Crime

Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors member Kenneth Bowman, left, and Danville councilman Lee Vogler attend the Danville Community College Education Foundation Holiday Gathering in Danville, Virginia, Dec. 2024.

Man who soaked Virginia councilman in gas and set him on fire wanted to kill him: Police

By David Zimmermann July 31, 2025 5:47 pm

Virginia city councilman set on fire

David Zimmermann Jul 30, 2025

Former President Barack Obama hugs former first lady Michelle Obama as he is introduced during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.

Less than a third expect Russiagate prosecutions: Poll

Jenny Goldsberry Jul 30, 2025

Members of NYPD Crime Unit examine a door with bullet holes at the scene of Monday's deadly shooting, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in New York.

Democrats who supported defunding police mourn NYC officer killed in shooting

Jenny Goldsberry Jul 29, 2025

DeSantis lambasts Mamdani’s past calls to defund NYC police as ‘asinine’ policy

Anna Giaritelli Jul 29, 2025

Close Up Shot Focused on Yellow Tape Showing Text Police Line Do Not Cross. Restricted Area of a Crime Scene. Bokeh Background with Flickering Siren Lights. Forensics Team Working on a Case

Off-duty CBP officer shot by alleged illegal immigrant in apparent robbery attempt

By Annabella Rosciglione July 20, 2025 2:52 pm

Judge lifts gag order in Bryan Kohberger Idaho murder case

By David Zimmermann July 17, 2025 3:17 pm

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Trump administration sanctions Tren de Aragua leader: ‘Make America Safe Again’

By Anna Giaritelli July 17, 2025 11:26 am

Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a vigil by community religious leaders on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles jails start handing over inmates to ICE despite mayor’s concerns

By Emily Hallas July 17, 2025 9:07 am

Duffy, Nadler spar over NYC subway safety: ‘You’re lying about people being lit on fire’

By Heather Hunter July 16, 2025 7:03 pm

This image taken from a video provided by KATC shows U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announcing charges against current and former police officers at a news conference in Lafayette, La., Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (KATC via AP)

Louisiana police chiefs arrested in alleged visa fraud scheme

By Ally Goelz July 16, 2025 3:24 pm

FILE - This March 28, 2017, photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein. JPMorgan Chase is defending itself against a lawsuit by the U.S. Virgin Islands accusing it of empowering Jeffrey Epstein to abuse teenage girls. Lawyers for the giant bank said in court papers Tuesday, May 23, 2023, that it was the islands that enabled the financier to commit his crimes. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File)

Former Epstein lawyers say there isn’t a client list

By Ally Goelz July 16, 2025 10:07 am

Vance Boelter indicted in murder of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman

By Brady Knox July 15, 2025 7:33 pm

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., walks with reporters on his way to the chamber for final votes of the week, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.

Mike Lawler calls Epstein debacle ‘a colossal waste of time and effort’

By Jenny Goldsberry July 14, 2025 1:58 pm

Two dead, others injured in shooting at Kentucky church

By Naomi Lim and Zach LaChance July 13, 2025 3:12 pm

Trump authorizes law enforcement to arrest ‘SLIMEBALLS’ attacking ICE

By David Zimmermann July 11, 2025 8:45 pm

A Florida Highway Patrol state trooper asks two individuals pulled over during a traffic stop about their immigration status. (Anna Giaritelli / Washington Examiner)

A day with Florida state troopers nabbing illegal immigrants for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

By Anna Giaritelli July 11, 2025 6:00 am