A retired Bayport funeral director pleaded guilty after forensic genealogy tied a skull found in 2002 to a Stillwater woman; sentencing is set for June 2.

Family members held an 11-year vigil at the North Harding Street site, renewing pleas for answers after the 2015 quadruple slaying left four relatives dead. Prosecutors had charged a suspect in 2019 but later dropped the murder counts amid evidentiary problems.

A jury trial has been scheduled for Sept. 15, 2026 in the Eastpointe McDonald’s stabbing that killed manager Jennifer Harris. Prosecutors say video shown in court will be central to their case.

A new Free Press probe, picked up by FOX 32 Chicago, has renewed scrutiny of the state-funded Peacekeepers program — credited with big drops in shootings but dogged by vetting questions. Policymakers now face pressure to tighten oversight as research and arrests paint conflicting pictures.

Brenda Johnson, 29, resigned after a Jan. 24 OVI stop in Columbus that turned up a firearm; prosecutors dismissed a related felony at arraignment.

An 18-year-old is accused of crashing into a home and killing a mother and her 7-year-old son while they slept. Investigators say the case is under active investigation.

Raleigh police and local advocates say domestic violence calls are up this year, while state trackers record a deadly early‑year toll. Local nonprofits report heavier caseloads.

A Clay County couple pleaded guilty after investigators say a man posed as a nurse while caring for a retired Marine; state records and surveillance footage were central to the probe.

A Massillon man wanted by the U.S. Marshals on sex and felony charges was arrested Sunday in Cincinnati; authorities say the multi‑agency manhunt is now closed.

A York County man drew a 12–27 year prison term after pleading guilty in the Dec. 12, 2020 Martic Township crash that killed a 1‑year‑old and injured others.

Surveillance footage helped IMPD arrest a 35-year-old Texas man minutes after a downtown Indianapolis shooting; authorities say new and portable cameras were central to the case.

A Huron County man faces felony charges after his 71‑year‑old mother was hospitalized with maggot‑infested bedsores and later died.

A New York woman alleges Declyn “Dex” Lauper sexually assaulted her in a 2020 penthouse and is suing actor David Thornton for enabling the attack, court papers say.