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After Cop Illegally Enters Home, Video Captures Him Handcuffing Terrified Woman Who’s Wearing Only a Towel
“When a cop shows up, you’re not the one in charge. I don’t care if this is your house.”
But that may not be the worst of it.
An internal investigation by police in Chandler, Arizona, found that arresting Officer Doug Rose entered Esmeralda Rossi’s home illegally on March 25, didn’t turn on his body camera and failed to document important details regarding probable cause and use of force — and that Rossi was naked except for a towel.
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IMMIGRATION TO SWELL U.S. MUSLIM POPULATION TO 6.2 MILLION
According to U.S. Census Data, the United States admits roughly 100,000 Muslim immigrants legally each year, representing the fastest growing block of immigration into the United States. Tennessee, in fact, is home to one of the fastest growing immigrant populations in the country, causing the President to give a recent speech there in favor of expansive immigration. The Mayor of Nashville has launched a New American Advisory Council to help facilitate the legally-sanctioned transition from the previous inhabitants of Nashville to the new ones.
Both of Tennessee’s Senators,
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN), helped pass the Senate’s Gang of Eight bill which would have tripled the number of green cards issued over the next ten years.
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Man Mistakenly Raised A Pair of Bear Cubs for Two Years
It all started a couple of years ago when Wang Kaiyu purchased what he thought were two puppies from a Vietnamese vendor. At the time, Kaiyu believed the pups would make good guards for his property.
As the "puppies" grew, Kaiyu became concerned by their odd behavior and strong appetites for prey (that included his pet chickens).
After seeing a wildlife protection announcement from the local forest service, Kaiyu realized his pets weren't canine at all—they were actually Asian black bears, a category-2 endangered species.
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Congressman Andy Harris’ Office to Hold Consumer Safety Forum for Seniors
KENT ISLAND, MD: On Thursday, July 23, 2015, Congressman Andy Harris’ office will host its first of several local forums to provide personal and valuable services to Marylander’s on the Eastern Shore. The first forum focuses on consumer safety, particularly for seniors.
The Consumer Safety Forum is a direct response to many calls, letters, and emails the Congressman’s office receives from constituents who have experienced identity theft or other fraudulent business practices. Consumer protection and education is becoming increasingly significant. Unfortunately, our Nation’s senior population is often targeted by criminals and unscrupulous businesses. This forum is designed to provide useful information to guard the seniors of Maryland’s First District from these fraudulent practices.
In addition to representatives from Congressman Harris’ offices, a select group of experts from the Federal Trade Commission; the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department; the Caroline County Commissioner’s Office; and Mid Shore Pro Bono will be on hand to provide all attendees with the most current information on protecting targeted victims from a broad range of scams.
The Consumer Safety Forum will be held from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at the Denton Library, located at 100 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629.
For more information, call Congressman Harris’ Kent Island Office: 410-643-5425.
WHAT: Consumer Safety Forum
DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2015
TIME: 10:00am-11:30am
LOCATION: Denton Library, 100 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629
The Consumer Safety Forum is a direct response to many calls, letters, and emails the Congressman’s office receives from constituents who have experienced identity theft or other fraudulent business practices. Consumer protection and education is becoming increasingly significant. Unfortunately, our Nation’s senior population is often targeted by criminals and unscrupulous businesses. This forum is designed to provide useful information to guard the seniors of Maryland’s First District from these fraudulent practices.
In addition to representatives from Congressman Harris’ offices, a select group of experts from the Federal Trade Commission; the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department; the Caroline County Commissioner’s Office; and Mid Shore Pro Bono will be on hand to provide all attendees with the most current information on protecting targeted victims from a broad range of scams.
The Consumer Safety Forum will be held from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at the Denton Library, located at 100 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629.
For more information, call Congressman Harris’ Kent Island Office: 410-643-5425.
WHAT: Consumer Safety Forum
DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2015
TIME: 10:00am-11:30am
LOCATION: Denton Library, 100 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629
OC Police Report
Anthony Schmidtman, 33, of Glen Burnie, Md. was arrested on July 11 and charged with 19 offenses.
An Ocean City police officer was on patrol near the midtown area when the traffic light changed to green and Schmidtman’s car did not move, according to the report.
