Shoplifting is a big problem in many places, and the Staten Island Mall was no exception. But things are looking up! The NYPD made a special team to fight retail theft. This team has been working hard, and it's paying off. The team started small but grew to 16 officers. They focus on catching repea
In the beginning of 2025, California is rolling out a set of new laws designed to tackle crime, especially retail theft. These laws come after a period where punishments had been eased. Experts note that while these new laws may make penalties stronger, they don't mark a return to the strict policie
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Californians voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug offenses and expands access to drug treatment. The shift in public opinion was driven by visible changes in the state, including a rise in homeless
Last week, a handful of men involved in a massive cannabis theft ring pleaded guilty in Santa Cruz County. The case, dubbed "Operation Sticky Fingers" by the California Attorney General's Office, saw 24 people charged across nine counties. Over nine months, these individuals were accused of breaking
Imagine a world where the products you buy online are not what they seem. A world where the boxes are stacked high with stolen goods, hidden behind the façade of legitimate businesses. This is the world that Norman L. Cipriano, 52, and Patrick M. Vigneau, 59, allegedly created as high-ranking member
California is on the cusp of making a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for its criminal justice system. Proposition 36 on the November ballot proposes to unwind Proposition 47, which made some drug and theft crimes misdemeanors instead of felonies ten years ago. But before making an
