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New York Post
06-05-2025
- New York Post
Ex-WWE star Duke Droese arrested after allegedly trying to buy child porn
A former WWE wrestler was indicted by a Tennessee grand jury after he allegedly attempted to purchase child pornography last year, according to prosecutors. Michael Droese, known as Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese during his WWE days from 1994-96, is facing one count of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor — a class D felony — after the FBI was tipped off to allegations. 'This charge became aggravated because Mr. Droese intended to purchase the child sexual assault material,' said Chris Stanford, the District Attorney General of the 31st Judicial District in Tennessee, in a release on Monday. 'Purchasing child sexual assault material is an aggravated crime because the money used to purchase the material is what continues to make child sexual assault material profitable for criminal enterprises that produce it and sell across the world.' Advertisement Droese, 56, allegedly attempted to purchase child pornography from the dark web using his Coinbase account on April 21, 2024, which was flagged by the company, and the transaction was terminated, Stanford said. 5 Michael Droese was indicted by a grand jury. Warren County Sheriff's Department Coinbase notified the FBI, which passed along the tip to Warren County Sheriff's Department investigator Jason Walker in March, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was then quickly brought in to assist the local investigation. Advertisement 5 Undated image of Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese in the ring with Bret Hart. WWF A grand jury handed down an indictment during the May 2025 session, and Droese turned himself in to the Warren County Sheriff's Department. He was booked and released after posting $10,000 bond. He is due back in Warren County Circuit Court on May 28 for an arraignment hearing as he faces a possible sentence of two to four years if convicted. The release also noted that Droese had been working as a DUI coordinator for the 31st Judicial District Adult Recovery Court Program — also known as 'Drug Court' — and worked for the ARC program in 'various capacities' over several years. Advertisement He did not work with any children during his time working with the program, and he has been terminated from the position effective immediately, Stanford added. 5 1994 image of Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese. via Duke "The Dumpster" Droese/Facebook An article published by the WWE website in 2009 indicated that after Droese settled in Tennessee following his wrestling career, he became an elementary school teacher for students with learning disabilities. He also said, at the time, that he was training high school athletes. Advertisement In 2013, however, he resigned from his teaching job after selling oxycodone to an undercover agent. He was sentenced to a month in jail, the Southern Standard reported at the time. Droese had become a familiar face to wrestling fans during the early '90s and developed a rivalry with Jerry 'The King' Lawler, which included a moment where Lawler hit Droese in the head with his own garbage can, which prompted the WWE to apologize. 5 Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese in 2019. Duke "The Dumpster" Droese/Facebook 5 Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese in 2020. Duke "The Dumpster" Droese/Facebook He also developed an early rivalry with a then-young Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, who now serves as WWE's chief content officer. Drose left WWE in 1996 and continued to perform in smaller promotions around the world off and on.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
Accused church arsonist admits he gets ‘adrenaline rush' from setting fires
WARREN COUNTY, Mo. – A Warren County, Missouri, man is in custody for allegedly starting a fire that destroyed a church and several vehicles. According to a probable cause statement from the Warren County Sheriff's Department, the fire was set on the morning of Tuesday, March 18, at Abundant Life Church in the 21000 block of Northwest Service Road. Deputies were alerted to the fire at approximately 11:20 a.m. The Warrenton Fire Department and other firefighting agencies were dispatched to extinguish the blaze. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Once the fire was put out, deputies and fire officials surveyed the damage. The building was a total loss. The fire also destroyed three semi tractors, a work/utility truck, a school bus, an RV camper, a pull-behind camper, and a Conex box full of materials. The severity of the damage prevented investigators from identifying anything else that might have been destroyed. The sheriff's department said a motion-activated trail camera on the property provided deputies with a lead on a suspect vehicle. The camera took multiple photographs of a white Dodge Durango leaving the church property approximately seven minutes before the first 911 call about the fire. Investigators identified the Durango and located the vehicle at the home of Derek M. McMahon, 34. Deputies allege McMahon admitted to using a book of matches to set the church fire, adding that he 'gets an adrenaline rush' from setting fires. The Warren County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged McMahon with two counts of second-degree arson and six counts of knowingly burning or exploding. McMahon remains jailed without bond. He's due in court on Thursday, March 20. McMahon has prior criminal history of similar activity in other communities. In 2021, he was arrested by the Union Police Department for arson and found guilty that September in Franklin County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to seven years in state prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of cutting two women reportedly turns blade on self during arrest
ROCK ISLAND, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities arrested a man after finding two victims with lacerations in Rock Island Friday. According to the Warren County Sheriff's Department, officers were dispatched to Rock Island Friday and found one woman who suffered 'from a laceration to her throat' and a second woman who sustained a laceration to the shoulder. Both women were transported to Erlanger via helicopter for treatment. The women reportedly gave Bobby Graves a ride to Warren County. After arriving in Warren County, police said 'an incident occurred' leading to the injuries. Though Graves left the scene, he was 'quickly located' by White County authorities, who apprehended him in the woods. However, before he could be detained, Graves 'inflicted a laceration to his throat.' The White County sheriff told News 2 Graves was also transported to Erlanger via helicopter for treatment. 'Despite post [sic] on multiple social media platforms, both victims were responsive and able to give statements to law enforcement at the scene,' a Facebook post from the Warren County Sheriff's Department reads, in part. 'Also, officers believe they have identified everyone involved in this incident, and there is no further search ongoing.' ⏩ Police believe drugs played a role in the incident and charges are forthcoming. The Warren County Sheriff's Department said more information would be released at a later time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
