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PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Placer County CEO Todd Leopold has been given a 30-day termination notice based on allegations of discrimination and harassment after the Placer County Board of Supervisors held a closed session disciplinary meeting on Friday afternoon.
According to the Board of Supervisors, the termination notice was "unrelated to the tragic accident involving Mr. Leopold and Anthony Williams on March 19, 2022."
Leopold made headlines after he announced in May that he was behind the wheel of the car that killed Inderkum High School student Anthony Williams in Rocklin.
The crash happened March 19 along Lonetree Boulevard and Adams Drive. After weeks of investigation, police said Leopold was not at fault in the collision.
Leopold was placed on paid administrative leave May 27 after the investigation into Williams' death and his announcement that he was the driver.
On Friday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors met in a closed session to evaluate Leopold after an employee filed a Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Complaint on May 25.
"The board directed the County Counsel to transmit today a 30-day notice of termination with cause pursuant to the terms of the County's employment contract with Mr. Leopold," a press release from Placer County says.
Following their decision, the board designated Assistant County Executive Officer Jane Christenson to serve as Acting CEO.
"The board does not take this decision lightly," the Placer County Board of Supervisors wrote in a statement. "The board's decision was in the best interests of the County taxpayers and the county employees following the information revealed during the investigation."
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BLOOMINGTON — Three men are accused of burglarizing the Corn Crib stadium in Normal.
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington; Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal; and Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, are each charged with burglary (Class 2 felony).
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
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Waller is charged with three counts of burglary, Spencer is charged with two counts of burglary and Upton is charged with one count of burglary.
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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The three are accused of burglarizing the Corn Crib stadium, 1000 West Raab Road, Normal, April 18.
Spencer and Waller are accused of burglarizing the stadium May 9, as well, while Waller also is accused of breaking into the Corn Crib sometime between May 4 and May 5.
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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No items were reported stolen, according to court documents.
Waller was jailed in lieu of posting $10,035 and he was ordered to have no contact with the Corn Crib.
Spencer and Upton were released from custody on $50,000 personal recognizance bonds and they were not ordered to stay away from the stadium.
Arraignments are scheduled for July 1.
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Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
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Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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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.
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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.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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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.
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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.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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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.
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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.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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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).
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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).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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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).
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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.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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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).
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Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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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.
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Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and two counts each of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams (Class 2 felony) and less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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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).
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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).
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Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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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).
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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.
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Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
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James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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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).
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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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.
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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.
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Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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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.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
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Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
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Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
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Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
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Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
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Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
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Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
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Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
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Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
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Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
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Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
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Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
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Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
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Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
PROVIDED BY 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
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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Today EPA released the long-awaited final rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blending levels for 2021 and 2022. The solid 2022 blending level is in line with Congressional intent and the 2021 number was increased from the earlier proposal. However, in an unprecedented move, the EPA also reopened and reduced the 2020 RFS rule that was finalized in December of 2019.
“IRFA appreciates the Biden EPA getting the RFS back on track in 2022 and increasing the 2021 blending target compared to the proposal,” said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw. “But we also cannot ignore that today’s final rule creates uncertainty. Any of these numbers that look good today could be revised downward in the future. But we’re going to plan for the best, and today, this rule means greater use of lower-cost biofuels to help save consumers money at the pump.”
Refinery Exemptions are Denied
While long expected, formal action was also taken to deny 72 unjustified RFS refinery exemptions, many dating back to the Trump Administration.
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“The Biden EPA is to be commended for restoring sanity to the refinery exemption program,” said Shaw. “These exemptions have never been justified and were simply being used to illegally undermine the RFS. We are grateful this long nightmare is over.”
2016 Remand Gallons
In a separate rule also released today, EPA addresses the D.C. Circuit Court 500 million gallon “remand.” The Court found the Obama EPA illegally reduced the 2016 conventional blend level by 500 million gallons and “remanded” the case back to EPA to restore those gallons. EPA plans to add half of those remanded gallons to the 2022 RFS level and says it will do the other half in 2023.
“For five years IRFA has been calling on EPA to address this remand and we give the Biden EPA credit for taking action, especially after four years of intransigence on this issue from the Trump EPA,” Shaw said.
Biomass-based Diesel and Advanced Biofuels
The final rule also increases the biomass-based diesel category and advanced biofuel category to a total of 5.05 billion gallons in 2021 and 5.63 billion gallons for 2022.
“We are encouraged to see EPA recognizes the growth occurring in the biodiesel and renewable diesel markets,” Shaw said. “The RFS must keep up with the increased production capacity that is coming online. After all, Congress intended the RFS to be market moving, not just reactive.”
2020, 2021 Ethanol Blend Levels Reduced
While the 2022 conventional biofuels blend level corresponds with the statutory 15 billion gallons, the rule sets the 2021 conventional level – traditionally filled by cornstarch-based ethanol – at 13.79 billion gallons, 1.2 billion gallons below the level set by Congress. The rule also reopens the finalized 2020 RFS rule to lower the conventional blend level by 2.5 billion gallons, setting it at 12.5 billion gallons.
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The owners of the Cherry Blossom Spa were arrested Friday on suspicion of promoting prostitution after a police raid on the north Bismarck business.
David Coble, 54, and his wife, Yanhong Liu Coble, 48, both of Bismarck, were arrested for allegedly promoting prostitution. Formal charges weren't immediately filed, and it wasn't clear if the couple had an attorney representing them.
Police detectives conducted a human trafficking investigation into the spa after receiving complaints that sexual acts were being offered during massages, according to department spokeswoman Officer Lynn Wanner. Officers executed a search warrant Friday morning and arrested the owners. The Cobles were jailed at the Burleigh Morton Detention Center.
Police said services were provided to two victims, and that the case remains under investigation.
The raid is the second at a Bismarck spa in recent years.
Authorities raided the Hong Kong Spa in south Bismarck in September 2020 after reports that massage therapists there were offering sexual acts to customers in exchange for tips.
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Owner Craig Grorud, of Bismarck, was charged with felony facilitating prostitution and ultimately pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of misdemeanor promoting prostitution. Lance Jacobson, 65, and Jiang Jennings, 57, both of Hanover Park, Illinois, pleaded guilty to facilitating prostitution, and charges of human trafficking were dismissed. All three suspects got two years of probation. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bismarck-spa-owners-arrested-after-raid-accused-of-promoting-prostitution/article_7c85098a-e384-11ec-b0f0-374fcb934941.html | 2022-06-03T23:03:25 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bismarck-spa-owners-arrested-after-raid-accused-of-promoting-prostitution/article_7c85098a-e384-11ec-b0f0-374fcb934941.html |
Originally published June 2 on KTVB.COM.
For the first time, the Idaho State Board of Education sent out a survey to Idaho’s 115 school districts in recent weeks to get a sense of just how short-staffed they are.
Seventy-eight of the 115 districts have responded. Combined, the 78 districts are currently unable to fill 894 teaching openings.
“I haven't pulled information from our charter schools yet, but what I am hearing so far is that they are experiencing similar difficulties,” State Board of Education Chief Planning and Policy Officer Tracie Bent said.
Bent said Idaho has not had to conduct a survey like this before, but decided to after hearing districts were struggling to staff up.
"Anecdotally, what I am hearing them saying is that this is a much higher rate of open positions than they have seen in the past,” Bent said. "The pool of applicants, in many cases, they receive none or they are not people who are certified on a standard certificate."
According to Mike Journee, Director of Communications with the Idaho Education Association, the reason behind teachers leaving is multifaceted.
"Given the kinds of salaries that we see in other countries, even other states nearby, paying teachers and after the long road of COVID-19,” Journee said. “It's a very taxing thing for educators."
Journee said that right now, more than half of Idaho educators are considering leaving the industry.
“We have a long way to go, especially here in Idaho given the current situation and so it's understandable, but it's also kind of scary,” Journee said. "The best indicator for strong education outcome for any particular student is having a veteran, well-respected teacher in the classroom."
According to Bent, veteran educators are becoming less common in Idaho.
“We have the option for a school district to do an alternative route for certification. These are most commonly used for people who have content knowledge, but haven't gone through the formal training,” Bent said. “So, they can have a three-year certificate where they can go into the classroom and receive mentoring and additional training."
Bent said a large majority of new hires are coming from alternate routes, which means in three years, some may move on.
"The other risk is just putting people in the classroom, because we need bodies that aren't prepared to teach our students,” Bent said. “That's what we have to balance when we are looking at solutions, is what's the right solution for still maintaining the quality teachers that we have and trying to entice people that can be quality teachers.”
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HARPURSVILLE, NY – If you enjoy close encounters with exotic animals, a unique opportunity has come to our area.
Animal Adventure, celebrating its 10th year, has added their newest exhibit to the park’s list of close encounters.
Tucker, the twenty year-old South American Tapir arrived just a couple weeks ago. The tapir is most closely related to the rhino and the horse.
One of the most unique aspects of tapirs is that they have a trunk similar to an elephant. Tapirs are endangered, with roughly only 4,500 living in the wild.
Lead Keeper at Animal Adventure, Lisa Kusminsky says, “He’s very friendly, he’s very food motivated, he loves to be scratched. So a lot of the time when we’re cleaning we do get a little distracted cause we scratch him with a brush and he lays down, and he wants belly scratches. So, he’s a little distracting in that aspect but he’s a lot of fun.”
Another recent addition to the park are the two-week-old capybara sisters, Kiwi and Coconut. Capybara’s are the world’s largest rodent.
You can feed, pet, and play with these animals with the close encounters program at Animal Adventure Park.
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PORTLAND, Conn. — Wait times for people calling Portland's non-emergency number were so high on Friday, the bureau asked people not to call — or at least hold off if they could.
The Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) said limited staffing and a higher volume of calls were to blame for the hours-long wait times. While staff shortages are an ongoing issue at the agency, Friday's long wait times stemmed from an unexpected number of employees calling out sick, a spokesperson said.
The same dispatchers are responsible for both 911 and non-emergency calls, and 911 calls are always prioritized. Officials urged people to file police reports online if possible, or wait to call non-emergency later.
The typical wait time for a non-emergency call fluctuates depending on how much is happening at any given time — it's not uncommon for people to wait 30 minutes or even up to an hour, but several hours is unusual, the agency said. People making emergency 911 calls may experience a slightly longer hold time, but not the hours-long waits for non-emergency calls.
"As of last year, we saw a massive increase in 911 calls over the same weeks as previous years. Depending on the week we might be getting 20-40% more 911 emergency calls than the same point last year. That’s a huge increase. It’s something that’s being seen in other parts of the country, but it’s very difficult to have enough staff respond to all those calls," said Dan Douthit, a spokesperson for PBEM.
The long wait times are expected to last into Saturday but "hopefully not longer than that," Douthit said.
A 2021 KGW Investigation found Portland’s Bureau of Emergency Communication (BOEC) doesn’t answer 911 calls fast enough, consistently failing to meet the national standard of answering 90% of all 911 calls within 15 seconds. In June of last year, BOEC answered only 30% of its 911 calls within 15 seconds.
The agency is beefing up its staff in an attempt to meet demand, but training is slow. It takes 18 months to 2 years to fully train a dispatcher, Douthit said.
BOEC just rolled out a new automatic callback system for 911 calls that get disconnected, which should free up dispatcher time.
The agency hopes a new citywide 311 system will eventually reduce call volume by directing non-emergency calls currently answered by BOEC to 311. When fully staffed and operational, 311 will be a non-emergency public services line people can use to file complaints about issues such as noise, graffiti, and other low-priority problems.
There is currently no timeline to launch the new 311 system to the public, but the city says it's in progress.
"We’re aware of this issue. We think its unacceptable," Douthit said. "We’re doing everything we can to improve the system to be able to have them be able to reach a call taker. We appreciate their patience as we work through this issue." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/nonemergency-wait-times-911-portland/283-0003851a-4be3-44a2-b254-50f1d4c325ea | 2022-06-03T23:27:06 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/nonemergency-wait-times-911-portland/283-0003851a-4be3-44a2-b254-50f1d4c325ea |
US 93 closed in both directions after multiple crashes, 1 death
U.S. Route 93 was closed in both directions near Congress Friday afternoon, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Bart Graves, a spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Public Safety, said state troopers were investigating two collisions in the area. One collision involved a pickup pulling a trailer and a small sedan leaving at least one person dead at milepost 196 near Wickenburg.
Graves said a second collision occurred at milepost 171 involving three vehicles, one of which was a tractor-trailer, causing "serious to critical injuries."
Additional information regarding the nature of the crashes and how they occurred was not immediately available.
Reach the reporter Perry Vandell at 602-444-2474 or perry.vandell@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @PerryVandell.
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'Acts of Grace.' Akron-Canton Foodbank surpasses 2022 Harvest for Hunger campaign goal
CANTON – With higher gas and grocery prices and increased demand for less available inventory, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank was facing headwinds coming into its 2022 Harvest for Hunger campaign.
But the campaign not only met its goal of 4.6 million meals, it surpassed it by raising the equivalent of 4.9 million meals through in-kind and monetary donations. That will help feed residents across its region of Summit, Stark, Holmes, Carroll, Portage, Medina, Tuscarawas, Wayne counties.
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The agency hosted an open house Friday at its Stark campus at 1365 Cherry Ave. NE, site of a former Fishers Foods, to thank the community.
President and CEO Dan Flowers credits a generous public for enabling the agency to continue serving those most in need.
"I'm thrilled," he said. "Harvest for Hunger is such an important campaign. In these really kind of unusual times since the pandemic, so much of what used to feel like we could rely on is shifting. The community being faithful in supporting us has meant so much."
Flowers describes the contributions as "acts of grace."
"Most of the money we raise comes from shoppers in the grocery store lines," he said. "Stores being willing to put the stuff out, and people being willing to give, it's incredibly generous."
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's network features more than 500 pantries, hot-meal sites, homeless shelters and other hunger-relief programs. The nonprofit serves approximately 52,980 Stark Countians who are food-insecure, including 15,600 children. Last year, the agency gave away more than than 2 million pounds of fresh produce locally.
Every dollar donated helps provide the equivalent of four meals. Each day, the Foodbank produces enough food to provide 116,000 meals.
This year's distribution goal is 30 million pounds of food in the region, Flowers said.
Inflation a double whammy for Akron-Canton Foodbank
Public relations and communications manager Raven Gayheart said the campaign, which encompasses 21 Northeast Ohio counties, is in its 31st year.
"It's a very large campaign for this area," she said. "But specifically to our food bank, it helps provide food all year long. It's extremely vital to our hunger-relief efforts. What's important to know right now, with the cost of inflation impacting local families and their budgets, our local relief partners, from the food pantries, the hot-meal sites, kids' backpack programs and senior food-box programs, local folks are really needing to turn to those programs to be able to make it to the end of each month."
Flowers said the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is buying more food than ever to meet growing demand. He attributes some of the growth to pandemic-related benefits ending.
"I was looking at the first four months, and we've had about a 5,000-person increase every month this year," he said. "So it's been ticking, and I expect that to continue."
Flowers said he always tries to avoid hyperbole when informing the public about the need.
"But I've been feeling like lately it's more necessary for me to be really plain," he said. "This is kind of unchartered waters, with energy costs and inflation where it is."
'The need is year-around'
Acquiring food, Flowers said, has been more difficult.
"I think if grocery manufacturers are having a hard time supplying the retail, which they are, ... well, that's not gonna leave a lot of surplus left over for them to donate," Flowers said. "So we're down in surplus food donations this year and it's taking longer to get here."
All of the Harvest for Hunger money raised is used for food distribution, Flowers said, adding that 80% percent of the food purchased so far this year has already been distributed.
"It's a very, very important campaign, not just for us, but for the agencies in the community," Flowers said. "We've been in this building almost for a year and we will distribute more than 7 million pounds of food out of this building this year."
The Stark campus employs 80 full-time workers along with volunteers.
Among those attending Friday's open house was Burnett L. Williams, vice president of external affair at Akron Children's Hospital and co-chair of the 2022 campaign with Sam Falletta, president and CEO of Incept.
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Williams, a board member for nine years, said she believes the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is one of the best-run food nonprofits in the country.
"What I love about food and the distribution of food is that it's not political," she said. "Everyone can and should get behind fighting hunger. The Harvest for Hunger campaign reminds folks that the need is year-around."
To learn more about the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's programs and services, or to donate or volunteer, visit www.akroncantonfoodbank.org or call 330-535-6900.
Reach Charita at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com
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ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Food City has issued a warning to its customers after a recalled powdered infant formula was purchased at one of its locations.
A release from Food City states the grocery chain was informed by a consumer that they had bought Similac Adv. Complete Nutrition powdered formula with a “recalled lot code” from one of its stores.
Earlier in 2022, Abbott issued a recall for several of its powdered infant formula products, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare.
Food City is advising anyone who recently purchased Similac Adv. Complete Nutrition 12.4 ounces to look at the product information. If the product contains the following lot code, it is among the products that were recalled:
Similac Adv Complete Nutrition 12.4 oz
UPC: 7007455958
Lot Code; 35985K800
Expiration Date: 1 December 2024
If anyone has purchased Similac that matches the above information, they are warned not to use the product. It should immediately be returned to any Food City location for a full refund, according to the release.
Full information on the Abbott recall can be found by clicking here.
“At Food City, customer safety and service are our number one priority and recalls of any nature receive immediate attention,” the release states. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/food-city-warns-customers-after-recalled-infant-formula-purchased-at-store/ | 2022-06-03T23:33:51 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/food-city-warns-customers-after-recalled-infant-formula-purchased-at-store/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Friday marks the 100th day of the war in Ukraine after Russian forces invaded the country. Two cyclists from a Johnson City church are using their passion for biking to help raise money for Ukraine.
Steve Wheeler and John Redmond are members at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. They are planning to ride their bikes more than 100 miles from East Tennessee into western North Carolina.
Wheeler and Redmond hope to raise $5,000 for efforts in Ukraine through their trek.
“I served over there as a missionary and a church planner for about five years in the Czech Republic and have a lot of friends that are from Ukraine and some that even live in Ukraine,” said Redmond, the director of Outreach and Young Adult Ministries at Munsey. “And those pastors that border in Romania and Serbia, and just knowing them and knowing their knowing their heart and passion and seeing the pain that’s going on in Ukraine is what really gave me compassion to do that.”
The money raised by Wheeler and Redmond will assist Czech pastors who are housing refugees from Ukraine and transporting supplies to the victims of the war. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-cyclists-to-raise-money-for-ukraine-with-trek/ | 2022-06-03T23:33:57 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-cyclists-to-raise-money-for-ukraine-with-trek/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — With the Pepsi Independence Day Celebration returning to Johnson City after a two-year pause, organizers released new details on Friday about this year’s event.
The 35th annual celebration will take place on the grounds of Freedom Hall Civic Center on Sunday, July 3.
The evening will kick off at 5 p.m. with food, craft booths, and children’s games. Live music will get underway at 6 p.m. with Restless Road taking the stage, followed by Adam Doleac at 7 p.m., and Tim Dugger at 8:15 p.m.
Fireworks will begin at 9:55 p.m.
A new feature will debut at this year’s event: a beer garden. Beverages will be sold in the Auxiliary Gym from 5-9:55 p.m. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited outside of the beer garden area.
As previously announced, Johnson City Transit bus service will not be available for this year’s celebration. However, Parking Lot B will have additional parking and the parking lots at the Mall at Johnson City will be available for viewing the fireworks.
News Channel 11 will broadcast the fireworks on WJHL and ABC Tri-Cities and stream on WJHL.com.
Schedule
5:00 p.m. — Food service begins, craft booths open, children’s games start
NOTE: Only Authorized Food/Craft Vendors will be allowed
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. — WXBQ DJs
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. — On-site registration for a chance to win prizes:
- GRAND PRIZE – (1) Year supply of Groceries – $10,000 Value from Pepsi, presented by Food City
- FIRST PRIZE – (1) Year supply of gas – $2,000 Value
- SECOND PRIZE – (1) Year supply of Pepsi – $1,000 Value
6:00 – 6:40 p.m. — Music by Restless Road
6:45 – 6:50 p.m. — Tribute to Gold Star Families and Disabled Veterans
7:00 – 7:45 p.m. — Music by Adam Doleac
8:00 – 8:10 p.m. — Color Guard with National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance lead by Miss Johnson City and Miss Food City
8:15 – 9:15 p.m. — Music by Tim Dugger
9:20 – 9:35 p.m. — Prize drawings on stage
9:50 p.m. — Welcome by Mayor Joe Wise
WXBQ musical introduction for fireworks
9:55 – 10:15 p.m. — Fireworks by Pyro Shows of Lafollette, TN
Live remote of event by WJHL-TV News Channel 11 with WXBQ 96.9 FM broadcasting of fireworks music
10:20 – 11:00 p.m. — Music by Tim Dugger
*Schedule subject to change
Other details
- All bags and coolers are subject to search.
- Charcoal grills or any other incendiary devices are prohibited.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the grounds (new for 2022 – beer garden available in auxiliary gym from 5:00 p.m. – 9:55 p.m.).
- Pets should remain at home for the safety of the animals and attendees.
Physically Challenged Patrons
- Handicapped parking passes and instructions may be obtained by calling Freedom Hall no later than Tuesday, June 28th at 461-4884 weekdays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
- Portable restroom facilities for the physically challenged will be located on-site.
Traffic Advisories:
- No thru vehicle traffic will be allowed at the Science Hill Vocational School; pedestrian traffic will be allowed access from the Vocational School Parking Lot I to the entertainment areas.
- Sections of Morningside Drive will be designated for UBER/Lift traffic only.
- No thru traffic will be allowed on Guaranda Drive, Longview Drive, North Gilmer Park, Lacy Street, Sells Street, Mullins Street, Belmeade Drive, and Baron Drive. Only those showing driver licenses with home addresses will be allowed access.
- Residents of these streets inviting guests to fireworks parties should provide police officers blocking the roads with a copy of their invitation list – all others will not be allowed access.
- Pedestrian traffic will be stopped on Guaranda Drive at 8:45 p.m. and resume at 10:45 p.m.
- Pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be stopped on Liberty Bell Boulevard at 8:45 p.m. and resume at 10:45 p.m.
- Following the fireworks, one-way traffic only will be allowed on Sundale Drive, Longview Drive and Guaranda Drive.
- Use the Knob Creek – State of Franklin connection to get between Bristol Highway, I-26 and Freedom Hall.
- When leaving the fireworks, use I-26 (rather than Kingsport and Bristol Highways), State of Franklin Road and Highway 381 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/new-details-pepsi-independence-day-celebration-returns-to-johnson-city/ | 2022-06-03T23:34:03 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/new-details-pepsi-independence-day-celebration-returns-to-johnson-city/ |
LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) – A local food truck known for its pizza in Southwest Virginia has won a $10,000 matching fund grant.
The grant was awarded to Engine 343 Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza food truck by the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA).
The truck, owned by Jennifer and Travis Anderson, usually sets up at events in the Town of Appalachia. The owners say that the secret to their pizzas is using true Italian ingredients.
“We use the best flour and sea salt from overseas, plus we even use specific water to make our true Neapolitan style pizzas,” the owners of Engine 343 stated. “We make our dough fresh. Once out of the mixer the dough has a sitting period to begin the magical process of rising, then off to the fridge to slow the yeast down, so the starches can take over and work their magic. How long we ferment — well that is our little secret.”
The name of the food truck itself is a “tip of the hat to firemen,” according to the release. Travis Anderson himself is a career-long firefighter, and the number “343” stands for the number of firefighters who died on September 11, 2001.
The Andersons say a brick and mortar location could be in the works if they are eventually able to find the right building and location.
For more information of Engine 343 check out their Facebook page. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/southwest-va-food-truck-awarded-10000-grant/ | 2022-06-03T23:34:09 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/southwest-va-food-truck-awarded-10000-grant/ |
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – Two Confederate statues in Washington County, Virginia are the start of a new veterans memorial park.
At a Friday dedication, organizers told News Channel 11 that the June 3 date was significant because the statues had originally been dedicated 140 years prior on the same date.
“Our great ancestors dedicated this statue on June 3rd, and that’s why we wanted to have it on June 3rd in tradition and remembrance of our ancestors,” Washington County resident Eric McReynolds said. He was also the master of ceremonies at the dedication.
Last year, the county board of supervisors voted to relocate the monuments to make room for the courthouse expansion project in downtown Abingdon.
“It could’ve been put back at the courthouse; however that would require moving it, storing it up to well, two and a half years, and then moving it again,” said Charlie Hargis, a Washington Co. supervisor.
Friday’s re-dedication of the statues was originally budgeted at $10,000.
“Our whole dream was $10,000 and get it in the ground. We were blessed. We got $140,000 to extend this park,” McReynolds said.
The park is maintained financially by the Veterans Park Association, and any additions to the park will be handled by that organization. The new park is located at the Washington County Virginia Government Offices Building, so the county will maintain the park.
“We’re hoping to put in things like picnic tables and shelters and things like that,” Hargis said.
But the day is not without controversy.
“This is history. We want to remember history,” Hargis said. “Taking statues down does not change history, okay? Some of the history of the United States we are not that proud of, but I think it’s just about the best country that’s ever existed myself.”
The event drew dozens of families from across Southwest Virginia. A panel of speakers recited the history of the statues and a group of Civil War re-enactors showed their pride by shooting muskets and doing a celebratory yawp.
“It’s all about family, heritage, tradition and preserving American history,” McReynolds said.
The park is currently known as the ‘common soldier’ or ‘common foot soldier’ park, but that name might change in the next month or so, according to organizers of the dedication ceremony. Citizens will be able to weigh in in a competition to rename the park.
No information had been available Friday regarding the naming competition. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-county-va-confederate-statues-re-dedicated-at-new-park/ | 2022-06-03T23:34:15 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-county-va-confederate-statues-re-dedicated-at-new-park/ |
SEATTLE — A deadly crash has closed all but one lane of the northbound Interstate 5 express lanes near State Route 520 in Seattle, according to officials.
The Seattle Fire Department responded to the scene and extricated people from a vehicle after it was reported they were trapped.
A woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene and a man, also in his 40s, was transported in stable condition to Harborview Medical Center, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson originally tweeted that it was a "serious injury crash."
All entrances to the express lanes are closed.
Northbound traffic is backed up through Seattle, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/injury-crash-i-5-mercer-street/281-3570a4d9-d9df-442b-a439-02dacaad1506 | 2022-06-03T23:34:48 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/injury-crash-i-5-mercer-street/281-3570a4d9-d9df-442b-a439-02dacaad1506 |
March 13, 1933 – June 1, 2022
Ethyellene was born on March 13, 1933 to Grady and Rosa Lee Barbour in Sweetwater, Texas. She passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022 at the age of 89 in Springfield, Oregon.
Grady and Rosa Lee moved to Johnson County, Arkansas where Ethyellene and her parents lived on Brown Mountain. Ethyellene enjoyed riding her horse, Queen. One day Queen got out of the pasture and wandered down the mountain where a handsome young guy found her and saw an opportunity to introduce himself to the beautiful young girl who lived on Brown Mountain. The young man came strolling up to return Queen and ask the girl if she might enjoy some watermelon. The young man turned out to be the love of her life. She was fifteen. Two years later they were married on March 25, 1950. Ethyellene sold Queen to buy sheets and towels to start her life with her husband, Olen Jones. They were married for 67 years.
Ethyellene and Olen moved to Oregon where Olen worked in the plywood mills. They lived in Roseburg, Bandon and finally settled in Coquille. Ethyellene was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a woman of faith and attended church regularly with her husband. Ethyellene’s family was her joy in life. She was a kind and loving person and left an impact on all who knew her.
Ethyellene was preceded in death by her husband, Olen Jones who passed away on January 31, 2017. She is survived by her sons, Wendell Jones and his wife, Laura Lee, Randy Jones and his wife, Cindy; her grandchildren, Jeremy Jones, Jeff Jones, Julie Philley, Alisha Wells, Chrissy Jones, Jennifer Moon; her great grandchildren, Grady Arriola, Gracie Arriola, Griffin Arriola, Brianna Philley, Rosa Lee Philley, Lola Jones, Paisley Jones, Caden Moon, Addyson Moon, Sam Wells and Asher Wells.
Ethyellene’s family’s memories:
Jeff Jones - Grandma made the best blackberry cobbler. She would have us grandkids go out and collect blackberries on a hot summer day then she would serve blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice-cream.
Julie Philley – We were all at uncle Randy’s house and Jeff ran in to tell the grownups about a bat he had found. Grandma came out and whacked the bat with a brick until it was dead. She wasn’t going to let that bat hurt her kids. We all just cheered her on!
Alisha Wells - Grandma was one of the kindest, most loving people I have ever known. Her home was the meeting place for all of her grandchildren growing up. Not many people would be up for a sleepover with six kids, but my grandmother did it regularly. She will be incredibly missed.
Jenny Moon - My Grandma was the best! She was the kindest person and she loved all her grandkids so much. I treasure all of my memories with her but some of my favorites were cooking with her and sleepovers at her and Grandpa’s house with all of the cousins. She made the best popcorn and always kept the cookie jar full for us. She was second to none!
Funeral Service will be held at New Horizon Church of God, 539 E. 8th Place in Coquille on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00 am, viewing will be one hour prior at the church. Private vault interment will be at the Coquille Pioneer Cemetery.
Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.westrumfuneralservice.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service – Coquille Chapel, 541-396-3846 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/ethyellene-jones/article_30a4421c-e373-11ec-9f28-4bd464ca88fd.html | 2022-06-03T23:35:58 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/ethyellene-jones/article_30a4421c-e373-11ec-9f28-4bd464ca88fd.html |
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s going to be stormy overnight in North Texas and you need to know what to expect, so, we checked out what NWS Fort Worth has to say about the activity Friday night.
“A chance of showers and storms will continue tonight in the vicinity of an upper level disturbance, as it moves east across the region. As this activity exits to the east, a second storm complex will approach from the northwest. These storms will weaken the farther southeast trey get, and should be limited to areas along and west of I-35.”
Friday night, scattered showers and storms will remain possible and the best rain chances will be on either side of I-20 in the vicinity of an upper level disturbance. “A few strong storms are possible, but severe weather is unlikely.”
Overnight, showers and storms approach from the northwest; the storms will weaken the farther southeast they move. Again, a few strong storms are possible, but severe weather is unlikely. Expect lows in the ranging from the mid-to-high 60s. | https://cw33.com/news/local/a-look-at-storm-chances-friday-night-in-north-texas/ | 2022-06-03T23:38:34 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/a-look-at-storm-chances-friday-night-in-north-texas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — June is Pride Month and Dallas Love Field Airport is celebrating love.
On June 1, Dallas City Council Members Omar Narvaez and Jesse Moreno stopped by the airport for its 2022 Pride Month Declaration and kickoff.
There they unveiled a special City of Dallas Pride Flag that the airport will ‘fly’. | https://cw33.com/news/local/photos-dallas-love-field-airport-unveils-pride-flag-for-2022-pride-month-kick-off/ | 2022-06-03T23:38:40 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/photos-dallas-love-field-airport-unveils-pride-flag-for-2022-pride-month-kick-off/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Summer is here and depending on who you talk to, that is either a good thing or a bad thing.
Regardless of your stance, the heat is here. If you’re feeling the heat, so is your dog. That’s why Dallas Pets Alive! is sharing these tips to keep your dog cool. Here’s what they recommend:
- Play time with ice
- Freeze peanut butter in ice cube trays as a treat
- Keep your AC running
- Take them swimming
- Make sure there is enough water and fresh shade for them outside | https://cw33.com/news/local/summer-heat-is-in-north-texas-here-are-some-tips-to-keep-your-dog-cool/ | 2022-06-03T23:38:47 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/summer-heat-is-in-north-texas-here-are-some-tips-to-keep-your-dog-cool/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Biden administration is planning to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 this month, if federal regulators authorize them, officials said this week.
The Food and Drug Administration’s outside panel of advisers is expected to meet June 14-15 to evaluate Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger kids. If approved, the White House believes those first shots could become available as soon as June 21.
