All articles tagged with #welfare check
Greenville police conducted welfare checks at the Hickerson brothers’ grandmother’s home days after Hayden Panettiere’s death, knocking on doors and later returning for a welfare check while the death remains under investigation with toxicology pending; Panettiere died at an Airbnb and autopsy found no signs of trauma, with Narcan reportedly found at the site.
Relatives of a woman and four children and their grandmother urge the public not to jump to conclusions as Mechanicville police investigate six deaths found during a welfare check; autopsies are pending, authorities say there is no known threat to the public, and a press conference is planned as investigators seek answers.
Mechanicville police released the identities of six people found dead in a Harris Avenue home: Amy Steadman, 64; Sarah Myers, 44; and four Harmon children (Harper, 13; Hudson, 11; Gavin, 10; Gracelynn, 10). The bodies were discovered Tuesday evening during a welfare check; Steadman is Myers’ mother and the children's grandmother. Authorities say there is no evidence of anyone outside the group being involved and there is no known threat to the public, with autopsies underway as the investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mechanicville police at 518-664-7383.
A welfare check in Carroll County left one deputy dead and another injured; authorities say the suspect remains at large and no additional details are immediately available as investigators continue their work.
Houston police say a welfare check found four family members dead in a River Oaks home: a 39-year-old woman, an 8-year-old girl, a 4-year-old boy, and a 52-year-old man who investigators believe shot the three victims and then himself, in what is being treated as a murder-suicide.
Two people were found shot to death in a Los Angeles home during a welfare check in Encino, with no arrests made yet, and the investigation ongoing.
A 29-year-old Houston woman, Lakesha Williams, has been arrested and charged with child abandonment after allegedly leaving her six and eight-year-old children unattended in their apartment for several days to go on a cruise. Concerned neighbors alerted law enforcement, and deputies found the children alone in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check. Williams has been charged with abandoning a child with intent to return and her bond was set at $25,000.
Three adults were arrested in Ceres, California, after a welfare check led to the discovery of 86 dogs and several people living in deplorable conditions. An older woman and a young girl were placed in protective custody, while the adults were arrested for investigation of child abuse, elder abuse, and animal cruelty. The dogs were taken in by the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency, which issued an appeal for donations and assistance from rescue organizations.
San Mateo police discovered two adults and two young male children dead with "obvious signs of death" at a home in the Sugarloaf neighborhood after a welfare check prompted by a 911 call. The investigation has closed off a section of Alameda de las Pulgas, and while the deaths appear to be an isolated incident with no danger to the public, homicide detectives have been called to the scene to assist in the ongoing investigation. No information regarding the nature of the deaths or the victims' identities has been provided, and police have confirmed that they are not seeking a suspect in connection with the deaths.
A man, woman, and two boys were found dead inside a home in San Mateo, with police conducting a welfare check and discovering the bodies with obvious signs of death. The cause of death and whether a weapon was involved have not been disclosed, but police have stated that the deaths appear to be an isolated incident with no danger to the public. Neighbors expressed shock at the news, and an investigation into the tragic circumstances is ongoing.
Four people, including two children, were found dead during a welfare check in San Mateo. The police have stated that it is an isolated incident with no danger to the public and have closed off traffic in the area for investigation.
A 17-year-old boy, identified as Chase Ditter, was fatally shot by a police officer during a welfare check in Nebraska. The Columbus Police Department was conducting the check when they encountered the teen, who had a knife. An officer opened fire, resulting in the boy's death. The incident is being investigated by the Nebraska State Patrol, and both officers involved have been placed on administrative leave. The Columbus Public Schools placed nearby schools into "secure status" after being made aware of the police activity.
A 17-year-old boy in Columbus, Nebraska, was shot and killed by a police officer during a welfare check prompted by concerns of potential self-harm. The incident is being investigated by the Nebraska State Patrol, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave. The teenager's identity has not been released, and there is no active threat to the community, according to the Columbus Police Department.
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer during a welfare check at a residence in Columbus, Nebraska. The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating the incident, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave. The shooting occurred as the Columbus Police Department was responding to a report of potential self-harm, and there is no active threat to the community. Further details on the shooting have not been released at this time.
Portland police have identified 30-year-old Deshawn Pledger as the victim found dead during a welfare check in the Hazelwood neighborhood, determining his cause of death to be homicide by gunshot wound. This marks the first homicide of 2024 in the area, with no arrests made and no suspect description released at this time. Police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.