Snowmobile wrecks involving alcohol is New Year’s warning to everyone – You must prevent life-shattering deaths and injuries – and all just to have fun: Take the Keys, Designated Driver, Call a Cab – anything is better than funeral home

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director / 1-906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – A string of late December 2016 fatal and serious snowmobile accidents across the region continued on New Years Eve day shattering lives.

This should be a warning this New Year’s Eve night before you drive drunk – or see someone operating cars/snowmobiles etc. Stop them. Call cab or something.

There were several terrible snowmobile wrecks today in Iron County, WI and officials say there was apparently at least one fatal accident out “of numerous bad snowmobile accidents across the county.”

A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured in one of the accidents who was a passenger a snowmobile was taken to the Aspirus Ironwood Hospital. She was expected to be transferred to Marquette or another hospital.

There were reports of two more injuries in that accident – the drivers of two sleds – however no information is being released on them. The child was reportedly a passenger on one of her parents snowmobile that got struck violently by another snowmobile.

An officials with the Iron County, WI Sheriff’s Department declined to release any more information. However, he said that the accident involving the girl “was not the fatal accident.”

“No information is being released,” he said. He declined to take a phone number.

A 63-year-old East Moline, IL man became the state’s first fatality of this year’s snowmobile season after his snowmobile hit a tree in Vilas County – that borders the U.P., according to the Vilas County Coroner, the Wisconsin DNR and the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department.

A 14-year-old girl from Fox Lake, IL was seriously injured Thursday when she lost control of her machine and left the trail near Sidnaw, MI. She was ejected sustaining numerous injuries.
U.P. Breaking News heard an ambulance bringing a 13-year-old girl to Marquette General Hospital with serious injuries – and it appears to be the Sidnaw accident – tho officials are not talking.

Meanwhile, no arrests yet but we understand alcohol is the suspected possible cause of a snowmobile wreck that sent a machine way down a big embankment near the Chippewa County Airport that apparently happened late Thursday or early Friday. The suspect was reportedly not arrested because there is no court until Tuesday.

This is likely the snowmobile – that we originally thought was connected to the rescue of an elderly man who spend seven hours freezing overnight in thew outback of Chippewa County. Chippewa County officials have not released info – its unclear because of no comment.

Then there are the events that are bound to happen every year when people enjoying skiing at Marquette Mountain – that has a great ski patrol and emergency rescue system. Very good.

Meanwhile two teen girls received broken bones in skiing/snowboarding accidents in Marquette – both taken to hospital but in good shape considering one went down a 25 foot snow embankment/cliff and the other broke her leg.

U.P. Breaking News Reveals the Shocker Stories of 2016: As the “news readers” tell you in upcoming days about what happened in 2016 – U.P. Breaking News tells you the real “news” that happened in 2016 and what is could mean in 2017 – Plus some stories we will be breaking in upcoming days and weeks

U.P. Breaking News would like police input on these serious issues that were faced in 2016 and must be faced in 2017

We would like to hear (on or off the record) from even more of the fair-minded modern cops who understand the potential and obvious ramifications of these serious issues that if not addressed properly – could lead to officer’s deaths in 2017

And the headline we’d like to see before 2016 ends or in 2017 with our shameful governor Snidley Whiplash in a perp walk:

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges – RICO indictment returned by grand jury against worst governor in state history

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – As the obligatory “year-ender” stories will soon be in the U.P. media – as the U.P. “news readers” (TV, radio and newspaper) recall what they can about 2016.

U.P. Breaking News doesn’t expect the “news readers” to tell you what really happened (out of their press release world) – so we will.

Soon you will seen the U.P. media reminiscing about 2016 – in the same way they have since TV first came to northern Michigan. The papers sell their special year-end sections and rehash their original hash – but nothing really new.

In fact- even the TV reports look the same each year – just different names and places but often same annual events and perspective.

As the year 2016 ends, is the U.P. ready to face its issues?

Or will we collectively wait til the issues become too big and more people die?

Shall we punt into a Yooper end-zone – or take the first steps: Admit the problem and try to offer solutions.

