Lincoln Park

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Justice, as defined by the family of 5-year-old Kyle Joseph Holland, may or may not be denied, but it will be delayed. Defense attorneys requested on Thursday an adjournment for a scheduled preliminary examination of Debralynn C. Holland, 29, and Earl Dwayne Adkins, 35. The two were arraigned last month in Lincoln Park’s 25th District Court on charges connected to the July 2010 death of Kyle, who was mauled by a wolf-hybrid dog. An examination of the evidence is … [Read more...] about Exam set for couple charged in mauling death

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – A resident convicted of killing a 17-year-old and wounding a 23-year-old will serve life without parole as sentenced Thursday by Third District Court Judge Daniel Ryan. Joseph Alan Bigelow, 20, was convicted last month in the shooting death of 17-year-old Brittany Burrell on Feb. 11 in the parking lot of Li’L Easy Bar, 978 Dix-Toledo Road. Burrell was in a van with 23-year-old Derob Mathis when Bigelow entered through the back door at about 1 a.m., and shot both Burrell … [Read more...] about Life in prison awaits LP murderer

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The “dog days” are here: Memorial Day and the Fourth of July have come and gone, and parents are faced with the question of what to do with the kids through July and August. Whether for the children or the whole family, the Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of day camps and evening activities for all ages and tastes. Building Manager Dennis Anderson said that in spite of budget reductions for some programs, such as the now defunct Movies in the Park summer … [Read more...] about Day camps, concerts fill LP summer schedule

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – A man police said shot three people during two separate, seemingly random incidents in February was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder, and is expected to be sentenced to life in prison next week. Joseph Alan Bigelow, 20, was convicted in the shooting death of 17-year-old Brittany Burrell on Feb. 11 in the parking lot of Li’L Easy Bar, 978 Dix-Toledo Road. Prosecutors said that Burrell and 23-year-old Derob Mathis were seated in a van at about 1 a.m. when Bigelow … [Read more...] about LP man guilty in murder case

Army Pfc. Dallas W. Ivey has graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training. During basic military training, Ivey received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons qualification, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army doctrine, history, principles and traditions. During AIT, Ivey completed the military police specialist course to acquire skills to provide combat … [Read more...] about Ivey graduates unit training

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – First-degree murder charges continue for a 34-year-old man accused in the April shooting death of another man in a Fort Street parking lot. Shannon Maurice Henderson was arraigned Tuesday in the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Wayne County where he will face a life sentence if convicted. Henderson was arraigned before Judge James Callahan, and remained in custody after the hearing. During an earlier arraignment in 25th District Court, Henderson was charged with … [Read more...] about Murder suspect charged in circuit court

LINCOLN PARK – An armed but apologetic robber waited patiently before pointing a gun at a Fashion Bug sales clerk. “I’m sorry,” he reportedly said. “But I’m going to ask you to open up the register.” As she opened the cash register, he explained: “Hard times.” The store manager told Lincoln Park Police she observed the suspect, who made off with an estimated $400, in the store at 3622 Fort St. around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12. A thin, white male of medium height wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and tan shorts, lingered … [Read more...] about ‘Hard times’ robber hits Fashion Bug

By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Redevelopment of the Lincoln Park Shopping Center may symbolize more than just the considerable $10 million investment at the corner of Dix-Toledo and Southfield roads. With permits pulled and plans approved, crews began construction and renovation work at the site for the project, which has the potential for bringing up to 600 jobs once complete. “It’s a trend changer,” Lincoln Park City Manager Steve Duchane said. “It puts a new mark in the ground we can build off. … [Read more...] about $10 million project begins at LP Shopping Center