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TEXAS, USA — Texas state troopers can loosen their belts just a tad after new physical fitness standards were approved last week.
An oversight board approved changes to the standards for Texas Department of Public Safety troopers after a controversial policy targeted more than 200 of them back in April.
Troopers were told men with waist sizes over 40 inches and women with waist sizes over 35 inches would have to track and share their weight loss efforts.
According to the new policy first reported by the Dallas Morning News, those measurements have increased to 41 and 36 inches, respectively. The consequences for stretching those measurements are also gone, but the waistline requirements are necessary.
“DPS is obviously a premier law enforcement organization and will continue to be so,” Commissioner Dale Wainwright told the Dallas Morning News. “For that to happen, we have to have commissioned officers who can do their job physically as well as mentally at an excellent level.”
Troopers most recently took their physical fitness tests in the spring and nearly every trooper passed, but fewer troops met the waistline requirement.
Troopers who don't meet their waistlines still have to enroll in a "fitness improvement plan" where exercise goals and nutrition diaries that prove they're taking their fitness seriously are still required.
After 224 state troopers were told they needed to slim down last year, that number dropped to 175 during spring's testing. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-state-troopers-weight-requirements/285-f37e4d95-a860-4cac-84c4-c55cabcf483a | 2022-08-30T19:14:48 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-state-troopers-weight-requirements/285-f37e4d95-a860-4cac-84c4-c55cabcf483a |
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department is looking for a man accused of stealing used high end handbags.
Authorities said the man is believed to be responsible for other burglary cases too involving several consignment shops in San Antonio and surrounding areas including Olmos Park, Castle Hills, and Selma.
KENS 5 obtained surveillance video from a local business. The owner says the suspect hit their locations three different times.
Erin Cutts owns two locations of Clothes Mentor including the spot at Park North Shopping Center. In the video you see the suspect bust his way in with with appears to be a sledgehammer. Cutts said the thief stole several high-end handbags. She isn't alone.
"They take our purses," she said. "It makes us sad too. "I think there is five total locations throughout San Antonio and we have been hit twice here. All resale shops."
Cutts estimates thousands in damages and merchandise taken. She believes this is the same suspect San Antonio Police are wanting to nab.
"They are going for Louis Vuitton, and Gucci's," she said. Any designer handbag."
Cutts said it is disheartening this is happening. She hopes the thief gets caught soon.
"We are resale shops, so it is not like we are raking in the big bucks anyway. "Be nice and stop it."
"The suspect may have a fresh cut on his left forearm and has a large tattoo of Benjamin Franklin on his right forearm. The suspect is wearing the same Nike Jordans in all Burglary videos," police said.
If you have any information about this man, you are asked to contact the North Property Crimes at 210-207-7629. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/thief-targets-resale-stores-for-their-designer-purses/273-114e79bf-90a1-4f2f-bf09-4a47fd2cf0b4 | 2022-08-30T19:14:55 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/thief-targets-resale-stores-for-their-designer-purses/273-114e79bf-90a1-4f2f-bf09-4a47fd2cf0b4 |
ALPINE, Texas — Sul Ross State University has appointed Dr. Christopher P. Herrera, PhD, MBA, to fill the role of Associate Dean of Online Learning and Distance Education.
“I’m very humbled to have been chosen to serve in this new role. My goal is to work collaboratively and diligently to build a large, robust online operation that supports growth in enrollment while maintaining the flexibility needed to adapt to emerging technologies,” said Dr. Herrera. “I believe expanding enrollment in our online programs will support growth across all areas of the institution, not just online and distance education.”
Dr. Herrera has had a very accomplished educational career, one which includes his certification in online teaching through the Online Learning Consortium and Sam Houston State University.
“We are delighted to have Dr. Herrera lead our new initiative to grow our online programs, online graduate enrollment and online faculty development,” said Dr. Bernie Canteñs, executive vice president and provost. “His entrepreneurial spirits, knowledge of online curriculum development and leadership skills are the perfect fit.”
Dr. Herrera obtained his Master of Business Administration from SRSU after arriving in 2018 and has chaired several programs at the university in recent years, as well. With the school looking to add more online opportunities, he will be the first individual to hold this position. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/familiar-face-fill-new-position-sul-ross-state-university/513-acd21a56-5af0-4141-b5c0-282bf9412a0f | 2022-08-30T19:16:22 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/familiar-face-fill-new-position-sul-ross-state-university/513-acd21a56-5af0-4141-b5c0-282bf9412a0f |
BIG SPRING, Texas — Johnson Street in Big Spring from E. 3rd to E. 4th Street will be permanently closed as the City of Big Spring prepares for construction on Reunion Park.
There will be temporary fencing placed in the area until construction is complete.
People can reach out to Public Works Director Shane Bowles at 432-264-2501. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/johnson-street-in-big-spring-from-e-3rd-to-e-4th-street-to-be-permanently-closed/513-42694bc9-a757-40bd-b2fb-52f535a4c30e | 2022-08-30T19:16:28 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/johnson-street-in-big-spring-from-e-3rd-to-e-4th-street-to-be-permanently-closed/513-42694bc9-a757-40bd-b2fb-52f535a4c30e |
MARFA, Texas — The Marfa Lights Festival will be taking place from September 2-4 at the Historic Presidio County Courthouse.
This marks the 35th anniversary of the Marfa Lights Festival. The event is free and open to the public. It will have food vendors, retail and information.
There will be a number of events happening during the festival which include a 5k Stampeded, Sunday morning Zumba and Saturday Parade Jumano Nation of Texas Tribal Chair and Grand Marshal Jo Ann Rodriguez Betancourt.
Marfa Live Arts will also be putting on an original play from Caitlynn Almance called 'Juice Joint Criminal'. Some of the live performances will be by Destino Band, Erick y Su Grupo Massore, Grand Tourists and Mariachi Santa Cruz. For a complete list of performers, people can visit the Marfa Chamber of Commerce website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/marfa-lights-festival-to-take-place-on-september-2-4/513-64ca5608-e46b-40be-8a11-33909855b77b | 2022-08-30T19:16:34 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/marfa-lights-festival-to-take-place-on-september-2-4/513-64ca5608-e46b-40be-8a11-33909855b77b |
ALPINE, Texas — Efren Derma-Dominguez, 26, was sentenced to nine years in prison last week in Alpine for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
The Mexican national’s vehicle was searched back in January during a traffic stop, and he plead guilty to the charge in March.
The case was investigated by the DEA and U.S. Border Patrol, and it was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott V. Greenbaum. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/mexican-national-gets-9-years-prison-marijuana-charge/513-07bac904-d745-4315-8565-1b3786f81ddb | 2022-08-30T19:16:41 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/mexican-national-gets-9-years-prison-marijuana-charge/513-07bac904-d745-4315-8565-1b3786f81ddb |
MIDLAND, Texas — (Editor's note: The above video is from earlier coverage of this story.)
Five employees of Midland Christian School have filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Midland and three officers with the Midland Police Department.
Jared Lee, Dana Ellis, Matthew Counts, Gregory McClendon and Barry Russell were all arrested in February 2022 for an alleged failure to report a sexual assault involving the school's baseball team.
At the time of the arrest, Lee was the superintendent, Ellis was the secondary principal, Counts was an assistant principal and coach, McClendon was the athletic director and football coach and Russell was the baseball coach.
The five went in front of a grand jury in May. At the time the grand jury no billed them, meaning they did not believe there was enough evidence to indict and take to trial at the time.
Now, over three months later, the five are alleging that the city and three of the police department's officers caused severe damage to their reputations and professional career.
According to the lawsuit, Lee, Ellis McClendon and Russell not only did not return to MCS but are also no longer working in the education field. While Counts did return, he was reportedly demoted.
The lawsuit also states that contrary to the initial report, the freshman who was the victim of the assault told McClendon and Counts, who were assigned to investigate the incident, that he was simply poked on his bottom with a bat and no penetration occurred.
Russell and Counts were also reportedly approached by the sophomore who had poked the victim. He was given "the school's highest punishment short of expulsion".
With that, the five had determined the investigation complete.
However, a few days later, the lawsuit says a parent of a different freshman baseball player began emailing the administrators. The lawsuit states the man had been displeased with school administration and had been emailing them complaints for around six years.
Although the man's child was not present on the day of the incident, the child told him penetration had occurred and as such the father concluded the incident was sexual assault.
Lee told the man he was welcome to report the situation to authorities, but nothing in the school's investigation showed evidence of sexual assault.
After the father reported the incident to police, MPD officer Camilo Fonseca spoke with Lee. The lawsuit alleges that the officer filed an incorrect report of what Lee told her despite body camera footage that contradicts it.
The lawsuit also says a sexual assault nurse examiner found no evidence of injury or trauma on the freshman who was allegedly assaulted.
Tw more officers with MPD, Jennie Alonzo and Rosemary Sharp, arrived to arrest the sophomore who had performed the alleged assault.
During the arrest, the lawsuit says Alonzo "insisted on perp walking the boy through the front doors of the school where his arrest would be more visible" despite requests from multiple officials requesting otherwise.
Alonzo finally agreed not to only after a phone call from a sergeant asking she not.
However, just a few days later Alonzo, Sharp and Fonseca signed arrest warrants for the five and they were also "perp walked" through the front doors of MCS.
The lawsuit alleges this was done to "publicly humiliate the Midland Christian Five", as the school employees asked to turn themselves in and were denied.
Additionally, the lawsuit states the arrest warrant affidavits "contained deliberate and reckless falsehoods", and that in order to obtain felony warrants, Alonzo, Sharp and Fonseca's allegations of concealment were false.
Another element of the lawsuit alleges the City of Midland and Officer Sharp were aware of "a repeated pattern of unconstitutional and unprofessional behavior on the part of Defendant Alonzo."
Alonzo's investigations and testimony has reportedly "been at the center of numerous criminal cases in Midland that ultimately were dismissed as unfounded and unsupported."
Because of these reasons, the "Midland Christian Five" are asking for a 'trial by jury on all claims for which the law provides a right to a jury trial."
To read the full 36-page lawsuit, you can do so below.
NewsWest 9 will continue to follow this story as it develops. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-christian-employees-file-federal-lawsuit/513-ecb9faa0-2af6-4b0f-af02-e7b5ee2257a4 | 2022-08-30T19:16:47 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-christian-employees-file-federal-lawsuit/513-ecb9faa0-2af6-4b0f-af02-e7b5ee2257a4 |
ODESSA, Texas — Two stained glass art pieces were recently installed at Fire Station #9 in Odessa.
There were 40 artists from across the country who applied for the commission. The pieces ended up being designed by Colorado based artists Keely Musgrave and Michael Shields. The work was meant to draw inspiration from the work of the Odessa Fire and Rescue as well as their relationship to the community.
"I am immensely proud of this addition to the City’s public art collection,” said Odessa Arts Executive Director Randy Ham. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/stained-glass-art-pieces-installed-at-fire-station-9-in-odessa/513-a9b56f1f-8103-4d9a-916d-e4eb36f2187f | 2022-08-30T19:16:53 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/stained-glass-art-pieces-installed-at-fire-station-9-in-odessa/513-a9b56f1f-8103-4d9a-916d-e4eb36f2187f |
TEXAS, USA — Texas state troopers can loosen their belts just a tad after new physical fitness standards were approved last week.
An oversight board approved changes to the standards for Texas Department of Public Safety troopers after a controversial policy targeted more than 200 of them back in April.
Troopers were told men with waist sizes over 40 inches and women with waist sizes over 35 inches would have to track and share their weight loss efforts.
According to the new policy first reported by the Dallas Morning News, those measurements have increased to 41 and 36 inches, respectively. The consequences for stretching those measurements are also gone, but the waistline requirements are necessary.
“DPS is obviously a premier law enforcement organization and will continue to be so,” Commissioner Dale Wainwright told the Dallas Morning News. “For that to happen, we have to have commissioned officers who can do their job physically as well as mentally at an excellent level.”
Troopers most recently took their physical fitness tests in the spring and nearly every trooper passed, but fewer troops met the waistline requirement.
Troopers who don't meet their waistlines still have to enroll in a "fitness improvement plan" where exercise goals and nutrition diaries that prove they're taking their fitness seriously are still required.
After 224 state troopers were told they needed to slim down last year, that number dropped to 175 during spring's testing. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-state-troopers-weight-requirements/285-f37e4d95-a860-4cac-84c4-c55cabcf483a | 2022-08-30T19:16:59 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-state-troopers-weight-requirements/285-f37e4d95-a860-4cac-84c4-c55cabcf483a |
DALLAS — A child sex assault suspect died after shooting himself while authorities tried to arrest him in Northwest Dallas on Tuesday, police said.
The incident unfolded at a La Quinta Inn in the 8300 block of John Carpenter Freeway, near Empire Central Drive.
Police learned that a suspect who was wanted for continuous sexual assault of a child was found at the hotel.
When members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force surrounded the suspect's car, the suspect shot himself with a handgun, police said.
He was taken to a hospital, where he died. His name and case information have not been released.
Police are investigating the incident. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/child-sex-abuse-suspect-fatally-shot-himself-as-officers-closed-in/287-3cfd0b42-166a-4910-8c09-e3c0fe147049 | 2022-08-30T19:20:30 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/child-sex-abuse-suspect-fatally-shot-himself-as-officers-closed-in/287-3cfd0b42-166a-4910-8c09-e3c0fe147049 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — Crews are battling a fire at a commercial facility in Fort Worth after officials said there was an explosion.
Officials said the explosion happened just after noon at a facility located in the 5400 block of Wilbarger Street.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD), the incident was the result of an "industrial accident with a fire." One patient was flown to Parkland Hospital by CareFlight, fire officials told WFAA.
The fire department said its hazardous materials team is on scene with fire investigators searching for the cause and to contain any environmental issues.
FWFD told WFAA the situation was under control.
This is a developing story, check back for updates. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-explosion-wilbarger-street/287-ad59aacb-a2c8-4d23-ab40-211d60c4851c | 2022-08-30T19:20:36 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-explosion-wilbarger-street/287-ad59aacb-a2c8-4d23-ab40-211d60c4851c |
PHOENIX — An Arizona judge has ordered three Republicans, including secretary of state nominee Mark Finchem and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, to pay $75,000 in attorney fees for filing a defamation suit against a former Democratic lawmaker “primarily for purposes of harassment.”
The Republicans filed the lawsuit last year against former Democratic state Rep. Charlene Fernandez after she called for an investigation of their roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The judge dismissed the lawsuit in April, saying Fernandez's request was protected by the First Amendment’s rights to free speech and to petition the government.
The lawsuit was “groundless and not made in good faith,” Yuma County Judge Pro Tem Levi Gunderson ruled on Monday, adding that it appeared to have been "written for an audience other than the assigned trial court judge."
Gunderson said legal filings by the Republicans made irrelevant references to open borders and Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
The lawsuit “was brought for an improper purpose, having been filed against a political opponent primarily for purposes of harassment,” he added.
Fernandez and 41 other Democratic lawmakers signed a letter on Jan. 12, 2021, urging the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Finchem, Gosar, then-state Rep. Anthony Kern and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, all Republicans from Arizona. Finchem and Kern were outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, while Gosar and Biggs are under scrutiny for their roles in supporting protests leading up to the counting of electoral votes that day. All have denied wrongdoing.
Finchem and Kern, who is running for the state Senate this year, sued Fernandez and were later joined in the suit by Gosar. They claimed the letter was a smear and that Fernandez “baselessly” accused them of the “highest possible crimes against the Government of the United States.”
Finchem said in a text message that he is evaluating his options. A person who answered a cell phone number that Kern has previously used hung up when a reporter identified himself and did not respond to a text message. A spokesman for Gosar did not respond to an email seeking comment.
Of the 42 Democrats who signed the letter, Fernandez was the only one who was sued. She was previously the House Democratic leader but was not in Democratic leadership at the time the letter was signed and publicly released. Fernandez resigned from the Legislature last year to take a job in President Joe Biden’s administration.
DECISION 2022
Arizonans will go to the polls this November for the midterm elections. Here's everything you need to know leading up to election night. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/arizona-judge-slaps-down-finchem-gosar-over-defamation-suit/75-e167c22c-3f8f-43dd-85db-c176a11c49c9 | 2022-08-30T19:23:44 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/arizona-judge-slaps-down-finchem-gosar-over-defamation-suit/75-e167c22c-3f8f-43dd-85db-c176a11c49c9 |
A U.S. Navy officer charged with killing his pregnant girlfriend took her to a Virginia Beach abortion clinic to have the pregnancy terminated on July 20, but she refused the procedure and was found fatally shot the next day along a road in Hanover County, investigators wrote in a court affidavit that outlines the circumstances of the woman's murder.
Rachel Pender, the mother of the 20-year-old victim, Raquiah King, told investigators that she received a sonogram image from her daughter on July 20 that showed she was pregnant with a 12-week-old baby. Pender told Hanover sheriff's detectives her daughter was having domestic issues with her boyfriend, Emmanuel Coble, "who did not want to be a father" to King's baby, according to the affidavit.
"Rachel Pender reported that Raquiah King had made statements to her that if something was to happen to her, Emmanuel Coble was responsible," investigators wrote. "Raquiah texted Coble's full name, date of birth, addresses and phone numbers to Pender."
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Investigators subsequently observed the text messages between mother and daughter to verify the account.
Just over a month after King's nude body was found with a bullet wound to her back near the intersection of Winns Church and Greenwood roads, Hanover investigators arrested Coble, 27, charging him with King's murder and using a firearm in the slaying. Coble holds the rank of LTJG, or junior grade lieutenant, in the U.S. Navy and was recently assigned to the USS John C. Stennis, a nuclear-powered supercarrier temporarily docked in Norfolk.
During the course of the investigation, investigators filed affidavits outlining their case in Hanover Circuit Court to justify obtaining multiple search warrants to acquire information from several cell phones seized from Coble, a sample of his DNA, records of phone calls and text messages, and items in his vehicle.
Before she was killed, King also sent text messages to her cousin, Aaron Stanley, and in those messages she advised she was scheduled to have an abortion on July 20. King told Stanley that she was leaving the child's father - Coble - after the abortion, investigators noted in the affidavit.
As that day progressed, King texted Stanley again, telling him she was waiting for the child's father to pick her up. Included in her final text to Stanley was a copy of a receipt from the Virginia League of Planned Parenthood at 515 Newton Road in Virginia Beach. The receipt, dated July 20 at 9:22 a.m., listed King as a patient and Coble as the person paying the bill, the affidavit says.
Investigators then obtained a search warrant for patient records and video surveillance for King on the day of her visit to the Planned Parenthood clinic. Records showed that Coble was listed as King's emergency contact and the "responsible paying party" for King's procedure.
In addition, video surveillance footage showed a green Chevrolet Cruz - a car that investigators said appears to be the vehicle Coble was known to drive exclusively - arriving at the clinic at the time of King's scheduled appointment. The vehicle can be seen pulling into the parking lot, and King and Coble can be seen at the front door of the facility, according to the affidavit.
After Pender reported her daughter missing on July 28, a Hampton police officer called Coble to ask him about King. Coble told the officer he had rented 975 N. King Street in Hampton to King, but she had moved out and he had not seen her in a couple of weeks. Coble's statement that he essentially was King's landlord and nothing more was in direct conflict with information from Pender and Stanley, who told police Coble was in a relationship with King and she was pregnant with his child, investigators said in the affidavit.
Coble's statement that he hadn't seen King in a couple of weeks also conflicted with the Planned Parenthood receipt that showed he had paid for a procedure for King on July 20, the affidavit says.
Investigators also obtained a search warrant for King's cell phone to obtain call detail records that tracked her movements prior to her body being found in Hanover. The records showed that King's phone was in the area of her residence at 975 N. King St. at 5:45 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. on July 20. Then at 11:49 p.m., the records show her phone left that location. There were no additional location indicators after that time, investigators noted in the affidavit.
The last text message sent from King's phone to Coble's phone was at 11:40 p.m. July 20 in the area where she lived.
On Aug. 5, investigators conducted a consensual interview with Coble at his home in Newport News, and Coble admitted he had taken King to Planned Parenthood on July 20 to get an abortion.
"Coble said that King had told him that the child was his," investigators wrote. "He said that he paid for the abortion, but he guessed that she'd changed her mind and had kept the child. He said that this 'frustrated' him." Coble said he then drove King back to her residence before returning to his home, where he went to bed about 9 p.m. and didn't wake until daylight on July 21.
However, investigators using a police surveillance database found that Coble's vehicle could be seen traveling on Adams Street at 4:44 a.m. on July 21. The surveillance system took a photo of the car, according to the affidavit.
A detective then asked Coble why his car was present on the surveillance system at 4:44 a.m., when Coble said he had been asleep in his apartment until daylight; Coble replied that he did not know why, investigators said in the affidavit. The sun rose at 6:01 a.m. that day.
Investigators also obtained a search warrant for Coble's vehicle and during processing, a chemical used to detect human blood was spayed inside the car's trunk. The chemical reacted to multiple spots in the trunk and indicated the presence of blood. Detectives also found an elastic hair band that matched a hair band recovered from King's wrist during her autopsy, investigators noted in the affidavit.
Coble is being held in the Pamunkey Regional Jail pending a Dec. 6 preliminary hearing on his charges in Hanover General District Court. Authorities said they plan to seek additional charges against Coble in the death of King's fetus. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/records-naval-officer-charged-with-killing-girlfriend-took-her-to-abortion-clinic-day-before-her/article_a7220f87-86e4-58c6-978b-740505458ed2.html | 2022-08-30T19:36:46 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/records-naval-officer-charged-with-killing-girlfriend-took-her-to-abortion-clinic-day-before-her/article_a7220f87-86e4-58c6-978b-740505458ed2.html |
Beginning on Friday, the federal government will no longer send free COVID-19 tests to your home.
Each household had been able to request up to 16 rapid antigen at-home tests, but the government said it needs to make sure there are enough for an expected fall surge in COVID-19 cases after Congress ended funding to replenish a stockpile of tests.
The government began mailing free tests during a wave of infections in January through the website Covidtests.gov. Initially, each household was limited to four tests. That number increased to 16 in May.
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The at-home tests provide results in less than 30 minutes.
