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New York Post

22 hours ago

17-year-old girl stabbed to death outside NYC apartment building in broad daylight: cops

A 17-year-old girl was fatally stabbed outside a Bronx apartment building in broad daylight.

Three individuals were taken into custody in connection to the stabbing, with no charges yet.

Circumstances behind the deadly incident are under investigation. [ more ]

New York Post

2 days ago

Central Park visitors no longer feel safe as crime dramatically soars - but police say they've stepped up patrols

New Yorkers in Central Park adjust routines due to soaring crime, with increased police presence pledged. [ more ]

Boston.com

Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, North Carolina police say

Law enforcement officers shot while approaching a wanted suspect's house; suspect killed, leading to additional shooting incident. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Man admits killing popular busker on mobility scooter in London

Byer stabbed Thomas O'Halloran in Greenford, citing mental health issues as a motive for the attack. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Woman found dead in her bathtub in East Harlem; domestic partner arrested: cops

A Manhattan man faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing a woman in East Harlem on April 23, 2024. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Undercover Sex Sting Leads to Charges Against School Crossing Guard

A school crossing guard was arrested for attempting to lure an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl into a sexual act. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

2 days ago

Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three injured at school

A 17-year-old was arrested for attempted murder after three were injured at a secondary school in Sheffield. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Plea deal freed him from jail. Days later, he was charged in brutal Miami Beach murder

Accused murderer previously plea bargained from jail, committed another crime shortly after release. [ more ]

New York Post

6 days ago

Former federal prosecutor punched in the face by brute on NYC subway as underground crime soars: 'It's not a safe place'

Violence is increasing in major cities, even affecting former law enforcement officials. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn man sentenced to life for murderous Morgan Avenue rampage

Ramel Chapman, 32, received a life sentence without parole for a deadly robbery spree in East Williamsburg that resulted in one fatality and another injury. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Man accused of beating trans woman to death as she slept near Miami City Ballet is arrested

Man arrested for beating trans woman to death outside Miami City Ballet. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Swedish police shoot man after three women attacked in Vasteras

Swedish police arrested a man who allegedly injured three women with a sharp object in Vasteras, Sweden. [ more ]

time.com

Sword-Wielding Man Kills a 14-Year Old Boy and Injures 4 others in London

A 14-year-old boy was killed and four others were injured in a sword attack in east London, not being treated as terror-related. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

How the fatal Hainault stabbing attack unfolded

During a brief 22-minute period in east London, a fatal stabbing occurred alongside other injuries and arrests, prompting a major police response. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Aerial footage shows scene of Hainault stabbing attack video report

An unfortunate incident of a stabbing in London resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Another grim 24 hours in London sees three stabbed with one left dead

London experienced a series of stabbing incidents within 24 hours, resulting in death and arrests. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Motorbike rider waves machete' as man, in 20s, stabbed to death in south London

The incident of a man being stabbed to death in broad daylight near a busy south London market has led to one arrest. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Flowers left for Sarah Mayhew after her remains found in south London park

Tributes laid for Sarah Mayhew after her remains found in a south London park, with two individuals arrested and charged for her murder. [ more ]

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Above the Law

2 days ago

Law

Cravath Makes Big Real Estate Move - See Also

Cravath's new office space is a home designer's dream. [ more ]

Independent

Women

How Jonathan Creswell controlled women who helped cover up showjumper Katie Simpson's murder

Multiple women accused a killer of further sexual abuse before his suicide. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Men who filmed 6,000 people in bathrooms and swimming pool changing rooms jailed

Two men were jailed for secretly photographing thousands of people, including children, at swimming pools without consent. [ more ]

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk

5 days ago

East Londoners locked up in April including killer and sex attacker

Judges' decisions lead to varied sentences, some short, some long. [ more ]

www.hamhigh.co.uk

Man, 56, in court on sex assault and drugging charges after girl, 9, kidnapped

A man has been charged with kidnapping and other serious offenses after a 9-year-old girl went missing. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Man seriously injured in assault in Surrey

A man was taken to the hospital after a serious assault in Leatherhead, prompting a police investigation. [ more ]

www.thetottenhamindependent.co.uk

'Extremely dangerous" man jailed after shooting someone over a 3.50 debt

Marcus Adepoju sentenced to 28 years in prison for firearms and drug offenses. [ more ]

BBC News

Come Dine With Me winners part of Cannabis import plot gang

Members of a gang, including winners of Come Dine With Me, convicted for cannabis smuggling plot from US to UK. The plan was uncovered after a theft at a London airport. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Fake stamp scheme run by California woman cost US Postal Service $150 million, feds say

A California woman defrauded the U.S. Postal Service of $150 million through counterfeit stamps. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

9-year-old, baby fly out of SUV on freeway in mom's deadly rampage, California cops say

A woman is accused of killing the man she lived with and abandoning her two children, resulting in one child's death.

