A Harris County judge handed Johnny Leon Wilson a 39-year prison term for the 2018 slaying of his estranged wife after a years‑long search and eventual recapture. Investigators say Charine Wilson was found in a Navarro County ditch and had been shot multiple times.

A Pittsburgh third grader was found unresponsive after classmates covered him with pillows at Urban Academy; the school put a teacher on leave and is investigating.

A judge found probable cause and moved the Hazel Park hatchet case to circuit court; the defendant’s active probation raises possible extra penalties. Arraignment is scheduled for March 17.

Police released video showing a man shove two juveniles on bikes into the fountain at City Springs; officers later arrested him at a concert downtown. Charges have not yet been detailed publicly.

An adult was found near Pettine Field at Central Bucks West High School; school officials say the scene is secure and there is no ongoing threat to students or staff.

Union County deputies say a traffic stop in Indian Trail turned violent and ended with a crash, vehicle fire and a foot chase. Officials identified the suspect as James Hunt III and say he faces multiple felony charges.

Two people were shot Wednesday night in Lauderhill; investigators canvassed two scenes and are asking anyone with information to call Broward Crime Stoppers.

Maryland’s Attorney General declined to prosecute the Baltimore County detective who shot and killed a masked man armed with a bow and arrow in Arbutus. The IID’s declination says both weapons were discharged nearly simultaneously.

The NYPD’s 103rd Precinct warned Jamaica commuters that robberies are targeting designer jackets, bags and sneakers and shared a checklist of precautions. Officers stressed vigilance on transit and busy corridors.

Two people died and a third was flown to the hospital after an early-morning crash on Broadway Avenue in Maple Heights. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

An emergency Sardinia council meeting was adjourned after allegations against the police chief and a lieutenant. Mayor Ashlie Webster asked for an internal audit and a third‑party review.

A Homestead man was arrested after police say he texted what he thought was a 15‑year‑old — the account was an undercover officer. He faces multiple felony counts, authorities say.

A Brooklyn teacher was arrested Wednesday and charged with forcible touching, sexual abuse and endangering a 16‑year‑old student, authorities say. The suspect is identified as 48‑year‑old Steven Schnee.