Texas sheriff’s deputy Jesus Vargas, a 17-year veteran of the Brazoria County sheriff’s department, was fatally shot on Wednesday while attempting to serve an arrest warrant in Houston. Vargas, working with a U.S. Marshal’s task force, was targeted by a suspect with a lengthy criminal history, including aggravated assault. A large-scale search involving helicopters and K-9 units ensued, culminating hours later when law enforcement located … Continue reading Texas sheriff’s deputy killed, suspect fatally shot after large search in Houston

Residents and businesses in Pacific Palisades have sued Los Angeles’ Department of Water and Power (LADWP), claiming unpreparedness and a failed water system worsened the Palisades Fire, which began January 7, destroyed 5,000 structures, and caused eight deaths. The lawsuit, filed in California Superior Court, seeks damages for property losses, living expenses, and lost income, citing the empty Santa Ynez Reservoir and ignored fire warnings … Continue reading Pacific Palisades residents sue Los Angeles department of water and power

The son of Robert L. Brooks Sr., who died after a brutal beating by guards at Marcy Correctional Facility in New York, filed a federal lawsuit alleging systematic violence and negligence. Brooks, a 43-year-old Black inmate, died in December 2023, a day after being handcuffed, beaten, and lifted by his neck in an attack caught on body camera footage. The lawsuit names over a dozen … Continue reading Guards ‘systematically and casually’ beat New York inmate to death, lawsuit says

Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, 76, is negotiating a plea deal with U.S. federal prosecutors in Brooklyn to avoid a trial that could result in the death penalty. Arrested in New Mexico in July after decades on the run, Zambada faces 17 counts of drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering. During a hearing, he chose to keep his lawyer despite a conflict … Continue reading Sinaloa cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ in plea talks in Brooklyn federal case, prosecutor says

A youth basketball coach in Connecticut, Bryan Baez-Rivera, has been charged with vehicular assault after hitting a person with his car following an argument about a weekend game. The incident occurred Saturday at Horace W. Porter School, where Baez-Rivera struck the victim, sending them over the vehicle’s hood. Baez-Rivera also faces charges of breach of peace, reckless endangerment, and risk of injury to a minor. … Continue reading Connecticut youth basketball coach accused of vehicular assault after argument about game 

The FBI and DHS issued a warning to law enforcement nationwide about potential copycat attacks following an ISIS-inspired vehicle ramming attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that killed 14 people. The agencies cautioned about the appeal of vehicle ramming as a tactic for extremists and the possible use of additional weapons like firearms, knives, or IEDs. The warning urged vigilance and reporting of … Continue reading FBI, DHS warn of possible copycat attacks after NOLA ISIS-inspired vehicle attack

Authorities in Los Angeles County have charged a man with arson and several individuals with looting homes in wildfire evacuation zones. The arson suspect, Jose Carranza-Escobar, allegedly started a fire in Azusa and faces nine years in prison. Looting charges were filed against groups targeting homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, stealing over $200,000 in goods, including an Emmy Award. Arrests were made in Koreatown … Continue reading Los Angeles County DA says nine charged with looting homes in wildfire zones, one with arson

The Justice Department released Special Counsel David Weiss’s final report on his investigation into Hunter Biden, defending the prosecution of the president’s son on tax and gun charges. Weiss rejected claims of political influence, addressing criticism from President Biden and allegations of special treatment raised by IRS agents. The investigation led to Hunter Biden’s felony gun conviction, tax evasion guilty plea, and allegations of failing … Continue reading Justice Dept releases special counsel’s report on Hunter Biden

A Colorado apartment complex linked to crime and alleged gang activity, including a Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, will close under an emergency court order, city officials announced. Aurora officials sued to declare most of the complex a criminal nuisance after a violent kidnapping and assault last month. The property owner, CBZ Management, disputes the claims but has faced criticism for abandoning management, which authorities … Continue reading Colorado apartment complex where armed gang members were seen on video will be closed

Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations related to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” Baldwin claims defamation and alleges that prosecutors and investigators mishandled evidence in their pursuit of the case. The lawsuit names several defendants, including special prosecutor Kari Morrissey, Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, and other investigators. Baldwin … Continue reading Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after judge dismissed case of fatal ‘Rust’ set shooting

Edgar Maddison Welch, known for his 2016 “Pizzagate” incident where he fired a gun inside a Washington D.C. restaurant based on a false conspiracy theory, was shot and killed by North Carolina police during a traffic stop. Welch, a passenger in a vehicle stopped in Kannapolis, was recognized by an officer who knew he had an outstanding felony probation violation warrant. When officers attempted to … Continue reading ‘Pizzagate’ gunman killed by police in North Carolina after traffic stop

A man has been charged with the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old Caleb Rijos in the Bronx, described by police as a “random and unprovoked attack.” Rijos, a high school student, was on his way to school when 29-year-old Waldo Mejia allegedly stabbed him in the heart and lungs. He died at the hospital. Mejia, with a history of criminal offenses and mental health issues, was … Continue reading Man charged in ‘unprovoked’ fatal stabbing of 14-year-old in NYC

