New drug spreading across Tennessee linked to 41 deaths
TENNESSEE — A newly identified synthetic opioid has been linked to at least 41 deaths in East Tennessee, raising concerns among health officials and law enforcement as the drug continues to appear in overdose cases.According to authorities, the substance — known as N-Propionitrile Chlorphine, or “cychlorphine” — has been detected in toxicology reports in multiple counties across the region...
One person dead following shooting incident in Ohio, suspect at large
OHIO — A 59-year-old man was killed early Tuesday in a shooting on the East Side of Cleveland, according to police.Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 12:30 a.m. in the 11700 block of Cromwell Avenue. While speaking with individuals in the area, dispatchers informed officers that a man had been shot inside a nearby vehicle.Police located the...
One person arrested after stealing food from Florida McDonald’s
FLORIDA — A man was arrested following a disturbance at a McDonald's in Orange County on April 5, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities identified the suspect as Jalen Deshawn Minzey. According to an arrest report, Minzey became aggressive after receiving his order and demanded additional food he had not paid for. When employees refused, deputies said he...
One person injured following stabbing incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A man was hospitalized following a stabbing Tuesday afternoon in the Troy Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, according to authorities.Officials with Pittsburgh Public Safety said police were called to the 2100 block of Lowrie Street around 3:40 p.m. for a reported stabbing.When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from a single stab wound to the leg.Authorities...
Body found in North Carolina, investigation underway
NORTH CAROLINA — Police in Greensboro are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered last week, according to authorities.The Greensboro Police Department said officers were called to the 4200 block of Green Point Drive on April 1 after residents reported finding a body.Investigators are now awaiting results from the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner...
Body found in Texas, investigation underway
TEXAS — Authorities are investigating after a body was found Tuesday afternoon on the city’s South Side.According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers were called just after 2 p.m. to the 9700 block of Espada Road near Mission Espada Park for a reported dead-on-arrival incident.Police confirmed that one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding...
Two people arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Two women were arrested after methamphetamine was discovered during a traffic stop in Kinston, according to police.Officers with the Kinston Police Department said they stopped a vehicle on West Vernon Avenue just after midnight for motor vehicle violations.Authorities identified the driver as 58-year-old Pamela Marquit and the passenger as 46-year-old Louise Hudson.Police said a K9 unit,...
One person arrested following drug bust in Texas
TEXAS — A traffic stop in Tom Green County resulted in the arrest of an Arkansas man on multiple drug and weapons charges, according to authorities.The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office said deputies conducted a traffic stop on April 6 in the 11700 block of North U.S. Highway 87. During the stop, a deputy developed probable cause to search...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Kansas
KANSAS — One person is dead and another was injured following a crash Tuesday afternoon in Wichita.According to dispatchers in Sedgwick County, the crash was reported around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lincoln Street and Oliver Avenue in east Wichita.Authorities said one person was pronounced dead at the scene, while another individual sustained serious injuries. The injured person...
$50,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A man from Willoughby is celebrating a $50,000 win after purchasing a scratch-off ticket from the Ohio Lottery.According to lottery officials, Drew, a relatively new player, bought a White Diamonds scratch-off ticket at Tobacco Express on Lakeshore Boulevard in nearby Willowick. He said he had not originally planned to visit the store that day but decided to...
