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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Staten Island's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Numbers?

Staten Island saw a big drop in crime in 2025, but not all areas improved. The overall crime rate fell by 0. 7%, but some crimes went up. For example, grand larceny and retail theft saw small increases. However, violent crimes like murder and shootings dropped a lot. Murders went down by 63%, and sh

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Golf Clubs Under Siege: A String of Strange Burglaries

In the quiet town of Brandford, something odd happened. Over three nights, a group of men broke into the Keighley Golf Club. They stole golf buggies, knives, and alcohol. They didn't just do it once. They did it three times. The police are still trying to figure out why. The men wore hooded jackets

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Guatemala's Prison Chaos: A Leader Captured, Officers Lost

In Guatemala, a tense situation unfolded over the weekend. It all started when inmates seized control of a prison near Escuintla. They were demanding better treatment for their gang leader. The authorities didn't back down. They stormed the prison and took back control. They also captured a key figu

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Joliet's License Plate Cameras: Privacy Concerns or Crime-Fighting Tools?

Joliet is home to over 80 Flock cameras. These cameras capture license plates and other data. This information helps police solve crimes. A local resident, Sam Coffey, wants to remove these cameras. He worries about the data they collect. Coffey believes the cameras track everyone who drives by. Th

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Judge Limits Federal Agents' Actions Against Peaceful Observers

A Minnesota judge has set boundaries for federal agents operating in the Minneapolis area. They can no longer detain or use tear gas on peaceful protesters who are simply watching them work. This ruling came after six local activists took legal action, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union (A

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Jan 17 2026CRIME

The Truth Behind the Dustin Griffin Shooting: What's Really Going On?

The Virginia State Police are still looking into the shooting of Dustin Griffin that happened on December 17. This is interesting because the Augusta County Sheriff, Donald Smith, has already said the case is closed. He even released some videos from body cameras and dashcams. In a statement, Sheri

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Jan 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Police Tracking: Where Do We Draw the Line?

In a world where technology is everywhere, a big question arises: how much should police be allowed to dig into our phones? The Supreme Court is currently tackling this issue, focusing on something called geofence warrants. These warrants let law enforcement gather location data from all phones in a

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

A Judge's Ruling: What Happened to Garrison Gibson?

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Minnesota recently ruled that immigration agents overstepped their boundaries. The judge ordered the release of Garrison Gibson, a Liberian man who was arrested in his home by heavily armed agents. The judge stated that the agents did not have the r

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Lisbon Police Officers Face Serious Charges for Brutal Acts

In a shocking turn of events, two young police officers from Lisbon are now facing serious charges. They are accused of torturing homeless people and migrants. What makes this even worse is that they shared images of their cruel actions online with other officers. This has sparked a wider investigat

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Fake Calls Tie Up Police: Schools, Celebs, and Hospitals in the Crosshairs

Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High

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