Trenton Chief Offers Gun Control Insight to Congressman John Dingell

Congressman John Dingell concluded a three-day series of constituent meetings Wednesday with community officials and leaders including Trenton Police Chief Jim Nardone.

Trenton Police Chief Jim Nardone met with Congressman John Dingell Tuesday to discuss gun control. Nardone was among other local law enforcement officials, state legislators, mayors, school superintendents, mental health advocacy groups and area sportsmen to discuss the ongoing national conversation surrounding gun violence prevention during a three-day series of constituent meetings, according to a Dingell release. Nardone said many topic were discussed in the meeting including more effective background checks, straw purchases and mental health issues and their influence on gun laws. "We had some meaningful dialogue on how to reduce violent crimes in our community." Nardone elected not to comment on his personal opinions surrounding gun …

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Nate Stemen

2:53 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2013

Tell us what you think about Congressman Dingell taking a more proactive approach to gun control? -- NS   more ›

Obama Gun Control Proposals Unveiled: What's Your Take?

The president unveiled a sweeping number of proposals Wednesday designed to curb gun violence. What do you think?

President Obama on Wednesday unveiled what is being called the most ambitious gun control agenda in decades, initiating 23 separate executive actions aimed at curbing what he called “the epidemic of gun violence in this country,” according to The Washington Post. According to the White House fact sheet, Obama’s plan includes: Michigan political reaction came quickly: Gov. Rick Snyder released the following statement: "It's a dialogue that's happening in earnest at the federal level. In Michigan, we are looking at the issue of violence from a holistic approach, examining the multiple causes and root of the problem.  That's why I have ordered a multi-departmental assessment of the state's services and needs regarding at-risk children, school…

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Brad Jensen

4:53 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The 27 shots in 30 seconds was from the 911 tape. And no, the egg argument is not the same logic.   more ›

Assault Rifle Stolen Out of Residence in Trenton

The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Trenton police responded to a call about a stolen assault rifle at about 4:15 p.m. Jan. 3 in the 2000 block of Marian Drive. A 50-year-old Trenton man told police his Armalite .40 caliber assault rifle and two magazines were stolen while he was at a doctor's appointment between 3 and 3:45 p.m. The man said there was no forced entry and his residence was secure when he returned from the appointment. He told police he "believes it was an inside job by someone who has a key to his residence and knowledge of his daily routines," according to a Trenton police report. Police requested a serial number for the weapon, but the man was unable to produce one at the time the incident was reported. The man told police he would contact them later when …

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Gun Control Debate Heats Up Among Patch Readers

Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch blogger Dean Massalsky pledged to give up his guns in the wake of the Newtown, CT school shooting and readers have had a lot to say about it. What do you think about this blogger's new point of view on gun control?

Patch Readers Discuss Gun Control After School Shooting

On Friday, a gunman killed at least 27 at a school in Newton, CT. Meanwhile in Michigan, Gov. Snyder has a bill on his desk that would allow some concealed guns in schools. What do you think?

Should Michigan's governor sign a bill on is desk that would allow concealed weapons in former no-gun zones, like schools? Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch readers discussed this topic on Facebook. The question started a debate that had over 30 comments Friday night. The question is timely for two reasons: What do you think of the legislation? Should the governor sign it? Answer our poll and tell us in comments. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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Should Snyder Sign Bill Allowing Concealed Weapons in Schools?

On Friday, a gunman killed at least 27 at a school in Newton, CT. Meanwhile in Michigan, Gov. Snyder has a bill on his desk that would allow some concealed guns in schools. What do you think?

Should Michigan's governor sign a bill on is desk that would allow concealed weapons in former no-gun zones, like schools? For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter. The question is timely for two reasons: What do you think of the legislation? Should the governor sign it? Answer our poll and tell us in comments.

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cscharlt

9:20 am on Sunday, December 16, 2012

Ron, Can you please elaborate how perhaps one specially trained person who could have been in a position to stop, minimize, or delay such an attack is not meaningful? Do you have another idea that could be immediately implemented such as this one that could save more lives sooner? I couldn't agree more that putting guns in schools is a terrible thought, but it could save lives immediately. I have…   more ›