Nearly 250 people arrested on drug charges, other offenses in Maryland
MARYLAND — Hundreds of people are facing charges following a large-scale fugitive operation targeting individuals with outstanding warrants for violent crimes and drug trafficking offenses.The coordinated enforcement effort, conducted from Jan. 20 through Jan. 31, involved agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the United States Marshals Service and...
Body found in Mississippi, investigation underway
MISSISSIPPI — The Jackson Police Department is investigating after a body was discovered Friday in the 1300 block of College Hill Drive.According to police, the victim is a male. His identity has not yet been released pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.Authorities said the case remains active and ongoing.No additional details have been made available...
Two people arrested after child tests positive for drugs in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Marion couple has been charged after a child in their care tested positive for drugs, according to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said Bethany Taylor Hensley, 39, and Preston Ballew Hensley, 39, were each charged with felony exposing a child to a controlled substance.According to a post from the sheriff’s office, a detective met with...
One person arrested following police chase in Alabama
ALABAMA — A Whistler man was arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly leading Mobile police on a pursuit and facing multiple drug-related charges, according to the Mobile Police Department.Officers on patrol attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation around 1:30 a.m. in the area of Old Shell Road and Bush Avenue. Police said the driver refused to...
One person arrested following police chase in Ohio
OHIO — One person has been taken into custody following a police pursuit Friday evening that began in Portage County and ended in Mahoning County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.A representative from the OSHP Canfield Post said troopers were called around 5 p.m. to assist the OSHP Portage Post with an active pursuit. Several law enforcement agencies...
Three people arrested in connection to gas station robbery in Florida
FLORIDA — Three Florida teenagers were arrested Friday in connection with an armed robbery at a Sarasota gas station earlier this week, according to the Sarasota Police Department.Officers responded to a reported robbery around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at a convenience store in the 3500 block of Fruitville Road.When police arrived, a store employee told officers that three individuals entered...
Two people dead after drug deal leads to shooting in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide after two teenagers were found dead inside a vehicle that crashed into a home in LaPlace.Sheriff Mike Tregre said deputies were called around 2:30 p.m. to the 1900 block of Yorktowne Drive following reports of a vehicle crashing into a residence.Traffic investigators were the...
Police investigating increased vehicle break-ins in Georgia
GEORGIA — The LaGrange Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant following a recent spike in vehicle break-ins across the community.According to police, officers have responded to a significant number of reports over the past week involving vehicles that were unlawfully entered, particularly at apartment complexes and multi-unit residential areas.In many of the cases, investigators found that vehicles...
Police searching for missing 14-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Chatham County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for two weeks.Authorities said ChaMani NaMya Warthaw was last seen on Feb. 6 at approximately 7 a.m. leaving her home on St. Georgia Boulevard.ChaMani is described as 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds....
Over $1.2 million worth of drugs seized by police in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Virginia State Police reported seizing more than $1.2 million worth of illegal narcotics and dozens of firearms during a week of crime suppression operations across the Commonwealth.According to the agency’s weekly report released Friday, troopers confiscated nearly 37 pounds of illegal drugs and 68 firearms between Feb. 11 and Feb. 17.The seizures included 638 fentanyl pills;...
