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Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Yahoo
Police reveal suspect in mystery murder of four people after baby was left on stranger's front lawn
Police are searching for a man they believe killed four members of a family in rural Tennessee before abandoning a 7-month-old baby girl in a front yard. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has named Austin Robert Drummond, 28, as a suspect in Tuesday's quadruple murder. He is still on the loose and police warn Drummond should be considered armed and dangerous. The Marshals Service is offering up to $7,500 for information leading to his capture. Drummond is about 5'10, weighs 190 lbs, and has blue eyes, brown hair, and a goatee, though he may have altered parts of his appearance since the killings, according to the TBI. He has been added to the state's 'most wanted' list. The suspect was last seen driving his white Audi A3 sedan, which has Tennessee license plate RI 01896. The vehicle can be further identified by damage it has on its driver's side, according to authorities. Drummond is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, and unlawful firearm possession in connection with the murders of Adrianna Williams, 20, James Wilson, 21, Courtney Rose, 38, and Braydon Williams, 15, police say. The four victims have been identified as being the mother, father, grandmother, and uncle of the baby girl Drummond allegedly kidnapped and then abandoned on a lawn. Police have not confirmed if Drummond has any connection to the family. He has a previous conviction for aggravated robbery and was sentenced to 13 years in prison, according to WREG. He finished his sentence in September. He is facing other charges, including attempted first degree murder and drug charges stemming from his time in prison. Drummond was not released on parole or probation. Police became aware of the murders after receiving a call about a "concerning incident" at around 3.11 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Dyer County Sheriff's Office. "A dark-colored minivan or a white mid-size SUV was reported to have dropped off an infant in a car seat at a random individual's front yard," the sheriff's office wrote alongside a photo of the child. "Thankfully a witness saw the car seat with the child and called 911." Once the deputies identified the baby they wanted to speak with her family. Around 10.26 p.m., a 911 call reported two of the victims were missing. The caller said they were searching around a home with a flashlight, according to Action News 5. The discovery of the infant and the missing persons call eventually led the deputies to Lake County where they found the victims. The crime scene is approximately 25 miles north of where the baby was found, according to deputies. A family friend, Amy Anderson, remembered Adrianna Williams, 20, as the "sweetest person." 'They're devastated. We're just thankful that the baby was spared, grateful for that,' Anderson told WREG 3. 'They were really good people, Adrianna was the sweetest person, she loved being a mama.' District Attorney General Danny Goodman Jr said the TBI and FBI are working on the case alongside several local and regional law enforcement agencies.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
While senators rushed to Warren's aid in a display of bipartisan camaraderie, MAGA pundits wasted no time mocking the moment.
A video of Sen. Elizabeth Warren taking a tumble on the Senate floor has sparked ridicule in MAGA corners online. A live feed from Wednesday evening shows the 76-year-old Massachusetts Democrat lingering in the well of the Senate during a vote on President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Marshals Service. Leaning back with arms crossed, Warren presses against a desk—only to feel it give way beneath her. She loses her balance and topples backward onto the floor.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Sask. NDP call for ombudsman investigation into complaint against Marshals employee
The official Opposition has written to the province's ombudsman calling for an investigation into the Saskatchewan Marshals Service and the resignation of one of its employees. Jordan McPhail, the NDP's associate corrections, policing and public safety critic, wrote the letter on Monday. In a copy of the letter obtained by CBC News, McPhail said an investigation should look at the overall conduct of the Marshals service, the conduct of the officer that was under investigation and the responsibility the minister has to the public and transparency involving the service. "Your mandate is crucial to restoring public trust in this new agency and ensuring fair, consistent disclosure of important public information," McPhail wrote. The ombudsman's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The provincial government has yet to respond to a request for comment. READ: Jordan McPhail's letter to the Saskatchewan's ombudsman Lack of details released to public Last week, CBC News broke the story that a Marshals employee was placed on administrative leave before the policing service was even up and running had resigned from the service. The nature of the complaint was never made public, but in April it was confirmed that it was being investigated by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC). The PCC is a five-person civilian body appointed by the provincial government that investigates and reviews complaints against police. On Wednesday, the PCC confirmed