The Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association met Dec. 11 for its holiday tradition, the Spirit of Giving luncheon.
It was the 14th annual meeting; the first virtual.
“This year’s event is a little different. There’s no three-course meal at The River Club and we’re not able to shake hands,” said chapter President-elect Jeremy Ches.
“But we’re not going to lose any of the meaning or purpose. It’s about what each of you give to those in need.”
Each year, the chapter recognizes one civil practitioner and one criminal practitioner for outstanding service to the community and legal profession.
Federal Funds For Safe Neighborhood Project
Indianapolis programs to improve public safety and curb violence were recently awarded federal funds.
The Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods announced grants for programs that target community outreach, gun crime reduction and data improvement.
Nearly $50,000 will be given to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s Right Fit initiative. The after-school program pairs police officers with local youth to build relationships and trust.
More than $30,000 will go to the city to provide training on reducing crime through environmental design.
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said reducing violent crime takes all partners.
“Through enhanced coordination, we can effectively invest in and transform neighborhoods across our city,” Hogsett said. “The programs funded by Project Safe Neighborhoods are strong examples of how collaboration can lead to better outcomes for residents.”
05:10 AM EST Share “A testament to the hard work of everyone who has dedicated their career to making our community a safer place,” says Melissa Nelson.
The Department of Justice recognized State Attorney Melissa Nelson and the 4th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office with the Outstanding Local Prosecutor’s Office Award for its ongoing efforts in the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.
The award, presented Dec. 16, was one of two given to a prosecutor’s office in the U.S.
“This is an incredible honor for this office and a testament to the hard work of everyone who has dedicated their career to making our community a safer place,” Nelson said in a news release.
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Dec 18, 2020 6:32 AM
A 49 year old man from Boulder, Colorado, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to possession and distribution in central South Dakota.
James Rutledge pled not guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person charges.
The Indictment alleges that beginning at a time unknown, but no later than March 2020 and continuing to about November 2020, Rutledge did knowingly conspire with other people to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in central South Dakota. Further, in August 2020, Rutledge did knowingly possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Then being an unlawful user of a controlled substance, he did knowingly possess a handgun, which had been shipped and transported in interstate commerce and foreign commerce.
YAKIMA, WA â The United States Department of Justice has recognized and awarded Raymond F. Fleck, Supervisory Deputy Marshal (ret.), U.S. Marshals Service, for his Outstanding Individual Contribution to the U.S. Attorneyâs Office-sponsored Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Initiative in the Eastern District of Washington.
PSN is a critical piece of the Departmentâs crime reduction efforts. The program focuses on prosecuting those individuals who most significantly drive violence in our communities. It supports and fosters partnerships between law enforcement, schools, the faith community, and local community leaders to prevent and deter future criminal conduct. In the Eastern District of Washington, the United States Attorney designated Yakima County for this special crime-fighting program in 2017 as a result of the Countyâs high rates of gang and gun-related violent crime.