Gianno Caldwell, a well-known advocate for public safety, is thinking about running for the Illinois Senate seat in 2026. This comes at a time when many people are talking about the rise in crime in big cities across the country. Caldwell, who has worked in different levels of government, believes t
A Mexican judge has decided that boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. will go to trial for alleged connections to a cartel and arms dealing. His lawyer says he won't have to stay in jail while waiting for the trial, but there's more investigation to come. The lawyer calls the accusations against Chávez "spe
King County is looking at ways to tackle retail crime. Councilmember Claudia Balducci wants to use new sales tax money for this. She suggests hiring more detectives and a prosecutor to focus on shoplifting. This is because big stores like Kroger are closing some locations due to safety issues. The
Cities are buzzing with life, but they also have a dark side. Crime is a big problem that keeps people up at night. Washington, D. C. , is just one of many cities trying to figure out how to handle it. It's not an easy task, and it's not going to be solved overnight. Some leaders have tried to make
A high-ranking member of the Texas Mexican Mafia has been put behind bars for a long time. David Botello, who was 54 years old, got 25 years in prison for his part in a big methamphetamine trafficking scheme. This was not his first time in trouble. He had already been convicted of murder and aggrava
In a heartbreaking turn of events, DNA evidence has strongly linked Travis Decker to the murders of his three young daughters. The Washington State Crime Lab found Decker's DNA on plastic bags and cable ties discovered near the girls' bodies. The lab also confirmed that the DNA of 9-year-old Paityn,
Florida has been busy with executions this year. As of now, they've carried out 10 in 2025 alone. That's a new record for the state. The latest was Kayle Bates, a 67-year-old man who was put to death for a crime he committed back in 1982. He was convicted of kidnapping and killing a woman from an in
In the early hours of Friday morning, a wave of burglaries hit Rio Linda, leaving six small businesses in disarray. The culprit, 24-year-old Brendan Williams, was swiftly apprehended by Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputies. Williams is now facing a slew of charges, including felony vandalism, burgla
The world of cryptocurrency is not just about digital fortunes; it's also becoming a hotspot for real-world crimes. Recently, there's been a surge in "wrench attacks, " where wealthy crypto holders are targeted for their digital wallets. These attacks involve physical violence, making the stakes muc
In the quiet of the night, someone took a piece of pink chalk and drew on a statue of the Virgin Mary. This statue stands outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston's South End. The drawing was not clear, just some scribbles that no one could understand. It happened between 8 p. m. Wednesday
