Details of Arizona girl’s escape attempts revealed in abuse case police report
Editor’s Note: The following story contains a graphic description. Newly released police documents have brought to light the troubling circumstances surrounding the last weeks of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste’s life, highlighting serious allegations of abuse and several escape attempts from her living environment. A report containing 36 pages from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office details an […]
D.C. Police Union Chair supports Trump’s choice to make local law enforcement federal.
DC Police Union Chair Supports Trump’s Oversight of MPD Greg Pemberton, the Chair of the DC Police Union, has expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s recent decision to temporarily oversee the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). He highlighted ongoing crime in the city that he believes necessitates federal involvement. Pemberton, who serves as the Detective […]
Police arrest linked to deadly shooting of NYC man while visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny concert
Police in Puerto Rico have arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. tourist, who was visiting the island for a Bad Bunny concert. Kenneth Giovanni Estrada Melendez is believed to have been the intended target when a gunman opened fire in a bar near Old San Juan on Sunday morning, […]
DC Mayor Bowser: Trump’s control over police is ‘disturbing and unprecedented’
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser responded on Monday to President Trump’s comments regarding a recent spike in crime in the district, labeling it “unsteady and unprecedented.” However, she expressed she wasn’t taken aback by his remarks. “I go to work every day with the aim of preventing it from turning into a full-blown disaster,” she […]
Who is Terry Cole, the person in charge of Trump’s plans for the DC police?
President Trump has taken the lead over Terry Cole, head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in overseeing the federal intervention in the Washington, D.C., police department. Cole, previously a DEA agent and Virginia’s public safety secretary, has been instrumental in addressing the crime surge described by the president as alarming. He has a significant […]
Terrible Sidewalks, Damaged Windows, and Ineffective Police: Three Stories That Highlight DC’s Serious Crime Issues
Crime Concerns in Washington, DC The crime situation in Washington, DC is back in the spotlight. On Monday, President Trump declared that he would send in the National Guard to improve safety, tackle violent crime, and place the DC Metropolitan Police Department under federal oversight following a brutal incident involving former staff member Edward Coristine. […]
DC Police Union Supports Trump’s Actions Against Crime in the Capital City
DC Police Union Backs Trump’s Crime-Fighting Measures On Monday, the DC Police Union announced its support for President Donald Trump’s initiatives aimed at addressing crime in Washington, DC. In a statement, they recognized the president’s intent to consider temporary management of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in light of the worsening crime situation. Union Chairman […]
Cuomo provides limited information on funding for his initiative to recruit 5,000 additional police officers
Andrew Cuomo, in a somewhat desperate bid for mayor of New York City, has rolled out an extensive, albeit vague, plan that includes hiring 5,000 new police officers. He claims that his public safety initiative could cost the city hundreds of millions, but hasn’t clarified how he would fund this significant proposal. As an independent […]
Trump to Put D.C. Police Under Federal Oversight and Deploy National Guard
Trump’s Major Announcement on DC Crime Reduction Efforts On Monday, President Donald Trump outlined significant measures he plans to implement in response to the ongoing crime issues in Washington, DC. He referenced “Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rules Act,” which involves placing the DC Metropolitan Police under federal oversight and enhancing support […]
Jeffries criticizes Trump for taking over DC police: ‘No foundation’
On Monday, House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized Trump’s decision to take command of law enforcement in Washington, D.C., arguing that such a drastic measure isn’t warranted given the drop in crime rates. “Violent crime in Washington, D.C. is at its lowest in 30 years,” Jeffries stated. “Donald Trump has no justification for taking […]