ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) -- A porch pirate was arrested in Gainesville Sunday after deputies said someone recognized him from footage released on social media.

According to the arrest report, Ryan Lindemann, 24, was seen at the Oakmont neighborhood on Saturday stealing packages.

A Ring doorbell video showed a man wearing a Pentatonix shirt and pulling up in front of a house and taking packages.

ASO was called to a Publix on Sunday after someone recognized Lindemann wearing the same clothes. A deputy approached Lindemann and showed him the ring doorbell footage. Lindemann said, well, there's no denying that's me."

Deputies searched his car and found the stolen packages. He also admitted to stealing multiple packages before and selling them to make money after he dropped out of college.

Lindemann was charged with burglary and larceny. He was booked at the Alachua County Jail with bond set at $12,000.

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Update: This story has been updated to include a statement from the Chi Psi president.

Three people have been charged in connection with an incident in which skinned bodies and heads of multiple animals were found on the front porch of the Chi Psi fraternity house in February, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said in an email.

Two men, one 19 and one 20, were charged with criminal trespass and improperly disposing of an animal carcass, said ACCPD Sgt. Joe Geiger in an email. A third 19-year-old was charged with improperly disposing of an animal carcass.

The two men with both charges were booked into Athens-Clarke County Jail the night of Feb. 26, according to jail records. Both were released after 1 a.m. the following day.

The three were not charged with animal cruelty because the animals left on the doorstep of the Milledge Avenue fraternity house were legally hunted and harvested, said ACCPD Lt. John Radford in an email.

On Feb. 7, a fraternity member walked out of the house to find the body of a skinned coyote, three skinned heads believed to be of raccoons, two dead rats, several raccoon feet and other entrails.

The responding police officer also found several pairs of bloody latex gloves, according to the original police report. Animal control officers took photographs of the scene and collected the carcasses and latex gloves for further investigation.

Im glad the matter is being resolved, and I hope that UGA Greek Life and our chapter are able to move on and learn from this incident, Drew Marshall, president of the UGA chapter of Chi Psi, said.

In response to the crime, Chi Psi will donate a portion of its April philanthropy event to the Athens Area Humane Society.

Hopefully the matter is resolved and we wont have to deal with anything like this again, Marshall said.

This was not the first time animal remains were left at the Chi Psi house a deer carcass was placed on the porch in September 2019, according to the February police report.

Members of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity were suspected in that incident, the report said.

A police report was never created for that incident, said Marshall. The fraternity was told there wasnt much police could do about the incident, and that the fraternity had to deal with the situations themselves.

This is an ongoing story. Check back at redandblack.com and follow @redandblack on Twitter for updates.

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Tucked inside the 100-year-old Beacon Building, the Angi D Wildt Gallery, is a very special space.

Im a gallery geek who doesnt mind saying the Wildt Gallery reminds me of those great venues that popped up in century old buildings in lower Manhattan in the 1980s, SoHos golden years. Freed from the restraints of the stuffy Upper East Side, the new downtown galleries possessed a spirit of raw energy and sometimes a walk on the wild side.

Wildts gallery represents local artists inspired by regions natural beauty and majesty. She is pleased to announce Dave Bartholet, a self-taught watercolorist who left the Gilbert District Gallery after 15 years, has decided to sell his work in her year-old gallery at 737 Broadway. Hell be showing 10 pieces, nine of them originals, and one print. Wildt will also carry his cards.

Im really excited to have him here, Wildt said.

Wildt and Bartholet are not strangers. She became aware of his work 15 years ago while working in Cannon Beach at her first gallery position.

Dave gave me advice when I was about to open my own gallery, Wildt said. Hes always been supportive.

She described Bartholet as a Western painter. Hes prolific; he has thousands of pieces out there all over the world, Wildt said. Hes best known for his local beach scenes, Haystack Rock, wildlife. Hes versatile.

She said people like to take a piece of the coast home with them, and Bartholets work speaks to that.

Being in a gallery of this quality is truly an honor and to have it right in my home town is icing on the cake, Bartholet said. Im most grateful Angi took a chance on me and has afforded me this opportunity. I cant wait for this summer so the people from out-of-town can enjoy my artistic efforts at the Angi Wildt gallery.

Bartholet has a prominent social media presence and an enviable following. Wildt noted when Bartholet posted on his own page he was coming to her gallery, there were over 300 comments.

Hes going to put me on the map, Wildt said.

Shes featuring his work in the First Saturday Seaside Art Walk on March 7, taking place in downtown Seaside from 5 to 7 p.m.

