A former Bartow County deputy was arrested after a foster child alleged he was whipped with a belt; state agencies removed other children and are investigating.

A grass fire near Bayshore Road and Industrial Way forced evacuations in Benicia and closed the northbound slow lane of I‑680. Officials say homes are not believed to be threatened.

After 45 years, skeletal remains found near Pinyon Pines were identified as Thelma Gaston. Genetic genealogy and dental records produced the match.

A PBSO deputy shot a 23‑year‑old in Delray Beach after the man allegedly pointed a shotgun during a welfare check; FDLE is leading the investigation.

A 15-year-old in Keene fought off a would-be kidnapper and made it home safely; police later arrested a man in Fort Worth, authorities say.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert after a man allegedly exposed himself to a 19‑year‑old on a B103 bus near Avenue H and Utica Avenue on June 30.

HPD released surveillance stills after an armed robbery on the North Freeway; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips. Detectives say even short dash‑cam clips can help.

State police responded to reports of a small plane near Curlew Pond in Myles Standish State Forest; officials have not yet released details on passengers or injuries. Investigators were on scene Thursday.

A 75-year-old woman was shot Wednesday morning near Washington Road and Camp Creek Parkway in East Point; police say no suspects have been named and the investigation is ongoing.

Greg McCauley, 43, died after injuries from a June 29 motorcycle crash on Keystone Drive in Warrendale. His obituary lists memorial services and donation requests.

A multi‑agency search warrant in Maury County recovered firearms, pills and nearly $10,000 in cash, officials said. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing as evidence is processed.

Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company is mourning Chief Engineer Eugene Cervi, 60, who died after a Sunday water‑rescue response following a cardiovascular event. Colleagues and residents are remembering his decades of service.

ATF and federal prosecutors launched a metro‑wide "Don't Lie" campaign in St. Louis, warning that buying a gun for someone who can't legally have one can lead to federal charges. The effort pairs prevention ads with active prosecutions tracing crime guns to local straw buyers.