Most U.S. residents also qualify for free testing or reimbursement for kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration through Medicare, Medicaid or private health insurance policies. Insurance companies are required to reimburse policyholders up to $12 per individual test for up to eight tests per month, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A list of testing sites across San Antonio can be found on the city's official COVID-19 website. Only CentroMed's Palo Alto Clinic, located at 9011 Poteet Jourdanton Freeway, is offering free testing. Other sites are offering testing at varying prices, according to the website.
According to NBC News, if Congress approves additional funding, the federal government will resume the distribution of free tests.
shepard.price@express-news.net | @shepardgprice | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Free-COVID-19-tests-17407337.php | 2022-08-30T19:37:00 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Free-COVID-19-tests-17407337.php |
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help to catch mail thieves reported throughout Lehigh County Tuesday morning.
In a news release Pennsylvania State Police asked for public assistance to identify a vehicle connected with multiple thefts of mail from residential mailboxes.
The first theft took place in the 5100 block of Arrowhead Drive in North Whitehall Township, when two males in a maroon sedan took mail from a mailbox, police said.
State troopers then responded to a report of second theft in the 7900 block of Saegersville Road in Heidelberg Township, where men in a maroon sedan were seen stealing mail from a mailbox, police said.
Authorities asked that anyone with information about the thefts contact the Pennsylvania State Police Bethlehem Station at 610-861-2026. Residents who believe their mail was stolen should contact their banks to check for any fraudulent activity, they added. | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-car-theft-help-20220830-danwccip3fcqheetfxpevumiaa-story.html | 2022-08-30T19:40:57 | 0 | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-car-theft-help-20220830-danwccip3fcqheetfxpevumiaa-story.html |
DALLAS (KDAF) — “It takes two to make a thing go right!” That fun song lyric is ringing true as the Texas Lottery reports two new top prize winners from one of its games.
Two $25,000 winning tickets from the Cash Five game were sold in Central and North Texas over the weekend. The drawing was on Saturday night and the winning numbers were 3, 10, 12, 14, and 26.
The lottery tweeted, “There were 2 top prize winning tickets sold for last night’s #CashFive drawing! Winning tickets were sold in #Austin and #Garland!”
The first of the winning tickets was sold at a RaceTrac on West Buckingham Road in Garland and it wasn’t a Quick Pick, meanwhile the second of the tickets was sold at a John’s Food Mart on East Ben White Boulevard in Austin and this ticket was a Quick Pick. | https://cw33.com/news/local/2-25000-winning-texas-lottery-tickets-sold-in-central-north-texas/ | 2022-08-30T19:41:14 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/2-25000-winning-texas-lottery-tickets-sold-in-central-north-texas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’re looking to buy a home, it’s a good idea to do some research into the housing markets before you make your decision.
WalletHub has conducted a new study looking at the best real estate markets in the country. They compared 300 different cities of varying sizes across 17 different metrics including housing-market attractiveness and economic strength.
North Texas and the many cities that make up the region are shaping up to be some of the best housing markets in the nation, with three North Texas cities taking the top spots for “Best Cities to Buy a House.”
- Frisco
- Allen
- McKinney
Other Texas cities on the list include
- Austin – 4th
- Denton – 8th
- Richardson – 10th
- Fort Worth – 11th
- Carrollton – 17th
- Plano – 19th
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “In such a time of tragedy and loss, I realized that this was something I could make happen.”
The Beeville Art Museum will exhibit 48 pieces from 10-year-old Uvalde victim and aspiring artist Alithia Ramirez from Sept. 17 to December 17.
The exhibit entitled “Eyes on the World” was created by executive director Tracy Saucier after watching the June 7 press conference where Matthew McConaughey addressed Alithia, specifically, and her dream of attending art school in Paris.
In January the exhibit will be presented by L’AiR Arts at Atelier 11 in Paris, France.
“Beeville is a similar size as Uvalde so I could instantly relate to what was happening in the community,” Saucier said in a news release. “Our mission of using art education as a positive force makes this museum the perfect place for this exhibition.”
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “As your next mayor, I will work tirelessly to ensure every citizen of this great city has access to the finest bacon, Wright Brand Bacon.”
It looks like Bacon City USA has found its new mayor in Walter Arnett of Lexington, Kentucky.
To celebrate 100 years of Wright Brand Bacon, VernonTexas (the official birthplace of Wright Brand Bacon) will officially change its name to “Bacon City, USA” for one weekend only, from Sept. 16-17.
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Michigan adds 19,158 cases, 129 deaths from COVID-19 over last week
The state added 19,158 cases and 129 deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, including totals from the previous six days, a slight decrease from last week, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Michigan reported an average of about 2,737 cases per day over the last seven days, a slight decrease from 2,773 cases per day a week prior. On Aug. 23, the state said it had added 19,414 cases and 135 deaths from the virus in the previous week.
On Monday, the state reported that 1,030 adults and 28 pediatric patients were hospitalized with confirmed infections, an increase from last week's 1,042 adults and 28 children. Inpatient records were set on Jan. 10, when 4,580 adults were hospitalized with COVID.
On Monday in Michigan, about 6.8% of the state's hospital beds were filled with COVID-19 patients, and there was an average of 1,163 emergency room visits related to COVID-19 per day in the state. That compares with 24% of hospital beds being full and 2,889 daily emergency room visits due to the virus in the first week of January.
Between Aug. 19 and 25, about 20.5% of Michigan's COVID-19 tests returned positive.
All Metro Detroit health departments are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that recommend indoor masking for public settings and K-12 schools as the rate of infection has grown from "medium" to "high."
Tuesday’s additions bring the state's overall totals to 2,770,359 cases and 38,038 deaths since the virus was first detected here in March 2020.
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Ten counties in Michigan this week are considered at a "high" level for the increased burden on health care or severe disease including Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Luce, Macomb, Mason, Ontonagon, Washtenaw and Wayne.
The majority of Michigan counties have a "medium" transmission level, according to the state health department.
Case counts are well below early January, when the state set a new high mark with more than 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 per day.
In Michigan, variants of the virus have moved at a high rate, proving more contagious than past variants and infecting unvaccinated and vaccinated residents.
A new iteration of the omicron variant, BA.5, now is the dominant strain across the country, and thanks to its elusiveness when encountering the human immune system. The size of that wave is unclear because most people are testing at home or not testing at all.
Antibodies from vaccines and previous COVID infections offer limited protection against BA.5, leading experts to call it "the worst version of the virus that we've seen."
In Michigan, 308 cases of a rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus have been reported to the CDC. About 63% of kids with the syndrome are admitted to intensive care units, and there have been five deaths.
As of Monday, 38 outbreaks were reported over the prior week, 31 of which were reported in long-term care facilities. The state is tracking 433 ongoing outbreak cases.
About 66% of state residents, or 6.6 million, have received their first doses of a vaccine, and 60% are fully vaccinated. More than 238,000 children ages 5-11 in Michigan, or 29%, have received their first dose of the vaccine.
More than 3.2 million individuals, or 35% of the eligible population, have received a vaccine booster in Michigan and 5.6 million are fully vaccinated.
U.S. regulators authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers, paving the way for vaccinations to begin this week. The Food and Drug Administration's panel unanimous recommend the shots from Moderna and Pfizer for children between 6 months and 5 years old.
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Officials: Expect heavier Artemis traffic, crowds if NASA tries again Friday or Labor Day
After Monday's 8:35 a.m. scrub, untold thousands of departing Artemis I launch spectators created two to four hours of traffic gridlock across key roadways, Brevard County Communications Director Don Walker said.
Warning: Expect the Artemis surge of moon-launch traffic and tourists to increase if NASA managers try again Friday or Labor Day, Walker said.
“A Friday or a holiday launch, I would fully anticipate, would create a much bigger crowd than a Monday-morning work-day school-day launch," he said.
And cash registers would ring: Labor Day weekend is historically a slow period for Space Coast hotels and restaurants, said Bob Baugher, a Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral hotelier and the former president of Ron Jon Surf Shop.
"We’re projecting that crowds could be larger for a Labor Day weekend launch attempt, as there will also be visitors in town who are here for the long holiday weekend independent of interest in a rocket launch or who booked their trip before the possible launch dates were set," said Meagan Happel, Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism public relations manager and film commissioner.
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"In the past few years, our milestone or historic launches have seen between 100,000 to over 200,000 out-of-county visitors in attendance. We’ll have more information on numbers in the coming weeks," Happel said.
Hardware issues, chiefly with one of the 322-foot rocket's four main engines, scrubbed Monday's historic Artemis moon launch attempt from pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center. NASA managers are now eyeing a pair of possible times for a second try:
• NASA's next two-hour launch window opens at 12:48 p.m. Friday.
Fridays are early-release days at Brevard Public Schools. Depending on the school, release takes place between 1:15 p.m. and 3 p.m., said Russell Bruhn, district spokesperson.
“What we'd anticipate on Friday is kind of a paradigm shift on what we saw (Monday)," Walker said.
"Whereas, you were worried about the school buses in the morning. Well, Friday they get out early. It's going to be about the time that the rocket will be in that two-hour window," he said.
“So we're kind of anticipating a flip-flop situation. People were worried about the kids getting to school (Monday). On Friday, they’ll be worried about kids getting stuck in traffic going home from school because they're getting out early," he said.
“It's the Friday before Labor Day weekend. It's right around the lunch hour. So that, to us, is going to generate an even bigger issue than Monday did," he said.
• NASA's third, final 90-minute launch window opens at 5:12 p.m. Monday (Labor Day) before crews would have to return the rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building.
"That’s later in the day. People would have had time to do their little Labor Day celebrations or whatever. And then what do you do? You go out and watch the launch," Walker said.
"So this creates a bigger traffic concern," he said.
NASA will conduct a media teleconference at 6 p.m. Tuesday to give updates on the Space Launch System rocket and uncrewed Orion spacecraft.
Monday's launch was scrubbed when one of the main rocket engines didn’t “pre-chill” to the proper temperature, something that protects them from thermal shock when the super-cooled fuel hits them during launch.
If NASA decides to push ahead with a launch attempt Friday, it would have to start the 46-hour countdown Wednesday afternoon. Even if NASA isn’t able to fix the problem by then, it could start the countdown process while still working to correct the engine coolant situation, though at some point during the countdown, workers would no longer be able to go to the pad to work on the engine. NASA then could look to a Labor Day launch.
The countdown for a Monday launch would start Saturday evening.
Brevard County Emergency Operations Center personnel in Rockledge will likely activate four hours before NASA's next launch window opens. For real-time launch traffic updates, follow the Brevard EOC Twitter page or Facebook page.
Baugher, a former member of the Brevard County Tourist Development Council, said Artemis launch windows provide economic infusions to businesses in Titusville, the Port Canaveral vicinity and elsewhere
“Labor Day for us is one of the weaker weekends of the summer, because everybody's back to college and everything. So it's an added boost — no doubt about it," Baugher said.
"You know, it's a double-edged sword. We wish (Artemis) the best. We’re totally supporting the program. But it's definitely an economic boom when it gets pushed," he said.
"Economically, it's a big deal for all the businesses in the area," he said.
Happel said many Space Coast hotels sold out in advance of NASA's first launch attempt on Monday, and likely will sell out again if the Labor Day weekend attempts hold.
The Space Coast Office of Tourism offers information and advice on its Launch resources website.
On Monday, Walker said State Road 528 traffic looked fairly smooth west of the Port Canaveral area. Interstate 95 traffic "looked great," while U.S. 1 was congested from S.R. 528 northward.
However, he said a near-fatal crash on State Road 407 triggered "bumper-to-bumper gridlock" throughout the morning.
A 28-year-old Indialantic man was critically injured in the crash when his Lexus struck the front of a westbound charter bus at 5:04 a.m. at State Road 528, Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Tara Crescenzi said. The bus driver had non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured.
At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Happel said launch viewing packages sold out "incredibly fast," indicating heavy demand for the Artemis launch. Hundreds of spectators paid $249 for tickets at the prime-viewing-spot Apollo/Saturn V Center — but Monday's launch was scrubbed. Ticket packages are good for two launch attempts.
NASA visitors also awaited the Artemis launch at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, including retired shuttle astronaut Bruce Melnick. He flew as a mission specialist on Discovery during STS-41 in October 1990, and he returned to orbit in May 1992 as a flight engineer on STS-49, Endeavour’s maiden flight. All told, the 72-year-old New Port Richey resident logged more than 300 hours in space.
“I got to do that sort of space-flying business, but we never left lower-Earth orbit,” Melnick said about an hour before the scrub was announced, standing alongside the Lunar Module 9 moonscape exhibit.
“NASA is really going back to its roots. NASA was all about exploration to start with. To get to the moon, we had to go through Mercury, Gemini and finally the Apollo program,” Melnick said.
“This is a real good shot in the arm for us to get up there. We’re working on some issues to a brand new spaceship. And so, it wouldn’t be surprising if we had a delay,” he said.
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Yavapai County sheriff to host community meeting after off-duty sergeant fatally strikes woman in Yarnell
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office will host a community meeting after a sergeant fatally struck a woman with a marked patrol vehicle while he was off-duty on Friday in Yarnell.
Sgt. Dakota Brinkley was driving home at the end of his shift when he "heartbreakingly" hit Donna Gordon who was crossing the street near State Route 89 and Post Road, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Brinkley patrols the area around Yarnell.
Gordon was having dinner with friends at a pizza restaurant in the area before the incident, according to the Sheriff's Office. She died aton scene.
The Department of Public Safety has not released information on whether speed or other factors led to the incident.
Sheriff David Rhodes will host a community meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Yarnell Community Center, 22302 State Highway 89. Yavapai County Supervisor Harry Oberg will be attending.
"Community members have been asking for a crosswalk to be put in that area for a while and will undoubtedly be asking the Arizona Department of Transportation to review the issue," the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Reach breaking news reporter Angela Cordoba Perez at Angela.CordobaPerez@Gannett.com or on Twitter @AngelaCordobaP.
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5 Arizona tribes will share $105 million to fund high-speed internet
The U.S. Department of Commerce will award $105.8 million to five tribes in Arizona to fund high-speed internet connections in communities that lack such services. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., were in Arizona to formally announce the grants Tuesday.
The money, part of the Internet for All Initiative, will fund projects through the agency's Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program for Hopi Telecommunications, Inc., Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, San Carlos Apache Tribal Council/Triplet Mountain Communications, Inc. and the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
More than 33,300 homes will get high-speed internet service as a result of the project.
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A 2018 report by the Federal Communications Commission found that 35% of people living in tribal lands across the U.S. lack internet service. The report noted that the need for home broadband access across Native communities became increasingly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, when students and workers struggled to find resources for online classes and telework.
The Commerce Department awards are the last of the more than $500 million package that Vice President Kamala Harris announced would be awarded by the end of August. The department said 25 tribes had received nearly $635 million from the initiative's grant program.
“Closing the digital divide for tribes in Arizona has been a long-held priority," said Bernadine Burnette, president of the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. More than 30% of Native people living on tribal lands in Arizona lack access to broadband, she said.
“The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program grants will assist our students with equal access to educational opportunities," Burnette said. "Tribes will be able to fully participate in e-commerce activities as well as bring state-of-the art medical technologies such as telemedicine to their communities even in rural and remote locations.”
Raimondo said tribal communities should not be left without affordable and reliable high-speed internet.
“Direct investment into tribal communities is a crucial step in closing the digital divide in Indian country while protecting local customs and traditions and creating new opportunities for global engagement and growth,” the secretary said.
The grants are part of a larger effort by the Biden administration to expand broadband internet service to rural and tribal communities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.
Debra Krol reports on Indigenous communities at the confluence of climate, culture and commerce in Arizona and the Intermountain West. Reach Krol at debra.krol@azcentral.com. Follow her on Twitter at @debkrol.
Coverage of Indigenous issues at the intersection of climate, culture and commerce is supported by the Catena Foundation.
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Ducey travels to Taiwan, Korea on trade mission as Arizona grows its semiconductor industry
Gov. Doug Ducey arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday morning, as part of a five-day trip that will include a stay in the Republic of Korea focused on growing Arizona's semiconductor industry.
Ducey will meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and leaders of high-tech manufacturing companies. He also will deliver a keynote address to a group of American and Taiwanese business leaders.
In 2021, trade between Arizona and Taiwan totaled $1.92 billion.
Arizona’s largest ever foreign direct investment, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plant, is under construction in north Phoenix, near Loop 303 and Interstate 17. The first phase of development represents a $12 billion investment from TSMC.
Ducey was expected to facilitate the signing of an agreement between the Taiwan Ministry of Education and the Arizona Board of Regents to promote collaboration in higher education and workforce training.
The governor's plans also include meeting Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu Jau-shieh and U.S. Ambassador Philip Seth Goldberg.
Relationship building
The trip comes less than a month after President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides up to $52 billion to help grow the country’s production of semiconductors and related technologies as the world faces a global shortage.
“Arizona has excellent relationships with Taiwan and the Republic of Korea,” Ducey said in a statement. “The goal of this trade mission is to take these relationships to the next level — to strengthen them, expand them and ensure they remain mutually beneficial.”
The state’s budget this year included establishing foreign trade offices in Taiwan and Korea, which will launch later this year.
Ducey was accompanied on the trip by Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson and Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Danny Seiden.
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TSMC bought more than 1,100 acres of land in north Phoenix in 2020 and was constructing the first phase of its plant, called a fab. At the facility, TSMC will manufacture its five-nanometer semiconductor. Once the plant is operational, it will be the country's most advanced chip manufacturing process, according to TSMC.
The fab was scheduled to open in 2024 but TSMC has already begun hiring and training employees. As of June, the company had 500 employees for the Arizona facility training in Taiwan, and 100 employees working in Arizona. The company expects to have more than 2,000 employees in Arizona by 2023.
Along with TSMC, a slew of supplier companies has announced plans to locate or expand in the Valley and in Pinal County to service TSMC. Those include both international and U.S.-based companies that have either entered the U.S. market because of TSMC or expanded operations in the country.
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Supplier companies opening nearby
Taiwan-based Sunlit Chemical, a manufacturer of hydrofluoric acid, sodium fluoride, ammonium fluoride, phosphoric acid, hydrogen fluoride and other chemicals used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, began construction in January on its $100 million, two-phase plant. The first phase was expected to open next year, with the second phase expected to open in 2024. The plant is located near Deer Valley Airport, in an area that was designated by Phoenix as a “supplier site” for TSMC.
Taiwan Puritic Corp., a manufacturer and distributor of semiconductor components and products, has signed leases in both Phoenix and Glendale, which marks the company’s entry into the U.S. market, according to TSMC officials.
Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment Corp., which provides processing systems for wafer manufacturing, has chosen a location in Glendale for spare parts distribution, training and office space.
In Surprise, U.S.-based Rinchem, a chemical and gas storage and distribution company used by the semiconductor industry, is under construction on a 145,000-square-foot warehouse, which was scheduled to be completed in June 2023. The company bought 21 acres near Dysart Road and Sweetwater Avenue for $4.2 million, according to real estate database Vizzda.
Pinal County seeing growth for international companies
Taiwan-based and other international suppliers have also flocked to Pinal County, congregating in Casa Grande.
LCY Electronic Materials Inc., a Taiwan-based producer of chemicals used in the production of semiconductors, including electronic-grade isopropyl alcohol, bought land near Burris Road and Gila Bend Highway, according to Vizzda. LCY plans to develop a $100 million manufacturing plant to service five-nanometer production of semiconductors, the company announced.
Taiwan-based Chang Chun Group bought 84 acres of land near Clayton and Burris roads, according to Vizzda. According to documents from of Casa Grande, the company was planning to build a 540,000-square-foot facility and plans to hire 209 people. The total capital investment from Chan Chun is expected to be about $400 million.
Jing He Science, a Taiwan-based industrial gas company that supplies to the semiconductor industry, bought 20 acres near Burris and Peters roads for $1.6 million.
Taiwan-based Kanto-PPC, a supplier of electronic-grade chemicals used in semiconductor production also bought 81 acres of land near Burris Road and Ash Avenue in Casa Grande.
Solvay, a Belgium-based supplier of electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide, also bought 26 acres in Casa Grande. The company announced it would develop a new facility to service the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing market. The facility was expected to create 30 full-time jobs.
Reach the reporter at cvanek@arizonarepublic.com. Follow her on Twitter @CorinaVanek.
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No alligators have been found in Arrowhead Lakes in Glendale, despite rumor
There has not been an alligator spotted at Arrowhead Lake in Glendale, despite online reports, according to Glendale Police Department.
Police received a report of someone allegedly putting what appeared to be an alligator into Arrowhead Lake sometime on Monday.
"We have taken this report seriously," said Glendale Police Department. "We have contacted several resources to see if we can locate the potential alligator and safely remove it and transfer it to a sanctuary."
According to officials, the herpetological society is involved in the investigation and they do not believe it was an alligator but perhaps a turtle that was released into the lake.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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A Fort Wayne man was sentenced today to four years in prison in the death of his 19-month-old son.
Trevon M. Bishop, 24, pleaded guilty this month to felony neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury. The charge carries a sentence of 1 to 5 years.
Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull sentenced Bishop to five years, with one year suspended and four years behind bars. He will also serve an additional two years for a probation revocation on a conviction of illegally carrying a handgun.
The child, 19-month-old Elias Paez, was found dead about 1:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 2020, at his mother's home in the 4300 block of Joshua Lane.
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A New Haven man died Monday night in a crash in the 6600 block of South River Road, the Allen County coroner's office said today.
Johnny Eugene Nickell, 49, died accidentally from multiple blunt-force injuries because of the crash, and his death is the 30th in traffic crashes in the county so far this year, the coroner's office said in a statement.
Nickell was driving on South River Road shortly after 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle left the road, striking a guardrail and hitting a tree, the statement said. He died at the scene.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews are responding to the scene of a building collapse in Franklin County.
According to emergency dispatch, a building collapsed in the 1000 block of Garber Rd. in Guilford Township around 2:45 p.m. on Aug. 30.
There is no word on the extent of any damage or if any injuries have been suffered at this time.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster County woman was struck and killed in the area of 59th Street in Ocean City, Maryland on Aug. 26, according to Ocean City police.
Sophia Batisti, 21, from Reinholds, was crossing Coastal Highway from the east against the pedestrian crossing signal, police said.
A car, traveling northbound on Coastal Highway, struck Batisti at 11:56 p.m. Despite efforts to save Batisti by good samaritans on the scene and Ocean City EMS, she was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
The driver stayed at the scene of the collision, alcohol was not a factor in the crash, according to reports.
