One person arrested following drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — A narcotics investigation conducted by the Valdosta Police Department resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms, drugs, and suspected drug-sale paraphernalia, authorities said.According to police, members of the department’s K-9 Unit and Narcotics Division were investigating a complaint on January 15, 2026, at a residence in the 600 block of North Troup Street. During the investigation, officers discovered that...
One person dead following skid steer incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 72-year-old man has died following a farm accident involving a skid steer in north Georgia, according to authorities.Elbert County Coroner Chuck Almond identified the victim as George Elbert King of Abingdon, Virginia. The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at a farm property on Calhoun Falls Road in Elberton.According to the Elbert County Coroner’s Office, King...
Mexican national dies in ICE custody in Georgia, investigation underway
GEORGIA — The Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta is investigating the death of a Mexican national who died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a news release from the consulate.Officials said the consulate was notified of the death on Jan. 14. The individual, whose identity has not yet been released, was being held at...
I-79 in Pennsylvania shut down following multi-vehicle crash
PENNSYLVANIA — A multi-vehicle crash shut down Interstate 79 northbound in Marshall Township late Friday morning, according to authorities.The PennDOT reported that I-79 northbound was closed following the crash, while I-79 southbound was reduced to one lane at the Warrendale interchange, Exit 75. Motorists were advised to expect delays in the area and to seek alternate routes if possible.Emergency crews were...
Two people found dead inside home in South Carolina, investigation underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — A husband and wife were found dead Thursday night in their Oconee County home, and authorities are investigating the case as a double homicide.According to the Oconee County Coroner's Office, Oconee 911 Communications received a call around 9:05 p.m. reporting that the couple had been discovered deceased inside their residence on Cromer Moore Drive near Westminster.Officials said...
One person injured following shooting incident in Ohio
OHIO — Police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured late Thursday night in central Toledo.According to the Toledo Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Bates Road just before 11 p.m. after receiving an alert from the ShotSpotter system indicating possible gunfire in the area.While officers were still on scene, a 38-year-old man arrived at a...
16-year-old arrested after threatening Ohio middle school
OHIO — A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Ohio after police received reports of a threat involving a local school on Thursday, authorities said.According to a statement from the London Police Department, officers were alerted after multiple juvenile witnesses reported that the teenager allegedly said he would carry out a shooting at London Middle School. Witnesses also told police they observed...
Three people dead following vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — UPDATE: Three people have been confirmed dead.-At least three people were injured in a crash involving a medical transport bus in Darke County on Friday morning, according to authorities.Deputies and emergency medical crews were dispatched around 7:25 a.m. to the intersection of State Route 49 and Pitsburgh-Laura Road following reports of a crash, a dispatcher with the Darke...
Two truck operators struck by vehicle while working at crash scene in Ohio
OHIO — Two tow truck operators were struck by a vehicle Thursday evening while working at a crash scene on Interstate 90 in Madison Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Troopers said the initial crash occurred around 7:50 p.m. when a truck driver was involved in an accident on I-90. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Fast and...
Tennessee school closings and delays for Friday
TENNESSEE — Several school systems across northeast and middle Tennessee have announced closures or delays for Friday, January 16, 2026, due to illness and other local conditions.In middle Tennessee, Perry County Schools will remain closed both Thursday and Friday. District officials said the closure is due to illness, though no additional details were released. Families are encouraged to monitor official communications...
