State wildlife officers seized 34 illegally taken spiny lobsters at the Santa Monica Pier — including egg-bearing females — and arrested six people, officials say. Canine teams helped locate the stash hidden in bags and a baby stroller.

A Sonoma County judge granted mental‑health diversion to a former Santa Rosa city employee accused in a violent kidnapping and assault, raising questions about treatment versus incarceration.

A Brunswick County arrest order was issued after Jennifer "Jen" Belichick missed a court date tied to a May speeding stop. The citation alleges she was driving 88 mph in a 70-mph zone.

A three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 95 near Princeton killed four people Monday; authorities say names will be released after next‑of‑kin notifications.

A Woodstock man was sentenced to 30 years after undercover buys in parking lots near Highway 92 led to his arrest and the seizure of fentanyl and other drugs.

Ohio's high court ruled Marsy's Law doesn't extend to some minor traffic citations, leaving certain crash victims to pursue civil lawsuits for compensation.

A court-ordered firearms seizure in the 4200 block of North Leavitt turned up a weapon fitted with an auto switch, 20 guns and thousands of rounds; a 50‑year‑old man has been charged.

A 23-year-old woman died after a crash at Church and Butterfield in Aurora; police say the other driver now faces multiple felony charges including aggravated DUI.

A former Acworth municipal court official was arrested after investigators say he took $574,702 in cash bonds. The city asked the GBI and Cobb County prosecutors to assist.

A South Salt Lake man was robbed after withdrawing $1,400 from an ATM and suffered injuries when a truck ran over his arms. Police arrested a 55‑year‑old suspect and are investigating.

A multi-car crash shut down the northbound I-5 transition near 7th Street in Boyle Heights on Tuesday; ABC7 Air7 footage showed a white sheet at the scene as CHP investigated.

Santa Clara police say an adult woman was assaulted at Carmichael Park Monday and are asking residents and businesses to check cameras for leads. Tips can go to Detective Sgt. Ogg or the department tip lines.

A late-night collision on I-55 in Perry County left one man dead and another hospitalized, state troopers say.