Crime
Auburn Police Respond to Stabbing and Shooting Incident on Smith Street
Authorities identified Chase Snow, an 18-year-old Auburn resident, as the primary suspect. Snow allegedly stabbed one victim before shooting the other two.
AUBURN, MAINE – Early this morning at approximately 3:20 a.m., the Auburn Police Department responded to a report of a violent altercation involving both stabbing and gunshot wounds at a residence on 45 Smith Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered three male victims: two adults and one juvenile. Two had sustained gunshot wounds, while the third had been stabbed.
Emergency Medical Services from the Auburn Fire Department transported all three victims to Central Maine Medical Center, where they are reported to be in serious but stable condition.
Initial findings indicate that the group had been attending a party at the Smith Street residence when a confrontation escalated into violence.
Authorities identified Chase Snow, an 18-year-old Auburn resident, as the primary suspect. Snow allegedly stabbed one victim before shooting the other two.
Chase Snow was apprehended at the scene and has been charged with the following:
- Elevated Aggravated Assault (Class A)
- Aggravated Assault (Class B)
- Reckless Conduct (Class C)
- Aggravated Reckless Conduct (Class B)
Snow is currently being held without bail at the Androscoggin County Jail, pending his initial court appearance.
Additionally, Daniel Day, a 19-year-old Auburn resident, and his mother, Wendy Day, 57, who reside at 45 Smith Street, have been charged with Furnishing a Place for Minors to Consume Alcohol (Class C) due to their role in hosting the party where the altercation occurred.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. The Auburn Police Department is working in collaboration with the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit. Mutual aid during the incident was provided by the Lewiston Police Department and the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities are continuing to assess the case and have stated that additional charges may be filed as more details emerge.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Auburn Police Department to assist in the investigation.
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.