Preparedness
Brave Oklahoma Teen Honorary Deputy After Thwarting Violent Home Intruder
An Oklahoma teenager’s clear-headed brave response to an alleged home invasion has earned him accolades and recognition from the local Sheriff’s office. Colton Parker, a 17-year-old resident of Bokchito, bravely defended his home from a man who not only invaded his space but also allegedly sought to harm him with a vehicle.
The teen was lauded for his courage, bravery, and quick-witted actions by Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian in a commendation ceremony. “In the face of this terrifying situation, Colton demonstrated exceptional courage and composure,” praised the Sheriff.
Parker’s ordeal began when the barks of his family dogs alerted him to an intruder. The alleged intruder, 57-year-old Brandon Lee Lesley, was armed with a knife and attempting to break into the home. However, Parker, showing remarkable calm, armed himself with his father’s gun and forced the intruder to retreat.
However, the danger didn’t end there. Lesley allegedly then turned his car into a weapon, driving it into the house in an attempt to hit Parker. He then reversed and drove off, leaving Parker in a home with a ruined wall and a family truck with slashed tires.
“Colton demonstrated exceptional courage and composure, taking decisive action to protect himself and others,” the commendation read. “It is with great honor and respect that we commend Colton Parker, a courageous and quick-thinking young man and citizen of Bryan County, for his extraordinary bravery and presence of mind in the face of extreme danger.”
Investigators were later able to locate and apprehend Lesley at another burglary incident, where he was attempting to flee. His charges included attempted first-degree burglary, assault with a dangerous weapon, and malicious injury to property. He also faced another charge of second-degree burglary for the separate incident at which he was arrested.
Sheriff Christian recognized Parker’s role in aiding the arrest, as his detailed description of Lesley and the events of the incident were instrumental in identifying and arresting him. “His bravery in the face of such a dangerous threat is a testament to his strength of character and unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of those around him,” the commendation stated.
“On behalf of the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, we proudly present this Sheriff’s Commendation to Colton Parker in recognition of his exceptional bravery, selflessness, and heroism in the face of adversity. Colton’s actions serve as an inspiration to us all and a shining example of the true meaning of courage.” As a result of his courageous and commendable actions, Parker has been made an honorary deputy in his home town of Bokchito, Oklahoma, a town of approximately 632 residents in the southern central part of the state.
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The attorney for the 17-year-old accused of attempting to murder Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft pick for the 49ers, is challenging the charges. According to the defense, the incident, which occurred during an attempted robbery earlier this month, does not constitute attempted murder.
“It was a rather extended struggle between Mr. Pearsall and my client,” stated public defender Robert Dunlap in an interview with David Lombardi of TheAthletic.com.
“They were really fighting back and forth on the sidewalk. As you might imagine, Mr. Pearsall gets the best of it. He does kind of — I don’t know if you’ve ever wrestled or not — a nice hip toss and throws my client to the ground and ends up on top of him. . . . I think [the video] supports that this is an attempted robbery and not an attempted murder.”
Dunlap also addressed and refuted a report alleging that his client had brought a gun to school.
“My client did not have a gun at school,” Dunlap said. “It’s a false report.”
Despite these arguments, prosecutors have chosen to charge Dunlap’s client with attempted murder. However, they have not yet determined if the young defendant will be tried as an adult.
The next court hearing for this case is scheduled for September 26.
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A son, armed and vigilant, responded to a potential burglary at his mother’s unoccupied home in West Virginia during the early hours of the morning. The encounter ended fatally for the alleged intruder.
Authorities reported that the son, checking on the residence around 3:45 a.m., encountered an individual who turned toward him holding an object.
“Unwise move on the part of the intruder.”
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a male stating he had just shot an intruder at his mother’s Inwood home on Winchester Avenue.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male lying face down with a gunshot wound. Immediate life-saving measures were administered until emergency medical services arrived, but the individual was pronounced dead shortly after.
The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Boone from Williamsport, Maryland. The sheriff’s office confirmed that Boone’s next of kin had been notified.
The investigation revealed that the son, identified by WDVM-TV as Michael Marshal, had gone to the home after hearing about a possible break-in. Marshal told deputies that Boone turned toward him “with something in his hand,” prompting Marshal to fire his handgun.
Boone was located in the garage of the residence, where the fatal shot occurred.
The Department of Criminal Investigators processed the scene for evidence and is conducting a thorough investigation into the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be presented to the Berkeley County Prosecutors Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 304-267-7000.
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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Timothy
July 8, 2024 at 1:58 pm
IF you want to kill someone, use a vehicle (that you have no “right” to own. Using a gun, that you do have a right to own, will get you into trouble. Another example of our laws, being written by idiots, to protect the thugs on the street. The insane are running the asylum. The property owner’s (taxpayers) are the suckers in Amerika, Land of GR-EED, home of the KNAVE