One person arrested after drugs found during traffic stop in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A Summerville man was arrested following an early-morning traffic stop in Summerville, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said 42-year-old Harold Eugene Grooms is charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.According to officials, deputies were conducting proactive patrols Tuesday morning in the Knightsville area near Central Avenue and Roberts Road when they stopped a...
Police searching for attempted murder, armed robbery suspect in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Police are searching for a woman accused of attempted murder and armed robbery following a stabbing earlier this week in Amite.According to the Amite City Police Department, the incident occurred around 2:10 a.m. on March 22 along Richardson Street.Investigators said Breanna Walker is accused of stabbing a victim before going through the victim’s pockets and taking personal...
North Carolina high school evacuated following threat
NORTH CAROLINA — Students and staff were evacuated from Weddington High School on Thursday morning after a threat was reported, according to district officials.Officials with Union County Public Schools said the school was not placed on lockdown. Instead, students and staff were moved to the school’s football stadium while law enforcement officers worked to investigate the threat and secure...
One person injured following vehicle crash involving school bus in Ohio
OHIO — A driver is in critical condition following a crash involving a car and a school bus Thursday morning in East Liverpool, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.Authorities said troopers responded shortly before 8:30 a.m. to Ohio Route 7 south of Beaver Local High School.Investigators said two school buses were traveling southbound on Route 7 when one...
Missing woman found dead in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A homicide investigation is underway after a missing woman was found dead in Putnam County, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said deputies were called around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Phy Road near Cookeville after a homeowner reported discovering a partially concealed body in a wooded area on their property.Officials confirmed the body...
Police searching for escaped inmate in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Authorities are searching for an escaped inmate in Hancock County after a man fled from custody Thursday morning, prompting lockdowns at local schools.According to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Joshua Wayne Metcalf escaped from the Hancock County Jail shortly after 10 a.m.Officials said all schools in the Hancock County School System were placed on lockdown as...
Tractor-trailer carrying eggs catches fire, shuts down part of I-75 in Ohio
OHIO — A trailer carrying eggs caught fire Thursday morning, forcing the closure of northbound lanes on Interstate 75 in Auglaize County.According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the fire occurred on I-75 northbound just north of Wapakoneta.Officials said the fire was first reported around 7:40 a.m., according to dispatchers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.All northbound lanes were...
Police investigating crash involving motorcycle and tractor-trailer in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer has shut down a section of roadway Thursday morning in Martic Township, according to authorities.Dispatchers said the crash occurred around 9:57 a.m. on Holtwood Road near the railroad tracks in Lancaster County.Officials reported that the roadway in the area has closed following the crash, though it was not immediately...
Three people arrested following $75K liquor theft scheme in Florida
FLORIDA — Three people have been arrested in connection with an alleged $75,000 liquor theft scheme in Hillsborough County, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said a Tampa-based alcohol distribution company reported ongoing internal theft on March 12. Detectives believe the scheme began around Feb. 13.Investigators said warehouse associates allegedly concealed cases of high-end liquor on pallets during...
Hazmat situation closes multiple roads in part of South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — First responders are on the scene of a hazardous materials situation Thursday morning in Spartanburg County, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said the incident is taking place near the Celanese facility along Highway 221. Multiple fire departments are also assisting at the scene.Officials reported that a rail car showing abnormal activity prompted the response....
