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#fentanyl
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Drug task force seizes 90 pounds of fentanyl from three separate Manhattan and Bronx narcotics mills

A major fentanyl mill bust in NYC led to the seizure of 90 pounds of fentanyl and charges against eight individuals.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Drug task force seizes 90 pounds of fentanyl from three separate Manhattan and Bronx narcotics mills

A major fentanyl mill bust in NYC led to the seizure of 90 pounds of fentanyl and charges against eight individuals.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
#shoplifting
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago
London politics

Shoplifting rife, police overwhelmed, an angry public the trail leads back to one person: Theresa May | Dal Babu

Shoplifting is rampant in major UK stores, reflecting a decline in law and order and a significant loss for retailers.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago
London politics

'We're tired of calling the police, nothing gets done'

Shopkeepers in south London face daily thefts, with many feeling police response is inadequate.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Shoplifting rife, police overwhelmed, an angry public the trail leads back to one person: Theresa May | Dal Babu

Shoplifting is rampant in major UK stores, reflecting a decline in law and order and a significant loss for retailers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

Sex toys thrown at detention facility in L.A. anti-ICE protest; police declare unlawful assembly

Protesters in Los Angeles against ICE faced police declaring an unlawful assembly due to obstruction and confrontations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: New Details Revealed In Oakland Coffee Shop Owner's Disappearance

Amy Hillyard, a coffee shop owner, went missing, leaving her home open and without essential items, amid personal grief and caregiving stress.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

6 Toronto police officers charged in corruption probe now suspended without pay | CBC News

Six Toronto police officers charged in a corruption probe are suspended without pay while awaiting trial.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Teen Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries In Mission District Shooting Following Fight

A teenager was shot in a violent incident shortly after a citywide call for a ceasefire against street violence.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Man gunned down near public housing complex on Upper West Side: cops

Officers from the 24th Precinct and the NYPD's Public Service Area 6 rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call about a man shot at the location.
Upper West Side
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Brazil announces US partnership to intercept weapons, drug trafficking

Brazil and the US have formed a security partnership to combat arms and drug trafficking, seizing over 1,168 illicit arms in the past year.
#fraud
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
Public health
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Calling It a 'Crisis Point,' DA Brooke Jenkins and Other City Leaders Call For Ceasefire Amid Spike In SF Homicides

San Francisco is experiencing a significant increase in homicides, with 14 reported this year compared to 4 at the same time last year.
Law
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Three Crips Convicted in Long Island and Brooklyn Killings

Three Crips members were convicted of multiple serious crimes, including murder and racketeering, facing life sentences in federal prison.
#illegal-gambling
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Poker
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Israeli crime world figure helped run illegal high-stakes L.A. poker ring, authorities say

Yevgeni Gershman pleaded guilty to operating illegal poker games linked to organized crime at a mansion owned by Gilbert Arenas.
Poker
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

3 Arrested in San Antonio Gambling Raid, Dozens of Machines Seized

Bexar County deputies dismantled an illegal gambling operation, arresting three and detaining eight during a raid that seized about 50 machines.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Poker
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Israeli crime world figure helped run illegal high-stakes L.A. poker ring, authorities say

Yevgeni Gershman pleaded guilty to operating illegal poker games linked to organized crime at a mansion owned by Gilbert Arenas.
Poker
fromReadWrite
6 days ago

3 Arrested in San Antonio Gambling Raid, Dozens of Machines Seized

Bexar County deputies dismantled an illegal gambling operation, arresting three and detaining eight during a raid that seized about 50 machines.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'This is senseless': Detective killed in Porterville barricade, shootout

A Tulare County sheriff's deputy was killed during an eviction notice service when the suspect opened fire, leading to a barricade situation.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Family of NJ man shot by NYPD wants time with Mamdani to talk about injuries, police reform | amNewYork

Kishan Patel's family seeks police reform and an apology from the NYPD after his shooting by an officer during a road rage incident.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
Boston
fromBronx Times
3 days ago

NYPD to reopen former 40th Precinct as base of Bronx Patrol Borough South - Bronx Times

The NYPD is restaffing the former 40th Precinct station house to serve as the base for Bronx Patrol Borough South.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Suspect knocks down, attempts to rob couple walking near Central Park

NYPD is searching for a suspect who attempted to rob two people near Central Park, knocking them down in the process.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Family of NJ man shot by NYPD wants time with Mamdani to talk about injuries, police reform | amNewYork

Kishan Patel's family seeks police reform and an apology from the NYPD after his shooting by an officer during a road rage incident.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
#gun-violence
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

High School Athlete Is Shot Dead While Playing With Friends

A 16-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed by a friend playing with a gun in Brooklyn.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Mission District

SF leaders announce 1-day ceasefire to curb gun violence, hours before Mission shooting

San Francisco leaders called for a 24-hour ceasefire to address rising gun violence following a recent shooting incident.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SF leaders announce 1-day ceasefire to curb gun violence, hours before Mission shooting

