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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Two minors charged for incident with Waverly School Resource Officer
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) — Two juveniles have been charged by the Waverly Police Department following an investigation into an incident involving the students and the School Resource Officer at Waverly High School on June 3. WPD did not provide details on the incident itself, or the charges brought against the two minors involved. 'The investigation is now complete, and the case is officially closed,' WPD said in a statement. WPD worked closely with Waverly School District officials in order to get to the bottom of the investigation, which involved a 'thorough and objective review.' 'The Waverly School District and the Waverly Police Department remain committed to working together to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, staff, and members of the community,' the statement said. The case officially closed on Friday, June 6. Jeffries declines to embrace Musk amid the billionaire's feud with Trump Trump administration faces growing bipartisan pressure over Job Corps Shark-freeing diver says Trump pardon surprised him Democrats call for halt of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac privatization Two minors charged for incident with Waverly School Resource Officer Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
04-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Travis Decker Missing Update: Police Hunt Father After Daughters Found Dead
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. U.S. Marshals, the FBI, and local police are searching for the father of three girls who were found dead after spending time with their father, Travis Decker. The three girls, Evelyn, Paityn, and Olivia Decker, were reported missing on June 1 after Decker failed to return them home from their regular visitation hours with him. They were found deceased on June 3 near their father's white truck, but their father remains missing. Wenatchee Police Department (WPD) is urging the public to assist in locating Decker but has also warned he "may pose a significant risk, if approached," given his military background. WPD has been contacted via Facebook, and the Wenatchee Mayor's Office has been contacted via email for comment. Images of Travis Decker released by Wenatchee Police Department Images of Travis Decker released by Wenatchee Police Department Wenatchee Police Department via AP Why It Matters WPD did not issue an Amber Alert for the children when they went missing initially as although they had always come home on time in the past, failing to return from visitation hours is not an atypical occurrence for children and does not qualify as an Amber Alert issue. Some people are now questioning if issuing an Amber Alert could have saved the children. Their deaths also raise concerns about the safety of his custody agreement and the mental health issues faced by veterans. What To Know The Decker girls, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, lived with their mother in central Washington and saw their father under his visitation rights. Their mother, Whitney Decker, called the police on Friday, May 30, when they failed to return home after seeing Travis Decker. Whitney said this had never happened before, and she knew Travis, who is homeless, had been suffering from mental health issues. Although the WPD was unable to issue an Amber Alert on Friday, they created an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA) on Saturday, May 31, and notified the public via social media about the missing girls on June 1. The search for the girls ended when police found Decker's white 017 GMC Sierra pickup near Rock Island Campground in Chelan Count. They then searched the area, uncovering the girls' bodies nearby. According to court documents obtained by KIRO, the girls likely died from asphyxiation. WPD has issued a warrant for Decker's arrest for multiple counts of murder in the 1st degree and kidnapping in the 1st degree. Crime scene data has been taken from his pickup and from the area where the girls were found dead, which police said would be processed by June 3. Police have described Decker as a man with "extensive military training" who, prior to the deaths of his daughters, was homeless and living in a combination of his vehicle, motels, and campgrounds in the area. From left: Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker. From left: Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker. Wenatchee Police Department via AP What People Are Saying Wenatchee Police Department posted to Facebook: "We want to express our sincere and deep heartfelt condolences to the family at this time." Washington State Patrol public affairs director Chris Loftis told Sky News: "We're people too, you know, so the loss of a child, the loss of two children, the loss of three children is... devastating." What Happens Next The search continues for Travis Decker at this time.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Northern California police warn of $1,000 fine per illegal firework amid Fourth of July holiday
( — Police in Northern California issued a stern warning about the consequences of using illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.• 'Yes, they've already started—illegal fireworks are being heard and seen around Woodland,' the Woodland Police Department said on social media. Northern California police issue $120,000 fine for illegal fireworks To combat illegal fireworks throughout the area, the WPD warned that each illegal firework will result in a $1,000 fine or arrest. Additionally, the agency activated an anonymous tip line for reporting individuals who use illegal fireworks. 'We understand it's difficult to report a neighbor,' WPD said. 'You may not want to cause conflict, but the noise, risk of fire and danger to people, pets and property can't be ignored.' When a report is made, police said a courtesy door hanger will be delivered to the responsible household. The hanger will inform the household that they have been reported for illegal firework use. WPD said that illegal fireworks pose safety risks to the community and issuing fines is the best way to reduce their usage. To report illegal fireworks in Woodland, snitches can use the 'Nail 'Em' App or email fireworks@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Three sisters vanish during planned visitation with homeless dad
