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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Racine homicide, Wisconsin's Most Wanted subject sentenced to prison
RACINE, Wis. - Alejandro Sierra – one of Wisconsin's Most Wanted – was sentenced to prison after he was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend in Racine. On Friday, May 9, Sierra was sentenced to 50 years in prison, which includes 40 years of initial confinement and 10 years of extended supervision. Back in March 2025, a jury found Sierra guilty of 1st-degree reckless homicide in the death of his girlfriend, Alexis Fisher. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Marshals say Sierra shot and killed Fisher during an argument back in April 2023. Racine police said a deputy was conducting a traffic stop unrelated to the search for Sierra when he came out of hiding and surrendered. The backstory U.S. Marshals are looking for a man they say abused and killed a Racine woman. They want 30-year-old Alejandro Sierra off the streets now because he is dangerous and has a weapon. "It was a malicious violent domestic abuse incident," Task Force Officer Michael Seeger, U.S. Marshal Service. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and the Racine Police Department need your help to find Sierra. There is a warrant for his arrest – and he is wanted for first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon. "We are on the hunt for Mr. Sierra," Seeger said. Marshals say Sierra shot and killed 36-year-old Alexis Fisher of Racine during an argument. He body was found Saturday, April 15 near Spring and State Street. Officials believe Sierra is in the Racine area. He is described as being 5'8" tall, weighing 200 pounds, with several facial tattoos. "He has 'Miracles' written on the side of his head. He has a rose on the other side of his face. He has initials H.B.K.," Seeger said. Officer Seeger said you should not approach Sierra. "He is still armed and dangerous. The firearm used in the incident has not been recovered," Seeger said. Click to open this PDF in a new window. The backstory U.S. Marshals confirmed Alejandro Sierra – one of Wisconsin's Most Wanted – surrendered and was taken into custody on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The Racine Police Department and U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force had been searching for Sierra for days. Prosecutors said he murdered Fisher on April 15, 2023. "The defendant and his girlfriend argued and during that argument, he shot her in the chest and killed her," said the Racine County assistant district attorney. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Prosecutors said a witness saw Sierra shoot Fisher. They said he checked on her, only to take off and go into hiding. Police found her body near a roundabout at Spring and State. "I find that he is a grave risk to the community," the court commissioner said. Racine police said a deputy was conducting a traffic stop at 9th and Center unrelated to the search for Sierra when he came out of hiding and surrendered. Police said they now have the gun used in the killing. The Source FOX6 has profiled Alejandro Sierra as one of the subjects of Wisconsin's Most Wanted, getting information from the Racine Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service. Court information is available on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
One year later: A timeline of the tragic April 29th shootout that shook Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Tuesday marks one year since Charlotte was rocked by one of the deadliest days in its law enforcement history. What began as a sunny, 79-degree afternoon on April 29, 2024, turned into a harrowing, hours-long shootout that claimed the lives of four officers and injured four more. Here's how that day, and the days of mourning that followed, unfolded. 1:30 p.m. – Attempted warrant service turns deadlyThe U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrived at a home on Galway Drive to serve a warrant to 39-year-old Terry Hughes, wanted for felony gun possession out of Lincoln County. As officers approached the residence, Hughes opened fire without warning. Within minutes – officers downLaw enforcement scrambled as bullets tore through the quiet east Charlotte neighborhood. 'Shots fired, shots fired!' rang out over police radios. Officers reported being pinned down as Hughes fired from a second-story window using a semi-automatic AR-15 and a 40-caliber handgun. 'I got shots fired. He's top window barricaded himself. Several officers are pinned,' one responder radioed in. More than three hours – a barrage of gunfireFor over three hours, Hughes exchanged fire with law enforcement, reportedly discharging over 100 rounds. Dozens of police units and SWAT officers swarmed the area as efforts to extract the wounded intensified. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. – standoff endsHughes was eventually shot and killed when he emerged from the second-story window. But the damage had already been done. That evening – officers confirmed deadThree members of the Task Force — North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Investigators Sam Poloche and William Elliot, and Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks — were pronounced dead at the hospital. CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer, a six-year veteran, was critically injured and passed away later that evening. Injured officers identifiedFour additional CMPD officers were hurt during the shootout: Officer Christopher Tolley underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition. Officer Michael Giglio and Officer Jack Blowers were both released from the hospital after being treated for gunshot wounds. Blowers had only been with CMPD for a year at the time. Officer Justin Campbell was treated for a broken foot. The days that followed – a city in mourningIn the aftermath, grief swept through Charlotte. Memorials grew outside CMPD headquarters. Processions lined city streets. And stories of heroism and family love came into focus. 