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Motorcyclist Killed in Early-Morning Crash on U.S. 50 Highway in Lee’s Summit

A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on U.S. Route 50 in Lee’s Summit, according to police.

Emergency crews were dispatched around 4:00 a.m. to the westbound lanes of U.S. 50 Highway near the O’Brien Road overpass after receiving reports of a motorcycle in the median.

When officers arrived, they located the motorcycle and its sole occupant in the median. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Lee’s Summit Police Department said investigators with its Traffic Unit are reconstructing the crash to determine the sequence of events that led to the fatal collision.

The victim’s identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.

Both eastbound and westbound lanes of U.S. 50 Highway were closed for several hours while authorities processed the scene and conducted their investigation. The roadway has since reopened.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as they become available.

Wrong-Way Driver Killed in Head-On Crash While Fleeing Police on Route 146

A man from Connecticut died early Saturday morning after allegedly fleeing police and driving the wrong way on Route 146 in Millbury, resulting in a head-on collision.

According to the Massachusetts State Police, the incident began around 12:45 a.m. when troopers conducted a traffic stop on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Authorities said the driver initially pulled over but sped away as a trooper approached the vehicle.

An alert was issued to surrounding law enforcement agencies, and shortly before 1 a.m., the vehicle was spotted entering Route 146 in Millbury and traveling south in the northbound lanes.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle and deployed a Stop Stick in an effort to deflate its tires. The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed head-on into another car between the ramps at Exit 17.

The wrong-way driver, described only as a man in his 20s from Connecticut, died from his injuries at the scene. Authorities have not yet released his identity.

The driver of the other vehicle survived and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Traffic was diverted while investigators processed the scene, with all lanes reopening by approximately 4:30 a.m.

State police said the crash remains under investigation.

South Carolina Mother Arrested After 11-Month-Old Found Dead in Insect-Infested Apartment

A 27-year-old mother has been arrested following the death of her 11-month-old child in North Charleston, where investigators say the infant was living in deplorable conditions.

According to the North Charleston Police Department, Janette Clayton has been charged with three counts of unlawful conduct toward a child after authorities discovered the infant deceased inside an apartment on Eleanor Drive.

First responders found the baby partially wrapped in a blanket near the front doorway of the residence. Firefighters were already performing lifesaving measures when police officers and EMS personnel arrived, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators reported finding almost none of the basic necessities needed to care for children inside the apartment, including an apparent lack of food and childcare supplies. Authorities also described severe insect infestations throughout the residence, including inside drawers and the refrigerator.

Police said Clayton was outside the apartment with the child’s paternal grandmother and her two other children when officers arrived.

The infant’s official cause of death has not yet been released.

The case has also prompted an internal review after officials learned that two officers had previously responded to the same apartment before the child’s death. Both officers have been placed on administrative leave while state authorities examine whether department policies were properly followed during the earlier encounter.

Clayton was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center as investigators continue to examine both the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and the prior police response.

🕊️ In Memory of Dravere Blake and Daniel “Miguel” Blake 🕊️

Today, we remember two brothers whose lives were tragically cut short far too soon. Dravere Blake and Daniel “Miguel” Blake, both of Litchfield, Trelawny, Jamaica, lost their lives in a senseless act of violence that has left their family, friends, and community mourning.

Though words cannot ease the pain of this loss, their memories will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved them. They were sons, brothers, relatives, and friends whose presence brought meaning to the lives they touched.

As loved ones grieve this unimaginable tragedy, may they find strength in the cherished memories shared with Dravere and Miguel, and comfort in the support of those around them.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Blake family and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss.

May their souls rest in eternal peace, and may their memories forever be a blessing.

🕊️ Rest Easy, Dravere Blake
🕊️ Rest Easy, Daniel “Miguel” Blake

Gone from sight, but never from our hearts.

Jamaican Brothers Killed, Third Person Injured in Shooting Outside West Haven Bar

Two brothers from Litchfield were killed and a third person was injured in a shooting outside a bar in West Haven early Saturday morning, according to police.

The victims have been identified as Dravere Blake and his brother, Daniel Blake, also known as Miguel. Both men were natives of Litchfield, Trelawny, Jamaica.

Police said officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 600 block of Campbell Avenue around 1:27 a.m. Upon arrival, they found three shooting victims. One person suffered gunshot wounds to the arm and leg and was conscious when first responders arrived.

The Blake brothers were found across the street with gunshot wounds and were unresponsive. Both were transported to a nearby hospital, where they later died from their injuries.

