Crime

Scripps News Special: The Truth About CrimeScripps News Special: The Truth About Crime

Scripps News Special: The Truth About CrimeDiving into the reality of crime across the U.S.

MAY 19, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

4 killed, 3 injured after stabbing attack at a New York City home4 killed, 3 injured after stabbing attack at a New York City home

4 killed, 3 injured after stabbing attack at a New York City homeWhile the details of what led to the knife attack are still unclear, police said they believe the suspect and victims were all family members.

DEC 3, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Police: Suspect arrested in deadly Los Angeles homeless shootingsPolice: Suspect arrested in deadly Los Angeles homeless shootings

Police: Suspect arrested in deadly Los Angeles homeless shootingsIn Las Vegas and Los Angeles, police said they were investigating after multiple deadly shooting attacks aimed at the homeless population.

DEC 2, 2023 | Scripps News Staff and Stephanie Sandoval

Felicity Huffman speaks out after prison for admissions scandalFelicity Huffman speaks out after prison for admissions scandal

Felicity Huffman speaks out after prison for admissions scandalThe actor was accused of paying $15,000 to the mastermind of the illegal scheme to increase her daughter's SAT scores.

DEC 1, 2023 | Douglas Jones

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times charged for attempted murderInmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times charged for attempted murder

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times charged for attempted murderJohn Turscak told agents he attacked Chauvin on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving — as a symbolic action for the Black Lives Matter movement.

DEC 1, 2023 | AP via Scripps News

Sergeant Michael Abbate (left) and Trooper Alberto Felix (right).

2 Nevada troopers hit, killed while helping stranded motorist2 Nevada troopers hit, killed while helping stranded motorist

2 Nevada troopers hit, killed while helping stranded motoristPolice identified the officers as Sergeant Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix.

DEC 1, 2023 | Scripps News Las Vegas

Jussie Smollett arrives at the BET Awards in June 2022.

Jussie Smollett likely headed back to jail after losing appealJussie Smollett likely headed back to jail after losing appeal

Jussie Smollett likely headed back to jail after losing appealA judicial panel at Illinois’ appeals court ruled that Smollett's conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack should stand.

DEC 1, 2023 | Court TV

FBI creates images of homicide victim found in barrel at Lake MeadFBI creates images of homicide victim found in barrel at Lake Mead

FBI creates images of homicide victim found in barrel at Lake MeadIn 2022, investigators found four different sets of remains at the lake, three of which have been identified.

DEC 1, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Cristiano Ronaldo slammed with $1 billion lawsuit for promoting cryptoCristiano Ronaldo slammed with $1 billion lawsuit for promoting crypto

Cristiano Ronaldo slammed with $1 billion lawsuit for promoting cryptoThe lawsuit accuses the soccer star of acting unlawfully in his promotion of NFTs issued by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

DEC 1, 2023 | Elina Tarkazikis

The Bills' Von Miller surrenders on felony domestic violence chargeThe Bills' Von Miller surrenders on felony domestic violence charge

The Bills' Von Miller surrenders on felony domestic violence chargeMiller faces a charge of third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman. The offense is punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

NOV 30, 2023 | AP via Scripps News

Lori Vallow Daybell sits during her sentencing hearing in Idaho.

Lori Vallow Daybell booked into Arizona jail on murder chargesLori Vallow Daybell booked into Arizona jail on murder charges

Lori Vallow Daybell booked into Arizona jail on murder chargesEarlier this year, Vallow Daybell was found guilty of killing her two youngest children, 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan.

NOV 30, 2023 | Scripps News Phoenix

Von Miller on the sidelines of an NFL game.

Buffalo Bills' Von Miller accused of assault; arrest warrant issuedBuffalo Bills' Von Miller accused of assault; arrest warrant issued

Buffalo Bills' Von Miller accused of assault; arrest warrant issuedThe team said it is aware of the felony assault charge against Miller in Dallas and is in the process of gathering more information.

