Category: Crime
Surge in Sextortion Cases Triggers Police Alert
Police officials report a nearly twofold increase in sextortion incidents.
DNA Evidence From Smoothie Cup Leads to Arrest in 1984 Murder Case
A long-standing New York cold case is on the verge of resolution. Prosecutors claim DNA from a smoothie cup has implicated Richard Bilodeau, 63, in the murder of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco in 1984. His arrest was confirmed by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
Bizarre Lego Sting: A Crime Scene Made of Plastic
Santa Rosa police have busted an unusual theft operation centered around Legos. The main suspect, 39-year-old Robert Lopez, was arrested after authorities discovered a massive stash of Lego pieces and sets in his home.
15-Year-Old Tamarion Grant Shot Dead: Teen Suspect Held in Custody
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that Tamarion Grant, 15, died from a gunshot wound.
Prosecutors Accused of Hiding Evidence in Melissa Perez Murder Trial
On Friday, jurors experienced delays in the Melissa Perez murder trial as defense attorneys claimed that the prosecution was not transparent about key witness information.
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.