Her show is called Reflections, and is a mixed medium show featuring artists inspired by the reflections on the Oregon Coast shores and other bodies of water.

Its a group show exhibiting the work of Dave Bartholet, Richard Burke, DC Yorksie, Ty McNeeley, Quata Cody, Christine Kende and Wildts own photography work. Michelle Lindloms mixed-media monotypes depict another kind of reflection, that of looking into the soul.

If you havent attended a First Saturday Art Walk youre missing big. Seaside Yarn and Fiber is unveiling a new collection of handmade weavings.

The Whet Spot is showcasing the art of Billy Lutz, another Seaside treasure. Lutz is a self-employed artist and sign painter who has provided for his family of five as a painter. Shine Fair Trade, SunRose Gallery, Blue Bond, Pacific Heirloom Art and Collectables, Fairweather House and Gallery, Art-in-the-Loft at Beach Books and Westport Winery are participants of the art event, as well as the Starry Night Art Hotel and Inn, Seaside Coffee House, the Seaside Antique Mall and Dough Dough Bakery.

Wildt said shes proud to be part of Seasides burgeoning gallery scene.

Theres a lot happening in Seaside, she said.

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ATHENS Georgia special teams coach Scott Cochran will make $550,000 annually, per a DawgNation FOIA request filed with the University of Georgia. Cochran's base salary is $325,000 and his annual supplemental income is $225,000 for a total of $550,000. Cochran's salary at Alabama last year as head strength and conditioning coach was reportedly $590,000, per AL.com. While Cochran's salary is less than what he was making at Alabama, it's a heavy increase over the $325,000 Scott Fountain made last season as UGA's special teams coach. RELATED: Alabama prep coaches discuss what Georgia can expect from Cochran Fountain left the Bulldogs' staff after the season to join departed UGA offensive line coach Sam Pittman, who is now head coach at Arkansas. GEORGIA FOOTBALL SALARIES 2020 (returning coaches salaries have not been released) Todd Monken, Offensive Coordinator $1,100,000 Matt Luke, Offensive Line Coach $900,000 Scott Cochran: Special Teams $550,000 GEORGIA FOOTBALL SALARIES 2019 James Coley: Offensive Coordinator / QB Coach $950,000 Sam Pittman: Associate Head Coach / OL Coach $900,000 Dell McGee: Run Game Coordinator / RB Coach $650,000 Cortez Hankton: Pass Game Coordinator / WR Coach $550,000 Todd Hartley: TE Coach $300,000 Dan Lanning: Defensive Coordinator / OLB Coach $750,000 Glenn Schumann: Co-Defensive Coordinator / ILB Coach $550,000 Charlton Warren: DB Coach $600,000 Tray Scott: DL Coach $470,000 Scott Fountain: Special Teams Coordinator $325,000 Georgia football salaries 2018 Mel Tucker, $1,500,000, Defensive coordinator / secondary Jim Chaney, $950,000, Offensive coordinator / tight ends James Coley, $850,000, Co-offensive coordinator / quarterbacks Sam Pittman, $825,000, Offensive line coach Dell McGee, $550,000, Running backs coach Tray Scott, $420,000, Defensive line coach Cortez Hankton, $375,000, Receivers coach Glenn Schumann, $325,000, Inside linebackers coach Dan Lanning, $325,000, Outside linebackers coach Scott Fountain, $300,000, Special teams coach The post Georgia football special teams coordinator Scott Cochran salary released appeared first on DawgNation.

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Back before social media and smartphones,a porch served as a place for socialization. People would stroll through the neighborhood after dinner and visit with neighbors taking in the evening from their front porch, trading stories about their days while enjoying a mild summers eve or a crisp fall night.

While nightly porch talk may be a thing of the past, a porch still exhibits a certain neighborliness, a welcoming facade that gives passersby a glimpse into the home and the lives of its inhabitants. Its a link between two domains public and private and softens the passage from interior comforts to the world outside.

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A porch is friendly, says architect and interior designer Leslie Saul. It reaches out to nature. Its a transition space between your home and the wild outdoors.

And while a porch doesnt have to be fancy to serve its purpose, there are plenty of ways to make it a true extension of your home while allowing the natural world to blend in.

A porch like the one above exhibits a certain neighborliness, a welcoming facade that gives passersby a glimpse into the home and the lives of its inhabitants.

Incorporate elements of nature

A porch must hold up to rain, sleet, snow, and ice especially in Connecticut so using moisture-resistant materials is a must.

