Over 40 individuals delayed the sweeping of a South Dallas homeless encampment on Friday morning, blocking the camp with their our bodies and vehicles. Some had been armed with rifles.
“We’re simply making an attempt to maneuver individuals, making an attempt to reduce any threat arising,” mentioned Jonathan Guadian, who was unarmed and continuously volunteers to assist residents of the camp.
Metropolis workers, which included metropolis marshals, homeless options and code compliance, stood on the camp’s edge negotiating with residents and activists earlier than deciding they’d give them extra time to maneuver individuals’s belongings.
“We’re right here simply in peace, we’re not going to make use of power…it’s by no means the intent to hurt,” mentioned Clifton Knight, a chief deputy with the Dallas Marshal’s Workplace.
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Residents had two small campfires burning on the camp that morning, the place over 20 tents sit alongside the general public sidewalks of Coombs Road, underneath the shade of Interstate 45. A number of sit subsequent to overgrown practice tracks behind a sequence hyperlink fence.
Gary Mitchell (left) speaks with a member of the Elm Fork John Brown Gun Membership at a homeless encampment underneath a portion of I-45 in Dallas on Friday, July 22, 2022.(Liesbeth Powers / Workers Photographer)
Individuals there say they got a written discover over per week in the past that the town would clear the realm however thought they simply wanted to maneuver gadgets and trash from the road, not their tents from the sidewalks.
“Notices got out to the Coombs space by OHS in partnership with Code that the complete space could be cleaned Friday, July 22, 2022. The discover explicitly states to take away all belongings for cleanings,” mentioned metropolis spokesperson Jennifer Brown over electronic mail.
“All of us have the identical aim and that’s to fight homelessness in Dallas with urgency, care, and compassion,” she mentioned.
Lengthy-time camp resident Will Brown took the lead in talking with metropolis workers, explaining that they didn’t know they wanted to maneuver every little thing they’d.
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“Shifting the stuff is the problem, you’ll be able to’t simply put it in a basket and transfer it down the road,” he mentioned, including that many individuals there are incapable of transferring issues on their very own as a result of they’re aged or disabled. “Town is doing probably the most straightforward factor for them to do, which is probably the most tough factor for us to do.”
Randy “Cowboy” Briscoe sat together with his small canine Beano at his ft whereas the discussions continued. Briscoe has kidney failure and is on dialysis, he mentioned, and is unable to stroll as a result of his ft are too swollen.
He sleeps outdoors of his tent, the place he shops his kidney drugs, garments, blankets, pet food for Beano and different belongings. He has an appointment in two weeks to doubtlessly get housing by means of the native nonprofit Metro Aid, he mentioned, which may very well be jeopardized if he has to maneuver and the group can’t discover him.
Volunteers assist Randy “Cowboy” Briscoe (middle) briefly transfer his tent and private belongings out from underneath the I-45 bridge in preparation for a possible sweep later that day on Friday, July 22, 2022.(Liesbeth Powers / Workers Photographer)
“I’m getting too previous for these things. I can’t do that no extra,” he mentioned whereas assist teams began packing up his issues in black baggage to maneuver. “I’m able to have a lifetime of my very own and never be watched over by code compliance.”
Jennifer Brown, the town spokesperson, mentioned homeless options has been offering companies to individuals on the camp a minimum of twice per week, serving to them apply for state IDs, clear tickets at group courtroom, apply for housing and connecting veterans with Veteran Affairs. A minimum of two individuals from the camp have obtained housing lately, she mentioned.
They transported two of the residents to a shelter earlier than the cleansing was scheduled, and reconnected somebody with their household, she added.
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As soon as metropolis autos vacated the realm, all fingers had been on deck to get the sidewalks cleared. The residents had been advised they’d till midday.
Automobiles blocking entry to the camp had been moved to the middle of it, the place individuals quickened their tempo bagging up residents’ belongings and packing them into trunks. Volunteers carried tents out of the shade of the interstate to position them across the nook, some within the solar. They targeted on serving to the aged and disabled first.
Greater than 5 organizations had been on web site, together with mutual help organizations Say It With Your Chest and Dallas Liberation Motion, which have been servicing a number of camps in South Dallas for over a 12 months.
Town has swept the opposite camps they service and that is the final one standing, mentioned volunteer Isaiah Mercado.