it had completed its investigation. It said it provided the results to the Marshals service, as required by Saskatchewan's Police Act. Cara Burrows, the director of communications for the Marshals service, told CBC News, said the organization takes allegations involving member conduct seriously, but would be unable to "provide further information due to privacy and personnel matters." Burrows did confirm the employee resigned from his role with the service. On Friday, the NDP called for Tim McLeod, minister of corrections, policing and public safety, to release the PCC report. It highlighted how the province has previously released the findings of PCC investigations or entire PCC reports in the past. "McLeod needs to think long and hard about the message he will send if he chooses to hide this report," said NDP Justice Critic Nicole Sarauer. In a blistering statement, the Government of Saskatchewan refused. The NDP is attempting to "mislead the public" saying the release of previous PCC reports were the result of "extenuating and exceptional circumstances," it said. The government added that McLeod does not direct the day-to-day operations of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service or the PCC. "The NDP should understand that it would be inappropriate to interfere with the independence of the PCC by politicizing the decision to release the findings of investigations," the statement from the provincial government read. "They should apologize to the SMS and the PCC for disrespecting their dedicated service."The Saskatchewan Marshals Service swore in its first class of recruits at the end of April and began operations in May. Marshals are expected to focus on rural crime, finding high-risk offenders and people with outstanding warrants, and assisting RCMP, First Nations and municipal police services.
CBC
28-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Sask. NDP call for ombudsman investigation into complaint against Marshals employee
The official Opposition has written to the province's ombudsman calling for an investigation into the Saskatchewan Marshals Service and the resignation of one of its employees. Jordan McPhail, the NDP's associate corrections, policing and public safety critic, wrote the letter on Monday. In a copy of the letter obtained by CBC News, McPhail said an investigation should look at the overall conduct of the Marshals service, the conduct of the officer that was under investigation and the responsibility the minister has to the public and transparency involving the service. "Your mandate is crucial to restoring public trust in this new agency and ensuring fair, consistent disclosure of important public information," McPhail wrote. The ombudsman's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The provincial government has yet to respond to a request for comment. Lack of details released to public Last week, CBC News broke the story that a Marshals employee was placed on administrative leave before the policing service was even up and running had resigned from the service. The nature of the complaint was never made public, but in April it was confirmed that it was being investigated by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC). The PCC is a five-person civilian body appointed by the provincial government that investigates and reviews complaints against police. On Wednesday, the PCC confirmed it had completed its investigation. It said it provided the results to the Marshals service, as required by Saskatchewan's Police Act. Cara Burrows, the director of communications for the Marshals service, told CBC News, said the organization takes allegations involving member conduct seriously, but would be unable to "provide further information due to privacy and personnel matters." Burrows did confirm the employee resigned from his role with the service. On Friday, the NDP called for Tim McLeod, minister of corrections, policing and public safety, to release the PCC report. It highlighted how the province has previously released the findings of PCC investigations or entire PCC reports in the past. "McLeod needs to think long and hard about the message he will send if he chooses to hide this report," said NDP Justice Critic Nicole Sarauer. In a blistering statement, the Government of Saskatchewan refused. The NDP is attempting to "mislead the public" saying the release of previous PCC reports were the result of "extenuating and exceptional circumstances," it said. The government added that McLeod does not direct the day-to-day operations of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service or the PCC. "The NDP should understand that it would be inappropriate to interfere with the independence of the PCC by politicizing the decision to release the findings of investigations," the statement from the provincial government read. "They should apologize to the SMS and the PCC for disrespecting their dedicated service." WATCH | Sask.'s new police force gets ready: Sask.'s new police force getting ready for May launch 3 months ago The Saskatchewan Marshals Service, launching on May 5, will have jurisdiction throughout the province and support the RCMP, as well as First Nations and municipal police services. The Saskatchewan Marshals Service swore in its first class of recruits at the end of April and began operations in May. Marshals are expected to focus on rural crime, finding high-risk offenders and people with outstanding warrants, and assisting RCMP, First Nations and municipal police services.
