‘Break the Silence’ event in IM
- A “Break the Silence” event took place Tuesday in Iron Mountain with squad cars, fire engines, ambulances and citizens driving from the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office to First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford with sirens blaring and horns sounding. The annual event aims to shine a light on domestic violence. Each year, the Caring House in Iron Mountain provides services to more than 500 individuals, handles 1,400 crisis calls and provides nearly 2,000 bed nights. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)
- A “Break the Silence” event took place Tuesday in Iron Mountain with squad cars, fire engines, ambulances and citizens driving from the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office to First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford with sirens blaring and horns sounding. The annual event aims to shine a light on domestic violence. The Caring House on Tuesday also saluted local law enforcement officers for their efforts to assist in domestic violence situations. Officers recognized included Michigan State Police Trooper Jason Tason of Delta County, Norway Police Officer Chad Olson and Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Aaron Rochon. Iron Mountain Police Department Sgt. Adam Ray was named Officer of the Year for his work and dedication to victims and their children. From left are Cheryl O’Neil, Caring House executive director; Tason; Olson; Ray; Rochon; and Bob Sauld, Caring House board chair. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)
A “Break the Silence” event took place Tuesday in Iron Mountain with squad cars, fire engines, ambulances and citizens driving from the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office to First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford with sirens blaring and horns sounding. The annual event aims to shine a light on domestic violence. Each year, the Caring House in Iron Mountain provides services to more than 500 individuals, handles 1,400 crisis calls and provides nearly 2,000 bed nights. The Caring House on Tuesday also saluted local law enforcement officers for their efforts to assist in domestic violence situations. Officers recognized included Michigan State Police Trooper Jason Tason of Delta County, Norway Police Officer Chad Olson and Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Aaron Rochon. Iron Mountain Police Department Sgt. Adam Ray was named Officer of the Year for his work and dedication to victims and their children. From left are Cheryl O’Neil, Caring House executive director; Tason; Olson; Ray; Rochon; and Bob Sauld, Caring House board chair. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photos)