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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.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
AMBER Alert issued for child abducted after fatal Norfolk shooting
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia State Police issued an AMBER Alert Monday afternoon for a 4-year-old boy missing after a fatal shooting in Norfolk. The child is believed to be in extreme danger. Norfolk Police said they are searching for 27-year-old Tyli Scott, who allegedly took 4-year-old Kai Foreman after a fatal shooting on East Liberty Street around 11:40 a.m. Norfolk Police and Virginia State Police issued different names for the child, but VSP has since corrected the error. According to officials, just after 11:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of East Liberty Street for reports of a possible shooting. Upon arrival to the scene, officers found a woman who was later pronounced dead at the scene. Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot spoke with reporters shortly after and provided additional details. He said officers arrived to find the female victim lying in the front yard of a home. Shortly afterwards, police said they are requesting the public's assistance in finding the missing 4-year-old, who is believed to be with Tyli Scott. The AMBER alert issued by VSP says Scott is 6'1, weighs 173 pounds, with black braids and was last seen wearing khakis, plaid shirt and a ski mask. Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot said Foreman was last seen wearing a gray True Religion t-shirt, basketball shorts and red crocs. A photo of Foreman can be found below: Police said Scott is believed to be armed and dangerous and that Foreman is in danger. 'We believe that this was a targeted event. It wasn't random by any stretch of the imagination,' Chief Talbot said. At this time, though, NPD is unsure of the relationship between Tyli Scott and the murder victim and the child. During his interview with reporters, Chief Talbot said Norfolk Police were requesting that Virginia State Police issue an AMBER Alert in this case. A short time later one was sent out. WAVY tried to access the VSP AMBER Alert website to see if a photo of the suspect was provided, but the site remains down. VSP says the two were last seen on foot. If you have any information about this case, you can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, downloading the P3 tips app to a mobile device, or visiting and submitting a tip. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
4 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.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
AMBER Alert: Two-year-old reportedly kidnapped in Tacoma
An AMBER Alert has been issued for two-year-old Delilah Everett, who has reportedly been kidnapped in Tacoma, the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) said. Everett is a black female and she was last seen walking in the street near 4112 South Steele Street when a male stranger picked her up, put her in his car, and headed towards 38th Street, the Washington State Patrol said. TPD says the suspect is a black male in his early 20s and may be driving a 2011-2020 silver Hyundai four-door sedan with damage to the left front quarter panel above the tire and black markings in the dented area, police say. He is described as having a thin build, puffy afro-style hair,asks and was seen wearing a grey puffer-style jacket with light blue/white basketball shorts and black with gold lettering Nike slides. Delilah was last seen wearing a white and yellow floral long-sleeve pajama set and white socks, TPD said in a release. She is around three feet tall, 23 pounds, with curly hair and brown eyes. If you see Delilah or the suspect, TPD asks that you call 911.
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@
