APD's newest city figures show overall declines but a 17% rise in aggravated assaults tied to knife attacks and household shootings. City leaders are adjusting tactics.

Skeletal remains found near Williams, Oregon, in 1978 were identified as Mark Smith, a Montana teen missing since 1974, after forensic genealogy and new DNA testing.

Ramsey County medical examiners released details to help identify a man pulled from the Mississippi River near Harriet Island; tips requested.

A Kiowa County jury convicted Donald Streiff in the Mountain Park death of Corey Johns and recommended a 10-year prison term with no credit for time served.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a person in custody died on Rikers Island and that the Department of Correction is investigating. Advocates and monitors say the death reinforces calls to close Rikers.

Undercover officers arrested dozens at CVS stores citywide, including about 13 at the 11th and Market Center City location, officials say. The sweep targeted organized retail-theft and repeat offenders.

A Jurupa Valley man was arrested in Galt after a months‑long probe into the alleged sexual assault of a minor. Authorities say he is being held in Sacramento County and investigators are seeking tips.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office warns of fake “Notice of Default” letters demanding payment for alleged traffic violations. Officials say don’t scan the QR code or send money.

A pre-dawn fire heavily damaged Fox's Tavern in South Connellsville. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

A woman found shot in a car on Elizabeth Avenue in Albemarle was airlifted and later died. Detectives, with SBI help, are asking the public for tips.

The family of 60‑year‑old Bruce Reese has sued Aldi, its security contractor and the alleged attacker after an October assault left him with severe brain damage. The complaint seeks more than $30 million.

An 18-year-old was convicted and given probation after a 2025 hit-and-run that left a scooter rider critically injured. The sentence includes 500 hours of community service.

A Sinaloa Cartel operative was sentenced to more than 15 years after prosecutors say he ran a meth and cocaine pipeline out of North Georgia ranches.