Jose Antonio Ramos, long tied to the Etan Patz disappearance, died March 7 in Manhattan, removing a possible lead as prosecutors prepare another trial. The case’s retrial timeline remains unchanged.

Late-night house fire on Cutter Drive sent CAL FIRE and local crews to the scene; two cats were rescued and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

ShotSpotter drew police to Lafayette Avenue after shots were fired near the Adlai E. Stevenson campus; officers found bullets and investigators canvassed the area.

A federal judge refused to dismiss a wrongful‑death lawsuit after Abdul Kamara died in custody. The suit alleges deputies prioritized arrest over medical care and will proceed to discovery.

A Mercedes struck an unmarked NYPD car in the Bronx on March 19, injuring two officers and narrowly missing a child. The driver was arrested and charges are pending.

Court filings say a 62-year-old Houston man, Henry Pybus, opened a door with a shotgun and fired as two city code inspectors fled; he faces aggravated-assault charges. The city says inspectors have faced threats while doing their jobs.

Lawton City Hall was cleared Friday afternoon after a reported bomb threat. Emergency crews responded and the building was evacuated while officials worked the scene.

A 47-year-old man died after a violent attack outside the Ultra Lounge on East Hampden; three men now face second-degree murder charges.

A traffic stop on Alice Street escalated into a barricade on Houston’s South Side; deputies say the driver had two felony warrants and was taken into custody.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Antonio says federal prosecutors filed 251 immigration-related cases for March 13–19, including alleged smuggling and re‑entry charges.

Defense attorneys say DA Jeff Rosen traded the Stanford prosecution for fundraising; a judge will decide whether his office must step aside later this month.

A bicyclist was struck and killed late Thursday on Synott Road in west Houston; HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating and the medical examiner is verifying identity.

State narcotics agents and Enid police seized nearly 10 pounds of meth and a stolen firearm during a March search warrant, arresting four people as investigators probe a suspected trafficking ring. Officials say kilos were being bought in Oklahoma City and brought back to Enid for distribution.