Indiana Man Could Face Big Fines, Jail Time for Aiming Gun at Truck Driver

Suspect accused of pointing weapon at driver in a road rage incident on I-43.

An Indiana man is facing fines of up to $21,000 and just more two years in jail after being charged Friday for wielding a gun in a road rage incident that left a semi-truck driver in fear for his life. Mark I. Manning, 47 of Columbus, IN, was arrested Tuesday evening after the truck driver called 911 to report that Manning had aimed a gun at his vehicle while the two were driving on Interstate 43. According to criminal complaint filed in Milwaukee County Circuit Court: The truck driver told police a man had cut him off and applied his brakes. The truck driver turned on his bright lights in response, and that's when Manning pulled out a handgun, aiming it behind him at the truck driver. The truck driver called 911 and continued to follow …

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Fox Point-Bayside Patch Year in Review

The Best of Patch: May

A look back at the top headlines from Fox Point-Bayside Patch in 2011.

At year's end it's nice to take a look back at where you came, which offers a good look at where you're going. At Patch, May brought us changes in the political sphere yet again with the passing of the concealed carry law, some sweet activities at Bayside Middle School and a whole lot more Fox Point and Bayside Police Chiefs Take Opposing Sides on Concealed Carry With the passing of the concealed carry law, Fox Point and Bayside police chiefs took different sides on the issue of residents running with guns. Both Tom Czaja and Bruce Resnick mentioned the difference between annual firearms training for officers versus the proposed every five-year training for civilians. Neither thought every five years was sufficient. Cupcake Run: The …

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Packing Heat: Local Businesses Torn on Concealed Carry Law

As Wisconsin becomes the 49th state to allow the concealed carry of weapons, local police adjust and businesses make tough decisions.

It’s a tough choice business owners are facing — post a sign on the front door that says “No Weapons” and be liable if someone is injured, or wonder who's packing a pistol as they make a purchase. Wisconsin’s new concealed carry law went into effect Tuesday and local business owners are weighing the pros and cons of allowing weapons in their stores. The law allows armed citizens to hit the streets, parks and businesses, unless there’s a sign posted that bans weapons. Whether the business is a kid-friendly establishment like Art Trooper, a bar and restaurant like Calderone Club, or a larger chain of coffee houses like Stone Creek Coffee, everyone is weighing their options carefully. "I’m really torn," Calderone Club owner Carmelo Fazzari …

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Joseph

3:50 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2011

When Kennessaw, GA passed a law requiring everyone to have a firearm in their home, burglary dropped 89% the following year. Criminals fear armed citizens more than armed police: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_YTM_eAWnQ   more ›

Bayside Board Votes to Ban Weapons

Kid-designed speed reduction signs, annual fees for home alarms and new businesses also approved.

You can take your guns to town, but don't plan on bringing them to Village Hall, the Police Department, North Shore Fire Department or any other municipal buildings in Bayside. The concealed carry legislation signed into law in July by Gov. Scott Walker allows the concealed carry of firearms, Tasers and other weapons as of Nov. 1.  The law expressly prohibits an individual from carrying a concealed weapon into a police department or a courtroom while court is in session. Otherwise, carrying a concealed weapon into any other facility is permitted, unless otherwise posted. An ordinance unanimously approved by the Bayside Village Board Thursday night restricts firearms from being carried into village-owned facilities. Other concealed weapons …

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State Answers Concealed Carry Law Questions

State Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen posted concealed carry law questions and answers on the state web site.

Saying the concealed carry law has raised significant questions under review, state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today answered frequently asked questions on his state web site. The 49-page resource is available on the state Department of Justice web site here. There is a link on the DOJ's home page from a box titled "Concealed Carry Law." Under the law signed last month by Gov. Scott Walker, citizens who obtain a proper permit and undergo training will be able to carry concealed weapons starting Nov. 1, with some exceptions. Businesses can prohibit concealed carry by posting proper signs. “People wishing to take advantage of the new law are entitled to timely, accurate and helpful information," Van Hollen said in a press release. "We …

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Concealed Carry First Step Toward Obeying Constitution?

Wisconsin joins 48 other states by allowing concealed carry of weapons come November, a law some believe is just the first move closer to granting Second Amendment rights.

Effective in November, Wisconsin will become the 49th state to allow the concealed carry of handguns. The issue of concealed carry has a number of policy arguments on both sides, as well as statistics that have been used both for and against allowing concealed carry. However, despite the policy arguments, the new law only begins to bring Wisconsin in line with citizens' rights under the Second Amendment to the Constitution. For starters, everyone recognizes that firearms are both dangerous and sometimes necessary. The balance has been difficult to establish throughout our history. On the one hand, people carrying firearms can very easily misuse them against others, with severe and irreparable consequences. On the other hand, everyone in …

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G Twenty Six

10:10 am on Thursday, November 17, 2011

"Just because I know how to use a knife, I am not qualified to perform open heart surgery!" But you are qualified to cut up a steak to eat it, or chop up vegetables, or spread peanut butter. Just because I know how to use a gun does not qualify me to be a Navy Seal. But it does qualify me to protect my family or myself.   more ›

Fox Point and Bayside Police Chiefs Take Opposing Sides on Concealed Carry

Wisconsin and Illinois last two remaining states to not allow concealed carry, for now.

Walking past a man putting groceries in his car, you see as he leans forward that the butt of a 9mm handgun is sticking out of his jacket. Do you call the police? Maybe not. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a version of the concealed carry bill Wednesday that allows those over the age of 21 to carry concealed weapons without any training or permits. Fox Point and Bayside police chiefs take different sides on the issue of residents running with guns. "We don’t need any more guns out on the street right now," Fox Point Chief Tom Czaja said. "We have enough guns on the street. If people are carrying a concealed weapon, an argument could ensue where a person might take that out. In the heat of an argument, somebody may pull that out." …

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