Crime
Suspect Joseph Couch purchased AR-15 style rifle today with 2000 rounds
Couch is still at large ans consider armed and dangerous.
Authorities in Laurel County, Kentucky, are investigating a concerning report involving a man named Joseph A. Couch.
According to scanner traffic, Couch, a former military member, has made threats of violence, stating his intention to “kill a lot of people today.”Couch, a 32-year-old resident of Woodbine, Kentucky, is believed to have purchased an AR-15 rifle and approximately 2000 rounds of ammunition this morning.
Law enforcement agencies are actively working to locate Couch and assess the credibility of his threats. The public is urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities immediately.
Joseph A. Couch, is a Person of Interest in the shooting that occurred at the Exit 49/KY-909 area.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts or location on this individual please contact the London-Laurel County 911 Center by calling 911 or 606-878-7000.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPROACH
Joseph A. Couch is a 32 year old white male approximately 5โ10 weighing approximately 154lbs.
Authorities are investigating a mass shooting incident that occurred along Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky. According to reports, an unidentified individual opened fire from an elevated position, targeting vehicles traveling on the highway.
Multiple cars were struck by gunfire, resulting in at least five confirmed victims. Emergency responders have reported that several of the victims sustained injuries after being shot through their vehicle windshields.
The suspect remains at large, and law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the individual responsible for the attack. Interstate 75 is currently closed in both directions in the affected area, and motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโs Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.