The woman's violent rampage started with a fatal stabbing, continued with abandoning her children on a freeway, and ended with her own death in a crash. [ more ]

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www.standard.co.uk

London politics

Sadiq Khan's failed in his key duty: to keep us safe from crime

Sadiq Khan's failure to address crime and safety as London Mayor is highlighted in the article. [ more ]

BBC News

London politics

London mayor elections: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall clash at BBC debate

Candidates clashed on crime, housing, and road use during BBC London debate. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Paper

Police search for suspect who attacked two 12-year-old boys in Gravesend * Brooklyn Paper

Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly struck two 12-year-old boys in the face on a Gravesend street. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Croydon duo charged with attempted murder after crash and assault in Surrey

Two men from Croydon charged with attempted murder and other offenses after attacking a moped rider following a crash in Whyteleafe. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Woman, 19, charged after man slashed in Brixton

A 19-year-old woman charged with grievous bodily harm after a man was slashed in Brixton. [ more ]

New York Post

Homeless man accused of throwing rock through NYPD precinct under arrest

A homeless man was arrested for throwing stones at the Midtown South Precinct.

The incident occurred early Thursday morning at the stationhouse on West 35th Street. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Beckenham: Man fighting for life after being stabbed in front of horrified Southeastern passengers

Passengers pleaded for attacker to stop during broad daylight stabbing on Southeastern train in Beckenham.

Police are urging witnesses to come forward after the broad daylight stabbing incident on a Southeastern train. [ more ]

eastbaytimes.com

East Bay (California)

Homicide investigation starts after East Bay fire crews find man dead inside car

Police found a man dead in his vehicle with a gunshot wound in Antioch.

Authorities are investigating the death as a homicide, the fourth in 2024. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

Girl, 13, charged with attempted murder after Wales school stabbing

A teenage girl has been charged with attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school in Wales. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Man, 50, taken to hospital after stabbing near park in Sidcup

A 50-year-old man was hospitalized after a stabbing near Parish Park in Sidcup. Police are investigating, and the victim's injuries are deemed non-life threatening. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Teen charged with attempted murder after boy, 16, stabbed in Bromley

A teen has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in Bromley, where the victim's condition was assessed as not life-threatening. [ more ]

www.guardian-series.co.uk

Murder arrest as man stabbed to death after 'street fight'

A man was stabbed to death in Leyton after a reported fight. [ more ]

www.enfieldindependent.co.uk

Man stabbed to death at road near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

A man was stabbed to death near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Police are actively investigating the incident and seeking information from the public. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Man, 35, charged with attempted murder following Kennington stabbing

Attempted murder charge after stabbing at Kennington underground station.

Suspect charged with two counts of attempted murder, possession of a bladed article, and one count of sexual assault. [ more ]

Brooklyn, NY Patch

BK Man Sent To Prison For Robbing Coney Island Restaurant: DA

A man in Brooklyn sentenced to 8 years in prison for breaking into and stealing $100,000 from a Coney Island restaurant. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Bloodied man walks into a Brooklyn hospital with gunshot wound, dies minutes later * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn detectives are investigating a deadly shooting where the victim walked into a hospital after being dropped off by an unidentified group in a dark-colored sedan. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Bloodied man walks into Brooklyn hospital with gunshot wound: cops

Brooklyn detectives are investigating a deadly shooting incident where the victim walked into a local hospital covered in blood. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Man in Brooklyn shot in the face at street corner: cops | amNewYork

Brooklyn detectives are seeking the suspect who shot a man in the face at Lewis Avenue and Pulaski Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant, with no known motive disclosed yet. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Gowanus grudge: Brooklyn man gets 20 years for love triangle killing

A Brooklyn man sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a romantic rival following an altercation. [ more ]

Brooklyn, NY Patch

BK Man, 50, Killed in Brooklyn Fatal Shooting: NYPD

Anthony Barlow, a 50-year-old man, was identified as the victim in a shooting in Brownsville.