NOV 30, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Generic image of a hand holding needle syringe hypodermic drug vaccine rabies.

Woman stabs boyfriend's eye with rabies needle for eyeing other womenWoman stabs boyfriend's eye with rabies needle for eyeing other women

Woman stabs boyfriend's eye with rabies needle for eyeing other womenIt's unclear why Jimenez had "rabies needles" at home, as per Florida state law pets must be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian.

NOV 29, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

FBI employee involved in armed carjacking in Washington, DCFBI employee involved in armed carjacking in Washington, DC

FBI employee involved in armed carjacking in Washington, DCD.C. police said the victim is a federal agent who reported two armed suspects took the vehicle by force.

NOV 29, 2023 | Douglas Jones

Pre-filled syringes of vaginal tightening gel.

$19K worth of illicit 'vaginal tightening gel' seized by CBP$19K worth of illicit 'vaginal tightening gel' seized by CBP

$19K worth of illicit 'vaginal tightening gel' seized by CBPThe items, wrapped in pink packaging, raised concerns among authorities due to the need for handling with chemical-resistant gloves.

NOV 29, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Police dash cam footage shows officers pursuing a car that's towing a mobile home.

Video: Truck towing mobile home leads Missouri police on bizarre chaseVideo: Truck towing mobile home leads Missouri police on bizarre chase

Video: Truck towing mobile home leads Missouri police on bizarre chaseThe truck was towing a roughly 70-foot-long manufactured home down an Excelsior Springs highway, about 30 miles northeast of Kansas City.

NOV 29, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

File photo of guns at a U.S. trade show.

Students for Trump founder accused of hitting a woman with a gunStudents for Trump founder accused of hitting a woman with a gun

Students for Trump founder accused of hitting a woman with a gunRyan Fournier was arrested in North Carolina and charged with misdemeanor assault on a female and assault with a deadly weapon.

NOV 29, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

A makeshift memorial in honor of Elijah McClain.

Trial begins for paramedics who used ketamine on Elijah McClainTrial begins for paramedics who used ketamine on Elijah McClain

Trial begins for paramedics who used ketamine on Elijah McClainJeremy Cooper and Pete Cichuniec pleaded not guilty to criminally negligent homicide, manslaughter and assault in connection with McClain's death.

NOV 29, 2023 | Lori Jane Gliha

Alex Murdaugh at the Beaufort County Courthouse on Nov. 28, 2023

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for stealing from his law clientsAlex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for stealing from his law clients

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for stealing from his law clientsTuesday's sentencing came after several of his 18 victims let Murdaugh know just how much he had harmed them.

NOV 28, 2023 | AP via Scripps News

Police dash camera footage shows officers pursuing a stolen construction vehicle.

Young boy leads Michigan police on hourlong chase in stolen forkliftYoung boy leads Michigan police on hourlong chase in stolen forklift

Young boy leads Michigan police on hourlong chase in stolen forkliftAnn Arbor police said the 12-year-old stole the vehicle — weighing up to 35,000 pounds — from a local middle school using a key found in the cab.

NOV 28, 2023 | Gage Jackson

Sandy Hook families offer to settle Alex Jones' $1.5B debt for $85MSandy Hook families offer to settle Alex Jones' $1.5B debt for $85M

Sandy Hook families offer to settle Alex Jones' $1.5B debt for $85MThe families offered that Jones either liquidate his estate and give the proceeds to creditors, or pay them at least $8.5 million a year for 10 years.

NOV 28, 2023 | AP via Scripps News

Biden administration condemns attack on 3 Palestinian studentsBiden administration condemns attack on 3 Palestinian students

Biden administration condemns attack on 3 Palestinian studentsThe shooting has drawn national attention as potentially another example of the conflict in the Middle East spilling over into U.S. violence.

