Florida’s attorney general announced the arrest of James Howard Dobbs Jr., a convicted trafficker whose federal term was commuted; he now faces 12 state counts.

An unloaded handgun was discovered in a child's backpack at a Pflugerville daycare; police say no one was hurt and no charges were filed as officials review policies.

Two teenage boys were shot Saturday on the 300 block of 4th Avenue in Rankin; Allegheny County detectives say four masked suspects fled on foot and are seeking tips.

A 25-year-old was taken to a hospital after a Saturday shooting on the 9600 block of W. Fond du Lac Avenue; police are asking for tips.

Two men received federal prison terms after a November 2024 construction-site carjacking in Memphis; one drew 13 years, the other 8.5 years.

A Hancock County traffic stop turned up a Glock fitted with a machine‑gun conversion device; an Indianapolis man faces state felony gun charges.

An affidavit unsealed Friday links a suspect to the April killing of Joshua Williams in northwest Austin. Authorities say two shooters fired dozens of rounds; one man is jailed and police are seeking video.

Volunteer searchers pulled a white pickup from Deer Creek Reservoir and found a body inside; formal identification and an autopsy are pending.

Sheriff's detectives say three men tried to cut into Shelby Farms' penal farm fence and smuggle bags of contraband; two are being held on six‑figure bonds.

An early-morning altercation outside a North Main bar left one man dead; HPD homicide detectives are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.

Three suspects robbed a 29-year-old man of his scooter at gunpoint on W. North Avenue in Charles North; detectives are asking for tips.

Engine 37 arrived to a structure fire in the 10400 block of John Price Road; Charlotte Fire Department reported smoke and flames on arrival. Details remain limited.

An 18-year-old was recovered from the Androscoggin River after slipping into the water while fishing near Gulf Island Dam; divers and drones conducted the search.