A former Overlea High employee was convicted in Baltimore County and given a suspended jail term, probation and a 15-year sex-offender registration requirement. Prosecutors relied on video and digital messages.

A blaze at 1780 East 13th Street in Homecrest left two people injured Monday evening, one in critical condition, officials said. FDNY crews fought flames on the building's second floor.

A Talleyrand home came under gunfire Monday night after a traffic stop; one suspect detained and no injuries reported.

Patrick Battillo, known as Mr. ORNG, pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor; sentencing is set for April 17. The case stems from solicitations to Peoria High students.

Fire crews fought two residential blazes on Friday as a windstorm kept emergency units busy across South King County. One person was seriously injured and both fires are under investigation.

Phoenix crews responded to three separate calls on Camelback's Echo Canyon Trail Monday; two hikers were airlifted and a third was escorted down. Officials say heat and preparedness remain top concerns.

Sheriff’s divers recovered an 11-month-old’s body in the South Umpqua River after the child’s father called 911 and later confessed, authorities say. The father is jailed on homicide and corpse‑abuse charges.

One person died and three others were seriously injured after a two‑car crash on Highway 26 east of Sandy. State police say the cause is under investigation.

Portland police identified a 44-year-old man killed March 12 on North Columbia Boulevard; neighbors and city data say District 2 needs safety fixes.

A San Carlos traffic stop produced a loaded unserialized “ghost” gun and drug arrests, and a separate hit‑and‑run left a scooter rider injured before police arrested a suspect at SFO.

LAPD, CHP and local departments will step up saturation patrols and extra DUI enforcement for St. Patrick’s Day; expect more officers and checkpoints Tuesday night.

A judge on Monday gave Antonio Durant 30 years to life for a 2019 West Oakland triple killing. Prosecutors say DNA on discarded clothing tied him to the scene.

A motorcyclist was injured Saturday on the westbound 118 in Pacoima and was taken to Providence Holy Cross; the CHP is investigating.