Body found during demolition work in Illinois, investigation underway
ILLINOIS — Danville police are investigating after a body was discovered during demolition work at a vacant building Thursday afternoon.According to the Danville Police Department, the body was found inside the former Studio 25 building at 128 North Walnut Street. Deputy Chief Doug Miller said the building was being torn down when workers discovered the body.Officers responded to the...
Police investigating death in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Authorities are investigating a homicide after one person was found dead Friday morning in Carter County, according to Sheriff Mike Fraley.A spokesperson for the Carter County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a homicide investigation is underway. One person has been confirmed dead.The death occurred around 4 a.m. at a home on Earl McKinney Road in the Valley Forge area,...
One person injured after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning in St. Petersburg, according to police.The St. Petersburg Police Department said the crash happened around 9:50 a.m. near the intersection of 9th Avenue North and 25th Street North. The area is close to St. Petersburg High School, though authorities have not confirmed whether...
One person arrested following police chase on I-75 in Ohio
OHIO — A man is in custody after fleeing from an Ohio State Highway Patrol traffic stop in a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon, according to authorities.The Dayton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said the incident began after a trooper spotted a Chevrolet Impala illegally changing lanes before taking the Exit 50B off-ramp.According to investigators, the Impala initially...
One person arrested following large drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A 27-year-old was arrested after Dayton police recovered large amounts of marijuana, mushrooms, cash and several firearms during a search warrant operation Thursday.According to the Dayton Police Department, detectives served a search warrant on May 21 in the 300 block of Blackwood Avenue.During the search, officers seized 75 pounds of marijuana, 500 pounds of marijuana derivatives, four...
One person arrested following road rage shooting incident in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A man was arrested Friday morning after police said he shot at another driver during a road rage incident in Florence.According to the Florence Police Department, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Dixie Highway and Industrial Road after receiving reports of a road rage confrontation involving gunfire.Police said the incident began near Turkeyfoot Road when one...
Police respond to swatting call at Virginia high school
VIRGINIA — Roanoke police responded to a reported threat at William Fleming High School on Friday morning that was later determined to be a hoax “swatting” incident, according to school officials.All students and staff members were reported safe following the response. Police said no suspicious activity was found at the school.Officials said the threat was called into a local...
Inmate dead following altercation at Indiana jail, investigation underway
INDIANA — An inmate died Thursday evening following an altercation at the Johnson County Jail, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.Officials said the incident happened around 12:37 p.m. Thursday at the jail in Johnson County, Indiana. The inmate was initially taken to Johnson Memorial Hospital before being transferred to IU Methodist Hospital for further treatment.The sheriff’s office said...
Police seize large amount of fentanyl in Michigan in ongoing investigation
MICHIGAN — Michigan State Police seized nearly 8 pounds of fentanyl, 14 guns and $50,000 in cash during a large Metro Detroit drug bust tied to an ongoing fentanyl distribution investigation.According to authorities, the Michigan State Police Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team executed eight search warrants Wednesday, May 20, in connection with the investigation spanning several Metro Detroit counties.Police said...
One dog found dead, one found alive in abandoned home in Florida, investigation underway
FLORIDA — Authorities in Central Florida are investigating after two dogs were found abandoned inside a home in Sorrento, including one that was dead and another that survived.According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 6:45 p.m. on May 19 to a residence on Grassy Sprain Avenue after receiving reports about dogs left unattended inside the house.When...
