One woman arrested after drugs found near children in Ohio
OHIO — A woman from New Matamoras is facing multiple drug and child endangerment charges following a welfare check conducted in late January, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said they responded to a welfare check on Jan. 29 and found the home to be in poor living condition. During the investigation, deputies located drug paraphernalia and controlled substances in plain...
One person arrested following theft incident in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Authorities arrested a La Grange man Monday in Bowling Green following a reported theft at a store along American Avenue, according to police.A news release from the Bowling Green Police Department said Logan MJ Otter, 27, was allegedly observed loading tools into a large tote and proceeding through a self-checkout area, where he paid only for the tote.Officers later stopped Otter and...
Three teens arrested in connection to vehicle thefts in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Police in Pearl have arrested three teenagers in connection with two separate vehicle theft cases, according to the Pearl Police Department.Police said officers responded to reports of two vehicles stolen from residences on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, 2026. Following an investigation, the three suspects were located and taken into custody without incident.Investigators said two of the suspects are juveniles...
Police searching for escaped inmate in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who walked away from a work detail at the Morgan County Jail.Authorities said George Michael Echols, of Lacey’s Spring, left his assigned work detail while painting at the jail. Echols was being held on warrants for burglary and theft.According to the sheriff’s office, Echols was last seen on foot heading north along...
Body found inside home in Georgia, investigation underway
GEORGIA — A body was found Sunday, Feb. 1, in Mitchell County, and state authorities are now investigating the death.According to officials, Keundre Stallings, 24, of Baconton, was found dead inside his mobile home located off Highway 19 North in Baconton.Agents said an autopsy will be performed at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab to determine the cause and manner of death.The Georgia...
Inmate found dead at Indiana prison, investigation underway
INDIANA — An inmate died Tuesday morning at the Huntington County Jail, prompting an investigation led by the Indiana State Police.According to a press release from Indiana State Police, jail staff conducted a routine check on the inmate and found them unresponsive in their cell shortly after 7 a.m., approximately 24 minutes after the previous check. Staff attempted life-saving measures, but...
Two people dead following shooting incident in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Two people were killed and others injured in a shooting late Monday night in Robeson County, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded just after 10:30 p.m. to the 2000 block of Highway 711 near Lumberton following a report of suspicious activity at a business. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said that before deputies arrived, the county’s E-911 Communications Center received information...
18-year-old dead following vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — An 18-year-old woman was killed in a crash near Rocky Ford on Feb. 2, according to the Screven County Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s office identified the victim as Keiana Wisner, of Statesboro. Authorities said icy road conditions likely contributed to the crash, which resulted in her death.The sheriff said the fatal crash was one of multiple accidents reported in Screven County following a...
One person dead following hit-and-run incident in Ohio
OHIO — One person was killed after being struck by an SUV on the city’s west side Monday night, according to the Columbus Division of Police.Police said the crash occurred at approximately 11:25 p.m. as an adult was walking on North Wilson Road near Enterprise Avenue. The individual was struck by a southbound Chevrolet Equinox.The pedestrian was transported to Grant Medical...
One person dead following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — A 38-year-old man died following a domestic-related shooting at a home in Garfield Heights on Feb. 2, according to police.The victim was identified as Ramon Hamilton. Authorities said Hamilton was transported from the residence to Marymount Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.Garfield Heights Police Chief Mark Kaye said Hamilton was shot by another family member. That individual has been taken into...
