One person arrested after stealing over $20,000 worth of railroad tracks in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday accused of stealing railroad tracks valued at $22,000.Deputies said Walter Tyndall was charged with grand larceny and trespassing after allegedly taking several tracks from the Aberdeen Rockfish Railway Company site off Marlboro Road.According to investigators, Tyndall surrendered after learning warrants had been issued for his arrest. He...
Three people arrested following drug busts in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Deputies with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) arrested three men on drug charges following raids at a smoke shop, storage facility, and two residences, authorities said.The APSO Narcotics Division identified the suspects as Yezzun Adel Ammuri, 27, Omar Adel Ammuri, 25, and Saleh K. Alkhatic, 33. All three were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail.Detectives executed...
One person dead, one injured following vehicle crash in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A crash in Hinds County left one woman dead and her sister seriously injured Saturday evening, according to authorities.The collision happened around 5 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the intersection of Dry Grove Road and Lebanon Pine Grove Road. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones identified the victims as Loretta Steele and Ora Steele.Jones said Loretta Steele died...
Two arrested after stolen vehicle chase leads to drug bust in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A high-speed pursuit in Wythe County involving a stolen Dodge Charger Hellcat ended in a crash and two arrests in Bland County early Monday, Aug. 25, according to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said a white Dodge Charger Hellcat was spotted traveling north on I-81 near mile marker 77 without headlights. When a deputy attempted a traffic...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — An auto accident in Albany left one person dead and others injured after a vehicle overturned several times Sunday evening, according to police.The crash happened in the 1400 block of West Broad Avenue when the driver of a 2010 Toyota Camry lost control while traveling westbound.Witnesses told officers the car struck a mailbox before overturning five...
One person injured following shooting incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 12-year-old boy was injured in a shooting early Monday morning in Albany, according to the Albany Police Department.Police said they were called at 1:16 a.m. on Aug. 25 to the 900 block of Friendship Drive. When an officer arrived, he followed a trail of blood from the front door of an apartment to a back bedroom,...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A noise complaint at an Asheville apartment complex resulted in a drug trafficking arrest, police said.Officers responded to the Pisgah View Apartments around 8:40 p.m. on Aug. 24 after receiving reports of loud noise.While attempting to make contact with those inside, Jonathan Lee Suttles tried to run out the back door, where another officer was...
Police searching for missing person with dementia in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Reidsville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman with dementia.Officials said Carolyn Culbreth, 78, was last seen around 9:30 a.m. Monday at her home near Optim Hospital. She has not returned, and authorities are concerned for her safety.Culbreth is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds,...
One person dead after train strikes vehicle in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Clayton man was killed Monday morning when his car was struck by a train after he drove around lowered crossing gates, according to police.The crash happened around 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of Central Street and Main Street, a town spokesperson said.Police reported the driver of a Toyota Corolla turned onto Central Street and...
Rideshare driver shot after picking up passenger in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A rideshare driver was shot Saturday night in Richmond’s East End after picking up a passenger, according to police. The suspected gunman is facing multiple charges.Richmond Police said officers were first called at 11:39 p.m. on Aug. 23 to the 800 block of Old Denny Street for reports of gunfire. A witness told officers a man he...
