Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Central Ohio Crime Stoppers and Columbus police are seeking the public’s help in locating Charles Jones, who is wanted on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon.Jones, a 42-year-old Black male born on July 31, 1981, is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 228 pounds.Authorities say he is known to frequent areas in...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A routine traffic stop in Brunswick County Monday night resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine and multiple arrests, according to the sheriff’s office.Deputy Smith observed a vehicle run a stop sign on Holden Beach Road, nearly causing a collision. The driver, identified as 57-year-old Timothy Roberson of Georgia, became non-compliant and attempted to flee on foot....
Two people arrested following drug bust in Arkansas
ARKANSAS — Benton police announced Wednesday morning that two individuals were taken into custody following a SWAT raid at a home on Worth Avenue.Just before 6 a.m., SWAT teams from Benton and Saline County executed a search warrant at 6921 Worth Avenue. Both individuals were arrested without incident. Their names have not been released as the investigation is ongoing.Authorities...
One person dead after being struck by train in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A person was killed Tuesday night after being struck by an Amtrak train in Rowan County, authorities said.The collision occurred just before 9 p.m. on Nov. 18 on the tracks behind Pinnacle Way Drive in Landis, near Highway 29.Town officials confirmed the train hit a person who was reportedly walking on the tracks.Video from the...
Man arrested after breaking into home claiming to be bounty hunter in Ohio
OHIO — A man was arrested early Monday after allegedly breaking into a home on Linden Avenue SE and claiming he was a bounty hunter, police said.According to an incident report, two residents heard someone enter their home just before 1 a.m. The man reportedly told them to leave, saying the house was “his” and that he was a...
Power outage results in closure of Pennsylvania school
PENNSYLVANIA — Camp Curtin Academy in Dauphin County will be closed Wednesday because of a power outage.The Harrisburg School District made the announcement.In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, the district stated, "Due to the power outage at Camp Curtin Academy, school will be closed today."Power has been restored at Steele School, and students and staff there will attend school...
Bicyclist injured after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — A bicyclist was seriously injured early Wednesday after being struck by a car near Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred around 4:20 a.m. on North Orange Blossom Trail near East Donegan Avenue. Investigators reported that the driver of a 2019 MINI Countryman was traveling north in the inside lane when a westbound...
$4 million winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Georgia
GEORGIA — Georgia has another lottery millionaire just days after a metro Atlanta player claimed a $980 million Mega Millions jackpot.According to the Georgia Lottery, a ticket purchased at the Sunny Food Mart in Ocilla matched all five white-ball numbers in Tuesday’s drawing, winning $4 million.The player, who has not been identified, missed only the Mega Ball, which...
16-year-old arrested following two high speed chases in Ohio
OHIO — A 16-year-old boy is in custody after police say an investigation into threatening messages escalated into two high-speed chases involving stolen vehicles on Tuesday afternoon in Van Wert County.According to Sheriff Thomas Riggenbach, the incident began around 2 p.m. when a Van Wert Juvenile Probation Officer arrived at Lincolnview Junior/Senior High School to speak with the teen...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A motorcyclist died after a collision late Wednesday night in Spartanburg County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred around 11:10 p.m. on Highway 9 near Old Furnace Road. An SUV was traveling south on the highway, while a motorcycle was heading north.According to investigators, the SUV attempted to turn left into...
