Multiple people arrested after traffic stop leads to police chase in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A routine traffic stop in Newberry County escalated into a chase and multiple arrests involving several armed suspects, according to the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said a Whitmire Police Department officer initially stopped a vehicle for speeding after it pulled into the Lil Cricket convenience store. During the stop, the officer reportedly smelled marijuana and requested...
One person arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A 30-year-old man has been charged following a drug bust in Aiken County that resulted in the seizure of more than 20 pounds of marijuana and a firearm, authorities said.According to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, narcotics investigators executed a search warrant Thursday at a home in the 100 block of Cherry Street in Beech Island....
One person arrested for drug trafficking in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A month-long prescription drug trafficking investigation has led to the arrest of a McCracken County woman, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said 40-year-old Kim Watson was arrested Feb. 20 following an investigation into the alleged sale of hydrocodone.Detectives conducted a controlled purchase of several doses of hydrocodone from Watson in the parking lot of a...
Two Tennessee residents arrested following altercation in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A Tennessee couple was arrested Sunday after police say drugs and a stolen handgun were discovered following an altercation at The Mint Gaming Hall in Franklin.According to a uniform citation, officers with the Franklin Police Department responded to a report of a physical fight in progress at The Mint on Nashville Road. Security personnel told police a...
Two people arrested following large drug bust in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A man and a woman were arrested early Monday morning in Patterson on multiple narcotics and warrant charges following a joint investigation by the Patterson Police Department and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.Police Chief Garret Grogan said officers executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in Patterson, where they seized several illegal drugs and drug...
Police searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — Youngstown police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 33-year-old man who has been reported missing.According to the Youngstown Police Department, Angel Luis Ortiz was last heard from on Feb. 14. Family members told police they are concerned for his safety and believe he may be in trouble. Authorities said Ortiz’s phone has been turned...
Water main break results in multiple school closures in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A water main break on South Claiborne Avenue is forcing multiple school closures and delays across New Orleans on Monday, officials said.The break has caused low water pressure and prompted a boil-water advisory in parts of the city. Crews are working to locate the exact source of the break, and officials have warned repairs could take several...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A man has died after his vehicle crashed into the Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm Beach early Monday morning, according to police.The crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. near the intersection of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and Flagler Drive, close to Good Samaritan Hospital. West Palm Beach police said the vehicle struck a seawall before entering the water.West...
Four people arrested following drug bust in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Four people were arrested on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Laurel County on Friday, according to authorities.Members of Laurel County’s drug interdiction unit stopped a white Ford Fusion on Interstate 75 about nine miles south of London after observing the vehicle weaving on the roadway.During the stop, officers found the driver in possession of...
One person dead following shooting incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A woman was found shot to death inside an apartment building in Wilkins Township early Monday morning, according to Allegheny County police.Officers responded just after 3 a.m. to the Brentmoor at Penn Center apartment complex in the 1100 block of Penn Center Boulevard. When first responders arrived, they found a woman unresponsive inside an apartment. Police said...
