Plane crash probe, shooting sentencing in Pembroke Pines. Plus, emergency alerts
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including a plane crash investigation, a criminal case tied to an accidental shooting and a new citywide emergency alert system.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Plane struggled to take off days before Pembroke Pines crash, student pilot says
A student pilot told police that the Cessna that crashed in late May had shown takeoff problems days earlier, and the report says the aircraft later appeared to suffer engine failure shortly after takeoff. The NTSB investigation is ongoing.
Woman gets probation in accidental shooting that killed stepson in Pines home
A woman charged in the 2022 death of her 15-year-old stepson was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter with a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm. She told investigators she didn’t think the gun was loaded.
Are you set up to get emergency alerts? Pembroke Pines launches new message system
The city launched Alert! Pembroke Pines, a new notification system that can send emergency alerts by call, text or email for public-safety threats. The previous system no longer is operational, so residents need to create a new account to receive alerts.
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