Paityn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker 8, and their younger sibling Olivia Decker vanished after they met their homeless dad Travis on Friday, May 30, with their mum urging people to alert police if they are seen Three young sisters vanished during a planned visitation with their homeless dad, sparking an urgent police search to find them. Police in Washington state have launched a massive search for Paityn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker 8, and their younger sibling Olivia Decker after they disappeared during a visit with their dad, Travis Decker, 32. The three children were last seen at about 5:30pm on May 30, according to the Wenatchee Police Department (WPD), who operate in the city about 150 miles east of Seattle. The girls' mum, Whitney Decker has since called on the public to help find her daughters. In a Facebook post shared on May 31, Mrs Decker said: "Last night at 8pm Travis was supposed to drop the girls back off with me and never showed. The cops have him going north out of Wenatchee at 5:41. If you could please all keep an eye out for him, his phone is off and every hotel in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee have been checked." FAMILIES OF THE MISSING Missing people: Facts and Myths Every year, 170,000 people vanish in the UK – that's one person every 90 seconds. Fortunately, most return home within a few days, often without the need for a public appeal. For adults over 18, going missing isn't illegal, but the police will want to ensure their safety. If there are concerns for their welfare, a public appeal might be launched. Importantly, you don't need to wait 24 hours to report someone missing. If their absence is unusual, contact the police immediately. Any child who goes missing will be looked for by police though they are not often given public facing appeals. How the Missing People charity Supports Families Missing People works closely with the police to amplify missing appeals and provide vital support to families. They offer practical help in searches and emotional support to those affected. If you need assistance or want to see your loved one's appeal on the Missed map, call their Helpline on 116 000. It's free, confidential and non-judgemental. They are also there to listen if you are thinking of disappearing or have already left. The Role of Public Appeals Not all missing cases are made public. In situations involving domestic abuse or severe mental health issues, publicity might do more harm than good. That is one reason why you will only see a fraction of missing cases on the Missed map. When sharing appeals, it's crucial to use the official channels from the Missing People website or via the share button on the Missed map. This ensures that once the person is found, all traces of the appeal are removed, respecting their privacy. The Mirror is committed to removing digital footprints of shared appeals, ensuring the missing person's right to be forgotten is upheld. By sharing official appeals, you help protect the privacy and dignity of those who have been found. The WPD said Travis is homeless and that his visitation had been agreed upon by both parents. As a result, an alarm was sent in a bid to find the girls. "The father, Travis Decker, is homeless and living in his vehicle or at various hotels/motels or at campgrounds in the area," a WPD spokesperson said in a June 1 Facebook post. "The visitation was part of a parenting plan, but he has since gone outside the parameters of it which is not normal and cause for the alarm. "The current investigation has not met AMBER Alert criteria, but the situation being monitored closely. However, an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA) has been issues through the Washington State Patrol." Paityn is described as being 4ft 8ins, with brown hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a blue shirt, purple shorts and pink Nikes. Her sister Evelyn is described as 4ft 4ins, with blonde hair, brown eyes and it is not known what clothes she was last wearing. Their sibling Olivia is described as 4ft 2ins with blonde hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a coral/ pink shirt at the time she disappeared. Their dad is described as 5ft 8ins with black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a light-coloured shirt and dark shots. His pickup truck has plates with the number DC0165C, a wanted posted released by police. Anyone who recognises Decker or his daughters is advised to call 911. The Mirror has contacted the WPD for comment via its Facebook page. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems, there are 912 open missing persons cases in Wasington state with 1,005 being listed as resolved. • The Mirror is using its platform to launch Missed – a campaign to shine a light on underrepresented public-facing missing persons in the UK via a live interactive map, in collaboration with Missing People Charity. Because every missing person, no matter their background or circumstances, is someone's loved one. And they are always Missed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wichita police boost security as Riverfest kicks off downtown
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — As Riverfest prepares to welcome thousands downtown starting Friday, Wichita police are ramping up security to keep festivalgoers safe during the nine-day event. The Wichita Police Department says it will deploy a full range of resources, including its SWAT team, bomb squad, K-9 units, drones, mounted officers, and traffic patrols. Spotters will also monitor crowds from elevated positions, while drones will help track activity from above. 19-year-old charged with murder of pregnant Wichita woman 'We're going to have SWAT down there, we're going to have the bomb squad down there, K-9's, the drones, the mounted unit, traffic officers—so everything we can do to provide as much security as we can and to make everyone feel as safe and as comfortable as they can down there,' said WPD Lieutenant Stephanie Neal. Neal said officers are prepared for a variety of scenarios, including those that have become increasingly common at large gatherings worldwide. 'Given the climate and everything that's happening not only in the United States but across the world—where people are driving through crowds at events, there are active shooters at events—we try to plan as much as we can and as best as we can in the event any of those events would occur here,' she said. Police emphasize that public awareness remains key. 'If they do see something that makes them uncomfortable, that they think is suspicious… we encourage them to go report that to a police officer so we can address that,' Neal said. Riverfest attendees should expect to pass through metal detectors at the gates to both the main festival area and the carnival. No weapons or pocketknives will be allowed inside the event footprint, and backpacks and wagons will be subject to search. 'Keep your weapons at home… Don't leave any valuables in your car, especially not in plain sight,' Neal warned. Many of the officers working at Riverfest are doing so on an off-duty, overtime basis, paid for by the festival. Neal noted this helps maintain regular police coverage for the rest of the city during the event. 'So officers sign up and they get assigned to those positions… We try not to pull from any on-duty officers because we don't want to use resources that should go to the rest of the community,' she said. Neal had one final message for festivalgoers: 'Just have fun and stay safe out there.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