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YORK, Pa. — Angela Aten has lived near Penn Park in York City for about 15 years and says things aren’t what they used to be.
“I can sit in my place and hear gunshots in the afternoon when it’s still daylight out, and I’ve seen kids running around with handguns, it’s a very dangerous time right now," said Aten.
“Over the last 2 to 3 years it has gone from bad to extreme. It has doubled, tripled what it was before," she continued.
A couple of months ago, she saw a boy shot and killed near her home.
“It’s crazy because he was such a young kid. To experience something like that and to see their family members just so distraught and upset. All of this could be avoidable if something more were done," said Aten.
Back in July, York City police arrested Jaquez Brown in connection to the death of Shaheim Carr. Numerous guns, bullets, and magazines were recovered from Brown’s home.
Police also found Glock switches, a device that allows a conventional semi-automatic Glock pistol to function as a fully automatic firearm, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF.)
Joshua Brown, a York City resident, says that knowing devices like that are available is a bigger concern because it could mean more destruction and more stray bullets.
“They’re shooting at each other, but they’re obviously not thinking about stray bullets, and that hurts the public. They don’t know where that stray bullet is going, that could hit a kid, that could hit an elderly person, it could hit me," said Brown.
Both feel like more needs to be done in order for change to happen.
“[Police] definitely need to be monitoring more, especially at night. Because along with the gunshots, there’s a lot of drug activity, and I feel like the drug activity is influencing the gun activity," said Brown.
"I feel like it has a lot to do with parenting and police. We have to work together as a community to try to figure something out to make it stop so that people don’t have to be afraid to come out of the house," said Aten. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/people-in-york-share-their-concerns-over-growing-gun-violence-shooting-death-automatic-weapon-semi-glock-switch/521-57712cba-1824-4431-9a82-e87cd716fa55 | 2022-08-30T20:03:12 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/people-in-york-share-their-concerns-over-growing-gun-violence-shooting-death-automatic-weapon-semi-glock-switch/521-57712cba-1824-4431-9a82-e87cd716fa55 |
The U.S. Supreme Court's strikedown of New York state's concealed carry law in late June unleashed an immediate fury of fiercely divided reactions. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed, in short order, a state law to preserve some firearms limits, especially in "sensitive areas," in the wake of that ruling. Times Square quickly emerged as a hot button of the debate.
More than two months later, it very much remains a focus in New York City.
Should the entirety of the Crossroads of the World be considered a "sensitive area," meaning it could have special concealed carry rules, under the new law? That's what the language indicated in Hochul's bill. But it begs another question. If all of Times Square is "a sensitive area," what exactly is Times Square? Defining the borders becomes a critical task from a legal perspective in the gun control fight, and that's the topic that headlined a New York City Council meeting on Tuesday.
While the ramifications of the Supreme Court decision have far wider impact than Times Square, the change -- and the state response to it -- specifically impacts people who live and work in that area. And those familiar with New York City know neighborhood boundaries, even what constitutes Times Square, can be quite subjective depending on whom you ask.
Here's what is set for sure:
- Times Square will be a sensitive gun zone starting Thursday. If you live or work there and have a license to carry, you can still carry a gun. You need to have it in a lockbox, whether you're walking or driving, at any point that you are within the sensitive zone.
- If you don't follow those rules or you're not licensed to carry and are caught with a gun, you face a class E felony.
The full New York City Council needs to vote on the boundaries because the state law left it up to the city to define Times Square. It's not clear when the final vote will come. Large "GUN FREE ZONE" signs are already going up at all entry and exit points, and whatever ends up falling within the sensitive area realm will be under the purview of NYPD enforcement.
Here's how the state legislation defined the boundaries of Times Square:
- The tract in Manhattan including and bounded on the west by the west side of Eighth Avenue, on the south by the south side of West 40th Street, on the east by the east side of Sixth Avenue, and on the north by the north side of West 53rd Street; and
- The tract in Manhattan including and bounded on the west by the west side of Ninth Avenue, on the south by the south side of West 40th Street, on the east by the east side of Eighth Avenue, and on the north by the north side of West 48th Street.
- The area commonly known as Times Square does not include the interior of any building or other enclosed structure; provided, however, that such a building or structure may otherwise constitute a restricted or sensitive location pursuant to penal law
New NY Gun Control Law Takes Effect Thursday
The measure passed both state legislative chambers by wide margins and earned Hochul's signoff on July 1. Gun rights advocates accused the state of putting still too many restrictions on who can get guns and where to carry them. People supporting more aggressive control said the law strikes the right balance between complying with the Supreme Court ruling and keeping weapons out of the hands of people likely to use them recklessly or with criminal intent, especially when it comes to global landmarks.
More court challenges are still likely.
Among other things, the state’s new rules will require people applying for a handgun license to turn over a list of their social media accounts so officials could verify their “character and conduct.”
Applicants will have to show they have “the essential character, temperament and judgment necessary to be entrusted with a weapon and to use it only in a manner that does not endanger oneself and others.”
As part of that assessment, applicants have to turn over a list of social media accounts they've maintained in the past three years.
People applying for a license to carry a handgun also have to provide four character references, take 16 hours of firearms safety training plus two hours of practice at a range, undergo periodic background checks and turn over contact information for their spouse, domestic partner or any other adults living in their household.
Hochul's chief lawyer, Elizabeth Fine, insisted earlier this summer the state was setting out “a very clear set of eligibility criteria” and noted that the legislation includes an appeals process.
The measure Hochul signed also fixed a recently passed law that barred sales of some types of bullet-resistant vests to the general public. The previous law inadvertently left out many types of body armor, including the type worn by a gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket earlier this year.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in June struck down a 109-year-old state law that required people to demonstrate an unusual threat to their safety to qualify for a license to carry a handgun outside their homes. That restriction generally limited the licenses to people who had worked in law enforcement or had another special need that went beyond routine public safety concerns.
Under the new system, the state won't authorize permits for people with criminal convictions within the past five years for driving while intoxicated, menacing or third-degree assault.
Apart from Times Square, the state's list of "sensitive areas" includes schools, universities, government buildings, places where people have gathered for public protests, health care facilities, places of worship, libraries, public playgrounds and parks, daycare centers, summer camps, addiction and mental health centers, shelters, public transit, bars, theaters, stadiums, museums, polling places and casinos.
New York will also bar people from bringing guns into any business or workplace unless the owners put up signs saying guns are welcome -- a reverse approach from many other states where businesses that don't want guns in their shops are usually required to post signs expressly forbidding them. Failure to heed such signs may result in felony charges.
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For more than 18 years, La Estrella de Tucsón has brought reliable, useful and timely information to Tucson’s vibrant Latinx community. Today, we add a new audio and text message service that will help us connect with you and keep you informed in just a few minutes.
“What’s Up? Con La Estrella de Tucsón” is a weekly audio newscast that will be launched Thursday, Sept. 1. It will go directly to your WhatsApp or SMS, whichever you prefer, in either English or Spanish. What excites us most is that it will act as a channel for us to chat with you, listen to your questions or suggestions, and find out how we can better serve you.
The goal of this service, from La Estrella de Tucsón and the Arizona Daily Star, is to stay in touch with our community and provide you with useful information. We want to reach you where you are rather than asking you to come and find us.
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After you subscribe through tucne.ws/whatsup, each Thursday evening you will receive a WhatsApp notification or text message that you can listen to or read quickly. We’ll share the most important information of the week, community resources, and things to do over the weekend in and around Tucson.
This is not the first time that we have used these platforms to connect with Tucson’s Latinx community. In 2019, we created our first WhatsApp group to share relevant information. In 2020, we migrated our service to SMS to distribute information about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recently, we asked you through surveys in both English and Spanish about your news consumption needs and preferences. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.
At La Estrella de Tucsón, and especially with the “What’s Up?” project, which we are launching with the support of the American Press Institute, we have paid special attention to respecting and highlighting the diversity of Tucson’s Latinx community.
As Latinx, we are united by traditions, music, food, language and hugs, but we are also distinguished by our own experiences. Some of us were born here, and others arrived walking, driving, flying or through the river. Some of us love tacos, and others love arepas. Some of us vote, and others long to be able to do so. Some of us struggle to communicate in English and others speak only English or are bilingual — or trilingual. Some of us have opened the doors to progress as the first generation of college students in our families, and others are learning to navigate the educational system of our new country.
“What’s Up? Con La Estrella de Tucsón” is for one and all. It’s aimed to connect us. To get us closer to big opportunities. To recognize and celebrate us.
As I shared in a column in 2019, when we celebrated the first 15 years of La Estrella, Tucson is a city with an accent, and we put the accent on the Latinx community by providing real information, journalistic support, Latinx pride, a local approach and historical reference.
“What’s Up?” will be an easy, fast and simple way for us to honor those commitments to you. We hope you enjoy it, and we hope to hear from you.
Liliana López Ruelas is the Hispanic Community Engagement Editor for the Arizona Daily Star and the Editor of La Estrella de Tucsón. | https://tucson.com/news/local/get-texts-from-our-new-audio-newscast-for-tucsons-latinx-community/article_2585a7a4-27ca-11ed-b35a-0f8aa245091d.html | 2022-08-30T20:13:05 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/get-texts-from-our-new-audio-newscast-for-tucsons-latinx-community/article_2585a7a4-27ca-11ed-b35a-0f8aa245091d.html |
BUCKHEAD, Ga. — Atlanta Police's bomb squad unit is at Lenox Square.
Authorities were called to the mall parking lot in Buckhead Tuesday afternoon to investigate a suitcase that was left unattended, Atlanta Police Department officials said.
11Alive's Skytracker flew over the scene by True Food Kitchen along Peachtree Road in northeast Atlanta. Several law enforcement vehicles were in the parking lot. Their presence did not seem to impact traffic.
Police did not offer any other details.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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WATERLOO -- The August meeting of Black Hawk Button Club will be from from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 207 W. Louise St.
A light lunch will begin at 1:30 p.m, followed by a business meeting and then a program from National Button Society's Button University on identifying button materials. As always, anyone interested in the art, history, and preservation of buttons is welcome to attend. For additional information contact Anna at (319) 415-7550. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/button-club-meets-wednesday-in-waterloo/article_bd0f778e-7518-52e4-b3fc-7ae18c42c492.html | 2022-08-30T20:27:03 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/button-club-meets-wednesday-in-waterloo/article_bd0f778e-7518-52e4-b3fc-7ae18c42c492.html |
WATERLOO – West Ridgeway Avenue from Prospect Boulevard to Hillcrest Road is closed due to construction.
The city said the construction is expected to last for about two weeks. It includes the intersection at Hillcrest Road.
A signed detour will be in place. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/construction-begins-on-west-ridgeway-avenue/article_bb215b22-7c9a-5c72-bd07-bba4784a53b7.html | 2022-08-30T20:27:09 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/construction-begins-on-west-ridgeway-avenue/article_bb215b22-7c9a-5c72-bd07-bba4784a53b7.html |
CEDAR FALLS -- Cedar Valley United Way will kick off its 100th campaign at the Rally for the Valley event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn, 7213 Nordic Drive in Cedar Falls.
The 2021 Cedar Valley United Way campaign raised $2.6 million.
This year's event features speaker and local coach Jim Miller.
Proceeds support all the work United Way does in the community via its annual campaign, which funds 63 programs at 39 local nonprofits.
More than 300 people are expected to attend.
The 2022 campaign will kick-off with the help of several people:
- Local coach Jim Miller will provide motivation on giving back to better our community.
- Cedar Valley United Way board of directors will give an update on United Way and discuss how it is helping our community and officially mark the beginning of the campaign.
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All money raised during Rally for the Valley and throughout the Cedar Valley United Way campaign will be put to work supporting local programs that focus on health, education, and financial stability.
The Cedar Valley United Way holds annual campaigns and distributes funds to worthy programs, and much more. Its mission is to be the expert on the complex and ever-changing human condition throughout the Cedar Valley. We are the resource organizer and community problem-solver, with initiatives and collaborative projects to put your contributions at work where they’re needed most. Our unique fund distribution and community planning process calls on volunteers and staff to determine community need, assessing agencies and programs to make sure an effective safety net is established for individuals and families. With careful planning, we make sure the resources – including dollars, volunteers and in-kind services – go where they will do the most good and help make the Cedar Valley an even better place to live. United Way fights for the education, health and financial stability of every person in our community.
To learn more about Cedar Valley United Way and our work in the community, visit www.cedarvalleyunitedway.org. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/rally-for-the-valley-is-wednesday-in-cedar-falls/article_be8523bb-2345-53cf-b5a1-9534c71d5c6e.html | 2022-08-30T20:27:15 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/rally-for-the-valley-is-wednesday-in-cedar-falls/article_be8523bb-2345-53cf-b5a1-9534c71d5c6e.html |
For the first time in almost four decades, Peter DeFazio is not campaigning for office, but that doesn't mean the long-time congressman has stopped campaigning.
These days, with retirement looming in January, DeFazio has focused much of his efforts on getting the federal government to support a proposed container shipping facility in the Port of Coos Bay.
"I'm putting on a major push for the container port," DeFazio said Thursday while visiting Coos Bay to get a close look at where the shipping facility would sit. "I talked to (Pete) Buttigieg yesterday, probably for the fifth time. I've brought it up with the president twice, I've brought it up with Buttigieg many times. I'm doing everything I can. It has bipartisan support."
DeFazio said he is trying to get the federal government to give a major grant to the port project, which would then open it up for additional private funding.
"I think it's a very strong ask," he said. "It would add 10 to 12% to west coast shipping capacity. I don't see any other way to do that. Here, we're going ship to rail, the only port of ship to rail."
DeFazio said using the rail line to move containers from the port is a big benefit because rail is cheaper and much friendlier to the environment than moving containers by truck.
He said he wanted to come to Coos Bay and see the exact location the port hopes to build the facility because seeing it with his own eyes will give him a greater understanding as he fights for the project.
"We'll know in about a month, probably," the congressman said. "They're going to do mega grants every year and they want to allocate it all by the end of the fiscal year, which is October 1. There's a lot of competition nationwide, but this is a unique project."
The Port of Coos Bay has already bought the land for the shipping terminal and has signed an agreement with North Pointe to develop it. DeFazio said if the federal grant is approved, progress could be seen quickly.
"I think North Pointe has some interested clients, people who are big in shipping," he said.
As DeFazio looks at retirement in a few months, he said one more major win for the Southern Oregon coast would be a nice way to cap his career.
"I've done a lot down here on the coast," he said. "We wouldn't have railroad if I hadn't intervened. I've tried to put an emphasis on Coos Bay and the coast. This would be big. This would be the biggest thing on the South Coast."
While the container port would be a major coup for the area, DeFazio continues to work on smaller, but important projects. He said a wastewater treatment plant at the Port of Brookings-Harbor has been funded and is moving forward.
"They were threatening to close the processor down if we didn't have a solution," DeFazio said. "Now we have a solution."
With increased funding in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, almost every harbor will benefit with increased dredging, including Gold Beach, which has been ignored for way too long.
"We're getting access, hopefully, this year, to the harbor at Gold Beach," DeFazio said.
While DeFazio is not running for another term in the Fourth Congressional District, he said he will work hard to make sure Democrat Val Hoyle wins the seat he has held for decades.
"I'm strongly supporting Val," he said. "I've known her for a long time. I worked closely with her when she was a legislative leader and I worked closely with her as labor secretary. I think she'll be a great representative for the district, and I feel her views are more in line with the district that Mr. (Alek) Skarlatos."
DeFazio said he has watched, sometimes with humor, as Skarlatos has campaigned this year.
"Mr. Skarlatos is trying to redefine himself," DeFazio said. "I think we saw the real Skarlatos last time and we're seeing a coached Republican candidate Skarlatos this time."
While retirement is getting closer, DeFazio said he still has work to do before he steps aside next January.
"Right now, I'm focused on the job and spending a lot of time on the archives. The University of Oregon is taking my archives. I'm going to take a little break and see what interesting things there are to do."
One thing DeFazio said he is certain about next year is there will be fewer plane trips across the country, which brings him much relief. He said the average trip from Springfield to Washington, D.C. takes 21 hours, the longest trip by any congress member in the lower 48 states.
"I'm not going to be getting up at 3 o'clock in the morning to catch a 5 a.m. flight to to get back to Washington, D.C. for a vote. Over my career, it's about 435, 40-hour work weeks commuting back and forth to Washington, D.C." | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/defazio-continues-to-push-for-port-container-project/article_a9acbcce-2708-11ed-b057-3f5dbf63d1d1.html | 2022-08-30T20:28:21 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/defazio-continues-to-push-for-port-container-project/article_a9acbcce-2708-11ed-b057-3f5dbf63d1d1.html |
November 9, 1932 - May 27, 2022
An urnside service for Oscar Leroy Haug was held at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay.
Oscar was born November 9, 1932 in Silverton, Oregon, to Olav and Clara Haug. He passed away May 27, 2022 in Coos Bay.
Oscar grew up in Silverton. He married Jeanne Neperud, they had one son, Eric, in 1957 and divorced in 1959. Oscar worked in the logging industry until he joined the Navy, where he served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was stationed in San Diego, California, San Francisco, California and Key West, Florida. Oscar retired after 30 years of service.
In 1995 Oscar moved back to Oregon. He worked for his brother-in-law, Dan as the night watchman for Kirkpatrick Logging. He retired in 1997, buying a home in a 55+ community in Coos Bay.
Oscar loved fishing and when he was still able to, spent much time out in the ocean fishing with his friends. He was an avid photographer, taking many pictures over the years. Oscar also loved dogs; he had several dogs while he was growing up. After he retired, he spent a lot of time sitting outside talking to his neighbors as they walked by and giving out treats to their dogs. He was a very generous man, giving items, such as a wheelbarrow and a hose, to his neighbors when he saw a need.
He is survived by his son, Eric Haug of Eugene; daughter-in-law, Carol Haug of Eugene; grandson, Christopher Haug of Eugene; grandson and wife, Steven and Samantha Haug of Eugene; great-grandson, Caleb Dunn of Eugene; great-grandson, Trinity (Trent) Dunn of Eugene; nephew and wife, Larry and Pam Kirkpatrick of Eugene, one great nephew and wife of Coos Bay; one great niece and husband, and two great-great nieces of Eugene.
Oscar was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Daniel R. Kirkpatrick and his sisters, Elsie May Kirkpatrick and Florence West.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/oscar-leroy-haug/article_3b574296-2878-11ed-bbc7-2fa737ae56f4.html | 2022-08-30T20:28:27 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/oscar-leroy-haug/article_3b574296-2878-11ed-bbc7-2fa737ae56f4.html |
A man who was shot and crashed his car into a Fort Worth house in July and later died was a Lyft driver who was giving a ride to two people who tried to rob him, according to court documents.
Ibrahim Alkhateeb, 65, was shot in his head a little after midnight on July 5 and crashed into a house in the 3400 block of Wedgworth Road, police said.
Witnesses told detectives they saw two people exit Ibrahim’s car shortly before the crash, police said.
Chaeshuntae Walton, 17, was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.
After Alkhateeb died at a hospital last week, the charge was upgraded to murder.
According to Walton’s arrest warrant, detectives spoke with Alkhateeb’s family and learned he was working for Lyft at the time he was killed.
Information from Lyft revealed that Walton was his customer that night and that she changed her Lyft profile about 20 minutes after the murder, police said.
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Walton told investigators she and another person hired Lyft to go to a party that night and the other person tried to rob the driver and shot him in the head.
Walton said she changed her Lyft profile “because she knew this would come back on her,” according to the warrant.
Detectives said they could not identify the second suspect.
Walton is being held in the Tarrant County jail.
Her attorney, Samuel Terry, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-who-was-shot-and-crashed-car-into-fort-worth-house-was-lyft-driver-police/3060341/ | 2022-08-30T20:29:26 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-who-was-shot-and-crashed-car-into-fort-worth-house-was-lyft-driver-police/3060341/ |
The Associated Press and other news organizations are suing officials in Uvalde, Texas, after months of refusal to publicly release records related to the May massacre at Robb Elementary School.
The lawsuit filed Monday in Uvalde County asks a court to force the city, school district and sheriff's department to turn over 911 recordings, personnel records and other documents. Newsrooms have requested them under Texas open records laws since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers on May 24.
More than three months after one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history, news organization have turned to courts in an effort to obtain information and records that Uvalde officials and state police have argued they cannot release because of ongoing investigations. The Texas Attorney General's Office has also ruled that Uvalde officials cannot withhold all records.
Misleading and outright false statements by authorities about the police response in the initial hours and days after the attack on a fourth-grade classroom -- which lasted more than 70 minutes -- have sowed distrust that remains among many Uvalde residents.
"The obfuscation and inaction have only prolonged the pain of victims, their families and the community at large, all of whom continue to cry out for transparency regarding the events of that day," the lawsuit states.
A spokeswoman for the city of Uvalde said they had to be served a copy of the lawsuit and declined comment. Representatives for the school district and sheriff's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Uvalde officials, including Mayor Don McLaughlin, have previously citied ongoing investigations in their defense of the city continuing to withhold some records. The city has released some body camera footage from Uvalde police that show officers from multiple agencies in and outside the school during the attack.
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The fullest account of the shooting has so far come from a report from a Texas House investigative committee that found wide failures by nearly 400 officers who rushed to the scene but waited more than an hour to confront the gunman. The report, released in July, also noted that Uvalde families had "already waited too long for answers and transparency."
The Texas Department of Public Safety, which had more than 90 officers at the scene, has also denied public records requests since the shooting. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/associated-press-and-other-news-outlets-sue-uvalde-officials-for-records-in-school-shooting/3060447/ | 2022-08-30T20:29:33 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/associated-press-and-other-news-outlets-sue-uvalde-officials-for-records-in-school-shooting/3060447/ |
BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington woman is facing charges after police say she drove a stolen vehicle the wrong way down Main Street.
Alyssa J. Thrasher, 23, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony, possession of between 5 and 15 grams of meth, a Class 2 felony, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor.
In court on Monday, Assistant State's Attorney Aaron Fredrick said that a Bloomington police officer had observed Thrasher driving a Chevy truck the wrong way down Main Street on Sunday. She was later found attempting to hide near the truck, Fredrick said, and was in possession of the truck keys and roughly 10 grams of a substance believed to be meth.
