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CBS News
10 hours ago
- CBS News
Newport teen charged with making terrorist threats against Rockwood Police Department
Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories A Monroe County man has been charged in connection with making terrorist threats against the Rockwood (Michigan) Police Department. Jason Alexander-David Stacy, 18, of Newport, was arraigned Friday in 33rd District Court on charges of false report or threat of Terrorism, using a computer to commit a crime and malicious use of telecommunication services, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced. Bond was set at $500,000, and he was remanded to the Wayne County Jail. He is scheduled for a probable cause conference on June 24 and a preliminary examination on July 1. Threats of terrorism carry a possible penalty of 20 years in prison. Using a computer to commit a threat of terrorism – felony carries a possible penalty of 20 years to life. Malicious use of telecommunications service is a misdemeanor that carries a possible penalty of six months. The charges involve threats of violence made during multiple calls at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday to the Rockwood Police Department, the prosecutor said. Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputies, working with Rockwood Police, took a man into custody without incident at about 9 p.m. Wednesday, and he was turned over to the city police. The U.S. Border Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation were also involved in the investigation. The city of Rockwood is in Wayne County, but the community borders Monroe County.
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
2 killed after train hits SUV in Somerset County
Two women are dead after a CSX train collided with a vehicle at a train crossing in Rockwood Borough, Somerset County on Thursday morning. KDKA-TV spoke with residents in the area who said that the two train crossings in town have been problematic for years and they want something done about it. "I feel sick almost," said Ken Marker, who lives near where the crash happened. "I'm kind of anxious. I don't think it should have happened. It's just a shame." It all happened just before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. An SUV found itself between the down gates of a railroad crossing on Bridge Street in Rockwood Borough as a CSX train was coming through. According to Pennsylvania State Police, both occupants of the SUV, an 85-year-old woman and a 67-year-old woman, died in the crash, one at the scene and one later pronounced dead at Conemaugh Hospital after being transported. One neighbor KDKA-TV spoke with said that something has to be done with the two train crossings that divide the town because they tie up residents and first responders. "You think something would be done like a bridge or an underpass, something for the safety of the residents in the town, because the train is constant, nonstop," said the neighbor, who wanted to remain anonymous. While it is not exactly known what caused this crash to happen, Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Suspect in custody after threats made against law enforcement, Rockwood police say
A suspect was taken into custody after threats were made against law enforcement, the Rockwood (Michigan) Police Department reported. The arrest was made without incident about 9 p.m. Wednesday with officers from Rockwood police working with Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The person's name was not released, pending court arraignment. Details of the incident were not disclosed, but police said it involved "credible threats." "All information will be reviewed by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office for determination of what charges the individual will face," the report from police chief Randolph Krause said. "The arrest was made possible through the dedication and solid investigation of our detective bureau and the cooperation of our local and federal partners. I would like to thank the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, the United States Border Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their assistance in this matter." The city of Rockwood is in Wayne County, but the community borders Monroe County. Its police department has been in the news lately because Rockwood police pulled over a car that Maykol Bogoya-Duarte was traveling in on May 20. Bogoya-Duarte, who was a high school student in Detroit, was subsequently arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and is expected to be deported.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Rockwood police close city buildings after threatening message, arrest made
The Brief Rockwood city buildings were closed after police say they received a threatening message. Authorities suspect it could have been a prank, but they are not taking any chances. The person or people behind the voicemails could face serious charges and years in prison. ROCKWOOD, Mich. (FOX 2) - City services in Rockwood were paused on Wednesday after police received a message indicating someone wanted to attack the station. Update: Officials have said they have made an arrest in relation to the threat, but the investigation is ongoing. What they're saying Authorities suspect it could have been a prank, but they are not taking any chances. The messages were alarming, and something nobody wants to hear. Rockwood city offices were closed on Wednesday after police received a disturbing message around 7 a.m. Chief Randy Krause explained that city officials suspended services for the day and locked the doors. "There is no direct threat to the public," said Krause. "This is very specifically addressed towards this police department. It is not a bomb threat. It actually came in this morning, a couple of voicemails. One of them indicated that he was going to shoot up our police station. Obviously, we take threats against our community seriously, as well as threats against our own employees." Dig deeper The threat comes just a few weeks after Rockwood police pulled over 18-year-old Maykol Bogoya-Duarte, who immigrated from Colombia to the U.S. over two years ago, seeking asylum. Krause mentioned he doesn't know if the threats are connected to that case. "We're not going to speculate on what it may or may not be connected with. Speculation can cover a wide range of possibilities," he said. "We're going to let the evidence lead us to where it does." Police say on May 20, Bogoya-Duarte and classmates were driving to Lake Erie Metropark in Rockwood for a school field trip when they were stopped. A teacher of Bogoya-Duarte said when she went to get them, an officer informed her that they called Customs and Border Protection for a Spanish translator to assist with a language barrier. He was driving without a license. He was then detained and initially sent to an ICE detention center in the Upper Peninsula. Big picture view The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, representing him, stated that his request for a pause was denied on Wednesday. He is now awaiting deportation at a detention center in Louisiana. "This is a situation that Border Patrol is handling, and we're going to let them handle it to the best of their ability," Krause said. As for Rockwood police, they have launched an investigation. They say the person or people behind the voicemails could face serious charges and years in prison. "This is considered a terrorist threat. So it could potentially escalate to the federal level," Krause said. "We haven't made that determination yet, but it does fall under terroristic threats under state laws." Chief Krause hopes to reopen all city offices on Thursday.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
RCMP deems death a homicide after remains found north of Winnipeg
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck The death of a man whose remains were found in a community north of Winnipeg last year has now been deemed a homicide. On Monday, Manitoba RCMP identified the victim as 75-year-old Dimitar Rachev. It's been half a year since police discovered Rachev's remains at a property off Highway 7 in the RM of Rockwood. Police have not provided details as to how Rachev died. However, at the time of the discovery on Nov. 21, 2024, police said it was believed he had died within the last month. Mounties are now looking to speak with anyone who had contact with Rachev anytime after Nov. 1, 2024. Earlier this month, major crimes services, along with a forensic anthropology team, returned to the property where the remains were found to do a second ground search. Dimitar Rachev death investigation Manitoba RCMP released these two images, asking for help identifying a man who may have information about the death of 75-year-old Dimitar Rachev. (Supplied: Manitoba RCMP) Investigators are also asking the public for help identifying a man who they said may have information about the death. Police released two images of the man, asking anyone with information to contact Stonewall RCMP at 204-467-5591 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
