Prince William County has seen a drop in crime over the past five years. The police chief, Peter Newsham, shared his thoughts on what's working and what's not. First, the good news. Crime has gone down by 11%. Violent crime has dropped even more, by almost 20%. That's a big deal. The police have al
The MBTA, or the T, has seen a drop in crime by 14% compared to last year. This is good news for everyone who uses public transport in the area. The police chief, Kenneth Green, shared this information at a recent meeting. He said that the police work hard every day to keep the system safe. Most of
The Onalaska Police Department has made a big move towards sustainability by adding two new electric vehicles to their fleet. This decision came after a deal was struck with General Motors. The switch to electric vehicles is expected to bring several benefits, including improved efficiency and cost
In a surprising turn of events, Mayor Eric Adams has decided to support Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race. This comes after months of tension between the two, with Adams previously calling Cuomo a "snake and a liar. " However, it seems they have buried the hatchet, as they were seen tog
Coeur d'Alene has seen a drop in serious crimes over the past year. The city recorded 637 major crimes in 2024. These crimes include things like severe assaults, robberies, arson, rape, and murder. This is a 12% drop from the previous year. This trend has been going on for a decade. In 2014, there w
In a surprising turn of events, four Seattle police officers are fighting to keep their names hidden from public records. These officers were present at the January 6, 2021, rally in Washington, D. C. , where then-President Trump encouraged supporters to protest the election results. This rally prec
A beloved figure from the 90s and 2000s, Michelle Trachtenberg, left the world stunned when she was found lifeless in her Manhattan home. She was only 39 years old. Trachtenberg was a household name for many millennials, known for her roles as a troubled teenager in the supernatural series "Buffy th
In the heart of Manhattan, a notorious burglar, Al Booker, has left his mark since 2018, but until recently, he has dodged real jail time despite more than 40 arrests. Judges have repeatedly shown him leniency, releasing him after burglaries and even letting him go on supervised release, sometimes i
When Jessie Tisch took over as the new Police Commissioner, she faced an immediate challenge: a high-profile shooting in Manhattan. But once the suspect was caught, Tisch turned her attention to some big changes needed within the NYPD. One of her first moves was to send 500 officers back to their r
You might be surprised to learn that the FBI recently searched the home of Brian Williams, the deputy mayor for public safety in Los Angeles. This isn't just any deputy mayor, though. Williams has been working on crucial issues like police hiring and spending for almost two years. But what's the big
