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US news
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

GMU Basketball Travel Scam Ends in Prison Sentence

Maurice Eugene Smith ran a Ponzi scheme that stole over $100,000 intended for a George Mason basketball Bahamas retreat and received a 13-month prison sentence.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Why Trump Is Suddenly So Proud of His Ability to Confiscate Guns

Officials highlight recovered guns and arrests as proof of success while the administration pursues policies that reduce gun regulation and oversight.
US politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Internet detectives are misusing AI to find Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter

AI image-enhancement tools infer and invent details when upscaling blurry surveillance photos, producing realistic but unreliable images that can mislead investigations.
Information security
fromIT Pro
5 days ago

Prolific ransomware operator added to Europe's Most Wanted list as US dangles $10 million reward

US DoJ offers up to $10 million reward for information leading to arrest of Volodymyr Tymoshchuk, alleged leader of LockerGoga ransomware network.
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Sonoma County Sheriff seizes 500 pounds of methamphetamine in San Jose bust

On Saturday, a search warrant was executed on the 3000 block of Seven Trees Boulevard by the Narcotics Unit of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, authorities said. The search warrant followed an investigation into a drug trafficking organization that was operating in Sonoma County. While serving the search warrant, authorities conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was connected to the investigation, which first complied then fled the scene, authorities said.
California
#missing-person
#child-abduction
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

India's honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns

Mumbai’s traffic honking regularly exceeds WHO noise limits, contributes to hearing loss and other health harms, and persists due to chaotic roads and weak enforcement.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 week ago

Authorities raided Streameast's offices and shut down the largest illegal sports streaming platform that had over 1.6 billion visits in the last year

Streameast, the largest illegal sports streaming site, was shut down by authorities after drawing over 1.6 billion visits in the past year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Britain's illegal e-bike boom: desperation, delivery drivers and unthinkable danger

A lot of the unit's work centres on illegal e-bikes; they have seized 212 so far this year. News comes over the radio that PCs Harry Rose and David Parker have stopped someone they suspect is on an illegal e-bike, so we find them with a delivery rider in the familiar green livery of Uber Eats. The man, whose name is Mahede Hasan, says his bike has pedals, and the power of the electric motor is 250 watts, which he thought was allowed.
UK news
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Gambling raid at Mission and 16th

San Francisco police and state tax agents raided two Mission Street storefronts and removed more than a dozen suspected gambling machines and other seized items.
Philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 week ago

Should Police be a Protected Category?, Revisited

A Utah woman was charged under a hate-crime statute because law enforcement is a protected category and prosecutors allege her conduct intimidated a deputy.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Stolen $15,265.80 check leads to arrest of 20-year-old Peninsula resident

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly cashing a stolen $15,265.80 Marin County Office of Education check; the bank blocked withdrawals and the county recovered the funds.
Public health
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

California man arrested after 86 nitrous oxide canisters are found in Maserati he was driving

A 39-year-old driver was cited after officers found and seized 86 nitrous oxide canisters in a Maserati; possession and use are misdemeanors in California.
Law
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Anthony Canale - Embedding Service and Responsibility into Security

Anthony Canale transitioned from a 33-year law enforcement career to lead anti-cargo-theft operations in the private sector, applying investigative and crisis-management expertise.
#crime-reduction
#burning-man
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
US news

Murder at Burning Man turns Silicon Valley's desert playground into a crime scene | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
US news

Murder at Burning Man turns Silicon Valley's desert playground into a crime scene | TechCrunch

#missing-child
US news
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Tesla Owner Appears to Nap on MacArthur Maze, Sparks Outrage

A sleeping Tesla driver, a former pilot accused of child sexual abuse, CHP traffic support expansion, and a missing 14-year-old.
World news
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

FBI, Dutch cops seize fake ID marketplace, servers

Law enforcement seized VerifTools domains and servers, disrupting a major marketplace that sold counterfeit IDs and generated about $6.4 million in illicit proceeds.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Santa Rosa police shut down several illicit massage businesses in Sonoma County

"It seems to be working. We have every expectation that we're going to be able to stamp this out in our city," Stapp said.
California
US news
fromwww.presstelegram.com
2 weeks ago

California Border Patrol agent facing felony assault charges has died

Border Patrol agent arrested in July for alleged armed confrontation with Long Beach officers was found dead Aug. 22; officials reported no foul play.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Knocking down buildings with sledgehammers: Rio de Janeiro's latest fight against organized crime

Rio de Janeiro demolishes thousands of illegally built structures, often in criminal-controlled areas, to disrupt organized crime finances and reclaim public space.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Not The Help He Was Looking For - See Also - Above the Law

Law enforcement actions and court-security concerns highlight potential overreach, political entanglement, and vulnerabilities in federal case access.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

AWS, Cloudflare, Google, helped Feds identify DDOS suspect

Ethan Foltz, 22, allegedly operated the Rapper Botnet that conducted over 370,000 DDoS attacks using up to 95,000 infected devices and 6 Tbps capacity.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany: Fire damages railway track switches in Wuppertal DW 08/23/2025

