Fight Ends With Stabbing, One Arrested
A Florence man has been arrested and charged with Assault, disorderly conduct and unlawful use of a weapon after an altercation that resulted in the stabbing of another Florence resident. Luther Carrol Goodman is in custody after witnesses say he stabbed 45 year old Frederick Morina yesterday morning at a school bus stop at 43rd Street and Oak Street. Police say the two have had an ongoing dispute that erupted in violence around 8 am yesterday. Several children were also at the bus stop and witnessed the altercation. When police arrived Goodman was still on the scene and cooperated with police. Morina was transported to Peace Harbor Hospital. The Siuslaw School District was also notified that students witnessed the stabbing.
Police Pick Up Armed Robbery Suspects
Sumner Washington police have located and arrested the two juveniles that were involved with an armed robbery and an attempted burglary here in Florence. 15 year old Daniel Keough and 17 year old Quinton Ramey of Redding were taken into custody yesterday morning. Photos captured the images of the two entering the American Market in the 2500 block of Highway 101. One of the juveniles can be seen holding an assault style shotgun. Photos also caught a picture of the white dodge Dakota they were driving. A third juvenile, a female, Taylor Lenihan, who had been listed as a runaway was also located. Police believe they have the weapon used in the robbery.
Rhody Parking
In less than two weeks the city of Florence will be inundated with travelers from all over the state and beyond. While the Rhododendron Festival brings much needed tourism to the area, it also becomes a parking nightmare for local residents. Public parking will be at a premium with the Port Parking Lot filled with the Davis Family Carnival. The City of Florence suggests using the Florence Events Center parking lot, and parking at 1150 bay street at the site of the old Lotus restaurant. Thousands of visitors are expected to be in the area accounting for 100,000’s of thousands of dollars for local businesses. The festival usually kicks off on Wednesday with the opening of the carnival attractions, but with the new date for the Rhody King and Queen coronation of May 13th, the city will be in the festive spirit earlier.