As the officer drove past the car, Schmidtman appeared to be asleep or passed out behind the wheel and the officer discovered a huge crack in the windshield, the report stated.
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WCSO Press Release 7-17-15
Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 17 July 2015
Location: Wicomico County, MD
Suspect: Karon Malik Washington, 18, Fruitland, MD
Narrative: On 17 July 2015 at 1:00PM, a deputy arrested Karon Washington on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant that was issued the previous day. The warrant was issued after Washington violated the terms of his probation in a case where he had been adjudicated guilty for Assault 2nd Degree.
Washington was detained on a bond of $10,000.00 in the Detention Center pending an appearance in front of a Circuit Court Judge.
The Maryland State Apprehension Team assisted with this apprehension.
Charges: Violation of Probation
Incident: DUI / Assault
Date of Incident: 16 July 2015
Location: 28000 block of Adkins Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Brian Lee Kellam, 33, Delmar,MD
Narrative: On 16 July 2015 at 7:22PM a deputy responded to the 28000 block of Adkins Road for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a subject identified as Brian Kellam behind the wheel of a vehicle with the engine running while others were attempting to keep what would be discovered to be a visibly intoxicated Kellam from driving away. The deputy instructed Kellam to exit the vehicle but he refused and appeared determined to drive away which required the deputy to assist Kellam with exiting the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle Kellam charged the deputy which precipitated a struggle as the deputy attempted to taken Kellam into custody. During the struggle, Kellam grabbed a hold of his wife’s legs and pulled her down to the ground.
The deputy continued to engage in a struggle with Kellam in an attempt to taken him into custody while Kellam actively fought those efforts. Upon the arrival of additional deputies Kellam was taken into custody.
Kellam was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken infront of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Kellam in the Detention Center in lieu of $20,000.00 bond.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Assault 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest
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Releasing Authority: Lt. Tim Robinson Date: 17 July 2015
Accident In Salisbury Car Vs Fire Hydrant
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— Salisbury Police (@SalisburyPD) July 17, 2015Court Ends Probe of Scott Walker's Recall Campaign
Presidential candidate Scott Walker won a major legal victory Thursday when the Wisconsin Supreme Court ended a secret investigation into whether the Republican's gubernatorial campaign illegally coordinated with conservative groups during the 2012 recall election.
No one has been charged in the so-called John Doe probe, Wisconsin's version of a grand jury investigation in which information is tightly controlled. But questions about the investigation have dogged Walker for months.
"Today's ruling confirmed no laws were broken, a ruling that was previously stated by both a state and federal judge," Walker spokeswoman AshLee Strong said. "It is time to move past this unwarranted investigation that has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars."
The case centers on political activity conducted by the Wisconsin Club for Growth and other conservative organizations during the recall, which was spurred by Democrats' anger over Walker's law that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers.
In the majority opinion, Justice Michael Gableman, part of the court's conservative majority, praised conservative groups for challenging the investigation, saying it was fortunate that prosecutors targeted "innocent citizens who had both the will and the means to fight the unlimited resources of an unjust prosecution."
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No one has been charged in the so-called John Doe probe, Wisconsin's version of a grand jury investigation in which information is tightly controlled. But questions about the investigation have dogged Walker for months.
"Today's ruling confirmed no laws were broken, a ruling that was previously stated by both a state and federal judge," Walker spokeswoman AshLee Strong said. "It is time to move past this unwarranted investigation that has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars."
The case centers on political activity conducted by the Wisconsin Club for Growth and other conservative organizations during the recall, which was spurred by Democrats' anger over Walker's law that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers.
In the majority opinion, Justice Michael Gableman, part of the court's conservative majority, praised conservative groups for challenging the investigation, saying it was fortunate that prosecutors targeted "innocent citizens who had both the will and the means to fight the unlimited resources of an unjust prosecution."
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'Hogan Strong' cancer awareness merchandise grows in Maryland
Route One Apparel, a small business founded by a University of Maryland College Park junior four years ago, has created a Hogan Strong T-shirt, designed with the motto and a cancer awareness ribbon — in a Maryland flag pattern, of course. For each $25 shirt sold, $5 will go to lymphoma and leukemia research, according to the business.
Less than a month ago, Republican Gov. Larry Hogan announced he has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and is undergoing aggressive medical treatment. The cancer develops in a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight infections.
