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Colorado Governor Introduces Safe2Tell Act for School Safety

April 20, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Denver, Colorado – In a collaborative effort across party lines, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper joined state legislative leaders at the Capitol to announce the bipartisan Safe2Tell Act. This legislation aims to support and operate a successful school safety hotline known as Safe2Tell, enabling K-12 students to report safety concerns anonymously to authorities. Established in the … 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

Escapee Facing Felony Enhancements Pleads Guilty in Idaho Inmate Attack Case

May 17, 2024

Boise, Idaho – An Idaho inmate who escaped custody following a violent incident at a hospital in March has pleaded guilty to the charge of escape in court. Skylar Meade, the inmate in question, entered his plea in the 4th District Court on Wednesday, potentially facing a life sentence when sentencing occurs in July. The ... Read more

Assaulted Venice Jogger Rescued by Witnesses on Santa Monica Beach

May 17, 2024

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Authorities in Santa Monica responded to a disturbing incident on May 13th, where a young woman was reportedly assaulted near Ocean Front Walk. Witnesses at the scene described seeing the victim being dragged by her ponytail towards the restrooms, prompting a swift response from the Santa Monica Police Department. The victim, ... Read more