Prosecutors say DNA from under Lesly Palacio’s fingernails matches Erick Rangel‑Ibarra and have asked to upgrade the charges; a March 12 hearing is set.

Parker officers say a traffic stop led to the seizure of more than 100 blue pills suspected to be fentanyl; one person was arrested and taken to the Douglas County Justice Center.

Gunfire struck a Frayser Taco Bell on March 2; a drive‑thru worker was nearly hit and police are asking for tips and video.

Cook County identified 15-year-old Jayden Magdaleno after a single-vehicle crash in Oak Lawn; three juveniles were in the car and police say the investigation is ongoing.

A Mount Clemens man pleaded no contest to distribution of child sexually abusive material and computer‑facilitated offenses; he faces sentencing on April 28.

A Murfreesboro woman visited police Tuesday to thank detectives after the man convicted in her case was sentenced; the department shared photos and survivor resources.

A Houston man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for luring a 13-year-old and forcing her into prostitution, federal prosecutors say.

Travis County deputies are investigating a homicide in the 4500 block of Secure Lane in Austin. Officials scheduled a 2:30 p.m. media briefing.

Memphis is asking a judge to close the Home 1 Extended Stay motel on American Way after new shootings, overdoses and robberies tied to the property.

A fast-moving fire heavily damaged Mother’s Italiano in Chapel Hill. Owners said nobody was hurt and investigators are probing the cause.

CBSA officers at the Blue Water Bridge seized 111.4 kg (about 245 lbs) of suspected cocaine on Feb. 19 and arrested two men; the case is now before a Sarnia court.

Court records show Jordan Luckett was arrested after a late-night shooting at Emberly Apartments on Duchess Drive that left Paul Wrushen dead. A warrant has been issued for a second suspect.

HPD released surveillance photos and Crime Stoppers offered a reward to revive leads in the Oct. 16 Fifth Ward killing.