Humpday Happenings...

Oh, and what "happenings" we have to  tell you today...
Our Hoosierland weather is taking a turn for the worse today with some rain, which should be commencing any time now.
Highs today will top out around 80, but we've lots of humidity.
And there was talk of some "severe" weather (winds and possible hail), so the next 18 hrs should be interesting to say the least.
But, we shall not let that dampen our spirits or intent as we press on into this day, right?
And, in case you were wondering (and who isn't?) today is NATIONAL TV DINNER DAY...
Granted, it's a far cry from those old foil-tray Swanson dinners that took over a half hour to prepare, but as long as you have a hankering for some frozen foods and own a TV, you're pretty much good-to-go, right?
Have a pot-pie on me.
So, let's go grab that cup of fortitude, and see what is making the headlines, as well as other stuff...
*** First onto the runway today is our WHO SAID THAT? quote of the week:
"The home to everyone is his castle and fortress, as well for his defense against injury and violence, as for his repose."
You always hear me refer to our abode as "the Fortress", and I think this all too appropriate, especially in times such as these.
So, who said that, anyway? The answer at the top of tomorrow's post.
Meanwhile, back at the Elizabethan era...
*** Those of you in and around Fort Wayne have heard about the latest homicide and how a surveillance video helped nab two perps believed to be involved with this killing.

If not, here's a recap (with video):
http://wane.com/2014/09/09/video-eby-avenue-shooting-unfolds/
Sure looked like some sort of ambush, didn't it?
And this story about a "spark" of violence:
http://wane.com/2014/09/09/violent-week-sparks-concern-in-fort-wayne/
FWPD "capo", Garry Hamilton, stated that "in the last four or five days, we've had a lot of shots fired."

Just another day in a thug's life.

Gee,'ya think?
I've SHOWN everyone (here) all the "113" and "58" calls (shooting-related) JUST within a 3-mile radius of OUR "Fortress" on the SE side.
And that accounts for about 90% of ALL shots fired calls....it's nothing NEW Garry, but if you were more "in touch" with what REALLY goes on down here (like spending time ON the streets instead of behind a desk, as you have been for years), you'd KNOW that, right?
In THIS story, Adam Widener does another good job with reporting:
http://wane.com/2014/09/09/police-chief-plans-to-beef-up-patrols-after-shootings/
Hamilton said he's never seen anything like this video (of the shooting)...well, as I just said, maybe if he had some REAL experience ON THE STREETS, he would have, especially down HERE.

WATCH...and LEARN, chief.

