Part of I-75 in Georgia closed due to truck fire
GEORGIA — A truck fire sent heavy smoke into the air near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday morning.The fire led to the closure of lanes on I-75 northbound approaching the I-285 ramp as crews worked to extinguish the flames.Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
One person injured following shooting incident in Indiana
INDIANA — Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured on the southeast side of Fort Wayne Tuesday evening.The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. in the 4400 block of Standish Drive, according to Fort Wayne Dispatch.One person was hurt but is expected to survive, as their injuries were described as non-life-threatening.No further details have been released. The...
Bulk of Appalachian Power rate increase rejected in West Virginia, bills will not increase
WEST VIRGINIA — The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has denied most of a $250.5 million rate increase requested by Appalachian Power Co. and Wheeling Power Co., approving only $76.1 million. Customers, however, will not see higher bills.In its order, released late Thursday, the Commission said it “requires that the current rates remain unchanged pending future refinancing of...
Wanted fugitive arrested by U.S. Marshals in Ohio
OHIO — A man wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested Wednesday evening following a joint effort by the Richmond Police Department, the United States Marshals Service, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.Daeclint Farris was taken into custody on several charges, including violent felon in possession of a firearm (fourth-degree felony), intimidation with a firearm (fifth-degree felony), and criminal...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — One person was killed Friday morning in a crash involving a semi and a passenger vehicle in Brown County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. on Ohio 32 at Stieman Road, a dispatcher at the patrol’s Georgetown post said.Westbound lanes of Ohio 32 are closed until further notice.The cause of the...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Cleveland woman has claimed the top prize of $500,000 on the Ohio Lottery’s $500,000 Cashword scratch-off game.After state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, she will take home $360,000.The winning ticket was sold at Giant Eagle #1263, located at 15325 Edgecliff Avenue in Cleveland.$500,000 Cashword is a $10 scratch-off game with a top prize of $500,000....
Three people arrested following drive-by shooting incident in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Three people were arrested following a drive-by shooting Wednesday night, the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office said.Sheriff Brett Stassi reported that no one was injured in the incident.Authorities booked 20-year-olds Jaiquane Niamathalli and Braedyn Rogillio, and 22-year-old Sebastian Wininger into the parish jail. All three face charges of aggravated assault by drive-by shooting and simple criminal damage to...
One person arrested following drug bust in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Long Beach Police Department officials announced Thursday the arrest of 54-year-old Juan A. Evans on drug trafficking charges.Evans was arrested following the execution of a search warrant at his home, where officers discovered both marijuana and cocaine. He faces charges of trafficking cocaine and intent to distribute marijuana.Evans was booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center...
Four people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — The Asheville Police Department arrested four people on Wednesday, Aug. 27, after a search of a west Asheville home uncovered drugs, firearms, and money, officials said.The investigation began with a Washington County, Virginia, drug case that led APD to obtain a search warrant for a residence on Ascension Drive. During the search, officers found $7,611, four...
One person dead, another injured following shooting incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania State Police say a woman is in critical condition and a man is dead following a shooting at a home in Quarryville early Thursday morning.Troopers were called to the 100 block of East State Street around 1:20 a.m. for a reported domestic disturbance."After Troopers arrived on scene, an individual was observed through a window lying on...
