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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
‘Accused murderer' arrested following pursuit, Metro police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An 'accused murderer,' who was free on bond and wearing an ankle monitor but still armed with a rifle, was taken into custody Saturday night as a result of 'precision policing public safety work' by Nashville detectives, according to officials. The Metro Nashville Police Department said the Specialized Investigations Division TITANS detectives saw a black Dodge Challenger commit multiple traffic offenses before pulling into a gas station at 26th Avenue North and Clarksville Pike and sitting for 'an unusually long time' on Saturday, May 24. Authorities said they tried to approach the vehicle, but it sped away on Clarksville Pike toward Buchanan Street. After law enforcement used a spike strip to deflate the tires, the driver — identified as 21-year-old Rico Ransom — reportedly headed to Heiman Street and stopped. Officials said detectives ordered him out of the Challenger, but he took off again and tossed an AR-style pistol through the window. According to police, Ransom kept driving to Britt Place, where he ran into a wood line. However, detectives quickly apprehended him. Authorities said Ransom was charged with two counts of felony evading, felony gun possession, and driving on a revoked license. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $28,000. MAY 2021: Nashville teen charged with criminal homicide for crime he committed at age 15 Law enforcement said Ransom is due in Criminal Court on June 5 on a first-degree murder indictment in connection with the November 2019 shooting of 18-year-old Steven Shelton on 26th Avenue North. Ransom was arrested in May 2021, at the age of 17, for that shooting. In addition, Ransom was reportedly charged with attempted criminal homicide at age 14 after a 17-year-old was shot during a fight outside of Pearl Cohn High School in February 2018. No additional details have been released about Saturday night's arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Wanted man found with guns after Madison traffic stop, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A traffic stop in Madison led to the arrest of a wanted man and the discovery of guns, officials said. The Metro Nashville Police Department said Specialized Investigations Division TITANS detectives stopped a Nissan Rogue on Gallatin Pike at Madison Street on Thursday, May 22. MNPD: 5 charged after fleeing from police in stolen vehicle According to authorities, 21-year-old Tongai Davidson—who was reportedly wanted on outstanding domestic violence and vandalism warrants—was found sitting in the front passenger's seat. Davidson reportedly attempted to run away from detectives, but was quickly taken into custody. He was found to be in possession of a handgun with a Glock switch, making it fully automatic, police said. Gov. Lee signs bill banning glock switches in Tennessee Detectives said they also recovered a black backpack, which Davidson allegedly admitted was his, from inside the SUV. A second handgun with an extended magazine, marijuana packaged for resale, a digital scale and $104 in cash were reportedly found in the backpack. In addition to the outstanding warrants, records show the 21-year-old was also charged with gun possession during the commission of a felony, unlawful possession of a prohibited weapon, felony drug possession and evading arrest. He is being held in Metro Jail on a $78,000 bond. Meanwhile, another passenger in the Nissan—identified a 20-year-old Malachi Lawson—was charged with felon in possession of a handgun. Officials added he was convicted of robbery in Sumner County in 2023. Booking records show Lawson remains jailed on a $2,500 bond. No additional information was released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Foster children were tortured for up to 10 years inside Victorville home, authorities say
Six children were allegedly tortured by their foster parents and another adult at a Victorville home, with some of the abuse going back at least a decade, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Authorities arrested Kenneth and Tina Key, both 60 years old, and their daughter Katlynn Key, 23, on Monday in connection to the alleged abuse. The foster children at the home ranged in age from 5 to 16, department officials said in a news release. Investigators with the Sheriff's Department's Crimes Against Children unit launched their investigation on Feb. 13, looking into reports of severe and prolonged abuse at a home in Victorville. The children were taken out of the home shortly after the investigation began, sheriff's spokesperson Gloria Orejel said. All three suspects were arrested on suspicion of torture and are being held in lieu of $1 million bail. They are due to appear in court on Wednesday and have not been formally charged by the San Bernardino County district attorney's office, but authorities expect charges to be filed before the end of the day. There were no additional details about the alleged torture, Orejel said, and there were no reports of abuse prior to the start of the investigation. Some of the alleged abuse may have been going on since the children were first placed into the Keys' home, going back at least 10 years, according to Orejel. Anyone with information about the case can contact Detective Katie Merrill of the Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Anonymous tips can be made with the We-Tip Hotline at (800) 78-CRIME (27463) or at Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
14-05-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Foster children were tortured for up to 10 years inside Victorville home, authorities say
Six children were allegedly tortured by their foster parents and another adult at a Victorville home, with some of the abuse going back at least a decade, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Authorities arrested Kenneth and Tina Key, both 60 years old, and their daughter Katlynn Key, 23, on Monday in connection to the alleged abuse. The foster children at the home ranged in age from 5 to 16, department officials said in a news release. Investigators with the Sheriff's Department's Crimes Against Children unit launched their investigation on Feb. 13, looking into reports of severe and prolonged abuse at a home in Victorville. The children were taken out of the home shortly after the investigation began, sheriff's spokesperson Gloria Orejel said. All three suspects were arrested on suspicion of torture and are being held in lieu of $1 million bail. They are due to appear in court on Wednesday and have not been formally charged by the San Bernardino County district attorney's office, but authorities expect charges to be filed before the end of the day. There were no additional details about the alleged torture, Orejel said, and there were no reports of abuse prior to the start of the investigation. Some of the alleged abuse may have been going on since the children were first placed into the Keys' home, going back at least 10 years, according to Orejel. Anyone with information about the case can contact Detective Katie Merrill of the Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Anonymous tips can be made with the We-Tip Hotline at (800) 78-CRIME (27463) or at
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Shooting suspect dies in police custody after being subdued with Taser in Barstow
A man died at a hospital about an hour after police subdued him with a Taser after he allegedly fired gunshots at a Barstow apartment complex over the weekend, authorities said. The encounter took place just after 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of North 3rd Avenue, where police were summoned to a report of gunfire, according to the Barstow Police Department. "The reporting party in a neighboring apartment advised they heard gunshots and bullets had made entry into their apartment," police said in a written statement. Officers found the front door of the suspect's apartment open when they arrived and went inside to make a "safety sweep," according to the statement. They encountered the 34-year-old suspect in a bedroom, holding a handgun, police said. "Officers gave the suspect commands to drop the handgun, but he did not comply," the statement said. "After several commands that were ignored, an officer Tased the suspect, and he dropped the handgun. Additional officers took the suspect into custody and secured the handgun." Officials saw no visible injuries to the suspect, but he soon became unresponsive, police said. He was taken to a local hospital, where he went into cardiac arrest, officials said. He died at about 1:40 p.m. The identity of the man was not released pending notification of family. More: Woman arrives home amid burglary in Barstow; 3 suspects jailed No injuries were reported in connection with the original shooting that drew the police response. Simultaneous investigations into the death were being carried out by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Specialized Investigations Division, as well as the Barstow Police Department's Internal Affairs Division, police said. A cause of death will be determined through an autopsy. More: Man accused of kidnapping, attempted murder of ex-girlfriend in Barstow Anyone with information was asked to contact sheriff's Detective Candelario Sahagun at (909) 890-4904, or by email at csahagun@ or Barstow police Sgt. Matthew Helms at (760) 256-2211, or by email at mhelms@ Information may also be provided anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Shooting suspect dies after police subdue him with Taser in Barstow
