One person found dead in Florida, investigation underway
FLORIDA — A woman who had been snorkeling near a South Florida state park was found dead after washing ashore on a beach Wednesday evening, according to police.The Hollywood Police Department said officers responded around 8 p.m. to the area of New Mexico Street and the beach after receiving reports of a woman who had washed ashore.Investigators determined the...
One person arrested following drug bust in Minnesota
MINNESOTA — The Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force seized large quantities of illegal drugs, a firearm and nearly $45,000 in cash during the execution of a search warrant tied to a Twin Ports drug trafficking investigation.According to authorities, a 31-year-old man was under investigation for drug sales in the Twin Ports area. Investigators identified two locations they said...
48 people arrested following large drug bust in Texas
TEXAS — Nearly 50 people have been charged and almost 80 pounds of illegal drugs were seized following an 18-month, multi-agency investigation targeting a large drug trafficking organization operating in the Concho Valley, federal authorities announced Thursday.During a press conference in San Angelo, officials detailed the results of "Operation Concho Valley Shakedown," a coordinated effort involving local, state and...
One person arrested following drug bust in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A Waynesboro man is facing multiple felony charges following a drug and firearm investigation conducted by the Waynesboro Police Department.According to police, detectives assigned to interdiction operations observed suspicious activity involving the occupants of two vehicles around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Traffic stops were conducted on both vehicles near North Charlotte Avenue.During searches of the vehicles, detectives recovered...
25-year-old dead following vehicle crash in Maryland
MARYLAND — A 25-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash Wednesday night in Frederick County, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded around 8:58 p.m. to the 4400 block of Middle Point Road in Myersville for reports of a crash.An initial investigation found that a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was traveling westbound when the driver lost control...
One person dead following two-vehicle crash in Illinois
ILLINOIS — One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Springfield on Thursday, according to Springfield police.The crash occurred in the 700 to 800 block of East Laurel Street.Police said the collision involved two vehicles and resulted in one fatality. Additional details about the victim and the circumstances leading up to the crash were not immediately released.Authorities said...
Part of I-77 in Ohio shut down following vehicle crash
OHIO — Interstate 77 northbound is currently closed in Summit County following a crash that brought traffic to a standstill Thursday afternoon.According to traffic officials, the crash occurred on I-77 North near Ghent Road. The Ohio Department of Transportation's OHGO traffic system showed significant backups in the area shortly before 4 p.m.Authorities have not released details about what caused...
$20 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — Ohio’s first top-prize winner in the MILLIONAIRE FOR LIFE game has officially claimed the jackpot, according to the Ohio Lottery.The winning ticket was claimed by The Angel Trust, represented by attorney Alan S. Levine.The ticket matched all five numbers and the Millionaire Ball in the April 27 drawing. The winning numbers were 4, 15, 19, 21 and...
Part of I-290 in Illinois shut down due to bomb squad investigation
ILLINOIS — Interstate 290 is currently closed in both directions in Chicago's west suburbs as authorities investigate an incident involving an SUV and a bomb squad response.According to officials, the closure affects the Eisenhower Expressway between 25th Avenue and Wolf Road in Hillside. The investigation began around 10 a.m. Thursday and remains ongoing.Traffic cameras and aerial footage showed an...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Georgia
GEORGIA — A pedestrian was killed after being struck along Highway 81 in Walton County on Thursday afternoon, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.Authorities said the incident occurred near Ozora Church Road. The sheriff's office reported that the roadway was shut down around 12:30 p.m. as emergency crews responded to the scene.TThe pedestrian did not survive. The victim...
