Crime
Suspect in custody after shooting at The Hideout Property Owners Association community in Wayne County
Lake Ariel, PA (Wayne County) — Authorities are responding to a multi-victim shooting at The Hideout Property Owners Association community in Wayne County.
Emergency calls were received shortly before midnight reporting multiple individuals struck by gunfire at 10 Lakeview Drive.
Initial reports confirm at least three gunshot wound patients.
Two victims were transported from the scene to a designated landing zone, where they were airlifted by medical helicopter to trauma centers.
At least one additional victim was taken by ambulance with multiple gunshot wounds to a nearby hospital.
The conditions of the victims have not yet been released.
Wayne County officials have confirmed that at least one suspect is in custody.
It remains unclear if additional suspects are being sought.
The Hideout community remains on lockdown, and law enforcement has also closed portions of Miller Road in Salem and Lake Townships while the investigation is underway.
A significant police presence, including local and county units, is on scene.
Authorities are continuing to process the scene, and details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not yet been released.
Officials are expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Residents are urged to avoid the area and follow law enforcement instructions as the investigation remains active.
Crime
25-Year-Old Adrian Scott Arrested and Charged in Connection with July Bomb and Arson Investigation
St. Louis, MO — Authorities have arrested and charged 25-year-old Adrian Scott in connection with a July incident that sparked a Bomb and Arson investigation after a video surfaced on social media showing a man deliberately throwing fireworks at people and property.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Scott was taken into custody two days ago following an extensive investigation by detectives assigned to the department’s Bomb and Arson Unit.
He now faces one count of Promoting Civil Disorder and one count of Armed Criminal Action, both felony charges.
Investigators say the viral video captured Scott recklessly igniting and throwing explosive fireworks in a public area, endangering bystanders and causing property damage.
The footage prompted widespread concern and led to the official investigation.
Following his arrest, Scott was booked into custody and is awaiting further court proceedings.
Authorities emphasized that such reckless and dangerous behavior will be met with serious legal consequences, noting that the charges reflect the severity of the offense and the potential harm caused to the public.