A 19-year-old New Bern man was arrested after a CyberTip led deputies to an alleged Snapchat sextortion of a 13‑year‑old; investigators say HSI helped identify the victim.

A 23‑count federal indictment alleges five people bought dozens of guns in Georgia and funneled them to Chicago gangs, with some pistols converted into automatic weapons and tied to violent crimes. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing.

A wind gust collapsed roof trusses at a Monte Cristo cabin site, killing one worker and injuring three, officials said.

A Los Angeles man pleaded guilty and received 12–24 months after a false bomb report cleared the Gaston County Courthouse on Oct. 14, 2025.

A 9-year-old drowned Tuesday night at Campfire Cove Aqua Park at Do Nothin Campground near Balsam Lake; Polk County authorities and the medical examiner are investigating.

Deputies say twin brothers used RVs and makeshift systems to pipe sewage from their Redland lot into wetlands; investigators found E. coli and animals in poor condition.

Camden County prosecutors charged 31 people after investigators say fentanyl and other drugs were smuggled into the county jail disguised as legal mail.

Six people were charged in Pacific Palisades after prosecutors say unlicensed contractors solicited fire survivors. The DA warns residents to verify licenses before hiring.

Washington County deputies say a GPS‑tracked bait bike placed in Aloha has produced 34 arrests and led to the discovery of outstanding warrants and controlled substances. The sheriff declined to disclose which arrests became theft charges.

A Dexter father has pleaded not guilty after his 4-month-old son was airlifted to Cardinal Glennon with head and limb injuries. Authorities say medical exams found a skull fracture and other wounds.

FBI Houston says a 15-year-old visiting for World Cup events was enticed online to travel from Texas to Illinois; she was located and reunited with family and investigators are still working the case.

Seattle police say a man was arrested after posing as a City Light worker while trying to steal copper from the West Seattle Bridge. Officers report tools, spools of copper, meth and an illegal knife were found.

Federal court records allege longtime Ionia Township treasurer Marilyn Harp took roughly $747,000 over more than a decade, money prosecutors say paid for a vacation home and bills.