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Cespedes was wanted on 3 charges, 1st degree attempted murder, battery, and discharging a firearm at a vehicle, and now he will add, amongst other charges, murder of the K-9 dog, which is considered murder of an officer.
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.....item 1).... BREAKING: Wanted Criminal Shoots and Kills LCSO K-9 Officer Koda in Police Standoff | RIP ...
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February 1, 2013 ... Cop Reviews, Crimes, Government Officials, Law Enforcement
Posted: Thu 10:04 PM, Jan 31, 2013
Reporter: Jason Kahn Email
Updated: Fri 12:19 AM, Feb 01, 2013 | WCTV.Tv
BREAKING: Wanted Criminal Shoots and Kills K-9 Officer in Police Standoff [Slide Show]
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Tallahassee, FL – According to police, at approximately 8:42pm this evening, officers attempted to stop a driver who was being pursued for attempted 1st degree murder, one of three charges.
After the pursuit was initiated, Carlos Manuel Cespedes, a Hispanic 31 year old male, failed to stop for police. Cespedes eventually pulled off on the side of the road on Magnolia Drive.
Cespedes then exited the vehicle and opened fire on the officers, fatally shooting a K-9 officer.
Police opened fire on Cespedes and he is now being treated at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital; the extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.
Cespedes was wanted on 3 charges, 1st degree attempted murder, battery, and discharging a firearm at a vehicle, and now he will add, amongst other charges, murder of the K-9 dog, which is considered murder of an officer.
According to Leon County Sheriff’s Office, there has been a shooting in the area of Seminole Drive and Magnolia.
WCTV has a reporter on the way, and will bring you updates as they become available.
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Breaking: Shooting on Seminole Drive
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Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2013 11:14 pm | Updated: 11:45 pm, Thu Jan 31, 2013.
By: Ty Wilson | WTXL.Com
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL)– A shoot out between deputies and a man wanted for attempted murder happened Thursday night on Seminole Drive and Magnolia. According to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office deputies spotted Carlos Manuel Cespedes who is wanted for attempted murder, at N. Monroe and Fred George St. The deputies tried to stop him but he led them on a chase ending at Seminole Drive and Magnolia.
Deputies say Cespedes got out of the vehicle and began firing at them. Cespedes allegedly shot and killed the K-9 dog named Koda. Deputies returned fire and hit him. Cespedes has been taken to a local hospital.
No human deputies were injured.
Stay tuned for more information.
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Tallahassee, FL - According to police, at approximately 8:42pm this evening, officers attempted to stop a driver who was being pursued for attempted 1st degree murder, one of three charges.
After the pursuit was initiated, Carlos Manuel Cespedes, a Hispanic 31 year old male, failed to stop for police. Cespedes eventually pulled off on the side of the road on Magnolia Drive.
Cespedes then exited the vehicle and opened fire on the officers, fatally shooting a K-9 officer, Koda.
Police opened fire on Cespedes and he is now being treated at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital; the extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.
Cespedes was wanted on 3 charges, 1st degree attempted murder, battery, and discharging a firearm at a vehicle, and now he will add, amongst other charges, murder of the K-9 dog, which is considered murder of an officer.
According to Leon County Sheriff's Office, there has been a shooting in the area of Seminole Drive and Magnolia.
WCTV has a reporter on the way, and will bring you updates as they become available.
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Updated: Sat 1:36 AM, Feb 02, 2013
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... K-9 Koda Killed in Line of Duty 2-1 6pm
... K-9 Officer Killed in Standoff 2-1 Noon
... Standoff Ends in Fatal Shooting of K-9 Officer 1-31 11pm
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By Julie Montanaro
February 1, 2013
A wanted man's run from the law ended with a shot to the head in his family's front yard.
Leon County deputies opened fire when they say the man pointed a gun at them and then shot and killed a K-9 named Koda.
The wanted man, Carlos Cespedes, survived.
Carlos Cespedes and deputies exchanged gunfire right near the corner of Magnolia Drive and Seminole Drive.
You can still see neon paint marking the spot.
Deputies say it was the end to a lights and sirens pursuit that started clear across town near Lake Jackson.