San Francisco leaders called for a 24-hour ceasefire to address rising gun violence following a recent shooting incident.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Karen Bass aims to stop the decline of the Los Angeles Police Department amid budget constraints, shifting from plans for expansion to maintaining current personnel levels.
NYC politics
fromFox News
4 days ago

Terror suspects indicted after allegedly throwing bombs at NYC protest outside mayor's mansion

Two suspects were indicted for an ISIS-inspired bombing attempt at a protest outside NYC Mayor Mamdani's residence, with no injuries reported.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
UK news
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Gardai target 'bogus company' linked to Black Axe romance fraud after elderly woman scammed out of six-figure sum

Two men arrested in Clondalkin as part of a crackdown on the Black Axe crime network linked to romance fraud.
SOMA, SF
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Man (20s) arrested as gardai seize drugs worth 830,000 in Dublin

Gardaí seized approximately €830,000 worth of ketamine during searches in Lucan as part of Operation Tara.
#knife-crime
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training

Up to 250 schools in knife crime hotspots will receive specialist training to divert children from serious violence with a £1.2m investment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Dedicated support for schools in England aims to prevent knife crime using targeted mapping technology and focused assistance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training

Up to 250 schools in knife crime hotspots will receive specialist training to divert children from serious violence with a £1.2m investment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Dedicated support for schools in England aims to prevent knife crime using targeted mapping technology and focused assistance.
#immigration
Chicago
fromTruthout
1 week ago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

Federal immigration agents continue to operate in Chicago, impacting communities despite a reduction in visible presence since last fall.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

ICE Arrests Latin Kings Member After NYC Release

Federal immigration agents re-arrested Bryan David Tasiguano Leon after NYC released him despite an active ICE detainer, highlighting tensions over sanctuary policies.
Chicago
fromTruthout
1 week ago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

Federal immigration agents continue to operate in Chicago, impacting communities despite a reduction in visible presence since last fall.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

ICE Arrests Latin Kings Member After NYC Release

Federal immigration agents re-arrested Bryan David Tasiguano Leon after NYC released him despite an active ICE detainer, highlighting tensions over sanctuary policies.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Shocking scenes as youths go on the rampage in south London in crazed car mayhem

Youths clashed violently in south London, causing concern among local residents and prompting police investigations.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras

Bryan Bostic died after a police stop, prompting calls for an independent investigation due to lack of information from authorities.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Central CA detective shot and killed while serving eviction notice at Porterville home, sheriff says

Sheriff Boudreaux confirmed that the detective was shot while serving an eviction notice, and the suspect is believed to be armed with a high-powered rifle.
California
#arson
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Drug checking service issues warning after surge of suspected overdoses in Toronto | CBC News

Toronto's drug checking service warns of a surge in opioid overdoses and related deaths, highlighting contamination in the unregulated opioid supply.
US news
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Brooklyn Feds Sentence 18th Street Leaders to 115 Years

Three leaders of the 18th Street gang received over 115 years in prison for racketeering and violent crimes across multiple states and El Salvador.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

SFPD Chief Tries to Downplay Rise In Homicides Since the New Year

San Francisco experienced a 250% increase in homicides in early 2026 compared to the previous year, despite overall crime rates declining.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

SFPD Chief Tries to Downplay Rise In Homicides Since the New Year

San Francisco experienced a 250% increase in homicides in early 2026 compared to the previous year, despite overall crime rates declining.
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

BREAKING: Police shoot stabbing suspect at Grand Central Station | amNewYork

The stabbing occurred just before 10 a.m. on April 11 on the 4/5/6 line, within the confines of NYPD Transit District 4.
New York City
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Gangland double killer Stephen Penrose at the centre of DPP 'suspicious package' scare

Stephen Penrose, a notorious criminal, caused a security scare at the DPP's office in Dublin due to a suspicious letter.
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Insane moment cops deploy Batman-like gadget during high-speed car chase before suspect shoots himself

A suspect in a high-speed chase shot himself after a failed police maneuver using a grappling device to stop his vehicle.
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
UK news
#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
US news
fromKqed
4 days ago

Federal Immigration Officers Say They Shot Suspected Gang Member in Central California | KQED

DHS officers opened fire to protect themselves, resulting in Mendoza being wounded and hospitalized.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
US politics
fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago

Cities with most ICE arrests

Arrest rates vary significantly across regions, with some areas seeing increases while others, especially those with sanctuary policies, remain stable or decline.
#gang-violence
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Alleged Lower East Side gang members indicted for multiple shootings over two-year period amid war with rivals | amNewYork

Seven alleged gang members were indicted for firearms and murder schemes, linked to multiple shootings in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Gardai officially classify 'Lucky Dip' gang as criminal organisation as major crackdown under way

The 'Lucky Dip' gang has been classified as a criminal organization by Gardaí, leading to a major crackdown on their activities.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Alameda County DA visits Union City Walmart to learn how store fights organized retail crime

