All articles tagged with #criminal history
Boulder police issued a public alert about Ray Andrew Walters, a registered sex offender with a history of sexual assault and other crimes, who is known to stay near Highway 36 and Baseline Road. Walters, convicted of attempted sexual assault on a child and failing to register as a sex offender, has no fixed address and has been released without supervision, raising community safety concerns.
Billy Joe Cagle, a man with a prior non-violent criminal record, was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after threatening to shoot the airport and possessing a firearm and ammunition, despite being a convicted felon. His recent behavior was linked to mental health struggles, and he is scheduled for a court appearance.
A tragic stabbing on a Charlotte train resulted in the death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, killed by Decarlos Brown, a man with a history of mental health issues and criminal convictions. The incident has been politicized, highlighting failures in the justice and healthcare systems, and underscores the complex lives and struggles of both victims and perpetrators.
Ethan Nieneker, a man with a lengthy criminal and mental health history, is accused of fatally shooting three people at a North Austin Target, with investigations ongoing into his mental state and whether he was under the influence at the time.
A suspect with a lengthy criminal history, Fernando Ramirez, drove his car into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 36 people. Ramirez, on parole and with multiple prior cases, was recovering after being shot by bystanders and faces felony assault charges. The incident occurred after he was reportedly forced to leave the club earlier, leading to the crash.
A man drove his car into a crowd outside a Los Angeles club, injuring at least 37 people, and was subsequently shot by a bystander who fled the scene; the suspect, Fernando Ramirez, has a criminal history and was on parole.
Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was arrested in Arkansas after a two-day manhunt. He faces multiple charges, including three counts of murder in Oklahoma and Alabama, as well as other felony warrants. Drake was apprehended without incident in a wooded area and is being held at the Conway County Detention Center.
Mustafa Mohamed, accused of fatally shooting Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, had been evading arrest for nearly two years. Mohamed, with a criminal history spanning almost 20 years, was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior felony convictions. He was on the run after failing to appear in court in November 2022, following a release from electronic home monitoring. The circumstances of how Mohamed obtained the gun used in the shooting remain unclear.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner identified Mustafa Ahmed Mohamed, 35, as the shooter who killed MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell. Mohamed, who had a criminal history, died from multiple gunshot wounds. Officer Mitchell, a 36-year-old father and engaged, was trying to help Mohamed when he was ambushed and shot. Another civilian, Osman Said Jimale, was also killed, and several others were injured. The community and law enforcement are mourning Mitchell's death, with support and donations being organized for his family.
Anton Rucker, the suspect in the deadly Easter Sunday shooting at a Nashville coffee shop, has an extensive criminal history with multiple convictions for aggravated assault, evading police, and selling drugs dating back to 1997. He remains on the run and is now on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list. Rucker is considered armed and dangerous, and a reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to his whereabouts. The shooting left one man dead and four others injured, and the restaurant where the incident occurred is cooperating with authorities and community leaders to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Jerry Hernandez, the cement pump truck driver involved in the fatal Bastrop crash that killed two people, has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2006, including charges of driving with a suspended license, assault, family violence, and criminal mischief. Hernandez admitted to authorities that he had minimal sleep, used marijuana, and took cocaine before the crash, leading to a criminal negligent homicide charge. Legal experts anticipate both criminal and civil repercussions for Hernandez and his employer, including the potential for civil lawsuits and employer liability.
The deaths of two men in northern Idaho are believed to be connected to an escaped inmate and his alleged accomplice, who were charged after a 36-hour manhunt. Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour are suspected of killing James L. Mauney and Gerald “Don” Henderson. Meade, facing a felony escape charge, and Umphenour, facing charges including aggravated assault and aiding an escape, were taken into custody after a car chase. A third person, Tonia Huber, was charged with harboring a fugitive and drug possession. Both Meade and Umphenour have criminal histories, and the investigation is ongoing.
Joshua McCullough, a 60-year-old Warwick man, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery and felony assault for allegedly stealing $12,665 from a woman at a North Providence bank. McCullough, who has a criminal history including a previous murder charge, was identified through surveillance footage and arrested after a search warrant was executed at his home. He was held without bail and the case was referred to a grand jury.
Jaremy Smith, accused of killing a New Mexico State Police officer and a person of interest in the disappearance and killing of Pee Dee paramedic Phonesia Machado-Fore, has an extensive criminal history in South Carolina, including more than a dozen felonies dating back 15 years. Smith, who was shot multiple times by sheriff’s deputies before his arrest, remains in a hospital and faces charges including first-degree murder. His criminal record includes charges such as felony assault, grand larceny, and armed robbery, with periods of incarceration and probation. Smith was allegedly driving Machado-Fore’s vehicle when he shot and killed Officer Justin Hare, and authorities have not disclosed the connection between Smith and Machado-Fore.
Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old Texas girl allegedly killed by a family friend with a history of violence, was remembered as "precious" during a funeral service. The family friend, Don McDougal, has been charged with capital murder after the girl's body was found in a river near Houston. Questions have been raised about how McDougal was allowed to remain free despite a long criminal history of violence, including a previous accusation of indecency with a child and a recent accusation of stabbing a man. The community is seeking answers and advocating for child safety in light of this tragic incident.