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Washington Post
4 days ago
- Washington Post
Man with crossbow is killed by police at Va. shopping mall
A wanted man who ran toward the Potomac Mills shopping mall in Prince William County Thursday night with a crossbow was shot and killed by a SWAT officer, the police said. Police said they had negotiated with the man outside the mall for hours before talks broke off and he fled.
CTV News
25-06-2025
- CTV News
Heavy police presence in New Glasgow Tuesday night after wanted man spotted
Andrew Scott Barker is pictured in a handout photo from the Nova Scotia RCMP. (Source: N.S. RCMP) There was a heavy police presence and residents were told to shelter in place in New Glasgow, N.S., Tuesday night after a possible sighting of a wanted man who may be armed. New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a property in the 300 block of MacDonald Street, near Stewart Street, around 8:30 p.m. The RCMP Emergency Response Team was also called to the scene. The RCMP said someone reported a sighting of 47-year-old Andrew Scott Barker, who is currently wanted on a provincewide arrest warrant. Officers contained the area, asked residents to stay in their homes, and told the public to stay away from the scene. Police closed several other streets – Chisholm, Nelson and the Pioneer Trail – before 10:30 p.m. as they expanded their investigation. Police opened the area and ended the shelter-in-place order before midnight. The RCMP says officers found and seized Barker's vehicle – a red Fiat – but they are still looking for the wanted man. The RCMP had issued a statement about Barker Tuesday afternoon, saying he was wanted on a provincewide warrant and warning that he may be armed. It also said he was driving a red Fiat. The Hants County man is wanted for the following offences: unlawful confinement assault assault with a weapon administer or cause drugs to be taken uttering threats robbery theft of a motor vehicle Barker is described as five-foot-11 and 170 pounds. He has green eyes, short brown hair and a beard. Police say Barker should not be approached if spotted and anyone who sees him should call 911. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Wanted Florida man arrested after taunting Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd online: ‘You done messed up'
The Brief A wanted man who posted online that the Polk County Sheriff's Office couldn't find him was arrested by the Lakeland Police Department. The Lakeland Police Department said that it has the back of the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Aaron Johnson was taken to the Polk County Sheriff's Office upon his arrest. LAKELAND, Fla. - It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him. The backstory On Tuesday, the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Lakeland Police Department shared a series of Facebook posts made by Aaron Johnson. In the posts, Johnson states, "Ya'll too busy fishing dats why yall didn't catch me when I left my grandmas house today. Should've waited a bit longer. Yall accepted da challenge right. #GradyCan't FindMe #ComeAgainGrady." In response, the Polk County Sheriff's Office wrote, "Spoken like a true man. Way to take responsibility for your actions. No worries – we will find you. Bet." READ:New Florida laws taking effect July 1: Here's what you need to know The series of posts continued with Johnson stating, "I done out ran yall several time. #ComeTryAgainGrady." PCSO responded with, "Challenge accepted." Johnson replied with, "OK! I'll give you and ya crew a head start. Ya'll couldn't catch me on foot or in da car last time. Maybe you gonna need that horse or ya helicopter! #levelup #ImGoneGrady." Dig deeper What Johnson didn't know was that the Lakeland Police Department also accepted the challenge to find him after he bragged online about not being caught despite having multiple felony warrants. After capturing Johnson, the Lakeland Police Department took to social media and wrote, "What Aaron didn't know is— that we got their backs! When Aaron Johnson jumped on Facebook and challenged the Polk County Sheriff's Office, bragging he couldn't be caught despite having multiple felony warrants, our LPD officers said, 'Challenge accepted. Today, that little game ended. Our officers and detectives tracked him down and personally delivered him to the Deputies at the Polk County Jail. Nice try, Aaron. Maybe next time… but probably not.'" READ:Shark bite survivor's family, TGH doctors discuss 9-year-old's recovery: 'She's done a fantastic job' In response, PCSO wrote online, "You done messed up A-aron! You forgot all the agencies here in Polk work LakelandPD for the find. #GotEm #TeamworkMakesTheDreamwork #PlayStupidGamesWinStupidPrizes #AaronRanButWeCaughtHimAnyway." Johnson was arrested and taken to the Polk County Jail. He is facing several charges, including violation of pretrial release condition. The Source This story was written with information posted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Lakeland Police Department. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
CTV News
19-06-2025
- CTV News
Grenville OPP asking residents to remain indoors as officers look for wanted man in Maitland
An OPP cruiser is pictured in this undated photo. (Source: OPP Central Region) The Ontario provincial Police (OPP) is asking the public in the area of Maitland in Grenville County to remain indoors as officers search for a wanted man who might be armed. 'Police are on the look-out for a white male, scruffy blonde hair and scruffy beard, wearing long red shorts or red pants and a white shirt,' the OPP said in a post on X Thursday. Officers are also asking residents to not approach the man and to call 9-1-1 if seen. A heavy police presence is expected in the area, police add.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Williamsburg police searching for wanted man
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — Police in Williamsburg asked the community for help on Friday morning to find a wanted man. Officers with the Williamsburg Police Department posted on social media around 10:20 a.m. on Friday, asking for help finding Bradley Partin. The Democrats' path back to power might start in places like this Appalachian town Williamsburg police searching for wanted man Millersburg juvenile accused of damaging Main Street residence He is reportedly wanted on a warrant for the distribution of obscene matter to minors. Anyone with information that could help officers find Partin was asked to call Williamsburg police at (606) 549-6017 or call your local law enforcement agency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
