Thousands without power in Texas
TEXAS — More than 22,000 homes and businesses across Texas are currently without power Thursday morning, according to data from PowerOutage.us.As of the latest update, 22,286 customers are experiencing outages statewide out of more than 15.6 million tracked customers, representing about 0.14% of the state.Harris County is the hardest-hit area, with 15,218 customers currently without electricity. Williamson County follows...
Body found on roadway in Texas, investigation underway
TEXAS — Houston police are investigating after a body was found in southwest Houston Friday morning, according to authorities.The Houston Police Department said the body was discovered on Chimney Rock Road near the intersection of Gasmer Drive at Chimney Rock Park.Officials have not released the identity of the person or any details about the circumstances surrounding the discovery.Authorities said...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — All lanes on Clements Ferry Road have reopened following a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer Thursday morning, according to the Charleston Police Department.Police said the collision occurred near Marina Drive toward Highway 41, close to Interstate 526. The crash prompted the closure of both lanes as emergency crews responded to the scene.Authorities reported...
One person dead following lawn mower crash in Maryland
MARYLAND — A Denton man was killed in a crash involving a lawn mower and a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon, according to Maryland State Police.Authorities said the victim, identified as 42-year-old Joel Garcia, was operating a John Deere lawn mower at the time of the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The crash occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m....
One person dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A 6-year-old girl has died following a crash involving a Temple Terrace police officer in Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday on East Fowler Avenue. Investigators reported that a 36-year-old Tampa woman was driving a Nissan Pathfinder eastbound with three children — ages 1, 6 and 8...
Three people arrested following drug bust in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Three people have been arrested on felony charges following separate traffic stops in Gluckstadt, according to police.The Gluckstadt Police Department said Debroski Rushing, James Brown and Ben Commings were all taken into custody after being pulled over during routine traffic stops earlier this week.Authorities said all three suspects are facing firearm-related charges. Rushing and Brown were each...
Four people detained following police chase in Alabama
ALABAMA — Four juveniles were detained Wednesday evening after allegedly leading Mobile police on a car chase, according to authorities.The Mobile Police Department said the pursuit occurred around 8 p.m. and ended on Oak Circle Drive near Cottage Hill Road.Officers detained four juveniles at the scene following the chase. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading...
One person dead following shooting incident in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A man was killed and a woman was injured following a late-night shooting in downtown Louisville, according to police.The Louisville Metro Police Department said officers were dispatched around 11:30 p.m. to the 800 block of South 4th Street on a report of a shooting.When officers arrived, they found a man inside a residence suffering from gunshot wounds....
Driver dies after being run over by tractor-trailer during roadside repairs in Georgia
GEORGIA — A tractor-trailer driver died Wednesday morning after being run over by their own vehicle during roadside repairs, according to the Georgia State Patrol.Troopers said the incident happened around 8:55 a.m. on April 15 along GA-262 near Wade Road.According to investigators, the driver had stopped the tractor-trailer and exited the vehicle to perform a mechanical adjustment. Authorities said...
One person injured following shooting incident in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A driver was critically injured in a shooting in Albemarle County Wednesday night, and police are also investigating a separate nearby gunfire scene.According to the Albemarle County Police Department, officers and Albemarle County Fire Rescue crews were called around 9:40 p.m. on April 15 to the 2300 block of Peyton Drive for a reported crash.When first responders...
