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Despite AG's urging, New Jersey 'study' still proves radical gun plan not ready for prime time
Originally written for NSSF. Republished with permission. New Jersey’s Attorney General has finally reached a determination about the viability of firearm microstamping technology. The decision comes over a year late with wasted tax dollars to boot. The state’s report only proved that the idea of microstamping is still severely...
Teen girl brutally assaulted and fighting for her life after 15-year-old smashes her head into the pavement over and over
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO - Police have arrested a 15-year-old girl in connection with the brutal assault of another teenage girl, who was left in critical condition and remains so at the time of this writing. The young girl was found near Hazelwood East High School following a physical altercation...
Biden claims that crime decreased considerably, but did it?
Originally written for Crime in America. Republished with permssion. I live immediately next to Florida’s Space Center; many friends and neighbors work there. A favorite observation is that “space is hard.” It’s an extraordinarily complex undertaking where one mistake can ruin a billion-dollar mission. It’s the...
The Retired Investigators Guild: serving law enforcement agencies from the shadows
“Restoring America’s faith in law enforcement and continuing the tireless pursuit of criminals in the interest of victims of violent crimes.”. The words above are the mission of The Retired Investigators Guild (the RIG). The RIG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is dedicated to serving law enforcement agencies across the nation by providing 24/7 expert assistance wherever needed.
Vermont trooper remains in critical condition several days after major collision at 'highway speeds'
BETHEL, VT - A state trooper in Vermont is in critical condition following a collision last Friday on I-89. Corporal Eric Vitali, a 41-year-old 19-year veteran of the Vermont State Police (VSP), is said to have suffered a traumatic brain injury, spinal fractures, and a pelvis fracture after the 8:30 a.m. collision with a Bethel Volunteer Fire Department tanker truck on March 8.
Veteran police officer dies after trying to break up a dispute at a New York casino
BATAVIA, NEW YORK - The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello was killed in the line of duty early Sunday morning. Sgt. Sanfratello was reportedly breaking up a dispute at the Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel bar when he was...
Mass shooting threat: 12-year-old arrested for threatening to shoot up MA middle school
NORWOOD, MA - Norwood Police have arrested a 12-year-old middle school student in connection with a threat of a mass shooting at Coakley Middle School. WCVB5 reported that police received information on Friday morning that a group text was sent out warning “of a shooting that was going to take place at Coakley Middle.” Police said that the text indicated that the number could not be traced.
Illegal immigrant arrested in deadly motorcycle hit-and-run from December
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ - Authorities have arrested an individual for his connection to a deadly hit-and-run accident that took place in December 2023. According to reports, 28-year-old Andres Guerrero Talamantes has been identified as the suspect who struck motorcyclist David Hadrich, 27, and left him for dead. The incident took place on December 10, 2023, around 1:00 p.m. near Pima and Cave Creek Roads. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
High school has a change of heart after telling a senior to take the American flag off of his truck
ST. LEON, INDIANA - The American Flag in all her glory blows in the wind wherever Cameron Blasek goes. Making sure to abide by the U.S. flag code, the 17-year-old senior at East Central High School in St. Leon, Indiana attached Old Glory to his dodge 4x4 and has driven it everywhere, including to school, everyday since early summer.
Suspect in deadly hit-and-run arrested at airport after waiting to board a plane for Houston
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - According to updated reports, the suspect identified in a deadly hit-and-run was arrested as he waited to board a flight to Texas. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Salvador Banales, has been charged with seven felonies and one misdemeanor in connection with the deadly car crash that killed 27-year-old Brandon Breedlove. The incident, which happened on Saturday, March 9th at 2:00 a.m., involved three pedestrians that were injured in the hit-and-run. Breedlove along with the two other victims were transported to a local hospital. The other two were listed in stable condition, but Breedlove has been pronounced dead.
There's a dangerous and secretive group in every state legislature that wants to take control of every aspect of your life
Have you ever heard of the Uniform Law Commission? Probably not, because most Americans haven’t. However, you better start paying attention, because this group of unelected bureaucrats is one of the most powerful, agenda-driven organizations in the country. The Federalist is warning that this group, composed of what appears...
Cyberattack on health care system shows vulnerability especially if Democrat dream of health care for all is realized
Are you familiar with Cloward and Piven? They developed a strategy for social change in the 1960s designed to collapse the capitalist system and replace it with a socialist “utopia.” That strategy basically has four parts:. Overload the system. Create mass panic and hysteria as the system is...
Boyfriend, on parole for another violent crime, arrested after pushing woman onto NYC subway tracks causing leg loss
NEW YORK CITY, NY - A woman is hospitalized following being pushed onto NYC subway tracks and struck by an inbound train. Her boyfriend has been arrested in connection to the incident. According to police, the incident took place around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday on the Fulton Street subway station...
Parents take action: The Safe Bears initiative aims to secure liberal campus amid rising crime concerns
BERKELEY, CA - Addressing mounting safety concerns at the University of California Berkeley, parents have taken a proactive step to tackle the increasing incidents of robberies and violent crimes near the campus. A group of concerned parents, collectively known as Safe Bears, has initiated a groundbreaking move by hiring a private security team to patrol the south side of the university's campus.
NYCs Learning to Work program for underprivileged kids in danger thanks to spending on illegal immigrants
NEW YORK CITY, NY - The City is currently addressing a critical funding issue that poses a threat to the Learning to Work program—a vital initiative supporting 16,000 at-risk students. The program, with a budgetary shortfall of $32 million out of its $40 million budget, heavily relies on federal emergency COVID funding, set to expire on June 30.
Large bust made at the border in San Ysidro - over $880,000 worth of drugs plus firearms
SAN YSIDRO, CA - A larget drug and gun bust was conducted at the entry point of San Ysidro by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) last week, the agency said. On March 4 around 10:40 p.m, a 38-year-old woman was driving an SUV into the US from Mexico when CBP officers inspected her vehicle. During the initial inspection, officers observed packages that appeared suspicious, so they referred the driver and vehicle to a more thorough inspection.
Illegal immigrants upgrade tactics to cross border - jet skis, surfboards among methods
SAN DIEGO, CA - In the evolving landscape along the U.S.-Mexico border, there has been an increase in the use of unconventional methods by individuals attempting to cross into San Diego illegally, including jet skis, surfboards, and small boats. According to Border Patrol Agent Gerardo Gutierrez, there has been a significant surge in arrests, with 600 apprehensions in and around the ocean this fiscal year.
Exclusive interview: Joaquin 'Jack' Garcia, undercover mobster
Generally, when you think of a typical undercover FBI agent, one would think of someone who is youthful yet experienced, some thinning hair, and in peak physical condition. Would you agree?. That’s not the case for one unique and wildly successful retired undercover FBI agent- Joaquin “Jack” Garcia....
How long before DEI programs in our nation's airlines get a lot of people killed?
What is going on in the air and at our nation’s airports? If it seems like there has been a significant increase in the number of incidents, close calls, and near misses, you’re not imagining it. In fact, last week alone, there were five separate incidents involving passenger aircraft in the United States. United Airlines seems to be at the forefront of the recent incidents.
Woman charged after assault and attempted theft at a New York salon
BRIGHTON, NY - A woman has been arrested on assault and attempted robbery charges following an incident at a Brighton salon. The Brighton Police Department (BPD) announced the arrest of 27-year-old Haldena Forde on March 6. The arrest comes after an investigation into a February 29 customer trouble complaint from a local salon.
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