Four people charged after police seize 44 pounds of meth during drug raids in Georgia
GEORGIA — Four men are facing federal charges following a series of drug trafficking raids that led to the seizure of 44 pounds of methamphetamine in metro Atlanta, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Authorities said law enforcement officers recovered approximately 44 pounds of meth and two firearms during operations in Douglasville and Fayetteville this week.Investigators allege that Pablo Soria-Porras...
One person arrested following drug bust in Kansas
KANSAS — A man was arrested Friday in connection with a narcotics investigation in Columbus, according to authorities.The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, along with Kansas Highway Patrol troopers and the Columbus Police Department, executed search warrants at two locations in the city.Officials said the warrants were carried out at 816 E. Sycamore and 216 N. Illinois on...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a St. Landry Parish man Friday morning.Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop E responded around 7:15 a.m. to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 29 near Louisiana Highway 115.Authorities identified the victim as 68-year-old Steven Ducote of Morrow.According to a preliminary investigation, Ducote was...
One person dead following three-vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — One person was killed Friday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Emanuel County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.Troopers were called to the scene around 6:30 a.m. on State Route 4.Investigators said the crash began when a vehicle traveling east on Old Nunez Road stopped in the median at the intersection with State Route 4, leaving its...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A woman died following a crash Friday in Reading, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.The crash occurred in the 800 block of Morgantown Road. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim.Officials said the circumstances leading up to the crash have not yet been determined.The incident remains under investigation.
One person dead following head-on vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A Warsaw man was killed in a head-on crash Friday morning near the River View Schools campus, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.The crash occurred around 6:14 a.m. on March 27 along U.S. Route 36 near milepost 12. The intersection of U.S. 36 and Ohio 60 was closed for several hours following the collision.Troopers said Steven...
$10,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — An Ohio Lottery player won $10,000 after purchasing a ticket at a North Royalton business, according to lottery officials.The winning ticket was sold at The 3 Spot, located at 13855 Ridge Road. The winner, identified only as David, is the owner of the business and said he regularly plays Ohio Lottery progressive games.According to the Ohio Lottery,...
Traffic stop leads to seizure of fentanyl and crack cocaine in Florida
FLORIDA — A traffic stop for texting while driving led to the seizure of a large amount of narcotics and the arrest of a Fort Myers man, according to police.The Fort Myers Police Department said the stop occurred March 25 along the Palm Beach Boulevard corridor during a proactive patrol by Special Enforcement Division detectives.Detectives said they observed a...
Traffic stop leads to seizure of fentanyl and crack cocaine in Florida
FLORIDA — A traffic stop for texting while driving led to the seizure of a large amount of narcotics and the arrest of a Fort Myers man, according to police.The Fort Myers Police Department said the stop occurred March 25 along the Palm Beach Boulevard corridor during a proactive patrol by Special Enforcement Division detectives.Detectives said they observed a...
One person arrested after police seize meth and two stolen ATVs in Alabama
ALABAMA — A late-night arrest in Walker County led to the seizure of methamphetamine and the recovery of two all-terrain vehicles believed to be stolen, according to authorities.Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith said deputies made the arrest overnight after catching suspects “in the middle of committing another theft.”During the incident, deputies seized approximately two ounces of methamphetamine. Investigators also...
