Montana court voids four SB 93 initiative provisions
The court unanimously affirmed three appealed rulings and left in place a separate, unappealed district court ruling on attorney general review. It also upheld the denial of attorney fees.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Laredo hotel deemed unsafe after fire; four streets remain closed
A three-alarm fire at the DoubleTree prompted a disaster declaration. Police said four bordering streets could remain closed into the weekend.
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Florida appeals court orders full expungement of Hope Florida report
Florida’s First District Court of Appeal directed a Leon County court to expunge a grand-jury presentment in full, citing its contents and the state attorney’s disclosure of the confidential document.
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Carrie Cox’s Henderson trial set for February 2027
A judge moved Councilwoman Carrie Cox’s trial start from October 19, 2026, to February 8, 2027. The new setting is after Henderson’s November election.
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INTERPOL reports 233 arrests in nine-country crime operation
INTERPOL reported 233 arrests, 313 seizures and more than 1,000 live animals recovered in a two-month environmental-crime operation across nine countries.
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Arcadia couple plead not guilty; bail set at $20 million each
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang face felony charges over alleged abuse of children at their Arcadia home. A judge set bail below prosecutors’ request.
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Arrie Mae Roberts identified after fatal Columbus pedestrian crash
Reports identified 76-year-old Arrie Mae Roberts as the pedestrian killed near Veterans Parkway and 18th Street on Oct. 4.
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Police identify Faith Smith in Amarillo homicide investigation
Amarillo police identified Faith Smith, 31, after her body was found behind a garage on Orange Street.
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Second pedestrian dies after Vancouver crosswalk crash
Police reported on Oct. 7 that the 43-year-old man had died from his injuries after the Oct. 5 crash at NE Andresen Road and NE Van Mall Drive. A 34-year-old woman died at the scene.
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Woman dies, Aiken County deputy recovering after Scotch Lane shooting
Amanda Buckner, 38, died after a shooting on Scotch Lane on Oct. 5. SLED is investigating at the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office’s request.
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First Circuit Leaves 13 ACIP Appointments Stayed After Hearing
The appeals court heard the administration’s challenge on Oct. 6 but issued no ruling. Separate stays on committee votes and a CDC schedule memo also remain in effect.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court blocks homestead tax initiative 5-4
The court ruled State Question 843 unconstitutional before signature gathering, finding its proposed full exemption conflicted with the state constitution’s minimum assessment rule.
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NextEra found liable under Oklahoma laws in Uri gas case
An Osage County judge found NextEra liable under two Oklahoma statutes. A trial will determine whether monetary relief is owed and how much.
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Driver dies after crash on Sundew Way in San Jacinto
A driver died after a single-vehicle crash on Sundew Way. The road has reopened, and the cause remains under investigation.
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Fort Lauderdale mobile home fire displaces two residents
A fire destroyed a mobile home on Northeast 63rd Court in Fort Lauderdale, displacing two adults. No injuries were reported, and a cat was unaccounted for.
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Pasadena police force surpasses 300 officers
Pasadena’s police department has exceeded 300 officers for the first time, while municipal court adds recurring evening and weekend hours.
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Springfield police to receive 285 Axon body cameras
The Springfield City Council approved a $5.3 million, 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise to replace the police department’s WatchGuard cameras.
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Montgomery Reports Fewer Homicides, More Arrests in First Half of 2026
Montgomery officials reported 26 homicides in the first half of 2026, down from 32, while police made more than 3,700 arrests, a 44.5% increase.
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ARISE Juvenile Court Calendar Moving to Victorville Aug. 12
San Bernardino County Superior Court will move the ARISE juvenile court calendar to Victorville on Aug. 12, 2026, while keeping its regular schedule.
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Santa Fe police plan six mobile enforcement cameras for August
Santa Fe police expect to deploy six mobile cameras in August 2026, with devices divided between the city’s north and south sides.
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Two men sentenced in Alexandria hotel sexual-assault case
Ja’Real Wilkins received 40 years and Tysheem Boykins 16 years after jury convictions in a 2022 Alexandria hotel case.
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DOJ and FBI Seize 13 Websites Targeting Clearance Holders
The Justice Department and FBI seized 13 domains they said were backed by suspected Chinese agents and used fake consulting offers to seek sensitive information from current and former U.S. security-clearance holders.