USA Today
25-06-2025
- USA Today
US Marshals Service operation recovers 60 missing children in Florida
A massive investigation into child sex trafficking resulted in the rescue of 60 "critically missing" children in the Tampa Bay area, Florida State Attorney James Uthmeier announced with other officials at a news conference on June 23. "Operation Dragon Eye" was led by the U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Florida and involved 20 agencies, state officials said. Eight people were arrested, with charges ranging from human trafficking, child endangerment, drug possession, and drug trafficking. The investigation was focused on recovering or safely locating "critically missing" children in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. The children's ages ranged from 9 to 17, officials said. "I have to curtail my enthusiasm because of the sensitivity of the victims involved in this operation, but the successful recovery of 60 missing children, complemented with the arrest of eight individuals, including child predators, signifies the most successful missing child recovery effort in the history of the United States Marshals Service; or to my knowledge, any other similar operation held in the United States," said William Berger, U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Florida. "The real heroes behind this operation are the law enforcement who built and executed this mission. As your Attorney General and a father of three young kids, protecting children is my top priority," Uthmeier said. "If you victimize children, you're going to prison, end of story." What is Operation Dragon Eye? Operation Dragon Eye was a two-week initiative "geared to recover or safely locate the most critically missing youth," the U.S. Marshals Service said in a release. According to Uthmeier, 17 boys and 43 girls were recovered in the two-week targeted operation. The operation had three primary objectives: "The unique part of this operation was the fact that underaged critically missing children ranging from age 9 to 17 were not only recovered but were debriefed and provided with physical and psychological care," Berger said. "This operation further included follow-up assistance in hopes that these youth will not return to the streets to be further victimized.' These kids were missing for years. Why experts say parental abductions need attention. What are 'critically missing children'? The Marshals Service defines critically missing children as "those at risk of crimes of violence or those with other elevated risk factors, such as substance abuse, sexual exploitation, crime exposure, or domestic violence." Operation Dragon Eye was the product of "a multidisciplinary task force of federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as social service entities, the medical community, and non-governmental organizations," the Marshals Service said in a released statement. The other agencies included the Florida Attorney General's Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Pasco Sherriff's Office, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, St. Petersburg Police Department, Tampa Police Department, BayCare, Bridging Freedom, Bridges of Hope, Children's Home Network, Children's Network of Hillsborough County, Family Support Services Pasco Pinellas Counties, More Too Life, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and Redefining Refuge. 'Working tirelessly to help make sure that every child has a safe childhood' Since the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act was passed in 2015, the Marshals Service has located or recovered nearly 4,000 missing children. The Marshals Service located or recovered missing children in 66% of the cases it received, according to a released statement. Of those recovered, 61% were found within seven days. In 2024, 200 missing children were found as part of a nationwide operation called "Operation We Will Find You 2," conducted May 20 to June 24 by the Marshals Service and other federal, state, and local agencies across the United States. The 2024 operation, conducted with help from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, recovered and removed 123 children from dangerous situations, the Marshals Service said at the time. The other 77 missing children were located and found to be in safe locations, according to law enforcement or child welfare agencies. Callahan Walsh, executive director of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, applauded the agencies that collaborated in Operation DRAGON EYE to help protect children. "We're proud to have supported the U.S. Marshals Service and our partners in Florida to recover these missing children and provide critical support to those who need it most," Walsh said in a statement. "NCMEC is honored to stand alongside these teams and will continue working tirelessly to help make sure that every child has a safe childhood." Contributing: Mike Snider, USA TODAY
