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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Tacoma police release details on how toddler subject to AMBER Alert was found
Tacoma police released additional details Monday about the search that unfolded after a 2-year-old girl went missing Saturday, leading to her safe return hours later. Authorities activated an AMBER Alert across the state a little over two hours after a woman called to report her daughter, Delilah Everett, couldn't be found in or around a residence in the 4200 block of South Prospect Street, according to a police news release Monday. The alert was canceled that afternoon. Police announced that Delilah had been returned to her family unharmed and they were questioning a man in custody, The News Tribune reported. The Tacoma Police Department initially posted on Facebook that a man was suspected of taking the girl in his car after entering a fast-food restaurant at 4112 S. Steele St. at 9:10 a.m. Saturday. A man who wrote that he is Everett's father posted a reply to the Police Department's post Saturday afternoon, saying that he is grateful for the man who took the girl and that the man saved his daughter. The father declined to comment when The News Tribune reached him via direct message Monday, saying he had already talked to several other news teams, but said he would inform The News Tribune if he has a statement in the future. Here's how police found the toddler, according to the news release: ▪ 9:30 a.m: A call came in from a mother who said her child was missing from a residence in the 4200 block of South Prospect Street. An employee at a nearby business called to report that a man recently entered the business, saying he found the child alone outside and was looking for her parents. When the employee told him that police would be called to help, the man left with the child in his silver sedan. Police began searching for the child and the man based on surveillance footage from the business. Officers checked nearby police stations and the Tacoma Mall, contacted local hospitals and Tacoma Fire stations and ran searches through Flock Safety systems and Automated License Plate Reader technology for the man's vehicle. The search was unsuccessful. ▪ 9:52 a.m.: Suspecting a child abduction, the police patrol shift commander activated the department's Child Abduction Response Team (CART), which includes criminal investigators and personnel from various agencies trained to 'quickly and effectively recover a child who has been abducted, or who is missing under suspicious circumstances by utilizing a team of trained personnel.' ▪ 10:30 a.m.: CART members began arriving on scene and were briefed on the situation as patrol officers continued the search. ▪ 11:42 a.m.: In the absence of new information about the child's location or why she was taken, the Washington State Patrol issued an AMBER Alert across the state notifying the public of the missing child. The alert said the girl was last seen walking on South Steele Street before a man drove away with her toward 38th Street, The News Tribune reported. 'Within minutes, dozens of calls came in from community members,' the news release said. ▪ 11:50 a.m.: A caller provided authorities with 'key identifying information' about the man seen with the missing child. ▪ 12:06 p.m.: Based on the caller's information, police located the man's address, where they found the missing child. Police took the man into custody and interviewed him at police headquarters. Police also interviewed the man's friends and family. Police booked the man into the Pierce County Jail on an outstanding warrant and forwarded their investigation to prosecutors for a charging decision. The investigation is still active, and police might share further updates after a charging decision. 'The Tacoma Police Department would like to thank the community and our agency partners for their swift assistance during this incident,' the release says.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Virginia Amber Alert: Who is Tyli Nekah Scott, suspect in 4-year-old's abduction
The Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse have issued an AMBER Alert for a 4-year-old boy abducted Monday morning in Norfolk. The child, Kia Foreman, is believed to be in extreme danger. According to authorities, the abduction occurred at approximately 11:40 AM in the 900 block of East Liberty Street. Kia Foreman is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He stands 3 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 40 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, Kia was wearing red Crocs, blue shorts and a grey True Religion T-shirt. The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Tyli Nekah Scott, a Black male, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 173 pounds. He has black hair styled in small braids and brown eyes. Scott was last seen wearing khaki pants, a plaid shirt and a ski mask. Citizens are asked to stay alert and report any sightings of the suspect or child to law enforcement immediately by calling 911 or contacting the Norfolk Police Department. The Norfolk Police Department also shared a photo of Kia Foreman on X (formerly Twitter). They wrote, 'Norfolk Police are continuing this investigation and are asking for the public's help to locate a missing 5-year-old believed to be in the company of Tyli Scott, 27. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Norfolk Crime Line.' An AMBER Alert is a rapid public notification system used by law enforcement agencies to help locate and safely recover abducted children. The system stands for "America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response". It was created in memory of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was abducted and murdered in Texas in 1996. When law enforcement confirms that a child has been abducted and is believed to be in imminent danger, an AMBER Alert is issued. The alert quickly disseminates information about the child, the suspected abductor and any vehicle involved through television, radio, highway signs, mobile phones and online platforms to mobilize the public in the search effort.