The video sounded like a TYPICAL NEW YEAR'S EVE where we live (seriously)...THAT'S how much shooting goes on, and that's an aside from the random nights you hear someone rip off ten or so rounds after midnight a few blocks away for no damn reason.
"You can actually see that we have individuals who have no care for human life", said Hamilton.
Welcome to life on the SOUTH side (otherwise known as REALVILLE), Bub.. This latest shooting just HAPPENED to occur in an area that none of the perps lived in, which tells me that this type of crime is very MOBILE in nature...like those other "rolling shootouts" we have down here (along Lafayette St and Paiuding Rd to name just TWO).
It becomes a crap-shoot as to WHERE this sh*t will happen next, doesn't it?
Seems you have a real (ethnic) PEOPLE problem, Garry, plain and simple...
*** And speaking of "people" (using that word as loosely as possible), here are the RAP SHEETS for those 3 involved in the Eby Ave. shooting:
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JOHN D. HOLMAN (victim)
02D04-0410-CM-008510
Holman, John D
10/27/2004
Allen Superior Court 6
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
MINOR ENTERING TAVERN
02D04-0511-IF-017113
Holman, John D
11/18/2005
Allen Superior Court 4
IF - Infraction
Decided
FAILURE WEAR SAFETY BELT
02D04-0512-CM-008958
Holman, John D
12/12/2005
Allen Superior Court 5
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
NEVER RECEIVE LICENSE
FAILURE TO USE LIGHTS
02D04-0601-MC-000037
Holman, John D
01/05/2006
Allen Superior Court 6
MC - Miscellaneous Criminal
Decided
P.C. POSSESSION OF COCAINE
FALSE INFORMING (B)
02D04-0605-CM-003151
Holman, John D
05/08/2006
Allen Superior Court 5
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
MINOR IN POSS OF ALCOHOL
02D04-0704-CM-002443
Holman, John D
04/27/2007
Allen Superior Court 4
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
CARRYING HANDGUN W/O LICENSE
FALSE INFORMING (B)
02D04-0806-CM-003899
Holman, John D
06/12/2008
Allen Superior Court 5
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
MINOR IN POSS OF ALCOHOL
02D04-0904-CM-002268
Holman, John D
04/20/2009
Allen Superior Court 4
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
PUBLIC INTOXICATION
02D04-1001-FC-000017
Holman, John D
01/19/2010
Allen Superior Court 6
FC - Class C Felony
Decided
FORGERY
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
02D04-1004-CM-002133
Holman, John D
04/12/2010
Allen Superior Court 6
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
PUBLIC INTOXICATION
02D05-1103-IF-003549
622233
HOLMAN, JOHN D
03/25/2011
Allen Superior Court 5
IF - Infraction
Decided
9-24-19-1/IFA: Driving While Suspended
02D05-1108-CM-005280
HOLMAN, JOHN D
08/31/2011
Allen Superior Court 5
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
7.1-5-1-3/MB: Public Intoxication
35-45-1-3(a)(2)/MB: Disorderly Conduct
02D06-1205-CM-002922
HOLMAN, JOHN D
05/23/2012
Allen Superior Court 6
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
35-38-2.5-13/MA: Unauthorized Absence from Home Detention
02D04-1304-CM-001495
699085
HOLMAN, JOHN D
04/01/2013
Allen Superior Court 4
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
9-24-19-2/MA: Driving While Suspended (Prior w/in 10 years)
02D06-1309-CM-004221
697944
HOLMAN, JOHN D
09/16/2013
Allen Superior Court 6
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
9-24-19-2/MA: Driving While Suspended (Prior w/in 10 years)
9-19-6-3/IFC: Improper Headlights
02D05-1407-CM-002671
=====ADDRESSES=======
929 MCKINNIE AVE  Fort Wayne, IN 46806
2118 FOX AVE Fort Wayne, IN 46802
1946 FOX POINT TRL  Fort Wayne, IN 46816
1223 Rudisill Blvd E Fort Wayne, IN 46806
 4105 Winter Fort Wayne, IN 46806
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CHARLES ANTWON BENSON
49F07-0808-CM-193813
Benson, Charles A
08/16/2008
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
POSS.OF MARI/HASH/SYN.CANNABINOID\MA
DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED/PRIOR/MA
02D04-0812-MC-002709
Benson, Charles A
12/01/2008
Allen Superior Court 4
MC - Miscellaneous Criminal
Decided
P.C. POSSESSION OF COCAINE
CARRYING HANDGUN W/O LICENSE
PUBLIC INTOXICATION
02D04-0812-MC-002710
Benson, Charles A
12/01/2008
Allen Superior Court 5
MC - Miscellaneous Criminal
Decided
P.C. AGGRAVATED BATTERY
P.C. BATTERY
02D04-0812-FC-000341
Benson, Charles A
12/04/2008
Allen Superior Court 4
FC - Class C Felony
Decided
BATTERY
02D04-0812-FD-001071
Benson, Charles A
12/04/2008
Allen Superior Court 4
FD - Class D Felony
Decided
POSSESSION OF COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
CARRYING HANDGUN W/O LICENSE
02D06-1107-FD-001007
Benson, Charles A
07/26/2011
Allen Superior Court 4
FD - Class D Felony
Pending
35-44-3-5(b)/FD: Escape
02D06-1110-CM-006178
NA
BENSON, CHARLES A
10/12/2011
Allen Superior Court 6
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
======ADDRESSES======
1426 MAUMEE AVE  Fort Wayne, IN 46803
400 S ORLEANS #6 MEMPHIS, TN 38106 
3437 HILLSIDE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46218 
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MARCUS JOVAN LINDSEY
02D04-0807-CM-004796
Lindsey, Marcus J
07/17/2008
Allen Superior Court 4
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
02D04-0908-CM-005278
Lindsey, Marcus J
08/31/2009
Allen Superior Court 5
CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Decided
MINOR CONSUMING ALCOHOL
02H01-1304-IF-003412
000045973320
LINDSEY, MARCUS J
04/22/2013
New Haven City Court
IF - Infraction
Pending
9-19-10-2/IFD: Failure of Occupant to Use Safety Belt
02H01-1305-IF-004634
000040718768
000040718768
=====ADDRESSES=====
1317 N HARRISON ST FORT WAYNE, IN 46808
2538 Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46806
11435 Roberts Rd Harlan, IN 46743
(...WHEW...) - For some STRANGE reason...the word RECIDIVISM comes to mind...

And it has on the SOUTH side.

Sure, they're ALL "good boys"...life of the party, always made people laugh, a good father...(and the BS will spew forth like the lies they are).
We know we're going to hear this soon enough.
But, let's face it, NONE of these guys were headed for a MENSA membership OR a full-paid scholarship to M.I.T. or CAMBRIDGE, were they?
They were what we call the dregs of society.
The only one that looks to be getting off light in all of this will most likely be Lindsey, as he's got the smallest rap sheet, and can probably plea deal for a lesser sentence.
But, if the shooter cops a deal for say..."aggravated assault", rather than murder, then we need to get the hell rid of the prosecutor in Allen County...ASAP.
This is a best case scenario of a "nothing but net" slamdunk for the judicial system...the video is damning by itself.
Let's hope that justice DOES prevail, even if it was one thug offing another...consider this a form if "urban renewal"...the kind I like.
Moving on...
*** Last back to the hangar, is the fact that society created such people as those mentioned above...it's obvious.

Whether it's the "victicratic" attitude, the  feigned poverty, the lack of respect for ANY form of authority, or the laws it represents, society has decided to give such people a free pass...because of their CULTURE, which runs counter to what is considered NORMAL, by anyone's standards.
Truth be told, this problem has done away with ONE set of standards for the consistency of the DOUBLE STANDARDS we see too often.
That's isn't good...for anyone, because we're all involved in this.
What is required is a CONCERNED effort by minority communities to take a stand and reclaim whatever vestige is left of their heritage, before it becomes consumed by all this hate, violence, and criminal behavior, and THAT HAS to begin...in the home.
Sadly, too many years have passed without a form of traditional values and strong principles there.
It's been co-opted by this thug lifestyle, which has been promising everything and delivering nothing...yet people still buy into it all too often, resulting in the predictable results.

America is so much better than this...I've seen the good that can come of such ethical beliefs, and I've seen what the lack of them can do.
Time to change up and get on the RIGHT path, before we reach that point of "no-return".
And therein lies the lesson for today, my friends.

Be well, make a difference to someone, and...
Stay SAFE out there, America.