Author: Voxtrend News
Breathitt County, KY — A quiet sorrow has settled over the hills of Eastern Kentucky as the community of Breathitt County confirms the passing of one of its most respected figures, former Sheriff John L. Turner. Turner, 70, a deeply admired public servant whose life became synonymous with the security and values of the region, died peacefully at his Jackson home on Thursday, November 27, 2025. News of his passing has sent ripples of grief through a county where his name was a byword for fairness, integrity, and a gentle, yet unwavering, strength. For decades, Turner was a steadfast anchor…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — A deadly crash on Interstate 24 East tore through the quiet of Wednesday night, leaving a community grappling with grief and unanswered questions. The wreck occurred at mile marker 159, and authorities say the crash involved a vehicle that crossed the median and collided head-on with traffic heading the opposite direction. The force of the impact forced authorities to shut down that portion of I-24 eastbound, diverting traffic at Exit 158 onto US-41 as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Troopers from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) remained at the scene late into the night,…
At about 1:19 a.m. Wednesday, a devastating two-vehicle collision in the West Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati ended with the tragic death of a driver — identified by some sources as Awfwhite Xking Jett. The crash happened at 4029 West 8th Street, where a 2010 Ford Escape traveling eastbound struck a 2012 Acura TL that was headed southbound through the intersection at Rosemont Avenue. Responding officers from the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) described the scene as brutal — both vehicles suffered heavy damage from the impact. First responders arrived swiftly, but the driver of the Acura, later identified as Jett,…
Late Wednesday, a mother and daughter were left fighting for their lives after shots rang out while they sat in their car on Chicago’s Northwest Side. The violence — seemingly coming from a passing vehicle — has shaken neighbors and police alike. At about 9:14 p.m. on November 26, a dark-colored car pulled up beside the parked vehicle, which was stopped near the intersection of Madison and Cicero on the city’s Near West Side. Someone inside the other car opened fire with a rifle. The victims — a 49-year-old woman and her 28-year-old daughter — were inside, their lives forever…
The man believed to have fatally shot a police dog during a dramatic weekend manhunt in Burbank has been identified as 37-year-old Jose Domingo Ayala Alas of Palmdale, authorities announced Wednesday. Around 6:40 p.m. Saturday, officers with the Burbank Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Buena Vista Street in the 2400 block — close to the northbound on-ramp of the Interstate 5 (Golden State Freeway). What began as a routine stop quickly spiraled into chaos when a passenger bolted. That individual climbed up the freeway on-ramp, vaulted over a freeway embankment, and vanished into a nearby residential neighborhood. Officers…
MILWAUKEE — It started as a routine drive home from work for single mom Katrina Mills on the afternoon of September 11. But that day ended with gunfire, a hospital stay, and a warning she hopes no other driver ever has to share. Mills says she was heading home and detoured onto 60th Street at Silver Spring when another driver attempted to pass her on the right — illegally. She honked her horn. Suddenly, her world changed. What followed was chilling: the same car followed her for about two miles, until both vehicles stopped at a red light on Fond…
Prince Edward Island — The tight-knit emergency services community on P.E.I. is mourning the loss of Captain Kelly Williams, a longtime paramedic and firefighter whose devotion to public service and mentorship touched countless lives. According to several local tributes, Kelly passed away recently after a brief but brave struggle with cancer. For more than a quarter-century, Kelly stood as a pillar of strength and compassion across the Island’s emergency-response network. As a Paramedic with Island EMS and Captain with Alberton Fire Department, she spent 27 years responding to emergencies, offering lifesaving care and calm reassurance to those in crisis. On…
The small community of Foxworth, Mississippi, is in mourning after the death of 22-year-old Zamarkus Kentrell Brister, who was fatally wounded in a shooting at a convenience store on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The incident happened shortly after 1 p.m. at Reagan’s Corner — a gas station and store along Highway 98 in Kokomo. When deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrived they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. One of them, 19-year-old Verkese Dezmond Conerly of Tylertown, Mississippi, was stabilized at the scene and subsequently transported to a local hospital. The other, Brister, was also taken to a…
DeKalb County, MO — The community of DeKalb County is reeling from the devastating loss of three lives in a house fire in Weatherby on Thursday, November 20, 2025. What initially seemed like a routine emergency call about a fire on North Street quickly escalated into a tragedy beyond anyone’s imagination. Inside the charred residence, emergency personnel discovered three individuals—36-year-old Mary Catherine Justus, 26-year-old Christopher Malaki Evans, and an unnamed eight-year-old child—whose lives were tragically lost in the blaze. What Happened At approximately [insert time], first responders were called to the scene of the fire. Upon arrival, they quickly worked…
Raleigh, NC — The city of Raleigh is grappling with a devastating workplace shooting that resulted in the death of 26-year-old Darieen Marquise Hewett. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Onward Safety Solutions, a company specializing in traffic management for construction sites, located in the 6500 block of Mount Herman Road. The shooting has also led to the arrest of Hewett’s coworker, 26-year-old Damouri Jontae Woods, who is now facing murder charges. What Happened According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers were dispatched to Onward Safety Solutions at approximately 5:03 p.m. after receiving calls about a…