25 charged in SC dogfighting, drug trafficking ring

Authorities said 47 dogs were seized, and some of them will likely have to be euthanized.

Ex-Eminem employee pleads guilty to federal copyright law after selling unreleased tracks

The 48-year-old Oakland County man made copies of at least 10 different audio tracks created by Eminem before selling them online. He earned tens of thousands of dollars on the sales before they were released on public streaming platforms.

Scam losses top $1 billion in North Carolina since 2021

Financial fraud and online scams cost North Carolina consumers over $1 billion over a five-year stretch, federal data reveals.

'Not a GTA lobby': Video shows speeding car hitting stopped Texas deputy patrol vehicle

A Texas sheriff's office is reminding motorists that the highway is not a "Grand Theft Auto" lobby after a passing speeding driver was caught on video hitting one of its patrol vehicles during a traffic stop.

6 charged in decade long, multi-million dollar marriage fraud ring

Six people are accused of “selling the American dream” through a decade-long marriage fraud ring that helped immigrants obtain legal status in Massachusetts. 

Mexican national convicted in Texas for using stolen identity of dead infant for 40 years

Vidal Blanco-Blas was convicted by a federal jury in Texas for using a deceased infant's identity for more than 40 years to obtain a U.S. passport and commit drug crimes.

3 defendants released on PR bonds after competency rulings now missing, accused of violations

We've reported on this issue before, which is obviously a public safety concern. Defendants deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial ordered to state mental hospitals, then in only a matter of months, they are declared competent and released from jail on personal recognizance bonds.

Victim speaks on Harris County official allegedly involved in crash
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The current Harris County treasurer is accused of causing a crash four-car crash on I-45 in September. One of the victims shared her experience with the treasurer with FOX 26's Greg Groogan.

Alief ISD's Hastings High School lockdown lifted

The lockdown at Alief ISD's Hastings High School has been lifted, according to officials.

Humble police shoot man in FM 1960, Townsen parking lot

A man was killed in a shooting involving Humble police officers in the parking lot of a shopping center on Wednesday, officials say.

Man shot, killed by Humble police
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A man was fatally shot by Humble police in a parking lot on Wednesday. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares details from authorities at the scene.

Harris County law enforcement cracking down on school zone speeders, bus violations

If you’re driving through a school zone in Harris County this week, you’ll want to keep a close eye on your speedometer. Local law enforcement is out in full force, and making a mistake will cost you.

Governor spares death-row inmate after raising doubts about evidence

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.

Man accused of attacking woman, killing dog with machete

A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog during a domestic disturbance.