Police have announced the two missing children of Tom Phillips have been located and are safe. This comes after an early morning incident in Waikato, where police responded to an alleged burglary, resulting in the death of one man believed to be Phillips, and a police officer being seriously injured. The incident unfolded after a call reporting a burglary at a commercial property, leading to a confrontation where shots were fired. Authorities are currently investigating and providing support to the injured officer, the child found at the scene, and Phillips’ family.
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Robert McDowell III, 42, faces felony charges after being apprehended in a child’s bedroom during a burglary in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was discovered by the homeowner and subsequently arrested. In addition to first-degree burglary, McDowell faces two counts of possession of child pornography following a search of his phone. Police reported McDowell exhibited erratic behavior and claimed methamphetamine use. He is currently held on an $80,000 bond.
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A red flag warning is in effect until Wednesday at 6:00 PM PST. This warning covers several Southern California areas, including the San Bernardino County Mountains, Santa Ana Mountains, and inland valleys of Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. The affected regions encompass multiple national forest ranger districts. High fire danger is anticipated due to critical weather conditions.
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