Body found in Texas, investigation underway
TEXAS — Houston police are investigating a homicide after a body was found near a bayou in southwest Houston on Monday morning.Authorities said the call was reported around 8:14 a.m. in the 8900 block of Country Creek Street near Beechnut Street.Houston police confirmed the case is being investigated as a homicide.Limited information has been released, and investigators have not...
12 people arrested following large drug bust in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Twelve people were arrested following a two-month narcotics investigation in Slidell targeting the distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl and other illegal drugs, according to the Slidell Police Department.Police said the department’s Narcotics and K9 divisions worked alongside the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations and the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office during “Operation Clear Horizon,” which was conducted...
One person dead following shooting incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting late Sunday night at Irene Thomas Park in Hinesville, according to the Hinesville Police Department.Police said two 18-year-olds suffered gunshot-related injuries during the shooting and were taken for medical treatment.Authorities later confirmed that one of the victims died from their injuries. The identity of the victim...
Prison medic arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into Tennessee facility
TENNESSSEE — A medical technician at a Nashville prison is facing charges after authorities say he tried to bring illegal drugs into the facility.According to arrest documents, 38-year-old Tamarcus Macon was stopped last week while attempting to pass through a security checkpoint at the Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility along Cockrill Bend Boulevard.A correctional officer searching Macon’s bag...
One person arrested after police find multiple dead dogs at home in Texas
TEXAS — A 76-year-old man was arrested Sunday after San Antonio police said officers found multiple dead dogs at a home on the city’s Southwest Side.Police said officers responded just after 1:35 p.m. to the 500 block of Cavalier Avenue after receiving a report that the man was killing dogs.When officers arrived, they found several dead dogs at the...
Three people injured after tree falls on children in Illinois
ILLINOIS — A child was airlifted to a hospital and two other juveniles were injured after a tree fell on them Saturday night in the Lakewood neighborhood in Illinois.Crews with Crystal Lake Fire Rescue responded around 9:15 p.m. May 23 to a home on Gleneagle Circle after reports that multiple children had been injured when a tree fell.Officials said...
One person dead, one injured following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — One person died and another was injured after a crash on State Road 528 in Orange County early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash happened around 4:37 a.m. on the westbound side of SR-528 near Universal Boulevard.Investigators said a Honda Civic traveling westbound left the roadway, struck a light pole and multiple...
Police searching for missing woman in Indiana
INDIANA — The is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman with dementia.Police said 63-year-old Annette Hibbler was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1600 block of South 10th Street in Elkhart.According to investigators, Hibbler has been diagnosed with dementia. She is described as approximately 4-foot-10, weighing about 155 pounds, with gray hair and brown...
One person arrested following 130 MPH police chase in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Warsaw-area man is facing multiple charges after Magnolia police said he led officers on a high-speed pursuit Thursday night before crashing in a field south of town.According to Magnolia Police Chief Donald Wood, officers spotted a red 2014 Chevrolet Camaro traveling more than 100 mph on Monk Street shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday.Police said officers...
Police searching for missing 13-year-old in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen Sunday in Sneads Ferry.According to deputies, Brookie Pendergrass was last seen around 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 486 Pungo Road. Her direction of travel is unknown.Authorities said Pendergrass was last seen wearing black boots, a black dress,...
