Federal prosecutors say Anahi Sanchez smuggled fentanyl through the Del Rio Port of Entry; she was sentenced to 24 years. Authorities say packages were hidden in a vehicle compartment.

The Santa Clara County DA cleared a San Jose officer, finding his use of lethal force lawful after a June 16, 2026 review of the July 6, 2025 shooting.

Harris County deputies renewed a plea for tips after a 78-year-old was killed in a Waller-area hit-and-run in May 2025. Investigators say the vehicle of interest is a 1994–2001 Dodge Ram.

Hidden-camera footage appears to show a Gulf War veteran assaulted inside the Montrose state veterans home; family members and regulators now have the video and records.

The last top buyer tied to a $31.8M counterfeit coupon ring was sentenced this week, closing a multiyear federal probe out of Virginia Beach.

A hot air balloon with 10 people aboard made a hard landing near Pahrump Thursday morning, the FAA told local media. Investigators say preliminary details will follow soon.

An archival San Diego Reader piece recounts a North County man's claim that he robbed at least 10 banks while dealing drugs in the 1980s.

A Philadelphia officer was struck by a vehicle near Front Street and Duncannon Avenue Thursday morning and is being treated for a leg injury. Police are searching for the driver.

A 16-year-old girl died after a crash on Pali Highway early Thursday; Honolulu EMS and police say the collision is under investigation. Officials point to ongoing safety work on the corridor.

A 22-year-old was shot near S. Frio and Cesar Chavez around 4:30 a.m.; he drove himself to a hospital and police say no suspects have been located.

Elleshia Anne Seymour was returned to Utah and booked into the Davis County Jail after her four children were located in Croatia. An arraignment is set for Friday.

A Brownfield man was handed a 50-year federal sentence after prosecutors said he produced sexual images of two children.

A Schaumburg nurse was charged after police say DNA linked him to a February sexual assault at Alden Estates of Barrington. Authorities say prosecutors approved the single count.