Saul, who as president and founder of Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Leslie Saul & Associates, is familiar with the regions unforgiving weather patterns, recommends using flooring materials like slate and ipe, a durable Brazilian wood similar in appearance to mahogany.

Not only will these sturdy materials withstand snowstorms, torrential downpours and hazy, humid summers, they build on that concept of bringing the outside in, Saul says.

Using stone accents is another way to pay homage to Connecticuts landscape. Joshua Smith, an interior designer who splits his time between Litchfield County and New York City, points out that the state is famous for its gorgeous stone walls. If you have access to natural stone deposits, he suggests leaving the bricks behind and using foraged stones for architectural elements like fireplaces.

This special touch will tie in the tones and textures of the natural surroundings and create a cohesively blended setting, Smith says.

Make it a three-season affair

If you want to enjoy your porch for at least three seasons of the year, a fireplace will certainly help. East Coast mornings and evenings can get cool, and a fireplace is perfect for warming the soul and creating magical moments, Smith says.

A screened-in porch makes humid summer nights more bearable no bugs and affords the opportunity to swap the screens for storm doors and windows during colder months. Dont forget to include a ceiling fan to encourage airflow on hot and hazy summer days.

And youll want no, need to create zones in a screened-in porch to savor each moment of fall, spring and summer, according to Smith. He recently worked on a porch that featured a zone for outdoor dining and entertaining, a homey living area made for lounging around post-swim, and a spot for rocking chairs, ideal for gazing at the sunset and taking in the vistas of the changing seasons.

A porch is also an extension of your home, reaching out to nature, like a transition space between your house and its surroundings.

Maximize your view

Speaking of vistas, Smith suggests leaving breezeways unobstructed and raising the ceilings to let in natural light and fresh air.

Skylights amplify the view while letting in soft, filtered light, Saul adds. Between skylights, screens and storm windows, the porch becomes a functional space where you can tackle your to-do list while appreciating your surroundings. Adding outlets has been a popular request for porches lately, Saul says. People love to be out even when theyre working. Its a space people want to hang out in, and we need to accommodate that.

Shes even installed a TV in a porch. Its the best of both worlds: You can enjoy your shows and your sports without forsaking the view.

Amplify the spacewith light and sound

Another modern ask in porch design is lighting. During the old days, we didnt really think about [lighting], Saul says. Now its not uncommon to incorporate pendant lights, sconces and uplighting.

Smith agrees lighting can be especially stunning if the porch features a fireplace.

To create a beautiful ambiance once the sun has set, be sure to add lighting at all levels by combining lamps, sconces, lanterns and spots to illuminate the fireplace, he says.

He adds that ambient music can serve as the perfect accompaniment to Mother Natures own symphony. If your porch is equipped with outlets, install Bluetooth-enabled speakers to fill the space with your favorite melodies or amp up an evening of entertaining.

Dont forget the decor

A porch may technically be an outdoor space, but that doesnt mean you should forego your sense of interior style.

Choose furniture with patina, so that a little extra weathering from the elements will only add to the charm, Smith says. He also suggests painting or staining the floors to exude warmth; bringing in potted plants, trays, books and candles; and baskets with extra blankets and pillows to turn the space into an irresistible retreat.

Rugs can be tricky as they are prone to fading, and you will need to consider how they hold up to mildew and moisture.

Shades or curtains can serve two purposes: create privacy when you want it, and cut down on sun glare when you need it. Billowing curtains let the outdoors in while maintaining solitude, as do woven wood shades, Saul says.

If all this porch talk has you longing for one of your own or youve decided its time for an upgrade Saul has a few pointers to consider.

Pick out the location: Will it be right out front? Off to the side? And think about how youll use your porch.Will you serve dinner out there, perhaps make it an extension of your living room or home office? These two decisions will help you settle on the scope of your project and the right budget that will result in a porch that suits your needs and maybe a few wants.

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It's been seven years since Air Force veteranLarry Murphree put an American flag in a flower pot on his porch he's still appearing in court over the issue today.

"I took a small 4-inch by 6-inch flag and put it in my flower pot on the front porch. I was in a condo complex, but we could do that no problem," Murphree said. At least he thought he could.

"I got a violation letter from the HOA that the American flag was an unauthorized object. And I lost it."

The homeowner's association (HOA) fined him $100 each day the flag was in the pot, which eventually ran up $1,000 in fees. So, Murphree enlisted the help oflawyer Gust Sarris, who filed a lawsuit in federal court.Sarris says the HOA settled in 2012 and the two sides agreed that the flag could fly. But the fight didn't end there.

