Crime
1 killed after shooting in Farrell, suspect at large
The Farrell Police Department is actively searching for a suspect connected to a homicide that occurred on Saturday afternoon in the 500 block of Beechwood Avenue.
According to Mercer County District Attorney Pete Acker, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 4 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered that a man had been fatally shot. His identity has not yet been released.
Authorities have identified a person of interest and are working diligently to locate and apprehend the individual.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are gathering additional evidence and witness statements to clarify the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Farrell Police are urging residents to remain cautious:
- Lock doors and secure vehicles while the investigation continues.
- Report any suspicious activity immediately to law enforcement.
Updates will be provided through local news outlets as new information becomes available. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Farrell Police Department or Mercer County Crime Stoppers.
Public cooperation is essential in ensuring the safety of the community and bringing the responsible parties to justice.
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.