CRIME

Jan 11 2025CRIME

LA Fires: Celebs React to Arson Suspect

The Lakeview, Cedar, and Oakwood wildfires have been burning across Los Angeles since Tuesday. Two more started on Wednesday and Thursday: Berkley, north of the city, and Evelyn, near Ventura County's border. The fires have claimed ten lives, forced 180, 000 evacuations, and destroyed many homes. A

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

Bourbon Street's Safety Dilemma: Balancing Fun and Protection

New Orleans is grappling with a perennial question after a recent attack: How can Bourbon Street be made safe without losing its unique charm? The deadly truck attack has sparked debates about security measures, from banning cars to turning the area into a state park. Locals, like waiter Bryan Casey

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

A Repeat Offender's Shocking Attempt

In the small town of Holtville, Alabama, a 17-year-old girl nearly fell victim to a frightening situation. A man, later identified as Yordy Centeno-Melchor, tried to lure her into his vehicle. This wasn't Melchor's first brush with the law—he had been deported from the U. S. at least five times befo

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

Trump's Surprising Forgiveness: What's the Catch?

Last Friday, Donald J. Trump got off easy. Judge Juan M. Merchan gave him an unconditional discharge, a rare and lenient decision in New York courts. This means Trump won't have to follow any strict rules or pay back any money, unlike a conditional discharge. Why did this happen? Well, Judge Mercha

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Jan 11 2025CRIME

Parham Man Caught Driving Despite Ban

Early one Friday morning in 2025, a Parham resident found themselves in serious trouble after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) spotted them driving on Road 38 in Parham. This individual had been explicitly told by the Ontario Court of Justice not to operate any vehicle due to previous offenses. A

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Slippery Heist, Sloppy Clues: Teen's Poo-print Blunder

Imagine this: a teenager tries to pull off a series of burglaries with a friend, but ends up leaving a peculiar trail behind – dog poo on his shoes. This goofy mistake led police straight to the culprit, a 20-year-old named Brian Harold. The silly string of crimes included breaking into a van, steal

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Colorado's Big City Mayors Team Up: Focus on Young Offenders and Housing

In Colorado, the mayors of the state's three largest cities—Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Denver—have joined forces to write a letter to Governor Jared Polis and other state leaders. They're kicking off the 2025 legislative session by urging a focus on public safety, specifically juvenile crime and

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Crypto Scam: Text Messages Trick People into Losing Millions

Imagine receiving a text message promising a great remote job with high pay. Sounds too good to be true, right? That's because it was. Scammers tricked people into opening cryptocurrency accounts and maintaining specific balances, all while promising hefty commissions for online product reviews. Unf

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Cracking Cold Cases in Norway: A Genetic Detective Story

Did you know that Norway is jumping on the DNA detective bandwagon? With the help of commercial DNA databases, a new tool called Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) is heating up old crime scenes. This isn’t your typical CSI stuff; IGG uses family trees to find suspects. And guess what? They’ve al

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Jan 10 2025CRIME

Citizens and Council Members Discuss Crime and Police Support in Gary

Two Gary residents, Ivan Ursey and Christy Sass, recently shared their concerns about crime in the city during a Common Council meeting. Ursey, who also chairs the Gary Republican Party, talked about a relative being held at gunpoint and having their wallet stolen. He feels that the city needs more

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