Two former Amazon employees arrested after sealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics from Louisiana fulfillment center
LOUISIANA — Two former Amazon employees are accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics from a fulfillment center, according to police.Authorities say Byron Anthony Johnson, 33, stole $6,346 worth of merchandise between June 30 and Aug. 28. Javontay Dontrell Seals, 21, is accused of taking $1,707.99 worth of items between July 15 and July 23.According to arrest...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Indiana
INDIANA — A Kokomo woman was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving a semi and an SUV, according to authorities.The collision occurred shortly before 10 a.m. on State Road 22 near County Road 1350 East. Emergency crews from the Indiana State Police, Howard County Sheriff’s Office and Greentown Police Department responded to the scene.Investigators said 35-year-old Brittani Duncan...
Part of I-77 in North Carolina shut down following vehicle crash
NORTH CAROLINA — A serious crash on Interstate 77 North in Iredell County has caused major traffic delays Tuesday afternoon, shutting down multiple lanes near Mooresville.According to reports, the crash occurred just before Exit 35 for Brawley School Road. All lanes, including the express lane, were initially blocked as emergency crews responded to the scene and began an investigation.By...
Six people injured following vehicle crash in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Chapman Highway is closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon following a crash near Boyds Creek Highway that left six people injured.According to the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, all six individuals involved in the crash sustained minor injuries. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is assisting with the investigation.Authorities said the highway was...
Florida man arrested after meth found in Stanley cup
FLORIDA — A Pensacola man was arrested early Tuesday morning after deputies allegedly discovered methamphetamine hidden inside a Stanley cup during a traffic stop, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the stop occurred at the intersection of Beverly Parkway and Pipeline Road after deputies pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation.During the investigation, a K-9 unit...
Three people arrested after robbing armored vehicle in Indiana
INDIANA — Three men have been arrested following the reported robbery of an armored vehicle Monday morning in Kokomo, according to police.Officers with the Kokomo Police Department responded just after 9:30 a.m. on March 16 to the Financial Builders Credit Union in the 2800 block of South Lafountain Street after receiving a report of a robbery.Police said an employee...
Woman arrested after Tesla Cybertruck vandalized in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A 67-year-old woman has been arrested after deputies say she damaged a vehicle in Collettsville over the weekend.According to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, Karen Cooke Lewis was taken into custody Monday afternoon and charged with misdemeanor damage to property.The arrest stems from an incident reported on Sunday, when a man told authorities that a woman...
Tornado touches down in part of Virginia, National Weather Service confirms
VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF0 tornado touched down in Martinsville on Monday as severe storms moved through the area.According to the NWS, the tornado began near the intersection of Commonwealth Boulevard and Fairy Street. It traveled about half a mile east before lifting near Chatham Heights Road and Bob Gregory Street.Officials estimate the...
Part of I-81 in Virginia shut down following vehicle crash
VIRGINIA — A crash on Interstate 81 is causing traffic delays in Rockbridge County, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.The incident occurred near mile marker 203.5 in the northbound lanes. Officials reported that the left shoulder and left lane are currently closed as crews respond to the scene.Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays and are advised...
One person found dead in North Carolina, investigation underway
NORTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating a homicide after a person was found dead Tuesday morning in west Charlotte.According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, officers responded to a call around 10:15 a.m. in the area of Belmeade Drive near Mount Holly Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim’s body in a remote area along a gravel road near railroad...