“The cleanings are performed as needed,” mentioned Jennifer Brown, including that the Coombs Road cleansing was scheduled “for the aim of eliminating the life, well being, and security hazards current on the areas.”
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A camp just isn’t formally decommissioned when it’s cleaned, metropolis officers mentioned, that means the town is not going to implement whether or not individuals proceed dwelling there.
Elm Fork John Brown Gun Membership was additionally current. Members of the membership carried rifles and wore black masks and goggles.
For some individuals at Coombs Road, this was the second time they had been transferring this week.
Sonja Jones-Adams had been staying at a camp between Parnell and Gould Streets that was cleared by the town on Monday. Help teams helped her transfer all of her issues to Coombs Road final weekend.
“After being outdoors for seven years, it’s simply commonplace now,” she mentioned, including that she doesn’t at present have the paperwork, like an ID, to use for housing.
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Sonja Jones-Adams appears to be like at her tent at a homeless encampment underneath a portion of I-45 in Dallas on Friday, July 22, 2022. She had moved to the spot simply 5 days earlier than, she mentioned. Behind her Dallas Marshals and different officers put together for a sweep of the encampment.(Liesbeth Powers / Workers Photographer)
Cedric Hubbard simply barely acquired his belongings out of the Parnell Gould camp earlier than the clearing and moved to a special camp underneath I-45. He was passing by Coombs Road when he noticed the commotion.
He’s bored with the sweeps however is staying optimistic, he mentioned.
“It sucks whenever you gotta transfer from one place to a different place to a different place…however I’m gonna carry on smiling,” he mentioned.
By midday many of the work was performed with only some tents remaining and scattered black baggage to be packed and moved. Town hadn’t proven up but and determined to postpone the cleansing to a later date, mentioned Brown.
Former camp resident Mike Jones arrived there later within the morning. Jones is staying in an house now, renting it along with a roommate.
“I’m right here to assist as a result of these are my associates,” he mentioned whereas sweeping trash right into a waste bin.
Dallas Fire-Rescue has deployed six personnel to assist with ongoing wildland fire response efforts in California.
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On Saturday morning, a Type 3 fire engine staffed with four wildland firefighters, part of a strike team composed of resources from across the state, headed to Los Angeles County, according to a news release. Two Dallas Fire-Rescue members will also join the Emergency Medical Task Force to provide essential medical support for the firefighting crews.
The strike team will assist in high-priority areas where their efforts can have the most significant impact.
“We stand in solidarity with the teams of firefighters working to protect lives and property,” said Dallas Fire Rescue interim chief Justin Ball. “Dallas Fire Rescue Department is always ready to step in to support our fellow firefighters, especially in these extremely challenging conditions.”
Wildland firefighters, including those from Dallas Fire-Rescue, are specially trained in wildfire suppression and capable of tackling fires in challenging and hazardous environments, such as steep terrain and high temperatures, the news release states.
The deployments are expected to last up to 14 days, with the possibility of extension based on operational needs and ground conditions in Los Angeles County.
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Dallas Fire-Rescue will collaborate with other strike teams, which include personnel from Parker County, Greenville, Allen, Frisco and McKinney, the news release states.
ShaCamree Gowdy
ShaCamree Gowdy is a Freelance Digital Content Producer for CBS News Texas.
Denver Nuggets (22-15, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (22-16, fifth in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets visit Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
The Mavericks have gone 16-13 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is ninth in the NBA with 45.2 rebounds led by Dereck Lively averaging 8.2.
The Nuggets have gone 14-10 against Western Conference opponents. Denver is third in the NBA scoring 120.6 points per game while shooting 49.9%.
The Mavericks average 116.4 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than the 116.5 the Nuggets give up. The Nuggets score 8.8 more points per game (120.6) than the Mavericks allow (111.8).
TOP PERFORMERS: Irving is shooting 49.0% and averaging 24.3 points for the Mavericks.
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Russell Westbrook is shooting 45.9% and averaging 12.9 points for the Nuggets.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 4-6, averaging 111.1 points, 43.9 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 7.0 steals and 7.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.9 points per game.
Nuggets: 6-4, averaging 122.8 points, 45.5 rebounds, 32.0 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 50.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 117.1 points.
INJURIES: Mavericks: Dante Exum: out (wrist), Luka Doncic: out (calf), Kyrie Irving: out (illness).
