Police searching for two escaped inmates in Georgia
GEORGIA — Two inmates are on the run after escaping from the Sumter County Jail Sunday night, according to local authorities.Officials said Rickey Martin and Kentravious Holmes escaped from the jail at approximately 9:30 p.m. Both men were being held on multiple charges, including aggravated assault, aggravated battery and murder.The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office released descriptions of the two...
One person arrested after assaulting mother, holding children hostage in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A Florence man was arrested after allegedly assaulting his mother and holding his three children hostage, according to warrants from the Florence Police Department.Police said Tavaris Xavier Burks was charged with four counts of kidnapping and assault of a high and aggravated nature. Officers responded to a residence on Heatherwood Circle just before midnight Friday following...
Police attempting to identify larceny suspect in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — Police in Easley are investigating a larceny reported at a local Outback Steakhouse.According to the Easley Police Department, the incident occurred at the restaurant, though officials have released few details about what was taken or when the theft happened.Police have shared two photographs on social media showing a person they believe may be connected to...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday, Feb. 8, in McCreary County.According to state police, troopers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Wilburn K. Ross Highway near the 600 block in Stearns. Investigators said the vehicle, driven by 60-year-old Darrell L. Ball, left the roadway, overturned, and struck a tree.Police...
Part of I-79 in Pennsylvania shut down following tractor-trailer crash
PENNSYLVANIA — A tractor-trailer rollover crash has reduced northbound traffic on Interstate 79 to a single lane Monday morning in Allegheny County.According to PennDOT, the crash occurred just south of Exit 64, near the Route 51 interchange serving Coraopolis and McKees Rocks. The truck rolled over, blocking lanes and causing traffic restrictions during the morning commute.Emergency responders were dispatched...
Ohio school district closing early due to potential safety concern
OHIO — Springfield City Schools closed all district buildings Monday due to what officials described as a “potential safety concern” within the district.A spokesperson for the school district said the decision was made out of an abundance of caution. District officials emphasized there was no indication of an immediate threat to school buildings and that they are working closely...
One person arrested following deadly vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Green Township, according to court records.Police allege that Alex Temoxtle rear-ended another vehicle while driving south on North Bend Road near Mercy Health Boulevard shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday. Authorities said the crash resulted in one death.Temoxtle is being...
Thousands without power in Ohio
OHIO — As of Monday morning, several thousand homes and businesses across Ohio were without electricity, according to the latest statewide outage figures.Approximately 2,747 customers were reported without power statewide, representing about 0.05% of the 5,363,449 electric customers tracked across Ohio.Nationally, Ohio ranked seventh in the United States for the total number of customers without power and 11th for...
Thousands without power in Florida
FLORIDA — As of Monday morning, more than 3,000 homes and businesses across Florida are without electricity, according to the latest statewide outage data.Approximately 3,031 customers are reported without power statewide, accounting for about 0.03% of the 10,903,194 electric customers tracked across Florida.Nationally, Florida ranked sixth in the country for the total number of customers without power and 18th for...
Thousands without power in Virginia
VIRGINIA — As of Monday morning, thousands of homes and businesses across Virginia are without electricity, according to the latest statewide outage data.Approximately 2,571 customers are reported without power statewide, representing about 0.06% of the 4,081,077 electric customers tracked across the Commonwealth.Compared nationally, Virginia ranked sixth in the United States for the total number of customers without power and 10th...
