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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Targeted shootings' in Champlin, Brooklyn Park under investigation
Gov. Tim Walz said he's been briefed on 'an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings' in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. A shelter-in-place alert was issued for a 3-mile radius of Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park. Police are looking for a suspect who is considered armed and dangerous. He is a white male with brown hair and is dressed like law enforcement, according to the alert. He should not be approached and people should not answer the the door unless two officers are together. Residents are instructed to call 911 to verify an officer's identity. 'I've activated the State Emergency Operations Center,' Walz posted on X, formerly Twitter, Saturday morning. 'Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.' Additional official information wasn't immediately available. This is a developing report. Check back for updates. Judge acquits former Bethel football player in 2018 university sexual assault case Minnesota's election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says St. Paul police: Driver who struck three officers arrested Man gets 5-year prison term for fatally stabbing his mother's boyfriend in Coon Rapids Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won't deliberate
Fox News
30-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Texas escaped inmate considered armed and dangerous after psychiatric hospital break
The Austin Police Department has issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for an inmate who escaped while on hold at a psychiatric hospital in Texas. McArthur Mathis was transported to The Cross Creek Psychiatric and Addiction Hospital on Wednesday after being in custody in Grimes County since he was arrested Jan. 2 on multiple warrants. Mathis is also a registered sex offender. Mathis is facing multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury to a family member, obstruction or retaliation, deadly conduct and burglary of a habitation. Police say they responded to an urgent welfare call at around 10:30 p.m. and learned that Mathis had allegedly kicked the back door open and jumped over a 6-foot fence. Mathis could be attempting to return to known contacts in Grimes, Lavaca, Brazos or Gonzales counties, the department said. Police also said Mathis should be considered armed and dangerous due to his criminal history. Anyone with information on Mathis is asked to contact the Grimes County Sheriff's Office at 936-873-2151, Grimes County Crimestoppers at (936) 873-2000, or
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man wanted for aggravated assault in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Richmond County Sheriff's Office is searching for a wanted man. Authorities say Dalyn Elder, 20, is wanted for an aggravated assault on Central Avenue from May 20th. Elder is known to hang around Ellis and 15th Streets. He's considered armed and dangerous and has felony warrants. Call the Richmond County Sheriff's Office if you know anything. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police release additional details about Friday search that caused lockdowns
EAU CLAIRE — Police have released additional information about the arrest of a man Friday that led them to briefly ask residents of the East Hill neighborhood to remain indoors. The update includes why police were concerned and labeled Leo Lacy as 'armed and dangerous.' An initial report to authorities said Leo Lacy has pointed a handgun at someone and followed them. Authorities say he was spotted at about 12:20 p.m.n when he returned to his vehicle. They tried to stop him, but Lacy drove away and police broke off the chase based on the time of day and traffic conditions. Shortly afterwards police received a report of a crash. It had involved Lacy, who ran from the scene. With knowledge Lacy was on foot in a specific area, police set up a perimeter and began searching. Schools in the area went on lockdown for safety, and multiple agencies responded. Police used drones and a K9 during the search. They found Lacy shortly before 2 p.m. in an upper storage area in a garage. They found a loaded handgun nearby. Lacy was arrested without further incident. Charges have not yet been announced. ——— Original story EAU CLAIRE — Police are asking people to stay away from the area around Margaret Street in the East Hill neighborhood and for those in the area to stay inside with doors locked. The ECPD says it is looking for Leo Lacy, who is wanted for recklessly endangering safety. He is considered armed and dangerous. When officers attempted to contact lacy, the ECPD says he "fled into the neighborhood. Anyone with information is asked to call police immediately.
Washington Post
21-05-2025
- Washington Post
Two charged with helping inmates who escaped New Orleans jail
Two people have been charged with helping inmates who broke out of a New Orleans jail, Louisiana State Police said Wednesday, as a days-long manhunt continues for the escapees whom authorities have called 'armed and dangerous.' Cortnie Harris, 32, and Corvanntay Baptiste, 38, were each charged with felony accessory after the fact and booked into Plaquemines Parish Detention Center, about 30 miles south of downtown New Orleans. If convicted, Harris and Baptiste could face a maximum of five years in prison.
