Crime
Brandon Cross arrested in Qulture Bistro nightclub shooting that killed security guard Melvin Gibson
Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye has released new details regarding a fatal shooting that occurred at a local nightclub over the weekend.
The incident took place at the Qulture Bistro on Sunday, resulting in the death of a security guard and injuries to multiple others.
Sheriff Joye confirmed that Brandon Cross has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the shooting.
According to Florence County Detention Center records, Cross was booked on Tuesday evening.
The Florence County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 39-year-old Melvin Gibson of Florence, who was working as a security guard at the nightclub at the time of the incident.
Coroner Keith von Lutcken also confirmed that six additional individuals sustained gunshot wounds during the shooting.
Their conditions have not been disclosed.
Gibson’s family described him as a devoted father of four, a dedicated worker, and a kind-hearted individual who treated everyone with respect.
According to Sheriff Joye, the violence stemmed from a confrontation between Gibson and a group of individuals who had previous conflicts with him.
The group attempted to gain entry into the Qulture Bistro but were denied access by Gibson, who recognized them and viewed them as a potential threat.
Following the refusal, the group reportedly returned to the parking lot, retrieved three firearms, and initiated a shootout.
The exchange of gunfire resulted in Gibson being fatally struck.
Sheriff Joye indicated that the investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional arrests are likely as detectives work to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.
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.