(CNN) — Uvalde school district police chief Pedro “Pete” Arredondo has resigned his separate position on the Uvalde city council in the wake of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in May, according to a resignation letter he sent to the city. “After much consideration, it is in the best interest of the community to step down as a member of the City Council for District 3 to minimize further distractions,” Arredondo said in the letter. “The Mayor, the City Council, and the City Staff must continue to move forward to unite our community, once again.” READ MORE: Preparations Underway For The Salute To America Independence Day Parade In Philadelphia Uvalde city officials confirmed they received the resignation letter Saturday. The Uvalde Leader-News first reported about the resignation. Arredondo’s role in the police response to the May 24 shooting — in which a gunman entered adjoining classrooms and killed 19 children and two teachers — has been under intense public scrutiny … [Read more...] about Pete Arredondo Resigns From Uvalde City Council After Botched Response To School Shooting
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Uvalde schools police chief resigns city council post
Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, whose delayed response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, has been widely criticized resigned from his post on the city council, the local newspaper reported Saturday. "After much consideration, I regret to inform those who voted for me that I have decided to step down as a member of the city council," Arredondo told the Uvalde Leader-News. "The mayor, the city council, and the city staff must continue to move forward without distractions." Shortly after the article was published, however, the City of Uvalde released a statement saying it had not heard directly from Arredondo. "While it is the right thing to do, no one from the City has seen a letter or any other documentation of his resignation, or even spoken with him," read the statement, circulated by news outlets. Officials noted that they had learned of Arredondo's resignation only from the Leader-News's article. Arredondo, his lawyer, and a person who has handled … [Read more...] about Uvalde schools police chief resigns city council post
Play tells story of filling in pools rather than integrating
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 11 LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — As American citizens celebrated freedom and liberty in their nation on Independence Day, 1961, a government founded on notions of the inalienable human rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness took action at a local level to deny those rights to their fellow citizens whose skin was not white. This little-taught chapter of local history is being brought to life in an original play, “Buried Deep,” produced through Endstation Theatre Company, affiliated with Randolph College. On that sweltering July day in Lynchburg, as many residents sought the relief offered by public pools, the city closed those pools down because some Black residents went to swim in the whites-only pools at Miller and Riverside parks. They were exercising their civil rights and making intentional strides toward integration and … [Read more...] about Play tells story of filling in pools rather than integrating
Dalen Terry welcomes the challenge — and support — from Patrick Williams in his 1st Chicago Bulls practice
Rookie Dalen Terry ended his first official practice as a Chicago Bull with a show of support from teammate Patrick Williams. Williams picked out the Bulls rookie as the top competitor of the practice, highlighting Terry’s energy on his first day scrimmaging against his new teammates as he prepares for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas next week. The Bulls selected Terry with the 18th pick of the draft last month. “It gave me a little bit more confidence,” Terry said. “He was here last year, he’s been through what I’ve been through. So for him to do that is definitely a nod and respect, and I appreciate him for saying that.” Williams, the Bulls’ pick at No. 4 in 2020 , provided an immediate challenge for Terry, who is relishing the chance to face off against professional players in his first days at the Advocate Center. Bulls Summer League coach John Bryant said the two had a fair amount of friendly trash talk in their limited matchups on the first day of practice. … [Read more...] about Dalen Terry welcomes the challenge — and support — from Patrick Williams in his 1st Chicago Bulls practice
Self-Storage Burglaries; Seized Yacht: Santee, SD County Crime Log
