison when he is sentenced Sept. 23. He's already serving 13 years in another case.
He was accused of firing 14 rounds March 3, 2020 into a car at Anthony Davis Jr., a man with disabilities who required a wheelchair, court documents said.
Seven or eight of the bullets hit Davis. He was able to drive to the nearest fire station and was taken to a hospital in serious condition, officials said.
Davis let Vaughn's ex-girlfriend stay with him because of Vaughn's abuse, Davis and the woman told police. Davis also alleged that Vaughn sent him a voice mail a few days before the shooting, threatening to kill Davis.
In March, a jury found Vaughn guilty of felony armed robbery, felony battery by means of a deadly weapon and misdemeanor invasion of privacy after he attacked the woman – the mother of his children – the day before he shot Davis.
Vaughn was sentenced in April in that case to 13 years in prison. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/fort-wayne-man-found-guilty-in-shooting-of-wheelchair-bound-victim/article_b7eea90c-1f1d-11ed-a540-1f78f5b738ac.html | 2022-08-18T19:25:42 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/fort-wayne-man-found-guilty-in-shooting-of-wheelchair-bound-victim/article_b7eea90c-1f1d-11ed-a540-1f78f5b738ac.html |
The company seeking to add $50 million in additional debt to an economic development revenue bond issued through the Fort Wayne Economic Development Commission got the go-ahead this morning.
The panel unanimously approved increasing the allowable bond amount for Do Good Foods from about $140 million to $190 million.
The company plans to invest $100 million and create at least 100 jobs in its Fort Wayne facility at 8645 Aviation Drive near Fort Wayne International Airport and an Amazon fulfillment center.
The board acted after the legal representative of Do Good Foods said the increase was not just for higher construction costs to outfit a Fort Wayne shell building for its business.
Do Good Foods of Bedminster, New Jersey, upcycles surplus fresh food and food waste from supermarkets into animal feed. The animal products, fresh chickens, are sold under the Do Good brand.
Do Good's attorney, David Buffo, said by teleconference that Do Good wanted to fold costs from secondary debt, and some construction costs, into the bond instead of financing them separately another way.
Buffo gave the explanation to answer a question from commission member Quinton Ellis about why the large increase was necessary.
Buffo told commission members the financing should close by September and the project finished 12 to 15 months later. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-economic-development-commission-increases-revenue-bond-for-do-good-foods/article_0cdd4184-1f10-11ed-b820-dfb93f16f7c5.html | 2022-08-18T19:25:42 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-economic-development-commission-increases-revenue-bond-for-do-good-foods/article_0cdd4184-1f10-11ed-b820-dfb93f16f7c5.html |
The invasive spotted lanternfly, which could affect grape growers and other producers, has officially migrated to northeast Indiana.
Purdue University said in a Thursday news release the lanternfly was seen last month in Huntington County, just one year after its initial sighting in Switzerland County.
Cliff Sadof, professor of entomology and Purdue Extension fellow, said this migration poses "a significant agricultural risk to wine grape growers and honeybee and walnut tree producers."
While the spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 different types of plants, the insect can reproduce only when feeding on walnut trees, grape vines or tree of heaven, Sadof said in a statement.
One of the best defenses that wine grape growers can take against the spotted lanternfly is learning to identify the life stages of the insect and remaining vigilant inspecting for them, said a statement from Elizabeth Long, Purdue University assistant professor of horticulture crop entomology.
“Several of the insecticides grape growers currently use for other insect pests will also knock down the spotted lanternfly, so there is no need to make additional sprays as a preventative at this time,” Long said.
“Looking to next season, the same strategy is needed. Keeping an eye out for spotted lanternfly hitchhikers and avoiding moving items that are likely to accidentally move insects along are key. Spotted lanternfly populations feeding on wine grape vines can severely reduce winter hardiness or kill the crop altogether."
Brock Harpur, Purdue assistant professor of entomology, said beekeeping equipment can also provide the perfect spot for spotted lanternflies to lay eggs, allowing the insect to travel around the state.
“It is imperative for beekeepers to keep a careful eye out for signs of the spotted lanternfly in their area and on their equipment,” Harpur said. “Should the spotted lanternfly become established in all parts of Indiana, it is expected that honeydew, the secretion that spotted lanternfly leave behind, will become part of our late-summer honey harvest.”
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources asks all residents to search for and report spotted lanternfly sightings. Anyone spotting the insect should photograph it and send the image and location to DEPP@dnr.in.gov, or call 1-866-No-Exotic. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/invasive-spotted-lanternfly-hits-northern-indiana/article_5f0c2d34-1f11-11ed-9ac4-9716681adb5f.html | 2022-08-18T19:25:44 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/invasive-spotted-lanternfly-hits-northern-indiana/article_5f0c2d34-1f11-11ed-9ac4-9716681adb5f.html |
ANDERSON – The Indiana Department of Education and the Lilly Endowment will join forces to invest up to $111 million to fund early literacy development, the largest such investment in state history.
