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...
One person dead following shooting incident in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Hart County that left one person dead early Friday morning.According to KSP Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker, the shooting happened at the Love’s Travel Stop located at 4000 L and N Turnpike Road in Horse Cave.Troopers responded to the travel stop around 4 a.m. Friday.Authorities confirmed that one...
Body found in Louisiana, investigation underway
LOUISIANA — Police in Port Allen are investigating after a body was discovered Friday morning near Rivault Memorial Park.According to the Port Allen Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9 a.m. to reports of a body near the intersection of Oaks Avenue and South Jefferson Avenue.Authorities said the investigation remained active as of 9:50 a.m. Friday. Police had not...
One person arrested following break-in at Dollar Tree in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A man was arrested after a reported break-in at a Dollar Tree in Kinston, according to the Kinston Police Department.Police said officers with D-Squad responded Friday, May 22, to a report of a breaking and entering at the Dollar Tree located at 201 W. Vernon Ave.According to investigators, the caller had remote access to the store’s...
Traffic slowed on I-75 in Kentucky due to multiple crashes
KENTUCKY — The Brodhead Fire Department is responding to multiple crashes along Interstate 75 and is urging drivers to use caution as hazardous road conditions continue across the area.According to the department, emergency crews were dispatched Thursday morning to several collisions on I-75 near Brodhead. Officials advised motorists to slow down, move over for first responders, and allow extra...
Two Florida schools placed on lockdown following reports of gunshots
FLORIDA — Two Holmes County schools were placed on lockdown Friday morning after reports of gunshots heard outside campus grounds, according to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the lockdown affected Holmes County High School and Bonifay K-8 School. Officials later announced the lockdown had been lifted.The sheriff’s office said all students and staff members were safe and that...
One person arrested after stealing nearly $5,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depot in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A Nashville man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he stole nearly $5,000 worth of merchandise from several Home Depot stores over a two-week period.According to Metro Nashville Police, 41-year-old Marvin Day allegedly stole $4,810.97 in materials from multiple Home Depot locations between April 12 and April 27.Investigators said Day repeatedly returned to the stores...
One person arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A man was arrested after a traffic stop in Hanover Township led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the stop was initiated after officers observed what they described in court documents as “suspicious activity.”During the stop, deputies questioned a passenger in the vehicle, identified as 32-year-old Jacob Turner. According...
