Supreme Court denial leaves Maine lobster tracking rule in effect
The justices declined to review Frank Thompson’s challenge, leaving the First Circuit judgment in place without deciding the Fourth Amendment question.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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North Dakota court orders plea and bond review in Rice case
The North Dakota Supreme Court directed a lower court to let Dallas Rice seek to withdraw his plea and consider bond, KFYR/KMOT reported.
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Pennsylvania begins enforcement against unauthorized skill games
State police say enforcement began Oct. 14, with six operators or distributors agreeing to staged machine removals.
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Las Vegas man sentenced to 35 years in federal prison
Daniel Hennigh received 35 years in prison and 35 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to four federal offenses.
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GKN proposal sets $100 million cap for evacuation claims
A proposed settlement tied to the May 2026 Garden Grove incident would fund claims for qualifying evacuees, but the agreement still needs court approval.
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Ohio indictment alleges scheme reached 70-plus U.S. employers
A 14-person Ohio indictment alleges a remote IT-worker scheme affected more than 70 U.S. employers and generated about $3 million in revenue. In a separate Texas operation, the FBI seized approximately 187 devices, including laptops and keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) equipment.
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Man dies after reported stabbing on West Ninth Street in Junction City
A man died after officers found him with an apparent stab wound in Junction City. Police reported no arrests as of Oct. 12.
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West Africa scam crackdown reports 28 arrests, 117 trafficking victims
Authorities reported 28 arrests in Ghana and Nigeria and identified 117 trafficking victims in Ghana who were awaiting return to Nigeria. Meta said it removed more than 3.7 million accounts, Pages and Groups.
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Judge extends East Potomac tree-cutting ban through Oct. 26
A temporary order bars further tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links through Oct. 26 and sets advance notice rules for certain permanent changes.
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Woman, 84, dies after car falls from Honolulu parking garage
An 84-year-old woman died after her car fell from a fifth-floor parking structure in downtown Honolulu, police said.
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Aurora’s Station 18 plan now targets a 2027 opening
Aurora’s proposed Station 18 would turn the Aurora Highlands Visitor Center into a 9,600-square-foot firehouse. The city now projects an opening in 2027, later than its earlier mid-2026 target.
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Wichita shooting suspect surrenders; police allege carjacking
Police say Xavion Dates surrendered the day after Aaliyah Wilson, 22, was fatally shot in Wichita and was booked on suspicion of murder, carjacking and theft.
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Mackayla Paige, 29, killed in Oakland shooting; woman arrested
Mackayla Paige was fatally shot in Oakland on Oct. 11. Police said an adult woman from Richmond was arrested in connection with the shooting.
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Henderson police report 214 casings from two locations
Police said 80 spent casings were recovered at a Club Crest Way home and 134 at a cemetery where officers fatally shot Ropati Tauiliili.
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Two hospitalized after shooting outside Mesa Halloween event
A juvenile and an adult man were hospitalized with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries after a shooting outside a Mesa reception hall.
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Motorcyclist dies in crash near Farragut’s Outlets Drive
A motorcyclist died after a collision near Outlets Drive in Knox County on Oct. 9. Reports said the sheriff’s office was investigating that evening.
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2,823 small arms and light weapons seized in 17-country INTERPOL operation
INTERPOL reported 2,823 small arms and light weapons seized during Operation Trigger X, which ran June 22 to July 5, 2026, across 17 countries.
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Deputy critically injured in Sioux Falls shooting; six charges filed
A Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy was critically injured in a Sioux Falls shooting Oct. 9. Brandon Oetken faces six charges, and the state is investigating the use of force.
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Five Pasadena lieutenants challenge assistant chief’s appointment
The pending suit says James Holt’s appointment may not meet Texas requirements for sworn-officer service. No court ruling has been reported.
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Watsonville police log records arrest after reported Green Meadow gunfire
Police say Juan Manuel Nevarez was arrested after a reported firearm discharge on Green Meadow Drive. No one was injured, according to a department post.
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Shreveport police charge man in Mansfield Road double homicide
Police say Lesabian Thomas was arrested and charged in the September deaths of David Young and LaJames Smith.
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ATF Extends NFA Nonenforcement Policy Nationwide
ATF says it will stop enforcing specified National Firearms Act rules nationwide for suppressors and certain other firearms, while other federal and state requirements remain.