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the plan, which will increase support for “science of reading” focused instruction, during an event Thursday morning at Eastside Elementary School in Anderson.
The announcement comes a week after recent standardized test results showed nearly one in five Hoosier third graders had not mastered fundamental reading skills.
In Allen County, those numbers ranged by district as Southwest and Northwest Allen County Schools had pass rates near 90% on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) test, above the state average of 81.6%, while East Allen County Schools and Fort Wayne Community Schools had pass rates of 77% and 70%, respectively.
The past few years, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted education in Indiana and across the United States, were a “challenging, unprecedented time,” Holcomb said. The state’s IREAD-3 numbers have declined significantly during that time, an exacerbation of a trend dating back nearly a decade.
The statewide pass rate reached its high water mark during the 2012-13 school year at 91.4%, Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner said.
The state’s goal now is to surpass that number and have 95% of students pass IREAD-3 by 2027.
“It couldn’t be a more timely response to the last couple years,” Holcomb said. “I’m just so exhilarated … to see from kindergarten to fourth grade the impact this is going to have over just the next five years.”
Clay Robbins, chairman and CEO of the Lilly Endowment, said “far too few Indiana third graders have the necessary reading skills.”
The endowment has approved a grant of up to $60 million, funding that will be supplemented by approximately $26 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) II funds from the Indiana Department of Education
The money will support “science of reading” teaching strategies, provide targeted support for students who need help with reading skills, offer stipends to teachers for professional development and support sending “instructional coaches” to schools.
Currently, 54 schools are piloting science of reading-focused coaching this fall organized by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning at the University of Indianapolis, and the state expects that program to expand to reach 60% of elementary schools by the end of the 2025-26 school year.
As for stipends, the Department of Education will provide up to $1,200 per teacher for educators who participate in science of reading-focused training. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/indiana-lilly-endowment-invest-111-million-in-early-literacy-development/article_a17c3bc4-1f1f-11ed-9b7a-e70525765057.html | 2022-08-18T19:25:45 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/indiana-lilly-endowment-invest-111-million-in-early-literacy-development/article_a17c3bc4-1f1f-11ed-9b7a-e70525765057.html |
The office of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued the following today:
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner joined Lilly Endowment Inc. to announce the state’s largest-ever financial investment in literacy, expanding Indiana’s commitment to support literacy development for Hoosier students. This combined investment from the state and Lilly Endowment of up to $111 million will support early literacy development using proven teaching strategies aligned with the Science of Reading.
The state will:
- Support the deployment of instructional coaches to schools throughout Indiana;
- Offer stipends to teachers who participate in professional development focused on the Science of Reading;
- Provide targeted support for students who need the most help in improving their reading skills; and
- Create a literacy center focused on Science of Reading strategies.
Lilly Endowment has approved a grant of up to $60 million for this effort. These efforts will support the state’s goal of having 95 percent of Indiana’s students achieve a passage rate on IREAD-3 by 2027.
“Lilly Endowment’s incredible investment today represents a long-term commitment to Indiana’s long-term success,” said Governor Holcomb. “Reading is fundamental to each student’s lifelong opportunities, and it’s foundational to the core of our state’s future. This immense investment will make an enduring impact on our youngest generation of Hoosiers, empowering them with fundamental skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives."
The stakes are high because more Indiana students must read well in order to support their long-term academic success and the success of the state’s future. Results from Indiana’s statewide third grade reading assessment, IREAD-3, indicate that nearly one in five Hoosier students (18.4 percent) have not yet mastered foundational reading skills by the end of grade three. These foundational skills set the groundwork for more robust reading comprehension, which is essential for future learning in later grades and throughout life.
More concerning is the fact that the most recent scores from the state’s summative assessment for grades three through eight (ILEARN) and NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) – tools which measure deeper reading proficiency – indicate that even more Indiana students will need additional support in order to read and comprehend increasingly complex materials, conduct research and write effectively.
In 2022, only 40.7 percent of Indiana third graders and 41.1 percent of Indiana fourth graders passed the English/Language Arts portion of ILEARN. Learning gaps in reading proficiency persist as demonstrated by 2019 NAEP results: only 17 percent of Black students, 24 percent of Hispanic students and 24 percent of students from low-income households scored proficient or better. “Far too few Indiana third graders have the necessary reading skills that they will need for future academic and life success,” said N. Clay Robbins, chairman and CEO. “Although we understand that many factors affect reading achievement, we are compelled by the research showing that Science of Reading strategies can help all students learn to read better and address equity gaps in reading. Knowing the important contributions teachers make every day in their classrooms, we want to make sure they are fully supported in this important work to help students learn to read well.”
