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Shocking "even by Youngstown standards" |
2007-02-01 |
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The mayor, who said a quadruple slaying was shocking "even by Youngstown standards," has ordered aggressive police patrols to stem violent crime. "Every available officer will be in every available cruiser with specific instructions," Mayor Jay Williams said Tuesday. The mayor said he had little sympathy for people who "put their lives on the edge" by being involved in illegal activities. He said officers would stop vehicles for even minor infractions such as failing to have rear bolts on license plates. The zero-tolerance policy will be reviewed after one month. Three of the four victims found shot in the head in a boarded-up house Monday night had criminal records. Police said an ongoing feud may be the motive. "Even by Youngstown standards this is absolutely shocking," Williams said. |
Posted by:Anguper Hupomosing9418 |
#7 Now that's a bad rug... |
Posted by: tu3031 2007-02-01 20:42 |
#6 He's another reason I left town. |
Posted by: Mike 2007-02-01 20:01 |
#5 (Former) Youngstown congressman James Traficant - ran for re-election from prison: |
Posted by: DMFD 2007-02-01 18:56 |
#4 When did Youngstown stop being a tough place? |
Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2007-02-01 17:56 |
#3 Youngstown was a rough place at one time--I recall that it was called the Murder Capital. Still true? |
Posted by: JohnQC 2007-02-01 17:54 |
#2 The phrase "shocking even by Youngstown standards" is, in itself, shocking. |
Posted by: SteveS 2007-02-01 13:13 |
#1 I'm from Youngstown. He's not joking about "Youngstown standards." That's one reason why I don't live there anymore. |
Posted by: Mike 2007-02-01 12:35 |