Explosion that killed 3 near Starved Rock State Park thought to be an accident Three men were found dead after an explosion Thursday evening along the Illinois River bank near Utica. Scott Anderson/Shaw Media
Updated 5/7/2021 9:48 PM
Authorities are sure of one thing regarding Thursday night s explosion near Utica: the three men killed in the blast were not part of a terror cell and do not appear to have been contemplating any criminal mischief.
La Salle County Coroner Rich Ploch said he and numerous agencies have reached only a few preliminary observations. Authorities are for sure the material ignited Thursday had not come from the nearby demolition remnants of the former Route 178 bridge.
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Utica Police have released the name of the victim in the Seymour Avenue homicide on Friday.
Posted: May 7, 2021 1:25 PM
Updated: May 7, 2021 7:25 PM
Posted By: WKTV
UTICA, N.Y. (UPDATE) - Utica Police have released the name of the victim in the Seymour Avenue homicide on Friday.
26 year old Lemeke Pittman of Utica was shot inside 1601 Seymour Avenue around 12:45 p.m.
Police say Pittman was inside a building when another person entered and started shooting at him.
Pittman was taken to St. Elizabeth Medical Center for treatment, but died from his injuries.
The suspect remains on the loose at this time, and Utica Police are looking for information about the incident. If anyone has any information they are asked to call UPD at 315-223-3556.
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Woman who fractured puppy’s skull, threw him in river granted plea deal
Updated May 06, 2021;
Posted May 06, 2021
Six-month-old puppy Lux suffered broken bones, a fractured skull and was thrown in a river before he was rescued by Utica Police officers in January. His abuser will be sentenced on May 12, 2021.Provided by Detroit Pit Crew Dog Rescue
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MACOMB COUNTY, MI – A woman who broke several bones in a 6-month-old puppy’s legs, fractured its skull and attempted to drown it in the Clinton River has pleaded guilty to felony animal abuse after accepting a plea bargain that could result in a reduced sentence.