burglary

Migrants causing crime surge in Chicago suburbs

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OAK BROOK, IL – A surge in crime, primarily property-related offenses, has been recorded in Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago, involving migrants residing in or around the city. Between October 23 and January 17, the Oak Brook Police Department arrested 47 migrants, with most charges relating to retail theft and burglary, according to Chief of Police Brian Strockis. The most recent case involved a migrant from Ecuador living in Chicago, who is accused of …

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Officer killed responding to robbery in progress

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OAKLAND, CA – In the wake of the tragic death of a police officer during a burglary call at an Oakland, California cannabis dispensary last week, authorities have confirmed the arrest of multiple suspects on Tuesday. Officer Tuan Le, a 36-year-old member of the Oakland Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty. Local news sources have reported that several individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, with Mark Sanders, 27, …

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Woman arrested for attempting to torch car of man who refused her a ride

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WEST PALM BEACH, FL – A bizarre event unfolded at a Chevron gas station in West Palm Beach last week. Antonina Pevzer, 27, allegedly jumped into a man’s BMW without permission, requesting a lift to Miami. After her request was denied, she reportedly became angry, left, and then returned to the car while the owner was inside the station. From within the station, the BMW owner spotted Pevzer in his car, appearing to smoke a …

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Six people killed in Texas shooting spree

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AUSTIN, TX – A series of fatal shootings that spanned across two Texas counties on Tuesday has led to the arrest of a suspect, officials reported. The violent episodes claimed the lives of six individuals and injured three others, including two police officers. The man in custody, whose identity and motive are yet to be disclosed, is facing capital murder charges, with additional charges likely to be imposed, according to Austin’s Interim Police Chief Robin …

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Man who stole almost $70k worth of merchandise gets released without bail

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HINSDALE, IL – A man suspected of a high-profile burglary in a Chicago suburb was released from jail last Thursday. Terry Johnson, 30, is accused of stealing $68,000 worth of goods from the upscale Kelsey Resale Boutique in Hinsdale, Illinois, on May 24. According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Johnson and six others used a sledgehammer to break into the boutique at 1:19 a.m., making off with a variety of purses and other …

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A gang linked to over 200 burglaries brought to justice

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Six individuals from the Bronx, notorious for their high-speed getaways, have been linked to over 200 burglaries and 50 vehicle thefts. Their downfall came when they began to show off their stolen goods and large sums of cash on social media platforms, leading to their arrest, as announced by authorities on Friday. The group is believed to have stolen items and cash worth around $3 million, including at least 54 vehicles, from June 2020 to …

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Old woman killed by man driving stolen forklift

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A 73-year-old woman tragically lost her life in Waldorf, Maryland, after being struck by a stolen forklift in a Home Depot parking lot. The suspect, Bryce Caleb Timothy Brown, a 20-year-old resident of Waldorf, has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, assault, theft, and other related offenses. The incident occurred on Sunday, prompting a swift response from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities were alerted to a burglary in progress at a Lowe’s store …

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Bizarre burglary suspect arrested after dousing himself in grease, oil, and jumping on trampoline

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A bizarre burglary incident unfolded in DeBary, where a suspect covered in grease and oil broke into two occupied homes before being apprehended by deputies. The suspect, 34-year-old Blake Tokman, was discovered in the early hours of Friday morning after police responded to a burglary report at a Highbanks Road residence. Tokman had smashed the windows of one house to gain entry before moving on to another home. Both residences were occupied during the break-ins. …

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