An ALPR alert led Elk Grove officers to a blue Mazda Saturday; a 34‑year‑old wanted in a kidnapping and robbery probe was taken into custody.

A suburban Chicago man says a caller using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge convinced him to move $69,000. Federal agencies warn impostor scams are growing more convincing with AI.

A pool-service truck crash at Roosevelt and Hayden in Scottsdale prompted a hazmat response and road closure while crews worked to secure leaking chemicals. One person was treated.

A Jacksonville man died after exiting his wrecked car and going over the Yadkin River Bridge on I‑85; deputies recovered his body and authorities have ordered an autopsy.

Court records say 36-year-old Jasmine Nicole Parker allegedly grabbed her disabled 5-year-old by the throat and pushed him against a wall. She was arrested May 5 and faces three felony counts and a $50,000 secured bond.

Pottawatomie County deputies arrested Matthew Decker on Tuesday in a child exploitation probe tied to alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. The investigation involved the county SVU and the ICAC Task Force.

Ten people were arrested in a Vallejo police operation targeting motorists soliciting sex workers downtown. The sweep included a vehicle pursuit that ended with spike strips.

Tukwila police say human remains were found at a home in the 14800 block of 42nd Ave S; Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating.

Burnsville police issued a Level 3 community notification after Jacob David Szok moved to the 2700 block of County Road 42 West. Officials say the notice is part of Minnesota’s public registrant process.

New York City agreed to pay nearly $5.2M to settle lawsuits after two methadone overdoses at Rikers; oversight reports and lawyers say the cases expose systemic failures.

A 65-year-old patient was arrested April 28 and charged with sexual battery after a nurse at Atrium Health reported he grabbed her breast during a hospital visit.

Durham investigators said a Tuesday-night house blaze was set intentionally and have opened an arson probe. Crews and investigators searched the scene while authorities seek tips.

Scottsdale police say they are investigating shots fired near North Miller and East Camelback; the intersection is an active scene and people are asked to avoid the area.