Lilly Endowment’s grant, in addition to IDOE’s investment of approximately $26 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) II funds, aims to provide Science of Reading focused instructional support for educators in partnership with the University of Indianapolis’ Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) and the Hunt Institute.
The Science of Reading is a research-based strategy that integrates instructional practices with efforts focused around phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. Decades of child development and brain research emphasize the need for all of these components to be taught to students to ensure they have the reading skills necessary for future academic and life success.
These funds will:
- Provide support to educators through instructional coaching in the Science of Reading – Through funding from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), 54 schools across the state are piloting the Science of Reading instructional coaching this fall, with recruitment, oversight and training provided by CELL. With the additional financial support from Lilly Endowment, IDOE expects to expand the reach of this effort to about 60 percent of elementary schools by the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Schools can opt-in to instructional coaching based on student need and school interest.
- Provide targeted support for Indiana students experiencing the greatest reading challenges – Many students experience reading challenges, including students in special education, students of color, students whose primary language is not English and students from low-income households.
- Establish a literacy center at IDOE focused on the Science of Reading – IDOE will recruit additional staff to provide Science of Reading technical assistance to schools, including resources through the Indiana Learning Lab. The literacy center will serve as a one-stop-shop to oversee literacy efforts, manage research and evaluation efforts and maintain quality technical assistance for educators.
- Provide stipends for teachers who participate in professional development regarding the Science of Reading – As Indiana’s early elementary school educators work to implement the Science of Reading in classrooms across the state, IDOE will provide financial incentives of up to $1,200 per teacher to allow them to opt in to additional training.
The state’s team will work with the Hunt Institute, which has nationally recognized expertise in the Science of Reading, to provide training and content for teachers. In addition, an advisory panel of national experts in Science of Reading will regularly advise IDOE on all of these efforts.
Future teachers entering the state’s elementary school system should be prepared to use Science of Reading instruction in their classrooms as well. To that end, in addition to the $60 million grant to IDOE, Lilly Endowment will make available up to $25 million to support Indiana’s colleges and universities incorporate or enhance Science of Reading methods into their undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs. Lilly Endowment will provide further information about this initiative to Indiana colleges and universities in the coming weeks.
“We know that students first learn to read, and then they read to learn,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “This shift typically occurs after a student’s third grade year. However, in Indiana, too many of our students are concluding third grade without foundational reading skills. Fewer still have the reading skills necessary for long-term academic success. As a state, including our schools and community partners, we must lean-in to urgently and intentionally address this challenge. In partnership with Lilly Endowment, we have an unprecedented opportunity to provide Indiana’s educators with the support and tools they need to truly move the needle for Indiana students, ensuring all students receive the foundational reading skills that make all other learning possible, both in the classroom and beyond.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-indiana-lilly-invest-111-million-in-literacy/article_8d650ce8-1f00-11ed-84fe-3fca2608af9f.html | 2022-08-18T19:25:46 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-indiana-lilly-invest-111-million-in-literacy/article_8d650ce8-1f00-11ed-84fe-3fca2608af9f.html |
HOCKING COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – A 19-year-old from Vinton County was killed in a vehicle crash in Hocking County, Ohio early this morning.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 on State Route 93 near milepost 1 in Washington Township.
Troopers say the victim, identified as Ethan Cole Fout, 19, of McArthur, was driving north on State Route 93 when the vehicle, a 2000 Ford F-250, went off the right side of the road.
According to the OSHP, the driver attempted to get back on the road and over-corrected. The vehicle then slid off the left side of the road, striking a tree.
Authorities say Fout was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. The Hocking County Coroner’s Office pronounced Fout dead at the scene.
The Hocking County Sheriff’s Office, the Logan Fire Department, the Washington Township Fire Department and the Hocking County Coroner’s Office assisted the OSHP at the scene. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/vinton-county-ohio-man-killed-in-hocking-county-crash/ | 2022-08-18T19:26:39 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/vinton-county-ohio-man-killed-in-hocking-county-crash/ |
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Note: The video is from Jan. 26, 2021.
A summer of legal wrangling continues for accused U.S. Capitol rioter and suspected laptop thief Riley Williams.
The Mechanicsburg woman's request to have the terms of her house arrest lifted so that she could attend the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire was granted by a U.S. District judge in Washington D.C., court records show.
Williams will be allowed to attend the Manheim, Lancaster County event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled.
