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A Missouri delivery driver was taken into custody after an incident in which a customer was struck by a vehicle following a dispute over a tip.

According to the authorities, the incident was reported shortly after 7:20 p.m. at a residence in Fulton. A caller told emergency dispatchers that a delivery driver had reportedly become upset, hit a person with a car, and then left the area.

Investigators later located the driver at a local restaurant, where he was taken into custody. He was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and leaving the scene of an accident.

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Federal prosecutors in Oregon unsealed a case describing a multi-state drug trafficking operation that moved fentanyl and methamphetamine through the region.

According to court records, eight people were charged, including a Salem man accused of taking part in a federal drug conspiracy. The man was arrested, appeared in court, and was later released while awaiting trial.

Investigators said the case involved a trafficking network allegedly tied to Mexico that continued supplying drugs into the United States, with associates in Oregon and California to distribute them. Authorities said the group used several methods to move narcotics, including mailing packages disguised as everyday items.

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A Tennessee man was taken into custody after he allegedly injured his infant son during a late-night incident that began at multiple locations before ending inside a restaurant.

The investigation reportedly started after an ambulance request around 1 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a man inside a Memphis restaurant who appeared to be screaming and in distress while holding a baby. Witnesses told the authorities that the situation had escalated quickly moments before officers got there.

According to reports, the man had been seen earlier at more than one gas station carrying the infant and asking strangers for help. Witnesses said he appeared panicked and left each location before eventually entering the restaurant.

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A Kentucky college student was reportedly accused of seriously injuring another man during a late-night altercation that led to a weeklong hospital stay.

According to court documents, the incident allegedly occurred in the early morning hours of April 10 at a bar in Lexington. The authorities said an argument began between two individuals inside the establishment. At some point, another man reportedly stepped in and attempted to calm the situation.

Investigators said the situation escalated when the suspect allegedly reacted by striking the man in the face. The blow reportedly caused the victim to fall backward and hit his head on the ground. The victim was said to have lost consciousness for several minutes following the impact.

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A Missouri massage therapist was taken into custody after a client reported alleged sexual abuse during an appointment, according to the authorities.

The incident was reported on April 24 at a massage business in Liberty. A client told the authorities he had gone to the location seeking treatment for back pain. During the session, he said he was first positioned on his stomach while the therapist worked on his back. He later claimed the therapist instructed him to turn over. After that, the therapist allegedly began touching his upper body before moving lower, pulling down his clothing, and making inappropriate contact. The client said he immediately ended the session and left the business.

When the authorities arrived, they spoke with the therapist, who reportedly claimed that only two female clients had been seen that day and that both were currently in sessions. After the authorities explained the complaint, the therapist allegedly stated she did not understand English and said she spoke Mandarin. A translator was then used during further questioning.

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A Utah man was reportedly accused of abusing two young children in his home after authorities said a boy was hospitalized with hypothermia and widespread injuries.

According to court records, the case came to light after the child was taken for medical care, where staff allegedly observed bruising across much of his body. The injuries, along with signs that he may have been restrained, raised concerns and led the authorities to open an investigation on April 22.

During that investigation, the man was questioned and allegedly described a system of punishments he said he created. He reportedly told the authorities that the children would be forced to perform exercises such as squats, planks, and wall sits when they got in trouble. He allegedly said the discipline was often used when the children took candy or other treats without permission.

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A former home improvement store manager was accused of carrying out a long-running discount scheme that allegedly caused millions of dollars in losses, according to prosecutors.

The man was taken into custody earlier in April and later appeared in court, where the authorities said he could face charges including organized fraud and first-degree grand theft. Officials alleged that the total loss to the company reached about $4.3 million over a period of more than two years.

During the court hearing, a defense attorney argued that there was no evidence that the man directly profited from the alleged actions. The attorney claimed the case only showed that discounts were given to various customers, not that any personal financial gain occurred.

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A California man was arrested after he allegedly dragged a police officer into a moving vehicle during a reported armed robbery, according to the authorities.

The incident reportedly happened around 5:15 a.m. on February 20, when the authorities responded to a call about multiple suspects involved in a robbery at a grocery store. By the time officers arrived, at least one suspect was still in a vehicle outside the business.

According to the authorities, the situation quickly turned physical when an officer approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver. During the struggle, the suspect allegedly accelerated, pulling the officer into the vehicle as it moved forward. The vehicle then reportedly struck a police car and part of the nearby store.

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A Florida woman was taken into custody after the authorities investigated a dispute in a store parking lot that allegedly involved a firearm.

According to an arrest report, the incident happened in the afternoon outside a Target store, where officers responded to a call about a possible gun being displayed. When the authorities arrived, they spoke with a driver who said she had just left the area after a confrontation that made her fear for her safety.

The driver reportedly told investigators she had been sitting in her parked vehicle when another car pulled into the space next to her. She said she moved her car slightly to avoid any contact between the vehicles. That action allegedly led to a verbal argument between the two.

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A Milwaukee landlord was taken into federal custody after investigators alleged he ran a long-term scheme that allowed drug trafficking operations inside his rental properties.

According to a criminal complaint, the 52-year-old property owner controlled more than 150 buildings with over 500 units across the city. Authorities claimed at least 25 of those locations were linked to drug sales, overdoses, or were allegedly used by dealers. The properties were reportedly organized under dozens of LLCs tied to a single real estate business.

Investigators said the operation had been under review since May 2024. During that time, agents allegedly found that various narcotics, including fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana, were being distributed from multiple units connected to the landlord’s portfolio. When arrests were carried out, authorities reported seizing cash, firearms, scales, and hypodermic needles.

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