Two people arrested after illegal firearms shipment through the mail in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Two individuals were arrested in Beaufort County following a joint law enforcement operation involving the United States Postal Inspection Service, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the suspects, a man and a woman, were taken into custody after allegedly receiving illegal firearms and firearm parts through the U.S. Mail. The arrests occurred...
Tornados possible in part of Georgia Saturday
GEORGIA — Forecasters are warning of a potential round of severe weather across southern Georgia on Saturday, with the possibility of tornadoes alongside damaging winds and hail.According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, a slight risk of severe thunderstorms has been issued for much of southern Georgia, where conditions are expected to become favorable for strong to...
Tornados possible in parts of Florida Saturday
FLORIDA — Forecasters with the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center are warning of a potential severe weather outbreak across parts of Florida this weekend, with damaging winds as the primary concern and a limited but notable tornado threat.According to the latest Day 2 Convective Outlook issued early Friday, a slight risk of severe thunderstorms has been outlined from...
Kentucky zoo evacuated following bomb threat
KENTUCKY — The Louisville Zoo was evacuated Friday morning after authorities received a reported bomb threat.According to officials, the evacuation began around 9:30 a.m. after a “safety threat” was reported at the zoo. Visitors and staff were directed to leave the grounds and were moved to nearby Joe Creason Park as a precaution.Louisville Metro Police confirmed that the threat...
Police searching for missing woman armed with razor blade in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Authorities in Greenville County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman who is believed to be armed and potentially dangerous.According to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Brandi Nelms was last seen around 8:20 a.m. Friday in the area of South Piedmont Highway and Oil Mill Road. Deputies said she was reported...
Body found in vehicle in Pennsylvania, investigation underway
PENNSYLVANIA — A body was discovered inside a parked car in Delaware County on Thursday, according to authorities.Police said the discovery was made along the 600 block of Yale Avenue in Springfield Township, near the scene of an earlier burglary that led to a police pursuit and crash.Investigators noted that Yale Avenue is the same street where a resident...
One person injured following shooting incident during robbery in Maryland
MARYLAND — A 24-year-old man is recovering after being shot during a robbery early Thursday morning in Baltimore, according to police.Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 12:30 a.m. in the 600 block of North Curley Street. When they arrived, they located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Kinston man is facing multiple charges after deputies discovered a firearm and drugs during a traffic stop, according to the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office.The incident occurred April 29 while detectives with the sheriff’s office Narcotics Unit, along with patrol deputies, were conducting proactive patrol in the area of Highway 11 South. Authorities said a vehicle...
Georgia middle school placed on lockdown following threat
GEORGIA — A reported threat of a school shooting prompted a lockdown and a large law enforcement response at a Coastal Georgia middle school Thursday afternoon, though authorities now believe the incident was a hoax.According to the St. Marys Police Department, officers received a call around 3:15 p.m. from an individual threatening to carry out a shooting at St....
One person injured following hit-and-run incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A Penn State student was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning in State College, according to police.The incident occurred just after 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of West Beaver Avenue and South Gill Street. Authorities say the student was struck by a vehicle under circumstances that remain under investigation.Emergency responders transported the victim from...
