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crime1 day ago•4 min saved

New Chicago police chief accused of stealing seized guns and steroids

New Chicago Police Chief Earl D. Mayo, 45, is charged with seven felonies, including theft and official misconduct, after prosecutors say he stole firearms seized in investigations and sold them to a Hobart pawn shop, while also possessing anabolic steroids; Tanika Borders is charged with assisting Mayo. Authorities traced a Ruger 9mm from an ongoing case to the pawn shop, and Mayo allegedly asked a fellow officer to buy back the gun and retrieve suppressors. Borders allegedly tried to remove Mayo’s steroids and purchase back a firearm. Mayo, arrested in Clark County, Ohio, remains jailed as Lake County prosecutors pursue return; Lake County has since taken over policing of New Chicago. He had been appointed chief in January 2023 and is on administrative leave; his father is Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams.

via Chicago Tribune|

#charges #crime #gun-theft

politics2 days ago•3 min saved

Secret Service fatally shoots gunman near White House; bystander struck

A gunman fired near the White House and was shot dead by Secret Service; a bystander was struck by gunfire with the condition not disclosed. The suspect was 21-year-old Nasire Best, who had prior security concerns at the White House and was involuntarily committed earlier. The incident prompted a large, multi-agency law enforcement response, with the FBI assisting while President Trump was in the White House at the time. No officers were injured.

via USA Today|

#law-enforcement #nasire-best #politics

technology3 days ago•6 min saved

European Police Dismantles First VPN, Unmasks Thousands of Criminals

European authorities led by France and the Netherlands, with Europol and Eurojust, dismantled the First VPN service used by cybercriminals for ransomware and data theft. Investigators infiltrated the service, seized 33 servers, and arrested its administrator, identifying about 506 users and producing 83 intelligence packages that supported 21 Europol-facilitated investigations. The operation underscored how VPNs marketed as ‘no-logs’ can mislead users who believe they are safe, even as criminal activity relies on such infrastructure.

via Ars Technica|

#cybercrime #europol #law-enforcement

cybersecurity4 days ago•4 min saved

Global raid shuts down ransomware-linked VPN First VPN and seizes its infrastructure

An international operation led by France and the Netherlands, with Europol/Eurojust support, dismantled the ‘First VPN’ service used by ransomware and data-theft actors. Authorities seized 33 servers across 27 countries, shut down key domains, disrupted infrastructure, and arrested the administrator in Ukraine. Investigators infiltrated the VPN to recover data, with Europol reporting 506 identified users and 83 intelligence packages shared to aid ongoing investigations into ransomware and related crimes. While VPNs have legitimate uses, criminals leveraged this service to hide activity; all identified users have been notified and further legal action may follow.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybercrime #cybersecurity #europol

us-news7 days ago•2 min saved

Judge curbs federal arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

A federal judge in Manhattan blocked routine arrests by federal agents inside or around three immigration courthouses, ruling that such detentions require exceptional circumstances and should not disrupt court proceedings, effectively ending a Trump-era practice. Arrests may still occur off-site or at courthouses only in cases of serious public-safety threats; the ruling covers 26 Federal Plaza, 201 Varick Street, and 290 Broadway and was praised by immigrant-rights groups.

via NBC News|

#courts #federal-government #immigration

politics9 days ago•3 min saved

Pratt courts Valley voters in Sherman Oaks as LA mayor bid heats up

Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt campaigned in Sherman Oaks, courting voters in a district represented by rival Nithya Raman as he runs for Los Angeles mayor. He pushes a tougher-law enforcement stance and a “treatment first” approach to homelessness, argues for expanding LAPD staffing, and criticizes city handling of crime and the Palisades wildfire recovery. The event drew residents frustrated with safety and quality-of-life issues; Pratt remains behind Mayor Karen Bass in polls but has shown fundraising momentum, with some attendees traveling from outside LA who cannot vote in the city.

via Los Angeles Times|

#homelessness #law-enforcement #los-angeles-mayor

lifestyle9 days ago•22 min saved

Red-Haired Fox Caught in Alberta Hot-Dog Heist by RCMP

A red-haired fox in Blairmore, Alberta, was spotted carrying five or six hot dogs by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable; police posted a photo on social media jokingly calling it a ‘criminal,’ and the fox was released without charges.