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The vaccine would be available at doctors’ offices and pediatric care facilities. The administration says it has an initial supply of 10 million doses available. If it goes as planned, the dosing schedule would be spread out so parents can have their children fully vaccinated in time for the next school year.
The Biden administration is pressing states to prioritize large-volume sites like children’s hospitals, and to make appointments available outside regular work hours to make it easier for parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Pfizer said it is planning a three-dose COVID vaccine schedule for children younger than 5, while Moderna is planning a two-dose schedule. Pfizer says its low-dose shot represents about a tenth of what adults receive when they get the vaccine.
Children under 5 are the only group left in the U.S. that are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The seven-day average of new cases is at 100,683. Hospitalizations are also up to a seven-day average of 3,789 patients. Deaths continue to remain low, with the seven-day average of new deaths at 244.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the CDC and the state on June 3:
Cases
The CDC reported 14,045 new cases on Friday, based on daily reporting it gets from the Florida Department of Health.
There were 71,797 new coronavirus cases over the last two weeks.
Florida has seen 6,196,905 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1, 2020.
Deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported a cumulative death toll in Florida of 74,590. There were 260 fatalities recorded over the past two weeks, which we get by subtracting the number of deaths reported by DOH two weeks ago (74,330) from the current cumulative death toll.
The state stopped reporting the number of non-residents who died in Florida when the new weekly reporting method began.
Hospitalizations
The state Agency for Health Care Administration deleted its current COVID-19 hospitalization database and the state is no longer reporting how many patients have been hospitalized with the virus. However, Florida is still required to report that information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC continues to release that information online. The most recent hospital numbers show 2,435 adult and 66 pediatric patients in Florida.
Positivity rate
The Florida Department of Health reported the percent of positive results from coronavirus tests was 16.2% for the weeks of May 20-June 3 but did not provide how many people were tested during the past two weeks. Health officials say the rate should remain between 5% and 10% to prove a community has a hold of the virus and is curbing infections.
Below is the Central Florida region breakdown of new cases and new vaccination numbers between May 20-June 3.
To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/03/florida-reports-71797-new-covid-cases-as-white-house-plans-for-vaccine-for-kids-under-5/ | 2022-06-03T23:39:33 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/03/florida-reports-71797-new-covid-cases-as-white-house-plans-for-vaccine-for-kids-under-5/ |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A Daytona Beach driver was arrested Friday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 24-year-old man two days prior, according to the department.
A charging affidavit shows 49-year-old Gerald Thomas faces a charge relating to the deadly wreck, which happened on South Nova Road near Bellevue Avenue around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday.
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Police said Q’ueshawn Emmanuel Jones was crossing the intersection that night when a vehicle, believed to be a gray or dark gray BMW sedan, hit him and drove off.
Someone nearby called 911 to report the hit-and-run when they saw Jones on the side of the road, the department said. Jones, however, died at the scene, according to the affidavit.
The man’s mother, Patricia Jones, called the hit-and-run driver “evil.”
“Y’all hit my baby, and y’all left him there, and he’s gone — and he’s never coming back,” she said. “He’s never getting back up. He’s never coming back home. He’s never...I can’t see my baby no more, and he did not deserve that. He didn’t.”
A person later called into the police department to give them information on Thomas, whom the caller believed was involved in the crash due to damage on his gray BMW’s hood, front bumper and windshield.
Thomas, facing a felony count of crash involving death or personal injuries, was booked into Volusia County jail, where he’s held on a $5,000 bond.
Investigators said they are no longer seeking a second person in the deadly hit-and-run.
Patricia Jones set up a GoFundMe to help pay for her son’s funeral, which can be accessed here. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/03/man-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-daytona-beach-hit-and-run-police-say/ | 2022-06-03T23:39:39 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/03/man-arrested-in-connection-to-deadly-daytona-beach-hit-and-run-police-say/ |
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 26-year-old woman was arrested Friday after being accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed a motorcyclist near a gas station in April, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Amanda Christine Boals, of Port Orange, turned herself in Friday, officers said, a day after they issued a warrant for her arrest relating to the April 22 deadly crash.
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According to a charging affidavit, the wreck occurred shortly before 11 p.m. at a Sunoco gas station in Daytona Beach Shores at 2530 S. Atlantic Ave.
An officer said she observed a blue Ford passenger car traveling south at 85 mph in a 35 mph zone and began chasing after the driver when about 10 seconds later, Boals crashed into a 68-year-old motorcyclist attempting to turn into the Sunoco.
The Minnesota victim was killed instantly, police said.
An affidavit shows Boals’ blood alcohol level was .247—three times the state’s legal limit—at the time of the wreck. According to the officer, Boals then explained the victim hit her vehicle “head-on” and pulled in front of her, adding she “just wanted to call her mom.”
There was a trail of oil and radiator fluid on the road as a result of the impact of the crash, police described.
In an interview at the hospital with detectives, Boal provided contradictory answers, stating she has no “recollection” of a crash before admitting she was involved in the crash.
Another motorcyclist, who told officers he was a friend of the victim riding on a separate motorcycle, pulled into the gas station seconds before the victim did, surveillance video shows.
The victim’s name and age was not provided.
According to police, the Department of Public Safety filed charges after receiving the toxicology report this week.
Boals faces a vehicular homicide charge and a DUI manslaughter charge. She is currently booked in the Volusia County jail on a $200,000 bond. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/03/woman-accused-of-driving-drunk-arrested-months-after-deadly-daytona-beach-shores-crash/ | 2022-06-03T23:39:45 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/03/woman-accused-of-driving-drunk-arrested-months-after-deadly-daytona-beach-shores-crash/ |
This is a developing story that will be updated.
First responders are working the scene of a major crash on Interstate 55 southbound that has blocked all traffic, authorities said.
Illinois State Police said officers responded shortly before 4 p.m. to a three-vehicle crash near mile marker 151, which is south of Shirley.
First responders work the scene of a crash Friday afternoon south of Shirley in McLean County.
Brendan Denison
All southbound lanes were immediately closed to allow for an investigation, and traffic was diverted off at Exit 154, police said.
State police said injuries were unknown. But the Normal Fire Department in a social media post said the crash involved entrapped people.
Emergency crews are called to the scene of a large crash Friday afternoon south of Shirley on southbound I-55.
Brendan Denison
The fire department also said the crash took place in a construction zone.
A reporter at the scene said traffic was backed up at least two miles as of 4:45 p.m., and had observed at least one helicopter land at the scene.
A helicopter lands at a large crash scene Friday afternoon in the median of I-55 south of Shirley in McLean County.
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An NYPD officer stands on the field as a rain delay is called during the top of the ninth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader between the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge is illuminated in " Royal Purple" to mark the 70th anniversary of the coronation of the Queen, Elizabeth II, in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, June 2, 2022. The Vivid Sydney Festival held a one-off lighting moment titled '7 minutes for 7 decades' which includes synchronised lighting of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, buildings around Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Ferries in Royal Purple to mark monarch's 70 years of service. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, left, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge ride in a carriage during the Trooping the Color, in London, Thursday June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The events over a long holiday weekend in the U.K. are meant to celebrate the monarch’s 70 years of service. (Chris Jackson/Pool via AP)
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Prince Charles, from left, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Louis, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, Thursday June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The events over a long holiday weekend in the U.K. are meant to celebrate the monarch's 70 years of service. (Alastair Grant/Pool Photo via AP)
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The Trooping the Color in London, Thursday June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The events over a long holiday weekend in the U.K. are meant to celebrate the monarch's 70 years of service (Roland Hoskins/Pool via AP)
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Queen Elizabeth II stands as Prince Louis covers his ears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, central London, Thursday, June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The events over a long holiday weekend in the U.K. are meant to celebrate the monarch’s 70 years of service. (Aaron Chown/Pool Photo via AP)
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People leave after the Trooping the Colour parade at Horse Guards, in London, Thursday, June 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The events over a long holiday weekend in the U.K. are meant to celebrate the monarch's 70 years of service. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Coco Gauff of the U.S. serves against Italy's Martina Trevisan during their semifinal match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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Coco Gauff of the U.S. returns the ball to Italy's Martina Trevisan during their semifinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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A fox crosses a road on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, early Thursday, May 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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Participants march in the annual Pride Parade in Jerusalem, Thursday, June 2, 2022. Thousands of people marched through the streets of Jerusalem on Thursday in the parade under heavy security over fears of extremism. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
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Palestinian mourners gather around the body of Bilal Kabaha during his funeral in the West Bank village of Yabed, Thursday, June 2, 2022. Kabaha was killed during clashes with Israeli forces when they entered Yabed to demolish the family home of a slain Palestinian attacker who had gunned down five people in the Israeli city of Bnei Brak in March. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
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A Ukrainian serviceman patrols a village near the frontline in the Donetsk oblast region, eastern Ukraine, Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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A man pays his respects at a memorial outside Robb Elementary School to honor the victims killed in last week's school shooting, Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Harry Homans competes in a men's 200-meter butterfly prelim at the TYR Pro Swim Series swim meet on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Mission Viejo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Pajaree Anannarukarn, of Thailand, hits off the 12th tee during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C. on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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Residents wait outside a barber shop Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Shanghai. Traffic, pedestrians and joggers reappeared on the streets of Shanghai on Wednesday as China's largest city began returning to normalcy amid the easing of a strict two-month COVID-19 lockdown that has drawn unusual protests over its heavy-handed implementation. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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People wearing face masks walk on an overpass near a train station in Tokyo, Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Texas's Mia Scott makes it safely to third base before the ball in the sixth inning of an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game against UCLA on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
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BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man remains jailed on charges of threatening a public official.
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, was arrested Wednesday in connection with domestic battery against a family or household member. He also is charged with threatening a Bloomington Police Department officer, which is a Class 2 felony.
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
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Court documents said Roberts “conveyed a direct communication to (the BPD officer) … containing a threat that would place (officer) in reasonable apprehension of immediate or future bodily harm, and the threat contained specific facts indicative of a unique threat to (officer).”
Roberts was jailed in lieu of posting $10,035. He was ordered to have no contact with the domestic battery victim and a Bloomington address.
An arraignment is scheduled for July 1.
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Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
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Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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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.
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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.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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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.
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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.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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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.
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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.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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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).
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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).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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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).
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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.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
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Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
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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).
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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).
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Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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).
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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.
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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).
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and two counts each of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams (Class 2 felony) and less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 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
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.
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Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
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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.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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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).
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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.
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Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
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James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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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).
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
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Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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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.
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Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
PROVIDED BY 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
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
Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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BLOOMINGTON — Methamphetamine and cocaine charges have been filed against a Bloomington woman.
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. Court documents said she allowed a man to use a residence in the 400 block of West Graham Street in Bloomington for the purpose of delivering cocaine.
Schneiderheinze was released from custody on a $100,000 personal recognizance bond.
An arraignment is scheduled for July 1.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
PROVIDED BY BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and two counts each of unlawful possession of 5-15 grams (Class 2 felony) and less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 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
Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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BLOOMINGTON — After 13 years as superintendent of Bloomington's Miller Park Zoo, Jay Tetzloff is heading west for a new job, the city announced late Friday.
Tetzloff has accepted the position of chief animal officer at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa.
“I am proud what the team was able to accomplish during my time at the Miller Park Zoo,” Tetzloff stated in a news release. “This was a great community to raise our two kids and to call home for almost 13 years.”
While in Bloomington, Tetzloff was responsible for creating the zoo’s Master Plan and Strategic Plan, helping to build new exhibits for the greater flamingo, mulefoot hog, DeBrazza’s monkeys and red-flanked duiker. During his tenure, the zoo also took over management of the Miller Park Mini-Golf Course and created the zoo’s Conservation Fund.
In 2015, Tetzloff added a new title and responsibility when he was named director of parks, recreation and cultural arts for the city while maintaining his position as Miller Park Zoo director. In 2021, he stepped back to only being the zoo superintendent.
His last day with the city will be July 15.
"I wish Jay well on the next chapter in his career and look forward to the future of the Miller Park Zoo in our department providing improved quality of life for our residents and beyond," stated Eric Veal, director of Bloomington parks, recreation and cultural arts.
No further information, including plans for Tetzloff's replacement, was available Friday.
28 photos from Miller Park Zoo Stampede
Ben Jeffreys leads off the Kids Fun run
Mickey Lower, Kaitlyn Kimberlin
Fun at the run
Russell Gegenheimer with daughter Emilia
Lucy and Dick Meads by the official pace car
Aubree and Brooklyn Peters
Holly Sanderson, Becky Glinka
Rachel and Clint Wells with daughter Lily
Kevin Hernandez, Miles Palma
Alexander and Katharyn Willett
Laura, Julie and Boyd Bach
Young runners
Jenna Simonsen pinning a number on Eric
Katie and Dave Rossdeutcher with Brody Beal
Jenna and Eric Simonsen
Dylan, Colin and Owen Koerner
Venice, Jacson and Ralphie Muir
Leo
Commerce Bank Team
Henrietta Berg
Jes and Steph Berg
Fort Jesse Imaging Center Team
Harmon-Whitlow family
Paula Pratt
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Izaack and Ilijah Donnelly, Chante Stonewall
Emily Stoeger, Justin Boner
Dennis Killian, Carol Pratt
Dawn Dieckgrafe, Jill Eichholz
Pre-run mingling
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SAN ANTONIO — The parents of 10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza, one of 19 children killed in the Uvalde school shooting, are demanding information from the maker of the AR-15 style gun used in the attack. This comes as a Uvalde teacher filed a petition seeking to hold the same company responsible.
19 children and two teachers were killed on May 24 when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and started shooting. Police say he was armed with an assault style rifle with high capacity magazines of ammunition.
In a petition against the company, Daniel Defense, which manufactured the gun uses in the attack, Uvalde teacher Emilia Marin is seeking to investigate whether there is evidence to form the basis of an eventual claim.
The petition asks for information on company's marketing strategies, including ads posted on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. It also seeks information on whether the company provided funds to the NRA. See the full petition below:
The petition also says four Daniel Defense AR-15-style rifles were found in the hotel room of the 2017 Las Vegas shooter who killed more than 60 people and wounded more than 400 others.
In a separate action, the parents of Amerie Jo Garza issued a letter to Daniel Defense, demanding information from the company on its marketing. He has enlisted lawyers who previously worked on a historic settlement between the Sandy Hook shooting families and Remington, the maker of the AR-15 used in that 2021 school massacre.
“My purpose for being now is to honor Amerie Jo’s memory,” Amerie Jo's father, Alfred Garza III, said in a press release from his lawyers. “She would want to me to do everything I can so this will never happen again to any other child. I have to fight her fight.”
Charla Aldous, Texas Attorney from Aldous\Walker LLP says “We’ve done our own research on the company so far and based upon what we’ve seen, it looks like they have actually advertised this assault weapon, it literally is an assault weapon, to young men or young women, teens. Some of the ads even had children holding this rifle. We want to get behind it and see, you know, who they were in contact with, what their media strategy was so that we can determine to the extent we can how we can prevent this from happening again.”
KENS 5 has reached out to Daniel Defense for a comment, but has not received a response. However, the company posted the following statement on its website:
"We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic events in Texas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and community devastated by this evil act.
As reported in Governor Abbott’s press conference, it is our understanding that the firearm used in the attack was manufactured by Daniel Defense. We will cooperate with all federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in their investigations.
We will keep the families of the victims and the entire Uvalde community in our thoughts and our prayers." | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/uvalde-teacher-files-legal-petition-on-school-shooting-weapon/273-bcc2098e-6501-4f5e-9523-251b9ad28ed8 | 2022-06-03T23:48:25 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/uvalde-teacher-files-legal-petition-on-school-shooting-weapon/273-bcc2098e-6501-4f5e-9523-251b9ad28ed8 |
Seth Kadlec, one of the king candidates at the 2022 Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired prom, gives the crowd a big smile as he walks in to join the rest of the court, accompanied by Katie Schreiter, a senior at Nebraska City High School. Seth is a senior at the center and has attended school there for multiple years. This is his fifth year attending the school’s prom.
Liz McCue, for the Flatwater Free Press
Adam Kettelhut, a senior at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired who has also attended Raymond Central High School, dances with Karmey Morales, a Nebraska City High School senior who attended the prom as a royalty court escort. This year, students from Nebraska City attended the prom, dancing and singing for hours alongside peers with special needs.
Liz McCue, for the Flatwater Free Press
Sam Wright sings along to Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the U.S.A.” as he is sandwiched between two paraeducators from Nebraska City High School. Sam is a sophomore and has attended other smaller dances through the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired, but this is his first time at the center’s prom.
Liz McCue, for the Flatwater Free Press
Sarah Warren, a sophomore at Auburn High School, and Bryce Maddox, a senior at Nebraska City High School, stand as the newly crowned king and queen at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired 2022 Prom.
Liz McCue, for the Flatwater Free Press
Nebraska City High School sophomore Sam Wright cheers for his friend and classmate, senior Bryce Maddox, a prom king candidate, along with his parents, classmates and several paraeducators. Nebraska City was one of seven schools that brought students to this prom on April 21. This is the first prom held by the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired since 2019. Graduates from the past three years were invited back to celebrate with current students, students with special needs in districts served by Educational Service Unit 4, and students and families from across Nebraska who have received the center’s services.
Liz McCue, for the Flatwater Free Press
Adam Kettelhut (right) joins new and old friends on a party bus, just one of many activities held for students leading up to the prom dance held annually by the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Adam is a senior at the center.
Liz McCue, for the Flatwater Free Press
Sally Schreiner, campus administrator for the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired, places a crown on Sarah Warren’s head after the Auburn High School sophomore was announced as prom queen. This was Sarah’s first prom at the school. She was crowned along with Bryce Maddox, a senior at Nebraska City High School.
Liz McCue, for the Flatwater Free Press
Prom hosted by the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired is a day-long event. It begins with a social skills workshop. After the workshop, students got ready together in the dorms on the center’s campus in Nebraska City, and sang karaoke if they were ready early. Students then joined classmates, teachers and paraeducators, and family for dinner.
NEBRASKA CITY — For his final prom before graduation, Seth Kadlec has pulled out all the stops. His tuxedo coat has tails. His vest and bow-tie shimmer in deep burgundy satin.
He’s a candidate for prom king, after all. Just like the friends he had cheered on in the prom court before, he now makes a grand entrance in front of classmates, peers and parents, arm-in-arm with a senior in an equally festive silver-sequined dress.
As his name is called, they walk together under an inflated archway in front of the gym doors that reads “PROM 2022.” The room sparkles with tiny string lights — the theme is “Under the Stars” — and dances with shadows cast by the DJ’s strobes.
They line up with the rest of the prom court, just like potential kings and queens have done since the dawn of prom. But, unlike other proms, the students vying for king and queen here don’t all go to the same school. Unlike other proms, many of the guests don’t even attend the school hosting the dance and events.
Because this is the special prom held by the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Students who have benefitted from this one-of-a-kind school’s services can attend, get dressed up and dance no matter where they live. So can high school students in special education programs throughout Southeast Nebraska.
Seth’s an old pro. This is his fifth time at prom, and his seventh year attending school at the center, which is based in Nebraska City and offers residential programs on a small campus on the northeast side of town. Seth has also attended East Butler Public Schools in Brainard, and grew up in David City. He was one of three graduates from the center this May.
But no matter how many times he’s attended, prom night always stands out.
“I thought this day and night was awesome,” he said. “I would say, you’re gonna have a great time. And I would also say, prom is a fun time had by all.”
The 2022 prom, held April 21, drew 34 students from across the state, with family members, guardians, teachers and paraeducators also in tow. Not all of the students attending are blind or visually impaired. Some may have mobility issues or are deaf or hard of hearing. Others have autism.
Because prom wasn’t held for two years due to COVID-19, graduates from 2018 onward were invited back to celebrate.
The school hosting this prom, and the work it does with students, is singular in the state of Nebraska.
The Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired has specialized staff who teach skills to students who need more specific training, from infancy through age 21. The staff teach students to read Braille, use a cane for mobility and master everyday life skills, such as emptying a dishwasher or cleaning a room.
The center is part of Educational Service Unit 4, which serves Southeast Nebraska students. Services provided by the Nebraska Center — which often goes by the acronym NCECBVI — are available statewide.
Students may come to the campus in Nebraska City for just a short term, said Sally Schreiner, the school’s campus administrator, or attend for several years to focus on certain skills before transitioning to their local school districts.
“We serve over 800 students in Nebraska, and the majority of those students are in public schools,” Schreiner said.
Those opportunities for specialized training are partly where the roots of the center’s annual prom originated.
It started as a simple social skills workshop nearly 30 years ago, in the basement of a bank in nearby Auburn.
Schreiner, who is retiring July 1, was there, serving as a transition specialist, helping students aging out of education programs shift into more independent living. She was also serving on the board of what was then the Nebraska School for the Visually Handicapped.
She realized that parents wanted more opportunities for their children to build friendships with peers outside their local communities. Her role allowed her to get to know the families and start making connections between students who lived in different school districts. The value of those in-person interactions hasn’t changed, even as more parents and students find communities online.
“You know, we’ve come a long way in special education, that the students we serve are included in so much more than what they used to be when we started 30 years ago. But they still like those opportunities to get together,” Schreiner said.
Moving the event to the campus in Nebraska City offered a different experience for students to get together — and allowed new opportunities for community involvement. The decorations for this year’s theme, “Under the Stars,” were borrowed from Nebraska City High School. A local photographer set up a photo booth that students could pose in, to hold on to memories long after the event.
Over the years, the social skills workshop evolved into an overnight stay followed by field trips to stores in Nebraska City the next morning to test skills learned the day before. Students learned about trying on clothes, how to find their size, how to navigate a bank and money management.
“And so then it turned into, ‘Hey, why don’t we have a dance?’ Then it turned into, ‘Hey, let’s make this bigger than just a dance. Let’s make it a full-fledged spring prom,’” Schreiner said.
Now, students arrive in the afternoon for a skills workshop, hosted this year by the Nebraska City High School speech team.
After the workshop, they get ready in the center’s dorms before joining classmates, teachers and family in the cafeteria for dinner. Students from Nebraska City and Peru State College help students get dressed, fix their hair and makeup and serve the meal.
Then: karaoke. Seth beelines for the karaoke machine after getting dressed.
Singing is one of his favorite things, next to announcing basketball games at several area schools. He sings bass in his church choir in David City, where he’ll live in Region V Systems housing after graduation. He also sings in a choir with the Knights of Columbus and with other visually impaired students at the center.
“I like the old-time country music,” he said.
His go-to song is “Come Early Morning” by Don Williams. He also had a song request already picked out for the dance floor — “Tennessee River Run” by Darryl Wharley.
“Well, because it’s got a catchy tune to it. It’s nice,” Seth said. “Usually when you think of dancing, you think of upbeat music, don’t you?”
After dinner, the real party begins.
Students split into groups to ride in a party bus, a service that has been donated by Elite Party Buses for several years.
The bus has colorful lights and music to accompany riders on a short trek around Nebraska City. It quickly grows festive as students let loose and Miley Cyrus or the Jonas Brothers come on the speakers.
The bus isn’t accessible for wheel- and motorized chairs, but that couldn’t stop Sam Wright from making sure he got aboard.
Sam, a sophomore in Nebraska City, was born with cerebral palsy and needs a motorized wheelchair to get around. One of the Nebraska City High paraeducators carries him up the stairs of the bus. He sits between two paras, which proves to be a good move when the bus hits a curb, jostling the trio. He sings, dances and laughs with several classmates sitting nearby.
Sam had already tackled one of the more stressful endeavors of prom earlier in the day — asking a girl to the dance with him.
“I was literally having a panic attack,” Sam said, gesturing with both hands for emphasis.
He’s gone to other dances, but this was his first time attending prom and the stakes felt higher. He passed a note to Nebraska City senior Katie Schreiter during lunch. She checked yes.
“It’s a great opportunity for these kids,” said Mary Wright, Sam’s mother.
She and her husband, Bryan, came with other parents to support their children and friends before the crowning of prom king and queen at 8 p.m. Parents are encouraged to not show up before then, to give the students time to have independence on the dance floor.
“As a parent, it’s hard to let them experience these things sometimes,” Wright said. Parents worry about trained staff available to help during the event. They worry about other students being unaccepting of students with special needs.
Sam said he’s always felt accepted by his peers at his high school in Nebraska City. But it certainly doesn’t make it any less exciting to have those feelings confirmed. Katie, and a fellow senior, Kendyl Schmidt, danced with Sam and his classmate, senior Bryce Maddox, long after students and parents began trickling out to dorm rooms or homes.
Once off the party bus, students are directed to the wide-open doors of the gym. The smoky sunlight of Nebraska disappears into darkness peppered by string lights on the walls, ceiling and decorative evergreens.
A DJ is already going, strobe lights flashing in time to the beat. The dance floor is busy, but everyone crams on for the “Cha Cha Slide.” The song is so popular that the DJ plays it twice.
Katie and Kendyl are two of five students from Nebraska City High School’s leadership class who attended the prom as escorts for several members of the royalty court.
Seth doesn’t get the crown, but that doesn’t bother him. He cheers for Bryce and for Auburn Public Schools sophomore Sarah Warren, crowned king and queen.
“I thought it was awesome. I thought what was awesome was getting the sash,” Seth said, gesturing to the white sash that reads ‘Prom Court.’
There really isn’t an “end” to this prom. Students leave as they get tired, to one of the final events before leaving in the morning.
It’s a sleepover. Because the school has dorms on its campus, students stay overnight with their friends. It’s a young adult rite of passage they often hear about from movies and peers but can’t often experience off the campus.
“That’s what the kids really like,” Schreiner said. “It’s no different for our students than it is any other student who goes to prom. It’s a night to feel special, and dress up and have fun with your friends. And maybe get to meet new people. That’s what we really try to do, just make it a special night.”
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Seth Kadlec, one of the king candidates at the 2022 Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired prom, gives the crowd a big smile as he walks in to join the rest of the court, accompanied by Katie Schreiter, a senior at Nebraska City High School. Seth is a senior at the center and has attended school there for multiple years. This is his fifth year attending the school’s prom.
Adam Kettelhut, a senior at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired who has also attended Raymond Central High School, dances with Karmey Morales, a Nebraska City High School senior who attended the prom as a royalty court escort. This year, students from Nebraska City attended the prom, dancing and singing for hours alongside peers with special needs.
Sam Wright sings along to Miley Cyrus’s “Party in the U.S.A.” as he is sandwiched between two paraeducators from Nebraska City High School. Sam is a sophomore and has attended other smaller dances through the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired, but this is his first time at the center’s prom.
Sarah Warren, a sophomore at Auburn High School, and Bryce Maddox, a senior at Nebraska City High School, stand as the newly crowned king and queen at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired 2022 Prom.
Nebraska City High School sophomore Sam Wright cheers for his friend and classmate, senior Bryce Maddox, a prom king candidate, along with his parents, classmates and several paraeducators. Nebraska City was one of seven schools that brought students to this prom on April 21. This is the first prom held by the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired since 2019. Graduates from the past three years were invited back to celebrate with current students, students with special needs in districts served by Educational Service Unit 4, and students and families from across Nebraska who have received the center’s services.
Adam Kettelhut (right) joins new and old friends on a party bus, just one of many activities held for students leading up to the prom dance held annually by the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired. Adam is a senior at the center.
Sally Schreiner, campus administrator for the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired, places a crown on Sarah Warren’s head after the Auburn High School sophomore was announced as prom queen. This was Sarah’s first prom at the school. She was crowned along with Bryce Maddox, a senior at Nebraska City High School.
Prom hosted by the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired is a day-long event. It begins with a social skills workshop. After the workshop, students got ready together in the dorms on the center’s campus in Nebraska City, and sang karaoke if they were ready early. Students then joined classmates, teachers and paraeducators, and family for dinner. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/nebraska-school-provides-prom-night-experience-for-students-with-special-needs/article_244e42b6-a3b9-5f7d-a290-9ae617b7c63f.html | 2022-06-03T23:52:11 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/nebraska-school-provides-prom-night-experience-for-students-with-special-needs/article_244e42b6-a3b9-5f7d-a290-9ae617b7c63f.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin's Historic Landmark Commission this week voted against historic zoning for three LGBTQ+ bars on Fourth Street, leaving the future of the entertainment district up in the air.
The commission voted unanimously to deny and indefinitely postpone the historic zoning for three locations, which house Coconut Club, Neon Grotto and Oilcan Harry's, the oldest operating LGBTQ+ bar in Austin. That vote was in line with the staff's recommendation on the issue.
“Specifically for this case, indefinite postponement would allow the property to return to the Commission if the project in the application doesn’t align with their conditions without a vote on its designation potential — e.g., deemed to not meet historic designation criteria," a city spokesperson told KVUE. "Conversely, a case cannot come back if an applicant is seeking demolition and the Commission releases the permit.”
With the historic designation denied, the bars could now face demolition as a proposed project for West Fourth and Colorado Streets would have the bars torn down to make room for a mixed-use tower. Demolition plans do not include Rain, another LGBTQ+ bar at 217 W. Fourth St.
The Hanover Company proposed a 400-unit high rise for the address that would feature ground-floor retail, restaurants and bars.
David Ott, who leads Texas developments for The Hanover Company, previously said he wants to maintain the history and culture of the neighborhood with the new development. Ott talked about working with Oilcan Harry's to bring them into the new development and helping the bar figure out a plan for them while construction happens.
Oilcan Harry's has said that supporting the demolition permit for the locations is the best way to keep the bar alive.
Ott also mentioned conversations with Coconut Club and Neon Grotto about potentially moving the bars into a space adjacent to Oilcan Harry's, according to a report by KVUE's news partners at the Austin American-Statesman.
Opponents of the demolition also spoke at the commission meeting earlier this week, hoping to preserve the bars at the heart of Austin's LGBTQ+ community.
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — It now appears that South Texas will serve as a sort of burial ground for a once-mighty U.S. Navy ship. The aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk – named for the place in North Carolina where the Wright brothers flew the first powered airplane – was towed to Texas this week to end its service in a marine salvage yard.
The carrier is a ghost from another era when ships ran on oil and when the world was a much different place since its launching in 1961.
It played an active role in the Vietnam War during the 1960s and '70s, and entered the battle zone again in 2003 when it served as launch pad for fighter jets and helicopters during the Iraq War.
But as the Navy began replacing carriers with those using nuclear power, the end was near for the Kitty Hawk. Several veterans’ organizations worked to allow them to convert it into a floating museum, but the Navy said no.
Its fate was sealed when the salvage company in Brownsville, Texas paid one cent to take possession of the Kitty Hawk and sell off the metal for scrap. The company said it will take about 18 months to dismantle the ship when the Kitty Hawk will be gone forever from the oceans of the world, but likely will remain alive in the pages of history and in the memories of the thousands of sailors who called it home.
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SAN ANTONIO — The parents of 10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza, one of 19 children killed in the Uvalde school shooting, are demanding information from the maker of the AR-15 style gun used in the attack. This comes as a Uvalde teacher filed a petition seeking to hold the same company responsible.
19 children and two teachers were killed on May 24 when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and started shooting. Police say he was armed with an assault style rifle with high capacity magazines of ammunition.
In a petition against the company, Daniel Defense, which manufactured the gun uses in the attack, Uvalde teacher Emilia Marin is seeking to investigate whether there is evidence to form the basis of an eventual claim.
The petition asks for information on company's marketing strategies, including ads posted on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. It also seeks information on whether the company provided funds to the NRA. See the full petition below:
The petition also says four Daniel Defense AR-15-style rifles were found in the hotel room of the 2017 Las Vegas shooter who killed more than 60 people and wounded more than 400 others.
In a separate action, the parents of Amerie Jo Garza issued a letter to Daniel Defense, demanding information from the company on its marketing. He has enlisted lawyers who previously worked on a historic settlement between the Sandy Hook shooting families and Remington, the maker of the AR-15 used in that 2021 school massacre.
