$150,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A Mentor resident has won $150,000 playing the Ohio Lottery’s Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X Scratch-Off game.The winner, who has not been publicly identified, will take home $108,000 after federal and state taxes totaling 28 percent are withheld.The winning ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven #36234, located at 6709 Center Street in Mentor.Monopoly Bonus Spectacular 50X is a $10...
One person arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — A South Bend man was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into suspected drug activity at a business on the city’s northwest side.According to the South Bend Police Department, 47-year-old Scott Byrd was taken into custody and transported to the St. Joseph County Jail on preliminary charges related to drug and paraphernalia possession.The arrest came after the department’s...
One person arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A traffic stop for speeding in Lancaster County led to the arrest of a man accused of trafficking more than 17 pounds of marijuana, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office.Gerardo Rangel, 24, was pulled over on Highway 521 in Indian Land on Tuesday, July 15, after a deputy clocked him driving 62 mph in a...
Two people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Craven County authorities announced a major drug bust Wednesday following a months-long investigation that led to the seizure of a large quantity of illegal drugs, vape products, edibles, and firearms from a trailer home in Vanceboro.During a press conference, Sheriff Chip Hughes described the operation — carried out at a residence on Oak Grove Road —...
Two people arrested following shooting incident in Illinois
ILLINOIS — Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 14-year-old male with multiple potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds on Tuesday evening.According to the Champaign Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting at around 5 p.m. on July 15 near the intersection of Third Street and Beardsley Avenue.When officers arrived,...
Body found near roadway in Virginia, investigation underway
VIRGINIA — Authorities have launched a death investigation after a man was found with injuries believed to be caused by a vehicle strike.According to the Roanoke County Police Department, 42-year-old Garon Bowles of Franklin County was discovered in the 5800 block of Peaceful Drive in the Glenvar area on July 7 around 5:45 p.m.Bowles was transported to a nearby...
One person arrested for multiple vehicle thefts in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 13-year-old juvenile has been arrested in connection with a string of vehicle thefts reported in the Somersby Pointe subdivision, according to the Glynn County Police Department.The arrest took place on July 15 following an interview with the juvenile at the department’s headquarters.Police say the investigation began in June, when officers responded to multiple reports of...
Police searching for wanted shooting suspect in Ohio
OHIO — A manhunt for a suspect in a July 8 shooting has now extended beyond Northeast Ohio, according to Springfield Township police.Authorities say Stanley “Chance” Smith, 40, is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in the 1400 block of Albrecht Avenue.Smith has been on the run for eight days.On Tuesday, police announced that the U.S....
Police searching for missing 16-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Jhakhai Daequan Reynolds, who has been missing from Sandusky since July 12, 2025.Reynolds, a Black male, is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a gray hoodie,...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Illinois
ILLINOIS — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eric Blomgren, a 20-year-old man wanted on weapons violation charges.Blomgren is considered a fugitive within the city jurisdiction, according to Rockford Area Crime Stoppers.Officials warn that he may be dangerous and advise residents not to approach or attempt to confront him.Law enforcement reminds the public that all...
