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Police Beat and Community Briefs for Saturday, Sept. 12 - Star-Banner
Beagle's Death Causes Outrage - Caledonian Record-News
China strongly opposes tire tariffs imposed by US - AOL
US penalizes Chinese tires, infuriating Beijing - Chippewa Herald
American Axle stock soars after upgrade - Detroit Free Press

Police Beat and Community Briefs for Saturday, Sept. 12 - Star-Banner

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 08:23 AM PDT

Two men robbed a bicyclist Thursday, according to Sheriffs Office authorities.

The victim told deputies he was riding his bike near the 1600 block of Northwest 52nd Avenue when he was punched in his face by an unknown man. He said another man kicked him as he laid in a fetal position.

The victim said the two men stole his cellphone and wallet, which contained cash, and fled.

Anyone with any information can call the Sheriffs Office at 732-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.

Man, 22, accused of kissing teenage girl

A 22-year-old man accused of kissing a 13-year-old girl three times was taken into custody Thursday afternoon, according to officials.

Following an interview with Brian Paul Morris, Sgt. Jerry Bevan arrested him and charged him with lewd and lascivious behavior. Morris was taken to the Marion County Jail.

The teenager told officials she was sitting in Morris lap watching him play video games when he asked if she wanted to kiss him. After being told she didnt know how to kiss, Morris reportedly kissed her. The teen said she tried pulling away, but Morris held onto her head.

After the incident, the teen said Morris again kissed her on two seperate occassions.

Morris denied the allegations.

Alleged thief caught with pants down

A man caught performing a sexual act in a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of a truck stop was arrested Thursday.

Marion County sheriffs deputies were assisting Gainesville Police Department officers in recovering a 1996 Nissan pickup, which was reported stolen from the Alachua County Sheriffs Office and was being monitored by Gainesville police officials.

The truck, parked in the east lot at the Pilot truck stop at 4255 W. County Road 326, was spotted by deputies.

They approached the truck and found 60-year-old David Lee Pruiett of Memphis performing the act.

Officials confirmed the vehicle was stolen and learned the mans license was suspended in July 2000 for auto theft. Found inside the vehicle was marijuana and a pipe.

The vehicle was returned to its owner.

Pruiett faces charges including drug possession and driving while license is suspended or revoked.

Police to offer free car seat inspections

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, there will be a free car seat inspection and installation workshop in the parking lot at Ocala Police Department headquarters on Pine Avenue. Attendees can learn if car seats are properly installed and receive assistance if placing a new seat.

For more information, call 369-7070.

Golf tournament benefiting Habitat

The second annual Crysler Classic Golf Tournament benefiting Habitat for Humanity will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Juliette Falls Country Club, 6933 S.W. 179th Ave. Road, Dunnellon.

Cost is $80 per golfer or $300 for a foursome. For more information, call 843-4144 or e-mail tarens@habitatocala.org.

Marion Heart Walk to be held on Oct. 10

More than 3,000 Marion County area residents are expected to participate in the American Heart Associations Start! Heart Walk beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Baseline Road Trailhead. The event raises funds to fight heart disease and stroke.

The non-competitive, 3-mile walk includes teams of friends, families and employees from local companies.

For information about participating, call 256-5841 or visit www.marionheartwalk.org.

Night lane closures on I-75 in Ocala this week

During the week of Sept. 14-18, Interstate 75 between State Road 200 (Exit 350) and U.S. 27 (Exit 354) will be under construction from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Two north and south bound lanes will be closed.

Also, State Road 19 will have lane closures between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Juniper Creek Bridge project north of SR 40.

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Beagle's Death Causes Outrage - Caledonian Record-News

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 07:26 AM PDT

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China strongly opposes tire tariffs imposed by US - AOL

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 06:43 AM PDT

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Posted: 12 Sep 2009 06:43 AM PDT

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American Axle stock soars after upgrade - Detroit Free Press

Posted: 12 Sep 2009 06:36 AM PDT

Shares of Detroit-based American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. jumped Friday after Barclays Capital auto analyst Brian Johnson upgraded the supplier's stock, citing expectations that truck sales will rise in the near future.

Truck sales, Johnson said, are poised to rebound with an anticipated uptick in construction. There also is a chance that automakers could boost incentives on pickups this fall, Johnson wrote in a note to investors.

Any boost in truck sales, particularly of General Motors trucks, would benefit American Axle, which relies on full-size trucks for most of its revenue.

The company's shares, which trade under the symbol AXL, jumped $1.02 or 16% Friday to close at $7.34.

American Axle, however, continues to operate on the brink of bankruptcy, as it tries to negotiate more lenient loan terms from its lenders.

The supplier, which employs 6,200 people, could receive some help from GM, its largest customer.

If American Axle can reach a deal with lenders, GM has pledged up to $210 million in payments and loans to the supplier.

American Axle has received several extensions to reach that deal with lenders, and now has until Tuesday.

"Even if another extension was required, we do not foresee any issues preventing AXL from getting an agreement in the end," Johnson wrote in a note to investors.

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