'So many people have referred to him as a hero, but before this tragedy, he was already a hero to me and our family,' said the wife of Deputy Marshal Weeks. Friends of Officer Eyer spoke tearfully about his young son. 'I know Andrew is too young to understand, but you best believe we will let him know the true hero his father was,' one said. One year later – remembering, honoring, healingGovernor Roy Cooper called it 'one of the darkest days in Charlotte's history.' Police Chief Johnny Jennings reflected on the pain of those days but also on the resilience of the force and the community. As Charlotte pauses on Tuesday to remember the fallen, there is grief — but also purpose. Said one community member: 'The most that I can ask is that we honor and respect them for the work they've done, and continue working to make our city safer.' April 29, 2024, will forever be remembered for its tragedy. But every year that follows will be a day to honor the heroes who gave everything to protect their city. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested in Johnson County for sending explicit Snapchat messages to minor
The Brief 23-year-old man arrested for reportedly sending inappropriate material via Snapchat to a young teen. The alleged crime reportedly happened between November and December 2024. The crime was investigated by Johnson County Sheriff's Office. JOHNSON COUNTY, Ga. - A 23-year-old man was arrested last week in Douglas on charges that he sent sexually explicit content to a 13-year-old girl through Snapchat, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. What we know Jose Quinones was taken into custody on April 16 by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and is now being held at the Danny Elbert Detention Center in Johnson County. He faces two felony charges: one count of electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor and one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes. The charges stem from an investigation that began on Dec. 11, 2024, when Johnson County investigators received a tip regarding inappropriate communication with a minor. According to the Sheriff's Office, Quinones contacted the victim via Snapchat between November and December 2024 and sent sexually explicit photos and videos while also requesting explicit content in return. Following a months-long investigation by the Criminal Investigation Division, authorities gathered enough evidence to secure arrest warrants for Quinones. What's next The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Investigator Troy Fallin at 478-864-4003.
CBS News
08-04-2025
- CBS News
Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office rules February police shooting was justified
The Westmoreland County District Attorney, Nicole Ziccarelli, has announced that the police shooting during a raid in February has been ruled justified . On February 14, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force was called to assist in serving a warrant on McKinley Avenue for a suspect, Lyle Cessna. Cessna left the apartment and began to approach the police, and they ordered him to the ground. In that moment, he pulled out a handgun and placed it to his head. Despite police ordering him to the ground and to drop the gun, he refused and attempted to shoot himself unsuccessfully. He then pointed the gun at the police, and he was then shot by the police three times. He ultimately died from his injuries days later on March 5. In a news release from Ziccarelli's office, they said, "In Pennsylvania, the use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer is governed by Section 508 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. A law enforcement officer is 'justified in using deadly force only when he believes that such force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury to himself or such other person.'" After a thorough review and analysis of evidence, including police reports and witness statements, they determined the use of force was justified due to the immediate threat posed by Cessna at the scene.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman who admitted killing previous partner is on the run after fatal stabbing of firefighter wife
A California woman who admitted killing her estranged husband more than two decades ago and is now wanted in the fatal stabbing of her wife is being sought by federal authorities, a law enforcement official said Monday. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force is trying to locate and arrest Yolanda Marodi, 53, in connection with the fatal stabbing last week of Rebecca Marodi, 49, who was a captain with the state's wildland fire agency, San Diego Sheriff's Lt. Michael Krugh said in an email. Rebecca Marodi was found with multiple stab wounds on Feb. 17 at her home in Ramona, northeast of San Diego, the department has said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A possible motive in the killing remains unclear. Rebecca Marodi worked for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for more than three decades, beginning as a volunteer firefighter in 1993 in an area east of Los Angeles, the agency said. She was promoted to captain in 2022. She had been married to Yolanda Marodi for a little over two years, NBC San Diego reported. A photo on Rebecca Marodi's Facebook page showed them together at a cidery on Yolanda Marodi's birthday in December. Yolanda Marodi previously admitted to killing her estranged husband, James Olejniczak, in October 2000, according to NBC San Diego. Citing divorce records filed months before the death, the station reported Monday that she had sought custody of the couple's children and claimed irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce. Court records show Yolanda Marodi, then known as Yolanda Olejniczak, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in 2004 and was sentenced to 13 years in prison on that charge and for possession of paraphernalia, drugs or alcohol in jail, a spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said. She was released in 2013 and remained on parole until 2015, according to the spokesperson. This article was originally published on
