Rhode Island man arrested for allegedly dumping hundreds of needles, syringes at public gazebo

A Rhode Island man is facing charges for allegedly leaving hundreds of uncapped needles and syringes at a public gazebo in West Warwick. During a routine search, a police officer discovered the hazardous items scattered on a concrete pad beneath the gazebo.

Alex Murdaugh seeks new trial, alleges jury tampering in bombshell motion

Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh requested a new trial Tuesday in an explosive motion filed in Columbia, South Carolina, that alleges that the court clerk tampered with jurors so she could secure a book deal.

Suspect in critical condition following first-ever officer-involved shooting in Buda

Lee Allen Elsbury, 46, of Marble Falls is in critical condition at a local hospital after being shot by Hays County deputies following a chaotic scene in Buda.

Florida mom spoke to kids on phone minutes before deadly crash: 'I'll see you in a bit'

A candlelight memorial is set up at a deadly intersection where three children and their grandmother were killed. Investigators said a teenager was speeding and hit the family’s car – and now the mother of the victims is speaking out.

More than 20 people serving life in prison for DWI in Texas

More than 4,000 people are incarcerated in Texas for driving while intoxicated. Of those, 21 are serving a life sentence. CrimeWatch reporter Meredith Aldis has the story.

2nd trial begins for Backpage founder, employees charged with facilitating prostitution, money laundering

A founder of the classified site Backpage.com and four employees carefully strategized how to bring in ads for prostitution to maintain their top-earning platform, a prosecutor said Thursday at a federal trial in Phoenix.

Convicted sexual predator sues mustard company for misleading 'custumers' with packet packaging

A convicted sexual predator is representing himself behind bars in a civil lawsuit lodged against a condiment company for false and deceptive advertising and breach of duty of care regarding the labeling of one of their mustard products.

Video: Escaped Chester County prisoner Danelo Cavalcante spotted on home surveillance camera

Danelo Cavalcante was spotted on a home surveillance camera early Saturday, about 1.5 miles from the prison he escaped from on Thursday morning. Residents have been asked to stay inside while police conduct a search.

Massachusetts troopers and FBI agents respond to American Airlines flight in Boston for reported criminal act

State police said in a press release that troopers were notified by American Airlines of a potential criminal act that occurred on American Flight 1441 while in the sky between Charlotte and Boston.

Stillwater prison inmate explains protest that sparked lockdown

State officials say the incident that sparked a lockdown at Stillwater prison on Sunday is now resolved and under control. The prison is expected to remain in lockdown through the long weekend.

New website aims to track performance of Travis County DA, county attorney

GarzaWatch.com aims to improve accountability for crime victims, according to Save Austin Now, SafeHorns and CLEAT. The website's launch comes after HB 17 went into effect on Sept. 1.