In 2025, Elgin experienced a significant drop in gunfire incidents, with a 63% decrease compared to the previous year. This drop is a big deal because gunfire cases had been on the rise since 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city saw just 24 incidents involving shots fired in 2025, down from
A judge and his wife were hurt in a shooting at their home in Lafayette, Indiana. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon. Judge Steven Meyer got shot in his arm. His wife, Kimberly, was hit in her hip. Both are now in stable condition after getting medical help. Police got a call about the shoot
In a small town in Alabama, the police chief is asking for help to stop the spread of fake news. Chief Kenny Hallmark of Hackleburg wants people to think before they post on social media. He believes that sharing wrong information can cause panic and make his job harder. Recently, a false post on F
Latin America is in a tough spot. Progressive leaders are feeling the heat from both their own people and the Trump administration. The people want quick fixes to crime, and Trump is pushing hard for tough action. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has shown what a hard-line approach can do. His
Prime Video has a knack for crime dramas, but one series stands out as a lasting favorite. It's not just about the thrilling plots or the gritty characters. It's about the lasting impact that makes it a must-watch, even as new shows come and go. The Bosch series has been a game-changer. With seven
Baltimore is facing a troubling rise in crime rates at the beginning of 2026. The latest reports from the Baltimore Police Department show that crime has gone up in many areas compared to the same time last year. The numbers are not good. Larceny, which is theft, has increased by 18%. Theft from ca
In the quiet hours of Monday morning, a man armed with a hammer decided to take his snack cravings to the extreme. He targeted a vending machine in the lobby of the Quality Inn Carlisle, located on Harrisburg Pike. The incident, captured clearly on camera, shows the man attempting to break into the
A man known by many names, but none of them his own, is about to face a judge. Jawad Fakroune, or Angelino Escobar, or Giovanni Costello, or any of the other identities he used, lived a life of lies and luxury. He told people he was the son of a famous drug lord, or a big shot in the mafia. He dined
Netflix has just added a gripping crime drama that's got viewers hooked. "Southland, " a show about the lives of LAPD officers, is now streaming on the platform with all five of its seasons. Since its arrival, it has quickly climbed the ranks to become one of Netflix's most-watched series. The show
Netflix has a new favorite, and it's not the rom-com that everyone was talking about just a week ago. The Rip, a crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has quickly climbed to the top of Netflix's charts. This shift from lighthearted romance to intense crime drama shows how quickly audie
