Sobriety checkpoint planned for part of Ohio
OHIO — Police in Brook Park plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint this week in Cuyahoga County, according to the Brook Park Police Department.Authorities said the checkpoint is scheduled for May 28, though the exact location will not be announced until Thursday morning.Brook Park police said there have been 153 alcohol-related crashes in Cuyahoga County from Jan. 1 through...
One person injured after attempted carjacking leads to shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Police are investigating after a man was shot during an attempted carjacking Wednesday morning in Beachwood.Authorities said the shooting happened in Beachwood, though few details about the incident have been released.The victim was taken to a hospital following the shooting. His condition has not been made public.It was not immediately clear whether any arrests had been made.The...
One person dead after vehicle crashes into embankment in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A 48-year-old woman died in a crash Sunday morning in Pittsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.The crash happened around 11:15 a.m. on Dry Fork Road.State police said Mary Bernard Shelton was driving west in a Dodge Charger at a high rate of speed when the vehicle hit railroad tracks and went airborne.Investigators said the vehicle landed,...
Part of I-695 in Maryland shut down following vehicle crash
MARYLAND — A crash involving a fuel leak has shut down the right lane on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County Wednesday morning, causing significant traffic delays near Cromwell Bridge Road.According to the Maryland State Highway Administration, the crash happened on the inner loop of I-695 near Exit 29A at Cromwell Bridge Road. Officials said the incident caused a fuel...
One person arrested after strangling woman in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Jacksonville man is facing multiple charges after police say he assaulted and strangled his girlfriend earlier this week.23-year-old Korey Scott was arrested Wednesday by the Jacksonville Police Department following an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred Tuesday.Warrants state Scott strangled his girlfriend, making it difficult for her to breathe. Court documents also say the victim...
One person dead following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A deadly shooting in Tampa is under investigation after a man was found with an apparent gunshot wound early Wednesday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to a home in the 800 block of Justice Drive around 5:21 a.m. after receiving a call about a shooting.When authorities arrived, they found a man dead at...
One person injured following road rage shooting incident at Florida McDonald’s
FLORIDA — A person was critically injured Tuesday night in a suspected road rage shooting outside a McDonald’s in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.Deputies said the shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. at the McDonald’s located at the intersection of Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway in Palm Coast.Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from...
Police conduct law enforcement activity at North Carolina hotel
NORTH CAROLINA — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and the FBI conducted what officials described as “federal court authorized law enforcement activity” at a north Charlotte hotel Wednesday morning.According to CMPD, the operation took place at a hotel on Reagan Drive near Sugar Creek Road and Interstate 85 shortly after 8:30 a.m. FBI agents were involved in the operation alongside local police.Authorities...
Part of I-81 in Virginia shut down due to vehicle fire
VIRGINIA — A vehicle fire is causing traffic delays and closures along Interstate 81 southbound in Roanoke County Wednesday morning.According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the fire was reported near the 134.2 mile marker.At this time, the southbound right lane and right shoulder are closed as crews respond to the scene. Motorists traveling through the area should expect...
Police searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — Police in Shaker Heights are searching for a 69-year-old man with dementia who left his nursing home Tuesday evening.According to the Shaker Heights Police Department, a missing adult alert was issued Wednesday morning for Michael Garrett.Police said Garrett left a nursing home facility on Northfield Road around 9 p.m. Tuesday.He was last seen wearing a hospital gown...
