Three people arrested after traffic stop results in drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Three convicted felons were arrested after a traffic stop in Carteret County led to the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine and a handgun, authorities said.According to the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Narcotics Unit and the Neuse River Narcotics Task Force conducted a traffic stop Feb. 19 on a vehicle entering the county as part...
One person arrested on meth trafficking charges in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A 52-year-old Mount Olive man has been arrested on multiple methamphetamine trafficking charges following a narcotics investigation in Duplin County.According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, the Special Operations Division concluded its investigation into Nathan Lee Cotton on Feb. 12, resulting in his arrest on numerous felony drug charges.Cotton is charged with two counts each of...
Two people injured following vehicle crash in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Two people were injured Tuesday morning in a three-vehicle crash involving a dump truck on U.S. Highway 90 in Biloxi, according to police.The crash happened around 9:50 a.m. near Beauvoir Road. Authorities said a dump truck struck an SUV and a sedan, prompting officials to detour westbound traffic while crews responded to the scene.The Biloxi Police Department...
Three people injured following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — Three people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Route 82 at Howland Wilson Road SE in Howland, Ohio.The crash happened around 7:40 a.m. and caused temporary lane closures and traffic delays.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, one of the injured individuals suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway has...
Student detained after being found with gun at Tennessee high school
TENNESSEE — A 17-year-old student was found with a gun at Riverdale High School in Rutherford County on Tuesday morning after the school’s weapons detection system alerted authorities.School officials searched the student and discovered the firearm in the student’s jacket pocket.The gun was confiscated, and the student was detained and taken to the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center....
Increased security added at multiple schools in Tennessee following threat
TENNESSEE — Extra security was added to Lewis County schools in Tennessee on Tuesday after a phone threat involving an elementary school student.According to the director of Lewis County Schools, leadership learned about the alleged threat and immediately ordered additional security at the county’s elementary campus. As a precaution, security was also increased at Lewis County Elementary, Intermediate, and...
Police searching for wanted burglary suspect in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 17-year-old juvenile, James “Rey” Loredo, is wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Toombs County, Georgia.According to the Toombs County Sheriff’s Office, Loredo is described as:White maleBrown curly hairBrown eyes5’10” tallApproximately 138 poundsAuthorities are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Investigator Tim Coursey at 912-526-9292.The investigation is ongoing.
Six people arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Six people were arrested and nearly five pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a drug investigation at a Greenville County apartment complex, according to authorities.The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies conducted the operation at the Emerald Commons Apartments on White Horse Road following an ongoing investigation into illegal activity.During the search, investigators recovered 4.92 pounds...
One person dead following two-vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A 74-year-old woman died Monday evening following a two-vehicle crash in Carroll County, according to Virginia State Police.The crash occurred when a Subaru traveling eastbound on Madison Road struck a westbound Ford DRW Super Duty on the driver’s side rear panel, state police said.After the initial impact, the Subaru left the roadway and struck a fence, a...
Police attempting to identify suspect connected to multiple vehicle break-ins in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of car break-ins in the Upstate and is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect.Authorities said the incidents happened Feb. 18 in the area of Centerville Road. Investigators released a photo of a person they say is connected to the break-ins.Deputies have not said how...