First an fyi:

• #1  – U.P. Breaking News is starting a series of stories on unsolved murders in the Upper Peninsula – plus suspicious deaths that seem to fall through the cracks even worse than the unsolved murders. If you know someone whose murder has not been solved – or there are highly-questionable circumstances – please give us a call. 906-273-2433

• #2 –  If you have time – please join me this Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. in Marquette County Circuit Court.   U.P. Breaking News is under a judge’s demand that we appear in a Marquette courtroom. Against our will, we are being forced to go to that hearing Tuesday where a judge is trying to “restrain” U.P. Breaking News.

• #3  – U.P. Breaking News is starting a series of stories revealing the truth behind Marquette County’s so-called torture case. The public has been misled by the press and officials to think it is comparable to the horrendous Cleveland torture and sexual assault case. Not even close – there are absolutely no similarities. Even Michigan’s high courts agree the case has big issues.  It’s one of those rare cases where the suspect may actually be innocent (according to some two dozen women). One so-called victim has died of a drug overdose. U.P. Breaking News feels very sorry for the only surviving “victim” Angel – who has actually been victimized and used by everyone involved. We have even heard there might be drug-addicted newborn baby thrown into the mix involving this case. U.P. Breaking News is going to name names – and show all faces.

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Now – as U.P. news organizations prepare to tell you about what happened in 2016 – they will recall all the good news (nothing wrong with that) and the criminal cases in state courts. The U.P. news readers serve a niche for those Yoopers who like to dream we are in the 1950s.

But today’s modern Yooper demands more of their media. That’s why U.P. Breaking News devotes so much time, energy and money – instead of retiring on the Chocolay River – as a public service and to open your eyes.

If we break the ice, maybe one day there will be a media outlet in the U.P. that asks questions involving critical thinking – not just fluff or same ole stuff.

Believe it or not – the following is a description of the Upper Peninsula – a place that we think is still “someplace special” but now with an asterisk.

The following happened in final half of 2016:

• Unsolved murders grow across northern Michigan including questionable deaths written off by media – and people who carer about victims claim little police effort is put into the deaths
• Very strange deaths being quickly ruled suicide. Questionable “suicides” that are decided virtually overnight – in some cases, not even one day of investigation is given for each ten years of a person’s life – even in the oddest of cases without suicide note
• U.P. police killing two retired men in their own homes during “well-being” checks – ruled OK bu local cops, probing local cops. And MSP says life goes on except for those shot. There was a third person shot by U.P. police that is also mental health related but that person is recovering.
• Inmates strangely dropping dead in U.P. prisons in alleged unprecedented accidents. Plus inmates medical scandal leading to deaths and injuries – or many prisoners majorly ill from contaminated or under-cooked meals.
• Few cops on the road; deadly under-staffing. Police and Corrections Officers are understaffed beyond bone that WILL lead to the death of an U.P. police officer – its only a matter of time before the rubber band breaks. Plus the few cops on road asked to be on-the-scene psychiatrists putting their lives in danger.
• Skyrocketing suicide rate – and Pathways plus other community health organizations understaffed – and accused of not doing good job with their hands tied.
  
• The Raging Children of the U.P. – Even this week U.P. Breaking News heard reports of teachers being attacked by students – from 7 years old – to their early teens. Kids attacking parents, grandparents and the other night attacking people attending a school function at a U.P. school named “Lincoln”
• U.P. Dumpster Diving, Homelessness, Crushing U.P. Poverty at all time high – this winter expect the U.P,. homeless to freeze to death especially those not welcome at the overwrought shelters like those homeless with substance issues who are sent to fend with the wolves.
• U.P. “News Media” in 2016 become “Fake News” at your doorstep – by going from simply not reporting stuff – to being duped or bought. For example, U.P. Breaking News was the only media not fooled by MDOC lies about the Kinross Riot. Newspapers and TV claimed that a riot was not happening at Kinross. U.P. Sunday papers had rotten egg omelets on their face with that one – TV was alseep.  Now the”news regurgitators” at the Hoton paper claim there are only 5 suspended black football players – rather than seven. Fake news in print delivered to your door! I would mention TV in all this but they are clueless about both.

