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Dec 16 2024CRIME

Help Find St. Cloud’s Missing E-Bike!

Ever wondered what happens when a fancy e-bike goes missing in your town? That’s what the St. Cloud police are trying to figure out after a Fucare Gemini X e-bike vanished. This isn't just any old bike; it's speedy and high-tech. So, why should we care? Well, even small crimes can lead to bigger iss

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Dec 14 2024CRIME

Illegal Migrants Face Death Penalty in Texas Crime

Imagine this: a district attorney in Texas wants the ultimate punishment for two Venezuelan men accused of killing a 12-year-old girl. The girl, Jocelyn Nungaray, snuck out one night and met the men, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos. These men are said to have lured Jocelyn, t

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Dec 13 2024CRIME

Personality Traits and Crime: A Danish Study

Ever wondered how certain personality traits could link to criminal behavior? Well, a recent study in Denmark delved into this question. Researchers combined three well-known criminology theories with a model called HEXACO, which measures personality traits. They connected this personality data with

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

Cracking the Code of Crime: Unveiling Hidden Patterns

Imagine trying to understand a complex puzzle by only looking at the pieces' colors. That's similar to how we've been categorizing crimes. We slap a single label on each crime, like "burglary" or "assault, " and call it a day. But crimes are way more intricate than that. They involve a mix of behavi

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Cracking Crime: How Topic Modeling Sheds New Light

You might think that labeling crimes as simple categories like "burglary" or "assault" is enough to understand them. But hold on, it's not that straightforward! Each crime is a mix of behaviors, situations, and details that can't be crammed into a single box. This loss of information makes it tough

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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Safety Boost in Kansas City: New Cameras and Lights Hit the Streets

In Kansas City, Missouri, the scene is changing. The city has been adding new security cameras and lights throughout the downtown area, especially in the Crossroads neighborhood. The aim? To make Kansas City safer. Mayor Quinton Lucas announced this move recently, highlighting how these upgrades wil

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Beyond Blue Lights: Trump and Harris See Eye to Eye on Police Limitations

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris have found common ground on a significant issue: the limitations of police in solving all societal problems. Trump, known for his tough-on-crime stance, and Harris, who advocates for community-base

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Oct 12 2024CRIME

Make Transit Safer: Are Gates the Answer?

Imagine hopping on a train after a long day at work. You expect a safe journey home, but are worried about the crime that happens on public transit. This is a common concern. Transit systems are taking steps to assure riders like Dominique Davenport, who once heard gunshots at a MetroLink station in

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Oct 12 2024CRIME

Why Transit Systems Are Now Focusing on Fraud

Ever had a scary moment on a train platform? Dominique Davenport faced gunshots while waiting for a ride. He wasn't alone; many riders feel anxious due to transit crimes. Systems like St. Louis' MetroLink, known for its lax fare enforcement, aim to change that. They're adding security gates, a far c

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Court Takes on Ghost Guns: A Fight Over Traceability

Ghost guns—weapons assembled from kits and lacking serial numbers—have become a hot topic. The number of these untraceable firearms seized by police has skyrocketed in recent years, from under 4,000 in 2018 to nearly 20,000 in 2021. The Biden administration stepped in, requiring sellers to treat the

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