NASHVILLE, TN – Middle Tennessee was brought to its knees on Saturday as a series of tornadoes wreaked havoc, resulting in the loss of at least six lives, including a minor, and leaving in excess of 160,000 residents without power. The storms left a trail of destruction, with vehicles overturned, trees uprooted, and homes and buildings torn apart. The roof of the Big Play game center in Hendersonville was no match for the storm’s fury, …
POTTSTOWN, PA – A 15-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting in Pottstown on Wednesday afternoon, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office confirmed. The police responded to a scene at South Hanover Street near Security Plaza around noon and found a man with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was subsequently identified as 39-year-old Jeremiah Waylon Hawkins, who was rushed to a nearby hospital but later pronounced dead. Upon …
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – A series of bomb threats that shook Montgomery County schools have been traced back to a 12-year-old. The minor, who was cognizant of their legal immunity due to their age, confessed to the threats, local authorities have confirmed. The threats, sent via email, targeted Richard Montgomery High School on October 13, 16, and 23. Oak View Elementary School also received a threat on October 15. Detectives managed to identify and converse …
North Carolina law enforcement officials announced on Thursday the discovery of the body of Allisha Watts, a 39-year-old woman who vanished from Charlotte on July 16. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office revealed that her remains were found in the vicinity of the Norman Community Cemetery in Montgomery County, a location roughly two hours away from Charlotte and a short 20-minute drive from Watts’ Foxfire home. In connection with Watts’ murder, authorities have apprehended and charged …
Emergency crews are currently responding to a train derailment in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. The incident occurred early Monday morning, with several cars from a CSX Norfolk Southern train derailing in the vicinity of Stenton Avenue, Flourtown Road, and Joshua Road. While initial reports suggested that hazardous materials were involved, authorities have since confirmed that the only material leaking from the train cars is silicone pellets, which pose no threat to the public. Evacuations were …
Montgomery County authorities are currently searching for a group of suspects who allegedly attempted to break into a home while posing as food delivery drivers earlier this month. The incident took place in the Harmony subdivision in Spring, on Emerald Vista Drive. On March 5, at around 1:20 a.m., a woman approached the front door of a residence, claiming to be a DoorDash delivery driver, as per investigators. She remained at the front of the …