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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Burlington's ‘Operation Clean Sweep' set to begin this week
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Burlington's 'Operation Clean Sweep' is set to begin tomorrow, April 23 and continue throughout the city until May 1. This Clean Sweep stops pollution from reaching Lake Champlain, safely clears debris from roads and 'protects our infrastructure by limiting flooding from clogged storm drains', according to the Burlington Public Works Department. Sweeping will take place in the following zones on these days: Zone A, New North End (East- Side) – April 23 Zone B & H, New North End (West-Side) – April 24 Zone F, Downtown – April 27 Zone G, Old North End – April 28 Zone D, Hill Section – April 29 Zone E, University Area – April 30 Zone C, South End – May 1 People should remove all vehicles from the street on their night, otherwise they will be towed. Sweeping will begin at 10:00 p.m. and end 7:00 a.m. in all areas except Zone F, which will have the Clean Sweep Start after midnight and end around 6:00 a.m. Additional information and a map of the Zones can be found on the Burlington Public Works Department webpage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
12 arrested in northeast GA drug operation
A Georgia sheriff's office says it was a 'clean sweep' after arresting a dozen people involved in illegal drug sales. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Recently, the White County Sheriff's Office kicked off 'Operation Clean Sweep.' This led to the arrest of 12 people who authorities said were selling and using illegal drugs. Authorities said during the operation and investigation, multiple wanted suspects were arrested and a large number of controlled substances and several guns were seized. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta rapper Lil Nas X hospitalized, says he lost control of his face GA woman puts dog leash around toddler's neck, gives him marijuana joint, deputies say North GA couple arrested 24 years after man's body found in Wendy's parking lot The following was arrested and their list of charges: Joseph Maney, 44, of Cleveland, Ga. Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony Possession of drug-related objects Possession of methamphetamine Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute Possession of Schedule II controlled substance Frances Rivera, 60, of Cleveland, Ga. Possession of drug-related objects Possession of methamphetamine Possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute Possession of Schedule II controlled substance Felicia Chambers, 37, of Cleveland, Ga. Warrant: Two counts of violation of probation in Hall County Donald Wheeler, 39, of Cleveland, Ga. Warrant: Theft by taking Marah Gilreath, 28, of Cleveland, Ga. Warrant: Violation of probation Darrell Wheeler, 45, of Cleveland, Ga. Warrant: Violation of probation Possession of methamphetamine Possession of drug-related objects Valerie Morgan, 40, of Cleveland, Ga. Possession of methamphetamine Possession of drug-related objects Shelly Montieth, 30, of Sautee, Ga. Warrant: Violation of probation Jeremy Black, 45, of Sautee, Ga. Warrant: Violation of parole Clomer Mclendon, 55, of Cleveland, Ga. Possession of methamphetamine Possession of marijuana Possession of drug-related objects Kendrick Sutton, 46, of Cleveland, Ga. Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute Possession of marijuana over an ounce Possession of methamphetamine Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Possession of drug-related objects Jamie Moore, 46, of Cleveland, Ga. Possession of methamphetamine Possession of drug-related objects[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
McColl drug bust turns up cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana, weapons
MCCOLL, S.C. (WBTW) — A Marlboro County Sheriff's Office investigation led to the seizure of counterfeit money, drugs, a firearm and multiple arrests, authorities said Saturday. Investigators said it's all part of 'Operation Clean Sweep,' an ongoing effort around the McColl area. A drug warrant served Friday night at the Red Bluff Road home of Robert Keith Locklear turned up the following: 1.2 grams of fentanyl 34 grams of methamphetamine 3.19 grams of cocaine 2.17 grams of marijuana methadone wafer tablets Smith & Wesson .380 firearm Locklear is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, simple possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime. Two other men were arrested, authorities said: Kevin Falaga is facing charges of trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, simple possession of marijuana and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. John Kevin Hopkins is facing charges of trafficking methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, simple possession of marijuana, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and possession of counterfeit money. Chief Deputy Larry Turner said more arrests are likely in the coming weeks as 'Operation Clean Sweep' continues. 'These dealers have been unable to evade the administration and dedicated efforts of these deputies and investigators,' he said in a statement. * * * Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Marines' barracks-fixing ‘Operation Clean Sweep' returns to California