Thrasher's bond was set at $100,000, meaning she needs to post $10,000 plus fees to be released. Her next court appearance on this matter was set for an arraignment on Sept. 23.
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Ceneta Brooks at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair on Saturday at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, attended the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair on Saturday at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc., with whom the late Jelani Day danced, performed at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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Wesley Williams, a.k.a N.UC.lear meltd.OWn No. 99, was brought into the House Arrest II Championship Dance Team Inc. by the late Jelani Day.
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Jonathan Jackson, left, gave the opening remarks at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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Attendees getting dinner at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University, who catered the event.
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Attendees line up for dinner at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair on Saturday at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center.
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Ariel Green and Essence Rey at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair on Saturday at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center.
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DJ Nast-E, of Danville, played music at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair Saturday, Aug. 27, at Illinois State University.
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DJ Nast-E, of Danville, played music at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair on Saturday at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center.
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Attendees at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair on Saturday at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center.
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Photos of the late Jelani Day at the Jelani Day Foundation's All White Affair on Saturday at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center.
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BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington woman faces McLean County charges after prosecutors allege she spat on a private security officer.
Sharon D. Lee, 38, is charged with aggravated battery to a private security officer, a Class 2 felony, along with battery, a Class A misdemeanor. Both charges stem from the same incident.
Private security officers are included alongside peace officers, community policing volunteers, firefighters, correctional employees and Department of Human Services employees as victims which elevate a battery charge to aggravated battery .
Lee was given a $10,000 personal recognizance bond. Her next court appearance is an arraignment on Sept. 23.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Aaliyah J. Gray
Aaliyah J. Gray
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexandria S. Macon
Macon
MCLEAN COUTNY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alyssa J. Thrasher
Alyssa J. Thrasher, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of between 5 and 15 grams of meth, both Class 2 felonies.
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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 M. Adams
Christopher M. Adams
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY BLOOMINGTON POLICE
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
Provided by Bloomington Police
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.
Provided by Bloomington Police
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noel R. Castillo
Noel Ramirez-Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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
Samantha Selburg
Samantha A. Selburg
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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
Sharon D. Lee
Sharon D. Lee, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery of a private security officer, a Class 2 felony, and battery, a Class A misdemeanor, stemming from the same incident.
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.
Provided by the McLean County Sheriff's Office
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).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew Kiely
Matthew Kiely, 44, is charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and three counts of aggravated sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ynella S. Jackson
Ynella S. Jackson, 57, appeared in court on Monday after multiple bills of indictment were signed by a McLean County grand jury.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brenda K. Persico
A McLean County grand jury indicted Brenda K. Persico, 29, with burglary (Class 2 felony) and possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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Stephen M. Schultz, 59, of Normal, is charged with possession and reproduction of child pornography.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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BLOOMINGTON — A Normal woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Afni after she says the company failed to disclose that a 2021 data breach exposed thousands of employees' personal information.
The federal complaint, filed Monday by former employee Nicole Prochnow, alleges that the Bloomington customer engagement company was negligent, violated state law by failing to promptly notify those affected about the situation and breached an implied contract by failing to safeguard the personal information.
Prochnow said she suffered seven separate instances of identity theft as a result of the breach and the company's delay in notifying those whose information was exposed.
Afni representatives and Prochnow's attorney did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Tuesday.
Prochnow is bringing the lawsuit on behalf of two groups: all people who were affected by the data breach nationwide, as well as all current or former employees whose information was compromised. She is seeking a jury trial and asking the court to award restitution and damages to her and all those affected.
According to the suit, Afni detected "anomalous activity within its computer network" in June 2021. In response, the company voluntarily shut down the network, took its systems offline and contacted the FBI.
The company eventually determined that it lost control over files containing highly sensitive personal information of at least 261,449 people during a data breach, the complaint said.
Although the breach was discovered last year, the suit alleges that the complainants were not notified of the exposure of their personal information until this June. This left victims "unable to take basic preventative measures to mitigate harm," Prochnow argued.
Even when notified of the breach, victims were not told why it took 12 months to find out that their personal information was compromised, how the attack occurred, whether additional security protocols or training will be implemented and whether any data was recovered, according to the complaint.
Over the last year, Prochnow said she had to replace one of her payment cards five times because her account information was repeatedly breached. She also suffered a fraudulent charge on one of her financial accounts in May and was charged $500 for an unauthorized online purchase in June, according to the complaint.
As a condition of employment, Afni employees must provide personal information, including names, addresses, social security numbers, and financial account information.
Although the breach occurred more than a year ago, the U.S. Government Accountability Office stated that stolen data may be held for more than a year before being used to commit identity theft. Once the data is sold or posted online, cyber criminals may use the information to commit fraudulent activity for years.
A Bloomington has been indicted by a McLean County grand jury for theft and fraud after receiving a Paycheck Protection Program loan that was later forgiven.
Normal police say a blue Ford Focus was seen driving recklessly through the Ross parking lot on Saturday, including hitting but not damaging the building.
Afni offices at 1310 Martin Luther King Jr Dr. The company is the subject of a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose the extent of a 2021 data breach, which exposed thousands of individuals' personal information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/normal-woman-files-class-action-suit-against-afni-over-2021-data-breach/article_678b6286-288f-11ed-ad14-dbff6975852d.html | 2022-08-30T20:33:06 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/normal-woman-files-class-action-suit-against-afni-over-2021-data-breach/article_678b6286-288f-11ed-ad14-dbff6975852d.html |
County will raise tax rate to cover higher salaries
Wichita County intends to raise its property tax rate to pay for higher salaries and other costs.
County commissioners held a poorly attended public hearing on their proposed 2023 tax rate Monday evening.
County Judge Woody Gossom said local governments can annually raise property tax rates by 3.5 percent without triggering a public vote on the hike. He said because the county has not raised rates in a couple of years, it has banked some rate-hike allowance.
“This year we had roughly up to seven percent to play with,” he said.
The proposed hike would be a 6 percent increase from 0.5754 cents per $100 of property evaluation to 0.6138 cents, bringing the total bill in 2023 to 57.54 cents per $100 of assessed value.
State law on property taxes is extremely complex and confusing. As an example of what the proposed rate would mean to homeowners, Gossom said the owner of a home appraised this year at $165,000 would pay $28.45 more than last year when the home was appraised at $150,000.
“That’s not too bad,” he said.
He said the hike in salaries is necessary because the county is losing workers and has dipped into its reserve funds and other funds to give pay raises in the hopes of keeping people.
“The number of people we are losing to other agencies – other counties and other cities -- drastically affects our ability to operate,” he said.
Generally, the proposed budget would give a five-percent raise to county workers making $50,000 or less and three percent to those making more, but some have already. or will, receive more.
Part of the increased tax money will be stashed away for law enforcement raises that already come out of federal COVID-19 relief money, but lasts only three years. The county has also given significant raises to legal and financial workers and faces higher costs for indigent defense and health care and other expenses.
The proposed 2023 budget is $98,197,264, including reserves. Property taxes account for 74 percent of Wichita County's revenue.
Commissioners will vote on the budget and tax rates in September and they will take effect Jan. 1, 2023. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/30/county-will-raise-tax-rate-to-cover-higher-salaries/65464233007/ | 2022-08-30T20:33:18 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/08/30/county-will-raise-tax-rate-to-cover-higher-salaries/65464233007/ |
U.S. Steel has idled a tin line at the Gary Works steel mill.
"Number 5 tin line at Gary Works is temporarily idled due to market conditions," U.S. Steel spokeswoman Amanda Malkowsi said. "The company’s other tin operations continue to operate in line with customer demand."
Tin is used for cans for fruits, vegetables, beans, chili and other food products, as well as for aeresol cans, paint cans and other uses.
U.S. Steel has been scaling back on its tin-making operations for years as the market has shrunk. In 2015, it indefinitely idled the East Chicago Tin finishing plant at 101 E. 129th St., near Indiana Harbor Works, the BP Whiting Refinery and the Marktown neighborhood. U.S. Steel had acquired that plant from LTV in 2000.
About 369 workers were laid off when that tin mill was shuttered. U.S. Steel said the idling was until market conditions improved and — seven years later — they still haven't improved.
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The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker also characterized the No. 5 Tin Line idling as temporary.
"We expect to bring No. 5 tin line back online when market conditions allow," Malkowsi said.
No layoffs will take place.
"Impacted employees were shifted to other areas at Gary, and there were no job losses," she said.
The tin market has long been declining as customers have gravitated away from canned food toward more fresh produce. It also has been eroded by substitutes like aluminum, tin-free steel and recycled tin. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/u-s-steel-temporarily-idling-tin-line-at-gary-works/article_98b95695-e807-5d21-9f2d-0d427ca5d103.html | 2022-08-30T20:33:51 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/u-s-steel-temporarily-idling-tin-line-at-gary-works/article_98b95695-e807-5d21-9f2d-0d427ca5d103.html |
CROWN POINT — A Lake County patrol officer charged with improperly using the 911 system to stalk a fellow officer, who is also the mother of his child, admitted to a commander that he "messed up" in misusing his access to the system, according to newly filed charging information.
Patrolman Nicholas Katalinic was charged Monday with felony stalking and misdemeanor harassment by means of a telephone call, court records show.
"(The alleged victim) advised that Katalinic told her he was spiraling out of control and did not know what to do," a court document says.
The woman told state police, who investigated the allegations, that she and Katalinic share custody of a 7-month-old child and had been in a relationship for about two years up to June 8, a charging document reads. She said Katalinic had been harassing her and possibly stalking her since the breakup.
She said Katalinic called her June 12 questioning her whereabouts and making various accusations about her location and what she was doing.
"(The alleged victim) advised that at one point during the conversation, he told her, 'You do know your car has GPS right?' " the charges read. "(The woman) told us that the location which Katalinic told her she was located at was accurate."
Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said Katalinic is on paid administrative leave and the allegations will be forwarded to the Lake County Police Merit Board "for appropriate action consistent with Merit Board rules and regulations."
"The safety and well-being of our officers are always of utmost concern, which includes providing a safe and professional work environment," Martinez said.
Katalinic was hired as a civilian employee of the sheriff’s department May 13, 2013, became a reserve officer and then was sworn in as a police officer on Dec. 26, 2016, Martinez said.
State police said they began investigating the case July 6 upon the request of Martinez. The offenses allegedly occurred June 12 through July 1.
The case centers around allegations that Katalinic contacted Lake County dispatch in an attempt to learn the whereabouts of his former girlfriend and used the police Spillman system to conduct numerous searches for residences near the woman.
An investigator listened to two calls from Katalinic to the 911 center, during one of which he allegedly requests the woman's police vehicle to be put on duty, according to a charging document.
"Katalinic tells the dispatcher he was doing some 'extra (expletive)' right now, but not actually 'working,' " the document reads.
Katalinic then asks the dispatcher to take the same vehicle off duty.
"I learned from (Lake County Sheriff’s Police Chief Vince) Balbo that when a Lake County officer is placed on-duty, the GPS unit in their police vehicle is activated and shows the current location of the vehicle," police said.
The woman further told investigators of an incident on July 1 when Katalinic had their child and called to say the child was having trouble breathing, according to a court document. When Katalinic said he was taking the child to a hospital, he asked what hospital she was nearest to since he did not believe she was at home and accused her of "sleeping around."
"(The alleged victim) advised that at the end of the call, Katalinic told (her) that he was going to ask one more time and if she lied, she would not hear from him until 10:00 a.m. the next morning when he returned their child," police said. "(The woman) advised she told Katalinic that she was home and Katalinic hung up the phone. (She) told us that she feared for her daughter’s safety, so she called 911 to have her child checked out."
The woman reportedly told investigators that when Katalinic does not have their child, he contacts her up to three times a day.
"(The alleged victim) said that Katalinic had acted erratically during their entire relationship, and that during their relationship Katalinic required (her) to share her location with him on cellular applications," police said.
The woman said the reason she continued to talk to Katalinic is because of the joint custody of their child.
"(The woman) stated that said she believes that her daughter was being used by Katalinic to get to her," police said. "(The alleged victim) clarified on July 19, 2022 that she has felt threatened and intimidated by Katalinic’s actions towards her."
Katalinic was among five Lake County officers last year who were awarded the Exemplary Service Award.
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Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. He covers county government and courts in Porter County, federal courts, police news and regional issues. He also created the Vegan in the Region blog, is an Indiana University grad and lifelong region resident. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-lake-county-cop-stalking-fellow-officer-former-girlfriend-was-spiraling-out-of-control-police/article_9d8979c0-acc8-573a-a14d-64cd1a86347e.html | 2022-08-30T20:33:57 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-lake-county-cop-stalking-fellow-officer-former-girlfriend-was-spiraling-out-of-control-police/article_9d8979c0-acc8-573a-a14d-64cd1a86347e.html |
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According to Caldwell police, “a large amount of narcotics, U.S. currency and a large cache of assault weapons, handguns and ammunition” were recovered during a search warrant executed at a residence on Tuesday morning.
According to Caldwell police, “a large amount of narcotics, U.S. currency and a large cache of assault weapons, handguns and ammunition” were recovered during a search warrant executed at a residence on Tuesday morning.
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Caldwell police said 23 firearms were recovered during a search warrant conducted at a residence on Tuesday morning.
The Caldwell Police Department and the Canyon County Sheriff's Office SWAT team recovered a "large amount of narcotics," as well as assault weapons and ammunition in a "high-risk search warrant" Tuesday morning, the police department said.
According to a news release from Caldwell Police, the search warrant was conducted at 5 a.m. and police recovered narcotics, U.S. currency and a large cache of assault weapons, handguns and ammunition.”
Twenty-three firearms were recovered during the search, Caldwell Police said.
The news release stated that the residence “was believed to be occupied by members and affiliates of a Mexican drug cartel who have been known to plague the area for several years.”
Jose Angel Carlon-Sepulveda and Maya Susana Perez were taken into custody during the incident, Caldwell police said. They will be charged with felony narcotics and firearms offenses, according to the news release.
Caldwell police said that flash bang devices and tear gas were utilized during the search. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/caldwell-police-execute-high-risk-search-warrant-arrest-two/article_89034720-288b-11ed-aea6-f7a2e567ae9d.html | 2022-08-30T20:35:42 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/caldwell-police-execute-high-risk-search-warrant-arrest-two/article_89034720-288b-11ed-aea6-f7a2e567ae9d.html |
A Fort Yates woman has pleaded not guilty to an allegation that she bought suspected fentanyl pills with the intent to sell them in Bismarck and on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
Keya Fox, 25, entered the plea at a Tuesday court hearing. She is scheduled for trial Nov. 17.
Fox and two Bismarck men were arrested Aug. 1 when police said they found 100 pills at a North 14th Street residence. Fox, Josiah Anderson, 22, and Jacob Warner, 30, were charged with drug conspiracy, which is punishable by as much as 10 years in prison.
Anderson is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 6. Warner's case has been moved into federal jurisdiction, and authorities have dismissed the state charges, court documents show. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/drug-conspiracy-trial-date-set-for-fort-yates-woman/article_3853fc90-287f-11ed-bfb3-6b7d0b84438f.html | 2022-08-30T20:39:04 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/drug-conspiracy-trial-date-set-for-fort-yates-woman/article_3853fc90-287f-11ed-bfb3-6b7d0b84438f.html |
ATLANITC CITY — A 20-year-old city resident was arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Monday afternoon on the 200 North block of South Carolina Avenue.
Zion Key was charged with was charged with armed robbery and also faces weapons and drug-related charges.
Officer John Bell spoke to the 23-year-old victim, who said that he was robbed at gunpoint by a man he knew, police said.
Bell sent out a description of the man to other responding officers. Special Investigation Detective Christopher Smith found Key, who police said fit the description, on Gordon’s Alley. Smith and other responders subsequently stopped and searched Key.
Police allege that Key was in possession of a handgun, with law enforcement also uncovering suspected crack cocaine, a digital scale and common drug-packaging material.
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Key, a 20-year-old Atlantic City resident, was brought into custody without incident and was sent to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.
Those with information about the incident are urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Section of the Atlantic City Police Department at (609) 347-5766 or send an anonymous text beginning with ACPD to tip411 (847411). | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-man-charged-with-armed-robbery/article_9a1cfbf8-288d-11ed-8f91-c7bd26df7926.html | 2022-08-30T20:42:25 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-man-charged-with-armed-robbery/article_9a1cfbf8-288d-11ed-8f91-c7bd26df7926.html |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state.
New positive cases: 1,255
New deaths: 13
Total positive cases: 2,274,879
Total number of deaths: 31,442
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,201,876
Rate of transmission: 0.89
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 64,125 cases, 976 deaths, 381,809 doses administered
Cape May: 12,785 cases, 270 deaths, 134,732 doses administered
Cumberland: 38,194 cases, 588 deaths, 187,640 doses administered
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Ocean: 154,545 cases, 2,912 deaths, 705,041 doses administered
Source: N.J. Department of Health
Figures as of 1 p.m. Aug. 30 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-1-200-new-covid-19-cases-13-new-deaths/article_3e29a882-2897-11ed-8e3e-bb1824f49296.html | 2022-08-30T20:42:31 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-1-200-new-covid-19-cases-13-new-deaths/article_3e29a882-2897-11ed-8e3e-bb1824f49296.html |
A Philadelphian is to spend as much as a decade in prison after pleading guilty to an Atlantic City carjacking.
Atlantic County Presiding Criminal Court Judge Bernard DeLury Jr. sentenced Kevin Wade to 10 years in New Jersey state prison on Aug. 24, according to a news release from the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
Wade, a 61-year-old man from Philadelphia, had pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree carjacking.
The guilty plea and sentencing are the results of a carjacking that Wade committed in April 2021. He forced a person out a car in Atlantic City and then traveled through the city and neighboring municipalities while police chased him. The car chase concluded when Wade lost control of the vehicle and crashed.
Wade had requested that his sentence be reduced from 10 years to eight years. The court denied his request. It also ordered that Wade pay restitution to the victim over damages caused to the stolen car.
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Wade must serve 85% of his sentence, per the state’s No Early Release Act, before he becomes eligible for parole. The state Department of Corrections will subject Wade to parole supervision for an additional five years in the case that parole is granted. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/philadelphia-man-sentenced-for-atlantic-city-carjacking/article_dbe46d6a-2887-11ed-8511-affc2368a33b.html | 2022-08-30T20:42:37 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/philadelphia-man-sentenced-for-atlantic-city-carjacking/article_dbe46d6a-2887-11ed-8511-affc2368a33b.html |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston and the Charleston Police Department have announced funeral services for fallen K-9 officer Axel.
According to city officials, Axel’s funeral will take place in the Grand Hall of the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Visitation will start at noon with services beginning at 2 p.m.
The visitation will be open to the public, CPD says.
Officials say starting at 11 a.m. through the end of the services, two lanes of Quarrier Street will be closed beginning at Clendenin Street. City officials say Civic Center Drive will be accessible for Coliseum and Convention Center parking.
WOWK 13 News will also be streaming the funeral service on our website.
Axel was shot and killed in the line of duty on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, saving his partner, Patrolman Clendenin, and Patrolman Childress while chasing an armed suspect. The suspect fired his gun, striking and killing Axel. Officers then returned fire at the suspect, who later died at the hospital. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/funeral-services-for-charleston-police-department-k-9-axel-announced/ | 2022-08-30T20:42:42 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/funeral-services-for-charleston-police-department-k-9-axel-announced/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — We often hear about crimes happening in our area and the people who commit those crimes, but what about the people those crimes leave behind?
There are the victims directly impacted but also victims' family members and friends that can live with trauma and stress following a criminal incident.
In some cases, witnesses can also suffer long-term trauma after seeing a crime and having to give statements to investigators.
That's why the Tampa Police Department is hiring a victim advocate who will accompany officers when they respond to crimes that tend to be especially traumatizing such as sexual assaults, child abuse and homicides.
Police Chief Mary O'Connor said the department is looking for a caring and compassionate individual familiar with the criminal justice process.
"We come out, we investigate the crime, but victims and witnesses are kind of left not really understanding the process or they suffer from trauma, they have a lot of questions about the court process," she said.
The victim advocate could bridge the gap between resources and also help someone navigate the criminal justice process.
"It’s about the wellness of the community and community engagement," O'Connor said.
The department is also looking to expand its behavioral health unit by hiring additional clinicians who ride along with officers to provide crisis-oriented intervention.
"What we’re looking to do is take the police response out of it and instead provide case management help," the police chief addded.
These mental health professionals are critical in assessing the situation, de-escalating the environment and connecting people to necessary treatment.
Chief O'Connor said police officers want to help on every call but sometimes one's mental health needs are greater than an officer's capabilities.
The new positions are now open on Tampa.gov/jobs.
The St. Petersburg Police Department created a unit in February of 2021 aimed at creating a better response to mental health-related calls. The department saw a decrease in suicides since launching the program. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-police-hiring-victim-advocate/67-4acb020f-6818-4e35-beb0-1cb910d3cf15 | 2022-08-30T20:42:43 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-police-hiring-victim-advocate/67-4acb020f-6818-4e35-beb0-1cb910d3cf15 |
LACEY TOWNSHIP — Denise Vaccaro bought her home on the Jersey Shore over 20 years ago, charmed by the little beach at the end of a sandy spit on Barnegat Bay where she could sit and read while listening to the waves and enjoying the cool breezes.
That home was destroyed 10 years ago in Superstorm Sandy, and the beach she loved is also gone, claimed by rising seas that are eroding the shoreline and pushing water to porches.
“It's so sad that this little community has lost its beach,” Vaccaro said. “People are losing their property. My home was totally destroyed. It's a way of life that's being lost.”
It's a story being played out on shorelines all around the world as once idyllic beach communities are washing away, and residents are struggling to adapt.
But a partial solution being tried around the world is also being done here: establishing oyster colonies to form natural barriers that blunt the force of waves and help stabilize eroding shorelines.
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Such a project is underway near Vaccaro's rebuilt house, carried out by the American Littoral Society, which received a $1 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The group has been building steel wire cages, filling them with rocks and whelk shells and positioning them in rows along the shoreline of Barnegat Bay.
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Tiny baby oysters, called spat, are attached to whelk shells and placed in the bay near the existing cages to further stabilize the shoreline.
The shoreline in Vaccaro's neighborhood has lost 150 feet of beach since 1995, according to the Littoral Society.
