Five people charged following drug bust in Maryland
MARYLAND — Federal authorities have charged five men following a coordinated takedown of an alleged drug-trafficking organization operating in North Baltimore, officials announced Wednesday.The investigation focused on activity in the 500 block of Sheridan Avenue. Those charged include Omar Gilliam, 43; Derrell Washington Coates, 42; Kevin Harris, 34; Darren Farmer, 36; and Stephen Oliver, 38.Prosecutors said Gilliam, Coates, Harris...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — Two New Paris residents are in jail following a narcotics investigation into suspected drug trafficking, according to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said Matthew Jennings, 47, and Tonya Jo Barth, 54, were arrested after a search warrant was executed at a home on Shady Lane in New Paris.Both face multiple charges, including aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated...
One person arrested following large drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — A man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Russellville led to the seizure of multiple drugs, firearms and nearly $39,000 in cash, according to police.The Russellville Police Department said the stop, which took place over Monday and Tuesday, resulted in officers recovering a large quantity of narcotics and other items.Authorities reported seizing 76.24 grams of...
22 people arrested following drug bust in Indiana
INDIANA — More than 20 people have been arrested as part of a coordinated narcotics enforcement operation in Johnson County, according to authorities.The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said the roundup took place early Wednesday, April 15, in partnership with the Franklin Police Department. The operation targeted individuals accused of selling illegal drugs to undercover narcotics detectives.Officials said the investigation...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A man has died after a shooting and crash in Muskegon Heights Tuesday night, according to police.The Muskegon Heights Police Department said 911 calls were received just after 9 p.m. reporting a shooting on Jarman Street south of Hume Avenue. Around the same time, authorities also received reports of a vehicle crashing into a building a couple...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Hackberry, according to Louisiana State Police.The crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 27 and involved a head-on collision between two vehicles, officials said.Authorities confirmed that one person died as a result of the crash. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.No additional details...
72 people arrested by U.S. Marshals following operation in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA — A nearly month-long law enforcement operation targeting violent fugitives and noncompliant sex offenders resulted in dozens of arrests across southern West Virginia, federal officials announced Tuesday.U.S. Attorney Moore Capito joined the U.S. Marshals Service and other law enforcement partners to announce the results of “Operation Spring Sweep,” which led to 72 felony arrests.The operation, conducted by...
Police searching for wanted breaking and entering suspect in Ohio
OHIO — Authorities are seeking a Lucas Kamholz in connection with a breaking and entering case in Columbus, according to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.Kamholz, 33, is described as a white male, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. Officials say he is wanted on a charge of breaking and entering. His date of birth is listed as August...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Wilmington man is in custody following a multi-agency drug investigation that led to the seizure of large amounts of narcotics and firearms, according to authorities.The Wilmington Police Department said officers worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and Leland Police Department to serve multiple federal search warrants and a state arrest...
Motorcyclist dead after police chase ends in crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A motorcyclist died early Wednesday morning after a police chase ended in a crash in the Myrtle Beach area, according to authorities.The crash happened around 2:10 a.m. on Robert Grissom Parkway at 38th Avenue.The Horry County Sheriff’s Office said preliminary information indicates the South Carolina Highway Patrol attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling on Highway 31....
