Measurable snowfall possible in parts of Pennsylvania this week
PENNSYLVANIA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several counties in Pennsylvania, warning of snow, gusty winds and hazardous travel conditions beginning Monday evening.The advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Monday until 2 a.m. Tuesday for Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, northern Clinton, Clearfield and northern Centre counties. Snow accumulations between 1 and...
One person dead following vehicle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A woman died Sunday after a single-vehicle crash on South Franklin Street, according to the Whiteville Police Department.Police identified the victim as Evelyn Young Pittman, 65, of Lake Waccamaw. The crash occurred March 15 near the intersection of South Franklin and Caldis streets.Investigators said Pittman was driving south on South Franklin Street at a high rate...
One person arrested after traffic stop reveals drugs, stolen firearm in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A 16-year-old was arrested Sunday evening after a traffic stop led officers to discover drugs and a stolen firearm, according to the North Charleston Police Department.Police said officers were patrolling near Dorchester Road and South Allen Drive when they noticed a vehicle with illegal window tint. As officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver...
One person arrested on drug, shoplifting charges following theft at Kentucky Dollar General
KENTUCKY — A Bowling Green man was arrested Sunday in Allen County on shoplifting and drug possession charges, according to the Scottsville Police Department.Officers responded to a shoplifting complaint at the Dollar General on the Scottsville square around 2 p.m. Police said 37-year-old Bradley R. McPeak, of Bowling Green, had stolen merchandise from the store.Authorities located McPeak about three...
Part of I-57 in Illinois shut down following multiple vehicle crashes
ILLINOIS — Northbound Interstate 57 near Tuscola was closed Monday morning after multiple crashes and slide-offs during wintry weather, according to Illinois State Police.Troopers said the incidents occurred between mileposts 225 and 219.5, just south of the Pesotum exit.Between midnight and about 9:30 a.m., officers responded to a crash involving a commercial vehicle and three slide-offs, including one...
Tornado Watch issued for multiple counties in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Several counties in North Carolina are under a tornado watch as severe weather moves through the region Monday.The National Weather Service issued the watch for Alamance, Chatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Montgomery, Lee, Orange, Scotland, Person, Vance, Anson, Durham, Hoke, Moore, Richmond and Wake counties until 2 p.m.Meteorologists say an intense upper-level weather pattern could lead to the...
Nearly $50K worth of kratom seized from multiple convenience stores in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Nearly $50,000 worth of kratom was seized from several convenience stores in Rankin County following an investigation prompted by citizen complaints, according to the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators conducted undercover purchases and audits at stores in unincorporated areas of the county. The operation resulted in the seizure of about 2,030 packets of kratom with an estimated value...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A Navarre man was killed Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Santa Rosa County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the 44-year-old man was driving an SUV on Gulf Breeze Parkway near Edgewood Drive just after 8 a.m. when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned.No other vehicles were involved in the crash, authorities said.The...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — A Castleberry woman died after a single-vehicle crash in Conecuh County on Saturday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.Authorities said 29-year-old Brandy S. Willis was driving a GMC Yukon around 8:20 p.m. when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned.Officials said Willis was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.The crash happened on...
Two people dead after being struck by vehicle in Alabama
ALABAMA — An adult man and a 3-year-old child were killed after being struck by a vehicle in Bessemer on Sunday night, authorities said.According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victims were identified as 33-year-old Orlin Dariel-Rodriguez and 3-year-old Jared Ramos. The two were reportedly in the roadway on Eastern Valley Road when they were hit by a...
