All articles tagged with #policeinvestigation
A Maryland woman, Darrian Randle, falsely reported her 3-year-old daughter Nola Dinkins was abducted at gunpoint, but later admitted to killing her with a belt, hiding the body in a suitcase, and fabricating the abduction story; she is now charged with murder and related offenses.
Police suspect that the gunman involved in the shooting of a United Healthcare CEO has left New York City. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and pursuing leads to locate the suspect.
Ryan Kobayashi, who traveled from Hawaii to Los Angeles to search for his missing daughter, Hannah Kobayashi, was found dead in an apparent suicide near Los Angeles International Airport. Hannah, last seen at the airport on November 8, is still missing and believed to be in danger. Her family urges the public to remain vigilant in the search. Hannah's disappearance is linked to suspicious text messages about identity theft. The family has criticized the police response, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
John Ramsey, father of JonBenét Ramsey, remains determined to find his daughter's killer despite believing that police have abandoned the case. At 80, he vows to keep pressure on Colorado law enforcement, criticizing them for allegedly waiting for his death to let the case fade. A new Netflix documentary revisits the unsolved 1996 murder, and John hopes it will prompt action. He plans to pass the torch to his son, John Andrew Ramsey, to continue the pursuit of justice.
A Southwest Airlines flight was struck by a bullet while taxiing for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport, Texas. The bullet hit the plane near the cockpit, but no injuries were reported, and passengers safely deplaned. The incident is under investigation by Dallas police, with no arrests made yet. The runway was temporarily closed but has since reopened. This follows recent incidents of aircraft being struck by gunfire, including in Haiti.
The search for "Gossip Girl" actor Chanel Maya Banks, reported missing by her family, has concluded after she was found in Texas. Banks claims she was not missing but distancing herself from her family due to alleged abuse. Despite police closing the case, her family disputes the identification, believing she is still missing. Banks has publicly stated she is safe and free from a toxic family environment, while her husband denies allegations of seeking a conservatorship.
Police in Burlington are searching for a man who set fire to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' office at the Church Street Marketplace. The suspect sprayed an accelerant on the office door, lit a fire, and fled, causing significant damage to the building. No one was injured, and Sanders was not present at the time. Surveillance images of the suspect have been released, and both Burlington police and Vermont State Police are investigating the incident.
Evidence released one month after former Youtube influencer Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison for child abuse charges depicts the severity of the abuse, including injuries consistent with abuse, as captured in doorbell footage and police reports. The evidence includes details of the children's injuries, interviews with the accused, and journal entries documenting the abuse. Franke and Hildebrandt are serving four 1-15-year terms in prison for each of the four counts of child abuse to which they pleaded guilty.
Riley Strain, a 22-year-old college student from the University of Missouri, went missing after being kicked out of a Nashville bar owned by country artist Luke Bryan. His bank card was found near a river in the area, prompting a search by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Strain was last seen walking in the direction of his hotel after being overserved at the bar, and his family is deeply concerned about his disappearance.
Five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team have been instructed to surrender to police in London, Ontario, to face sexual assault charges related to an alleged incident in a hotel room in June 2018. The allegations were made public in a lawsuit filed by a woman against Hockey Canada, leading to renewed investigations by London police, Hockey Canada, and the NHL. The governing body has faced significant upheaval, with its CEO and entire board of directors stepping down, and sponsors ending partnerships. Hockey Canada still has work to do to repair relationships with provincial and regional governing bodies overseeing minor hockey across the country.
A 43-year-old woman was found dead after being discovered hanging from an iron gate near Xfinity Live! in South Philadelphia. Despite wounds on her hands and feet, police do not suspect foul play. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital and the incident is currently under investigation.
Colorado police are investigating a reported physical altercation involving Republican Representative Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband at a restaurant. The incident occurred on January 6th, and no arrests have been made or hospitalizations reported. While the details are not fully disclosed due to the ongoing investigation, Rep. Boebert has denied any allegations of domestic violence. This comes amidst other recent controversies surrounding the congresswoman.
A 39-year-old man from Wilton, New Hampshire, died after his vehicle, a 2019 Hyundai Kona, crashed into a tree off the westbound side of Great Road in Littleton, Massachusetts. The accident occurred early Sunday morning, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The exact time of the crash is unknown, and the incident is under investigation by the Littleton Police Department and Massachusetts State Police. Authorities are seeking information from the public.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is involved in an active police investigation following an alleged physical altercation with her ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, at a restaurant. The incident was reported by Jayson as domestic violence, but Boebert's aide claims she acted in self-defense. No arrests were made, and both parties are reported to be safe. Details of the altercation are under investigation by the Silt Police Department.
A minor was injured in a shooting on Fort Wayne's south side early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4:15 a.m. on the 3900 block of Weisser Park Avenue, and the Fort Wayne Police Department is currently investigating. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and no further details have been released as the investigation is ongoing.