DDN – A small town in Pennsylvania has garnered an unexpected and alarming distinction, becoming the third most dangerous city in the state, according to recent crime data. The ranking has sparked concern among residents and officials, highlighting the urgent need for community action and law enforcement strategies to address rising crime rates. Crime Rates...
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Frozen Pond Tragedy in North Carolina Leaves One Child Fighting for Life, Two Hospitalized
DDN – Three children fell into a frozen pond, leaving one in critical condition, according to North Carolina officials. The children were playing on the ice when the tragedy occurred at around 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, according to Winston-Salem first responders. Two of the children were rescued by first responders and family members before...
Detroit Man Charged in Hit-and-run Death of Off-duty Police Officer Faces Court Hearing
DETROIT (DDN) – A Detroit man accused of a hit-and-run that killed an off-duty Detroit police officer appeared in court Friday for a probable cause hearing. Dayjon Antwian Macon, 28, was charged with the death of Detroit police officer Cameron Richardson, 32, on January 5. Officials say Macon was driving south on Hoover Street near...
Late-night Incident on I-5 Bridge Leaves Four in Critical Condition, Investigation Underway
PORTLAND, Ore. (DDN) – Four individuals were hospitalized after a two-car incident on the I-5 Bridge late Friday night, which momentarily stopped traffic lanes, according to officials. Just before midnight, Vancouver firefighters rushed to the I-5 Bridge’s southbound lanes after receiving reports of a motor vehicle crash. Arriving firefighters discovered two cars involved in a...
75 MPH Wind Gusts Cause Pecos Pileup on US 285, Multiple Crashes and Road Closures Reported
REEVES COUNTY, Texas (DDN) – With wind gusts reaching 75 miles per hour across the Basin Friday and many crashes recorded, including a multi-vehicle pileup on US Highway 285 about six miles northwest of Pecos, officials have warned drivers to exercise extreme caution when driving. Texas Department of Public Safety officials have closed both north...
Unbelted Alabama Passenger Killed After Car Hits Horse and Crashes Into Boulder
COOSA COUNTY, Ala. (DDN) – An accident that occurred in Alabama resulted in the death of a woman after her vehicle collided with a horse that was standing in the roadway, as stated by the authorities. On January 14, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the accident took place, as reported by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency....
Youngstown Accident Leaves Yard Damaged and Home Struck, Driver Cited by Police
DDN – Two cars crashed Friday afternoon near W. Indianola Avenue and Colfax Street in Youngstown. The collision did not result in any injuries; nevertheless, a utility pole was sheered off, although no households in the area lost electricity. One of the automobiles involved crashed through the yard and into the side of a house...
Wrong-way Crash on U.S. Route 15 Injures Multiple People, Shuts Down Both Sides of the Road
SHEPHERDSTOWN, PA. (DDN) – Multiple persons were injured in a wrong-way crash on U.S. Route 15 in Cumberland County. It occurred around 4:40 p.m. on the northbound side of the road. According to the Upper Allen Township Police Department, a vehicle entered the northbound lanes near mile marker 41.5 and continued south for at least...
Philadelphia Hit-and-run: Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward After Woman Critically Injured
Philadelphia, PA (DDN) – Law enforcement officials in Philadelphia are asking the public for help in identifying the driver of a vehicle that struck a woman on Bustleton Avenue and fled the scene. According to police, the incident occurred about 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday when a 47-year-old lady was hit by a Honda Civic while...
I-35E Chase Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured Before Police Shoot Armed Suspect
RED OAK, Texas(DDN) – The southbound lanes of I-35E were closed in Red Oak on Thursday morning due to a police chase that resulted in a fatal wreck and subsequently a reported officer-involved shooting, officials said. According to WFAA, a guy wanted for a homicide in Dallas on Dec. 30 was discovered by a DEA...