Police in Denver are searching for a man who stabbed three people on the 16th Street Mall Saturday night, resulting in one death and two injuries. The first stabbing occurred near Tremont Street, where the male victim sought medical help for non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly after, the suspect fatally stabbed a woman at California Street, and her identity has not been released. The third victim, a … Continue reading Denver police seek man accused of stabbing 3, killing 1 on 16th Street Mall in apparent random attacks

Wildfires in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people, with 16 others missing as of Sunday. Red flag warnings for severe fire conditions are in place through Wednesday, with strong Santa Ana winds expected to peak on Tuesday. Firefighters, aided by additional water trucks and fire retardant drops, are preparing for the dangerous weather. The Palisades and Eaton fires have consumed … Continue reading 24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

Morgan Geyser, the Wisconsin woman who, at age 12, stabbed her classmate to please the fictional Slender Man, will be released from a psychiatric hospital after a judge determined she has made significant progress in her treatment. Geyser, now 22, has spent nearly seven years at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute. Experts testified that she no longer poses a public safety risk. In 2014, Geyser … Continue reading Woman who stabbed classmate to please Slender Man can be released from psychiatric hospital

LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, a potential first-round NFL Draft pick, is wanted by police for a fatal car crash on December 17 near Lafourche Parish. Authorities allege Lacy, 24, was speeding and illegally passing vehicles, causing a collision that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two others. Lacy reportedly fled the scene without rendering aid. He faces charges of negligent homicide, reckless operation of … Continue reading Top Draft prospect Kyren Lacy wanted by cops for negligent homicide two days before he declared for NFL

The California National Guard deployed 400 troops Thursday night to assist in battling L.A. County wildfires and curbing looting in evacuated areas. The Eaton Fire has burned nearly 14,000 acres with 0% containment, forcing thousands to flee. A 6 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew is in place for evacuation zones, where 20 looters have been arrested. The troops, initially stationed near the Eaton and Palisades Fires, may … Continue reading National Guard Deployed To Stop Looting, Fight Blaze In California

A Los Angeles Times report revealed that the Santa Ynez Reservoir in Pacific Palisades was empty for repairs when devastating wildfires struck the area, leaving firefighters with low water pressure and dry hydrants in higher-elevation streets. Officials confirmed that the lack of water in the 117-million-gallon reservoir contributed to pressure issues, but it likely wouldn’t have fully mitigated the situation. The fires were fueled by … Continue reading Major Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Offline And Empty When Fires Broke Out

A homeless man accused of attempting arson with a blowtorch in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, was subdued and zip-tied by locals performing a citizen’s arrest. Police detained the man, but his connection to the devastating Kenneth Fire, which has caused mass evacuations and significant damage, remains unclear. Celebrities like Khloe Kardashian and Henry Winkler have condemned the suspected arsonist as wildfires, fueled by extreme weather, … Continue reading Homeless Man with Blowtorch Tackled by Locals in LA as Police Confirm Wildfire Was Arson

Federal officials have warned police agencies about the dangers of reselling guns to the public, a practice linked to violent crimes. A new ATF report reveals that between 2019 and 2023, over 1,000 people were killed with guns once owned by police, and more than 2,500 violent crimes were committed with resold police firearms. Many departments sell used guns to dealers, who resell them to … Continue reading ATF urges police to reevaluate reselling used firearms to the public

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz, 37, was found dead in a Phoenix home on Monday, according to police. The cause of death has not been revealed. Matusz, a first-round draft pick by the Baltimore Orioles, had a notable career, including a World Series championship with the Chicago Cubs in 2016. He was known for his time as a starting pitcher with Baltimore and later as … Continue reading Body of Brian Matusz, former Baltimore Orioles pitcher, found at Phoenix home

Takeshi Ebisawa, a 60-year-old alleged Yakuza leader, pleaded guilty in a New York court to trafficking nuclear materials, drugs, and weapons as part of an international criminal network. In a 2021 DEA undercover operation, Ebisawa attempted to sell uranium and weapons-grade plutonium from Myanmar to a supposed Iranian general for a nuclear weapons program. He also conspired to distribute heroin and methamphetamine in the U.S. … Continue reading Alleged Yakuza leader admits trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

Dontae Smith, 21, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to second-degree murder and other charges for randomly killing three people and wounding a fourth during a two-hour shooting spree in Detroit in August 2022. The attacks, which left victims at a bus stop and a church doorway, occurred during a paranoid schizophrenic episode, according to his attorney. Smith’s plea deal carries a minimum 30-year sentence, with … Continue reading Man who randomly killed 3 on Detroit streets pleads guilty but mentally ill

Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. The largest, the Palisades Fire, has destroyed over 1,000 buildings, grown to 16,000 acres, and displaced 30,000 residents. The Eaton Fire in Altadena has claimed five lives, spreading to over 10,000 acres, while the Hurst Fire near San Fernando triggered evacuations in Santa … Continue reading California wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes

Two men were found dead in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane after it landed in Fort Lauderdale from New York’s JFK Airport. Their bodies were discovered during post-flight maintenance, and their identities and how they accessed the aircraft remain unknown. Authorities, including the TSA and Broward County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating. The Airbus A320 had been in continuous service throughout the day, CNN … Continue reading 2 bodies found in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane in Fort Lauderdale