“My purpose for being now is to honor Amerie Jo’s memory,” Amerie Jo's father, Alfred Garza III, said in a press release from his lawyers. “She would want to me to do everything I can so this will never happen again to any other child. I have to fight her fight.”
Charla Aldous, Texas Attorney from Aldous\Walker LLP says “We’ve done our own research on the company so far and based upon what we’ve seen, it looks like they have actually advertised this assault weapon, it literally is an assault weapon, to young men or young women, teens. Some of the ads even had children holding this rifle. We want to get behind it and see, you know, who they were in contact with, what their media strategy was so that we can determine to the extent we can how we can prevent this from happening again.”
KENS 5 has reached out to Daniel Defense for a comment, but has not received a response. However, the company posted the following statement on its website:
"We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic events in Texas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and community devastated by this evil act.
As reported in Governor Abbott’s press conference, it is our understanding that the firearm used in the attack was manufactured by Daniel Defense. We will cooperate with all federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in their investigations.
We will keep the families of the victims and the entire Uvalde community in our thoughts and our prayers." | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/uvalde-teacher-files-legal-petition-on-school-shooting-weapon/273-bcc2098e-6501-4f5e-9523-251b9ad28ed8 | 2022-06-03T23:55:03 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/uvalde-teacher-files-legal-petition-on-school-shooting-weapon/273-bcc2098e-6501-4f5e-9523-251b9ad28ed8 |
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A 21-year-old motorcyclist has died after authorities say he smashed into the back of a vehicle going in the same direction early Friday morning in Tucson's Catalina Foothills.
Brandon Repola was riding his Yamaha motorcycle at a high rate of speed southbound on North Craycroft Road near East River Road just after 4 a.m. when he struck the back of a passenger car going in the same direction, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.
Despite life-saving efforts, Repola was pronounced dead at the crash scene, the release said. The driver of the car remained on scene.
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A repaving project in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area that required temporary closures has been completed, officials said.
About 5 miles of road within the recreation area were repaved and improved in the project that began in February. The work included repaving of roads and shoulders areas, vegetation removal and pavement preservation treatments in Sabino and Bear canyons.
The $2.2 million project was paid for through the Great America Outdoors Act, which is providing funds for federal land managers to address deferred maintenance and other infrastructure projects in national forests and grasslands.
The Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in the Tucson area — receiving more than one million visitors each year, according to officials with the Coronado National Forest.
The project occurred during the dry spring months to avoid effects on Sabino Creek’s water quality and fish populations, including the endangered Gila Chub.
The Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is always open for visitors. However, the bookstore, shuttle services, and visitor center are only open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Information regarding the canyon shuttle can be located at sabinocanyoncrawler.com/
90+ photos that show Sabino Canyon through the years
Men on horseback in Sabino Canyon north of Tucson, ca. 1950s.
Ray Manley / Western Ways / file
A camping trip in Sabino Canyon by a company of Military students from the UA and Capt. Maxon in December 1903.
Arizona Historical Society
Sabino Canyon in 1904.
Benjie Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Sabino Canyon, March 25, 1911.
Arizona Historical Society
Sabino Canyon in 1912.
Arizona Historical Society
Fishing for trout in Lower Sabino Canyon in May, 1951.
Tucson Citizen
Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson, probably ca. 1950s.
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A dry Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson, probably ca. 1950s.
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Undated photo of snow at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson. Probably ca. 1950s.
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Undated photo of snow at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson. Probably ca. 1950s.
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Fishing in Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson. Probably ca. 1950s.
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Cookout at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson, ca. 1950s.
Ray Manley / Western Ways/ file
Undated photo of Sabino Canyon, probably 1950s. at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson.
Ray Manley
Construction crews work to deepen the lake in Sabino Canyon north of Tucson in March, 1951.
Arizona Daily Star
A boy fishes in the lake at Sabino Canyon north of Tucson in May, 1951, after it was stocked with trout for the first time.
Arizona Daily Star
People fish in the lake at Sabino Canyon north of Tucson in May, 1951, after it was stocked with trout for the first time.
Arizona Daily Star
Water gushes over the entire 90-foot width of the Lower Sabino Dam at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson in March, 1954, after a steady two-day rain. It was the heaviest flow over the dam since 1932.
Tucson Citizen
Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson in March, 1956.
Tucson Citizen
A U.S. Geological Survey employee checks water level several hundred yards upstream from Lower Sabino Dam in 1956 at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson.
Tucson Citizen
Sabino Canyon on Nov. 4, 1963.
Arizona Historical Society
The yet-unfinished Sabino Canyon gatehouse, about a half mile away from the Visitor Center, was several days away from completion on September 2, 1969. The roadway throughout the area was repaved causing some temporary closing of certain recreation sites.
Dan Tortorell / Tucson Citizen
Civilian Conservation Corps workers make adobe bricks in lower Sabino Canyon.
Submitted Photo
Heavy rains produced a sizeable flow through Sabino Canyon on Dec. 29, 1972. Forty-four people were evacuated from the canyon area and search teams rescued a 15-year-old from floodwaters. Photo by Bruce Hopkins / Tucson Citizen
Bruce Hopkins / Tucson Citizen
Undated photo of rocks in Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area north of Tucson.
Tucson Citizen
Filming the television series "Gunsmoke" in Lower Sabino Canyon. April 23, 1973.
Tucson Citizen
Hundreds of cars parked haphazardly along Sabino Canyon Road outside Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in March, 1974, before the parking lot was expanded and vehicles were banned from the canyon.
P. K. Weis / Tucson Citizen
Cars parked haphazardly along Sabino Canyon Road outside Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in March, 1974, before the parking lot was expanded and vehicles were banned from the canyon.
P. K. Weis / Tucson Citizen
People jump into Sabino Creek at the Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson Citizen
A shuttle bus ferries passengers into Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in June, 1978. The service was offered only in Upper Sabino until more trams were delivered. Vehicles were banned permanently in 1981.
H. Darr Beiser / Tucson Citizen
Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson Citizen
A tram loaded with passengers crosses Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson Citizen
People play volleyball in the "lake" behind the dam on Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson Citizen
Maria Reyna, left, and friend Gena Vidal cool off in a pool at Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson during record heat on June, 26, 1990.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Maria Reyna, left, and friend Gena Vidal have a water fight in a pool at Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson during record heat on June, 26, 1990.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Neil Meicke enjoys his day off as an electrician to take advantage of some cool water at Sabino Canyon north of stop #8 just about a 1/4 mile from the top of the Canyon. Meicke was there with his wife Terrie Meicke and daughter Caitlin, age 5. Photo taken in May, 1997.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Water and winter visitors roll through Sabino Canyon...One day after rains drenched Tucson, the weather was good enough to lure tramloads of visitors yesterday to Sabino Canyon, where water deposited by recent storms ran freely in Feb., 1998.
Mary Chind / Tucson Citizen
Early evening walkers climb the hill leading out of Sabino Canyon as the summer sky turns to night in July, 1998.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Jason Poore of Louisville, Kentucky, jumps from a rockface in an area known as the "crack" a popular water hole in Sabino Canyon between stops #8 and #9, in Aug. 2000.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
U.S. Forest Service crews clear debris and destroyed chunks of roadway from the road above the second creek crossing in Sabino Canyon in July, 1999.
Jeffry Scott / Arizona Daily Star
Stephanie Garmon and Ray Lilly make their way over a Sabino Canyon bridge after a torrential rain in July, 1999.
Xavier Gallegos / Tucson Citizen
Bob Keeler and his 11-year-old son John enjoy cool water from recent storms flowing over the lower Sabino Canyon dam in July, 1999.
Xavier Gallegos / Tucson Citizen
Todd Craven and his brother Scott Craven remove a log from the lower Sabino Canyon area in July, 1999. Volunteers helped clean up the debris that was scattered all over Sabino Canyon after heavy rain.
James S. Wood / Arizona Daily Star
Out for a cool walk in the park. That is just what these folks are doing as they are getting their exercise in by walking in and out of the Sabino Canyon area in August, 2000.
Benjie Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Pleasant Valley Hotshots make their way toward a waiting helicopter to take them to Rattlesnake Ridge to fight a lightning-caused fire in June, 2000.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
A saguaro is sillouetted as the Rattlesnake Ridge fire rages down the southern side of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Sabino Canyon on June 7, 2000.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Rogan Cudworth plays in the water at Sabino Canyon's "The Crack" area, a popular area because of running water and sand-like beaches, in March, 2000.
David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star
Sabino Canyon Visitors walk up the road as the vivid color of the sunset glows in the background February 24, 2002.
James S. Wood / Arizona Daily Star
This mountain lion, shown in May, 2004, which was captured near Sabino Canyon, might have died had she not been caught.
Scottsdale Wildlife and Rehabilitation
A tram carries passengers across a bridge as a high-flowing Sabino Creek tumbles by in Sabino Canyon on August 9, 2010.
Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Water from a high-flowing Sabino Creek rolls past a small tree in Sabino Canyon in Tucson, Ariz., August 9, 2010.
Greg Bryan / Arizona Daily Star
Mountain bikers take advantage of the beautiful scenery in the upper Sabino Canyon/Aspen Draw area in the Catalinas. Photo taken 9/26/10.
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Reddish brown ferns show the start of autumn color in upper Sabino Canyon/Aspen Draw area in the Catalinas. Photo taken 9/26/10
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Visitors walk and run into Sabino Canyon early in the morning on December 28, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. The local residents usually arrive early to exercise for their wellness, said Larry Pratt, a recreation project manager with the US Forest Service.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Alison Matson gets come help from Alex Decker as they both cross the creek in Sabino Canyon on December 28, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. Residents and winter visitors come to Sabino during the Holiday break to walk, run or bicycle for their general wellness, get close to nature, ride the shuttle or search for some peace and quiet.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
An animated Dan Granger, a Sabino Canyon volunteer naturalist, holds a bobcat during a puppet show he performed in front of children and adults at the annual Music in the Canyon by the Friends of Sabino Canyon March 6, 2011.
A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
Shuttle driver Janell Gardner works her way through a traffic jam down Sabino Canyon as she follows one shuttle and slides by another going up the canyon on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. What Gardner likes most about driving through the canyon, is the canyon itself. Residents and winter visitors come to Sabino during the Holiday break to walk, run or bicycle for their general wellness, get close to nature, ride the shuttle or search for some peace and quiet.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Members of the group, the Desert Sons performed at the annual Music in the Canyon by the Friends of Sabino Canyon on March 6, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. There was music, food, raffles, and activities for children at the event.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Dave Konigsberg and family make their way along the Blackett's Ridge Trail trail in Sabino Canyon on, November 8, 2011.
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
A full moon rises above a saguaro forest on the Blackett's Ridge Trail trail in Sabino Canyon on November 8, 2011.
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Large boulders are seen near tram stop number 2 at Sabino Canyon on April 11, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz. Large boulders, like these near Tram Stop 2 in Sabino Canyon, likely tumbled from higher in the canyon at some unknown time in the past during a rock fall or landslide. Sometime in the distant future, they will be worn down to pebbles and sand and washed out of the canyon.
Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
A rock flow seen at the end of the tram route at stop 9 at Sabino Canyon on April 11, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz. This dramatic debris flow, a result of a powerful 2006 flood in Sabino Canyon, is near Tram Stop 9 at the end of the canyon road. For an April 17 Vamos cover story, we plan to describe and show a sort of self-guided tour of geologic sites visible along the road in Sabino Canyon.
Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
A hiker makes his way through rock formations near tram stop 8 at Sabino Canyon on April 11, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz. hiker navigates an expanse of gneiss rock near Tram Stop 8 in Sabino Canyon. It's a site where pockets and natural tanks in the rock sometimes hold water from rainfall or high stream flows.
Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star
Randy Strissel and Glenna Strissel of Marysville, Tennessee, walk among rocks where water would normally be flowing near tram stop #8 in Sabino Canyon on July 5, 2012.
David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star
A Coues White-tailed deer pauses right next to the road at Sabino Canyon. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
A walker begins the long drop into Sabino Canyon which can be a good choice to as a means to work off those Thanksgiving dinner calories. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Saguaros are on a blooming binge in Sabino Canyon northeast of Tucson. Photo taken on May 13, 2016.
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Korean middle school student Heidi Choi Hyun Hee, 13, documents her experience crossing a Sabino Creek in Jan., 2016, while taking a tram as she and fellow students explore the canyon. Students from Magee and Secrist Middle Schools and Safford K-8 Magnet School joined the Korean students as they took a tram up Sabino Canyon then stopped to have lunch then wander around the area.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Hikers trek a tree-shaded trail in the Upper Sabino Canyon area high in the Catalina Mountains north of Tucson on June 5, 2016.
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Monsoon rains have brought vibrant green hues to the deserts of Sabino Canyon on September 8, 2016.
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
A group of women stand on a bridge as they watch one of their party walk into the creek at Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area in Tucson, on August 7, 2016.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Ron Gonzales walks over a water-covered bridge at Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area as he gives his wife Mary a piggyback ride in Tucson, on August 7, 2016.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Snow melt from Mt. Lemmon has made its way down into Sabino Canyon filling up Sabino creek with water on January 11, 2017.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Visitors admire the water in Sabino Creek at the first crossing aboard the Sabino Canyon Tours tram at Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, on Aug. 31, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Naomy Robles, 7, sits atop dad Raul's shoulder while they bask in the water cascading over Sabino Dam as visitors to Sabino Canyon enjoy a cooling-off in the abundant monsoon runoff flow near the Sabino Dam in 2017.
Mike Christy, Arizona Daily Star 2017
With creek levels low, Mie Welsch, right, and 12-year-old daughter Jamie are able to traverse the route across Sabino Creek south of the dam as Autumn color still clings to the branches on trees dotting Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Road, on Jan. 5, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Autumn color still clings to the branches on trees dotting Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5900 N. Sabino Canyon Road, on Jan. 5, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Young girls toe the slippery rocks at the Sabino Dam at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, on March 8, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The creek is finally flowing with winter runoff following more than 150 days of dry conditions.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Santa Catalina Volunteer Patrol volunteer Marty Horowitz, helps a group of visitors with trail information at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Jan. 4, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Volunteers with the SCVP have helped Sabino Canyon visitors with trail information and general assistance amid the partial government shutdown.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
A hiker reaches the rocky top of Blackett's Ridge in Sabino Canyon.
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Hikers make their way along Sabino Creek as the first hints of autumn color appear in Sabino Canyon.
Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
Rural Metro Fire firefighters send a life vest out on a line to a man stranded in Sabino Creek floodwaters in Sabino Canyon Recreation Area on Feb. 15, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. The man had been stuck on the tree in the middle of a raging Sabino Creek for several hours after having been swept down from a tram crossing upstream.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Visitors to Sabino Canyon partake in the glorious desert Spring weather on April 2, 2019 in Tucson.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Visitors to Sabino Canyon board the new transitional shuttle for a ride to the top on April 2, 2019 in Tucson, AZ.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Visitors to Sabino Canyon partake of the glorious desert weather on April 2, 2019 in Tucson, AZ.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Visitors to Sabino Canyon partake of the glorious desert Spring weather on April 2, 2019 in Tucson, AZ.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Visitors to Sabino Canyon partake of the glorious desert Spring weather on April 2, 2019 in Tucson, AZ.
Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star
Coronado National Forest spokeswoman Heidi Schewel says the shuttles will have “headphones for the narrated educational program.” She also said a “program that’s already packaged” will replace drivers’ narration along the route.
Josh Galemore / Arizona Daily Star
Troy Edwards, a shuttle driver in training, left, and Gary Youngling, a volunteer with Santa Catalina Volunteer Patrol, take a ride on the new electric shuttles at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Four other open-air shuttles are being tested by a California-based company.
Josh Galemore / Arizona Daily Star
The new Sabino Canyon electric crawlers make their way down the canyon road during the launch of the shuttles at the park, on Nov. 9, 2019.
Josh Galemore / Arizona Daily Star
After reviewing feedback visitors submitted in 2017 to the U.S. Forest Service, members of Friends of Sabino Canyon worked with Sen. Martha McSally, left, then a representative, to allow competitive bidding for a new shuttle service.
Josh Galemore / Arizona Daily Star
David Hutchens, TEP president and CEO, said the new shuttle service for Sabino Canyon is just one of many projects the company is working on to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Josh Galemore / Arizona Daily Star
A group of saguaro cacti are surrounded by ocotillo and lush green scenery along the Bear Canyon trail with green lush scenery at Sabino Canyon Recreational Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on July 26th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star
Hikers walk along the Bear Canyon trail with green lush scenery at Sabino Canyon Recreational Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on July 26th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star
In 2020, the Sabino Canyon creek was dry for 216 days, the most since 1990. Then we went abruptly to the wettest month in Tucson history in July 2021. Here, a Sabino Canyon visitor, Brad Balla, sits on a rock near the bottom of the Sabino Dam last month.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star
Two people stand in a pool near the bottom of the Sabino dam at Sabino Canyon Recreational Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on July 26th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star
Tyler Claiborn sits on a rock playing in the water while watching his daughter play in a pool near the bottom of the Sabino dam at Sabino Canyon Recreational Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on July 26th, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star
A gentleman rests on a rock near the bottom of the Sabino Dam at Sabino Canyon Recreational Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., in Tucson, Ariz. on July 26, 2021.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star
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Tucson Greyhound Park, seen in this photo from the 1950s, opened in 1944. It has been hosting simulcast horse and dog racing and offering parimutuel off-track betting since dog racing was ended by state law in 2016, after 72 years of racing at the Tucson track.
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Track employees Alicia Heiserer and Eric Baugher on the roof of Tucson Greyhound Park on the last day of live racing at the park in 2016. The park will close for good at the end of June.
Tucson Greyhound Park will close for good at the end of June, 78 years after opening and six years after the last dog race there.
In a message posted on the former greyhound racetrack’s website and Facebook page, the park said it will be hosting the Belmont Stakes on June 11 before closing its doors.
“We are sad to say that it will be our last Belmont as we will be shutting our doors at the end of June 2022,” the park said in a message to patrons.
It is unclear what will happen with the historic racetrack property at 2601 S. Third Ave.
The dog track, which opened in 1944, has been hosting simulcast horse and dog racing and offering parimutuel off-track betting since dog racing was ended by state law in 2016, after 72 years of racing at the Tucson track.
Officials of Tucson Greyhound Park did not respond to requests for comment on the impending closure or future plans for the site.
Closure of the former dog track will leave Tucson with only three licensed brick-and-mortar off-track betting sites.
Such operations have faced increased competition for gambler’s dollars from tribal casinos, and more recently in Arizona, from online sports betting.
The legislation that launched online sports betting in Arizona last September also allows bettors to place online parimutuel bets on horse and dog races through "advanced deposit wagering," in which the bettor must fund an account with authorized sites before being allowed to place bets.
Arizona had allowed such wagering by telephone only since 2014.
The remaining off-track betting sites in the Tucson area are at Famous Sam’s East, 7129 E. Golf Links Road; Midtown Tavern, 3620 N. First Ave.; and Old Father Inn, 4080 W. Ina Road.
Photos: Greyhound racing in Tucson through the years
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
Last night of live racing at Tucson Greyhound Park
David joined the Star in 1997, after working as a consumer and business reporter in Phoenix for more than a decade. A graduate of Ohio University, he has covered most business beats focusing on technology, defense and utilities. He has won several awards.
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Tucson Greyhound Park, seen in this photo from the 1950s, opened in 1944. It has been hosting simulcast horse and dog racing and offering parimutuel off-track betting since dog racing was ended by state law in 2016, after 72 years of racing at the Tucson track.
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DALLAS — Authorities in Duncanville seized around $10 million worth of illegal drugs in Dallas on Thursday and two people will be facing federal charges, police said.
Police in Duncanville said its narcotics team had been investigating the location in the 5500 block of South Cockrell Hill Road in Dallas after the department received a tip.
According to police, the narcotics team, a SWAT team and the Dallas County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at the location at around 11:20 a.m. Thursday. Police said four adults and a juvenile were detained.
Police said two of the detainees will be facing federal drug charges and that the other three were found to not be involved in the illegal activity. The department did not specify which of the detainees were arrested.
Authorities found "several black plastic pallets commonly used to conceal methamphetamine" and "drums of liquid methamphetamine that were being processed for crystallization," police said.
According to Duncanville police, about 250 kilograms of methamphetamine, 30 pounds of marijuana, three firearms and a stolen vehicle were seized from the location. Police believe the illegal drugs have a street value of around $10 million.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's Dallas office was also called to assist in the investigation.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — A smell from illegal dumping outside a store in a Fort Worth neighborhood forced people to take matters into their own hands.
For weeks, people have dumped so much trash in the parking lot of the Family Dollar on McCart Avenue that a city code enforcement officer has launched an investigation.
On Friday afternoon, volunteers decided the parking lot trash had to go.
Family Dollar customers like A.J. Jones could smell the trash coming and going. He has been seeing the trash pile grow for weeks.
Not only does the smell bother him, but so does the sight of all the trash consisting of everything from used diapers, to clothing, to molded food to mattresses.
Jones said, "This is this is just a disgrace, come in here and just dropped off stuff like that, it doesn't make sense."
So, the volunteers put on gloves, grabbed trash bags and went to work.
Teenager Miguel Trevino shared some of the stuff left behind. His young neighbor showed up to help pick up the trash, too.
"It's just disgusting. It's nasty," said Trevino. "It was food, milk, toys, clothes. Lunch, moldy cheese. Old milk. Maggots."
Family Dollar posted a phone number on the door for customers to help stop the illegal dumping. During the clean up, the volunteers got some unexpected help, and Trevino shared why cleaning up is so personal.
"I walking to the store with my sister, and she tried to touch it. My little sister, she is just two. She saw some toys in there," said Trevino.
Lavelle Hines joined the clean-up, along with a couple of Family Dollar employees who hope this doesn't happen again.
Hines is one of the first homeowners who started voicing the concerns about the illegal dumping, which appeared to get worse by the day. One of the store customers even sorted through a trash bag after seeing a woman dump it and found her personal information inside the bag.
Hines had ongoing conversations with the store managers at Family Dollar about what needs to be done to stop the dumping.
"I don't fault Family Dollar for this at all," said Hines. "I fault the people who pulled up to this location and just dumped the trash."
Minutes after the clean-up Friday afternoon, a Fort Worth code compliance officer conducted another inspection. The case is still an open and active investigation.
There are video cameras outside the Family Dollar store, but no word if the retail giant has shared surveillance video to try to identify those responsible.
To promote clean neighborhoods, the City of Fort Worth is recruiting people for its Code Rangers class on July 16. Code enforcement officers teach citizens how to report violators but remain anonymous.
There is a limited number of spaces, so concerned citizens, community leaders and homeowners are encouraged to sign up early.
The City of Fort Worth also offers help to people in neighborhoods who are interested in conducting clean-up campaigns. Fort Worth will assist with things like trash bags, gloves and other items needed to remove trash and debris through its Keep Fort Worth Beautiful campaign. There is no cost to citizens who want to hold a clean-up in their area. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-neighborhood-steps-up-against-illegal-dumping/287-b1a17bf8-f6f9-4225-b0db-056e61497aa4 | 2022-06-04T00:02:04 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-neighborhood-steps-up-against-illegal-dumping/287-b1a17bf8-f6f9-4225-b0db-056e61497aa4 |
DALLAS — In the wake of the chaos and shooting tragedy at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, residents across the state continue speaking out about gun violence.
“My kids are my life,” said Shaquna Persley, as she addressed a crowded room during a town hall meeting in Dallas on Wednesday.
Persley's 13-year-old daughter, Shavon Randle, was kidnapped and murdered in 2017. She is among families publicly asking lawmakers for change.
“These guns, y’all, Oh, my God. Lord, Jesus,” cried Persley.
This week, Governor Greg Abbott said he wants to see heightened safety standards at schools, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
The governor sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency’s Commissioner, Mike Morath, directing him to increase efforts to make school buildings more secure.
“In the wake of this devastating crime, we must redouble our efforts to ensure that our schools provide a safe and secure environment for the children of Texas,” wrote Abbott.
In that letter, the governor urged the TEA to determine the cost for school districts to comply with heightened safety standards, instruct school districts to identify actions they can take to make campuses more secure, do weekly inspections of exterior doors, and encourage school districts to increase the presence of trained law enforcement officers on campuses.
“We’ve got a serious problem and they want to see answers. Not just thoughts and prayer,” said Texas State Representative Carl O. Sherman.
The District 109 State Representative has been listening to community members about gun violence and mass shootings. Sherman is hosting a town hall, including teachers across North Texas on Tuesday, June 7.
“We have a group of teachers, 10 to 12 teachers, that we’ve invited to be a part of this panel. To talk to us about the issue from their perspective,” said Sherman.
Sherman said the live audience will also include police chiefs, school superintendents, mayors, council members, school board trustees and neighbors from different communities.
“When our school zones have become war zones, it’s timeout for thoughts and prayers. And when we give more respect and deference to the Second Amendment than we do to second graders, it’s timeout,” added Sherman.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is spending $11 million on education programs promoting wider use of “red flag” laws that are designed to temporarily take guns away from people who are deemed at risk of harming themselves or others, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday.
The money was included in the state budget he approved nearly a year ago, but the programs are now getting underway.
Newsom announced the funding on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and as he continued promoting California's gun control efforts as a national model in response to recent mass shootings, including in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Uvalde, Texas; and Buffalo, New York.
California approved its red flag law in 2014 after an earlier mass shooting. It allows police, loved ones and others to ask judges to approve what are formally known as gun violence restraining orders that temporarily bar someone from possessing firearms if they are found to be a risk to themselves or others.
Similar intervention programs are in 19 states and the District of Columbia.
But a report last year by the Violence Prevention Research Program at UC Davis Health said most people aren't aware that the orders are an option.
The new 18-month outreach program is designed to expand their use.
It includes $5 million to local domestic violence organizations for community outreach; $5 million for a statewide education program, including to communities most at risk of gun violence in several languages; and $1 million to expand an existing San Diego-based program to provide education and training for district attorneys and law enforcement groups statewide.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
Inside an unassuming strip mall storefront, tucked between a tutoring center and a dance studio, a line of children holds hands and glides across the floor beneath a banner of Rep. Michelle Steel praising the United States as the best country on Earth. In exchange for rehearsal space at this Republican Party campaign office in Westminster, the leaders of the Vietnamese dance troupe rehearsing this Saturday evening participate in phone-banking sessions to help the first-term congresswoman from Seal Beach keep her seat.
The following afternoon, her Democratic challenger, Jay Chen, is one of several candidates for local office circulating through a Golden Sea banquet hall in Anaheim during a fundraiser for Viet Tan, an opposition political party banned in Vietnam. Before the lunch service and a lengthy Vietnamese-language presentation featuring a short movie, musical performances and a raffle, Chen winds through the tables with a translator, bonding with attendees over his service in the Navy’s Seventh Fleet, which rescued refugees fleeing Vietnam in the 1970s.
Their clash in California’s 45th Congressional District, a C-shaped stretch of northwestern Orange County, is one of the most fiercely contested House races in the country amid a midterm election in which Republicans appear poised to take back control of Congress.
It is also one of two seats in Orange County that could come down to a runoff this fall between Asian American candidates — a historically rare occurrence that highlights the fast-growing electorate’s rising political influence and its increasing importance to both parties, in California and nationally.
Asian American voters, who are not an ethnic or political monolith, have drifted overwhelmingly to the Democratic Party over the past few decades, helping turn places such as Orange County, metro Atlanta and suburban Texas newly competitive. But the GOP made gains in 2020 and it is now trying to capitalize on issues such as crime and affirmative action to rebuild its connection to the community.
“We have a lot of doctors, we have a lot of scientists coming out of Asian America, but we don’t have a large political voice,” Chen said. He cites the “bamboo ceiling” that drove his Taiwanese immigrant father to leave corporate America and start his own business as a motivating factor for entering politics in 2007, when Chen ran for a local school board.
That an Asian American will represent the district no matter what is “great progress in our community and our country,” Chen said. “I’m proud to be a part of that.”
In the nearby 40th Congressional District, Democrat Asif Mahmood is expected to take on Rep. Young Kim, a Fullerton Republican — as long as she gets past a surprisingly robust primary challenge from fellow conservative Greg Raths.
But Asian American voters will play a particularly important role in the likely race between Steel and Chen, who are vying for one of only a handful of House seats nationwide with an Asian American plurality. About a third of voters in the district are Asian American. In addition to significant Korean, Chinese and Indian neighborhoods, it includes the Little Saigon district straddling Westminster and Garden Grove, the heart of the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam.
The Republican National Committee opened its Westminster office last summer as a joint campaign headquarters and community voter outreach center, the first of several across the country. The Democratic Party has local organizers building relationships and cultivating volunteers in the Taiwanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities.
Though both candidates say the race will be decided on broad issues such as inflation and gas prices, Asian American identity has become central to the campaign. As Steel and Chen elevate their biographies to connect with voters, their backgrounds have also become fodder for attacks, leading to accusations of Asian bashing and a simmering tension between them.
Steel said developing personal relationships is especially important in Little Saigon and other tight-knit Asian immigrant communities in Orange County, where trusted local leaders and ethnic media outlets hold considerable sway with voters.
“When they know you, they vote for you. So that’s the reason I’m always out there in the community, that’s the reason I come back every weekend,” she said. “They love you forever when they know you personally.”
Awakening a long-ignored electorate
Political engagement has historically been much lower than average among Asian Americans. Karthick Ramakrishnan, a professor of public policy at UC Riverside who studies Asian American political behavior, said a lack of targeted mobilization perpetuated a longstanding cycle of low awareness and turnout among Asian American voters that convinced campaigns it was not worth the effort to reach them.
That has shifted in the last decade. After Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney lost to President Obama in 2012, the GOP embraced a strategy to appeal more to nonwhite voters that boosted candidates including Steel and Kim. Racist rhetoric about China during the coronavirus pandemic from former President Donald Trump and other leaders, plus a recent rise in hate crimes, underscored for many Asian Americans a new urgency to get involved.
The past few election cycles marked an “awakening of the Asian American electorate,” Ramakrishnan said.
In 2018, turnout among Asian American voters increased to 42%, compared to just 28% in 2014, according to the U.S. Current Population Survey. Asian American turnout jumped by more than 10 percentage points between 2016 and 2020, to nearly 60% in the last presidential election, a surge larger than other ethnic groups.
While voter participation by Asian Americans is still lower than white and Black voters — it is slightly higher than among Latinos — the sheer increase has been explosive in California, which saw about 650,000 more Asian Americans cast a ballot in 2020 than in 2016, a surge of 64%.
Though it remains to be seen whether this was an outlier or marks a true shift in Asian American political engagement, Ramakrishnan said he was encouraged by the deep investments in outreach that both parties continue to make in races like the 45th Congressional District.
“The fact that this is happening at the primary stage and not just at the general stage is a hopeful sign,” he said.
With Asian Americans now compromising nearly one in six Californians, the electorate has become too large to ignore.
But Bill Wong, a longtime Democratic political consultant who recently retired, said it took Asian Americans in positions of power, pushing for more sophisticated outreach and engagement, to get campaigns to take the community seriously as a political force.
The 1990s saw the election of the first Asian Americans to the state Legislature in more than a decade. The three members serving in Sacramento in 2001 established the California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus to increase representation; two decades later, there are more than a dozen Asian American members at the Capitol, about a third of them Republican.
Wong pointed to a 2010 independent expenditure committee, funded by organized labor to turn out Asian American voters for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown, as another turning point. At nearly $1 million, it was a relative drop in the bucket of that massively expensive race against Republican Meg Whitman, but comprised perhaps the most significant campaign investment ever to that point aimed at Asian Americans — the result, Wong said, of Asian Americans leading three of California’s largest unions at the time. In the final weeks of the election, Whitman launched her own ad blitz targeting Asian American voters.
“A seat at the table isn’t given. It’s taken,” Wong said.
‘My accent is my story’
On a recent Saturday morning, Steel gathered with a group of young volunteers at her campaign headquarters, a largely empty office at a Buena Park strip mall plastered with signs playing to voters’ economic anxieties: Lower taxes! Stop inflation! Gas too high? Register Republican.
