Crime
FBI data shows violent crime up 10.4%, property crime up 6.4% since 2019(The Center Square) – Annual FBI crime victimization surveys show violent crime is up 10.4% and property crime is up 6.4% between 2019 and 2023. Each year, the FBI releases… Read More
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FBI report estimates $5.6B in cryptocurrency fraud losses(The Center Square) – Cryptocurrency scams and fraud in 2023 contributed to an estimated $5.6 billion in losses, a report from one of the federal government's top law enforcement agencies… Read More
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Honolulu man will serve 10 years after spying for China(The Center Square) – A former CIA officer will spend 10 years in a federal prison for his role in providing classified information to the People’s Republic of China, according… Read More
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New York retail theft ‘panic button’ law faces pushback(The Center Square) – Major retailers and law enforcement officials are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto a plan that would require large New York stores to install “panic” buttons… Read More
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Reliable data on gang crimes lacking(The Center Square) – As the effects of the border crisis ripple throughout the nation, concern grows over increased transnational organized crime, in Pennsylvania and beyond. Those subjective fears have… Read More
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Los Angeles DA George Gascon sits on 15,000 unfiled cases as robberies skyrocket(The Center Square) — As homicides and robberies continue to rise, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has created a backlog of 15,000 unfiled criminal cases, leading to concerns that… Read More
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New York Mayor Adams rolls out plan to crack down on retail theft(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is cracking down on retail theft with a new plan to allow businesses to share video surveillance with the New… Read More
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Feds issue another cybersecurity alert(The Center Square) – Federal agencies have issued another cybersecurity alert warning that countries that pose national security threats to the U.S. are backing hackers who are targeting Americans. In… Read More
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NYC Mayor Adams offers reward for WWI memorial vandals(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is offering a $5,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest of pro-Palestinian protesters who vandalized a World War I… Read More
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Senate bill would ban student loan forgiveness for protestors convicted of a crime(The Center Square) – Republican U.S. senators introduced a bill that would ban student loan forgiveness for protestors convicted of a crime while protesting on U.S. college campuses. The No… Read More
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Homicides, shootings up across Chicago(The Center Square) – With the number of homicides and shootings both up, Chicago Ald. Chris Taliferro is pushing for top city officials to do all they can to quickly… Read More
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New York congresswoman blasts release of migrant squatters(The Center Square) — A Republican congresswoman is ratcheting up criticism of New York City’s sanctuary policies after federal immigration authorities arrested several migrant “squatters” accused of crimes who were… Read More
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Feds warn governors of cyberattacks targeting water systems(The Center Square) – Federal leaders have warned all 50 state governors of “disabling cyberattacks” targeting water and wastewater systems nationwide reportedly being perpetrated by Iranian and Chinese state actors. Read More
Crime, Kansas City
Missouri leaders pause day after mass shooting at Super Bowl victory celebration(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson postponed a public announcement on Thursday and the House speaker abruptly ended a media briefing after opening with remarks about Wednesday’s… Read More
Border, Crime
Border crisis in Houston: Previously deported criminals murder teens, police(The Center Square) – Recent murders of Houstonians highlight how the border crisis is impacting the largest city in the state. While criminal aliens have reportedly committed numerous murders, two… Read More
Crime, Missouri
Missouri military contractor pleads guilty to fraud in parts scheme with China(The Center Square) – A Missouri contractor with the U.S. Department of Defense pleaded guilty to fraud for illegally obtaining parts from overseas to fulfill military contracts. David Murar of… Read More
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Report: Predators target children through online games(The Center Square) – Roughly a half-million predators comb through the internet in search of children to victimize, according to a survey conducted by Geonode, a geospatial data platform. Predators… Read More
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Stalkers have never had more ways to shadow you. Here’s what the experts caution you to doSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – January may be on the way out, but the haunting crime of stalking certainly isn’t. January was National Stalking Awareness Month, and according… Read More
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In-N-Out announces first restaurant closure ever, citing Oakland crime(The Center Square) – In-N-Out Burger announced it is closing its profitable Oakland location in its first-ever permanent store closure, due to unrelenting crime and violence against customers and employees. Read More
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DOJ calls law enforcement response to Uvalde school shooting ‘a failure’(The Center Square) – A long-awaited report from U.S. Department of Justice released Thursday found widespread problems with law enforcement officers’ response to the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Read More