Crime
Clinton Brink and Cristen Brink found dead on a hiking trail at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork
WEST FORK, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) are actively investigating a double homicide after two individuals were found dead on a hiking trail at Devil’s Den State Park in West Fork at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 26.
Authorities have confirmed that the suspect remains at large and is considered dangerous.
On Sunday, ASP identified the victims as 43-year-old Clinton David Brink and 41-year-old Cristen Amanda Brink, a married couple who had recently relocated to Prairie Grove from another state.
According to officials, the Brinks were hiking with their two young daughters, ages 7 and 9, when they were fatally attacked.
The children were unharmed and are now in the care of relatives.
Suspect initially described as a white male wearing dark shorts, a tank top, and weightlifting gloves, investigators revised the suspect’s description based on new information obtained during the ongoing investigation.
He is now believed to be:
A white male of medium build
Wearing a long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up
Dark pants, dark ballcap, and sunglasses
Wearing fingerless gloves and carrying a backpack
Last seen driving a black, four-door sedan, possibly a Mazda
The vehicle’s license plate was reportedly obscured with electrical or duct tape
The suspect was last observed heading toward the park’s exit and may have been traveling on State Highway 170 or State Highway 220, which both run adjacent to the park.
Public Assistance RequestedArkansas State Police are urging anyone who visited Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday to review any photos or videos they may have taken for possible images of the suspect or his vehicle.
Residents in nearby areas are also asked to check their security or game cameras for any suspicious activity.
Anyone with relevant information or footage is asked to immediately contact ASP Troop L at (479) 751-6663.
Law Enforcement Response“We are using all available resources to apprehend this suspect and bring him to justice,” said ASP Colonel Mike Hagar. “I want to thank the public and our media partners for their continued support and cooperation as we work to identify and locate the individual responsible for this heinous crime.”
ASP is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in the manhunt. According to Jessica Franklin, Public Affairs Officer for FBI Little Rock, the bureau is in contact with ASP and remains prepared to assist as needed.
In response to the killings, Arkansas State Parks officials have confirmed that law enforcement presence has been increased across all state parks to ensure the safety of visitors.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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.