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37 Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Bust Across Georgia Counties, 8 Still Wanted by FBI

37 Arrested in Major Drug Trafficking Bust Across Georgia Counties, 8 Still Wanted by FBI

DOUGLAS, Ga. (DDN) – A large drug trafficking operation in Coffee, Atkinson, Ware, Bacon, and Lowndes counties has resulted in the arrests of 37 people. Six were already in police custody, and another 29 were arrested this morning. The three persons have been charged with conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and marijuana....

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Man Speeds Away From Deputies, Crashes Into Two Cars in Birmingham

Man Speeds Away From Deputies, Crashes Into Two Cars in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (DDN) – Birmingham police were present at the site of a crash that caused a section of U.S. Highway 78 in the Pratt City area to be closed. The incident happened on Wednesday. During a chase that started with a traffic check, Jefferson County deputies hauled a lady into jail on a misdemeanor warrant. But...

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Pompey Car Accident Claims Life of 15-Year-Old, Leaves Sister Fighting for Life

Pompey Car Accident Claims Life of 15-Year-Old, Leaves Sister Fighting for Life

POMPEY, New York (DDN) – Gavin Myers, 15, a student at Fabius-Pompey, was slain this morning, Jan. 30, while riding as a passenger in the automobile with his sister. Around 7:47 a.m., State Police from LaFayette were dispatched to State Route 91 in the County of Pompey for a two-vehicle accident. According to authorities, 17-year-old Gia Myers...

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18 Bodies Recovered From Potomac River After Collision Between American Airlines Flight and Helicopter Near Washington, D.C.

18 Bodies Recovered From Potomac River After Collision Between American Airlines Flight and Helicopter Near Washington, D.C.

DDN – According to a police spokesman on the scene, eighteen bodies were recovered from the Potomac River after an American Airlines regional passenger plane collided with a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 29. According to a police spokesman, there were at least three debris fields in...

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2025 Traffic Update! New Jersey’s Right Turn on Red Expansion How It Will Impact Your Daily Drive

2025 Traffic Update! New Jersey’s Right Turn on Red Expansion: How It Will Impact Your Daily Drive

DDN – In 2025, New Jersey is set to implement significant changes to its driving laws, specifically the Right Turn on Red (RTOR) rules. This expansion is aimed at easing traffic congestion, reducing delays, and improving the overall efficiency of the state’s roadways. As drivers navigate through the state, it’s essential to understand how these...