via The Washington Post|

#alberta-canada #animals #law-enforcement

politics12 days ago•7 min saved

NC budget pact promises teacher raises, law enforcement pay bumps

North Carolina lawmakers announced a budget deal that would raise starting teacher pay to $48,000 (about $53,000 with local supplements), deliver an average 8% raise for teachers plus tenure-based one-time bonuses, and provide sizable raises for state employees and law enforcement (roughly 13% on average, with larger boosts for SBI/ALE and other agencies). The package also includes 3% raises for principals and other school personnel; raises would take effect in the new fiscal year if the bill passes before July 1, with bonuses paid on July 1. The deal remains to be filed into legislation and awaits Gov. Stein’s signature.

via Raleigh News & Observer|

#education-funding #law-enforcement #north-carolina

politics13 days ago•38 min saved

Arcadia Mayor Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Role as Chinese Agent

Federal prosecutors have charged Arcadia, California Mayor Eileen Wang with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, alleging she covertly promoted Beijing’s interests while concealing ties to Chinese authorities and influencing local political matters.

via Forbes|

#california #china #foreign-agent

world15 days ago•3 min saved

Jakarta cracks down on massive online gambling network, 321 arrests

Indonesian police in Jakarta arrested 321 foreigners tied to a large online gambling network operating across about 75 betting platforms; the suspects, including Vietnamese and Chinese nationals, worked in roles from customer service to finance, with many entering on short-term visas. Investigations continue to identify organizers and backers, and those charged could face up to nine years in prison and fines.

via PBS|

#cross-border-crime #foreign-nationals #indonesia

politics16 days ago•2 min saved

DOJ widens denaturalization push, targeting 12 naturalized citizens

The Justice Department filed denaturalization actions in federal court against 12 people, accusing them of crimes including terrorism support, war crimes and sexual abuse of a minor, signaling a stepped-up Trump-era effort to revoke citizenship. Denaturalization has grown from historical norms, with a June memo signaling broader enforcement, and there are about 26 million naturalized citizens in 2024 (with 818,000 new naturalizations that year).

via USA Today|

#denaturalization #immigration #law-enforcement

crime20 days ago•4 min saved

Suspect in White House Secret Service Shootout Identified, Faces Federal Charges

Authorities identified 45-year-old Michael Marx of Texas as the suspect in a shootout with Secret Service near the White House; he is hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds as investigators seek warrants to review his digital footprint. A bystander, a teenage tourist, was grazed by a bullet. The incident prompted a brief White House evacuation and ongoing investigations with charges expected soon.

via WOAI|

#crime #investigation #law-enforcement

criminal-justice20 days ago•16 min saved

Carrollton mall shooting: two dead, three wounded; suspect in custody

A man opened fire at a Carrollton shopping plaza north of Dallas, killing two and injuring three; police say the incident followed a known business relationship and was not random. The 69-year-old suspect, Seung Han Ho, was arrested about four miles away at a grocery store, with the FBI and other federal agencies assisting in the investigation. Officials say the victims who were injured are in stable condition and law enforcement is continuing the investigation.

via The Texas Tribune|

#carrollton #criminal-justice #dallas

local21 days ago•29 min saved

Injury reported after Secret Service shooting near DC's Washington Monument

One person was injured in a shooting involving the U.S. Secret Service near the Washington Monument in Southwest DC, according to officials; the investigation is ongoing.

via WJLA|

#injury #law-enforcement #local

nation21 days ago•6 min saved

Secret Service shoots after gunfire on National Mall; bystander wounded

A gunman fired on the National Mall and was shot by Secret Service officers. A bystander was wounded in the incident, which occurred near the Washington Monument. The area was briefly locked down at the White House as responders worked; Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade had passed nearby earlier and there was no indication it was the target. An adult male was hospitalized and a teenage male received treatment for minor injuries; investigators are examining the circumstances.

via PBS|

#law-enforcement #nation #national-mall