Investigators have ruled the Covergirls fire arson as neighbors press the city to block a planned strip‑club reopening.

Erika McGriff pleaded guilty after biting an officer during an October school pickup scuffle; the sheriff’s office says the sentence blends jail time, supervision and treatment.

A single-car wreck on Columbus Boulevard left one person dead and five hospitalized early Friday; police say the driver appears to be a teen.

A viral TikTok clip appears to show a temporary wall falling onto visitors at a busy Universal Orlando walkway, leaving debris and unanswered safety questions.

At a Towson town hall, families demanded tougher juvenile accountability and answers about a 2025 Lansdowne killing as officials outlined prevention steps.

Police identified Laura Walker, 76, of Volcano as the victim in a July 20 head-on crash on Highway 11; one other driver was injured. Authorities say speed and alcohol were not factors.

Seattle Fire Department says crews are responding to a residential fire in the 2800 block of NW 72nd Street; officials asked people to avoid the area while crews work.

Two masked suspects reportedly took a car at Westwood Village just before 11:30 p.m.; police are investigating under SPD incident 26-215265.

Two men were stabbed near West 86th Street on Thursday; police say the suspect was last seen wearing a black hoodie and sweats.

A Sacramento man was arrested in west Roseville after traveling to meet who he believed was a 13‑year‑old; deputies say he faces multiple child‑sex charges.

DEA New York says one arrest led to the seizure of roughly 44 kilograms of fentanyl and 500,000 counterfeit pills laced with carfentanil. Officials warn the pills are especially dangerous.

Oakland at-large Councilmember Rowena Brown was assaulted and robbed Saturday; her office says she is recovering and the suspect is in custody. The office thanked OPD and asked for privacy.

An adult woman was found dead near the I‑80 east ramp in Vallejo; the coroner ruled blunt force trauma and detectives are seeking tips.