One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Texas
TEXAS — A pedestrian was killed in a late-night crash in Houston, and authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.According to the Houston Police Department, southeast patrol officers responded around 10:20 p.m. Friday to the 5400 block of Selinsky Road for reports of an auto-pedestrian collision involving one vehicle.Officials said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene...
Suspect shot by police after shooting at officers in Ohio
OHIO — A suspect was hospitalized after being shot by police late Friday night following an exchange of gunfire with officers in Middletown, according to authorities.A spokesperson for the Middletown Police Department said the incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Charles Street. Officers had been searching for the individual in connection with a weapons violation reported the previous day.Police said...
Part of I-74 in Illinois shut down due to repairs
ILLINOIS — Eastbound lanes of Interstate 74 in Knox County have been closed as crews work to complete emergency repairs on a bridge over the Spoon River.According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the closure is due to urgent pavement repairs needed on the bridge deck. Officials have not confirmed whether the damage is related to storms that moved...
Plane crashes in South Carolina, investigation underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — Authorities are investigating a plane crash that occurred Friday evening near the Union County Airport.According to officials, first responders were called to the airport on Airport Road just after 6 p.m. The Union County Sheriff’s Office, Southside Fire Department, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission all responded to the scene.Investigators said a single-engine plane was found...
Part of I-295 in Virginia shut down following tractor-trailer crash
VIRGINIA — A tractor-trailer crash shut down northbound lanes of Interstate 295 in Prince George County late Friday night, causing major traffic disruptions.According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the crash occurred shortly after 9 p.m. along I-295 northbound just south of Enon Church Road.As of about 9:50 p.m., all northbound lanes remained closed in the area as emergency...
Two people injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — Two men were injured in a shooting in downtown Tampa Friday night following an argument, according to the Tampa Police Department.Officers responded shortly after 8 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 1200 block of North Marion Street. When they arrived, they found two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds.Both victims were taken to a nearby hospital....
Large amount of drugs and cash seized following multi-county bust in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A multi-county drug bust in Metro Detroit resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, heroin, firearms, and more than $270,000 in cash and jewelry, according to authorities.Investigators said detectives executed five search warrants on Friday, April 17, including at a home on Stansbury Street on Detroit’s west side.Officials said the investigation targeted a drug trafficking organization believed to...
Ten people arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — Ten people are in custody following a multi-agency investigation targeting illegal brothels in Lee County, according to the State Attorney’s Office.State Attorney Amira Fox announced the arrests during a news conference Friday, saying the operation, dubbed “Operation Red Light,” focused on brothels operating in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. The investigation lasted approximately two years and began...
One person arrested following large drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Windsor man is facing nearly 20 charges following a lengthy drug investigation in Bertie County, according to the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies arrested 55-year-old Anthony Lassiter after a 16-month investigation into drug activity near Jack Branch Road, which began in January 2025.Authorities said deputies executed a search at a home on Vance Lane, where several...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — Two women were arrested in Stephens County after a traffic stop led deputies to discover multiple bags of narcotics, according to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the stop occurred around 8 p.m. Wednesday on Old Liberty Hall Road after they smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle.During a search of the car, deputies found a purse belonging...
