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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
1 teen injured, 2 arrested after Auburn, WA shooting
The Brief A 15-year-old boy is hospitalized in serious condition following a shooting at Sounder Station in Auburn, with police responding to the incident around 2:30 p.m. Two suspects, including another 15-year-old boy, have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. AUBURN, Wash. - A teenage boy is in the hospital, and two others are in police custody, after a shooting at Sounder Station in Auburn. Auburn police officers were called to reports of a shooting at Sounder Station, near First Street SW and A Street SW, around 2:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found a 15-year-old boy with at least one gunshot wound. Police and fire personnel treated his wounds and took him to Harborview Medical Center, where officials say he is in serious condition. Shortly after, officers identified a different 15-year-old boy as the suspect and took him into custody. Police also arrested a second suspect of unspecified age in connection to the shooting. Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Auburn police tip line at (253) 288-7403. The Source Information in this story comes from the Auburn Police Department. Sweltering weather in store for Seattle this week Motorcyclist killed, driver arrested after Puyallup crash Mom of slain Idaho victim Xana Kernodle asks for help attending Bryan Kohberger trial Seattle Memorial Day weekend 2025: Your guide to events, traffic, more Tears, heartbreak at Chase Jones sentencing—teen in fatal Renton, WA crash To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect with high BAC found unresponsive in car blocking road
( — Auburn Police Department responded to a black BMW that was parked in the lot at 403 Grass Valley Highway on Friday morning. According to APD, the incident happened at around 11:30 a.m., where the vehicle was partially blocking a road. Police said the driver was identified as a man from Cameron Park who appeared unresponsive. Suspect arrested for stealing package from Vallejo business APD said after conducting a DUI investigation, the suspect was found to have a blood alcohol content of 0.11%. 'If you've partied hard the night before, it might be a good idea to reconsider hitting the road or at least find an alternative ride,' said APD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Three juveniles, one adult arrested after robbery at Haggen; automatic guns recovered
Four people — including three juvenile males and one adult female — were arrested Tuesday following an armed robbery at a Haggen Grocery Store in Auburn, according to the Auburn Police Department. Police said they were called to the store shortly before 4 p.m. on April 15 after an employee reported being threatened with a gun during a shoplifting incident. The suspect drove away from the scene in a blue Audi A4. Using city traffic cameras, officers were able to identify the getaway vehicle. They located the car near Lakeland Hills Way Southeast and attempted a traffic stop. Officers used a Pursuit Intervention Technique, or PIT maneuver, to safely stop the vehicle. All four individuals inside were taken into custody without injury or incident. During the arrest, one of the juvenile suspects was found carrying three handguns, police said. One of the firearms had been reported stolen. All three guns were equipped with switches that converted them into fully automatic weapons and were fitted with extended magazines. The three juveniles were taken to Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center. The adult woman was booked into the Pierce County Jail. A young child was also found in the vehicle, though officers said they were unaware a child was inside at the time the PIT maneuver was performed. The child was safely released to a family member. All four suspects were booked on probable cause for first-degree robbery. Additional charges include unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree and possession of a stolen firearm. Auburn Police detectives are continuing to investigate the case.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Auburn police eye drones as future of pursuits and first response
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – The Auburn Police Department is among a select group of law enforcement agencies in the nation—and one of only two in the Southeast—utilizing the Autel Dragonfish drone, a cutting-edge aerial platform with long-range surveillance, thermal imaging, and real-time video capabilities. With a two-hour flight time and the ability to cover expansive areas quickly, Auburn Police say the Dragonfish drone is vital for finding missing persons and monitoring massive events like game days at Jordan-Hare Stadium, which seats more than 88,000 people. 