Crime
‘We will find you:’ Sebastian police volunteer arrested for possession of child porn
A volunteer for the Sebastian Police Department is in custody after authorities executed a search warrant obtained by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
Sebastian police said Arnold Flannery was arrested Tuesday morning at his home in the 4000 block of Limerick Court.
“We did find a number of child pornography images and as of right now, he’s being charged with basic counts of possession of child pornography,” Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said. “Our team continues to analyze the items that were recoveredcomputer hard drives, thumb drives.”
According to the sheriff’s office, Flannery is a member of the Sebastian Police Department’s volunteer program and was taken into custody following the search.
“Having been one of our former volunteers and a current volunteer, here in Sebastian, somebody that’s known around town and in the community, we wanted to get the word out,” Flowers said.
The details surrounding the search warrant and what led up to his arrest have not been released yet, however, the sheriff’s office said charges are forthcoming.
“It doesn’t matter if you volunteer, it doesn’t matter who you are, if you’re out there dealing in child pornography, we will find you and we’ll bring you to justice,” Flowers said.
Police said Flannery is in custody pending further legal proceedings.
“The safety and well-being of our community’s children are of utmost importance,” Sebastian Police Chief Daniel Acosta said in a news release. “The behavior alleged in this case is abhorrent and will not be tolerated by anyone, regardless of their position. Our thoughts are with the victims, and we are committed to ensuring justice is served.”
By: Aja Dorsainvil
Title: ‘We will find you:’ Sebastian police volunteer arrested for possession of child porn
Sourced From: www.wptv.com/news/region-indian-river-county/sebastian/sebastian-police-volunteer-arrested-for-possession-of-child-porn
Published Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:42:02 GMT
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By: Ethan Stein
Title: Deputies don’t know how many teens missing from car crashing into canal. Here’s why
Sourced From: www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-martin-county/deputies-dont-know-how-many-teens-missing-from-car-crashing-into-canal-heres-why
Published Date: Wed, 08 May 2024 02:12:18 GMT
At least one person is dead, one is missing, and two people are in custody after a car that was stolen in Boynton Beach crashed into a canal in Martin County, authorities said.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said four people two adults, one juvenile, and one other person, age unknown were in the vehicle when it crashed Monday night in the area of Southwest Kanner Highway and Southeast Cove Road.
One person died, two others were taken into custody, and a fourth person is unaccounted for. Deputies are now searching for that person.
No other information has been released.
By: Matt Papaycik
Title: 1 dead, 1 missing after stolen car crashes into Martin County canal, deputies say
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Published Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 14:11:04 GMT
Crime
‘Don’t worry, I shot them both’: Wellington neighbor accused of shooting couple over basketball hoop dispute
A suspect accused of fatally shooting a Wellington couple on Saturday confessed to killing them over a dispute related to a basketball hoop, deputies said.
The shooting took place in the 10500 block of Galleria Street, part of the Black Diamond residential development, just before 5:30 p.m.
According to a probable cause affidavit, when deputies arrived they found the bodies of the victims, Tara Marie Jones and Taylor Glenn Jones, in the front yard of the home.
A witness who lives nearby told investigators they heard gunshots while inside their home. They came outside and saw both of the victims on the ground bleeding. The witness said while attempting to render aid, they saw a man, identified as Norman Scott, walking outside the home.
The witness said they asked Scott if he heard anything, and he replied, “Don’t worry, I shot them both,” according to the affidavit.
Scott went on to explain that just before the shooting he was arguing with his neighbors about a basketball hoop and property boundaries. He claimed during the argument that both victims attacked him so he shot them.
The affidavit said Scott also called 911 to report the shooting and reiterated that his neighbors attacked him so he shot them.
A second witness, who lives with the suspect, said they spoke to Scott shortly after the shooting, who admitted to killing both of the victims.
Detectives said Scott’s residence was equipped with eight exterior surveillance cameras pointed toward where the shooting took place.
The second witness told detectives all of the cameras were operable and controlled by an app on Scott’s phone.
The affidavit said two of the surveillance cameras recorded the shooting, which showed Taylor Jones removing debris out of the yard and escorting his children’s bicycle back in front of his home.
Video then showed Scott exit the front door of his home holding a ladder and appearing to motion toward Taylor Jones. Investigators said based on the camera view Scott appeared to be asking him to come and speak to him.
The affidavit said Taylor Jones then walked toward Scott in a “very nonthreatening and nonchalant manner.”
As they were conversing, “at no point during this encounter” was Taylor Jones recorded being aggressive or threatening, detectives said.
However, investigators said the video showed Scott “was clearly upset and appeared to be yelling at Taylor Jones” while both appeared to be looking and pointing toward the basketball hoop that rested between both homes.
A short time later the affidavit said Scott reached into his right side and retrieved a handgun. Taylor Jones backed away with both hands raised, but Scott continued to follow him while pointing the handgun at the victim.
As Taylor Jones began stumbling backward, detectives said Scott fired about three to four shots. As Taylor Scott was falling to the ground and lying on his back, investigators said Scott continued shooting.
While standing near a sidewalk, the affidavit said Scott then turned the handgun on Tara Jones and shot her while she was on her property.
The affidavit said the video showed Tara Jones retreating backward as Scott advanced toward her with the handgun.
After shooting her, detectives said Scott turned and began walking back to his home. While passing Taylor Jones, who was lying on the ground, Scott preceded to shoot him two additional times, according to the arrest report.
A forensic investigator determined that Tara Jones was shot three times, once in both legs and once in the upper chest. Taylor Jones was also shot three times, once in the left eye, once in the back and once in the upper right leg.
On the ground next to both of the victims’ bodies, detectives said they found 9mm expended cartridge cases.
Detectives said they found the weapon used in the shooting inside Scott’s home on a table.
Scott appeared before a Palm Beach County judge on Sunday to face two charges of first-degree murder with a firearm. He is being held at the main Palm Beach County jail without bond.
By: Scott Sutton
Title: ‘Don’t worry, I shot them both’: Wellington neighbor accused of shooting couple over basketball hoop dispute
Sourced From: www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/wellington/dont-worry-i-shot-them-both-wellington-neighbor-accused-of-shooting-parents-over-basketball-hoop-dispute
Published Date: Mon, 06 May 2024 16:32:00 GMT
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