A 28-year-old man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer after fleeing an encounter with ICE and HSI agents in St. Augustine; state troopers are investigating. The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of vehicle stops during immigration operations.

A union cease‑and‑desist has paused Hamilton County’s plan to use an AI assistant on non‑emergency lines, raising bargaining and public‑safety questions. Officials say the tech would be limited to non‑emergency calls.

A grand jury indicted Reginald Gray Jr. on first‑degree murder and related counts in the June 5 road‑rage shooting that killed Towson University student Nasir Majied. Police say a parking ticket and cell‑phone data helped lead to the arrest.

A Charlotte booking photo lists statutory rape, indecent-liberties and assault charges against Tydarereous Graham, but public records so far include only the mugshot and charge headings. We explain what those charges mean under North Carolina law.

A 10-year-old girl, identified as Braelyn Stewart, died after an apartment fire on the 2900 block of Bernice Road in Lansing. Authorities say the cause is under investigation.

Jacksonville Beach police say five people tied to a theft ring at the Home Depot face 97 charges; investigators recovered about $2,500 and estimate more than $22,000 was stolen.

A Collin County jury gave Malik Davis 50 years after a machete ambush at the Islamic Center of Frisco. Surveillance video and the victim's testimony were central to the conviction.

Pineville Town Hall reopened this week after a high-speed April crash that sent a car into the municipal building and killed a 22-year-old driver. The library that shares the space remains closed.

A Harlem woman is pleading for the return of her senior Shih Tzu after the pup was taken from a stroller at the 125th Street subway station; police arrested a suspect but the dog remains missing.

A 16-year-old was shot Tuesday in the 2700 block of N. 44th St.; police are asking for tips as the investigation continues.

Elyria police arrested a 28-year-old after threatening social-media posts aimed at elected officials and officers; he faces terroristic-threats and related counts.

An Oklahoma City officer found a man with multiple gunshot wounds near NE 42nd and Martin Luther King Avenue; police are investigating and seeking tips.

A welfare check in Crystal River uncovered dead puppies and decomposed dogs inside a home. A local breeder was arrested and surviving dogs are in urgent care.