NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the aftermath of a tragic shooting incident that claimed the life of a Belmont University student while she was walking in a local park, there have been significant developments. The alleged perpetrator, Shaquille Taylor, has been indicted for First Degree Murder and Evidence Tampering. Taylor’s history of mental incompetency, previously deemed … Read more
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio – In a solemn remembrance of the tragic events that unfolded on March 16, 1940, when 72 men lost their lives in the Willow Grove Mine explosion, a heartfelt gathering took place to honor the fallen and commemorate the impact on the families left behind. The community came together to pay respects … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Crews in Springfield, Massachusetts are working around the clock to repair extensive damage caused by an underground explosion on Belmont Avenue. The incident, which occurred early Thursday morning, led to a fire shooting through a manhole and caused several manhole covers to dislodge. The explosion resulted in localized power outages and traffic … Read more
CHICAGO, Illinois – A 17-year-old boy is now in custody after an attempted robbery at a Mexican restaurant on the Northwest Side of the city. The incident took place in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood on Monday night, according to the Chicago Police Department. The armed teenager entered the restaurant located in the 5400-block of West … Read more
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago – Special anti-crime exercises conducted on Friday in the Port of Spain Division led to the arrest of a murder suspect in Belmont and a man for possession of a weapon. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of recent involvement in a robbery incident … Read more