In a quiet industrial park in Lorain, Ohio, a peaceful lunch break turned into a nightmare. Three police officers, enjoying a simple meal, were suddenly ambushed by a gunman. Officer Phillip Wagner, a 35-year-old former Marine, was critically injured and later died in the hospital. His colleagues, Peter Gale and Brent Payne, were also shot but are recovering. The su...
A former crime-fighting officer, Paul Chowles, has been handed a 5. 5-year prison sentence for a clever but illegal Bitcoin grab. He took 50 Bitcoins, now worth about $6 million, from a seized stash during a dark web investigation. Chowles was a lead analyst, which gave him the perfect opportunity to steal the cryptocurrency. The theft happened in 2017, but it took ...
In a small town in South Carolina, two men found themselves in trouble with the law after a reported break-in. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office shared that Antwine McFadden, 50, and Guy Owens Jr. , 33, were both charged with third-degree burglary. This incident took place on a Wednesday afternoon, around 3 p. m. , on Britton Road. Deputies were called to the scene...
In a shocking turn of events, four law enforcement officers and a businessman in Louisiana have been accused of cooking up fake police reports. Their goal? To help immigrants get U. S. visas they weren't entitled to. This scheme allegedly went on for nearly a decade, from the end of 2015 to mid-2025. The accused include two current police chiefs, a former chief, and...
In 2024, Kootenai County experienced a notable decline in reported crimes, marking a significant shift from previous years. The total number of offenses dropped by nearly 10%, with 7, 079 incidents reported, down from 7, 984 in 2023. This decrease follows a pattern of fluctuation, with the lowest number of offenses recorded in 2020 at 6, 022. The most common crimes ...
A violent incident unfolded at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on a Monday morning. A 27-year-old man, armed with a rifle and dressed in tactical gear, opened fire at the entrance of the facility. Law enforcement officers, including Border Patrol agents and local police, responded swiftly and neutralized the shooter. The suspect, identified as Ryan Luis,...
Deep in the Florida Everglades, a new detention center has opened its doors. This facility, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" has started housing immigrants. The name is a nod to the infamous Alcatraz Island, known for its harsh conditions. The center is part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws more strictly. The facility is located at an old training a...
Melissa Hortman, a prominent figure in Minnesota politics, was laid to rest alongside her husband, Mark, after a tragic and politically charged assassination. The couple, along with their beloved golden retriever, was killed in their home on June 14, shocking the community and the nation. The attack also targeted Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvett...
Crime-fighting tools are getting a tech upgrade. Sensors are stepping into the spotlight, offering a faster, cheaper way to tackle crime. But there's a catch. Current sensors have some big problems. They're pricey, tricky to use, and need experts to make sense of the results. Researchers have been busy testing new sensor tech. They looked at over 1, 400 studies. Out...
On the set of Cobra Kai, a lighthearted moment took a serious turn. Martin Kove, known for his role in the show, found himself in a tricky situation. It all started when he playfully bit Alicia Hannah-Kim, his co-star. What he thought was a funny joke, turned out to be not so funny for Alicia. Alicia wasn't laughing. She had a clear bite mark on her arm. It was alre...