POLICE

Jan 07 2025CRIME

A Tragic End in Park Forest: Man Held in Double Killing

A man, who was living with two women in Park Forest and dating one of them, has been arrested and charged with their murders. The women, Lillian Brown, 51, and Sabrina McCain, 30, were found shot in their home on December 26. Police were called to the scene around 6 pm and found both women dead. Bro

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Four Years After: The Jan. 6 Capitol Mob

Four years have passed since the storming of the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The event has left a lasting impact, with nearly 1, 600 individuals prosecuted for their involvement. Some are still behind bars, facing serious charges like assault and seditious conspiracy. Others, charged with less

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Detroit's Crime Rate Drops: A Community Effort

In 2024, Detroit hit a significant milestone: the lowest homicide rate since 1965 with 203 victims. Despite the city's population growth, this is a clear sign of progress in combating its violent reputation. Mayor Mike Duggan noted this trend, recalling when the city first got under 400 homicides in

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Detroit's Violent Crime Drops to Lowest Levels in Years

In a surprising turn of events, Detroit has seen a significant drop in violent crimes, reaching historic lows not seen since the 1960s. The city's homicide rate, for instance, dropped by 19% from the previous year, with only 203 incidents recorded. This is the lowest number since 1965. Nonfatal shoo

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Tragic Start to the Year: Driver Kills One Officer, Hurts Another in New Zealand

A driver struck two New Zealand police officers who were on foot patrol early on New Year's Day, killing one and seriously injuring the other. This incident shocked the nation, as violent deaths of police officers while on duty are rare. Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, who had served for 38 years, was

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Jan 02 2025OPINION

Let's Talk: Fresno Readers Weigh In on Police Chief Scandal

When Paco Balderrama, Fresno's police chief, found himself in a scandal, readers had plenty to say. Some, like James C. , worried the issue would be swept under the rug. Bill K. , however, wondered if the affair really mattered. "Is it affecting his work? " he asked. Suesan O. called the coverage me

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Kids and Cops: The Shocking Rise in Violence

Lately, police officers are having to use force more often when dealing with violent kids. Numbers have skyrocketed, with over 85, 000 incidents in just one year. This is a big increase from the year before, and it's more than double what it was back in 2017. Cops even had to draw their guns 546 tim

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Dec 29 2024CRIME

Sports Stars' Homes Targeted: A Recent Crime Wave

Lately, sports fans have been alarmed by a string of home burglaries. These aren't ordinary break-ins; they're cleverly timed to happen when the homeowners are away. Just a month ago, NFL star Patrick Mahomes was the first to fall victim. His house was robbed while he was out of town. The thieves di

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Dec 28 2024CRIME

Crash on Boston's Green Line: Car vs. Cruiser Causes Delays

On Monday night, a Boston police cruiser and a Tesla collided, causing some serious trouble for commuters on the Green Line's B Branch. The crash happened on Commonwealth Avenue, near Washington Street, and left a police officer with injuries that weren't too severe, according to the Boston Police D

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Dec 28 2024CRIME

Tragic Shooting in North Charleston: A Closer Look

On Monday afternoon, the North Charleston Police Department responded to a frightening incident. A man, armed with a rifle similar to an AR-15, attacked a group of people at the Abberly Crossing Apartments on Patriots Boulevard. The attack happened around 4:41 PM. The suspect was seen leaving the sc

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