New $25 million whistleblower program promises big payouts sooner, DOJ says
A new Justice Department whistleblower program promises big paydays to those who report certain federal healthcare offenses and fraud related to government programs and is designed to deliver a sizable chunk of those rewards much more quickly.
A new Justice Department whistleblower program promises big paydays to those who report certain federal healthcare offenses and fraud related to government programs and is designed to deliver a sizable chunk of those rewards much more quickly.
DOJ: Man used pandemic-relief money to buy Porsche, Corvette and luxury properties
A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate.
A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate.
2022 San Antonio human smuggling event: Man sentenced to 30 years for role that killed 53 people
A Guatemalan man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a deadly human smuggling operation that left over 50 people dead.
A Guatemalan man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in a deadly human smuggling operation that left over 50 people dead.
Former Washington County firefighter indicted on arson charge tied to wildfires
Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Cuban national sentenced in Texas for forcing smuggled women into commercial sex work
A Cuban national living illegally in the United States was sentenced Monday for operating a multi-state labor trafficking scheme that forced three Cuban women into commercial sex work.
A Cuban national living illegally in the United States was sentenced Monday for operating a multi-state labor trafficking scheme that forced three Cuban women into commercial sex work.
Italian court grants partial extradition for Lee Gilley to Harris County on lesser murder charge
After weeks, an Italian court has granted the partial extradition of Lee Gilley for a lesser murder charge to Harris County.
After weeks, an Italian court has granted the partial extradition of Lee Gilley for a lesser murder charge to Harris County.
WATCH: Driver towing vehicle crashes in Taco Bell drive-thru, drives off
A pickup truck in Wisconsin towed a car through a drive-thru, proving to not have been the greatest plan.
A pickup truck in Wisconsin towed a car through a drive-thru, proving to not have been the greatest plan.
Officer's use of force ruled justified in fatal shooting of 1-year-old
Mississippi’s attorney general says a police officer’s use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a Senatobia 1-year-old baby boy.
Mississippi’s attorney general says a police officer’s use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a Senatobia 1-year-old baby boy.
Man shot in front of southwest Houston bar after dispute over business ownership
A man is in critical condition after being shot in southwest Houston outside Costa Lounge VIP bar during a dispute, police report.
A man is in critical condition after being shot in southwest Houston outside Costa Lounge VIP bar during a dispute, police report.
Man arrested after shots fired near Chicago federal building, police say
A man is in custody after police say he fired a gun near a downtown Chicago federal building.
A man is in custody after police say he fired a gun near a downtown Chicago federal building.
Pearland jugging victim speaks out after police track down two suspects
A woman is speaking out after police say two suspects followed her from a Houston-area bank to her home and then to a Pearland restaurant, where they broke into her vehicle and stole her passport.
A woman is speaking out after police say two suspects followed her from a Houston-area bank to her home and then to a Pearland restaurant, where they broke into her vehicle and stole her passport.
Canadian man convicted after stealing flamingo from famous Las Vegas hotel
A jury convicted the Canadian man accused of stealing a flamingo from the iconic casino of the same name and taking the squawking bird back to a hotel room on multiple charges of animal cruelty.
A jury convicted the Canadian man accused of stealing a flamingo from the iconic casino of the same name and taking the squawking bird back to a hotel room on multiple charges of animal cruelty.
Harris County crash: Vehicle crashes into home, 2 people injured
Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home in Harris County on Monday evening.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home in Harris County on Monday evening.
League City Flock camera vote: What Proposition A means for police use and privacy
League City Proposition A asks voters whether police should continue using fixed license plate reader cameras. Learn about privacy safeguards, outside agency access and what could happen if voters reject continued use.
League City Proposition A asks voters whether police should continue using fixed license plate reader cameras. Learn about privacy safeguards, outside agency access and what could happen if voters reject continued use.
Trump rally threats: Kansas man charged after assassination threat claims "already mapped roofs"
A Kansas man was arrested after repeated threats to assassinate President Donald Trump were posted on local television news stations’ social media pages, including a claim to have scouted locations where he could shoot the commander in chief during Monday’s rally near Wichita.
A Kansas man was arrested after repeated threats to assassinate President Donald Trump were posted on local television news stations’ social media pages, including a claim to have scouted locations where he could shoot the commander in chief during Monday’s rally near Wichita.
Father killed, 3 injured after dispute at northeast Harris County softball game
A dispute during an adult league softball game ended in gunfire in northeast Harris County, killing a father and injuring three other people.
A dispute during an adult league softball game ended in gunfire in northeast Harris County, killing a father and injuring three other people.
Massachusetts GOP candidate ends campaign following DUI arrest
Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, ended his campaign after being arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence charges following a car crash over the weekend.
Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, ended his campaign after being arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence charges following a car crash over the weekend.
Florida man dons realistic ‘old man’ mask for bank heists, DOJ says
A Florida man arrested in connection with a pair of Tampa Bay-area bank robberies turned out to be a lot younger than he looked – at least, younger than he allegedly looked at the time of the heists.
A Florida man arrested in connection with a pair of Tampa Bay-area bank robberies turned out to be a lot younger than he looked – at least, younger than he allegedly looked at the time of the heists.
NYT engineer killed by in-laws during supervised visit with kids at Dublin park, prosecutors say
An elderly couple accused of gunning down their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park allegedly carried out the killing during a supervised visit between the victim and his children, prosecutors revealed Monday.
An elderly couple accused of gunning down their son-in-law at a crowded Dublin park allegedly carried out the killing during a supervised visit between the victim and his children, prosecutors revealed Monday.
Person hit by train, killed in Houston near SH 288, I-610
A person has died after being hit by a train on Houston's south side.
A person has died after being hit by a train on Houston's south side.