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Dozens gather in Columbia Heights to mourn Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr.
Dozens gather in Columbia Heights to mourn Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr.

CBS News

time04-07-2025

  • CBS News

Dozens gather in Columbia Heights to mourn Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr.

Family, friends mourn Twin Cities teen found dead in landfill weeks after going missing Family, friends mourn Twin Cities teen found dead in landfill weeks after going missing Family, friends mourn Twin Cities teen found dead in landfill weeks after going missing Heartbreak filled the air in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, but so did solidarity. Dozens of people stood in a circle surrounding a grieving mother determined to not only mourn but seek justice for her son, Jordan Dupree Collins Jr. — known by the nickname Manny. "I'm going to miss him a lot," said Collins' mother, Ashley Berry. Collins vanished while visiting his father in Columbia Heights on May 8. After nearly a month of searching the Waste Management Landfill in Elk River, authorities found the remains of Collins there on Saturday, Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise said. The search had shifted to the landfill on June 4 after authorities "were offered information that led to a video, and that video showed some evidence that would suggest the body might've made its way into a dumpster and into a garbage truck." Ashley Berry/Minnesota BCA The remains came to the landfill from a dumpster in Columbia Heights, Wise said, and Collins likely died between May 8 and May 13. Thursday evening, outside the apartment where Collins lived with his father, red and blue balloons swayed in the wind as the community vowed to seek justice alongside Berry. "A million thank you to everybody, I wish I could send thank you cards to everybody," Berry said, holding back tears. An autopsy has been completed, but Collins' cause of death remains undetermined, according to Columbia Heights Police Chief Matt Markham. Investigators say they have a person of interest, but they're still not naming that person. Anyone with additional information about Collins' death is asked to contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The FBI is assisting in the investigation. and contributed to this report.

Mother of missing Twin Cities teen offering $10,000 reward for his return
Mother of missing Twin Cities teen offering $10,000 reward for his return

CBS News

time21-06-2025

  • CBS News

Mother of missing Twin Cities teen offering $10,000 reward for his return

It's been 45 days since Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr. disappeared. The 16-year-old boy was last seen at his father's apartment in Columbia Heights. Ashley Berry, Collins' mother, isn't waiting to see what law enforcement finds. She's searching on her own and is hoping a $10,000 reward will help bring her son home. Ashley Berry/Minnesota BCA Berry spends her days spreading the word about her son. "I put them on people's mailboxes on the cars, or I just pass them out to people," she said. "I'm like running out of options. I'm lost. I'm stuck. I guess I can keep passing out flyers every day, doing my own searches, but I don't know. I thought the reward was the next step." Investigators say they continue to search for clues about Collins' disappearance. They are following tips from the public and interviewing people. Federal and local law enforcement officials are searching a landfill in Elk River in connection with Collins' disappearance. Law enforcement is searching a landfill in Elk River for Jordan "Manny" Collins Jr., who was last seen on May 8. WCCO "I know they said something led them there, but I don't know what. Yeah, but they've been out there for days," Berry said. "It's horrifying, like I had to turn the news off when I seen it. Nothing good comes to my mind when I see that." Investigators say they have a person of interest, but have not named them. Berry believes someone out there knows where her son is. "I think someone knows something. I know for sure someone, the main person, knows something, but I think there are other people who know as well," she said. For now, she is doing what she can so she can hug her only child again. "This is the longest I've gone in 16 years without talking to you, and I want you to know how much I love you, and I'm sure you know you got a lot of people that is waiting for you and that cares about you, and I love you and I hope you are okay," Berry said. Investigators told Berry they continue to interview people with information about Collins' whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at 1-877-996-6222 or by email.

Immigrants and allies unite in DC to protest ICE raids and violence
Immigrants and allies unite in DC to protest ICE raids and violence

Yahoo

time11-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Yahoo

Immigrants and allies unite in DC to protest ICE raids and violence

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Dozens of people rallied at Columbia Heights Civic Plaza in Northwest D.C. Tuesday evening, protesting against deportation efforts. It comes as National Guard troops are on the ground in Los Angeles, backing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents making arrests at protests across the city. People were angry and upset at what's going on in LA, and they don't want to see similar ICE raids in D.C. or any violence. Calif. governor asks court to block Trump administration from using troops in immigration raids A big crowd of immigrants and supporters filled Columbia Heights Plaza with one central message. 'The main message is that we are together, that we are united,' said Lita Trejo. 'We are united and we're going to fight back. We're not going to hide in our houses. We're going to come out and fight back.' 'I have family and friends, friends my age, who are immigrants, and they fear for their lives,' said Laura Sotelo. Among the protestors is Michelle Xai, who's in D.C. to protest Trump's military parade, but was part of protests that broke out after ICE raided a Home Depot in Los Angeles and detained day laborers. 'The protesters were peaceful. Who brought the violence were ICE, were Homeland Security, were the FBI. And since then, Trump has sent the National Guard,' Xai said. Trump, Newsom collide over LA unrest A sizeable number of D.C. police officers surrounded the rally as a precaution, knowing what has happened in LA. 'I think they have the right to protest. You know, they've been invaded, and we don't want that to happen to Washington, D.C.,' Trejo said. The protestors want the military out of LA, and they're demanding ICE stop targeting immigrants. 'This is our city and we deserve respect,' Trejo said. Some people who were at the rally plan on protesting against the Trump administration Saturday afternoon before the Army parade. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Search for Manny Collins: Columbia Heights teen last seen 1 month ago
Search for Manny Collins: Columbia Heights teen last seen 1 month ago

Yahoo

time09-06-2025

  • Yahoo

Search for Manny Collins: Columbia Heights teen last seen 1 month ago

The Brief June 8th marks one month since 16-year-old Manny Collins went missing in Columbia Heights. Investigators believe he went missing against his will. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office revealed Friday, that investigators are searching an Elk River landfill in hopes of finding evidence that could lead them to Manny. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - It's been one month since Columbia Heights teen Manny Collins went missing under circumstances that, police believe, were against his will. Timeline A mom has been without her son for a month now. On May 8, Manny Collins was last seen in Columbia Heights at49th and University. That was the last time Ashley Berry heard from her son Manny. "His last text from me was at 4 a.m., that he liked my message about the allowance. He said, thank you, Mom. I appreciate you. I love you. I'll see you soon," said Berry on May 28 at an Anoka County Sheriff's Office news conference. Manny was reported missing on May 12th. An alert went out for him on the 19th. On May 28, the story echoed across Minnesota, as his mother made a plea for her son to come home. "16 year olds don't just disconnect the way Manny did via social media. So I would say we're all convinced he's disappeared against his will," said Anoka County Sheriff Brad Wise on May 28. The backstory The Anoka County Sheriff's Office was at the apartment building where Manny Collins was staying with his father. Investigators say he was last seen in Columbia Heights with his father. Our cameras were there, as investigators removed items from Manny's father's apartment. That same day, Fox 9 spoke to Manny's uncle. "My nephew is missing and the last person he was seen with, it's not rocket science, we're not building rockets man it's common sense. He's yelling I need a lawyer I need a lawyer," said Mike Wilson, Manny's Uncle on May 29th. Local perspective In their latest briefing on Friday, investigators revealed that they had begun searching the Elk River Landfill on Wednesday, looking for further evidence that could help find Manny. "When we're looking for something, we might end up having to contact, say, if it was a home over here, where does their refuse go? And that would lead us to go to a certain landfill," said Wayne Heath, commander with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office on Friday. Investigators say they have a person of interest but would not disclose who it is. Manny's mother told us on Friday that she is overwhelmed, as she has no information on where her son might be.

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