Three people charged in connection to deadly fentanyl overdose in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Three Sneedville residents have been charged in connection with a 2024 overdose death caused by fentanyl, according to authorities.The Hancock County Grand Jury indicted the three individuals following an investigation into the death of Sloane Holt, who was found dead in his front yard in Sneedville in December 2024. Investigators from local agencies and the Tennessee Bureau...
One person dead following vehicle crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Washington man was killed late Wednesday night in a wrong-way crash on U.S. Highway 64/13, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.Troopers responded to the crash around 11:35 p.m. on Feb. 18 near the 507-mile marker. Preliminary findings indicate that 47-year-old Corey Shaw was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when his vehicle collided...
One person arrested after multi-state police chase that ended in Alabama
ALABAMA — Authorities say a man was arrested in Mobile County after a multi-state car chase that began in Mississippi early Thursday morning.According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assisted law enforcement from Jackson County, Mississippi, in pursuing a suspect who drove across state lines while traveling eastbound on Interstate 10. The chase ended around 6:40 a.m. on...
Nearly 40 people arrested following roundup in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA — More than 30 people have been arrested following a county-wide warrant roundup conducted by local and federal law enforcement.According to a press release, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the United States Marshals CUFFED Task Force to carry out the operation on Feb. 18, 2026. The initiative resulted in 38 arrests across the Mercer County...
Police attempting to identify three suspects in criminal investigation in Georgia
GEORGIA — Statesboro Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people described as persons of interest in an ongoing criminal investigation.According to a recent social media post from the Statesboro Police Department, investigators are seeking information that could help identify the individuals shown in an image released by the department.Authorities did not release details about...
Tennessee high school student arrested after gun found on campus
TENNESSEE — A student was taken into custody after a firearm was discovered on the campus of Alcorn Central High School, according to the Alcorn County Sheriff’s Office.Officials said deputies received a tip about a vehicle entering the school campus. After being alerted, school and district staff approached the vehicle when it arrived on school grounds.Authorities reported that the...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Alabama
ALABAMA — One person has died following a single-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday morning along Wall Triana Highway, authorities said.According to a HEMSI spokesperson, the crash happened near the intersection of Wall Triana Highway and Cable Circle Trail at approximately 7:08 a.m.Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, where one individual was pronounced dead as a result of the...
Florida trooper dies during training at FHP Academy
FLORIDA — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper died Wednesday after suffering a medical emergency while participating in training at the FHP Training Academy, officials said.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Trooper Michael Diego experienced the emergency during a competitive process for the agency’s Criminal Interdiction Unit. He was transported for medical care, but despite lifesaving efforts, he died at...
Police warn public to avoid area of Ohio city amid firearm threat investigation
OHIO — Police are urging residents and visitors to avoid part of Union City as officers investigate a reported firearm threat.According to the Union City Police Department, the advisory applies to the 200 block of East Caroline Street. Authorities said officers are actively working in the area and are asking the public to stay away until further notice for...
Four people injured following scaffolding collapse in Florida
FLORIDA — Four people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a scaffolding collapse in West Palm Beach on Thursday morning, authorities said.West Palm Beach Fire Rescue and the West Palm Beach Police Department responded to the incident around 7:10 a.m. near Lakeview Avenue and Dixie Highway. Emergency crews arrived to find multiple injured individuals after the structure gave way...