"We heard seven or eight gunshots and then about 30 seconds later, we heard some police sirens and the next thing we knew we were surrounded by police cars," neighbor Helen King said.
Cespedes was wanted for attempted murder. Tallahassee Police reports say he was wanted for shooting a man on Stuckey Avenue earlier the same day in an argument over a woman.
LCSO spotted Cespedes at a convenience store on North Monroe Street at about 8:45 Thursday night and when he refused to stop, they gave chase.
An LCSO spokesman says when Cespedes got to his mother's house on Seminole Drive, he got out with a gun in his hand.
When deputies let loose a K-9 named Koda to chase him down, Cespedes started firing, deputies.
"Koda was directly in that line of fire and Koda was ultimately shot and killed," LT James McQuaig said, " both deputies fired mulitple shots and the suspect was hit in the head."
The two deputies who fired on Cespedes - Ron McMullen and Tyler Epstein - are now on administrative leave with pay pending an internal affairs investigation.
The flag at LCSO is at half staff, black wreaths hang on the door and flowers continue to arrive for McMullen's partner ... a highly trained k-9 with five years on the force.
"We have lost a very valuable part of our team and deputy McMullen has lost a five and a half year partner that's been with him day for day for over five years," McQuaig said.
At last check, Cespedes was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
Deputies say when Cespedes is released from the hospital, he'll face a long list of charges including a felony for shooting and killing a police dog. That alone is punishable by up to five years in prison.
By: Julie Montanaro
New details have emerged in a shooting that claimed the life of a K-9 last night.
According to the Leon County Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred in the front yard of the suspect's mother's home.
Carlos Cespedes was wanted for the shooting and attempted murder of another man on Stuckey Avenue earlier the same day.
Tallahassee Police reports indicate that shooting was during an argument over a woman.
Leon County Sheriff's Office Release
At approximately 8:42 p.m. on January 31, 2013 the Leon County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop Carlos Manuel Cespedes, 31, near the intersection of North Monroe Street and Fred George Road.
Deputies received information that Cespedes was in the area and had outstanding warrants for Attempted 1st degree Murder, Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon and Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle.
When deputies attempted to stop Cespedes, he fled in a silver Pontiac Vibe. Deputies pursued Cespedes to the area of 2115 Seminole Drive where he drove through the yard, exited the vehicle with a firearm and began firing at the deputies.
K-9 Deputy Ron McMullen deployed his partner “Koda” as he and other deputies attempted to apprehend Cespedes. The suspect fired multiple shots at the deputies, shooting “Koda.” Deputies McMullen and Tyler Epstein fired multiple shots in return, striking Cespedes in the head.
Deputies transported “Koda” to a local animal hospital where he died from a single gunshot wound. “Koda” was a 5 ½ year old male German shepherd who served with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office since 2008.
Sheriff Larry Campbell stated, “Last night the Leon County Sheriff's Office lost a valuable member of the agency. LCSO K-9 "Koda" was killed while protecting his partner, Deputy McMullen and other deputies from an armed violent fugitive. “Koda” was a fearless and loyal partner. He was trained to serve and protect and that is exactly what he did.”
Deputies McMullen and Epstein were placed on Administrative Leave with pay, pending the completion of an internal investigation per LCSO policy.
Cespedes was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room where he is being treated for injuries sustained during this incident. Upon his release, he will be transported to the Leon County Jail.
By: Julie Montanaro
Tallahassee, FL -A wanted man shot and killed a K-9 officer in Tallahassee late last night and deputies responded with gunfire.
At least two deputies shot the suspect; we are still not sure the extent of his injuries.
In the wake of last night's events, WCTV visited the Leon County Sheriff's Office. The flag is at half staff there and there are black wreaths on the front door, all for Koda, the 51/2 year old officer dog shot and killed last night.
Deputies were out all night working at the scene - taking photos, doing interviews and gathering evidence.
The man, Carlos Cespedes, was wanted for attempted murder and more. When deputies tried to pull him over last night, he took off, and they followed him all the way to the corner of Magnolia and Seminole Drive.
Deputies say when Cespedes got out of the car, he had a gun in his hand and opened fire, not only on the charging dog, but on the deputies too.