The shooting incident resulted in Barlow's death and left another 41-year-old male victim injured, recovering in stable condition. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Stabbing suspect sought for unprovoked attack in Kensington: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

A stabbing suspect remains at large in Kensington after attacking a man in front of a Bangladeshi restaurant. [ more ]

New York Post

Stranger pummels man, 37, during clash on NYC subway platform: cops

The victim was attacked by a stranger at a Queens subway platform. [ more ]

Bronx Times

Boston

Police eye three suspects who pistol-whipped elderly man during robbery of Morrisania laundromat - Bronx Times

Police are searching for three suspects who committed a violent robbery at a laundromat in Morrisania. [ more ]

New York Post

24-year-old straphanger slashed inside Rockefeller Center subway station in unprovoked attack

The victim, a 24-year-old straphanger, was slashed in an unprovoked attack inside a Manhattan subway station. The suspect is being sought by police. [ more ]

Brooklyn, NY Patch

Woman Attacked at BK Subway Station: NYPD

Police searching for two women who attacked subway rider at an 'L' train platform in Brooklyn. [ more ]

BKReader

Suspects on The Loose After Shooting, Robbery at Park Slope Bar

Two men wanted for shooting and robbery in a Brooklyn bar.

Suspects stole a gold chain and $1,400 in cash. [ more ]

www.dailybreeze.com

Serial robbery crew arrested, accused of stealing California Lottery Scratchers worth $250,000

A crew was arrested for robbing 45 convenience stores of California Lottery Scratchers worth over $250,000, using threats of force in multiple heists. [ more ]

Boston.com

This Los Angeles heist sounds like it came from a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash.

Thieves stole $30 million from a money storage facility in Los Angeles by breaking into the building and cracking the safe.

The cash heist is being investigated by LAPD and FBI as one of the largest on record in Los Angeles. [ more ]

www.npr.org

This L.A. heist sounds like a thriller novel. Thieves stole $30 million in cash

Thieves stole $30 million in cash from a money storage facility in Los Angeles.

The stolen money was stored in a safe at the GardaWorld facility in Sylmar. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LAPD lieutenant arrested for felony DUI allegedly blew double legal limit after crash

An off-duty LAPD lieutenant was charged with felony DUI after a crash on the 605 Freeway in Santa Fe Springs.

Ensley's blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit, and he had not been relieved of duty at the time of the incident. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Teen, reported kidnapped, was killed by deputies as she followed their instructions, video shows

Savannah Graziano, abducted by her father, was shot by sheriff's deputies despite following their instructions.

The father, Anthony Graziano, was the suspect behind the killing of Savannah's mother, Tracy Martinez, and her abduction. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Man killed girlfriend, drove around Miami-Dade with her body, police say. He's jailed

A man drove around town with his girlfriend's body before turning himself in at a police department. [ more ]

Miami Herald

New details emerge in shocking road rage shooting near Miami airport that left 1 dead

A road rage incident in Miami escalated to fatal gun violence, resulting in charges of second-degree murder. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Video captured a Homestead woman's carjacking in Central Florida. She hasn't been found

A woman was carjacked in Seminole County, and authorities are still searching for her and her car. [ more ]

sfist.com

San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: SFPD Looking For Man Who Punched A Baby On Muni Friday Morning

Increased drug bust near Civic Center Plaza.

Identified victims from Napa shooting.

Search for man assaulting baby on Muni bus.

Suspension of Golden Gate Ferry Service.

Passing of San Francisco Fire Department Lieutenant.

Proposed tough on crime bill in California. [ more ]

sfist.com

San Francisco

Shooting on SF's Sixth Street Injures One

Recent shooting in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood left one person injured. [ more ]

Saratogian

Left-wing politics

Trump goes from court to campaign at a bodega in his heavily Democratic hometown

Former President Trump visits a New York bodega, blending criminal defense with campaign messaging on crime and law enforcement. [ more ]

The Mercury News

East Bay (California)

Body pulled from East Bay estuary identified as one of two San Pablo murder victims

A body found in East Bay estuary identified as 74-year-old Que Thi Tran, believed to be killed by son-in-law Phuc Hong Vo. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

Man shot and killed Thursday afternoon in Oakland

Man shot and killed in Oakland, escalating homicide numbers compared to the previous year.

