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🚨 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIES IN LICKING RIVER TRAGEDY DESPITE WEARING A LIFE JACKET 🚨 🚨 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIES IN LICKING RIVER TRAGEDY DESPITE WEARING A LIFE JACKET 🚨 A heartbreaking tragedy on the Licking River has claimed the life of 15-year-old Brenda Montgomery. Authorities say Brenda was kayaking with her foster parents when high water and dangerous currents threw the group into the river. (WSYX) ⚠️ According to rescuers: 👉 the family became trapped on a log jam 👉 Brenda was pinned underwater by the current 👉 she remained submerged for approximately seven minutes 👉 rescuers battled rushing water and debris to reach her 👉 she was wearing a life jacket at the time (WSYX) 💔 Despite rescue efforts and CPR at the scene, Brenda was later pronounced dead at Licking Memorial Hospital. (WSYX) Officials say recent heavy rains left the river running higher and faster than normal, creating dangerous conditions even for experienced paddlers. They are now urging Ohioans to check river levels before heading out and to avoid waterways during flood conditions. (WSYX) #BreakingNews #BrendaMontgomery #LickingCounty #OhioNews #WaterSafety #Kayaking #Tragedy Source: ABC 6 Columbus

MAN CHARGED IN BRUTAL 1989 NEWARK COLD CASE MURDER NOW TRYING TO GET CASE THROWN OUT 🚨 Newark, Ohio — A man accused in the decades-old murder of 71-year-old Helen Stuart is now reportedly asking the court to dismiss the case against him as prosecutors continue moving forward in one of Licking County’s most haunting cold cases. ⚠️ The case dates back more than 36 years. Back in April 1989: 👉 Helen Stuart was found dead inside her vehicle 👉 Her body was discovered along State Route 16 in Licking County 👉 Investigators say she had been sexually assaulted and strangled For decades, the murder remained unsolved. Now, authorities have charged 67-year-old Delbert Saunders Jr. in connection with the killing after a grand jury indicted him on multiple charges including: 👉 aggravated murder 👉 murder 👉 rape 👉 kidnapping 👉 aggravated burglary According to investigators, Saunders is already serving time in prison on unrelated convictions involving rape and kidnapping. 💔 Helen’s murder has haunted her family for nearly four decades. Her son previously described the pain of wondering what his mother endured during her final moments, saying the heartbreak never truly went away. ⚖️ But now, court filings show Saunders is attempting to have the case dismissed while prosecutors continue preparing for trial. Authorities have not publicly released all evidence tied to the indictment, but investigators say the case has never been forgotten. At one point, Helen Stuart’s case was considered Newark’s only unsolved homicide. 🚨 After 36 years of silence, investigators believe they may finally be closer to justice. #BreakingNews #ColdCase #TrueCrime #Ohio #NewarkOhio #JusticeForHelenStuart #CrimeNews #LickingCounty #ColdCaseSolved #TrendingNow #OhioNews Source: The Newark Advocate | WSYX ABC 6 | [Ohio Attorney General Cold Case Unit](https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🚨 LEFT HIM TO DIE — DRIVER FLEES AFTER DEADLY CRASH, NOW ON THE RUN Hebron, Ohio — A deadly crash has now turned into a manhunt. Police say a 2016 Chevy Silverado rear-ended a tractor on State Route 79 Wednesday evening. 👉 Victim: 77-year-old Alan Kissell 👉 Taken to the hospital with serious injuries 👉 Later pronounced dead The driver of the truck— 👉 Fled the scene before help arrived Authorities are now searching for: 👉 52-year-old Derek Baldwin 👉 From Des Moines, Iowa 👉 Still on the run No charges have been filed yet, but the investigation is ongoing. 📞 Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement. #BreakingNews #OhioCrime #HitAndRun #LickingCounty #TrueCrime Source: Ohio State Highway Patrol | Hebron Police| NBC4

🚨 UNPROVOKED FAMILY DOLLAR STABBING — SUSPECT NOW FACING ATTEMPTED MURDER Newark, Ohio — What should have been a normal Saturday night turned into something violent and hard to wrap your head around. 31-year-old De’Quan Harrison is now facing an attempted murder charge after a stabbing inside the Family Dollar on West Main Street. And according to prosecutors… this wasn’t a fight. 👉 They’re calling it unprovoked. 🔪 WHAT HAPPENED Court records say Harrison allegedly lunged at the victim inside the store and stabbed him multiple times — including a life-threatening wound to the neck. A bystander tried to step in and stop it… but the victim was already seriously injured. He was rushed into surgery and is still in critical condition. ⚠️ THIS ISN’T HIS FIRST TIME This part matters. Prosecutors brought up a 2014 case where Harrison was involved in a violent home invasion that left a man paralyzed. He was convicted of: • Aggravated Robbery • Felonious Assault • Attempted Murder • Extortion He served 9 years. And here’s the part that hits— 👉 He was still on probation when this happened. ⚖️ WHAT HE’S FACING The prosecutor says they’re going for the maximum. • Attempted murder carries up to 11 years • A Repeat Violent Offender spec could add another 10 👉 That’s up to 21 years if convicted. He’s currently sitting in the Licking County Jail on a $1,000,000 bond. 💬 I’m going to say this straight— When prosecutors use the word unprovoked… that tells you everything. #NewarkOhio #AttemptedMurder #OhioCrime #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #Justice #CrimeUpdate #LickingCounty Source: Newark Advocate | Licking County Prosecutor’s Office

🚨 LATE-NIGHT SHOOTING UNDER INVESTIGATION IN HEBRON, OHIO Police are investigating after a person was found suffering from a gunshot wound late Friday night in Hebron. Officers with the Hebron Police Department responded around 11:21 p.m. on March 6 to the 100 block of Wooster Street for reports of an unknown emergency. When they arrived, they located a victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a Columbus hospital for treatment. Their condition has not been released. Detectives with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office are assisting Hebron Police in the investigation. Authorities say there is currently no known threat to the public, but the case remains active. Anyone with information is urged to contact Hebron Police Department or the Licking County Sheriff’s Office. Source: Hebron Police Department; Licking County Sheriff’s Office #HebronOhio #LickingCounty #OhioNews #BreakingNews #ShootingInvestigation #OhioCrime #PoliceInvestigation #DevelopingStory