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

Suspect in explosion outside California fertility clinic killed in attack

By Annabella Rosciglione May 19, 2025 10:58 am

Debris covers the ground after an explosion on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Palm Springs, Calif.

FBI launches terrorism investigation after explosion outside Palm Springs fertility clinic

By Chris Irvine May 17, 2025 9:43 pm

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Illegal fishing: Cartels expand criminal activity beyond drug, human smuggling

By Center Square May 17, 2025 2:14 pm

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

2 dead and at least 3 injured in Las Vegas gym shooting, police say

By The Associated Press May 17, 2025 10:30 am

San Francisco Chief Public Defender Mano Raju speaks alongside members of the San Francisco Public Defender's office and immigration activists as they hold a news conference outside of the Hall of Justice in San Francisco, California Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 regarding an accused Tenderloin drug dealer who was acquitted after lawyers proved he was a victim of human trafficking.

San Francisco public defender says caseload is too heavy, will scale back service

By Barnini Chakraborty May 16, 2025 1:52 pm

Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life with the possibility of parole

By Washington Examiner Staff May 14, 2025 5:23 am

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to escalate California's push to eradicate homeless encampments on Monday, calling on hundreds of cities, towns and counties to effectively ban tent camps on sidewalks, bike paths, parklands and other types of public property. Pamela Morales, left, cooks a meal at an encampment on Garland Ave, downtown. Morales said they have lived here for nearly four months.

Newsom calls on California cities to ban homeless encampments

By Barnini Chakraborty May 12, 2025 7:21 pm

Back of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Field Officer, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

DHS celebrates ‘new era of law and order’ in nod to Police Week

By Jenny Goldsberry May 12, 2025 4:44 pm

Field Museum and Chicago's skyline is seen from Soldier Field prior to an NFL preseason football game between the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Chicago.

Retired chief: State laws create lawlessness in suburban crime pattern

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor May 12, 2025 3:24 pm

Gavin Newsom calls on California cities to ban homeless encampments

By Barnini Chakraborty May 12, 2025 2:08 pm

Cars line up in front of the Capitol, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington.

House staffer for Sara Jacobs has car stolen in DC carjacking

By Lauren Green May 12, 2025 1:06 pm

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington.

Greg Abbott halts development of controversial Muslim EPIC City due to Texas and DOJ investigations

By Emily Hallas May 12, 2025 11:41 am