Crime
Mount Morris Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Oregon High School Graduate
MT. MORRIS, IL – A 25-year-old Oregon High School graduate was fatally shot Monday evening in Mt. Morris following a domestic incident, and a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, according to a press release from the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office.
On Monday, April 21, at approximately 4:59 p.m., the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting at 1 South Ogle Street, Apartment 13 in Mt. Morris.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Cameron Pasley, 25, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the residence.
Pasley was quickly transported by the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District to Saint Katharine Hospital in Dixon, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The suspect, identified as Derek Swanlund, 44, was located a short distance from the scene and taken into custody without incident, authorities said.
Swanlund is currently being held at the Ogle County Jail and has been formally charged with first-degree murder.
Additional charges may be filed as the investigation progresses.
The investigation is being led by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Mt. Morris Police Department, Polo Police Department, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services, and the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District.
Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the domestic dispute or the relationship between Pasley and Swanlund.
The sheriff’s office stated that further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Pasley was a 2018 graduate of Oregon High School and a current member of the school district’s custodial team.
In a public Facebook post on April 22, the Oregon School District remembered Pasley as a beloved member of their community.
“Cameron will be remembered for his easy-going personality, his ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone, and the calming presence he brought into every room,” the statement read. “He had a bright future ahead of him and was someone who made even stressful situations feel manageable. Please join us in keeping Cameron’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
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.