A federal grand jury returned a 30‑count indictment in Columbus alleging sex‑trafficking, MDMA distribution and illegal firearms dealing; six defendants are local residents. Arrests were executed across multiple states.

A Blackwood family mourns 3‑year‑old Elijah Stephen after a backyard pool drowning. His father attempted CPR and the family has launched a GoFundMe; organ donation is planned.

A Jacksonville man was arrested after investigators say 34 gold coins worth about $241K were taken from a FedEx distribution center on Commonwealth Avenue.

Deputies released surveillance of a woman using a stolen bank card after a June 19 string of community mailbox break‑ins on the northwest side.

A 3‑year‑old died after being rushed to a Richmond County hospital; his mother and her boyfriend are jailed on multiple child‑cruelty counts. Local reports say other children in the home showed signs of neglect.

A judge found probable cause Tuesday to send Alex Berry to trial in the 2025 killing of Jonni Salazar. Berry remains in custody and is due back Aug. 5.

A juvenile was cited after allegedly slashing a person with scissors in Annapolis' Captains Circle. The suspect was processed and released on a juvenile citation.

An SUV struck Little Sunshines Day Care in Port Carbon Monday morning; staff evacuated children safely and the driver was taken to a hospital. Authorities later charged a Philadelphia man in the crash.

A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a Tuesday night shooting at the Budget 8 Inn on Indianapolis' east side. Police are canvassing the motel and seeking camera footage and tips.

FBI investigators say a woman's final hours were traced to South Florida strip clubs before her body was recovered in Biscayne Bay.

A person was taken into custody after a reported shooting near Harbor Beach in Mattapoisett that led to a short pursuit into Marion; police say there is no ongoing threat.

A contractor died after falling about 20 feet from a ladder while working at a Pittsburgh home. Officials and safety experts note ladder falls remain a top construction hazard.

A deadly crash closed State Road 40 near Pierson Wednesday, forcing detours at U.S. 17 as troopers investigate.