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NEWSKansas Man Was Allegedly Stealing From an Auto Parts Store. So, The Manager Stopped Him By Strangling Him to Death, Cops Say.
An auto parts store manager in Kansas has been accused of strangling a would-be thief to death. NEWSWoman Arrested After 95-Year-Old Father Found Buried in Homemade Coffin in Nevada: Police
A 95-year-old man was found buried in a 'homemade coffin' in his backyard. Now, police say his daughter has been arrested in connection with his murder. NEWSSick Ride: Florida Woman in Hospital Gown Steals Ambulance Parked Outside Hospital, Cops Say
A Florida woman dressed in only a hospital gown stole an ambulance from a hospital parking lot and led officers on a chase, officials said. NEWSA Louisiana Man Accused of Killing Elderly Woman Drove Around With Her Body in SUV for Month: Police
Police in Louisiana allegedly released suspect during a routine traffic stop who was driving around with dead body in car for one month, cops say. NEWSAn Accused Drunk Driver In New York Got Into a Fender Bender with a Navy Veteran Grandfather. Then, He Beat the Older Man to Death, Cops Say.
A man in New York was killed just feet from his home after a fender bender turned deadly and the victim had his head stomped in, police said. NEWSFlorida Woman Flees Suspected Kidnappers Accused of Holding Her Captive in Dog Cage
A woman in Florida was allegedly abducted, beaten and locked in a dog cage by kidnappers, but police say she was able to escape and get help from neighbors. NEWSHell on Wheels: Maryland Man in Stolen Ambulance Caused 13 Hit-and-Run Crashes During Wild Police Chase, Officials Say
A Maryland man stole an ambulance and led police on a wild car chase, causing 13 crashes before being arrested, cops say. NEWSA Utah Woman Decluttered Her Car. Then, She Put Her Baby in a Stranger’s Driveway and Drove Away, Cops Say.
A woman in Utah allegedly started emptying out her car in a stranger's driveway, leaving her 2-month-old baby on the curb before driving away, cops say. NEWSNew Mexico 13-Year-Old Boy Accused of Fatally Shooting Woman Trying to Get Back Her Stolen Vehicle
A 13-year-old boy in New Mexico has been accused of fatally shooting a woman who was trying to get her stolen vehicle back. NEWSPolice Say a California Man Tried to Shoplift at Kohl’s. Now, He's Behind Bars for Attempted Murder.
Police in California busted a man for shoplifting and then discovered he was wanted in connection with an attempted murder, authorities said. NEWSColorado War Vet Kills 14-Year-Old Boy, Injures 13-Year-Old After They Tried to Break into His Car: Cops
An arrest affidavit has provided more details about a fatal shooting in Colorado involving two teenagers accused of breaking into the car of a war veteran. NEWSMinnesota Kidnapping Suspect Arrested After Homeowner Notices Lights on in Shed, Cops Say
2-year-old Minnesota boy found safe after homeowner notices lights on in shed associated with the kidnapping suspect, police said. NEWSA Maryland Woman Accused Her Roommate of Stealing $10. Then, She Fatally Stabbed Him With a Bread Knife at His Job, Cops Say.
A Maryland woman accused her roommate of stealing $10. Then, police say she fatally stabbed her 62-year-old roommate while he was at work. NEWSA New Orleans Man Left His 10-Year-Old Son in a Running Car. Then, a Woman Got in and Drove Off With Both, Cops Say.
A New Orleans woman has been arrested after she allegedly stole a vehicle with a 10-year-old boy inside, according to authorities. NEWSMan Fleeing Police in Stolen Kia Accused of Hitting, Killing 4-Year-Old Playing in Grass by His Mother, Cops Say
A 4-year-old boy was hit and killed while playing outside in the grass by a man allegedly fleeing police in a stolen vehicle, authorities said. NEWSThe Manson 'Family': A Look At Key Players And Victims In The Cult Leader's Killings In The Wake Of Leslie Van Houten's Release
In the wake of Leslie Van Houten's release from prison, take a look at the key players and victims in Charles Manson's killings. NEWSOregon Murders May Be Work of Serial Killer, Cops Investigating Former Inmate Released Early From Prison: Officials
Authorities in Oregon announced that a string of murders from February to May could be the work of a serial killer. NEWS‘Horrific and Disturbing’: Minnesota Man Accused of Murdering 82-Year-Old Mother, Scattering Dismembered Remains in Ditch
A man in Minnesota allegedly killed his mother after he spent all her money and she grew suspicious. Then dismembered her body and threw it in ditch, cops say. NEWSA South Carolina Teenager Went to Walmart to Get Items for His Baby. Now, He's Accused of Attempted Murder.