Here is is more info on above:

First my message to the “reporters” who are just “news readers” or regurgitators – but want things to change:

To those reporters in the U.P. who are working under the bonds of their bosses – do not worry – newsrooms in other parts of the U.S. actually take their jobs seriously. U.P. newsrooms are very different from others. In some other newsrooms, you do not get discouraged when you come up with new ideas or hard news.

U.P. Breaking News is almost the only news media with the courage to tell you about serious (non-fluff) issues – the majority of other U.P. media hides like puppies.

I remember when paramedics and EMTs objected to be called simply “ambulance drivers.” That’s my comparison for the feckless members of the U.P. media – the media who are merely “news readers” or “news regurgitators” aka ambulance drivers. The difference is whether you read a press release with only the facts provided – or whether you look into the facts and ask questions.

Do you spend a few moments doing critical thinking before you go to a press conference? The weak “news regurgitators” are very obvious if you listen to their stories. Some of the U.P. young and older media really want to be journalists not press release puppets – but are held back by bosses with no guts.

But for example – the rest of U.P. media still has not gotten the Finlandia racism scandal correct.
It is “The Finlandia Seven” – not “The Finlandia Five” (Folks, send your old calculators to the editors at the Houghton paper to help them with math). But, at least the Hoton newspaper did a story with the main stuff coming from us, I do not even want to characterize how the other media handled it.

My message to police who really care (bored or puzzled reporters can stop reading now):

Kinross inmates still go to the hospital on a weekly basis but a federal court lawsuit filed this week may help explain some of the medical issues at Kinross and other U.P. prisons.

U.P. Breaking News is not specifically blaming the cops. The fair-minded cops we talk to regularly – understand we are fighting for their right to have more cops in the wake of an out-of-control system in the U.P. The cops in Yooperland are expected to spend most of their time handling suicidal/mental health situations – all three people that police shot in the U.P. in the final months of 2016 had mental health and/or depression issues.

Plus cops are pressured to close cases – and we are beginning to wonder about why some strange rulings have been made – like a woman whose death was ruled a suicide in less than three days even though she was found with a bungee cord around her neck laying on a famous Upper Peninsula beach – and no suicide note.

U.P. Breaking News stated in a editorial – that the integrity of MSP detectives is now on the line – and even the public is losing faith. I am not so cynical to believe these cops are bad – but it appears problems include low-staffing, pressure to move on, etc. There must be other reasons contribute to the U.P. being the place where people can apparently get away with murder – unless the case is gift wrapped for police.

Plus some days no cops are put on the road by U.P. county sheriff’s departments – and worse. We’d reveal more but it would be a treasure map for crooks (not that they do not already know this). Plus I’d hate to think our huge unsolved murder stats will encourage potential murderers into thinking getting away with the heinous crime is likely in the U.P.

If you are a fair-minded cop who understands and really cares about the future of the U.P. – and why we seem to be upending on many fronts. Rather than being reactionary – police officers please read this – even offer an opinion because we really want to know why this is happening. You do not have to give your name.

Am I the only one who thinks this is not sustainable?

We really want to know why police think this is happening. If this is not addressed – like a cancer – the public will begin the question the credibility of even U.P. law enforcement – where we love and believe in our police.

Please. If you are a professional law enforcement officer who recognizes the problems – and you do not easily get mad or your butt on your shoulders – then please tell us the possible solutions and how you think they can be achieved.
Or is all hunky dory from U.P. cops point of view?

Don’t worry we will hide your identity like our dozens and dozens of other sources – for whom we are very thankful. Some just want to blame media – we can take it. But that doesn’t solve anything.

*** Remember we NEED input from police and corrections officers who care instead of the usual sophomoric blaming of us. Remember, if you won’t help with information do not complain if we do not report it.

See the ‘Boo Hoo Letter’ from a Michigan Child Pornographer who wants to marry his co-defendant: Michigan’s Child Pornographers – Plus the alleged suspects in federal cases involving charges of child porno and sex crimes against kids across the Upper Peninsula, Michigan and northern Wisconsin

This is the new U.P. Breaking News page devoted to exposing the many federal cases involving child pornographers and the child pornography and sex cases filed in northern Michigan federal courts and some of the Lower Peninsula (if you are found not guilty let us know otherwise do not complain that we expose the admitted creeps of society)

U.P. Breaking News lets the chips fall where they may – raising public awareness is one of the duties of the media.

