VIOLENT CRIME

Feb 27 2026CRIME

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

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Feb 12 2026CRIME

A Political Argument Turns Violent: Teen Left Injured

In Wilmington, Illinois, a heated debate about politics took a dark turn when a 47-year-old woman, Tara Heine, allegedly attacked a 15-year-old girl. The incident, which happened on Super Bowl Sunday, left the teenager with visible injuries and Heine facing serious charges. Heine has been in and ou

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Feb 11 2026CRIME

Crime Trends Drop Across Major U. S. Cities in 2025

A fresh look at crime data shows a steady fall in violent incidents across the country’s biggest urban centers. The new report pulls together information from 67 leading police departments, painting a picture that every major category—homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults—has slipped.

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Online Dating Gone Wrong: A Shooting in Alabama

In a shocking turn of events, an Alabama man is in hot water after a violent encounter with two men he met on a dating app. Kerstin Matkins, 33, is accused of shooting the two men after they met up at Harvest Nature Preserve. The incident, which happened last November, was captured on police dashcam

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Jan 10 2026CRIME

Spartanburg's Violent Start to 2026: What's Really Going On?

Spartanburg has seen a troubling start to the year 2026, with three lives lost in just seven days. The victims, Tyson Hall, Gregario Julian Lizama Tenorio, and Thomas Raheem, were all killed in separate incidents, according to police reports. The first tragedy struck on New Year's Day when Tenorio,

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Jan 05 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Crime: A Closer Look at the Rising Threat of Wrench Attacks

Crypto holders are facing a growing threat from physical attacks, known as "wrench attacks. " These incidents have been increasing in both frequency and severity. A recent analysis of data collected by Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp shows a troubling trend. The data reveals that attacks have b

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Jan 04 2026CRIME

Federal Hill Seeks Stronger Crime Solutions After Recent Arrest

Federal Hill is pushing for stronger measures against violent crime after a suspect was caught in a recent murder case. The victim, Charles Brothers, was shot in an elementary school parking lot during his birthday celebration. This has left the community worried and asking for more help. Jen Covin

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Dec 29 2025CRIME

Crime Trends: Some U. S. Cities Buck National Decline

In 2025, the U. S. saw a drop in violent crime overall. But not every city followed this trend. A recent study looked at crime data from January to September 2025. It compared these numbers to the same time in 2024. The study focused on four types of violent crime: homicide, rape, robbery, and aggra

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Dec 27 2025CRIME

FBI's Shift: More Arrests, Less Crime?

The FBI is making more arrests for violent crimes now than it did last year. This is according to Kash Patel, who was the FBI director at the time. He said that under President Donald Trump's leadership, the FBI is on track to arrest over 28, 000 violent offenders. This is a big jump from the previo

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Dec 20 2025CRIME

A Day of Chaos in Taipei: Understanding the Recent Attacks

In a rare and shocking event, a lone attacker caused chaos in Taipei, Taiwan. The suspect, a 27-year-old man named Chang Wen, planned and carried out a series of attacks that left three people dead and 11 injured. The incident started with fires set on roads, damaging cars and motorbikes. Chang also

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