Police searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Orlando Demetrius Wright, who was reported missing on April 15, 2025.Orlando was last seen in Columbus, Ohio, wearing a black shirt and black pants.He is described as a Black male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Police have not...
Ohio SNAP recipients to receive extra benefits during summer
OHIO — Ohio families with school-aged children can now benefit from the 2025 Summer EBT/SUN Bucks program, which provides extra help to buy food during the summer months when school is out.Children up to age 19 may be eligible, and many will be automatically enrolled depending on the type of assistance they already receive.Automatic Enrollment for SNAP and OWF...
One person arrested following drug bust in Illinois
ILLINOIS — A Rockford man with an outstanding felony warrant was arrested Wednesday after leading police on a vehicle and foot chase through Freeport.According to the Freeport Police Department, officers attempted to stop a vehicle at approximately 4:30 p.m. on April 16 near Waddell Avenue and Beach Street.The driver, identified as 32-year-old Alvin Jones of Rockford, was known...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A woman is dead after being found with a penetrating wound following a car crash in the Tyler Park neighborhood on Tuesday evening.According to Louisville Metro Police, Fifth Division officers responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a Jeep and a pickup truck around 7:20 p.m. on April 16.The crash occurred at the intersection of Tyler Park...
One person arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A West Mansfield woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after Logan County Sheriff’s deputies discovered suspected methamphetamine in her vehicle, which was parked outside a closed business.According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol around 3:54 p.m. observed a gray Honda Accord backed into a parking space at the Brown Bean Coffee Shop, 13627 N....
Ohio House passes budget bill with property tax relief for residents
OHIO — The Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday approved Amended Substitute House Bill 96, the House’s version of the State Operating Budget, with support from State Representative Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria).The budget outlines major investments in economic development, education, and property tax relief, including a record $4 billion intended to ease the burden on Ohio property owners.According...
Wanted Tennessee murder suspect arrested by U.S. Marshals
TENNESSEE — A man wanted for first-degree murder in Memphis was arrested Tuesday in northern Mississippi, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.Antonio McClelland, 52, was taken into custody on April 15 in Southaven, Mississippi, by members of the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force (TRVFTF), with assistance from the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force.McClelland was wanted...
The possibility of measurable snow in Virginia during April
VIRGINIA — While April is typically associated with spring blooms and warming temperatures, measurable snowfall in Virginia during this month is not without precedent.According to historical records from the National Weather Service (NWS), measurable snowfall—defined as 0.1 inches or more—has been recorded in parts of Virginia during April, particularly in higher elevations and western regions of the state.For example,...
One person arrested in Ohio after using drugs in back of police cruiser
OHIO — A Circleville man is facing multiple charges after a series of disorderly conduct complaints culminated in the suspected use of methamphetamine inside a police cruiser, authorities said.Logan Jones was arrested Tuesday evening following two separate incidents reported to Circleville police.The first occurred around 5:52 p.m. on April 16 at 520 E. Main Street, where Officer RJ...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for a Cleveland man who has pleaded guilty to multiple violent crimes and is now on the run, according to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County.Deondre Seals is facing 14 charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, and child endangering.The Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department has issued two warrants for his arrest.In the most serious case, Seals...