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon: day to day (calf), Jamal Murray: day to day (knee), DaRon Holmes II: out for season (achilles), Spencer Jones: day to day (thigh), Vlatko Cancar: out (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn was arrested in South Carolina Friday morning after police said he tried to leave the scene of an accident.
Quinn, 34, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and reckless driving, jail records show.
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What we know:
Police in North Charleston, South Carolina responded to a car dealership just after 2 a.m. Friday because of a collision involving a red truck.
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The North Charleston Fire Department arrived first on the scene and told police that the suspect might be attempting to leave the scene of the crash in another car.
When police arrived, they found Quinn in the passenger seat of a white Dodge Challenger that had its reverse lights on. The vehicle’s driver placed the car in park and told police she had been called by Quinn to “pick him up,” according to a police report.
Police said Quinn had visible injuries to his head and face, had slurred speech and was uncooperative with officers who asked for his identification.
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Quinn eventually provided his identification to officers, but asked himself “where is my wallet” while his wallet was in his hand before dropping it in his lap.
The police report states a maroon Ford F-150 registered to Quinn was on the other side of the parking lot and looked to be the vehicle that started the collision.
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Police said Quinn’s truck hit the passenger side of a Honda Element, which was pushed into a blue Ford F-150 that hit another car.
Officers asked Quinn to get out of the Challenger, but Quinn resisted by holding the door to the car, the report states. Police removed Quinn from the vehicle, and he was “escorted to the ground” by officers because he was trying to pull away from them.
Officers interviewed the woman with Quinn, who said she had met him at G-Club, a gentleman’s club, where she works, earlier that night.
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Another employee of the club came to the scene and said Quinn had left alone about an hour before the collision happened.
Timeline:
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Police said they used city cameras to build a timeline of the crash.
The police report states Quinn’s truck was seen driving down the road around 2 a.m. Friday and was veering left, crossed an intersection, a median and then onto dealership property.
City cameras did not pick up the collision, but it can be heard, the police report states.
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Police said around 2:03 a.m. a single person is seen walking through the parking lot and a few minutes later that person walked to a Valero gas station.
At 2:07 a.m., the person is seen walking back to the dealership parking lot while stumbling and falling several times, the police report states.
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About a minute later, a white Dodge Challenger is seen entering the parking lot around the same time that the fire department arrived, according to the report.
Dallas Cowboys Defensive End
Quinn played the 2019 season with the Dallas Cowboys after being traded from the Miami Dolphins for a sixth-round pick.
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Quinn was suspended for the first two games of the season after violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. He was named the team’s starting right defensive end when he was reinstated.
Quinn finished the season with 25 tackles, 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Quinn signed a five-year, $70 million contract with the Chicago Bears the following season.
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Quinn was drafted 14th overall by the St. Louis Rams in 2011 and spent six years with the team before going to Miami, Dallas, Chicago and ending his career in 2022 with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Quinn was born in North Charleston, South Carolina, where he played high school football before playing college football for the University of North Carolina.
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The backstory:
This isn’t Quinn’s first tangle with law enforcement.
July 2012 – Florissant, Mo.
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Quinn was arrested for driving while intoxicated in July 2012 in Florissant, Missouri, while a member of the St. Louis Rams.
Florissant police said Quinn was involved in a single-car accident on an exit ramp of Interstate 270 on July 10, 2012. Police said he was cooperative with them during the arrest.
Quinn was also charged with failure to exercise a high degree of care and having no insurance.
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August 2023 – Summerville, S.C.
In August 2023, Quinn was arrested in Summerville, South Carolina after police found four unoccupied vehicles in a subdivision had been damaged.
At some point, Quinn allegedly exited his vehicle and got into a physical altercation with a woman before leaving the scene.
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According to an accident report, a Ford F-150 truck crashed into multiple vehicles. Responding officers proceeded to search the vehicle and found an empty whiskey bottle on the passenger side floorboard.
Per the police report, the unidentified woman was sitting in her driveway when the suspect hit two parked vehicles. The driver then exited the truck and offered to buy her beer, the woman told investigators.
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Quinn was charged with third-degree assault and battery, hit-and-run of an attended vehicle, four counts of hit-and-run property damage and striking fixtures on or adjacent to the highway.
What’s next:
Quinn was booked into the Charleston County, South Carolina jail.
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Jail records show Quinn has a preliminary court date set for Feb. 27, 2025.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the North Charleston police department and previous FOX reporting.
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