Before she dispatched the students to canvass homes in their matching white T-shirts, Steel promised that she would host them for a barbecue after she wins in November: “My barbecue is very famous,” she said.
Running through a suburban neighborhood in the midday sun, knocking on mostly unanswered doors, Steel was eager to discuss an April town hall in which Chen was recorded saying that “you kind of need an interpreter to figure out exactly what she’s saying.” The incident circulated widely, particularly in conservative news outlets. Steel, a Korean immigrant who came to the United States at 19 to continue her education, criticized Chen for mocking her accent.
“My accent is my story,” Steel said, proof of her fulfillment of the American Dream. She said she continues to practice her English every morning, reading two or three articles out loud to hear her pronunciation. “You work hard and it pays off.”
Chen said he was taking a dig at Steel’s convoluted talking points, not her accent. He slammed Steel for “trying to manufacture a controversy because she doesn’t have a record to run on.”
“It’s sad that she would try to paint herself as a victim when she’s never stood up for the Asian community when it was facing all this hate,” he said. “There are Asian Americans who are being hurt and killed, and she’s taking advantage of that to score cheap political points.”
But Steel has continued to chastise Chen for not apologizing, pointing out that his parents, who came to the United States from Taiwan, are immigrants like her.
“He’s supposed to be really grateful,” Steel said. “All the second, third generations, without first generations’ sacrifice, they’re not there, where they are standing right now.”
At the same time, Steel downplays the significance of her status as one of the few Asian American members of Congress — there are just 15 in the 435-member House of Representatives and two in the 100-member Senate. Rather than representing concerns of the Asian American community that might otherwise be overlooked in policymaking, Steel said the unique perspective she can offer is that of a tax expert.
“Asian voters, their concerns are exactly the same as mainstream,” Steel said. “So what you’re doing is, you just work, but you use a different language.”
Yet she also seems acutely attuned to engaging Asian Americans, especially in a Democratic-leaning district where she may need some crossover support to win a second term.
Among the accomplishments Steel highlighted were legislation she introduced that would require universities receiving federal financial aid to disclose more information about how they use subjective personality traits in admissions decisions, as well as amicus briefs she filed in ongoing lawsuits that contend race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill discriminate against Asian American applicants.
“Asian Americans are very much sensitive about it,” Steel said. “When I introduced these bills…they know that, you know, I am with them. But it’s not just one race that I’m talking about.”
Vietnamese voters could swing the race
Steel also noted a letter she sent to the International Olympic Committee urging that the 2022 Winter Games be moved out of Beijing. Candidates in Orange County, including Chen, take frequent shots at the Chinese Communist Party to appeal to Vietnamese American voters.
Communism remains a major concern for many residents of Little Saigon, which grew out of the influx of refugees after the fall of South Vietnam in 1975. The community aligned closely with the GOP during the Cold War, though younger generations born in the United States have gravitated towards Democrats as other issues took priority.
That makes Vietnamese Americans a crucial swing demographic in the tightly-divided 45th Congressional District, where they account for about a sixth of all voters. Democrats have a slight advantage among registered voters, who favored President Joe Biden by about 6 percentage points in 2020. But during the last midterm election in 2018, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom won the area by less than a point.
“The DNA of the district is very Democratic, but you need to find the right candidates,” said Chen, who connected with attendees at the Viet Tan fundraiser by touting his Taiwanese heritage and their shared concerns about China.
Steel has leaned into the fears about China and communism. Earlier this year, her campaign began promoting a vote that Chen took in 2010 to bring a Chinese language and culture class, paid for by the Chinese government, to a local middle school. Suspicions that the program was an attempt to indoctrinate foreign students with Chinese propaganda fueled an unsuccessful recall attempt against Chen and three of his fellow school board members.
Chen said he has been targeted in recent months by online trolls who spread vitriolic messages that he is a communist or even a Chinese spy. He compared the experience to his first failed bid for Congress in 2012, when some supporters of his white Republican opponent made signs that said, “Vote for the American.”
He lambasted Steel for dividing the Asian American community and “scaremongering” in a manner that could incite violence.
“We just saw what happened in Laguna Woods,” Chen said, where a Chinese American shot members of a Taiwanese congregation last month, allegedly for supporting the island’s independence from China. “It’s a dangerous game.”
Steel is coy about the situation. She said she doesn’t know whether or not Chen is a communist sympathizer and takes no responsibility for the online harassment.
“I’m not saying he’s a commie,” Steel said. “That’s what other people…that’s their thoughts and they are doing it. But you know what, from our campaign, what I’m doing, it’s just one thing that just shows the facts and shows the truth.”
‘Showing up means a lot’
It’s unclear how much any of the controversies or personal connections will matter to voters as gas prices soar past $6 per gallon and a spate of mass shootings has reignited the debate over gun control.
Making the rounds of banquet tables, Chen listened as Uyen Truong, 29, a pharmacist from Westminster, introduced the graduating members of her youth group and where they would be attending college in the fall. After Chen handed her a business card, Truong gave him a sticker with their logo in return.
Truong said she leans Democratic because student loan forgiveness and affordable health care are important to her. Though she had not followed the congressional race closely, she planned to look further into Chen’s campaign after meeting him.
“My community is important to me. So even just showing up means a lot,” she said. “Just the fact that he’s listening to all the voices, it’s important to me.”
As he sat watching the end of the dance practice at the GOP’s Westminster community center, Anthony Cao, 53, who founded the group, said he liked Steel because her parents fled North Korea at the start of the Korean War, fellow refugees from communism: “Her background is a little bit like Vietnamese.”
Cao and his wife, Betty, 50, have identified as Republicans since immigrating to the United States in the late 1980s. They said they could not vote for a Democratic candidate, even one who is Asian American, because they do not believe the party supports policies that help business owners.
Betty Cao said inflation and generous unemployment benefits during the coronavirus have been a double-punch to her husband’s dental practice, which she manages. Their costs have risen sharply, largely from the generous raises they gave their employees to keep up with surging prices, and they have struggled to hire new workers to fill vacancies.
“When I used to put an ad, 20 resumes would come in. Now I put an ad, five people put a resume in, I call them back and I get no answer,” said Betty Cao, who believes many applicants are just pretending to look for a job so they can keep collecting unemployment. “We’re stuck in the middle, just trying to hang in there.”
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For three days in April, a striking group of Jack in the Box cashiers and cooks shut down their Sacramento County store. They were calling for better schedules, more staff and for management to repair a broken ice maker.
They also called for a transformation of their industry.
Donning red T-shirts from the decade-old “Fight for $15” minimum wage campaign, the workers chanted for the passage of Assembly Bill 257.
AB 257 threatens to upend the fast food franchise business model in California. It would create a state-run council to negotiate wages, hours and working conditions for an industry that, according to federal data, employs more than 700,000 people in the state.
Under the bill, employers would be responsible for the regulations, but so would the fast food corporations that partner with franchise owners.
The measure is set to be heard in a state Senate committee next week, when organizers plan a series of coordinated strikes at fast food shops in San Diego, Los Angeles, Oakland and Sacramento.
“AB 257 will force them to change — will hold them accountable,” said Adonida Briseño, 26, a Jack in the Box worker who took part in the April strike.
A potential foothold
The Service Employees International Union’s push to pass AB 257 is one of the most significant organizing efforts in its “Fight for $15” campaign, a chance for a foothold into a low-wage industry where unionization has long been elusive.
California has been a proving ground for the union’s efforts to advocate for low-wage workers. Los Angeles adopted a $15 minimum wage in 2015 and the state followed suit in 2016.
But franchisors and franchisees say AB 257 is unnecessary and burdensome and would raise prices for working-class customers.
“Inflation is top of mind for everybody,” said Jeff Hanscom, spokesman of the International Franchise Association, which represents corporations and franchisees. “It just doesn’t make sense.”
Gene Erdman, who works at a company that owns 235 Pizza Hut franchise locations in southern California, said the council would increase costs and squeeze businesses.
“It’s not the relationship with the franchisor,” said Erdman. “What makes it hard to make money is what we’re dealing with from a regulation standpoint in California.”
After narrowly passing the state Assembly in January, the bill is set to receive its first Senate hearing June 8.
Solution or overkill
Sen. Dave Cortese, a San Jose Democrat who chairs the Senate committee hearing the bill, said he supports rooting out wage theft, one of the bill’s aims, but he worries that the bill’s creation of a broad, regulation-setting body would be like “using a meat cleaver instead of a scalpel” on the problem.
“We just have to be careful about regimenting wages from an independent council,” he said. “In tough times, you have to be able to make course corrections.”
Sen. Josh Newman, a Brea Democrat who is on the fence, said it would be “no small thing to create a new body to oversee a whole industry.”
While the pandemic decimated indoor dining, large corporate restaurant chains fared better than neighborhood, locally-owned locales because of their size and cash holdings. Fast food restaurants, in particular, had more experience with drive-throughs, carryout and delivery options.
California has the most fast food workers in the country. In April more than 725,000 workers were employed in California’s limited-service food industry, which includes fast food workers as well as those who work in fast casual establishments, pizzerias and cafes. That’s higher than before the pandemic and 11% more than the same month last year.
Fast food counter workers in California made $15.61 an hour and cooks $15.35 on average, according to federal data from last May.
Few fast food stores have unionized. Organizers blame that on high employee turnover and the thousands of individual franchise owners they’d have to bargain with.
Drop in a bucket
There has been a trickle of successful Starbucks union elections this year, but those stores are owned by one corporate employer rather than franchisees. They represent a “drop in the bucket” of fast food locations, said Nelson Lichtenstein, a labor historian at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Leticia Reyes, 55, a cook at the Sacramento County Jack in the Box, said workers like her aren’t benefiting from the industry’s growth. She worked through the pandemic, despite her fears about getting sick, because her husband was laid off from his hotel chef job.
“They’re making millions and millions of dollars off of us, the workers,” Reyes said. “And we aren’t very safe.”
The restaurant frequently was busy and understaffed and the drive-through was packed.
One day last June, the air conditioner was broken and temperatures soared to 109 degrees, according to a complaint Reyes and six other employees filed with California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
“The manager told us that it wasn’t hot, we were going through menopause,” Reyes said. “We had to bring fans from our homes to withstand the heat.”
Worker complaints
The workers went on strike for one day, prompting the manager to fix the air conditioning, Reyes said.
A few days later, on Aug. 3, the workers filed a wage theft complaint with the state labor commissioner, alleging owner Anil Yadav had been cheating workers out of pay and denying them breaks, including during 16-hour shifts.
Yadav did not return phone calls seeking comment. An attorney for Yadav, Kevin Kevorkian, declined to comment.
Workers went on strike again in April, after filing a second CalOSHA complaint citing moldy machines, a hole in the ceiling that let rain in and faulty drive-thru speakers that they said led to a customer pulling a gun on a cashier.
That complaint also said workers, including a pregnant employee, had to climb onto a table to scoop ice for customers from a broken dispenser. Copies of both CalOSHA complaints and the wage theft complaint were provided to CalMatters by SEIU.
Fast food workers in California have gone on strike 2,560 times since the start of the pandemic, the SEIU said. The union also has helped workers file more than 330 health, workplace and wage complaints in California.
CalOSHA issued 38 COVID-related violations at fast food establishments, affecting a tiny fraction of the industry, the California Restaurant Association pointed out.
California has some of the nation’s strictest worker protection laws, the association contends, so the state should instead fund its backlogged wage theft and workplace violation investigators.
The franchise system
“We believe the system is set up to be robust and protective,” said Matt Sutton, an association spokesperson. “There’s a pathway for people, and they use it all the time.”
But franchise systems leave business owners with little room for overhead, leading them to cut corners and pay low wages, critics say.
“The corporations — the McDonalds, the Jack in the Boxes, the Burger Kings — by design have created this system as a means to diminish the power of working people,” said David Huerta, president of the California SEIU State Council. “We’re trying to untangle that and create an environment where workers have a direct voice with their employers.”
Fast food corporations have long rejected legal responsibility for how franchisees treat workers. Under former President Donald Trump, the Department of Labor curbed instances in which corporations counted as a “joint employer” of restaurant workers, though under President Joe Biden the same agency rolled back that regulation.
The SEIU and its allies in the state Legislature want California to establish joint responsibility, holding franchisors liable for labor law violations at their franchisees’ locations.
That has the restaurant association and fast food store owners worried that corporate franchisors will pull back opportunities in a field they say has lower barriers for entry small and minority business owners than other enterprises.
A joint council
The bill would create an 11-member council composed of business, labor and state representatives. It would set across-the-board standards for fast food chains with 30 or more locations, franchised or not.
“This is blanket legislation for the entire state,” said Harshraj Ghai, whose company, Ghai Management Services, is one of the state’s largest franchise owners with about 200 Burger Kings, Taco Bells and Popeyes stores employing more than 4,000. “The rules are going to be made for markets like Fresno and San Francisco — all the same.”
Ghai said his father started working in Burger Kings when his family immigrated from India in the 1990s and operated his first franchise in 1999.
He fears a statewide council’s rules would raise costs when inflation already is squeezing his profit margins. Most of his locations are in California.
“It’s going to make it very difficult for us to keep staffing our restaurants,” he said.
One of his Sacramento-area Burger King locations was the site of a rally for AB 257 in May. There workers complained of a broken AC. He said the equipment has been replaced and the store this week passed a CalOSHA inspection after employees filed a complaint. That labor enforcement system, he said, is the right way to resolve worker complaints.
Sectoral bargaining
Similar to the fast food push, nursing home workers, who also are supported by SEIU, have asked state lawmakers to create a board overseeing their industry.
This so-called “sectoral bargaining” approach is common in Europe, including Austria and France. It allows workers to bargain with employers across an industry rather than at each shop or business.
While some local and state governments in the U.S. have enacted industry-specific boards to dictate working conditions, SEIU’s fast food council push is more ambitious, said David Madland, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.
“You have the potential to transform the industry from a really low-wage sector — with little ability to change — to become a model for other sectors,” Madland said.
Even so, the idea isn’t new for California. For most of the 20th century, the state issued industry-specific wage orders through the governor-appointed Industrial Welfare Commission to cover marginalized workers.
In sectors as wide-ranging as film, canning, and sheep-herding the commission set standards such as the lengths of breaks, the provision of uniforms and the temperature of workplaces. It even had the power to dictate the state minimum wage.
Today 17 industries still operate under its orders though the board itself is gone. It was defunded in 2004 at labor’s urging after years of political controversy, including loosened regulations.
As for the Sacramento County Jack in the Box, Reyes says the strikes have produced some results. Managers have fixed the broken ice machine and the air conditioning unit. And they have paid her some of the wages she said they owed her.
But forming a union to ensure long-term change is impossible at her store, Reyes said, because many workers are scared and that’s why the statewide bill is necessary.
This article is part of the California Divide project, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequality and economic survival in California.
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As California races to prevent the irreversible effects of climate change, some experts are questioning key policies that the state is counting on to meet its ambitious goals and accusing state officials of failing to provide substantial details to back up its claims.
The California Air Resources Board’s proposal, called a scoping plan, outlines policies that would transition the economy away from fossil fuels. The purpose of the plan is to fulfill state mandates to reduce planet-warming emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
In this year’s highly-anticipated climate policy blueprint, some critics say the state agency has not been transparent on how it plans to achieve its goals. The process has left legislators and others at the forefront of the climate discussion confused over the air board staff’s projections.
“The draft scoping plan does California a disservice,” said Danny Cullenward, an economist and vice chair of the Independent Emissions Market Advisory Committee, a group of five experts appointed by the governor and top legislators to assess the effectiveness of the state’s landmark cap and trade program. “It focuses on long-term goals at the expense of near-term action.”
At two recent state committee meetings, environmentalists, academics and climate policy experts who serve on state advisory panels voiced concerns over California’s approach to tackling the climate crisis. They called the plan incomplete, ambiguous and confusing.
In addition, in a letter sent Thursday to the Air Resources Board and Gov. Gavin Newsom, 73 environmental justice groups called the proposed scoping plan “a setback for the state and the world.”
“It fails to accelerate our 2030 and 2045 climate targets, and it fails to increase the pace of California’s actions beyond existing commitments,” the letter says. “We need a plan that transitions us away from the extractive, fossil-fueled energy system at the pace and scale demanded by climate science and environmental justice.”
The Air Resources Board did not send representatives to speak at either of the two meetings — a joint Senate and Assembly committee hearing and the emissions trading advisory committee.
But in a response to questions from CalMatters, air quality officials said the plan is a “guidance document” and that specific emissions reductions would be detailed when individual regulations are drafted.
“It is not a final document, nor intended to be. It is also not a regulation. It is a guidance document and as such leaves room for new information that may become available later,” said air board spokesperson Dave Clegern.
The plan focuses on increasing dependence on renewable energy, such as wind, solar and electric cars, and capturing carbon dioxide emitted by oil refineries and other industries.
The debate pits those who want to mandate an end to fossil fuels against those who want an approach that relies more on market incentives and technology.
Environmentalists have long viewed the use of carbon removal technology and cap and trade as continued investments in the fossil fuel industry. But others side with the oil industry, saying the state won’t be able to reduce carbon emissions fast enough without them. And across the political spectrum, many say the state’s approaches are too flawed to produce the results that the Air Resources Board says they will.
“In place of tangible strategies to reduce emissions, the draft plan aims to achieve far fewer emission reductions than other leading climate jurisdictions in the U.S. are already pursuing,” Cullenward said. “Nothing less than the future of California’s climate policy is at stake.”
The board plans to hold a public hearing on the plan on June 23 and vote in August.
Critics say staff haven’t provided much evidence of how some key components could work, including the state’s reliance on carbon removal and the role of its cap and trade program, which is a greenhouse gas market for industries that allows them to buy and sell credits.
Air board staff used modeling to predict how each sector of the economy will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. In their draft plan, they say carbon removal technologies will help capture millions of tons of carbon dioxide at oil refineries and other industries that are difficult to decarbonize, such as cement.
The plan cites studies from Lawrence Livermore, MIT and other institutions about how the technology may work, but adds, “ultimately, the role for mechanical (carbon dioxide removal) will depend on the success of reducing emissions directly at the source.”
Air board officials included in their models that carbon capture technologies were deployed in 2021 and will ramp up quickly by 2030. The plan says about 2 million tons of carbon dioxide were captured in 2021 — even though no facilities exist in California.
But they acknowledged in the plan that this assumption was wrong: Use of the technology in California by 2025 is “unlikely, and those emissions will be emitted into the atmosphere.” They said they would revise their modeling in the final version.
No agreement on how well carbon removal works
Air board officials say reducing emissions alone won’t address the growing threat of climate change. The path to carbon neutrality cannot be achieved without extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, according to their analysis. In their plan, by 2035, 5% of total emissions would be eliminated through carbon removal technologies, and that drops to 3.5% by 2045.
Carbon capture is the practice of collecting carbon dioxide emitted by smokestacks, transporting it in pipelines and injecting it deep underground for long-term storage so it does not warm the planet. (The practice is different from biological sequestration, where carbon dioxide is stored in natural habitats, such as vegetation, forests, wetlands and soil.)
The Air Resources Board’s staff’s preferred option, known as Scenario 3, projects that carbon removal technologies will capture nearly 80 million tons of carbon dioxide from polluting facilities per year by 2045. The scenario predicts that carbon removal infrastructure will be installed on most oil refineries by 2030 and on all cement, clay, glass and stone facilities by 2045.
A panel of experts speaking at a meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies on Tuesday discussed the pros and cons of carbon capture and storage and how it could inform the types of policies lawmakers push for. Much of the hearing centered on the controversy behind the practice and whether it did more harm than good.
The panelists provided vastly different accounts on its effectiveness, frustrating some lawmakers, who said the comments were inconsistent.
“The frustrating thing for me is that we have conflicts on what we’re hearing today, so how do I do the right thing for my constituents or the environment?” said state Sen. Brian Dahle, a Republican from Lassen County who is running for governor. “That’s very challenging for a legislator, sitting here with four panelists not all agreeing as we’re trying to move to the future.”
Some experts at the hearing said carbon removal plants could capture more than 90% of carbon dioxide emissions.
George Peridas is director of carbon management partnerships at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a federally-funded research facility. He said California is well-positioned to launch projects in parts of the state with deep sedimentary rock formations, including the Central Valley, which could serve as prime locations to store carbon dioxide.
“The Central Valley has a world class geology – that means just the right kinds of rocks for safe and permanent storage,” he said. “Carbon capture and storage is well-understood, heavily regulated, available for deployment today and has an overwhelmingly positive track record.”
Globally 27 carbon capture and storage projects are operating so far.
Mark Jacobson, a Stanford University professor of civil and environmental engineering, told the legislators that the state is overstating the impact of carbon capture and storage, citing the capture rate of existing facilities that have produced much lower results.
He said the net capture rate is much lower because the fuels that are used to operate the equipment offset the emissions it swallows.
For instance, the Petra Nova carbon capture and storage project in Texas, which operates on natural gas, was designed to capture 90% of carbon dioxide. But the emissions generated from powering the plant bring down the capture rate to about 33%, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The Shell Quest carbon capture and storage project in Canada has also been widely scrutinized. The plant captured 5 million tons of carbon dioxide since 2015, but it also emitted 7.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases over the same period – the equivalent carbon footprint of about 1.2 million gas cars, according to a 2022 report from Global Witness, an international watchdog organization. That means just 48% of the plant’s carbon emissions were captured, according to the report.
“It’s nothing close to what we would need to solve a climate problem,” Jacobsen said. “Completely useless.”
Sarah Saltzer, managing director of the Stanford Center for Carbon Storage and the Stanford Carbon Initiative, said the technology will improve in the coming decades. She said the state should streamline carbon removal projects to advance its carbon-reduction goals.
“We cannot rely on renewables alone as we do not have the capacity,” she said. “We believe that including carbon capture and storage and a wide range of portfolio options for reducing emissions of carbon dioxide provide a way to deal with hard-to-decarbonize sectors.”
In its analysis, air board staff said the facilities could have more benefits as they increasingly become powered by renewables and more companies start to invest in them.
Carbon removal technology also has potential to produce hydrogen until the state can develop more hydrogen plants powered by renewables, according to the report. Most hydrogen today is produced by oil refining but officials expect the state will transition to “green hydrogen,”which is produced by splitting water atoms using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Environmental justice groups say carbon capture will prolong dependence on the fossil fuel industry. They also worry pipeline ruptures and leakages and the continued operation of polluting facilities would keep harming the environment and health of nearby communities.
In a plea to lawmakers, Steven Feit, an attorney at the Center for International Environmental Law, said the state should not push for carbon capture projects if it truly seeks to phase out fossil fuels.
“Carbon capture and storage is pitched as one simple trick that can solve the genuine challenge of hard-to-abate emissions, but it may actually make the climate problem worse.” he said. “It will be a lifeline for emitting facilities and will lock in fossil fuels for decades to come.”
Jacobsen, of Stanford University, said the state should instead prioritize direct emissions reductions and renewables. “It can be done,” he said. “It’s far better to use renewable energy to replace fossil fuels.”
On the other hand, the oil industry is asking the air board to increase the plan’s reliance on carbon capture, saying it would ease the economic harm and job losses that would occur from phasing out fossil fuels.
“Our industry supports, invests in and is innovating towards more use of carbon capture technology,” said Kevin Slagle, a spokesperson for the Western States Petroleum Association, which represents oil and gas companies. “It’s simple, our state will not meet our climate goals without carbon capture and storage. This should be an area of agreement and opportunity rather than controversy.”
Implementing the scoping plan’s strategies would cost $18 billion in 2035, ramping up to $27 billion in 2045, the air board estimates.
Less reliance on cap and trade
The dispute over carbon removal mirrors a common refrain over the benefits of cap and trade.
In an earlier version of the scoping plan, air board officials in 2017 estimated about 38% of emissions reductions would come from cap and trade. But this year’s proposed plan leans more heavily on carbon removal technologies, a move that Cullenward said is “striking” considering the role the cap and trade program had in the past.
“The absence of an explanation is something that should be clarified,” he said at an Independent Emissions Market Advisory Committee meeting last week.
While the pace of emission reductions needs to more than triple to hit California’s 2030 target, just six pages of the 228-page scoping plan address how cap and trade is expected to contribute to that goal — with no detailed analysis of how significant that role will be.
Air board officials said they will evaluate the cap and trade program in 2023 and provide more details after the scoping plan is voted on by the board this summer.
The cap and trade program, which puts a price on pollution, has long been a key state policy to reduce pollutants emitted by companies that are subject to state emissions caps. But it also has been widely criticized by legislators, analysts and environmental justice groups. For years, companies have been banking the credits that allow them to pollute, creating an oversupply of allowances in the system that could deter them from meeting future emissions targets.
Catherine Garoupa White, a member of the state’s Environmental Justice Advisory Committee, said the plan should have included substantial reforms to the program, including a tighter emissions cap, reducing the number of allowances currently in circulation, establishing no-trading zones in disadvantaged communities and eliminating the use of offsets and distribution of free allowances.
“I continue to be frustrated by the lack of transparency and accountability from the Air Resources Board in this process overall,” she said. “The explanation on cap and trade is very short and ambiguous in this giant document. The carbon market is unpredictable and there’s a lack of evidence that the program is going to provide the emission reductions that we need.”
Meredith Fowlie, a professor at University of California, Berkeley’s department of agricultural and resource economics who also serves on the state’s environmental justice committee, said it is critical to address concerns about the scoping plan and how cap and trade factors in sooner rather than later.
“The modeling is complicated…but given the high stakes, I think we’ve got to find a way to make it more transparent,” she said. “It’s essential that we tackle the issue right now.”
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California living is expensive. So imagine having to get by on $600 a month. That’s essentially what some seniors and people with disabilities have to do in order to access Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for low-income residents.
Individuals with significant medical expenses — but whose income is too high to qualify for free Medi-Cal — may still access the program if they pay some of the costs.
That share of cost works like a monthly deductible; people are allowed to keep $600 for personal use and must spend the rest of their income on health care expenses before their Medi-Cal coverage kicks in.
“If you make $1,600 a month, $1,000 has to go toward paying for your care,” said Tiffany Huyenh-Cho, a staff attorney at Justice in Aging, an organization that is urging state lawmakers to update the income rule. Because people using this type of Medi-Cal usually have costly care, for some it’s worth paying, but most can’t afford it, she said.
In January of this year, the latest month for which state data is available, there were about 81,000 people who were enrolled in Medi-Cal but couldn’t use it because they did not meet their share of the cost. The majority are over 65 or have a disability, data show.
Take Maxine Wells of San Diego — she is 91, and with the help of her son, Keith Wells, she recently applied for Medi-Cal. Her Social Security monthly income of $2,000 puts her over the limit for free coverage. Keith is still waiting to get official word from the state on his mom’s eligibility status, but isn’t sure they’ll be able to meet her share of the cost.
The dollar amount that people get to keep, $600 for an individual and $934 for a couple, hasn’t changed since 1989, when the minimum wage was $4.25 an hour.
“It was shocking to hear it hasn’t been updated since then,” Keith Wells said.
Older adults like Wells also qualify for Medicare, the federal health insurance program for seniors and people with disabilities. But Medicare doesn’t cover all her needs or at-home care. Wells, a former beauty shop owner, suffers the aftermath of a heart attack, which left her heart muscle damaged. She has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), dementia and anxiety. Medi-Cal would supplement her Medicare coverage. About 1.4 million Californians are enrolled in both programs.
California has put forth sweeping and first-in-the-nation policies to expand health insurance coverage to more people. It has one of the lowest uninsured rates in the country — about 6% of California residents don’t have health insurance. Still, pockets of people continue to struggle to afford the coverage and care they need, meaning they go without it.
Aging advocates say older adults tend to live on fixed incomes but are sometimes subject to rules that haven’t kept up with the current cost of living.
Aging and health advocates are now asking legislators and the governor’s office to allow Medi-Cal recipients who need to pay a share of cost to keep more of their income. Assembly Bill 1900 by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula, a Fresno Democrat, proposes to raise the monthly limit from $600 for an individual, which is about 55% of the federal poverty level, to $1,562, or 138% of the federal poverty level.
This adjustment would require federal approval, according to the Department of Health Care Services, which oversees the Medi-Cal program.
Arambula’s bill made it out of the Assembly last week and is now before the Senate. “This is simply a matter of fairness for Californians who are struggling to make ends meet and need access to health care,” Arambula said about his bill in the Assembly Health Committee hearing earlier this year.
Linda Nguy, a policy advocate with the Western Center on Law and Poverty, said it would be difficult to pass the bill if funding for it isn’t included in this year’s state budget. Funding for this proposal was not included in the governor’s May revision of the budget.
However, the version of the budget released Wednesday by the Legislature’s Democratic leaders allocates $31 million to reduce the share of cost for this population. The Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom must now come together and hammer out a final budget.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office has estimated that this proposal would cost anywhere between $53 million and $151 million, of which half would be paid for by the state and the other half through federal funds. Without that funding, Arambula’s bill would likely get stuck in the Senate’s fiscal committee, Nguy said.
At least nine other states and the District of Columbia allow people who pay a share of cost for Medi-Cal (Medicaid in other states) to keep a higher amount for personal use than California does, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
“It’s so unfair,” said Naty Chavira, a teacher in the Los Angeles area whose parents, Jose and Alicia Chavira, are struggling to afford expensive medication and in-home assistance. “Do you know how hard my dad worked? He paid his taxes, he’s a good citizen, and here he is today in survival mode. I know that his finances are taking a toll on his health.”
Jose, 77, a former welder, has been struggling with a number of health issues and symptoms — diabetes, depression and vertigo, among others. He has spent most of his retirement caring for his wife, Alicia, 78, a former housewife who raised six kids and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a few years back. But now his health is deteriorating too.
Naty would like her parents to get some in-home assistance and for her dad to get the hearing aids he needs, but Medicare won’t pay for those expenses, so she helped them apply for Medi-Cal. However, in order to get that coverage, the couple would get to keep only $934 of their $2,600 monthly Social Security income.
When you take $500 away for bills, they’d get to keep $400 for their food and medication. “It’s insane,” Chavira said.
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During the pandemic, public education became a highly contentious arena for vitriol around masking, vaccines and reopening schools. But those tensions did not culminate in a heated election for California’s top schools chief.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has raised more than 10 times as much money as all his other competitors combined, and he’s earned endorsements from powerful teachers unions and interest groups, making him likely to glide easily into a second four-year term. Because it’s a nonpartisan contest, unlike the other statewide offices on Tuesday’s primary ballot, if he or someone else wins a majority of the vote, they are immediately elected, without a November runoff.
Thurmond’s smooth path is despite reports of a toxic management style, questionable hiring practices and a general lack of leadership in helping schools navigate the pandemic.
Thurmond, a former state Assemblymember and social worker, says he stands by his accomplishments.
“The reason I want this job is because I see what schools need, and I want to see them bounce back,” he said in an interview with CalMatters this week. “I know how to move the systems to help them get what they need.”
Numerous educators, lawmakers and experts who have worked with Thurmond during his first term say much of his work happens behind the scenes. Since entering office in early 2019, Thurmond has launched various task forces and working groups of education experts who generated sets of recommendations for legislation.
Shelley Spiegel-Coleman, a strategic advisor for Californians Together, an advocacy organization for English learners, said Thurmond helped protect funding for teachers’ professional development.
“He listens to the multiple voices, and I don’t think people give him enough credit for that,” Spiegel-Coleman said. “Everyone’s telling you what you should do, and he listens and does his best.”
The job description
The responsibilities of the state superintendent of public instruction are twofold. First, it’s to oversee the California Department of Education and its 1,500 employees. The agency largely helps local schools and districts implement the policies set by lawmakers in Sacramento.
“You can pass a policy, but that doesn’t matter if you can’t implement it,” said Michael Kirst, former president of California’s state board of education. “The California Department of Education in my view is an administrative body that carries out policy.”
