breaking911--2020-10-29--Philly Activist & Teacher, 3 Others Facing Federal Charges Related To Riots Surrounding George Floyd

Philly Activist & Teacher, 3 Others Facing Federal Charges Related To Riots Surrounding George Floyd Protests

Khalif Miller , 25 , of Philadelphia , PA ; and Anthony David Ale Smith , 29 , of Philadelphia , PA , have been charged by Indictment for the arson of a Philadelphia Police Department ( PPD ) vehicle , and in a separate case , that Ayoub Tabri , 24 , of Arlington , VA , has been charged by Indictment for the arson of a Pennsylvania State Police ( PSP ) vehicle .
Both incidents occurred during violent civil unrest in Philadelphia on May 30 , 2020 .
Smith is a teacher and activist in the Philadelphia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following peaceful protests in Philadelphia in the early afternoon of May 30 , 2020 in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis , MN , civil unrest began to unfold later that afternoon that resulted in widespread looting , burglary , arson , destruction of property , and other violent acts .
On that day , PPD Civil Affairs Car C-109 was parked on the north side of City Hall near Broad and Market Streets .
During the violent episodes that began in the vicinity of City Hall that afternoon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegedly placed combustible materials into the vehicle , after a road flare placed in the vehicle started a fire .
As a result of these acts , the PPD vehicle was destroyed .
A grand jury charged each of the defendants with two counts of arson , and one count of obstructing law enforcement in the commission of their duties during a civil disorder .
On the same day and at roughly the same time , PSP troopers responded to the intersection of Broad and Vine Streets , a few blocks north of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sport utility vehicles – marked as K1-7 and K1-17 – at the on-ramp for I-676 in an effort to prevent protestors from gaining access to the highway .
Soon thereafter , a group of individuals began attacking the two vehicles .
The windows of the vehicles were shattered and PSP equipment stored inside was stolen , including road flares , fire extinguishers , and “ riot bags ” containing additional PSP-issued equipment .
Tabri allegedly threw a lit road flare into K1-17 , igniting a fire that engulfed the SUV .
A grand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of arson , and one count of obstructing law enforcement in the commission of their duties during a civil disorder .
“ I want to be clear that we at the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office support peaceful protest – indeed , it is part of our job to protect First Amendment freedoms .
We take that responsibility very seriously .
But violence is not speech .
There is no right to riot , loot , rob , destroy or commit arson .
If you engage in violent civil unrest and commit a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will come after you as hard as we can because residents deserve safe and secure neighborhoods , not mayhem.
” “ The FBI remains committed to protecting the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment freedoms , ” said Philadelphia Division Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Driscoll .
“ Violence and destruction of property jeopardize the rights and safety of all citizens , including peaceful demonstrators .
Today ’ s indictments send the message that if you seek to hijack peaceful protests to pursue violent and extremist agendas , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring you to justice.
” “ These individuals were not in the City to participate in a peaceful protest : instead , it appears they posed as protestors and allegedly set fire to a Pennsylvania State Police vehicle and a Philadelphia Police vehicle , ” said Matthew Varisco , Special Agent in Charge of ATF ’ s Philadelphia Field Division .
“ Arson is an extremely violent act which presents a tremendous threat to public safety .
We will continue to work with our local , state and federal partners to seek justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peacefully assembled and protested throughout Philadelphia following the killing of George Floyd in May of 2020 , ” said Brian A. Michael , Special Agent in Charge for HSI Philadelphia .
“ Today ’ s indictments demonstrate how law enforcement successfully works together to pursue violent opportunists who commit criminal acts that undermine the peaceful protestors ’ message .
HSI works closely with federal , state , and local law enforcement partners to investigate , identify and hold accountable individuals who commit malicious , destructive , unlawful acts.
” “ The Pennsylvania State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , state , and federal agencies that assisted with this investigation , ” said Captain James Kemm , commander of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop K. “ We respect the public ’ s right to peacefully protest , but violence and destruction of property will not be tolerated.
” If convicted , all four defendants face a mandatory minimum of seven years in prison , and a maximum possible sentence of 65 years in prison , followed by three years of supervised release , and a fine of up to $ 750,000 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation , Homeland Security Investigations ; the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms , and Explosives ; the Philadelphia Police Department ; and the Philadelphia Fire Marshal ’ s Office ; with assistance from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness .
The Tabri case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation ; the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms , and Explosives ; and the Pennsylvania State Police .
Both cases are being prosecuted by the United States Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Pennsylvania .

Khalif Miller, 25, of Philadelphia, PA; and Anthony David Ale Smith, 29, of Philadelphia, PA, have been charged by Indictment for the arson of a Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) vehicle, and in a separate case, that Ayoub Tabri, 24, of Arlington, VA, has been charged by Indictment for the arson of a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) vehicle. Both incidents occurred during violent civil unrest in Philadelphia on May 30, 2020.
Smith is a teacher and activist in the Philadelphia community and his lawyer tells CBS3.
Following peaceful protests in Philadelphia in the early afternoon of May 30, 2020 in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, civil unrest began to unfold later that afternoon that resulted in widespread looting, burglary, arson, destruction of property, and other violent acts.
On that day, PPD Civil Affairs Car C-109 was parked on the north side of City Hall near Broad and Market Streets. During the violent episodes that began in the vicinity of City Hall that afternoon, defendants Matchett, Miller, and Smith allegedly placed combustible materials into the vehicle, after a road flare placed in the vehicle started a fire. As a result of these acts, the PPD vehicle was destroyed. A grand jury charged each of the defendants with two counts of arson, and one count of obstructing law enforcement in the commission of their duties during a civil disorder.
On the same day and at roughly the same time, PSP troopers responded to the intersection of Broad and Vine Streets, a few blocks north of City Hall. PSP placed two patrol sport utility vehicles – marked as K1-7 and K1-17 – at the on-ramp for I-676 in an effort to prevent protestors from gaining access to the highway. Soon thereafter, a group of individuals began attacking the two vehicles. The windows of the vehicles were shattered and PSP equipment stored inside was stolen, including road flares, fire extinguishers, and “riot bags” containing additional PSP-issued equipment. Tabri allegedly threw a lit road flare into K1-17, igniting a fire that engulfed the SUV. A grand jury charged the defendant with two counts of arson, and one count of obstructing law enforcement in the commission of their duties during a civil disorder.
“I want to be clear that we at the U.S. Attorney’s Office support peaceful protest – indeed, it is part of our job to protect First Amendment freedoms. We take that responsibility very seriously. But violence is not speech. There is no right to riot, loot, rob, destroy or commit arson. If you engage in violent civil unrest and commit a federal crime in this District, we will come after you as hard as we can because residents deserve safe and secure neighborhoods, not mayhem.”
“The FBI remains committed to protecting the rights of individuals to peacefully exercise their First Amendment freedoms,” said Philadelphia Division Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Driscoll. “Violence and destruction of property jeopardize the rights and safety of all citizens, including peaceful demonstrators. Today’s indictments send the message that if you seek to hijack peaceful protests to pursue violent and extremist agendas, the FBI and its law enforcement partners will bring you to justice.”
“These individuals were not in the City to participate in a peaceful protest: instead, it appears they posed as protestors and allegedly set fire to a Pennsylvania State Police vehicle and a Philadelphia Police vehicle,” said Matthew Varisco, Special Agent in Charge of ATF’s Philadelphia Field Division. “Arson is an extremely violent act which presents a tremendous threat to public safety. We will continue to work with our local, state and federal partners to seek justice during these tumultuous times.”
“Thousands peacefully assembled and protested throughout Philadelphia following the killing of George Floyd in May of 2020,” said Brian A. Michael, Special Agent in Charge for HSI Philadelphia. “Today’s indictments demonstrate how law enforcement successfully works together to pursue violent opportunists who commit criminal acts that undermine the peaceful protestors’ message. HSI works closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to investigate, identify and hold accountable individuals who commit malicious, destructive, unlawful acts.”
“The Pennsylvania State Police thanks all of the partnering local, state, and federal agencies that assisted with this investigation,” said Captain James Kemm, commander of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop K. “We respect the public’s right to peacefully protest, but violence and destruction of property will not be tolerated.”
If convicted, all four defendants face a mandatory minimum of seven years in prison, and a maximum possible sentence of 65 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $750,000.
The Matchett, Miller, and Smith case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Philadelphia Police Department; and the Philadelphia Fire Marshal’s Office; with assistance from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. The Tabri case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; and the Pennsylvania State Police. Both cases are being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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breaking911--2020-10-29--Trump Campaign Cancels Fayetteville Rally

The Trump campaign rescheduled a rally in Fayetteville , NC that was set for Thursday .
“ Because of a @ @ @ @ @ reaching 50 miles per hour and other weather conditions , the outdoor rally has been @ @ @ @ @ the campagin said in a statement .

