Pennsylvania taxidermist arrested on multiple theft-related charges
PENNSYLVANIA — Brookville Borough police say a local taxidermist is facing dozens of theft-related charges after an investigation into allegations that he failed to complete paid taxidermy work and did not return customers’ property.According to the Brookville Borough Police, the investigation involves 53-year-old Chad Kurtz, the owner of Chad Kurtz Taxidermy. Police say the case began in 2024 after multiple complaints...
One person dead following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — A death investigation is underway after a man was killed in a shooting in Tampa early Monday morning, authorities said.The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving a call just after 6:30 a.m. about a shooting near the intersection of North Nebraska Avenue and 129th Avenue.When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound....
Police searching for two missing children in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing children who were last seen in Theodore, Alabama, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.Authorities say 17-year-old Nikura Zuleta Choc, a Hispanic female, and 2-year-old Anthony Garcia, a Hispanic male, were last seen around 6 p.m. on January 30, 2026, in the area of Ben...
One person arrested following attempted robbery in Georgia
GEORGIA — A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a business in Glynn County, according to police.The Glynn County Police Department said officers responded around 2:51 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, to a reported robbery at a business in the 700 block of Scranton Road. Store employees told officers they were assaulted by a male suspect...
One person injured following shooting incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — An adult man was injured in a shooting Sunday night that investigators said stemmed from a family dispute, according to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called to a residence on Berry N Serena Lane near Coffee Road around 10:17 p.m. for a report of a possible shooting. When deputies arrived, they found an adult man suffering...
One person dead following UTV crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A 76-year-old man was killed in a UTV crash during a snowstorm Sunday morning in Madison County, North Carolina, according to authorities.The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to Buckeye Ridge shortly after 10 a.m. following a report of a UTV that had crashed over an embankment. The crash involved one person.Despite lifesaving efforts at the scene,...
Georgia rapper arrested following animal cruelty investigation
GEORGIA — A 19-year-old woman was arrested over the weekend following an investigation into alleged animal cruelty after a video circulated widely on social media, according to police.The Brookhaven Police Department said Aspen Easterling, 19, was booked on one charge of animal cruelty. Easterling, who also uses the name “Aspen Kartier,” is known online as a teen rapper and streamer.Police said...
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday.According to the Columbus Police Department, Ashley Butle was last seen around 4 p.m. Saturday in the area of 1st Avenue. The case was reported to police later that same day.Butle is described as a white female with blonde hair...
One person arrested for DUI following hit-and-run incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A man has been arrested on felony DUI and hit-and-run charges after two pedestrians were struck by a pickup truck Saturday night in South Carolina, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, on Shell Point Road near Broad River Drive. Investigators said Richard Davidson was driving...
Part of I-71 in Ohio shut down following multi-vehicle crash
OHIO — Several vehicles were involved in crashes caused by icy road conditions during the Monday morning commute, leading to the temporary closure of the ramp from Interstate 71 South to Interstate 70 East in Columbus.A public safety dispatcher said the crashes were first reported around 6:05 a.m. Officials reported multiple crashes involving a total of six vehicles. No...
