Crime
31-year-old Jaylen Reed dies in crash during Tuscaloosa police chase
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Authorities have identified the man who died in a crash during a police pursuit Thursday evening in Tuscaloosa as 31-year-old Jaylen Reed, a resident of Aliceville.
According to Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit Captain Jack Kennedy, the incident began around 7:00 p.m. when a Tuscaloosa Police Department officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for multiple violations near Cousette Street and the Interstate 359 overpass.
Reed, who was later confirmed as the driver, immediately fled at a high rate of speed.
During the brief pursuit, he sped through multiple intersections before leaving the roadway and crashing into a ditch and culvert near Tamko Building Products.
Emergency responders arrived to find Reed unresponsive at the scene. Life-saving measures were administered before he was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Officials confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no bystanders or officers were injured.
Due to the involvement of Tuscaloosa Police in the fatal pursuit, the Violent Crimes Unit—which operates independently of the department—was called in to lead the investigation.
They are being assisted by the Northport Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit to ensure transparency and impartiality.
Capt. Kennedy stated that investigators have obtained multiple witness statements and video evidence related to the incident.
He also noted that the entire sequence—from the moment the patrol officer activated emergency lights to the time of the crash—lasted less than 30 seconds.
Authorities further confirmed that Jaylen Reed had multiple active felony warrants at the time of the attempted stop.
The investigation into the circumstances of the pursuit and subsequent crash remains ongoing.
Crime
Noemi Hernandez, Mother of Four Murdered By Her Husband Hector Luvianos Two Days Before Christmas
BATAVIA, Ill. — A devastating domestic homicide has left a family and community in mourning just days before Christmas.
Noemi Hernandez, a devoted mother of four, was fatally attacked in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 23, in what prosecutors allege was a violent act committed by her husband.
The incident occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Church Street in Batavia.
According to court records and police reports, at approximately 4:37 a.m., Batavia police were dispatched after a man contacted emergency dispatchers and stated that he had killed his wife.
Responding officers located the man outside the apartment building and took him into custody without incident.
When officers entered the apartment, they found Hernandez suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately attempted life-saving measures; however, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the suspect as Hector B. Luvianos, 37, who was transported to the Batavia Police Department for questioning.
With assistance from the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, investigators determined the incident was domestic-related and involved only the two individuals. Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
On Dec. 24, 2025, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Batavia Police Chief Eric Blowers announced that Luvianos has been formally charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony under Illinois law.
He appeared in court the same day for a pretrial detention hearing, after which a judge ordered him held in the Kane County Jail while the case proceeds.
The Kane County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause and manner of Hernandez’s death.
In the wake of the tragedy, Hernandez’s family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover funeral and related expenses.
In the fundraiser, the family described Noemi as “the heart of her family,” noting that she worked tirelessly, loved deeply, and always placed her children first. Her sudden death, they wrote, has left the family emotionally devastated and financially unprepared.
As an immigrant family with limited resources and no life insurance, they now face the burden of funeral and cremation costs, legal fees, and other unexpected expenses, all while supporting four children grieving the loss of their mother.
The family is asking for community support to allow them to lay Noemi to rest with dignity and focus on healing rather than financial hardship.
The investigation remains ongoing.