New Jersey lawmakers move to make political violence a hate crime in light of increasing mostly left-wing motivated violence
Steinhardt pushes bill to classify political violence as hate crime in New Jersey Bedminster, NJ – Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) unveiled plans to introduce sweeping legislation that would classify politically motivated violence…
Two arrested for supplying the guns that power Baltimore’s street violence
BALTIMORE, MD – Gun crime and violent gun-related attacks are nearing an all-time high in Baltimore, and it’s not legal gun owners who are to blame. The illegal gun trade powers the…
Convicted Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possession of Firearms After Having a Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Conviction
Memphis, TN – Michael Ransom, 34, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearms as well as being in possession of those…
Isleta man sentenced to two years in prison for domestic violence
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Jonathan Jojola was sentenced on Oct. 26 to two years in prison. Jojola, 34, of…
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit Convenes Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event
BOISE – U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit convened with over 50 representatives from victim advocacy groups, domestic violence organizations, tribal communities, and law enforcement agencies throughout Idaho to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month…
Rooster & Rice Offers Safe Spaces as San Francisco Sees Spikes in Asian-American Targeted Violence
The Thai food chain is offering its restaurants as safe spaces for members of the Asian-American community and donating $2 of every meal purchase to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Initiative.…
Man Sentenced for Possessing a Gun After Being Convicted of Felony and Domestic Violence
Memphis, TN – Nicholus Leavy, 37, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony and domestic violence. Kevin G. Ritz, United States…
Combatting Domestic Violence Remains a Law Enforcement Priority Beyond October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The month of October is nationally recognized as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” Across North Alabama, numerous victim service providers and community-based agencies daily serve as advocates, protectors, and healers…
Central Pennsylvania Man Charged With Hobbs Act Robbery And Brandishing A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Kyle Jaden Morales, age 20, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted on October 12, 2022, by a federal…
Central Pennsylvania Man Charged With Hobbs Act Robbery And Brandishing A Firearm During A Crime Of Violence
HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Kyle Jaden Morales, age 20, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted on October 12, 2022, by a federal…
Man from Mescalero sentenced to two years in prison for domestic violence
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Lance Marion Cojo was sentenced on Oct. 11 to two years in prison. Cojo, 36,…
Man from Mescalero sentenced to two years in prison for domestic violence
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Lance Marion Cojo was sentenced on Oct. 11 to two years in prison. Cojo, 36,…
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. joins the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), advocates, survivors, victim service providers, justice professionals, police and first responders, and communities…
DOJ sends more than $268,000 to Western Washington to combat gun violence
Seattle – U.S. Attorney Nick Brown announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded $268,192 to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program in the Western District of Washington. Funding will support…
United States Attorney Kavanaugh Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh joins the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), advocates, survivors, victim service providers, justice professionals, police and first responders,…
United States Attorney Kavanaugh Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh joins the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), advocates, survivors, victim service providers, justice professionals, police and first responders,…
U.S. Attorney’s Office For The Western District of North Carolina Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King joins the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), community organizations, and law enforcement partners in observing October as Domestic…
Violence prompts Long Branch school district to move weekend sports games, cancel activities
LONG BRANCH, NJ – A string of shootings that rocked the Long Branch area this week has prompted the Long Branch school district to reschedule some of its sports games this weekend.…
13-year-old latest victim of violence in New York City subway system
New York, NY – A 13-year-boy was assaulted and robbed on a NYC subway train by a group of males, the New York City Police Department announced today. The boy was riding…
NYC Council Member Says Subway Violence Is ‘One-In-A-Million’ Event Despite Alleged Attack Occurring Days Earlier
NYC Council Member Says Subway Violence Is ‘One-In-A-Million’ Event Despite Alleged Attack Occurring Days Earlier Trevor Schakohl on October 3, 2022 New York City councilmember Tiffany Caban, who pushed for defunding…
Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron Announces More Than $5.4 Million in Grants from the Department of Justice to Reduce Community Violence in Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland – United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron announced today that the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced grant awards totaling $5,446,796…