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27-05-2025
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UPDATE: Man convicted in 2019 Whitemarsh Island rape sentenced
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A man convicted in a 2019 Whitemarsh Island rape was sentenced to life without parole Friday. Kasey Levi Lyons Dyak was convicted in May 2025. According to the Chatham County Police Department (CCPD), on June 1, 2019, a woman was sleeping in her Colonial Grand apartment when a stranger broke in and woke her up by sexually assaulting her. He had entered her apartment by cutting the screen door while she was sleeping, the Chatham County District Attorney's (DA) Office said. Dyak was identified as the suspect in 2023 after he was being investigated for another sexual assault in Florida where his DNA was uploaded from the Florida investigation into CODIS, (Combined DNA Index System). It matched DNA taken from the Chatham County victim taken in 2019. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Chatham County Police seek public's help locating Island Daiquiri Café shooting suspects
The Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) is seeking the community's help in identifying two suspects believed to have been involved in a recent shooting incident at Island Daiquiri Café located in the 300 block of Johnny Mercer Boulevard. According to a post on the CCPD Facebook page the incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. on May 17. Officers were dispatched to the scene due to a report of shots fired at the establishment. A shooting victim left the scene before police arrived, and later received treatment at a local hospital. CCPD shared that video surveillance camera captured images of the two men suspected of being involved. CCPD is seeking assistance from anyone with information about the matter. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the CCPD app, or the Department's online tip form at Citizens can also call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020, where anonymous tips may qualify for a cash reward. This is a developing story. Joseph Schwartzburt is the education and workforce development reporter for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at JSchwartzburt@ and JoeInTheKnow_SMN on Instagram. This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Chatham County Police ask public to help identify suspects in shooting
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Commerce City police to begin using K-9 patrol dogs again
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KDVR) — The Commerce City Police Department is set to once again begin using K-9 patrol dogs to help fight crime in June. The arrival of these dogs will make a big difference in so many ways, according to the deputy chief. Commerce City police will soon send drones to respond to 911 calls One of the new patrol dogs is named 'Holland'. The German Shepherd/Malanois mix is a year old. FOX31 was able to see the dog being trained on Wednesday. In a few minutes, Holland was able to find bullets and a gun that had been hidden in the grass and bushes outside a sports stadium. The department said Holland was named after Commerce City Police detective Curt Holland, who was killed in a crash while in the line of duty in 2020. Commerce City Police Officer Gilbert Abdulla is Holland's handler and said the K-9 has an extraordinary sense of smell, which he said will make a big difference in fighting crime and catching suspects. 'It (the dog) protects the officers when we have to locate people or be put in a dangerous situation. It could be a deterrent to deter people from assaulting officers, deter people from escaping from officers,' Officer Abdulla said. Holland is one of two K-9s recently acquired by CCPD. The department said it had a K-9 program a decade ago, but it was disbanded as part of a consent decree. There are now more than 70,000 people living in Commerce City. The police department said the K-9s are needed to help deal with population growth and crime rates. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The department's leadership said the dogs are needed for more than just fighting crime. 'Well, they can help locate critical missing individuals. So, think about an elderly person that walks away from a nursing home or a child that's missing. They can greatly aid in locating that individual in a much quicker period of time,' Deputy Chief Mike Smathers said. The dogs will also be used as ambassadors for the police department and meet the community, so citizens can get to know both the dogs and officers a little better. CCPD said it hopes to have as many as six K-9 units patrolling the streets within the next couple of years. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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CCPD: Concerns over puppy welfare prompt search
(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) is looking for a puppy that was sold at a local Walmart due to concerns over the dog's welfare. Police say that on Friday, May 9, a pit bull puppy was sold or given away at the Cañon City Walmart, located off Highway 50. The puppy is believed to be four and a half to five weeks old when it was sold or given away. According to CCPD, the Community Services Unit is attempting to locate the puppy so it can be returned to its mother. 'There is an obvious concern for the puppy's welfare due to its age,' CCPD wrote via Facebook. The vehicle believed to be associated with the puppy is described as a white Dodge 1500 pickup. Anyone with information about the situation or the puppy's whereabouts is asked to call the CSO Unit at (719)-276-5600, Option #3. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-05-2025
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Missing Cañon City senior found safe
UPDATE: TUESDAY 5/6/2025 7:01 p.m. (CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — James Melies has been found safe, according to CCPD. UPDATE: TUESDAY 5/6/2025 4:19 p.m. A Senior Alert has now been issued by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for James Melies. According to the CBI, Melies suffers from a cognitive impairment which may result in him becoming confused. TUESDAY 5/6/2025 3:16 p.m. ORIGINAL STORY: Senior Alert issued for 67-year-old last seen in Cañon City The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) is asking the community to be on the lookout for a missing 67-year-old man who was last seen on foot at his home in the Downtown area on Monday, May 6. According to CCPD, 67-year-old James 'Jim' Melies was reported missing on Tuesday afternoon after he was last seen around 8:30 p.m. at his home in the 700 block of Royal Gorge Boulevard, in the Downtown Historic District. Courtesy: Cañon City Police Department CCPD said Melies' friends report that he frequents the Cañon City Public Library as well as the Arkansas River. Melies is described as 5'9″ tall, weighs approximately 170 pounds, with blue eyes and grey hair. He may be wearing a gray 'Rocky Mountain' windbreaker, blue jeans, and a blue ball cap. CCPD asks anyone who thinks they may have seen Melies or who knows of his whereabouts to contact police at (719) 276-5600 or call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX21 News Colorado.
