46 pounds of cocaine seized following traffic stop in Ohio
OHIO — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says troopers confiscated 46 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop earlier this week in Jackson County.According to a statement posted on the agency’s Facebook page, the drugs were discovered on December 3 after troopers pulled over a vehicle on U.S. Route 35. The estimated street value of the cocaine is...
Police in Ohio arrest more than 300 people in connection to gun crimes
OHIO — The Dayton Police Department says officers have confiscated more than 800 firearms and made more than 300 arrests tied to violent gun crimes so far this year.In a social media update, the department reported that between January 1 and October 31, 2025, officers recovered 812 firearms and arrested 345 people in connection with offenses such as homicide,...
Vehicle crashes into Ohio snowplow on I-77
OHIO — An Ohio Department of Transportation snowplow was struck by a car while merging onto Interstate 77 in Stark County, ODOT District 4 reported on social media.According to the department, the vehicle behind the plow made an improper lane change, colliding with the truck as it entered the highway.Video released by ODOT shows the plow continuing forward,...
One person arrested following police chase involving stolen Amazon truck in Ohio
OHIO — A man is in custody after allegedly stealing an Amazon delivery truck and leading police on a chase through Delhi Township Saturday afternoon, authorities said.The incident began around 1:30 p.m. on Pedretti Avenue in the Delhi Hills area. According to police, 35-year-old Ryan Burke took the delivery vehicle and refused to stop when officers attempted to pull...
Vehicle crash causes power outage in Ohio
OHIO — More than 600 AEP Ohio customers are currently without electricity following an accident near the old Big Lots on Phillipi Road in Columbus, according to the utility company.AEP Ohio announced the outage on social media but did not release details about the cause of the accident or how long repairs may take.The company said crews are...
Several inches of snow expected across Illinois overnight
ILLINOIS — A large portion of Illinois, including communities from Galesburg to Danville and from Decatur to Mattoon, is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.The advisory affects central, east central and west central counties, including Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, McLean, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt, Piatt,...
Measurable snowfall possible in areas of North Carolina Monday
NORTH CAROLINA — Another round of wintry weather is expected to develop across portions of North Carolina early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.While totals are generally expected to remain light, forecasters say some areas — particularly in the northwestern mountains near the Virginia border — could see 1 to 2 inches of accumulation.The highest totals...
Measurable snowfall possible in parts of Virginia Monday
VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service says confidence is growing that another round of accumulating snow will move into Virginia early Monday, bringing light but potentially travel-impacting snowfall to parts of the region.The developing system is expected to affect much of the lower Mid-Atlantic through Monday evening.Forecasters project that 1 to 2 inches of snow will fall across...
One person dead after motorcycle strikes pole in Florida
FLORIDA — A man was pronounced dead Saturday after his motorcycle crashed into a utility pole on State Road 62, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at about 11:10 a.m. near Methodist Church Road.Troopers said the westbound motorcyclist veered off the roadway, entered the north grass shoulder, and struck a utility pole. He died at the...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A southwest Charlotte man is facing a series of drug trafficking charges after police seized firearms, cash, and large quantities of drugs from his apartment.Authorities said the investigation began when CrimeStoppers received an anonymous tip claiming someone was selling drugs from an apartment on Yancey Road.Police executed a search warrant at the residence and arrested...
