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Waukesha Police Identify Suspect in Meijer Hostage Situation and Officer-Involved Shooting

Waukesha Police Identify Suspect in Meijer Hostage Situation and Officer-Involved Shooting

Waukesha police have identified 21-year-old Anthony Lehman as the suspect in a hostage situation and officer-involved shooting that occurred at a Meijer store in late July. On the evening of July 30, Lehman allegedly took a 59-year-old man hostage, armed with a knife and a 'clamp tool with two razor blades affixed to the end of it,' and demanded a crisis negotiator. Police stated that Lehman refused multiple commands to drop his weapons, leading an officer to shoot at him due to the 'immediate threat' he posed to the victim and responding officers. One of the officer's shots inadvertently struck the hostage victim in the hand. Lehman was taken to a hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive, while the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Formal charges from the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office are anticipated later this week, potentially including first-degree reckless injury, false imprisonment, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, and terrorist threats.

Popular Memphis Photographer Killed in High-Speed Police Chase Involving Suspect on Bond

Popular Memphis Photographer Killed in High-Speed Police Chase Involving Suspect on Bond

Reggie Pederson, a well-known Memphis photographer, was tragically killed on August 2 in a car crash resulting from a high-speed police chase. Pederson, who was not involved in the pursuit, was struck by a vehicle driven by suspect Donell Alford. According to Action 5 News, Alford was out on bond from a previous police chase that occurred just weeks earlier on July 4, where he fled from Memphis police and was later arrested for vehicle theft. On August 2, a state trooper clocked Alford driving nearly 90 mph in a 40 mph zone. Alford reportedly continued to drive erratically, crossing into oncoming traffic and running red lights, before crashing into Pederson's car. A six-year-old child in Alford's vehicle also sustained serious injuries, including a traumatic head injury. Alford is currently in the hospital's prison ward, with his bail set at $250,000.

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant Grazed by Bullet in Restaurant Shooting Incident

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant Grazed by Bullet in Restaurant Shooting Incident

Robbins Mayor Darren Bryant was grazed by a bullet during a shooting incident at Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar. The event occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday when Marquelle Rose, 29, of Chicago, entered the establishment and began firing at an intended target. A security guard, contracted by the bar, responded by shooting the masked gunman, Rose, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. Mayor Bryant and a 29-year-old DJ working at the bar were both grazed by ricocheting bullets and received hospital treatment. According to Robbins spokesperson Sean Howard, neither the mayor nor the DJ were the intended targets of the shooter. Mayor Bryant was at the bar for a senior resident's birthday party and was ordering food when the shooting began. The Cook County sheriff’s office is leading the investigation into the incident, and Harold’s Chicken and Ice Bar will remain closed until the Robbins police conclude their investigation, which is estimated to be by Tuesday.

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Investigates Reported I-94 Shooting Between Two Vehicles

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Investigates Reported I-94 Shooting Between Two Vehicles

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is currently investigating a reported shooting incident that occurred on I-94 on Sunday night. According to TMJ4, the incident involved occupants of two dark-colored vehicles firing at each other. The MCSO received a call about the shooting around 10:30 p.m., specifying the location as somewhere between I-94 eastbound at North 25th Street and I-94 eastbound at North 16th Street. Following the report, authorities shut down the affected section of I-94. The caller did not provide a more detailed description of the vehicles involved. As of the latest reports from the sheriff's office, there have been no reported injuries from the shooting, and the highway has since been reopened to traffic. The MCSO is actively searching for the individuals involved in this incident.

Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets

Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets

The U.S. Justice Department's internal watchdog is reviewing a controversial DEA tactic in which agents permitted fentanyl to reach the streets to build cases against traffickers

Crawford County Law Enforcement Arrests Two on Drug and Firearm Charges Following Search Warrant

Crawford County Law Enforcement Arrests Two on Drug and Firearm Charges Following Search Warrant

Two individuals, Kelly R. Schroeder, 56, and James W. Cooper, 64, were arrested in Steelville, Missouri, after the Lake Area Narcotics Group and Crawford County Sheriff's Office executed a narcotics-related search warrant at a residence. Upon arrival, Cooper reportedly resisted deputies' commands, leading to a brief physical struggle before his apprehension. Schroeder complied with law enforcement without incident. During the search, deputies discovered various illegal drugs, including suspected methamphetamine and crack cocaine, along with drug paraphernalia such as digital scales and glass smoking pipes. Additionally, a rifle, shotgun, and a loaded revolver were found in an open closet. Schroeder admitted to daily narcotics use for approximately 15 years and stated she had ceased selling drugs two months prior due to an ongoing investigation. Cooper, a convicted felon, acknowledged possessing the firearms but claimed he was holding them for a friend.

