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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Two 14-year-old boys arrested after attempted Hyundai thefts in St. Cloud
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested following the latest incidents of attempted vehicle thefts involving Kia or Hyundai models in St. Cloud. St. Cloud PD says the first incident was reported around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday on the 1400 block of Washington Memorial Drive, with a 911 caller reporting two boys were trying to break into a vehicle in a parking lot. The boys fled as police arrived, but were taken into custody a short time later, with officers finding a Hyundai with a broken window and damage to its ignition system. The next morning police were called back to the same parking lot, where they found another Hyundai with a damaged window and steering column. Officers determined that the boys arrested the night before had attempted to steal this Hyundai as well. The boys are facing a series of charges including attempted motor vehicle theft, tampering with a motor vehicle, and felony property damage. Last week, authorities in St. Cloud said it had seen a growing pattern of thefts targeting Kia and Hyundai models, mirroring a trend seen in the Twin Cities and major U.S. cities a few years ago, after viral videos shared on TikTok and other social media platforms identified security flaws with certain models that allowed them to be started without a key. In a press release, St. Cloud PD the suspects in the cases are primarily "juvenile males, and investigations indicate that the activity is widespread, affecting neighborhoods throughout the city." "The purpose of these thefts appears to be joy riding as there is no evidence that the vehicles are being stolen for monetary gain," it added.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Four men suspected of vehicle tampering arrested after chase, crashes
Four men suspected of tampering with vehicles in Frederick County were arrested Sunday following a chase that resulted in multiple crashes, with two police vehicles damaged, police said. A Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputy got out of a police vehicle just before it was struck, the Sheriff's Office said in a press release. The four men are from Washington, D.C. — Deangelo Dubose, 18; Zaire Graves, 18; Dayneil Bullock, 21; and Darin Comer, 18 — the press release said. They were each charged with: * theft of $1,500 to $25,000 * motor vehicle theft * obstructing and hindering * resisting / interfering with arrest Additional charges included malicious destruction of property over $1,000 against Dubose and second-degree assault against Graves, as well as traffic citations issued to all four men. All four men were being held without bail, according to court records, and none had an attorney listed. The Sheriff's Office said that at around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, a deputy attempted to stop the men, who were suspected of tampering with vehicles in the area of Jordan Boulevard, near Lake Linganore, according to the press release. The four fled in two vehicles, with the deputy giving chase. One vehicle, a 2017 Subaru Outback, crashed off Mussetter Road after striking a tree. The Sheriff's Office said the vehicle was confirmed to be stolen from Carroll County. The deputy chasing the Subaru also was involved in a crash and the police vehicle became disabled, the press release said. The deputy was taken to Frederick Health Hospital for minor injuries. The second vehicle that fled, a 2012 Toyota Camry, struck a marked patrol vehicle that had its emergency lights activated. A deputy who was inside 'exited the vehicle moments before the impact and was not injured,' the press release said. The Sheriff's Office said Maryland State Police, Frederick police, Montgomery County police and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office helped with the search.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Overnight car thefts reported on Neenah's east side, Police seeking suspects
NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – Police are warning residents to lock their vehicles after a string of thefts occurred early this morning on the city's east side. A Facebook post from the City of Neenah Police Department includes video footage showing two suspects trying to open car doors between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM on Oak Street, just south of E. Cecil Street. Police say nine residents have reported valuables stolen from their vehicles. Nearly a dozen arrested in Marinette County meth trafficking investigation Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Burrows at 920-886-6000 and refer to report number 25-008394. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Winnebago CountyWide Crime Stoppers at (920) 231-8477 or submit a tip online at Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. Police remind residents to always lock their vehicles and avoid leaving valuables inside. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
7 days ago
- CBS News
Washington, D.C. men arrested after pursuit in stolen car ends in crash in Frederick County