Investigation ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the shooting with no arrests announced yet. [ more ]

Fox News

Trump says criminal trial is having a 'reverse effect,' as he campaigns at New York bodega, vows to save city

Former President Trump believes his criminal trial is having a reverse effect, prompting him to campaign locally and vow to address crime in New York. [ more ]

The Hill

Abbott responds to NYC mayor's invitation to spend the night in a migrant shelter

Governor Abbott criticized Mayor Adams's invitation to a migrant shelter in New York as a 'gimmick'

Abbott emphasized the importance of addressing crime and keeping dangerous criminals behind bars [ more ]

BKReader

Mayor Defends Faulty AI Chatbot, Interview on Breakfast Club

Mayor Eric Adams defended use of AI chatbot despite providing incorrect information.

Adams acknowledges issues with the chatbot but sees it as a necessary step for improvement.

Adams addressed criticism on crime, migrants, Rikers Island, and police misconduct without directly responding to specific points. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC Council Women's Caucus called out for suddenly caring about crime after several women sucker punched: 'Height of hypocrisy'

Members of the City Council's Women's Caucus are being accused of hypocrisy for suddenly caring about crime after being criticized for laws that they voted for which constrained the NYPD.

The Women's Caucus called for an investigation into attacks against women in NYC, but some council members criticized them for not addressing broader crime issues such as penalties for recidivists. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

What is a deepfake and why does the government want to make them illegal?

Creation of sexually explicit deepfakes to be criminal offense under new legislation. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Boys, 15 and 16, taken to hospital after south east London bottle fight

Teens hospitalized after bottle fight in Southwark [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Man charged with murder of woman, 80, in west London

Man charged with murder of 80-year-old woman in west London.

The accused is alleged to have killed his partner, with the cause of death stated as compression to the neck. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Suspect on the loose after boy, 17, stabbed multiple times in south east London

Stabbing incident in south east London involving a 17-year-old boy with multiple stab wounds; suspect at large. [ more ]

New York Post

NY Elvis impersonator allegedly killed after being chloroformed during sexual encounter

A retired chiropractor allegedly killed an Elvis impersonator by chloroforming him during a sexual encounter.

The retiree and the victim knew each other and the encounter appeared to be consensual.

The victim was a 'Star Trek' superfan and recently started working as a guide at a Star Trek tour. [ more ]

New York Post

Gun-toting robbers storm NYC bar, shoot customer and leave with gold chain, $1.4K: cops

Thieves shot a patron in a Brooklyn bar, stole his gold chain and cash.

Victim in stable condition, uncooperative with authorities. [ more ]

Boston.com

Chelsea

Chelsea mother charged in death of 3-year-old son

Jennifer Prudencio, 25, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment of a child.

The 3-year-old boy's death is under investigation with details to be revealed at the arraignment. [ more ]

NBC New York

11-year-old shot, man dead in Brooklyn gun violence

An 11-year-old and two other individuals were shot in separate incidents in Brooklyn, with one fatality reported.

Police are seeking information from the public in both cases, but currently, no suspects have been identified or arrests made. [ more ]

www.amny.com

Detectives probe Brooklyn double shooting that left one dead, another wounded | amNewYork

Brooklyn detectives seek gunman after fatal shooting in Brownsville.

No motive established for the shooting as investigation continues. [ more ]

www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Man shot in street - no arrests made one week on

Police have not made any arrests following a shooting incident in Chigwell.

The 19-year-old victim of the shooting is still recovering in the hospital. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Murder investigation launched after woman stabbed to death in London home

Murder investigation launched after woman stabbed to death in her home in Westminster.

Police appealing for information and working diligently to establish motive and identify the perpetrator. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

2 arrested, Toronto police officer injured in attempted carjacking | CBC News

Two individuals arrested after an attempted carjacking in North York.

Toronto police officer injured during the incident. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF real estate

Utah Property in Ruby Franke Child Abuse Case Draws Curiosity as New Details Emerge, Most Views This Week

The house where the abuse took place is the most viewed on Realtor.com this week

Body cam footage release and panic room discovery increased interest in the property [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Man charged with murder of 21-year-old after shooting in London

A 21-year-old man was murdered in West Kensington, leading to subsequent arrests and an ongoing investigation.

