Crime
Armando Carralero arrested and charged with murder of his wife Yuneisy Rodriguez
UPDATE: On 10/21/2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Orlando Police Department responded to the commercial plaza located within the 5800 block of Lake Underhill Road in reference to a shooting.
Officers located a female suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Witnesses advised the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
Witnesses advised the suspect, who was the victim’s husband, fled the scene in a vehicle. Armando Verdecia Carralero (DOB 01/12/1970) was quickly identified as a suspect, and the information was released to other Florida agencies.
Carralero was located by the Indian River Sheriff’s Office and was taken into custody without incident.
The deceased victim has been identified as Yuneisy Labrada Rodriguez (DOB 5/17/1980).
Carralero is charged with First Degree Murder with a Firearm. OPD is not looking for any additional suspects at this time.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, know that help is also a phone call away.
For immediate assistance during a domestic violence situation, call 9-1-1 or the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-500-1119. Harbor House of Central Florida also has a 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 407-886-2856.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
This afternoon around 1pm, OPD officers responded to a shopping center at the intersection of Lake Underhill Rd & S Semoran blvd for a man down. Officers and a District Chief were also dispatched a few blocks away to OFD Station 11 for what dispatchers called “A Unique Shooting Situation”. It is unknown at this time if the two are related.
OPD provided the following information:
On 10/21/2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., officers responded to a reported medical emergency near Lake Underhill Rd. and S. Semoran Blvd.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a deceased adult female.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Crime
Armed Man with Reported Mental Health Concerns Arrested inside U.S. Capitol
Police officer suspended after failing to stop an armed man entering the U.S. Capitol.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, January 21, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) responded to a security alert regarding a man reportedly experiencing mental health issues and suicidal thoughts, who was believed to be armed and in the vicinity of the Capitol.
At approximately 1:15 p.m., USCP officers located the suspect’s vehicle on First Street near East Capitol Street, NE.
A subsequent search of the area determined that the individual had recently entered the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) and participated in a Capitol tour.
At around 2:15 p.m., officers observed the man exiting the Library of Congress following the tour and walking toward his vehicle.
He was intercepted, searched, and taken into custody. A concealed 9mm handgun was discovered in his waistband during the search.
The suspect, identified as 27-year-old James A. Faber of Massachusetts, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Unlawful Activities
- Carrying a Pistol Without a License
- Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
- Resisting Arrest
The case is currently under review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Following a review of security footage, it was determined that Faber entered the Capitol Visitor Center through the south checkpoint. Although the magnetometer alarm was triggered, an officer conducted a secondary hand search and subsequently allowed him entry into the building.
As a result of this lapse, the officer involved has been placed on administrative suspension pending an internal investigation by the USCP’s Office of Professional Responsibility to assess their performance in handling the security screening.
Authorities have stated that, at this time, there is no indication that Faber intended to harm members of Congress or any individuals within the Capitol complex.
In response to the incident, the USCP has ordered a comprehensive review of security protocols and mandated refresher training for all personnel involved in visitor screening to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
“The United States Capitol Police demands the highest standards in security screening procedures to ensure the safety of all individuals within the Capitol complex. A thorough review is already underway to reinforce our protocols and training,” the agency stated.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported in connection with this incident.