A four‑story Sunland building caught fire Wednesday; LAFD crews reported flames on the fourth floor and launched an offensive attack. Initial updates list a large Valley Bureau assignment.

The family of Alex Martinez-Sarmiento filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit alleging excessive force after he was shot three times in the back by a Colorado Springs officer last July.

A long-hidden Giordano probe released June 23 finds six Vallejo officers violated policy in a badge‑bending ritual; eight were cleared. The report was unsealed after years of legal fights.

Police released surveillance footage of an SUV that struck a pedestrian on East Second Street on May 24. Detectives hope witnesses or dashcam footage will help identify the vehicle.

Nick Carter says witnesses contradict Melissa Schuman’s account of a 2003 encounter in new court filings. The documents add a fresh line of defense as the civil case moves toward trial.

A man was found dead inside an SUV in Miami Gardens Wednesday morning; police say the case is under investigation and have released few details.

Fort Collins police arrested Tristan Blackwell on multiple sexual‑assault and related assault charges; detectives say bond was set and are seeking additional victims and tips.

A Broome County man was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat as a hate crime after a violent social‑media comment aimed at State Sen. Lea Webb. Gov. Hochul praised the State Police.

A Garden Grove man was sentenced to 220 months after prosecutors say he shipped pounds of meth and fentanyl to Hawaii as part of a Homeland Security Task Force probe.

El Paso County deputies arrested 40‑year‑old Zachery Alan Bradshaw on seven felony counts alleging years of sexual assaults on a child, the sheriff's office said.

Kevin Pearsall, a former California State Parks superintendent, surrendered June 23 after prosecutors say hidden-camera footage captured 23 lifeguards at Bolsa Chica. He faces felony and misdemeanor counts and is due in court Aug. 6.

A 17-year-old and a 27-year-old were shot near Bedford Avenue and Montgomery Street in Crown Heights; both were taken to Kings County Hospital and are expected to recover.

Yosemite rangers are investigating after a visitor was swept over Nevada Fall; witnesses say a bystander tried to rescue the swimmer. Officials continue to gather evidence.