The Trump campaign rescheduled a rally in Fayetteville, NC that was set for Thursday.
“Because of a wind advisory issued with gusts reaching 50 miles per hour and other weather conditions, the outdoor rally has been postponed until Monday,” the campagin said in a statement.
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breaking911--2020-10-30--2 Men Accused of Targeting Drive-Thru Mailboxes, Stealing Election Ballots In Major Swing State

Lighthouse Point , FLA. — On Tuesday night , at 11:40 pm , two men from Opa-Locka were arrested for @ @ @ @ @ mailboxes located at the Lighthouse Point Post Office , police announced Thursday .
Lighthouse Point @ @ @ @ @ a suspicious vehicle stationary next to the mailboxes for an unusual amount of time during @ @ @ @ @ an investigative stop .
Both suspects , 28-year-old Junior Alexander Cabral and 20-year-old Vladimir Cabral-Cuevas @ @ @ @ @ with theft of US mail , possession of US mail that contains personal information of @ @ @ @ @ illegally possession of voter ballots .
In their possession was a homemade device utilized to @ @ @ @ @ the mailboxes , numerous pieces of stolen mail , along with two election ballots .
@ @ @ @ @ criminal investigation in conjunction with the U.S .
Postal Inspection Service , and no further @ @ @ @ @ this time , ” police said .
“ The Supervisor of Elections of Broward County @ @ @ @ @ Miami Field Office have been notified of this incident .
”

Lighthouse Point, FLA. — On Tuesday night, at 11:40 pm, two men from Opa-Locka were arrested for stealing mail from the drive-thru mailboxes located at the Lighthouse Point Post Office, police announced Thursday. Lighthouse Point Police Officer Kyle Kay observed a suspicious vehicle stationary next to the mailboxes for an unusual amount of time during the late hours and conducted an investigative stop.
Both suspects, 28-year-old Junior Alexander Cabral and 20-year-old Vladimir Cabral-Cuevas, were arrested and charged with theft of US mail, possession of US mail that contains personal information of another without their consent and illegally possession of voter ballots. In their possession was a homemade device utilized to extract pieces of mail from the mailboxes, numerous pieces of stolen mail, along with two election ballots.
“This is an ongoing criminal investigation in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and no further information can be released at this time,” police said. “The Supervisor of Elections of Broward County along with the F.B.I. Miami Field Office have been notified of this incident.”
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breaking911--2020-10-30--SECRET HIDING SPOT, NOT SO SECRET: Woman “Hides” Meth In Same Location As Previous Arrest, Newborn I

SECRET HIDING SPOT, NOT SO SECRET: Woman “Hides” Meth In Same Location As Previous Arrest, Newborn Inside The Vehicle

A deputy traveling on I-75 on October 26 , observed a Red Toyota Camry following a tractor trailer extremely close at a high rate of speed and during a severe rainstorm .
After following the vehicle , a traffic stop was initiated on Harborview Road as the vehicle exited I-75 .
Deputies made contact with the driver identified as Amanda Landron , 25 .
It was at this time that deputies noticed an infant child in the back seat .
Amanda Landron has a criminal history with previous trafficking offenses and drug charges .
Deputies requested K9 assistance leading to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the vehicle .
This resulted in a positive alert for narcotics .
Deputies searched the vehicle and located underneath the shifter column , a small black zippered bag with purple and green circles .
Inside the bag contained a plastic baggie containing 26.6 grams of Methamphetamine .
Amanda Landron was previously arrested on May 3rd , 2020 on Trafficking charges after deputies located 54.22 grams of Methamphetamine in the exact same location within her vehicle .
( click here for more info on that arrest ) As Deputies continued the search of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amanda had the seatbelt still strapped in where she was sitting making it obvious that there was no way she could have been wearing a seat belt .
Based on the presence and the amount of Methamphetamine , coupled with the fact that Amanda also had a two week old newborn with her , she failed to provide the baby with reasonable care and supervision in order to maintain the physical health of the baby .
If the baby was to come into contact with this substance it could be detrimental .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Child Neglect .
Family members were called to care for the child .
However , DCF was ultimately notified .
Amanda was subsequently charged with the following : Amphetamine – Trafficking More Than 14 Grams Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of Neglect Child without great bodily harm Amanda Landron additionally received two traffic infractions for following too closely and not wearing her seatbelt .

A deputy traveling on I-75 on October 26, observed a Red Toyota Camry following a tractor trailer extremely close at a high rate of speed and during a severe rainstorm. After following the vehicle, a traffic stop was initiated on Harborview Road as the vehicle exited I-75.
Deputies made contact with the driver identified as Amanda Landron, 25. It was at this time that deputies noticed an infant child in the back seat. Amanda Landron has a criminal history with previous trafficking offenses and drug charges.
Deputies requested K9 assistance leading to K9 Anubis conducting a free air sniff of the vehicle. This resulted in a positive alert for narcotics. Deputies searched the vehicle and located underneath the shifter column, a small black zippered bag with purple and green circles. Inside the bag contained a plastic baggie containing 26.6 grams of Methamphetamine.
Amanda Landron was previously arrested on May 3rd, 2020 on Trafficking charges after deputies located 54.22 grams of Methamphetamine in the exact same location within her vehicle. (click here for more info on that arrest)
As Deputies continued the search of the vehicle, it was noted that Amanda had the seatbelt still strapped in where she was sitting making it obvious that there was no way she could have been wearing a seat belt.
Based on the presence and the amount of Methamphetamine, coupled with the fact that Amanda also had a two week old newborn with her, she failed to provide the baby with reasonable care and supervision in order to maintain the physical health of the baby. If the baby was to come into contact with this substance it could be detrimental. At that time, Amanda was additionally charged with Child Neglect.
Family members were called to care for the child. However, DCF was ultimately notified.
Amanda was subsequently charged with the following:
Amphetamine – Trafficking More Than 14 Grams
Drug Paraphernalia – Possession or Use Of
Neglect Child without great bodily harm
Amanda Landron additionally received two traffic infractions for following too closely and not wearing her seatbelt.
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breaking911--2020-10-30--Florida Man Charged With 100 Counts Of Child Pornography

RUSKIN , Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’ s Office arrested a Ruskin man after detectives located dozens of @ @ @ @ @ pornography on multiple electronic devices inside his residence .
A court-authorized search warrant for the @ @ @ @ @ executed yesterday , October 28 , 2020 .
Detectives found several phones in the suspect @ @ @ @ @ images of child pornography .
Ryan Graham , 43 , was arrested and charged with @ @ @ @ @ Child Pornography .
“ Our detectives worked quickly to identify this suspect and put him @ @ @ @ @ tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children , ” said Sheriff Chad @ @ @ @ @ behavior has landed him behind bars on no bond .
There is no question , @ @ @ @ @ to the fullest extent for the way he exploited children.
” Graham also had an @ @ @ @ @ County .
He remains at the Falkenburg Road Jail on no bond .

RUSKIN, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ruskin man after detectives located dozens of photos and videos of child pornography on multiple electronic devices inside his residence.
A court-authorized search warrant for the suspect’s home was executed yesterday, October 28, 2020. Detectives found several phones in the suspect’s residence that contained images of child pornography. Ryan Graham, 43, was arrested and charged with 100 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
“Our detectives worked quickly to identify this suspect and put him under arrest after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “His repugnant behavior has landed him behind bars on no bond. There is no question, this man will be charged to the fullest extent for the way he exploited children.”
Graham also had an outstanding warrant out of Polk County. He remains at the Falkenburg Road Jail on no bond.
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breaking911--2020-10-30--LIVE: Trump holds ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ in Wisconsin

President Trump will deliver remarks at a ‘ Make America Great Again Victory Rally ’ in Green Bay , WI @

President Trump will deliver remarks at a ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ in Green Bay, WI.
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breaking911--2020-10-31--NOPD officers ‘ambushed’ in French Quarter by man in pedicab; Officer in ‘serious condition’ with bu

NOPD officers ‘ambushed’ in French Quarter by man in pedicab; Officer in ‘serious condition’ with bullet lodged in skull

A New Orleans police officer was shot in the face in the crowded French Quarter Friday in what was an @ @ @ @ @ police say .
A second officer was also injured by flying glass .
The gunman @ @ @ @ @ in the back of a pedicab , fled after firing multiple shots but was later @ @ @ @ @ just crossing through intersections going in different directions , ” Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said @ @ @ @ @ dark day for our officers.
” “ He was able to walk into the hospital @ @ @ @ @ Ferguson told reporters .
“ Our officers didn ’ t have any engagement with this @ @ @ @ @ .

