Category: Crime
Chinese Scammers Rake in Over $1 Billion from Annoying Texts Targeting Americans
A report reveals that criminal gangs in China have pocketed more than $1 billion by bombarding Americans with spam texts. These scammers extract personal info, then hire U.S. gig workers to purchase goods with the stolen data and ship them back to China.
Shockwaves in Education: Young Man Gets 4 Years for PowerSchool Hack
A 20-year-old from Massachusetts has been handed a four-year prison sentence for hacking into PowerSchool, a leading educational software firm. This breach compromised sensitive information from millions of students and raised alarming questions about cybersecurity in schools.
Ex-Police Chief and Officers Allegedly Involved in Gun Trafficking from Evidence Room
KANE COUNTY, Ill. — Authorities have accused the former police chief of Campton Hills, alongside two former officers and a current officer, of conspiring to sell weapons taken from the evidence room. The group, including Steven Millar, faces multiple charges following a grand jury indictment.
Sarasota Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Staging Attack on Paramedics
Tyran Young, a 38-year-old from Sarasota, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison and 20 years of probation for orchestrating a shooting aimed at paramedics. With a long history of convictions, this incident was part of his attempt to manipulate the legal system.
Charges Filed Against East Alton Man for Stealing Copper from Wieland Group
An East Alton resident is facing serious charges after stealing 740 pounds of copper from Wieland Group.
Maya’s Family Faces Setback in Push for New Child Safety Law
Relatives of Maya are advocating for legislation to reveal the histories of new partners and caregivers involved with children.
New York Prosecutors Ask for Time on Etan Patz Murder Case Trial Decision
In a case that captivated the nation, Etan Patz vanished at the age of 6 in 1979 while heading to school in New York City. His whereabouts remain a mystery.
Mother of Slain Army Veteran Supports Curtis Sliwa for NYC Mayor, Criticizes Andrew Cuomo’s Bail Changes
Madeline Brame, the mother of a murdered Afghanistan vet, backed Curtis Sliwa for mayor while condemning ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo’s bail reforms that she claims make criminals less accountable. Brame’s son was a victim of violent crime, and she insists the reforms go too easy on offenders.
Condor Club’s GM Mark Calcagni Shot Dead: What We Know So Far
Mark Calcagni, who managed San Francisco’s famed Condor Club, lost his life in a shooting near his home in Santa Rosa. Authorities are currently investigating with no arrests made.
Arrest Made in The Theft of Confidential Beyoncé Tracks
A man has been arrested after breaking into the vehicle of Beyoncé’s choreographer, making off with unreleased music and other important materials.