A group of California-based Marines are again clearing out maintenance and repairing swaths of barracks and housing as part of the Corps' Operation Clean Sweep. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Division used funds to conduct in-house repairs instead of hiring contractors to do basic maintenance on the facilities, according to a Marine release. 'There was a lot of help from everybody in the command when we first started to plan what was needed at first which cut down in delays with the work that needed to be done,' said Sgt. Martin Torres, 7th ESB barracks manager. 'The whole battalion took a couple days off their schedule to come down to provide hands and people for Operation Clean Sweep.' Marines tackle barracks repairs with elbow grease and outside expertise Operation Clean Sweep has highlighted long-standing barracks problems and prioritized the need for ongoing improvements, according to the release. Deferred maintenance and funding shortfalls have beleaguered Marine housing for decades. The conditions led to 'wall-to-wall' inspections of the Corps' more than 60,000 barracks rooms last year as Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith's launched a barracks overhaul initiative. The inspections found that half of all barracks rooms were 'partially mission capable,' which means the rooms were deficient in at least one of the regulated living standards, Marine Corps Times previously reported. As part of the initiative, the Corps will consolidate Marines in the better buildings and demolish the worse ones, hire professional barracks managers and increase funds for barracks restoration. Assistant Commandant Gen. Christopher Mahoney previously said initial inspections were the 'baseline' for understanding where the Corps should focus. The 'Barracks 360 Reset,' which includes Operation Clean Sweep, is a local initiative between I Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations-West to address immediate issues as the Corps works on its larger Barracks 2030 plan. Barracks 360 seeks to address some low-level fixes by pairing experts in areas such as drywall repair, window screen replacement and air conditioning installation with Marine staff to make minor repairs. I Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations-West are investing nearly $4.2 million in housing maintenance and repairs, as of 2024. More than half of the funding was spent on a 'surge' to clear backlogged maintenance. Remaining money was spent on air-conditioning units. The Marines have also identified housing rights and responsibilities and minimum acceptable standards for barracks rooms in a 'resident's guide.' 'Marines now feel the barracks have become an actual home, transforming it from a 'prison cell,' as some described it, into a more comfortable space to look forward to after the workday is over,' Torres said. Current plans call for 1st Marine Logistics Group to hold such clean sweeps twice a year, according to the release. In October, Marines at Camp Pendleton, California held a two-week standdown to address barracks housing problems across the base, Marine Corps Times previously reported. In a separate effort, the Corps rolled out the QSRMax system in July, which allows Marines to submit maintenance requests to USMCMax through a QR code on their phone. QSRMax then sends requests to barracks and building managers on the base, Marine Corps Times previously reported. Marine housing conditions had deteriorated as the Corps prioritized spending on weapons and training over the past two decades during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 'So, again, I can't apologize for previous generations of Marines to prioritize training and equipping over quality of life,' Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said in May 2024. 'But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life.' A 2023 Government Accountability Office report found 'mold, dysfunctional plumbing, and poor heating and cooling' in many Marine barracks. As of 2024, an estimated 87,000 Marines live in barracks, Maj. Gen. David Maxwell, head of Marine Corps Installations Command, wrote in a Marine Corps Gazette article. The article noted that 17% of the Corps' 658 barracks buildings were listed as in 'poor or failing condition.' As of March 2023, an estimated 17,000 Marines, or 20%, lived in barracks that fell short of military standards regarding privacy and room configuration, according to the GAO report. Recently, the Corps has spent an average of about $200 million annually for barracks maintenance. The Corps requested $274 million in its fiscal 2025 budget to address barracks conditions, a $65 million increase over fiscal 2024. The service's total fiscal 2025 budget was $53.7 billion. An internal memo obtained by Marine Corps Times in 2024 showed that the service estimates it will need about $1.5 billion each year to bring all its barracks up to 'good/fair' condition. As of 2024, the Corps' deferred maintenance amounted to more than $15.8 billion, according to Navy budget documents.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
Operation Clean Sweep shows great success in Bossier Parish
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Nearly 600 volunteers participated in Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, a community-wide cleanup event in Bossier Parish. Shreveport's Macedonia House hosts re-grand opening to assist families and better lives According to a press release, over 400 bags of trash were collected thanks to the efforts of local residents and volunteers. Those participating also removed tens of thousands of pounds of old household goods, appliances, and other utilities that had accumulated in various areas. 'We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in Operation Clean Sweep,' said Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington. 'This program would not have been possible without the energy, time, and enthusiasm of our cohosts at Bossier City, the Bossier Parish Police Jury, and especially our sponsors and volunteers. The results speak for themselves – the community is cleaner and healthier, and we are proud of what we accomplished together.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
