Crime
Suspect Arrested After 7-Year-Old Jamal White Located Safely in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI — A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the abduction of 7-year-old Jamal White, who was safely located Saturday afternoon following an Amber Alert issued on July 11.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, Jamal was found around 39th and Lloyd Streets, and was reported to be safe.
The individual discovered with the child was arrested at the scene.
However, investigators believe that while the suspect was in possession of the child at the time, they may not have been the original abductor.
Jamal was last seen around 7:00 p.m. Friday evening near 61st and Hustis Streets, where witnesses say he was forcibly taken at gunpoint and placed into a white Jeep Renegade by a masked individual wearing a black hoodie and carrying a handgun.
The abduction prompted an immediate Amber Alert and a coordinated search effort involving local law enforcement and community members.
Surveillance footage showing the suspect vehicle was released to the public to aid in the investigation.
Jamal was described as approximately 4 feet tall, weighing 80 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.
While the child is now safe, the investigation remains ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the abduction and whether additional individuals were involved.
Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Milwaukee Police Department’s District Four at (414) 935-7242.
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.