In much of it, there is no sand at all; waves pound against grassy mounds that are getting smaller all the time. A shuffleboard court that used to be part of a wide beach with plenty of sand between it and the bay is now halfway submerged in water.
“Some of the people along this shoreline have seen the bay swallow their back porches, more than one,” said Julie Schumacher, habitat restoration coordinator for the Littoral Society. “The water is right up against them.”
The rows of oysters appear to be doing their job as effective breakwaters. One recent day, a strong east wind rippled the bay with whitecaps out beyond the oysters. But between the oysters and the shoreline, the water was much calmer, and waves sloped gently onto the shoreline instead of pounding against it.
As a bonus, the oysters help improve water quality in the bay: A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day.
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Projects like this one are an important part of New Jersey's coastal resilience program — using plants and shellfish beds to create “living shorelines” that complement engineered structures like sea walls and bulkheads to protect homes and people.
A few miles south, a group called ReClam the Bay is building an oyster reef to protect the shoreline of Mordecai Island, an uninhabited patch of land that in turn protects the shoreline of Beach Haven, a popular resort town on Long Beach Island.
Volunteers fill mesh bags with 35 pounds of whelk shells, to which millions of baby oysters have been attached, then sail them out to the reef a few hundred yards offshore. They've placed 10,000 bags of oysters and whelk shells there since 2015.
“In the last 100 years, Mordecai Island has lost 35% of its size,” said Jack Duggan, a longtime volunteer with the group. "If we do nothing, in 40 years the island will be gone — just washed over. This island protects Beach Haven from taking the force of all that wave action."
ReClam The Bay has done a similar project establishing an oyster reef in front of a brick wall in Tuckerton, farther north in the bay, and the Littoral Society has numerous other oyster projects underway. At the Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, Monmouth County, the NY/NJ Baykeeper organization is growing oysters along the heavily guarded pier and deploying them along the shoreline to protect the coast, which suffered serious erosion during Sandy.
Governments and volunteers in other places are doing the same thing.
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In New York, city, state and federal agencies are building “living shorelines” along the southwestern tip of Long Island, using oysters, shells and native plants. A similar project in Delaware used 1,300 bags of shells to extend shoreline protection near Lewes CanalFront Park.
The Oyster Recovery Partnership in Maryland has placed billions of oysters on shells in Chesapeake Bay in a project set to run through 2025. In Florida, volunteers and researchers established oyster colonies along portions of the Peace River in Punta Gorda.
In California, the Wild Oyster Project is establishing reefs in San Francisco Bay for shoreline protection and water quality improvement purposes.
In Argyll, Scotland, a group called Seawilding began restoring an area in 2020 near a coastal inlet that had become degraded. They've restored more than 300,000 oysters there. Also in Scotland, a project aims to restore 30,000 oysters near Edinburgh.
Vaccaro realizes her New Jersey home may well depend on the success of a bunch of tiny oysters.
“If we don't do anything, we're not going to have any of these houses,” Vaccaro said. "In 20 years my house — which I rebuilt on pilings — could be gone again. This is why what we're doing here is so important to me. I saw what happened, and I see what can happen again.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/tiny-oysters-play-big-role-in-stabilizing-eroding-shorelines/article_4480a230-27a2-11ed-9918-637acaa15fe8.html | 2022-08-30T20:42:44 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/tiny-oysters-play-big-role-in-stabilizing-eroding-shorelines/article_4480a230-27a2-11ed-9918-637acaa15fe8.html |
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing 13-year-old girl it says was last seen Tuesday morning.
Hailey Combs, who is considered missing and endangered, was last seen around 10:30 a.m. near the intersection of April Lane and Lane Road in Zephyrhills, the agency explains.
Combs is described as being 5 feet tall and around 90 pounds with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. She was reportedly last seen wearing a long-sleeved khaki dress.
Anyone with information on the 13-year-old's location is asked to call the Pasco Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7. You can also report tips online at PascoSheriff.com/tips. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/hailey-combs-missing-zephyrhills-pasco-county/67-e27129a0-c87e-4bf2-a790-f9a25922b176 | 2022-08-30T20:42:44 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/hailey-combs-missing-zephyrhills-pasco-county/67-e27129a0-c87e-4bf2-a790-f9a25922b176 |
SEATTLE — The city of Seattle paid firefighters, EMTs and paramedics $37.7 million worth of overtime in 2021.
According to the Seattle Department of Firefighters (SDF), the overtime is due to many reasons including covering shifts because of COVID-19, operating community testing and vaccination sites and staffing shortages.
The shortages were exacerbated by retirements and the vaccine mandate. Firefighters and all other healthcare workers are required to have the COVID-19 vaccine. Schedules were also impacted when firefighters were out sick with or tested positive for COVID-19.
The operation of multiple COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites and mobile vaccination programs also impacted staffing.
Staffing for special events like Kraken hockey games and the West Seattle Bridge closure also put a strain on staffing.
The SDF said another reason for the high overtime costs was the implementation of the Health One program. The program is designed to have firefighters respond to individuals immediately in their moment of need and determine whether they need medical care, mental health care, shelter or other social services. The program requires one or two firefighters to be staffed at each of the three units in operation.
SDF said it needs between 216 and 220 firefighters on duty every day. The department only met the minimum requirement 32% of the time in 2021.
To get to full staffing, Seattle Fire Department needs 1,083 budgeted positions. They currently have 1,026 firefighters. However, 68 of them are in the recruit school, meaning they’re down 125 full-time firefighters.
Despite the millions in overtime pay, the department said there has been no notable impact on response times during the staffing shortage.
Chief Harold Scoggins said the city's first responders are committed to serving the community.
"I’m incredibly proud that so many of them have stepped up to work overtime shifts to keep our units in service for responding to emergencies," Scoggins said. "While it’s not ideal for our members to be working mass amounts of overtime, they have signed up to work in a time when it’s been needed most.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-firefighters-overtime-pay-2021/281-b03f76e6-ff9e-410d-a534-7f66f4dea129 | 2022-08-30T20:44:30 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-firefighters-overtime-pay-2021/281-b03f76e6-ff9e-410d-a534-7f66f4dea129 |
TEXAS, USA — Texas state troopers can loosen their belts just a tad after new physical fitness standards were approved last week.
An oversight board approved changes to the standards for Texas Department of Public Safety troopers after a controversial policy targeted more than 200 of them back in April.
Troopers were told men with waist sizes over 40 inches and women with waist sizes over 35 inches would have to track and share their weight loss efforts.
According to the new policy first reported by the Dallas Morning News, those measurements have increased to 41 and 36 inches, respectively. The consequences for stretching those measurements are also gone, but the waistline requirements are necessary.
“DPS is obviously a premier law enforcement organization and will continue to be so,” Commissioner Dale Wainwright told the Dallas Morning News. “For that to happen, we have to have commissioned officers who can do their job physically as well as mentally at an excellent level.”
Troopers most recently took their physical fitness tests in the spring and nearly every trooper passed, but fewer troops met the waistline requirement.
Troopers who don't meet their waistlines still have to enroll in a "fitness improvement plan" where exercise goals and nutrition diaries that prove they're taking their fitness seriously are still required.
After 224 state troopers were told they needed to slim down last year, that number dropped to 175 during spring's testing. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-state-troopers-weight-requirements/285-f37e4d95-a860-4cac-84c4-c55cabcf483a | 2022-08-30T20:48:51 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-state-troopers-weight-requirements/285-f37e4d95-a860-4cac-84c4-c55cabcf483a |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby says she has asked state lawmakers for $6.3 million to expand the Tweetsie Trail through the Valley Forge and Hampton communities.
Currently, the popular hiking and biking trail spans from downtown Johnson City to downtown Elizabethton.
Woodby believes expanding the trail would draw more visitors to the county.
“I just want to let people know that we’re really looking for Carter County to be a tourism destination, and in order for that to happen we have got to have some help from our legislature and to help Carter County make this move as we are just a small rural county and this type of money is very hard for us to come up with,” Woodby said.
The trail runs almost 10 miles along the path of a railroad track that has been transformed into a trail with government and private funding. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-county-mayor-seeks-funding-for-tweetsie-trail-expansion/ | 2022-08-30T20:56:30 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-county-mayor-seeks-funding-for-tweetsie-trail-expansion/ |
SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A powdered metal manufacturer has decided to expand its operations to Tennessee, a move that state economic officials say will create more than 80 new jobs in Hawkins County.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced that Pennsylvania-based Symmco Inc. plans to invest $13.1 in opening a new manufacturing facility in the Phipps Bend Industrial Park.
According to the state, the investment will result in 86 new jobs over the next five years.
The company plans to move into an existing facility at 386 Phipps Bend Road.
Symmco manufactures powdered metal for both customer-engineered components and stock products that serve industries ranging from lawn and garden to medical, according to the TNECD. The company also performs secondary machining and in-house tool design. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/company-expected-to-create-80-jobs-in-hawkins-county/ | 2022-08-30T20:56:33 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/company-expected-to-create-80-jobs-in-hawkins-county/ |
Update: Traffic has returned to normal as of 3:30 p.m.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A crash is causing delays along a section of Interstate 26 in Johnson City.
Delays are being reported both east and westbound near mile marker 21, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
TDOT’s Smartway map shows heavy traffic between the North State of Franklin and East Unaka Avenue exits.
It is unclear if anyone was hurt. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/crash-causing-delays-on-i-26-in-johnson-city/ | 2022-08-30T20:56:39 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/crash-causing-delays-on-i-26-in-johnson-city/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Caliber Collision will open its first Tri-Cities location in early 2023 at 2904 W. Market St., a company representative told News Channel 11.
Caliber, which has more than 1,500 locations nationwide, will begin hiring for what spokeswoman Maureen Locus called a “state-of-the-art auto body repair facility” this fall. Building permits show a more than 16,000-square-foot center, which can be seen under construction now across from the West Market Street Walmart store.
Auto body technicians, service advisors and estimators are among the jobs that will be available at the new site.
Locus said the Lewisville, Texas-based company gets involved in the communities where it locates through its “Restoring You” program. It supports everything from an annual food drive to a partnership with the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides®, gifting refurbished vehicles to veterans, active-duty service members, first responders and others in need of reliable transportation.
Locus said anyone interested in applying should visit https://jobsatcaliber.com/.
Caliper is owned by Hellman & Friedman, a private equity group. Building permits show construction of a $2 million facility on the 2.9-acre site. The nearest current Caliper locations are in Asheville, N.C. and Sevier County, Tenn. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-to-get-regions-first-caliber-collision/ | 2022-08-30T20:56:45 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-to-get-regions-first-caliber-collision/ |
TONIGHT: Drying out. Clouds clearing out through the evening. Lows in the low 70s.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Drier air filters into the state Wednesday and Thursday. We won’t cool down, but the humidity will be lower, and we eliminate rain chances with the drier air in place. High temperatures still reach the low 90s both days, but the lower humidity will keep things a *little* more comfortable.
FRIDAY: Moisture begins to return to the area as we head into the end of the week. That will lead to at least a few scattered downpours by Friday.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND: Rain chances increase more dramatically as the deep, tropical moisture returns into the weekend. Storms will remain scattered, but where storms do form, they’ll be capable of heavy rainfall rates. It’s possible that places that see multiple rounds of storms over the weekend could deal with some localized flooding. Those scattered heavy downpours continue into Labor Day. High temperatures dip a bit lower with the additional rain and cloud cover in the forecast, with more spots topping out in the upper 80s.
TROPICAL: The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a couple of tropical waves that could develop into tropical depressions or storms over the next 5 days. The wave furthest to the west has the highest chance of development, but as of now it’s too early to know what, if any, threats these systems could pose to the U.S.
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After one of the longest, most prolific careers of any 20th century photographer, Fred Lyon has died. He was 97.
Accomplished in an array of genres — from fashion, food and wine to sports, travel, advertising and architecture — Lyon, who died of lung cancer at his Cow Hollow home on Monday, Aug. 22, was often referred to as San Francisco’s Brassai.
“He was of an era that doesn’t exist anymore,” says gallerist Peter Fetterman.
While Lyon is compared to great street photographers and photojournalists such as Brassai, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Alfred Eisenstaedt, Fetterman says Lyon’s personality and optimism was more like actor Cary Grant: “He was just the most charming, affable, full of life, positive, gracious human being that I’ve ever met.”
Peter Fetterman Gallery in Santa Monica represents Lyon, and when the two men met 20 years ago, Fetterman says he was bowled over by Lyon’s work.“I was so impressed by it, and so amazed that I hadn’t connected with him before. He was a kind of undiscovered, living treasure.”
The serendipitous style of many of Lyon’s successes is especially evident in the way a recent project evolved, when business author and strategist Philip Meza approached Lyon about writing a biography. Even before a proposal was penned or a publisher was lined up, Lyon agreed to be interviewed. He was 95 years old and didn’t want to wait, says Meza, who, twice a week for six months in 2020, walked from his home in the Marina to Lyon’s studio. Meza would stay for two hours or more listening to Lyon describe a dizzying calendar of assignments, adventures in California and abroad, working for prominent outlets and demanding editors.
“He worked for all the major publications of the day and they trusted him. If there was anything interesting going on in the West, Fred was the first call they made,” Fetterman says. “They knew he would deliver something really special, often at short notice.”
Lyon’s job log was full of appointments to shoot upscale apartments, prominent designers (Frances Elkins, Michael Taylor, John Dickinson to name a few), South Bay mansions, Wine Country resorts (Sonoma Mission Inn and Auberge du Soleil) and local landmarks like the Frank Lloyd Wright store on Maiden Lane. His roster of glossy magazines included Holiday, House & Garden, Glamour, Vogue, Fortune, Time and Architectural Digest. Two Lyon photographs were part of the 2018-2019 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art exhibition “The Sea Ranch: Architecture, Environment, Idealism.” He’s also exhibited at the Legion of Honor and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Rizzoli Publications chose the interior design chapter of Lyon’s life for Meza’s “Inventing the California Look: Through the Lens of Fred Lyon,” a gorgeous coffee-table book that came out in April. Meza says collaborating with Lyon was like “a master class in living life well,” and that the gifted photographer and writer was also a good talker. (At San Francisco’s Fall Show, Meza is scheduled to discuss the Rizzoli book and California design past and present, followed by a tribute to Lyon, on Oct. 14.)
Another spring release featuring Lyon’s images is Taschen’s super-thick, meticulously curated history, “San Francisco: Portrait of a City,” by Reuel Golden and Richie Unterberger. The Leica Store on Bush Street, near San Francisco’s Union Square, has copies for sale recently signed by Lyon; gallery director Alex Ramos says $1,500 art editions (which include two Lyon prints) are also being shipped.
Lyon was born Sept. 27, 1924, in San Francisco. His family later moved to Burlingame, where he attended high school.
He focused on photography as a teenager, enrolling at the Los Angeles Art Center. One summer he studied with Ansel Adams, coming to the realization his own path would differ from that of the landscape photographer.
Career plans were partially interrupted when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy after the Pearl Harbor attack. As a military photographer in Washington, D.C., Lyon witnessed Harry S. Truman’s first day in the Oval Office following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
New York City was next. Self-educated in fashion photography, Lyon was soon shooting models and catwalks, after-hours and quotidian street scenes. He signed on with agent Charles Rado, who, according to Meza, wisely advised him to “go out and take photographs for yourself, do something to satisfy yourself.”
Fetterman says Lyon’s talent is the humanistic way he captured those personal moments. “That’s who he was. He cared about people, he liked people, he enjoyed being around people. He wasn’t a kind of angst-ridden, tortured soul.”
Eventually, Lyon moved back to his beloved Bay Area. His first wife, the model Anne Murray, is front and center in some of Lyon’s most sought-after images; she died in 1989. He loved regaling journalists and friends with the story behind the famous photograph, “Foggy Night at Land’s End,” featuring Murray and their Sausalito landlord.
In 2003, Lyon married interior designer Penelope Rozis, who says they “became like one person, a real team,” adding that their San Francisco home was highly conducive to Lyon’s hard-driving days — four hours of work mornings in the studio, upstairs for lunch, then four more hours in the studio.
Known for moody shots of fog-bound Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Nob Hill hotels and cityscapes, Lyon was so adamant about escaping San Francisco’s cool, foggy summers that he bought property in Napa Valley in the early 1970s, eventually building a house, planting a vineyard and indulging his obsession with winemaking. “He had a romance with grapes,” says Rozis.
Princeton Architectural Press published “Vineyards” in 2019, in which Lyon documented vintners, aerial views, crushes, tastings and agricultural workers both in California and around the globe. With humor, Lyon compared his foray into winemaking in “Vineyards” as like “The Marx Brothers Make Wine,” involving a “scavenged washing machine that I used as a centrifuge on its spin cycle. It worked, but the word got out, and we took such a ribbing that we acquired a real basket press for the next harvest.” Lyon’s “San Francisco: Portrait of a City 1940-1960” (2014) and “San Francisco Noir” (2017) were also Princeton Architectural Press releases.
“His DNA was in San Francisco and his spirit was there,” Fetterman says. “And I think he wanted to preserve the spirit of a city that I think he knew deep down in his heart was going to change, as all cities change, through development, real estate. … Like Noel Coward, it’s the end of an era, and that’s why I think people are attracted to the work. Because it evokes so many great memories.”
With no intention of retiring, Lyon was in the midst of putting together beloved Parisian pictures. Even though editors told him there were already too many books on Paris, Rozis says she knows her husband would have persevered. He was also working on a collection of photographs of the West when he died. Besides his wife, Lyon is survived by sons Michael and Gordon. Service plans are pending.
Journalist Lisa Amand (@Imnofoodie on Twitter), currently based in New York City, has lived in San Francisco and Sonoma Valley, and feels at home on both East and West Coast. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/sf-photographer-fred-lyon-obituary-17407578.php | 2022-08-30T21:04:30 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/sf-photographer-fred-lyon-obituary-17407578.php |
Both drivers involved in a Monday night collision that killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist near 35th Street and Cornhusker Highway on Monday have been identified.
Pierce White, of Lincoln, had been riding his 2006 Suzuki C50 west on Cornhusker Highway around 6:30 p.m. when an eastbound sedan, driven by 18-year-old Alexis Kelly, turned left on 35th and collided with the motorcyclist, according to the crash report filed in the case.
White, who had a green traffic signal when he entered the intersection and was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, died at the scene, investigators said.
Witnesses told Lincoln Police that White tried to stop but ultimately wasn't able to before colliding with Kelly's sedan as it turned, according to the crash report.
The police tested Kelly's urine for suspected drug presence, according to the crash report.
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The Richmond SPCA has more beagles from the Envigo breeding facility available for adoption.
The Richmond SPCA said that two beagles from Envigo have already been adopted today.
Three more beagles, age one to two, are available for adoption now. The shelter also has 10 beagles in spay or neuter surgery that should be available for adoption on Wednesday.
“There has been an overwhelming community response to the story of this rescue and we’re really grateful for all the people who’ve expressed interest,” Tabitha Treloar, a spokesperson for the shelter, said. “We know these dogs will find homes with great families in the Richmond area.”
In July, 4,000 beagles were rescued from overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the Envigo breeding facility in Cumberland County. The Humane Society of the United States has been working with shelters and organizations across the nation to place dogs and puppies for adoption.
Adoptions at Richmond SPCA cost $150 for adult dogs, which covers the spay/neuter, vaccines and microchip.
Richmond Animal Care and Control also has several Envigo beagles in its care that will be ready for adoption soon, once they reach eight weeks old.
RACC said the shelter will post the dogs on social media when they are available for adoption with directions on how to apply.
To find more shelters that may have received Envigo beagles in the Central Virginia area, check the Humane Society of United States’ website: https://www.humanesociety.org/4000beagles/beagle-partners
Amparo is a two-year old beagle from the Envigo breeding facility available for adoption at Richmond SPCA on Aug. 30, 2022.
Bluey is currently available for adoption. He’s 1 year old.
Dozer went home with Cynthia Wright on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022.
Rescued Beagles Arrive at the Richmond SPCA
Approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
TOP: About 90 beagles, including these above, are among 4,000 being rescued from Envigo’s soon-to-be-shuttered breeding and research facility in Cumberland County. They arrived at the Richmond SPCA on Friday.
MIDDLE: Richmond SPCA CEO Tamsen Kingry holds a female beagle missing an ear.
BOTTOM: The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA, while the remainder were divided up among other rescue and adoption organizations.
PhotoS by Eva Russo/Times-dispatch
Richmond SPCA CEO Tamsen Kingry (center) works with SPCA staff Katie Goodell (left) and Katie Henderson, to unload crates as approximately 90 beagles arrive at the Richmond SPCA in Richmond, Va. on August 5, 2022. The beagles are part of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Rebecca Goodhart, deputy director of Homeward Trails, hands a beagle to Jennifer Walters, a surrender coordinator with the Richmond SPCA, as approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Mark Hutcherson, lead adoption counselor with the Richmond SPCA, carries a dog inside as approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
(From left) Jennifer Walters, a surrender coordinator with the Richmond SPCA, and Rebecca Goodhart, deputy director of Homeward Trails, move crates as approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Jennifer Walters, a surrender coordinator with the Richmond SPCA, checks on a dog as approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Gray Miller, manager of employee engagement for the Richmond SPCA, checks on a dog as approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Gray Miller, manager of employee engagement for the Richmond SPCA, checks on a dog as approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrive at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Richmond SPCA CEO Tamsen Kingry holds a female beagle missing one ear after approximately 90 beagles, of the 4,000 dogs rescued from the Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Va., arrived at the Richmond SPCA on August 5, 2022. The Northern Virginia organization Homeward Trails Animal Rescue transported the dogs from Cumberland County to Richmond. Ten dogs were to remain at the Richmond SPCA and the remainder were divided up amongst other rescue and adoption organizations. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo | https://richmond.com/news/local/more-envigo-beagles-available-for-adoption-at-richmond-spca/article_0010ce49-4ea8-595e-9946-091887c8eab1.html | 2022-08-30T21:07:52 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/more-envigo-beagles-available-for-adoption-at-richmond-spca/article_0010ce49-4ea8-595e-9946-091887c8eab1.html |
GRANBURY, Texas — A woman died in a single vehicle crash over the weekend along U.S. Hwy. 337 in Granbury, police confirmed to WFAA on Tuesday.