A veteran put an American flag on his porch. Now hes headed to court.

"Two weeks later they implemented new rules about where you could put a flag and what you could put in a flower pot. Obviously, my flag didn't make the cut," Murphree said.

They decided they werent going to regulate flags, but flowerpots, Sarris said. Some people call this the Larry Law.

For years, the violation notices have continued and the HOA has expanded the fight beyond just the flag.

Once the HOA sent a violationbecause the lights wrapped around his outside tree were solar-powered when the HOA requires them to be battery-operated. Another time, they complained that the lights on his bushes were too bright, and cited Murphree once again because his car was not parked directly in front of his garage door.

"It's been seven years. It's gone on and on. We've been to county court, state court, circuit court, federal court. It's a cash cow for the law firm. But there's no end to it," Murphree said.

After almost eight years, however, Murphree says he has no intention of backing down.

"I've always thought if you firmly, 100 percent believe in something, and you have the opportunity to stand up for it and you don't? You'll always regret it," Murphree said. "They're waiting for me to die or go away. Only one of those is going to happen I'm not going anywhere."

Next Monday, Murphree will appear in court to continue his trial. He's asking for support.

"We want to fill up the court with as many Veterans, friends, family, armed forces and anyone who supports the Flag, or has bravely defended our country for our freedom!" a notice from the Murphree's read.

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UPDATE: Family tells WLKY the porch swing along with the memorial was returned and placed on their front porch Friday evening. ============A theft was caught on camera. A neighbor's security system shows two thieves stealing a swing with a memorial on it.They say memories last a lifetime. For loved ones of Pearlie Arnold, some were made on her swing in the Portland neighborhood"It's where we always went and sat, and the kids loved playing in it," said Pearlie's daughter, Patricia Cundiff.For close to 40 years, different generations sat and played on it. So after the 85-year-old died in early February, her neighbor of 30-plus years, Sharon Pittman, wanted to build a memorial for her. But the sweet enjoyment of seeing it there didn't last long."I just stood there. I couldn't believe it, it was 5 in the morning and I could not believe I wasn't seeing the swing," said Pittman.Surveillance footage from Pittman's home earlier this week shows two people stealing the swing and walking away."It doesn't even look right, looking up on the porch, it just doesn't even look the same," said Pearlie's granddaughter, Melissa Mills.Pittman and Arnold's family tells WLKY they don't know why someone would take it, especially since it had a memorial of roses of someone these two people didn't even know."It's been there for so long, I just cannot imagine why they would have done that," said Pittman."You are pathetic, a lowlife. Just bring it back and put it on the porch and nobody will have to know who you are," Cundiff told WLKY.They hope speaking out sends a message to the criminals. They made their grieving process that much more difficult. "Just bring it back. It means something to us; it doesn't mean anything to you," said Mills.

UPDATE: Family tells WLKY the porch swing along with the memorial was returned and placed on their front porch Friday evening.

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A theft was caught on camera. A neighbor's security system shows two thieves stealing a swing with a memorial on it.

They say memories last a lifetime. For loved ones of Pearlie Arnold, some were made on her swing in the Portland neighborhood

"It's where we always went and sat, and the kids loved playing in it," said Pearlie's daughter, Patricia Cundiff.

For close to 40 years, different generations sat and played on it. So after the 85-year-old died in early February, her neighbor of 30-plus years, Sharon Pittman, wanted to build a memorial for her. But the sweet enjoyment of seeing it there didn't last long.

"I just stood there. I couldn't believe it, it was 5 in the morning and I could not believe I wasn't seeing the swing," said Pittman.

Surveillance footage from Pittman's home earlier this week shows two people stealing the swing and walking away.

"It doesn't even look right, looking up on the porch, it just doesn't even look the same," said Pearlie's granddaughter, Melissa Mills.

Pittman and Arnold's family tells WLKY they don't know why someone would take it, especially since it had a memorial of roses of someone these two people didn't even know.

"It's been there for so long, I just cannot imagine why they would have done that," said Pittman.

"You are pathetic, a lowlife. Just bring it back and put it on the porch and nobody will have to know who you are," Cundiff told WLKY.

They hope speaking out sends a message to the criminals. They made their grieving process that much more difficult.

"Just bring it back. It means something to us; it doesn't mean anything to you," said Mills.

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GOUVERNEUR The driver of a 2017 Toyota that went off the road this week, striking a pole and then a house before catching fire, has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident.

