Brian O’Hara, the chief of police in Minneapolis, announced that the department has implemented its Crime Pattern Response Protocol for the first time this year. The protocol is aimed at tracking down at least three individuals who are currently under suspicion for their involvement in six separate incidents, involving burglary and car theft.
Security footage has helped police assemble a picture of a group they believe is behind a series of thefts and break-ins. One video clip shows this group firing a round at an individual after attempting to access a Minneapolis garage. Two individuals are known to have suffered severe wounds in these shootings.
Elsewhere, a man from Texas has been handed a 35-year jail term following his conviction for the kidnapping of a minor. The man drove his 13-year-old victim all the way to California and threatened her using a firearm before assaulting her sexually.
In another unrelated incident, a 19-year-old was apprehended by law enforcement on the grounds of the WM Phoenix Open, based on reports from Scottsdale Police. The circumstances surrounding the arrest have not been fully disclosed.
Authorities in Central Florida are also on the hunt for an individual suspected of double homicide in New York. The suspect’s present whereabouts are unknown and local law enforcement is collaborating with New York officials to capture the individual.
In a harrowing confession to law enforcement, a man in Las Vegas admitted to shooting a woman he met through a dating application following an altercation in the early morning hours. The status of the victim and further details have not been released to the public thus far.
Meanwhile, it has come to light that former Hinds County Sheriff, Marshand Crisler, was found guilty for solicitation and acceptance of a bribe amounting to $9,500 in 2021. The matter has since been resolved with a conviction in November.
In Florida, a man in a stolen Chevrolet Camaro led the Florida Highway Patrol on a pursuit, this suspect seems to be another example of criminals neglecting the fact that their actions endanger lives. The current status of the suspect and how the chase ended remains undisclosed.
Crimes involving Automated Teller Machines are not rare incidents, but a particular case in a bank’s parking lot at Hilton Head was shockingly severe. Details surrounding this case are still under scrutiny from investigators.
Notably, the celebrations of the Philadelphia Eagles’ win resulted in several fans being arrested after their jubilations escalated too far. The official count of those arrested and the exact crimes they perpetrated are yet to be made public by local law enforcement.
In other news, an officer who previously served in Meridian moved to Boise while his previous department conducted an investigation over a case from June. The details around the case and the officer’s involvement are currently confidential.
A New Albany church is presently under close observation as allegations surface regarding sexual abuse of minors. Detailed information about the case and who is specifically involved is still under wraps as continued probing moves forward.
Following a recent ruling by the state’s supreme court, Karen Read will face retrial for all the charges she was previously accused of in relation to the death of her boyfriend, an officer from the Boston Police Department. The reasons for granting the retrial have not been disclosed.
In an unfortunate incident in Seattle, a severe assault on a South Lake Union housing facility resident was reported. Although a notorious criminal was initially charged with the murder, a judge has since dismissed the case. The reason for this dismissal remains unknown.
Lastly, a police officer stationed in Calera, Alabama, made a significant drug bust during a routine traffic stop for a minor vehicle infringement, seizing 46 pounds of cocaine. The contraband reportedly belonged to two Colombian nationals.