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local-crime4 days ago•20 min saved

Bronze RFK Bust Stolen from Demolished D.C. Stadium Site

A bronze bust of Robert F. Kennedy, installed in 1969 at the now-demolished RFK Memorial Stadium, was reported stolen between September 15 and October 1, 2026. The sculpture, created by Robert Berks, stood outside the main entrance for decades. Events DC, the site manager, filed a police report on October 1 after discovering the bust missing from its granite pedestal, which remains in storage. No suspects have been identified, and the theft occurred during the construction phase for a new stadium on the 180-acre site.

via The Washington Post|

#events-dc #local-crime #rfk-memorial-stadium

local-crime6 days ago•36 min saved

Soldiers and medic intervene to stop mother from stabbing daughters after I-5 crash

Janieka Ellington, 35, faces four counts of attempted first-degree murder after allegedly crashing her SUV on southbound Interstate 5 near DuPont, Washington, on Monday morning. Investigators state she intentionally struck a concrete barrier, causing the vehicle to roll over. After exiting the vehicle, Ellington allegedly retrieved a knife and attacked her two daughters, ages 9 and 15. Bystanders, including two soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and a National Guard combat medic, intervened to disarm Ellington and restrain her until law enforcement arrived. Both girls were hospitalized; the 9-year-old suffered broken bones and a stab wound, while the 15-year-old sustained minor injuries. Ellington is being held without bail pending a mental health evaluation, with a competency hearing scheduled for October 20.

via KOMO|

#attempted-murder #domestic-violence #interstate-5

local-crime16 days ago•2 min saved

Arden-Arcade shooting kills one woman, injures another near crowded trampoline park

A fatal shooting occurred on Saturday afternoon in the 1700 block of Arden Way, Sacramento, near the Urban Air trampoline park. One woman died at the scene, and another was hospitalized. Police confirmed no active threat remains but have not identified a suspect.

via Sacramento Bee|

#arden-arcade #local-crime #sacramento

local-crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Stalker Kills Woman Outside Panera in Arden Arcade, Then Takes His Own Life

A 38-year-old woman, Shalini Thakur, was shot and killed by a man who had stalked her for months outside a Panera Bread in Arden Arcade; the suspect, 22-year-old Rohit Rohit, then killed himself during a Highway 50 standoff with deputies. Thakur had previously obtained a restraining order after reporting escalating stalking, and investigators say the stalker tracked her movements with an Apple AirTag and had entered her home in the past.

via Sacramento Bee|

#arden-arcade #homicide #local-crime

local-crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Virginia Elementary Shooting Contained; Students Safe and Reunited

A shooting at Westwood Hills Elementary in Waynesboro, Virginia, was contained; all students and staff are safe and reunification with families is underway, with reports indicating one adult was injured and authorities continuing the investigation.

via Fox News|

#local-crime #lockdown #shooting

crime-courts1 month ago•28 min saved

Tucson bar shooting: suspect with hate note had no known ties to victims

A man identified as Ousman Ceesay, 44, who had recently moved to Tucson from Oklahoma, killed two men outside Venture-N bar and later died of a self-inflicted gunshot. Police found a note indicating hate toward the LGBTQIA+ community and said there was no apparent connection between the suspect and the victims; the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime, with authorities increasing security around LGBTQIA+ venues as investigators review evidence including shell casings and surveillance footage.

via Arizona Daily Star|

#crime-courts #gun-violence #hate-crime

local-crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Clackamas County man fires on tree crews, triggers drone-backed standoff and arrest

In unincorporated Oregon City, a 53-year-old man allegedly fired about 20 rounds at tree workers cutting near his home, prompting deputies to surround the property with drones during a brief standoff. He blocked the driveway with a tractor and fired at deputies’ drones; no injuries were reported. He was treated at the scene and hospitalized for evaluation, and faces charges including second-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted assault, reckless endangering, unlawful use of a weapon, and menacing.

via KPTV|

#arrest #clackamas-county #local-crime

local-crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Judge frees Palm Beach County Clerk on bail as questions linger