It was a rare pre-trial victory for Williams, who has been on house arrest since last year while awaiting trial for her alleged role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Earlier this week, Jackson denied Williams' request to have her trial moved from Washington D.C. to Harrisburg. Williams' attorney, Lori Ulrich, argued unsuccessfully that a Harrisburg-area jury would be less likely to be biased against Williams.
In July, Ulrich petitioned the court to have the house arrest and ankle monitoring requirements for Williams lifted, calling them "unduly burdensome."
Jackson also denied that motion, stating Williams was a flight risk and noting that she had previously not fully complied with the terms of her house arrest conditions.
Williams, 25, was charged in January with entering the U.S. Capitol as part of the riot and, once inside, stealing a laptop belonging to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Williams is charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers, theft of government property, entering and remaining inside a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a capitol building, and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a capitol building for her alleged conduct on Jan. 6. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/capitol-rioter-riley-williams-pennsylvania-renaissance-faire-house-arrest-request-granted/521-4723adf4-2ab0-456f-812a-8a9b54aa3ea7 | 2022-08-18T19:27:37 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/capitol-rioter-riley-williams-pennsylvania-renaissance-faire-house-arrest-request-granted/521-4723adf4-2ab0-456f-812a-8a9b54aa3ea7 |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from March 30.
The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday that two investigations into fatal crashes near the intersection of Lancaster Road (Route 72) and Lititz Road in East Hempfield Township have recently concluded.
The first incident occurred on Feb. 9, when a juvenile passenger of a Ford Taurus was killed after being struck by a tractor trailer around 6:15 p.m., according to previous FOX43 reporting.
The investigation revealed that the tractor trailer traveling southbound on Lancaster Road was moving slower than the posted speed limit, and the operator of the Ford Taurus attempted to cross the intersection when the truck was approximately 80 feet away. Police determined that this was too close for the truck operator to be able to react and avoid the collision.
As a result of the investigation, Maxwell Miller, 19, of Lititz, the operator of the Taurus, has been cited for stop sign violation, according to police.
Douglas White, 65, of Georgia, the operator of the tractor trailer, has been cited with a traffic citation for equipment violations that did not contribute to the cause of the collision, also according to the police.
An autopsy was performed on the juvenile passenger who died in the crash, and it revealed that they died of the injuries they suffered in the collision.
Both dash camera footage from the truck and a witness from the scene corroborate the findings of the police reconstruction.
The second incident, which occurred on March 29, killed a passenger of a blue Mercedes sedan, also according to previous FOX43 reporting.
While traveling east on Lititz Road, police say, the sedan entered the intersection and was struck by a tractor trailer traveling north on Lancaster Road. The truck was approximately 80 to 90 feet away, which was determined to be too close for the truck operator to react and avoid the collision, as in the Feb. 9 incident.
As a result of this investigation, Bruce Hubbs, 76, of Lancaster, the operator of the Mercedes-Benz, was also cited for a stop sign violation, according to police. The operator of the truck committed no traffic violation, police say, and was not cited.
The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office performed an autopsy on the passenger of the Mercedes sedan and determined that they also died of injuries they sustained in the crash.
And again, as in the Feb. 9 incident, dash camera footage from a witness' vehicle captured the collision and corroborated the findings of the police reconstruction.
"In both incidents, neither of the truck operator's conducts played a role in causing the collisions: the truck drivers were not distracted or speeding, and their blood contained no illegal substances or alcohol," the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. "The operators of the passenger vehicles in both crashes were cited with stop sign violations, their conduct was not criminal in nature. Accordingly, no criminal charges were filed."
These two incidents, however, are not the only ones that have occurred at the intersection of Lancaster Road (Route 72) and Lititz Road in East Hempfield Township.
In late March, FOX43 published a story on concerns residents had been expressing about the safety of the intersection.
Adam Pobee, one of the East Hempfield Township residents told FOX43 at the time that the intersection made him uneasy.
"Going through both lanes of traffic—that's been a big concern," he said. "Those car haulers are hauling down 72 a lot so that's kind of dangerous as far as pulling out here."
According to the latest crash data from PennDOT, 93 crashes occurred on Route 72 at Lititz Road between 2011 and 2020. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/police-conclude-investigations-two-fatal-crashes-lititz-lancaster-roads/521-4d70c4d9-e610-4f32-b352-ab908c9a5922 | 2022-08-18T19:27:43 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/police-conclude-investigations-two-fatal-crashes-lititz-lancaster-roads/521-4d70c4d9-e610-4f32-b352-ab908c9a5922 |
Meridian Mayor Robert Simison speaks during a groundbreaking event for a new Meridian Police/Fire Department precinct, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Police and fire personnel will be co-located in the new precinct building that will serve a rapidly growing part of the city.
Meridian's City Council approved the proposed $219 million fiscal year 2023 budget on Tuesday, with money for six school resource officers.
