Amber Alert

Dad Arrested After Nyc Toddler Found In Amber Alert

... he said. "But thank God, we got the baby, everything is safe.". NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill said a joint effort helped police locate Woo, including by Fernandes and NYPD school safety agents and highway patrol. "Public safety really IS a shared responsibility," O'Neill tweeted. Gr 8 update: 2 civilians saw vehicle, waved down @NYPDSchools agents, @NYPDHighway responded. Public safety really IS a shared responsibility __link__/ukz 9 VFL 16 a. — Commissioner O'Neill (@NYPDONeill) February 7, 2017. State Police had been looking for the pair since Woo fled with the child after allegedly punching his estranged 35-year-old wife in the stomach at the woman's home in Willowbrook before 9 a.m. A statewide Amber Alert was issued shortly before noon as State Police say they feared the child could be in "imminent danger.". Woo's estranged wife - an NYPD sergeant who was off duty at the time - was taken to a hospital in stable condition; she's expected to be ...

What Are The Criteria

... (Opens in new window). WLFI File Photo. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — The AMBER Alert, which began in Texas in 1996, was developed as an early warning system to locate abducted children. But what criteria must be met in order for an alert to be issued? News 18 takes a deeper look into those qualifications and the history behind the AMBER Alert. AMBER, or America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response, was created as a legacy to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman. She was kidnapped while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas, and then brutally murdered. Based on the idea formed in Texas, other states then implemented their own AMBER Alert systems and the program went nationwide. But according to the U. S. Department of Justice, in order for an alert to be declared, it must contain clearly defined criteria. The most important, it ...

Father At Center Of Fl Amber Alert Shares His Side Of Story

... charges. But, for several hours Tuesday, he was the cause of a statewide search. Investigators are currently looking into the circumstances of Bane's taking, to see if anything criminal actually took place. "It's not what I wanted to do. I just wanted to see my kid. My kid deserves to have both parents in his life," Wheeler said. At 4:09 Tuesday afternoon, millions of phones sounded the alarm. It was an Amber Alert for 2-year-old Bane Wheeler. Deputies said, around 10 a.m. Tuesday, Bane's mother Erica was walking him into his Port Richey daycare when the father, Daniel Wheeler snatched the child and took off in a truck. "He ran in front of her," said Kiri Stough, the Director of Cedarview Learning Center. "Bane was holding the mom's hand and he grabbed him and continued to run with him. She was screaming and crying, 'please call 911 he just kidnapped my baby'.". Investigators said it ...

Cbi Releases Texts, Emails In David Puckett Amber Alert Case

... of the other cases are listed as “family abduction” or “non-family abduction.”. “We work very closely with law enforcement agencies,” CBI spokeswoman Susan Medina said. “We’ll sit down with them in an expedited manner, of course, because time is of the essence.”. The CBI said it is committed to issuing future Amber Alerts for cases with evidence of abduction or if there’s uncertainty, as in the case of David. “I think it’s really important that we all engage in this dialogue, not just during an Amber Alert activation but all year long,” Medina said. The CBI said David’s alert was sent out of “an abundance of caution.” The bureau worried about cold temperatures during the search, hoping statewide attention could help bring David home. The bureau also said it is committed to ensuring more police departments in Colorado know that a ...

Bill Would Create 'amber Alerts' For Chemical Emergencies

... Tire & Rubber Company Chemical Plant, one of the businesses on the list of high harm facilities, Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Houston. Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Houston Chronicle. Bill would create 'Amber Alerts' for chemical emergencies. 1 / 1. Back to Gallery. If there's a tornado warning or a kidnapped child, your phone might wake you at 3 a.m. But if there's a cloud of chlorine gas descending on your neighborhood, it's anybody's guess who will let you know, and when. A state lawmaker has filed a bill to bridge the gap in emergency notification. It would create a system to push alerts to mobile phones during any chemical mishap that would "substantially endanger human health or the environment.". Chemical fires and releases across Houston in the last year, and the Houston Chronicle 's Chemical Breakdown series, have shed light on problems with toxic stockpiles and emergency ...

Amber Alert Issued For Connecticut Girl After Mother Stabbed

... Amber Alert Issued For Connecticut Girl After Mother Stabbed. An Amber Alert was issued for a Connecticut girl after her mother was stabbed to death in a possible domestic incident with her father. > > Read more trending news. Aylin Sofia Hernandez, 6, is believed to be with her father, Oscar Hernandez, in a gray Hyundai Elantra with an unknown New York license plate. WTIC in Hartford reports Aylin is in danger and they may be headed to the Bronx. She is described as a white/Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes. She is 4 feet tall and weighs 55 pounds. Police did not have a description of her clothing. The mother’s female friend was also stabbed during the dispute, WTIC reported, and is currently in critical condition. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the Bridgeport Police Department at 203-576-7671. *AMBER ALERT*Bridgeport Police are searching for a gray Hyundai Elantra with unknown New York registration plates. Aylin Sofia Hernandez Feb 24, 2017 - 6:28 AM. WATCH: April the giraffe to give birth at Animal Adventure Park ...

Kansas May Change Amber Alert System After Error Leads To Alert Not Going Out

... rewritten, or redistributed. Show Caption. KANSAS CITY, Kan. - When a child gets kidnapped, every moment matters. That's why there are new recommendations to ensure a rapid response. The Kansas Attorney General, Derek Schmidt, ordered the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to examine their procedures two months ago after a mistake led to an Amber Alert failure. On Dec. 6, 2016, a Wichita mother and her three kids were robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint. But many people never knew to look for them because after authorities issued the amber alert, they never sent out wireless alerts, which are the notifications that appear on smartphones. The KBI blamed human error, saying a step was missed. Fortunately, the mom and kids were found safe at a hotel. Police arrested five people in connection with the kidnapping. The incident triggered Kansas to review its entire alert system. With the help of Georgia law enforcement, the KBI came up with eight recommendations. Identified Delays. Recommendation 1: It is recommended that the KBI ...

Amber Alert Teen Charged In Stabbing Homicide

... be released and won't be unless she is tried as an adult, according to Carter. Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield said in a release that "updates will be sent if or when her status changes. No updates will be given until that time.". The 34-year-old woman was identified by the Lake County coroner as Jamie Garnett, of Gary. Police were dispatched about 2:10 a.m. Monday to the 4400 block of West 23 rd Place, where Garnett was found unresponsive. The coroner's office ruled her death a homicide and performed an autopsy Monday. Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Sefton said Friday that Garnett died of stab wounds. Around the same time Garnett was found dead, the 15-year-old girl was reported missing. Indiana State Police issued an Amber Alert on Monday afternoon for the girl, and police said at the time she may be in "extreme danger," although they did not specify what danger they suspected she may be in. Gary police Lt. Dawn Westerfield. Mark Davis / Post-Tribune. Gary police Lt. Dawn Westerfield announces at a Tuesday press conference that a teen who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Monday, was found safe in Gary. Gary police Lt. Dawn ...