A Collin County jury sentenced 65‑year‑old Donald Byron Joachim to life without parole after convicting him of continuous sexual abuse of a child.

A new timeline traces multiple stabbings and inmate homicides at Holdenville’s prison, raising fresh questions about staffing and oversight after the state takeover.

A plea deal would resolve a 2024 attack case involving political consultant Jeremy Jordan; a court hearing is set for April 9 at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse.

A long‑neglected Gustine Avenue house burned after years of unpaid taxes, code fines and suspected squatting — neighbors say the blaze could have been prevented.

Federal and county investigators tied three India‑based call centers to nearly $50M stolen from about 660 U.S. victims, including roughly $6.3M taken from Maryland residents. Local prosecutors say indictments and arrests are underway.

A late‑February kitchen fire at Maple City Taps closed the tavern and renewed concern after an October roof fire at another Chardon bar.

A 35-year-old man was shot near St. James Park in Fordham Manor on Tuesday and is listed in stable condition at BronxCare. NYPD says the suspect fled and is asking the public for tips.

A Tarrant County jury convicted Donnell English of aggravated sexual assault of a child and sentenced him to 55 years, the DA’s office said on X.

A 19-year-old pleaded guilty in Hennepin County after the Feb. 26, 2025 crash that killed 11-year-old Lilyana Loycano. Sentencing is set for April 15, 2026.

A grooming van was stolen from the 2200 block of North Clybourn in Lincoln Park with dogs inside; the salon says police are investigating.

A wind-driven fire ripped through Market Street late Monday, destroying Mama D’s and a florist and damaging several neighboring shops. No injuries were reported.

El Paso police are investigating a canal behind homes in the Lower Valley after officers responded to the 7500 block of Green Valley Lane Tuesday morning.

A judge paused the Midway District murder case after defense counsel raised doubts about the accused’s mental fitness; a competency hearing is scheduled for April 2.