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(CNN) — The Michigan prosecutor reviewing the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was killed by a White Grand Rapids police officer following a struggle during a traffic stop in April, announced Thursday that he examined the officer’s intent and actions before charging him with one count of second-degree murder. Kent County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Becker announced that the charge is a felony offense that is punishable with up to life in prison with the possibility of parole. READ MORE: Detroit City Council Postpones Vote Again On Tax Break For Hudson's Project “The elements of second-degree murder are relatively simple,” Becker said during a news conference Thursday. “First, there was a death, a death done by the defendant. Then when the killing occurred, the defendant had one of these three states of mind: an intent to kill, an intent to do great bodily harm, or an intent to do an act that the natural tendency of that would be to cause death or great … [Read more...] about What Michigan Prosecutor Christopher Becker Considered In Arriving At Charging Decision In The Patrick Lyoya Case

DEL PASO HEIGHTS (CBS13) – A home and some sheds caught fire in Del Paso Heights on Saturday morning. At around 6:15 a.m., Sacramento Fire Department crews received the call of a fire at a home along Marysville Boulevard near Acacia Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found that the fire had damaged some sheds on the property along with a bungalow-style home behind the main home. READ MORE: Crews Contain Fire Near Sheridan, Evacuations Lifted A large plume of smoke could be seen from miles away. READ MORE: Roe V. Wade Demonstrations Being Held In Downtown Sacramento Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire, but parts of the property suffered heavy damage. MORE NEWS: Rider Dies After Crashing ATV In Stanislaus County Investigators are still working to determine the cause. … [Read more...] about Home And Sheds Catch Fire In Del Paso Heights

0 Crime & Safety A police dog uncovered drugs in a car last week in Willington. Chris Dehnel , Patch Staff Posted Reply WILLINGTON, CT — An alert police dog nabbed a stash of a deadly drug inside a vehicle after a crash on Ruby Road in Willington, a report indicates. The crash took place near 7 Ruby Road on June 16. According to an arrest report, at 8:18 p.m., state police responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash. The vehicle involved was tracked down a short time later on Interstate 84 and police dog Drago alerted troopers to narcotics in the vehicle, which turned out to be 26 bags of fentanyl, according to an arrest report. Allen Hornacek, 35, of Stafford, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, evading responsibility with property damage, driving without proper insurance and a lane violation, state police said. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch … [Read more...] about Police Dog Nabs Fentanyl Stash After Crash In Willington

0 Traffic & Transit PennDOT said fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased overall at 26 roundabouts at 23 locations, including two in Delco, since opening. Max Bennett , Patch Staff Posted Reply DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Data from numerous roundabouts, including two in Delaware County, in Pennsylvania show they reduced crashes, fatalities, and injuries, PennDOT said. According to PennDOT, fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased overall at 26 roundabouts at 23 locations in the time since they were built, according to department data. The two Delaware County roundabouts are located at North Newtown Street and St. Davids Road in Newtown Township and Chester Road, Rutgers Avenue, and Fieldhouse Lane in Swarthmore. The Newtown roundabout opened in 2008 and the Swarthmore roundabout opened in 2014. "The modern roundabout is simply safer than the traditional intersection," PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian said. … [Read more...] about Delco Roundabouts Help Show Reduction In Crashes, Fatalities

0 Crime & Safety Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Ellyn Santiago , Patch Staff Posted Reply Guilford police logs, June 16-22: June 17 Jake Richard Crouch, 26, of North Branford, was charged with disorderly conduct. Paola T. Granda, 38, of Guilford, was charged with disorderly conduct. June 18 James Richard Krupp, 18, of North Branford, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident with injury/property damage. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Thank Reply Share To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these … [Read more...] about Guilford Police Blotter: June 16 to June 22, 2022

Care for your home with 0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Home & Garden Insurance and Wildfire Considerations in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. Scott W Johnson , Neighbor Posted Reply While the Mendocino Complex has now grown to be officially the largest forest fire in California History - Now may be the time to do a home insurance check. Forest Fires have always been one of the many dangers facing Marin County residents among numerous others. However in the past eight years, the danger seems worse than in previous decades. According to the New York Times and Core Logic: "Roughly 60 percent of American homes are underinsured by an average of about 20 percent, " As horrible as loss the loss of life and physical and emotional damage is - this should serve as an opportunity for 'Marinites' to focus on confirming that … [Read more...] about Wildfires Burning – A Quick Home Insurance Check

0 Politics & Government As the primary election season unfolds, Maryland Matters is committed to illuminating the policy priorities and policy differences. Maryland Matters , News Partner Posted Reply A Maryland Matters Staff Report June 20, 2022 As candidates for governor continue to wind their way along the campaign trail in the final weeks before the 2022 primary elections, voters are likely to hear that they're dedicated to many of the same principles. For Democrats, it's a commitment to responding to climate change and a range of other issues. Republicans promise to rein in taxes and government spending, among other priorities. As the primary election season unfolds, Maryland Matters is committed to illuminating the policy priorities — and policy differences — among the candidates for governor. As one way of helping to inform voters about candidates' policies and goals, we asked candidates to explain how … [Read more...] about The First 100 Days: Maryland Candidates For Governor Lay Out Early Priorities

Care for your home with 0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Home & Garden An ounce of prevention can save you lots of money in the long run and keep your home safe from damage. Thumbtack , Brand Partner Posted Reply Every year, termites cause billions of dollars of structural damage , and property owners spend over $2 billion treating these destructive pests. Preventing an infestation can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars out of your own pocket since many insurance companies will not cover termite damage. The destruction can be extensive, requiring repairs to structural beams, windows and even interior wall framing, which is why it's vital to have a professional termite inspector visit your home annually. Fortunately, Thumbtack — a convenient home services app used by millions — makes it easier than ever to find top-rated termite inspectors in the Quincy area. Each pro on … [Read more...] about Why Termite Inspections In The Quincy Area Are Worth Every Penny

Care for your home with 0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Home & Garden Professional Wildlife Management-Tim-President of Eastern Wolfers Wildlife Management, LLC. State Certified Wildlife Trapper Timothy , Community Contributor Posted | Updated Reply The North American Beaver is one of the most economically and environmentally destructive animals we have here in Georgia. Each year across the United States hundreds of millions of dollars of quality timber is destroyed by these rodents. Beaver build dams, flood crop fields and destroy them in a very short time. If you are a large landowner who is growing timber to sell and beaver start building dams and backing up creeks on your property, the water will kill any tree whose roots become submerged … [Read more...] about “The Financial and Environmental Benefit of Beaver Control”

Care for your home with 0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Home & Garden Getting homeowners insurance in Mill Valley has always been more difficult, but it is now even harder. Scott W Johnson , Neighbor Posted Reply Finding and Keeping home insurance in Marin and Mill Valley specifically has always been more difficult than in other parts of the nation. Surrounded by water on three sides and filled with wild-lands - Marin is the major leagues of Home Insurance. Wildfire, Tsunami, Flood, Storms, Earthquake - we really almost do have it all. However what was once hard, is now harder still now. Recent mega wildfires will not at all help the situation. Sadly lots of people are either being dropped by their current insurer or Can not find it when they go to purchase a new home . Here are some of the main reasons that home insurance is … [Read more...] about Why It is Getting So Hard to Get Home Insurance in Mill Valley