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A man in Colorado has been found guilty of multiple sexual assaults. David Kats, aged 56, was convicted on 17 counts, including 12 for sexual assault. This case is unique because the victims found each other through a Facebook group called “Are We Dating the Same Guy? ” This group is usually used to

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A Week of Shocking Events and Big Announcements

A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at

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How a Controversial Camera System Helped Track Down a Shooter

A camera system called Flock played a big role in finding a shooter. It snapped pictures of a car linked to the person who shot an MIT professor. The car was a rented Nissan Sentra with a Florida license plate. Authorities used Flock's system to track the car's movements across different states. Bu

Staten Island Mall Sees Big Drop in Shoplifting Thanks to Police Team

Shoplifting is a big problem in many places, and the Staten Island Mall was no exception. But things are looking up! The NYPD made a special team to fight retail theft. This team has been working hard, and it's paying off. The team started small but grew to 16 officers. They focus on catching repea

DC Councilmember Demands Clarity on Crime Data and Federal Involvement

In a bold move, Councilmember Brooke Pinto, along with her colleagues, has sent a detailed letter to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) demanding answers. The letter, sent on December 18, raises serious questions about how crime data is being handled and the extent of federal involvement in lo

A Violent Night in Taipei: What Happened and Why?

Taipei, the bustling capital of Taiwan, experienced a rare and shocking event on a Friday evening. A man went on a rampage, using smoke grenades and knives to create chaos. This attack left at least four people dead and several others injured. The suspect, a 27-year-old man from Taoyuan, was also ki

How a Reddit User Helped Solve the Brown University Shooting Mystery

In the quiet city of Providence, Rhode Island, a tipster known only as John played a crucial role in solving the Brown University shooting case. This person's observations and quick thinking helped law enforcement identify the suspect behind the tragic events. John's story began with a chance encou

New York Subway: A Hidden Success Story

New York's subway system has been getting a lot of bad press. Some politicians are even calling for less money to be spent on it. But let's look at the facts. In 2025, the subway is safer than it has been in over a decade. Yes, there were some tough times during the pandemic. But overall, things ar

A Family Tragedy in Arkansas: Questions and Suspicions

In a quiet town in Arkansas, a heartbreaking discovery was made. A mother and her twin children were found dead in their home. This happened just one day after the mother's divorce was finalized. The police are still figuring out what happened. The mother, Charity Beallis, had been going through a

Hate Symbol Stirs Concern at Michigan State University