Second, the state superintendent uses the office’s bully pulpit to bring attention to key issues in education, including literacy, the achievement gap or racial discrimination in schools. The superintendent can then influence bills in the Legislature or the state budget.
Kirst — who served on the state school board from 1975 to 1982 and again from 2011 to 2019 when Jerry Brown was governor — said it’s crucial for the governor and the superintendent to see eye-to-eye. He said tension between the two offices has stalled education policy.
“I’ve seen that movie, and it isn’t pretty,” he said. “You don’t see denunciations of [Gov. Gavin] Newsom by Tony Thurmond, and Newsom sees Thurmond as another respected elected official.”
The office does not allow for any kind of direct control over California’s public schools, which largely operate under “local control.” While parents called for Thurmond to reopen schools during the pandemic, he said he wasn’t able to do that with “a push of a button.”
Despite these limited powers, the contest for state superintendent hasn’t always been this tepid. In 2018, Thurmond and his opponent Marshall Tuck spent a combined $50 million in their campaigns. Tuck finished first in that year’s June primary, but narrowly lost to Thurmond in the November general election.
Tuck ran on a pro-charter schools platform, which turned the election into a proxy war between teachers unions and advocates for more school choice. But political insiders say the money spent in that election was nowhere near proportional to the powers of the office.
“A lot of the fights around charters are centered around changes to the law,” said Barrett Snider, a lobbyist for school districts with Capitol Advisors. “It’s not something that the state’s superintendent can do alone.”
While lawmakers did tighten regulations on charter schools during Thurmond’s first term, Snider and Kirst say the landscape wouldn’t have been much different if Tuck had won in 2018, largely because legislators and Newsom led the charge. Snider and Kirst say the battle over charter schools has calmed since the last election because the fallout from the pandemic has displaced the debate over school choice.
None of Thurmond’s challengers this year have raised nearly as much money as Tuck did, but multiple candidates including Lance Christensen, an education policy executive from the Sacramento region, and George Yang, a software architect from the Bay Area, are calling for loosening restrictions on charter schools.
“I’m a huge advocate for charter schools, but they’re basically in a defensive posture right now,” Christensen told CalMatters. “Charter schools are doing what they can to hold on for dear life.”
The superintendent’s race is the only way for voters to push for more school choice this election year. A proposed ballot initiative that would have created savings accounts for parents to spend on tuition at private schools or tutoring failed to gather enough signatures.
Thurmond’s task forces
In his first term, Thurmond created eight task forces. These teams of experts and educators met to discuss ways to address the achievement gap, literacy and access to technology.
Multiple experts who contributed to these task forces said they were skeptical about these indirect means of affecting policy.
“People naturally wonder, is this going to be a good use of my time? Is this going to result in something new or better?” said San Diego State University professor Joe Johnson, who participated in the Black student achievement task force. But he and most of the other experts came out of their experiences with optimism.
“He conveyed to me that it would generate a set of ideas that would help arm him to generate some policy,” said Tyrone Howard, a UCLA professor who also sat on the Black student achievement task force. “Rarely do I hear folks try to connect to direct legislation.”
Thurmond said the findings from these task forces have informed bills related to diversifying the teacher workforce and expanding summer literacy programs. He said he “stayed up all night” writing a bill, Senate Bill 1229, that would provide more mental health professionals at schools. The bill passed the Senate in late May and is in the Assembly.
“I assimilated some ideas that came out of the task force, but I wrote the legislation,” he said. “Task force members never said, ‘Hey write a bill.’ They said we need culturally competent mental health clinicians.”
The digital divide task force, launched in April 2020 to address the challenges of virtual instruction during the pandemic, raised more than $30 million and distributed more than 100,000 computers and hotspots.
The state budget last year ultimately included $5 billion for technology, which was more than enough to meet the approximately $500 million cost of closing the digital divide estimated by Thurmond’s task force. The superintendent said the task force’s work has paused for now, but he plans to resume at some point to think beyond ensuring students’ access to hardware towards more tech literacy and computer science instruction.
“The task force grew out of necessity,” he said. “I think we’re done for now, but I think we’ll have more work to do.”
The criticisms of Thurmond
Despite this behind-the-scenes work, Thurmond is no stranger to controversy and criticism. In September, Politico reported that former employees alleged that Thurmond created a “toxic” workplace through an abusive management style. According to the report, nearly two dozen senior officials had left the agency since Thurmond entered office.
Another Politico report found that he had hired a deputy superintendent to oversee equity who was living in Philadelphia while working for the California Department of Education. Daniel Lee resigned days after the report was published. Thurmond said his team got some “bad advice” on who he could hire, but he praised Lee’s work for the department.
“But look, they helped to make things better for us. They helped us expand diversity training,” he said.
Thurmond has also played more of a supporting role to Newsom and the California Department of Public Health in helping schools navigate the pandemic. He was absent at a 2021 press conference where Newsom and other lawmakers announced the plan to reopen public schools.
Christensen, who’s challenging Thurmond, said he would have told school districts they would only get state funding if they reopened classrooms.
“Saying he played a support role is very generous,” he said of Thurmond. “He was a nonentity.”
Thurmond said his absence from the spotlight has been blown out of proportion.
“The only evidence anyone has ever given is me not being at one press conference,” Thurmond said. “I’ve visited 60 school districts and brought resources to help schools bridge past the pandemic.”
Pedro Noguera, the dean of the USC Rossier School of Education who participated in Thurmond’s Black student achievement task force, said the superintendent could have done more to support local school boards.
“We had all this controversy over vaccines, over mask mandates, over school reopenings,” he said. “I don’t see the California Department of Education doing anything to protect school boards.”
While the state superintendent might not have direct control over schools and education policy, Thurmond said he wants to keep the job to finish the task of helping students recover from the pandemic.
“As a legislator, you’re really just one vote,” he said. “As superintendent, while it’s not a direct path to moving policy forward, you have a lot of paths to be creative.”
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OCEANSIDE, Calif — A skydiving plane crashed Friday near the Oceanside Municipal Airport, killing one person on board and injuring a second, authorities said.
The plane went down at about 1:45 p.m. about 500 yards east of the airport in the northern San Diego County city, police Lt. Scott Garrett told the San Diego Union-Tribune.
One woman was pronounced dead at a hospital and a man was hospitalized with serious injuries, fire officials said.
Their names weren't immediately released.
The plane was a Cessna 208B, also known as a Grand Caravan, according to its Federal Aviation Administration registration listing.
Garrett said the aircraft, which was operated by the skydiving company GoJump Oceanside, was believed to have been approaching the airport to land when it crashed.
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BANNING, Calif. — Thirteen people were injured Friday when a Greyhound bus blew a tire and veered into a sports utility vehicle and a center divider wall on a California desert highway, authorities said.
There were 33 people aboard the bus when it crashed in Banning, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of Los Angeles while heading from Los Angeles to Phoenix on Interstate 10, said California Highway Patrol Officer Jason Montez.
Thirteen people were taken to hospitals but only one of those injured suffered a major injury, believed to be a compound fracture, and the rest had minor injuries, Montez said.
Two of the injured people were in the Mitsubishi that was struck by the bus and the other 11 were from the bus, he said.
The bus was traveling at about 60-65 mph (96-105 kph) when its left front tire blew out and it veered to the left and hit the Mitsubishi and then the center divider, he said.
Uninjured bus passengers were taken to a tribal hall on the Morongo Indian reservation.
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — It now appears that South Texas will serve as a sort of burial ground for a once-mighty U.S. Navy ship. The aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk – named for the place in North Carolina where the Wright brothers flew the first powered airplane – was towed to Texas this week to end its service in a marine salvage yard.
The carrier is a ghost from another era when ships ran on oil and when the world was a much different place since its launching in 1961.
It played an active role in the Vietnam War during the 1960s and '70s, and entered the battle zone again in 2003 when it served as launch pad for fighter jets and helicopters during the Iraq War.
But as the Navy began replacing carriers with those using nuclear power, the end was near for the Kitty Hawk. Several veterans’ organizations worked to allow them to convert it into a floating museum, but the Navy said no.
Its fate was sealed when the salvage company in Brownsville, Texas paid one cent to take possession of the Kitty Hawk and sell off the metal for scrap. The company said it will take about 18 months to dismantle the ship when the Kitty Hawk will be gone forever from the oceans of the world, but likely will remain alive in the pages of history and in the memories of the thousands of sailors who called it home.
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SAN ANTONIO — The parents of 10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza, one of 19 children killed in the Uvalde school shooting, are demanding information from the maker of the AR-15 style gun used in the attack. This comes as a Uvalde teacher filed a petition seeking to hold the same company responsible.
19 children and two teachers were killed on May 24 when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and started shooting. Police say he was armed with an assault style rifle with high capacity magazines of ammunition.
In a petition against the company, Daniel Defense, which manufactured the gun used in the attack, Uvalde teacher Emilia Marin is seeking to investigate whether there is evidence to form the basis of an eventual claim.
The petition asks for information on company's marketing strategies, including ads posted on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. It also seeks information on whether the company provided funds to the NRA. See the full petition below:
The petition also says four Daniel Defense AR-15-style rifles were found in the hotel room of the 2017 Las Vegas shooter who killed more than 60 people and wounded more than 400 others.
In a separate action, the parents of Amerie Jo Garza issued a letter to Daniel Defense, demanding information from the company on its marketing. He has enlisted lawyers who previously worked on a historic settlement between the Sandy Hook shooting families and Remington, the maker of the AR-15 used in that 2021 school massacre.
“My purpose for being now is to honor Amerie Jo’s memory,” Amerie Jo's father, Alfred Garza III, said in a press release from his lawyers. “She would want to me to do everything I can so this will never happen again to any other child. I have to fight her fight.”
Charla Aldous, Texas Attorney from Aldous\Walker LLP says “We’ve done our own research on the company so far and based upon what we’ve seen, it looks like they have actually advertised this assault weapon, it literally is an assault weapon, to young men or young women, teens. Some of the ads even had children holding this rifle. We want to get behind it and see, you know, who they were in contact with, what their media strategy was so that we can determine to the extent we can how we can prevent this from happening again.”
KENS 5 has reached out to Daniel Defense for a comment, but has not received a response. However, the company posted the following statement on its website:
"We are deeply saddened by the recent tragic events in Texas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and community devastated by this evil act.
As reported in Governor Abbott’s press conference, it is our understanding that the firearm used in the attack was manufactured by Daniel Defense. We will cooperate with all federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in their investigations.
We will keep the families of the victims and the entire Uvalde community in our thoughts and our prayers." | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/uvalde-teacher-files-legal-petition-on-school-shooting-weapon/273-bcc2098e-6501-4f5e-9523-251b9ad28ed8 | 2022-06-04T00:05:41 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/uvalde-teacher-files-legal-petition-on-school-shooting-weapon/273-bcc2098e-6501-4f5e-9523-251b9ad28ed8 |
PARIS (AP) — Tennis legend and LGBTQ rights activist Billie Jean King received France’s highest civilian honor, the Legion of Honor, on Friday.
King, who is in France as the French Open concludes, received the award in recognition of her contributions to women’s sports, gender equality and the rights of LGBTQ people in athletics. She took part in a short ceremony at the presidential Elysee Palace at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
The 78-year-old was back on the main clay court at the Paris tennis complex that hosts the French Open for a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of winning the 1972 tournament title.
The year before, King risked her career to help start the Virginia Slims Tour for professional women players. It led to the creation of the Women’s Tennis Association in 1973 as the organizing body for women’s professional tennis. | https://www.cbs42.com/local/billie-jean-king-receives-frances-legion-of-honor-award/ | 2022-06-04T00:14:40 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/local/billie-jean-king-receives-frances-legion-of-honor-award/ |
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — A permanent virtual exhibit of one of France’s most famous prehistoric sites, the undersea Cosquer Cave, is set to open its doors as concerns grow that it could be completely inundated as a result of rising tides driven by climate change.
As of Saturday, visitors to the port city of Marseille will be able to see the Cosquer Mediterranee, a replica of the over 30,000-year old site. The visual and audio “experience” features copies of the prehistoric paintings that made the cave internationally famous.
The Cosquer Cave was discovered in 1985 by diver Henri Cosquer, in deep waters off the Marseille coastline.
Years in the making, the exhibit offers the chance to the public to discover the cave of which only 20% currently remains dry and accessible. Officials say the cave’s remaining dry areas are under threat of being flooded because of the effects of climate change. | https://www.cbs42.com/local/exhibit-of-famed-prehistoric-cave-to-open-in-marseille/ | 2022-06-04T00:14:47 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/local/exhibit-of-famed-prehistoric-cave-to-open-in-marseille/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Lopez will be honored for her film and television achievements at the MTV Movie & TV Awards.
The network announced Friday that Lopez will receive the Generation Award on Sunday in Santa Monica, California. The award celebrates actors whose diverse contributions in both film and television have turned them into household names.
Previous recipients include Scarlett Johansson, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Pratt, Will Smith and Reese Witherspoon.
“Jennifer embodies everything about the Generation Award,” executive producers Wendy Plaut and Vanessa WhiteWolf said in a statement. “As a woman who does it all — in the acting, singing, dancing, producing, fashion and beauty realms — Jennifer Lopez is a timeless icon who’s made a lasting impact on film, TV, music and culture.”
Lopez’s first breakthrough came as a dancer on the 1990s sketch comedy series “In Living Color.” She pursued an acting career and landed a leading role in “Selena” in 1997. She would go on to appear in such films including “Anaconda,” “Out of Sight,” “The Wedding Planner,” “Hustlers” and her latest, “Marry Me.”
The 52-year-old actor will release a new Netflix documentary called “Halftime” on June 14. The project focuses on the second half of her career and she reflects on her milestones and evolution as an artist.
As a singer, Lopez has had success on the pop and Latin charts with multiple hit songs and albums. She released her multi-hit debut “On the 6” in 1999 and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with songs like “If You Had My Love,” “All I Have” and the remixes of “I’m Real” and “Ain’t It Funny.”
And in 2020, Lopez performed during the Super Bowl halftime show alongside Shakira.
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” enters the awards show as the leading nominee with seven nominations. HBO’s “Euphoria” earned six nods, and “The Batman” followed with four nominations. Vanessa Hudgens will host the awards, which will air live from the Barker Hangar. The nominations include 26 gender-neutral categories.
Jack Black will receive the Comedic Genius Award. | https://www.cbs42.com/local/jennifer-lopez-to-receive-honor-at-mtv-movie-tv-awards/ | 2022-06-04T00:14:53 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/local/jennifer-lopez-to-receive-honor-at-mtv-movie-tv-awards/ |
LONDON (AP) — Tonga’s chief diplomat in the United Kingdom will be thinking about two monarchs this weekend as Britain and the Commonwealth celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
There is Elizabeth, of course, who will celebrate 70 years on the throne with four days of parades and pageantry.
But High Commissioner Titilupe Fanetupouvava’u Tu’ivakano will also remember her great- grandmother Queen Salote Tupou III, who endeared herself to Britons as she rode through the streets of London in an open carriage during Elizabeth’s coronation parade in 1953.
Despite pouring rain, Queen Salote refused to close the top as a sign of respect for the new monarch, drawing cheers from the revelers lining the streets.
“Every single Tongan knows about that experience,’’ Tu’ivakano told The Associated Press. “I even have some individuals walking up to me (in London) and asking me, ‘Are you Tongan?’ These are ladies who were there 70 years ago. … They still remember what happened.’’
Tonga is an example of how Britain’s relationship with the world has changed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The archipelago of 170 islands in the South Pacific was a British protectorate at the time of the coronation. It became fully independent in 1970 and joined the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 54 countries that grew out of the British Empire and is headed by Elizabeth.
Britain worked closely with Australia and New Zealand, two other Commonwealth nations, to provide aid to Tonga after a volcanic eruption and tsunami devastated the islands earlier this year.
Queen Salote was just 18 when she came to the throne in 1918. She is credited with laying the groundwork for independence, though she died in 1965 before seeing it become reality.
Her actions at the coronation helped cement the links between the two countries, the diplomat said.
“There were crowds and crowds of people who witnessed this auspicious occasion and this sign of traditional Tongan respect which was passed down among generations,” she said. “I think this has, in a sense, not only reflected the relationship between the United Kingdom and Tonga but also among the people of the United Kingdom that were there and also the people of Tonga.”
One of those who witnessed the event was David Hodge, a young soldier who marched in the parade. Fresh from a posting in what was then known as Malaya, Hodge’s unit of the Somerset Light Infantry was positioned right behind the Tongan monarch’s carriage.
“The crowd loved her sitting in an open carriage taking absolutely no notice of the weather and with a wonderful smile on her face the whole time,’’ Hodge wrote on the 40th anniversary of the coronation in 1993. “Her happiness summed up the whole day for a great many people that day.’’
Hodge died in 2013. But his daughter Susan Duddridge will dance in Sunday’s jubilee pageant, providing a direct link between the coronation parade and this weekend’s celebrations.
She will be thinking of her dad as she joins 10,000 performers for the procession that ends outside Buckingham Palace.
“My dad was very proud when he was chosen to march at the coronation, so to have the opportunity to walk in his footsteps is amazing,” she said. “And I am equally as proud to be part of this amazing day.’’
The build up to the jubilee has also been a time of reflection for Tonga’s high commissioner, who has small etching of Queen Elizabeth II on her desk and an immense black and white photograph of her great-grandmother on her office wall.
Tu’ivakano sees similarities between the two queens from opposite sides of the world. Both were crowned at a young age and took their places in a male dominated world. Yet both became iconic in their own right and hold respect that transcends generations.
As she takes Queen Salote’s picture off the wall to pose for a photograph, Tu’ivakano gently touches the edge of the frame, handling it with great care. It is almost as if the queen’s spirit is not far.
The great-grandmother she never met still serves as a guiding light. When asked what she would say to Queen Salote if she had the chance, she responds quietly.
“I would tell her that she has left a great legacy, not only for our family, but for Tonga and the Pacific region and also the world,’’ she said. “We have all tried to follow suit. I would tell her that.”
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LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, joined other members of Britain’s royal family on Friday for a church service honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, making their first public appearance in the U.K. since stepping back from royal duties two years ago.
The queen skipped the event at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, which came on the second of four days of festivities marking her Platinum Jubilee. The 96-year-old monarch has had difficulty moving around in recent months and experienced “some discomfort” after smiling and waving to throngs of supporters from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Thursday afternoon.
But royal watchers quickly shifted their focus to Harry and Meghan, who held hands as they walked down the long central aisle accompanied only by a military officer in a scarlet dress tunic. Other guests craned their necks to watch the couple take their places in the second row, underscoring their lesser roles as non-working members of the royal family.
Prince Charles, who represented the queen, and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, had special chairs in the front row on the other side of the central aisle. Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge were seated next to them.
Harry and Meghan sparked tensions within the royal family when they moved to California and signed lucrative media contracts. The rift deepened after they made allegations of racism and bullying in the royal household. But they flew back to Britain for the jubilee celebrations, bringing their son, Archie, and daughter, Lilibet, who had never met her great grandmother the queen.
“This is, again, Elizabeth II trying to put on a united front, bringing her family together one last time, probably, during her reign, so that … handing over to the next monarch, she can be seen to have done at least publicly her best to try and unite the divisions that have opened up within the family group over the last couple of years,” Ed Owens, author of “The Family Firm: Monarchy Mass Media and the British Public 1932-53” said in an interview before the jubilee.
The service of thanksgiving took place a day after the celebrations opened with the glittering military parade known as Trooping the Color, an event that has marked the sovereign’s official birthday for some 260 years.
Following the event, tens of thousands of royal supporters cheered wildly as Elizabeth joined other senior royals on the palace balcony and 70 military aircraft roared overhead in salute.
The queen doggedly appeared later in the evening outside her home at Windsor Castle for the final moments of an international beacon lighting ceremony. Moving slowly and with some difficulty she pressed an illuminated globe that sent a river of lights flooding toward Buckingham Palace, where a sculpture of living trees was lit up.
Though the palace said she had enjoyed the festivities, the queen apparently decided that another trip from Windsor back into London on Friday might be a bit much. Prince Charles again stood in for his mother at the church service, as he has often done of late.
But the queen was still part of the service as participants assumed she was watching on television.
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell spoke directly to her in his sermon, playfully riffing on her love of horse racing.
“I’m afraid I don’t have any great tips for the Derby tomorrow, but since the scriptures describe life as a race set before us, let me observe that your long reign reflects the distance of Aintree rather than the sprints of Epsom …,’’ he joked. “But with endurance, through times of change and challenge, joy and sorrow, you continue to offer yourself in the service of our country and the commonwealth.”
“Your Majesty, we’re sorry you’re not with us this morning, but we are so glad you are still in the saddle,” he added. “And we are all glad that there is still more to come.’’
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GARY — Authorities are asking the public's help in finding a woman who was last seen before Memorial Day.
The Gary Police Department said Da'Shanice Davis may be in danger. She was last seen Sunday in the 2400 block of West 21st Avenue in Gary.
Davis is described as a 29-year-old black woman with brown eyes and brown hair. Police released a photo of her Friday in hopes that someone can alert authorities of her whereabouts.
Anyone who sees or has contact with Davis is asked to call 911. Anyone with information about her whereabouts can contact Gary Sgt. M. Salazar at 219-881-1209.
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The justices of the Indiana Supreme Court are, from left, Mark Massa; Steven David; Chief Justice Loretta Rush; Christopher Goff; and Geoffrey Slaughter, a Crown Point native.
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Gov. Eric Holcomb signs into law House Enrolled Act 1001 on March 3, 2022, in his Statehouse office. The new law includes the components the Republican said needed to be written into statute for him to immediately terminate his executive order identifying the coronavirus as an ongoing threat to the health of Hoosiers, and bring to a close an unprecedented period in the state's history.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that a 2021 state law authorizing the General Assembly to convene itself under certain circumstances, without having to obtain the governor's consent to hold a special session, is unconstitutional.
In a 5-0 decision, the state's high court struck down House Enrolled Act 1123, which authorized a small group of legislative leaders to call all Hoosier lawmakers back to the Statehouse if they decide new laws are needed to respond to a statewide emergency declared by the governor.
Chief Justice Loretta Rush, writing for the Supreme Court, said that under the Indiana Constitution only the governor has the authority to reconvene the General Assembly after the Legislature ends its session on or before the adjournment deadline fixed by law.
She said the new "emergency session" created by the statute usurps the governor's exclusive constitutional authority to "at any time by proclamation, call a special session" by also giving the Legislative Council an opportunity to convene the General Assembly outside its usual meeting dates.
"By allowing the Legislative Council to set an emergency session at a time when the General Assembly is not convened, HEA 1123 infringes on a specific power given only to the governor and is therefore constitutionally infirm absent an amendment," said Rush, who lived in Munster as a child.
At the same time, Rush noted the Indiana Constitution authorizes the General Assembly to fix its annual meeting dates by law, which currently requires the Legislature to adjourn for the year by March 14 in even-numbered years and April 29 in odd-numbered years.
Rush hinted that if the General Assembly wants to meet at other times of the year, or even have the option of doing so, it need only enact a new law changing its fixed meeting dates, as it temporarily did last year when the Legislature was in continuous session, albeit not actually meeting the entire time, from Nov. 17, 2020, through Nov. 15, 2021.
"So long as the General Assembly sets the length and frequency of a session through a properly enacted bill (among other constitutional requirements), it has the constitutional authority to do so," Rush said.
Legislative leaders did not immediately respond to questions asking whether a law authorizing a year-round session potentially is on the table to enable the General Assembly to meet and adjourn in all 12 months of the year without needing to rely on the governor calling a special session.
"I respect the Indiana Supreme Court's opinion on House Enrolled Act 1123, and we'll consider all options moving forward," said House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.
Senate President Rod Bray, R-Martinsville, said that while he is "disappointed in the outcome of the lawsuit," he respects the high court's ruling.
"We will work collaboratively to find a way forward that serves the best interests of the state of Indiana," Bray said.
Drew Anderson, spokesman for the Indiana Democratic Party, said the entire lawsuit was symptomatic of the ongoing "civil war" between Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Republican-controlled General Assembly that's done little to improve the lives of Hoosiers.
"The Indiana Supreme Court has confirmed what more and more Hoosiers see every day: the Indiana Republican Party's extremism and unnecessary purity tests are nothing but a waste of taxpayer money," Anderson said.
"Every year, the Indiana GOP pursues unpopular policies at the Statehouse. Every time, Hoosiers are forced to foot the bill. It's time to elect more Democrats who actually want to solve kitchen-table issues and balance out our government because Republicans have made it clear they have no vision to create a better future for Indiana."
A separate portion of the Supreme Court's ruling rejected the myriad procedural faults Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita, a Munster native who represented the General Assembly in the lawsuit, claimed should have prevented Holcomb from even challenging the emergency session statute in the first place.
In doing so, Rokita said, "the court became a Legislature today by overriding the intent of those who are directly elected by the people."
"The good news is the General Assembly can correct this," Rokita said.
Meanwhile, Holcomb said he's grateful the lawsuit has been resolved so Hoosier leaders can "continue focusing on building a prosperous state full of opportunity for all."
"From the beginning, this case presented important procedural, statutory and Constitutional questions that only the courts could answer. Today, the Indiana Supreme Court has provided clarity and finality on these important issues," Holcomb said.
"I appreciate the patience and humility Speaker Huston and Senator Bray have shown throughout the entire process, of which I always sought to match."
The emergency session statute was enacted April 15, 2021, after state lawmakers successfully voted to override a Holcomb veto by a 59-26 margin in the House and 36-8 in the Senate.
State Sen. Sue Glick, R-LaGrange, said during the veto override debate many lawmakers felt left out of the decision-making process as the governor responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21, imposing unpopular executive orders, including a face mask mandate and temporary business closures, that legislators could not explain to their constituents.
She and state Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne, said the law would ensure Holcomb, or any future governor dealing with a statewide emergency, cannot ignore the 150 representatives and senators elected to represent the 6.7 million Hoosiers.
"All this is saying is that, at some point, the peoples' voice must be heard — and the peoples' voice is us," Lehman said.
Holcomb said he repeatedly asked legislative leaders in 2020 whether they wanted him to call a special session on COVID-19 policies only to repeatedly be told no.
Records show the General Assembly also never employed its statutory authority to rescind Holcomb's COVID-19 executive orders or prematurely end Indiana's two-year COVID-19 public health emergency.
Ironically, the strongest support for sustaining Holcomb's veto came from Democrats. They said enacting an unconstitutional law that only will be triggered during a future statewide emergency risks turning one crisis into an unholy mess.
"During an emergency situation, the last thing the people need is multiple people weighing in, delaying a quick response and trying to make decisions that need to be made immediately for the safety of the people," said state Sen. Eddie Melton, D-Gary.
All three branches of state government were represented Thursday at the Indiana Supreme Court as the justices heard oral arguments in a legal dispute between the governor and the General Assembly.
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Thursday in an unprecedented lawsuit pitting Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb against the Republican-controlled General Assembly.
The Legislature won't be out of session for long. The 2022 Indiana General Assembly is due to convene at 12 p.m. Region time Tuesday for its annual, ceremonial Organization Day meeting.
A Marion County judge ruled Thursday the General Assembly has the authority under the Indiana Constitution and state law to convene "emergency" legislative sessions without the governor's consent.
Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed at the Indiana Supreme Court a request for a writ of mandamus and prohibition, an extraordinary legal remedy court rules say generally is viewed with disfavor.
A Marion County judge could decide by September whether the Indiana General Assembly must obtain the governor's consent to convene a special legislative session during a statewide emergency.
The decision paves the way for a judge to decide the validity of a new law permitting the Legislature to convene a 40-day "emergency session," without the governor's consent, during an emergency.
A judge has scheduled oral arguments on the constitutionality of a new Indiana law permitting the General Assembly to convene during statewide emergencies without obtaining the governor's consent.
Attorney General Todd Rokita said Friday only he is empowered to file lawsuits involving state officials and he did not consent to the governor's lawsuit against the General Assembly.
Gov. Eric Holcomb is asking a judge to declare unconstitutional a new Indiana law authorizing the General Assembly to convene during statewide emergencies without obtaining the governor's consent.
House Enrolled Act 1123 permits House and Senate leaders to call the Legislature into emergency session for up to 40 days to respond to an emergency declared by the governor or undo his emergency orders.
As promised, Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed legislation that would have allowed the General Assembly to convene an “emergency session” as a check on the potential abuse of authority during a health emergency.
State Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne, said the legislation will ensure the Legislature has a seat at the table if a future governor dealing with a state emergency isn't interested in listening to lawmakers.
Gov. Eric Holcomb is pledging to veto legislation that would permit the Indiana General Assembly to convene “emergency” sessions at its discretion as a check on the emergency powers of the governor.
The Indiana Senate voted Monday to grant the General Assembly unprecedented authority to convene an "emergency session" any time the governor declares a statewide emergency.
A House committee agreed Thursday that no state or local official ever should have the power to limit or halt religious services, including in-person attendance, under any circumstances.
The justices of the Indiana Supreme Court are, from left, Mark Massa; Steven David; Chief Justice Loretta Rush; Christopher Goff; and Geoffrey Slaughter, a Crown Point native.
Gov. Eric Holcomb signs into law House Enrolled Act 1001 on March 3, 2022, in his Statehouse office. The new law includes the components the Republican said needed to be written into statute for him to immediately terminate his executive order identifying the coronavirus as an ongoing threat to the health of Hoosiers, and bring to a close an unprecedented period in the state's history. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-supreme-court-denies-legislature-ability-to-convene-emergency-session/article_a368bcd3-d5eb-50e3-8067-ace3e313ca7a.html | 2022-06-04T00:21:39 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/indiana-supreme-court-denies-legislature-ability-to-convene-emergency-session/article_a368bcd3-d5eb-50e3-8067-ace3e313ca7a.html |
HAMMOND — A lawsuit demanding all Lake County judges be elected by voters has gained support from the Hammond Common Council.
In May 2021, Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. filed a lawsuit challenging the state mandate that Lake Superior Court judges continue to be chosen through merit selection, instead of by voters in Lake, St. Joseph, Allen and Marion counties.
McDermott said it is unconstitutional for the General Assembly to mandate gubernatorial appointment of criminal, civil and juvenile court judges in Indiana's four counties with large minority populations when Hoosiers living in the state's 88 other counties all elect their judges.
Lake Superior criminal, civil and juvenile judges were also popularly elected until an early 1970s law forbade them from campaigning directly to voters under party labels.
That was replaced by the judicial merit selection system where judicial vacancies are filled by attorneys who must apply to the Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission. The commission is a panel of lawyers — elected by all the county’s lawyers — and non-lawyers chosen by county government’s top elected executives.
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The commission interviews all applicants and forwards the names of three finalists to the governor, who then selects the new judge. Judges then face voters every six years on a nonpartisan retention-rejection ballot.
The state legislature claimed the change removed judges from partisan influences.
McDermott said that for years the rationale has been that judges should be selected in Lake, St. Joseph, Allen and Marion counties because those are the four largest counties in the state. However, according to the 2020 census, Hamilton County rose to the fourth most-populated county in Indiana, bumping St. Joseph County to fifth place.
Hamilton County still elects all of its judges, a process that McDermott said "results in a lot more Republican judges in Hamilton County, so I imagine downstate they don’t mind that as much."
House Enrolled Act 1453, signed into law in 2021, gives Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb more say in the judge selection process. The three commissioners chosen by Lake County lawyers and judges are now to be chosen by Holcomb, and the commission dropped from nine members to seven.
County government’s three chief executives — two Democrats and one Republican — would chosoe three others and the Indiana Supreme Court would name the seventh member.
McDermott said the goal of the lawsuit is "equality."
“We are hoping at the end of this, that all judges in Lake County will be elected, in which case I imagine the bench in Lake County will look a lot more like Lake County does," McDermott said. "Instead of a bunch appointed judges from the governor.”
