A 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly entering a Salt Lake City apartment with an axe, refusing to leave and using the resident’s shower; police booked him on felony charges.

Harris County officials say they’re monitoring fallout from the killing of a major Mexican cartel leader and watching for shifts in the fentanyl supply that could reach Houston. Local public‑health and narcotics teams have already stepped up outreach and enforcement.

A Knox County detective led a months‑long probe that ended in an arrest in a sprawling crypto investment scam that cost local victims about $1.6 million.

Beech Grove is mourning Officer Brian Elliott, a hometown cop killed responding to a disturbance. Funeral, investigation and support details follow.

El Paso deputies arrested Christopher Garcia after a brief foot chase and a reported escape attempt while he was being medically cleared. He faces multiple charges and is being held on $39,000 bond.

A judge has paused Weatherford’s ammonia lawsuits while the NTSB finishes its probe, leaving injured residents waiting for a July 6 status hearing. Local attorneys say the delay complicates recovery and legal timelines.

METRO police shot a man near the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston Sunday; HPD’s special investigations unit is handling the case. No other injuries were reported.

Honolulu police responded to the 1500 block of Kaumualii Street in Kalihi on Sunday for a possible barricade; officials released few details as investigators worked the scene.

A federal jury found an Orlando man guilty Monday in a sextortion ring that investigators say forced more than 50 children to send explicit images. The case was investigated with FBI assistance.

A new investigation maps how cameras, license‑plate readers and police drones have been stitched into a surveillance network spanning Chicago and nearby suburbs.

NYPD auxiliary handed out flyers in Jamaica warning of wheel-and-rim thefts and urging residents to report suspicious activity.

A hit-and-run suspect was arrested in Hawthorne after a brief pursuit ended in a crash near Aviation Boulevard and Imperial Highway. Police say the driver refused medical transport and no identification has been released.

North County Fire crews used rope systems Monday to rescue a stranded paraglider from a San Mateo coast cliff and bring the person to an upper parking area for evaluation. Authorities say units later cleared the scene.