Authorities in Michigan identified Kristopher Karolkiewicz as the man who killed his wife and six children before taking his own life in a suspected murder-suicide. Autopsies confirmed that Kristopher, his wife Amanda, and their six children died from gunshot wounds, while investigators said a fire was intentionally set throughout the home afterward. The Grand Haven Township killings are being investigated as a family annihilation, a … Continue reading Michigan authorities identify man they say killed wife and six children before home fire

Bryan Kohberger, convicted in the University of Idaho murders, has filed a petition seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and challenge his conviction. Kohberger claims he received poor legal advice and was pressured into accepting a false plea deal. He pleaded guilty in 2025 to killing four University of Idaho students and received four consecutive life sentences after the death penalty was removed from consideration. … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea in University of Idaho murders

A 12-year-old Bronx boy, Jacob Freytes, was killed by stray gunfire while walking to a nearby store, according to police. Freytes, known as “Kai,” was the son of retired NYPD Detective Sgt. Jesus Freytes, and his death has prompted mourning from family, friends, and law enforcement. Police arrested 45-year-old William Ferrer, who is accused of firing into a group during an argument in the Mount … Continue reading Son of retired NYPD sergeant, 12, killed in Bronx stray shooting; suspect charged

A driver fleeing a traffic stop in Chicago died after losing control of a vehicle, driving off a bridge, and crashing into a freight train. The incident began when Chicago police attempted to stop the vehicle after someone inside allegedly pointed a gun at another driver. Illinois State Police later located the vehicle and began a pursuit after the driver fled again. The crash killed … Continue reading Four dead after driver fleeing traffic stop careens off bridge, strikes train in Chicago

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial began after she was accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023. Prosecutors argue that Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, planned the killings and should be held fully responsible. Her defense says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a severe mental illness linked to childbirth that impaired her ability to understand her actions. Clancy had previously sought … Continue reading Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy, mother on trial in deaths of her 3 children

After more than 40 years, the remains of Rose Marie Gayhart, a Florida woman who disappeared in 1985, have been identified. Police confirmed that remains discovered in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 belonged to the 23-year-old, who was last seen outside a local diner. The identification has brought answers to her family but has also renewed efforts to determine how she died and who … Continue reading Cape Coral police identify remains found in 2024 as Rose Marie Gayhart who vanished in 1985

A shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival left three people dead and four others injured, including a 2-year-old child. Police believe two suspects exchanged gunfire beneath the Space Needle, with one suspect arrested and another still at large. Authorities said there was no ongoing threat to the public but continued searching for the second suspect. The attack caused panic as festivalgoers and vendors … Continue reading Police search for a second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

A Rochester, Minnesota woman was convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct after using racial slurs against an 8-year-old Somali child with autism at a local park. The incident occurred in April 2024 after the child took an applesauce pouch from her bag, leading to a verbal confrontation captured on video. The woman was sentenced to one year of supervised probation and 200 hours of community service, … Continue reading Woman who said racist slurs at Rochester park found guilty of disorderly conduct

The Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters, Oregon, has become the nation’s top firefighting priority after burning more than 27,000 acres. The lightning-caused wildfire has destroyed homes, forced evacuations, and shown extreme behavior with intense flames and dangerous weather conditions. Governor Tina Kotek visited the area and said crews are working to protect the nearby community of Sisters as strong winds and dry conditions continue. More … Continue reading Akawa Butte Fire near Sisters becomes nation’s top priority as 27,000 acres burn

A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire on Sucia Island near Washington’s border with Canada, but all passengers were safely rescued. Nearby boats and a helicopter responded quickly, taking the injured passengers to hospitals for treatment. Several people suffered head injuries, broken bones, and cuts, though no deaths were reported. The cause of the crash remains under investigation after videos showed the plane … Continue reading A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle

A 51-year-old man, Raul Morales, has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and weapon possession after two stabbing attacks on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Police said witnesses reported Morales shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the attacks, leading to hate crime charges in the stabbing of a Jewish victim. The victims, identified as Chok Sung and Moshe Yezhak Grunhaus, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized in stable … Continue reading Man accused of stabbing Asian and Jewish man in Manhattan faces hate crime charges

Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to all 55 charges, including murder, for the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia that killed four people and injured others. Gray was 14 at the time of the attack and was charged as an adult, with sentencing expected to determine whether he will receive life in prison with or without parole. Families of the victims and survivors … Continue reading Teen pleads guilty to murder in a 2024 shooting that left 4 dead at Georgia’s Apalachee High School

A 73-year-old woman, Rachell Summers of Capitola, California, was fatally stabbed near a mall food court in what police described as a random act of violence. Officers responded to the Capitola Mall on July 20 and attempted life-saving measures, but Summers was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, 19-year-old Tyler Leibelt of Santa Cruz, was arrested about a half-mile away and is not believed … Continue reading Elderly woman stabbed to death by man, 19, at mall in California

