Police searching for wanted stabbing suspect in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Police in Durham are searching for a man wanted in connection with a deadly stabbing earlier this month on the American Tobacco Trail.According to the Durham Police Department, 46-year-old LaRue Barbee is wanted and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 51-year-old Chesleigh Eloyd Lyons.Officers responded around 4:13 p.m. on March 9 to a report...
One person injured following shooting incident in Florida, suspect at large
FLORIDA — A 22-year-old man was hospitalized Wednesday after being shot in Florida City, according to authorities.Police said officers responded to the area of the 1400 block near Second Avenue, where they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and leg.The man was airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center for treatment. Officials said he is expected...
Police searching for wanted shooting suspect in Indiana
INDIANA — Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting that left one person critically injured Tuesday evening in Marion.According to the Marion Police Department, officers were called around 6:15 p.m. to the intersection of 30th and Hamaker streets for a report of a shooting.When officers arrived, they learned the victim, a 58-year-old man, had...
One person arrested in Florida after trying to hide drugs in underwear
FLORIDA — A man on probation in Alachua County was arrested following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of drugs, according to authorities.Deputies said 20-year-old Reuben Williams was stopped Tuesday night on University Avenue in Gainesville.During the stop, officials reported finding oxycodone pills along with more than 100 grams of marijuana and clear plastic baggies.Authorities said Williams...
One person found dead in lake in Texas, investigation underway
TEXAS — The body of a 20-year-old man was discovered Wednesday morning in Lake Fort Phantom, according to the Abilene Police Department.Authorities said officers were called to the lake around 11:30 a.m. after a man fishing in the area reported seeing what appeared to be a body floating face down in the water.Police confirmed the body was that of...
One person arrested following large fentanyl bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A joint law enforcement operation in Camden led to the seizure of a significant amount of fentanyl and the arrest of a local man early Wednesday, according to the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said deputies worked alongside the Camden Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) during the operation.Investigators reported seizing approximately half...
One person arrested after 36 pounds of marijuana found in luggage at Florida airport
FLORIDA — A California man was arrested after authorities said they discovered more than 36 pounds of marijuana in his luggage at Miami International Airport.According to authorities, 23-year-old Jeremiah King Salas, of Perris, California, was taken into custody Tuesday and charged with cannabis trafficking.Officials said agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection were inspecting outbound luggage due to an...
One person arrested for possession of machine gun and drugs in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of a teenager in Sunset after authorities said they discovered a modified firearm and suspected drugs at a residence, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.Authorities identified the suspect as 17-year-old Khrystian Kimble, of Sunset.Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said narcotics detectives received a tip reporting gunfire at night and...
One person arrested following drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 64-year-old man was arrested Friday morning in Sandersville following a search that uncovered drugs and a firearm, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.Authorities identified the suspect as Ellis Hicks, of Sandersville.Officials said deputies, along with the Middle Georgia Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence on West Elder Street within the city...
Alabama resident arrested in Georgia on prison contraband and drug trafficking charges
GEORGIA — An Alabama man has been arrested in Georgia on multiple charges related to prison contraband and drug trafficking, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections.Authorities said narcotics agents were investigating a contraband incident Tuesday in Elmore County when the case led to the arrest of Jeffery Young.Young is charged with conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime...
