Charlotte, Raleigh, Piedmont December 9 Charlotte sheriff warns of jail overcrowding dangers amid train stabbings Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden warns that Iryna's Law will cause dangerous jail overcrowding without additional state funding for implementation.
Chicago December 8 Man with 12 arrests this year busted again after allegedly attacking doctor in hospital elevator: report Chicago man with 12 arrests this year allegedly assaults doctor in Northwestern Memorial Hospital elevator, leaving cardiologist with multiple injuries.
Crime December 8 Charlotte residents say they feel less safe as city faces second transit stabbing Charlotte residents report feeling less safe as city faces rising crime concerns following recent violent train stabbings on LYNX light rail system.
U.S. December 8 Lenient judges ignore red flags, cave to soft-on-crime pressures as they release repeat offenders: attorney Court system failures allow dangerous repeat offenders back on streets despite violent histories. Legal expert breaks down bail decisions over public safety concerns.
New York City December 5 Arrest made after explosive street takeover video shows mob ambushing couple during fiery car meetup New York City police arrested Justin Aguilera in connection with a brutal street takeover in Queens where residents were attacked and a vehicle was torched.
San Francisco December 5 Repeat offender with violent past accused of murdering woman during home invasion Cassidy Allen faces potential life sentence for allegedly killing woman during burglary. His mental health diversion history comes under scrutiny after arrest.
New York City December 4 NYU attack suspect allegedly assaulted woman days earlier, found burglarizing off-campus apartments: report James Rizzo was arrested for allegedly burglarizing NYU off-campus housing and attacking student Amelia Lewis. He was held without bail pending psychological evaluation.
Blue City Crime December 3 Suspect arrested twice after allegedly carrying out two separate unprovoked assaults only minutes apart A Portland man was arrested twice in one week for random alleged assaults, including an alleged unprovoked attack on a 69-year-old woman, after being released from jail.
Donald Trump November 25 Trump calls Chicago ‘out of control’ after train attack left woman critically burned President Donald Trump blasted so-called "liberal judges" after a woman was set on fire allegedly by a repeat offender. He is also demanding troop deployment.
Crime November 25 Chicago train attack victim Bethany MaGee known as 'smart,' from 'wonderful' small-town family A woman who was allegedly set on fire by a career criminal in Chicago is being described as a kind and hardworking individual from a close-knit family.
Charlotte, Raleigh, Piedmont November 25 Charlotte GOP chair says mayor creates perception that 'does not match the reality' amid violent crime wave Mayor Vi Lyles wins fifth term despite Republican criticism over Charlotte's violent crime wave and calls for National Guard to address homicides.