The Justice Department renewed its demand for New Jersey’s voter registration data after the state revealed that about 6,600 noncitizens were mistakenly added to voter rolls, with roughly 400 casting ballots. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon requested detailed records from Gov. Mikie Sherrill within five days as part of the DOJ’s ongoing effort to review compliance with federal election laws. The department is already suing … Continue reading DOJ gives New Jersey 5 days to hand over voter data after noncitizen registration scandal

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was the focus of a preliminary hearing as prosecutors argued he had financial motives connected to the alleged killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A former Interscope Records executive testified that Burke had a multimillion-dollar recording deal as prosecutors claimed his rising career gave him a reason to silence Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Burke killed the … Continue reading Prosecutors argue D4vd had financial motivation to kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Torrential rains caused severe flooding across West Virginia, damaging homes and businesses, washing out roads and bridges, and prompting numerous water rescues. Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a statewide emergency and deployed hundreds of National Guard members to assist the hardest-hit areas. Up to 7 inches of rain fell in some locations, leaving vehicles submerged, communities isolated, and major highways temporarily closed. Officials reported no deaths … Continue reading National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses

A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley, known as the Little Fire, burned more than 1,000 acres but was about 40% contained by Wednesday morning. The fire began Tuesday afternoon near Little Valley Road and Hubbard Lane south of Pleasanton, prompting evacuation orders for several nearby communities. Authorities later lifted some evacuation orders as firefighters continued containment efforts, and no property damage was reported. A firefighter … Continue reading Fire crews combat the Little Fire in Northern California

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García was sentenced to life in prison in a U.S. federal court after pleading guilty to leading the Sinaloa cartel and trafficking massive amounts of drugs. The 76-year-old co-founder of the cartel also agreed to forfeit $15 billion in illegal profits as part of his punishment. Zambada accepted responsibility for his crimes and called for an end to … Continue reading Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ sentenced to life in prison in US federal court

Sausalito officials are reviewing City Manager Elaine Forbes’ position after she was arrested on suspicion of burglary-related charges while on leave from her job. Forbes, 53, was accused of staying on two boats at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor without permission and faces misdemeanor charges including prowling, unauthorized lodging, and petty theft. The City Council held a closed session to discuss her job performance and possible … Continue reading Sausalito leaders to discuss city manager’s job after arrest, charges

A suspect was arrested Tuesday morning after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase through Los Angeles County. The pursuit began when Santa Monica police attempted to detain the driver of a Range Rover allegedly connected to a recent road rage incident. The suspect fled onto freeways and surface streets, reaching speeds over 100 mph while driving dangerously through traffic. The chase ended … Continue reading Fleeing suspect captured after wild Range Rover chase across Los Angeles County

A father and son have been charged with kidnapping two federal biologists at gunpoint in Northern California’s Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Prosecutors allege Joseph Henrichsen, 49, used an AR-15-style rifle to restrain the Forest Service employees while his 23-year-old son, Phoenix, assisted during the hourslong incident. The victims were held at a trailer and allegedly threatened before negotiators secured their release and the suspects surrendered. Authorities … Continue reading Father, son charged with kidnapping 2 U.S. Forest Service biologists at gunpoint

A former U.S. Army and National Guard servicemember was arrested after allegedly setting a fire and detonating fireworks outside a federal building in lower Manhattan that houses immigration courts and government offices. The suspect, 43-year-old Andrew Arrabaca, allegedly used gasoline and an incendiary device, injuring four people before being tackled by security. The FBI said Arrabaca was armed with multiple weapons, including axes, knives, a … Continue reading Army veteran allegedly lit fire outside federal building in lower Manhattan, FBI says

Tulsi Gabbard’s older brother, Bhakti Gabbard, was arrested in Hawaii after allegedly attempting to lure children into his hotel room with money and gum. Police said he approached several children at a Waikīkī hotel pool and asked them to accompany him, but they refused and a witness reported the incident. Gabbard was charged with second-degree custodial interference and later taken for a psychiatric evaluation after … Continue reading Tulsi Gabbard’s brother arrested after attempting to entice kids back to his hotel room

Four Seattle teenagers were arrested following a gas station shooting and robbery in Northeast Portland on Friday morning. Police said an employee was shot five times during a struggle with armed suspects but is expected to survive. Investigators quickly tracked the suspects’ vehicles and later detained 12 people during a SWAT operation, recovering four firearms. Authorities said the teens were also linked to several other … Continue reading Police: 4 teens under arrest in connection with string of violent crimes in Portland

Five members of a Utah family were killed after a flash flood swept through a canyon during a hiking trip near Bicknell, Utah. The victims were Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long, his wife Katrina, and their three sons, while their daughter, who was not on the trip, survived. Authorities believe heavy rains caused the flooding that overwhelmed the family at Sunglow Campground. Rescue crews recovered … Continue reading 5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon