One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Texas
TEXAS — A man was struck and killed early Friday morning while attempting to cross Loop 410 on the city’s West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Loop 410 between U.S. 90 and Marbach Road. Police said the unidentified man was hit by a vehicle while crossing the roadway.He was pronounced...
One person arrested following drug bust in Texas
TEXAS — A San Antonio man is facing a federal drug charge after investigators seized multiple types of narcotics and other items during a search of his northwest-side home, according to court records.James Sterrett was taken into custody following a search conducted by agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office earlier this week.Authorities said...
Part of I-24 in Kentucky shut down following diesel spill
KENTUCKY — All lanes of the Interstate 24 Ohio River bridge were closed Friday morning following a crash and diesel fuel spill, according to transportation officials.The incident occurred on the bridge connecting Kentucky and Illinois, blocking westbound traffic and prompting officials to activate Emergency Detour Route “A.”Authorities said the closure could last several hours as crews work to clear...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A Findlay man was killed Thursday night in a two-vehicle crash in Hancock County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers say the crash occurred just after 10 p.m. on State Route 186, south of County Road 97. Paul Leader, 51, of Findlay, was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators report that Leader was driving southbound when his...
Schools in Ohio could close Friday
OHIO — A developing threat of strong to severe thunderstorms on Friday could lead to school delays or closures in parts of Ohio.According to the National Weather Service, forecasters have placed much of Ohio within a “marginal risk” area for severe weather, with the greatest potential expected late Friday afternoon into the evening. The risk zone includes several major...
One person arrested following drug bust in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A 32-year-old man was arrested following a traffic stop in Eunice that led to the seizure of a modified firearm, suspected drugs and thousands of dollars in cash.According to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, James Price III was taken into custody after narcotics detectives conducted a traffic stop on the 800 block of Beulah Street during...
Ohio Turnpike plans public list to combat toll evasion
OHIO — Officials with the Ohio Turnpike are developing a new strategy to address unpaid tolls by publicly identifying the worst offenders, according to a spokesperson.The plan would involve compiling a list of commercial trucking companies with the highest amount of unpaid toll debt and sharing that information with media outlets as well as posting it online.The Turnpike already...
Two people injured following shooting incident in Indiana
INDIANA — Two people were injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon on the city’s southwest side, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Officers were called just before 5 p.m. to the 5800 block of Coppock Drive on a report of a person shot. When they arrived, police found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.Both individuals were reported to be...
Police searching for missing 14-year-old last seen leaving school in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Authorities are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen leaving a Henrico County high school and may be in danger, according to police.The Henrico County Police Division issued a missing juvenile alert Thursday for Gerard Dakouo, who was last seen around 1:55 p.m. Wednesday leaving Highland Springs High School.Police said Dakouo was on foot...
Two people injured after vehicle crashes into house in Ohio
OHIO — Two people were hospitalized Thursday after a driver crashed into a home in Harrison Township, according to authorities.The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Stone Drive, off Harrison Avenue. Officials said the vehicle went through at least one wooden fence before striking the house.First responders transported two individuals to the hospital. Their injuries are not believed to...