Police are appealing for information from the public to assist in solving the murder case. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Men caught with gun and knives after armed police chase in south east London

Four men jailed after minicab stop in Deptford resulted in recovery of firearm and knives.

Investigation under Operation Chanco led to arrests and convictions of the individuals involved. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Radio ruckus! Man arrested for allegedly stabbing another with scissors over a radio in Clinton Hill * Brooklyn Paper

Violent incident in Clinton Hill involving a stabbing over a radio ownership dispute.

44 felony assaults reported in Clinton Hill's 88th Precinct, showing an increase compared to the previous year. [ more ]

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Murderer who fatally stabbed man three times after argument is jailed for life

Drug-related violence leads to devastating consequences in communities.

Law enforcement is committed to prosecuting individuals engaged in serious violence or carrying weapons. [ more ]

New York Post

NYPD precinct windows smashed by rock-toting vandal

Vandal threw rocks through Manhattan NYPD precinct doors, damaging the window.

Concerns raised over lack of consequences for crimes against police officers. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Man shot dead in West Kensington jailed in 2021 for role in cutting up jazz trumpeter

Lucima, recently freed, was shot and died in West Kensington.

Lucima was involved in the dismemberment of William Algar's body; convicted of perverting justice. [ more ]

www.hackneygazette.co.uk

Man who stabbed neighbour to death found after absconding from mental health facility

The killer who absconded from a mental health facility in London has been found after a CCTV review.

Philip Theophilou, who killed his neighbor in 2004, was returned to the facility after being discovered in a hospital. [ more ]

West Side Rag

Upper West Side

Attempted Knifepoint Robbery During Midday UWS Train Ride, Ethnic Slur Also Used: NYPD

An attempted robbery at knifepoint occurred on a NYC subway train in broad daylight.

The suspect used an ethnic slur towards the victim during the robbery attempt. [ more ]

New York Post

Six of NYC migrant squatter crew set loose without bail after gun and drug bust as neighbors detail chaos on Bronx block

Gun-toting, drug-dealing migrant squatters in Bronx released without bail, causing distress to the neighborhood.

Multiple individuals involved in criminal activities were allowed supervised release or released on recognizance despite serious charges and weapons found. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Stabbing outside Greenwich pub carried out by 66-year-old man, jury finds

Bernard McDonald was found unfit to plead but was ruled to have inflicted grievous bodily harm and possessed a knife.

The Star and Garter pub in Greenwich closed following the incident but reopened as the Star of Greenwich under new ownership. [ more ]

www.hackneygazette.co.uk

Man who stabbed his neighbour to death absconds from mental health facility

Theophilou, who killed his neighbor in 2004, has absconded from a mental health facility in London, posing a risk without medication.

Theophilou had a history of violent behavior, caused by his schizophrenia, and had previously absconded from hospital in unsatisfactory circumstances. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Five indicted for murder in 'shocking execution' of East Flatbush laundromat owner: DA * Brooklyn Paper

Five Queens residents indicted in connection with murder of Brooklyn laundromat owner.

Crime allegedly orchestrated by victim's cousin, involving handguns and robbery. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Black Lives Matter

Woman has phone stolen in assault by dog walker in Bushy Park

A woman was assaulted and her mobile phone stolen by a dog walker in Bushy Park near Sandy Gate on March 28.

The suspect is described as a 35-40-year-old, white man with a skinny build and brown-grey stubble, walking a black dog with a white chest patch. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Black Lives Matter

Toronto police looking for suspect in TTC assault | CBC News

Public assistance sought in identifying suspect in Toronto assault at Kipling Station.

Assailant described as a man in his late-30s to mid-40s with specific identifiable features such as a black beard. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Marketing

You Can Feel the Air of Menace': Fox Legal Analyst Credits TikTok For People Waking Up' On Crime in Democratic-Run' Cities

TikTok praised for realistically portraying crime in big cities.

Use of social media, specifically TikTok, in shedding light on rampant crime. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Man, 19, charged with attempted murder following stabbing at Beckenham Junction

19-year-old charged with attempted murder and possession of offensive weapon

Man in his 20s in critical but stable condition after being stabbed on a train [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk