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Miami food
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Man involved in Florida fender-bender turns out to be fugitive from Mass. on the run since 2004

A minor car accident in Florida led to the arrest of fugitive Carl Rivera, wanted for over 20 years on felony charges.
Brooklyn
fromLong Island, NY Patch
8 hours ago

6 Charged After String Of Violent Carjackings, Shooting, LI Robbery: Feds

Six men charged in a federal indictment for a violent spree of carjackings and home invasion across Queens, Brooklyn, and Suffolk County.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
22 hours ago

Boy, 16, dies after being 'beaten to a pulp' at London young offenders' institution

A 16-year-old inmate died after allegedly being beaten at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution, raising serious concerns about prison safety and care.
US news
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Ex-SFPD cop gets 8 years for 'horrific' child pornography offenses

A former San Francisco police officer was sentenced to over eight years in prison for distributing child pornography.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Thrill-seeking' disqualified driver (19) who led gardai on high-speed chases jailed for two years

Josh Killeen, a 19-year-old disqualified driver, led gardaí on two high-speed chases within three months, resulting in a two-year prison sentence for endangerment.
London politics
Law
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Federal appeals court blocks CA law requiring federal agents to wear identification

A California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear identification has been blocked by an appeals court.
#homicide
California
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Fugitive Suspect Arrested, Extradited In East Palo Alto Double Homicide From 2018

The suspect in a 2018 double homicide has returned from Mexico to face charges after nearly eight years of evading justice.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Suspect who murdered Lafayette man with hatchet was in prison for assault in 2020: court records

A suspect with a prior conviction is accused of Lafayette's first homicide in 20 years, leading to increased bail and ongoing investigations.
#ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago
Canada news

6 mistakenly released inmates still at large, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Ford promises no more improper inmate releases after over 150 let out of Ontario jails | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

6 mistakenly released inmates still at large, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says | CBC News

Six inmates remain at large after being mistakenly released from Ontario's jails, part of a larger issue involving over 150 improper releases since 2021.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Ford promises no more improper inmate releases after over 150 let out of Ontario jails | CBC News

fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Plea bars man from driving - but spares prison - after fatal crash into L.A. deputy recruits

"Today's plea and sentence cannot undo the devastation of that day, nor will it bring back the life that was lost. But it does mark a step toward justice and a measure of closure for the victims and their families whose lives have been forever changed."
SF parents
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
2 days ago
Mission District

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
fromMission Local
2 days ago
California

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

'Tired of living like this': One man's journey from jail to addiction treatment

San Francisco's jail system often releases individuals quickly, limiting access to substance abuse treatment and recovery programs.
California
fromMission Local
2 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Arts
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
#nypd
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
US news
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Man charged with lying to police about gun used by Louisiana shooter

U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller stated that authorities are investigating 'every angle' of the shooting, particularly how Elkins secured the firearm used in the crime. He expressed hope that holding Ford accountable would provide some solace to the Shreveport community.
US news
Law
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Youth who killed his friend, sold heroin in custody and assaulted prison officer, court hears

A 16-year-old murderer should not receive a life sentence, despite committing further offenses in adult prison.
#murder
Miami food
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
Miami food
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
1 week ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

Hector Sierra, 51, was arrested for fare evasion and possession of a controlled substance. He fell ill while in custody and was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Brooklyn
SF parents
fromPitchfork
4 days ago

Tory Lanez Sues California Prison System Over Inmate Stabbing

Tory Lanez is suing the California Department of Corrections for $100 million after being stabbed 16 times by a fellow inmate.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed

I chose my friends poorly, and your friends have a tendency to rub off on you. And so I started making poor decisions. The next night I made a plan of how to do it, and I did it. And I didn't get caught doing it, [but] I got caught afterwards.
Arts
London politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Violent behaviour puts the fear of God in everyone': Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud attack group

A man was violently attacked with a wheel brace and other weapons in a pub-related feud in Athlone.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week 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.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A drone delivered her lethal dose of fentanyl in a church parking lot. Now her dealer is going to prison.

Christopher Laney used an unregistered drone to deliver fentanyl, resulting in a woman's overdose death and a 14-year prison sentence.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Help us report on restraining orders in Los Angeles County

L.A. County's restraining order system often fails to protect domestic violence survivors due to dismissals and ineffective law enforcement.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Almost 200 prisoners released in error' last year in UK's broken' jail system

Almost 200 prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales last year, causing significant strain on police resources.
#sexual-assault
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

'This was a senseless, premediated, and brutal act of gun violence that took the life of a security guard who was simply doing his job,' stated United States Attorney Nocella.
US news
Boston
fromHudson Valley Post
3 weeks ago

Manhunt In New York After Prisoner Escapes In Hudson Valley

Julio C. Sosa, a 29-year-old prisoner, escaped from police custody in Brewster, New York, and is currently being sought by authorities.
Law
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Man who lied about heart attack and cancer and subjected ex-partner to campaign of abuse and violence jailed

A man was sentenced to two years in prison for 18 months of abusive and controlling behavior towards his partner.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Dublin armed robber reveals secret life and remorse after 20 years on the run

A man who committed 13 hotel robberies received a suspended sentence after nearly 20 years on the run and significant personal rehabilitation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks 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
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Worcester man receives life sentence for home invasion

Concepcion Rodriguez was sentenced to life in prison for a 2022 home invasion and multiple other charges.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks 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
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Environmental volunteer gets a year in jail for trying to meet a minor for sex

Wenzlau will need to give his probation officer with any passwords for electronic devices when they check to ensure he doesn't contact minors. The plea bargain also requires Wenzlau's probation officer to approve anytime Wenzlau wants to use the internet, according to court records. Wenzlau also has to keep his browsing history for at least 4 weeks.
East Bay (California)
Law
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

11 charged after allegedly staging robberies to claim victim status on immigration applications

The scheme began in March 2023, when Rambhai Patel, then 36, carried out staged armed robberies with co-conspirators at at least six convenience stores, liquor stores, and fast food restaurants in Massachusetts and other states. Prosecutors said the robberies were designed to help store clerks falsely claim they were victims of violent crimes in applications for U nonimmigrant status, commonly known as a U visa.
Boston
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Under the reform, courts must stop handing out such short prison terms other than in a number of specific or exceptional circumstances. MPs passed the measure as part of the government's plan to end the population crisis in prisons.
UK news
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Felon Leads Authorities on Wrong-Way Pursuit With Four Flat Tires on East Bay Highway

The driver ran over spike strips at Hercules Avenue and San Pablo Avenue, puncturing all four tires, but continued driving 30 to 40 mph the wrong way on surface streets.
California
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information

DOJ admitted using incorrect information to defend ICE arrests at immigration courthouses, stating a 2025 memo does not apply to immigration courts.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ministers announce huge expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales

England and Wales will implement the largest electronic tagging expansion in British history, tracking tens of thousands of released offenders in real time while focusing intensive supervision on high-risk criminals.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Convicted murderer who cut GPS ankle monitor caught after fleeing classes at Orange County college

On March 10, 2026, Jose Angel Aguilar, a youth wearing a GPS device and on a court-ordered furlough, cut off his GPS device and absconded while attending classes at Santiago Canyon College. Aguilar had been serving time in an Orange County juvenile facility for a murder committed in 2021, authorities said.
California
Law
from48 hills
1 month ago

Lurie wants to be tough on crime-but won't pay for the impacts on defendants - 48 hills

Increased arrests and prosecutions in San Francisco are costly, leading to understaffed public defense and potential legal ethics violations.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Domestic abuser jailed for partner's hotel murder

The intense grief of losing James and learning in the court of the verbal, psychological and physical abuse is utterly unimaginable. The lack of humanity shown after his brutal final fatal attack is imprinted on my mind and will haunt me for the remainder of my days. I am grateful to all concerned who heard James's voice in the dark and believed him. The pain of intense loss may fade after time, but the sadness will always be there.
London
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Minor loophole: NYC Council bill could prevent 'young people' who commit crimes from getting arrested

A far-left Brooklyn pol is hoping the third time's a charm with socialist Zohran Mamdani now NYC mayor as she pushes legislation that could give "young people" carte blanche to commit crimes without fear of being arrested. The legislation, reintroduced for a third time on Jan. 29 by Democratic Councilwoman Crystal Hudson, would require that "young people" be "diverted" to "community-based organizations to receive services in lieu of criminal enforcement."
US politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Dealer admits beating vulnerable man to death

A drug dealer admitted to manslaughter after beating a vulnerable former chef to death in a north London flat used for illegal drug dealing operations.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

East Bay juvenile, 4 others arrested after police chase

A Vallejo vehicle pursuit resulted in recovery of three loaded firearms; five occupants detained, three juveniles, and two adults booked into Solano County custody.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Met Police searching for prisoner who escaped custody for second time in a week

21-year-old prisoner Daniel Boakye escaped from Lewisham hospital while awaiting deportation to Ghana; police are searching for him after a prior absconding.
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Cop hurt, 2 charged after pursuit in catalytic converter thefts, prosecutors say

He has a complete disregard for lawful authority and the safety of others. Cruz refused to stop, speeding at more than 90 mph, prosecutors said at the two men's arraignment Sunday at Suffolk County Criminal Court in Central Islip.
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

Baby Victoria's body was found in a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023, after her parents concealed her birth and went on the run in an attempt to avoid contact with social services. Marten and Gordon, a convicted rapist, were both sentenced to 14 years for gross negligence manslaughter last year. The review, chaired by Sir David Holmes, sought to identify missed safeguarding opportunities, and to learn lessons from what the review called the "extreme case" of baby Victoria's death.
UK news
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Record number of offenders being recalled to prison in England and Wales

Record offender recalls have surged; many deliberately breach licence terms to return and traffic drugs while early-release rules and overcrowding reduce support and housing.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Vallejo man caught selling stolen gun while on jail furlough for murder, feds say

A 22-year-old on juvenile furlough faces federal charges for possessing and attempting to sell a stolen Glock tied to an earlier juvenile murder conviction.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Ex-cop wanted on murder charge flew overseas, lived in L.A. for a year without arrest

A former LAPD officer was able to fly in and out of the country several times and live freely in Southern California for more than a year despite an active warrant for his arrest in the 2015 killing of a homeless man, according to his defense attorney and L.A. County prosecutors leading his pending murder case. A grand jury indicted Clifford Proctor, 60, in September 2024, after the district attorney's office reopened an investigation into the shooting death of Brendon Glenn.
California
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mistakenly freed sex offender jailed again for biting police officers

Brahim Kaddour-Cherif jailed for 26 weeks after punching, biting and assaulting two police officers following a mistaken prison release while facing multiple criminal cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Five arrested after shooting of Indiana judge and his wife

Five people were arrested after a coordinated multistate investigation into the attempted murder of Tippecanoe County Judge Steven P. Meyer and his wife.
US news
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Ex Eastville officer sentenced in gambling fraud case

Former Eastville police officer Jerry Keith Brady Jr. sentenced to three-year prison term and ordered to repay $747,050 for an inheritance scam that funded gambling.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Oakland man sentenced to federal prison for robbing banks

Citing the plea agreement, prosecutors said he admitted that on Oct. 23, 2023, he robbed a bank in San Leandro by passing a note to a teller that read, I have a gun give me the money. After the teller gave Tuipulotu $210 in cash, he demanded all the money in the bank's vault, prosecutors said. The teller said she did not have access to the vault, and he left the bank.
Law
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents

A fatal crash involving immigration enforcement in Georgia killed a teacher, raising concerns about pursuit policies and public safety risks during immigration enforcement operations.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California man previously on FBI's most wanted list pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer during protest

Elpidio Reyna pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer by throwing rocks during a June protest and faces up to 20 years in prison.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

After multiple shootings, paralysis, fights with jail deputies, Oakland woman is going to prison

Tyja Braswell pleaded no contest to assault with a deadly weapon and a probation violation and faces an expected nine-year prison term.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Woman sentenced to state prison in fentanyl murder trial, a first for Fresno

On Friday, Gonzalez was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison for giving Dreith counterfeit fentanyl pills called "blue M-30s." She also got an extra four years and four months for other felony convictions related to selling drugs. "This sentencing reflects the seriousness of the defendant's actions and the devastating and deadly consequences of distributing fentanyl," Fresno County Dist. Atty. Lisa Smittcamp said in a statement.
Law
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Till prison do they part: SoCal couple who eloped during crime spree face prison

A North Hollywood man received a 199-month federal prison sentence for participating in a 12-business robbery spree across Southern California in early 2024.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former State Police union head, lobbyist get more prison time for fraud, racketeering

Former Massachusetts State Police union president Dana Pullman and lobbyist Anne Lynch were convicted and sentenced for racketeering, fraud, obstruction, and tax crimes.
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