One person arrested for stealing ambulance in Ohio
OHIO — A Richmond woman is facing multiple charges after reportedly stealing an ambulance overnight.According to Richmond Police, the incident began near the Wayne County Jail when staff were approached by 43-year-old Amanda Kirkendall, who asked to be taken to the hospital. When Richmond Fire Department medics arrived, they called for law enforcement assistance.Police say Kirkendall jumped into the...
One person arrested following drug paraphernalia bust in Ohio
OHIO — The Logan County Sheriff’s Office reports that 41-year-old Carl Cook of Springfield was arrested Wednesday evening following a traffic stop on U.S. Route 68 near Township Road 190.Deputies noticed Cook’s vehicle had a loud exhaust and pulled him over after he turned onto Township Road 190.Cook admitted he did not have a valid driver’s license, and...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Carrollton resident struck it big with the last Best of 7’s scratch-off in the bin at Bellstore #146 in Malvern, winning the game’s $500,000 top prize. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, the winner will take home $360,000.The winner, who had been taking his wife to appointments for her cancer treatment, stopped at...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Illinois
ILLINOIS — Danville police arrested two people Wednesday following a gunshot incident and a subsequent search that uncovered firearms and drugs.Officers responded at 8:36 a.m. to a report of a gunshot at the intersection of Jackson Street and Cherry Street. Police identified Clayvonte Sloan, a Danville resident, as a suspect and stopped him as he was leaving the area...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon has died at a hospital, authorities said.According to Lance Cpl. Brittany Glover of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 2:18 p.m. at West Smith Avenue and Martin Street.An unknown vehicle traveling south on West Smith Avenue hit the pedestrian, who later succumbed to injuries at...
One person found dead near train tracks in Illinois, investigation underway
ILLINOIS — A shooting early Wednesday morning left one man dead and investigators searching for answers.Champaign Police said 45-year-old Michael Huffman was found near the train tracks at the corner of Maple and Prairie Streets around 6 a.m. He was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound. Police said Huffman had likely been dead for several hours before being discovered.Officials...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A 27-year-old Jacksonville man was arrested Tuesday on multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a felon and trafficking opium or heroin.According to police, Marquese R. Sanders was found with more than 28 grams of opioids. Sanders is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior felony conviction.Warrants also detail charges related to...
Body found in Ohio, investigation underway
OHIO — Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of a person found Thursday morning near Mahoning Avenue.The Youngstown Police Department responded to the scene after the body was discovered.Authorities have confirmed that the death is not considered suspicious.No other information has been released at this time.
One person dead after being struck by train in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Wednesday night on Emmert Farm Lane near Man o’ War Boulevard.Police said the incident occurred around 10 p.m., and officers found the individual at the scene.No further details are available at this time, and the victim has not yet been identified.
Death investigation underway in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a death at a home on the 100 block of East State Street in Quarryville, Lancaster County.Police said officers responded around 2 a.m. to the area of South Hess Street and East State Street.The Lancaster Criminal Investigation Unit is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office.Authorities described...
