Porter man sentenced to federal prison for killing bald eagle in backyard
A Porter resident will have to spend time in federal prison and pay a fine after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a bald eagle in his backyard.
Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation
While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on…
5 Houston-area residents charged in $1M tax refund scheme
Five Houston-area residents face federal charges after being indicted in a more than $1 million counterfeit U.S. Treasury tax refund check scheme.
Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 schools: sheriff
A substitute teacher in Louisiana was arrested after authorities say she triggered false active shooter alerts at five schools, prompting security responses across the district.
Convicted murderer busted running ‘convenience store for poison’ near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.
Pregnant woman allegedly stabbed in face, arms by church acquaintance
A pregnant woman was hospitalized after a stabbing attack at a home in northeast Harris County, allegedly by a church acquaintance, officials say.
Man in custody after SWAT scene unfolds in Kingwood neighborhood
There is a heavy police presence for an apparent SWAT scene in a Kingwood neighborhood.
Man in creepy mask identified by Philadelphia police after threats near City Hall
Police have identified a suspect they say was seen assaulting and harassing multiple people near Philadelphia's City Hall last week and asking at least one woman if she was 'ready…
Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.
Pilot killed, 2 troopers injured after helicopter, small plane crash at Carlisle airport
A Cessna 150 airplane and a Bell 407 Pennsylvania State Police helicopter collided in midair near Carlisle on Wednesday, leaving a pilot dead and two state troopers injured.