David Wetzel
ReporterDavid Wetzel is a journalist of nearly 20 years. He has garnered awards for sports, feature and business writing in addition to multiple headline-writing awards in South Carolina. Wetzel first ventured into newspapers when he was 19 years old and has served in roles as copy editor, desk chief, sports editor and night editor. His most recent role locally was as a breaking news editor. David is a huge Oklahoma City Thunder fan and NBA 2K enthusiast.
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Alabama Middle School Teacher Who Also Served As Youth Director At Church Arrested On Child Porn Charge
An Alabama middle school teacher who also served as an assistant wrestling coach and youth director at a church was arrested on a child porn charge.
He Had Just Done The Weather On Local TV. Then, He Wound Up Behind Bars For Stalking, Police Say.
An Alabama weather man has been arrested after a woman reported him stalking her following his newscast. He faces up to six months and prison and a $3,000 fine.
Brother Of NBA Star Player Arrested In Connection With Deadly Crash
Coban Porter, the brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., was arrested over the weekend after being involved in a deadly vehicle crash.
Prized College Football Transfer Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges
University of Georgia football transfer RaRa Thomas has been arrested on domestic violence charges. Thomas has been touted as a key transfer.
Arizona Teen Arrested After Police Allegedly Found A Gun In His Bookbag
An Arizona teen has been arrested after police allegedly found a gun in his bookbag. Police say they have no reason to believe he planned to shoot up the school.
A Man's Body Was Found In Remote Part of A Forest In Virginia. Now, A Man Is Behind Bars.
Virginia police have charged a man with voluntary manslaughter after finding a body in a remote forest. Police are asking the public for help.
Illinois Teacher Allegedly In Possession Of Child Pornography Arrested
An Illinois teacher has been arrested after police say he was in possession of child pornography. He is being held in jail and awaiting extradition.
Indiana Senior Student Said How He Would Shoot Up His School, Police Say. Now, He's In Police Custody.
An Indiana student has been arrested after he allegedly said how he would shoot up his high school. Police say he also said who he would kill first.
She Struck Her Husband In The Head With A Sword Several Times, Police Say. Now, She's Behind Bars.
An Iowa woman who police say struck her husband in the head several times with a sword has been arrested. Police say it began as an argument.
'I Don't See A Lot Going In Brian's Favor': Legal Experts Believe Walshe Will Be Convicted
Legal experts have said they believe Brian Walshe will be convicted of murder in the disappearance of his wife, Ana Walshe, based on evidence.
Piecing It Together: Prosecutors Will Try To Convict Brian Walshe On Circumstantial Evidence
Prosecutors are currently relying on circumstantial evidence in attempting to convict Brian Walshe for murder in connection to his wife's disappearance.
Prosecutors Share DNA, Google Searches They Believe Will Lead To Brian Walshe Conviction
Prosecutors in the case of missing woman Ana Walshe shared DNA and Google search evidence that they believe will lead to a Brian Walshe conviction.
New York Man Charged With Driving Under Influence Of Drugs With Children In Vehicle
A New York man has been arrested after police found that he was under the influence of drugs while driving with three children inside his vehicle.
An Indiana Man Was Already Having A Bad Day When He Crashed His Truck Into A Swamp. Then He Got A DUI.
An Indiana man who crashed his truck into a swamp has been arrested after police found that he was drunk. The man was also driving while being suspended.
Police Find Woman With Bruises Head To Toe And Eyes Nearly Swollen Shut. Now, Her Boyfriend Is Behind Bars.
A West Virginia man has been arrested after police found his girlfriend with bruises head to toe. Her eyes were nearly swollen shut as well.
A Woman Told Police A Man Grabbed Her Outside Her Apartment. Now, He's Behind Bars.
An Indiana man is behind bars after a woman said he grabbed her and battered her while she was going to her apartment. Police arrested him that day.
California High School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Girl Arrested
A California high school teacher who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl has been arrested. He is charged with one count of sexual assault.
He Unsuccessfully Tried To Get Away With Crimes 47 Times. His 48th Attempt Was Unsuccessful As Well.
A Connecticut man who had previously been arrested 47 times was once again arrested after robbing a bank. The man has robbed banks several times.
Nevada Fire Department Battalion Chief Accused Of Exploiting The Elderly
A Nevada fire department battalion has been arrested. He is accused of exploiting the elderly. Police did not release many details in the investigationn.
Police Responded To A Report Of A Mutilated Body. Then The Husband Confessed, Police Say.
A Texas man has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife. Police say they found the woman's body dismembers, and a knife was found.
She Was Involved In A Large Fight. Then It Got Deadly When She Hit Two People With A Car, Police Say.
A Texas woman has been arrested after she allegedly struck two women with a vehicle after being involved in a large fight that included 15 to 30 people.
She Was Hired To Do Cleanup After Hurricane Florence. Then She Walked Away With More Than $200,000, Police Say.
A North Carolina has been arrested and charged with insurance fraud after allegedly swindling more than $200,000 during the cleanup of Hurricane Florence.
North Carolina Man Behind Bars After Stepchildren Report Abuse, Police Say
A North Carolina man has been arrested after his stepchildren reported child abuse and strangulation. Police say the children had signs of abuse.
Georgia Corrections Officer Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Smuggling Drugs Into Jail
A Georgia corrections officer who allegedly smuggled drugs into a jail has been arrested and fired. She is facing several charges in Chatham County.
