Crime

Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors member Kenneth Bowman, left, and Danville councilman Lee Vogler attend the Danville Community College Education Foundation Holiday Gathering in Danville, Virginia, Dec. 2024.

Man who soaked Virginia councilman in gas and set him on fire wanted to kill him: Police

By David Zimmermann July 31, 2025 5:47 pm

Virginia city councilman set on fire

David Zimmermann Jul 30, 2025

Former President Barack Obama hugs former first lady Michelle Obama as he is introduced during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.

Less than a third expect Russiagate prosecutions: Poll

Jenny Goldsberry Jul 30, 2025

Members of NYPD Crime Unit examine a door with bullet holes at the scene of Monday's deadly shooting, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in New York.

Democrats who supported defunding police mourn NYC officer killed in shooting

Jenny Goldsberry Jul 29, 2025

DeSantis lambasts Mamdani’s past calls to defund NYC police as ‘asinine’ policy

Anna Giaritelli Jul 29, 2025

Karen Read watches jurors enter the courtroom to resume deliberations during her trial at Norfolk Superior Court, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Karen Read found not guilty of murdering her police officer boyfriend in retrial

By Ross O'Keefe June 18, 2025 4:13 pm

Overnight break-in reported at the home of Minnesota lawmaker killed

By Annabella Rosciglione June 18, 2025 3:05 pm

Man charged with threatening officials after sending email about Minnesota shootings

By Annabella Rosciglione June 18, 2025 1:42 pm

Seven Californians indicted in largest jewelry heist in US history

By Barnini Chakraborty June 18, 2025 1:20 pm

Political violence on the rise in the US: A timeline of key incidents

By Mackenzie Thomas June 18, 2025 10:13 am

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier speaks during a meeting between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state cabinet at the Florida capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., March 5, 2025.

Judge holds Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt over immigration law guidance

By Emily Hallas June 18, 2025 8:34 am

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman speaks outside of the courthouse during a hearing in the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Los Angeles.

California officials charge LA anti-ICE rioters over protest violence

By David Zimmermann June 17, 2025 5:07 pm

This photo made available by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office shows Vance Luther Boelter, the man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, as he was arrested late Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Salena Zito suggests recent attacks are ‘unhinged from reality,’ not political

By Jenny Goldsberry June 17, 2025 3:12 pm

Police find seven pipe bombs in home of man arrested near ‘No Kings’ protest

By Elaine Mallon June 17, 2025 3:11 pm

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) talks during a press conference to call for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Washington.

Ilhan Omar, Tammy Baldwin, Mark Pocan among dozens of Democrats on Minnesota assassination suspect’s list

By Emily Hallas June 17, 2025 11:07 am

This photo made available by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office shows Vance Luther Boelter, the man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, as he was arrested late Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Vance Boelter to remain in custody until next hearing

By Annabella Rosciglione June 16, 2025 4:52 pm

Two court officers stabbed at Manhattan criminal court

By Annabella Rosciglione June 16, 2025 2:53 pm