A New Orleans police officer was shot in the face in the crowded French Quarter Friday in what was an unprovoked, ambush attack, police say. A second officer was also injured by flying glass.
The gunman, who was passing by in the back of a pedicab, fled after firing multiple shots but was later apprehended.
“They were just crossing through intersections going in different directions,” Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said. “This is a dark day for our officers.”
“He was able to walk into the hospital holding his cheek,” Ferguson told reporters.
“Our officers didn’t have any engagement with this individual,” Ferguson said.
DEVELOPING STORY
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breaking911--2020-10-31--LIVE: Biden, Obama hold a drive-in event in Detroit, Michigan

Live : Former Vice President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will hold a drive-in event in Detroit , @ @

Live: Former Vice President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will hold a drive-in event in Detroit, Michigan.
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breaking911--2020-11-02--Man Who Bonded Out a Jail After Alleged Killing His Ex-Girlfriend, Is Back Behind Bars For Having A

Man Who Bonded Out a Jail After Alleged Killing His Ex-Girlfriend, Is Back Behind Bars For Having A Silencer

TEXAS — A Rowlett man who allegedly gunned down his ex-girlfriend in the midst of a bitter custody dispute has been charged with possessing an unlicensed firearm silencer .
Andrew Charles Beard , 33 , was charged via criminal complaint .
He was arrested Thursday afternoon and made his initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Renee Toliver Friday morning .
“ Given the brutality of his alleged crimes , it ’ s unthinkable that Mr .
Beard bonded out of county jail , ” said U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox .
“ I am proud that our federal law enforcement partners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal charges .
It is our fervent hope that justice will be swift , and that Mr .
Beard will be kept behind bars — state or federal — before he can inflict more harm.
” “ ATF is steadfast in its pursuit of domestic abusers in possession of firearms illegally .
Mr .
Beard will now face the full force of the United States Justice Department and all of its law enforcement partners , ” said ATF Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Field Division Jeffrey C. Boshek II .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his ex-girlfriend , Alyssa Burkett , outside her office on Oct. 2 .
Ms. Burkett , who was found with multiple stab wound to her torso and a possible gunshot wound to the head , died at the scene .
A coworker , identified in the complaint by the initials “ M.J. , ” told officers she ’ d observed a black-clad man climb out of a truck and take aim at the victim .
It is believed that Beard allegedly disguised himself as a Black man during the attack .
Watch the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and family informed officers that she and Beard were involved in an acrimonious dispute over the custody of their child .
Two days prior to the shooting , records show , a judge awarded custody of the child to Burkett .
Burkett ’ s mother , “ T.C.
, ” and her boyfriend , “ B.E.
, ” told officers that Burkett feared Beard would kill her .
B.E .
said Beard was “ overly obsessed ” with the victim and their child .
Her coworker , “ M.J. , ” reiterated the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried she was being tracked by Beard , who always seemed to know her location .
After the murder , investigators recovered a black Spy Bot box and tracking device underneath Burkett ’ s vehicle .
They found a similar tracking device on her boyfriend ’ s vehicle .
During a search of Beard ’ s residence , investigators found a matching Spy Bot battery and a third tracking device in the upstairs loft .
They also uncovered a .22 caliber revolver and a homemade gun silencer zipped into a baggie inside a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed the silencer was homemade because the threaded portion that would attach to the barrel and the muzzle end of the silencer were off center . )
An ATF analysis revealed that the metal cylinder , which included an expansion chamber , met the federal definition of a firearm silencer .
A search of the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record ( NFRTR ) did not pull up any silencers registered to Beard , and the homemade silencer recovered from Beard ’ s home lacked the serial number required for registration .
Federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , defined as any device designed to silence , muffle , or diminish the report of a potable firearm .
If convicted , he faces up to 10 years in federal prison for the silencer charge .
Following his ex-girlfriend ’ s death , Beard was charged by the state with murder .
Last week , he was released from Dallas County Jail on $ 1 million bond .
He was taken into federal custody on Thursday afternoon , and prosecutors will seek federal detention .
The Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Division , the Federal Bureau of Investigation ’ s Dallas Field Office , and the Carrollton Police Department conducted the investigation .
Assistant U.S .
Attorneys Gary Tromblay and Keith Robinson are prosecuting the case .

TEXAS — A Rowlett man who allegedly gunned down his ex-girlfriend in the midst of a bitter custody dispute has been charged with possessing an unlicensed firearm silencer.
Andrew Charles Beard, 33, was charged via criminal complaint. He was arrested Thursday afternoon and made his initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Renee Toliver Friday morning.
“Given the brutality of his alleged crimes, it’s unthinkable that Mr. Beard bonded out of county jail,” said U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox. “I am proud that our federal law enforcement partners acted quickly so that we could file federal charges. It is our fervent hope that justice will be swift, and that Mr. Beard will be kept behind bars — state or federal — before he can inflict more harm.”
“ATF is steadfast in its pursuit of domestic abusers in possession of firearms illegally. Mr. Beard will now face the full force of the United States Justice Department and all of its law enforcement partners,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Field Division Jeffrey C. Boshek II.
According to the complaint, Beard allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend, Alyssa Burkett, outside her office on Oct. 2. Ms. Burkett, who was found with multiple stab wound to her torso and a possible gunshot wound to the head, died at the scene.
A coworker, identified in the complaint by the initials “M.J.,” told officers she’d observed a black-clad man climb out of a truck and take aim at the victim. It is believed that Beard allegedly disguised himself as a Black man during the attack. Watch the video report below
Burkett’s friends and family informed officers that she and Beard were involved in an acrimonious dispute over the custody of their child. Two days prior to the shooting, records show, a judge awarded custody of the child to Burkett.
Burkett’s mother, “T.C.,” and her boyfriend, “B.E.,” told officers that Burkett feared Beard would kill her. B.E. said Beard was “overly obsessed” with the victim and their child. Her coworker, “M.J.,” reiterated the same concern, adding that Burkett was worried she was being tracked by Beard, who always seemed to know her location.
After the murder, investigators recovered a black Spy Bot box and tracking device underneath Burkett’s vehicle. They found a similar tracking device on her boyfriend’s vehicle.
During a search of Beard’s residence, investigators found a matching Spy Bot battery and a third tracking device in the upstairs loft. They also uncovered a .22 caliber revolver and a homemade gun silencer zipped into a baggie inside a toolbox in the garage. (Detectives believed the silencer was homemade because the threaded portion that would attach to the barrel and the muzzle end of the silencer were off center.)
An ATF analysis revealed that the metal cylinder, which included an expansion chamber, met the federal definition of a firearm silencer.
A search of the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR) did not pull up any silencers registered to Beard, and the homemade silencer recovered from Beard’s home lacked the serial number required for registration.
Federal law prohibits possession of an unregistered silencer, defined as any device designed to silence, muffle, or diminish the report of a potable firearm.
If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in federal prison for the silencer charge.
Following his ex-girlfriend’s death, Beard was charged by the state with murder. Last week, he was released from Dallas County Jail on $1 million bond. He was taken into federal custody on Thursday afternoon, and prosecutors will seek federal detention.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives’ Dallas Field Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Dallas Field Office, and the Carrollton Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Gary Tromblay and Keith Robinson are prosecuting the case.
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breaking911--2020-11-01--Unidentified Migrant Remains Increase at U.S./Mexico Border, A Somber Reminder Of Human Smugglers’ C

Unidentified Migrant Remains Increase at U.S./Mexico Border, A Somber Reminder Of Human Smugglers’ Cruelty And The Hazards of the Dangerous Journey To The U.S.

WASHINGTON—The number of migrants attempting to reach the United States has decreased due to COVID-19 , but dangers remain high for those who still attempt the journey .
CBP ’ s enforcement encounters with illegal border crossers totaled 458,088 people in FY20 , 53 percent lower than the encounters in FY19 , which was 977,509 .
U.S. Border Patrol agents across the Southwest border have found at least 300 unidentified migrant human remains during fiscal year 2019 , the highest number since FY 2016 .
Additionally , the Pima County , AZ Medical Examiner ’ s Office has recovered 3,081 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec. 31 , 2019 , 1,111 decedents remain unidentified .
“ Every death of an undocumented person in the deserts of my county is a human rights tragedy , ” said Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier .
“ In 2020 , we are on pace to have a record number of recoveries , each one being someone ’ s brother , father , son , mother .
My department expends significant resources doing these recoveries .
Each must be treated as a crime scene in often very remote areas.
” Dr. Gregory Hess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is often tasked with positively identifying hundreds of anonymous dead bodies of men , women and children , many from Central America .
“ We still have about 800 to 850 that are unidentified , ” he said in a testimonial video that was also translated into Spanish .
“ Most of the remains that we call undetermined are likely people that have died from exposure…who may not have water available to use.
” According to the 2019 Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner Annual Report , these unidentified border crossers ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 50 and 89—often pass away as the result of dehydration from the sun or starvation after their smugglers abandon them .
Others died from tragic accidents or even as victims of homicide during the journey .
Migrants between the ages of 20-29 accounted for the highest number of suicides .
The report noted that in 2019 , 41 percent of identified UBCs were of Guatemalan nationality , followed by 37 percent Mexicans , 10 percent Salvadorans , 4 percent Hondurans , 4 percent Ecuadorians , one Indian , and one Nicaraguan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 80 percent of UBCs have been Mexican nationals .
CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan stated that migrants are often packed into stash houses or trailers .
These illegal attempts pose dangerous health risks for both the migrants and the general public .
“ Alien smuggling networks are exploiting , abusing , and profiting off of misinformed individuals and families , ” Morgan said .
“ Human smugglers aren ’ t service providers .
They are career criminals involved in other dangerous criminal activities.
” The sad reality lies with the remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the refrigerated Pima County medical examiner ’ s facility , many of which are tagged with John or Jane Doe .
A more recent example of these dangers came earlier this year when Border Patrol agents in Big Bend Sector in Texas rescued a man who had been abandoned in sub-freezing weather for three days after being injured attempting to cross the border illegally .
Had agents not found him , the man could have been added to the sobering statistic of deaths at the border .
“ Migrants must remember that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or need to rest because of heat exhaustion , human smugglers will leave them to die , ” Morgan said .
“ The uncertainty of the voyage and the grief that follows the many preventable tragedies we see are just not worth it.
” Napier agreed , adding , “ We must redouble our efforts to secure our border to dissuade people from engaging in the dangerous and too often fatal activity of coming into our country without proper documentation .
”

