Crime
Roanoke Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 42-year-old Lamar Burkes
The Roanoke Police Department is actively searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on March 1, 2025.
At approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 700 block of 30th St NW.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Lamar Nicolas Burkes, a Roanoke resident.
Following an investigation, police have identified the suspect as 39-year-old Quante Martice Dillard Sr., also of Roanoke.
Dillard is now wanted for First-Degree Murder.
Upon consultation with the Commonwealthโs Attorneyโs Office, the case was presented before a grand jury on Monday, resulting in an indictment for First-Degree Murder against Dillard.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Dillardโs whereabouts or details related to this incident to contact the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 344-8500.
The public is advised not to approach the suspect but to report any relevant information to law enforcement immediately.
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.