One person dead following vehicle crash in Virginia, charges pending
VIRGINIA — A 21-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash last week in Franklin County, according to Virginia State Police.The crash happened around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, on Booker T. Washington Highway near High Meadows Drive.State police said the driver of a 2006 Chevrolet C4 was traveling north on Booker T. Washington Highway when the vehicle ran...
One person dead, one arrested following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A 23-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Bradenton, and a suspect is now in custody, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 3:45 a.m. on Feb. 22 in the area of 34th Avenue East. When they arrived, they began life-saving measures on Rickie Riddle III, 23....
One person dead following shooting incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — One person is dead following a shooting in the Scotia area of Hampton County.According to the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting on Granthill Road on Feb. 21.When deputies arrived at the scene, they found 31-year-old Geordi Pringle, of Hardeeville, suffering from a gunshot wound. Pringle was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Illinois
ILLINOIS — A person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Edgar County, Illinois.According to Edgar County Coroner Scott Barrett, the accident happened around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Edgar County Roads 11, also known as Shiloh Road, and 8, known as Horace–Brocton Road.Barrett said a 911 caller reported witnessing a two-vehicle crash and requested emergency...
One person arrested in connection to deadly drug overdose in Indiana
INDIANA — A Hammond man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he sold drugs to a man in Westfield who later died from an apparent overdose.According to the Westfield Police Department, officers and the Westfield Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Fayette Drive, near Oak Ridge Road and East 169th Street, on Jan. 27 for...
One person arrested following police standoff in Ohio
OHIO — A 20-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning following a police standoff at a duplex on Wood Street.According to police, officers began receiving calls about shots fired around 4:39 a.m. When they arrived at the residence, they reported hearing additional gunshots and a woman screaming.Authorities said a male suspect was seen running into an apartment and turning...
One person dead after being found face-down in Florida river
FLORIDA — A 16-year-old boy was found unresponsive Saturday morning in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip with friends, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down near an island in the river, which stretches more than 120 miles along Florida’s Atlantic...
Disaster emergency declared in Pennsylvania ahead of significant snowfall
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has declared a disaster emergency as a winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to parts of the state.Shapiro announced Sunday during a press conference at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency headquarters that he signed the proclamation, which took effect immediately. State officials say the move is intended to help streamline response...
One person dead following shooting incident in Texas
TEXAS — A man has died after an officer-involved shooting in downtown Houston on Sunday morning, authorities said.According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 8:54 a.m. near the intersection of Main and Bell streets.Police said a METRO police officer fired a shot during the incident. The officer was not injured.The man was transported to a hospital,...
Two people arrested following high-speed police chase in Texas
TEXAS — Two juveniles were arrested Saturday night after a high-speed vehicle pursuit in Jasper County ended in a crash and a foot chase, according to authorities.The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office said deputies assisted Kirbyville police officers in the pursuit, which began around 10 p.m. The suspects were driving west on FM 82 at high speeds before continuing onto...
