CRIME

Oct 07 2024CRIME

Swansea Car Dealer Arrested After Victims Report Fraud

Police in Swansea have arrested a used car dealer after dozens of people claimed they were scammed. The owner of Bristol County Auto Exchange, Edward Cicciu, is accused of selling cars without proper titles and keeping the money. Since May, about 35 victims have come forward saying they bought cars

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Habitat for Humanity's Ex-Finance Director Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Misuse

The former Finance Director of Habitat for Humanity in Central South Carolina, Ashley Clark Ingram, has admitted to embezzling over $388,000 meant for COVID-19 relief. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through an internal investigation conducted by the organization after she left her pos

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

When Crypto Goes Physical: A Gang's Ruthless Home Invasion Spree

Have you ever thought about the dark side of cryptocurrency? It might surprise you to know that it isn't just hackers who want a piece of your digital cash. Meet Remy Ra St. Felix, a 24-year-old from Florida, and his gang. They didn't sit behind computers to steal crypto. Instead, they invaded homes

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

City Efforts to Cut Crime: How San Antonio and Baltimore Are Trying

Crime reduction is top of mind for cities like San Antonio and Baltimore, which are rolling out multi-step plans aimed at high-crime areas and individuals who drive a lot of violence. The idea is simple but effective: get different city departments and social service groups to work together, fix iss

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

The Menendez Brothers: A Different Perspective

In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot their parents dead in their Beverly Hills home. The motive? It's still debated. Some say greed, while others point to years of abuse. Netflix's "Monsters" revisits this case with a new twist—an alleged incestuous relationship between the brothers. Ryan Murphy, th

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Are Ghost Guns About to Make a Comeback?

Next week, the Supreme Court will tackle a crucial case that could change how ghost guns are sold in the US. Ghost guns are homemade firearms that don't have serial numbers, making them hard to trace. They've been linked to a surge in crimes, including murders and domestic abuse. The Biden administr

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

The True Story: Casey White's Escape and Life in Prison

In May 2022, Casey White, an inmate serving time at Lauderdale County Detention Center in Alabama, abruptly vanished. Vicky White, an employee at the same facility, had been secretly helping him. The shocking prison break gripped the nation as they were on the run together. In reality, Vicky and Cas

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Community Comes Together for Allie: Prairieville's Walk-On's Fundraiser

In Prairieville, a special day was dedicated to remember Allie Rice, who sadly lost her life two years ago. Ten percent of sales at Walk-On's restaurant on Tuesday went to the Live Like Allie Foundation. The goal? To fund scholarships and help fight crime in the area. Allie's dad, Paul Rice, sees th

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Justice Dives into Tulsa's Historic Tragedy

A century after a terrible event, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun looking into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This tragedy happened in the vibrant Black community of Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma. White mobs attacked the area, destroying numerous Black-owned businesses, churches, homes, a

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Smash-and-Grab Crime in Novato: East Bay Man Caught

Early on a Saturday morning, a car rammed into the Specialty Tobacco Outlet in Novato, California. The action was part of a burglary, and an East Bay man was later arrested in connection with the crime. The incident took place around 3 a.m. at 925 Diablo Avenue. Police reviewed video footage an

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