WASHINGTON—The number of migrants attempting to reach the United States has decreased due to COVID-19, but dangers remain high for those who still attempt the journey.
CBP’s enforcement encounters with illegal border crossers totaled 458,088 people in FY20, 53 percent lower than the encounters in FY19, which was 977,509. U.S. Border Patrol agents across the Southwest border have found at least 300 unidentified migrant human remains during fiscal year 2019, the highest number since FY 2016. Additionally, the Pima County, AZ Medical Examiner’s Office has recovered 3,081 decedents since 2000, but as of Dec. 31, 2019, 1,111 decedents remain unidentified.
“Every death of an undocumented person in the deserts of my county is a human rights tragedy,” said Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier. “In 2020, we are on pace to have a record number of recoveries, each one being someone’s brother, father, son, mother. My department expends significant resources doing these recoveries. Each must be treated as a crime scene in often very remote areas.”
Dr. Gregory Hess, Pima County Chief Medical Examiner, is often tasked with positively identifying hundreds of anonymous dead bodies of men, women and children, many from Central America.
“We still have about 800 to 850 that are unidentified,” he said in a testimonial video that was also translated into Spanish. “Most of the remains that we call undetermined are likely people that have died from exposure…who may not have water available to use.”
According to the 2019 Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner Annual Report, these unidentified border crossers (UBCs)—the majority ranging in age between 50 and 89—often pass away as the result of dehydration from the sun or starvation after their smugglers abandon them. Others died from tragic accidents or even as victims of homicide during the journey.
Migrants between the ages of 20-29 accounted for the highest number of suicides. The report noted that in 2019, 41 percent of identified UBCs were of Guatemalan nationality, followed by
37 percent Mexicans, 10 percent Salvadorans, 4 percent Hondurans, 4 percent Ecuadorians, one Indian, and one Nicaraguan. However, historic trends since 2000 show more than 80 percent of UBCs have been Mexican nationals.
CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan stated that migrants are often packed into stash houses or trailers. These illegal attempts pose dangerous health risks for both the migrants and the general public.
“Alien smuggling networks are exploiting, abusing, and profiting off of misinformed individuals and families,” Morgan said. “Human smugglers aren’t service providers. They are career criminals involved in other dangerous criminal activities.”
The sad reality lies with the remains stacked in body bags on shelves in the refrigerated Pima County medical examiner’s facility, many of which are tagged with John or Jane Doe.
A more recent example of these dangers came earlier this year when Border Patrol agents in Big Bend Sector in Texas rescued a man who had been abandoned in sub-freezing weather for three days after being injured attempting to cross the border illegally. Had agents not found him, the man could have been added to the sobering statistic of deaths at the border.
“Migrants must remember that if they so much as stumble and fall or need to rest because of heat exhaustion, human smugglers will leave them to die,” Morgan said. “The uncertainty of the voyage and the grief that follows the many preventable tragedies we see are just not worth it.”
Napier agreed, adding, “We must redouble our efforts to secure our border to dissuade people from engaging in the dangerous and too often fatal activity of coming into our country without proper documentation.”
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breaking911--2020-11-01--‘Sweet, I Will Take The Slave’: 2 Men Charged With Selling, Buying 19-Year-Old Woman, Keeping Her In

‘Sweet, I Will Take The Slave’: 2 Men Charged With Selling, Buying 19-Year-Old Woman, Keeping Her In Dungeon

The men who bought and sold a 19-year-old woman as a “ sex slave ” have been charged with human trafficking , announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox .
Following an intensive investigation , Alfonso Orozco Juarez , 35 , and Robert Hubert , 66 , were charged via criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking .
Juarez was arrested at his home in Dallas and made his initial appearance in court in Dallas on Wednesday ; ubert was arrested at his home in Roebuck , SC , and made his initial appearance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
“ This victim endured horrific abuse at the hands of these defendants .
It ’ s unthinkable and frankly , difficult to learn that this type of thing is happening in our District , ” said U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox .
“ I am grateful that our North Texas Human Trafficking Task Force was able to act swiftly and aggressively .
The Northern District of Texas and its partners in the District of New Mexico are committed to ending the scourge of human trafficking , one brutal case at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in human trafficking activities – either as a member of a transnational criminal organization , a business owner exploiting his/her employees , or a street level pimp – should be viewed as a vicious predator .
These despicable people who enrich themselves by exploiting the innocent have no place amongst law-abiding citizens and HSI will always combat it with every resource at our disposal .
We will continue to collaborate with any law enforcement agency at any level of government in our shared efforts to bring human traffickers to justice , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charge of Homeland Security Investigations Dallas .
According to a criminal complaint unsealed yesterday afternoon , Juarez contacted the Santa Fe-based victim via a dating app MeetMe in 2019 .
In September 2019 , they met in person inside a Dallas motel room , where Juarez pistol whipped the victim , bruising her hand and jaw .
He later gave her a “ slave name ” and threatened to kill her and her family if she did not consent to being sold for sex .
At one point , Juarez pointed an unloaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trigger .
After repeatedly selling the victim for commercial sex , Juarez advertised her as a “ slave ” on a fetishism website , where he offered to sell her to the highest bidder .
Hubert , screen name “ The Darkest Lord , ” offered $ 5,000 .
In text messages with Hubert , Juarez referred to the victim as “ the property ” and bragged that she “ submitted fully ” after he “ pistol whip [ ped ] ” her .
“ SWEET , ” Hubert responded .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met up at a gas station in Dallas , where Hubert put the victim in his car to drive her to his home in South Carolina .
After Hubert clamped a metal collar around her neck , threatened to brand her , and provided her with a list of “ fetishes he likes , ” the victim texted Juarez , pleading for help : “ I ’ m afraid if I don ’ t do something , he ’ s going to hurt me , ” she said .
“ Endure what you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He ’ ll punish you whip you .
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but not kill you.
” When they reached Hubert ’ s home — where there was a room he described as a “ dungeon ” Hubert required the victim to remove her clothes and “ be naked all the time.
” Terrified , the victim persuaded Hubert to let her call her parents .
The victim ’ s father begged Hubert to let his daughter go , but Hubert informed him that he had purchased the victim for $ 5,000 and demanded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe return .
He even sent the victim ’ s father a “ contract , ” signed by both Juarez and Hubert , as proof of the “ sale.
” Eventually , Hubert relented , and the victim was able to escape by bus .
If convicted , both face up to life in federal prison .

The men who bought and sold a 19-year-old woman as a “sex slave” have been charged with human trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox.
Following an intensive investigation, Alfonso Orozco Juarez, 35, and Robert Hubert, 66, were charged via criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Juarez was arrested at his home in Dallas and made his initial appearance in court in Dallas on Wednesday; ubert was arrested at his home in Roebuck, SC, and made his initial appearance in court in Greenville, SC last week.
“This victim endured horrific abuse at the hands of these defendants. It’s unthinkable and frankly, difficult to learn that this type of thing is happening in our District,” said U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox. “I am grateful that our North Texas Human Trafficking Task Force was able to act swiftly and aggressively. The Northern District of Texas and its partners in the District of New Mexico are committed to ending the scourge of human trafficking, one brutal case at a time.”
“Anyone that is involved in human trafficking activities – either as a member of a transnational criminal organization, a business owner exploiting his/her employees, or a street level pimp – should be viewed as a vicious predator. These despicable people who enrich themselves by exploiting the innocent have no place amongst law-abiding citizens and HSI will always combat it with every resource at our disposal. We will continue to collaborate with any law enforcement agency at any level of government in our shared efforts to bring human traffickers to justice,” said Ryan L. Spradlin, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations Dallas.
According to a criminal complaint unsealed yesterday afternoon, Juarez contacted the Santa Fe-based victim via a dating app MeetMe in 2019. In September 2019, they met in person inside a Dallas motel room, where Juarez pistol whipped the victim, bruising her hand and jaw. He later gave her a “slave name” and threatened to kill her and her family if she did not consent to being sold for sex. At one point, Juarez pointed an unloaded gun at her head and pulled the trigger.
After repeatedly selling the victim for commercial sex, Juarez advertised her as a “slave” on a fetishism website, where he offered to sell her to the highest bidder. Hubert, screen name “The Darkest Lord,” offered $5,000.
In text messages with Hubert, Juarez referred to the victim as “the property” and bragged that she “submitted fully” after he “pistol whip[ped]” her.
“She’s totally dependent on me,” he wrote.
“SWEET,” Hubert responded. “I will take the slave.”
The men met up at a gas station in Dallas, where Hubert put the victim in his car to drive her to his home in South Carolina. After Hubert clamped a metal collar around her neck, threatened to brand her, and provided her with a list of “fetishes he likes,” the victim texted Juarez, pleading for help:
“I’m afraid if I don’t do something, he’s going to hurt me,” she said.
“Endure what you have to,” he responded. “He’ll punish you whip you . . . but not kill you.”
When they reached Hubert’s home — where there was a room he described as a “dungeon” Hubert required the victim to remove her clothes and “be naked all the time.” Terrified, the victim persuaded Hubert to let her call her parents.
The victim’s father begged Hubert to let his daughter go, but Hubert informed him that he had purchased the victim for $5,000 and demanded $5,000 back in exchange for her safe return. He even sent the victim’s father a “contract,” signed by both Juarez and Hubert, as proof of the “sale.” Eventually, Hubert relented, and the victim was able to escape by bus.
If convicted, both face up to life in federal prison.
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breaking911--2020-11-01--Elderly Couple Found Dead In Their Maryland Home on Halloween

