One person dead after vehicle strikes moped in North Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A South Carolina man died Saturday in a two-vehicle crash in the Maxton area, according to First Sgt. S.B. Lewis of the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said a moped was traveling west on Highway 501 without rear lights and the operator was wearing dark clothing when it was struck by a westbound car. The impact caused...
Silver Alert issued for missing person in Indiana
INDIANA — A statewide Silver Alert was issued Tuesday, Sept. 16, for 16-year-old Branson Claghorn, who went missing from northeast Indiana.The Wells County Sheriff’s Department said Claghorn is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 147 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.He was last seen at 9:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in Bluffton, wearing a green jacket,...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A fatal motorcycle crash on Tuesday morning temporarily closed part of Route 51 in West Mifflin.The crash occurred on the 200 block of Clairton Boulevard, where authorities confirmed that one person died. Multiple emergency responders were sent to the scene.All lanes of Route 51 have since reopened, but police continue to investigate the incident.
One person found dead at Georgia jail, investigation underway
GEORGIA — The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday evening that a detainee was found unresponsive at the county jail.At approximately 5:30 p.m., detention officers discovered 37-year-old Wesley Barrow in a medical cell. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.The investigation has been turned over to the regional force investigation team.
One person dead after vehicle strikes golf cart in Florida
FLORIDA — A 68-year-old man was killed Monday night after a pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old crashed into his golf cart, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. on SR-A1A at Normandy Place.Troopers said the teen was driving behind the man when the pickup struck the golf cart from behind. Witnesses told...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — A man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle late Sunday, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.The crash happened on State Road 434 near Cape Cod Lane, outside Cheers Bar.Police have not released details about the driver involved.The investigation is ongoing.
Multiple sobriety checkpoints planned across Ohio this week
OHIO — Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio have announced multiple OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) checkpoints this week as part of a statewide initiative to reduce alcohol- and drug-related crashes.In Olmsted Township, police will hold a checkpoint on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7 to 11 p.m. on Columbia Road.In Stark County, two checkpoints are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 17.The Cleveland Division of Police,...
$50,000 Powerball ticket winner sold in Ohio
OHIO — Although no one hit the $66.7 million Powerball jackpot in the Monday, Sept. 15, drawing, thousands of players in Ohio walked away with winnings.The winning numbers were 14, 15, 32, 42 and 49. The Powerball was 1, and the Power Play was 2x.According to lottery officials, Ohio players claimed the following prizes:1 winner of $50,0008 winners of...
Police searching for escaped inmates in Ohio
OHIO — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating two inmates who escaped from the Brown County Adult Detention Center Monday night.According to the sheriff’s office, Jerry Cooper, who was being held on charges of attempted murder and felonious assault, escaped along with Roy Butler, who was charged with drug trafficking. The two...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Whiteville man has been arrested following an investigation into suspected drug activity that led to the discovery of narcotics and a stolen firearm at his home, authorities said.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Vice/Narcotics detectives and the Heavy Enforcement Action Team (H.E.A.T.) executed a search warrant at the residence of Joe Russell Menser in...
