Police a 27-year-old man driving an SUV that slammed into another car and killed two people is facing a laundry list of charges on Thursday.
According to police, they were conducting a neighborhood sweep on Wednesday night when they found cocaine in Jeremiah Warthen's motel room. They said he first rammed a squad car and then fled, apparently in a panic.
Police say they lost sight of the vehicle, and then later discovered that it had run into the car which had six people inside.
Authorities say three generations of one family were inside the car that was hit by Warthen. Alicia Moxley, 57, and her 3-year-old granddaughter, Jordan Haynes, were pronounced dead at the scene. A 17-year-old girl and Moxley's 58-year-old husband were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. Two boys, 5 and 7 years old, were taken to Children's Healthcare at Egleston.
The 17-year-old, who was the driver, is a junior at King High School. She suffered two broken arms, a possible broken leg, a ruptured spleen and internal injuries, according to the family.
The two boys were said to be in stable condition on Thursday.
Moxley's daughter, Zakyia Davis, said her mother had a huge heart.
"I am the woman I am because of her. She didn't raise me to have vengeance in my heart. I don't have any but somebody is going to pay," Davis said.
Warthen is facing six felonies and seven misdemeanors, including two counts of vehicular homicide, hit-and-run and drug charges.
Parish says Warthen is also facing drug trafficking charges after police found drugs at the hotel where he was staying.
"I'm sorry for their loss. It was accident," Warthen said as he was led by deputies into his first court appearance on Thursday.
Warthen is being held without bond. He is scheduled to make another court appearance April 19.
The family of Alicia Moxley said the funerals for her and her granddaughter are pending.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:01:47 GMT
Suffolk County police arrested a man who was driving drunk with his daughter in the car after he caused a three-car crash on Long Island Friday afternoon.
Suffolk County police arrested a man who was driving drunk with his daughter in the car after he caused a three-car crash on Long Island Friday afternoon.
Sunday, May 26 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-26 04:00:59 GMT
While some business may be have been dismal at the beaches, a lot of people who needed to venture out and keep busy Saturday found things to do – and stay dry.
While some business may be have been dismal at the beaches, a lot of people who needed to venture out and keep busy Saturday found things to do – and stay dry.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:52:40 GMT
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel congratulated the cadets at West Point's commencement ceremony Saturday, but warned them they have a tough road ahead. He praised how far the military has come
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel congratulated the cadets at West Point's commencement ceremony Saturday, but warned them they have a tough road ahead. He praised how far the military has come
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:27:43 GMT
New Yorkers that have visited City Island in the summer know it gets really busy, especially on Memorial Day weekend. Saturday, it was pretty much a ghost town thanks to the cold, rainy weather.
New Yorkers that have visited City Island in the summer know it gets really busy, especially on Memorial Day weekend. Saturday, it was pretty much a ghost town thanks to the cold, rainy weather.
Saturday, May 25 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-26 01:26:30 GMT
New Yorkers know that finding street parking is not easy. Drivers can circle for a minute or even an hour – and even then you still may not find that parking spot.
New Yorkers know that finding street parking is not easy. Drivers can circle for a minute or even an hour – and even then you still may not find that parking spot.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:49:32 GMT
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.42, up 3 cents from last week. But that's still lower than the price from a year ago
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey on Friday was $3.42, up 3 cents from last week. But that's still lower than the price from a year ago
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:47:11 GMT
Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that NYPD officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the window
Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that NYPD officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the window
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:52:40 GMT
It once was an accepted tactic as old as policing itself and, according to the NYPD, a key to the city's dramatic drop in crime: patrol officers stopping young men on the street to see if they're up to no good.
It once was an accepted tactic as old as policing itself and, according to the NYPD, a key to the city's dramatic drop in crime: patrol officers stopping young men on the street to see if they're up to no good.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:36:58 GMT
Members of the American Legion Post 1 honored their own this Memorial Day. The veterans association decorated the graves of veterans at the Cemetery of the Madonna in Leonia Saturday morning.
Members of the American Legion Post 1 honored their own this Memorial Day. The veterans association decorated the graves of veterans at the Cemetery of the Madonna in Leonia Saturday morning.
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:25:11 GMT
Authorities are investigating the death of a 4-week old baby in the Bronx Saturday morning. Police say they were contacted by officials from North Central Bronx Hospital around 9:50 a.m.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 4-week old baby in the Bronx Saturday morning. Police say they were contacted by officials from North Central Bronx Hospital around 9:50 a.m.
Jeremiah Warthen. (Photo: DeKalb County police)
3-year-old victim Jordan Haynes. (Photo courtesy of the family)
Alicia Moxley, 57, was killed in the crash (photo provided by family)