'You'll probably see it a whole lot on game day operations, crowd control, if we have anything going on at Toomer's Corner—just to monitor crowds and make sure we don't have vehicles in places they don't need to be in,' said Captain James Pescia of the Auburn Police Department. The drone's capabilities allow officers to pinpoint people in need or quickly detect incidents in dense crowds. In missing person cases, Pescia says time is everything: 'This drone can stay up in the air for almost up to two hours before we have to pull it back down for a battery change, and that could make all the difference in finding somebody or not finding somebody.' While the technology has inspired hope among the public that drones could offer a safer alternative to dangerous vehicle pursuits, Pescia says the department is not there—yet. 'We intend on building our drone program all the way out with more sophisticated drones—to the point where we will have a drone on the scene before an officer even gets there, providing very valuable intel,' Pescia said. 'So while we can't replace a police pursuit yet—I am hopeful we will be there in the future.' New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows just how deadly police pursuits can be. In 2023, 542 people died in pursuit-related crashes nationwide. Of those fatalities: •318 were occupants of the fleeing vehicle •196 were occupants of unrelated vehicles •24 were non-occupants, such as pedestrians •4 were officers in law enforcement vehicles Alabama reported 20 fatalities, including 16 in the suspect's vehicle and four innocent bystanders. Georgia saw 26 pursuit-related deaths, including one officer, six unrelated vehicle occupants, and 18 people in the chased vehicle. Despite the Dragonfish drone's sophisticated features—including vertical takeoff, advanced zoom, and thermal imaging—its use in active police pursuits remains limited due to strict FAA regulations. 'There are currently a lot of restrictions on flying beyond the visual line of sight,' Pescia explained. 'So while the Dragonfish gives us an incredible advantage, it's not something we can rely on exclusively in fast-moving or long-distance chases.' Still, Auburn Police are part of a national effort to explore the concept of 'Drone as a First Responder,' which could allow agencies more flexibility in deploying drones ahead of officers in certain situations. The Dragonfish is used daily for patrol support, search-and-rescue operations, traffic monitoring, and crowd control during major city events. 'It is our vision at the Auburn Police Department to start utilizing technology and those resources to be a force multiplier,' Pescia added. 'Our community is expanding exponentially—and very quickly.' Owned by the City of Auburn, the Dragonfish drone is available to assist any law enforcement agency in East Alabama. Auburn Police say they are committed to deploying the drone wherever it's needed—from county sheriff's offices to neighboring cities like Opelika. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Auburn Police: Dog rescued from abuse will have to ‘wear boots on her paws for the rest of her life'
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — An animal abuse complaint to the Auburn Police Department led investigators to a home where two dogs suffered at the hands of their owners, who have now been charged. On Wednesday, March 19, around 2 p.m., Auburn Police were sent to a home on N. Division Street for reported animal abuse. 'It was reported that two dogs had been living in cruel and inhumane conditions, spending all day in crates,' police said. A two-week investigation across multiple agencies, including a member from the New York State Humane Animal Association Animal Cruelty Task Force, revealed that the dogs' names were found to be Stella and Paula. Stella is a 2-year-old small pit bull mix, and Paula, an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. According to police, both dogs were abandoned and not adequately fed or checked on during a 10-day period. 'It was learned through the investigation that Stella had lived in a crate too small for a dog her size for most of her life. It was also learned that Stella's owners failed to provide adequate sustenance by depriving her of food since at least November of 2024,' explained police. However, the condition of Stella's crate caused her to lose her paw pads. She was found with swollen and infected paws and a loss of hair and was very malnourished and underweight. 'Stella was not able to take more than two steps on her own when removed from the crate and will have to wear boots on her paws for the rest of her life,' continued Auburn Police. Owners of Stella and Paula, Laura L. Hendrickson and Kenneth D. Sulgar, were found and charged with the following: Aggravated cruelty to animals, a felony Overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance (two counts), a misdemeanor Abandonment of animals (two counts), a misdemeanor Failure to provide proper food and drink to an impounded animal, a misdemeanor Both defendants were processed at the Auburn Police Department Headquarters and released with appearance tickets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
