Dispute over takeout food leads to armed robbery in Indiana
INDIANA — A man is in custody after a dispute over leftovers escalated into an alleged armed robbery Friday night on Indianapolis’ near east side, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.Police said officers were called just after 8 p.m. on Jan. 9 to Community North Hospital for a report of a robbery with injuries that occurred in the 800 block of...
Pennsylvania school district announces schedule change due to sporting event
PENNSYLVANIA — A school district in the Pittsburgh area will operate on a delayed schedule this week due to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Wild Card playoff game.According to an announcement from McKeesport Area School District, all schools and district offices will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday. Superintendent Donald L. MacFann shared the decision with parents and guardians in a...
Sobriety checkpoint planned for part of West Virginia Friday
WEST VIRGINIA — The West Virginia State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday night along State Route 2 in Brooke County, according to officials.The checkpoint is scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to midnight near Mahan Lane in Follansbee. State Police said the initiative is intended to deter impaired driving and promote roadway safety in the area.Motorists who wish to avoid...
Police searching for missing person in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a critically missing man.Police said 67-year-old Louisous Smith was last seen around 2 p.m. on Jan. 10 in the 2400 block of 3rd Avenue. At the time he was last seen, Smith was wearing a gray hoodie, a black skull cap, and blue jeans.Smith is described as...
Multiple people arrested following large drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor is scheduled to hold a press conference Monday at 11 a.m. EST to provide details on a major drug investigation, according to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office.The briefing will take place at the sheriff’s office investigations building. Officials said the press conference will address a large drug bust that resulted in multiple arrests.Sheriff Heath...
Two people injured following vehicle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — Two people were injured in a major crash near Windermere High School early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred just before 7 a.m. on Summerport Village Parkway at Winter Garden Vineland Road. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and two people were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The extent of...
Florida high school placed on lockdown following bomb threat
FLORIDA — Lake Minneola High School has been placed on lockdown Monday morning after officials received a tip reporting a bomb threat, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.Authorities said the school was placed in a code red status, indicating a lockdown, as deputies responded to the campus. A heavy law enforcement presence was reported in and around the school...
U.S. Marshals searching for wanted shooting suspect in Ohio
OHIO — Reward money is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of a fugitive accused of shooting two people in Cleveland Heights, authorities announced.According to police, Leroy Kedar Jackson Jr. is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Dec. 26, 2024. Investigators said Jackson shot two victims during the incident. Their conditions were not...
Gun found at Ohio elementary school
OHIO — A gun was discovered on a student at an elementary school in Cleveland on Monday morning, according to school officials.The incident occurred at Riverside School, located in the 14600 block of Montrose Avenue. Riverside School serves students in grades Pre-K through eighth grade and is part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.Riverside School Principal Heather Kama-Starr said a...
Helicopter responds to crash in Ohio
OHIO — A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene of a crash in Darke County on Monday morning, authorities said.According to a Darke County Dispatch official, emergency crews were called to the intersection of State Route 49 and Red River–West Grove Road at approximately 7:12 a.m. following reports of a crash.The dispatcher said MedFlight was requested to respond to the scene. The...
