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.

13 Men Arrested in Multi-Week Human Trafficking Sting Across Greater Youngstown, Officials Say

13 Men Arrested in Multi-Week Human Trafficking Sting Across Greater Youngstown, Officials Say

Youngstown, Ohio — A multi-week undercover human trafficking sting led by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force has resulted in the arrests of ...

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Wanted Man Arrested after High-Speed Chase on Oregon Coast, Construction Workers Help Subdue Suspect

Wanted Man Arrested after High-Speed Chase on Oregon Coast, Construction Workers Help Subdue Suspect

Lincoln City, Oregon — A wanted man, Tyler Mullen, 32, was arrested Thursday afternoon following a high-speed chase along Highway 101 on the Oregon ...

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Las Vegas Officer Injured after Suspected DUI Driver Rear-Ends Patrol Car During Traffic Stop

Las Vegas Officer Injured after Suspected DUI Driver Rear-Ends Patrol Car During Traffic Stop

Las Vegas, Nevada — A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer suffered minor injuries Wednesday night after being rear-ended while sitting inside a ...

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Montana Braces for Major Mid-December Winter Storm, Flooding and Heavy Snow Expected

Montana Braces for Major Mid-December Winter Storm, Flooding and Heavy Snow Expected

Bozeman, Montana — Montana is experiencing one of the most extreme mid-December weather patterns in recent memory, with moderate to heavy rainfall already causing ...

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Two Suspects Arrested after High-Speed Chases End with Spike-Strip Stop in Northern Nevada

Two Suspects Arrested after High-Speed Chases End with Spike-Strip Stop in Northern Nevada

Reno, Nevada — Two individuals are behind bars following a two-part high-speed pursuit that unfolded Thursday morning in northern Nevada, ending only after Nevada ...

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Central Ohio Braces for Weekend Snow; Weather Impact Alert Issued for Saturday Afternoon and Evening

Central Ohio Braces for Weekend Snow; Weather Impact Alert Issued for Saturday Afternoon and Evening

Columbus, Ohio — The Weather Impact Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Saturday afternoon and early evening, warning residents across central Ohio ...

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Fruit-Flavored Cocaine Bust Leads to Prison Sentence for Arizona Man, Officials Issue New Public Safety Warning

Fruit-Flavored Cocaine Bust Leads to Prison Sentence for Arizona Man, Officials Issue New Public Safety Warning

Tucson, Arizona — An Arizona man, identified as Jaden Alfredo Covarrubias, has been sentenced to prison after investigators determined he had been selling fruit-flavored ...

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Two Arrested in Lexington County Traffic Stop after Fentanyl and Firearms Seized

Two Arrested in Lexington County Traffic Stop after Fentanyl and Firearms Seized

Lexington, South Carolina — Authorities in Lexington County have arrested two residents on a series of drug and firearm charges following a traffic stop ...

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Two Bertie County Men Arrested after Armed Robbery and Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends on I-64, Police Say

Two Bertie County Men Arrested after Armed Robbery and Stolen Vehicle Chase Ends on I-64, Police Say

Chesapeake, VA — Two men from Bertie County were arrested on Monday after a violent armed robbery and a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended ...

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Two South Bend Teens Arrested after Early-Morning Carjacking Leads to Police Chase - Officials Say

Two South Bend Teens Arrested after Early-Morning Carjacking Leads to Police Chase – Officials Say

South Bend, IN — Two South Bend teenagers were taken into custody early Friday morning after an armed carjacking triggered a police pursuit across ...

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