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

Documentary honoring victims of school shootings wins Oscar at 98th Academy Awards

Documentary honoring victims of school shootings wins Oscar at 98th Academy Awards

A documentary short that honors children killed in school shootings has won the Best Documentary Short Film award at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, All the Empty Rooms, highlights the lasting impact of school shootings by showing the preserved bedrooms of children who never returned home. The project was inspired by work from Steve … 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

Long TSA lines and flight delays hit South Florida airports amid shutdown, storms and spring break travel

Long TSA lines and flight delays hit South Florida airports amid shutdown, storms and spring break travel

MIAMI, Fla. — Travelers at major South Florida airports faced long security lines, flight delays and cancellations Monday as a partial federal government shutdown, stormy weather and heavy spring break travel created major disruptions. Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at  Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport, leaving passengers waiting for hours. At … Read more

South Florida Faces Risk of Localized Flooding as Storms and Heavy Rain Continue Monday

South Florida Faces Risk of Localized Flooding as Storms and Heavy Rain Continue Monday

MIAMI, Fla. — South Florida could experience localized flooding and additional thunderstorms Monday after a weekend marked by widespread rain and stormy conditions. Forecasters say another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected to move across the region throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, South Florida is under a Level 1 … 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