A teenager who is the suspect in an attempted murder in South Carolina was taken into custody after he tried shoplifting at Walmart, officials said. NEWSMaryland Man Accused of Murder After 73-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Under Forklift Stolen From Lowe’s
A man in Maryland allegedly stole a forklift from Lowe's and proceeded to drive over a 73-year-old woman, killing her, in a random attack, police said. NEWS'We Trusted Her': Babysitter Accused of Driving Florida Toddlers to Wisconsin, Abandoning Them at Playground
Two Florida children were reported missing and now their babysitter was arrested after the children were found abandoned in a Wisconsin playground, cops say. NEWSFast Food: Man Accused of Stealing Car With Toddler Inside When Mother Ran Into IHOP to Pick Up To-Go Order
A Florida man allegedly stole a woman's car with her 3-year-old son inside from IHOP as she ran in to pick up food, officials said. NEWSMan Broke Into Home, Claimed He Lived There. Then, He Drug Out the Actual Owner and Beat Him With a Mallet Covered in Nails, Police Say.
A man in Texas allegedly broke into a home, claimed he lived there and then drug the actual owner out of the house and beat him with a mallet, police said. NEWSDetroit Teenager Accidentally Shoots Boy While Trying to Film Video With Stolen Gun, Cops Say
A 14-year-old boy in Detroit was accidentally fatally shot while filming a video using a gun they stolen two days prior, officials said. NEWSNYC Firefighter Accused of Stealing Credit Cards from Dead Man, Going on Shopping Spree
A New York City firefighter is accused of stealing credit cards from a man who died and then going on a shopping spree for Apple AirPods and other items. NEWSCrikey! Man Arrested After Breaking Into Busch Gardens Alligator Enclosure in Florida for Social Media Video
A man in Florida snuck into Busch Gardens and then entered the alligator enclosure illegally. Now police say he has been arrested. NEWSInconvenience Store: 7-Eleven Brawl Erupts After Clerk Refuses to Sell Cigar to Minor, Cops Say
A brawl was captured on video inside a 7-11 store in Texas after the clerk refused to sell a cigar to a minor, according to authorities. NEWSBeef Gone Bad: Detroit Gas Station Employee Accused of Shooting Customer in Fatal Beef Jerky Brawl
A gas station clerk in Detroit is accused of fatally shooting a customer after they had a dispute over beef jerky, authorities said. NEWSCalifornia Man Arrested For Domestic Violence. Now, Cop That Arrested Him is Accused of Stealing Money From Him During That Arrest.
A cop in California was performing an arrest during a domestic violence call. Now, he has been accused of stealing money from that suspect he arrested. NEWSPolice Say 18-Year-Old Fatally Assaulted Man in Arkansas With Hammer and Rocks, Alleging Victim Was Trying to ‘Seduce Him’
A teenager in Arkansas claims he fatally beat an older man with a hammer and rocks because the victim was trying to 'seduce him,' authorities said. NEWSSlippery Heist: Thieves Paddle-up to Lake Washington Home via Private Dock, Break in Back Door — And Paddle Away With 20K
Thieves in Washington paddled up to a home in Washington, stole $20K and then paddled away without getting caught, officials said. NEWSAutopsy Report Reveals Schizophrenic Inmate Eaten Alive by Bugs in Filthy Cell Died of ‘Severe Neglect’
A private autopsy report completed by Lashawn Thompson's family shows the Georgia inmate died from 'severe neglect' during his months in jail, officials said. NEWSA Man Claimed a New Hampshire Woman He Met on OnlyFans 'Wanted to Be Stalked.' So He Hid in Her Attic and Took Video of Her While She Slept.
