TROOPERS
Coverage of TROOPERS in the Nexus archive.
- Semi driver from SC charged after smashing into overpass in New York
A semi driver from York County smashed into an overpass around noon on I-87 in New York, causing chunks of concrete to fly. The vehicle also struck a car on the shoulder, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to the occupant. Troopers cited the driver, Pernell Harris, for operating an over height vehicle.
- 2 Illinois men arrested with 21 pounds of meth in Lake County, Ind.
Two Illinois men were arrested and charged after Indiana troopers discovered 21 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in their vehicle during a traffic stop in Lake County, Indiana.
- Troopers investigate deadly University City crash
A fatal crash occurred on Tuesday night in University City on Interstate 485 Outer at the North Tryon exit, resulting in one death. The accident caused significant damage to the vehicle and led to a temporary roadway shutdown. Authorities are investigating potential charges.
- Lost Oregon Hiker Fell to Death From Cliff on Alaska Trail, Troopers Say
A hiker from Oregon who had reported being lost was found near Ketchikan, Alaska, after falling to his death from a cliff on the Alaska Trail, according to troopers.
- 11 skydivers, pilot die in Missouri plane crash, troopers say
Troopers in Missouri reported that 11 skydivers and a pilot died in a fiery plane crash in Butler on Sunday.
- How to guarantee a speaker gig: Hack the system. Literally
A security researcher exploited a stored XSS vulnerability (CVE-2026-41241) in pretalx, a conference management tool, to auto-apply for and secure 40 speaker slots. The flaw allowed injecting malicious code via searchable fields, enabling unauthorized actions in the organizer interface. The vulnerability was patched in pretalx 2026.1.0, and the researcher validated findings responsibly without harming live systems.