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J.D. Vance, author of "Hillbilly Elegy," has been chosen by Donald Trump as his running mate for the 2024 election. Vance's memoir, which depicts his challenging upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, brought national attention to the struggling steel town and its white working-class community.
A car crashed into a Walmart in Middletown early Monday morning, with the driver, believed to be in his 30s, experiencing a "mental crisis." LMPD Crisis Negotiators and SWAT/HNT were called in, and the man was eventually removed without incident and taken to the hospital for involuntary hospitalization. The crash caused significant damage to the store, but no injuries were reported, and officials are investigating whether the man will be charged.
A man in Middletown, Connecticut, assaulted a police officer during an officer-involved shooting. The suspect hit the officer with a blunt object, leading to a struggle, and the officer fired their weapon in self-defense. Both the officer and the suspect sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. The suspect is expected to recover and is now facing charges. The incident is under investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies.
A tornado touched down near Middletown, Delaware, for about two minutes on Sunday, causing damage to houses, uprooting trees, and damaging a playground and pavilion in a nearby park. The tornado was rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with wind speeds reaching up to 100 mph. There were no reported injuries.
A 20-year-old man from New Britain was shot and killed in the parking lot of Hidden Hookah Lounge in Middletown, Connecticut, early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred as the lounge was closing, and police are asking for witnesses to come forward with any information. The victim has not been identified, and police are investigating the homicide.
Family and friends gathered to remember Constance Reddix, a 61-year-old woman who was allegedly beaten to death by a man she knew. Darnell Dollar was charged with murder in her death. Reddix's family remembers her as a caring and giving person who trusted too much. Dollar is being held on a $1 million bond.
The Butler County OVI Taskforce will conduct an OVI checkpoint in Middletown on St. Patrick's Day from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. to reduce potentially dangerous traffic accidents. The taskforce urges people to enjoy the festivities responsibly and not to drive impaired.
Middletown police are investigating the suspicious death of John Edward Corbett, 39, who was found dead inside a West Main Road home after a well-being check. The cause and manner of his death have not yet been released. Police say the evidence suggests this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. Friends of Corbett said he was a talented photographer and came from a well-respected family with roots in Newport.