Prosecutors dropped charges Thursday against a man accused in the Gravois Park killing of a 17-year-old, leaving questions about whether the case will be refiled.

Morrow County deputies say a traffic stop behind the Duke and Duchess on Tuesday led to the seizure of suspected meth, about 175 grams of fentanyl, a loaded firearm and $5,570 in cash.

Defense lawyers say Melbourne failed to preserve evidence in the Stephan Dieujuste murder case, a claim that could complicate a trial built partly on surveillance video.

SFFD crews knocked down a one‑alarm stairwell fire in the 1500 block of Jerrold Avenue early Friday; officials reported no injuries and asked people to avoid the area.

Fire crews responded Thursday to a possible mercury leak at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School; officials said no students or staff were in danger.

An elderly driver struck the Las Palapas on Callaghan near I‑10 around 6:55 a.m.; the San Antonio Fire Department reported no injuries.

A Rimersburg woman is jailed after an alleged shooting in Madison Township that sent a man to a Pittsburgh hospital. A preliminary hearing is set for March 24.

A Wayne man faces over 120 counts after Yahoo flagged years of alleged child sexual abuse material. Investigators say seized devices show evidence of production and a June 11, 2026 hearing is set.

A person was found shot and pronounced dead on Decamp Drive near East 38th Street, IMPD says. Detectives are asking witnesses to call Crime Stoppers.

A St. Louis County man admitted in federal court that he lied about how a 2-year-old was shot and pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession; state charges remain pending. Sentencing is set for June 2026.

A dashcam posted by Lee Merritt has reignited a dispute over whether Hurst officers used excessive force during a Jan. 16 traffic stop. Hurst says its internal review found the claims unfounded while the DA continues to investigate.

A 20-year-old Bronx man was arrested and charged with murder in the 2022 shooting death of a NYCHA maintenance worker found behind St. Mary’s Park.

Police and neighbors reported gunfire at 35th Ave SW and SW Barton; officers found evidence and a gas‑station customer discovered a bullet hole in his car. Detectives are processing the scene and asking for tips.