A judge granted bail for suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso, setting a $160,000 bond, requiring passport surrender and a stay-out-of-Orange County order, after finding insufficient evidence to keep him jailed pretrial; prosecutors portrayed decades of alleged abuse, while defense challenged the investigation's credibility and potential contamination of evidence.

via The Palm Beach Post|

#bail #caruso #local-crime

crime1 month ago•22 min saved

Guillotine sighting near Supreme Court ends with arrest

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested 35-year-old Philan-Tam-Duy Le from Julian, California after spotting a guillotine in the bed of his pickup and illegally parking it near the Supreme Court, charging him with carrying a dangerous weapon.

via The Washington Post|

#arrest #capitol-police #crime

local-crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Five Hurt in Thunder Valley Stabbing; Suspect in Custody

Five people were stabbed around 7 p.m. inside the Dos Coyotes Border Cafe at Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln; a man in his 20s was arrested minutes after deputies arrived. One victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, four others were treated on-site. The suspect reportedly knew all five victims; there is no active threat, and the casino remained open while the restaurant was closed during the investigation.

via KCRA|

#arrest #lincoln-ca #local-crime

local-crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Late-night SE Portland shooting leaves one dead and others injured; police seek tips and footage

A SE Portland shooting early Saturday left one man dead and two others wounded after a large gathering near Southeast Water Avenue and Caruthers Street; another man was found dead in a car at a nearby gas station by MLK Jr. Boulevard and Alder Street. Police are asking for tips, photos, and videos from the public to aid the investigation and have provided a contact number and email for information.

via KPTV|

#homicide #investigation #local-crime

local-crime2 months ago•3 min saved

Theatre Threats Traced to Production's Own Musical Director, Police Say

Anonymous threatening texts that led Essex Community Players to cancel its Rocky Horror Show were traced to the production’s musical director, Kenneth Grenier, who admitted creating a self-sent account to justify stepping away from the show due to tensions with the cast. He received a misdemeanor citation for false reports, and the case is being handled by the Chittenden County Community Justice Center. The troupe plans a new show in October: Crime and Punishment, A Comedy.

via sevendaysvt.com|

#essex-community-players #false-reports #local-crime

true-crime2 months ago•55 min saved

Postal Worker Arrested in Florida for Stealing Winning Lottery Ticket

A Broward County USPS letter carrier, Lakaysha Lockhart, was arrested on July 23 after allegedly stealing a Florida Lottery winning ticket from the mail and redeeming a $2,600 prize at the Florida Lottery Miami District Office. The joint Florida Lottery Security and USPS OIG investigation said Lockhart admitted taking the ticket and cashing it. She faces multiple charges, including grand theft, mail theft, dealing in stolen property, filing a false claim for payment, and two counts of unlawful use of a two-way communications device; cases will be prosecuted separately due to multi-circuit jurisdiction.

via AOL.com|

#florida-lottery #grand-theft #local-crime

local-crime2 months ago•4 min saved

Reddit Clues Illuminate Fraught Marriage in Grand Haven Tragedy

A Grand Haven Township couple and their six children were killed in a murder‑suicide after a troubled marriage. Authorities confirmed Kristopher Karolkiewicz, 47, shot his wife Amanda “Mandy” Karolkiewicz and the six children, then started a fire and killed himself. A Reddit account matching Mandy’s details posted about infidelity, red flags in the marriage, therapy, sobriety and the difficulty of leaving with six kids, providing context for the couple’s fraught relationship. The family’s four biological and two adopted children, plus pets, perished in the fire.

via The Detroit News|

#domestic-issues #grand-haven-township #infidelity

local-crime2 months ago•18 min saved

Off-Duty Philly Officer Charged With Homicide After Northampton County Domestic Dispute Shooting

An off-duty Philadelphia police officer, 25-year-old Kenroy Cummings, is charged with criminal homicide and fleeing, accused of fatally shooting a 27-year-old man during a domestic dispute in Allen Township, Northampton County. The shooting occurred Friday around 1:45 p.m. on Old Gate Road; Cummings fled the scene but was later arrested after returning. The victim died at a local hospital, with an autopsy scheduled. The case is being investigated by state police and the Northampton County DA’s Office.

via WFMZ.com|

#allen-township #domestic-dispute #homicide