Denver police notified Cherry Creek residents that William Andrew Curtis, designated a sexually violent predator, is living in the neighborhood.

An Oakland man was stopped at San Quentin when police served a murder warrant linking him to a May 2022 killing, authorities report. He now faces murder, robbery and gun charges.

A New Jersey man who flew home after a failed smuggling attempt in Texas was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors said. The case was flagged by HSI San Antonio and TxDPS under Operation Take Back America.

A 42-year-old Marrero father died after being struck on Jean Lafitte Boulevard late Sunday. Deputies say the driver remained at the scene and testing is pending.

Aurora police arrested 41-year-old Vicente Ashly Olvera after an Internet Crimes probe that began with cyber tips; investigators say devices seized last year contained numerous illicit files. The case is charged in Arapahoe District Court and remains active.

A heavy multi‑agency police response closed GA‑92 at Parkway 575 in Woodstock as officers executed a warrant at a nearby business. SWAT teams focused on a shop near the intersection while drivers were asked to avoid the area.

A Phoenix man was sentenced to 10 years after prosecutors say he tried to lure a 14‑year‑old online. County officials praised detectives for stopping the suspect before he could meet a real child.

Akron investigators are looking for a driver who fled after striking and killing a 23-year-old near Russell and Laurel. Authorities say the car may be a Kia Sportage.

Police records reviewed by the Chronicle show Houston officers sometimes handcuffed drivers and delivered them to ICE — a practice legal experts warn could be unconstitutional. City leaders and advocates say it’s eroding trust in police.

A multi-alarm blaze broke out Thursday at 1266 Hopkins Avenue in Redwood City; crews knocked it down and investigators were on scene. More details are pending.

A Miami Beach man was arrested after allegedly stealing packages from a FedEx truck and getting stuck in MacArthur Causeway traffic during a police chase.

A basement fire in west Denver displaced a family and prompted an arson investigation; Denver Fire and the Red Cross assisted residents.

A Hamilton County judge found Derrick Jamison wrongfully imprisoned after 20 years on Ohio’s death row, clearing the way for him to seek damages in the Court of Claims.