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Major felonies dropped in Brooklyn during last month of 2024, data show, amid 'safest year for gun violence' in boro history * Brooklyn Paper

Major felonies in Brooklyn dropped significantly in December 2024, suggesting improved safety, though some violent crimes increased.

Victim in Subway Shoving Suffered a Broken Skull and Other Injuries

A subway attack in Manhattan left a man critically injured, leading to attempted murder charges against the assailant, Kamel Hawkins, with a violent criminal history.

As temperatures dropped in November, so did violent crime in Brooklyn, per latest NYPD statistics * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's violent crime rates have decreased significantly, despite some spikes in specific precincts.

Convicted Murderer Found After Escaping Prison in Mississippi

Drew Johnson, convicted of murder, escaped prison on Christmas Eve and was recaptured the following day.

NYC 'Real Ryte' gang members sentenced after 'video game' like street war with rival 'Breadgang' crew

Real Ryte gang members received lengthy sentences for violent crimes, impacting innocent bystanders.

Boxing Day What's Up: Car Collides With Golden Gate Bridge Tollbooth

Multiple incidents occurred over the Christmas holiday, including a fire, car crash, and violence at a fast-food restaurant.

Major felonies dropped in Brooklyn during last month of 2024, data show, amid 'safest year for gun violence' in boro history * Brooklyn Paper

Major felonies in Brooklyn dropped significantly in December 2024, suggesting improved safety, though some violent crimes increased.

Victim in Subway Shoving Suffered a Broken Skull and Other Injuries

A subway attack in Manhattan left a man critically injured, leading to attempted murder charges against the assailant, Kamel Hawkins, with a violent criminal history.

As temperatures dropped in November, so did violent crime in Brooklyn, per latest NYPD statistics * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's violent crime rates have decreased significantly, despite some spikes in specific precincts.

Convicted Murderer Found After Escaping Prison in Mississippi

Drew Johnson, convicted of murder, escaped prison on Christmas Eve and was recaptured the following day.

NYC 'Real Ryte' gang members sentenced after 'video game' like street war with rival 'Breadgang' crew

Real Ryte gang members received lengthy sentences for violent crimes, impacting innocent bystanders.

Boxing Day What's Up: Car Collides With Golden Gate Bridge Tollbooth

Multiple incidents occurred over the Christmas holiday, including a fire, car crash, and violence at a fast-food restaurant.
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Ecuador's Perlaza rescued by police after kidnap

Ecuadorian footballer Pedro Perlaza was rescued after being kidnapped last weekend, highlighting the country's rising violence and crime rates.

South Londoners jailed in December so far including killers and stranger rapist

The article highlights recent sentencing of men involved in violent crimes, emphasizing the psychological impact on victims and the consequences of personal vendettas.

East New York Street Gang Leader Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison: Feds

Leader of East New York gang sentenced to 23 years for racketeering and drug trafficking.

Ecuador's Perlaza rescued by police after kidnap

Ecuadorian footballer Pedro Perlaza was rescued after being kidnapped last weekend, highlighting the country's rising violence and crime rates.

South Londoners jailed in December so far including killers and stranger rapist

The article highlights recent sentencing of men involved in violent crimes, emphasizing the psychological impact on victims and the consequences of personal vendettas.

East New York Street Gang Leader Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison: Feds

Leader of East New York gang sentenced to 23 years for racketeering and drug trafficking.
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DOJ: 9 inmates charged for violent crimes in Brooklyn prison

Nine inmates in Brooklyn prison charged with orchestrating violent attacks, including two murders.

Brooklyn sees four homicides in one weekend as some nabes report spike in violent crime * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crimes spike in certain Brooklyn neighborhoods
Decrease in major felonies in Brooklyn South patrol

DOJ: 9 inmates charged for violent crimes in Brooklyn prison

Nine inmates in Brooklyn prison charged with orchestrating violent attacks, including two murders.

