Vernon Man Found Dead; Teen Murder Suspect Arrested
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A possible Vernon homicide is under investigation with a teen as the prime murder suspect.
Vernon PD were sent to the 2400 block of Fannin for a disturbance early Wednesday morning just after 12:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found 45-year-old Michael Jerome Ridge's body. Investigators believe the victim died from being struck by a blunt object.
Police later found Ezekiel Bell, 19, at a residence in Vernon a little after 1 a.m. and he was taken into custody. Bell is charged with murder and is being held at the Wilbarger Co. Jail.
Newschannel 6 will be closely following this case.
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A health fair hosted by the Family Health Center was held at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Events Center Saturday. This is the 2nd year the Health Fair is being held and the first 150 people who attended
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Police in Olney are telling resident to stay inside and lock their doors, as they search for an inmate they believe escaped from a prison transport early this morning.
Police in Olney are telling resident to stay inside and lock their doors, as they search for an inmate they believe escaped from a prison transport early this morning.