The Granbury Police Department (GPD) said officers were dispatched on Aug. 28 to the 5800 block of U.S. Hwy. 377E for a major accident. Police said a 2016 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 25-year-old woman was headed westbound on the highway when the Jeep left the roadway and flipped.
A passenger of the vehicle, a 20-year-old woman, was ejected, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was transported a Fort Worth hospital with non life-threatening injuries, police said.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
More Texas headlines: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/granbury-fatal-crash-aug-28-highway-377e/287-0dffecc0-773a-4ebd-ab85-95a2f7553bec | 2022-08-30T21:08:16 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/granbury-fatal-crash-aug-28-highway-377e/287-0dffecc0-773a-4ebd-ab85-95a2f7553bec |
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Tarrant County District Attorney has requested a new punishment trial for a man on death row, alleging that the prosecutor on the case lied during her closing arguments about the victim's family's opposition to the death penalty, according to an appeals motion filed earlier this month.
The motion was another development in the case of Paul Storey, who was convicted in 2008 of killing Jonas Cherry at a miniature golf course in Hurst.
A jury sentenced Storey to death, but Cherry's family has advocated against the death penalty and argued that they did not want their son's killer to be executed.
In a motion filed Aug. 17, Tarrant County District Attorney Sharen Wilson - who was not in office during Storey's initial trial - told the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals that Storey's prosecutors Christy Jack and Robert Foran committed "serious ... prosecutorial malfeasance" during Storey's trial.
Jack told jurors that Cherry's family "believe the death penalty is appropriate," according to Wilson's motion.
"As we now know," Wilson's motion said, "this was a lie. Jonas's family, in particular his parents, did not want the death penalty for the man who had brutally murdered their son."
Wilson's motion said Jack and Foran did not disclose the Cherry family's wishes to Storey's defense attorney, nor did they disclose it at trial and subsequent appeal hearings.
Wilson's motion said her office now "concedes that Ms. Jack's closing argument included what she knew to be a false statement regarding the victim's family."
The motion concluded:
"In 2008, Ms. Jack and Mr. Foran failed to disclose favorable, material evidence to defense counsel. Ms. Jack compounded this action when she blatantly lied during her closing argument at trial. Ten years later, Ms. Jack and Mr. Foran compounded that lie even further when they gave perjured testimony to cover up the fact that Ms. Jack had violated Storey's right to a fair trial - the trial, therefore, did not take place on an even playing field."
It's unknown when the Court of Criminal Appeals will make a ruling on the motion.
Earlier this summer, Wilson's office filed a motion, asking to be placed back on the case. The district attorney's office was recused from Storey's case because Storey's attorney later became a prosecutor in Tarrant County.
Wilson's motion this summer acknowledged that Jack told jurors that Cherry's family wanted the death penalty when, in fact, they did not, the motion said.
In a statement provided to WFAA earlier this month, Jack stood by her position to seek the death penalty in the case.
"This case was appealed to Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court -- all of which upheld the death penalty as decided by the jury," the statement from Jack reads. "I stand by my statements to the jury and my testimony during the hearing. I even went so far as to take -- and pass -- a polygraph related to the truthfulness and veracity of my testimony."
WFAA has reached out to Jack for a statement regarding the Tarrant County DA's ask of a new punishment trial for Storey. We will update this story when we hear back. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county-texas-da-asks-for-new-punishment-trial-for-death-row-inmate-saying-prosecutor-lied/287-46890fc8-e11f-430f-967a-a2fe1b55c74c | 2022-08-30T21:08:22 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county-texas-da-asks-for-new-punishment-trial-for-death-row-inmate-saying-prosecutor-lied/287-46890fc8-e11f-430f-967a-a2fe1b55c74c |
ELK GROVE, Calif. — Chris Cornelis hadn’t planned on being in the food business, but life took him there.
When he was young, his mother became ill, so he and his siblings had to get jobs to make ends meet. He became a line cook and quickly learned about the food service industry.
"I believe that I can change the whole entire opinion on gas station food. Having to work at an early age taught me how kitchens should be, how it should be ran and honestly how good food should be made. Everything I made there, I made from scratch and everything here I made from scratch — it should only be, right?" Cornelis said.
He started a cart that became a food truck right at the start of the pandemic, and within months, his family recipes had people wrapped around the block at all times of the day.
"It gets extremely crazy here and all we can best do is roll with the punches," Cornelis said.
The workplace gave him the business skill sets, but his relentless drive to keep the food fresh and pure to the family recipe is what made him stand out.
“The birria here is a slow braised beef short rib. We cook it for eight hours straight, so by the time you get it, it is so tender and of course, I ain’t serving it with any bones for you," Cornelis said.
He had an opportunity to grow the truck into a brick-and-mortar by way of a gas station at a prominent Elk Grove intersection. The owners offered him half of the square footage for his restaurant, knowing it would attract customers to their convenience store. It worked, and customers are lined up throughout the store to get to his order window. His goal: to make you rethink gas station food.
“I treat everyone like they’re my family. If you’re gonna come here, it’s gonna be like you have a family party going on, you’re gonna have a good time and leave with a full belly," Cornelis said.
He has an almost constant smile on his face and though he’s lost weight since his caricature logo was made, he’s still recognized for it. His smile helped him through adversity.
“You know what, sometimes it sucks today, sometimes it might suck tomorrow, but there's always the day after that — might be the greatest day ever," Cornelis said.
Find more about Birria Boys and find some secret menu items on their Instagram.
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Roseville could see a major regional sports facility in the area break ground as early as next year, and here are five things to know about the complex so far.
Jill Geller is the Director of Parks, Recreation and Libraries for the city of Roseville.
"The complex will consist of 10 lighted, artificial turf fields as well as all the supporting amenities, which include restrooms, shade structures, concessions, and parking. We'll even have a large all-inclusive playground on the property that kids can play in whether they're visiting the soccer complex or not," Geller said.
Geller said besides soccer, other sports like flag football, rugby, field hockey and lacrosse could be played there.
1. How much will it cost?
The project is estimated to cost between $40-50 million and Geller said a bid for the project will go out in the fall.
"Because of construction costs right now, we just don't have a better answer for that, but once the bids come in we'll be able to more accurately answer the question about costs," Geller said.
Because the project is something the city has been looking toward for many years, funding was set aside over the years to tackle this kind of project, according to Geller.
"The project is funded through a combination of development impact fees and recent year-end General Fund surplus funds. Because it has been a vision for so long, fees have been collected over many years to help make today’s project a reality," Geller said.
Once the complex is constructed, a General Fund will be used for operations and maintenance with revenue offsets, according to city council documents.
2. Why artificial turf and not grass?
Geller said the city chose artificial turf because it can withstand heavy use and the fields can be played on even in the winter months.
"Weather was definitely a factor. We want these fields to be playable as much as possible,12 months a year, and so artificial turf seemed to be the right choice," Geller said.
Geller also said artificial turf doesn't require watering like grass.
"Technology on artificial fields has really improved as well, so the heat that comes from the infill of artificial turf has been a concern in the past, but new infill substances are really cooling the surface much more, so that's positive," Geller said.
3. How will traffic be impacted?
The city is planning to modify the northern and southern Westbrook Boulevard and Brookstone Drive intersections, according to a Transportation Impact Study.
"New traffic signals are being installed at the entrances to both parking lots into the complex on Westbrook Boulevard and a new traffic signal is being installed at the intersection of Westbrook Boulevard and Blue Oaks Boulevard," Geller said. "Turn lanes are being constructed on Westbrook — both left turn lanes and right turn lanes depending upon which direction you're going, at both parking lot entrances. So we really are making a lot of improvements to again ensure that traffic continues to move smoothly."
Sidewalks in front of the complex, along Westbrook Boulevard, would be constructed as well as a path for people through the middle of the complex, according to a Transportation Impact Study.
4. Will parking spill into neighborhoods?
Each of the 10 fields will have 95 parking spaces to account for crossover traffic, according to Geller.
"Over 950 off-street parking spaces would be provided on the project site, with 543 parking spaces provided in the northerly parking lot and 419 parking spaces provided in the southerly parking lot," Geller said.
According to a Transportation Impact Study, weekend tournament games would run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the city anticipates parking fees will be collected as part of tournament registration compared to collecting parking fees at the complex.
"This is important for two reasons. First, the lack of on-site parking payment would reduce the likelihood that people would park off-site to avoid parking costs. Second, the lack of on-site parking payment transactions would eliminate delays incurred to entering vehicles typically associated with cash, credit card, etc. payment transactions," the Transportation Impact Study reads.
During the week, the city anticipates up to five teams would have 1.5-hour practices from 3-10:30 p.m. With two teams using a field, about 100 teams would be able to practice a day, according to the city.
5. How does it boost the local economy?
The sports complex is set to be a huge boost to the economy in Roseville.
"It will draw visitors from throughout the region, and of course, they'll stay at our hotels, eat at our restaurants, shop at our retailers, and visit the other entertainment venues here in Roseville, bringing literally millions of dollars into our economy every year," Geller said.
While there aren't currently plans for hotels and other amenities near the future site of the facility, Geller said she could see there being interest in building those sorts of amenities in the area.
"Our population is growing obviously, and youth sports are increasing in popularity, so I truly feel like this complex is addressing a need that we have here in our own city as well as attracting these regional events," Geller said.
View a larger version of the master plan for the complex HERE.
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BOISE, Idaho — Most of us remember the joy of getting our first pet, something that Chico McKinney's son Chase remembers vividly after getting his first puppy a month ago. That is until his puppy went missing a short time after.
On August 2, Chase's dog got out of their apartment on the Boise Bench and was reported to be seen wandering around the neighborhood; but only once.
That prompted the Mckinney family to begin a search for the puppy. For more than a week, they have been knocking on doors, handing out fliers and doing all they can to locate their lost dog.
"She's about 5 months old so she's probably still pretty small and gangly," Chico said. "Somebody said they saw her walking on Kootenai and Owyhee, somebody walking her, some college-age kids, they said."
Posters of Sam can be seen on nearly every corner, which the Mckinney family hopes will help someone identify their unique pup.
"A sweet five-month-old yellow lab puppy, she's really unique looking," Chico said, "she's got chocolate lab spots on her left shoulder."
Sam has another unique quality outside of the marking on her coat. She is also a Dudley labrador. "Which means she doesn't have pigment in her nose, around her lips and around her eyes," Chico said.
The Mckinneys live just a half hour from the place where their dog was last seen.
"It was my son's first puppy and he was just crushed when she got out and he feels terrible about this situation," Chico said, "he had her for less than a month when she got out."
Within hours of Sam getting out, the Mckinneys were out searching for her. After a week of passing out posters, however, Chico received a text that took the situation from a normal lost dog case to a suspicious one.
"The first message said, 'is there still a reward for her?', Chico said, "which normally people say, 'hey I found your dog,' and are really excited about it, but this person, 'is there still a reward?'"
Chico asked for a picture from the anonymous person to prove it was their dog, Sam. The person responded with pictures of Sam, but said they wanted Chico to provide them with proof of ownership, something he did not feel comfortable doing.
"Then they went and said, 'well I need proof of ownership, can you please send us the breeder information?' Chico said. "We weren't comfortable giving that information, so we asked to meet them in person to show them all the proof of ownership."
Within two minutes of sending that text, Chico said he got another message from a different number saying Sam was dead, which Chico said was meant to throw them off the trail.
That person texted the Mckinney's the following:
"So my friend messaged you guys about your dog and I'm sorry to inform you that she isn't alive, I don't know how but they found your add and though dead or alive the reward would apply. She's in the backyard buried, she's been there a few days now. My friends just wanted the reward. I'm truly sorry."
It was after that second message that Chico decided to get the police involved.
"They've been great about being helpful, but they're limited on what they can do, they weren't able to trace those numbers," Chico said.
The Mckinneys have not heard anything back since first receiving the text messages, but that has not deterred their search.
"As long as it takes, really," Chico said. "I mean I don't think we'll give up until we don't think there's any hope. And right now I still feel like there's hope."
The Boise Police Department is still investigating the case and trying to determine if the dog was taken from Chico's apartment. The text messages were confirmed to have come from an internet-based phone number, which is why police were unable to track it.
The Mckinneys have not lost hope, however. Chico told KTVB whatever anger he may feel towards the individual who took his son's dog would go away if they did the right thing, and brought her back; he also said he would shake their hand and tell them 'thank you.'
They just want their dog home.
If anyone sees Sam, please report the sighting to the Ada County non-emergency dispatch at 208-377-6790, Crime Stoppers at 208-343-2677, or the number listed on the fliers at 208-860-3197.
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WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have sued a data broker they accuse of selling sensitive geolocation data from millions of mobile devices, information that can be used to identify people and track their movements to and from sensitive locations, including reproductive health clinics, homeless shelters and places of worship.
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued Idaho-based Kochava Inc. amid a charged debate over the privacy of individuals who may be seeking an abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling in June ending the constitutional protections for abortion. Although it’s not the first case the FTC has brought against a data broker, experts say it is the first one involving health care data and referencing reproductive health clinics.
“This is potentially a big deal,” Jeff Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy, a privacy advocacy group, said of the FTC’s action. “They’ve placed a stake in the ground.”
The data-broker industry, which gathers, sells or trades location data from mobile phones, has come under increased scrutiny from Congress and regulators following the Supreme Court decision. Lawmakers have asked the top executives of major tech companies, as well as smaller data brokers, for information about their handling of consumers’ location data from mobile phones, and what steps they have taken to protect the privacy rights of individuals seeking information on abortion.
The FTC this month announced it was looking at drafting rules to crack down on what it sees as harmful commercial surveillance and lax data security by tech companies and others.
In its lawsuit against Kochava filed in federal court in Idaho, the FTC alleges that by selling tracking data, the company enables other parties to identify individuals and exposes them to threats of stigma, stalking, discrimination, job loss and even physical violence. The agency is seeking to halt Kochava’s sale of “sensitive geolocation data” and to compel the company to delete the geolocation data it has collected.
“Where consumers seek out health care, receive counseling, or celebrate their faith is private information that shouldn’t be sold to the highest bidder,” said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s consumer protection bureau. “The FTC is taking Kochava to court to protect people’s privacy and halt the sale of their sensitive geolocation information.”
The company filed a suit against the FTC earlier this month, after the agency sent Kochava a proposed complaint indicating that it could take the company to court.
On Monday, the company said the FTC's lawsuit is a sign the agency does not understand the company's operations or other data businesses.
“”Kochava operates consistently and proactively in compliance with all rules and laws, including those specific to privacy,” said Brian Cox, general manager of Kochava Collective. The company describes itself as the world’s largest independent mobile data marketplace, enabling marketers to “purchase mobile audiences.”
Before the legal proceedings with the FTC began, Kochava unveiled a new capability to block geo data from sensitive locations, Cox said. That effectively removed that data from the data marketplace, and is currently in the implementation process, he said.
“We are constantly monitoring and proactively adjusting our technology to block geo data from other sensitive locations," he said.
Concerns over consumers’ online privacy deepened last week when allegations surfaced from Twitter’s former security chief that the influential social network misled regulators — including the FTC — about its cyber defenses and efforts to control fake accounts. Among Peiter Zatko’s most serious accusations is that Twitter violated the terms of a 2011 FTC settlement by falsely claiming that it had put stronger measures in place to protect the security and privacy of its users.
In a landmark privacy action, Sephora Inc., one of the world’s largest cosmetics retailers, last week settled a California lawsuit alleging the company sold customer information without proper notice in violation of the state’s consumer privacy law.
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BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is warning about an increase of Chronic Wasting Disease cases in deer this year.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a neurological illness that occurs in animals, causing excessive salivation, drooping head or ears, tremors, low body weight and odd behavior like showing no fear of humans or a lack of coordination.
Animals can be infected for months or even years before exhibiting symptoms, according to IDFG. The disease is always fatal and there are no treatments or vaccines available.
CWD was first detected in Idaho last year, when five animals, including mule deer, white-tailed deer and elk, tested positive for the virus in hunting Unit 14, which is in Idaho County between Riggins and Grangeville. Now that the disease is in the Gem State, IDFG said, hunters will have to be more aware of the disease and the resulting rules around it.
Unit 14 and Unit 15 are designated as a CWD Management Zone, meaning:
- Hunters who harvest a deer, elk or moose in a CWD Management Zone are required to have the animals tested for CWD by depositing the head (antlers may be removed) at a designated drop-off site. Here's a map of drop-off site locations.
- Carcasses or any part of a deer, elk, or moose harvested in Units 14 or 15 are not permitted to be transported out of those units, except quarters or deboned meat that does not include brain or spinal tissue, and edible organs that do not include brains. To see other exceptions go to the CWD rules webpage.
IDFG said more hunting units may be added to Idaho's CWD Management Zone, if the disease spreads to other areas. They will continue monitoring CWD statewide, to make sure they detect any cases that fall outside of the management zone.
Detection efforts will be focused on units near the Utah, Wyoming and Montana borders, all states with known cases of CWD. A map of units needing samples this year is available on the CWD monitoring webpage.
While IDFG requires hunters harvesting deer, elk or moose in the CWD Management Zone to test for the disease, it is not recommended for hunters to bring in kills from outside that area to be tested. They also recommend not eating meat from animals that test positive for CWD.
According to the Center for Disease Control, it is unknown whether the prions from a CWD-infected animal can spread to people; as of 2021, no known Chronic Wasting Disease infections have been reported in humans, but non-human primates like monkeys have caught the disease from eating infected meat.
For hunters needing to have their deer, elk or moose tested, a head or lymph node sample needs to be taken to a Fish and Game Regional office, or another designated sample collection site. Just the lymph nodes or brain stem is able to be tested for the disease, not muscle or meat, and can take about six weeks to get results.
Hunters are also able to request a CWD test sampling kit if they would like to extract the lymph nodes themselves and have them tested. IDFG is providing kits and free testing; the kits will be provided by IDFG by mail or at the regional offices, but will take around a week to deliver.
There are no live tests, vaccines, or cures for CWD. Removing it from the environment is practically impossible, but IDFG hopes to contain and manage the disease through early detection.
To minimize spread, biologists with Fish and Game are aiming to contain the disease to a small geographic area. Ideally, they would like to see levels less than 2%, as a higher rate would be more likely to spread.
Some states with CDW-positive deer and elk populations have documented long-term declines and shifts in the herd's age structure, resulting in fewer mature bucks and bulls when the disease was left unmanaged.
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Santa Clauses, goats and more scenes from Day 1 of the Stark County Fair
CANTON – Animals, funnel cake and amusement park rides have returned to the Stark County Fairgrounds.
The fairgrounds at 305 Wertz Ave. NW buzzed with activity on Tuesday during the kickoff of the Stark County Fair, which runs through Sept. 5.
Fairgoers can enjoy rides and visit livestock exhibitions featuring rabbits, cows, horses, goats, chickens and more. And a variety of food vendors have set up at the fairgrounds, offering items such as fresh-cut fries, milkshakes, Italian sausage sandwiches, Stromboli and kettle corn.
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More entertainment is to come. Country music artist Chris Lane will perform Wednesday night and comedian Trey Kennedy on Thursday night.
For a full list of attractions and entertainment, visit https://starkcountyfair.com/.
Here's a glimpse at some of the scenes on the first day of the fair.
Christmas at the Stark County Fair
It might be August, but stepping inside the barns can feel like being transported to December.
That's because this year's theme is Christmas at the Fair.
Santa Clauses, garland and miniature Christmas trees are scattered throughout the barns. In the horse barn, colorful string lights hung from the ceiling. Twelve-year-old Cassidy Povroznik sat by the stall of her black-and-white horse named Misty with her friend Zoey Brechbiel, 11.
Both girls are members of the Hartville Showstoppers. They are two of the many 4-H students excited to be at the fair.
"I enjoy seeing all the animals," Zoey said.
Recognizing hard work
In a hay-strewn enclosure, 10-year-olds Hannah Wentling and Landrie Borojevich laughed and smiled as they petted Hannah's cow, Berry. The girls are members of the Green Valley 4-H Club of Stark County in Navarre. This was Hannah's second year in the program.
"I like getting to show," the Fairless Elementary student said.
Landrie raises chickens. Her dad, Scott Borojevich, joined her on Tuesday afternoon. He said he enjoyed the fair's atmosphere and seeing Stark County come together as a whole. It's also great, Borojevich said, to see the students involved 4-H be recognized for their hard work.
"It's fun to watch the girls and kids entertain themselves," he said.
A love for animals
A line of youngsters dressed in flannel shirts and cowboy boots gathered by the entrance to Jr. Fair Goat Show, including 11-year-old Chloe Miller.
As she waited for her name to be called, the fifth grader from Jackson Township held onto Cotton, her oatmeal-colored Alpine-Boer mix with one hand. She used other hand to snatch french fries from a bucket held by her mom, tossing fries Cotton's way every so often.
Chloe is a member of Country Kidz 4-H. She said she was excited to be at the fair. Her favorite part of the program, she said, is getting the chance to show animals.
For 15-year-old Colleen Ramsey, of Louisville, the best part of 4-H is spending time with animals.
"(I like) taking care of the animals and having fun with them," she said, as she washed her March calf, Chain.
Colleen is with the Buckeye 4-H group and has participated in the program for seven years. She said she was feeling good about the day and happy to be at the fair.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — President Joe Biden brought his blueprint for community policing and crime prevention to Luzerne County on Tuesday afternoon.
Pres. Biden spoke to a crowd at Wilkes University's Marts Center, advocating for his Safer America Plan.
"We can do this. We have to do this. We'll make America safer," Biden said.
The president called for restrictions on "assault weapons."
"It's time to ban these weapons. We did it before; we can do it again. It's time to hold every elected official's feet to the fire and ask them, 'Are you for banning assault weapons, yes or no?' Ask them. If the answer's no, vote against them."
Biden told the crowd he wants to increase funding for law enforcement. He commended the officers that were there and emphasized the importance of giving law enforcement agencies efficient funding.
Biden said he is opposed to defunding the police and federal law enforcement in his plan to make streets safer.
"There's no greater responsibility for government than ensuring the safety of our people. Every parent should be able to know when their kid leaves for school or just walks the street, they're going to come home safely," said the president.
He also condemned the January 6 riot at the Capitol and argued that people on the other side of the aisle cannot be pro-law and order and defend what happened that day at the same time.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — In Wilkes-Barre, community members and students at Wilkes University came out to voice their opinion on President Joe Biden visiting the area.
Dreary skies did not stop President Biden from visiting Wilkes University to discuss new policies intended to help create a safer America.