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Mayor Calls Barack Obama 'Monkey Man,' & Michelle Obama 'Gorilla Face,' But Says He's Not Racist
The mayor of a small city in Washington reportedly admitted that he called President Barack Obama "monkey man" and first lady Michelle Obama "gorilla face," but says he will not resign over the racist comments.
"Gorilla face Michelle, can't disagree with that," Patrick Rushing, mayor of Airway Heights, reportedly wrote in a Facebook post. "The woman is not attractive except to monkey man Barack. Check out them ears. LOL."
The comments led the city council to call for his resignation on Monday.
“When a figurehead makes comments such as these that sets us back and it's hard to come back from,” police chief and acting city manager Lee Bennett told KXLY, the local ABC station.
However, Rushing insists he will not step down from his role as mayor of the city, which is just outside of Spokane and has a population of nearly 6,500, according to Census data.
“I made a mistake. I owned up to my mistake,” Rushing told the Spokesman-Review. “If I do resign that’s admitting I’m a racist and I’m not.”
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"Gorilla face Michelle, can't disagree with that," Patrick Rushing, mayor of Airway Heights, reportedly wrote in a Facebook post. "The woman is not attractive except to monkey man Barack. Check out them ears. LOL."
The comments led the city council to call for his resignation on Monday.
“When a figurehead makes comments such as these that sets us back and it's hard to come back from,” police chief and acting city manager Lee Bennett told KXLY, the local ABC station.
However, Rushing insists he will not step down from his role as mayor of the city, which is just outside of Spokane and has a population of nearly 6,500, according to Census data.
“I made a mistake. I owned up to my mistake,” Rushing told the Spokesman-Review. “If I do resign that’s admitting I’m a racist and I’m not.”
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Ohio State Fair bans Confederate flag sales and displays
In a letter sent to vendors, Virgil Strickler, the General Manager of the State Fair, stated “the sale or display of Confederate flags and/or Confederate flag merchandise shall be prohibited.”
The letter outlines how the State Fair has long held a policy prohibiting the sale of items that contain offensive wording, lettering or graphics.
Virgil said any vendor found to be selling or displaying Confederate flag merchandise will be asked promptly to remove the items.
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State Prison Inmate Murder Confirmed – Investigation Continuing
(CUMBERLAND, MD) – An autopsy today identified the cause of death and confirmed a state prison inmate found deceased in his cell yesterday in Allegany County was murdered.
An autopsy was conducted today on the body of Terrance Cirata, 59, at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. Doctors identified Cirata’s cause of death as asphyxia and said the manner of death was homicide.
Cirata was found deceased in his cell shortly before 8:00 a.m. yesterday at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Md. According to Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services officials, Cirata was serving a 25-year sentence for sex offenses and had been in prison since 2011.
No one has been charged at this time, but State Police Homicide Unit investigators have identified an inmate suspect. The suspect will not be publicly identified until he is charged. Investigators will continue to consult with the Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges as the investigation progresses.
The investigation is continuing.
An autopsy was conducted today on the body of Terrance Cirata, 59, at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. Doctors identified Cirata’s cause of death as asphyxia and said the manner of death was homicide.
Cirata was found deceased in his cell shortly before 8:00 a.m. yesterday at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Md. According to Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services officials, Cirata was serving a 25-year sentence for sex offenses and had been in prison since 2011.
No one has been charged at this time, but State Police Homicide Unit investigators have identified an inmate suspect. The suspect will not be publicly identified until he is charged. Investigators will continue to consult with the Allegany County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges as the investigation progresses.
The investigation is continuing.
Wall Street is betting on Bush and Clinton
Wall Street opened its wallet for Republican presidential contender Jeb Bush and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton in their first weeks as candidates, despite the sometimes tough talk on the campaign trail about closing the nation’s wealth gap.
Bush collected nearly $145,000 from employees at Goldman Sachs and almost $167,000 coming from seven other big banks. Another $63,100 in contributions came from employees of the financial firm Neuberger Berman, run by his cousin, George Herbert Walker IV, who previously worked at Goldman Sachs, according to campaign financial-disclosure reports released Wednesday.
During his six years as an adviser for the defunct Wall Street bank Lehman Bros. and later at Barclays PLC, Bush said he earned, on average, between $1.3 million and $2 million a year. Employees of Barclays have donated $29,700, so far.
