A man who once swapped a life of crime for a political role in New Jersey now faces serious charges that suggest he’s back to his old ways. John Alite, a 63-year-old former councilman in Englishtown, was arrested last week on accusations of running an illegal loansharking operation. Authorities say
Police in Kentucky are looking into a fatal shooting that occurred last night in Crestview Hills. A local department was called to help the state’s health agency at a house on University Circle. The situation escalated when a 37‑year‑old man, Daniel Bolinger, emerged from the home holding a knife. O
WiseTech Global’s stock dropped 14 % on Monday after reports that the Australian Federal Police were looking into its chairman, Richard White. The story came from the Australian Financial Review and said that a former executive of another company owned by White had filed a complaint. The allegation
Romeoville’s police and fire crews have joined forces with a local mental health group to help people dealing with tough situations. Instead of handling everything alone, they’ve brought in experts who specialize in trauma and recovery. Now, a dedicated case manager will be on site full-time to guid
Last weekend in Boston saw a mix of serious offenses and odd behavior reported by police. A 21-year-old man from Braintree was taken into custody after he was seen walking past police tape at a fatal crash scene on Blue Hill Avenue. Instead of leaving, he started laughing, recording videos, and even
On a Saturday in Paris, a group aiming to spotlight executions in Iran found its plans blocked by local authorities. Despite receiving permission earlier, organizers faced a last-minute court decision upholding a ban on their rally at Place Vauban near Les Invalides. About 20 people were detained as
Chad Essert, once the head of Bethel’s police force, is back in Clermont County after being extradited from Florida. The sheriff’s office booked him into jail late Thursday evening, and he will stay there without bail while 70 felony counts loom. His first court date is set for Monday. The indictme
A sudden crash on West Davis Street sent shock through the Bishop Arts District as a truck collided with a group of people. The incident happened late in the evening, around 7 p. m. , when bystanders were outside eating and socializing. A driver, who is still in custody, reportedly drove the v
Jim White, a well-known British sports commentator, found himself unexpectedly on the ground during the chaos of the Knicks championship parade. Instead of staying safely behind barriers, he decided to climb over one in a rush to reach his radio studio near the World Trade Center. Before he could ev
Boston’s mix of history and mystery draws visitors every year, but one tour digs into the city’s shadowy past instead of its famous landmarks. A former homicide investigator now guides curious travelers through the underbelly of Boston’s crime history, where real events and unsettling details collid
