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Collin Locklair located and is safe, Thomas Colten Locklair is still missing
Thomas Colton Locklair is described as standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

UPDATE: FCSO Investigators advise that Collin Locklair has been located and is safe.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
SCRANTON, SC: Investigators with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office need your help to locate two missing children.
According to Investigators, Thomas Colten Locklair, age 11 and Collin Ray Locklair, age 8 were last seen at their residence on Hemlock Road, Scranton, SC at approximately 7:30 pm on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Thomas Colton Locklair is described as standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
No clothing description is available.
Collin Ray Locklair, age 8 is described as standing approximately 4 feet tall and weighing approximately 80 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes.
He was last known to be wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and brown boots. See attached photograph.
Anyone with knowledge or information regarding the whereabouts of Arron is asked to contact Investigators at (843) 665-2121, ext. 80172 or “Submit-A-Tip” on the free FCSO app for Apple or Android devices. You do not have to reveal your identity to leave information. You can also leave a tip anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC. Your tip could earn you a cash reward of up to $1000.00 from Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of an individual(s) involved in a crime.
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24-year-old Katelan Phares dies after motorcycle slams into guardrail on West Side

Columbus, Ohio – A 24-year-old woman tragically lost her life following a motorcycle crash on Columbus’ West Side Friday evening, according to the Columbus Police Department.
The victim, identified as Katelan Phares, was traveling eastbound on Scioto Darby Creek Road near the intersection of Woodson Drive when she lost control of her motorcycle while navigating a left-hand curve.
According to an official police statement, Phares’ BMW S 1000 motorcycle slid into a guardrail, causing her to be thrown from the vehicle.
The motorcycle then landed on top of her.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported Phares to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition.
Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced deceased at 6:08 p.m.
The Columbus Police Accident Investigation Unit has launched an investigation into the crash to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward as the investigation remains ongoing.