Four people arrested following drug bust in Florida
FLORIDA — Four people were arrested Thursday after the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office SWAT and tactical units executed a search warrant at a home in the 2900 block of Leisure Place.Deputies said the residence had been the focus of community complaints and Crime Stoppers tips about suspected drug activity.During the search, authorities seized 33.8 grams of methamphetamine, three...
Woman arrested after bringing weapon to South Carolina elementary school
SOUTH CAROLINA — A Marlboro County woman is facing charges after reportedly bringing a weapon onto the grounds of Clio Elementary School on Friday morning.According to the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office, Samantha Widman has been charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds and disturbing schools.The Marlboro County School District said the school was placed on lockdown...
One person arrested following drug bust, standoff in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A 24-year-old Ridgeland man is facing numerous drug and weapons charges after barricading himself inside a home during an hours-long standoff Friday morning.According to the Hardeeville Police Department, Matthew Kyliel Bolden Jr. was taken into custody on Orange Grove Road after authorities arrived to execute a search warrant connected to ongoing gun and theft investigations.The...
One person injured after being struck by vehicle in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A pedestrian was injured Friday while attempting to assist someone involved in an earlier accident on Cooper Road, according to the Jackson Police Department.Captain William Kendrick said the man was walking toward the initial crash site on November 21 when another vehicle rounded a corner and struck him.The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening...
Two Pennsylvania schools placed on lockdown following hoax call
PENNSYLVANIA — Two schools in the Red Lion Area School District were placed on lockdown Friday after a hoax call falsely reporting an active shooter.According to Pennsylvania State Police, an unknown caller claimed to be a student at Red Lion Area Junior High School and reported an active shooter on campus.Following district safety protocols, both the junior high...
Police searching for missing 14-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old boy who was reported as a runaway Friday morning.According to a spokesperson for the Chatham County Police Department, Eric Kirkland was last seen just before 8 a.m. in the 2000 block of Gamble Road. He was wearing a gray Nike hoodie and gray sweatpants at the...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that left one person dead and two others seriously injured Wednesday evening.According to VSP, the collision occurred at 6:12 p.m. at the intersection of Chatham Road and Beulah Road.Investigators said a 2002 GMC Yukon traveling west on Chatham Road was unable to avoid a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria that...
Police investigating shooting incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — Police are investigating a shooting reported Monday afternoon in Duquesne.Allegheny County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to the 2600 block of Duquesne Place Drive around 2:15 p.m.Allegheny County Police detectives confirmed they were requested to respond to the scene for a reported shooting.No additional details, including the condition of any victims or possible suspects, were...
U.S. Marshals searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Law enforcement agencies are asking for the public’s help in locating a 31-year-old man wanted in connection with multiple alleged crimes across several jurisdictions.According to the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, Alec Castillo is wanted by U.S. Marshals and Toledo police for robbery, by Perrysburg police for assault, and by Northwood police for multiple traffic-related warrants.Castillo...
One person injured following stabbing incident in Ohio
OHIO — A 33-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday night after being stabbed in Cheviot.Hamilton County Dispatch reported that the call came in around 10:40 p.m. from the 3600 block of Mozart Avenue.The victim was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. His current condition has not been released.Cheviot police said no suspect information is currently available, and...