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Grand Island Police Seek Public Assistance After Reckless Driving Incidents Involving Matte Black Dodge Charger

Grand Island Police Seek Public Assistance After Reckless Driving Incidents Involving Matte Black Dodge Charger

The Grand Island Police Department (GIPD) is actively seeking information regarding a vehicle involved in two separate reckless driving incidents on a recent Saturday. The first event occurred around 1 a.m. when an officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop near First and Eddy. The vehicle was observed speeding and disregarding a stop sign, but the pursuit was discontinued due to safety concerns. Later that same day, around 10:30 p.m., the vehicle was again spotted near Third and Madison. Police reported that the driver accelerated to an estimated 100 mph on Third Street, between Broadwell and Eddy, and was seen passing other vehicles in the opposing lane. The vehicle is described as a flat, matte black Dodge Charger, notably lacking license plates or in-transit tags. A case has been opened for multiple violations, including willful reckless driving, stop sign violation, traffic signal violation, speeding, and flight to avoid arrest. The GIPD is urging anyone with relevant information to contact them dir...

Waukesha Police Identify Suspect in Meijer Hostage Situation, Charges Expected

Waukesha Police Identify Suspect in Meijer Hostage Situation, Charges Expected

Waukesha police have identified 21-year-old Anthony Lehman as the suspect shot by an officer during a hostage situation at a Meijer store last month. Lehman is expected to face multiple criminal charges this week. According to a news release, the investigation revealed Lehman was armed with a knife and a clamp tool with two razor blades attached. He allegedly took a 59-year-old man hostage inside the store. The incident occurred on July 30, when the Waukesha City Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from the Meijer store. The caller, identified as Lehman, stated he was armed, had taken a hostage, and wished to speak with a hostage negotiator. Responding officers located Lehman inside the store, where he was standing close to the victim and refused orders to drop the knife. An officer discharged their firearm to stop the immediate threat posed by Lehman, unintentionally striking the victim's hand. The victim's injury was non-life-threatening, and they have since been released from the hospita...

Austin Man Uses Hidden Cameras to Aid Police in Trail Break-in Investigations

Austin Man Uses Hidden Cameras to Aid Police in Trail Break-in Investigations

An Austin resident, identified as James, has taken proactive measures to combat a surge in car break-ins along popular Austin trails, including Bull Creek Greenbelt, Mt. Bonnell, and St. Edward’s Greenbelt. Frustrated by repeated incidents, James installed hidden cameras, successfully capturing two individuals breaking into a truck on July 12th. The footage showed one person removing a vehicle's window and entering, then quickly leaving in a getaway car. Initially, James faced difficulties submitting the evidence to the Austin Police Department (APD) because he was a witness, not a victim, and the online reporting system rejected his submission. After FOX 7 reported on the situation, APD contacted James, and the video evidence led to the identification and arrest of two suspects, Michael Grant (65) and Fabian Ellison (40), who were already in custody for a separate break-in. APD confirmed the video was crucial in connecting the suspects to multiple burglaries that would have otherwise remained unsolved.

1 dead 2 injured in crash along US 54 near Cassidy Gate of Fort Bliss

1 dead 2 injured in crash along US 54 near Cassidy Gate of Fort Bliss

El Paso police investigate a deadly vehicle crash near an entrance to Fort Bliss.

Denver Nightclub Shooting Results in Four Injuries and Five Arrests

Denver Nightclub Shooting Results in Four Injuries and Five Arrests

Four individuals sustained injuries in an exchange of gunfire that erupted outside the Volt Club in southwest Denver's Harvey Park neighborhood, leading to the arrest of five people. The incident unfolded just after midnight on Saturday, August 15, when Denver police received reports of an assault or fight occurring outside the establishment. A security guard, attempting to de-escalate the situation, intervened in the altercation. During this intervention, an individual within a large group reportedly discharged a firearm, prompting the security guard to return fire, initiating an exchange of shots. The security guard suffered a minor gunshot wound to the foot, and three additional victims were transported to the hospital, all reported to be in stable condition with good prognoses. Following the shooting, an involved vehicle was spotted departing the scene, triggering a pursuit by Denver Police Department officers, aided by a DPD helicopter. During the pursuit, several occupants exited the vehicle, three ...