A Deutsche Bahn (DB) spokeswoman told the dpa news agency that the fire appeared to have been fueled by an accelerant. Initial findings indicated cable sheathing had been set on fire near railway switches the mechanisms that let a train move from one track to another. Police described it as a "switch fire" that was large enough to have been noticed by a nearby resident who informed authorities shortly before midnight.
Germany news
#trump
fromAxios
4 weeks ago
US politics

D.C. fights back against Trump's takeover - in court and on the streets

fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US politics

No Bill: As a Substitute for His Low-Energy Parade, Trump's DC Occupation Is Thus Far a Foot-Long Short - emptywheel

fromAxios
4 weeks ago
US politics

D.C. fights back against Trump's takeover - in court and on the streets

fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US politics

No Bill: As a Substitute for His Low-Energy Parade, Trump's DC Occupation Is Thus Far a Foot-Long Short - emptywheel

#immigration
US news
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

U.S. Embeds Trackers in AI Chip Shipments to Prevent Illegal Diversion to China

U.S. authorities secretly place concealed location trackers in select AI chip/server shipments to detect and prosecute illegal diversions to China and other restricted destinations.
US news
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
3 weeks ago

Man arrested, charged with arson in connection with Corralitos fires

A 36-year-old man, Isaac Tayrien, was arrested and charged with multiple arson-related felonies after igniting several fires above Corralitos that threatened structures and wildland.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

L.A. hardware store was a front for a $4.5 million cargo theft ring, police say

Police dismantled a cargo theft ring selling an estimated $4.5 million in stolen tools, e-bikes, and appliances from two L.A. store locations.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

MTA and New York law enforcement agencies celebrate 100th ghost plate enforcement operation

Since March 11, 2024, more than 5,300 vehicles with fake or altered license plates have been seized due to ongoing law enforcement operations targeting ghost cars.
New York City
#crime
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Arrests made after crackdown on mass thefts from Bay Area T.J. Maxx stores

Authorities recovered approximately $380,000 of stolen merchandise from T.J. Maxx stores in the Bay Area.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Are ICE agents in Lower Manhattan courts wearing Superman patches to support pro-Trump actor Dean Cain? | amNewYork

Masked ICE agents are wearing Superman patches showing support for Dean Cain as he plans to join the agency.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

4 juveniles arrested in connection to vehicle thefts

State Police reported that they recovered four firearms from a vehicle occupied by juveniles during an operation connected to vehicle thefts.
US news
#missing-persons
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Bleeding blue: Why is the NYPD losing an average of 300 cops per month? | amNewYork

The NYPD is experiencing a significant attrition rate, leaving the department critically understaffed and overworking remaining officers.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
US news

Off-duty NYPD cop shoots 30-year-old suspect dead during armed moped ambush while accomplice still at large

An off-duty NYPD officer shot and killed a man during an ambush after the assailant drew a firearm.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
US news

Off-duty NYPD cop shoots 30-year-old suspect dead during armed moped ambush while accomplice still at large

#cyber-crime
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

A gruesome scene on a lonely stretch of L.A. County road: 3 killed and shooter is at large

Three individuals were shot dead in Lancaster, with investigators searching for the suspect.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Corpus blames overtime dispute for county's removal attempt

Allegations against San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus involve retaliation, a hostile workplace, and her attempts to reform the department amid pushback.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Nassau cops cuff nearly 40 MS-13 gang members accused of terrorizing Long Island as territory beefs heat up

MS-13 gang members were arrested in Nassau County for attempted murder and other violent crimes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Thank You, Thank You': Pam Bondi Claims DC Residents Are Whispering Their Gratitude to Federalized Police

Residents of Washington, D.C. express gratitude to federalized law enforcement for enhancing safety.
US politics
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Maine police officer arrested by ICE agrees to voluntarily leave the country

Jon Luke Evans, a reserve police officer in Maine, has agreed to voluntarily depart the U.S. after being arrested by immigration authorities.
Cannabis
fromQNS
4 weeks ago

Six illegal cannabis storefronts padlocked, hundreds of pounds of illicit marijuana products seized across Queens: DA - QNS

A coordinated crackdown against illegal cannabis storefronts in Queens led to multiple arrests and significant seizures of illegal products.
Miscellaneous
fromShore News Network
4 weeks ago

Operation Weed Whacker shuts down six illegal smoke shops in Queens with arrests and major cannabis seizures

Operation Weed Whacker led to the closure of six illegal cannabis shops in Queens, resulting in arrests and the seizure of hundreds of pounds of unregulated products.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Quality of Life policing gets expanded city-wide | amNewYork

Quality of life policing teams have expanded across NYC, aiming to address minor offenses and improve community safety.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Federal agents open fire at California family during enforcement operation, DHS says

Videos recorded from inside the family's truck show at least three masked agents wearing tactical vests marked with police surrounding the car. At least one of the agents is wearing a hat marked CBP.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Law and Order: Sandwich Crimes Unit

