Crime
24-year-old Marcos Criddle killed after shooting in Ector County, suspect Anthony Manarite arrested
Authorities arrested Manarite shortly after the incident, and he is currently being held as the investigation continues.
The Ector County Sheriffโs Office (ECSO) has shared additional details about a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, resulting in one death.
According to ECSO, the suspect in custody has been identified as 27-year-old Anthony Bernardino Cortez Manarite.
Authorities arrested Manarite shortly after the incident, and he is currently being held as the investigation continues.
The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Marcos Criddle, and his family has been notified of his passing.
ECSO is encouraging any residents with information about the incident to reach out to local law enforcement. Those who may have relevant details can contact the Ector County Sheriffโs Office at 432-335-3050.
The incident took place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, around 5:24 a.m. when ECSO responded to a call about a gunshot victim located in the 3500 block of Flint Ave.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim who was then transported to Medical Center Hospital. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
At the scene, deputies detained a suspect and recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting.
The suspect was taken to the Ector County Sheriffโs Office, where he reportedly admitted to shooting the victim during an interview.
While the names of both individuals involved were initially withheld for further investigation, ECSO has now released the identities of the suspect and victim.
The Ector County Sheriffโs Office is continuing its investigation into the incident, and additional updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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.