Organized retail crime involves professional thieves stealing merchandise for profit, prompting stores like Walmart to enhance security measures.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over

ICE officers shot a murder suspect in California after he allegedly attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Police corruption investigation garners new arrest as Toronto man charged with trafficking firearm | CBC News

The 27-year-old man was apprehended by York police on March 19 and charged with trafficking a firearm, according to court documents. Between April 16 and June 2, 2025, the man allegedly offered to 'transfer' a firearm 'while knowingly not being authorized to do so.'
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Arrests as hundreds of stolen phones found in raid

We understand mobile phone theft remains a major concern for Londoners and that's why we have worked hard to drive down offending. Seizures such as this show that we are not only targeting individual phone snatchers, but also those who handle and profit from stolen devices.
London politics
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

Man attacked with brass knuckles, slashed outside East Flatbush deli

The violent incident on April 3 started as an argument in front of 1585 Flatbush Ave. just before 2:30 a.m.
New York City
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Drunk armed Brooklyn man shows up at NYPD stationhouse asking for help, is arrested

A man was arrested at a Brooklyn NYPD station for being armed and wearing a bullet-resistant vest while complaining about stolen mail.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Police hunt for driver who mowed into cop during Brooklyn traffic stop | amNewYork

Police are searching for a driver who injured an officer during a traffic stop in Brooklyn by reversing into him.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Rogue NYC driver on lam after ramming cop cars, striking officer: NYPD

A Brooklyn driver rammed two police cars and injured an officer while fleeing a traffic stop.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Suspects in stray bullet slay of Brooklyn baby Kaori Patterson-Moore indicted for murder

Two suspects have been indicted for the murder of a 7-month-old girl in a botched gang shooting in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

2 suspects indicted in fatal shooting of baby in stroller in Brooklyn

Two suspects were indicted for the murder of a 7-month-old girl in Brooklyn, facing multiple charges including second-degree murder.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Traffic stop in Northern CA turns into double homicide investigation

Police are investigating a double homicide discovered during a traffic stop in Clearlake, involving two victims from Sonoma County.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Attorney speaking after man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County traffic stop

A man was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Patterson, California, after allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon.
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Accused gunman in Brooklyn baby stray bullet slay says he was seeking revenge for prior shooting

Amuri Greene, 21, told police he was seeking revenge for a prior shooting when he opened fire, resulting in the tragic death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
California
fromABC30 Fresno
4 days ago

ICE involved in shooting in Stanislaus County, officials confirm

ICE was involved in a shooting incident in Stanislaus County, with a suspect hospitalized and ongoing investigation.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Beverly Road Subway Assault Leaves Man Hospitalized

A 30-year-old man was assaulted at a subway station, leaving him hospitalized, while police seek the unprovoked attacker.
#police-corruption
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Who are the Toronto police officers accused of assisting organized crime? Here's what we know so far | CBC News

NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Who are the Toronto police officers accused of assisting organized crime? Here's what we know so far | CBC News

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police seize gold bars, teeth and guns in unusual' drug gang crackdown

We did have an unusual seizure, we had a gold bar seized. I think it might be just indicative of the type of criminal lifestyle some of these drug dealers want to lead, the sort of bragging rights and things.
London politics
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | LA cops thwarted by woke reforms blocking them from tracking 80,000 gang suspects

By our own rules and ordinances, we're not supposed to keep track of gang members. Now, we're not allowed to track anyone by their gang association. CalGang contained the personal information of roughly 80,000 suspected gang members - all of which has now been lost to police.
Los Angeles
#violent-crime-decline
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Preventing robberies, sideshows, and sex trafficking will be focus of Oakland police during Super Bowl LX

Speaking at a press conference at OPD headquarters Tuesday morning, Beere said additional officers will be stationed around Lake Merritt, the Uptown and downtown commercial corridor along Broadway, and the 18th Street and Telegraph Avenue area. OPD's Special Operations Division will also be deployed citywide, including the ARGUS helicopter, traffic enforcement unit, special weapons and tactics team, and undercover officers.
East Bay (California)
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than a ton of methamphetamine uncovered in Northern California drug busts

More than 100 law enforcement agents conducted high-risk search warrants across three locations. The first was an active methamphetamine lab in the 8000 block of Center Drive in Valley Springs. A second site was located in the 2000 block of Golf Road in Turlock, which contained all the equipment necessary to operate as a lab but was shut down before production began. The third site, located in the 900 block of Reno Avenue in Modesto, was used by the drug trafficking organization to store and distribute illicit narcotics.
California
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

7 members of 'Harvard Street Gang' face drug and firearms charges, authorities say

Eight alleged members and affiliates of the Brockton-based Harvard Street Gang were arrested after seizures of 25 firearms, multiple kilograms of drugs, and substantial cash.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The U.S. homicide rate is plunging in dozens of cities, including these, data shows

Homicide rates fell 21% across 35 U.S. cities from 2024 to 2025, about 922 fewer homicides, with most other major crimes also declining.
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