Investigators believe all three victims were outside the bar before the shooting occurred. Police have focused their investigation on Muzeum Sports Bar N Grill and say the violence appears to be connected to activity at the establishment rather than a random attack.

Authorities emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public, but a portion of Campbell Avenue remained closed for several hours as detectives processed the scene and gathered evidence.

The investigation remains in its early stages, and police have not announced any arrests. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators.

23-Year-Old Woman Identified in Charlotte Homicide Investigation

The victim in a homicide under investigation in Charlotte has been identified as Sa’Niya Briana Charise Latimore, 23, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Police said officers responded shortly after 9:15 p.m. on June 19 to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon and multiple calls regarding a fight inside an apartment in the 1100 block of Scaleybark Road in the city’s Westover Division.

When officers arrived, they found Latimore suffering from life-threatening injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives with CMPD’s Homicide Unit launched an investigation, with assistance from Crime Scene Search, Operations Command, Victim Services, the Charlotte Fire Department, and MEDIC.

CMPD Major Brad Koch said officers received several 911 calls reporting a fight at the apartment. Authorities have not disclosed how Latimore died, and police have not announced any arrests or identified a suspect.

Investigators say the case remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact CMPD’s Homicide Unit or submit anonymous tips through Charlotte Crime Stoppers.

Police said Latimore’s next of kin have been notified of her death.

Death of 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley Sparks Protests and Demands for Police Accountability in Mississippi Town

The fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley during a police response to a reported shoplifting incident has ignited protests and renewed scrutiny of law enforcement practices in Senatobia.

According to investigators, officers with the Senatobia Police Department responded to a Walmart shoplifting call involving two adults and a child. Authorities say officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver allegedly drove toward officers and nearly struck one of them. An officer then fired a weapon before the vehicle fled.

The vehicle later arrived at a hospital, where Kohen was pronounced dead. Another occupant suffered critical injuries. Family members said Kohen was being held by his mother in the front passenger seat while his aunt was driving.

The tragedy has intensified long-standing concerns among some residents about policing in the town. Civil rights advocates and community leaders have pointed to previous controversial encounters involving local officers, arguing that Kohen’s death represents a broader pattern of strained relations between police and Black residents.

Among those speaking out was Bernice King, who criticized the circumstances surrounding the shooting and questioned the value placed on human life during law enforcement encounters.

Community activist Marquell Bridges said the child’s death has become a rallying point for residents frustrated by past incidents involving the department. He cited previous controversies, including the arrest of a Black woman during a dispute in a Walmart parking lot and a 2023 case in which a Senatobia officer was fired after arresting a 10-year-old Black boy.

Civil rights attorney Carlos Moore, who has represented families in cases involving the department, said the incident has deepened concerns about accountability and police conduct in the community.

The shooting remains under investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Authorities have not yet announced whether any officers involved will face disciplinary action or criminal charges.

Two Men Shot Dead in Early-Morning Attack on Quinam Road in Siparia

A quiet community in Siparia was left reeling Friday morning after two men were gunned down in an early-morning attack along Quinam Road.

One of the victims has been identified as Osei Packett of Taylor Avenue, Quinam Road. The identity of the second victim has not yet been confirmed by police.

According to reports, officers responded to calls of a shooting around 2:30 a.m. on June 19. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered both men unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators from the Homicide Bureau have launched an investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the double killing, as well as identify those responsible.

No motive has been disclosed, and inquiries remain ongoing.

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the May shooting death of Willie Satterfield in Henderson.

According to the Henderson Police Department, 21-year-old Rodriekgus Johnson was taken into custody Tuesday at a residence on Foxfire Drive in Vance County with assistance from the United States Marshals Service and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Satterfield was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Lamb Street around 9 p.m. on May 9 and was transported to a hospital, where he later died.

Johnson faces charges of first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflict serious injury, and two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. Police also stated that Johnson was listed as an absconder from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction due to a probation violation.

He is currently being held in the Vance County Detention Center without bond.

Johnson is the second person charged in the case. Authorities previously arrested 18-year-old Jamari Speed on May 29 in connection with Satterfield’s death. The investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities in Augusta temporarily shut down a section of Gordon Highway on Wednesday afternoon after a body was discovered in a pond near the 1200 block of the roadway.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident, while the Richmond County Coroner’s Office later identified the deceased as Calvin Williams. Officials said the identification was made through fingerprint analysis.

Due to the ongoing investigation, eastbound lanes of Gordon Highway at Doug Barnard Parkway were closed for several hours, and motorists were advised to use alternate routes and expect delays.

Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Augusta Fire Department, the Coroner’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division.

Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding Williams’ death, and the investigation remains ongoing.