Crime
Man who shot semi truck driver in head and shoulder on North Carolina interstate sentenced to prison
A man was sentenced to prison after a North Carolina "highway shooting spree" that left a truck driver with life-threatening injuries in 2024. On July...
Two arrested for trying to steal 32,000 pounds of precious metal with 18 wheeler, Texas police say
Two suspects were arrested in Sealy, Texas, for a major cargo theft attempt that was thwarted by police. Police launched an investigation after receiving...
Man trying to steal Freightliner tree-trimming truck at knifepoint dies after driver fights back, California sheriff says
California police are investigating an alleged armed carjacking attempt that turned fatal when the driver of a Freightliner work truck fought back against the...
Motorist arrested for drunk driving after crashing into semi truck on Indiana Toll Road
A motorist who collided with a semi truck was arrested for drunk driving, according to Indiana State Police (ISP). Early in the afternoon on...
Livestock hauler arrested for bypassing Florida ag inspection station after being denied entry over Screwworm papers
A man hauling livestock is accused of re-entering Florida after being denied entry due to lack of documentation required under the state's Screwworm emergency...
Two arrested for stealing nine commercial vehicles from South Carolina county
Two men were arrested in connection with a major truck theft investigation in North Carolina and South Carolina. On July 24, 2026, the Florence...
License plate reader helps Florida police nab diesel theft suspect
Police in Volusia County, Florida, put the brakes on a suspect wanted for multiple diesel fuel thefts. On July 6 and July 12, Circle K...
Michigan troopers seize marijuana and $346K in cash from semi truck that bypassed I-75 weigh station
A truck driver was taken to jail after troopers located marijuana and a large quantity of cash during a traffic stop that was initiated...
Thirty-year veteran truck driver admits to smuggling 24 people in load manifested as carrots
A Texas-based truck driver has admitted to his role in a major human smuggling attempt that was intercepted by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Rodney...
Twelve face federal charges for $2 million cargo theft scheme targeting Nike facility in Memphis
A dozen people have been indicted for a cargo theft conspiracy that resulted in the theft of at least $2 million in Nike products,...
North Carolina deputies arrest two for drug trafficking during big rig traffic stop for failure to maintain lane
A truck driver and passenger were arrested in Spring Hope, North Carolina, on drug trafficking charges. On July 19, 2026, officers with the Nash...
Bobtail truck driver found sleeping on US-93 blows ‘crazy high’ BAC, Arizona troopers say
A truck driver found sleeping on an Arizona highway was discovered to be more than four times the legal limit for commercial vehicles drivers,...