NYC crime down 40 percent from same time in '08 as number of homicides on track for record lowSeptember 18th, 2009 NYC crime down 40 percent from same time in '08NEW YORK — Just how low can the crime rate go?
The New York Police Department says the city is heading toward a record low number of murders this year, about 457. That would break the low of 497 set in 2007.
Justice Department says violent crime rate was unchanged in 2008September 2nd, 2009 Justice Dept.: Violent crime rate unchanged in '08WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Wednesday the rate of violent crime in the United States held steady in 2008. The Bureau of Justice Statistics released its findings about the estimated 4.9 million violent crimes committed in the U.S.
NY man guilty of hate crime in transgender slaying; only 2nd such conviction in USJuly 17th, 2009 NY man guilty of hate crime in transgender slayingSYRACUSE, N.Y. — A jury in upstate New York has convicted a man of a hate crime for killing a transgender woman.
48-day-long strike ends in ShopianJuly 16th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Life in Shopian town in south Kashmir, where two women were found raped and murdered May 30, returned to normal after the 48-day-old agitation was called off Thursday morning. The strike, which had led to a complete shutdown in the town, was called off following an appeal to the town's residents by the state high court's Chief Justice Barin Ghosh so that the special investigation team (SIT) probing the rape and murder of two young women could complete its probe speedily.
Mexico to give arms, training to Mormon community anti-crime force after murder of activistJuly 11th, 2009 Mexico to arm Mormon community anti-crime forceMEXICO CITY — Authorities in northern Mexico will give arms and training to members of an anti-crime group in a Mormon community after two local residents were killed by hitmen with ties to organized crime, residents said Friday. In a step similar to deputizing local residents, members of the hamlet of Colonia LeBaron say authorities in northern Chihuahua state are helping them create a community police force.
Five arrested for smuggling fake currency from PakistanJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Five people were arrested in the capital for smuggling counterfeit currency nominally worth Rs.1.57 million from Pakistan, Delhi Police said Tuesday. "The gang of five was in regular touch with their accomplices in Pakistan and used to obtain counterfeit currency though air, road and train routes," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Neeraj Thakur said.
Crime And Punishment: South Carolina Serial Killer Shot Dead July 7th, 2009 It's the classic case of divine justice finally catching up with the criminal; and of crime paying the price of it's heinous monstrosity. South Carolina's notorious serial killer of late, finally had the law catch up with him, when he was killed after being shot by the police investigating a burglary call.
Jharkhand capital Ranchi turning into crime capital?June 16th, 2009 RANCHI - Ranchi, the state capital of Jharkhand is gradually turning into a crime capital as incidents like murder, indiscriminate firing, looting banks, and snatching cash have become a normal phenomenon here, say residents. On Monday evening two bike-borne criminals fired at four places in Ranchi shooting two people to death and injuring two others in the Kokar area of Ranchi.
Russian tourists not being targetted: Goa PoliceJune 3rd, 2009 PANAJI - The Goa Police Wednesday said Russian tourists were not being targetted, shrugging off allegations made to this effect by Russian consul general Alexander Mantytsky in the wake of rising crimes against foreign tourists. Superintendent of Police Atmaram Deshpande first blamed the rising crime graph on the excise department for allowing bars to remain open till late in the night.
FBI: Crime falls in US, but small town violence risesJune 1st, 2009 FBI: Crime falls, but small town violence risesWASHINGTON — Cities in the United States got safer in 2008, while small towns grew more dangerous, according to FBI data released Monday. The FBI says violent crime nationwide dropped by 2.5 percent last year.
FBI reports crime falls in 2008; decreases in murder, car theftJune 1st, 2009 FBI reports crime falls in 2008WASHINGTON — The FBI says violent crime dropped in 2008, falling 2.5 percent compared to the previous year. Property crimes also fell, by 1.6 percent, according to the preliminary data collected by the FBI.
'Crime figure rising but Uttar Pradesh police becoming people friendly'May 31st, 2009 NOIDA - Admitting that the rise in crime figures in Ghaziabad was "not a good sign", a senior official of the Uttar Pradesh Police Sunday claimed that the force had also become more public friendly and was registering more cases than earlier. In 2007, a total of 19 robbery cases were registered in Ghaziabad, while in 2008, the figure was 16.
Rising crime takes toll, eight policemen suspendedMay 24th, 2009 GHAZIABAD - Hit by a string of robberies, Ghaziabad police have suspended eight of their personnel, including an inspector and a sub-inspector, holding them responsible for rising crime in their respective areas. Holding Vaishali police post in-charge Sub-Inspector H.N.
Agra's candidates chary of taking on monkeysMay 1st, 2009 AGRA - Monkeys may be a major menace for the citizens of Agra but the candidates seeking votes are wary of taking them on as they feel their action could offend those who see the animals as holy. State forest department officials and local NGOs estimate there are about 20,000 monkeys in the Agra region.
Atty: Head of Neb. CSI unit accused of planting evidence made mistakes, didn't commit crimeApril 24th, 2009 Atty: CSI unit head committed error, not crimeOMAHA, Neb. — The lawyer for a Nebraska crime scene investigator accused of planting evidence during a murder investigation says his client may have made some mistakes but did not commit a crime.
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