Two UGA seniors say a maintenance worker entered their apartment, drank from a bottle and later tried the doorknob; arrests, a protective order and a conditional lease exit followed.

Jennifer Griffin will leave Temple on June 30 after nearly four years leading public safety, drawing praise for reforms and criticism over officer staffing.

A Fort Worth SWAT standoff unfolded after a reported sexual assault; police later said the suspect was not found by mid‑morning.

The DOJ will direct nearly $300M to two-to-four cities in a new Model Cities competition that pairs policing spending with mental-health, victim and prevention programs.

A Butler County grand jury indicted Robert H. Haley on 31 counts accusing him of a six‑year fraud and forgery scheme that allegedly siphoned more than $1.5M.

Dough Joy says burglars hit its West Seattle, Capitol Hill and Ballard shops, leaving owners shaken and demanding action from city leaders. Neighborhood groups and city funds offer some relief.

A McDonald's worker in Yuba City was hospitalized with severe burns after a coworker allegedly threw hot oil on him. Authorities arrested a 23-year-old and the case remains under investigation.

A Jefferson County court sent Cortez D'Angelo Dennis to state prison for six years after he pleaded guilty to a pimping charge; a trafficking count was dismissed under a plea deal.

At least five food carts in southeast Portland say they were broken into in recent weeks, with surveillance showing a suspect prying doors and vendors reporting damage and lost cash.

Harris County deputies say nine stolen vehicles were recovered and multiple suspects arrested; the sheriff’s office estimates the haul was worth nearly $500,000.

A juvenile was shot Wednesday in the 3700 block of Fetlock Drive on Indianapolis’ south side and was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Police say the wound appears accidental and detectives are investigating.

A Frederick County judge resentenced Chris McBride to time served plus probation under Maryland’s Second Look Act, a decision that underscores the law’s promise — and its controversy. The case spotlights questions about victims’ rights, public safety and judicial discretion.

Police briefly ordered a shelter‑in‑place at the Camden Portofino complex while serving a warrant; a 38‑year‑old man was taken into custody and no injuries were reported.