101 police officers shot in line of duty, a 43% increase from 2021: National Fraternal Order of Police
The latest figure marks a 43% increase compared to 2021 and a 63% increase compared to 2020.
The latest figure marks a 43% increase compared to 2021 and a 63% increase compared to 2020.
Ghislaine Maxwell's request for retrial denied by judge
A judge has declined to throw out Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking conviction, despite a juror’s failure to disclose he’d been a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
A judge has declined to throw out Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking conviction, despite a juror’s failure to disclose he’d been a victim of childhood sexual abuse.
Suspected drug dealer offers monthly payments in lieu of jail time, authorities decline
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
Alabama authorities said the 33-year-old offered them $3,700 and monthly payments to avoid a drug-related arrest.
California man who kidnapped 26 children, buried them alive is recommended for parole
Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.
Frederick Woods was one of three gunmen who hijacked a school bus with 26 kids and their bus driver in Chowchilla, California, in 1976. The men transferred the driver and children to vans before they were buried alive in a trailer.
Former Vanderbilt nurse guilty of homicide in fatal medication error
RaDonda Vaught, 37, injected the paralyzing drug vecuronium into 75-year-old Charlene Murphey instead of the sedative Versed on Dec. 26, 2017.
RaDonda Vaught, 37, injected the paralyzing drug vecuronium into 75-year-old Charlene Murphey instead of the sedative Versed on Dec. 26, 2017.
Harmony Montgomery case update: Father, stepmom formally indicted
The father and stepmother of a New Hampshire girl who disappeared in 2019 at age 5 have been formally indicted on the charges they were arrested on earlier this year related to the child’s well-being.
The father and stepmother of a New Hampshire girl who disappeared in 2019 at age 5 have been formally indicted on the charges they were arrested on earlier this year related to the child’s well-being.
'Always be cautious': Fentanyl, cocaine pills disguised as Tylenol seized by Ohio police
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Police in Lorain, Ohio, shared a photo of a seized fentanyl pill pressed with what appears to look like the word “Tylenol.”
Salt Lake City police officer assaulted at airport, bystander intervenes, video shows
Resisting arrest and assaults on police in Salt Lake City rose 16.33% in 2021, police say.
Resisting arrest and assaults on police in Salt Lake City rose 16.33% in 2021, police say.
Journalist killed in overnight shooting in Virginia
Sierra Jenkins, 25, who covered education and schools for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after the shooting outside Chicho’s Pizza Backstage, according to officials.
Sierra Jenkins, 25, who covered education and schools for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after the shooting outside Chicho’s Pizza Backstage, according to officials.
Ex-prison nurse charged with sexually assaulting female inmates
Tony Daniel Klein, 37, is charged with several counts involving sexual assault at Creek Correctional Facility, Oregon’s only women’s prison.
Tony Daniel Klein, 37, is charged with several counts involving sexual assault at Creek Correctional Facility, Oregon’s only women’s prison.
Florida mother, daughter arrested after ‘kill list’ found on teen's phone, sheriff’s office says
A Florida student was arrested last week over an alleged "kill list," while her mother was taken into custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.
A Florida student was arrested last week over an alleged "kill list," while her mother was taken into custody on unrelated charges, authorities said.
Box of human heads was stolen from truck after medical training event, company says
The stolen box of human heads was on its way back to Science Care, a program that links those who donate their bodies to science to medical researchers.
The stolen box of human heads was on its way back to Science Care, a program that links those who donate their bodies to science to medical researchers.
Florida teacher accused of biting 2 students over jar of pickles
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
According to the Polk County School District, Rhonda Rice is accused of biting two students in an attempt to get a jar of pickles from them.
Shooting at Des Moines, Iowa high school leaves 1 teen dead, 2 injured
One person is dead and another two injured after a shooting outside of East High School located in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, according to police.
One person is dead and another two injured after a shooting outside of East High School located in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, according to police.
US sends suspected 9/11 hijacker home from Guantanamo for mental treatment
Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani was flown back to Saudi Arabia, to a treatment facility.
Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani was flown back to Saudi Arabia, to a treatment facility.
Ex-mailman admits to stealing nearly $40K worth of sports cards
Four of the missing sports cards were found at a local sports memorabilia store, where authorities said the store’s surveillance video showed the man, in his USPS uniform, exchanging the cards for a sale.
Four of the missing sports cards were found at a local sports memorabilia store, where authorities said the store’s surveillance video showed the man, in his USPS uniform, exchanging the cards for a sale.
Box of human heads stolen from truck in Denver, police say
A box containing human heads for research purposes was stolen from a parked truck in Denver, Colorado, police said.
A box containing human heads for research purposes was stolen from a parked truck in Denver, Colorado, police said.
Harmony Montgomery case: Hearing held for father of girl missing since 2019
Adam Montgomery, the father of missing girl Harmony Montgomery, was arrested on a second-degree assault charge, as well as charges of interfering with custody and child endangerment.
Adam Montgomery, the father of missing girl Harmony Montgomery, was arrested on a second-degree assault charge, as well as charges of interfering with custody and child endangerment.
Police chase leads to suspect attempting carjacking
A police chase for a Honda Civic reached high speeds as the suspect weaved in and out of traffic. After reaching a dead end, the suspect fled on foot and tried to carjack another vehicle before being taken into custody.
A police chase for a Honda Civic reached high speeds as the suspect weaved in and out of traffic. After reaching a dead end, the suspect fled on foot and tried to carjack another vehicle before being taken into custody.
Party bus car chase: High-speed pursuit for stolen vehicle
The California Highway Patrol chased a stolen party bus taken from the San Diego area and leading officers on a high-speed pursuit around Los Angeles. The chase continued for some time before the bus rear-ended another vehicle on the road and the driver was taken into custody.
The California Highway Patrol chased a stolen party bus taken from the San Diego area and leading officers on a high-speed pursuit around Los Angeles. The chase continued for some time before the bus rear-ended another vehicle on the road and the driver was taken into custody.