157 people arrested following large drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A three-month, multi-agency law enforcement operation across the Charlotte region resulted in 157 arrests, the seizure of nearly 560 pounds of drugs and the recovery of 110 firearms, officials announced Monday.According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina, the initiative, known as “Operation Spring Cleaning,” targeted violent offenders, drug traffickers, armed...
One person dead following vehicle crash on I-85 in Georgia
GEORGIA — One person was killed in a crash that shut down part of Interstate 85 in Jackson County for several hours early Monday morning, according to authorities.The crash occurred around 2:46 a.m. near mile marker 132 on I-85. Fire department officials initially responded to the scene, where all lanes were closed as emergency crews worked the wreck.According to...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — A 70-year-old motorcyclist was killed and another rider was seriously injured in a two-motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Burlington County, according to New Jersey State Police.The crash happened at approximately 4:37 p.m. on County Road 542 in Washington Township.A preliminary investigation found that Paul Roth, 70, of Whiting, was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle behind another Harley-Davidson...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — A 76-year-old man was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Century, according to authorities.The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. on the 9000 block of North Century Boulevard near Henry Street in Escambia County.The pedestrian was hit by a car and died as a result of the crash. The victim was identified only as...
One person dead following crash involving garbage truck in Florida
FLORIDA — One person is dead and another was seriously injured following a crash involving a garbage truck and an SUV in Collier County on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at the intersection of State Road 29 and Janes Scenic Drive. Authorities said the collision involved a garbage truck and an SUV.Florida Highway Patrol...
One person dead following hit-and-run incident in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist early Sunday morning in Baton Rouge.According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the crash happened around 1:40 a.m. in the 3300 block of Winbourne Avenue. Investigators believe a dark-colored SUV was traveling westbound when it struck a bicyclist.The bicyclist was identified as 26-year-old...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Maryland
MARYLAND — Two men were arrested after a traffic stop in Severn led to the discovery of a loaded shotgun, suspected drugs and cash, according to Anne Arundel County Police.The traffic stop occurred at approximately 4:35 p.m. on May 30 in the area of Annapolis Road and Disney Road.Police said officers conducted a search of the vehicle based on...
One person following police standoff in Georgia
GEORGIA — A man wanted on outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody Sunday evening following a two-hour standoff at a residence in LaGrange, according to police.Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to a home in the 500 block of West Haralson Street at approximately 6:26 p.m. after receiving information that Deonald Johnson was at the property.Authorities said...
Three people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A North Carolina man is facing drug-related charges after police said he attempted to destroy evidence by placing drug paraphernalia in his mouth and crushing it with his teeth during a traffic stop.According to the Red Springs Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop as part of the Southeastern North Carolina Violent Crimes Task Force Operation....
One person dead following shooting incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — A woman died after a shooting Sunday evening in the 800 block of Porter Street, according to police.Officers with the Savannah Police Department's Northwest Precinct responded to the area at approximately 6:25 p.m. after receiving reports of a gun being discharged.When officers arrived, investigators located evidence indicating a shooting had occurred but did not find a victim...
