Crime
Authorities Seize Over 120 Guns, 250,000 Rounds of Ammo, Body Armor, and Grenade Launcher from 60-year-old Jeffrey Kelly
Tempe police have arrested a 60-year-old man, Jeffrey Michael Kelly, in connection with a series of disturbing incidents involving political signs and shootings.
Kelly is accused of hanging suspicious bags of white powder from political signs lined with razor blades in Ahwatukee.
Additionally, he is believed to be responsible for three separate shooting incidents targeting the Democratic National Committee (DNC) office in Tempe.
The investigation revealed that a silver-colored Toyota Highlander was captured on surveillance footage at the scene of the DNC shootings.
Evidence collected from Kelly’s home included .22-caliber casings, Google searches of the DNC office location, and searches for firearm conversions and accessories.
Kelly made his initial court appearance on Wednesday morning.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office expressed concerns about the increasing violence and potential future attacks.
During a search of Kelly’s home, ATF investigators discovered a significant arsenal, including more than 120 guns, over 250,000 rounds of ammunition, body armor, a grenade launcher, and other weapons-related items.
Evidence linking Kelly to the incidents, such as the vehicle seen on surveillance video and multiple license plates, was also found.
Kelly is scheduled to appear in court again on October 29th.
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.