Crime
Judge Steven Meyer and his wife Kimberly injured after shooting in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, were injured in a shooting at their residence Sunday afternoon, according to information provided by law enforcement.
The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) reported that officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Mill Pond Lane at approximately 2:17 p.m. after receiving an initial 911 call of unknown circumstances.
As additional details emerged, the call was upgraded to a reported shooting, prompting the response of additional police units.
Upon arrival, officers located two gunshot victims—one male and one female—inside the residence.
Emergency medical personnel rendered aid and transported both individuals to a local hospital.
Police later confirmed that both victims are listed in stable condition.
During the preliminary investigation, officers recovered a spent shotgun shell on the front porch of the home.
According to police, the male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm.
Investigators stated that the victim reported hearing a knock at the door, after which an individual allegedly said, “We have your dog,” before firing a shot through the door, striking him.
The scene was secured as detectives conducted evidence collection, and access to the immediate area was restricted during the investigation.
Property records associated with the address list Kimberly Meyer as the resident. Authorities later confirmed that the injured individuals are Judge Steven Meyer and his wife.
LPD confirmed that two people were shot and emphasized that the investigation remains active.
No suspects have been identified or taken into custody at this time, and police have not released additional details regarding a possible motive.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Lafayette Police Department at (765) 807-1200.
As of the time of publication, no further information regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting had been released.
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.