Four people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Four people were arrested in Lincoln County on drug charges following an undercover investigation, authorities said.The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division concluded the operation on Aug. 11, targeting the sale of fentanyl and methamphetamine.Investigators seized 70 grams of fentanyl and 90 grams of methamphetamine during the operation. Undercover purchases led to the issuance of...
One person arrested after crashing stolen car in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday after crashing a stolen car near Berwick Elementary School, prompting a brief lockdown at the school, police said.The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. along La. 182. Authorities confirmed the car had been stolen from Abbeville and contained a handgun, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.The teen faces multiple charges, including driving without a...
One person dead, one injured after being struck by vehicle in Illinois
ILLINOIS — One person was killed and another critically injured Thursday night after being struck by a car in Decatur, police said.Officers responded around 9:49 p.m. to West Main Street and Taylor Avenue following reports of a pedestrian accident.Investigators said a red Pontiac traveling westbound crossed the eastbound lane, drove onto the south sidewalk, and struck two pedestrians...
One person dead, two injured following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — One person was killed and two others were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Thursday morning following a crash on U.S. 60, Kentucky State Police reported.The crash occurred around 10:32 a.m. in the 14,000 block of the highway and involved a semitruck and a pickup truck. Authorities said the semi was traveling east when it crossed the center line...
One person arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A man wanted on a prior drug charge was arrested early Friday on a felony-one-level drug charge after a traffic stop on the South Side, Youngstown police said.Darrian Brooks, 37, is expected to be arraigned later Friday in municipal court on a charge of possession of crack cocaine.Police reported that the arrest occurred around 12:10 a.m. after...
Over 1,200 pills stolen from Ohio hospital during break-in
OHIO — Police are investigating multiple break-ins at Insight Health facilities last weekend, which resulted in stolen drugs and tools.Authorities said Insight Health on E. Market Street and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital on Squires Lane were targeted between Friday, August 15, and Monday, August 18.At the E. Market Street facility, a staff member reported on Monday that a safe had...
Busy Ohio road closed indefinitely due to bridge safety concerns
OHIO — Preble County Line Road will be closed indefinitely between Farmersville Gratis Road and State Route 725, the Montgomery County Engineer announced Friday.The closure is due to safety concerns with the bridge deck. Officials said a signed detour to the east is in place, and access to all residences along the route will be maintained.Motorists are advised to...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — One person was killed and another hospitalized early Friday morning after a crash on Interstate 83 in Newberry Township, Pennsylvania State Police reported.The crash occurred at 2:17 a.m. in the southbound lanes near the weigh station between Exit 35 (Route 177/Lewisberry) and Exit 33 (Route 392/Yocumtown). Police said two people were in the vehicle at the time...
Two people injured after vehicle crashes into tree in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — Two people were injured Friday morning when a car crashed into a tree in Manchester Township, authorities said.The crash occurred at 9:48 a.m. at the intersection of Lewisberry and Mill Creek roads. Both occupants were transported to a hospital, though the extent of their injuries has not been released.Emergency crews remain on the scene, and the intersection...
One person injured following stabbing incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — A person was arrested early Thursday after a fight led to a stabbing at a southwest Atlanta gas station, police said.Officers responded around 12:20 a.m. to the BP station on Windsor Street in the Mechanicsville neighborhood.Authorities said one person was taken to the hospital with injuries but is expected to recover.Police have not released the name...