Cespedes killed the dog, and at least two deputies opened fire.
Cespedes was shot repeatedly and taken to Tallahassee Memorial, but neither the hospital nor the sheriff's office is releasing any information about his condition right now.
31 year old Carlos Cespedes. He is 31 had a warrant for his arrest out of TPD for attempted murder, aggravated battery and discharging a firearm.
WCTV checked his rap sheet, and according to court records, he's been arrested five times since 2008, including arrests for drug possession, concealed weapons charges, domestic battery and resisting arrest.
Those court records also show he was just in court January 3rd and was sentenced to probation and community service.
By: Jason Kahn
Tallahassee, FL - According to police, at approximately 8:42pm this evening, officers attempted to stop a driver who was being pursued for attempted 1st degree murder, one of three charges.
After the pursuit was initiated, Carlos Manuel Cespedes, a Hispanic 31 year old male, failed to stop for police. Cespedes eventually pulled off on the side of the road on Magnolia Drive.
Cespedes then exited the vehicle and opened fire on the officers, fatally shooting a K-9 officer, Koda.
Police opened fire on Cespedes and he is now being treated at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital; the extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.
Cespedes was wanted on 3 charges, 1st degree attempted murder, battery, and discharging a firearm at a vehicle, and now he will add, amongst other charges, murder of the K-9 dog, which is considered murder of an officer.
According to Leon County Sheriff's Office, there has been a shooting in the area of Seminole Drive and Magnolia.
WCTV has a reporter on the way, and will bring you updates as they become available.
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Published on Jan 4, 2013
"No dog is "just a dog" just like your not "just a human."
This dog couldn't of made me happier, he has showed me more than anyone else could. This dog isn't "Just a dog" and I know that. He is my partner, my defender, my friend, my family. I love him so much words couldn't describe. You and me, Hank. Forever & Always.
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Posted: Fri 1:13 PM, Feb 08, 2013 ... Reporter: Julie Montanaro Email ...
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By Julie Montanaro
February 8, 2013
A K-9 shot and killed in the line of duty was remembered today with law enforcement's highest honor.
Koda was shot by a wanted man in Tallahassee last week. Today k-9 teams from all over the state came to pay their respects.
Ronn McMullen fought back tears as the sheriff handed him law enforcement's highest award ... the medal of honor ... for his k-9 partner Koda.
The 5 year old German Shepherd was shot and killed January 31st as he lunged toward a fleeing suspect with a gun in his hand.
"This is the first time we as an agency lost one of our dogs in this type of incident, so our emotions are really all over the board," said LCSO
K-9 STG Brian Pearson. "It's hard. At our last night of training Monday night. not having them there just wasn't the same. We really miss him as our partner too."
More than 500 people and dozens of canine teams from across the state came to Tallahassee to pay respects to Koda. One even made the trip from Ft. Myers.
"We lost a dog in a similar situation a couple of years ago and we had a lot of support from other handlers in the community so I just wanted to give that back." said SGT Ezra Padgham with the Ft. Myers police.
Koda's ashes are now in an urn etched with paw prints and the words "Guardian of the Night. Last Watch 1-31-13" The urn and pictures of Koda graced a table in front of the room.
A video montage of pictures flashed on the big screen as Keith Urban's song "For You" asked "Would I give my life? Could I make that sacrifice?"
A room full of tough guys collectively caught their breath when the sheriff handed McMullen a folded American flag and afterward a long line of people took turns offering McMullen a hand shake or a hug.
One veteran handler whispered on his way out the door, we're just all so grateful that Koda took that bullet and Ronn and the other deputy in the line of fire that night were spared.
The man who shot Koda is still hospitalized. The deputies returned fire that night and shot him in the head. Carlos Cespedes was initially wanted for attempted murder. Now when he's released from the hospital, he'll be facing many more charges.
Tallahassee, FL - A memorial for a Leon County Sheriff's Office K-9 killed in the line of duty took place today, February 8, 2013.
Koda was killed January 31st while protecting his partner, Deputy Ron Mcmullen and other deputies from an armed violent fugitive.
To honor Koda, there will be a memorial service today at 1:00 pm at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum in Tallahassee.
This service is open to the public.