The Justice Department worker accused of throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal agent was re-arrested by an armed team of at least a half-dozen US Marshals in a dramatic Wednesday night raid.
US politics
US news
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Suspect at Large After Bar Fight Turns Deadly In Dixon

A 21-year-old man died after a bar fight in Dixon, with a suspect fleeing the scene and currently at large.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

Washington, D.C. Doesn't Need More National Guard Troops, but States Are Sending Them Anyway

The presence of federal forces in Washington, D.C. is creating fear among residents and students.
fromAP News
4 weeks ago

Former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada set to plead guilty

Under Zambada and co-founder Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán's leadership, prosecutors allege, the Sinaloa cartel evolved from a regional player into the largest drug trafficking organization in the world.
US news
#trump-administration
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Trump's D.C. 'crisis' enters 2nd week with more soldiers and no exit strategy

Trump militarized law enforcement in D.C. amid exaggerated claims of disorder, intensifying concerns over authoritarian governance.
fromabc7.com
1 month ago
US politics

Bondi names DEA head as DC's 'emergency police commissioner,' but capital leaders push back

The Trump administration appointed the DEA head as D.C.'s emergency police commissioner, centralizing police powers under federal control.
fromabc7.com
1 month ago
US politics

Bondi names DEA head as DC's 'emergency police commissioner,' but capital leaders push back

Social justice
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Millis man sentenced for threatening to bomb Mass. synagogues, kill Jewish people

John Reardon was sentenced to 26 months in prison for threatening to bomb synagogues and kill Jewish community members.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Man killed after trying to stop thieves from stealing his car in South L.A., authorities say

A 41-year-old man was fatally shot while attempting to protect his car from thieves in South Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Immigration agent fires shots at vehicle with people inside in San Bernardino operation

A man contacted dispatch claiming masked men tried to pull him over, broke his car window and shot at him, asking for police assistance.
US politics
California
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Early results show Prop 36 struggling with 'mass treatment' pledge for homeless drug offenders

Proposition 36 has failed to substantially increase treatment for homeless drug users in California despite promising an era of mass treatment.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Gunman storms well-known Dublin restaurant in failed gangland hit

A gunman armed with a handgun stormed a crowded restaurant, targeting criminal rivals while innocent diners, including children, were present.
Miscellaneous
#national-guard
US politics
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

ICE Agents Accidentally Add Random Person to Group Chat, Uncover Highly Sensitive Data

ICE agents mistakenly included a random person in a group text containing sensitive information about arrests and deportation strategies.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn mass shooting: Three dead, nine injured after gunfire erupts in restaurant | amNewYork

Police are investigating a gang-related mass shooting in Brooklyn that killed three and injured nine.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Greg Gutfeld Brazenly Lies on Air to Claim Jan. 6 Rioters Didn't Beat the Crap Out of Police'

Greg Gutfeld attempted to deny police assaults during the January 6 Capitol riot, contradicting previous reports and statements.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Devil in the Ozarks' spent months planning Arkansas prison escape report

A former police chief orchestrated a detailed escape from prison by exploiting lax security procedures and staff negligence.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Man Found Guilty of Tackling, Punching, Trying to Steal the Firearm of SFPD Officer at UN Plaza

A 31-year-old man was found guilty of attacking and threatening an on-duty police officer.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How an emergency declaration deepened Honduras's crime crisis

Members of Honduras's DIPAMPCO police unit frisk people in Tegucigalpa on November 26, 2022, amid an ongoing state of emergency over gang violence.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

President Trump ramps up takeover of Washington's police department. Here's what to know

Federal troops and National Guard members are on patrol in Washington, D.C., as President Trump implements his control over the city's police department to address crime issues.
US politics
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Not every Democrat is fighting back against Trump's D.C. police takeover

Trump's federalization of the D.C. police complicates Democratic strategy regarding crime and local governance.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Pam Bondi fires Justice Department employee accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent

Sean Charles Dunn was fired from the Justice Department after throwing a sandwich at a federal law enforcement officer.
Washington DC
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Washington legal chief sues Trump over police takeover DW 08/15/2025

The lawsuit aims to block Trump's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department, deemed illegal and a threat to DC's autonomy.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

White House propaganda video shows SWAT team swarming D.C. home of DOJ employee charged for throwing sandwich

The White House released a highly produced video depicting a SWAT-style raid on Sean Charles Dunn, a former Justice employee charged with felony assault for throwing a sandwich.
US politics
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
1 month ago

4 California divers cited after hundreds of illegally caught lobsters found in pickup

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported that four divers were cited for illegally taking hundreds of spiny lobsters, most of which were undersized, from a Los Angeles beach.
California
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment suspect rams quad bike into police and narrowly misses officer

A man was arrested in Kensington for ramming a quad bike into a police car after being approached by officers.
Social justice
fromNewsOne
1 month ago

Prosecutors Clear Florida Officer Who Repeatedly Punched William McNeil Jr.

Prosecutors will take no further action against the deputy who punched college student William McNeil, citing justified use of force.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump wants to use traffic stops to target undocumented immigrants

Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith permitted officers to inform ICE about undocumented immigrants during traffic stops.
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