Imagine this: a respected jail officer falls for an inmate and they run away together. It sounds like a movie, right? But it actually happened. Vicky White was the assistant director of corrections at a detention center in Alabama. Casey White, a prisoner serving time for murder, was transferred to
Last year, New York City’s Global Citizen Festival left a hefty bill for Central Park – $620,000 worth of damage to the iconic Great Lawn. While some might shrug off this incident as collateral damage in the name of charity, it raises important questions about the city's priorities and values. City
Hansel Esparragoza, a 37-year-old man from Staten Island, is facing some serious charges. On September 13, he allegedly punched an elderly woman on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This isn't his first time in trouble with the law. In fact, he has 21 prior arrests and was out on bail for two other
In 2023, the story of crime in the U.S. is a mix of good news and bad news. Let's start with the good: violent crimes are down a bit from where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. That’s right, the lockdowns of 2020 sent homicide rates soaring by almost 30%, but things have calmed down since
This week, an Ohio woman named Katie Santry made waves on TikTok after finding a mysterious rug buried in her yard. The discovery sparked wild speculation among viewers that it could be concealing a body. Despite being new to this kind of spotlight, Katie's experience shows how ordinary people can b
A recent port strike in the US has raised lots of questions about a powerful union called the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and its leader, Harold Daggett. One big issue is that they got a huge pay raise – 62% over six years! This has people wondering how the union is managing its m
Vancouver, known for its peaceful atmosphere, recently witnessed a shocking event. Police are now investigating the incident as a hate crime. The conflict occurred outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Sunday night between two groups protesting the war in the Middle East. These groups had different o
When it comes to keeping communities safe, law enforcement agencies often work together. Recently, US Attorney General Merrick Garland visited the US Attorney's Office in Providence, Rhode Island, to praise the collaborative efforts of local and federal agencies in combating violent crime and drug t
As the cameras rolled and the timer started, contestants on "Crime Scene Kitchen" faced a daunting challenge that went beyond just baking. The pressure of being in the spotlight, combined with the stress of competing against loved ones, added an extra layer of complexity to the competition. With fri
Recently, two attempts to recall members of the D.C. Council due to rising crime rates in the District of Columbia have failed. These efforts targeted council members Charles Allen and Brianne Nadeau after a spike in crime in 2023 led to emergency measures being taken by both the council and Mayor M