0 Crime & Safety A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. CHP's July 4 'Maximum Enforcement' Campaign Starts Friday The CHP will crack down on aggressive, distracted and intoxicated driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Felon Arrested For Series Of East County Self-Storage Burglaries Authorities recovered firearms, brass knuckles, illegal batons, a firearm silencer and over 45 grams of meth, the sheriff's department said. Woman Killed After Argument With Neighbor In San Diego, Police Say Samantha Cae Muniz was booked into Las Colinas women's jail in Santee on suspicion of first-degree murder. Seized Russian Superyacht Docks In San Diego The … [Read more...] about Self-Storage Burglaries; Seized Yacht: Santee, SD County Crime Log
Self-Storage Burglaries; Seized Yacht: Ramona, SD County Crime Log
0 Crime & Safety A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. CHP's July 4 'Maximum Enforcement' Campaign Starts Friday The CHP will crack down on aggressive, distracted and intoxicated driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Felon Arrested For Series Of East County Self-Storage Burglaries Authorities recovered firearms, brass knuckles, illegal batons, a firearm silencer and over 45 grams of meth, the sheriff's department said. Seized Russian Superyacht Docks In San Diego The Amadea, a $300 million luxury vessel, was seized from a Russian oligarch, federal authorities said. Woman Sentenced For Escondido Crash That Killed 4, Including 2 Kids … [Read more...] about Self-Storage Burglaries; Seized Yacht: Ramona, SD County Crime Log
Self-Storage Burglaries; Seized Yacht: Poway, SD County Crime Log
0 Crime & Safety A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. CHP's July 4 'Maximum Enforcement' Campaign Starts Friday The CHP will crack down on aggressive, distracted and intoxicated driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Felon Arrested For Series Of East County Self-Storage Burglaries Authorities recovered firearms, brass knuckles, illegal batons, a firearm silencer and over 45 grams of meth, the sheriff's department said. Seized Russian Superyacht Docks In San Diego The Amadea, a $300 million luxury vessel, was seized from a Russian oligarch, federal authorities said. Woman Sentenced For Escondido Crash That Killed 4, Including 2 Kids … [Read more...] about Self-Storage Burglaries; Seized Yacht: Poway, SD County Crime Log
Brush Fires; Self-Storage Burglaries: Encinitas, SD County Crime Log
0 Crime & Safety A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. CHP's July 4 'Maximum Enforcement' Campaign Starts Friday The CHP will crack down on aggressive, distracted and intoxicated driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Arson Suspect Arrested In Carlsbad Brush Fire The 10-acre vegetation fire near the Buena Vista Lagoon briefly forced the evacuation of homes. Firefighters Mop Up 10-Acre Carlsbad Fire, Roads Closed A smokey blaze that charred at least 10 acres in Carlsbad prompted officials to issue evacuations to residents around the Buena Vista Lagoon. Brush Fire Prompts Neighborhood Evacuations In North County The fire erupted alongside a … [Read more...] about Brush Fires; Self-Storage Burglaries: Encinitas, SD County Crime Log
Arson Fire; Self-Storage Burglaries: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log
0 Crime & Safety A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA – The following is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. CHP's July 4 'Maximum Enforcement' Campaign Starts Friday The CHP will crack down on aggressive, distracted and intoxicated driving during the Fourth of July holiday. Arson Suspect Arrested In Carlsbad Brush Fire The 10-acre vegetation fire near the Buena Vista Lagoon briefly forced the evacuation of homes. Firefighters Mop Up 10-Acre Carlsbad Fire, Roads Closed A smokey blaze that charred at least 10 acres in Carlsbad prompted officials to issue evacuations to residents around the Buena Vista Lagoon. Brush Fire Prompts Neighborhood Evacuations In North County The fire erupted alongside a … [Read more...] about Arson Fire; Self-Storage Burglaries: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log
Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Hit With Shocking New Slay Charge
The saga of the doomsday-obsessed mom accused of murdering her two kids took another stunning turn Tuesday when she was charged with hatching a conspiracy with her brother to kill her ex-husband. It’s the fourth slaying tied to Lori Vallow or her current husband, apocalypse author Chad Daybell, who is also accused of killing his previous wife weeks before he remarried. The new indictment comes as Vallow is confined to a mental health facility following a court ruling that she is incompetent to stand trial with Daybell in the deaths of the children. Her attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the latest chapter in the bizarre case that exploded into the headlines in the fall of 2019. That’s when Idaho police reported that Vallow’s children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old J.J. Vallow , had vanished and she and Daybell were not cooperating in the effort to find them. Other disturbing details soon came to light: The couple was heavily … [Read more...] about Doomsday Mom Lori Vallow Hit With Shocking New Slay Charge