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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
St. Cloud Police investigation yields suspects in ‘Vanish' graffiti vandals
The St. Cloud Police Department announced charges are pending against two people for spray painting 'Besh' and 'Vanish' on buildings across the city. A May 27 release states charges are pending against two suspects, a 22-year-old St. Cloud man and a 16-year-old Kansas boy who is temporarily living in the Granite City. Allegedly, the 22-year-old primarily wrote 'Besh' in downtown St. Cloud, with a few other locations across the city, causing 'thousands of dollars' in damages. Meanwhile the 16-year-old would write 'Vanish' in the city's downtown and south side, causing more than $3,000 in damages, according to police. The police department said multiple charges have been sent to the Stearns County Attorney's Office. Authorities in the release said they'll continue working with businesses and community members to investigate graffiti. 'Graffiti will not be tolerated in this city and continued police resources will be utilized to seek criminal charges on any individual that wants to vandalize property in the City of St. Cloud,' SCPD wrote in a release. Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: St. Cloud 'Vanish' graffiti investigation finds suspects.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Haunting update in case of beloved young mom, 22, who walked into woods in 2016 then VANISHED
The body of a Wisconsin woman who vanished nine years ago after running out of a car and into the woods has been found. Shannah Boiteau, 22, disappeared on June 22, 2016, when she jumped out of her boyfriend's car and fled into a wooded area in St. Cloud, Minnesota. 'Boiteau was last seen in the area of I-94 and County Road 74 after she ran from a vehicle being driven by her boyfriend,' cops said. Almost a decade later, the St. Cloud Police Department shared her remains were found near where she was last seen. On Saturday, police were notified that a property owner had located possible human remains on his property in the 25000 block of County Road 74. 'This was near the area where Shannah Boiteau was last seen in June of 2016,' police said. Investigators recovered the skeletal remains and on Monday the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office confirmed they belonged to Boiteau. Almost a decade later, the St. Cloud Police Department shared her remains were found near where she was last seen (pictured) Her loved ones - who have run a Facebook page called 'Help find Shannah Boiteau' - also confirmed the tragic news. 'It is with great sorrow and sadness that we have to report that we have found Shannah Boiteau and she has gained her angel wings,' the group said. 'Please respect our privacy as we grieve and process all of this. Much love to everyone who has shared and helped us through this from the start.' The St. Cloud Police department said the case remains an active investigation and they will work to uncover what happened to the young mother. At the time, police believed the young mother-of-one was on the run over a probation violation and said she had a history of drug use. Before Boiteau's death was revealed, St. Cloud police filed a search-warrant affidavit for the area, reported The Minnesota Star Tribune. Court documents said police were notified by a man who found a human skull with teeth at a 'moist spot in the lower ground' on his property. The affidavit did not mention Boiteau, but stated the remains have been 'outside in the elements for a number of years.' The filing allowed police to search the property, where they collected skeletal remains while taking photos and video of the scene, according to the local newspaper. When she vanished in 2016, police suspected she may have been on the run from the law. 'Boiteau is believed to have fled Wisconsin due to a warrant being issued for her arrest for a probation violation,' police said at the time. 'Police do not believe that Boiteau knows anyone in the St. Cloud area, and does not have a phone. 'Boiteau has a history of drug use and persons should use caution if they come into contact with her.'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
DNA solves Florida cold case 33 years later
ST. CLOUD, Fla. (WFLA)— An arrest was made in a cold case that had gone unsolved for more than 30 years. The St. Cloud Police Department arrested Gene Stuller, 72, of Apoka, and charged him with the death of Julia Sue Wilbanks. Wilbanks was 27 years old when she died. Florida Attorney General's team investigates price gouging amid hurricane season Trump safe after what FBI describes as apparent assassination attempt Mega Millions $800 million jackpot won; $1 million winner in Florida On Sept. 23, 1991, Wilbanks' body was found off Neptune Road, and after an exhaustive investigation that included interviews, physical evidence, and DNA analysis, no suspects were identified, police said. Police submitted the DNA from the crime scene to the national and public database, where Stuller was identified in March as the suspect. 'The St. Cloud Police Department is committed to seeking justice for Ms. Wilbanks and her family, as well as other unsolved cases,' said Chief Douglas Goerke. 'As science becomes more advanced, it gives us an opportunity to solve cases that couldn't be solved in the past.' According to SCPD, Stuller was arrested on Monday and charged with second-degree murder and disturbing a dead body or clothing article nearby. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Apopka man arrested in cold case, unsolved for 33 years, police credit DNA advancements
The Brief St. Cloud police have arrested 72-year-old Gene Stuller in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, solving a cold case that remained unsolved for 33 years. DNA advancements led investigators to identify Stuller as a suspect earlier this year. ORLANDO, Fla. - A 33-year-old cold case has been solved with the arrest of a 72-year-old Apopka man in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, authorities announced Monday. What we know Gene Stuller was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder and disturbing a dead body or clothing/article nearby, according to the St. Cloud Police Department. Wilbanks, 27, was found dead on Sept. 23, 1991, off Neptune Road, about a half-mile west of what is now Old Canoe Creek Road. Despite an extensive investigation at the time—including interviews, evidence collection, and DNA testing—no suspect had been identified. Advancements in DNA technology led investigators to submit evidence from the crime scene to national and public databases. In March, Stuller was identified as a suspect through those tests, leading to his arrest. "The St. Cloud Police Department is committed to seeking justice for Ms. Wilbanks and her family, as well as other unsolved cases," said Chief Douglas Goerke. "As science becomes more advanced, it gives us opportunity to solve cases that couldn't be solved in the past." Stuller remains in custody as the investigation continues. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from the St. Cloud Police Department.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Florida school bus attendant arrested after video shows him touching, kissing students, police say
The Brief A school bus attendant in Osceola County was arrested earlier this week on battery charges after he was seen on surveillance video inappropriately touching students, according to police. Osceola County school district officials have confirmed 22-year-old Brian Louis is no longer employed. OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man who worked as a school bus attendant in Osceola County was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching young girls. Brian Louis, 22, of Kissimmee, was arrested Wednesday on battery charges, authorities said. What we know The Osceola County Sheriff's Office and the St. Cloud Police Department launched a joint investigation after a school bus attendant was accused of inappropriately touching students on March 10 and 11. According to authorities, both incidents were captured on school bus surveillance cameras. On March 10, surveillance footage reportedly showed the attendant, identified as Louis, sitting in the same row as a 5-year-old girl on Bus 428. Along the route, deputies said Louis could be seen "touching the girl's face, pinching her cheeks, placing his finger on her mouth, tickling her, hugging her, and pressing his face against her face and neck area—apparently kissing her," according to a news release. The following day, March 11, Louis was seen assisting several students off the bus at school. While doing so, authorities said he kissed some of the girls on the cheek – actions also captured on video. Following the investigation and interviews with the victims' families, Louis was arrested on April 16. He is currently being held without bond at the Osceola County Department of Corrections. Dig deeper According to the Osceola County school district, Louis began working with the district in the transportation department in August 2022. He was later reassigned from transportation to the School Nutrition Services Office following the allegations on March 12. Osceola County school district officials have confirmed Louis is no longer employed. What's next Louis went before a judge for the first time on April 17. The judge told him he couldn't contact the victims, go near the school entrance, or have any weapons or guns, according to court records. As of April 18, no other court dates had been set. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information provided by the St. Cloud Police Department on April 17, 2025. Additional details were provided by the Osceola County Clerk of Court records and the Osceola County School District.
