A California family hired a private investigator after an accounting executive was found dead in New Orleans' French Quarter, saying they want answers beyond official accounts.

A large flare was visible near Bay Area Boulevard as crews responded; La Porte officials say no action is required while crews assess the scene.

Police tie a Jan. 24 Apple Valley crash that injured four to a Bloomington officer’s pursuit; prosecutors are reviewing possible charges.

A Miami woman was arrested after police say she ran a makeshift dental clinic from her home and faces unlicensed‑practice and drug‑possession charges.

The Washington State OII has named the two Vancouver officers involved in a Dec. 27 shooting, and the city released bodycam video as investigators collect footage and witness statements.

Two Houston men received long federal sentences after prosecutors linked them to a multi‑state pharmacy burglary ring that stole tens of thousands of prescription pills.

A 21-year-old pleaded guilty to murder after a downtown Minneapolis dice‑game shooting that killed a man on Aug. 27. Prosecutors are seeking a 40‑year aggravated term ahead of an April 21 hearing.

An 18-year-old from Lynn is in custody after a death at a Danvers home on Amherst Street. The suspect is due in Salem District Court Friday.

Fort Worth police responded to an active scene on the 2200 block of Maddox Street Thursday evening; details were limited and authorities had not released a full statement.

Janette Ramirez was sentenced to 42 months for transmitting a ransom demand after a New Orleans kidnapping; prosecutors say she used CashApp to collect payments.

A Cook County Organized Crime Division search in Dolton led to arrests and the seizure of large amounts of drugs, three firearms and thousands in cash.

A string of viral clips shows SUVs smashing into storefronts and scaffolding across the New York area, injuring people and forcing temporary closures. Local police are investigating.

A 22-year-old was taken into custody after a short chase in east Memphis that ended in a crash and the recovery of a handgun.