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Murder Rate in 2024 Drops by 11 Compared to Previous Year’s Statistics

January 22, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Kingston, Jamaica – The latest crime statistics for the city of Kingston, Jamaica, show that 46 people have been murdered as of Saturday, January 20, 2024. This number is 11 fewer than the 57 people killed during the same period last year. All divisions, except Kingston Western and St. Thomas, have recorded murders so far, … Read more

Assault Investigation Underway at UC Berkeley after Attack by Two Suspects

May 17, 2024

Berkeley, California – Authorities are currently investigating an assault that took place at the University of California, Berkeley on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. on University Drive near the Crescent Lawn. Police responded to a call reporting aggravated assault at the university. Upon arrival, officials were informed that the victim had been ... Read more

Eyeball-Eating Suspect Arrested in Violent Las Vegas Attack

May 17, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada – Authorities in Las Vegas are investigating a violent attack that left a victim missing an eyeball and an ear. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a 7-Eleven parking lot, where a man was reportedly tackled, punched, and assaulted by another individual. According to an arrest report, ... Read more

Robbery on Metro Bus Leaves Victim Unharmed, Suspect in Custody

May 17, 2024

Encino, California – In a brazen daytime robbery on Tuesday, a man on a Metro bus stole a fellow passenger’s cellphone after assaulting the victim with a pair of pliers, authorities reported. The incident occurred at the intersection of Balboa and Ventura boulevards in Encino around 2 p.m., prompting a response from the Los Angeles ... Read more

Stabbings and Violence Continue on Los Angeles Metro System: Authorities Investigate Recent Attacks

May 17, 2024

Los Angeles, California – Recent violent incidents on Los Angeles County’s mass transit system have left residents concerned about their safety. In the most recent attack, a man slashed a woman’s arm with a weapon at a Metro station, shortly after two people were stabbed following a fight on a bus in Glendale. Despite the ... Read more

Knife-wielding Man Found Guilty of Assault in Wapato, Washington

May 17, 2024

YAKIMA, Wash. – A man in Wapato, Washington has been found guilty of attacking another man with a knife, leading to a serious injury. The incident occurred on April 4, 2023, outside the Noah’s Ark Homeless Shelter in Wapato. The perpetrator, identified as 43-year-old Joey Anthony Andy, accused the victim of stealing his Bluetooth speaker. ... Read more

Manhunt Launched in Paris After Gunmen Ambush Prison Convoy – French Guards Killed

May 17, 2024

Paris, France – French authorities have launched a manhunt following a violent ambush on a prison convoy in Normandy that resulted in the escape of an inmate. Two guards were killed, and three others were wounded during the attack, which occurred as the vehicle was transporting a prisoner from court to a nearby prison, according ... Read more

Belle Dingle Devastated by Horrifying Attack in Emmerdale

May 17, 2024

Leeds, England – In the popular British soap opera “Emmerdale,” fans were left shocked as one of the show’s beloved characters, Belle Dingle, faced a horrifyingly violent attack from Tom. The dramatic scene unfolded where Belle’s life was put in danger, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. The aftermath of this traumatic event ... Read more

Court Appearances for Gilbert Goons Teen Defendants Scheduled After Violence Cases Announcement

May 17, 2024

Phoenix, Arizona – Two of the Gilbert Goons, Christopher Fantastic and Aris Arredondo, were scheduled to appear in court on Thursday for their alleged involvement in an assault and robbery incident in August 2023 outside of an In-N-Out restaurant in Gilbert. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell revealed that both 18-year-olds were indicted in January 2024 ... Read more

Safety Concerns Addressed at North Penn High School Forum Following Violent Incident

May 17, 2024

North Wales, Pennsylvania – Concerned parents and community members gathered at North Penn High School for a school safety forum in light of a recent violent incident at Pennbrook Middle School where a 7th grader was attacked. The meeting aimed to address the community’s worries regarding safety protocols, response strategies, and accountability within the district. ... Read more

Prison Sentence Issued for Braid SkyTrain Station Assault Suspect

May 17, 2024

New Westminster, British Columbia – A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a violent assault on a SkyTrain attendant at the Braid SkyTrain station in 2021. The Metro Vancouver Transit Police announced the sentence in connection to an attack that occurred on July 5, 2021. Reports from Transit Police detailed how ... Read more