If you know someone with child pornography or who has committed sex crimes against children – please call the police asap!

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Page under construction – constantly updating – will be adding more cases and their results plus updating all cases – if you have a federal case you would like to see us feature – please send the name to U.P. Breaking News through Facebook, email or call

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Normann Robert Pittelkow of Albion, MI – 22 years in prison for child porno

Girlfriend Nicole Renee Jacob – 15 years in prison

Just released by U.P. Breaking News – Read the astounding “Boo-Hoo Letter” from a Michigan child pornographer who was sentenced this week to two decades in prison

Couple involved in child porn – now off to prison – but will they be allowed to get married

Boo-Hoo Letter from child pornographer Normann Robert Pittelkow

Normann Robert Pittelkow Sentencing Child Porn 11-20-16

Nicole Jacob Sentencing

Normann Robert Pittelkow and Nicole Renee Jacob, Child Porn Indictment 12-08-15

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

A longtime Albion, Michigan couple – who want to get married in federal slammer – are headed to federal prison for a long time after pleaded guilty in connection with shocking case in Calhoun County involving child porn and exploitation of children for getting three underage girls to pose for naked photos that he posted on the internet.

For the next 30 plus years the feds to keep an eye on the man – mostly in federal prison and has been ordered to pay over $20,000 to his minor victim plus restitution for his prosecution in a series of fees/fines.

Normann Robert Pittelkow of Albion, MI will spend over 22 years (265 months) in federal prison for sexual exploitation children and and possession of child pornography.

Pittelkow and his long-time girlfriend, coerced young three sisters to pose for nude and lingerie photos The girls were aged 13, 14, and 16. The crimes committed in September 2013.

In an incredible letter to the judge, Pittelkow said he seeks to “repair the damage” his crimes have caused and “figure out why my thought process broke down and get it mended.”

Saying he has lost all friends, co-workers and family, who are apparently not interested in his apologies.

Pittelkow was sentenced this week (Nov. 30, 2016) by a disgusted U.S. District Judge Robert Holmes Bell in Grand Rapids, MI.

His girlfriend, Nicole Renee Jacob, will spend over 15 years (180 months) in prison after a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. She was sentenced on Oct. 27, 2016 by Judge Bell.

In a five page letter to the judge, Pikkelkow even claims to want to marry his partner of 14-years – even though they were involved in a child porn plot.

Pittelkow was represented by attorney Helen Nieuwenhuis.

After serving the 22 years, he will be placed on ten years of supervised release.

Pittelkow was indicted with numerous felonies including four counts of “sexual exploitation of children; sexual exploitation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child and one count of material constituting/containing child porno; possession of child pornography

Jacob was charged with sexual exploitation of children; sexual exploitation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child

The federal prosecutors in the case is Assistant U.S. Attorney Tessa K. Hessmiller and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer S. Murnaha.

Federal prosecutors:

Assistant U.S. Attorney Tessa K. Hessmiller

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer S. Murnahan

(616) 456-2404

tessa.hessmiller at usdoj.gov

jennifer.murnahan at usdoj.gov

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Aaron Tyler Dulac – 15 years in prison

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

Aaron Tyler Dulac was sentenced on Nov. 28, 2016 to 15 years (180 months) in federal prison – followed by eight years of supervised release – by United States District Court Judge Paul L. Maloney for child porn offenses on March 27, 2013 in Ingham County, MI.

Distribution of Child Pornography

Counts 2-4 and 5-6 are dismissed

United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan Southern Division

Dulac knowingly distributed child pornography that was shipped and transported using any means and facility of interstate and foreign commerce, including by computer. Specifically, the defendant distributed approximately 24 images and 2 videos of child pornography via e-mail through the internet, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following visual depictions:

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Other Sexy party with some children 3 (400).3gp

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Robert Thomas Carlson of Marquette County

Carlson was indicted for possession of child pornography by a federal grand jury in Marquette on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 – one of three U.P. cases filed by the office of United States Attorney Patrick A. Miles, Jr. in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan that includes the Upper Peninsula.

