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A Redford Township man pleaded guilty Monday to eight counts of second‑degree home invasion across St. Clair County. Authorities say most stolen items were returned; sentencing is Aug. 31.
A former Hueco Elementary principal was indicted after video and court records say he grabbed and pulled a 5-year-old student with autism, injuring the child.
One suspect is in custody after a vehicle-theft in northwest Harris County; deputies and drone teams continue searching for a second near Ironwood Meadow and Rushfield Glen.
Local reporting says a Charlotte woman pleaded guilty this month in the Dec. 13, 2024 Archdale Drive shooting and was given a multi‑decade sentence.
A body found in a burning vehicle on Cabin Creek Road was ruled a homicide after an autopsy. Kanawha County detectives say the investigation is ongoing and ask anyone with information to call 304-357-0556.
An airboat capsized Monday near Lake Istokpoga in Highlands County; four people reached shore, two were found dead and one remains missing as searches continue. FWC is investigating.
Metro police are searching for a driver after a weekend Midtown hit‑and‑run injured four pedestrians. Authorities are probing a possible road‑rage motive.
Court records show Alejandro Martinez violated his deferred adjudication and was transferred to an Intermediate Sanction Facility after his infant daughter’s 2023 shooting death.
A McLean County jury found Osman McLaurin guilty in the 2021 near‑east‑side killing of Geoffrey Rowry. Sentencing is set for Sept. 3; a firearm enhancement could mean decades behind bars.
A Williamson County jury handed a Round Rock man a 10‑year sentence after finding him guilty of injuring his 70‑year‑old mother in a December attack.
Seven people were arrested by the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit on June 13 in an undercover prostitution sting; police are seeking tips and evidence.
A 35-year-old man was detained at the GRIDLIFE Midwest festival after saying a bag near the main stage was a bomb. Deputies found suspected drugs and multiple charges are pending.
Federal agents raided a suspected El Paso stash house in May, arresting 12 people — 11 adults were processed on federal immigration charges and one unaccompanied child was handled administratively.
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