One person found dead at Georgia jail, investigation underway
GEORGIA — The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday evening that a detainee was found unresponsive at the county jail.At approximately 5:30 p.m., detention officers discovered 37-year-old Wesley Barrow in a medical cell. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.The investigation has been turned over to the regional force investigation team.
One person dead after vehicle strikes golf cart in Florida
FLORIDA — A 68-year-old man was killed Monday night after a pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old crashed into his golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. on SR-A1A at Normandy Place.Troopers said the teen was driving behind the man when the pickup struck the golf cart from behind. Witnesses told...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — A man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle late Sunday, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.The crash happened on State Road 434 near Cape Cod Lane, outside Cheers Bar.Police have not released details about the driver involved.The investigation is ongoing.
Multiple sobriety checkpoints planned across Ohio this week
OHIO — Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio have announced multiple OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) checkpoints this week as part of a statewide initiative to reduce alcohol- and drug-related crashes.In Olmsted Township, police will hold a checkpoint on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7 to 11 p.m. on Columbia Road.In Stark County, two checkpoints are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17.The Cleveland Division of Police,...
$50,000 Powerball ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — Although no one hit the $66.7 million Powerball jackpot in the Monday, Sept. 15, drawing, thousands of players in Ohio walked away with winnings.The winning numbers were 14, 15, 32, 42 and 49. The Powerball was 1, and the Power Play was 2x.According to lottery officials, Ohio players claimed the following prizes:1 winner of $50,0008 winners of...
Police searching for escaped inmates in Ohio
OHIO — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two inmates who escaped from the Brown County Adult Detention Center Monday night.According to the sheriff’s office, Jerry Cooper, who was being held on charges of attempted murder and felonious assault, escaped along with Roy Butler, who was charged with drug trafficking. The two...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Whiteville man has been arrested following an investigation into suspected drug activity that led to the discovery of narcotics and a stolen firearm at his home, authorities said.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Vice/Narcotics detectives and the Heavy Enforcement Action Team (H.E.A.T.) executed a search warrant at the residence of Joe Russell Menser in...
One person arrested following drug bust in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A Pike County man is in custody following an alleged shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Pikeville on Saturday.Police said they responded to reports of a man and woman attempting to leave the store without scanning items. When officers confronted 30-year-old Jordan Clark of Elkhorn City, they found a pistol in his pants pocket. An associate told...
Three minors arrested following robbery in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Authorities have taken three juveniles into custody following an armed robbery at a local business last month.The Red Springs Police Department said officers responded to the 200 block of East 4th Avenue on August 21 after reports that two male suspects entered a store, pointed a handgun at employees and customers, and demanded cash.Police said...
Two winning Powerball tickets sold in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Two Powerball tickets sold in York County each won $50,000 in Saturday’s drawing, lottery officials said.One winning ticket was sold at Qbeex LLC, an Exxon store on Charlotte Highway near River Road in Fort Mill. The other was purchased at K&T Express LLC on West Liberty Street near Highway 321 in York.Players have 180 days from...