“We are now towards the end of this process,” Budget Manager Brad Purser said at the meeting. “We are seeking to get the approval of this proposed budget so we can then begin to appropriate and then execute the budget.”
Almost a third of the budget is set to go toward personnel, but the largest section, 39%, is carryforward-capital, or items that are already approved from prior years.
Meridian also has $86 million in revenue for governmental funds, 52% of which is property taxes. Another 20% is intergovernmental revenue, which includes liquor and sales tax. Impact fees make up 8% of the revenues.
The total governmental funds operating cost is $118 million. Police and fire make up 56% of the budget and Parks and Recreation makes up another 26%.
The Capital Improvement Fund is $14 million, and is 100% carryforward-capital. Two-thirds of that is fire and the remainder is police.
Around $49 million in revenue goes to the enterprise fund, mostly in utility sales.
The total expense for the enterprise fund is $86 million, which the majority of again is carryforward-capital. Wastewater makes up 58% of the expenses.
In the next few weeks, the council will vote on an ordinance to make the budget official.
Councilmember Joe Borton said the budget included the city’s priorities, like public safety, beautiful parks and clean water and sewer.
“I think it’s culminated into a very sound and defendable and appropriate budget for the city,” Borton said. “We’re maintaining levels of service that our citizens deserve and expect.”
Councilmember Brad Hoaglun said part of the public safety budget included school resource officers, which Mayor Robert Simison called for in his state of the city speech earlier this year, right after the Uvalde school shooting.
The budget includes a $931,321 request for six school resource officers with two vehicles from the general fund.
“It’s unfortunate we have to do that but it's necessary in the world today and what we see happening around the country,” Hoaglun said. “It’s the right thing to do.”
Councilmember Luke Cavener voted no, as he did last year, because of property tax increases.
"I've struggled with supporting a budget that continues to take the 3% property tax increase," Cavener said. "We are likely headed into a recession, and to me I do not think that now is the right time for us to be increasing taxes."
Carolyn Komatsoulis covers Boise, Meridian and Ada County. Contact her at 208-465-8107 and follow her on Twitter @CKomatsoulis. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-approves-proposed-budget-with-six-school-resource-officers/article_b8748482-e4ad-5cfa-b9f8-c53711a4b4b0.html | 2022-08-18T19:34:18 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-approves-proposed-budget-with-six-school-resource-officers/article_b8748482-e4ad-5cfa-b9f8-c53711a4b4b0.html |
More than 100 people crammed themselves into an overflowing room Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, to testify on how the Meridian Library District handles its collection. Most supported the district, while a few accused them of peddling pornography to minors.
More than 100 people crammed into an overflowing room at the Meridian Library District on Wednesday – the vast majority of whom pushed back against an effort to purge books largely featuring LGBTQ themes and characters.
A group referring to themselves as “Concerned Citizens of Meridian” accused the library’s staff of “grooming” children to be more receptive to being molested by adults.
“Even the briefest of scans will make it clear that these books have but one purpose: to introduce children to sex and make them more susceptible to manipulation,” said Phil Reynolds, a founding member of Concerned Citizens of Meridian.
Those include books like “Gender Queer,” the sexual education resource “It’s Perfectly Normal” and the wildly popular “Captain Underpants” children’s series.
Library officials said most of those books are not available in the children’s section.
At one point, a woman shouted at a line of people filing out of the room, calling the LGBTQ community “groomers” before being led out by Meridian Police officers.
Multiple members of the group said they would not seek to defund or dissolve the library district, which could be done through a public vote.
Out of the nearly 100 people who testified in-person Wednesday or submitted comments to the board directly, just 15 demanded these books be pulled from shelves.
The rest said parents should make individual decisions about what their children read and to not make those choices for others.
Some added a little flourish to their testimony.
Eric Gironda, who said he lived in the South during segregation, accused the library’s opponents as coming to “lynch minds” with their testimony – comparing their complaints to the Ku Klux Klan.
Gironda then sang a few bars from “You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught,” a song from the 1949 Broadway musical, “South Pacific.” The song outlines how people must be taught to hate and fear others who look differently than they do.
He ended his testimony by slapping a $20 bill in front of Meridian Library District Board Chair Megan Larsen, urging others to give as well. By the end of the night, it appeared she had collected at least $80 in support of the library from those who attended.
Larry Etter later floated what he called “a modest proposal” modeled off the satirical essay of the same name by Irish author Jonathan Swift.
“The children and the juvenile’s section of this library should be permanently closed and the books destroyed,” Etter said, tongue-in-cheek.
“The public needs to be aware that there are books on these shelves that portray animals walking, talking, dressing like human beings,” he joked. “Some of them don’t even have pants on and are exposing their lower extremities.”
