All articles tagged with #second degree attempted murder
Michael Joseph Simpson, 51, of Miami Beach, is charged with second-degree attempted murder after allegedly turning off a teenage diver’s air supply during a dispute over a lobster fishing spot near Fisher Island; the teen was rescued, Simpson surrendered on Aug. 4, video evidence exists, and his bond was set at $10,000 as he pleads not guilty.
During a dispute over a Miami lobster fishing spot, 51-year-old Michael Joseph Simpson allegedly turned off a diver’s Brownie Third Lung air supply, leading to his arrest on second-degree attempted murder charges with a $10,000 bond; the July 29 incident unfolded as two boats clashed over a fishing location, with video showing Simpson returning to his boat after the air was cut and witnesses disputing the accusations.
A 51-year-old man, Michael Joseph Simpson, is charged with second-degree attempted murder after allegedly turning off a diver’s air supply during a dispute over a Miami lobster fishing spot; prosecutors had initially charged him with attempted felony murder, but the charge was downgraded, and a $10,000 bond was set following the July 29 incident involving a Brownie Third Lung device.
A 53-year-old Dover man, Craig Berry, a retired special forces veteran, is on the run after allegedly shooting his wife and fleeing into wooded Stewart County terrain near the Kentucky border. Authorities issued a warrant for second-degree attempted murder; Berry is described as armed, highly skilled in survival, and an excellent swimmer, complicating the search. A trail camera image may depict him; investigators have not released the wife's condition and say outside assistance isn't ruled out as the manhunt continues.
Authorities in Stewart County, Tennessee, are actively searching for Craig Berry, a retired special forces veteran accused of shooting his wife during a domestic incident near Dover. Berry fled into nearby woods and is believed to be armed, with officials noting his extensive survival training and good physical condition. His wife was hospitalized with an unknown condition, and investigators have secured a second-degree attempted murder warrant. The search has included a broader sweep from River Trace Road to Highway 79 and parts of Highway 232, with residents urged to check trail cameras and call 911 with any tips.