Stop and Frisk Will Save Lives- Marine Says

By David Greene

BRONX, NEW YORK, July 26- A former Marine from Bedford Park has come out with a new video headed for YouTube, where he defends the NYPD's right in the 'stop and frisk' issue, now pointing to two incidents in his life, one being shot in the south Bronx, while driving a livery taxi-- and more recently, when young punks threw garbage at him in a subway near his home.

Over the years, Ronald James Sorenson, 73, a self-taught lobbyist, has come to the aid of the American flag, defending, "Old Glory," from flag-burning, he has walked to Washington, DC., carrying a monkey, to force law-makers to take a second look at a citizen's right to have exotic pets.

After a recent incident in Kingsbridge, Sorenson, a former member of the U.S. Marine's Boxing Team, decided to make the two-minute video in support of the NYPD. He recalled, "I was coming out of the subway and passed these young kids and as I passed, they threw garbage at me."

In his day, Sorenson would have flattened the trio, but now says, "These days you don't know who has a gun or who will shoot you for absolutely no reason."

Sorenson knows about being shot, he was driving a livery cab in 1969, when he was held-up in the Fort Apache section of the Bronx. Sorenson recalls, "They shot me in one leg and it went through and hit me in the other leg."

Believing that the day of the suicide bomber coming to the New York City Transit system-- is right around the corner, Sorenson adds, "I'm all for Civil rights, but stop and frisk will save lives. The sooner they realize that, the more lives will be saved."

According to the New York Civil Liberties Union and the NYPD's own statistics, the police department has conducted 4 million stop and frisk searches since 2002, when Mayor Michael Bloomberg took office.

With 685,724 of those stop and frisks taking place in 2011, some 600,000 or 88 percent of those stopped were completely innocent of any crime.

On Tuesday, June 26, a Manhattan Appellate court supported Justice Peter Tom's decision to exclude a gun as evidence, after a Bronx cop arrested a teen found to be carrying the gun during a stop and frisk search.

On May 16, a federal judge approved a class-action lawsuit against the NYPD relating to stop and frisk.

Sorenson's, 'Stop and frisk' video can be found at: 

 http://youtu.be/XehbGDRrOFI

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Superintendent Charged with Running Massive Dog Fighting Ring in Apartment Building

BRONX, NEW YORK, July 25- District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced that a grand jury has indicted building superintendent Raul Sanchez on numerous charges of animal fighting and cruelty, including the staging of dog fights, as well as breeding, training and selling dogs for the purpose of having them engage in fights.   

This indictment is the result of a long-term investigation conducted by the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office and the New York City Police Department. 

Sanchez, 57, of 1254 Sherman Avenue, the Bronx, has been charged with 63 counts of prohibition of animal fighting, 13 of which are felony offenses; 6 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals; 6 counts of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. The most serious offense, Prohibition of Animal Fighting, is punishable by a maximum sentence of up to 4 years in prison.

The charges in this indictment are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Sanchez, who was arrested on June 21, 2012, was arraigned on the indictment before State Supreme Court Justice George Villegas. Justice Villegas adjourned the case to August 3, 2012 in Part 60. Sanchez is being held in lieu of bail set at $50,000 cash or $25,000 bond.        

It is alleged that the dogfights, as well as the breeding, training and selling of the animals occurred between October, 2011 and June, 2012 in the basement of 1254 Sherman Avenue. When investigators executed search warrants at that location on June 21, 2012 they recovered 50 Pit Bull terriers, six treadmills, several rubber tires, scales, and various medicines. Also recovered were a fighting ring and carpeting both of which were stained with blood. The dogs, found housed in cages which were stacked in a room at the rear of the basement, ranged in age from several weeks to five years and were in varying stages of health. Many of the animals had scars which were consistent with dog fighting.      

The dogs were removed and placed in the custody and control of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals where they are receiving medical treatment and being evaluated for adoption, if possible. 

District Attorney Johnson thanked the following for their hard work during the nearly year-long investigation: Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Brandler of the Rackets Bureau, Detective Investigators Rocco Galasso and John Reilly of the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, NYPD Detective John Zerafa of the Vice Enforcement Division, Major Case Bureau, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the not-for-profit animal welfare group United Action for Animals.

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Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Fight Over Barmaid Led to Cold Blooded Murder-DA:   BRONX, NEW YORK, July 25- District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced the conviction of a 28-year-old man on murder and illegal gun...