Tennessee Convicted Sex Offender Arrested After Found Working On A School Site, Police Say
A convicted sex offender in Tennessee has been arrested after a school resource officer discovered he was working for a contractor on school premises.
A Neighbor Noticed Something Was 'Off' With Her Neighbor. It Led To A Trafficking Arrest.
An Arizona man has been arrested and charged with trafficking after a neighbor reported something being "off" while he and the victim were arguing outside.
An Unidentifiable Corpse Was Found On Missouri College Campus. Now, A Woman Is Behind Bars.
A Missouri woman has been arrested after police found human remains on the University of Missouri campus. The victim has not been identified.
A New Hampshire Man Was Charged With Assault And Released. Hours Later, He Was Arrested For The Same Crime.
A New Hampshire man was arrested and charged with assault before being released. Hours later, the man was arrested on another assault charge.
A Man Died After EMS Workers Put Him Face Down On A Gurney Police Say. Now, They're Charged With Murder.
Two EMS workers who responded to a home and put a man face down on a gurney have been arrested. The man died soon after the incident in the hospital.
Virginia Police Arrest Six More Suspects In Online Predator Sting
Virginia police announced the arrest of six more men in connection to an online predator sting that was conducted in December. One had already been arrested.
A Beloved College Football Player Was Gunned Down During A Fight. Now, Police Have Made An Arrest.
Oklahoma City police announced an arrest in connection to a shooting that left a college football player dead and several others injured during a fight.
He Admitted To Threatening To 'Shoot Up' A Hospital, Police Say. Now, He's In Jail.
An Oklahoma man who threatened to "shoot up:" a Tulsa hospital has been arrested. The man allegedly made verbal threats and a threat on Facebook.
They Organized Illegal Drag Racing Events, Police Say. Authorities Say That Led To Several Deaths.
Police in Florida have arrested two men in connection to an illegal drag racing ring. Authorities say the events led to people being killed.
West Virginia Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Up Middle School Is Behind Bars
A West Virginia man who police say threatened to shoot up a middle school has been arrested. The threat was sent out on social media, police say.
Texas Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 8-Year-Old Girl Over Months Is Behind Bars
A Texas man accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl over the span of four months has been arrested. The child reported him doing "weird things" to her.
He Hired A Private Investigator To Prove He Didn't Have Child Porn. It Backfired When He Was Turned In, Police Say.
A Michigan orthodontist has been arrested and charged with possessing child porn. He reportedly hired a private investigator who turned him in.
Police Officer Allegedly Stole Money From An Inmate. Then He Wound Up Behind Bars Too.
A Florida police officer who the department accused of stealing money from an inmate has been arrested and fired. The officer allegedly took $150.
She's Accused Of Making False 911 Calls For Four Months. Now, She's Behind Bars.
A Wisconsin woman is behind bars after police say she made multiple false 911 calls over a four-month span. Police say the calls ranged in different crimes.
He Allegedly Threatened To Poison Cats In The Neighborhood. When Several Died, Police Zeroed In.
A Florida man who police say poisoned several pets in his neighborhood has been arrested. Police say they found tuna mixed with antifreeze on his property.
Hawaii Couple Charged With Having More Than 25 Pounds of Fireworks, Drugs
A Hawaii husband and wife were arrested recently because police say they had 25 pounds of illegal fireworks and drugs. Both are now out of jail.
Louisiana Man Accused Of Having Sex With Underage Girl In Custody
A 22-year-old Louisiana man accused of having sex with a 14-year-old when he was 19 has been arrested. Police say they met over social media.
Tennessee Man Who Once Sat On Death Row Arrested On Tampering With Evidence Charge
A Tennessee man who once sat on death row in connection to a 1981 murder has been arrested again. Police shared few details into the specifics.
Georgia Police Make Arrest In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of Deputy
Georgia police have announced an arrest in connection to a fatally shooting that left a deputy dead. Police do not believe the two men knew each other.
West Virginia School Bus Driver Was On Drugs When He Hit Utility Pole, Police Say
West Virginia State police say a school bus driver who crashed into a utility pole was under the influence of drugs. He recently was charged with DUI.
Texas Man Accused Of Committing Double Murder On Christmas Weekend
An El Paso, Texas man has been arrested in connection to the deaths of two women on Christmas Day. The man has been charged with capital murder.
DNA Sample Allows Illinois Police To Name Suspect In 2016 Sexual Assault Case
A 25-year-old Illinois man has been arrested in connection to a 2016 sexual assault case. The case remained open before a DNA match came from the lab.
Kentucky Man Arrested After Police Found Missing Man On HIs Property
A Kentucky man has been arrested in connection to the discovery of a man's body on his property. The man had been reported missing by family members.
Two Men Charged In Connection To Drive-By Shooting In North Carolina
Two North Carolina men have been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that took place in October. Women reported waking up to gunshots.
Two Indiana Men Arrested After Altercation Led To Deadly Shooting, Police Say
Two Indiana men have been arrested and charged in connection to a fatal shooting that left one man dead. Police say an altercation led to the shooting.
Florida Man Accused Of Gunning Down Woman, Robbing Another In Custody
A Florida man accused of gunning down a woman at a Tallahassee apartment complex has been arrested. He's also charged with robbing someone with a gun.