A man from Santa Monica recently faced serious consequences for running an illegal sports betting operation. Christopher King was ordered to spend nearly two years behind bars. He also had to give up $10 million and pay back $3. 8 million in taxes he avoided paying. King admitted to several crimes.
Sophia Wei, known as "Pookie, " was a 40-year-old artist who painted portraits for famous people. She painted a big picture of Kevin Hart's late mother in 2020. This was her first paid job as an artist. She started painting during the pandemic lockdowns. She posted pictures on Instagram with celebri
A plane carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Kwale region on a Tuesday morning. The flight was headed to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Most of the passengers were tourists from Hungary and Germany. The pilot, a Kenyan, also died in the crash. The plane went down in a hilly and forested ar
There's a big problem with how we track crime data in the U. S. Right now, we don't know enough about the immigration status of people who commit crimes. This lack of information makes it hard to understand the full picture of crime involving immigrants. A senator from Indiana, Jim Banks, is pushin
In the U. S. , fake stuff is everywhere. From fake medicine to unsafe electronics, these items are not just a problem for shoppers but also a big danger to public safety. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is stepping up to tackle this issue. They have given their stamp of approval to a sp
Houston's streets saw an unusual sight on a recent Saturday night. A team of 40 federal officers, driven by a new data-focused strategy, took to the rain-soaked streets. Their mission? To find and arrest criminal aliens in high-crime areas. The operation was led by Larry Adams, Acting Deputy Direct
Rio de Janeiro is gearing up to welcome the world for some big climate events. But before the global mayors and celebrities arrive, the city saw a violent clash. Twenty people lost their lives, including two police officers, during a major crackdown on organized crime. This happened just days before
In Scottsdale, Arizona, a restaurant named Mon Chéri became the scene of an unusual crime. Early on a Saturday morning, two burglars broke in, causing damage and stealing money, an iPhone, and a bottle of Bacardi. But before they robbed the place, they were caught on camera doing something unexpecte
Ann Arbor is making it easier for everyone to keep an eye on crime. The police have launched a new online tool that shows crime numbers from the past few years. This tool reveals that overall crime has gone down by 7% compared to last year. Violent crime has also dropped by 4%. But not all areas of
Lake Bluff has embraced a new way to fight crime using cameras that scan license plates. This tech, brought in by Flock Group Inc. , is now a part of the village's police work. The system has eight cameras, with six already up and running at key spots around the village. Two more are on the way, and
