An autopsy released May 1, 2026, says Alvin Saunders died of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease while held at the Wake County Detention Center. Wake County prosecutors say the death was not linked to criminal activity.

A Grosse Pointe mother is urging federal prosecutors to step in after state officials declined to press criminal charges in her son’s 2019 Snapchat‑recorded overdose, even after a $75M civil verdict.

Barry Christian, 54, a Republican running for Oklahoma Senate District 38, was found dead after being reported missing; investigators found his truck south of Erick and OSBI is processing the scene.

Susan Wright, paroled in 2020 after serving 16 years for the 2003 killing of her husband, was arrested in Harris County on a hit‑and‑run charge, court records show.

A surveillance video led Jacksonville deputies to arrest a 64-year-old woman after a red Honda allegedly ran over a group of ducklings on the Westside. The sheriff's office says she faces 11 counts.

A person was shot at a DeKalb McDonald’s Thursday night near Wesley Chapel and South Hairston; police say the victim is in moderate, stable condition.

At least five people were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma; four are in critical condition and a suspect is in custody.

A Cy‑Fair ISD behavioral specialist faces a felony charge after a non‑verbal student at the Carlton Center suffered a medical emergency and later died.

A Wilton Manors man faces two aggravated-assault counts after allegedly pointing a 9mm at Uber Eats delivery workers on April 18. He posted $15,000 bond and was released.

A William Blount High School instructor's disorderly conduct case was reset after a judge paused an initial plea; he faces a Class C misdemeanor and returns to court May 6.

Seminole County deputies say a 21‑year‑old was caught filming two girls at the Deep Lake Road Walmart; a phone search allegedly turned up hundreds of child‑sex images and 50 counts followed.

Morgan County deputies say Carlie E. Capps Jr. was taken into custody Friday on burglary, theft and methamphetamine charges, authorities say.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a 35-year-old man was assaulted and robbed at the Hunts Point Avenue 6 train platform and a nearby McDonald’s. Police say the suspects fled into a Hoe Avenue building and are seeking tips.