JARRETTSVILLE , Md .
— ( Harford County Sheriff ’ s Office / News Release ) — Detectives are investigating the deaths of a 76-year-old Jarrettsville woman and her 75-year-old husband found deceased inside their residence .
On October 31 , at approximately 9:58 a.m. , deputies assigned to the Harford County Sheriff ’ s Office Northern Precinct responded to the 3600 block of Duxbury Court in Jarrettsville , MD after a family member found the husband and wife deceased in the home .
Deputies made entry into the residence and located the male and female deceased in separate rooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation indicates to be , an apparent gunshot wound ; they were pronounced dead at the scene .
Patrol deputies secured the scene and the Harford County Sheriff ’ s Office Criminal Investigations Division was requested to respond and assume the investigation .
Detectives assigned to the Forensic Services Unit responded to process the scene for evidence .
Both individuals were transported to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine cause and manner of death .
This investigation remains active and ongoing .
The identities of the deceased and any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time .
The motive and time of death is still undetermined .
Detectives believe this to be an isolated incident , with no greater threat to the community .
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Berg at 443-409-3302 .

JARRETTSVILLE, Md. — (Harford County Sheriff’s Office / News Release) — Detectives are investigating the deaths of a 76-year-old Jarrettsville woman and her 75-year-old husband found deceased inside their residence.
On October 31, at approximately 9:58 a.m., deputies assigned to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Northern Precinct responded to the 3600 block of Duxbury Court in Jarrettsville, MD after a family member found the husband and wife deceased in the home.
Deputies made entry into the residence and located the male and female deceased in separate rooms. Each suffered, what the initial investigation indicates to be, an apparent gunshot wound; they were pronounced dead at the scene.
Patrol deputies secured the scene and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division was requested to respond and assume the investigation. Detectives assigned to the Forensic Services Unit responded to process the scene for evidence. Both individuals were transported to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine cause and manner of death.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. The identities of the deceased and any further details will not be released at this time. The motive and time of death is still undetermined. Detectives believe this to be an isolated incident, with no greater threat to the community. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Berg at 443-409-3302.
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breaking911--2020-11-01--12 Pounds Of Green Cocaine Seized At Philadelphia Airport

PHILADELPHIA – Scientific analysis is an invaluable enforcement tool as evidenced by a recent Customs and Border Protection seizure of more than 12 pounds of “ green ” cocaine in Philadelphia .
On October 21 , CBP officers seized 5.5 kilograms , or a little more than 12 pounds of green cocaine after CBP ’ s Laboratories and Scientific Services labs in Savannah , Ga. , and Newark , N.J. , completed chemical analysis .
The parcel initially arrived on August 6 from Colombia , destined to an address in Philadelphia .
CBP officers examined the contents and discovered nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substance and nine plastic jars that contained a brown tar-like substance .
Officers detained the jars and submitted samples of each substance to CBP ’ s laboratories in Savannah and Newark .
On October 20 , both labs confirmed that the green powdery substance tested positive for the presence of cocaine alkaloids , and that that the brown tar-like substance tested positive for nicotine .
Cocaine is produced from green coca plant leaves .
Through a chemical process using gasoline , ammonia and other chemicals , the green color is processed into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encounter coca leaves in plant form while inspecting travelers ’ baggage and in air-shipped parcels , but rarely encounter the green powdery substance .
Both of these forms of coca retain cocaine alkaloids and are regulated by the Controlled Substances Act .
“ This seizure perfectly illustrates how Customs and Border Protection officers use keen instinct and professional scientific analysis to intercept dangerous drugs being smuggled into our communities , ” said Casey Durst , Director of Field Operations for CBP ’ s Baltimore Field Office .
“ CBP remains steadfast in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens by intercepting dangerous drugs at our nation ’ s borders through our aggressive narcotics interdiction effort.
” CBP seized an average of 3,707 pounds of dangerous drugs every day across the United States last year .

PHILADELPHIA – Scientific analysis is an invaluable enforcement tool as evidenced by a recent Customs and Border Protection seizure of more than 12 pounds of “green” cocaine in Philadelphia.
On October 21, CBP officers seized 5.5 kilograms, or a little more than 12 pounds of green cocaine after CBP’s Laboratories and Scientific Services labs in Savannah, Ga., and Newark, N.J., completed chemical analysis.
The parcel initially arrived on August 6 from Colombia, destined to an address in Philadelphia. CBP officers examined the contents and discovered nine plastic jars that contained a green powdery substance and nine plastic jars that contained a brown tar-like substance. Officers detained the jars and submitted samples of each substance to CBP’s laboratories in Savannah and Newark. On October 20, both labs confirmed that the green powdery substance tested positive for the presence of cocaine alkaloids, and that that the brown tar-like substance tested positive for nicotine.
Cocaine is produced from green coca plant leaves. Through a chemical process using gasoline, ammonia and other chemicals, the green color is processed into the common white-colored substance. CBP officers periodically encounter coca leaves in plant form while inspecting travelers’ baggage and in air-shipped parcels, but rarely encounter the green powdery substance. Both of these forms of coca retain cocaine alkaloids and are regulated by the Controlled Substances Act.
“This seizure perfectly illustrates how Customs and Border Protection officers use keen instinct and professional scientific analysis to intercept dangerous drugs being smuggled into our communities,” said Casey Durst, Director of Field Operations for CBP’s Baltimore Field Office. “CBP remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting our nation and our citizens by intercepting dangerous drugs at our nation’s borders through our aggressive narcotics interdiction effort.”
CBP seized an average of 3,707 pounds of dangerous drugs every day across the United States last year.
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breaking911--2020-11-01--MA Man Dies After Being Stabbed In Attack In His Home Halloween Night

WALTHAM , MA – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Waltham Chief of Police Keith MacPherson have confirmed the active investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred last night , October 31 , in Waltham .
Last night shortly after 9:00 p.m. , Waltham Police received a 911 call from a 61-year-old man reporting that he had been stabbed in his Alder Street residence .
The victim , identified as Kevin Fitzgerald , reported to police that he had been attacked by a man that he was unable to identify .
Upon arrival police located the victim alone in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newton Wellesley Hospital where he later died from his injuries .
Based on preliminary information investigators believe that the individual responsible for the attack may have been seen in the area shortly before the assault .
At this time it is not known if this attack was random .
No arrests have been made and police are actively seeking information .
Members of the public with information or who have seen anything concerning in the area should contact the Waltham Police Detective Division at 781-314-3550 .
This is an ongoing investigation being conducted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office , Massachusetts State Police assigned to that office and Waltham Police .

WALTHAM, MA – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Waltham Chief of Police Keith MacPherson have confirmed the active investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred last night, October 31, in Waltham.
Last night shortly after 9:00 p.m., Waltham Police received a 911 call from a 61-year-old man reporting that he had been stabbed in his Alder Street residence. The victim, identified as Kevin Fitzgerald, reported to police that he had been attacked by a man that he was unable to identify.
Upon arrival police located the victim alone in his residence. The victim was transported to Newton Wellesley Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Based on preliminary information investigators believe that the individual responsible for the attack may have been seen in the area shortly before the assault. At this time it is not known if this attack was random.
No arrests have been made and police are actively seeking information.
Members of the public with information or who have seen anything concerning in the area should contact the Waltham Police Detective Division at 781-314-3550.
This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police assigned to that office and Waltham Police.
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breaking911--2020-11-01--Teen Dies After Bloody Mother Approaches Police Investigating Car Crash

MARYLAND — The Prince George ’ s County Police Departments Special Investigation Response Team is investigating a death that occurred Sunday morning in Oxon Hill .
The decedent is 17-year-old Anthony Percy Lujan of Fort Washington , Maryland .
At approximately 12:06 am officers were on the scene of an unrelated car crash on Indian Head Hwy and Livingston Rd just south of the beltway .
While attending to the crash a woman , the individuals mother , covered in blood , approached the officers claiming her son was trying to kill her .
She claimed her son was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to act erratically , stabbing himself several times with a weapon .
Officers located her son , covered in blood , running in the street trying to make entry into other occupied vehicles .
After initially complying with the officers , the individual became aggressive and started to attack the officers .
The officers tried to physically restrain the individual .
A taser was used before successfully detaining the individual .
After taking the individual into custody , officers discovered two large puncture wounds on his neck .
The individual then became unresponsive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and life saving measures were given .
After officers performed CPR the individual regained consciousness and an ambulance arrived on the scene .
The individual was transported to Fairfax Inova Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 1:04am .
Three Prince George ’ s Police Officers sustained non-life threatening injuries .