A man has been found guilty after he stalked a woman he met on OnlyFans, including hiding in her attic and taking photos of her sleeping. NEWSFire Truck in New York Stolen by Joyriding Daredevil Senior Citizen
A senior citizen traded in his bicycle for a fire truck, as he allegedly was caught on camera stealing the emergency vehicle in New York, officials said. NEWSFlorida Cop Accused of Fraud After She Uses Dead Man’s Credit Card to Pay for Fast Food, Eyelash Extensions
A Florida officer was arrested after she allegedly stole a dead man's credit card and used it to make purchases of Wendy's food and a hotel stay, cops said. NEWSChicago Thieves Thought They Got Away With Stealing $1 Million, Cops Say. But an Apple AirTag Gave Them Away.
A pair of thieves in Chicago were allegedly caught stealing $1 million from an armored truck after cops used an Apple AirTag to track the bags, police said. NEWSKentucky Suspect Accused of Stealing Money Meant to Go to Charity for Sick Children
A man in Kentucky has been arrested after being accused of breaking into a family tire shop and stealing a charity board with over $3,000 on it. NEWSSuspects Stealing Catalytic Converter Use Saw to Attack Man Sleeping in Car, Cops Say
A man was sleeping in his car when he was awoken by thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter. Cops say they attacked him with saw when confronted. NEWSSouth Carolina Man Charged With Pretending To Be A Law Enforcement Officer, Coercing Victim Into Giving Him Money
A man in South Carolina has been accused of impersonating a police officer and then coercing his victim into giving him money to avoid being arrested. NEWSOregon Community Reeling: Son Arrested For Strangulation And Assault Just Days After He Killed Beloved Educator Mom According To Cops
A beloved mother and educator in Oregon was found murdered in her home. Now, five months later, her son has been charged with her murder, police say. NEWSFlorida Girl, 12, Stole Dad’s Car, Picked Up 14-Year-Old Friend To Go Meet Online Predator In Louisiana, Police Say
A 12-year-old girl in Florida stole her dad's car, picked up her 14-year-old friend and tried driving to Louisiana to meet an online predator, officials said. NEWSNude Man Stole School Bus, Put Dead Deer Inside To Take Home To Use As ‘Fertilizer For His Garden’: Police
A Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing a school bus and placing a dead deer in the back to take home for 'fertilizer for his garden,' officials said. NEWSA Texas Man Had His Truck Stolen. So He Used An Apple AirTag To Track It Down And Kill The Suspected Thief, Cops Say.
A man in Texas used an Apple AirTag to track down and kill the suspected thief of his truck. Now police say the shooter won't face any charges. NEWSHow Merlot Can You Go? California Man Allegedly Stole $12,000 Worth Of Wine From Winery To Guarantee His Paycheck: Cops
A former delivery driver in California allegedly stole a shipping van and $12,000 worth of wine in an attempt to guarantee he got his final paycheck, cops say. NEWSFood Fight: Florida Woman Arrested In Connection With Dispute That Ended In Avocado To Her Boyfriend's Face
A Florida woman was arrested after throwing an avocado at her elderly boyfriend during a domestic dispute and hitting him with it, police say. NEWSWest Virginia Man Arrested For Second Time In One Week After Stealing Same Car Twice, Police Say
A man in West Virginia was stopped for a routine traffic stop but ended up being arrested for the second time in one week for stealing the same vehicle: Cops. NEWSTexas Woman Busted After Renting Car, Trying To Sell It Online For Half Its Value: Police
A woman in Texas was arrested after she rented a vehicle and then posted it online in an attempt to sell it, according to authorities. NEWSNew York Dad Of Missing Girl Found Hidden In 'Small, Cold' Secret Space Under Staircase Accused Of New Crimes
The father of a missing girl found in a secret room beneath a staircase in New York was arrested again and faces charges unrelated to the incident, cops said. NEWSLouisiana Woman Used Her Elderly Aunt’s Debit Card To Make Over $12,000 Worth Of DoorDash Purchases, Cops Say
A woman in Louisiana allegedly linked her aunt's debit card to her personal DoorDash account and made over $12,000 in purchases, authorities said. NEWSNewborn Boy Found Safe After 13-Year-Old Girl Steals His Instacart Shopper Dad’s Car, Police Say
A 13-year-old girl in Georgia stole a vehicle with a 4-month-old boy in the backseat from an Instacart driver, authorities said.