America Today Staff 
A former student-athlete at University of Kentucky has been indicted in connection with the death of a newborn whose remains were discovered in her home last year. Laken Snelling, 21, was indicted by a Fayette County Grand Jury on charges of first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth … Read more
Two former prison guards in Kentucky are facing criminal charges after authorities say they smuggled drugs into one of the state’s most troubled correctional facilities. According to court records, Dwayne Lee Skaggs, 34, and William Chester Caudill, 32, have been charged in Morgan Circuit Court with first-degree promoting contraband, drug trafficking, official misconduct and engaging … Read more
The Los Angeles Police Department is increasing patrols in downtown Los Angeles following a street takeover that recently spilled into a nearby apartment complex. Police said the expanded presence will include patrol cars, horse patrols, foot patrols and undercover officers in areas such as the Figueroa Street and L.A. Live corridor. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell … Read more
Police are investigating a hate crime at University of California, Irvine after a group of teenagers allegedly chased and harassed a student on campus. According to the UC Irvine Police Department, the incident occurred Feb. 27 at the Arroyo Vista Housing complex. The UC Irvine Black Student Union said five white teenagers riding e-bikes chased … Read more
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a man severely injured in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision happened around 12:34 a.m. on Jan. 19 in West Los Angeles. Investigators said a black Toyota Prius traveling south on Bringham Avenue struck a man who … Read more
A man was taken into custody early Wednesday after a lengthy standoff with police at a home in Lauderhill, Florida, authorities said. According to the Lauderhill Police Department, officers responded around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday to reports of gunfire inside a residence in the Blueberry Hill community. When officers arrived, family members told police that a … Read more
Police are investigating after a toddler was bitten by two dogs in a backyard in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to the Miami Gardens Police Department, officers responded just before 7 p.m. Tuesday to the 3600 block of Northwest 191st Street following reports of a dog bite involving a child. Investigators said a 2-year-old boy was … Read more
A driver was detained early Wednesday after a vehicle crashed into a security barricade near the White House in Washington, D.C., authorities said. The U.S. Secret Service is investigating the incident, which occurred near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue NW and H Street NW. According to Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi, officers with the agency’s … Read more
A man prohibited from possessing firearms was arrested in Delta County, Michigan after investigators discovered dozens of guns at his home during a wildlife enforcement investigation, officials said. The case began when conservation officers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources were already investigating the suspect, who had a prior conviction for second-degree homicide. According … Read more
An 18-year-old woman was found dead inside her vehicle in a parking garage in Royal Oak, Michigan after authorities say she died from carbon monoxide poisoning. According to reports, the woman was discovered Jan. 14 by a manager from the restaurant where she worked. The manager found her inside her car in a parking structure … Read more