Wednesday, January 23 2013 12:36 AM EST2013-01-23 05:36:51 GMT
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has confirmed that the 8-month-old girl who spent a quarter of an hour submerged in icy waters after her family's SUV plunged through has died.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has confirmed that the 8-month-old girl who spent a quarter of an hour submerged in icy waters after her family's SUV plunged through the ice on Lake Minnetonka has died.
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A Minnetrista man was charged Thursday with criminal vehicular homicide in the drowning death of his 8-month-old daughter last month on Lake Minnetonka. According to the charges, Jonathan Markle, 41, was drunk when he drove his SUV over a channel, breaking through the ice.
At about 5 p.m. on Jan. 18, Markle was driving the family's Nissan Rogue SUV when it broke through the ice between Priest Bay and Halsted Bay. Prosecutors said Thursday "a child died because of the recklessness of her father."
Officials said the ice under the bridge was thinner than in other areas of the lake, and warnings were posted at the time. Three people have died this year alone in incidents of vehicles breaking through the ice on Lake Minnetonka.
Markle, his wife and another child were able to escape, but Tabitha remained in the water for 15 to 20 minutes. Rescuers had to take off their cold water protection gear to get into the SUV to rescue the 8-month-old from her car seat.
Tabitha Markle was pulled from the water unconscious and not breathing. She died three days later at the hospital.
At the hospital, Jonathan Markle admitted to having two beers at Lord Fletcher's restaurant on Lake Minnetonka. A blood draw revealed a blood alcohol content of .13.
Markle will make an initial court appearance Friday afternoon.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:03 GMT
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:34:31 GMT
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by New York City police after investigating a report of her allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:15:35 GMT
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones.
When workers installed one of the much-heralded bike-sharing stations on West 22nd Street near 10th Avenue, they put it right in front of the brownstones, impacting the entrances for homeowners and tenants.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:10:09 GMT
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Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Resorts held a grand opening Thursday for Margaritaville, the $35 million restaurant, bar, and gambling complex that's part of a $70 million expansion and renovation.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:09:59 GMT
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
New York State has 17,000 highway bridges. There are some bad ones. The Tappan Zee Bridge, for example, is set to be replaced because of aging infrastructure.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:33:47 GMT
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River: by boat. The agency is partnering with New York Waterways, which will provide ferry service to customers. The