We'll bring you complete coverage of the event tonight on eyewitness news.
Leon County Sheriff's Office Release
On January 31, 2013 LCSO K-9 “Koda” was killed while protecting his partner, Deputy Ron McMullen and other deputies from an armed violent fugitive.
“Koda” was fearless and brave, and because he gave his all that night, those deputies are alive and well. We all feel a debt of deep gratitude to “Koda” for his service and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.
To honor “Koda,” there will be a memorial service on Friday, February 8, 2013, at 1:00 p.m.
The service will take place at the Tallahassee Automobile and Collectibles Museum, 6800 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
The museum is located near I-10, exit 209A.
This service is open to the public.
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Cutia / Common agouti
Image by Marcio Cabral de Moura
O Jardim Botânico de Curitiba ou Jardim Botânico Francisca Maria Garfunkel Richbieter é um dos principais pontos turísticos da cidade de Curitiba, capital do estado brasileiro de Paraná. Localiza-se no bairro Jardim Botânico. Em 2007 foi o monumento mais votado numa eleição para escolha das Sete Maravilhas do Brasil, promovido pelo site Mapa-Mundi.
Inaugurado em 5 de outubro de 1991, o jardim contém inúmeros exemplares vegetais do Brasil e de outros países, espalhados por alamedas e estufas de ferro e vidro, a principal delas inspirada no Palácio de Cristal de Londres.
O projeto é do arquiteto Abrão Assad, que também planejou o Museu Botânico, com auditório, centro de pesquisas, espaço para biblioteca especializada e sala de exposições temporárias e permanentes. Atualmente o Museu Botânico de Curitiba tem o quarto maior herbário do país.
Atrás dessa estufa está situado o Espaço Cultural Frans Krajberg, com a exposição permanente "A Revolta", de obras do artista polonês naturalizado brasileiro Frans Krajcberg. O nome "A Revolta" expressa o sentimento do artista com relação à destruição sem limites provocada pelo homem nas florestas brasileiras. Nessa galeria estão expostas 110 obras de grande porte, todas elas feitas a partir de restos de árvores queimadas ou derrubadas de forma ilegal. Há também exposição de fotos tiradas pelo próprio escultor, venda de livros relacionados ao artista e a possibilidade de visitas monitoradas. A principal finalidade do espaço é, de acordo com Krajcberg, a conscientização ambiental.
Todo o Jardim Botânico possui uma área total de 278 mil metros quadrados, incluindo o bosque com mata atlântica preservada. Localiza-se na rua Ostoja Roguski (Primeira Perimetral dos Bairros) - Bairro Jardim Botânico.
Wikipédia
A cutia (Dasyprocta aguti) (também conhecida como cotia) é um mamífero roedor, da família Dasiproctidae, gênero Dasyprocta, de pequeno porte, medindo entre 49 e 64 cm. Sete espécies de cutias habitam o território brasileiro.
As cutias têm apenas vestígio de cauda, extremidades anteriores bem mais curtas que as posteriores, e pés compridos com cinco dedos, sendo três desenvolvidos, com unhas cortantes equivalentes a pequenos cascos, e o quinto dedo muito reduzido. Herbívoras, as cutias se alimentam de sementes e frutos. Costumam fazer uma coleta cuidadosa na época de abundância para utilização em épocas de escassez. Sua coloração é variável entre as espécies.
A sua pelagem apresenta um efeito especial, aparentando ser dourada. Cada pelo possui zonas de várias cores, desde branco a castanho escuro. Este efeito de zonagem, comum em muitos outros animais tais como o lobo-cinzento, é causado por uma substância chamada eumelanina, que, durante o crescimento do pelo, é produzida de forma intermitente, dando origem a esse efeito. Por esta razão é usada a designação aguti para referir genericamente este efeito na pelagem dos animais.
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The Jardim Botânico de Curitiba, in Portuguese, or the Botanical Garden of Curitiba, in English, is also known as the "Jardim Botânico Fanchette Rischbieter". This is a park located in the city of Curitiba, the capital of the state of Paraná, and the biggest city in southern Brazil. It is the major tourist attraction of the city, and it houses part of the campus of the Federal University of Paraná. The international identification code is CURIT.
