CRIME

Mar 19 2026CRIME

Jimmy Gracey’s Wallet Turns Up in Spanish Sea

James “Jimmy” Gracey, a 20‑year‑old college student from Chicago, vanished while on spring break in Barcelona. The last sighting was outside a club called Shoko near Barceloneta Beach. On Thursday, Spanish police reported finding his wallet drifting in the water close to Somorrostro beach. They had

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Joseph Duggar Arrested Over 2020 Allegations Near Arkansas Home

Joseph Duggar, a former member of the reality series that once showcased his family’s life, was taken into custody by local police near his residence in Tontitown, Arkansas, on March 18. Authorities say the arrest follows claims that he abused a nine‑year‑old girl during a family vacation in Florida

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

The Arrest of a Notorious Drug Gang Boss

A key member of one of Ecuador’s largest drug trafficking groups has been taken into custody in Mexico City, marking a major step for law‑enforcement agencies across the region. The suspect, known by the nickname “Little Wolf, ” was previously wanted for his role in the 2023 murder of a president

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Hospice Clustering Sparks Medicare Fraud Scrutiny

A three‑story office plaza in Los Angeles is home to 89 licensed hospice agencies, a number that raises eyebrows among regulators. The building, known as Merabi Professional Medical Plaza, hosts a mix of businesses—from a salon to a realty firm—yet the bulk of its tenants are hospice providers. S

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

A Family Tale Turned Crime Story

The New York Times has teamed up with Serial Productions to launch a new five‑episode true‑crime podcast called “The Idiot. ” The series follows the life of Allen, a relative of opinion columnist M. Gessen, whose shocking conviction for attempting to hire a hitman against his former wife sets the pl

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Caught in a Love Scam: Hate Crime on a Dating App

A 24‑year‑old man from Campbell, New York, faces serious charges after police say he used a dating app to threaten and extort money from someone in Bath. The suspect, named Andrew Kidder, allegedly created fake profiles to lure victims and then demanded cash or gifts in exchange for keeping private

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Deep Ellum’s New Plan to Cut Night‑time Crime

"After last summer’s spike in violent incidents, Deep Ellum’s nonprofit group has drafted a fresh safety strategy that asks Dallas officials to rethink how night‑life venues are regulated. The plan pushes for a special permit that would hold regular late‑night clubs to stricter safety rules, hoping

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Family Fraud Case: $12 Million Medicaid Scam Leads to Prison

A family in North Carolina ran a Medicaid fraud that stole more than $12 million from the public. The scheme involved a drug‑treatment center called Life Touch LLC, owned by Brandon Sims. Sims’ mother and sister helped run the business, making it a “family affair. ” From 2018 to 2023, the c

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Mar 18 2026CRIME

Power Struggles: Why Cutting Off Cartel Leaders Fails

Trump’s call for a “military coalition” against drug cartels in Latin America has sparked debate. The idea of eliminating cartel bosses—an approach likened to cutting off a Hydra’s heads—seems simple, but history shows it often backfires. When one leader dies, others step up, and the power vacuum ca

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Mar 18 2026CRIME

Former TV Host Faces Racially‑Motivated Highway Shooting Charges

A 46‑year‑old ex‑San Diego news anchor is now in jail after police linked him to two fatal shootings on a remote mountain road. The suspect, who once reported for Univision and Telemundo, was taken into custody at the international airport on March 10 while he was about to leave for a vacation. Inve

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