crime

Couple lied about kidnapped baby so police would find their stolen vehicle faster

Phoenix police say that a couple who had their truck stolen lied to police about a child being inside the vehicle in order to facilitate a faster response from the police. “With the facts as ...

Man poses for photo in front of dealership after using stolen ID to purchase $58,000 vehicle

Buying a car is anything but easy. From dealing with the salespeople to the number of documents needed to actually purchase a vehicle, it’s rarely a pleasant experience. But for one man, it wasn’t too ...

Woman charged with attempted murder after she set her home on fire then sat in a lawn chair and watched

A Maryland woman has been charged with arson and attempted murder after she set fire to her home and then sat on her front lawn and watched it burn. According to officials, Gail Metwally, 47, ...

Child confesses to intentionally setting dog on fire, but Mississippi law prevents them from being charged

A child has confessed to intentionally setting a dog, identified as Buddy, on fire last week in Mississippi. While the act was deemed animal cruelty, since the child is said to be under 12 years ...

Former dispatcher arrested after refusing to return $1.2 million accidentally deposited in her account

A former Louisiana dispatcher has been arrested after she allegedly refused to return $1.2 million that had been accidentally placed in her bank account. WVUE reported that Kelyn Spadoni, 33, was taken into custody after ...

Woman who intentionally coughed on cancer patient sentenced to 30 days in jail

In June 2020, Debra Hunter was arrested and charged with assault after she deliberately coughed on a cancer patient. After nearly a year and three hours of testimony, Hunter has been sentenced to 30 days ...

Dog saves family by alerting them of break-in, fighting off knife-wielding intruder: ‘She’s our hero’

There are so many reasons to want a dog around the house. Dogs are so loyal and protective that they’ll step up and protect their families when they’re in danger. That’s one one heroic dog ...

Good Samaritan saves 75-year-old from carjacking in grocery store parking lot

A good Samaritan who didn’t want to be identified put himself in danger when he stepped in to save an elderly woman who was being attacked by three young women. Thanks to the recent college ...

Woman who coughed on Uber driver in viral video turns herself in to police

A woman whose attacks on a San Francisco Uber driver went viral this past week has turned herself into police. The 24-year-old faces charges of first degree robbery, battery on a transit employee, and conspiracy ...

Police discover stolen 400-pound playground slide in child’s bedroom

While investigating one crime, a California detective solved a bizarre mystery that was first brought to their department’s attention in December. Who stole a slide from a playground? According to the Pasco Police Department, detectives ...