In 2025, the Santa Clarita Valley saw a mix of good and bad news when it comes to crime. Property crimes took a big dip, dropping by over 19%. This is great news for residents. But, violent crimes went up by 8. 78%. That's a concern. The biggest drop was in larceny thefts. These are crimes where someone takes something that doesn't belong to them, like shoplifting o...
In a surprising move, President Trump issued pardons to over 1, 500 individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol incident. This decision has sparked concerns about the potential risks posed by those with violent histories who were released without proper monitoring. Shantelle Holeton, a 43-year-old factory worker, voted for Trump three times. She has a personal reason...
In the quiet town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, something unusual caught the eye of a local landlord. His tenants wore long black coats and parked box trucks outside their duplexes. They ran electrical cords from the trucks into the homes and kept a stretcher inside. Neighbors spotted similarly dressed figures wandering at night, holding hands but never speaking. T...
Imagine popping a pill to feel happier, only to find out it might lead to violence. In some of the cases, depression medications might have side effects that are a lot more serious than feeling nauseous. This includes self-harm and violent behavior. But researchers found this link between depression medication and bad behavior more often in people who have...
For years, law enforcement had their eyes on certain violent illegal immigrants in New York City. But it wasn't until President Trump took office that they got the green light to go after them. Frank Tarentino, the special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in New York, said these criminals were well-known but couldn't be touched before. Now...
Ever thought about how gun laws affect our communities? Researchers from RAND have been looking into this. Their recent study, now in its fourth edition, checks out 18 different state firearm laws. They want to see how these laws impact things like gun injuries, violent crimes, suicides, and even the gun industry, as well as how people use guns for protection. The go...
In the Northeast Brazilian state of Alagoas, violence against women has always been a pressing issue. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, lethal violent crimes targeting women were tragically common, with partners being the primary perpetrators. The spread of Covid-19 brought about containment measures like lockdowns, which, unfortunately, led to more women being trapped w...
As the one-year anniversary of the SAFE-T Act approaches, a closer look at the impact it's had on crime victims reveals a mixed bag of results. While proponents claim it's a success, data suggests otherwise. The Act's principles originated in 2017 with a bail reform issued by Cook County's chief judge, but a 2020 University of Utah study showed that the number of rel...