Along the president's route into Wilkes-Barre, Linda Touhsant and other protesters gathered along River Street at the entrance to the Market Street Bridge to voice their opinions.
"We are so angered he has taken this country down, and they know they're taking us down. We're done. We got to get our country back," said Touhsant.
"I'm very happy that people came here to represent the average person who is against him," Ron Dombroski said.
Closer to the Wilkes University campus, Chris Tomaszewski, a supporter of President Biden, was able to get an up-close look as the motorcade turned onto South Franklin Street.
"Worth it, man," Tomaszewski said. "I never saw it in my life before. It's a good, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Luzerne County's got a lot going on. It's a good county. I live here. It's beautiful."
Wilkes junior Joseph Zvorsky says seeing the president come to the university is something special for the students and community.
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MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — A man faces attempted homicide charges in Monroe County after allegedly hitting his girlfriend, then driving his vehicle off a cliff.
State police say Errol Broomes intentionally drove his car off a cliff in Paradise Township, near Mount Pocono on Sunday morning, with his girlfriend inside.
His girlfriend told police that Broomes hit her in the head with a rock earlier that day.
Broomes is locked up.
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HONESDALE, Pa. — State and local officials gathered along Main Street in Honesdale on Tuesday to announce the borough's designation as a Main Street Community.
The Greater Honesdale Partnership spent the last three years working toward getting the Maple City into this program that focuses on revitalization and economic development.
"This is such an awesome thing for Honesdale. With this designation, we will get priority funding to work on the revitalization plan that we have had in place," said Sandi Levens, executive director of the Greater Honesdale Partnership.
Honesdale has seen an increase of new businesses moving into its downtown over the last few years.
Gather Boutique owner Olivia Santo says she opened her business four years ago and has seen the growth. She hopes this new designation attracts more businesses and visitors to Main Street.
"Seeing a lot of people move to the area and discover and rediscover Honesdale has been really exciting to see, and, you know, I'm optimistic for the future," Santo said.
This new designation should help speed up the revitalization plan, and it will help get those funds a little bit quicker.
"It'll improve stormwater drainage, sidewalks, crosswalks, and overall pedestrian safety, and then also aesthetically, it'll bring back that Honesdale charm," Levens said.
"New lights, new sidewalks, do streetscape; we have other grant opportunities out there for a 12th Street grant with a pavilion and parking area and a sidewalk, and there's many other revitalization opportunities that are not available if you're not in the designated zone," said Brian Wilken, Greater Honesdale Partnership.
Honesdale previously received state money for a facade program for businesses and engineering plans for the overall revitalization project.
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San Antonio officials are looking to expand the city’s Animal Care Services department as the shelter warns it will fall short of its euthanasia goal for the first time in five years.
Based on projections, the city estimated that 88 percent of all animals brought to the shelter were released from October to July in fiscal year 2022.
Ninety percent or higher is the accepted “no-kill” standard that shelters use across the United States. The rate is the number of all pets adopted, rescued and transferred to another shelter or lost pets returned to owners.
Lisa Norwood, ACS spokeswoman, said they have done more outreach going into the new fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. The shelter has reached out to residents through strategic planning engagements and surveys used at town hall meetings. Norwood said feedback from the sessions helped frame next year’s budget request.
“The intention is to put in place proactive measures to help us get back on the right course,” Norwood said. “And not just hit 90 percent but surpass it. There’s always room to do more, be better, and that’s what we intend to do.”
She said there are requests for nine additional veterinary staff, an expansion of community vaccination resources and a dedicated customer service team to interact with customers in person, by phone and online.
Requests include funds to revamp enrichment areas that staff and trainers can use to assess shelter dogs. Another proposed initiative is funding for an auxiliary building that can provide short-term housing for pets with confirmed placement and emergency housing for dislocated pets during natural disasters.
This year, from October to July, 2,377 animals were euthanized. In 2021, for the same time period, 1,741 were euthanized — a nearly 37 percent increase.
The shelter’s highest overall live release rates were in fiscal year 2018 with 91.6 percent and fiscal year 2020 with 92.1 percent.
Bethany Colonnese, ACS chief operations officer, said factors that led to the decrease in the live release rate include large numbers of animals taken in from evictions, a national veterinarian shortage and a downturn in the economy. She said the shelter received more dogs and cats not spayed or neutered, a higher rate of unhealthy pets and fewer adopters. In 2022, October through July, there were, 3,783 adoptions; in 2021 for the same period there were 4,380 adoptions. Since fiscal year 2018, ACS has reported a 61 percent increase of injured animals brought to the shelter.
“Unfortunately, when those things do not align, we’ll start to see a decrease in the live release rate,” Colonnese said. “We as a shelter have to make a decision about how we’re going to react to that.”
Shelters nationwide have reported similar issues. According to Best Friends Animal Society, 83 percent of 4.6 million dogs and cats taken in at shelters were released alive in 2021. Best Friends’ mission is to end euthanizing cats and dogs at the nation’s shelters.
In January, the society reported that issues at shelters have become more difficult during the pandemic. A survey of 150 animal agencies and shelters said the coronavirus contributed to shorter hours, reduced adoption events, less pet care support and decrease of in-person volunteers.
Holly Sizemore, chief mission officer for Best Friends Animal Society, said COVID changed the way shelters operate. She said during the pandemic, there were a lot of safety net programs that are not around now.
“It’s clear that staffing shortages have made it hard for shelters,” Sizemore said. “Animals are not getting adopted. Intake is rising compared to last year and adoptions are slowing and that puts a lot in a crisis moment.”
According to a Mars Veterinary Health study, each year an estimated 2,500 to 2,600 graduates join the workforce with around 2,000 veterinarians retiring from the field.
Sizemore said the shortage across the United States is making it hard for individual pet owners and shelters who depend on veterinarians to keep operations running effectively.
“It is daunting,” Sizemore said, “but we’re finding with the right program in place we can mitigate the problem.”
Norwood said because of veterinary shortages, ACS has conducted nationwide outreach and worked with nonprofits and private practices across Texas and San Antonio to bring more pet sterilization services to the community.
She said in fiscal year 2022, 17 percent of the 21,000 animals brought in were owner surrenders, the largest percentage of that type of intake in five years. Fifty-six percent of owner-surrendered pets to ACS were relinquished due to job loss or eviction.
Norwood said currently, there is a four-to-five-month wait for people to make an appointment to surrender a pet. She said in the interim, ACS provides access to trainers, free and low cost veterinary resources and additional tools to find placement for their pets outside of the shelter.
Large scale impounds of six or more pets increased from 333 in 2021 to more than 400 in 2022. In 2021, ACS brought in 56 pets from evictions; in 2022 brought in 239.
Norwood said historically, ACS has had greater difficulty finding placement for larger dogs and this year is no different. One of the ways ACS has addressed that concern is by allowing staff to foster including keeping pets in offices, with several large dogs housed on campus. At the end of the workday, some cats and dogs go home with their ACS foster, some will stay overnight in crates at offices, depending on their needs.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Most people who gamble don’t wind up having any serious problems with that pastime, but about 6% of those who roll the dice will develop at least some problem, and an even smaller number will have serious issues.
Serious enough, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) clinical psychology professor Meredith Ginley said, to break up families or lead to job loss, bankruptcy or worse.
“This is something people don’t talk about,” said Ginley, who specializes in treating gambling problems through counseling. “You’ve done damage to your family, you’ve done damage to your finances, maybe you’ve lost your house because of this — and (people will say) ‘it was just a slot machine, didn’t you know the odds, how were you so stupid’ — there’s a lot of stigma there.”
There shouldn’t be, Ginley said, especially with a rise in legalized gambling likely to push the number of Tennesseans who experience serious problem gambling beyond its estimated 100,000. But Tennessee’s sole clinic for problem gambling in the state of Tennessee was at the University of Memphis (UM) — until now.
Ginley and her mentor from UM, James Whelan, collaborated on a $1.2 million grant application, and now ETSU offers its own clinic affiliated with Memphis’s The Institute for Gambling Education and Research (TIGER). ETSU’s center, which uses graduate student therapists as well as Ginley, offers in-person and telehealth services with a six to eight-session course of counseling for the typical duration.
“The students that work for me will get specific specialized training in treating gambling disorder, which will then be more people in the workforce who know how to do this and talk about this and help people,” she said, adding that when clients call, they will work with students under her supervision.
Ginley, who wrote the grant for the new clinic over the Christmas break, said she’s seen people’s lives devastated by problem gambling. She’s seen them turned around through the help of counseling and hopes the clinic here can accomplish — something Tennessee’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) envisioned when legislators carved out money for gambling treatment after legalizing sports betting a couple years ago.
That new option for Tennesseans resulted in $5 billion being wagered in less than two years. In addition to that option, the new casino in Bristol, Va. brings many more people in the region within the 90-mile radius that Ginley said people tend to be willing to travel to casinos.
Ginley said gambling treatment, if it happens at all, has enough nuances to make specialized care worthwhile, she said.
“Gambling treatment kind of gets lumped in with mental health treatment, general addiction treatment. Because our clinical has this specialized experience related to gambling we are hoping we can get people a very tailored, specific to their needs and maybe better, faster outcomes.”
The center is operating already, and Ginley said whether people want to pursue “harm reduction” — cutting back without completely abstaining from gambling — or total abstinence, the center can help them. She said she’s been part of helping people before while working with TIGER.
“They’re able to talk to us, share with us their goals, what’s bothering them, what they want to change, and we can work with them to tailor skills (to curb the compulsion to gamble),” she said. Counselors also help clients develop strategies if they’re trying to pay back money that shouldn’t have been spent, connect them with external resources, even help them find the best bankruptcy lawyer if that’s what is needed.
She remembers working with a client whose partner had lost a great amount of trust in him due to the impacts of problem gambling.
“Worked with the skills over the course of 8, 9 weeks and it kind of culminated with him bringing her in and telling her what he’d learned and how he was going to change and what strategies he was going to use moving forward. She was able to collaborate and share with him how he could further expand on his goals to better make her feel comfortable in trusting him… It was really impactful on the whole family unit.”
The treatment isn’t covered by insurance and costs $300, but Ginley said the center won’t turn anyone away.
“I don’t want anyone to see payment as a barrier. We want them to come. We understand that part of this disorder is that you often have financial constraints so we don’t want you to not get help because you are stuck financially. We explicitly want you to call us and we will figure it out.”
The only pre-requisite is that people receiving care have to do so while inside the state of Tennessee, whether that’s telehealth or in-person. Anyone interested in a consultation or having any questions can email gamblingcliniceast@etsu.edu, or email or call Ginley at ginleym@etsu.edu or (423) 439-4113.
More information about TIGER is at memphis.edu/gamblingclinic. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-home-to-states-second-gambling-treatment-clinic/ | 2022-08-30T21:30:46 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-home-to-states-second-gambling-treatment-clinic/ |
Authorities in Franklin Township, New Jersey, have confirmed the death of a 2-year-old child following reports that a child was left unattended in a car.
Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the situation told NBC New York that the child may have been left in the car in Somerset County for up to seven hours before they were found around 2 p.m. Tuesday. The child's guardian apparently forgot the child was in the car, the sources said.
“Authorities have notified the New Jersey Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office who will be responding to conduct the investigation. No further details will be released at this time while investigators conduct their investigation," Deputy Chief Frank Roman said in a statement.
Roman added that it's unclear if the vehicle was locked or unlocked.
This is a developing story. No other information was immediately available. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-year-old-nj-child-dies-after-being-left-unattended-in-car-prosecutors/3844753/ | 2022-08-30T21:32:36 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-year-old-nj-child-dies-after-being-left-unattended-in-car-prosecutors/3844753/ |
Man suspected of 2016 murder of Phoenix woman taken into custody in El Salvador
El Salvadoran enforcement authorities have arrested Raymond McLeod, 37, a fugitive wanted by the San Diego Police Department for the 2016 murder of Krystal Mitchell, 30, from Phoenix.
On June 10, 2016, police officers responded to a call of a woman not breathing at an apartment in San Diego, California.
The woman was later identified as Mitchell, who was pronounced dead on the scene.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and discovered signs of a struggle, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. They determined that Mitchell was last seen alive with McLeod, who was her boyfriend at the time. Both Mitchell and McLeod were visiting San Diego from Phoenix to see friends.
The San Diego District Attorney's Office charged McLeod with murder and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On background:Phoenix woman ID'd in San Diego homicide
Local authorities in San Diego enlisted the help of the U.S. Marshals in Dec. 2016 to join the manhunt and lead the fugitive investigation for McLeod.
McLeod was believed to have fled through Mexico to Central America after Mitchell's death. He was last reported being seen in Belize in 2018 and Guatemala in 2017.
In 2021, the U.S. Marshals added McLeod to their 15 Most Wanted List and offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to his capture, said the U.S. Marshals Service in a statement.
After receiving a tip that McLeod had been teaching English at a school in Sonsonate, El Salvadoran local and national police found McLeod and took him into custody. McLeod confirmed his identity to members of the U.S. Marshals team and of the U.S. Embassy.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, McLeod will be deported to San Diego to "face the charges against him."
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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Chandler police offers reward for information on fatal drag racing incident
Chandler police are seeking help in finding a vehicle involved in a drag racing incident that left a man dead on Thursday near Gilbert Road and Chandler Heights Road.
Police were called to the area after a Chevy Camaro lost control, rolled over and collided into a block wall around 1:30 p.m., according to a Chandler police news release. The driver, identified as Mahad Zara, 32, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died that evening.
Before Zara lost control, he and another driver were racing northbound on Gilbert Road from Riggs Road at speeds of 80 to 90 mph, according to the release.
Witnesses described the other vehicle involved as a gray or charcoal Dodge-type sports car. The other driver did not stop after the collision and continued traveling northbound.
Video surveillance gathered by detectives shows both sports cars traveling at "extreme speed" before the crash, the release states.
Chandler police asked for the community's assistance to identify the Dodge-type sports car. Authorities are also looking for more witnesses and video surveillance from vehicle dash-mounted cameras.
"Information that leads to the location of the Dodge-type sports car or driver may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000," police said in the release.
Those who spoke with officers on Thursday, but didn't provide contact information, are asked to get in touch with police.
The Chandler Police Department can be reached at 480-782-4130 or at their website at www.chandlerazpd.gov/contact/.
Reach breaking news reporter Angela Cordoba Perez at Angela.CordobaPerez@Gannett.com or on Twitter @AngelaCordobaP.
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Phoenix City Council will vote on $232,000 salary for temporary police chief from Baltimore
Former Baltimore Deputy Police Chief Michael Sullivan could be on the job in Phoenix on Sept. 12 to lead the beleaguered department through a federal investigation, as well as recruitment and retention issues.
The Phoenix City Council is scheduled to approve Sullivan's one-year, $232,000 contract as temporary police chief on Wednesday.
Sullivan also is slated to receive a 9% deferred compensation plan, a $120 monthly cellphone allowance and a $5,000 relocation reimbursement.
In June, the City Council approved police pay hikes that included a 56% bump in starting pay for police chiefs to about $223,000 from $143,000, as well as making Phoenix's starting police officers the highest paid in the Valley in an effort to fill vacancies.
City documents say Sullivan's contract could be extended a second year and stipulates that the city will pay out the full salary in the event the city fires him without cause.
Only a summary of the contract, not the contract itself, was included on the city website. The Arizona Republic has requested a copy of the contract.
Sullivan will replace outgoing police Chief Jeri Williams who announced her retirement in May. Williams was the city's first female police chief and has served in the post for five years.
Williams retires after 5 years
Her retirement came a month after three Phoenix police commanders accused her and her second-in-command in a lawsuit of falsely claiming they weren't informed of plans to charge protesters as gang members after a 2020 protest. The commanders claim they were unfairly demoted from assistant chiefs after investigations into the matter.
Williams had received a one-day suspension because of the matter.
The gang charges against the protesters were dropped when the Maricopa County Attorney's Office acknowledged the charges were "deeply flawed."
City Manager Jeff Barton said he had to work quickly to find a replacement after Williams' unexpected retirement announcement, and that he prioritized finding someone who had experience with Department of Justice investigations.
Leading Phoenix through Justice Department investigation
Sullivan spent most of his career with the Louisville Police Department in Kentucky. In 2021, he took over the Baltimore Police Department’s Compliance Bureau that made efforts to ensure the department followed the mandates of Baltimore’s Federal Consent Decree, born out of the DOJ’s 2015 investigation after the death of Freddie Gray.
The DOJ launched an investigation into Phoenix Police Department last year for:
- Excessive use of force by Phoenix police officers.
- Retaliation against protesters.
- Discriminatory policing practices.
- Police response to people with disabilities and people experiencing homelessness.
In Phoenix, hiring a police chief falls to the city manager. Sullivan was unilaterally appointed by Barton and did not require City Council approval, nor did the process involve public input. However, the council must approve his contract.
It's not unusual for city managers to appoint temporary hires without public input, but what is different in this situation is that Barton doesn't plan to immediately recruit a permanent hire. Instead he'll wait until the DOJ investigation is almost over, which could last two years.
Barton has said repeatedly that the city will provide extensive opportunity for public input when it hires a permanent police chief.
Reach reporter Taylor Seely at tseely@arizonarepublic.com or 480-476-6116. Follow her on Twitter @taylorseely95 or Instagram @taylor.azc.
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MONTE VISTA, Colo. — When Aaliyah Salazar was killed on Aug. 7, her grandfather and guardian said his world stopped.
"She could go into a store and come out with 20 new friends," Gary Salazar said over Zoom. "She was just that type of person. She loved people and people loved her."
Aaliyah's family gathered in a Monte Vista parking lot and shared how she loved dancing and doing TikTok videos. The 14-year-old was making a video when she died.
"It's hard, it's hard to put into words," said Aaliyah's father, William Salazar, of his loss.
In addition to two juveniles, an adult is charged in connection with Aaliyah's death. Emiliano Vargas is charged with providing or permitting a juvenile to possess a gun.
According to his arrest affidavit, he was not there when Aaliyah was killed, but at least one juvenile had easy access to his gun.
The heavily redacted affidavit said police were told that juveniles were handling a gun and making videos on TikTok on Aug. 7.
Police said they were able to obtain and watch a video from the moments before Aaliyah was shot in the head. It showed her dancing with someone "in the background fiddling with something."
One of the teens later told police they saw another point the gun at Aaliyah and fire.
That teen told police, "It could be on accident."
"I believe it was on purpose," said several of Aaliyah's family members.
While Aaliyah is not named in the affidavit, her family identified her.
On Monday, two juveniles were charged with felony manslaughter and misdemeanor possession of a weapon. The maximum they could face is six years in Colorado's youth offender system.
"The frustration I've got with that is if you take a life you should have to pay for it dearly," Gary said. "Not with a slap on the hand and say don't do it again."
Her family believes the system is too focused on the future of the teens charged in Aaliyah's death, and not on the fact that Aaliyah no longer has a future.
On the same day the juveniles were charged, a new district attorney was announced in the San Luis Valley.
Anne Kelley said over the phone she "looks forward to speaking with crime victims in these cases and having a chance to review them" when her appointment takes effect on Sept. 1.
The state attorney general's office is handling this case in the meantime, and they said they cannot comment on it because of a court order against pre-trial publicity.
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A group of Indiana abortion providers filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state’s recently-passed near-total abortion ban.
The lawsuit challenges Senate Bill 1, which was passed by the state legislature during a special session and signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb earlier this month.
It was filed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Lawyering Project, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana and law firm WilmerHale on behalf of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, Women’s Med Group Professional Corp, All-Options, Inc. and Dr. Amy Caldwell, an OB-GYN.
The lawsuit argues the abortion ban violates both the Indiana Constitution’s right to privacy and equal privileges protections.
Ken Falk, legal director of the ACLU of Indiana, said the suit argues SB 1 would violate the state Constitution’s right to privacy and equal privileges protections.
“From its very inception, the Indiana Constitution has protected the right to privacy,” Falk said in a statement. “Implicit in this right, is the right for a woman to make medical decisions regarding her own reproductive health.”
Dr. Martin Haskell is the medical director at Women’s Med, which operates a clinic in Indianapolis. He said the organization “has provided personalized, high-quality abortion care to Hoosiers for over twenty years.”
“Unlike Indiana politicians, our physicians are dedicated to the welfare of our patients, meeting them where they are with compassion and respect,” Haskell said in a statement. “Without a court order, we will no longer be able to provide this essential care to our patients. That is simply unacceptable.”
Amy Hagstrom Miller, president and CEO of Whole Woman’s Health and Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, said in a statement the organization is “to join this lawsuit today to try to put a stop to Indiana’s near-total abortion ban.”
“We told you we were going to keep fighting to ensure Hoosiers have abortion access in their own communities,” Hagstrom Miller said, “and we meant it.”
Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, which provides abortion services at its South Bend clinic, announced earlier this month it would be unable to remain open after the ban is implemented.
Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the CEO of the Planned Parenthood organization that covers Indiana, Rebecca Gibron, both released statements as well.
“Today, we are asking that the court does what Indiana lawmakers didn’t – protect Hoosiers’ constitutional rights,” McGill Johnson said. “Unless this ban is blocked, patients seeking abortion will be unable to access timely and potentially life-saving care in their own communities.”
Gibron said the organization will “never stop fighting” for access to reproductive healthcare.
Indiana Democratic Party Executive Director Lauren Ganapini issued a statement in response to the announcement. She said the ban is “too extreme for our state” and called the lawsuit “a necessary step to prevent the dangerous consequences that will follow should Senate Bill 1 become law.”
If no injunction is issued, SB 1 will go into effect Sept. 15 and would ban almost all abortion services in the state with few exceptions.
Those exceptions include cases of rape or incest, with a 10-week time limit. SB 1 would also allow doctors to provide abortion services when the pregnancy threatens the life of or poses a “serious health risk” to the pregnant woman, as well as when the fetus is diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly within the first 20 weeks.
SB 1 also terminates the licensure of abortion clinics in the state, requiring all abortions to be performed at hospitals or outpatient surgical centers owned by hospitals. The bill would not ban Plan B and explicitly does not affect in vitro fertilization.
The bill does not include criminal penalties for women who receive abortion care, and it also doesn’t add any new criminal penalties for doctors. It does, however, require the state medical board to revoke the medical licenses of doctors who perform abortion in violation of Indiana law. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/statehouse/indiana-abortion-clinics-sue-to-stop-ban/article_2535ebb6-289b-11ed-a6a5-9b946a9f1668.html | 2022-08-30T21:46:46 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/statehouse/indiana-abortion-clinics-sue-to-stop-ban/article_2535ebb6-289b-11ed-a6a5-9b946a9f1668.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Throughout her childhood, Deborah Clark’s dark, straight hair stood out against the red, curly hair of her adopted family. Her mother died when she was 6 and she didn’t know who her father was. Her family history was a mystery.
When she was in her 50s, she submitted a DNA sample to MyHeritage, an at-home DNA testing company, hoping to find out more about her nationality and where she inherited her features. She ended up learning a lot more than that.
“I wasn’t expecting any of this and then within I think it was six or seven weeks when the results came in that Ooallna was my sister,” she said.
Clark, who’s 54 and lives in Portland, had discovered a half-sister. IvahOlen Ooallna Sillars, who goes by Ooallna, is 47 and lives in Kettle Falls, Washington.
Both women grew up in the Pacific Northwest, but never knew each other existed.
When Clark sent in her DNA swab, she matched with Sillars’ second cousin. The cousin notified the family in their Facebook group and soon determined Clark and Sillars shared a father. Sillars later sent in her own DNA sample to confirm this.
“It’s surreal because like, this person I’ve never met. She’s my family. She’s close family. She’s my sister,” Sillars said.
Her mother and father had divorced when Sillars was young, but she said her father had always stayed in the picture. She said he was a strict but loving man who tried to be “more countrified than he was.”
Had he known he had another daughter, Sillars and her mother believe he would have wanted to be a part of her life.
Unfortunately, their father died of COVID-19 complications in October 2021, months before the two women found each other.
Clark and Sillars said they officially confirmed they were sisters on Father’s Day in 2022.
When MyHeritage learned the two had discovered each other, the company paid for Clark to take a bus to Northeast Washington on Aug. 6 to meet Sillars.
On the 455-mile journey, Clark said she was nervous, but the nerves melted away once she met Sillars at the bus stop. When the two saw each other, they immediately noticed similarities. They’re about the same height, similar build and both have very dark hair.
Sillars and her mother told Clark stories about her father and said he had straight, dark hair like she does.
“I can now see where I get my features because I didn’t look very much like my mother. But evidently, I look very much like my father,” Clark said.
Their time together passed quickly and Clark had to return to Portland. She recently moved into a new apartment and started a new job, but said once she’s able to, she’d love to visit her sister in Kettle Falls again.
Until then, the two plan to stay in touch with video chatting and phone calls.
“We have a lot of time to make up for,” Sillars said.
She’s glad to have someone in her life to share her dad with, even though he isn’t around anymore. Sillars said she plans to give Clark one of their father’s beloved cowboy hats.
The two women still don’t know how Clark’s mother and their father met. That information might always remain a mystery. But for Clark, this discovery has brought her more answers than she could have imagined.
“I feel like now I know who I am,” she said. “I know where I started, so now I have a better idea of where I’m going.” | https://www.koin.com/local/its-surreal-dna-test-helps-portland-oregon-woman-find-half-sister-kettle-falls-washington/ | 2022-08-30T21:49:31 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/its-surreal-dna-test-helps-portland-oregon-woman-find-half-sister-kettle-falls-washington/ |
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LA PORTE, Texas — Battleship Texas has a storied history as the last surviving battleship to serve in both World Wars, a source of pride for those who love it most.
"Battleship Texas is one of the most iconic things in Texas, the U.S., the world," Bruce Bramlett with the Battleship Texas Foundation told us. "Talking about the only surviving ship that served in WWI and WWII."
Now after calling the San Jacinto Battleground in La Porte home for more than seven decades, the iconic battleship is about to ship out for repairs before it is moved to its new home. The $35 million makeover will be done in Galveston after getting approval from state lawmakers in 2019.
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"You know, I can only speak for me, I've always had a love of history," Bramlett said. "We don't have to forget our heroes and icons of history, and certainly the battleship Texas is one of them."
As the Battleship Texas tour guide, he took us on a journey back in time.
The old battleship was first launched in 1912. Five years later, it earned a niche in naval aviation history as the first American battleship to launch an aircraft and serve as a plane guard.
"The battleship Texas, at this time, was considered the finest ship in the Navy," Bramlett said. "You're looking again at a piece of history that was at just about every major battle of WWII. So, if she could talk, you'd go tell me the stories about being at D-day, North Africa, Iwo Jima."
"The crisis in Asia and Europe saved the historic ship from becoming a scrap heap."
She was scheduled for retirement in 1938. But ended up being fitted out instead with the first experimental radar -- and joined several other American ships on neutrality patrols in the North Atlantic.
"The crew without this ship is a bunch of guys in the water looking for a lifejacket. But when you put those two together, and I've heard these men, they share the memories, the stories about their time on this ship. I can't imagine not saving it," Bramlett explained.
For years, the Battleship Texas has been one of the state’s biggest tourist attractions. But time has taken a toll. Numerous leaks in the hull have closed the once-popular tourist attraction, except for special occasions.
"It's been a long time coming."
The battleship hasn't been moved since 1988 when it also underwent repairs in Galveston. Where it’ll end up permanently after the repairs are completed is still undecided.
The well-worn war hero is not done fighting to stay afloat some 110 years after it first went to sea. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/battleship-texas-history/285-21b0d356-dc5d-4b7b-bb60-0cbd76531007 | 2022-08-30T21:52:14 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/battleship-texas-history/285-21b0d356-dc5d-4b7b-bb60-0cbd76531007 |
TUCSON, Ariz. — Editor's Note: The above video is from a broadcast in 2021.
The Arizona Attorney General's Office says the city of Tucson has violated state law by implementing "discriminatory" vaccine mandates and is taking legal action to change the municipality's personnel policies.
Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Tuesday his office had filed a lawsuit against Tucson, accusing city officials of violating the civil rights of its 4,000 employees by requiring them to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Last August, Tucson instructed its workers to get the vaccine or submit a request for religious accommodation or medical exemption. Not complying with the mandate could have resulted in disciplinary action.
Brnovich's office says the mandate contained confusing language as to when employees had to submit exemptions for the vaccine.
Because of this confusion, AAGO says city employees were subjected to unpaid periods of suspensions from their jobs.
"Many of those affected are first responders, and it’s our turn to be there for them," Brnovich said in a statement. "The city’s misguided vaccine mandate is an ugly example of government overreach that we must vigorously oppose."
The lawsuit asks the courts to compel Tucson to compensate workers who were suspended due to the mandate and force the city to issue a public apology.
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COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — A 7-year-old was allegedly found in possession of firearms and ammunition Monday at a school in southern Arizona, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies were told the second grade student had a weapon in their backpack before they arrived at the campus and made contact with school officials.
CCSO said deputies found the young student to be in possession of two firearms and ammunition. The agency made contact with the student's parents and a juvenile referral was completed, recommending charges of misconduct with a weapon and minor in possession of a firearm.
CCSO did not disclose which school in the county the student attends.
A sheriff’s spokeswoman said it was unlikely that the boy’s parents will face charges in the incident, which remains under investigation.
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For decades, Easton has concentrated on beautifying its downtown, in part to showcase its crown jewel of the 4.5-square-mile city. But now the city is looking around at its neighborhoods — and sees they need a little TLC.
Easton, flush with federal pandemic-relief money, wants to offer a program for residents of its West Ward, South Side and other neighborhoods whose homes need maintenance or perhaps new siding, painting, lighting, handicap-accessible doors and more.
“This is the first one in two decades, at least,” Panto said Tuesday as he and officials unveiled the Residential Facade Improvement Program at City Hall. Easton has earmarked more than $1.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds that will provide up to $10,000 to individual property owners.
Other areas, including downtown, might qualify, but Panto expects the 150-200 residents who will benefit to be in the low to mid-income levels. Those residents, he said, have particularly struggled during the pandemic, putting them more in line for receiving the assistance. Income thresholds range from $50,750, which is considered 80% of an area median income for a one-person household to $105,125 for a family of six.
“This is geared toward, in my mind, people on fixed incomes who are trying to sustain their own house, and middle-income people who have paid more for their house than it’s worth and can’t maintain them,” Panto said.
Ross Marcus, executive director of Easton Area Neighborhood Centers, which offers programs such as a food pantry and transitional housing for homeless, said the facade project can help at a time many households are facing stress not only post-pandemic but with inflation remaining stubborn on people’s pocketbooks.
“Anyone of a more modest income is struggling,” said Marcus, who did not attend the news conference but was involved in designing the facade program. “And so from our perspective, it is a piece of the puzzle, and an important piece, because it isn’t as if magically once someone is over 80% of area median income, then all of a sudden everything is OK.”
The Easton Redevelopment Authority, which will oversee the program, will assign contractors from a list of applicants, according to city officials.
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Funds will be administered as a 0% interest, five-year forgiveness loan recorded as a mortgage on the property, city officials said. Some 20% of the loan will be forgiven on the anniversary of the signing of the mortgage each year.
The program could be offered to owners of commercial and nonprofit properties, officials said.
Getting the money requires submitting an application, which will be reviewed by a committee. Officials plan to host workshops on details and the application process. The application period opens Monday. For more information, go to easton-pa.gov and search under Department of Community and Economic Development; call 610-250-6719; or email Sean Ziller, at sziller@easton-pa.gov.
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The city has received $41.5 million in federal aid since the pandemic, including $20.7 million from the American Rescue Plan. On Friday, officials also announced receiving a $348,000 federal grant to buy a lidar mapping system.
Lidar is short for “light detection and ranging,” a sensing method that sends pulses of laser light to determine the presence, shape and distance of objects, often in great detail. Easton police and fire departments will share the equipment for use in public-safety incidents such as fire, crashes and crime scenes.
Contact Morning Call journalist Anthony Salamone at asalamone@mcall.com. | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/easton/mc-nws-easton-facade-program-20220830-qjwktnwddjdynpuucazybidtby-story.html | 2022-08-30T21:55:20 | 1 | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/easton/mc-nws-easton-facade-program-20220830-qjwktnwddjdynpuucazybidtby-story.html |
UTICA, N.Y. – The New York Attorney General’s Office collected nearly 300 guns during its buyback event in Utica on Saturday.
Out of the surrendered firearms, 177 were ghost guns, which are not able to be traced by law enforcement.
Some people have expressed concern on social media about people taking advantage of the “no questions asked” policy, speculating that some could be making or 3-D printing ghost guns just to get the cash.
"The attorney general specifically made this an amnesty program, there were no questions asked, no IDs asked, no asking of how those materials were obtained so I don't know that we will know the full capacity of how people obtained the particular materials that were brought in because of the amnesty nature of what was going on, but I think in the future again we have to figure out how we're going to go forward in proceeding with these gun buyback programs,” said Sgt. Mike Curley.
People are offered $25 - $250 for each gun and an extra $100 for ghost guns.
More than 40 long guns, 41 handguns, 33 non-working guns and three assault rifles were also collected at the event.
Curley says they took in more ghost guns than in any other buyback event. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/nyags-office-collects-nearly-300-guns-at-utica-buyback-event/article_06959ef8-28ab-11ed-8383-17d15c8842da.html | 2022-08-30T21:55:59 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/nyags-office-collects-nearly-300-guns-at-utica-buyback-event/article_06959ef8-28ab-11ed-8383-17d15c8842da.html |
Hazmat crews rushed to an industrial facility in Southeast Fort Worth Tuesday afternoon after a fire injured one person.
Reports initially indicated 55-gallon drums at a facility on the 5400 block of Wilbarger Street had exploded, though firefighters later said the fire was the result of a flash fire.
One person was hurt and rushed by Careflite to Parkland Memorial Hospital's burn unit for treatment.
From Texas Sky Ranger, firefighters were seen hosing down the area and helped distribute absorbent pads to keep runoff from getting into nearby drains.
"Our hazardous materials team is on scene with our fire investigators searching for the cause and to contain any environmental issues," fire officials said Tuesday afternoon, adding that the situation was under control.
So far, firefighters have described the incident as a flash fire but have not said what sparked the fire. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/55-gallon-drums-catch-fire-at-fort-worth-industrial-facility-1-injured/3060548/ | 2022-08-30T22:00:52 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/55-gallon-drums-catch-fire-at-fort-worth-industrial-facility-1-injured/3060548/ |
ROUND ROCK, Texas — The Round Rock Police Department SWAT team is on the scene of an alleged home burglary in progress on Tuesday afternoon.
Around 3:30 p.m., RRPD said officers were responding to the incident in the 1500 block of Homewood Circle in Round Rock.
There is no indication of a threat to the public, police said, but people are asked to avoid the area.
No other information is available at this time.
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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — One lucky New Braunfels resident is now $2 million dollars richer after winning the cash prize on a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game called Premier Cash.
They bought the ticket at QuikTrip #4040, located at 2017 FM 1102, in New Braunfels.
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AUSTIN, Texas — MetroRail services will be suspended over the Labor Day weekend as Capital Metro works on construction projects for the future McKalla Station and additional double-tracking work along the 32-mile rail line.
No MetroRail services will run from Friday, Sept. 2, to Monday Sept. 5, CapMetro said.
A shuttle service will be offered during that time to serve Leander, Lakeline and Howard stations before heading to Downtown Station. CapMetro also offers alternative bus service from all MetroRail station locations that can take customers downtown, although not directly to Downtown Station.
The transportation provider will operate a Sunday-level service on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. No MetroExpress or MetroRail shuttle service will operate on that day, though pickup will be in service, according to CapMetro.
For a full list of alternative services, visit the CapMetro website.
Riders with questions or in need of real-time information can call CapMetro customer service at 512-474-1200.
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AUSTIN, Texas — (The Texas Tribune) A year and a half after a severe winter storm nearly collapsed the state’s power grid, Texas oil and gas regulators approved new rules Tuesday that would require natural gas companies to properly prepare their equipment for extreme weather.
The rules will require oil and gas companies to be able to continue operating during a weather emergency, but they do not specify the standards the agency’s inspectors will use to measure readiness. They also require companies to submit annual reports to the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the state’s massive oil and gas sector, outlining what they have done to ensure their facilities won’t fail during weather emergencies.
If companies do not comply with the new rules, they would be subject to a minimum $5,000 fine and a maximum fine of $1 million.
Critics are skeptical about whether the Railroad Commission can prevent another catastrophe like the one that struck Texas in February 2021, when extended freezing temperatures shut down natural gas facilities and power plants, which rely on each other to keep electricity flowing. The resulting blackouts left millions of Texans without power for days, and hundreds of people died in the winter storm.
A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission report on the Texas freeze released in late 2021 found that 87% of unplanned generation outages were due to fuel issues related to natural gas.
The Texas Competitive Power Advocates, which represents electricity generators, said the fine was not a strong punishment. “Penalties should serve as an incentive to avoid violations, not as a minor inconvenience,” the group said in comments submitted to the Railroad Commission.
Jim Wright, one of the three Railroad Commission board members, addressed those concerns during Tuesday’s meeting to adopt the new rules. He said “repeat and deliberate attempts to avoid compliance will not be taken lightly by the Commission and it will result in a referral to the attorney general.”
It’s unclear from the new rules what action the attorney general can take against companies beyond fines.
According to the weatherization proposal the commission adopted Tuesday, the new rules apply only to gas supply chain facility operators and gas pipeline facility operators that are included in a supply chain map the agency created this year to chart the state’s energy infrastructure, as mandated by lawmakers during the 2021 legislative session.
While the Railroad Commission took more than a year to implement weatherization standards, the Texas Public Utility Commission, which oversees the state’s power grid operator — the Electric Reliability Council of Texas —implemented rules last fall requiring power plants to fix “acute” issues exposed by the February 2021 disaster. Those rules were based on recommendations that were made — but never acted upon — a decade ago by experts and federal regulators after a 2011 winter storm caused widespread rolling power outages.
During Tuesday’s meeting, Luke Warford, a Democrat who is challenging Railroad Commission Chair Wayne Christian in the November election, slammed Christian and the Railroad Commission. The new rule “is beyond inadequate, failing to provide the accountability Texans deserve,” Warford told the board. “How can we possibly trust that this rule is going to keep us safe now?”
Neither Christian nor the other commissioners responded to Warford’s remarks during the public comments portion of the meeting.
Christian, who attended Tuesday’s meeting virtually because he said he tested positive for COVID-19, has mostly focused his reelection campaign on the state’s massive oil and gas sector’s importance to Texas and criticizing the Biden administration’s moves related to the industry.
Meanwhile, Warford has staked his campaign on last year’s power grid failure, trying to connect the catastrophe to the Railroad Commission and Christian’s leadership.
This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune.
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AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the unanimous adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year roadway construction plan.
The program includes plans to spend $7.3 billion on Austin-area roads over the next 10 years, including projects in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet and Gillespie counties.
The UTP includes project priorities and funding projects in 25 districts across Texas. The 2023 plan has three main objectives: to promote safety, preserve the state’s assets and optimize the performance of the state’s transportation system overall.
The plan states that highway safety is a top priority in the Austin area. In particular, TxDOT is focused on alleviating congestion on Interstate 35, "one of the most congested highways in the state." Many of the projects listed in the plan aim to alleviate backups on I-35.
But I-35 isn't the only roadway TxDOT hopes to address over the next decade. The plan also includes improvements to the intersection at Courtyard Drive on Loop 360/Capital of Texas Highway, projects geared toward easing congestion on Texas 71 east of I-35 and a direct interchange where 71 meets US 183.
"TxDOT's 2023 Unified Transportation Program is a critical step toward addressing the diverse needs of Texans in rural, urban and metropolitan communities," said Gov. Abbott. "This 10-year plan to address transportation needs statewide and dedicate $85 billion to improve roadways will be a huge boon to our state's infrastructure and booming economy. As more people move to Texas and businesses grow across the state, we are working together to make sure Texans' transportation safety and mobility are secured and businesses can flourish for generations to come."
The UTP funds will coincide with an additional $32 billion over the life of the program for routine maintenance contracts and project development.
Projects will be funded through legislative and voter-approved initiatives that allocate portions of oil and gas taxes, sales taxes and other money to the state highway fund. It includes $14 billion for projects in rural areas.
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PHOENIX — Three Republican lawmakers have to pay the legal fees of a Democratic foe for filing what a judge called a meritless lawsuit against her.
The judge said Charlene Fernandez, then a Democratic state representative from Yuma, had an absolute constitutional right to send a letter to federal law enforcement officials asking them to investigate the activities of state Rep. Mark Finchem, now former state Rep. Anthony Kern, and U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar in connection with the events around the Jan. 6, 2021 riot and breach of the U.S. Capitol.
The judge, Yuma County Superior Court Judge Levi Gunderson, said the trio's subsequent defamation lawsuit against Fernandez "was brought for an improper purpose, having been filed against a political opponent primarily for the purposes of harassment.''
In fact, Gunderson said, the initial legal papers the three Republicans filed were less about legal grievances and more of a political screed.
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"It very much appears that a significant portion of the contents of the original complaint and the first amended complaint were written for an audience other than the assigned trial judge,'' he wrote.
Now, the GOP politicians are jointly on the hook for $75,000 in legal fees and another $616 in costs.
Finchem said Tuesday he was still reviewing the order. There was no immediate response from the others.
Fernandez, along with other Democratic lawmakers, had sent a letter to the FBI and the Department of Justice asking that they investigate Finchem and Kern, who were in Washington for events on Jan. 6.
The letter said there was evidence they "actively encouraged the mob, both before and during the attack on the Capitol'' and that they "encouraged, facilitated, participated and possibly helped plan this anti-democratic insurrection.''
Finchem, Kern and Gosar, through their attorneys, contend Fernandez knew the allegations they had helped stir up protesters were false or that she made them "in reckless disregard of their truth or falsity.''
There never was a clear explanation why they singled Fernandez out to sue.
But the lawsuit said Fernandez has a "prior history of making disparaging comments'' about Kern. That included accusing him of being vindictive in his decision, as chairman of the House Rules Committee, to "hold'' bills, which prevented them from going to the full House for a vote; and for calling for his removal from that post.
It also said she has "advocated for expanding vote by mail and other measures that render our state's elections more vulnerable to fraud.'' And it said she has "opposed and sought to defeat measures supported by plaintiffs to enhance election integrity in our state.''
Gunderson, in his new order, said it was clear Fernandez and the others who signed the letter had done nothing to merit a lawsuit.
"Following an event of national importance on Jan. 6, 2021, defendant had the right, together with 41 other Arizona lawmakers, to express her concerns to federal law enforcement officials by signing the Jan. 12 letter,'' he wrote. "She had the right to request that federal law enforcement officials conduct an investigation into any involvement, encouragement, or participation of the ... named legislators in connection with the events of Jan. 6.''
Finchem and Kern both marched to the Capitol that day, though there is no evidence either went inside. Gosar was inside in his role as a member of the U.S. House and worked to block certification of Joe Biden's win.
All three have been part of the "stop the steal'' movement.
The lawsuit provided them with a new opportunity to resurrect their original allegations — all unproven — that there were "irregularities'' in Biden's election and that social media sites like Twitter and Facebook quashed harmful stories about Biden's son, Hunter, and his laptop that contained documents about his business dealings. They also alleged there were problems with the integrity of electronic voting systems.
They said there were "ample grounds'' to challenge the outcome of the race and that's why they went to Washington on Jan. 6, the day Congress was to certify the electoral vote. Both, however, said they did not instigate any violent activity.
None of that convinced Gunderson that provided any basis to sue Fernandez.
"Defendant's conduct was clearly protected by both the right to free speech and the right to petition the government, as guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and by the corresponding provisions of Arizona's Constitution,'' he said.
Finchem, of Oro Valley, is now the Republican nominee for secretary of state, and he faces Democrat Adrian Fontes in the November general election.
Kern, of Glendale, won the GOP primary for state Senate and has no Democratic opposition. Gosar is seeking another two-year term in the U.S. House.
Fernandez stepped down from the Legislature in November to take a job in the Biden administration. | https://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/judge-slams-political-harassment-suit-filed-by-3-az-republicans/article_4a51616e-2887-11ed-a65c-0757f0e897fb.html | 2022-08-30T22:02:41 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/judge-slams-political-harassment-suit-filed-by-3-az-republicans/article_4a51616e-2887-11ed-a65c-0757f0e897fb.html |
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