No action was taken Wednesday night during the nearly three-hour meeting, though the board plans to have further discussions about the legal risks it could take on by trying to segregate certain books. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-residents-overwhelmingly-testify-in-support-of-their-library-during-banned-books-open-meeting/article_2eaa6c5b-76c8-5d46-8dc4-918cfa4cb3bf.html | 2022-08-18T19:34:19 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-residents-overwhelmingly-testify-in-support-of-their-library-during-banned-books-open-meeting/article_2eaa6c5b-76c8-5d46-8dc4-918cfa4cb3bf.html |
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — An Absecon man was fatally injured in a four-vehicle crash involving his motorcycle on the White Horse Pike Wednesday.
While driving a 2016 Harley Davidson eastbound around 6:30 p.m., Myron Brown III, 31, ran into a 2012 Nissan Quest, driven by Wayne D. King, 66, of Atlantic City. King was northbound on Pomona Road when he made an improper right-hand turn at a red light, causing Brown's bike to strike the Nissan from behind, police said.
The impact threw Brown and his motorcycle into oncoming traffic, where he side-swiped a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Robert Bose, 69, of Galloway Township. Brown and bike were subsequently struck by a 2012 Dodge Avenger, operated by Lawrence R. Palmer, head-on, police said.
Brown was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Palmer sustained minor injuries from the collision but declined medical attention. Neither King nor Bose reported injuries, police said.
Police closed the road for about three hours while investigating the accident.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact Police Officer Cody Trout at 609-652-3705, ext. 5117. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/absecon-motorcyclist-killed-in-galloway-township-accident-wednesday/article_e90ec430-1f0f-11ed-9284-7fa1c8bec3e4.html | 2022-08-18T19:36:59 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/absecon-motorcyclist-killed-in-galloway-township-accident-wednesday/article_e90ec430-1f0f-11ed-9284-7fa1c8bec3e4.html |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state.
New positive cases: 2,543
New deaths: 15
Total positive cases: 2,255,364
Total number of deaths: 31,341
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,184,302
Rate of transmission: 0.89
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 63,518 cases, 971 deaths, 381,534 doses administered
Cape May: 12,639 cases, 269 deaths, 134,699 doses administered
Cumberland: 37,739 cases, 584 deaths, 187,418 doses administered
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Ocean: 153,470 cases, 2,898 deaths, 704,698 doses administered
Source: N.J. Department of Health
Figures as of 1 p.m. Aug. 18 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-500-new-covid-19-cases-15-new-deaths/article_5d30ae52-1f27-11ed-8ab9-b75d57018292.html | 2022-08-18T19:37:05 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-500-new-covid-19-cases-15-new-deaths/article_5d30ae52-1f27-11ed-8ab9-b75d57018292.html |
A 23-year-old woman is in jail while her alleged accomplice remains at large after the two brought an 18-year-old woman who had been living in a Kansas City, Missouri, homeless shelter to Lincoln, where they forced her to have sex for money and marijuana, police said in court records.
The criminal investigation into Shakedria Wells and Marckiues Tinsley, 24, began in October 2021 after a motel clerk in northwest Lincoln called police and said the 18-year-old woman had reported to staff that she was forced to perform sex acts for money, Investigator Ben Pflanz said in an arrest affidavit.
The 18-year-old told police she had been living at the shelter in Kansas City when Tinsley and Wells approached her and said they were headed to Lincoln to pick up a paycheck from a fast-food restaurant where Wells had been an employee, Pflanz said in the affidavit.
But there was a problem with the paycheck, the woman told police. So Tinsley and Wells took the 18-year-old to a grocery store parking lot on Oct. 18 and solicited money from men in exchange for sex acts with the teen, according to the affidavit.
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A man in the parking lot gave Wells $15 worth of marijuana in exchange for oral sex, the teen told investigators.
The next day, the group got a room at the motel, near Lincoln's airport, where Wells allegedly arranged for a 51-year-old man to have sex with the 18-year-old in exchange for money, drugs and alcohol, Pflanz said.
After the man left the room, an argument ensued between Wells, Tinsley and the victim over where the money was, Pflanz said. The teen told police that her alleged traffickers held her down, stole her phone, choked her and broke her glasses as they threatened her loud enough to alert motel staff, according to the affidavit.
The clerk asked Tinsley and Wells to leave, she told police, and they later called the motel to apologize and told staff not to believe the teen's story, Pflanz said. Investigators later linked their phone number to a prostitution advertisement.
A Lancaster County judge in June signed a warrant for the pair's arrest, charging both Tinsley and Wells with sex trafficking and robbery.
