Police searching for wanted fugitive in Ohio
OHIO — Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple serious criminal charges.Darryl Benson, 46, is a Black male standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 195 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Benson faces numerous charges, including two counts of trafficking offenses involving firearms, three counts of...
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Georgia
GEORGIA — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a 62-year-old man wanted on serious criminal charges in Jones County.Leo Brown, a Black male standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds, is currently wanted for aggravated assault and a violation of probation issued by the Superior Court.Brown’s last known location is in Jones...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A 46-year-old Morehead City woman was arrested Wednesday following a month-long undercover operation by the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office.Melissa Rae Guitard was taken into custody after detectives seized 238.1 grams of methamphetamine. Investigators said Guitard frequently traveled outside Carteret County to resupply meth for local distribution.Guitard was arrested during a traffic stop in Cedar Point as...
Two people injured following school bus crash in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A school bus carrying students from Rockingham County Schools was involved in a crash Friday morning, officials said.The crash occurred on Sardis Church Road and involved 23 students from Huntsville Elementary School. The bus ran off the road and struck a guardrail.Two students were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The remaining students were transported...
One person dead following shooting incident in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — York City police are investigating a homicide after a person was shot and killed early Friday morning.Officers were called to the 400 block of West Princess Street at 1:04 a.m., where they found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to York Hospital, where they later died from their injuries.No arrests have been...
Police searching for wanted shooting suspect in Florida
FLORIDA — Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend at a bonfire party celebrating Forest High School’s homecoming.Officials said a suspect fired shots at a juvenile following a physical altercation. No injuries were reported.Witnesses were unable to identify the suspect, but deputies obtained a photo of him from a social media video of the incident.Anyone with...
One person arrested following drug bust on Florida interstate
FLORIDA — Deputies in Marion County said they seized 116 pounds of marijuana after stopping a reckless driver on I-75.Officials reported that Wadley Gaspard, a Fort Myers resident, was driving dangerously before crashing into a concrete barrier and the trailer of a semi-truck.Investigators discovered three large suitcases in Gaspard’s vehicle containing 116 pounds of marijuana.Gaspard is facing multiple charges,...
Injuries reported following three-vehicle crash in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — Minor injuries were reported following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 42 Friday, authorities said.Traffic is moving slowly near the crash site, though the cause of the wreck has not been determined.Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department Captain Austin Extine said crews are working to clear the scene.Drivers are advised to use caution and consider alternate routes.
Two people arrested following drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of two individuals following an undercover operation targeting fentanyl and meth distribution.Deputies said 45-year-old Sirena Saunders and 45-year-old Micheal Davis, both from Panama City Beach, Florida, traveled to Crisp County to sell meth to an undercover agent.Saunders faces charges including possession of a controlled substance with intent to...
Gas leak reported near South Carolina mall, evacuations underway
SOUTH CAROLINA — Fire crews responded to a gas leak Friday morning on Retail Court near Coastal Grand Mall, according to the Myrtle Beach Fire Department.Officials said nearby businesses directly affected by the leak were evacuated as a precaution.Dominion Gas crews are working to repair the issue.Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area until the situation...
