Police warn of rising “bank jugging” thefts targeting ATM users in Los Angeles County

Police warn of rising “bank jugging” thefts targeting ATM users in Los Angeles County

Authorities in Los Angeles County are alerting residents about a growing crime trend known as “bank jugging,” in which thieves target people shortly after they withdraw cash from banks or ATMs. The warning was issued by the Bell Police Department, which said recent reports show suspects closely monitoring customers who withdraw money before following them … Read more

San Bernardino County man arrested after mother of two found dead in Twentynine Palms home

San Bernardino County man arrested after mother of two found dead in Twentynine Palms home

A woman was found dead inside a home in Twentynine Palms, and authorities have arrested a man in connection with her death, officials said. Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded around 8 a.m. on March 13 to the 6500 block of Adobe Road after receiving a call about a vehicle check. When … Read more

Zoo Miami tightens security after multiple bomb threats force evacuations

Zoo Miami tightens security after multiple bomb threats force evacuations

MIAMI, Fla. — Security has been increased at Zoo Miami after a series of bomb threats over several days forced repeated evacuations of visitors and staff. On Monday, deputies from the  Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, along with K9 units, were seen stationed near the entrance of the zoo as authorities responded to the threats. Zoo officials … Read more

Interlochen woman charged in Michigan child sexual abuse material investigation

Interlochen woman charged in Michigan child sexual abuse material investigation

A 46-year-old woman from Interlochen is facing criminal charges after authorities say she created and possessed child sexual abuse material. The investigation began on Feb. 9 when troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post launched an inquiry into the allegations. According to police, the woman allegedly produced and possessed the illegal material. She … Read more

Israeli military claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander

Israeli military claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commanderIsraeli military claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander

The Israeli military says the brother of the man who carried out an attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield was allegedly a commander with Hezbollah who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Authorities said Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, drove a truck into Temple Israel on March 12. The vehicle was reportedly loaded with commercial-grade … Read more

Northern Michigan man charged with alleged sexual assault of minor over three years

Northern Michigan man charged with alleged sexual assault of minor over three years

Authorities in Antrim County, Michigan have charged a man with multiple felony offenses after an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a minor that investigators say occurred over a three-year period. Troopers from the Michigan State Police at the Gaylord Post began investigating the allegations earlier this month, according to officials. Arrest and investigation … Read more

Security guard stabbed while stopping theft at Westfield Topanga Mall

Security guard stabbed while stopping theft at Westfield Topanga Mall

A security guard was injured in a stabbing at Westfield Topanga Mall on Friday night, according to authorities. Emergency crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital. Officials said the guard’s condition was not immediately known. Attack occurred during attempted theft Investigators with the … Read more

Kentucky sheriff’s deputy fired and indicted over alleged misconduct

Kentucky sheriff’s deputy fired and indicted over alleged misconduct

A former deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has been dismissed from his position and indicted following an investigation into alleged misconduct. Authorities said Ron Luster, 54, of Hustonville, Kentucky, was indicted Friday by a grand jury in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Charges filed by grand jury According to court records, Luster faces several charges, … Read more

Three injured after crash involving police cruiser in Madison County, Kentucky

Three injured after crash involving police cruiser in Madison County, Kentucky

Three people were injured Friday afternoon in a crash involving a police cruiser in Madison County, Kentucky, according to the Kentucky State Police. Authorities said the collision happened shortly before 4 p.m. along Lancaster Road. Police cruiser collided with oncoming vehicle Investigators said an officer driving a marked patrol vehicle from the Cave City Police … Read more

I-5 Freeway near East LA shut down after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in traffic lanes

I-5 Freeway near East LA shut down after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in traffic lanes

A police pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle led to the closure of northbound lanes on Interstate 5 near East Los Angeles, California late Friday night. Authorities said the chase began when deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be stolen near Lakewood, California. Pursuit ends near … Read more