Federal agents seized a site that they say tried to steal users’ information in exchange for a fake COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Category: Crime
Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright charged with second-degree manslaughter: DA
Prosecutors charged the former officer who shot Duante Wright.
New York legalizes recreational marijuana, expunges former pot convictions
The Empire State is now the latest location to allow regulated recreational marijuana.
Outdated computer system exploited in Florida water treatment plant hack
An outdated version of Windows gave hackers the opening to take over a Florida water treatment facility, investigators said.
Florida city’s water treatment system hacked by ‘intruder,’ investigators say
A Florida treatment center was hacked by an outsider, according to investigators.
Lawsuit filed after off-duty officer, ‘mob’ allegedly tried to force way into Black teen’s home
A Black family sued a former officer and others for allegedly trying to force their way into their home.
Pharmacist pleads guilty to federal charges for intentionally sabotaging COVID vaccines
The Wisconsin pharmacist admitted to tampering with Moderna vaccine vials.
Wisconsin pharmacist accused of sabotaging COVID vaccines charged with misdemeanor
Investigators continue to look into how much damage a suspect allegedly caused after he allegedly took COVID-19 vaccines out of storage.
Virginia lawmakers introduce bill to abolish death penalty
Virginia lawmakers are seeking to end capital punishment for state crimes.
Kentucky lawmaker introduces 3 new bills in wake of Breonna Taylor case
Lawmakers are working to improving policing in Kentucky following the fallout of the Breonna Taylor shooting and protests.
Capitol rioter pictured with Nancy Pelosi’s lectern released on bond
One of the Capitol riot suspects was released on bond.
Capitol riot suspects who allegedly brought zip ties, wore tactical gear arrested
The FBI said it napped Capitol riot suspects who they say allegedly brought plastic ties used for restraining people.
Alleged lectern thief, horn-helmeted suspect arrested in connection with Capitol riot
Two suspects of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot who went viral were arrested.
4 dead after US Capitol breached by pro-Trump mob during ‘failed insurrection’
The Capitol was the scene of a violent riot after Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the building as Congress worked to certify the election and declare Joe Biden the winner.
Pharmacist sabotaged vaccines because he thought they were ‘unsafe,’ police say
Prosecutors trying to investigate a pharmacist who was suspected of tampering with coronavirus vaccines hit a technical snafu.
Here are some of the biggest new laws that went into effect Jan. 1
New laws enacted across the country went into effect at the beginning of the year.
2020 is a year we’ll never forget. Here’s why
To say that 2020 was a year for the history books is an understatement.
Boston police sergeant put on leave over bodycam footage of George Floyd protests
New body camera footage shed light on the police conduct during the spring’s Black Lives Matter protests.
New body camera video shows events immediately following Ahmaud Arbery shooting
New police camera footage shows the suspects acknowledge they filmed Ahmaud Arbery’s death.
Man at Las Vegas airport climbs onto wing of plane taxiing for takeoff
Passengers on a plane waiting to take off were in the middle of a tense standoff between police and a suspect who got onto the runway.