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Listen To Your News		Sunday, December 6, 2009		News Archive

MARINE ARRESTED IN 29 PALMS KIDNAPPING INVESTIGATION
An ongoing investigation of a November 8th kidnapping in 29 Palms has resulted in the arrest of an active duty Marine. Sheriff’s Detective Rick Millard said Ashleigh Wallace, 24, had gone to a party at the home of Marine Winsly Leonce in the 6900 block of Park Avenue. During the gathering Leonce noticed some items were missing from his house and suspected some of Wallace’s friends. Wallace said Leonce and two accomplices forced her into a car and drove her around 29 Palms forcing her to call her friends in an attempt to find the missing property. At one point Wallace’s friend agreed to met behind the Santana’s Restaurant on Adobe Road where shots were fired, no one was hit by the gunfire. Wallace was driven out into the desert assaulted and threatened, then driven to another residence in 29 Palms. Wallace was able to contact Sheriff’s dispatchers who used the GPS on her cell phone to locate her. As a result of the investigation Winsly Leonce was arrested for investigation of Felony kidnapping and booked into the Morongo Basin Jail with bail set at $250,000.00 bail. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests may be made.

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WE TAKE A LOOK AT DANGEROUS TOYS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
With holiday shopping in full swing, a consumer protection organization has launched a website to help identify dangerous toys. Managing Editor Karl Gardner has more on “Trouble in Toyland”...
Californians heading to stores in the coming weeks may want to know if the toys they’re buying are safe. California Public Interest Research Group or CALPIRG’s annual "Trouble in Toyland" report may help consumers identify potentially hazardous toys. CALPIRG spokesman Mike Russo says dangerous toys are still being sold, but their report also found some progress in toy safety, thanks to a new law overhauling the Consumer Product Safety Commission. "There’s new limits on lead and other toxic chemicals, new pre-market testing and certification process that’ll help to weed out a lot of these problems before they actually wind up on the store shelves. But with that said, there are certainly still products that are slipping through the cracks." The report focused on three hazards: small parts that may cause choking; loud toys that can cause hearing damage and toys containing lead or Phthalates. CALPIRG has a new interactive tool to help consumers this year. While shopping, consumers can access their smart phone or computer to look up a particular toy. Russo says shoppers "Can actually look up a toy just on their phone on a special site designed for them so they easily look up different hazards that are out there." Consumers can also use the interactive web site at CALPIRG.org to report a toy they believe may be dangerous.

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THE SHERIFF WANTS HELP IN KEEPING DRUNK DRIVERS OFF THE ROAD
Law Enforcement is asking for your help in keeping drunk drivers off the road. Sheriff’s Service Specialist Anita Baker tells you how to help...
Every year the number of deaths caused by drunk drivers increases. Law enforcement needs your help. If you should see a drunk driver on the road call 911. Provide law enforcement with the exact location of the vehicle, the color, make and model of the vehicle and the license plate. The direction the vehicle is traveling and a brief description of the vehicle occupants.

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MEET THE AUTHOR THURSDAY AT THE YUCCA VALLEY LIBRARY
Thursday, December 10, 2009, at 1:00, Yucca Valley Branch Library welcomes Roma Bogard author of For the Love of Art: A collection of Artistic Inspiration. Ms. Bogard will be explaining each of the artistic styles – representational, Abstract and Non-Objective – as well as providing visual examples of each. Her book will be available for purchase and signing. Please join us. Refreshment provided by The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library.

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CIRCLE TIME FOR BABIES AND TOTS IN 29 PALMS
Circle Time Babies and Tots Class offered in Twentynine Palms. Instructor Danielle Castillo is offering a fun and educational class for infants and toddlers up to age 4. Each class is designed to support and challenge emerging skills. Together, parent and child share a world of learning and play. Self esteem and social skills get a real boost as the child engages in group activities. Pre-registration is required. Classes begin in January. For a complete schedule and fee information call 367-7562.

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