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54-year-old Mark Earl McLeod of Marion, Michigan – died before sentencing after pleading guilty

In May 2015, a federal judge dismissed the indictment after the suspect’s death

“Having received and reviewed the government’s motion to dismiss the indictment due to the defendant’s confirmed death, and defense counsel not opposing the motion, the court hereby grants the motion, and orders that the indictment be dismissed.”

Distribution of Child Pornography on or about February 25, 2012, in Osceola County, in the Southern Division of the Western District of Michigan.

McLeod was indicted on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 for possession and distribution of child pornography – involving preteen boys – during 2012 in Osceola County.

McLeod “knowingly possessed approximately 564 images and approximately 48 videos of child pornography,” the indictment states.

McLeod “knowingly distributed child pornography that was shipped and transported in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce by any means, including by computer,” the indictment states and continues “the defendant distributed child pornography via the Internet using a peer-to-peer file sharing program.”

Mark Earl McLeod knowingly distributed child pornography that was shipped and transported in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce by any means, including by computer. The defendant distributed child pornography via the Internet using a peer-to-peer file sharing program, including, but not limited to, one or more of the visual depictions listed below by file name:

REALLY SICK 9yo boys xxxing in the Axx Preteen Pedo Boys Playing Sucking Gay

inzest, incest, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16RBV KDV PT R@YGOLD PRT PTHC PJK

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!2005! Preteen boys posing nude zadoom kdv rbv pthc fenerbahce shx gay sex 9yo 106yo

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Count two possession of child pornography on or about May 7, 2012, in Osceola County, in the Southern Division of the Western District of Michigan, Mark Earl McLeod knowingly possessed approximately 564 images and approximately 48 videos of child pornography, including, but not limited to, one or more of the visual depictions listed below by file name:

1. aaaa boylove gay pedo preteen boy sex child porn 107.jpg;

2. aaaa boylove gay pedo preteen boy sex child porn 129.jpg;

3. aaaa boylove gay pedo preteen boy sex child porn 143.jpg;

4. 1 [name redacted] & [name redacted] 2 Cute Gay Preteen Boys 11Yo 10Yo Brothers

Naked Nude On Bed Pedo Young Child Sex Kdv Rbv Pjk(11).jpg;

5. {FC03A2F5-2875-496D-86D2-C86F8C1BF739}.jpg; and

6. Preteen Boys 3some RBV KDV PT R@YGOLD PRT PTHC PJK Preteen Kids Boys

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Such depictions were shipped and transported using any means and facility of interstate and foreign commerce. Specifically, the defendant downloaded these images from the Internet.

https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/category/mark-earl-mcleod/

http://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.tumblr.com/post/94758978612/pervs-r-us-child-porn-andor-molestation-charges

http://michigan.obituaries.funeral.com/2015/05/14/mark-earl-mcleod

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Christopher Michael-Ernest Smith a/k/a “mikedphunt at yahoo.com” of Grand Rapids, MI was sentenced to seven years (84 months) in prison on Oct. 21, 2016 by U.S. District Court Judge Riobert J. Jonker for Receipt of Child Pornography that occurred in September 2014 in Kent County, Michigan.

After prison, he will spend 10 years on supervised release

Indictment: Christopher Michael-Ernest Smith a/k/a “mikedphunt at yahoo.com” knowingly distributed child pornography that was shipped and transported using any means and facility of interstate and foreign commerce. Specifically, the defendant distributed approximately 16 images of child pornography via e-mail through the internet, including, but not limited to, one or more of the visual

depictions listed below by file name:

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18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(2)(A) and (b)(1)

18 U.S.C. § 2256(8)(A)

Criminal Sexual Conduct – Second Degree (person Under Thirteen) Date Convicted: 07 July 2005

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34-year-old Douglas Emil Kugler, Jr. of Vilas County, Wisconsin on Wednesday, July 13, 2014 agreed to a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to one count of abusive sexual contact with a child under the age of 12.

Kugler signed the plea agreement on August 7 before his defense attorney Derek G. Swajanen and assistant U.S. Attorney Paul D. Lockner.

The maximum penalty if Kugler pleads guilty is 20 years in jail, a $250,000 fine and five years probation.