Brooklyn sees four homicides in one weekend as some nabes report spike in violent crime * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crimes spike in certain Brooklyn neighborhoods
Decrease in major felonies in Brooklyn South patrol
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Man killed after stabbing Grindr date who fought back: Police

A Grindr date escalated to violence, resulting in one dead and the other in serious condition after self-defense.
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Miami SWAT swarms area as police say they're serving warrants to 'violent criminals'

Miami police SWAT executed search warrants for violent criminals in the northwest area on September 5, 2024.

San Jose police find homicide victim after reported fight at business, suspect arrested

Police in San Jose are investigating multiple homicides that occurred over the weekend.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with one of the homicides.

Miami SWAT swarms area as police say they're serving warrants to 'violent criminals'

Miami police SWAT executed search warrants for violent criminals in the northwest area on September 5, 2024.

San Jose police find homicide victim after reported fight at business, suspect arrested

Police in San Jose are investigating multiple homicides that occurred over the weekend.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with one of the homicides.
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Tesla driver who smashed cars with a pipe in incidents of road rage could be paroled early

Nathaniel Radimak, a violent road rage offender, may be released early from prison after serving less than a year of his five-year sentence.

Rise in reports of violence against women on transport

There has been a significant rise in reported violent crimes against women and girls on transport networks, likely due to increased reporting rather than a rise in actual incidents.
#legal-proceedings

Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi's Husband Is Convicted in California Trial

Online conspiracy theories have real-life consequences, as seen in the Nancy Pelosi home invasion case.

Gang beat man up so badly in street he was left with bleeds on brain

Four men jailed for causing severe injuries including brain damage, highlighting the long-term consequences of violent attacks.

Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi's Husband Is Convicted in California Trial

Online conspiracy theories have real-life consequences, as seen in the Nancy Pelosi home invasion case.

Gang beat man up so badly in street he was left with bleeds on brain

Four men jailed for causing severe injuries including brain damage, highlighting the long-term consequences of violent attacks.
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Deb Haaland's push to protect Indigenous people disappoints some Native leaders

The murder rate in Indigenous communities being twice the national average has prompted legislative action, like the Not Invisible Act, to address the issue.

Brooklyn saw spike of gun violence, homicide in July despite overall crime decrease * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn experienced a decrease in major felonies, but saw spikes in murders, rapes, assaults, and auto thefts, with shooting incidents increasing in certain areas.
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Suspect in clubbing of two women near Venice canals arrested in San Diego

Sexual assault attacks on two women near Venice canals led to the arrest of the suspect in San Diego.

3 women knifed in 2 stabbings across NYC - including inside Queens subway station: cops

Three women were knifed in separate attacks in New York City, with incidents at a subway station and a street fight, leaving victims hospitalized in stable condition.

Suspect in clubbing of two women near Venice canals arrested in San Diego

Sexual assault attacks on two women near Venice canals led to the arrest of the suspect in San Diego.

3 women knifed in 2 stabbings across NYC - including inside Queens subway station: cops

Three women were knifed in separate attacks in New York City, with incidents at a subway station and a street fight, leaving victims hospitalized in stable condition.
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Tattooed Bloods leader nicknamed 'Mousey' sentenced to life plus 132 years for NY 'reign of terror'

The leader of a Long Island Bloods gang affiliate, convicted of various crimes, was sentenced to life in prison for a campaign of violence directed at rivals.

Miami man eluded police for hours then abducted, raped 14-year-old girl, records show

Police were unable to catch a homeless man who went on a spree of violent crimes, including abducting and raping a 14-year-old girl.

Man Is Arrested in Random Attack on Steve Buscemi

A man has been charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan. Assault charge was elevated to a felony due to Buscemi's age.

Machete-wielding thugs on moped ran over victims during Rolex robbery spree

A man from Oakwood, Nizar Msaad, was jailed for violent expensive watch robberies in central London, working with an accomplice, Shaquille Allen.

