Crime
Richard Huguley Charged with Fatally Shooting Stepfather James Barnett in Salem
LEE COUNTY, Ala. — A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his stepfather in the Salem community of Lee County.
According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Lee Road 126 at approximately 7:14 p.m. Thursday following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 69-year-old James Barnett deceased in a chair located in the front yard of his residence.
Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Jessica Henderson confirmed that Barnett suffered a single gunshot wound to the forehead.
Court documents indicate that the weapon used was a .38 Special revolver.
Following the initial investigation, authorities gathered evidence that identified Barnett’s stepson, Richard Lee Huguley, 51, as the primary suspect.
Huguley was subsequently arrested and charged with murder.
He is currently being held at the Lee County Detention Center pending an Aniah’s Law hearing, which will determine if he is eligible for bond.
Investigators have not released additional details regarding a possible motive.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with further information to contact them at 334-749-5651 or reach out to Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867).
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.