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		<title>Byron Reedy ID&#8217;d As Driver In Hit-And-Run That Killed Beloved Larry &#8216;Flag Man&#8217; Haywood</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:46:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SAVANNAH, GA. (THECOUNT.COM) — The Savannah Police Department has arrested 38-year-old Byron Reedy in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed Larry Haywood, widely known throughout Savannah as “The Flag Man.” Haywood, a beloved figure in the community, was often seen near local intersections waving flags and directing traffic safely, earning him his nickname among [&#8230;]</p>
<p>&lt;p&gt;The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://thecount.com/2026/01/22/byron-reedy-arrest-larry-flag-man-haywood/">Byron Reedy ID&#8217;d As Driver In Hit-And-Run That Killed Beloved Larry &#8216;Flag Man&#8217; Haywood</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://thecount.com">TheCount.com</a>.&lt;/p&gt;</p>
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		<title>Tragic: IL Teen Girls ID&#8217;d As Victims In Wednesday Night Strasburg Triple-Fatal ATV Crash</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 02:40:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>SHELBY COUNTY, IL (THECOUNT) — The Shelby County Coroner, Brand Phegley, has released the names of the three teenage girls tragically killed in a UTV and grain hauler collision near Strasburg on Wednesday evening. The victims have been identified as: Karly M. Wetherell, 13, of Stewardson Edie J. Wittenberg, 14, of Strasburg Sienna R. Bostedo, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>&lt;p&gt;The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://thecount.com/2024/07/11/tragic-il-teen-girls-idd-as-victims-in-wednesday-night-strasburg-triple-fatal-atv-crash/">Tragic: IL Teen Girls ID&#8217;d As Victims In Wednesday Night Strasburg Triple-Fatal ATV Crash</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://thecount.com">TheCount.com</a>.&lt;/p&gt;</p>
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		<title>MN Man Ryan VanPuymbrouck ID&#8217;d As Victim In Monday Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:54:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>TOWN OF SUPERIOR, WI. (THECOUNT) &#8212; A tragic accident claimed the life of 34-year-old Esko, Minnesota, resident Ryan VanPuymbrouck on Monday. According to the Douglas County Sheriff&#8217;s Office, VanPuymbrouck was traveling south on the 4600 block of South Darrow Road, in Superior, Wisconsin, when he lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle rolled several times, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>&lt;p&gt;The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://thecount.com/2024/07/09/ryan-vanpuymbrouck-car-accident-superior/">MN Man Ryan VanPuymbrouck ID&#8217;d As Victim In Monday Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash</a> first appeared on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://thecount.com">TheCount.com</a>.&lt;/p&gt;</p>
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		<title>Local Indy News Crew Van CARJACKED At Gunpoint</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A local Indianapolis news crew from Fox59 was carjacked at gunpoint Tuesday night. The suspect pulled a gun and demanded the station-branded news van while threatening the crew with a handgun. Police later located the vehicle abandon at 41st Street and Irvington. IMPD spokesperson Rafael Diaz confirmed a Fox59 crew was attacked around 8:15 p.m. near 37th Street and [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>One Down As Gun Fire Erupts At Indiana State University Campus</title>
		<link>https://thecount.com/2014/09/27/shooting-indiana-state-university/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2014 00:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Heavy police presence on the Indiana State University campus after a shooting near the Lincoln Quad left a male student injured. The student, who is conscious and alert claims he was struck by gunfire while walking on campus. Victim reported two suspects, but was unable to provide any further information. Police believe this is an isolated [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Woman ARRESTED After Posing On Facebook In Stolen Dress</title>
		<link>https://thecount.com/2014/07/20/danielle-saxton-dress-morties/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:03:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A rather pregnant, Danielle Saxton, a West Frankfort, IL., resident, is in jail after stealing a dress and then posing in said dress on Facebook. Saxton, 27, stole several items from a downtown boutique called Mortie&#8217;s, and then posted pictures of herself wearing the merchandise on social media.. Investigators say Saxton shared the pics just a few hours [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>AUTOTUNE To The Rescue.. &#8216;Cleveland Hero&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 22:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Charles Ramsey, the guy who helped free one of three women trapped in a Cleveland home for a decade, is now immortalized in a YouTube bona fide viral smash hit, introducing, Dead Giveaway.. &#160;</p>
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		<title>Tower Climber Falls Dies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 21:07:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Very sad news as a tower climber has fallen. The climber died in Seattle and apparently there was no immediate indication of why he was killed. Officials tell local news that the tower climber fell from the Seattle City Light Transmission tower and died upon impact. The death occurred near 3rd Ave. NW and NW Leary Way. The man was electrocuted [&#8230;]</p>
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