Maryland man pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID fraud and drug-trafficking crimes involving machine guns and marijuana
GREENBELT, MD – A 33-year-old Temple Hills man admitted in federal court to a wide-ranging scheme that combined pandemic unemployment fraud with firearms and drug-trafficking offenses, including possessing a machine gun and…
Atlantic County Launches ‘Safe Place’ Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes, Promotes First Participating Business
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its certification as a partner in the “Safe Place” initiative, joining over 350 law enforcement agencies worldwide in a program aimed…
Recent Spate of Vehicle Crimes and Accident in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ—The Maplewood Police Department has reported multiple vehicle-related incidents over the past few days, including a motor vehicle theft and several vehicle rummages. On July 26, 2024, officers were dispatched to…
Massive Indictment Targets Bronx “Slaughtery” Gang for Series of Violent Crimes
BRONX, N.Y. – The Bronx District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the New York City Police Department, has announced a sweeping indictment against 20 individuals, including five teenagers, associated with the “Slaughtery”…
Ocean County Man Charged for Crimes Against Child
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — David Lyons faces multiple charges stemming from alleged criminal activities involving invasion of privacy and endangering the welfare of a child. Lyons is accused of committing several offenses,…
Ocean County Man Gets 40-Year Sentence for Hate Crimes Against Orthodox Jews
Trenton, NJ — An Ocean County man was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for committing a series of violent hate crimes against members of the Orthodox Jewish community in and…
What’s Going on in Brick: Three People Arrested for Crimes Against Children
BRICK, NJ – Three people have been arrested in Brick Township this week for crimes against children, but what makes these incidents harder to swallow is that two of them were people…
Dover Man Receives 40-Year Sentence for Multiple Crimes Including Kidnapping and Sexual Assault
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Jesse Meneses, a 38-year-old resident of Dover, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison following his conviction for a series of severe crimes, including…
Buffalo Police Arrest Suspect in Series of Store Crimes
BUFFALO, NY—Buffalo Police Department announced an arrest made on Wednesday for a string of 25 criminal incidents, including 18 felonies, spanning across various store types in Buffalo. The crimes, occurring since November…
Former Massachusetts State Senator and Sister Charged with Federal Crimes
BOSTON, MA—The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging former State Senator Dean Tran and his sister, Tuyet T. Martin, with multiple counts including obstruction of…
Amato Seeks to Overturn State Ban on ICE Detainers for Immigration Crimes
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill, unlikely to be moved by Senate Democrats in New Jersey would allow police to work with ICE and the federal government to allow criminal illegal aliens…
East Boston Robbery Suspect Arrested for Additional Crimes
BOSTON, MA – On Saturday, June 15, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) arrested Timothy Deconinck, 55, of Malden, on a warrant related to a $240,000 robbery that occurred on June 7…
Multiple Shootings, Violent Crimes Highlight Sunday Night Across Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia witnessed a series of violent incidents across several districts, culminating in a fatal shooting and multiple injuries. In the 16th District, a grave shooting occurred on Sunday, June…
Somerset County Launches “Safe Place” Program to Combat Bias and Hate Crimes
SOMERVILLE, NJ — In a timely announcement coinciding with Pride Month, Somerset County officials have unveiled the new “Safe Place” program aimed at providing refuge for victims of bias and hate crimes.…
Maryland Portal Simplifies Reporting of Hate Crimes
BALTIMORE, MD — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has introduced a new initiative to combat hate crimes and bias incidents in Maryland through the launch of an online portal, nohomeforhate.md.gov. This tool…
New Jersey Lawmaker Wants to Remove Mandatory Sentences for Drug Crimes
TRENTON, NJ — In the ongoing legislative session, New Jersey Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumter has introduced Bill A4464, which proposes the removal of mandatory minimum sentences for certain non-violent drug crimes. This…
Chicago Teen Arrested for 27 Violent Crimes Including Carjacking, Assaults, and Armed Robberies
CHICAGO, IL—A 17-year-old male has been charged with a total of 27 felony counts related to a series of armed robberies and vehicular hijackings across Chicago. The juvenile was apprehended by the…
Two Arrested in Deal for Multiple Property Crimes
DEAL, NJ — The Deal Police Department has announced the arrest of two individuals from Long Branch, NJ, on multiple charges related to property crimes. The arrests occurred on May 9, 2024,…
Virginia Man Facing 18 Sex Assault Charges for Crimes Against Juvenile
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA – A 41-year-old man from Stafford is currently in custody following allegations of sexual offenses against a minor. The arrest came after a juvenile bravely shared her story, leading…
Kids Under 14 No Longer Accountable for Crimes if New Jersey Law Approved
TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey is on track to pass legislation raising the minimum age for juvenile delinquency adjudications to 14 years. The bill proposes a significant change to the state’s juvenile justice system…
New Jersey Proposes Alternatives to Detention for Juvenile Gun Crimes
TRENTON, NJ—New legislation in New Jersey seeks to reform the treatment of juveniles charged with firearms offenses by introducing alternatives to detention. The bill proposes using residential and non-residential reengagement centers as…
In Light Of Scooter Based Crimes, Queens DA Confiscates 412 Illegal Scooters
Queens, NY – District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the seizure of 95 scooters in Corona, Elmhurst, and Long Island City as part of a joint operation with local police precincts. The initiative…
Arrest Made, Second Defendant Sought in Sex Crimes Case in East Hempfield Township
Lancaster, PA – The East Hempfield Township Police Department has arrested one defendant and seeks information on the whereabouts of a second for sex crimes against a minor allegedly committed in the…
Female Fugitive Wanted in Connection With Child Sex Crimes Investigation
EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — The East Hempfield Township Police Department has arrested John Dehart, 56, from Camano Island, Washington, and is actively seeking another suspect, Sarah Miller, 34, in connection with…
Petersburg, Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Thirty-Four Felony Counts Involving Crimes Against Children
According to the facts in support of his plea, Power, while using online chatting applications such as Snapchat and Kik, identified himself as a minor female to get minor males to produce…
Forum provides best practices and resources to prevent and respond to hate crimes that target religious institutions
“Protecting Places of Worship” is a half-day forum that will provide information about religion-focused hate crimes; how to best report such incidents; federal and state hate crimes laws; law enforcement threat assessments;…
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