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Bush collected nearly $145,000 from employees at Goldman Sachs and almost $167,000 coming from seven other big banks. Another $63,100 in contributions came from employees of the financial firm Neuberger Berman, run by his cousin, George Herbert Walker IV, who previously worked at Goldman Sachs, according to campaign financial-disclosure reports released Wednesday.
During his six years as an adviser for the defunct Wall Street bank Lehman Bros. and later at Barclays PLC, Bush said he earned, on average, between $1.3 million and $2 million a year. Employees of Barclays have donated $29,700, so far.
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Ocean City council weighs building permit hikes
The City Council held a lengthy discussion Tuesday on whether to raise fees for electrical and mechanical repair permits, one part of a much larger picture of how the city runs its building inspection operations.
Elected officials were at a fairly sharp crossroads: either raise application fees to cover costs or start eliminating certain regulatory schemes that were money-losing propositions.
“Would it be smarter for us to not require a permit?” Councilman Wayne Hartman asked, referring to certain minor jobs. “If it’s already costing us money [to run the permit system], you’re not going to be making it back with more volume, you’re only going to be losing more money.”
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Bill Clinton Concedes His Crime Law Jailed Too Many for Too Long
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton on Wednesday disavowed part of the anti-crime legislation that he long considered one of his top accomplishments, concluding that it went too far in sending even minor criminals to prison “for way too long.”
Addressing a convention of the N.A.A.C.P. a day after President Obama called for a wholesale overhaul of the criminal justice system, Mr. Clinton embraced the idea. He agreed that the law he enacted in 1994 played a significant part in warping sentencing standards and leading to an era of mass incarceration.
“I signed a bill that made the problem worse,” Mr. Clinton said. “And I want to admit it.”
The expression of regret was the latest effort by Mr. Clinton to reframe his record nearly 15 years after he left office and clear the way for his wife’s own campaign for the White House. Mr. Clinton has previously renounced the Defense of Marriage Act that he signed, defining marriage as the union of a man and woman, and the don’t-ask, don’t-tell policy that barred gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military.
Addressing a convention of the N.A.A.C.P. a day after President Obama called for a wholesale overhaul of the criminal justice system, Mr. Clinton embraced the idea. He agreed that the law he enacted in 1994 played a significant part in warping sentencing standards and leading to an era of mass incarceration.
“I signed a bill that made the problem worse,” Mr. Clinton said. “And I want to admit it.”
The expression of regret was the latest effort by Mr. Clinton to reframe his record nearly 15 years after he left office and clear the way for his wife’s own campaign for the White House. Mr. Clinton has previously renounced the Defense of Marriage Act that he signed, defining marriage as the union of a man and woman, and the don’t-ask, don’t-tell policy that barred gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military.
COVE ROAD BEACH ADVISORY LIFTED
(Salisbury, MD) – The advisory for Cove Road Beach has been lifted. The Wicomico County Health Department sampled the beach on Thursday, July 16th. Results received today indicate that the bacteria levels have decreased and are within the limits established by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Beachgoers are reminded to avoid swimming and other water contact activities after heavy rain events. Exposure to bacteria, viruses, and parasites in contaminated water can cause symptoms and diseases ranging from ear, nose, and eye infections to diarrhea, vomiting, hepatitis, encephalitis, skin rashes, and respiratory illnesses. You can reduce your risk of getting sick by following these tips:
· Pay attention to contamination and advisory warnings and stay out of polluted water.
· Stay out of murky or foul-smelling water.
· Avoid beach water if you have an open wound or infection.
· Swim without putting your head under water.
Beachgoers are reminded to avoid swimming and other water contact activities after heavy rain events. Exposure to bacteria, viruses, and parasites in contaminated water can cause symptoms and diseases ranging from ear, nose, and eye infections to diarrhea, vomiting, hepatitis, encephalitis, skin rashes, and respiratory illnesses. You can reduce your risk of getting sick by following these tips:
· Pay attention to contamination and advisory warnings and stay out of polluted water.
· Stay out of murky or foul-smelling water.
· Avoid beach water if you have an open wound or infection.
· Swim without putting your head under water.
For questions and additional information, residents may call the Department of Environmental Health at (410) 546-4446 or visit www.wicomicohealth.org.
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