Child molester sentenced to 169 years in prison
Judge Salvador Vasquez said 32-year-old Joshua Hansen’s sexual abuse of two young girls is one of the “most horrendous” cases he’s ever seen in his career.
Judge Salvador Vasquez said 32-year-old Joshua Hansen’s sexual abuse of two young girls is one of the “most horrendous” cases he’s ever seen in his career.
The city council also approved a $1.2 million ARPA appropriation for grants to local nonprofits.
She described the acts as “things that are not really good to do to a child,” according to the charges.
“You think you’re getting away from this think again (expletive) I’ll come for your kids.”
“(The young resident) stated that she woke up to her dog growling and her bedroom door opening,” according to the arrest report.
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The news brought a mixed reaction on social media, with some voicing relief and others bemoaning the loss of tax dollars and sharing concerns about what else could be pitched for the site.
“It was my honor to serve our country,” said David Cox, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and Indiana Air National Guard critical care nurse.
Gary and Lake County police are investigating both shooting deaths.
“We’re still learning from the people before us. We’re out working in the heat and sweating and finding things that otherwise would not be found. It’s a gift to the current generation and generations that follow us.”