One person dead following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A 1-year-old boy was killed and his mother was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a pedestrian-involved crash in Lee County, according to the Virginia State Police. Troopers said the incident occurred on Route 23 South at mile marker 25.4 in the Jasper area when the mother and child — identified as a 22-month-old boy — stepped into the southbound lanes after leaving a nearby residence. A...
51 people arrested in large drug operation in Florida
FLORIDA — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined Grady Judd Friday morning in Winter Haven to announce the results of a large-scale drug trafficking investigation that resulted in 51 arrests.During the press conference, officials said the multi-agency operation targeted individuals involved in the distribution of illegal narcotics in Polk County and surrounding areas. The investigation, which spanned several months, focused on dismantling organized...
One person arrested after starved dog found in Florida
FLORIDA — A 19-year-old woman was arrested Friday in connection with the neglect of a severely malnourished dog found earlier this week in New Smyrna Beach, authorities said. The New Smyrna Beach Police Department said officers located the emaciated dog in the 200 block of Inwood Avenue after receiving reports about its condition. Multiple people came forward with information that led investigators...
Police searching for missing person in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Authorities are actively searching for a man who has not been heard from since Tuesday evening, officials said. The Amherst County Department of Fire & EMS says Jeff Stiles, described as about 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds with brown and gray hair and a beard, was last seen Tuesday night, Feb. 10, and has not been contacted since. Stiles was reportedly heading in...
One person dead, multiple injured following vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — A seven-month-old child was killed and multiple people were injured in a crash early Friday on Interstate 20, authorities said. The Georgia State Patrol reported the wreck occurred around 1:45 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-20 in Greene County. Troopers said a Chevrolet Suburban was traveling east in the right lane when the driver lost control of the SUV, veered off the roadway and struck...
One person injured following hit-and run incident in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a person injured late Thursday night in Spartanburg, authorities said.Spartanburg officers responded to the scene after a vehicle struck a pedestrian and fled before police arrived. The victim was located by first responders and transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered serious, officials confirmed. Investigators...
Police searching for home break-in suspect in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Deputies are searching for a man accused of breaking into a home while armed Thursday night, authorities said. The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:30 p.m. to a residence on West Star Drive in Lyman after a report of an armed intruder. When deputies arrived, they found the homeowners had barricaded themselves in a room while...
11-year-old arrested for making threats against Ohio school
OHIO — An 11-year-old was taken into custody Friday after authorities were alerted to online threats involving a local junior high school, police said. The Lancaster Police Department said officers became aware of the threats late Thursday night and located the juvenile shortly afterward. Law enforcement took the child into custody without incident. Officials stressed that at this time there is no known threat to...
One person found dead in Mississippi, investigation underway
MISSISSIPPI — Police responded to a report of a death early Friday morning at an apartment complex in Gulfport, authorities confirmed.Officers were called to Stonegate Apartments on 21st Street shortly before mid-morning after residents reported emergency activity in the area. A section of the complex was cordoned off with police tape as first responders worked at the scene. The Harrison County Coroner, Brian...
One person injured, one arrested following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — One person was in serious condition following a shooting Thursday night in the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood of Cleveland, according to Cleveland EMS. Paramedics responded just before midnight to the 11200 block of Buckeye Road after a call reporting a shooting, EMS said. Officers arrived and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The injured man was transported to University...
