Judge largely rejects DNA testing request by Scott Peterson in bid to prove innocence
A San Mateo County judge on Wednesday rejected all but one of convicted killer Scott Peterson's requests via the Los Angeles Innocence Project for DNA testing on certain items in hopes of proving he didn't kill his pregnant wife.
A San Mateo County judge on Wednesday rejected all but one of convicted killer Scott Peterson's requests via the Los Angeles Innocence Project for DNA testing on certain items in hopes of proving he didn't kill his pregnant wife.
Lockhart advocates one step closer to decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession
More than 900 signatures in support of the Lockhart Freedom Act were delivered to City Hall. The goal is to get the proposition on the November ballot.
More than 900 signatures in support of the Lockhart Freedom Act were delivered to City Hall. The goal is to get the proposition on the November ballot.
Drug overdoses are leading cause of accidental deaths in Travis County
The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office released its 2023 annual report revealing 279 people died from a fentanyl overdose.
The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office released its 2023 annual report revealing 279 people died from a fentanyl overdose.
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Southwest Austin identified: APD
Austin police identified the suspect killed in a deadly-officer involved shooting in southwest Austin, and released more details leading up to the shooting.
Austin police identified the suspect killed in a deadly-officer involved shooting in southwest Austin, and released more details leading up to the shooting.
'Bad Breath Rapist' fugitive captured after nearly 17 years on the run
A Massachusetts fugitive who gained notoriety as the "Bad Breath Rapist," was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement officials in California on Tuesday, after nearly 17 years on the run.
A Massachusetts fugitive who gained notoriety as the "Bad Breath Rapist," was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and other law enforcement officials in California on Tuesday, after nearly 17 years on the run.
Scottie Scheffler to have charges dropped following arrest outside PGA Championship
Charges against Scottie Scheffler will be dropped after the world’s top golfer was arrested outside the PGA Championship.
Charges against Scottie Scheffler will be dropped after the world’s top golfer was arrested outside the PGA Championship.
Louisiana police officer dies unexpectedly while on duty: 'A tremendous loss'
Corporal Pricilla Dean Pierson of the Ponchatoula Police Department in Louisiana unexpectedly passed away while on duty Tuesday morning.
Corporal Pricilla Dean Pierson of the Ponchatoula Police Department in Louisiana unexpectedly passed away while on duty Tuesday morning.
Man assaults liquor store employee after shoplifting: APD
The suspect was confronted by a store employee after he shoplifted from the North Austin liquor store, says the Austin Police Department.
The suspect was confronted by a store employee after he shoplifted from the North Austin liquor store, says the Austin Police Department.
Livonia prom revenge murder story is fake news, police say
A TikTok claiming that a man named Douglass Barnes murdered a girl named Samantha McCaffery at a prom at Livonia High School in Michigan is fake AI-generated news.
A TikTok claiming that a man named Douglass Barnes murdered a girl named Samantha McCaffery at a prom at Livonia High School in Michigan is fake AI-generated news.
Gunfire shatters Miami high-rise window: ‘They almost shot my baby’s high chair’
A bullet hit the window of a woman’s apartment, leaving shards of glass in her child’s high chair after gunshots were fired from a nearby apartment building.
A bullet hit the window of a woman’s apartment, leaving shards of glass in her child’s high chair after gunshots were fired from a nearby apartment building.
San Marcos man sentenced to 3 decades in prison for indecency with a child
A San Marcos man was sentenced to three decades in prison for indecency with a child.
A San Marcos man was sentenced to three decades in prison for indecency with a child.
Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis agrees to law license suspension
Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for President Donald Trump, has agreed to a three-year suspension of her Colorado law license.
Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for President Donald Trump, has agreed to a three-year suspension of her Colorado law license.
APD, Hyundai team up for anti-theft software upgrade event
Drivers do not need an appointment or to register ahead of Saturday's event.
Drivers do not need an appointment or to register ahead of Saturday's event.
Cocaine worth $468M seized by Coast Guard in massive drug Bust
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the offloading of approximately 33,768 pounds of cocaine in San Diego, valued at around $468 million.
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the offloading of approximately 33,768 pounds of cocaine in San Diego, valued at around $468 million.
Man dismembered pregnant sister in Lakeville home, 'horrific' charges detail
A man is accused of killing and dismembering his pregnant sister inside a Lakeville home.
A man is accused of killing and dismembering his pregnant sister inside a Lakeville home.
David DePape says he never meant to hurt Paul Pelosi
David DePape, the man convicted of hitting Paul Pelosi with a hammer, spoke out in a San Francisco federal court Tuesday morning saying he never meant to hurt the husband of the former speaker of the house.
David DePape, the man convicted of hitting Paul Pelosi with a hammer, spoke out in a San Francisco federal court Tuesday morning saying he never meant to hurt the husband of the former speaker of the house.
Pittsburg police shoot man who wouldn't leave hotel room: video
A man filed a federal excessive force lawsuit on Tuesday after Pittsburg police pepper sprayed, tear-gassed and shot him twice in a hotel room that he was too scared to leave while suffering from a mental health crisis.
A man filed a federal excessive force lawsuit on Tuesday after Pittsburg police pepper sprayed, tear-gassed and shot him twice in a hotel room that he was too scared to leave while suffering from a mental health crisis.
Man robs South Austin phone store with handgun, runs toward nearby park: APD
Surveillance video showed a man pointing a handgun at a employee and demanding she turn over cash.
Surveillance video showed a man pointing a handgun at a employee and demanding she turn over cash.
2 escaped Louisiana inmates found hiding in dumpster behind Dollar General store
The four broke out of a Louisiana jail over Memorial Day weekend after climbing through a fence.
The four broke out of a Louisiana jail over Memorial Day weekend after climbing through a fence.
Police chase suspect in custody after half-hour pursuit across LA County
A police chase is underway in Los Angeles on Memorial Day.
A police chase is underway in Los Angeles on Memorial Day.