During a May 23 meeting, the Hammond Common Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting the lawsuit.
Marion and Lake are the most diverse counties in Indiana, while the population in Hamilton County is about 87% white. According to a report from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, about 61% of all black Hoosiers live in either Marion or Lake counties, along with more than 41% of the state’s Hispanic residents.
"By selectively implementing lesser voting rights only in high minority counties, Indiana has imposed a substantial burden on minority residents. This is not a mere inconvenience, but rather entirely blocks the rights of voters in high minority counties to vote on Superior Court Judges of their choice or to run for election," the lawsuit states.
In response to the lawsuit, the state of Indiana is claiming the judicial nominating process does not violate the Constitution or federal voting laws.
In March, the Lake County Council also passed a resolution supporting judicial elections. McDermott said he hopes to get other municipalities to support the lawsuit.
During the May meeting, councilman Scott Rakos, D-6, made the motion to add the entire council as co-sponsors of the resolution supporting the lawsuit. The motion passed unanimously.
“It is not that we have a problem with the judges. The judges are fine," Councilwoman Janet Vanecz, D-at-large, said. "It is the inequity for the four counties that are being singled out."
Because they are not elected, McDermott said residents do not have any "authority" over criminal, civil and juvenile court judges in Lake County.
“If you’re a judge and you don’t fear the voters, you can do whatever you want," McDermott said. "We’re not the bosses of the judges in Lake County (and) it’s not right.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/hammond-common-council-supports-lawsuit-demanding-election-of-all-lake-county-judges/article_551efeb2-2ef9-546a-8315-512bf6af3377.html | 2022-06-04T00:21:45 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hammond/hammond-common-council-supports-lawsuit-demanding-election-of-all-lake-county-judges/article_551efeb2-2ef9-546a-8315-512bf6af3377.html |
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — The Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance (KV Trails) is doing a “big dig” on Saturday at Kanawha State Forest (KSF), and they are asking the public to lend a hand and some tools.
The “First Saturday” monthly trail event and workday take place at 9 a.m. at the top of Four Mile Hollow Road. KV Trails describes the event location as at the “top of the last hill, where the pavement ends.”
“With your help, we can move some dirt on Saturday, June 4th at 9:00 AM.”
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People who show up 30 minutes early can join a representative of the KV Trails Committee for coffee, donuts and trail-related information. There will also be a brief tailgate safety meeting before work starts.
Aside from volunteer help, KV Trails is also asking people to loan their tools during the work session. Tools that can help with the project include a Mattock or heavy-duty hoe, hand saw, steel rake and pruners.
It is also recommended that volunteers wear sturdy shoes, leather work gloves and eye protection.
Those who cannot make it on Saturday but are interested in getting involved in future events can visit the KV Trails website. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/big-dig-volunteer-event-at-kanawha-state-forest-on-saturday/ | 2022-06-04T00:26:07 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/big-dig-volunteer-event-at-kanawha-state-forest-on-saturday/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Day two of jury selection for the man accused of killing a Charleston police officer wrapped up this evening with no jurors yet seated.
Closed door questioning continued today, Friday, June 3, with certain potential jurors from group one, and questioning began for potential jurors from group two. Court officials say certain potential jurors from both groups will return Monday, June 6, at 9 a.m. for more closed door questioning. The goal is to have a jury picked by Monday.
This is the second attempt to select jurors for the trial of Joshua Phillips because not enough potential jurors showed up for his previous trial date in March 2022.
Phillips is accused of shooting and killing CPD Patrolman Cassie Johnson in December 2020. Johnson was shot in the line of duty while responding to a parking complaint on Dec. 1, 2020, and died of her injuries on Dec. 3, 2020.
On Dec. 12, 2020, Phillips was formally charged with first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty to those charges in April 2021.
Phillips’ trial was previously scheduled to start back in March 2022, however, Judge Jennifer Bailey said at that time there were not enough jurors available to begin the trial. Judge Bailey also ruled that the case will remain in Kanawha County following a change of venue request from the defense.
His trial is scheduled to start June 13, 2022. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/joshua-phillips-trial-continues-monday-still-no-jurors-selected/ | 2022-06-04T00:26:13 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/joshua-phillips-trial-continues-monday-still-no-jurors-selected/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Day one of jury selection for the man accused of killing a Charleston police officer has wrapped up, and it is expected to continue tomorrow.
However, with day one now in the books, no jurors have been selected yet from the first group. Court officials say certain potential jurors that have been asked to return will return tomorrow, Friday, June 3, at 9 a.m. for more closed door questioning.
This is the second attempt to select jurors for the trial of Joshua Phillips, as not enough potential jurors showed up for his previous trial date in March 2022.
This time around, the court is taking a more aggressive approach, and no less than 100 jurors were ordered in. The goal is to have a jury picked by Monday.
Phillips is accused of shooting and killing CPD Patrolman Cassie Johnson in December 2020. Johnson was shot in the line of duty while responding to a parking complaint on Dec. 1, 2020, and died of her injuries on Dec. 3, 2020.
On Dec. 12, 2020, Phillips was formally charged with first-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty to those charges in April 2021.
Phillips’ trial was previously scheduled to start back in March 2022, however, Judge Jennifer Bailey said at that time there were not enough jurors available to begin the trial. Judge Bailey also ruled that the case will remain in Kanawha County following a change of venue request from the defense. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/no-jurors-selected-yet-in-joshua-phillips-trial/ | 2022-06-04T00:26:19 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/no-jurors-selected-yet-in-joshua-phillips-trial/ |
POMEROY, OH (WOWK) – One of the men charged in the death of former University of Charleston and Wahama High School football player Kane Roush was arraigned today in Meigs County.
Roush was shot and killed in Pomeroy on in the early hours of Easter morning on Sunday, April 4, 2021.
The judge entered a not guilty plea for Richard Walker since he does not have an attorney yet. Walker’s bond was set at $2 million.
Walker and co-defendant Keontae Nelson have been indicted on six counts including murder and conspiracy in Roush’s death.
A third man, Jaquan Hall was indicted for aggravated murder in this case last year. His trial is scheduled to start in September.
All three men are from the Charleston, West Virginia area. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/suspect-in-meigs-county-easter-murder-arraigned-bond-set-at-2m/ | 2022-06-04T00:26:25 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/suspect-in-meigs-county-easter-murder-arraigned-bond-set-at-2m/ |
CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — The Canyon County Assessor’s Office mailed property assessment notices to home owners this week. In some cases, property values increased by 60%, according to Canyon County Assessor Brian Stender.
"There is a very limited supply and extreme demand, which made the market go up," Stender said.
Stender's office assesses a property's value based on comparable properties sales over the previous year. The real-estate boom is having negative impacts on some longtime owners.
Alma Driesel and her husband bought their Nampa home in 2006. They own a modest home on a 1-acre lot.
Driesel's property is assessed at $508,900, according to a letter from the assessor’s office. Last year, the same property held $374,700 in value.
"I started crying," Driesel said. "How are we gonna pay for this? I don’t have a big fancy house or nothing. I don’t understand.."
Driesel earns $700 a month from social security, while her husband still works to afford the mortgage. Inflation has stretched their budget thin and the couple now questions what they can afford.
"Gas - can I get gas this week? Now it's, can I pay taxes this year?" Driesel said.
Idaho tax districts cannot increase their annual budget by more than 8% from the previous year. For this reason, a 36% property value increase - in the case of Driesel - does not inherently mean a 36% increase to the property tax bill.
However, residential property is appreciating at a rate that exceeds commercial and industrial land, Stender said. Due to the appreciation, homeowners will take over a larger share of the property tax burden.
"I know inflation is out of control, but we had so many people move up here and that hurt the housing market right there," Driesel said. "We just need some kind of relief, at least from this property tax."
On the bottom of an assessment notice, a homeowner can find the local tax districts of which they pay. Phone numbers and budget hearing dates are listed. Stender encourages concerned property owners to use these resources to actively play a role in their local tax districts and the budgeting process.
Homeowners can call the Canyon County Assessor’s Office to discuss their assessment notice. Homeowners can also request an appeal form if they feel the appraiser made a mistake in the assessed value.
Some people - including Driesel - need relief today and the ongoing appreciation of their property’s value is turning an asset into a liability.
"It was worse this year than last year," Driesel said. "What’s next year gonna be? [Governor Brad Little] needs to step in and do something. I don’t know what the solution is, but it’s killing the rest of us."
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AMES, Iowa — A man who fatally shot two women before killing himself in the parking lot of an Iowa church had been romantically involved with one of the women and faced a court hearing next week on a charge of harassing her, investigators said Friday.
Johnathan Lee Whitlatch, 33, of Boone, pulled up in a pickup truck to 22-year-old Eden Montang, 21-year-old Vivian Flores and another woman just before 7 p.m. Thursday outside Cornerstone Church on the outskirts of Ames and began shooting with a 9 mm handgun, they said.
Montang and Flores were killed, Story County Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald said, and Whitlatch shot himself. The women were friends and students at Iowa State University who were walking together to the church for a weekly service that is popular with university and high school students, the sheriff said.
Whitlatch and Montang had recently broken up, Fitzgerald said, and investigators believe Whitlach’s intent was to kill her.
“He was there for a specific purpose, which he accomplished,” the sheriff said.
About 80 other students were inside the megachurch at the time, Fitzgerald said. The church is near Interstate 35, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Des Moines.
“Our hearts break for all involved, and we are praying for everyone affected, especially the family of the victims,” the church said in the statement. The church held a prayer service for the victims Friday morning.
Whitlatch — who had a long history with law enforcement involving women — was arrested May 31 on counts of harassment and impersonating a police officer.
Criminal complaints allege Whitlatch called an Ames business repeatedly while identifying himself as a police officer, wanting to "report" Montang for having an inappropriate relationship with someone else. The phone at the business automatically recorded the calls.
A search of Whitlatch’s truck following the shooting turned up ammunition and a receipt showing he bought the ammunition an hour before the shooting, Fitzgerald said. A search warrant executed at Whitlatch’s home also turned up an AR-15-style rifle, which was not used in the shooting.
Court records show that Whitlatch was arrested in November on a charge of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse and had been set to go to trial next month. Police said security camera footage shows him twice forcing his hand down a woman's pants at a Cedar Falls bar.
In 2017, a judge approved a temporary restraining order against Whitlatch after another woman in southeastern Iowa accused him of domestic abuse, but the order was lifted a month later.
Last week, a judge ordered the state to start garnishing Whitlatch’s wages to pay child support to a woman with whom he had fathered a child. Whitlatch also had a previous child custody dispute with a different woman, according to court records, and got divorced from yet another woman in 2014.
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AP writer Grant Schulte contributed to this story from Omaha, Nebraska. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/cornerstone-church-ames-shooter-information-background-johnathan-lee-whitlatch/524-92237b09-8b17-4a55-b80c-50b9304a69f5 | 2022-06-04T00:37:01 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/cornerstone-church-ames-shooter-information-background-johnathan-lee-whitlatch/524-92237b09-8b17-4a55-b80c-50b9304a69f5 |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Editor's note: The video above is from March, 2022.
In a last-ditch effort to salvage their leadoff presidential selection position, Iowa Democrats are proposing two key changes that they hope will increase participation and avoid the chaos that marred their 2020 caucuses.
One change would allow Iowa Democrats to submit presidential preference cards by mail or in person before caucus night. Critics have long argued that the caucuses, held in the dead of winter at the dawn of a presidential election year, have prevented older adults, disabled people and shift workers from being able to take part.
The second change would eliminate the rule that required a candidate to receive support from at least 15% of the participants at any of the more than 1,600 caucus precincts. The rule forced supporters of candidates who didn’t meet the threshold to find a different candidate or remain uncommitted, a confusing procedure — especially amid heavy turnout.
“This proposal allows us to grow the Iowa Democratic Party and keep our position on the nominating calendar,” state Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn said Friday. “By expanding our caucus process to include a window of non-present participation, we will be able to engage with more Iowans than ever before.”
The changes were included in state party officials' application to the Democratic National Committee’s rule and bylaws committee to be considered the kickoff nominating state in 2024. Iowa Democrats had long been automatically granted the leadoff spot but were forced this year to apply after the 2020 caucuses descended into chaos.
RELATED: Iowa Democratic Party sends letter of intent to DNC to keep state's caucus as first in the nation
In 2020, a new smartphone app designed to calculate and report results failed, prompting a telephone backlog that prevented the party from reporting final results for nearly a week after the Feb. 3 contest.
The Associated Press announced it was unable to declare a winner after irregularities and inconsistencies marred the results. Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders finished essentially tied for the lead, although Joe Biden went on to win the nomination and later the White House.
State party officials hope to be among the finalists invited to make their appeal in person in June.
The DNC has said it is prioritizing diversity, competitiveness and feasibility in its early voting state selection. That could make it difficult for Iowa to retain its spot. National Democrats have long complained that Iowa, which is more than 90% white, doesn't reflect the diversity of the country, and the state hasn’t been competitive for Democrats in recent years.
Watch: Iowa Democratic Party sends letter of intent to DNC to keep state's caucus as first in the nation | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-politics/iowa-democrats-caucuse-future-democratic-national-committee-dnc/526-0a71234d-5928-4954-be62-a77226c87292 | 2022-06-04T00:37:07 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/local-politics/iowa-democrats-caucuse-future-democratic-national-committee-dnc/526-0a71234d-5928-4954-be62-a77226c87292 |
Cicilline, advocates urge stricter gun laws in wake of mass shootings
PROVIDENCE – Gemelya Barros wears a button with a picture of her daughter on it. Pinned to her cardigan, it’s a way of remembering Shemeeka, who was shot to death alongside two others in a robbery gone bad a decade ago.
“Don’t let this be your child,” Barros said.
She spoke Friday on National Gun Violence Awareness Day alongside U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, representatives of Moms Demand Action and other supporters of sweeping gun-control legislation proposed in the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
The federal bill would, among other things, raise the age limit for buying a semi-automatic weapon from 18 to 21, and would expand efforts to outlaw bump stocks that make guns fire more rapidly and so-called “ghost guns” that can be assembled at home and are impossible to trace.
The Protecting Our Kids Act advanced out of the Judiciary Committee along partisan lines, with Democrats accounting for all the yes votes and Republicans all voting no. It is set to go before the full House next week.
More:How do the New England states compare on gun control legislation?
Cicilline gave an impassioned speech during the marathon committee hearing Thursday night about red flag laws, which allow a court to temporarily take away a gun from someone believed to be a danger to themselves or others. He took issue with criticism from Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and other Republicans who say such laws infringe on the Second Amendment.
“You know who didn’t have due process?” the Rhode Island Democrat said. “You know who didn’t have their constitutional right to life respected? The kids at Parkland and Sandy Hook and Uvalde and Buffalo, and the list goes on and on. So spare me your [expletive] about constitutional rights.”
He spoke just as ardently Friday at the event in front of the Nonviolence Institute in Providence.
“No young person should feel unsafe in the classroom,” Cicilline said. “And no parent should be afraid to put their kids on the school bus and have to worry whether they will return home alive at the end of the school day. No teacher should have to worry about being in a classroom and might have to die to protect their students.”
More:Leaders in RI House, Senate line up behind new gun-control measures
The massacre in Uvalde on May 24 came after 10 Black people were gunned down in a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, on May 14. On Monday, a gunman in Tulsa, Oklahoma, killed four people.
In a speech to the nation Thursday, President Joe Biden demanded action to place limits on access to guns, voicing support for the types of measures moving through the House and excoriating the Senate, where similar efforts have stalled in the face of Republican opposition.
Cicilline, too, called on the Senate to do more.
“We have a gun-violence epidemic in America, which is different than any other developed country in the world,” he said. “For people who argue if we just had more guns – you know, arm teachers, arm principals, that would be the solution – if that were actually true, we would live in the safest country in the world. We tried that strategy. It doesn’t keep people safe.”
Barros spoke from personal experience to urge a tightening of gun laws.
“We need common-sense laws,” she said. “We need everyone to pull together to make these things happen.”
She pointed to the button with her daughter’s image.
“You do not want to be a mother like me,” she said. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/03/rhode-island-cicilline-stricter-gun-laws-after-mass-shootings/7499577001/ | 2022-06-04T00:39:24 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/03/rhode-island-cicilline-stricter-gun-laws-after-mass-shootings/7499577001/ |
A college lacrosse player from Long Island died this week, the university's athletics department announced.
Aidan Kaminska, 19, was a sophomore from Port Jefferson who played on the lacrosse team for the University of Massachusetts, Amherst as a redshirt freshman. He died Monday.
"The Massachusetts athletics department extends condolences to Aidan's family, friends, teammates and coaches," a statement read. It didn't share Kaminska's cause of death.
The communications major, a member of the Colonial Athletic Association's all-rookie team this year, scored a hat trick, the second of his career, in the team's CAA Championship semifinal in Philadelphia earlier in May. He was also named to the all-tournament team.
"We lost an amazing young man far too early in this life, and we send prayers of support and strength," Atlantic 10 Conference Commissioner Bernadette V. McGlade said in a statement.
Services were scheduled for Kaminska in his native Long Island Friday and Saturday. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/college-lacrosse-player-from-long-island-mourned-by-community-amazing-young-man/3719548/ | 2022-06-04T00:48:08 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/college-lacrosse-player-from-long-island-mourned-by-community-amazing-young-man/3719548/ |
Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs announced Friday that he will not run for another term in Congress amid backlash over his support for new gun control measures.
Jacobs, who represents parts of western New York, including suburban Buffalo, told reporters he has decided to retire instead of facing what he said would be “an incredibly divisive election." His announcement came just days after Jacobs broke with his party and voiced support for a federal assault weapons ban.
“The last thing we need is an incredibly negative, half-truth-filled media attack funded by millions of dollars of special interest money coming into our community around this issue of guns and gun violence and gun control," he said, according to footage of his announcement.
Last week, as the nation mourned deadly shootings at a Texas elementary school and a Buffalo supermarket, Jacobs said he would vote for a federal assault weapons ban and other measures if he had a chance. His comments sparked furious backlash among conservatives, who have refused to consider new gun control legislation to try to curb the violence.
“I want to be completely transparent of where I am in Congress. If an assault weapons ban bill came to the floor that would ban something like an AR-15, I would vote for it,” Jacobs said, according to Spectrum News 1.
He also voiced support for limiting magazine capacity, said he planned to write a bill banning body armor for civilians, and said he believed it was “perfectly reasonable” to raise the age limit to purchase semi-automatic weapons to 21.
Jacobs currently represents New York’s 27th Congressional District, but had been running for the newly redrawn 23rd District, which includes large swaths of new voters, including rural counties.
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Gerard Kassar, who chairs the New York State Conservative Party, welcomed Jacobs' decision in a statement, saying the party had been “perplexed” by Jacobs' "recent stance on Second Amendment rights, a position well outside the mainstream of the Republican Party, the Conservative Party, and the voters of NY 23.”
“We agree that it’s the best interest of all three — and of Congressman Jacobs himself — that he forgoes a run for reelection and returns to civilian life. We wish him only the best in his future endeavors,” he said.
Republicans have largely ignored President Joe Biden's pleas to back new measures to address gun violence despite polling that shows most U.S. adults think that mass shootings would happen less often if guns were harder to get, and support legislation that would curb access to guns or ammunition. But the numbers are highly partisan, with the vast majority of Republicans in disagreement.
Jacobs had been considered an easy favorite to win the seat before his comments, which sparked a flurry of interest from rival Republicans including Buffalo developer Carl Paladino, best known for his combative campaign for governor in 2010. New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a member of GOP leadership and rising star in the party, endorsed Paladino shortly after Jacobs' announcement. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/gop-rep-jacobs-drops-re-election-bid-after-losing-party-support-for-backing-assault-weapons-ban/3719578/ | 2022-06-04T00:48:14 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/gop-rep-jacobs-drops-re-election-bid-after-losing-party-support-for-backing-assault-weapons-ban/3719578/ |
Friday seemed cool enough and refreshing enough to cut short our first week of almost summer and our first almost heat-wave of almost summer.
With them, Monday’s 88 and Thursday’s 89 came near enough to 90 for an almost heat wave.
But Friday seemed like a long, cool drink. As of 5 p.m., Washington’s official high was 80; with the average high for the date at 81, Friday seemed one of those cherished summer days that falls short of thermal expectations.
Even the high of 80 might not say what it seemed to. It was 80 only briefly. Readings in the salubrious 70s dominated the day.
Also, amid breezes from cooler regions, we enjoyed an atmosphere so invigoratingly dry it seemed the sort of meteorological gift that shows up so lamentably seldom in a Washington summer. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/after-four-days-of-90-or-nearly-90-friday-seemed-a-gift-and-a-great-relief/2022/06/03/116dec54-e391-11ec-9611-6f35e4fddfc3_story.html | 2022-06-04T00:51:27 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/after-four-days-of-90-or-nearly-90-friday-seemed-a-gift-and-a-great-relief/2022/06/03/116dec54-e391-11ec-9611-6f35e4fddfc3_story.html |
Movie in the Park postponed to Friday, June 10 due to weather
The "Movie in the Park" event scheduled for Friday, June 3 in Gibson Park was postponed to Friday, June 10 due to weather. The movie "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" will be shown June 10.
The National Weather Service in Great Falls tweeted early Friday morning to expect scattered thunderstorms on Friday. Great Falls appeared to be out of the predicted "severe thunderstorm risk" region, but includes Helena, Bozeman and Billings.
"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" will begin at 8:30 p.m. in Gibson Park near the bandshell on June 10. The movie is free, so grab the lawn chairs or a blanket and take the family to the park for an evening under the stars. The film will be presented by FunFlicks of Montana on a 32-foot viewing screen with premium cinema projection and a concert grade sound system. Concessions will be available for purchase through the Snack Shack.
"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" provides great family entertainment – From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan. Starring Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts and Paul Rudd. The movie is made possible by generous sponsors.
Premier sponsors include: Mountain Title Company, Steel, Etc. and Jimmy and Debbie Filipowicz, Montana Credit Union, Great Falls Clinic Hospital and Benefis Health System.
For more information, call Park and Recreation, 406-771-1265 or Jonathan at the Snack Shack; 406-564-6620. | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2022/06/03/movie-in-the-park-postponed-to-friday-june-10-due-to-weather/65358744007/ | 2022-06-04T00:54:31 | 1 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2022/06/03/movie-in-the-park-postponed-to-friday-june-10-due-to-weather/65358744007/ |
BOISE — An attack by two wolves panicked a flock of sheep and 143 died after they ran into a steep gully where they were crushed and suffocated, Idaho wildlife officials said Thursday.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services each confirmed the sheep deaths in mid-May in southwestern Idaho in foothills near Boise.
The foothills north of the city are popular for recreation such as mountain biking and hiking, and also have deer, elk and large predators such as bears, mountain lions and wolves. Wildlife Services typically kills five to 14 wolves annually in the foothills in response to livestock depredation.
"This sadly exemplifies why wolf management in Idaho can be so challenging," Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever said in a statement. "People cherish the Foothills for its diversity of wildlife, along with the opportunities for grazing, recreation and other activities. In this instance, a pair of wolves caused a significant loss of sheep for a rancher, and despite our efforts as a department to reduce or prevent this, it can still occur, and we regret that rancher Frank Shirts and his herders had to deal with this loss."
Fish and Game requested Wildlife Services kill the two wolves, but officials said they couldn't be found. It's not clear if the wolves are part of a larger pack.
The Idaho Rangeland Resource Commission, a state agency that has among its goals to promote public support for Idaho's livestock industry, was the first state agency on Thursday to report the sheep deaths. In a morning news release, the commission said that Shirts reported that the attack took place during daylight.
"The wolves scared the hell out of (the sheep) and pushed them into that little canyon and piled them in there," Shirts told the resources commission. "They didn't consume anything. The sheep just suffocated in the pileup and died. We work to make things good for those sheep every day, so it's a shame to lose them."
The resources commission reported that two sheepherders who stay with the sheep 24 hours a day chased off the wolves. The commission said two Great Pyrenees guard dogs avoided the wolves and weren't injured.
Shirts said it's the worst incident of wolf predation he's experienced since wolves were released into central Idaho in 1995. He said he'll seek compensation for the sheep through a depredation program.
A similar incident happened in eastern Idaho in August 2013 when 176 sheep were killed as a result of a wolf attack near the Palisades Range. The animals belonged to the Siddoway Sheep Company and were grazing in the area about six miles south of Victor.
Todd Grimm, then-director of the state's Wildlife Services Program, said many of the animals in the 2013 incident died from suffocation, since some apparently fell in front of the rest while running downhill, resulting in a large pile-up.
Fish and Game said Idaho's wolf population is about 1,600 in the spring when pups are born and then drops to below 900 during late winter due to hunting, trapping and other wolf mortality causes.
Idaho lawmakers last year approved a law, backed by ranchers, greatly expanding wolf killing in what some lawmakers stated could reduce the wolf population by 90%. But wildlife managers have said a 90% reduction is unlikely. Backers said expanding wolf killing would reduce the wolf population and attacks on livestock while also boosting deer and elk herds.
Fish and Game said that since Jan. 1, Idaho hunters have killed 49 wolves statewide, while trappers have killed 81 and Wildlife Services another 31 wolves that were involved in killing livestock.
Last year, Fish and Game said, Idaho hunters and trappers killed 427 wolves, and 43 more were killed following livestock depredation by wolves. From 2017 to 2021, Fish and Game said, 324 wolves have been killed for preying on livestock.
The Post Register contributed to this article. | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/143-sheep-killed-fleeing-from-wolves-in-southwestern-idaho/article_6ef1c901-f55d-5ddc-839f-efd60609e872.html | 2022-06-04T00:55:47 | 0 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/143-sheep-killed-fleeing-from-wolves-in-southwestern-idaho/article_6ef1c901-f55d-5ddc-839f-efd60609e872.html |
Benjamin Crump: Arrest of Titusville officer in fatal shooting 'an important step toward getting justice'
Shouts of "No justice! No peace!" rang through the rain in front of the Vassar B. Carlton Historic Titusville Courthouse Friday afternoon, as family and friends of a man fatally shot in late December 2021 gathered two days after the arrest of the Titusville police officer charged in connection to his death.
"It took almost six months for them to finally bring charges against this officer," said nationally recognized civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who led a news conference in front of the courthouse. He debarked a plane in Orlando not long before his appearance.
"This ... may be one of the first times that a police officer has been charged for killing a Black person in Brevard County, so we acknowledge that as an important step toward getting justice for James Lowery."
Titusville Police Officer Joshua Payne, 29, turned himself in Wednesday to the Brevard County Jail Complex on a charge of manslaughter in connection to the Dec. 26, 2021 shooting death of 40-year-old James Lowery. Payne bonded out hours later.
The fatal shooting happened in the early evening hours of Dec. 26 after 911 callers reported a man was attacking a woman along South Deleon Avenue in Titusville. Payne, one of several officers responding, attempted to stop Lowery for questioning, later saying he fit the description of the reported suspect.
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Lowery had been heading home to his mother to celebrate Christmas and ran from Payne.
Payne pulled his Taser and used it on Lowery as he chased him, shouting, "Drop it, drop it, get down," before Lowery removed a small bag from his pocket, dropped it and ran toward a fence in a residential yard.
Investigators with FDLE said he had been carrying a small bag of narcotics and that he dropped it as he ran.
Payne pulled out his gun and held onto it and his Taser as he climbed the fence after Lowery, according to FDLE. At some point, he fired off a single round and struck Lowery in the back of the head, records show.
Lowery had no weapons, FDLE said.
'I want justice for my son'
Crump, joined by attorneys Natalie Jackson and Stephen Hart, and Lowery's mother, Linda Lowery-Johnson, stood among the crowd of about 25 friends and family members.
They huddled under umbrellas as rain ahead of the weekend's potential tropical storm fell over the courthouse.
Crump said after more than five months of waiting, this was a step in the right direction.
"We acknowledge the (state) attorney for doing his job and saying that it's going to be about equal justice and that the police officer isn't going to be above the law just because he has a gun and a badge," Crump said. "This is just a first step. What we want is a conviction."
Jackson, the Orland-based civil attorney who is representing Lowery's family, said the family is relieved at Payne's arrest.
"They had tears," she said. "That was it — tears, because now, they know that something happened to their child. But they don't exactly know what happened to Mr. Lowery."
She said it's important to view the body cam footage and she's waiting for a meeting with State Attorney Phil Archer to view the footage.
Though Payne was fitted with a body cam, the Titusville Police Department has withheld the body cam footage from the public. Titusville police said in a statement that they will complete an internal investigation within the next week, after which, evidence in the case, including body cam footage, will be released.
"You have a family who is left with questions for six months of what happened," Jackson said. "It's not fair to defame these victims in the media without showing full transparency and all the evidence."
Lowery-Johnson said she wants a conviction against Payne.
"I want justice for my son," she said.
Payne, who was hired in July 2020, is on unpaid suspension pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation at the Titusville Police Department. Police issued a statement saying the agency will complete the internal investigation within the next week.
A trial date has not been set.
Finch Walker is a Breaking News Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Walker at 321-290-4744 or fwalker@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @_finchwalker | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/03/arrest-officer-first-step-after-fatal-shooting-attorneys-say/7487339001/ | 2022-06-04T01:04:08 | 1 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/03/arrest-officer-first-step-after-fatal-shooting-attorneys-say/7487339001/ |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools is looking to fill vacancies for bus drivers and diesel mechanics at a job fair next Monday, the district said.
According to the school system, driver positions are available at all six locations throughout the county and mechanics are needed at three major garages.
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The fair will be held at Edgewater High School in Orlando from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 6.
For more information or to see the list of scheduled job fairs, visit the district’s website here. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/03/orange-county-public-schools-to-host-job-fair-for-drivers-and-mechanics/ | 2022-06-04T01:10:58 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/03/orange-county-public-schools-to-host-job-fair-for-drivers-and-mechanics/ |
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A two-vehicle crash in Marion County killed one man and sent another to the hospital Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said a car was traveling north on U.S. Highway 301 heading toward County Road 329. Troopers also said another car was heading south on U.S. Highway 301 just north of County Road 329.
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For some reason, according to troopers, the northbound vehicle lost control and drove across the median, crossing into the southbound lane and colliding with the other car.
Troopers stated the driver of the vehicle that crossed the median died. The other driver was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/04/marion-county-crash-kills-man-sends-another-to-the-hospital-troopers-say/ | 2022-06-04T01:11:04 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/04/marion-county-crash-kills-man-sends-another-to-the-hospital-troopers-say/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As the Rose City’s namesake festival returns for the first time in two years, the parades that make a staple of the event will be snaking through the city’s streets as well.
On Saturday, the Rose Festival’s Starlight Parade will start on Naito Parkway, head down Salmon and 4th avenue, head west on Davis St., before heading down Broadway and taking a turn on Taylor Street for the home stretch.
Public Relations manager for the Rose Festival Rich Jarvis says the Starlight is a different flavor from other parades, with a costume run along the route before the nighttime event.
“It’s more of a community kind of parade,” Jarvis said. “We get a lot of different communities represented in the Starlight and love coming to town and being a part of this.”
For that reason, as well as staffing, Jarvis says the Grand Floral Parade will have a different and shorter route this year, staying on the east side of the Willamette River. It will still start at Memorial Coliseum as usual, heading down Weidler and going south down Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., east on Lloyd Blvd. before ending at the Lloyd Center.
“The Rose Festival is about more than just Downtown Portland,” Jarvis said. “It’s about all of Portland and really about the greater region so we thought this was a great opportunity for us to show some more love to the east side of Portland and keep the parade over there.”
Part of the Starlight parade enters the Old Town District, an area of the city that has been rife with violence and shootings.
While there has been efforts by community leaders in the neighborhood to make things safer, the Rose Festival has coordinated with bureaus across the City of Portland to ensure a quick response should anything happen.
The Portland Police Bureau said there are over 150 officers of varying ranks that will be patrolling the parade route. They have contingency plans for different scenarios, though wouldn’t share details for security reasons.
Jarvis says that’s part of planning large events.
“We know that if anything is of a serious issue we can contact the police, they’ll be here right away if they’re not already there,” Jarvis explained. “They’ll be all over the parade route as usual so we feel really comfortable the security issues will be minimized, if there are any at all, during the parades.”
PPB says, as officers are dedicated to the parade, they still expect to be able to respond to all emergency calls during the parade, though ask for people’s patience. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/portland-rose-festival-plans-parade-security-measures-as-fest-returns/ | 2022-06-04T01:25:48 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/portland-rose-festival-plans-parade-security-measures-as-fest-returns/ |
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — An American Airlines flight safely returned to the Tri-Cities Airport shortly after takeoff Friday evening due to a possible mechanical issue.
The airline confirmed that American Flight 5326 to Charlotte returned to the airport and was able to taxi back to the gates.
According to the FAA, the crew reported equipment issues after takeoff.
American said maintenance workers are currently inspecting the aircraft and the airline is working to get customers on their way.
The FAA said it will investigate. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/american-flight-returns-to-tri-cities-due-to-possible-mechanical-issue/ | 2022-06-04T01:39:56 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/american-flight-returns-to-tri-cities-due-to-possible-mechanical-issue/ |
LOS ANGELES — Two men who sued saying they were forced out of their jobs at a Southern California utility after complaining about sexual and racial harassment have been awarded $440 million in punitive damages, attorneys said.
A Los Angeles County jury awarded the punitive damages Thursday, on top of $24.6 million in compensatory damages won by Alfredo Martinez and Justin Page on Wednesday, The deRubertis Law Firm said in a statement.
The men sued electricity supplier SoCal Edison and its parent, Edison International, over activities in a utility office in the South Bay area of LA County.
Both men said they suffered retaliation after reporting harassment.
The jury awarded Martinez punitive damages of $300 million from Edison International and $100 million from SoCal Edison. Page was awarded $30 million in punitive damages from Edison International and $10 million from SoCal Edison.
Most of the compensatory sum — $22.37 million — was awarded to Martinez.
The defendants will try to overturn the verdict, the Los Angeles Times reported.
“The jury decision is not consistent with the facts and the law and does not reflect who we are or what we stand for, and we intend to challenge the decision and seek a new trial,” SoCal Edison spokeswoman Diane Castro said. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/460m-awarded-to-ex-workers-who-sued-southern-california-utility/103-36f2732f-b794-4641-95cf-55389597fa0c | 2022-06-04T01:44:39 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/460m-awarded-to-ex-workers-who-sued-southern-california-utility/103-36f2732f-b794-4641-95cf-55389597fa0c |
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A judge has found that a Southern California district attorney violated the state's new racial justice law in his discussions of a Black man who was sentenced to life without parole in a double murder case.
Jamon Buggs was sentenced Friday in the 2019 killings of a man and woman in Newport Beach.
The sentencing came after Judge Gregg L. Prickett found that Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer violated a state law aimed at ensuring racial justice for defendants in a meeting about whether to seek the death penalty for Buggs. Prickett said an appropriate remedy would have been to take the death penalty off the table for Buggs, but Spitzer had already previously decided not to seek it, the Orange County Register reported.
The issue came to light earlier this year when an internal memo by a former prosecutor raised questions about a meeting on the Buggs case during which Spitzer asked about the race of Buggs' previous girlfriends.
Spitzer said race was an issue because authorities suspect Buggs targeted the man because he mistakenly believed he was dating Buggs' white ex-girlfriend. Spitzer said he turned over information about the conversation to the judge as a precaution though he didn't believe California's new law — which bars authorities from seeking a conviction or sentence based on race — required it.
Denise Gragg, one of Buggs' attorneys, raised concerns in court Friday of potential bias in the case.
“If you can’t even recognize that is a bias, how can you assure yourself or us that there were not decisions made in this case or not made in this case that were influenced by that bias?” she said.
Kimberly Edds, a spokeswoman for the Orange County district attorney's office, said the judge found that Buggs was treated fairly throughout the case.
“District Attorney Spitzer asked for life without the possibility of parole and that’s exactly the sentence the defendant was given by the judge,” she said. “Justice was served.” | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/man-sentenced-to-life-in-california-racial-justice-law-case/103-f14deaac-ba70-4eb4-a5b6-6c33fce841b5 | 2022-06-04T01:44:45 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/man-sentenced-to-life-in-california-racial-justice-law-case/103-f14deaac-ba70-4eb4-a5b6-6c33fce841b5 |
LOS ANGELES — Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of the Mexican megachurch La Luz del Mundo, pleaded guilty Friday to sexually abusing three girls, California state prosecutors said.
García, 53, pleaded guilty in Los Angeles Superior Court to two counts of forcible oral copulation involving minors and one count of a lewd act upon a child who was 15.
The California attorney general’s office said he used his spiritual influence to have sex with several female followers. Two female co-defendants, including a woman who previously admitted facilitating the abuse, have also pleaded guilty.
“García used his power to take advantage of children," Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. “He relied on those around him to groom congregants for the purposes of sexual assault. Today’s conviction can never undo the harm, but it will help protect future generations.”
The guilty plea just before his trial was to begin Monday is an abrupt turn from the vigorous denials by his lawyers and ardent support from his church of 5 million worldwide followers.
Garcia had faced charges that included human trafficking and child rape.
Sentencing was scheduled for Wednesday.
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OAKLAND, Calif. — A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant and alleged member of the “boogaloo” extremist movement was sentenced to 41 years in prison Friday for the fatal shooting of a federal security officer in the San Francisco Bay Area amid large 2020 protests against police brutality.
Steven Carrillo, 33, had pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal murder charge in the killing of David Patrick Underwood and to the attempted murder of Underwood’s colleague after federal prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty.
The men were shot on May 29, 2020, while they stood in front of a federal building in Oakland as hundreds marched on the streets.
In February, Carrillo admitted to posting messages on Facebook a day before the shooting asking anyone if they were “down to boog” and saying he was ready to act and not just talk. He also admitted firing 19 rounds from a homemade AR-15 rifle from the back of a white van being driven by a man he connected with online.
“I aligned myself with the anti-government movement and wanted to carry out violent acts against federal law enforcement officers in particular,” Carrillo said then.
Prosecutors on Jan. 31 said they would not seek the death penalty, but U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said at a February hearing she was not convinced that a 41-year-sentence agreed to by prosecutors and defense lawyers was sufficient for Carrillo’s crimes.
Gonzalez Rogers had warned that she could reject the plea agreement if she didn’t feel prosecutors and defense lawyers did enough to justify the sentence.
On Friday, Gonzalez Rogers sentenced Carrillo to the 41-year term, a lifetime of supervised release and an amount of restitution to be determined at a later date, a court official said. She spoke directly to Underwood's family, explaining why she had accepted the agreement.
“I believe there is evil in this world. … But from what I read and studied as I tried to make and find logic in the illogical, as I have looked for answers, as you are frustrated and angry that such a tragedy could happen, what I can tell you is that I do not see evil in Mr. Carrillo," the judge was quoted as saying by the Mercury News.
“I know (the plea agreement) won’t make you happy but I need you to trust me. I would not accept it if I saw no measure of redemption,” she said. “He will spend virtually the rest of his life in prison in a cell that is typically no bigger than 10′ by 6′ — not even bigger than that jury box.”
Prosecutors have said Carrillo, of Santa Cruz, had ties to the “boogaloo” movement — a concept embraced by a loose network of gun enthusiasts and militia-style extremists. Experts say the group started in alt-right culture on the internet with the belief that there is an impending U.S. civil war.
Authorities accused Carrillo of fatally shooting Underwood after spraying a guard shack he was in with bullets.
Prosecutors said Robert Alvin Justus Jr., of Millbrae, drove the van. He faces federal charges of murder and attempted murder in the case.
The pair is accused of driving to Oakland and taking advantage of the distraction afforded by people marching through the city’s downtown to protest George Floyd’s killing by a police officer in Minneapolis.
Carrillo was arrested a week after the shooting in Oakland after he allegedly ambushed sheriff’s deputies in Santa Cruz County who were responding to a report of a van containing firearms and bomb-making materials. Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, 38, was killed and several other law enforcement officials were wounded, according to authorities and court records.
Prosecutors in Santa Cruz charged Carrillo with a slew of felonies, including murder and attempted murder in connection to that killing.
Carrillo has pleaded not guilty to Gutzwiller’s killing. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/steven-carrillo-sentenced/103-f41ce59f-ca9e-414d-959f-e96f82afee69 | 2022-06-04T01:44:57 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/steven-carrillo-sentenced/103-f41ce59f-ca9e-414d-959f-e96f82afee69 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — June is Pride Month, and there are so many events that are happening across Northern California.
President Joe Biden issued a proclamation last year recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community, allies, friends, and family are more than welcome to come and celebrate, so here's a round-up of parades, festivals, and other things to do.
Sonoma County's theme this year for the Pride Parade is "We Are Family", and it is all about coming back together in a spirit of oneness and belonging and celebrating connectedness as a community. Come and celebrate the 36th annual celebration with lots of food, fellowship, and fun!
- 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at Downtown Santa Rosa (Fourth St. and Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa)
- Organized by Sonoma County Pride
- More information about this event HERE.
Join Pacifica in celebrating its first Pride and make sure to stop by historic downtown Sharp Park, Pacifica, and check out the local businesses!
- 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at the Pacifica Community Center (540 Crespi Dr, Pacifica)
- Organized by City of Pacifica
- More information about this event HERE.
A free event celebrating the month of Pride with live music, food, local vendors, activities, photo booths, and more!
- 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at Oak Park Brewing Co. (3514 Broadway, Sacramento)
- Organized by Charmed By Lyric
- More information about this event HERE.
A night filled with succulent arranging and wine tasting. Invite friends or family to come together and celebrate pride month as a community.
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, June 10
- Located at 1525 U St., Sacramento
- Organized by Hella Leaf Succulent Creations
- More information about this event HERE.
Start LGBTQ+ pride month with a Pride Dance! Bring on the dancing Queens, Kings, and In-betweens, and get ready to celebrate summer with a night filled with music, dancing, food, friends, and pride!
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday, June 10
- Located at the Woodland Community and Senior Center (2001 East St., Woodland)
- Organized by Elevate Queer Yolo
- More information about this event HERE.
A two-day festival, transforming capitol mall into an LGBTQ+ village and entertainment zone with bars, vendors, and music stages that feature International Stars, Drag Performers, and live musical acts!
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12
- Located at Capital Mall (7th St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Sacramento LGBT Community Center
- More information about this event HERE.
San Mateo County is thrilled to invite you to their 10th annual San Mateo County Pride Celebration. Come and dance to the tunes of DJs, enjoy the many booths filled with resources, support, and information, and snack on food from the food trucks!
- 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at San Mateo Central Park (50 East 5th Ave., San Mateo)
- Organized by San Mateo County
- More information about this event HERE.
An evening honoring the diverse identities within our community. Discover the vibrant world of plants with a Color Walk and enjoy live music and live painting by local queer artists.
- 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at The HIVE (1221 Harter Ave., Woodland)
- Organized by The HIVEZ Specialty Food
- More information about this event HERE.
Skate the night away with some of the Divas of Disco so come and have fun, listen to some jams, and enter to win rainbow-colored or disco-themed gear!
- 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at Central Park (401 C St., Davis)
- Organized by the Davis Phoenix Coalition and Davis Pride
- More information about this event HERE.
This 1-mile or 5k run/walk is to help raise awareness about the ongoing efforts needed by communities to prevent hate-motivated crimes. This run/walk will also help to spread the word on building a safer and more inclusive community in the city of Davis and surrounding communities.
- 8 a.m. Sunday, June 12
- Located at Central Park (401 C St., Davis)
- Organized by the Davis Phoenix Coalition and Davis Pride
- More information about this event HERE.
Join Davis Pride for the LGBTQ+ and ally community celebration and music festival held in the heart of Davis including two stages of entertainment featuring 25 entertainers from around the nation, several vendors and food and drink booths, exhibits, and cultural presentations.
- 10 a.m. Sunday, June 12
- Located at Central Park (401 C St., Davis)
- Organized by the Davis Phoenix Coalition and Davis Pride
- More information about this event HERE.
This will be a fun and free day filled with pride-themed arts and crafts including tie-dye and other crafting activities.
- 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 15
- Located at Woodland Public Library (250 1st St., Woodland)
- Organized by Elevate Queer Yolo
- More information about this event HERE.
Come celebrate Pride in San Francisco! The San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest gathering of the LGBT community and allies in the nation. There will be a number of stages and performances to choose from, various guest appearances, and many more.
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. June 25 and 26
- Located at Civic Center Plaza (355 McAllister Street, San Francisco)
- Organized by San Francisco Pride
- More information about this event HERE.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If monster trucks, brunch, or a Filipino fiesta sounds fun to you, then it goes to show there's something for everyone this weekend in Northern California.
The weekend weather will be cooling down, reaching highs in the upper 70s and low 80s with a light breeze. Gather up some friends, maybe family members, or even go solo but head outside, soak up some sun, and enjoy some of these weekend events for your first weekend in June!
An annual celebration of Filipino culture, history, and contributions of Filipinos. It’s the largest Filipino Celebration in the Sacramento area that showcases the talents of the Filipino community through cultural food, arts, crafts, educational displays, and a car show!
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5
- Located at Jose Rizal Community Center (7320 Florin Mall Dr., Sacramento)
- Organized by Filipino Fiesta in Sacramento
- More information about this event HERE.
Step right up! Come enjoy all the fair food, fair rides, fair animals, and fair fun at the San Joaquin County Fair. There will be everything from bounce houses and petting zoos to live music and a boutique shopping area to shop local vendors, so bring the family and enjoy!
- 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and June 5
- Located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds (1658 Airport Wy., Stockton)
- Organized by the San Joaquin County Fair and Visit Stockton
- More information about this event HERE.
Come pick your own blueberries at Once In A Blue Moon Berries Farm's first ever Blueberry Festival! There will also be local vendors featuring blueberry products as well as Fathers Day gift shopping, a blueberry for your buck if you will!
- 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and June 5
- Located at Once in a Blue Moon Berries Farm (1820 Arroyo Vista Wy., El Dorado Hills)
- Organized by Once in a Blue Moon Berries
- More information about this event HERE.
This will be A New Lodi's 2nd annual Pride Festival. They are going even bigger than last year with more space, more performers, and more fun. There will be food, drinks, music, drag shows, raffles, comedy, and more!
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at High Water Brewing (927 Industrial Wy., Lodi)
- Organized by A New Lodi
- More information about this event HERE.
There will be over 40 breweries and seven wineries pouring on-site and on tap. There will also be live music, food trucks, and fun!
- 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at Johnson Springview Park (5840 5th St., Rocklin)
- Organized by Rocklin Brewfest and The Rotary Club of South Placer Foundation
- More information about this event HERE.
Tiger's putting their foot down and doing brunch right. This will be an unparalleled brunch experience featuring bottomless brunch bites curated by Last Supper Society, bottomless mimosas, DJs spinning all the best music, and good vibes.
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5
- Located at Tiger Bar + Restaurant (722 K St., Sacramento)
- Organized by HofIsBetter, Last Supper Society, and &things
- More information about this event HERE.
A day party to celebrate and cultivate Sacramento's culture. There will be various authors, music by DJ Eddy and DJ Eli, fashion on display, local vendors, live paintings, and more!
- 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at Esther's Park (3408 3rd Ave., Sacramento)
- Organized by Impound Comics and Kultivate Sac
- More information about this event HERE.
Ice cream, games, and music oh my! Celebrate Pride month with an ice cream social! Has it been since elementary school since you've been to an ice cream social? Well, look no further, bring friends and support the LGBTQIA+ community.
- 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5
- Located at William Land Park (1300 13th Ave., Sacramento)
- Organized by Capital Adoptive Families Alliance
- More information about this event HERE.
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Enjoy a beautiful day in the park and celebrate your father or father figure by shopping and supporting local vendors, music, food, games, face painting, a photo booth, bounce houses, and more! Bring a lawn chair, kick back, and have fun.
- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at Howe Community Park (2201 Cottage Wy., Sacramento)
- Organized by the Humble Beginnings Entrepreneur Network
- More information about this event HERE.
This is an educational forum and mixer to learn more about music and film production, songwriting, social influencer lifestyles, and financial literacy. There will also be a lively discussion with UC Davis nurses and physicians about how musicians, artists, entertainers, and athletes survived and thrived through the pandemic. Come enjoy the food trucks, community gatherings, and fun activities for the entire family!
- 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at Mc George School Law School & McClatchy Park (3200 5th Ave., Sacramento)
- Organized by the California Black Chamber of Commerce
- More information about this event HERE.
Come eat all the food at Crawdads while listening to live music like a Mr. Crowley Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, Madison Hudson, a Nashville Recording Artist from Wheatland, and other local talents.
- 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday, June 5
- Located at Crawdads on the River (1375 Garden Hwy., Sacramento)
- Organized by Crawdads on the River
- More information about this event HERE.
Come watch monster trucks bring ground-pounding, earth-shattering excitement to the Yolo County Fairgrounds and people of all ages. Featuring a Megasaurus Car Eating Dinosaur and a Jet Golf Cart, plus a ride in the monster trucks for just $10, you'll have fun with the family.
- 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and June 5
- Located at the Yolo County Fairgrounds (1250 Gum Ave., Woodland)
- Organized by California Monster Truck Tour and The New Stockton 99 Speedway
- More information about this event HERE.
Join Amelia Bearhart and friends for Hot Air Balloon Day! Learn how hot air balloons take flight, check out some hot air experiments, and launch a tissue paper hot air balloon yourself. There will also be hot air balloon-themed crafts to take home.
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at Aerospace Museum of California (3200 Freedom Park Dr., North Highlands)
- Organized by Aerospace Museum of California
- More information about this event HERE.
Over 150 vendors sell everything from vintage fashion, sneakers, local brands, plants, crystals, arts and crafts, home goods, and food!
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5
- Located at 1600 Tribute Road, Sacramento
- Organized by Sactown's Finest Market
- More information about this event HERE.
Sunday fun day with a great cause! There will be live music with new and returning local vendors with art and crafts, vintage items, and food! It then turns into a benefit concert at 3 p.m. to help support Ukraine during these turbulent times.
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5
- Located at Central Park (301 C St., Davis)
- Organized by Davis Craft and Vintage
- More information about this event HERE.
Traditionally held every year, now for its 43rd year, Honored Elders Day is a day of traditional dance, traditional music, local artisans and vendors, guest speakers, and a luncheon provided for the Honored Elders, devoted to honoring California's Native Elders.
- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4
- Located at California State Indian Museum (2618 K St., Sacramento)
- Organized by California State Indian Museum
- More information about this event HERE.
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STOCKTON, Calif. — Eric Lee, the owner of Cast Iron Trading Co. in Downtown Stockton, hired 51-year-old Michael Jackson to be a chef in April 2017. Jackson proved to be an asset to the team despite some physical setbacks he faced.
Now five years later, the restaurant owner is looking to the community to help his friend who has found himself homeless, in poor health, and in a desperate time of need.
“He has dealt with some handicaps throughout his life,” Lee said. “He had basically no hearing in one ear and very limited hearing in the other ear.”
But Jackson continued to become a well-loved, reliable employee as he had no choice but to work to keep a roof over his head.
“We've seen rents go up so much and so he was already facing issues with his apartment at that time,” Lee said.
But Jackson’s stability went south after suffering from a stroke in 2018 that put him in the hospital for at least two weeks, rendering him partially immobile.
Since he was no longer able to work, Jackson soon had to rely on disability, which unfortunately was not enough to keep him on his feet. Jackson soon found himself homeless during his recovery.
“I was out for a jog and I was jogging by the waterfront near the restaurant months later and I saw him, sitting outside of a tent,” Lee said. “I went up and talked to him and broke down crying and we both talked for a little while and I was like ‘we gotta get you some help MJ’.”
Lee spent some months with Jackson helping him sign up for supplemental programs. Then in February 2020, Jackson suffered from a heart attack and had to spend more time in the hospital.
“When he got out, he was able to move in with a family member for a little until he recovered,” Lee said.
Jackson has since been staying at the homes of friends and in the back of a car, still unable to work as he slowly recovers from his health conditions, Lee said.
“I'm just looking at the guy thinking, how is he going to survive long term?” Lee said.
In early June, Lee has decided to turn to social media and use his restaurant's platform, to ask the community to help his former employee and friend.
“I felt a certain sense of motivation, I was determined to do this for him,'' Lee said. “He's someone I've known for a long time and care about, and I just really want to see him be in a safe place.”
Cast Iron Trading Co. had well over 9,000 followers from the Stockton community and beyond.
In less than 24 hours after sharing his story on Cast Iron’s Instagram, along with a GoFundMe initiative, the community has donated nearly $5,000 of the $8,000 goals for Jackson in just a few days.
“I did have high hopes, but it's been unbelievable how much we’ve raised that much so far,” Lee said.
Lee said he and his team hope to raise enough money to help Jackson get a roof over his head and hopefully back on his feet with what little mobility he has left.
“I couldn't believe it, I’m still shocked,” Jackson said. “I never thought anything like this would happen to me.”
Jackson said he was a chef for 28 years and dreamed of owning a restaurant of his own one day before his stroke. He said he battled with depression amid losing his housing and his ability to cook, but that the support from his community is turning that around.
“I’ve been in my situation for 4 years now since I got out of the hospital, I wasn’t in a good place,” Jackson said. “But this is making the last 4 years feel worth all I went through.”
Despite his recent years of unfortunate circumstances, Jackson said he's feeling hopeful for the future thanks to the community and his friends at Cast Iron.
“Eric has been a champion the whole way,” Jackson said. “He's been there since I got out of the hospital and I can't thank him enough.”
Lee said with everything Jackson's been through and with his birthday coming up this week, he hopes to get him the help he needs to turn things around.
“He’s just a great guy and everyone at Cast Iron loves him,” Lee said. “He’s still a keyholder, that's how much I trust him.”
Lee said the donations made through Cast Iron’s GoFundMe link will go to a trailer for Jackson or get him an apartment.
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A White Mountain Apache Police officer and unnamed suspect were fatally shot Thursday evening.
Adrian Lopez Sr., 35, was identified as the White Mountain Apache Police officer shot and killed Thursday night in the town of Whiteriver on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. He had only been with the department since January, according to the Navajo County Sheriff's Office. Prior to that he served as a federal Bureau of Indian Affairs police officer from March 2021 through December.
“There’s no possible way to try to outline the chaotic event that this was,” Chief Deputy Brian Swanty said at a news conference.
An altercation broke out after Lopez stopped a car driven by Kevin Dwight Nashio, 25, on East Fork Road near the downtown area, authorities said. Nashio, a resident of Whiteriver known to local police, shot Lopez, Swanty said.
Nashio then took the officer’s police vehicle and fled with White Mountain Apache Police officers in pursuit. Officers chased the suspect through rugged and remote areas of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation to the Hawley Lake area, over 40 miles away from Whiteriver. There, the officers and suspect engaged in a gun battle. Another officer was shot and wounded and the suspect was killed in the battle. The wounded officer was transported via helicopter to a hospital in the Phoenix area.
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Personnel from multiple agencies assisted in the incident, including law enforcement officers from the White Mountain Apache Police Department, White Mountain Apache Game Rangers, San Carlos Apache Game Rangers, Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department, Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, Apache County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The investigation will be led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Any further information relating to the investigation should be routed to the FBI Public Information Officer in Phoenix at (623) 466-1999, or phoenix-media@fbi.gov.
In a media release, the White Mountain Apache Tribe issued the following statement:
“The Tribe is indebted to our Police Department and EMS for their prompt and courageous response, and grateful for the assistance rendered by our neighboring jurisdictions. Our prayers, tonight, are with the families of those officers involved, and with all of our first responders.” | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-dead-in-officer-involved-gun-battle-on-fort-apache-indian-reservation/article_0ea37c70-e362-11ec-8794-bb9c06618180.html | 2022-06-04T01:47:33 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-dead-in-officer-involved-gun-battle-on-fort-apache-indian-reservation/article_0ea37c70-e362-11ec-8794-bb9c06618180.html |
Aliyah Alpert had predicted that the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee would be much harder than the first two days of competition. Turns out she was right.
The Prescott 11-year-old was the youngest contestant among the 13 finalists Thursday night – down from the original 229 spellers – and had breezed through the first seven rounds. But she was eliminated in the first round of the finals by the word “ajivika,” a 6th century B.C. nontheistic sect from India.
Aliyah, drawing on her knowledge of words derived from Sanskrit, spelled it ajivaka, and heard the dreaded bell indicating a misspelled word.
But Aliyah said afterwards that she was just happy to be part of the bee and to get as far as she did.
“I am glad I didn’t go out until the last night, so I was really able to experience everything,” she said, adding that she felt “lucky” to make it to the finals when spellers better than her were getting eliminated in earlier rounds.
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It was the culmination of years of studying to get here and a week of competition to get to the finals. Aliyah, who won the state championship in March, was the only speller from Arizona in the national competition.
For most of her turns on stage during the preliminary rounds, Aliyah was composed, asking relatively few questions of the pronouncers and answering with a minimum of hesitation. But when the finalists took the stage Thursday, the mood was different for everyone.
The spellers displayed lots of hesitation from the get-go, with the first contestant asking for the words and definition multiple times, but still getting out in the first round. The formerly composed Aliyah was squirming in her seat, partially hunched over and breathing heavily, rubbing her knees while making herself small in her chair.
When her turn came, she asked for all the information on ajivika, then for any alternate pronunciations, and finally to repeat all the information again. But she was a letter off.
In a backstage interview with Bee host LeVar Burton, she said she thought there would be a third “a” in the word based on her knowledge of Sanskrit, which often uses the letter A.
After the bee, she was composed again, though her eyes looked a little red and glassy. Even though she did not win, she said the highlight of the bee was “sharing all the emotions with the finalists. We all really had the same feeling, we were all rooting for each other.”
Her dad, Mark Alpert, who spent hours quizzing Aliyah every day for months as she studied for the bee, said he was disappointed, but agreed that they were just happy to be there.
“It is like when you go to a casino and you are playing on the house’s money,” he said. “We did not expect to be this far.”
The bee ended in a speed round after the last two spellers, Vikram Raju and Harini Logan, were deadlocked through six rounds. Each got 90 seconds to correctly spell as many words as possible and Harini, 14, of San Antonio, won with 22 words to Logan’s 15.
Aliyah still has a couple years of bee eligibility left and said she plans to compete in the future. But for now, she said, she is going to need at least a few months break from studying.
Long-term goals for the home-schooled sixth-grader include becoming an exotic avian veterinarian and getting her pilot’s license – to which her dad teasingly said, “Ain’t gonna happen.”
Her short-term goals included sleeping for the rest of Thursday night, and joining the other finalists Friday on a private tour of the White House.
“It was just revealed to us this morning and I am so excited,” she said Thursday. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/bye-bee-prescott-girl-s-run-through-national-spelling-bee-ends-in-finals/article_00ed56e6-e39e-11ec-8483-0349628fe006.html | 2022-06-04T01:47:39 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/bye-bee-prescott-girl-s-run-through-national-spelling-bee-ends-in-finals/article_00ed56e6-e39e-11ec-8483-0349628fe006.html |
Jeff Johnson, father of Coconino High School graduate Tanner Johnson, said he has been waiting for the day his son could sign to play college baseball since he knew he was having a son about 18 years ago.
Tanner, a captain of the Panthers baseball team, made that dream a reality Thursday as he signed to play at GateWay Community College in Phoenix in front of friends, family, coaches and other supporters in Flagstaff.
A multi-year starter in the infield for the Panthers, Johnson led the team in the 2022 season in runs scored (39), hits (22) and bases stolen (27), and was a rock defensively. The steals record tied his father, who played for Flagstaff during his high school varsity days.
Johnson wanted to play for a team that would give him a chance to grow as a player, while also remaining in Arizona. After playing in a tournament in Phoenix months ago, he was contacted by the GateWay coaching staff, took an official visit and made the decision.
“GateWay was the school that gave me the best opportunity, so I took it,” he said.
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Beside the senior’s ability on the field -- something the Panthers relied upon all year -- manager Mike Sifling reflected on Johnson’s career as a stellar teammate. There were three varsity managers in Johnson’s four years, including Sifling’s first season in 2022. Much of the reason the Panthers were able to sustain some level of success was Johnson’s mindset in the dugout.
“He was an absolute leader, a cornerstone to our program. When things weren’t going well, he was the glue. He’s a big reason for our success,” Sifling said. “His leadership and his ability to lead the younger guys the past couple years -- even when he was a junior last year, he was one of the top guys and one of the captains -- he’s comfortable and calm, and the kids were able to follow that. So GateWay is getting a great player and an even better kid.”
Johnson was just one of two seniors -- along with longtime friend and teammate Cole Gillespie, who has yet to make a decision on his future after May’s high school graduation -- on Coconino’s 2022 roster.
Johnson hopes he and Gillespie left a legacy that could lead to future success for the Panthers.
“I believe we did. Obviously we’ve been friends for a really long time, we’re always going to be teammates. We talk to them to this day and they say how much they miss us, and I’m sure that they feel like we did something for the program,” he said.
Now he is looking forward to his career at GateWay.
“I’m going to be the best teammate I can for this program and build my way up to try to be one of the top guys. Going in as a freshman, it’s like starting all over again. You’ve got to listen to the leaders and follow what they say, and try to make an impact,” Johnson said.
He and Jeff Johnson, who smiled all the way through Thursday’s ceremony, will spend the summer working out together to get Tanner in shape for the fall and next year’s college baseball campaign. Johnson may also play with the Flagstaff Star Chasers -- a new collegiate summer baseball team set to play in Flagstaff beginning later this month -- but Johnson said he has not made that decision yet.
However he goes about it, Johnson wants to be in top shape before he takes on his first practice in the fall.
“My dad and I will put in work all summer, getting ground balls or whatever we can do. I want to get as much practice in as I can before freshman year hits,” he said. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/tanner-johnson-signs-with-gateway-baseball/article_7d8e64e2-e362-11ec-bf8c-bb6e9df567fe.html | 2022-06-04T01:47:45 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/tanner-johnson-signs-with-gateway-baseball/article_7d8e64e2-e362-11ec-bf8c-bb6e9df567fe.html |
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A metro Atlanta family won a major court battle against a senior living facility after their mother died in its care back in 2018. Betty Perloe died after being repeatedly bitten and stung by fire ants that infiltrated the Somerby located in Sandy Springs.
"She was always involved in something, she cared for everyone in our family," said Ross Perloe as he talked about his deceased mother.
He said she was a nurse for decades, serving patients in hospitals and homes in different states. But there came a time when she needed full-time care herself.
"That’s what breaks me up because we went to the best place," Ross said tearfully.
Even though relatives wanted Betty to live with them, her preference was to live in a facility where she could make new friends. Staff and residents said the 92-year-old was known for being a socialite.
"She was just a really special person who got along well with everyone at the facility and made lots and lots of friends," said Xavier Carter, one of the family's attorneys.
But her time there ended tragically after an infestation of fire ants.
Most of the pictures are too graphic to show. In the ones we can show, you can see the countless itchy puss-filled bumps that covered her body.
Photos | Woman bitten by fire ants at senior living facility
"She then suffered through a week or so of intense pain where she was noted to be moaning and scratching," said Carter.
Betty died days later.
"She lived a great life but that’s not the way she should have gone," her son said.
Lindsay Forlines, the other family attorney said ants are especially an issues for the elderly.
"While some of us in our younger years could withstand a number of fire ant stings and be OK, for the elderly that is often not the case," Forlines said.
Although the family's attorneys said the facility did have pest control, there were many issues that were not taken care of as outlined in its lawsuit.
"They just had too many reports that weren’t being followed up on," said Forlines.
The Perloe family sued the facility and won a multi-million dollar settlement.
