Search and Rescue Underway for 7 Marines & 4 Soldiers Missing After Army Helicopter Crashes During a Night Training Exercise at Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle (Update: Debris Found, Presumed Dead)

There is a search and rescue missing taking place after an Army helicopter crashed last night during a night training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle. According to Andy Bourland, spokesman for Eglin Air Force Base, the Army National Guard helicopter,  a UH-60 Black Hawk, was reported missing around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, and search-and-rescue crews found debris around 2 AM. There were two helicopters involved in the training mission, one returned without incident. The Marines were part of a special operations group based at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and the soldiers were from a Hammond, Louisiana-based National Guard unit. Sadly, this does not look good. Although a search and rescue mission is underway, it appears that all may have died.

Seven Marines and four soldiers were missing early Wednesday after an Army helicopter crashed during a night training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida Panhandle.

The area where the crash happened Tuesday night was under a fog advisory. The area was still extremely foggy Wednesday morning, Eglin public affairs specialist Sara Vidoni said.

FOX News:

Search crews in the Florida Panhandle struggled with dense fog Wednesday morning as they tried to find seven Marines and four soldiers missing after their Black Hawk helicopter crashed late Tuesday night during a routine training exercise.

The Army National Guard helicopter– a UH-60 Black Hawk– was reported missing around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, and search-and-rescue crews found debris around 2 a.m., said Andy Bourland, spokesman for Eglin Air Force Base, outside Pensacola.

“At this time all are missing,” Bourland said. A military official said the 11 service members are presumed dead.

Bourland told “Fox & Friends” that debris was found near the Navarre Bridge, which is located on a small strip of land between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

UPDATE I: 7 Marines, 4 Soldiers Presumed Dead After Helicopter Crash in Florida.

Seven Marines and four soldiers were presumed dead this morning after going missing Tuesday when a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a routine night training exercise at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, base officials said

The helicopter was reported missing at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and debris was located at about 2 a.m., base officials said in a statement.

Eglin Air Force Base spokesman Andy Bourland told ABC News that it’s unknown whether weather played a factor.

“There was fog. I do not know at this time if it was a contributing factor, but when our search-and-rescue personnel arrived on scene there was very limited visibility,” he said.

UPDATE II: We have been able to confirm these were MARSOC Marines on board the Blackhawk that crashed.

We have been able to confirm these were MARSOC Marines on board the Blackhawk that crashed, but MARSOC spokesmen Capt. Barry Morris said they are not releasing the names of those on board yet.

There was some debris found around 2:30 Wednesday morning, but none of the seven missing marines or four Louisiana-based missing soldiers have been found.

17 Year Old Mackenzie Dodd Missing Since 3/4/15 in East Ridge, TN

17 year old Mackenzie Dodd has been missing since Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in East Ridge, TN. She has a medical history and may be in need of medication and is believed by authorities to be voluntarily missing from the home. Police describe Dodd as 5’5″, 140 lbs., with blonde hair and blue eyes. She may have a purple streak in her hair.

Missing – Mackenzie Dodd

The East Ridge Police Department is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Mackenzie Dodd. She is 17 and was reported missing/endangered from East Ridge last Wednesday.

She is 5’5”, 140 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She may have a purple streak in her hair. She has a medical history and may be in need of medication. She is believed to be voluntarily missing from the home.

If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of  Mackenzie Dodd is urged to contact the East Ridge Police Department at 423 867-3720, or the confidential tip line, 423 867-0016.

23 Year Old Taylor Roden Missing Since 3/7/15 in Lafayette, Indiana (Update: Found Safe)

23 year old Taylor Roden has been missing since Saturday, March 7, 2015 in Lafayette, Indiana. Taylor Roden was last seen on Saturday  at 12:30pm in Lafayette. Her cellphone was found in a gas station bathroom in Mishawaka. Roden is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. She has red hair and blue eyes. According to Tippecanoe County sheriff’s Detective Bob Goldsmith, a video from the Mishawaka gas station is supposed to show Roden leaving with a man and a woman.

Pic – Facebook: Tippecanoe County Project Safe Neighborhoods

Roden, 23, was last seen Saturday. Her cellphone was found in a gas station bathroom in Mishawaka, and her parents have filed a missing person’s report on Monday.

Tippecanoe County sheriff’s Detective Bob Goldsmith said video from the Mishawaka gas station is supposed to show Roden leaving with a man and a woman. He plans to drive to the northern Indiana city this week to see the video.

Goldsmith said Roden does not appear to be coerced or forced into the car, and during a telephone interview with the clerk who was working, didn’t indicate that she appeared fearful.

But no one — family or friends — has heard from Roden since Saturday.

If anyone has any  information regarding the whereabouts of Taylor Roden is asked to call WeTip Hotline at 800-782-7163 or the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office at 765-423-9388.

UPDATE I: Taylor Roden Found Safe in Northern Indiana.

Tippecanoe County sheriff’s Det. Bob Goldsmith said Thursday he spoke face-to-face with Roden, who was last seen around 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

“She doesn’t appear to be in harm’s way,” he said, noting that the missing-person case filed Monday by Roden’s parents is now closed.

Roden is in northern Indiana and chose to stay there for now, Goldsmith said.

