DDN – The ex-boyfriend of a Warren woman who went missing last week has been detained in connection with her case, police said. Investigators believe he is the major suspect. According to her relatives, Ashley Elkins, 30, has not been seen or heard from since January 2. They have been asking for her safe return...
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Explore California’s Quirky Side: 8 Weird Roadside Attractions You Won’t Believe Exist
DDN – California is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and world-renowned landmarks, but it’s also home to some of the quirkiest and most bizarre roadside attractions you can imagine. From gravity-defying mystery spots to giant inflatable ducks, the Golden State is filled with oddities that will make you do a double-take. Whether you’re...
Six-month Jail Sentence for Sussex Man in Fatal DUI Collision With Teen Driver, Weeks Before Graduation
DDN – A Sussex County man who accepted to driving drunk when his pickup crashed with an SUV, killing a teenage driver days before graduation, was sentenced to six months in jail, authorities said Monday. Brian Weiss, 45, of Wantage, was sentenced on December 13, 2024, after pleading guilty to third-degree strict liability vehicular murder...
Crawford County Woman Faces OWI Charge After Crashing Into Ditch While Dodging Deer on WI-STH 131
DDN – Authorities in western Wisconsin said that a lady was arrested for OWI after swerving to miss a deer and crashing. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office reported a crash on its Facebook page on December 21 at roughly 2 a.m. According to reports, authorities reacted to a single-vehicle crash on WI-STH 131. The motorist,...
Two Dead and Two Injured, Including a Toddler, in Head-on Collision on North Carolina Highway 55
DDN – A head-on incident in Sampson County on Tuesday morning killed two individuals and injured two others, including a three-year-old. At 7:04 a.m., State Highway Patrol troopers responded to a crash on North Carolina Highway 55 (Harnett-Dunn Highway) near Oak Grove Church Road. Sky 5 flew over the area, where two cars looked to...
Single-vehicle Accident on I-40 in Greensboro Sends Woman to Hospital With Life-threatening Injuries
DDN – According to officials with the Greensboro Police Department, a woman sustained injuries that are considered to be life-threatening as a result of an incident involving a single vehicle. Officers stated that they responded to the area of Interstate 40 West and East Gate City Boulevard on Tuesday at approximately 2:24 a.m. after receiving...
Single-vehicle Crash in Escambia County Results in the Death of 17-year-old Cantonment Girl
DDN – According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a single-vehicle accident that occurred late on Tuesday night on United States Route 29 in Escambia County resulted in the death of a Cantonment girl who was 17 years old. It was approximately 11:45 p.m. when a Toyota SUV that was traveling southbound on U.S. 29 south...
Three People Found Dead in Butler County Due to Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak; Two Others Hospitalized
DDN – Authorities said three persons were found dead in a residence in Butler County as a result of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. On Tuesday about 5 p.m., first responders were dispatched to a home on College Street in Butler. According to the Butler County Coroner’s Office, two males and one woman were found dead...
Southern California Wildfires Rage Amid ‘Life-threatening’ Winds, Thousands Forced to Evacuate
DDN – A fast-moving wildfire broke out Tuesday in the interior foothills northeast of Los Angeles, hours after another blaze ripped through the city’s Pacific Palisades area near the coast, destroying numerous houses and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The Eaton fire in Altadena began near a nature park shortly before 6:30...
Motorcycle Chase in Lee County Ends Tragically With Teen’s Death; 19-year-old Driver Arrested for Vehicular Murder
DDN – One Lee County student has died, and a 19-year-old has been arrested for fleeing deputies on a motorcycle. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), just after 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, a deputy saw a motorbike going at an unsafe pace in the 1700 block of Philema Road. The deputy attempted...