Iowa woman who drove SUV into 2 children because she thought 1 was 'a Mexican' pleads guilty to hate crime
An Iowa woman has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes for intentionally driving her SUV into two children in 2019 because she said she thought one was Mexican and the other was a member of the Islamic State group.
Inmates break windows, set fires in uprising at St. Louis jail
A riot broke out at a St. Louis jail late Sunday with inmates breaking windows, setting a fire and throwing debris onto the ground below. It was the fourth uprising in recent months at the jail.
Man accused of raping teen, living under her bed for 3 weeks, prosecutors say
A 20-year-old man who authorities say lived under a teenage girl’s bed in her Ohio home for three weeks has been charged with sexually assaulting her and taking nude images of her.
Suspect in custody after Molotov cocktail thrown at Philadelphia day care, police say
Video obtained by FOX 29 shows the moment when police say a man attempted to set fire to a North Philadelphia day care by throwing a Molotov cocktail at the front of the building.
Border Patrol finds 44 pounds of cocaine-coated Corn Flakes worth nearly $3M
Border Patrol tested the cereal and learned the 44-pound shipment of Corn Flakes had been coated with cocaine valued at $2,822,400.
Judge: 'QAnon Shaman' to receive organic food while in jail
A judge ordered corrections authorities to provide organic food to an Arizona man who is accused of participating in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns.
NJ police department didn’t fire single shot in 2020 thanks to de-escalation program
Not a single shot was fired by officers in Newark, New Jersey in 2020, and city officials credit the department’s ongoing de-escalation training.
Federal judge postpones execution of only woman on US death row
A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row.
Connecticut mall Santa arrested after exposing himself to juvenile: police
A mall Santa in Connecticut was arrested Monday after he allegedly exposed himself to a juvenile co-worker, authorities said, according to reports.
US Marshals find 27 missing children in Virginia
U.S. Marshals found 27 missing children following a rescue operation in Virginia, according to the Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday.
45 missing children among dozens rescued in anti-human trafficking operation, officials say
The operation, called “Autumn Hope,” was believed to be the largest statewide anti-human trafficking sting in Ohio history, Attorney General Dave Yost said.
Fake business housed industrial-scale meth, fentanyl lab, Mexican officials say
Soldiers and police in Mexico have seized an industrial-scale meth and fentanyl lab that was so big it startled investigators.
Texas couple forced child to jump on trampoline until she died of dehydration, police say
A Texas couple could be facing capital murder charges after police say they forced an 8-year-old child to jump on a trampoline until she died of dehydration.
Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond
Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.
US charges 2 British ISIS members in deaths of American hostages
The Justice Department is preparing to announce charges against two men from Britain who joined the Islamic State and were part of a cell that beheaded Western hostages in Syria.
Portland's mayor tear-gassed by US agents as protest rages
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by federal agents late Wednesday as he stood with protesters at a fence guarding a federal courthouse.
Majority of voters reject reducing police funding, despite national push: poll
A majority of voters reject reducing police funding and moving that money to social services, despite a national push in recent weeks from activist groups and some politicians, according to an ABC/Washington Post poll released Tuesday.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer slams federal charges against her as 'meritless'
An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell claimed in a court filing Thursday night that the federal indictment against the British socialite on perjury and sex crimes against minors is "meritless."
‘Beautiful moment’: Protesters cheer for NJ police officers kneeling during Black Lives Matter rally
While many have criticized local law enforcement for their tactics against demonstrators in protests over the death of George Floyd, some police and deputies are being praised for crossing the line and participating in the protests.
Man faces assault charges after coughing on FBI agents
A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies.