LAFAYETTE, Ind. (DDN) – A driver was arrested Thursday morning after crashing his automobile and killing a passenger on I-65 southeast of Lafayette, according to Indiana State Police. The passenger’s identity was being withheld pending definitive identification by the Tippecanoe County coroner and notification of their nearest of kin. Framber Monserrat, 29, of Chicago, was arrested...
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Absecon Hit-and-run: Father and Son Charged in Incident That Killed Dog and Injured Man
DDN – Two men are facing charges in connection with a hit-and-run in Atlantic County, New Jersey after police claim a man falsely confessed to a crime his son allegedly committed. Absecon police said Byron A. Jones, 52, of Mays Landing, falsely confessed to the crash on November 30, 2024, that gravely injured a man...
Fatal Forsyth County Crash: High-speed Driver Killed, Two Deputies Injured in Collision on US 158
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (DDN) – An investigation is underway following a crash on Wednesday night that killed one person and injured two Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies. At 6:57 p.m., the NC State Highway Patrol arrived and investigated a fatal crash on US 158 near Brinkley Road in Forsyth County. According to a news release...
Semi-truck Collision Causes Road Closures in U.S. Route 127 in Both Directions
PREBLE COUNTY, Ohio (DDN) – There was a collision that included a semi-truck that was reported to the Preble County police department on the morning of January 18. The dispatchers from Preble County were unable to provide any additional information regarding the specifics surrounding the cause of the collision; nevertheless, the Ohio Highway Patrol reported...
Florida Keys Boat Crash: Captain Arrested Months Later for Drunken Boating and Negligence
KEY WEST (DDN) – The charter captain of the boat that smashed into a Florida Keys bridge in July, injuring seven people, including a toddler, was arrested this week on drunken boating charges. Laurence Lee Lewis Jr., 42, of Big Pine Key, was arrested and charged with boating under the influence, child negligence, and seven other...
Deadly Morning in Las Vegas: Police Chase Ends in Pedestrian Death and Multiple Crashes
LAS VEGAS(DDN) – A driver is in police custody after evading an officer and hitting and killing a pedestrian on Wednesday morning, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. The collision happened shortly after 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lamb Boulevard and Stewart Avenue in the northeast valley. Metro Deputy Chief Branden Clarkson said officers...
Indiana Braces for Weekend Weather: Rain, Snow, Freezing Fog, and Subzero Wind Chills Expected
Indianapolis, IN (DDN) – A mix of rain and snow is forecast in Indiana tonight, causing slick roads on I-70 and other routes. This morning’s freezing fog has already reduced visibility, and colder weather is on the way. According to the National Weather Service, rain will start late Friday evening and may mix with snow...
Think Twice Before Retiring Here: The 5 States With the Highest Taxes and Living Costs for Retirees
Retirement is a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, and choosing where to settle is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make. While many states in the U.S. offer retirees a favorable cost of living and tax environment, others are less appealing due to high taxes and soaring living expenses. For retirees...
Driver Fleeing Pennsylvania Turnpike Crash Drags Woman From Car and Steals Vehicle in Poconos, Police Say
DDN – A driver involved in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Northeast Extension dragged a woman from her automobile and fled in the stolen vehicle, according to state police. Albert Abuchaibe, 38, of Wyalusing in Bradford County, is charged with two counts of felony robbery, one count of felony assault, one count of felony...
Michigan Teen Accused of Threatening Pembroke Pines School With Violence, Faces Multiple Felony Charges
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (DDN) – A 14-year-old suspect appeared in court Thursday after authorities said he and another youngster threatened Somerset Academy in Pembroke Pines, despite having no known connection to the school or South Florida. Juan Banos, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is now being held in juvenile jail in Broward County on felony counts...