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The Odessa Police Department is urging drivers to exercise caution on the roads as winter weather rolls through the area. OPD ...

ODESSA, Texas — There were 23 weather-related crashes the Odessa Police Department (OPD) responded to between 4 a.m. and 12 p ...

Police in Orange say a traffic stop turned into a drug bust, with officers seizing drugs, prescription pills, cash and a gun, ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Prosecutors allege Omaha mother Yolonda Barfield was careless for leaving a loaded gun within reach of her children. A gun kept under a mattress is what investigators say ...

A 48-year-old Polson criminal defense attorney who was supposed to take the bench this month as Montana’s 20th Judicial ...

Omaha police say they found the vehicle and have it in their custody, but they're still looking for the suspect. If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP. A family friend also ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom's declaration that Oakland needs to loosen its police pursuit policy has prompted discussion and debate over this controversial topic.

The Oxford Police Department pledged on social media Wednesday to post a monthly reminder about Jimmie “Jay” Lee until ...

The Oshkosh Police Department arrested a 23-year-old male from Oshkosh after he discharged a firearm inside of his residence ...

With the temperatures expected to drop, and rain expected to bring ice, the Opelika Police Department is offering tips and ...