Two people injured following vehicle crash in Kentucky
KENTUCKY — Two people were seriously injured Thursday in a head-on collision on U.S. 23 near Rush Fork, according to W.R. Castle Fire-Rescue.Firefighters said they responded to the crash shortly after noon. One of the drivers had to be freed from the wreckage using hydraulic rescue tools.Emergency crews reported that one victim was taken to Pikeville Medical Center, while...
One person arrested following stabbing incident in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A stabbing in Oxford earlier this month has led to the arrest of a Florida man, according to the Oxford Police Department.Police said the incident occurred on Sept. 5 at a hotel in the 1500 block of University Avenue. The victim was hospitalized but has since been released.Authorities arrested 31-year-old Orlando Perez of Jacksonville, Fla., and charged...
Body found at Florida construction site, investigation underway
FLORIDA — A body was discovered Thursday by a construction crew working at the corner of County Road 466 and County Road 100 (Cherry Lake Road), according to the Lady Lake Police Department.Officers responded to the call and confirmed the presence of a deceased person in advanced stages of decomposition in tall grass at the site.The individual has not...
The possibility of snowfall in New York during September
NEW YORK — Snow in New York is most commonly associated with the winter months, but historical weather records show that it is possible, though extremely rare, for the state to see snowfall as early as September.According to data from the National Weather Service and past climate records, September snow has been documented in several parts of New York,...
Two people arrested for Medicaid fraud in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — A Shreveport couple has been arrested after state officials said they lied about their income to obtain Medicaid benefits while living a lavish lifestyle.Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Wednesday that Ebony Taylor, 42, and Andre Jackson, 39, were taken into custody on charges of government benefits fraud.Investigators said the couple began receiving Medicaid in 2017 after...
Two people arrested following drug bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — Two men were arrested and drugs, weapons, and cash were seized after a search warrant was executed at a West Knoxville home, according to the Knoxville Police Department.On Wednesday, officers executed the warrant at a residence on Toxaway Drive as part of an ongoing investigation into two overdose deaths and the distribution of fentanyl in the area....
One person arrested following drugs, firearms bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Greenville man was arrested Wednesday after Pitt County Sheriff’s Office detectives executed a search warrant at two residences as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.The Sept. 10 search was conducted on Slauter Street by the Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit and Gang and Gun Unit, with assistance from the Community Patrol Unit. Deputies seized six...
One person arrested following drug bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — The Asheville Police Department used drones to assist with the arrest of a man charged with drug and firearm offenses during a search on Sept. 10.According to a Sept. 11 news release, officers and detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Granada Street following community complaints about drug activity. Drones were deployed to provide...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Georgia State Patrol is investigating after a young child was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday morning while waiting for a school bus.The incident happened around 6:39 a.m. on White Hill Road, according to officials. Troopers said the child, a 5-year-old girl, was at her bus stop when she suddenly ran into the roadway for...
Police searching for wanted shooting suspect in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Wednesday at Independence Mobile Home Park.Deputies were dispatched to the park, located at 60 Shanklin Road in Burton, after receiving reports of gunfire on Sept. 10. When they arrived, they found a man dead from apparent gunshot wounds. The...
