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THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL CHANGE From page 1A KC-135 aircraft, those used by the 19th during refueling missions. He too is the recipient of many military awards and decorations. The official change-of-com mand ceremony, a military tradition that dates back to the days of Frederick the Great of Prussia, began with the Presentation of Colors and the singing of the national anthem by Master Sgt. DeWanna McKinney. Major General James ARREST From page 1A a black male approached him with a handgun. The incident was reported and the school was locked down and officers secured the school. A search of the school was completed but the suspect was not located, however. During the incident, the suspect demanded the vic tim’s wallet as he pointed the handgun at him. The victim did not sustain any injuries during the rob bery and there was nothing taken from him. PERRY From page 1A events. According to Nancy Roberts, a spokesperson for the Perry Newcomer’s MURDER From page 1A through his and his mother’s tears in Houston Superior Court to murder, aggra vated assault and posses sion of a firearm during a crime. Superior Court Judge George F. Nunn, Jr. asked him repeatedly if he under stood what he was doing and Pannell answered “yes sir,” choking up more each time each time. Nunn sentenced Pannell to life for the murder and aggravated assault of for the murder of Selicia Darlington, 21. Pannell received an addi tional five years for the gun charge. “It’s up to Judge Nunn to hear,” Burke said, not ing the motions are “rarely granted.” Burke has also filed his own motion, asking to remove the Public Defender’s Office as defense council. “They are witnesses,” he said, and “a private attorney would have to be appointed, if he agrees to appoint new council.” Pannell’s attorneys - Carolyn Hall and Shelese Remind your neighbors to recycle and help pre serve our planet's natural resources. 1 Recycling just a little now can make a big difference for future generations. Hawkins, commander of the 18th Air Force, presided over the transition, making the trip from Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. Hawkins praised Bernard for his “zero-mishap safety record” as ARG commander and for overseeing the pass ing of more than 5.4 million gallons of fuel in aerial refu eling missions around the world. “We thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” he told Bernard during the cer emony. Bernard called his time serving as ARG commander a highlight of his career as he expressed confidence in his successor. WRPD seek three suspects Warner Robins Police are asking for the community’s help in locating three sus pects. Eric Tavares Rice, 23, has open warrants for aggra vated assault and an arrest order from June 19. His last known address is in the 300 block of Wisconsin Avenue. Rice is 6 feet in height and weights 190 pounds. Horace Wayne Haslem, 27, has an arrest warrant for aggravated assault for an incident that occurred on June 11. Haslem’s last known address is in the 100 block of Stratford Drive in Crowd, the group began a few months ago with a book club. Recently, the mem bers decided they would like to branch out and do some 'other activities in the com munity and have decided that other people may enjoy these outings, she said. Amos of the Public Defender’s Office, said at the plea that the change in state law changing the eligibility of parole in a life sentence from 14 to 30 years, was not the only reason for the quick plea. “My client said he’s trying to put this to rest,” “He said he loved her dearly and had planned to marry her.” Burke said the defense attorneys asked for quick discovery and were provid ed all information. “I don’t know what else we would be able to develop,” he told Nunn in court. Hall agreed there was nothing the prosecution had held back. Burke and Hall noted Pannell’s mental condition. He was previously treated for depression and has been medicated with Haldol while in jail. Hall noted there is a history of bi-polar and schizophrenia in his family, and he’d been treated for depression, with medication in Washington, D.C. Pannell was also wearing a yellow jumpsuit in court, which a jailer explained, “in his case, means an extra watch, in case he might We Have It ALL @ fahj news. com Check Us Out Today! ffjftacNNW Federal Express - a -BMP- iv cmjqeieiqdirheeb 1121 -C Ball Street (Next to Video Warehouse) 47ft 224-2300 TAX 224-2350 • www.goinpostalperry.com wt-fNfa-wft-aiupttiywica-Rn/euw-cwwNtiiiiii Pkßmi Swlk - Maillwx Rsntsl * dn Ucjim Ssntct “Bence is tremendous,” said Bernard. “He’s a fifty-pound brain and a great leader. He’s also a perfect fit for these folks.” Among the crowd gath ered for the event were dis tinguished military person nel, as well as Bence’s wife, Wendy, along with their two daughters, Brianne and Rebecca. Bence said his primary goal as the new commander was simply keeping up the good work of the ARG. “This unit is one of the oldest and most decorated in the Air Force,” he said, “so I just hope to continue that legacy.” Warner Robins. He is 6-foot -1 and weighs 207 Ralph Edwin Howard Jr., 24, has warrants for his arrest for theft by receiv ing stolen property and theft by deception in a residen tial burglary on March 31. He also has an outstanding warrant through the city of Warner Robins Municipal Court for violation of proba tion. Anyone with informa tion regarding the location of either of these three is asked to contact Crimestoppers, 911 or Det. Shane Mann of the Warner Robins Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 929-6911, 929-6909 or 929- 1170. Prices vary depending on the activities, which are all Dutch Treat. For more information on this month’s schedule and/ or to reserve a spot, Call Roberts at 987-8750 or e mail her at nanzll@alltel. net. harm himself.” Pannell was arrested at the hospital, on June 23, where he took Darlington after the shooting at their Ignico Drive apartment. She died while en route to the Medical Center of Central Georgia from Houston Medical Center. Burke said the murder occurred “during some sort of altercation, the basis of which is known only to the defendant. He shot Miss Darlington. It was a single shot to the forehead.” Pannell had been on a domestic violence report on May 24 in Bibb County. In that incident the defendant slapped the victim, which was witnessed by securi ty guards at Macon Tech, Burke said. “He 'was arrested and charged with terrorist threats and acts but was released on the condition of no contact with her.” Burke noted Pannell is also facing gun trafficking charg es in federal court and was on a pre-trial release from United States District Court in Macon at the time of the murder. “Those charges are still in place,” Burke said. LOCAL ? l | PflH / Jk ENI Gary Harmon Chris Rogers stands by the Robert Scott exhibit in The Living History Day at the Museum of Aviation on Thursday. % '*- ' '-Hslf' jfe r. f U *-X "S • • L- 3s-L • r '***' * * Melissa Bofto stands by the Korean War exhibit. 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