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Published on 06:13 GMT

Elderly Japanese American professor injured in suspected hate crime attack

Aki Maehara MONTEBELLO, Calif. — Authorities are investigating a violent incident involving a 71-year-old Japanese American professor as a suspected hate crime after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his electric bicycle in Montebello, California on …

Source: Northwest Asian Weekly - Neutral
Published on 06:33 GMT

CRIME FILES: TPD's Heat Unit targeting child predators

Source: KOLD News 13 - Arizona - Indeterminate
Published on 06:05 GMT

Fed Hill hit by destructive crime spree, residents suspect repeat juvenile offenders

Baltimore City, MD — Shattered windshields and damaged storefronts lined Riverside Avenue in Federal Hill on Tuesday, the aftermath of a destructive overnight crime spree. Around 11:00 pm in 1300 block, several car windows were reportedly smashed. …

Source: FOX45 - Maryland - Center-right
Published on 06:05 GMT

Menendez brothers could be freed in major twist to one of America’s worst true crime sagas

Erik Menendez, left, and Lyle Menendez murdered their parents with a shotgun in the summer of 1989 (Picture: AP) Two brothers at the centre of one of the most horrific murder cases in the 20th century will have a new shot at freedom after rotting in prison …

Source: Metro - Neutral
Published on 06:29 GMT

Weekly Crime Recap from the Culver City Police Department

Attempted Murder, Assault, Auto Theft Suspects Arrested Officers with the Culver City Police Department made several notable arrests during the week of May 1 through May 7 as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and address criminal activity …

Source: WestsideToday - Pending
Published on 06:03 GMT

Justice Department surpasses $12 billion in compensation to crime victims since 2000

To commemorate the 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week last month, the Department of Justice reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to compensate crime victims with federally forfeited assets. The Justice Department’s Asset Forfeiture Program has …

Source: Toledo Legal News - Ohio - Pending
Published on 05:48 GMT

West Mercia Police ranked adequate in preventing and investigating crime - but inspectors call for improvements

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published its findings on West Mercia Police Force following an inspection last year. The organisation says it is 'satisfied with some aspects of the performance…

Source: Shropshire Star - Neutral
Published on 06:05 GMT

Woman assaulted by teens as they tried to rob her speaks out; crime was captured on camera

(WBFF) — A woman in the Otterbein neighborhood found herself the victim of an attempted robbery after encountering a group of teenagers wearing ski masks and dark clothing. The incident occurred as she was parking her car, and her suspicions were …

Source: FOX45 - Maryland - Center-right
Published on 05:21 GMT

Youth gangs blamed as Barnstaple crime rate jumps without warning

Barnstaple saw a sharp and unexplained spike in crime during March, with police figures showing a 27.7 per cent increase compared to the same month last year, according to a report shared at a town council meeting. Inspector Andy Wills from Devon and …

Source: Devon Live - Neutral
Published on 05:21 GMT

Cleveland's Safer Streets initiative sees reduction in crime - latest figures

The initiative in Cleveland, which concluded on Monday, March 31, saw more than £3.44 million invested in the area over the past five years. The money was distributed across all four Cleveland boroughs - Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton, and Redcar and …

Source: The Northern Echo - Neutral