NOV 27, 2023 | Jamal Andress

Teenage murder suspect escapes Louisiana jail for second time in weeksTeenage murder suspect escapes Louisiana jail for second time in weeks

Teenage murder suspect escapes Louisiana jail for second time in weeksTwo 17-year-olds, both accused of first-degree murder, fled from the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

NOV 27, 2023 | AP via Scripps News and Taylor O'Bier

Orange County Sheriff's Department investigating crime scene.

Man faces charges after filming himself killing homeless personMan faces charges after filming himself killing homeless person

Man faces charges after filming himself killing homeless personThe Southern California man could face a maximum sentence of 21 years in state prison if convicted.

NOV 27, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

A sign on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, Vermont.

Suspect in Vermont shooting of Palestinian students pleads not guiltySuspect in Vermont shooting of Palestinian students pleads not guilty

Suspect in Vermont shooting of Palestinian students pleads not guiltyThe three victims were on their way to a Thanksgiving gathering near the University of Vermont campus when they were shot.

NOV 27, 2023 | Maura Sirianni and Elina Tarkazikis

3 men of Palestinian descent shot near University of Vermont3 men of Palestinian descent shot near University of Vermont

3 men of Palestinian descent shot near University of VermontThe three young men were in Burlington for a Thanksgiving holiday gathering when they were approached by a white man with a handgun.

NOV 26, 2023 | AP via Scripps News

Derek Chauvin, ex-cop in George Floyd's case, stabbed in prisonDerek Chauvin, ex-cop in George Floyd's case, stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, ex-cop in George Floyd's case, stabbed in prisonThe attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has been plagued by security lapses.

NOV 24, 2023 | AP via Scripps News

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of revenge porn, assault in new lawsuitsSean 'Diddy' Combs accused of revenge porn, assault in new lawsuits

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of revenge porn, assault in new lawsuitsThe lawsuits were filed hours before the expiration of the Adult Survivors Act, which lets adult victims sue over attacks that occurred decades ago.

NOV 24, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

Pro-Palestinian protesters get arrested by the police during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

34 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for disrupting Macy's Parade34 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for disrupting Macy's Parade

34 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for disrupting Macy's ParadeThe protesters wore jumpsuits covered in fake blood and tried to glue themselves to a street in front of the McDonald’s float.

NOV 24, 2023 | Elina Tarkazikis

The international Rainbow Bridge US-Canada border crossing.

Officials say no sign of terrorism in fiery crash at US-Canada borderOfficials say no sign of terrorism in fiery crash at US-Canada border

Officials say no sign of terrorism in fiery crash at US-Canada borderThe high-speed crash resulted in the deaths of two people who are believed to be a couple from Grand Island, New York.

NOV 23, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault in legal filingNYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault in legal filing

NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault in legal filingA City Hall spokesman said the mayor does not know the person making the accusation and denied the claim.

NOV 23, 2023 | AP via Scripps News

An exterior photo of the Kentucky state Capitol.

Judge will stay on case after denying Brooks Houck's recusal requestJudge will stay on case after denying Brooks Houck's recusal request

Judge will stay on case after denying Brooks Houck's recusal requestBrooks Houck was arrested in September on charges of murder and tampering with evidence in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers.

NOV 22, 2023 | Court TV and Lauren Silver

Iowa Republican's wife found guilty of 52 counts of voter fraudIowa Republican's wife found guilty of 52 counts of voter fraud

Iowa Republican's wife found guilty of 52 counts of voter fraudA woman who tried to help her husband win a 2020 county election has been found guilty of dozens of voter fraud claims.

NOV 22, 2023 | AP

A memorial for Jonathan Lewis Jr. is shown.

4 Las Vegas teens charged as adults in fatal beating of classmate4 Las Vegas teens charged as adults in fatal beating of classmate

4 Las Vegas teens charged as adults in fatal beating of classmateSo far, four of the nine high school students arrested for their classmate's death have been charged as adults.