At around 12:30 a.m. Monday, the village fire department responded to reports of a car striking a pole at 169 Grove St. When crews arrived, they found the vehicle had gone through the power line and struck a house, causing extensive damage to the front porch.

Gouverneur Fire Chief Thomas Conklin said the residence was remodeled into a three-unit apartment building, and two units were occupied. Crews evacuated the families and then stabilized the house, he said. There didnt appear to be a driver of the Toyota at the scene.

After around 25 minutes of working the scene, the power line that the car struck broke and landed on the Toyota, causing all four tires to catch on fire instantly.

It was like a big, bright burst with loud noises, Mr. Conklin said. We were ready for it, but we werent expecting it.

The fire was knocked down before it could cause damage to the home.

Fortunately, Mr. Conklin said, the power line landed on the car and not the house.

The driver of the Toyota who fled the scene was later identified as Christopher Shampine, 33, of 43 Wall St., Gouverneur. Police Chief Laurina Greenhill said Mr. Shampine was cited for leaving the scene of a property-damage accident and for his speed being unreasonable in the conditions.

There was a passenger in Mr. Shampines car who did not flee the scene, Ms. Greenhill said. There were no reported injuries as a result of the crash.

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Trey Wingo had a bit of a scare today as a bear tried to enter his house, or at least thats what it looked like. Wingo posted a pic on his Twitter account of a bear standing on the porch railing and peering into the glass door.

Theres just one problem with this picture. That photo is from 2017 so unless Wingo developed the ability to travel back in time (which would honestly be kick ass), theres something else going on here.

Sure enough, a CBS News article and video from May 2017 contained the bear in the exact same pose with the same tags on its ears and standing on the same colored deck as the pic Wingo posted. Googling bear tries to break into home will get you to the pic as well. Scrolling through replies, others have pointed out that this didnt really happen to Wingo.

Im honestly not sure why Trey decided to post a pic of a bear from nearly three years ago and act like this happened to him. Surely, there are better and more honest ways to generate social media engagement. If it was meant to be a joke or a test to see how many people one can fool, I guess mission accomplished because a bunch of people believed that.

Sure, this isnt sports so its not like this automatically means Wingo would bend the truth on a sports story. But with an abundance of fake news out and about on social media and people already distrusting the mainstream media, its probably best to not risk your reputation on something this dumb and something that can be so easily disputed.

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MADISON HEIGHTS Unsolicited materials thrown in front of ones home can cause all sorts of problems, becoming litter for the environment, tripping hazards for pedestrians, or obstacles for snowblowers that might suck up buried objects.

The Madison Heights City Council is trying to address the issue with the recent unanimous passage of an ordinance that requires these materials to be placed in certain areas, such as the porch, front door or specially designated receptacles.

As council is aware, residents receive unsolicited materials that are many times deposited in the residents driveway approach. This unsolicited material also migrates to public streets or other public property and is a nuisance, blight or litter on private property, public streets or other public property, wrote Nic Grochowski, the assistant city attorney, in a letter to the City Council.

The U.S. Court of Appeals recently issued a decision on this subject that gave municipalities guidance on constitutional and acceptable ordinance language that municipalities could enact to address this concern. This proposed ordinance amendment is substantially similar to and based on the ordinance language that the U.S. Court of Appeals approved in that opinion, he continued. The proposed ordinance amendment is also similar to an ordinance recently approved and adopted by the city of Ferndale on the same topic.

The newly approved ordinance requires that any unsolicited written materials delivered to a property be placed at one of the following locations:

On a porch, if one exists, nearest the front door.

Securely attached to the front door.

Through a door slot on the front door used by the U.S. Postal Service.

Between the exterior front door, if unlocked, and the interior front door.

In a distribution box on or adjacent to the property, where permitted.

Adjacent to a postal box near the front door.

Delivered in person to the property owner, occupant or lessee.

Anyone found violating the new ordinance by delivering unsolicited written materials to a location other than those described may be charged with a civil infraction and a civil fine of $100.

This ordinance is a small change, but an important one that is made necessary not just because unsolicited materials left all over our citizens property is inconvenient, but it also unnecessarily contributes to added litter and blight in our neighborhoods, said Madison Heights City Councilman Mark Bliss.

Forcing these materials to be placed on porches will reduce that and make it more difficult for waterlogged papers to find their way to the sidewalk or street and potentially clog our drains and become trip hazards in the snow, Bliss said. Additionally, this will make it easier for those with health issues who find it difficult to pick them up at the foot of their driveway, to collect these materials and perhaps gain some value from them.

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