"We hope it means that facilities will take these things and incidents seriously," Forlines said.
The Perloe family hopes to work with legislators to bring more oversight to elderly care facilities in the state.
11Alive reached out to the facility but have not heard back yet. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/sandy-springs/sandy-springs-senior-living-facility-court-battle-fire-ants-attack/85-98c4364e-c545-42a6-9539-bd90191efc50 | 2022-06-04T01:55:22 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/sandy-springs/sandy-springs-senior-living-facility-court-battle-fire-ants-attack/85-98c4364e-c545-42a6-9539-bd90191efc50 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon law intended to battle drug addiction by connecting users with treatment instead of jail time has thus far failed to live up to its promise due in part to administrative gridlock, but state officials are now hopeful that the project is getting back on track.
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan shared a personal story about drug addiction during a virtual hearing Thursday discussing the outcomes of Measure 110, passed in November 2020.
"My mom battled meth and heroin addiction for most of my childhood," Fagan said. "I'm very deeply impacted by the drug abuse crisis we have here in Oregon."
Measure 110 redirects millions of dollars in tax revenue from Oregon's legal marijuana industry to substance abuse treatment. The law also decriminalizes small amounts of drugs like heroin, cocaine and meth. But there's a major problem with the state's rollout thus far.
"Ballot Measure 110 has not been implemented without some bumps along the way — and some significant bumps along the way," said Steve Allen, behavioral health director at the Oregon Health Authority.
These "bumps," as Allen called them, were documented during an SOS office audit of Measure 110 implementation, addressed during Thursday's virtual hearing.
State auditors found that only a fraction of the funding earmarked for treatment centers has actually been sent out. This means people who need help might not be getting it as quickly as they could, at the same time that user amounts of substances have been effectively de-criminalized.
"We need to support those organizations that stood up, filled out applications, and were approved by the council, and get funding out the door for those," Allen said.
Allen promised better days ahead. And really, for the Measure 110 program, a change is critical.
"I think we're well-positioned for a rapid increase in overdose deaths," he said.
Overdose deaths are something Measure 110 was passed, in part, to prevent — but thus far expectations have not been met.
"When the voters of Oregon passed Measure 110 we did so because we wanted to change a policy in Oregon to improve the lives of people, to improve our communities ... and in the years since, we haven't seen that play out," Fagan said.
If you ask law enforcement officials, many will say that Measure 110's decriminalization of drugs has contributed to the epidemic of fentanyl use and overdose deaths in Oregon. But Measure 110 proponents disagree, as the latest fentanyl-fueled surge in the opioid crisis has unfolded throughout the U.S. despite many states having much tougher drug laws.
Regardless, the intention of Measure 110 was to pair decriminalization with widespread availability of addiction treatment for users, which has yet to materialize.
The full SOS audit report is not expected to be publicly released until fall of this year. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/oregon-measure-110-audit-flaws-addiction-treatment/283-a6e96c8b-06da-48fa-8b8d-40b0a8a24409 | 2022-06-04T01:59:22 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/oregon-measure-110-audit-flaws-addiction-treatment/283-a6e96c8b-06da-48fa-8b8d-40b0a8a24409 |
AUSTIN, Texas — State Rep. Vikki Goodwin laid flowers for the 21 people who lost their lives in Uvalde. For her, it's a painful reminder of her own tragedy.
"Every time one of these tragedies happen, it just reminds me of my own loss. My father was shot and killed in 1990," said Goodwin.
That's why she's going to push for a special session on gun legislation reform. One thing she wants is to close loopholes on universal background checks.
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"One example is someone with a revoked or suspended license to carry can go into a gun store and use that license to get a gun without getting a background check. Other examples would be online sales and gun shows. There are some loopholes there as well," she said.
Goodwin also wants to raise the age to buy assault-style weapons from 18 to 21. She also wants waiting periods between when people buy a gun and when they can actually get the gun.
To get another perspective, we spoke to the vice president of Open Carry Texas, David Amad. He wasn't sold on these ideas.
"Universal background checks is a backdoor to universal gun registration, which is a backdoor to gun confiscation,” said Amad.
Amad also said raising the age to buy assault-style weapons isn't a solution either
"Raising the age to do anything doesn't stop that thing from happening," he said.
He said the answer is more guns.
"You ever wonder why there's never a mass shooting at a police station or a gun range or a gun store? A place where people are armed? Well, it's because the bad guy knows he's going to die within seconds," he said.
Meanwhile, the community is still grieving for the lives lost in Uvalde. And for Rep. Goodwin, the issue remains personal.
"The fact that I've lost someone to gun violence makes this an issue that I'm not willing to give up," she said.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — After living on the streets for years, David Reynolds said he has seen it all.
"I’ve slept with newspapers stuffed in my coat to stay warm,” said Reynolds, who said he has regular work as a bricklayer, but can only afford to live in his trailer.
When Reynolds parked on Olympia’s Ensign Road last month he received something he had never seen before - a notice to apply for a permit to park on the public street.
“Ensign Road will be changed to no parking except by permit,” said Reynolds, reading the paperwork from the City of Olympia informing him that, without a permit, his vehicle would be towed.
Last week, the city required those living in vehicles along the quarter-mile stretch of Ensign Road to agree to a list of conditions. Those conditions include the proper disposal of trash and human waste and only one lawn chair per person outside of the vehicle. Residents cannot engage in violent behavior.
Thirty-three vehicle owners received permits. After just over a week, none have been revoked, according to Olympia Homeless Response Coordinator, Kim Kondrat.
”Every person deserves basic shelter. And the housing is so expensive, and we have no shelter capacity right now in our community,” said Kondrat, who said she has not heard of any other cities offering similar permits.
She said the area has remained relatively clean and she has only issued minor citations, mostly for trash issues.
Kondrat said the permits are not permission for the owners to stay parked on Ensign Road indefinitely.
”We want to eventually move them all from Ensign, but not until we have a different alternative to offer them,” said Kondrat. “Each individual is different and they’ll all need something different.”
Kondrat said the city hopes to have the permit holders in more permanent housing by June of 2023. She said the road will be a no parking zone by then.
Reynolds said he won’t be getting a permit. He said he was planning on moving off Ensign Road soon anyway.
However, he likes the idea of giving people a break, while also having some rules to follow.
”Why not?,” said Reynolds. “It’s better than having everybody just roaming around.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympia/olympias-approach-rv-parking/281-838de169-5bc4-4c7f-8ad4-780db151fadf | 2022-06-04T02:02:37 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympia/olympias-approach-rv-parking/281-838de169-5bc4-4c7f-8ad4-780db151fadf |
TACOMA, Wash. — The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office will take over the investigation into a Tacoma shooting involving a Pierce County Council candidate after the prosecutor’s office raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest.
Candidate Josh Harris is accused of shooting at a suspected car thief outside a Boy Scout office this week in what Harris told police was self-defense.
Pierce County Prosecutor Mary Robnett requested Friday the Tacoma Police Department turn over the investigation to a third party after Robnett learned the union representing Tacoma police officers endorsed Harris in his council bid and that Harris had paid for suites at Rainiers games for members in the past.
“Without determining whether an actual conflict of interest exists, there is at least an appearance of a conflict that could undermine people’s confidence in the investigation,” the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said in a statement.
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore agreed with Robnett’s recommendation, according to the prosecutor’s office.
The shooting happened May 30. Harris told police he had found his stolen property near a homeless encampment, and that a man who was living at the encampment threatened him when he tried to get it back.
While police were checking the encampment, the man drove past officers toward the Boy Scout parking lot.
Harris told police the man was driving toward him at a high rate of speed. Harris said he feared for his life and fired shots at the car.
The man fled the scene but was later found at the encampment with a gunshot wound to his head and hand.
The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Officer charged the man Thursday with second-degree assault with a deadly weapon. However, the assault charge was dropped Friday, the prosecutor’s office said. Charges may be refiled in Kitsap County. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/kitsap-county-sheriff-office-investigation-shooting-council-candidate-josh-harris/281-ea718a43-178a-4574-9f11-5fa9b71cb8ed | 2022-06-04T02:02:43 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/kitsap-county-sheriff-office-investigation-shooting-council-candidate-josh-harris/281-ea718a43-178a-4574-9f11-5fa9b71cb8ed |
FORT SMITH, Ark. — In a few weeks, approximately 60 residents from north and south Fort Smith will find a door hanger, bottle, and information to collect a water sample to test for lead and copper.
The test samples will then be sent to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) to be tested to ensure the drinking water is in compliance with the EPA’s Safe Water Drinking Act. As part of that act, the Department of Health looks at the lead and copper rule which states lead and copper cannot exceed an action level of 15 parts per billion for lead and 1.3 parts per million for copper.
“The lead and copper rule requires water utilities to sample water at customer’s tap throughout the distribution system for lead and copper levels and properly verify levels are within limits,” said Lance Jones, the Director of Engineering at the ADH.
The homes that will be asked for samples are randomly selected from areas identified by the ADH for homes that were built with plumbing using copper pipes and lead solder. This type of plumbing can lead to leaching due to the acidity of water running through homes. Homes built after 1990, are not in the sample as plumbing processes improved.
“Does our water cause corrosion of pipes,” asked Lance McAvoy, the Utility Director for the City of Fort Smith. For the last decade, the answer is no.
“We’re compliant, we have been for a long time,” said McAvoy.
No sample has resulted in a home over the EPA’s action level since 2006. This was the only time the city has ever experienced any issues and it was a result of a drought that forced the city to pull water from the Arkansas River instead of their normal source from Lee Creek and Lake Fort Smith.
When testing supplies are distributed to customers, it will be critical for residents to follow the instructions provided closely. All water will need to be off for a minimum of six hours, and only cold water from a frequently used tap, such as from the kitchen or common bathroom. It will also need to be the first draw of water during that time for the most accurate reading.
The testing is done annually across the state by ADH, but Fort Smith has tested with no issues for so long, the city is on a three-year testing cycle.
“I would say the water here is some of the best in the U.S. and I would say even some of the best in the state,” said McAvoy.
Anyone who is not part of the sample can test their water through an at-home testing kit that can be purchased at a hardware store, however, McAvoy says it isn’t necessary and is not sure how accurate the test will be.
On the horizon, the EPA is updating its lead and copper rule for the first time in two decades. The City of Fort Smith says they will continue to exceed the standards set in testing and provide clean, safe drinking water for all residents.
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SEATTLE — The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said it is hopeful this fire season will be less intense than last year thanks to high rainfall and melting snowpack, though it is still preparing extensively and asks everyone to do what they can to prevent causing fires in the first place.
Other researchers have shared similar expectations.
As a longtime Seattleite, Crystal Raymond said she remembers wet, cold springs in years past, and that it's been interesting and different than the past couple of years.
"It's great to have this rain with the drought we have throughout the northwest but also recognizing the fact that things could change really quickly," said Raymond, a climate adaptation specialist at the University of Washington's Climate Impacts Group. "So we don't want to let our guard down heading into August and September."
Raymond said a strong La Niña and favorable conditions this spring helped moisten vegetation and ease drought in some areas, though there could be some locations that are still more prone than others.
It's also important to note the impact increased precipitation has on fuel for fire. Raymond said that in eastern Washington, for example, spring rains can boost brush and grass, but when that dries out during the hot summer, it can result in more fire potential than in forest-heavy environments.
DNR held a briefing Thursday on preparations underway for fire season and what is expected based on current weather patterns. A meteorologist shared that a strong La Niña has played a role in precipitation and that extra rainfall and heavy snowpack have almost completely abated drought conditions west of the Cascades. Still, the summer could bring hot, dry conditions, and fire season is expected to peak later in the summer.
DNR said it has 120 engines planned to service fires this year, the same as in 2021. It is using funding passed by lawmakers to create a fleet of dozers to help with building fire lines, though there have been some supply chain problems with transport.
The department is actively hiring operators. The funding also meant money for three more 20-person crews, which DNR plans to parse into 10-person teams to be spread across different regions. Additional hiring and training are underway.
Most fires are human-caused, with debris burning the No. 1 reason, according to DNR. If people need to burn, they must follow burn bans, be conscious of weather conditions and should keep piles small, DNR said.
The second-leading cause of human-caused fires is recreational or ceremonial burning.
While DNR prepares to fight fires, it asks everyone to limit activity that could cause them in the first place. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/2022-wildifire-season-washington-outlook/281-c104b571-276e-49a4-b814-a80d0a0bd5d8 | 2022-06-04T02:02:50 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/2022-wildifire-season-washington-outlook/281-c104b571-276e-49a4-b814-a80d0a0bd5d8 |
County Attorney's Office charges husband in death of Ballet Arizona dancer
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office charged a man with two felonies on Friday after the death of his wife, according to a statement released by the County Attorney's Office.
Christopher Hoopes faces charges of second-degree murder and unlawful discharge of a weapon after his wife, Colleen Hoopes, was found shot in her home on May 24.
Hoopes called Tempe police, telling them he woke up startled and fired his gun twice before realizing he had shot his wife, according to court documents.
“The victim in this case was an extremely talented dancer, beloved by her community,” stated interim County Attorney Rachel Mitchell in the release. “Her life was cut short, and this office will seek justice for her and her family, who are devastated by her death.”
Colleen Hoopes, 25, had danced with Ballet Arizona since 2017 after she finished her training at the Draper Center for Dance Education in Rochester, New York, and attended Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music.
A trial is set to begin Oct. 27. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2022/06/03/husband-charged-death-ballet-arizona-dancer/7506931001/ | 2022-06-04T02:08:25 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2022/06/03/husband-charged-death-ballet-arizona-dancer/7506931001/ |
Another Delaware County community opens a splash pad
ALBANY, Ind. — Just in time for summer heat, Albany has added a new park and splash pad.
The town is the latest local community to add one of the popular water features, this one at a former ball diamond turned into a new greenspace named Wildcat Park, after the mascot of the former Albany High School.
The splash pad began operations for its first summer season over the Memorial Day weekend — and had a trial run of sorts for nearby Albany Elementary School's field day — but will have an official ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, according to Albany Town Council President Steve Hall.
Town council had approached Delaware Community Schools officials about the possibility of leasing the property at 915 W. Walnut St., just south of the Dairy Dream, to turn it into a park. Instead, the school system deeded the 2.9 acres of property to the town for that purpose, Hall said.
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Phase 1 of the park project at the north end, including the splash pad, restrooms and several picnic tables with umbrellas, was installed last year, but wasn't finished until September, too late to open the splash pad that season, Hall said. Now the town is seeking a design for the second phase the south end of the park, where officials plan to add a stage and possibly a pickle ball court.
Other local communities, including Daleville, Yorktown and Muncie, have installed splash pads in recent years. Hall said a study by Ball State University had recommended the town add more greenspace, and officials wanted to add attractions for families.
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The project was funded by a combination of donations, sponsorships, EDIT funds and town park funds. Admission to the splash pad is free, but donations are accepted, either in a donation bucket at the park or by mail to the Town of Albany.
"The whole park is dedicated to our first responders and front-line workers," Hall said, noting the splash pad includes a "fire hydrant" and arches honoring firefighters, police and emergency medical workers; the road through the park is named Heroes Lane.
Regular hours for the splash pad are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
Wildcat Park includes a concession stand operated by the neighboring Dairy Dream ice cream stand, and has easy access to the public playground at Albany Elementary, Hall noted. With Ind. 67 running alongside on Walnut Street, the park is fenced in for safety, he added.
Parking is available off the road through the park, and near an adjoining ball diamond as well.
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UPDATE (June 3, 2022, at 9:19 p.m.): There is no longer an active scene in Birch River.
Sources say the two suspects are no longer a threat.
Sources say the two officers shot are Nicholas County deputies. They are currently being evaluated at WVU Summersville Regional Medical Center.
There is a highly active police presence at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston. It is a trauma hospital, and victims are often flown there if their condition worsens.
BIRCH RIVER, WV (WOWK) — 13 News has confirmed that two officers have been shot in Nicholas County.
Sources tell us there is an active shootout in the Birch River area between officers and some people in a camper.
They say there is an active shootout, and they are advising people to avoid U.S. Route 19 in the Birch River area.
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s expected to be one of the busiest travel seasons, and airport TSA is reminding people what they can and can’t bring on planes.
“We are already seeing checkpoint volumes at about 85% of the pre-pandemic levels, and we expect to see volume increase during the summer travel season,” John Allen, Federal Security Director for West Virginia said.
One of the biggest mistakes people make while checking in is bringing oversized liquids, gels and aerosols.
“The hair care products are any liquid, gels and aerosols really need to be 3.4 ounces or smaller,” said TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein. “That’s 100 milliliters, which is international standard.”
People also need to drink all beverages before going through security. If you would like to bring oversized liquids, they need to be in a checked bag. However, there is an exception.
“The one exception is that due to the pandemic, we’re allowing one container of liquid hand sanitizer up to 12 ounces per passenger,” Allen said. “TSA precheck allows travelers to leave on your shoes, jackets, belts. It enables them to keep their electronics and their liquids, gels, and aerosols in their carry-on bags.”
TSA also allows people to travel with firearms, but only in the proper way.
“You want to make sure the firearm is unloaded, right, and then you’re going to put it in the case,” Farbstein said. “It has to be a hard-sided case. It cannot be like a canvas case with a zipper. If you’re traveling with ammunition, you wanna keep it in its original box.”
Then you want to put a lock on the case and take it to the airport check-in counter where you will fill out some paperwork. Officials will secure your firearm in the belly of the plane.
TSA is also telling people to arrive at the airport about 90 minutes early to ensure passengers make it to their gate on time. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/preparing-for-a-busy-flight-season-tsa-gives-reminders-for-airport-travel/ | 2022-06-04T02:27:42 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/preparing-for-a-busy-flight-season-tsa-gives-reminders-for-airport-travel/ |
CROWN POINT — A Lake Criminal Court jury convicted a Chicago woman of murder Friday for fatally shooting her ex-girlfriend two years ago after learning she had started dating a man.
Lydia T. Conley, 39, could face a sentence of 45 to 65 years in prison for the murder of 40-year-old Delilah Martinez, who was shot in the back of her head and right side of her back about 2:55 a.m. Oct. 27, 2019, in front of her home in the 1100 block of 115th Street in Hammond's Robertsdale neighborhood.
Lake County Deputy Prosecutor Jessica Arnold said evidence and testimony presented this week showed Conley was begging Martinez to take her back and repeatedly asked if Martinez was seeing someone else.
In the days leading up to the homicide, Conley's conciliatory tone changed, and she began sending Martinez angry text messages, Arnold said.
The day before Martinez was killed, Conley moved her teenage daughter out of Martinez's home, despite plans to allow the girl to continue living there until the end of the school year or at least another month.
Conley's daughter, Felicia Conley, testified her mother repeatedly called Martinez and appeared to be more upset than ever after picking her up from Martinez's home.
When they arrived in Chicago, Conley told her daughter she wanted to be alone, sent the girl inside without going in herself and wasn't seen again that night by the daughter, Arnold said.
The same day Conley moved her daughter out, she got into a "road rage" incident with Martinez. During that incident, Conley saw Martinez's new boyfriend, Lucas Xavier Mercado, in Martinez's white Chevrolet and threatened to kill Martinez and Mercado, Arnold said.
Afterward, Martinez canceled plans to go out for drinks with a friend because "she was scared for her life," Arnold said.
Meanwhile, Conley borrowed a car from her sister-in-law, even though it was in need of repair, and turned off Google tracking data on her cellphone, the deputy prosecutor said.
Hammond police Detective Sgt. Brian Webber testified he still was able to obtain Conley's location data from T-Mobile and Facebook, and it showed she was in the area of Martinez's home at the time of the homicide.
Investigators also found surveillance video of Conley's sister-in-law's car traveling through an alley near Martinez's house, he said.
When Martinez's family told Conley that Martinez had been shot, Conley didn't go to the hospital.
Instead, she began accusing Martinez's teenage daughter of "playing" with her. She also left the daughter a voicemail, saying, "Your mom told me she was outside."
Conley knew where Martinez was when she was shot because Conley was there, Arnold said.
Defense attorney John Cantrell told jurors they had to be firmly convinced of Conley's guilt and argued Arnold and Deputy Prosecutor Maureen Koonce didn't present enough evidence to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
In the days before the homicide, Mercado threw a brick through a window where "30 to 40 people" were having a house party in Chicago after he accompanied Martinez and her daughter on a trip to look for the daughter's boyfriend.
Later the same night, Mercado punched the boyfriend and an older man he lived with during a confrontation at the home where the boyfriend was staying in Chicago.
Cantrell said Hammond police never determined who lived at the party house or whether they were "homicidal maniacs" or "nice people playing Jenga."
"I really don't discount the age of who could be responsible," the defense attorney said. "Little kids have guns these days, and they're dangerous."
He criticized police for quickly ruling out the boyfriend and his family as suspects and never interviewing Conley's ex-girlfriend, despite a previous exchange between her and Martinez of two photos and one "trash-talking" text message.
Cantrell also questioned why the state never called Mercado to testify.
"I want to see all these people you think are suspects," Cantrell said. "I want to size them up."
Evidence regarding Conley's cellphone location data showed only that she was close to Martinez's house, not that she pulled the trigger, he said.
Arnold said Martinez's daughter's then-boyfriend, Jose Echabarria, and his family cooperated with police. Echabarria also testified this week that Martinez was more of a mother to him than his own mother, she said.
The defense wanted the jury to believe police didn't conduct a thorough investigation, but Webber testified for more than seven hours during the trial about the work police did, she said.
Webber testified he put in thousands of hours on the case.
"That is not a rush to judgment," Arnold said. "That is an investigation that is very thorough in order to find the right person."
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Devonne Tyler
Age: 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204424
Arrest Date: May 24, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE I, II, OR III
A person was shot at one of Northwest Indiana's most popular beaches as people started to flock back to the Lake Michigan lakefront on Memorial Day weekend.
The judge said he watched a video of the 36-minute beating April 27, 2021, at the couple's apartment in Gary and was stunned by how casual and cool defendant Sylvester Okafor appeared to be.
While speaking with the daughter of a woman suspected in a shooting, an officer noticed injuries to the girl's hands. Further investigation revealed the girl's body was covered in scars, record state.
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CROWN POINT — The Crown Point Farmers Market moves to the front parking lot of Wheeler Middle School, 401 W. Joliet St., on Saturday because of the Corn Roast.
The market will still be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Patrons should enter the market using Harrington Avenue; West Street will be closed because of the roast.
The market also will move to the front parking lot of Wheeler Middle School on July 16 because of the Taste of Crown Point.
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Culver's is going to serve up its famous butter burgers, cheese curds and custards in south Hammond soon.
The Terpstra family plans to open its sixth Culver's burger restaurant at 7905 Cabela’s Drive in Hammond on June 6. The fast food eatery, which emerged from Wisconsin and has been exploding in popularity, is located just off Indianapolis Boulevard just south of the Borman Expressway by the Cabela's and Walmart Supercenter.
Culver's founder Craig Culver will visit for an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 22.
"Our new restaurant will have 65 team members," franchise owner Fred Terpstra said. "It should draw from Hessville, south Hammond, Munster and people on the west side of Hammond. It should be a good restaurant."
The new Culver's also is expected to draw traffic from the busy interstate highway.
"We're going to have billboards on the interstate to attract traffic to get off the interstate," he said. "It should be a plus for south Hammond. There's also lots of traffic on Indianapolis Boulevard there — about 35,000 cars north and south a day. We've got a sign that's tall enough for people to see."
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Opening June 6
Culver's is known for the slogan "Welcome to Delicious" and an Upper Midwestern menu that includes a lot of Wisconsin cheese and butter as well as a North American cod sandwich, a pork loin sandwich, a beef pot roast sandwich and a grilled Reuben melt.
The 4,200-square-foot restaurant will seat about 120 indoors and another 40 on the outdoor patio.
"That's required for all Culver's. They're popular in June, July and August," Terpstra said. "People come with their families, sit out there on the patio and enjoy their dinners."
The south Hammond location will have two drive-thrus to handle all the traffic.
"At first Culver's only really had a single drive-thru, but they changed their mind a little bit," he said. "The double drive-through capability will be helpful because it's situated in an area where 105,000 people live within five miles of that restaurant. We've been training staff for six months already so team members are ready when we open and it's nothing new."
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Culver's makes all its food fresh to order. When customers order, they're given a number and told to drive-up and wait for their food to be brought out to them to keep the line moving.
"Usually, from start to finish, when a guest comes in through the drive-thru it takes four or five minutes," Terpstra said. "Usually, it takes two minutes and 55 seconds to get their food."
Top sellers include butter burgers, cheeseburgers, cheese curds, onion rings and custards.
"About 22% of our business is just custard," Terpstra said. "We make it fresh eight or nine times a day. It tastes great. We get our dairy from Wisconsin, our burgers from Wisconsin and our buns from Wisconsin. The buns are delivered five times a week. They're always fresh and soft. You'll never get a bad bun from us. Our food is always fresh to order."
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Butter burgers and cheese curds
The chain has been taking off in popularity, especially in the Midwest.
"It started in Wisconsin and now the state of Indiana has just about as many Culver's locations," Terpstra said. "It's a really good brand. Like the Terpstra name, it's associated with good service and honest. We believe in being honest and taking care of team members."
He opened his first Culver's franchise in 2006. Now he has six locations across the Calumet Region.
"The brand is really big. They now have 865 locations," he said. "I was just trying to do one to bring in a little bit of money. Never in my dreams did I think it would grow like this. Now I have family members from the next generation coming in to help run it. I don't have to work as much. It's a nice situation. The next generation is coming on and working hard."
He's looking to open another location in about a year.
"We're just really blessed," Terpstra said. "We're still busy. We're doing fine with good-volume restaurants because of God up above. It's a strong belief of our family that we owe it all to him."
The Hammond Culver's will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
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Coming soon
Cosmix Cereal + Ice Cream Mashup will cater to the public's sweet tooth in downtown Griffith.
The new business will share the old Twincade space at 106 N. Broad St. with True BBQ, which also has locations in Munster and Crown Point.
It's an ice cream shop and cereal bar where one will be able to customize a mix or order a specialty mix.
For more information, find the business on Facebook.
Joseph S. Pete
New ownership
It's My Party, a long-running balloon store on U.S. 30 in Dyer, has new owners.
"Our family recently sold our beloved 13-year-old balloon shop in Dyer to two lovely couples," previous owner Amy Cullen said. "It’s My Party was the first balloon business in the Region. We opened in the fall of 2008. Many balloon shops have followed, but we are truly an original."
The business at 1514 Joliet St. offers balloon bouquets, balloon columns, balloon arches, balloon garlands and balloon art for all kinds of parties and special occasions.
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'Staple in the community'
"Our mission has been to provide the best possible balloon experience and our business has grown leaps and bounds year after year," Cullen said. "Half of our customers on any given day are repeat clients and we have hundreds of people that we have served year after year for 13 years. It’s an amazing success story. It’s My Party serves many of the local businesses in the region like Hard Rock Casino, Albert's and Purdue University Northwest, and I believe we are a staple in the community."
Cullen is turning the business over to new owners Alicia Garrett and Michelle Bean Jabczynski.
Garrett was a customer for 12 years who went there last year to get a graduation gift for her daughter. Cullen asked her if she'd like to help out at the shop.
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'You deliver one balloon cactus'
"You deliver one balloon cactus and then you become an owner at the store," she joked.
She worked with Jabczynski for 12 years at the Disney Store.
"My family knows and most of my friends know that celebrating life is my passion," Garrett said. "So I'm super-excited to be able to share that with everybody in the Region."
For more information, visit orderballoonsonline.com , call 219-322-7777 or find the business on Facebook.
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Relocated
Revolution Valparaiso moved to a new location at 5410 N. Calumet Ave. in Valparaiso.
It's an alternative merchandise store that sells vinyl records, clothes, smoking accessories, local art, blown glass art, incense, used books, home decor and detox products. It caters to "eccentric tastes."
It's the kind of place where one can find turntables, tie-dye scrunchies, hemp backpacks, gemstones and exotic oils.
For more information, call 219-464-2814 or find the business on Facebook.
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Coming soon
Che bello! One Italian restaurant leaves, another springs up to take its place.
The Taverna Tonelli space at 521 Franklin St. in downtown Michigan City won't stay vacant for long after the owners couldn't come to terms with the new building owners over a new lease.
A new Italian eatery, Vita del Lago, is moving in and planning to open soon not far from Michigan City's bustling Lake Michigan lakefront. The name translates in English to "Life of the Lake."
If you would like your business to be included in a future column, email joseph.pete@nwi.com .
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WBBH) – At the Wawa gas station off Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral on Thursday, Tom Brott and his wife Carol stopped in to fill a couple gas cans for hurricane season.
They lost their home in Miami to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, so they don’t take the storms lightly. Preparation includes buying gas ahead of time, even as the cost of it continues to climb.
“First, you don’t know what the prices are going to be (once a big storm does hit),” Carol said to NBC2. “And more importantly, I think, the availability of the gas is questionable at best.”
The average price in Florida right now is sky-high: $4.73 a gallon, according to AAA.
And as it turns out, not everyone is willing to pay up like the Brotts. 42% of Floridians recently surveyed by AAA said that high prices and the availability of gas would make them less willing to evacuate their home during a hurricane, even if they’re warned to do so.
“It certainly does give you a peek into how people are feeling about gas prices and the availability of gas during a hurricane, and how that influences some of their decisions,” AAA fuel analyst Mark Jenkins said of the survey.
Jenkins said nearly half of people surveyed (44%) don’t even have an evacuation plan. He suggests families make one now and also try to set aside money for things like gasoline, in case they do need to leave town.
“It’s a good idea to consider setting aside an evacuation budget right now, that way higher prices are not the reason that you stay in the path of a dangerous storm,” Jenkins said. “Many people who would choose to stay home because gas prices are higher would regret that the minute the winds started picking up.”
Arthur Case was filling up his tank at the Wawa just a couple pumps over from the Brotts. He said the cost of gas is not enough to keep him home if a big one hits.
“The price of your life, your safety, is more than what gas would be,” Case said. “If I needed to evacuate, I don’t care what it costs to get out of a hurricane.”
In the short term, gas prices are only trending up, Jenkins said. There doesn’t appear to be any relief in sight.
Still, the Brotts are stocking up – even at this ridiculous rate – so they won’t have to worry later.
“We are always prepared, and this is just a security to know that we’re okay,” Carol Brott said. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/03/survey-42-of-floridians-less-willing-to-evacuate-for-hurricane-due-to-high-gas-prices/ | 2022-06-04T02:32:56 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/03/survey-42-of-floridians-less-willing-to-evacuate-for-hurricane-due-to-high-gas-prices/ |
BOISE, Idaho — While traveling from city-to-city for his 'Patton Oswalt Live: Who's Ready to Laugh?' tour, the stand-up comedian took a minute to stroll the streets of downtown Boise Friday.
Patton Oswalt will be performing at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts in the City of Trees at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Amid the nationwide tour, Oswalt arrived to Idaho a day early and checked out Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) and other Boise landmarks.
In a video posted to his Twitter account, Oswalt said, "I've never been to Boise, it's nice." The comedian even showed the inflatable figures set up outside JUMP.
"Beautiful day. I got here a day early. I'm going to be at the Morrison Center tomorrow night. There's still some tickets left, why don't you come out and see me," Oswalt said. "Look, there's a big inflatable beet with a guitar. Anyway, gonna wander around your city now and I'll see you tomorrow night."
About an hour later, Oswalt checked out the Boise Basque Center and the Boise Basque Museum and Cultural Center.
"Did not know Boise had a 'Basque quarter but here I am," Oswalt said in a Tweet with four photos:
Oswalt eventually made his way by the Idaho Central Arena, posting a photo of a 'Stars on Ice' poster outside the Idaho Steelheads' rink.
After Boise Saturday night, Oswalt is scheduled for a show at the Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox in Spokane, Wash. on Sunday.
For more information on Saturday's show in Boise, or to purchase tickets, visit the Morrison Center website.
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