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Newsweek
Mom Reports 3-Year-Old Daughter Missing, Then Police Charged Her for Murder
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Delaware mother who reported her 3-year-old daughter missing on Tuesday was charged with murder in Maryland after officials determined the abduction claim was false, according to police. Darrian Randle, 31, was initially arrested for falsely reporting by New Castle County Police before authorities expanded their investigation and charged her with murder and other offenses in Maryland linked to the death of her daughter, Nola Dinkins. Darrian Randle was initially arrested for falsely reporting by police in Delaware, before authorities expanded their investigation and charged her with murder and other offenses in Maryland linked to the death of her daughter, Nola... Darrian Randle was initially arrested for falsely reporting by police in Delaware, before authorities expanded their investigation and charged her with murder and other offenses in Maryland linked to the death of her daughter, Nola Dinkins. More New Castle County Police The Context The case prompted an AMBER Alert, mobilizing federal, state and local law enforcement in a multi-state investigation. In order to issue an AMBER Alert, authorities must confirm that an abduction has occurred. "To allow activations in the absence of significant information that an abduction has occurred could lead to abuse of the system and ultimately weaken its effectiveness," the Department of Justice said on its website. "At the same time, each case must be appraised on its own merits and a judgment call made quickly." What To Know On Tuesday evening, patrol officers responded to a 911 call on the 500 block of Gender Road in Newark. Randle reported that her daughter, Dinkins, had been abducted by an unknown male armed with a handgun who allegedly fled in a dark SUV, New Castle County Police said in a news release. This led authorities to issue an AMBER Alert for the missing child, launching an intensive investigation involving New Castle County Police, Maryland State Police and the FBI. Detectives later determined that Randle's story was false, according to New Castle County Police. She was charged with felony falsely reporting and booked into the Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in lieu of $1 million cash bail. The Amber Alert was subsequently canceled. Officials announced that the case is now being investigated as a homicide. Maryland State Police charged Randle with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, child abuse, reckless endangerment, neglect, burying/disposing of a body in an unauthorized place, and failure to report a child death, according to records obtained by the Delaware News Journal. A second individual, 44-year-old Cedrick Antoine Britten, was also arrested and charged as an accessory to first- and second-degree murder after the fact, along with related offenses. Newsweek reached out to Maryland State Police for comment. Human remains consistent with a young child were found in a vacant lot in North East, Maryland, on Wednesday. Identification of the remains is pending autopsy results by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. What People Are Saying New Castle County Police, in a news release: "This remains an active investigation for both the New Castle County Division of Police and the Maryland State Police." What Happens Next The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation with assistance from the FBI and New Castle County Police. Police said Britten is in custody in Maryland, awaiting transport to the Cecil County District Court for an initial appearance. Randle is in custody in Delaware and is expected to be extradited. Do you have a story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Delaware girl reported missing in NCCo now being treated as MD homicide; abduction no longer believed
A 3-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert issued the night of June 10 is still missing, though police no longer believe she was abducted, as her mother initially claimed. The alert for the child has been canceled, police said. In a brief news conference held on June 11, New Castle County Police said this was not an abduction and this is being treated as a homicide investigation by Maryland State Police. The FBI is also investigating. County police issued an Amber Alert shortly after 10 p.m. on June 10, which said the girl's mother contacted police to say her daughter had been abducted at gunpoint by an unknown white man. The mom claimed it happened in the 500 block of Gender Road, a mostly wooded area in Ogletown, about 7:15 p.m. She said she was driving and Dinkins was upset, so she stopped the car to calm the girl down. The mom told police that's when her daughter was taken. She also claimed that an "unknown white female" was driving a car that the man was in. As police and the FBI investigated the abduction, Sgt. Andrea Botterbusch said detectives determined the mother's account was false. 'The Amber alert is now canceled and there's no danger to the public,' Botterbusch said. 'Sadly, this incident is now being treated as a homicide investigation.' A day later, one of the few residents who lives near the road said she didn't hear anything until police knocked on her door about 9 p.m. on June 10. About 12 hours later, on June 11, two unmarked police SUVs were parked along Gender Road. By 10 a.m., one of the SUVs had left. The area where police were told the abduction occurred is mostly wooded, with almost no shoulder to safely park a car. There are a few long streets leading to a development and corporate compound tucked away off the road. An Amber Alert is issued when a child has been abducted and is at risk of serious injury or death. Law enforcement agencies send descriptions of the missing children, their abductors or other information to broadcasters. The alerts also show up on electronic highway signs. Drivers can expect to see this notification on highway signs across the state. While AMBER is really short for America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response, it was created as a legacy to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was abducted and killed in Texas in 1996. The slaying remains unsolved. This is a developing story. Return to for updates. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware girl reported missing now being treated as Maryland homicide
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Manhunt Underway for Dad of 3 Missing Daughters Found Dead
Originally appeared on E! Online A tragedy is unfolding in Washington State. Days after the bodies of Travis Decker's three daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were discovered in Chelan County near his truck, police are searching for the 32-year-old. "A Chelan County deputy located Decker's vehicle near the Rock Island Campground accessed by Icicle Road. The vehicle was unoccupied," Wenatchee police said in a June 3 statement. "Additional law enforcement officers responded and searched the immediate area. During the search, the bodies of the three missing girls were discovered." "Decker is currently wanted for 3 counts of Murder 1st degree and Kidnapping 1st degree," the statement continued. "Decker is a former Military with extensive training. It is unknown whether Decker is currently armed, but he may pose a significant risk, if approached." The girls' mother had filed a civil complaint May 30, saying her daughters had not returned after a planned visitation with their father, the Wenatchee Police Department said. More from E! Online Love Island USA Announces Yulissa Escobar's Sudden Exit From Show Real Housewives of Orange County Rocked By Affair Rumor in Shocking Season 19 Trailer Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial: Judge Threatens to Remove Rapper for Interacting With Jurors Days later, on June 2, the girls were found dead, with the Chelan County Coroner stating in a preliminary report, that their likely cause of death is asphyxiation, Fox 13 Seattle reported. Wenatchee police said in their statement that the Washington State Patrol was contacted the day the girls were reported missing to request an AMBER Alert. "However," the police added, "it did not meet the required criteria." The department said its detectives contacted WSP again May 31 with additional information and an Endangered Missing Person Alert was issued. "In a situation where a custodial parent is late returning children to another parent," a Washington State Patrol spokesperson told NBC News, "law enforcement does not automatically have clear indication that the children are in danger." He said that on May 31, the state patrol issued an endangered missing person alert, meant for people who are unable to "assist in their own recovery" and that it "accomplished much the same public notification/outreach as an AMBER alert would have." As the search for Decker continues, police are asking for help. "Any member of the public who believes they may have seen Decker since Friday May 30th, and/or know his current whereabouts are asked to call 911 immediately," the authorities emphasized. "Due to safety concerns, do not attempt to contact or approach Decker." (E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
