Alabama correctional officer arrested on drug, contraband charges
ALABAMA — A correctional officer in Jefferson County has been arrested on drug and contraband charges, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections.Officials said Markia Smith, who worked at the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, was taken into custody Tuesday following a narcotics investigation.Authorities reported that Smith was charged with possession of marijuana and first-degree promoting prison...
One person arrested following large drug bust in Texas
TEXAS — A traffic stop in Nolan County led to the arrest of a Snyder man after deputies discovered a large quantity of drugs inside his vehicle, according to authorities.The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office said the stop occurred Tuesday, March 24, along U.S. Highway 84 for a traffic violation. A second deputy responded to assist during the roadside investigation.Authorities...
One woman arrested after striking person with vehicle multiple times in Ohio
OHIO — A Boardman woman is facing a felony charge after police say she struck a man multiple times with her vehicle in Warren, according to a police report.Officers were called around 3:15 p.m. Monday to a home on McMyler Street NW for a report of a person being hit by a car. When officers arrived, they spoke with...
One person arrested following SWAT standoff in Florida
FLORIDA — An early-morning standoff in Escambia County ended with a suspect in custody, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies and the SWAT team responded to the area of Pace Boulevard and Belmont Street after receiving reports of a barricaded individual with violent felony warrants.Authorities said the situation prompted a large law enforcement presence, and residents in the...
One person arrested after drugs found under car floorboards during traffic stop in Florida
FLORIDA — A Florida man was arrested early March 22 after deputies say they discovered cocaine and methamphetamine hidden under the floorboards of his car during a traffic stop.According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies stopped a vehicle shortly after 3 a.m. after observing it traveling more than 100 mph in a 35 mph zone with its hazard...
One person arrested, another on the run after attacking 18-year-old in Florida
FLORIDA — Deputies are searching for a second suspect following an assault involving an 18-year-old in Mulberry, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the incident occurred Tuesday at Bailey Place. The victim told deputies he was at a local park when two individuals approached him and asked if he was selling marijuana.When the victim said he was...
Two people injured following three-vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — Two people were transported to a hospital following a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Ashford, according to officials.The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 East and First Avenue.Authorities said four people were involved in the crash. Two individuals were traveling in one vehicle, while the other two were driving the remaining vehicles.Two people were...
Inmate dies at Virginia jail, investigation underway
VIRGINIA — An investigation is underway after a 27-year-old inmate died Tuesday afternoon at the Western Virginia Regional Jail, according to officials.Jail officials said Destiny Swain was found unresponsive in her cell on March 24. Security and medical staff began CPR and other lifesaving measures while calling 911.Roanoke County Fire-EMS responded and continued emergency treatment, but efforts to revive...
Three people arrested following drug bust in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Three people were arrested Monday following a narcotics investigation and foot chase in Jones County, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department.Authorities said investigators and narcotics agents went to a home on Trace Road to serve a bench warrant for Stephanie Williams. When agents arrived, a man later identified as John Smith fled the residence on foot.Deputies...
One person arrested after stabbing mail carrier, causing two crashes in indiana
INDIANA — A 62-year-old Kokomo woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after police say she stabbed a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier and caused two crashes while fleeing the scene.According to the Kokomo Police Department, the incident began around 6:12 p.m. Tuesday in a neighborhood near Main and Madison streets.When officers arrived, they found a female...
