As 2024 draws to a close, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Superintendent Larry Snelling are celebrating a citywide drop in violent crime. They say it's a result of everyone working together. "It takes a village, " Johnson explained at a press conference. "We can't just blame the cops. " The
Late on December 27, 2024, a man named Brian Steele caused a commotion at a Warren convenience store. The 46-year-old drove his car into the 7-Eleven at the intersection of 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads. This wasn't just an accident, though. Steele then entered the store armed with knives, scaring cu
Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, and she called it "great. " This is a big change from Trump's past statements about the city. During his campaign, he threatened to take over the district because of high crime rates. But now, it seems they have fou
Ever thought about spending New Year’s Eve at home with a good mystery? British crime shows are known for their thrilling tales of deceit and murder. They're perfect for a cozy night in, especially with all the options available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Peacock, and BritBox. Let’s dive i
Lately, police officers are having to use force more often when dealing with violent kids. Numbers have skyrocketed, with over 85, 000 incidents in just one year. This is a big increase from the year before, and it's more than double what it was back in 2017. Cops even had to draw their guns 546 tim
In late December, a 21-year-old man from Napoleonville found himself behind bars after he was accused of committing sex crimes against a juvenile. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office identified the man as Marquis Williams. He was charged with two counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, a
The Guardian Angels are making a comeback to New York's subways after four years. Founder Curtis Sliwa announced this return due to skyrocketing subway crimes and a recent tragic arson murder. He aims to boost recruitment and training, noting that subway crime has never been worse. The very next day
In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed
Are you ready to dive into some edge-of-your-seat thrillers to start the new year? Netflix has a bunch of exciting options for you. Let's start with "Carry-On, " a holiday thriller that'll make you think twice about flying during the holidays. Imagine a TSA agent, Ethan Kopek, played by Taron Egerto
The FBI has alerted pro sports leagues about a series of break-ins targeting athletes' homes. Between September and November, at least nine professional athletes had their houses broken into. This isn't the first time such crimes have happened. In the past, international criminal groups have used si