Guns Are Stolen From Cars at Triple the Rate They Were 10 Years Ago, Report Finds

The rate of guns stolen from cars tripled in the last decade, making them the largest source of stolen guns in the U.S.

Mental health services key to preventing violent crimes, says Khan

Cuts to mental health services contribute to violent crimes, preventable with proper treatment and addressing root causes.

Grisly new details plus motive revealed in case of slain couple whose hacked-up heads, limbs were scattered on LI

Gruesome details emerged in the case of a hacked-up married couple, revealing extreme violence by suspects.
The victims helped the suspects in a previous robbery, leading to a possible motive for the murders.

Miami man who allegedly murdered trans woman was on probation. His criminal past is lengthy

Gregory Gibert, a habitual violent offender with an extensive criminal history, was arrested for beating a trans woman to death in Miami Beach vicinity.

Suspect in brutal Venice attacks charged with rape and attempted murder

Prosecutor charges man with brutal sexual assaults near Venice canals.

New York City will introduce controversial AI gun detection technology amid subway crime crisis - SiliconANGLE

AI will be used to reduce violent crimes in NYC subways
Evolv Technologies Inc. will provide weapons detection technology for NYC subways.
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'Operation Fare Play': NYPD floods subways with 800 more cops to target fare-beaters

Increased police presence in subways to target fare evasion and prevent violent crimes
NYPD's 'Operation Fare Play' aims to deter fare-beating with extra officers based on crime levels and complaints.

Migrant accused of shooting NYPD cops suspected in snatch-and-grab robberies of two women days earlier

Venezuelan migrant in NYC suspected of involvement in violent robberies and shootings, part of a larger migrant robbery crew using mopeds.

'Operation Fare Play': NYPD floods subways with 800 more cops to target fare-beaters

Increased police presence in subways to target fare evasion and prevent violent crimes
NYPD's 'Operation Fare Play' aims to deter fare-beating with extra officers based on crime levels and complaints.

Migrant accused of shooting NYPD cops suspected in snatch-and-grab robberies of two women days earlier

Venezuelan migrant in NYC suspected of involvement in violent robberies and shootings, part of a larger migrant robbery crew using mopeds.
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Get Ready to See the National Guard on Your Commute

Governor Hochul deploying 1,000 law enforcement members in NYC subway system to address violent crimes.
Proposal to ban individuals convicted of violent crimes against passengers from riding subway or buses for three years.

Biden Has The Blood of Countless Innocent Victims' on His Hands, Says Trump During Speech on Border

Trump accuses Biden of migrant crime responsibility
Trump highlights specific violent crimes by migrants

Evening Edition: NYC Mayor Adams Again Calling For Changes To Sanctuary Laws

Mayor Adams believes sanctuary city law should be modified to deport migrants committing felonies.
Increase in violent crimes by illegal migrants prompts reevaluation of sanctuary city policies.

Homicide, hate crimes and grand larceny auto rose in Brooklyn in May, stats show * Brooklyn Paper

Violent crimes spike in Brooklyn during the summer months, with variations in different police precincts.

2 dead, 2 injured after rash of stabbings across NYC; dad allegedly killed by daughter among victims

Increase in stabbing incidents across multiple locations in New York City resulting in casualties and critical injuries.

Seven-time felon charged with using machine gun in shooting that injured LAPD officers

A man with a history of felony convictions, facing attempted murder charges for shooting at Los Angeles police officers with a machine gun.

Entire Hells Angels chapter in California arrested on string of violent charges

The entire Bakersfield chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle club arrested in California for various violent charges.

Gunfire on Richmond Parkway kills one, injures another

Increased homicides in Richmond, with four recent shooting deaths and seven homicides in 2024 compared to eight in 2023.
Authorities are investigating the shootings, seeking tips and stressing the events are not believed to be connected.
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