Since 2015, violent crime in Baltimore and Washington D. C. has fallen sharply. Baltimore saw a 61% drop in homicides, reaching its lowest point in nearly five decades, while Washington D. C. reported a 21% decline in homicides and even bigger reductions in other violent crimes. But experts warn tha
In March, a shocking incident occurred outside a Charlotte grocery store when a woman randomly stabbed a pregnant shopper in broad daylight. The attacker, later identified as Marvina Butler-Hardy, allegedly used a steak knife while the victim was putting her three-year-old son into their car. The vi
The Dallas Police Department has started a fresh effort called “Operation We Got You” to target people who owe the city for violent acts. The plan is running until early May and works hand‑in‑hand with the U. S. Marshals Service. A 19‑year‑old man named Eric Lampkin‑Scarborough was the first pers
A man from Newport Beach was handed three consecutive life sentences on March 20. He had killed his parents and a longtime housekeeper in a quiet gated community. The judge said the crimes were brutal, involving both bludgeoning and repeated stabbing. The defendant was found guilty of three special
"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
Baltimore County police say that violent crime has fallen to its lowest point in five years. The 2025 report shows fewer homicides and non‑fatal shootings than ever before, while the department’s case‑solving rates hit record highs. In 2025, only 28 people were killed in the county—down from 55 i
Maine stands out across the United States for having one of the lowest rates of violent crime. According to recent FBI statistics, only 100 people per 100, 000 residents were involved in violent offenses during 2024. In contrast, Washington, D. C. recorded more than a thousand violent incidents per
The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro
In Wilmington, Illinois, a heated debate about politics took a dark turn when a 47-year-old woman, Tara Heine, allegedly attacked a 15-year-old girl. The incident, which happened on Super Bowl Sunday, left the teenager with visible injuries and Heine facing serious charges. Heine has been in and ou
A fresh look at crime data shows a steady fall in violent incidents across the country’s biggest urban centers. The new report pulls together information from 67 leading police departments, painting a picture that every major category—homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults—has slipped.
