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Missing Taylor Conard found safe
UPDATE: According to Caeli Boyle, Taylor has been located safely and is currently receiving care at a local hospital while surrounded by family. Michael and the entire family extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who shared updates, offered support, and helped in the effort to find her.
They thank the community deeply for its compassion and assistance.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Virginia Beach, Va. — Family members are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating Taylor Conard, a new mother who disappeared from the Virginia Beach area earlier this morning and may be experiencing a severe postpartum mental health crisis.
According to her fiancé, Michael Olberg, Taylor left home at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Monday under concerning circumstances.
Olberg shared a public plea stating that he and the family are “very scared for her safety,” noting that Taylor gave birth just one month ago and may be struggling with postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis.
Taylor reportedly left behind all of her personal belongings, including a note, though the contents of the note have not been publicly disclosed.
Olberg also stated that Taylor’s vehicle was repossessed the night before, which he believes may have significantly contributed to her emotional distress.
At the time she went missing, Taylor may have been wearing a blue winter jacket along with jeans, leggings, or sweatpants. No further details regarding her direction of travel or possible destination are currently available.
Olberg is pleading with the public to help locate her as quickly as possible.
“If anyone has seen my fiancée, please reach out to me,” he wrote. “We are very scared for her safety. She just had a baby a month ago, and we are worried about the worst.”
Anyone who sees Taylor Conard or has information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact Michael Olberg immediately at 757-218-4451, or call local law enforcement.
This is a developing situation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.