Orland Park man and former MTV star arrested in Florida after evading child solicitation charges

A former MTV reality star who is from the Chicago suburb of Orland Park and was wanted on child solicitation charges has been arrested in Florida after more than a year of eluding Illinois police.

First responders face higher risk of heart attack and diet-driven diseases

The country’s 2 million firefighters and law enforcement officers are at a disproportionately high risk for premature, life-threatening diet-driven disease.

Video: Suspect clings to moving car while being chased by police

Dramatic dashcam video shows a domestic violence suspect in California's Central Valley clinging to the side of a car while being chased by police. 

Fraud and romance scam cost Florida companies more than $60,000: FDLE

A Highlands County business fell victim to an elaborate fraud scheme that also involved a romance scam, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

License plate thefts on the rise in Tampa Bay Area

Law enforcement agencies say suspects aren’t just interested in what’s inside your car.

Accused cat killer ‘sick of caring’ for friend’s felines arrested in Pinellas County

Six of seven cats that were dropped off at the Pinellas County SPCA died after deputies say their caregiver shoved the animals into a filthy plastic bin and suitcase. 

Clearwater Police identify girl found wandering in street

A girl found wandering along a street in Clearwater on Wednesday has been identified, according to police.

Tampa police officer seen driving off from crash, internal investigation underway

The Tampa Police Department said its conducting an internal investigation after an officer was seen on camera crashing into another car. The driver of the car said the officer never stopped to check on him after the crash and kept driving.

Drug-detecting laser gun being tested by Bay Area law enforcement agencies

A laser gun that can identify illegal drugs up to six feet away in seconds is being called a “game changer" when it comes to keeping officers safe and fighting the opioid crisis.

Beef jerky, pistachios land Florida man behind bars: PCSO

A Florida man’s hankering for beef jerky and pistachio nuts was so strong, that deputies say he swiped more than $100 worth of the treats from a Polk County convenience store without stopping to pay.