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2.24.2005
I hate when the presses always pick on something small and make a big deal out of it. They never report if a public school teacher gets arrested off campus or do something off hours. Yet they do with KSD teachers and staff...this is something that happened off campus, AND the fact is that the police didn't find any proof of evidence on the Feb 17 charges....they did collect but find no semen, no force, etc.
From the press of Advocate Messenger.....
KSD worker placed on leave after Lincoln rape charges
By EMILY BURTON Staff Writer
STANFORD - A maintenance man at Kentucky School for the Deaf was ordered off campus Wednesday after school officials learned he was out on bond from the Lincoln County Regional Jail on charges of first-degree rape.
Michael W. Hume, of Holtzclaw Lane, Hustonville, was arrested Feb. 17 by the Lincoln County sheriff's department after a woman told police Hume had forced her to engage in intercourse while she was under the influence of a disabling medication.
"There was (medical) evidence collected from both him and her," arresting deputy Ron Luster said.
Bond was set at $5,000 payable at 10 percent, which Hume posted.
While KSD Chief Operating Officer Larry Conner declined to say whether Hume had been at work this week, he did say Wednesday shortly after learning of the arrest that "Mr. Hume has been removed from campus."
Hume is now on administrative leave, Conner said. "Even with allegations, individuals are placed on administrative leave until the case is dealt with in court."
While a mandatory background check was performed on Hume during his hiring in 1987, Conner said the school had not been notified of Hume's recent arrest.
"Only if the incident happens involving an employee in Boyle County, I'm notified ... But there's no requirement that they notify me, no," Conner said of law enforcement officers.
Though it is possible Hume came in contact with students on campus during the week, Conner said students were absolutely, completely safe during that time and now.
"Our kids are always under the watchful eye of an adult," Conner said. "We have house parents that are with our kids from the evening until they get up in the morning."
Hume also faces charges of menacing and fourth-degree assault stemming from a Jan. 4 incident in Lincoln County where a woman claims he punched her and tried to run over her with his truck during a dispute.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Hume will next appear in Lincoln district court 2 p.m. Monday for a preliminary hearing.Copyright The Advocate-Messenger 2005
From the press of Advocate Messenger.....
KSD worker placed on leave after Lincoln rape charges
By EMILY BURTON Staff Writer
STANFORD - A maintenance man at Kentucky School for the Deaf was ordered off campus Wednesday after school officials learned he was out on bond from the Lincoln County Regional Jail on charges of first-degree rape.
Michael W. Hume, of Holtzclaw Lane, Hustonville, was arrested Feb. 17 by the Lincoln County sheriff's department after a woman told police Hume had forced her to engage in intercourse while she was under the influence of a disabling medication.
"There was (medical) evidence collected from both him and her," arresting deputy Ron Luster said.
Bond was set at $5,000 payable at 10 percent, which Hume posted.
While KSD Chief Operating Officer Larry Conner declined to say whether Hume had been at work this week, he did say Wednesday shortly after learning of the arrest that "Mr. Hume has been removed from campus."
Hume is now on administrative leave, Conner said. "Even with allegations, individuals are placed on administrative leave until the case is dealt with in court."
While a mandatory background check was performed on Hume during his hiring in 1987, Conner said the school had not been notified of Hume's recent arrest.
"Only if the incident happens involving an employee in Boyle County, I'm notified ... But there's no requirement that they notify me, no," Conner said of law enforcement officers.
Though it is possible Hume came in contact with students on campus during the week, Conner said students were absolutely, completely safe during that time and now.
"Our kids are always under the watchful eye of an adult," Conner said. "We have house parents that are with our kids from the evening until they get up in the morning."
Hume also faces charges of menacing and fourth-degree assault stemming from a Jan. 4 incident in Lincoln County where a woman claims he punched her and tried to run over her with his truck during a dispute.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Hume will next appear in Lincoln district court 2 p.m. Monday for a preliminary hearing.Copyright The Advocate-Messenger 2005
2.20.2005
Christy Smith
Christy Smith, the deaf contestant in Survivor: The Amazon, has her own TV show. Sadly, its only shown in Colorado. There's a petition if the deafies want to see that show nationwide, write to the PBS show in Colorado and request it.
