CRIME

Apr 03 2026CRIME

Oakland’s crime drop: What’s working and what’s still a worry

The first three months of this year have seen Oakland’s crime rates fall sharply, with violent crime down by nearly a quarter and overall crime almost a third lower than last year. Homicides dropped by 39 percent, gun-related assaults fell by 17 percent, and robberies plunged by 30 percent. Even cat

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Apr 03 2026CRIME

Bali’s Crime Boss Delay: What’s Really Going On?

A Scottish man accused of running a major international drug ring got a surprise second delay in his deportation from Bali this week. Authorities had planned to send him to Spain last Thursday, but suddenly pulled him off the flight—again—without giving a clear reason. While officials won’t explain,

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

DNA Breaks 60‑Year‑Old Murder Mystery

A woman in San Rafael was killed on 1 Feb 1966. Her husband, a banker, had just left for surgery, so the victim was alone when an unknown intruder entered. Investigators found three Salem cigarettes in a table ashtray – the victim never smoked that brand, so they kept them as evidence. Back then, p

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

Dallas Police Crack Down on Violent Crime with New Operation

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

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

Church robbery sparks hate‑crime investigation

Police in Queens are looking for a man who stole money and defaced holy water at St. Anastasia Catholic Church over the weekend. The incident happened around 11:45 a. m. on Saturday. The suspect entered the church, poured liquid into the baptismal font, and took an unknown amount of cash from the

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

New lottery scandal rocks Lexington County after stolen ticket scam

A Lexington County man now faces fraud charges after allegedly swapping a real lottery ticket with a fake one worth $500 back in 2022. The incident came to light when lottery officials noticed something odd about a winning ticket claimed at a local convenience store. Instead of paying out the winner

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

A friend of New York's former mayor faces serious charges

A close friend of the former mayor of New York, Eric Adams, has run into legal trouble once again. Zhan Petrosyants, also known as Johnny, has been charged with taking part in a widespread scheme to defraud health insurance companies and launder money. The charges involve submitting fake claims for

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

London sees more arrests in ambulance arson case tied to antisemitic motives

Police in London have taken three more people into custody over a fire that damaged four ambulances owned by a Jewish volunteer group. The incident happened in Golders Green, an area with a big Jewish community. Two of the suspects are 20 and 19 years old, while the third is just 17 and holds both B

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

A Mechanic’s Anger Ends a Firefighter’s Life

A 41-year-old mechanic from Connecticut faces serious charges after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and shooting a firefighter who was there. Police say Jabari Bush was already known for harassing his ex with unwanted visits and messages before this violent night. When he arrived at her house

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Apr 01 2026CRIME

Politician’s Trust Broken: Consultant Accused of Stealing Campaign Money

A political consultant from Annapolis, known for working with Republicans like former Gov. Larry Hogan, has been charged by federal authorities. The indictment says he took money from at least one elected official and a community group to buy a yacht. The case lists six criminal counts: three for

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