POLICE OFFICER SENTENCED
A former Columbus police officer was sentenced yesterday to 15 years to life in prison for killing an unarmed man. 48 year old Adam Coy was convicted in the death of 47 year old Andre Hill during a two week trial last November. Coy will be eligible for parole after serving 15 years.
HOUSE BILL 23
House Bill 23 would allow law enforcement to activate regional alerts in the “surrounding area” of a jail or prison when an inmate has escaped. The legislation passed the House unanimously in June before being introduced in the Senate, where it awaits consideration. The alert system would apply to inmates who were convicted of, indicted for, or pleaded guilty to a felony offense. The legislation’s passage from the house comes after four inmates escaped from a Franklin County correctional facility in May. Three of the inmates have since been apprehended and one remains at large.
OHIO NATURAL RESOURCES HALL OF FAME
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will induct seven outstanding people into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame, as well as recognize six Cardinal Award honorees on tomorrow. The hall of fame is ohio’s top honor for people who have made significant and lifetime contributions to preserving and protecting the state’s water, soil, woodlands, wildlife, and mineral resources.
COOLING CENTER OPEN
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advsiory until 8pm. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. A cooling center is open today and tomorrow until 6:30 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 592 West Main Street in Newark.
11TH ANNUAL OVERDOSE AND PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY RALLY
August 31st has been designated as Ohio Overdose Awareness Day. The community is invited to the 11th Annual Overdose and Prevention Awareness Day rally August 28th at Canal Market in Newark. The rally will honor those that died and raise awarness, promote edudation, and prevention. According to the CDC, overall drug overdose deaths in the U.S. decreased last year. The rally is free and open to the public.
