One person arrested following stolen vehicle chase in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after leading Capitol Police on a brief pursuit in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.According to officials, officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop around 2:21 p.m. on a vehicle that did not have a tag. The driver failed to stop and instead led officers on a pursuit through the city.The chase...
Woman found dead following suspected hit-and-run incident in Florida
FLORIDA — An adult woman was found dead early Wednesday beneath a bridge in Oakland Park in what investigators believe was a hit-and-run crash.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to the area of West Prospect Road and Northwest Ninth Avenue around 12:19 a.m. after receiving a report of a possibly deceased person.When...
One person dead following vehicle crash on I-35 in Texas
TEXAS — A man died following a single-vehicle crash on a highway ramp in Austin Saturday night, according to police.The Austin Police Department said the crash occurred on the ramp from Interstate 35 southbound to U.S. Highway 290 eastbound.Officers responded to the scene at approximately 9:38 p.m., where the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities said the...
One person arrested for dealing meth in Indiana
INDIANA — A man from Evansville is facing drug dealing charges following a police investigation, according to authorities.Officers said they conducted multiple controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Kyle Alan Veach prior to his arrest.Police reported that when Veach was taken into custody, he was found in possession of methamphetamine and a large amount of cash. Authorities said he later...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Michigan
MICHIGAN — Two men have been arrested on drug-related charges following the execution of search warrants in Berrien County, according to authorities.Investigators with the Southwest Enforcement Team, along with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police, carried out the searches on March 25 at locations on Thrasher Avenue in Benton Harbor and Hazel Avenue in Benton Township.Officials...
1-year-old dies after multiple children left in Georgia home alone for hours, one woman arrested
GEORGIA — Authorities in Douglas County are investigating the death of a 1-year-old child after police say six young children were left alone in a home for more than 12 hours without food.According to the Douglasville Police Department, officers were called to a home on James D. Simpson Avenue shortly after midnight on March 29 in response to a...
Hazmat response underway following explosion in Tennessee, building evacuated
TENNESSEE — Emergency crews responded to an explosion inside a building in East Nashville on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a hazardous materials response and evacuation, according to the Nashville Fire Department.The incident occurred in the 900 block of Main Street. A 9-1-1 caller reported an explosion inside the building that caused a wall to collapse.Authorities said people inside the building...
Part of I-110 in Louisiana shut down following vehicle crash
LOUISIANA — A vehicle fire caused traffic disruptions Wednesday afternoon along Interstate 110 southbound near the Airline Highway exit.According to reports, a car caught fire on the interstate, prompting an emergency response from firefighters. Images from the scene showed heavy smoke billowing from the vehicle as crews worked to extinguish the flames.The incident forced the closure of two lanes,...
Police searching for escaped fugitive in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Authorities in Mercer County are searching for a man who escaped from police custody Wednesday afternoon.According to the Harrodsburg Police Department, the escape happened around 4 p.m. at the Mercer County Judicial Center. Officials identified the man as Josh Collins.Police said Collins was last seen on Greenville Street wearing blue jeans and a gray shirt. He was...
Tennessee high school placed on lockdown following threatening phone call
TENNESSEE — Williamson County School District officials say Independence High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon following a threatening phone call involving a student.According to the district, the situation prompted a “shelter in place” order as a precaution while law enforcement responded. Officials said additional officers were dispatched to the campus, and no one was allowed to enter...
