CT man held captive by stepmom for decades set home on fire to escape: police
A man held captive by his stepmom for 20 years deliberately set fire to their home last month in Connecticut to escape because he wanted his freedom, police said.
Virginia teen track runner who bashed opponent's head with baton charged with assault and battery
I.C. Norcom High School student athlete Alaila Everett has been charged with assault and battery after bashing an opponent's head with a baton during a track meet.
Sudiksha Konanki missing: What we know so far
It's been a week since Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh college student, went missing in the Dominican Republic. Here's everything we know about what happened.
Missing American college student: Retired FBI agent identifies 'critical' steps
U.S. authorities are likely working behind the scenes to assist in the search for Sudiksha Konanki, 20, a University of Pittsburgh student who vanished from a beach in the Dominican Republic in the early morning hours on March 6.
Man rescued from side of NYC building after escape attempt during NYPD operation
Police say they were conducting warrant operations at a building at 60 Amsterdam Avenue around 6 a.m. when the man tried to flee.
Migrant accused of lighting woman on fire charged
Police say 57-year-old Debrina Kawam, a resident of Toms River, New Jersey, was sleeping on the train when Sebastian Zapeta set her on fire and watched her burn.
Alleged California children's hospital shooting threat deemed a hoax: Sheriff
Chaos unfolded at a children's hospital in Southern California after reports of an armed person possibly being at the scene.
Alleged kidnapping attempt thwarted after victim slipped witness an SOS note at Utah gas station
Epigmenio Bustillos Marquez, 53, was arrested on Saturday, March 8, and booked on multiple charges.
FBI warning smishing texts: New threat includes hack targeting iPhone users
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has long cautioned against smishing text scams. However, a new threat now aims to trap even more victims.
‘Smishing’ scam texts are still a threat: What to know
The FBI, FTC and cybersecurity experts have warned of ongoing threats focusing on unpaid toll and delivery service scams. Here’s what you need to know.
Sudiksha Konanki disappearance: Clothing of missing American student found on beach
The search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki led to a new development on the beach where she vanished.
Suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann in court for hearing on evidence
On Wednesday, the judge scheduled a pretrial hearing to decide whether DNA evidence connecting Heuermann to hairs found at six crime scenes should be considered admissible. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest.
Police look for suspects linked to 4 robberies in the Bronx
Police say the suspects were on bikes targeting people in the Bronx, ripping off their chains and riding away.
Joshua Riibe named ‘person of interest’ in Dominican Republic disappearance case: sheriff
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has named a "person of interest" as the search continues for a college student missing in the Dominican Republic. This development comes amid a new video being shared in the investigation.
Chicago O'Hare Airport shooting: Man wounded outside terminal after altercation
A man was shot early Wednesday outside a Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminal following an altercation between multiple people, police said. Here's what we know.
21-year-old found with gunshot wound to the head in Williamsburg
The 21-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the head and police say the gunman fled the scene on a scooter. The investigation remains ongoing.
Jersey Kebab ICE raid: Mother released on bond
Emine Emanet, a working mother and co-owner of family restaurant in South Jersey who was detained by ICE last month, has been released from a detention center in Elizabeth.
21-year-old man shot, killed in Brooklyn: NYPD
A 21-year-old man was shot in the head and killed outside of an auto body shop in Williamsburg on Tuesday afternoon.
FBI joins search for US student who vanished in Dominican Republic
Police in the Dominican Republic say the FBI has joined the search for a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student who went missing nearly a week ago while on spring break.