Reward offered in deadly Ohio house fire investigation
OHIO — Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding a suspicious house fire that claimed the life of a 20-year-old Akron woman last December.The Blue Ribbon Arson Committee and Crime Stoppers are providing the combined reward in hopes of generating new leads in the case.Haleigh Horger died in the fire on December 7, 2024. A second person...
One person arrested following domestic dispute in Ohio
OHIO — A man was arrested Monday evening following a violent domestic dispute on Buckeye Avenue.Russells Point Police responded to a call about two men fighting inside a home on the 400 block of Buckeye Avenue.When officers arrived, they found the victim in the middle of the road attempting to defend himself against Randall Lourance Jr., 39, who...
Police searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Maliyah Negesti Dryden, who has been reported missing from South Euclid, Ohio.She was last seen on March 29, 2025, and no further details regarding her disappearance have been released.Maliyah is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.She is Black and was...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player is celebrating a $1 million win after purchasing a VIP Millions scratch-off ticket.The winning ticket was sold at More than a Convenient Mart, located at 666 Carnegie Ave in Akron.The ticket holder opted for the $500,000 cash payout and will receive approximately $360,000 after federal and state tax withholdings.VIP Millions is...
U.S. Marshals searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is searching for Jimmy Figueroa, a fugitive wanted for felonious assault by Struthers Police in Mahoning County.According to the U.S. Marshals, Figueroa, 30, is known to frequent the Youngstown and Cleveland areas.He is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 194 pounds.Anyone with information on Figueroa’s whereabouts...
Georgia drug dealer arrested following police chase
GEORGIA — A high-speed police chase that reached 150 mph ended safely in Irwin County with the arrest of a suspected drug dealer, authorities said.The pursuit involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF), Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Irwin County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Department of Agriculture Investigative Division, and Ocilla Police Department.The incident began...
One person arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A routine traffic stop Friday evening led to the arrest of a Bellefontaine man on drug charges.Officers from the Bellefontaine Police Department stopped a white Ford van on U.S. Route 33 at State Route 540.The driver, identified as 63-year-old Roscelle Clark, had an active felony warrant for possession of cocaine following a narcotics investigation.Clark was asked...
More severe storms expected in Ohio this week
OHIO — Central Ohio is bracing for another round of severe weather just days after storms swept through the region.A strong, fast-moving weather system is expected to arrive Wednesday, bringing the potential for severe storms and heavy rainfall.Temperatures will climb into the mid-70s by Wednesday afternoon, fueling the development of strong storms.The most significant threat for severe weather...
One person injured after tree falls on home in Ohio
OHIO — A juvenile was injured Sunday night when a large tree fell on a home on the city's east side during severe storms, according to the Columbus Division of Fire.Fire crews responded around 10:30 p.m. to a residence in the 1400 block of Noe Bixby Road after receiving reports of the tree collapse.The tree, located in the...
Thousands without power following severe storms in Ohio
OHIO — Thousands of residents across central Ohio are without power Monday morning after severe storms swept through the region overnight.The storms, which began between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday, brought damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.Multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued as the system moved through the area.By early Monday, the storms had...
