Crime
Rebecca Kay Park’s Sister Kimberly Park and Fiancé Richard Falor Arrested Following Her Death
Authorities have confirmed that both the fiancé and sister of Rebecca Kay Park were taken into custody late last night.
At this time, specific charges have not been publicly disclosed. Additional details are expected to be released as the investigation continues.
Rebecca Kay Park was last seen on the night of November 3rd near her mother’s residence in Boon Township, Michigan.
According to early reports, she was allegedly observed entering a dark-colored vehicle. However, investigators have received conflicting accounts regarding the exact description of the vehicle from her mother, Cortney, who was reportedly the last known person to see her.
Following Rebecca’s disappearance, Cortney sent a series of urgent text messages to Richard Lee Falor, the father of Rebecca’s unborn child and Cortney’s former partner.
Despite not having a close relationship, the messages appeared frantic and included statements such as:
- “Call me back asap”
- “Rich it’s Cortney call me back”
- “Dude call me”
- “Ur ole lady took off with some dude in a black car”
In the days immediately following Rebecca’s disappearance, her cell phone was recovered on a nearby roadway—located by her mother.
The discovery, combined with earlier inconsistencies, has led to ongoing speculation surrounding Cortney’s involvement or knowledge prior to police locating Rebecca.
Online records and discussions indicate that both Cortney and Falor have prior criminal histories, including offenses related to sexual assault; however, officials have not confirmed whether those histories are relevant to the current investigation.
After 21 days missing, Rebecca was tragically found deceased.
Her body was located by her father during a search effort, only a short distance from the residence where she was last seen.
Reports indicate her body was discovered approximately 15 feet off the roadway and appeared to have been dragged to the location.
Rebecca was nine months pregnant at the time of her death.
Authorities have confirmed that the baby was not found with her, and details regarding the infant’s status remain unclear.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Officials are expected to release further information regarding the arrests and potential charges as evidence is processed and autopsy results are completed.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Crime
Agent Nic Graham Dies After Being Shot in Lakewood Police Shootout With Suspect Gabriel Garcia on RTD Bus
LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A Lakewood police agent who was critically wounded during a shootout with a suspect aboard an RTD bus has died, authorities confirmed. The fallen officer was identified as Nic Graham, a member of the Lakewood Police Department since 2019.
Graham was among four police agents injured Thursday evening when an armed confrontation erupted near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. A civilian bystander was also struck by gunfire.
The shooting followed a police search for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run crash reported earlier in the day.
Police said the incident initially began shortly before 3:45 p.m. Thursday, following a hit-and-run collision near Kipling Street and West 13th Avenue in Lakewood.
Witnesses told investigators that the suspect ran away almost immediately after the crash. However, they provided officers with a description that helped police identify and search for the individual.
Lakewood Police Public Information Agent John Romero said witnesses were able to give officers a useful description of the person who fled the scene.
Several hours later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Lakewood police agent recognized the individual boarding an RTD bus near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Officers approached the suspect at approximately 6:32 p.m. Police said the individual opened fire on officers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Responding officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified as Gabriel Garcia.
Garcia was reportedly on parole when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries ranged from serious to critical, and all four were transported to nearby hospitals.
Despite receiving emergency medical treatment, Graham later died from his injuries.
One civilian bystander was also hit by gunfire and hospitalized. The person’s condition had not been publicly disclosed as of Friday afternoon.
Hospital updates released Friday morning indicated that two agents treated at Denver Health Medical Center had been released. Another remained hospitalized, while officials had not provided a complete update on the remaining injured individuals.
Graham began serving with the Lakewood Police Department in 2019 after graduating from the police academy.
Throughout his law enforcement career, he contributed to criminal investigations and earned recognition for his work.
One of his notable achievements came in 2023, when he received the department’s Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award for his contributions to investigations targeting gang members.
Police Chief Philip Smith paid tribute to Graham, highlighting his dedication, compassion and commitment to helping others.
Chief Smith said Graham demonstrated those qualities throughout his career, from his early days on patrol to his investigative work.
His death has left the department and the wider Lakewood community grieving the loss of an officer who dedicated his career to public service.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation.
The shooting resulted in the death of suspect Gabriel Garcia, the fatal injury of Agent Nic Graham, injuries to three additional police agents and a civilian bystander.
Officials have not released a final investigative account of the incident. Further updates are expected as investigators establish the complete sequence of events.