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South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds

April 23, 2026

South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds

California man admits to leading a crime tourism ring that provided fake vehicle rentals to thieves who stole nearly $24 million in luxury goods.

WATCH: Masked thieves wielding hammers hit jewelry store in what expert calls 'mob-style' heist

April 23, 2026

WATCH: Masked thieves wielding hammers hit jewelry store in what expert calls 'mob-style' heist

Alleged thieves caught on video fleeing a Texas jewelry store after a mob-style heist involving hammers, pepper spray and stolen display cases.

Homeowners in leafy enclaves hit by burglars zeroing in on high-end homes for smash-and-grab scores

April 21, 2026

Homeowners in leafy enclaves hit by burglars zeroing in on high-end homes for smash-and-grab scores

A wave of residential burglaries across Los Angeles County prompts Mayor Karen Bass to direct LAPD to deploy additional patrols along Ventura Boulevard.

CIA personnel killed in Mexico crash tied to cartel operation; questions mount over US role

April 21, 2026

CIA personnel killed in Mexico crash tied to cartel operation; questions mount over US role

Mexico's president orders an investigation after a crash killed two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials linked to a clandestine drug lab operation.

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

April 20, 2026

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt

April 17, 2026

Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt

International fugitive Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Ireland's Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai this week on organized crime charges.

Man claiming to be cartel member allegedly threatens to put 'green light' on cops and their families

April 15, 2026

Man claiming to be cartel member allegedly threatens to put 'green light' on cops and their families

A Texas man was arrested twice after allegedly threatening to harm sheriff's deputies and their families while claiming to be a high-ranking cartel member.

Five arrested in alleged $267M hospice fraud scheme that exploited California's Medi-Cal system

April 9, 2026

Five arrested in alleged $267M hospice fraud scheme that exploited California's Medi-Cal system

Officials allege a $267 million hospice fraud scheme in California used stolen identities and shell companies to bill Medi-Cal for fake patient care.

Judge describes illegal immigrant burglary crew's cross country operation as 'Ocean's Eleven-style conduct'

April 9, 2026

Judge describes illegal immigrant burglary crew's cross country operation as 'Ocean's Eleven-style conduct'

An "Ocean's Eleven-style" burglary ring of illegal immigrants used GPS trackers and surveillance cameras to target homes across the country, feds say.

6 jaw-dropping food heists that came before the massive 12-ton KitKat theft

April 4, 2026

6 jaw-dropping food heists that came before the massive 12-ton KitKat theft

From KitKat bars to maple syrup and olive oil, organized criminals are increasingly targeting food shipments in costly and sophisticated cargo thefts.