Crime
49-year-old Monet Thompson arrested for the murder of Allison McIntyre
Ms. McIntyre was shot while sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot.
UPDATE (Oct. 4, 2024): On Thursday evening, Annapolis Police were called to the scene of a homicide in the 1700 block of Forest Drive.
On arrival, they found the victim, identified as Allison Faye McIntyre, 59.
Ms. McIntyre was shot while sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot. Annapolis Police Department (APD) opened an investigation.
APD Detectives were able to identify a suspect vehicle, a Blue Toyota Camry with Maryland tags. Further investigation identified a person of interest.
In consultation with State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitiss, an arrest warrant was issued for Monet Thompson, 49, of Annapolis.
Overnight, Ms. Thompson was located and an arrest was made. She is currently being held at Jennifer Road Detention Center.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. At this time, we do not believe the shooting was random. Through examination of facts and interviews, detectives learned that the victim and suspect were known to one other.
“We are confident we got the right person,” said Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson. “We will continue working with the State’s Attorney to prosecute the case to the fullest extent of the law.”
Chief Jackson added: We thank the public for their help which led to the swift arrest of a suspect. Good leads from the public help APD detectives get results and get offenders off the street. I want to thank the men and women of the Annapolis Police Department and the State’s attorney’s office.
Crime
Charges filed in Manitowoc County against Jesse Vang and Katrina Baur in the death of Elijah Vue
Manitowoc County, WI – Authorities have announced charges against two individuals in connection with the tragic death of Elijah Vue, a young toddler who was previously reported missing from Two Rivers.
Jesse Vang, 39, the boyfriend of Elijah’s mother, Katrina Baur, faces the following charges:
- Physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing death (felony)
- Hiding a corpse (felony)
- Obstructing an officer (misdemeanor)
Katrina Baur, 31, has been charged with:
- Chronic neglect of a child, consequence is death (felony)
- Neglecting a child, no harm and child < 6 years (felony)
- Resisting or obstructing an officer (misdemeanor) x2
Manitowoc County District Attorney Jacalyn LaBre stated, “This has been a complex investigation involving a meticulous review of hundreds of pages of police reports, video evidence, and other materials. The charges we have filed today reflect that diligent and thorough work.”
The charges against Vang and Baur come following an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Elijah’s disappearance and subsequent death. Vang had initially reported the toddler missing on February 20, 2024.
Previously, Vang and Baur had been charged with child neglect related to events prior to Elijah’s disappearance and death.
Elijah’s remains were tragically discovered on September 7, 2024.
Vang and Baur are scheduled to appear in court on Friday to face the newly filed charges.