Fight Over Barmaid Led to Cold Blooded Murder-DA

 

BRONX, NEW YORK, July 25- District Attorney Robert T. Johnson announced the conviction of a 28-year-old man on murder and illegal gun possession charges stemming from a dispute over a barmaid in January 2008.

William Gay, of Washington Avenue, the Bronx, was found guilty on one count of murder in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree in connection with the death of Glenn Terrell. Terrell, 27, was shot once in the back of the head on the sidewalk in front of the Crystal Lounge Bar at 1035 Prospect Avenue.

State Supreme Court Justice Ann Donnelly set sentencing for Monday, August 6, 2012 in Part H96. Gay is facing a maximum sentence of 25 years to life on the murder charge and up to 15 years imprisonment on the gun charge. The jury deliberated for about five hours, following a nearly two-week long trial, before reaching the guilty verdict.

During the course of the trial, the jury heard testimony that the female bartender and the deceased had planned to spend time together at his apartment when her shift ended. As preparations were being made to close the bar, the woman stepped outside to smoke a cigarette and saw the defendant with whom she had also had a casual social encounter a few weeks earlier. When the woman greeted Gay and the two exchanged kisses, Terrell, the deceased, told her that she was leaving with him. Gay responded by shooting Terrell in the back of his head with a 9MM semi-automatic handgun.

Saying Goodbye to a Special Lady

(Photo by Seitu Oronde)



Obituary



Long-time Co-op City resident Hilda R. Clinkscales passed away last

week. Born December 26, 1924 in Trenton, New Jersey Hilda united with

God, her spouse, parents, and her siblings on Thursday June 28th, 2012

at 7:25 a.m.



Hilda joins her husband William Clinkscales who she married in 1943.

Hilda’s parents Louis Walter Robeson and Maude Redding will be in

heaven to greet their loving daughter. Hilda will also join her three

brothers: Lewis Walter Robeson, William Robeson and Lewis Benjamin

Robeson, and her sisters: Mary Elizabeth Robeson, Marion Robeson,

Rosie Robeson, Margaret Watson, and May Robeson. Hilda leaves behind:

one sister, Maude Westfield, and a host of cousins, among them she

leaves cousins: Claude E. White, Freddiejean Clinkscales, Sarah

Clinkscales and Linda McCoy; and two loving sons-in-law; Norman McLeod

and Robert Jones. Children: Sharon McLeod, Seitu Oronde’ and Mary

Jones. Grand children: Jamaal McLeod, Akilah Jones, Ayana Jones and

Jamaal’s wife Charise McLeod. Hilda was blessed to have known her

great grandchildren: Kristen, Zoё and Isaiah McLeod.



Hilda Clinkscales retired from Revlon Cosmetic Company. Hilda was an

elegant lady of dignity, class, and carried herself as such. Our

mother was kind hearted, loved to laugh, and extremely giving. She was

a wonderful and beautiful lady who loved to make people happy.

Hilda was known to her children as mom and mom-zee. Our mom-zee was

full of knowledge, information, and could give advice about every and

anything. She was a pleasant lady who never complained. Hilda loved to

cook. All were welcomed at her table. She was known for her chicken

and dumplings, ham seasoned with cloves, collard greens, mac and

cheese, lemon pie, and coconut three layer cakes with pineapples,

carrot cake, homemade biscuits and above all else, her famous peach

cobbler.



Hilda enjoyed and lived her life through her children. Our mother was

an inspirational lady full of wisdom. Our mom-zee was a devout

Christian lady who honored God by giving her children psalm23 to carry

with them and always told them to look to God. Mom would say, “Give it

to God and say bless you, bless you, anytime there is an obstacle in

your way.”



Mom taught us to always stand strong and never let anyone put

limitations on your achievements. Hilda provided all three of her

children with a college education. Mom would always say, “You want to

be able to stand on your own two feet and not have to depend on

anyone, that’s why you need your education.”



Our mom enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends and

children. She also enjoyed giving to charities.



Our mom is a queen and formed special bonds with her son in laws. They

love her dearly. Mom has always stressed the importance of family and

made them welcome in our family. Mom took great pride in her children.

Mom was a happy and kind lady and always had words of encouragement

for her children. Hilda passed her courage, wisdom and strength onto

her children who she loved unconditionally. Our mother has always been

a story teller and we know she is telling stories in heaven.



Hilda Clinkscales, a great mom and friend, will never be forgotten and

will be in our hearts and prayers forever. We trust in god that she is

at peace.

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