Kugler must file as a sexual offender in Wisconsin.

A non-native Kugler allegedly had sexual contact with a young Native American boy- about 3 and a half years old – while visiting a family member at the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community in Baraga, Michigan.

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61-year-old Tommy Alan Cain, formerly of Kincheloe, was arrested in Grand Rapids on July 24, 2014 after his indictment by a federal grand jury on multiple sexual abuse laws involving a minor:

Five counts of Sexual Abuse by Threat (Max life sentence if convicted)

One count of Abusive Sexual Contact by Threat (Max 3 years if convicted)

Six counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. (Max 6 years per count – or 36 years total – if convicted

The indictment alleges Cain engaged in sexual acts with a minor victim over a four-year period beginning in 2007 on trust lands of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

Cain,who is non-native, is accused of molesting and terrorizing a female minor who is Native American.

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Derek Allen Kidder of Kent County, Michigan was indicted on August 6, 2014 by a federal grand jury in Grand Rapids on two felonies involving the receipt and possession of child pornography depicting very young boys and girls.

Kidder allegedly received and viewed child pornography on or about September 6 and 7, 2011 in Kent County on his computer.

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John Richard Balyo of Kalamazoo was indicted on July 23, 2014 by a federal grand jury in Grand Rapids on felony charges of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography.

Balyo allegedly “produced photographs of a boy” about 12 years old and then “engaged in sexually explicit conduct” on April 19, 2014 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Under forfeiture proceedings, if Balyo is convicted the government plans to take his Apple iPhone4S, and Apple iMac computer and a Nikon digital camera.

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Related info:

Michigan child porn stories: Mid-Michigan man facing felony child pornography charges: Willard Wallace Jr., 56, of Midland is accused of producing child porn with kids between the ages of 2 and 7

http://www.wnem.com/story/26349983/neighbors-speak-out-after-mid-michigan-man-arrested-on-child-porn-charges

Perv Priests:

http://bishop-accountability.org/priestdb/PriestDBbylastName-M.html http://bishop-accountability.org

FBI Dead Pool:

https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/sor_listings/pdf_bycat.pdf

Perv stories:

http://www.policeprostitutionandpolitics.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100:pedophile-and-child-porn-cops-all-years&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50

Laws:

18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(2)(A) and (b)(1)

18 U.S.C. § 2256(8)(A)

18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B) and (b)(2)

Consumed by fire – Silver Lake Inn Supper Club and Motel formerly Cheney’s: Major Supper Club and Motel destroyed by Monday night fire across U.P. border – blaze battled by eight fire departments

UPDATE: The business had a relatively new name – the Silver Lake Inn Supper Club and Motel and formerly known as Cheney’s Supper Club and Motel
The business was destroyed Monday night.
The destroyed supper club/motel is just across U.P. border – 44 miles SW of Kingsford, MI
Reportedly there were no “firewalls” that can stop a blaze from spreading from room-to-room

One of numerous photos posted on FB by Michael Retzlaff – great shots Michael and Rayne – they really tell the story

NEW photos by Rayne Cronick of this huge fire just inside NE Wisconsin
Posted at 4:45 a.m. CT

Fire photo by Rayne Cronick

Fire photo by Rayne Cronick

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

Photo by Rayne Cronick

(Forest County, Wisconsin) – Despite the best efforts of eight fire departments, a huge Monday night fire completely destroyed a popular supper club and motel just across the Upper Peninsula border in Forest County, Wisconsin.

Officials are now doing search and rescue to make sure no motel guests perished in the fire.

Sources say fire officials are investigating the cause. However, the blaze reportedly spread quickly because the motel did not have firewalls between rooms – that are designed to stop fire from spreading.

The blaze is reported at Cheney’s Supper Club & Motel – located in the town of Laona in Forest County, Wisconsin. It is located about 44 miles southwest of Kingsford, MI.

The address is 5527 U.S. 8 in Laona, WI.

Eight fire departments were still on the scene late Monday. The mutual aid call went out out for miles around.

http://www.allthewisconsin.com/Local/Wisconsin/Laona/Restaurants/cheneys-supper-club–motel_8199912

Fire photo by Rayne Cronick

Fire photo by Rayne Cronick

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