Sheriff: Army trainee who hijacked bus tried to escape
May 21, 2021
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) A South Carolina Army trainee charged with hijacking a school bus full of children is likely to face new charges after failed escape attempts, according to authorities.
Earlier this month, Jovan Collazo, 23, assaulted a guard at the Richland County jail and tried to escape, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott told The State newspaper. Collazo broke his ankle during that incident and was taken to a hospital, from which he also tried to escape, Lott said.
“We have additional charges that we’ll eventually be placing on him,” Lott told the newspaper.
CHATHAM, Va. â A Danville native and Tunstall High School alumnus was recently honored with an excellence award at James Madison University, where he is a rising senior as both a kinesiology student and member of ROTC.
Cameron Cam Rigney credited his parents and Pittsylvania County Schools for his accolade and continued success, as he continues to pursue hopes of becoming a physical therapist for the U.S. Military.
Due to COVID-19, Rigney attended an online ceremony this week where he received his award for academic excellence.
Rigney is already working on the lengthy application process necessary to become a physical therapist, which begins July 1.
Soldier based at Fort Sam found dead in his San Antonio home
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Traffic exits Fort Sam Houston at the New Braunfels Avenue gate at Grayson Street.Billy Calzada /San Antonio Express-News
The Army said Monday that a soldier assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was found dead at his home off post over the weekend.
Spc. Jerald Offer, 24, a combat medic assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence on Fort Sam, was found unresponsive Saturday morning at his home in San Antonio.
“The entire leadership chain is focused on providing support and assistance to Jerald’s family during this difficult time,” said Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, the center’s commander, according to a news release.