Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod

Tim McLeod is a dedicated journalist for BethelAdvocate.com, delivering in-depth coverage across crime, community events, local government, education, and public safety. Known for clear, factual reporting and timely updates, he brings a strong local focus to every story. With a commitment to accuracy and public interest, Tim helps readers stay informed on the news that shapes their towns and neighborhoods.

Army Sergeant Opens Fire at Fort Stewart, Wounds Five Soldiers in Workplace Shooting

Army Sergeant Opens Fire at Fort Stewart, Wounds Five Soldiers in Workplace Shooting

Fort Stewart, GA — A routine morning at Fort Stewart, the U.S. Army’s largest installation east of the Mississippi, turned chaotic Wednesday when an ...

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Man Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Killing of Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C

Man Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Killing of Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C

Washington, D.C. — A man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy outside a Jewish museum in May has now ...

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United Airlines Grounds All Mainline Flights Nationwide Due to Tech Outage, Over 1,000 Delays Reported

United Airlines Grounds All Mainline Flights Nationwide Due to Tech Outage, Over 1,000 Delays Reported

Chicago, IL — A nationwide ground stop on United Airlines mainline flights Wednesday night caused widespread disruption, with more than 1,000 delays and dozens ...

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Claremont Police Renew Investigation Into 2019 Disappearance of Ruben Moreno, Religious Group Member

Claremont Police Renew Investigation Into 2019 Disappearance of Ruben Moreno, Religious Group Member

Claremont, CA — Authorities have released new details in the long-cold case of Ruben Moreno, a Southern California man who vanished in 2019 after ...

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Charges Dropped Against Georgia Man Accused of Attempting to Kidnap Toddler at Walmart

Charges Dropped Against Georgia Man Accused of Attempting to Kidnap Toddler at Walmart

Acworth, GA — Charges have been dropped against a Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempting to kidnap a 2-year-old boy at a ...

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L.A. Woman Arrested in Goleta After Scamming Elderly Victim Out of $30,000 in Elaborate FTC Hoax

L.A. Woman Arrested in Goleta After Scamming Elderly Victim Out of $30,000 in Elaborate FTC Hoax

Goleta, CA — A 34-year-old woman from Los Angeles has been arrested in connection with an elaborate scam that targeted an elderly Goleta resident, ...

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Driver Caught Going 199 MPH on Autobahn Faces Fine and Suspension, Police Say

Driver Caught Going 199 MPH on Autobahn Faces Fine and Suspension, Police Say

Berlin, Germany — A motorist was clocked racing down a section of the A2 Autobahn at an astonishing 321 kilometers per hour (199 mph), ...

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Deadly Flooding in North Carolina as Southeast Braces for Days of Heavy Rainfall

Deadly Flooding in North Carolina as Southeast Braces for Days of Heavy Rainfall

Savannah, GA — A stalled frontal boundary draped across the Southeast is combining with developing low-pressure systems to create a prolonged period of heavy ...

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Bay Shore Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Man After Hostage Threat, Investigation Underway

Bay Shore Police Shoot Sword-Wielding Man After Hostage Threat, Investigation Underway

Bay Shore, NY — A tense standoff unfolded Tuesday afternoon in a Bay Shore neighborhood when police shot a man who allegedly threatened officers ...

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Man Arrested in Cold Case Murder of Maryland Officer Nearly 30 Years Later

Man Arrested in Cold Case Murder of Maryland Officer Nearly 30 Years Later

Gaithersburg, MD — Nearly three decades after the fatal shooting of a young police officer in her Maryland apartment, authorities have arrested her former ...

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