Police searching for missing and endangered person in Ohio
OHIO — Police in Ohio are asking for the public’s help in locating 49-year-old Luis Medina Garcia, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered.According to a statement from Cleveland Police, Medina Garcia was reported missing on Jan. 8, 2024, by an out-of-state contact.He is unsheltered and has medical conditions, raising concerns for his well-being.Medina Garcia was...
The Great Blizzard of 1978: One of Ohio’s largest snowstorms
OHIO — In January 1978, Ohio experienced one of the largest and most devastating snowstorms in its history, commonly referred to as the Great Blizzard of 1978.The storm began on January 25 and intensified rapidly, bringing record snowfall and hurricane-force winds.Accumulations ranged from 10 to 40 inches across the state, with snow drifts reaching 25 feet in...
One person dead following hit-and-run crash in Indiana
INDIANA — A man has died following a hit-and-run crash on Fort Wayne’s southwest side Friday night, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD).The crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Covington Road near its intersection with Getz Road.When officers arrived, they found the victim in critical condition. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was...
$1 million lottery ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — A lucky Ohio Lottery player in Mansfield has won a $1 million top prize on the VIP Millions scratch-off ticket.The winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven located at 876 E Park Ave.The winner opted for the cash payout of $500,000.After mandatory federal and state taxes totaling 28%, he will take home approximately $360,000.VIP Millions is a $50...
Two Ohio students arrested after bringing loaded guns to school
OHIO — Two students are in custody after police discovered firearms at a Springfield school on Jan. 29.Springfield officers were called to Opportunities Industry Center around 9 a.m. after staff found a gun with a loaded magazine inside a student’s backpack.According to a probable cause affidavit, the backpack belonged to Parker Hall.Hall was handcuffed and searched, but officers...
25-year-old arrested following shooting in Ohio
OHIO — A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Middletown, according to police.Dylan J. Busam was taken into custody Friday afternoon and charged with murder and aggravated robbery.The shooting occurred on Jan. 30 at approximately 7:33 p.m. in the 3700 block of Lacy Court.When officers arrived, they found a man lying on...
Convicted offender arrested in Ohio for reentering U.S. illegally
OHIO — A previously convicted sex offender has been arrested and federally charged with illegally reentering the United States.Carlos Gonzales Hernandez, 55, of El Salvador, appeared in federal court in Columbus on Thursday following his arrest earlier this month.According to court records, Gonzales Hernandez was convicted in Franklin County in August 2017 on three felony counts of gross sexual...
Two people dead following crash on U.S. 60 in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — A fatal crash involving a semi and a pickup truck shut down part of U.S. Highway 60 East near Owensboro in Kentucky on Friday morning, authorities said.The wreck occurred just before 8 a.m. near the 61-mile marker, closing the westbound lanes for several hours.According to the sheriff’s office, two people in the pickup truck were killed....
One person sentenced for armed robberies of Ohio postal carriers
OHIO — A Columbus man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies targeting U.S. Postal Service carriers.Thierno S. Bah, 22, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 204 months behind bars for four armed robberies that took place between December 2022 and May 2023. Bah was arrested in August 2023.“Seventeen...
Ohio school crossing guard struck by vehicle
OHIO — A school crossing guard was struck by a vehicle while assisting students at an intersection near Franklin Junior High School on Friday morning.According to Franklin City Schools, the incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. as the guard was ensuring students crossed the street safely.The guard, identified only as a female, was transported to Atrium Medical Center for...
