Crime Tag

Florida Teen Arrested As Alleged “Mastermind” In Twitter Hack, Bitcoin Scam

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on August 02, 2020 14 Comments

Last month, several high profile Twitter accounts were hacked with a bitcoin scam promising "double" bitcoins back for "donations."  Hilariously, the offer was only good for 30 minutes.  Apparently, there are a lot of stupid people out there following these accounts because the hackers reportedly raked in over $110k.

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Portland’s “peaceful protesters” use fears of environmental contamination & COVID in complaints against use of tear gas

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 02, 2020 30 Comments

How effective has the federal agents' tactics against the Portland anarchist mob been?

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Former Head of Harvard Chemistry Dept. Accused of Spying for China Faces New Charges

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 29, 2020 2 Comments

"charges come just one month after the Harvard chemist was indicted for allegedly making false statements denying his involvement with a nefarious talent recruitment program sponsored by the communist Chinese government"...

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West Virginia U. Prof Admits to Two Counts of Fraud Following Trip to China

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 26, 2020 3 Comments

"pleaded guilty to wire fraud and filing a false tax return"...

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Former Howard University Official Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $140K From School

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 25, 2020 6 Comments

"faces 10 to 24 months in prison and must repay nearly $140,000 in restitution as well as an additional $86,000 in forfeiture funds"...

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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Calls Police Union Chief ‘Cartoon Character,’ ‘Clown’ in Texts

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 24, 2020 24 Comments

I think I'll be writing about Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for awhile because a new story about her comes out every day. Now the mayor found herself on the front pages because of text messages between her and the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Union President John Catanzara.

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Arson suspected in blaze within French medieval cathedral at Nantes

Posted by Leslie Eastman on July 19, 2020 25 Comments

Arson is suspected in a fire that has ravaged the famous 15th-century cathedral in the French city of Nantes, blowing out stained-glass windows and destroying a grand organ.

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Professor Arrested Attempting to Flee the U.S. With Computers and USB Drives

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 12, 2020 13 Comments

"Zheng was arrested in May, but the indictment was only unsealed by the Justice Department on Thursday."...

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California plans on releasing 8,000 prisoners, in effort to stop coronavirus spread

Posted by Leslie Eastman on July 11, 2020 27 Comments

Great news for California! There are now plans to release 8,000 California prisoners ahead of schedule in an unprecedented attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19 inside state prisons.

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Joseph DeAngelo Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping, Murder Charges in Golden State Killer Cases

Posted by Leslie Eastman on July 01, 2020 9 Comments

In April 2018, we reported that investigators looking into the case of the “Golden State Killer," believed responsible for 12 murders and 51 rapes carried out throughout California during the ’70s and ’80s, had a breakthrough. New DNA testing helped lead to the identification of a 72-year old Joseph DeAngelo as a potential suspect.

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UC Berkeley Chancellor Offers Stunning Response to Shooting of Student

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 28, 2020 7 Comments

"Others, like many of us, are experiencing stress, grief and anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent murders of George Floyd, Riah Milton, and other Black Americans."...

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Gun Violence in New York and Other Cities Reaching Levels Not Seen in Decades

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 24, 2020 39 Comments

As multiple American cities debate "defunding" the police, violent crimes are already on the rise. This should have been as predictable as the rising sun, yet some media outlets seem surprised.

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Painting Swastikas on Gravestones at Providence College

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 24, 2020 11 Comments

"spray-painted swastikas, defaced multiple gravestones, then attempted to set a grass area on fire at the Dominican Cemetery on campus"...

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Report: Shootings “Unexpectedly” Rise As NYC Eliminates Anti-Crime Units

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on June 21, 2020 38 Comments

As Kemberlee blogged earlier this week, New York City decided to eliminate its plain clothes anti-crime units.  To no one's surprise, the effort is already a disaster as shootings in the city have surged.

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The left is enforcing ideological purity

Posted by New Neo on June 19, 2020 14 Comments

Matt Taibbi writes

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Middle School Teacher Among Those Arrested for Allegedly Vandalizing Columbus Statue in RI

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 14, 2020 5 Comments

"Pawtucket Superintendent Cheryl McWilliams told WPRI 12 on Saturday afternoon that Garforth is out on leave pending an investigation."...

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Alternative Suggestions Roll in for Privileged Politicians, Celebrities Who Want to ‘Defund the Police’

Posted by Stacey Matthews on June 07, 2020 77 Comments

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) found out Saturday what it's like to be canceled when you don't completely bow to the demands of militant far left activist groups on issues like defunding the police.

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Rioting in Multiple Cities Drives Massive Surge in Gun Sales

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 03, 2020 37 Comments

Months ago, when the country shut down and you couldn't buy a roll of toilet paper anywhere, people began arming themselves at an increasing rate. Now that roving mobs of looters and rioters are preying on American cities, gun sales are reaching historic highs.

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