Wells was arrested Wednesday and taken to the Lancaster County jail. Tinsley has not been apprehended. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/woman-arrested-for-trafficking-kansas-city-teen-out-of-lincoln-motel-police-say/article_53fc5017-e042-5aef-a9cd-d5d20dac9c20.html | 2022-08-18T19:38:18 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/woman-arrested-for-trafficking-kansas-city-teen-out-of-lincoln-motel-police-say/article_53fc5017-e042-5aef-a9cd-d5d20dac9c20.html |
LAMAR, Arkansas — An attorney representing three Lamar students who claim they were sexually assaulted in the middle school locker room is responding to the school district's statement that state police found the allegations unsubstantiated.
We first reported the sexual assault allegations at Lamar Middle School and a Title IX report by the school district in July, which found three students responsible for sexual assault and harassment.
During that time, Arkansas State Police began its own investigation. According to a statement from Lamar Schools Superintendent Jay Holland, that investigation is complete and state police found the claims to be unsubstantiated.
Holland pointed out "specific procedures and timeframes that must be followed in conducting" a Title IX investigation within the school district, and that once that process was completed, the Arkansas State Police's Crimes Against Children Division hadn't completed their investigation.
The statement goes on to say that the state police investigation was not finished until Aug. 12, over a month after the school's Title IX investigation was completed.
"The school takes any allegations of sexual abuse very seriously, which is why the school conducted an independent investigation by a third party and reviewed all investigative findings submitted by the Crimes Against Children Division of the Arkansas State Police," the school district's statement said.
"We understand that the community was frustrated with the time it took to complete this investigation and the school’s inability to speak on these confidential matters, but please know that the school was doing its best to protect all students involved in this matter."
In an audio recording from March, Title IX records released by the school show that students say the N-word multiple times, several screams are heard, and someone shouts “no!” While another student shouts “put him in the stall.” Later saying, "I raped [John Doe].”
In the Title IX complaint filed on March 11, 2022, four students were accused of a sexual assault on March 8. According to the district investigator's findings, three of the four students accused were found "responsible" for the assault after their voices were identified in the video recording of the reported harassment.
"They have an audio tape which clearly shows the events that happened,” said the attorney for the victims, Joey McCutchen.
“That should have been more than enough to do a conviction," said Denise DeWinter, a grandmother of Lamar Students. "And way more than a ten-day [suspension.]”
Title IX investigators suggested a 10-day suspension, a no-contact order, and counseling when they released their findings in July. According to Holland, "all parties" appealed.
DeWinter says she's not only worried for her grandchildren but children across Arkansas. “State Police, this is kind of setting an example for all schools in Arkansas," she said.
5NEWS reached out to Arkansas State Police about its findings. However, an ASP spokesperson said the agency cannot release information about this case because minors are involved.
As for McCutchen and his clients, they are now looking to fight back.
“It is the job of school districts and the Arkansas State Police to protect our children," McCutchen said in a press release issued Thursday. "We do not believe Lamar students, with the exception of the perpetrators, have been protected in the entire process. Parents of the victims are not content with school officials and the Arkansas State Police stating this matter has concluded. Parents of the victims intend to pursue this matter to the legislature and governor if necessary,” McCutchen said in a statement released on Aug. 18.
Wednesday night, Jacquelyn Harrison, an attorney representing Lamar Schools sent 5NEWS this statement regarding the students' punishment.
“The school cannot disclose disciplinary sanctions of students to anyone other than their parents, so I cannot disclose what the punishments are and/or when they begin. You would have to get that information from the parents of those students as that is protected information under FERPA and Title IX.”
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MIDLAND, Texas — An 18 wheeler has rolled over this morning in Midland at the intersection of Loop 250 and I-20.
This incident led to traffic delays in the area as crews worked to clean up the mess. At this time, we know that the crew was looking to turn over the 18 wheeler to its proper position.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/18-wheeler-rolled-over-at-intersection-of-i-20-and-loop-250/513-b073ec49-6fc5-4203-9412-c8470285dabf | 2022-08-18T19:50:07 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/18-wheeler-rolled-over-at-intersection-of-i-20-and-loop-250/513-b073ec49-6fc5-4203-9412-c8470285dabf |
TEXAS, USA — H-E-B will be hosting a one-day hiring event for potential employees for full- and part-time positions.
This is the company's largest ever one-day hiring event. For those wanting immediate positions, there will be on-the-spot interviews at the career fairs at every H-E-B, Central Market and Mi Tienda store in Texas.
H-E-B has been giving out jobs for years now as one of the biggest companies in Texas.
The career fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 23. To find open positions at store in your area visit careers.heb.com/careerfair. An online application must be submitted before interviews are conducted.
If you're in the Midland area, H-E-B locations include the one on Andrews Highway and West Wadley Ave in Midland. If you're in Odessa there's locations on East 42nd St. and West University Blvd.