Four men from Washington, D.C., were arrested following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle and multiple crashes that led to a deputy being injured in Frederick County on Sunday, according to the county sheriff's office. Around 3:30 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop several people who were suspected of tampering with vehicles in the area of Jordan Boulevard in New Market, and the suspects took off in two separate vehicles, the sheriff's office said. As the deputy pursued the vehicles, one of them, which had been stolen from Carroll County, crashed into a tree, which also involved the patrol car. The deputy suffered minor injuries, law enforcement said. Deputies said the second vehicle lost control and struck a parked, marked patrol vehicle with its emergency lights activated. The deputy had exited the vehicle moments before the impact and was not injured, the sheriff's office said. Deangelo Bubose, 18; Zaire Graves, 18; Dayneil Bullock, 21; and Darin Comer, 18, are facing charges of motor vehicle theft, malicious destruction of property, resisting arrest, and other traffic violations. 2 dead in I-70 crash in Frederick County Two passengers in a box truck died after colliding with a tractor-trailer Sunday on I-70 in Frederick County, according to the Maryland State Police. Troopers said a BMW SUV hit the rear of the box truck, which caused it to lose control across the center median and crash into the tractor-trailer heading in the opposite direction. The two in the box truck died at the scene. The driver of the box truck and of the tractor-trailer were airlifted to Shock Trauma. The box truck and the tractor-trailer caught fire after being knocked off the highway. The crash closed all lanes -- eastbound and westbound -- in the New Market area for hours. Another stolen vehicle ends in deadly crash On May 10, a woman died after crashing head-on with a stolen vehicle in Howard County. A 16-year-old from Laurel, Maryland, is facing auto manslaughter charges and vehicle theft, and three other juveniles left the scene. Bonnie Fuller Griffith, 69, was killed in the crash. "Cases like this are especially tragic. This involved four young people, one of whom is now incarcerated," Howard County police spokesperson Sherry Llewellyn said. "And we have a victim, a 69-year-old woman, who was going about her day, who has died as a result of her injuries—and she's got a family who is mourning that loss." WJZ obtained video that shows the stolen Hyundai Sonata crossing the center line and slamming into a Tesla. From another camera, you can see the sedan swerving down Guilford Road, slamming into Griffith's car. Police said the car was reported stolen days earlier in District Heights, Prince George's County.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen arrested for shooting from car while MNPD helicopter flying overhead
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A teenager was taken into custody Friday night after being accused of firing a rifle from the driver's window of a stolen vehicle, which was being monitored from the air by a Nashville police helicopter with two crew members on board. The Metro Nashville Police Department said Nelson Garcia-Arevalo was arrested last September, when he was 16, for firing a gun at an undercover detective and a police helicopter. After the case was transferred from Juvenile Court to Criminal Court, he was convicted of felony aggravated assault in February 2025 and given a three-year probated sentence. Since Garcia-Arevalo, now 17, already been adjudicated as an adult, authorities said the charges being placed against him on Friday, May 23 — which include two counts of felony reckless endangerment, vehicle theft, and felony evading arrest — will also be filed in adult court. 3 teens, 1 man facing charges following gunfire in East Nashville Meanwhile, two 15-year-olds who were in the car with Garcia-Arevalo are being charged with vehicle theft, unlawful gun possession and evading arrest at Juvenile Court, according to officials. Law enforcement said these arrests are the result of a joint investigation between MNPD Violent Crimes detectives; agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; and Dickson Police Department detectives following the theft of firearms from a Dickson gun store on Thursday, May 22. Police said the same black Hyundai Elantra that Garcia-Arevalo was driving Friday was used in the Dickson gun store case, adding that the car had been stolen from the Madison area shortly before the burglary. MNPD: 5 charged after fleeing from police in stolen vehicle Authorities said they recovered a rifle and four pistols take during the burglar when they arrested Garcia-Arevalo and the 15-year-olds. In addition, several other stolen guns were reportedly found in a wooded area next to an Edmondson Pike apartment complex. According to officials, an MNPD helicopter monitored the Hyundai's movements for more than an hour Friday, during which time undercover detectives used a spike strip to deflate the tires as it pulled out of the Edmondson Pike apartment complex. Garcia-Arevalo allegedly drove the car on flattened tires for another five minutes before he and the other two teens got out on Amalie Drive and ran into a neighborhood. After detectives flooded the area, they took all three minors into custody. ⏩ Dickson police are set to handle any charges related to the gun store burglary and theft. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
