Georgia Democratic leader resigns after arrest for removing Trump campaign signs

In a surprising turn of events, Lowell Simon, chairman of the Democratic Party in Moore County, Georgia, resigned following his arrest for removing Trump 2024 campaign signs. Simon, who was also a candidate for the state House, was observed by a Moore County sheriff’s deputy taking down signs along Seven Lakes Drive late Thursday afternoon.

The deputy, who was responding to an unrelated call, noticed Simon removing the signs around 5:25 p.m. and later followed him to his residence. The plates were discovered in Simon’s vehicle and, when confronted, he admitted to taking them. In a statement, Simon expressed regret for his actions, stating: “My worst angels got the better of me and I removed the signs. I shouldn’t have done that.”

The Moore County Democratic Party was quick to create distance between themselves and Simon.

The Moore County Democratic Party announces that Lowell Simon has resigned as chairman following recent allegations and arrests related to the theft of political signs. While we appreciate the hard work and dedication he has shown to the Democratic Party and the community, the Moore County Democratic Party cannot and will not tolerate tampering with political signs or any other illegal activity.

Mr. Simon issued an apology for his actions as well as his resignation, both of which were accepted by MCDP.

We believe in the importance of freedom of speech and expression and hope that local authorities will continue to enforce laws that protect these freedoms fairly and without prejudice across party lines.

As we move forward, our focus will continue to be on electing Democrats across all voting positions in this critical election. Together, we are committed to promoting the values ​​of justice, fairness and freedom that our Party holds dear, and we look forward to building a better future for everyone in Moore County.

Following the incident, Simon issued an apology and his resignation, which the Moore County Democratic Party quickly accepted. In its official statement, the party acknowledged Simon’s hard work and dedication, but emphasized that it could not condone his actions. They reiterated their commitment to upholding the principles of freedom of speech and political expression, regardless of party affiliation, and stressed the importance of fair and legal enforcement of such protections.

The resignation comes at a critical time as the party prepares for the 2024 election cycle. While the incident casts an unfortunate shadow over local Democratic efforts, the party remains focused on advancing and promoting its platform in the upcoming elections.

Jersey City, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit, in collaboration with the Jersey City Police Department, is investigating a fatal shooting in Jersey City. The incident occurred on Friday, October 11th.

Officers were alerted to shots fired near Garfield Avenue and Brown Place shortly before 5 p.m. The victim, 19-year-old Kashyne Grant, was found with a gunshot wound to the upper body and transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead just after 10 a.m. on Monday, October 14.

Investigations by law enforcement authorities are ongoing. The cause and manner of death are awaiting results from the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

No arrests have been made and authorities are seeking information from the public. Those with details can contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1345.

Cumberland, MD- The Cumberland Police Department addressed a breaking and entering incident on Monday. At 9:20 a.m., an officer on routine patrol on E. Harrison Street encountered an individual on the CSX property.

The property was marked with “NO ENTRY” signs. The officer identified the individual as Asaad Mikhail Raymond.

Raymond, 22, was informed of his trespassing violation. He was issued a criminal citation and released pending trial in District Court.

The charge issued was for posted trespassing. Raymond is a resident of Cumberland, Maryland.