Palmdale

Jan 17 2013

Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated

LANCASTER, Calif.—Three new felony counts were filed today against a Palmdale man accused of leading sheriff's deputies on a high-speed pursuit in Lancaster last month that ended in a crash that killed a 2-year-old girl and seriously injured her mother.

Marvin Travon Hicks—already charged with murder and evading an officer causing injury—was charged today with one count each of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing injury and evading an officer causing death.

Jan 10 2013

Aimed at improving community-oriented policing

PALMDALE, Calif.—Sheriff’s employees and volunteers in Palmdale will take a survey Jan. 26 aimed at improving community-oriented policing.

The goal is to develop strategies for dealing with neighborhood issues, according Deputy Jodi Wolfe of the Palmdale Station.

“Together, we will develop long term strategies and build stronger relationships that will further reduce crime and improve communications between your sheriff’s station and the citizens of this community,” Capt. Bobby Denham said.

Jan 3 2013

Sponsored by The BLVD Association and Antelope Valley Fair

The BLVD Association and Antelope Valley Fair have announced the first-ever “Wedding on The BLVD” contest, which offers couples an opportunity to win a free wedding on The BLVD in downtown Lancaster. Engaged couples are invited to attend the 9th Annual Bridal Show at the Antelope Valley Fair on Jan. 13 to enter the contest. The winning couple will receive a free wedding for up to 50 guests.

Dec 18 2012

Threats posted on Facebook

PALMDALE, Calif.—Palmdale-area schools will remain on “modified lockdown” through the end of the week in response to threats against an elementary-school class posted on Facebook, although investigators said they doubt the credibility of the threats, sheriff’s officials said today.

Dec 12 2012

History of mental health issues

LYNWOOD, Calif.—A 21-year-old Palmdale woman with a history of mental health issues—last seen a week ago when she was released from jail in Lynwood—was found unharmed today in Los Angeles, authorities said.

Deanna Terry was let out of the Century Regional Detention Facility at 12:54 p.m. a week ago today after being cleared for release by the jail's mental health staff, then given bus tokens so she could return to her home, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department statement.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
 

Alabama
Freeman A. Hrabowski, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will address the annual African American Business Council luncheon on June 28. Hrabowski, who is chairman of President Barack Obama’s Advisory Commission on Education Excellence for African Americans, has a national reputation for his work studying the performance of minority students in math and science. Hrabowski, named one of the 10 best college presidents in the country by Time magazine, was a child leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham in the 1960s.
 

Arkansas
The Liberty Counsel filed a motion and a brief in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas seeking to intervene on behalf of a Concepts of Life crisis pregnancy center to defend against a suit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Center for Reproductive Rights. The groups seek to impose a permanent injunction before the Human Heartbeat Protection Act goes into effect July 18. Liberty Counsel also filed a brief opposing the ACLU’s request for an injunction. The “Heartbeat” bill states that when a woman seeks an abortion at or after the 12th week, doctors must test for a fetal heartbeat before an abortion is performed and inform the pregnant mother that the child in her womb has a heartbeat. If a heartbeat is detected, a woman cannot have an abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, and if a mother’s life is in danger. “As we promised when the legislation was introduced, Liberty Counsel will defend this law without reservation for the people of Arkansas, born and pre-born,” said Matt Staver, founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel. “No right is more foundational than the right to life. Without life, all other rights are irrelevant,” concluded Staver.