DA McMahon kicks off Crime Victims’ Rights week with garden rededication ceremony
Updated Apr 19, 2021;
Posted Apr 19, 2021
District Attorney Michael E. McMahon honors victims during a Crime Victims’ Memorial Garden rededication ceremony Monday morning. (Photo courtesy of RCDA)
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon honored victims of crimes during a ceremony at the Crime Victims’ Memorial Garden in St. George Monday morning.
The event, which took place outside the Richmond County District Attorney’s office, rededicated the space and kicked off National Crime Victims’ Rights week on Staten Island.
“Over the last year, victims of crime have undoubtedly been faced with many serious challenges and they continue to need our help and support,” said McMahon. “In my office, we renew our commitment to seeking justice on behalf of all victims of crime while ensuring that survivors of crime and their families receive the services and
Fire damages garage of home on Van Raalte Ave.; no injuries reported
Sentinel Staff
The Holland Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 684 Van Raalte Ave., at 1:31 p.m. Saturday.
The initial caller indicated that smoke and flames were visible. The first unit arrived at 1:36 p.m. and visible flames were showing with the garage of the home a main part of the flames, according to the fire department.
All occupants including the family pet safely escaped the home prior to the arrival of the department.
According to the department, firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire and limit fire damage to the garage area of the home before clearing the scene at 4 p.m. This effort also eliminated any damage or flame spread to neighboring homes. Additionally, there were no injuries to occupants or responding firefighters. Damage estimates are not available at this time.
Good Samaritan aids in evacuating Holland fire
Holland Fire Department
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HOLLAND, Mich. â Two people were stuck in their home at 205 West 9
th Street at 9:54 a.m. today.
One call from a concerned person led the Holland Fire Department to dispatch a team to the residence, believing there were people trapped inside the burning home.
Units arrived at the home at 9:58 a.m., learning that two occupants were assisted to safely while a dog was still missing. The pet was found at a window on the second floor, and was promptly rescued.
The fire was under control 15 minutes after the firefighters arrived. The fire remains under investigation by the departmentâs Fire Marshal however initial findings indicate that the cause was unintentional.
Just days after news that Jason Stonechild has resigned from the Prince Albert Police Service, the discussion now turns to who will replace him. A number of voices from Prince Albert’s Indigenous community are calling on the city to make a considered and responsible choice.
In a statement provided to the media, PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte said it will be difficult to replace someone who has spent his entire career with this police service and cultivated such deep ties to the people and community of Prince Albert.
“He has served as a key liaison in strengthening our relationship with the PAPS, and we can only hope that the next person in charge will be able to understand the complex issues facing our Indigenous people with the same level of compassion, understanding, and respect,” Hardlotte said.