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Ex-South Carolina sheriff to plead guilty to stealing police funds

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(SPARTANBURG, S.C.) -- A former sheriff of Spartanburg, South Carolina, is expected to plead guilty Thursday morning to stealing money from his own police force and taking illicit drugs.Chuck Wright previously signed a plea deal admitting to three criminal counts of conspiracy to commit... Read More.

Washington rescuers climb through 5 miles of snow to save stranded hikers: Sheriff

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash.) -- Rescuers in Washington trekked through 5 miles of snow to save two stranded hikers who had "no shelter but a blue plastic tarp," with officials urging those who go on outdoor adventures to prepare accordingly.The two hikers had lost their... Read More.

Teen killed in apparent lightning strike while hunting deer in Louisiana: Sheriff

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

(SHREVEPORT, La.) -- A 17-year-old boy was killed over the weekend in an apparent lightning strike while hunting deer in Louisiana, authorities said.Colton Gauge Honeycutt went missing while hunting alone on Saturday in the Bernice area, according to Union Parish Sheriff Dusty Gates.His family... Read More.

Missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard spotted earlier this month, mom not cooperating: Sheriff

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) -- California authorities trying to track down missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard say it appears she was seen earlier this month, but her mother is still not cooperating with investigators.Evidence points to Melodee being with her mom, Ashlee Buzzard, as recently as Oct.... Read More.

At least 4 killed, 20 hurt in bar shooting in St. Helena Island, South Carolina: Sheriff

Sunday, October 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least four people were killed and 20 injured early Sunday in a shooting at a bar in St. Helena Island, South Carolina, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office.The shooting unfolded around 1 a.m. at Willie’s Bar and Grill, 7... Read More.

Multiple people dead in ‘devastating blast’ at explosives manufacturer in Tennessee: Sheriff

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(MCEWEN, Tenn.) -- Multiple people are dead following a "devastating blast" at an explosives manufacturing plant in Tennessee on Friday, according to authorities.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Manhunt underway for Oregon murder suspect who was mistakenly released on bail: Sheriff

Thursday, September 25 by ABC News

(MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore.) -- A manhunt is now underway in Oregon for a murder suspect who was mistakenly released from prison on Monday, with officials calling the error "unacceptable," according to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office."This should not have happened," Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole... Read More.

3-year-old girl, 6-year-old boy die in hot car; sheriff says there’s ‘inconsistencies with the story’

Monday, September 22 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- Authorities in San Antonio are investigating the apparent hot car deaths of a 3-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother after the local sheriff said there were "inconsistencies with the story" told by the children's mom.The mother, Tiona Islar, allegedly told authorities... Read More.

13-year-old boy with ‘school shooter ideations’ found with collection of guns, ‘mass shooting’ writings: Sheriff

Monday, September 8 by ABC News

(PIERCE COUNTY, Wash.) - A 13-year-old boy who may have "idolized previous mass shooters" has been arrested after police found a large collection of guns and "mass shooting scenario" writings at his Washington state home, authorities said. Police were notified on Friday afternoon about the... Read More.

Man arrested for living in crawl space of condo complex for ‘extended period of time’: Sheriff