Crime
Shooting death of couple Carlus Isaiah and Michaela Isaiah inside Florence home were murder-suicide
A 48-year-old man and his 37-year-old wife were discovered deceased inside their Florence home on Friday, according to Coroner Keith von Lutcken.
The couple, identified as Carlus Lachuan Isaiah and Michaela Marche Isaiah, were found during a welfare check conducted by local authorities.
Autopsies for both are scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the Medical University of South Carolina to determine the cause of death.
While details surrounding their deaths remain unclear, neighbors have expressed shock and shared fond memories of the Isaiahs.
One neighbor, who worked with Carlus Isaiah professionally for many years, described him as a kind and pleasant individual.
Another neighbor shared that she bonded with the Isaiahs over their mutual interest in a specific breed of dog, adding that her interactions with the couple were always positive.
Both neighbors requested to remain anonymous.
As of Monday, Florence police have not disclosed further information regarding the circumstances of the couple’s deaths or the findings of their ongoing investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the situation to come forward as they work to piece together the events leading up to the tragic discovery.
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.