Law enforcement News & Breaking Stories

Long sentences for Capitol attack defendants have sparked appeals, with the Justice Department also appealing some as too short.

"That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for raping two women in 2003.

Convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from Chester County Prison, was spotted on trail cameras at Longwood Gardens.

Fugitive murderer Danelo Cavalcante remains at large in Pennsylvania, with law enforcement extending the search after new sightings.

A Utah woman who gained fame on YouTube for her parenting advice has been arrested on charges of child abuse. Ruby Franke, who ran the channel "8 Passengers," was charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse after two of her six children were found abused and malnourished. Franke's arrest came after one of her children climbed out of a window and asked a neighbor for food and water.

Pennsylvania officials are searching for a murderer who escaped from prison just days after being sentenced to life with no parole.

Popular parenting advice YouTuber arrested for child abuse charges after her starving child escaped and sought help from neighbors.

Two former Proud Boys leaders were sentenced to prison for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Joseph Biggs received 17 years, and Zachary Rehl received 15 years.

Polo G has been released from prison after being detained on outstanding warrants for kidnapping, assault, and robbery.

Chicago woman arrested for threatening to kill former President Donald Trump and his son Barron Trump.

Four people were killed and six injured after a retired law enforcement officer opened fire at a popular biker bar in Orange County, California.

Lake Arrowhead shopkeeper killed by gunman with far-right beliefs and anti-LGBTQ+ views; details emerge about the shooter's troubled life.

AMBER Alert guidelines for issuing alerts in Michigan are outlined, specifying the circumstances that warrant activation of the alert system.

Cecily Aguilar sentenced to 30 years for helping soldier boyfriend murder Vanessa Guillen; Fort Hood scandal exposed.

Cecily Aguilar, who pleaded guilty to accessory to murder in the Vanessa Guillén case, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Monique Worrell has been replaced as State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Florida after being suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis.

A woman who was reported missing by her boyfriend was found dead off a hiking trail in Maryland. Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide.

Famous hacker Kevin Mitnick, known as the 'Condor,' dies at 59 from pancreatic cancer.

Gunman kills police officer and injures two others in North Dakota.

Woman arrested for selling drugs that caused Robert De Niro's grandson's death.

Suspect in unsolved serial killings of women identified as Rex Heuermann.

Suspect in Gilgo Beach murders taken into custody on Long Island.

Drug cartel sets off roadway bombs, killing 4 police officers.

French cities in chaos after teenager's death; police clash with rioters.

Former school security officer found not guilty in Parkland shooting case.