Month: October 2023

Polson police officer pleads not guilty to sexual abuse of children charge

Polson police officer pleads not guilty to sexual abuse of children charge

Matthew Timm appeared in Lake County District Court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual abuse of children. The Polson police officer facing a felony charge of child sexual abuse appeared in Lake County District Court. Matthew Timm pleaded not guilty to the sexual abuse charge. His arrest followed the discovery …

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Big Country veterans battle PTSD with archery

Big Country veterans battle PTSD with archery

For three years, Abilene Vet Center and Abilene Bow Hunter’s Association have offered a unique opportunity to Big Country Military Combat Veterans. The annual ‘Foam is our Friend’ archery competition brings Abilene-area veterans together to test their archery skills and find solace in coping with post-traumatic stress. Veterans from various service branches engage in friendly …

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Tampa high school teacher, ROTC Captain arrested for child abuse, gun charges

Tampa high school teacher, ROTC Captain arrested for child abuse, gun charges

A teacher and ROTC Captain at Chamberlain High School in Tampa found himself in police custody at the school last Friday, facing serious charges of child abuse and gun-related offenses. Tampa Police Department officials reported that Michael Bradford, a 55-year-old individual, allegedly grew agitated with a 16-year-old student who had declined to participate in a …

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Marine veteran completes 7,000-mile horseback journey for PTSD awareness

Marine veteran completes 7,000-mile horseback journey for PTSD awareness

A long road for a good cause ending right here in Eastern North Carolina. Matt Perella finished a nearly 7,000-mile journey today. In April, he left Camp Pendleton in Southern California ending up in Camp Lejeune all on horseback. Along the way the Marine veteran has been raising awareness for veterans suffering from PTSD. Wherever …

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