Days of our Lives
For those who are Days of our lives Freaks this link is our sneak peek page. It also includes Passions, as well.
Danville policeman
It is very tragic. Greg Hilliard was a popular cop around deaf people. He always showed his upmost respect for the deaf community and helped us in any need.
Off-duty Danville police officer takes his life next to police station
By BOBBIE CURD and EMILY BURTON Staff Writers
An off-duty Danville police officer apparently shot and killed himself in a vehicle parked along Main Street, less than a block from the police station and in clear view of Saturday afternoon traffic.
Gregory G. Hilliard, 49, of Hustonville, shot himself while his car was parked in the lot at the corner of Fourth and Main streets about 2 p.m., police said. Hilliard, an eight-year veteran of the department, apparently used his service pistol, police said. An investigation is continuing.
Boyle County Coroner Dr. James Ramey confirmed that Hilliard died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Ephraim McDowell Regional Center.
"It was a complete shock," said Assistant Police Chief Jay Newell. "He was one of the most outgoing and upbeat officers at our department."
Ramey said Hilliard was with his wife and 12-year-old stepdaughter when the shooting occurred. They were at the parking lot to meet the girl's father, who was picking her up for a visit, Ramey said. Newell confirmed that the custody exchange was scheduled to take place at the police department. Hilliard's wife reported the shooting to police, Newell said.
Ramey said that Hilliard had just come from seeing his mother, Dorothy Gentry, who told Ramey that her son had been suffering from depression.
For half an hour after the shooting, a lone officer guarded the car, which had been covered with a blue plastic tarp and roped off with crime scene tape. Officers and others were seen in emotional embraces near the scene as news of the shooting spread.
Hilliard was retired from the United States Army as a military police officer. He was recently recognized with several awards for his performance as a patrol officer, Newell said.
Danville Police Chief Jeff Peek said the death left the department with plenty of tough questions.
"We're going to look into it, see if we can piece together what happened," Peek said. Copyright The Advocate-Messenger 2005
Off-duty Danville police officer takes his life next to police station
By BOBBIE CURD and EMILY BURTON Staff Writers
An off-duty Danville police officer apparently shot and killed himself in a vehicle parked along Main Street, less than a block from the police station and in clear view of Saturday afternoon traffic.
Gregory G. Hilliard, 49, of Hustonville, shot himself while his car was parked in the lot at the corner of Fourth and Main streets about 2 p.m., police said. Hilliard, an eight-year veteran of the department, apparently used his service pistol, police said. An investigation is continuing.
Boyle County Coroner Dr. James Ramey confirmed that Hilliard died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Ephraim McDowell Regional Center.
"It was a complete shock," said Assistant Police Chief Jay Newell. "He was one of the most outgoing and upbeat officers at our department."
Ramey said Hilliard was with his wife and 12-year-old stepdaughter when the shooting occurred. They were at the parking lot to meet the girl's father, who was picking her up for a visit, Ramey said. Newell confirmed that the custody exchange was scheduled to take place at the police department. Hilliard's wife reported the shooting to police, Newell said.
Ramey said that Hilliard had just come from seeing his mother, Dorothy Gentry, who told Ramey that her son had been suffering from depression.
For half an hour after the shooting, a lone officer guarded the car, which had been covered with a blue plastic tarp and roped off with crime scene tape. Officers and others were seen in emotional embraces near the scene as news of the shooting spread.
Hilliard was retired from the United States Army as a military police officer. He was recently recognized with several awards for his performance as a patrol officer, Newell said.
Danville Police Chief Jeff Peek said the death left the department with plenty of tough questions.
"We're going to look into it, see if we can piece together what happened," Peek said. Copyright The Advocate-Messenger 2005
