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Man escapes Washington prison by impersonating cellmate
The inmate who escaped from jail was identified as 26-year-old Brian Francisco Roman, and he's still on the run.
Florida driver strips down, hides in swamp to evade police after crash
The man had been driving without insurance or a valid license when he fled the scene after crashing into a semi-truck.
Lawsuit against Afroman from officers who raided his home explained
Afroman is being sued by Ohio officers for using video footage of a police raid on his home in his music videos.
Worker missing for two weeks found dead in grain bin
Nebraska State Patrol found Jamie Balluch's body inside one of the grain bins at his workplace.
Young boy dies after going missing during Christmas Eve hike
A four-year-old in Louisiana was pulled from a river after getting lost during a hike with his father.
Texas man recalls moment he found human skull in swamp as cops launch probe
"As I continued to circle and search the area I walked further out and then I saw it, a human skull," wrote the man who found the remains.
Athena Strand was abducted by FedEx driver just 200 yards from home—Sheriff
Authorities said seven-year-old Athena Strand's body was found around six miles from her home in Paradise, Texas.
Man dies after falling into manure pit: "Traumatizing"
Gordon Van Baren became trapped and severed his leg, said the county coroner. He died of blood loss.
Man guns down ex-girlfriend, her mother, her brother and himself: Police
Officers responded to a report of a shooting on Friday and found five people, including the suspect, dead in a home.
Girls allegedly shot by each other's road raging dads: "Dumb and dumber"
"How stupid could two people be to endanger their children," said Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper.
Wanted fugitive arrested after applying for job with sheriff's office
"She applied for a job as a security guard," a detective for the Hudson County Sheriff's Office told Newsweek.
Sheriff Reveals Details About Florida's First Reported Hurricane Ian Death
A 72-year-old man died during the hurricane after he went outside to drain his pool. He was found unresponsive in a canal behind his home, officials said.
Deputy, Jail Officers Out After Staging Inmate Wrestling Matches: Sheriff
"In 30 years I thought I'd seen just about everything," said Fairfield County Sheriff Alex Lape. "I saw that video and I said you've got to be kidding."
Conservatives Blame Biden After Man Kills Teen Over GOP 'Extremist' Views
"The blood of that 18-year-old North Dakota Republican...is on Joe Biden's hands," conservative commentator Todd Starnes tweeted.
Woman Eight Months Pregnant Shot Dead Day Before Baby Shower: Sheriff
The baby would have been the first grandchild of the family, but 20-year-old Jennifer Hernandez and her unborn child were fatally shot by a driver.
Sheriff Accused of Having Mistress Arrested Says He's Persecuted Like Trump
"If this abuse of power by government entities can happen to a duly elected sheriff, then it can happen to anyone," Darryl Daniels said.
Florida Pair Arrested After Horrific Video of Raccoon Being Burned Alive
In the viral Facebook video, which has now been deleted, a woman could be heard laughing as she filmed the raccoon's burning remains.
School Principal Shot, Killed Inside Vehicle: Deputies
"I am saddened by the passing of Dr. Wendy Cook, principal of Stewart Heights Elementary School," South Carolina State Superintendent Molly Spearman said.
Mom, 69, Mauled to Death by Pack of Dogs Bitten a Hundred Times: Sheriff
The 69-year-old was walking home from her son's home on Saturday evening when she was attacked by three dogs, said Sheriff John Tate.
Boy, 6, Dies After Parents Beat Him for Drinking From Toilet: Deputies
"First, the mother beat him, then the father started repeatedly punching this little boy with a closed fist," Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez said.
Pastor Charged With Attempted Murder of Sheriff's Deputy
A neighbor of pastor Gordon Mueller described him as a "very nice guy," adding, "I believe he was trying to defend his family."
Deaths of 1,000 Pigs Leads to Woman's Arrest
The animals who were left without access to food and water were found by deputies in various stages of decomposition.
Virginia Official Draws Line in the Sand About 'Violence' After Roe Ruling
"Let me be clear: Those who do not heed this message and perpetuate violence will be brought to justice to the fullest extent of the law," Bob Mosier wrote.
'Extremely Aggressive' Bear Terrorizes Airbnb Guests, Forces Room Lockdown
The bear entered the home through a window and "proceeded to destroy the house looking for food," according to the California Highway Patrol on Thursday.
Sheriff Warns Against Picking Up Folded Money That Could 'Kill Anyone'
The sheriff urged parents not to let their children "pick up any folded money they may find in or around businesses, playgrounds etc."
Attorney Accused of Murdering Small Children, Cannibalism: 'Outlandish'
"The allegations that are there are so outlandish and so crazy that they're just not true," the Utah County attorney said.
Filing Error Leads to Accidental Release of Prison Inmate: Police
Quay Davis was mistakenly released from custody on Monday and the county sheriff was not made aware until the following Friday.
Vicky and Casey White May Have Ditched Getaway Car When it Broke: Sheriff
"I don't think it was deliberate abandonment of the vehicle," Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said.
LA Times Reporter Under Investigation After Deputy Kneeling on Inmate Story
This comes after she wrote an article on Monday detailing the events of an alleged "cover-up" by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Parents Charged With Murder After 4-Week-Old Baby Dies of Alcohol Poisoning
Doctors said the quantity of alcohol in the child's system was over four times the legal limit for an adult.