MARYLAND — The Prince George’s County Police Departments Special Investigation Response Team is investigating a death that occurred Sunday morning in Oxon Hill. The decedent is 17-year-old Anthony Percy Lujan of Fort Washington, Maryland.
At approximately 12:06 am officers were on the scene of an unrelated car crash on Indian Head Hwy and Livingston Rd just south of the beltway. While attending to the crash a woman, the individuals mother, covered in blood, approached the officers claiming her son was trying to kill her. She claimed her son was in the car with her when he began to act erratically, stabbing himself several times with a weapon. Officers located her son, covered in blood, running in the street trying to make entry into other occupied vehicles. After initially complying with the officers, the individual became aggressive and started to attack the officers. The officers tried to physically restrain the individual. A taser was used before successfully detaining the individual.
After taking the individual into custody, officers discovered two large puncture wounds on his neck. The individual then became unresponsive at which point the handcuffs were removed and life saving measures were given. After officers performed CPR the individual regained consciousness and an ambulance arrived on the scene. The individual was transported to Fairfax Inova Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 1:04am. Three Prince George’s Police Officers sustained non-life threatening injuries.
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breaking911--2020-11-01--Florida Siblings, Ages 15 And 18, Arrested For Murder

TAMPA — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an overnight homicide in Valrico this week .
Henry McGall IV , 18 , and his younger sister , Madison , 15 , were arrested and charged with Murder In The First Degree While Engaged In A Robbery .
Late Wednesday night , the siblings were involved in a drug transaction in the 4000 block of Fontana Place in Valrico .
The victim had driven to Fontana Place , and while remaining in the car , began communicating with Madison McGall who was standing outside of it .
At approximately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal had been agreed upon between the victim and Madison .
However , instead of following through with the transaction , Madison attempted to rob the victim .
Moments later , Henry McGall approached the driver ’ s side of the vehicle , raised a handgun , and fired one shot into the car , hitting the victim .
After the victim was struck by gunfire , the victim attempted to drive toward Brandon Regional Hospital .
At some point , a witness who was in the car with the victim , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witness could continue the drive to the hospital .
The victim was dead upon arrival .
Throughout the course of Thursday , detectives executed a search warrant , conducted several interviews and processed evidence from the neighborhood where the shooting took place .
Through investigative means , they identified both Henry and Madison McGall as the suspects .
“ Any loss of life is tragic , it ’ s even worse when it involves two young people who made such a horrible choice , ” said Sheriff Chad Chronister .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to identify these two individuals and have them under arrest within 24 hours.
” Both suspects were taken into custody without incident .

TAMPA — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an overnight homicide in Valrico this week.
Henry McGall IV, 18, and his younger sister, Madison, 15, were arrested and charged with Murder In The First Degree While Engaged In A Robbery.
Late Wednesday night, the siblings were involved in a drug transaction in the 4000 block of Fontana Place in Valrico. The victim had driven to Fontana Place, and while remaining in the car, began communicating with Madison McGall who was standing outside of it. At approximately 10:30 p.m., a witness advised that a deal had been agreed upon between the victim and Madison. However, instead of following through with the transaction, Madison attempted to rob the victim. Moments later, Henry McGall approached the driver’s side of the vehicle, raised a handgun, and fired one shot into the car, hitting the victim.
After the victim was struck by gunfire, the victim attempted to drive toward Brandon Regional Hospital. At some point, a witness who was in the car with the victim, switched seats with the victim so the witness could continue the drive to the hospital. The victim was dead upon arrival.
Throughout the course of Thursday, detectives executed a search warrant, conducted several interviews and processed evidence from the neighborhood where the shooting took place. Through investigative means, they identified both Henry and Madison McGall as the suspects.
“Any loss of life is tragic, it’s even worse when it involves two young people who made such a horrible choice,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “I’m thankful that our detectives were able to identify these two individuals and have them under arrest within 24 hours.”
Both suspects were taken into custody without incident.
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breaking911--2020-11-01--Student Sentenced to More Than 15 Years After Stabbing His 2 Fathers While Home from College

CALIFONRIA — A Sherman Oaks man was sentenced to 15 years and four months in state prison for stabbing both @ @ @ @ @ times .
Matthew Boulet , 23 , pleaded no contest last month to two counts @ @ @ @ @ allegations of causing great bodily injury .
On July 24 , 2018 , Boulet stabbed @ @ @ @ @ times on the neck , torso , arms , face and ears , the prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ ’ s husband attempted to intervene , he also was stabbed multiple times on the @ @ @ @ @ , the prosecutor added .
The attack occurred during an argument .
No further details @ @ @

CALIFONRIA — A Sherman Oaks man was sentenced to 15 years and four months in state prison for stabbing both of his adoptive fathers multiple times.
Matthew Boulet, 23, pleaded no contest last month to two counts of attempted murder and admitted allegations of causing great bodily injury.
On July 24, 2018, Boulet stabbed one of his fathers multiple times on the neck, torso, arms, face and ears, the prosecutor said. When the victim’s husband attempted to intervene, he also was stabbed multiple times on the arms, torso and face, the prosecutor added.
The attack occurred during an argument. No further details were released.
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breaking911--2020-11-01--Man Who Wanted To Marry Child Victim Sent To Prison For 50 Years

CORPUS CHRISTI , Texas – A 39-year-old Corpus Christi man who initiated a sexual relationship with a child after Hurricane Harvey displaced her family has been sentenced for producing child pornography .
Today , U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered Meals to serve a 600-month sentence .
At the hearing , the court heard how Meals groomed his victim over many years , gaining her trust and the trust of her family .
He then initiated a sexual relationship with her while her family was displaced during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 .
In November 2018 , law enforcement learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 15-year-old female .
He admitted he had hoped to marry her – 22 years his junior at the time .
When authorities identified her , she was wearing a promise ring Meals had given her .
She stood before the court and bravely read her impact statement .
She explained she would not live as a victim , but as a survivor .
During the investigation , authorities ultimately seized Meals ’ electronic devices .
Forensic evaluation revealed several pornographic images of the child victim in a secure folder on his cellular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the minor female in various stages of nudity that Meals has taken in order to memorialize the sexual assaults he had committed against her .
The investigation had also led to the discovery of an additional child victim Meals had been sexually abusing .
At the hearing today , the court heard testimony from a medical expert regarding the evidence of that abuse as well as the victim ’ s guardian about the impact Meals ’ actions have had on her family .
Meals was further ordered to serve the rest of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his prison term , during which time he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet .
He will also be ordered to register as a sex offender .
He has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future .
The Corpus Christi Police Department – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Immigration and Custom ’ s Enforcement ’ s Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation .

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 39-year-old Corpus Christi man who initiated a sexual relationship with a child after Hurricane Harvey displaced her family has been sentenced for producing child pornography.
U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered Stephen Scott Meals to serve a 600-month sentence. At the hearing, the court heard how Meals groomed his victim over many years, gaining her trust and the trust of her family. He then initiated a sexual relationship with her while her family was displaced during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
In November 2018, law enforcement learned of the sexual relationship he had with the 15-year-old female. He admitted he had hoped to marry her – 22 years his junior at the time. When authorities identified her, she was wearing a promise ring Meals had given her.
She stood before the court and bravely read her impact statement. She explained she would not live as a victim, but as a survivor.
During the investigation, authorities ultimately seized Meals’ electronic devices. Forensic evaluation revealed several pornographic images of the child victim in a secure folder on his cellular phone. Some of the images included the minor female in various stages of nudity that Meals has taken in order to memorialize the sexual assaults he had committed against her.
The investigation had also led to the discovery of an additional child victim Meals had been sexually abusing. At the hearing today, the court heard testimony from a medical expert regarding the evidence of that abuse as well as the victim’s guardian about the impact Meals’ actions have had on her family.
Meals was further ordered to serve the rest of his life on supervised release following completion of his prison term, during which time he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet. He will also be ordered to register as a sex offender.
He has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
The Corpus Christi Police Department – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation.
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breaking911--2020-11-03--2 Hikers Found Dead of Gunshot Wounds at Peak In National Park In Wash. State

Mount Rainier National Park , WASHINGTON – Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park yesterday recovered the bodies of two deceased @ @ @ @ @ in the northwest corner of the park .
The bodies were discovered on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ Officials say the individuals were found deceased from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds that occurred during @ @ @ @ @ Both victims are male , ages 29 and 34 , and neither are from western @ @ @ @ @ Lake Road is closed for the season , access to the area requires an 8.5 @ @ @ @ @ gates .
Identification was not released pending the notification of family .
The bodies were @ @ @ @ @ turned over to the Pierce County Medical Examiner on Sunday , November 1 .

Mount Rainier National Park, WASHINGTON – Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park yesterday recovered the bodies of two deceased individuals from Tolmie Peak, in the northwest corner of the park. The bodies were discovered on Saturday, October 31 by hikers.
Officials say the individuals were found deceased from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds that occurred during the previous few days.
Both victims are male, ages 29 and 34, and neither are from western Washington. Because the Mowich Lake Road is closed for the season, access to the area requires an 8.5 mile hike, passing closed gates.
Identification was not released pending the notification of family. The bodies were flown out by helicopter and turned over to the Pierce County Medical Examiner on Sunday, November 1.
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breaking911--2020-11-02--Sheriff: Man Gave 2 Girls Cash As ‘Hush Money’ After Meeting Up With Them For Oral Sex

FORT LAUDERDALE , Fla. — Broward Sheriff ’ s Office detectives arrested Keivon McBride twice within one month on charges related to crimes against children and are asking for anyone who may have fell victim to McBride to come forward .
BSO Special Victims Unit detectives arrested McBride Monday , Sept. 28 , on five counts of lewd and lascivious battery on a child over the age of 12 and under 16 .
McBride was arrested again by BSO SVU detectives Wednesday , Oct. 28 , on 12 additional charges of lewd and lascivious battery , possession of child pornography @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internet .
McBride has been known to meet young girls between the ages of 12 and 14 through the popular social media app known as Snapchat .
Once he meets the young girls via Snapchat he arranges to meet them in person at different locations throughout Broward County .
WPLG reported : According to an arrest affidavit , detectives found photos and a video on McBride ’ s cellphone of a 12-year-old and 14-year-old girl simultaneously performing oral sex on him in the backseat of his car .
Authorities said the video was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident occurred in the parking lot of a church in Cooper City .
Both victims told detectives that McBride gave them $ 50 each as “ hush money , ” the affidavit stated .
According to the affidavit , McBride posted the video on Instagram , but it was taken down by the website after one of the victims filed a complaint .
Detectives said McBride confessed to the incident involving the two minors , as well as to giving them money .
McBride told detectives that he recorded the sexual acts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell the videos to his acquaintances via Snapchat and Instagram , the affidavit stated .
McBride is known to drive a silver Toyota Corolla and is currently out on bail .
Investigators are asking anyone who may have come in contact with McBride to contact BSO SVU Detective Dimos Charoudis at 954-321-4243 or if you wish to remain anonymous , contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS ( 8477 ) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org .

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Keivon McBride twice within one month on charges related to crimes against children and are asking for anyone who may have fell victim to McBride to come forward.
BSO Special Victims Unit detectives arrested McBride Monday, Sept. 28, on five counts of lewd and lascivious battery on a child over the age of 12 and under 16. McBride was arrested again by BSO SVU detectives Wednesday, Oct. 28, on 12 additional charges of lewd and lascivious battery, possession of child pornography and transmission of child pornography over the internet.
McBride has been known to meet young girls between the ages of 12 and 14 through the popular social media app known as Snapchat. Once he meets the young girls via Snapchat he arranges to meet them in person at different locations throughout Broward County.
WPLG reported: According to an arrest affidavit, detectives found photos and a video on McBride’s cellphone of a 12-year-old and 14-year-old girl simultaneously performing oral sex on him in the backseat of his car.
Authorities said the video was taken sometime in June or July and the incident occurred in the parking lot of a church in Cooper City.
Both victims told detectives that McBride gave them $50 each as “hush money,” the affidavit stated.
According to the affidavit, McBride posted the video on Instagram, but it was taken down by the website after one of the victims filed a complaint.
Detectives said McBride confessed to the incident involving the two minors, as well as to giving them money.
McBride told detectives that he recorded the sexual acts on his cellphone with the intent to sell the videos to his acquaintances via Snapchat and Instagram, the affidavit stated.
McBride is known to drive a silver Toyota Corolla and is currently out on bail.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have come in contact with McBride to contact BSO SVU Detective Dimos Charoudis at 954-321-4243 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.
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breaking911--2020-11-02--Florida Woman Fighting For Her Life After Being Set on Fire; Boyfriend Sought

North Lauderdale , FLA. — Broward Sheriff ’ s Office homicide detectives are trying to locate the suspect responsible for @ @ @ @ @ woman in North Lauderdale on Monday morning .
Around 4:30 a.m. , Broward County Regional @ @ @ @ @ call near the 4300 block of Northwest 54th Street in North Lauderdale .
When deputies @ @ @ @ @ woman who stated that she was intentionally set on fire by her boyfriend , Noe @ @ @ @ @ scene prior to deputies ’ arrival .
The woman was transported to a local area @ @ @ @ @ in critical condition .
Crime scene and special victim ’ s units were notified and @ @ @ @ @ Deputies say Jimenez-Cortes poured an accelerant on the victim ’ s body and ignited the @ @ @ @ @ Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jimenez-Cortes is asked to contact Detective Robert Rausch @ @ @ @ @ wish to remain anonymous , contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS ( 8477 ) or @ @ @ @

North Lauderdale, FLA. — Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are trying to locate the suspect responsible for the attempted murder of a woman in North Lauderdale on Monday morning.
Around 4:30 a.m., Broward County Regional Communications received a suspicious incident call near the 4300 block of Northwest 54th Street in North Lauderdale. When deputies arrived, they located a woman who stated that she was intentionally set on fire by her boyfriend, Noe Jimenez-Cortes. Jimenez-Cortes fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival. The woman was transported to a local area hospital where she is listed in critical condition.
Crime scene and special victim’s units were notified and are investigating a motive. Deputies say Jimenez-Cortes poured an accelerant on the victim’s body and ignited the fire with a cigarette.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jimenez-Cortes is asked to contact Detective Robert Rausch at 954-321-4234. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.
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breaking911--2020-11-02--WATCH TIHS: Dashcam Shows LAPD Officer Using Car Door To Stop a Bicycle Pursuit

Los Angeles , California — The Los Angeles Police Department released new information of an incident that occurred on July 7th , 2020 around 1:20 a.m.. Rampart Division patrol officers responded to a radio call of a man with a gun in the area of Clinton Street and Virgil Avenue , the comments of the call indicated that the suspect was on a bicycle and brandished a gun at a passerby .
When officers arrived in the area , they saw the suspect riding a bicycle northbound Vermont Avenue at Melrose Avenue .
That suspect was later identified as thirty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers attempted to stop Ochoa to conduct a criminal threat investigation , but he failed to stop .
Ochoa traveled northbound on Vermont Avenue to east bound Melrose Avenue and the northbound on Madison Avenue to eastbound Normal Avenue and finally to southbound Virgil Avenue , just south of Melrose Avenue .
Officers ordered Ochoa to stop numerous times , but he failed to do so in an attempt to stop Ochoa , an officer drove next to him and intentionally use the driver door of his police vehicle to push Ochoa , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground where he was taken into custody without further incident .
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and treated Ochoa for minor abrasions and cleared him for booking .
Ochoa was transported by police vehicle and booked into an LAPD jail facility .
On July 9th , 2020 , the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office who , upon review rejected the felony filing and referred the case to the City Attorney ’ s Office .

Los Angeles, California — The Los Angeles Police Department released new information of an incident that occurred on July 7th, 2020 around 1:20 a.m.. Rampart Division patrol officers responded to a radio call of a man with a gun in the area of Clinton Street and Virgil Avenue, the comments of the call indicated that the suspect was on a bicycle and brandished a gun at a passerby. When officers arrived in the area, they saw the suspect riding a bicycle northbound Vermont Avenue at Melrose Avenue. That suspect was later identified as thirty three year old Yordy Ochoa. The officers attempted to stop Ochoa to conduct a criminal threat investigation, but he failed to stop. Ochoa traveled northbound on Vermont Avenue to east bound Melrose Avenue and the northbound on Madison Avenue to eastbound Normal Avenue and finally to southbound Virgil Avenue, just south of Melrose Avenue.
Officers ordered Ochoa to stop numerous times, but he failed to do so in an attempt to stop Ochoa, an officer drove next to him and intentionally use the driver door of his police vehicle to push Ochoa, which caused Ochoa to fall to the ground where he was taken into custody without further incident.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and treated Ochoa for minor abrasions and cleared him for booking. Ochoa was transported by police vehicle and booked into an LAPD jail facility. On July 9th, 2020, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office who, upon review rejected the felony filing and referred the case to the City Attorney’s Office.
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breaking911--2020-11-02--Starting Today, Michigan Bars, Restaurants Will Require Your Name, Phone Number, Contact Info

LANSING , MICH. — ( PRESS RELEASE ) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ( MDHHS ) today revised and extended its epidemic order to contain the spread of COVID-19 , as Michigan continues to see a surge in cases , hospitalizations , and deaths .
Although most of the order is unchanged , new provisions target indoor gatherings where COVID has spread most rapidly .
Michigan presently has 172 cases per million people and positivity of tests has increased from about 2 % to 5.5 % and both indicators have been increasing for over four weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last three weeks while the state death rate has increased for five consecutive weeks .
“ The only way to beat COVID is to act on what we ’ ve learned since March , ” said MDHHS Director Robert Gordon .
“ Wear masks .
Keep six feet of distance .
Wash hands .
And avoid the indoor get-togethers where we have seen COVID explode.
” As part of the newly extended orders , MDHHS today reduces from 500 persons to 50 persons the maximum gathering size for indoor gatherings such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occur in nonresidential settings without fixed seating .
This change responds to global evidence that COVID ’ s explosive growth is powered by events where large-scale outbreaks have occurred , and that indoor settings are as much as 20 times likelier to drive outbreaks than outdoor settings .
Currently Michigan counts 34 outbreaks related to social events such as trips by families/friends , bridal showers and weddings ( 3-10 cases ) ; funerals ( 9-22 cases ) ; and outings at social clubs and bowling parties ( 6-19 cases ) .
An additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are linked to church services , which are exempt from enforcement under the order .
For bars , restaurants , and social events outside private homes , indoor party sizes at a single table are now restricted to six people .
Because individuals remove their masks while eating and drinking in indoor settings , seated tables with people from different households create high risks of spread .
Like many other businesses in Michigan , bars and restaurants will also be required to take names and contact information to support effective contact tracing if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that visiting restaurants is a risk factor for COVID positivity , and currently there are 12 outbreaks in Michigan associated with bars or restaurants with currently active clusters up to 12 cases .
“ The orders that MDHHS has issued are centered on keeping the public safe and following best practices to reduce the spread of this deadly virus , ” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun , chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS .
“ The alarming surge we are now seeing is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fall season .
We must remain vigilant , so we prevent long-term health consequences and unnecessary deaths , and protect our hospital capacity and the health of our frontline health workers.
” “ With a dramatic increase in the numbers of cases , number of inpatients in the Munson Healthcare system and increasing community spread , Director Gordon ’ s order provides much-needed clarity about how to control the pandemic in our community , ” said Dr. Christine A. Nefcy , MD , FAAP , Chief Medical Officer , Munson Healthcare .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ our success in keeping our workforce healthy , our schools and businesses operational , and our community safe from this serious infectious disease.
” Traverse City Region Moves to Phase 4 Because cases are now at a high level statewide , the order treats all regions of the state the same .
The Traverse City region previously had fewer restrictions due to lower COVID-19 rates and has now been moved into Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start system , joining the rest of the state .
Stronger Recommendations for Indoor Social Gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rerelease of today ’ s order , MDHHS today published strong recommendations for indoor social gatherings , including at Thanksgiving .
Because no one measure confers complete protection in a gathering , the guidance recommends that individuals take multiple steps together : • Get together outside whenever possible .
You have up to 20 times higher risk of getting sick • If you do get together inside , include no more than two households and 10 people .
• Wear a mask – take it off when you eat or drink , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feet apart as much as you can .
• When possible , keep voices down ; high volume can increase COVID transmission by 30 times • Wash hands regularly and try to not to share utensils .
New Measures to Enhance Enforcement While continuing to focus on encouraging voluntary compliance with its Emergency Orders , MDHHS has also issued rules that set forth fines for violations of these epidemic orders .
Violations are punishable by a civil fine up to $ 1,000 and may also be treated as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fine of not more than $ 200 , or both .
In addition , failure to comply with orders may violate a business or professional ’ s licensure requirements or present a workplace safety violation .
Residents seeking to report violations should consult the COVID complaints page to find the appropriate department .
For general failures to wear a mask or physical distance , residents may call their local law enforcement ’ s non-emergency line .
The orders create a mechanism for law enforcement statewide to enforce the orders if education is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues to encourage Michiganders to follow all public health guidance and orders set in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 , ” stated Col. Joe Gasper , director of the Michigan State Police .
“ It ’ s important that we each take personal responsibility for our actions and that we also encourage those around us to do the same.
” “ We continue to work closely with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to support these important public health orders , ” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in communities in every corner of our state .
”

LANSING, MICH. — (PRESS RELEASE) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today revised and extended its epidemic order to contain the spread of COVID-19, as Michigan continues to see a surge in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Although most of the order is unchanged, new provisions target indoor gatherings where COVID has spread most rapidly. Michigan presently has 172 cases per million people and positivity of tests has increased from about 2% to 5.5% and both indicators have been increasing for over four weeks. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have doubled over the last three weeks while the state death rate has increased for five consecutive weeks.
“The only way to beat COVID is to act on what we’ve learned since March,” said MDHHS Director Robert Gordon. “Wear masks. Keep six feet of distance. Wash hands. And avoid the indoor get-togethers where we have seen COVID explode.”
As part of the newly extended orders, MDHHS today reduces from 500 persons to 50 persons the maximum gathering size for indoor gatherings such as weddings, parties, and banquets which occur in nonresidential settings without fixed seating. This change responds to global evidence that COVID’s explosive growth is powered by events where large-scale outbreaks have occurred, and that indoor settings are as much as 20 times likelier to drive outbreaks than outdoor settings. Currently Michigan counts 34 outbreaks related to social events such as trips by families/friends, bridal showers and weddings (3-10 cases); funerals (9-22 cases); and outings at social clubs and bowling parties (6-19 cases). An additional 19 outbreaks of up to 52 cases are linked to church services, which are exempt from enforcement under the order.
For bars, restaurants, and social events outside private homes, indoor party sizes at a single table are now restricted to six people. Because individuals remove their masks while eating and drinking in indoor settings, seated tables with people from different households create high risks of spread. Like many other businesses in Michigan, bars and restaurants will also be required to take names and contact information to support effective contact tracing if necessary. Research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that visiting restaurants is a risk factor for COVID positivity, and currently there are 12 outbreaks in Michigan associated with bars or restaurants with currently active clusters up to 12 cases.
“The orders that MDHHS has issued are centered on keeping the public safe and following best practices to reduce the spread of this deadly virus,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. “The alarming surge we are now seeing is exactly why we were so worried about the fall season. We must remain vigilant, so we prevent long-term health consequences and unnecessary deaths, and protect our hospital capacity and the health of our frontline health workers.”
“With a dramatic increase in the numbers of cases, number of inpatients in the Munson Healthcare system and increasing community spread, Director Gordon’s order provides much-needed clarity about how to control the pandemic in our community,” said Dr. Christine A. Nefcy, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical
Officer, Munson Healthcare. “These measures are critical to ensuring our success in keeping our workforce healthy, our schools and businesses operational, and our community safe from this serious infectious disease.”
Traverse City Region Moves to Phase 4
Because cases are now at a high level statewide, the order treats all regions of the state the same. The Traverse City region previously had fewer restrictions due to lower COVID-19 rates and has now been moved into Phase 4 of the MI Safe Start system, joining the rest of the state.
Stronger Recommendations for Indoor Social Gatherings Permitted Under the Epidemic Order
Alongside the rerelease of today’s order, MDHHS today published strong recommendations for indoor social gatherings, including at Thanksgiving. Because no one measure confers complete protection in a gathering, the guidance recommends that individuals take multiple steps together:
Get together outside whenever possible. You have up to 20 times higher risk of getting sick
inside.
If you do get together inside, include no more than two households and 10 people.
Limit time inside together—greater duration is greater risk.
Wear a mask – take it off when you eat or drink, then put it back on. Keep six feet apart as much as you can.
When possible, keep voices down; high volume can increase COVID transmission by 30 times
Wash hands regularly and try to not to share utensils.
New Measures to Enhance Enforcement
While continuing to focus on encouraging voluntary compliance with its Emergency Orders, MDHHS has also issued rules that set forth fines for violations of these epidemic orders. Violations are punishable by a civil fine up to $1,000 and may also be treated as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six months or a fine of not more than $200, or both. In addition, failure to comply with orders may violate a business or professional’s licensure requirements or present a workplace safety violation. Residents seeking to report violations should consult the COVID complaints page to find the appropriate department. For general failures to wear a mask or physical distance, residents may call their local law enforcement’s non-emergency line.
The orders create a mechanism for law enforcement statewide to enforce the orders if education is unsuccessful. “The Michigan State Police continues to encourage Michiganders to follow all public health guidance and orders set in place to slow the spread of COVID-19,” stated Col. Joe Gasper, director of the
Michigan State Police. “It’s important that we each take personal responsibility for our actions and that we also encourage those around us to do the same.”
“We continue to work closely with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to support these important public health orders,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. “The orders protect the health of people in communities in every corner of our state.”
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