Seattle-area program will pay victim restitution using taxpayer dollars; some criminals to avoid jail time
A new program by a Washington county prosecutor’s office would allow for certain crime victims to be paid restitution directly from a fund established by the agency – and said to be supplied by taxpayers – instead of waiting for the alleged criminals’ cases to play out in court, according to officials and a report.
Houston police investigate after missing influencer found dead on side of road
A young woman who had a large following as an Instagram influencer has been found dead on the side of a west Houston road -- a day after she was last seen leaving her home, according to reports.
Tornado watch issued for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia until 7 p.m. EST Monday.
South Carolina officials say they can't get drugs for man's Friday execution
South Carolina prison officials say they have to delay an execution scheduled for Friday because they won't be able to obtain the necessary lethal injection drugs.
Utah police officer allegedly abducted relative, feared he was 'being watched by an unknown organization'
A Utah police officer is accused of abducting a family member on Thanksgiving amid a bizarre outburst in which the officer allegedly believed he was “being watched by an unknown organization,” according to recent reports.