NOV 22, 2023 | Scripps News Staff

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Scripps News Special: The Truth About CrimeScripps News Special: The Truth About Crime

4 killed, 3 injured after stabbing attack at a New York City home4 killed, 3 injured after stabbing attack at a New York City home

Police: Suspect arrested in deadly Los Angeles homeless shootingsPolice: Suspect arrested in deadly Los Angeles homeless shootings

Felicity Huffman speaks out after prison for admissions scandalFelicity Huffman speaks out after prison for admissions scandal

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times charged for attempted murderInmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times charged for attempted murder

2 Nevada troopers hit, killed while helping stranded motorist2 Nevada troopers hit, killed while helping stranded motorist

Jussie Smollett likely headed back to jail after losing appealJussie Smollett likely headed back to jail after losing appeal

FBI creates images of homicide victim found in barrel at Lake MeadFBI creates images of homicide victim found in barrel at Lake Mead

Cristiano Ronaldo slammed with $1 billion lawsuit for promoting cryptoCristiano Ronaldo slammed with $1 billion lawsuit for promoting crypto

The Bills' Von Miller surrenders on felony domestic violence chargeThe Bills' Von Miller surrenders on felony domestic violence charge

Lori Vallow Daybell booked into Arizona jail on murder chargesLori Vallow Daybell booked into Arizona jail on murder charges

Buffalo Bills' Von Miller accused of assault; arrest warrant issuedBuffalo Bills' Von Miller accused of assault; arrest warrant issued

Woman stabs boyfriend's eye with rabies needle for eyeing other womenWoman stabs boyfriend's eye with rabies needle for eyeing other women

FBI employee involved in armed carjacking in Washington, DCFBI employee involved in armed carjacking in Washington, DC

$19K worth of illicit 'vaginal tightening gel' seized by CBP$19K worth of illicit 'vaginal tightening gel' seized by CBP

Video: Truck towing mobile home leads Missouri police on bizarre chaseVideo: Truck towing mobile home leads Missouri police on bizarre chase

Students for Trump founder accused of hitting a woman with a gunStudents for Trump founder accused of hitting a woman with a gun

Trial begins for paramedics who used ketamine on Elijah McClainTrial begins for paramedics who used ketamine on Elijah McClain

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for stealing from his law clientsAlex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for stealing from his law clients

Young boy leads Michigan police on hourlong chase in stolen forkliftYoung boy leads Michigan police on hourlong chase in stolen forklift

Sandy Hook families offer to settle Alex Jones' $1.5B debt for $85MSandy Hook families offer to settle Alex Jones' $1.5B debt for $85M

Biden administration condemns attack on 3 Palestinian studentsBiden administration condemns attack on 3 Palestinian students

Teenage murder suspect escapes Louisiana jail for second time in weeksTeenage murder suspect escapes Louisiana jail for second time in weeks

Man faces charges after filming himself killing homeless personMan faces charges after filming himself killing homeless person

Suspect in Vermont shooting of Palestinian students pleads not guiltySuspect in Vermont shooting of Palestinian students pleads not guilty

3 men of Palestinian descent shot near University of Vermont3 men of Palestinian descent shot near University of Vermont

Derek Chauvin, ex-cop in George Floyd's case, stabbed in prisonDerek Chauvin, ex-cop in George Floyd's case, stabbed in prison

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of revenge porn, assault in new lawsuitsSean 'Diddy' Combs accused of revenge porn, assault in new lawsuits

34 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for disrupting Macy's Parade34 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for disrupting Macy's Parade

Officials say no sign of terrorism in fiery crash at US-Canada borderOfficials say no sign of terrorism in fiery crash at US-Canada border

NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault in legal filingNYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault in legal filing

Judge will stay on case after denying Brooks Houck's recusal requestJudge will stay on case after denying Brooks Houck's recusal request

Iowa Republican's wife found guilty of 52 counts of voter fraudIowa Republican's wife found guilty of 52 counts of voter fraud

4 Las Vegas teens charged as adults in fatal beating of classmate4 Las Vegas teens charged as adults in fatal beating of classmate