For more information about the event visit https://newsroom.heb.com/h-e-b-to-host-one-day-career-fair-at-stores-across-texas/. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/find-your-future-career-at-h-e-b/513-5fc1d3c1-4789-4f7c-9674-35b6daa6b446 | 2022-08-18T19:50:14 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/find-your-future-career-at-h-e-b/513-5fc1d3c1-4789-4f7c-9674-35b6daa6b446 |
MARFA, Texas — The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees has called for a bond election in November of 2022 after a recommendation from the district's Bond Advisory Committee.
The vote was unanimous to hold a bond election, which will officially take place on November 8, 2022.
If the bond is approved, $57 million will be distributed out to some proposed projects for the district. Some of the proposed projects include a new k-12 campus, a career and technical education addition at the high school, and some new district-wide additions.
The Bond Advisory Committee consisted of approximately 20 people. The members included parents, alumni, MISD staff and local law enforcement. This group identified district needs and provided their recommendations to the Marfa ISD Board of Trustees.
“I sincerely appreciate the service of our Bond Advisory Committee and want to thank each and every member for helping us prepare for the future,” said Superintendent Oscar Aguero. “The proposal that was recommended and called, if approved, could not only increase academic and career training options, but improve the facility’s safety for all students and staff.”
For more information about the bond election, people can call the MISD administration at 432-729-5500 or email the Superintendent at oaguero@marfaisd.com | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/marfa-isd-board-of-trustees-calls-for-bond-election-in-november-2022/513-a5d88777-c012-4ce7-900c-2b86a3c15abd | 2022-08-18T19:50:20 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/marfa-isd-board-of-trustees-calls-for-bond-election-in-november-2022/513-a5d88777-c012-4ce7-900c-2b86a3c15abd |
IMLAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - With over two weeks left in a Boil Water Advisory, residents in Imlay City received a gift from the Great Lakes Water Authority.
Residents picked up 6,000 one-gallon containers of water from the utility on Wednesday at the Eastern Michigan State Fairgrounds. The community is one of six included in a Boil Water Advisory until Sept. 3.
A 10-foot diameter water main ruptured near the Great Lakes Water Authority treatment plant in Port Huron on Aug. 13. The main, which is the largest in the authority's service area, supplies most of the drinking water to northern Detroit.
Crews received a 20-foot-long section of replacement pipe a day after the break was reported to fix the gaping hole. However, a detailed engineering inspection on Aug. 15 uncovered further damage, which will require more specially made replacement pipe.
An additional 48 feet of the 10-foot diameter pipe is being manufactured in Texas to fix all known damage. That pipe is scheduled to arrive at the repair site sometime next week.
In the meantime, crews are preparing for the repair by stabilizing the existing pipe and building concrete pads underneath the damaged section. The damage sections of the pipe will be cut out sometime this week.
Engineers are going through the entire 26-mile pipeline from Port Huron to Imlay City this week as well to get a detailed inspection while the water flow is shut off.
Emergency repairs to the water pipeline are scheduled for completion by the end of next week. The Great Lakes Water Authority then will be required to complete a flushing and sanitizing protocol before restoring water flow.
Crews hope to place the 10-foot pipeline back into full service around Sept. 3. A Boil Water Advisory will continue until then for Almont, Bruce Township, Burtchville Township, Imlay City, City of Rochester, Shelby Township and Washington Township.
The Genesee County water system is producing additional supply for some areas normally served by the Great Lakes Water Authority Pipeline, including the city of Flint.
The Genesee County Drain Commissioner's Office is asking all county residents served by a municipal water system to conserve supply by turning off lawn sprinklers and not washing vehicles.
The Great Lakes Water Authority also is asking 23 communities its serves in Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties to limit their water usage until the broken water main returns to service. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/imlay-city-residents-receive-bottled-water-as-boil-water-advisory-continues/article_0d1d4604-1f0f-11ed-9223-a7b9d223c09c.html | 2022-08-18T19:50:23 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/imlay-city-residents-receive-bottled-water-as-boil-water-advisory-continues/article_0d1d4604-1f0f-11ed-9223-a7b9d223c09c.html |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3600 block of Oak Ridge on August 17 at 9:00 p.m.
The incident occurred due to a lightning strike. 12 units responded to the scene and the initial investigation revealed that the fire most likely started in the attic due to a lightning strike.
The structure was a total loss and there were no injuries. We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-fire-department-responds-to-structure-fire-due-to-lightning-strike/513-c7055629-33c8-4643-9745-07700a8725ea | 2022-08-18T19:50:26 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-fire-department-responds-to-structure-fire-due-to-lightning-strike/513-c7055629-33c8-4643-9745-07700a8725ea |
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