Crime & Safety
Officials: Zimmerman Charged With 2nd Degree Murder in Trayvon Martin Case [Poll]
The 28-year-old has claimed self-defense in the teen's death.

Updated:
AP is reporting Zimmerman has been arrested, charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
First story/poll:
Find out what's happening in Bedford-Katonahfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
George Zimmerman, the man accused of killing in Florida on Feb. 26, will be charged for his role in the death of the 17-year-old, the Washington Post reports.
More than a month has passed since the Florida teen's death. Zimmerman has claimed he acted in self-defense, acting in accordance with Florida's Stand Your Ground Law.
Find out what's happening in Bedford-Katonahfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The fact he's remained a free man has resulted in .
Yesterday, Zimmerman's lawyers dropped their client, citing their inability to contact him.
What do you think of the news? Should he face charges? Take our poll below.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.