United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a Lafayette man previously convicted of a felony pleaded guilty Thursday to possessing a .40 caliber pistol and ammunition. Karlon Woods Jr.

A man, previously cited by police for animal cruelty issues, was arrested after a German Shepherd was found dead while tangled around a clothesline pole, officials said. Miguel Angel Valencia, 42, was ...

Kenosha man was charged for hanging a child from a clothes line pole in the backyard. Kenosha Police were called to the scene by a neighbor who witnessed the four-year-old hanging from the pole.

Lodi Police Deputy Chief Vincent Quatrone says two brothers, ages six and 10, were apparently hit by the pole while playing in their backyard on Thursday night. Quatrone says the 6-year-old was struck ...