Crime
25-year-old Jacub Carver charged with murder in shooting death of 24-year-old Ronnie Rowe in Green Township
A fatal shooting on Thursday evening in Green Township, Ohio, has left one man dead and another facing murder charges, according to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman.
Incident Details
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Disterdick Lane. Deputies and detectives arriving at the scene found the body of 24-year-old Ronnie L. Rowe of South Shore, Kentucky, behind the wheel of a Chevy Equinox riddled with multiple bullet holes.
Investigators determined that Rowe was fatally shot while seated in the vehicle. His body has been sent to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy.
Suspect and Witness Located
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that detectives identified the shooter as 25-year-old Jacub Tyler Carver of Franklin Furnace, Ohio.
Carver was detained at the scene and later charged with one count of murder, a first-degree felony.
Detectives also learned that another male had been inside the Chevy Equinox during the shooting.
This individual fled the scene but was located minutes later walking along U.S. Route 52 in the Franklin Furnace area. He was detained and taken to the Sheriff’s Office for questioning.
Legal Proceedings and Investigation
Carver is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Monday, November 18, 2024.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) was called to assist with processing the crime scene. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Sheriff’s Statement
“This tragic incident is being thoroughly investigated to ensure justice for the victim and his family,” Sheriff Thoroughman stated.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office.
Crime
4 Killed in Eden Crash at Carroll and Church Streets, Driver and Victims Identified
Michael Vernon, driver of dump truck involved charged.
A tragic crash in Eden, North Carolina, has left four people dead and several others injured following a multi-vehicle incident involving a dump truck and a utility work crew.
The Eden Police Department confirmed the incident occurred Thursday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Church Street, Carroll Street, and Park Road.
According to a news release from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), 66-year-old Michael Ray Vernon of Eden was operating a 2016 Hino dump truck owned by the City of Eden.
While traveling northbound on Carroll Street, Vernon failed to stop at a posted stop sign at the intersection with Church Street.
The dump truck proceeded through the intersection, striking six pedestrians—utility workers contracted through Carolina Power and Signalization—who were performing powerline work in the area.
The dump truck continued traveling north after striking the pedestrians, colliding with an occupied bucket truck before veering off the road and crashing into a ditch.
Emergency responders from multiple agencies arrived at the scene within minutes. Four of the six pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Douglas Garland Sides, 72, of Summerfield
- Madison Carter, 42, of Sandy Ridge
- William Evans, 35, of Randleman
- Matthew Lockwood, 30, of Winston-Salem
The two surviving pedestrians sustained life-threatening injuries and were airlifted to medical facilities.
They have been identified as:
- Hunter Carter, 24, of Reidsville – transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in critical condition
- Kevin Alexander, 34, of Eden – airlifted in stable condition
Cody Rich, 31, of Reidsville, who was inside the bucket truck at the time of the crash, was transported by ground to UNC Health Rockingham with non-life-threatening injuries.
Michael Vernon sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
He has been charged with a stop sign violation and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Investigators confirmed that impairment is not believed to have played a role in the crash.
Further charges may be considered as the investigation progresses.
The intersection remained closed for several hours as law enforcement officers and emergency crews conducted their investigation.
The area was reopened to traffic at approximately 10:30 p.m.
In a statement, Duke Energy, which works in coordination with Carolina Power and Signalization, expressed condolences:
“We are saddened about the tragic event that happened today, and our hearts go out to the families and teammates of those involved. The safety of our employees, contractors, and customers is the highest priority at Duke Energy. We are working closely with law enforcement officials.”
The NCSHP continues to lead the investigation, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact local authorities.