Inmate dies at Georgia jail, investigation underway
GEORGIA — A 40-year-old inmate died Wednesday at the Henry County Sheriff’s Office jail after suffering a medical emergency, authorities said.According to the sheriff’s office, jail staff observed Quentin Fennell, of Decatur, experiencing a medical emergency while in custody. Employees at the jail and personnel with Henry County Fire Rescue attempted life-saving measures, but Fennell was pronounced dead.Officials said...
One person dead following shooting incident in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA — A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after police said he broke into a neighbor’s home Thursday morning in Midwest City, Oklahoma.According to Midwest City Police Chief Greg Wipfli, officers responded to a reported shooting shortly before 7:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Lloyd Avenue, near Northeast 10th Street and Post Road.When officers arrived, they found...
Coal miner dead following incident at Kentucky mine
KENTUCKY — A 25-year-old miner was killed Wednesday morning in an accident at the Combs Branch Mine in Perry County, according to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.The incident happened around 10:10 a.m. at the mine, which is owned by Pine Branch Mining, LLC of Hazard.Officials said Preston Pollard, of Perry County, was performing maintenance work on equipment when the accident...
North Carolina middle school placed on soft lockdown
NORTH CAROLINA — A reported shooter at a Moore County middle school prompted a lockdown Thursday morning, but authorities later determined there was no threat on campus.According to officials, Southern Middle School in Aberdeen was placed on a soft lockdown after reports of a possible shooter inside the school. Moore County Public Schools said students and staff were secured...
One person arrested following hit-and-run incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A 20-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in Orange County, Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said Julia Blackwell, of Christmas, Florida, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash involving death.The crash happened around 5:10 a.m. Saturday near...
Police searching for two suspects following multiple vehicle break-ins in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating two minors considered armed and dangerous after a series of vehicle break-ins in the area.According to authorities, Aiden Yates and Christopher Bearden left a juvenile home facility early Thursday morning in Pulaski County. Investigators say the pair later appeared on security cameras, leading deputies to...
One person dead following UTV crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — One man was killed and several other people were injured in a side-by-side utility vehicle crash in Bacon County on Wednesday evening, according to the Georgia State Patrol.Authorities said the crash happened on Caraway Road. Deputies were dispatched around 6:42 p.m. after receiving reports of an ATV wreck. Troopers arrived at the scene at about 7:17 p.m.Investigators...
One person dead following vehicle crash on I-81 in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — The Cumberland County coroner was called to the scene of a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County early Wednesday morning, according to PennDOT.The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. on I-81 southbound about one mile north of Exit 44 for Route 465 in Plainfield Township near Carlisle.Officials said the tractor-trailer ended up in the median of...
Part of I-65 in Indiana shut down following vehicle crash
INDIANA — Two lanes of Interstate 65 northbound near Whitestown are closed Thursday morning following a crash involving two semi trucks.According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the crash was reported around 6:50 a.m. on Thursday. The agency said the two right lanes of I-65 northbound will remain closed for several hours while crews work to clear the scene.Photos...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A Belmont County man has died days after a motorcycle crash in Pulaski Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash happened May 16 on State Route 7 near milepost 15.Investigators said a 2016 Victory motorcycle driven by 50-year-old Ronald Shaw of Martins Ferry was traveling northbound when the motorcycle suffered a rear tire...
