CBP officers discover $14.9 million in meth hidden in fresh celery at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, federal officials announced Wednesday.

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records

A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Video: US marshals injured after deck collapses while serving warrant

Harrowing video shows the moment a second-story deck collapsed while law enforcement served a warrant at a home in Missouri. 

National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds

President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small role in law enforcement. 

Man charged in death of ICU nurse released on $150K bond, now wanted on probation revocation

The man accused of killing a 36-year-old ICU nurse in an alleged drunk-driving crash was released from jail on a $150,000 bond despite already being on deferred probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Now, Ethan Ortiz is wanted in Wharton County for allegedly violating that probation.

Tennessee 'most wanted' man tied to brutal home invasion caught in Georgia

A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been arrested in Hapeville, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights

A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.

Minnesota AG suing Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, who is charged in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis.

Nancy Guthrie ransom notes contain repeated writing quirks that could help identify suspect, expert says

Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities have said she was taken from her home in northern Tucson in the early hours of Feb. 1, after a masked intruder appeared on her front steps in recovered doorbell camera video.

Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after car chase

Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a car chase that began at a Walmart in Porter, according to the sheriff's office.

'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall

Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'

North Houston SWAT standoff: Suspect allegedly held victim hostage

An hours-long SWAT standoff came to an end in north Houston after the suspect was found inside asleep. He was allegedly holding a woman hostage inside and had an active felony warrant.

Man faces additional sexual assault, aggravated assault charges in Polk County after new victim comes forward

A man already in custody following an investigation that began with the suspicious death of a 31-year-old woman is facing additional sexual assault and violent crime charges after another alleged victim came forward on Monday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.