Crime
21-year-old Juniper Bryson arrested after trying to sell newborn baby to highest bidder on Facebook
Bryson allegedly revealed that her baby would likely test positive for drugs and stated she could not keep him.
A Houston woman, 21-year-old Juniper Bryson, faces charges for allegedly attempting to sell her newborn through social media. She has been charged with “sale or purchase of a child” and is currently held on a $30,000 bond.
The investigation began on September 23, when Houston police received a tip regarding Bryson’s alleged activities on Facebook.
According to court records, just two days earlier, on September 21, Bryson reportedly reached out to a family acquaintance, asking if they knew of any families interested in adopting.
Bryson allegedly revealed that her baby would likely test positive for drugs and stated she could not keep him.
Through a Facebook group designed to connect birth mothers with prospective adoptive families, Bryson advertised her location as Houston and indicated her willingness to travel if necessary.
On September 24, Bryson gave birth at a local hospital, with an acquaintance—reported to be interested in adopting—present during her labor.
Police allege that Bryson was waiting for “the highest bidder” to secure the adoption deal, and authorities were contacted after users on social media flagged the situation as suspicious.
Additional messages show Bryson allegedly sought financial compensation in exchange for her child, prompting police to proceed with formal charges.
Bryson is scheduled to appear in court today at 9 a.m., where further details may emerge regarding her actions and potential penalties.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — 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. Luke’s 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 department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s 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 teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.