WINROD IS SENTENCED ON SEX CHARGES
A 45-year-old Newark man accused of sexually abusing young children will spend the next 25 years in prison. Brett Winrod entered guilty pleas to a number of charges including rape and gross sexual imposition. According to the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office, over a three-year time frame Winrod sexually groomed and abused many children at his home. Upon his release from prison, Winrod will have to register as a Tier III Sexual Offender.
NEWARK MAN CHARGED IN STABBING
Bond has been set at $1 million for a 31-year-old Newark man accused of stabbing another man. De'Quan Harrison has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an alleged incident that took place last weekend outside of store on West Main Street in Newark. The victim suffered serious injuries. In 2014, Harrison was sentenced to nine years in prison following his conviction on a host of charges including attempted murder. His case will next be heard by a grand jury for possible indictment.
PLENTY OF PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
The Newark City School District prides itself on offering students a number of programs to help them reach their full potential.
Superintendent David Lewis invites folks to learn more about what they have to offer by visiting www.newarkcityschools.org.
DIGNIFIED TRANSFER
Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine and members of the Ohio National Guard will travel to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware today as the remains of the three Ohio airmen killed in Iraq return to the U.S. through a dignified transfer. The three soldiers were all assigned to the National Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing based at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base.
WORRIED ABOUT THE MANOSPHERE
Groups in Ohio are working to raise awareness of why so many boys and young men are being pulled into what's been dubbed the “manosphere” – online communities that encourage misogyny and have been linked to a rise in sexual and domestic violence. Jayvon Howard, with the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, says changes in language and low-self esteem can be indicators.
The Alliance to End Sexual Violence hosted a panel discussion last week on how advocates in the Buckeye State can help local communities prevent young people from becoming radicalized, and how to better engage men and boys.
A FREE LEGAL CLINIC
The Look Up Center in Newark is hosting a FREE Community Legal Clinic for individuals & couples in our community focusing on a Simple Last Will and Testament. The clinic will be held today from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Look Up Center on O'Bannon Avenue. You are asked to bring a valid & current photo ID.