Opened in 1991, Curitiba's trademark botanical garden was created in the style of French gardens. Once the portal of entry, may be seen extensive gardens in the French style in the midst of fountains, waterfalls and lakes, and the main greenhouse of 458 square meters, which shelters in its interior, copies plants characteristic of tropical regions. It rolls out its carpet of flowers to the visitors right at the entrance. This occupies 240.000 m² in area. The principal greenhouse, in an art nouveau style with a modern metallic structure, resembles the the mid-19th century Crystal Palace in London. The Botanic Museum, which provides a national reference collection of native flora, attracts researchers from all over the world. It includes many botanic species from the moist Atlantic Forests of eastern Brazil.
The native forest is filled with paths for strolling. Behind the greenhouse is the Museum of Franz Krajcberg, the Polish Brazilian artist who took up the cause of environmental conservation; with 1,320 square meters of area, divided into multimedia classrooms, an auditorium with 60 seats and lounge with several exhibitions of works donated by visual artist, represented by sculptures and reliefs, as well as photographs, videos, publications and educational materials.
In the other side is the Botanical Museum, a wooden building which entrance using a bridge made of wood also. Actually, the Botanical Museum of Curitiba has the fourth largest herbarium in the country. In front of the construction there is a pond with carp, turtles, teal, herons, etc, and offers a lake, an auditorium, a library, an expositions area, a theatre, tennis courts and a cycle track.
Wikipedia
The popular term (common) agouti designates several rodent species of the genus Dasyprocta that inhabit areas of Central America, the West Indies and northern South America. They are related to guinea pigs and look quite similar, but with longer legs. The species vary in color from tawny to dark brown with lighter underparts. Their body is covered with course hair which is raise when alarmed. They are about 20 in. in length with a short hairless tail.
Confusingly, the related pacas were placed by some authorities in a genus called Agouti, though Cuniculus has priority and is the correct term (Woods and Kilpatrick, 2005).
Agoutis have five front and three hind toes; the first toe is very small. The tail is very short or non-existent and hairless. The molar teeth have cylindrical crowns, with several islands and a single lateral fold of enamel. Agoutis may grow to be up to 60 cm in length and 4 kg in weight. Most species have a brown back and a whitish or buffy belly; the fur may have a glossy appearance and then glimmers in an orange colour. Reports differ as to whether they are diurnal or nocturnal animals.[1] In the wild they are shy animals and flee from humans, while in captivity they may become trusting.
Agoutis are found in forest and wooded areas in Central and Southern America. Their habitat includes rainforests, savannas and, nowadays, cultivated fields, depending on the species. They conceal themselves at night in hollow tree-trunks or in burrows among roots. Active and graceful in their movements, their pace is either a kind of trot or a series of springs following one another so rapidly as to look like a gallop. They take readily to water, in which they swim well.
When feeding, agoutis sit on their hind legs and hold food between their forepaws. They may gather in groups of up to 100 to feed. [1] They eat fallen fruit, leaves and roots although they may sometimes climb trees to eat green fruit. They will hoard food in small buried stores. In a pinch, they have also been seen eating the eggs of ground-nesting birds and even shellfish on the seashore. Sometimes they can cause damage to sugarcane and banana plantations. They are regarded as the only species that can open Brazil nuts without tools, mainly thanks to their strength and exceptionally sharp teeth.
Agoutis give birth to litters of two to four young after a gestation period of three months. Some species have two litters a year in May and October while others breed year round. Young are born into burrows lined with leaves, roots and hair. They are well developed at birth and may be up and eating within an hour. Fathers are barred from the nest while the young are very small. They can live for as long as twenty years, a remarkably long time for a rodent.
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The Illusive Mr and Mrs Wallaby!
Image by Jeanette's Ozpix
I knew there were wallabies about, after sighting their calling cards in the morning. So I was hunting for them all day.
Red-necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus)
Eventually we spotted two on our bushwalk. A few of us had parted company from the rest of the campers who had gone back to camp for a swim. We explorers stayed behind.
On closer inspection by one of our expedition, he noticed that momma had a baby in the pouch. But they weren't in for family shots that day, and she hopped away before I could get a good shot. :-(
