Two people arrested following drug bust in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A multi-agency drug operation on Wednesday leads to two arrests and the seizure of drugs and cash as authorities target mid-level drug trafficking with connections to Cleveland, Ohio.The Lawrence County District Attorney’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force leads the investigation, executing three search warrants and serving two arrest warrants.Jerell Huddleston Sr., of New Castle,...
Crash spills coffee across Ohio Turnpike, all lanes blocked
OHIO — A Thursday morning crash involving two commercial vehicles spills coffee across the Ohio Turnpike, blocking all lanes of traffic.The crash is first reported just before 8:30 a.m. near the intersection of Interstate 80/90 West and U.S. Route 250, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.Officials confirm the spill involves liquid coffee, not coffee grounds.All lanes remain...
$500,000 lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky player in Gahanna has claimed a $1 million top prize in the Ohio Lottery’s $50 VIP Millions game. The winner purchased the ticket at Alpine Drive Thru, located at 210 Granville Street.The ticket carried an annuity prize worth $40,000 a year for 25 years. The winner opted for the $500,000 cash payout instead and will...
Two arrested after record methamphetamine seizure in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Two men have been arrested following what officials say is the largest methamphetamine seizure in Alamance County history.According to the Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team, Artemio Avilez, 33, and Margarito Galindo, 58, were arrested Friday and charged with trafficking methamphetamine.Authorities said multiple agencies assisted in the operation, including the High Point Police Department, FBI, Alamance County Sheriff’s...
Silver Alert issued for missing person in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Clarksville Police Department for a missing man.According to the TBI, Ricky Baker was last seen wearing a red shirt with the words “Proud Dad” and green shorts. Authorities said Baker has a medical condition that may affect his ability to return safely without...
Kentucky woman charged after claiming she was delivering drugs for PlayStation
KENTUCKY — A Scott County woman is facing drug trafficking charges after allegedly telling police she was transporting drugs to the sheriff’s office in exchange for a PlayStation gaming console.According to Georgetown police, officers stopped Jennifer Ney on Monday night after receiving reports that she was driving slowly and drifting across lanes on Interstate 75.Court documents state that Ney...
Three Ohio middle school students hospitalized after consuming THC gummies
OHIO — Three students at Edwin Joel Brown Middle School were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after reportedly consuming THC gummies, according to police.Officers responded to the school on Willowwood Drive around 9:45 a.m. for a medical emergency, Sergeant Creigee S. Coleman said.Investigators believe one of the juveniles brought the gummies to school after taking them from his...
Police searching for missing person in Florida
FLORIDA — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager from St. Cloud.According to the St. Cloud Police Department, 15-year-old Samantha Chirinos was reported missing Tuesday.Although she lives in St. Cloud, she was last seen walking along Hiawassee Road in Orlando around 2 a.m. that morning.Anyone who sees Chirinos or has information about her...
Police searching for missing person in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Mauldin Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered woman.Police said 51-year-old Heather Skipper was last seen around 7:11 a.m. Wednesday at 9 Orient Drive. She is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing about 250 pounds, with short brown hair.Skipper was last seen wearing blue jeans and...
Bomb squad investigating suspicious envelope in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A bomb squad responded to a suspicious envelope discovered late Wednesday morning at the Spanish Village in Tupelo.Officials said the north building of the complex was evacuated as a precaution while the investigation took place.Authorities urge the public to avoid the area until further notice.The Spanish Village, located on South Thomas Street, houses several businesses. No...
