1 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1874 | 75¢ Lake City Reporter LAKECITYREPORTER.COM Woman shot at apartment complex Victim remained ach and lying in the back of was unknown if he was con- said they were unaware of a vehicle in front of build- nected to the shooting. what happened or who was in surgery hours ing 375 at the NW Bascom A throng of neighbors involved. later, police say. Norris Drive apartment craned their necks from One woman frantically complex, the release said. the stairwells of their paced the scene, passed By STEVEN RICHMOND Police said Hemingway buildings, watching as law under the police tape with [email protected] was flown to Gainesville enforcement cordoned off an infant’s car seat swing- by air ambulance and was the area surrounding build- ing in her hand, tears A woman was shot in still in surgery when LCPD ing 375 and a white GMC streaming down her cheeks the parking lot of Cedar published the release at Yukon parked out front, all as she repeatedly cried Park Apartments Monday, 7:15 p.m. four doors opened. out, “Where’s the baby? according to a press release Law enforcement said it A woman at the scene Where’s the baby?” from the Lake City Police was an isolated incident, all who declined to give her Another individual Department. persons involved have been name said she heard a sin- arrived minutes later car- Around 1:10 p.m., LCPD identified and the investiga- gle “pop” similar in tone to rying a sleeping baby. arrived on scene to discov- tion was ongoing. a small handgun, but did The frantic woman and JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter er Jonetta D. Hemingway, A man was taken into not see what happened. the individuals with her Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore, right, at the scene of 23, shot once in the stom- custody at the scene but it Other nearby residents declined comment. a shooting at Cedar Park Apartments Monday afternoon. Legislative HALLOWEEN delegation set to visit WITHOUT Thursday Water issues, Common Core among hot topics THE HASSLE for state lawmakers. By STEVEN RICHMOND Simpler, safer trick-or-treating alternatives [email protected] for families looking to stay off the streets. Local government officials and citi- zens will have a chance to voice their By AMANDA WILLIAMSON hopes and goals for Florida’s next [email protected] legislative session at the Columbia County legislative delegation meeting hether you plan on spending All Thursday afternoon. Hallow’s Eve chasing children past Senator Charles S. Dean (R- smiling jack-o-lanterns or enjoying a Inverness) and Representative Elizabeth Porter (R-Lake City) will be musical performance on the banks of at Florida Gateway College’s Wilson S. the Suwannee River, Columbia County Rivers Library and Media Center, dis- Wand nearby areas offer fun, family-friendly alternatives to cussing legislative options for address- traditional trick-or-treating. ing the needs of North Central Florida when lawmakers meet in Tallahassee next March for the legislature’s next Lake City Police Department and Fire Department’s National regular session. Night Out “Water issues and Common Core are In the spirit of keeping children safe and off the streets on the two things driving everything right Halloween night, the Lake City Police Department and Lake City now,” said Koby Adams, legislative Fire Department partnered together to offer the community National assistant to Porter. “Liz Porter is the Night Out on Thursday. vice chair of the Education Committee, Held at the Public Safety Building, 255 NW Main Blvd., the event so she’ll be watching any debate about features candy, food, prizes and live entertainment, said LCPD Public Common Core very closely.” Information Officer Steve Shaw. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume. The event starts at 6 p.m. and lasts until 9. LEGISLATION continued on 3A “It’s a way of bringing the community together, giving them a fun time and help keep them off of the streets,” Frank Armijo, the LCFD chief. “It combines all the Halloween activities into one place.” Children can visit a variety of booths from businesses within the community to trick-or-treat for candy. In its third year, both Armijo Red Ribbon and Shaw expect National Night Out to draw a big crowd, even big- ger than the years before. “There will be lots, lots, lots of candy,” Shaw added. week gets Halloween bags will be provided to the children as they enter the a nod from HALLOWEEN continued on 3A local police By TONY BRITT [email protected] Lake City Police Department officers have a new addition to their uniforms to promote drug abuse awareness. While observing Red Ribbon Week, the officers will wear a red ribbon on their uniforms as a symbol of the agen- cy’s commitment to a strong stance against illegal drugs in the community, and pledge to help make Lake City a safer place to live, work and visit. Each year, from Oct. 23 - 31, the Lake City Police Department participates in National Red Ribbon Week along with other law enforcement agencies, Photos by JASON MATTHEW WALKER and STEVEN RICHMOND / Lake City Reporter schools and local civic organizations. Laura Ray (left), Stacy Parsons, Xena Canipe and Audra Pollard of Red Ribbon Week promotes aware- Columbia Bank prepare to pass out candy to costumed children during ness of drug abuse and illegal drug Trunk or Treat downtown Friday evening. “I had a little girl try to milk me use, and both LCPD and the Columbia earlier,” Parsons said. TOP LEFT: Lake City resident Tristen Matthews, County Sheriff’s Office will promote drug awareness during the event. 17, rides down U.S. Highway 90 in a Storm Trooper helmet on Monday. ‘I “Many people do not realize the started doing this (on Sunday),’ he said. ‘It puts smiles on people’s faces. severe impact drugs have on our com- At least I’m doing something good.’ LEFT: Recari Simmons, 3, poses for a munity,” Lake City Police Department photograph dressed as a fairy for the Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday. 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Jackson’s doctor released from jail Thought for Today LOS ANGELES Brown and another man “You cannot unsay a cruel word.” he doctor were charged with felony — Unknown convicted of assault in the altercation killing Michael that started just before 4:30 Jackson was a.m., D.C. police spokes- released from man Paul Metcalf said. Scripture of the Day Tjail Monday after serving The man who was nearly two years of a four- attacked received treat- “For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory year sentence. ment for his injuries at Conrad Murray was a local hospital and was of man as the flower of grass. The grass released from a downtown released Sunday. Police withereth, and the flower thereof falleth Los Angeles jail at 12:01 wouldn’t elaborate on his away: But the word of the Lord endureth a.m., according to the injuries but said the felony for ever. And this is the word which by sheriff’s office. A change charge was based in part in California law allowed on the extent of the inju- the gospel is preached unto you.” his incarceration time to ries. The victim’s name — 1 Peter 1:24-25 be significantly cut down. wasn’t released. “He was elated to be out Christopher Hollosy, of there,” Murray’s attor- 35, was also charged with ney Valerie Wass said. She felony assault, police said. Lake City Reporter HOW TO REACH US said the former physician Police wouldn’t say how Main number . .(386) 752-1293 BUSINESS plans to spend time with Brown and Hollosy may Fax number . .752-9400 Controller Sue Brannon. .754-0419 his girlfriend and children have known each other. 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