Two people arrested following drug busts in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Two men were arrested Friday in separate drug busts following police investigations sparked by community tips, the Rocky Mount Police Department announced.The arrests led to the seizure of nearly 10.7 pounds of marijuana, crack cocaine, two firearms, and cash, according to police reports.The largest bust occurred during a drug raid at a home in the 400...
Ohio lawmakers propose bill to criminalize harassing first responders
OHIO — Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at protecting first responders by making harassment a criminal offense.State Representatives Phil Plummer (R-Dayton) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Township) sponsored House Bill 20, which seeks to ensure first responders can perform their duties safely during emergencies.The proposed legislation would establish a 14-foot perimeter around first responders at emergency scenes....
One person arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A drug arrest in Martins Ferry on Thursday, March 28, led to the seizure of illegal narcotics and cash, according to the Martins Ferry Police Department.Officers took Antwane McMeans of Youngstown, Ohio, into custody near Aetna Street without incident.He was transported to the Belmont County Jail, where he remains on a $90,000 bond.During the arrest, officers recovered $782 in cash, along...
Severe storms expected across Ohio Sunday night
OHIO — Strong to severe storms are expected to develop across Ohio late Sunday evening, bringing the potential for damaging winds, hail, and even spin-up tornadoes.The storms are expected to last into early Monday morning.A strong storm system moving through the region will follow widespread rain from Saturday night into Sunday morning. If skies clear in the afternoon,...
Four people dead in overnight crashes in Ohio
OHIO — Four people were killed in three separate crashes overnight Sunday, leading to road closures across the city as authorities investigated the incidents.The first crash occurred on State Route 161 eastbound at Interstate 270, where a motorcyclist was struck by four separate vehicles.That motorcyclist was pronounced dead, along with another motorcyclist involved in the crash.Columbus fire...
Police searching for missing person in Ohio
OHIO — Beavercreek police are seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Danielle Lynn Merritt, who was last seen on March 22, 2025, in Beavercreek, Ohio.Danielle is described as a white female, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 115 pounds.She has brown hair and blue eyes.At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing an...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A Cookeville man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash Friday evening that temporarily shut down all eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near the I-440 junction.The Tennessee Department of Transportation reported the overturned vehicle at 6:37 p.m. near mile marker 213.2.According to a Metro Police investigation, 22-year-old Derrick Borchardt II was driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer with a...
One person dead, another injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A high-speed police chase ended in tragedy Friday night when a fleeing vehicle crashed into another car near the Eddy Road Bridge, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured.According to Cuyahoga County spokesperson Jennifer Ciaccia, sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle around 9:45 p.m. on East 9th Street, but the driver sped away.The fleeing...
Gov. DeWine signs bill banning DEI programs at Ohio colleges
OHIO — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a controversial bill into law Friday that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public colleges and prohibits faculty from going on strike.The legislation, known as the "Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act," passed the Ohio Senate by a 20-11 vote on Wednesday before reaching DeWine’s desk.The bill’s sponsor, state...
Two people injured following vehicle crash on Ohio interstate
OHIO — Two people were injured in a crash on Interstate 70 East in west Columbus on Friday evening, according to police.The Columbus Division of Police responded to the crash at I-70 East and I-670 East around 7:10 p.m.One person was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition, while another was taken to Ohio State Wexner Medical...
