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

Border Patrol agents wait for the arrival of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in Sunland Park, New Mexico, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Illegal immigrant arrests under Trump drop 91% from Biden: ‘What a difference a year makes!’

By Anna Giaritelli February 7, 2025 11:58 am

Thieves steal 100,000 eggs in Pennsylvania amid rising prices

By Elaine Mallon February 6, 2025 5:08 pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) stands with actor Danny Trejo, left, and SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at a press conference at Raleigh Studios to unveil a vast expansion of California’s Film and Television Credit Program, Oct. 27, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.

Newsom faces pressure from California GOP to fund crime reform ‘mandate’

By Emily Hallas February 6, 2025 3:43 pm

Pragmatic Prosecutors: Multnomah County district attorney breaks with predecessor, says all crimes will be charged

By Barnini Chakraborty February 6, 2025 6:00 am

Pragmatic Prosecutors: Alameda County’s newest district attorney vows to remake troubled office

By Barnini Chakraborty February 5, 2025 6:00 am

Pragmatic Prosecutors: Albany’s top officer targets big players in drug and gun pipeline

By Barnini Chakraborty February 4, 2025 6:00 am

Pragmatic Prosecutors: Convictions in Baltimore surge with state’s attorney’s ‘smart on crime’ policies

By Barnini Chakraborty February 3, 2025 6:00 am

JB Pritzker bans Jan. 6 participants from serving in Illinois government

By Annabella Rosciglione January 31, 2025 1:39 pm

Suspect who wanted to kill Trump officials drew inspiration from Mangione: Prosecutors

By Brady Knox January 29, 2025 9:22 pm

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez arrives to federal court, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in New York.

Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years on corruption and bribery charges

By Barnini Chakraborty January 29, 2025 4:12 pm

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws during a pregame warm-up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Baltimore.

Mini crime wave hits Philadelphia after football team’s NFC championship victory

By Washington Examiner Staff January 29, 2025 12:23 am

A police officer talks on a mobile device outside the Legacy Assisted Living at Lafayette care facility, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Lafayette, Colorado. A 95-year-old resident of the assisted care home was taken into police custody Wednesday after allegedly shooting an employee at the center.

Federal agents detain 40 illegal immigrants in Colorado raid targeting Tren de Aragua

By Emily Hallas January 28, 2025 11:45 am