20 Year Old Deirdre Magolon Missing Since 3/6/15 in King of Prussia, PA (Update: Found Safe)

20 year old Deirdre Magolon has been missing since Friday, March 6, 2015 in King of Prussia, PA. According to accounts,  Deirdre Magolon took her sister’s black Mazda just before 7 p.m. Friday without permission. The car, a 2005 black Mazda, was found stalled by police near the 422/76 interchange at 7:20 p.m. Upper Providence Police Sergeant Raymond Bechtel said, “the driver’s side door was unlocked and a purse or wallet with some currency was left inside the vehicle.” Police have been searching areas near the 422 eastbound Interchange with 76 in King of Prussia. Magolon does not have her cell phone or any credit cards that her family is aware of.

Deirdre Magolon is described as 5-feet, 5-inches tall and 125 pounds. She has blond hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a gray furry hooded jacket.

Magolon’s sister and mom tell CBS 3 Eyewitness News the 20-year-old took her sister’s black Mazda just before 7 p.m. Friday without permission.

The car stalled near the 422/76 interchange.

State police found it at 7:20 p.m.

There was no sign of Magolon.

“I have no idea what her plans were that night. I have no idea,” said her mother Beth Magolon.

CBS 3 Eyewitness News was there as the lead Upper Providence Township Police Detective searched the car Monday.

“The driver’s side door was unlocked and a purse or wallet with some currency was left inside the vehicle,” said Upper Providence Police Sergeant Raymond Bechtel.

If anyone has any information on her whereabouts is urged to call Upper Providence Police Department Criminal Investigation Division or Det. Sgt. Bechtel at 484-391-2336. Or you can call 610-933-7899 or send an email to 015bec@uprov-montco.org. Tipsters should refer to incident report number 68-15-02046.

UPDATE I: Missing Royersford woman found in Philadelphia.

A missing 20-year-old woman whose car was found abandoned along a highway in Montgomery County Friday was found safe in Philadelphia, according to a press release from Upper Providence police.

Amber Alert Issued for 9 Year Old Brianna Christine Elise Crane Missing Since 3/7/15 in Salon, Iowa … Abducted by 48 Year Old Stepfather Kenneth Eugene Johns (Found Safe, Amber Alert Cancelled, Arrest Made)

An AMBER ALERT has been issued for missing 9 year old Brianna Christine Elise Crane by the Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Brianna Crane was abducted Saturday afternoon from her home in Solon, Iowa by her stepfather, 48-year-old Kenneth Eugene Johns. He is believed to possibly be armed and dangerous and driving a rental car, a 2014 dark gray Ford Focus, Gray, 4 door with Iowa license plate #CKJ484. DPS spokesman Alex Murphy stated Johns is believed to live in the Johnson County area, possibly Coralville. Kenneth Eugene Johns is considered armed and dangerous and has a previous felony conviction.

According to the Iowa Department of Corrections, Johns was paroled on Dec. 9, 2013. In 2006, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for controlled substance violation, assault while participating in a felony and other charges. That case was in Polk County, as was a 2000 conviction for interference with official acts causing serious injury.

UPDATE I: Amber Alert for kidnapped 9-year-old.

Authorities searching for a convicted felon who is suspected of abducting his stepdaughter from Solon this afternoon.

According to an Amber Alert issued by the Department of Public Safety and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Kenneth Eugene Johns is accused of abducting Brianna Christine Elise Crane, 9, of Solon.

Brianna is white, 4 feet tall, 85 pounds, with blondish-brown hair and hazel eyes. Police said she was last seen wearing a plaid coat with a furry hood, blue jeans and black high tops. She is hearing impaired, authorities said.

Johns is white, 6 feet tall, 210 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is clean shaven and was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, black hat, blue jeans and gray shoes.

“We do believe he is armed and dangerous; that could be a risk to our public or officers or both,” said DPS spokesman Alex Murphy. “We’re trying to play it safe.”

Police said they’re looking for a 2014 Gray Ford Focus sedan with an unknown license plate.

DESCRIPTIONS:

• Brianna Crane is from Solon, IA. She’s 9-years-old, 4 feet tall and about 85 pounds. She’s also hearing impaired. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and black high tops.
• Kenneth Eugene Johns. Johns is a 48 year old man, 6 feet tall and 210 pounds. He is clean shaven and was last seen wearing a red hooded sweat shirt, black hat, bluejeans and gray shoes.

UPDATE II: Two locations in Johnson County searched in connection with AMBER ALERT for missing 9 year old Brianna Christine Elise Crane.

Authorities have searched two homes in Johnson County in connection with a convicted felon who is suspected of abducting his stepdaughter from Solon this afternoon.

Law enforcement searched two locations in Johnson County connected with the case: one in Coralville and another in Iowa City. Coralville Police Chief Barry Bedford said the home checked by his officers was where Johns was believed to have stayed at one time and a vehicle matching the description of what Johns is driving was seen in the area. Bedford said the car turned out to belong to someone else and Johns was not found at that location.

Police in Iowa City followed up with an acquaintance of Johns’, but he was not found there either. Authorities said they had no specific reason to suspect Johns was in Iowa City.

If you have any information regarding Brianna’s whereabouts, you are asked to call the Johnson County Sheriffs Office at 515-443-3014 or dial 911.

UPDATE III: Missing Girl Found, Suspect in Amber Alert Arrested.

The suspect in Saturday’s Amber Alert has been arrested in Davenport.

The Amber Alert was cancelled after the girl was located early Sunday morning. Officials said she was in good health when she was dropped off to police by a third party.

Johns, 48, was taken into custody without incident at about 9:30 a.m. at a home in Davenport.