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Pennsylvania Restaurant Owner Arrested After He Allegedly Shot 15-Year-Old Multiple Times Who Tried to Steal Tip Jar: Police
A restaurant owner in Pennsylvania is under arrest after he allegedly shot a teen multiple times for stealing his tip jar, police said.
An Iowa Woman Wanted to Know Why She and Her Ex-Girlfriend Broke Up. So She Showed Up to Her House with a Blowtorch to Talk, Cops Say.
Iowa woman accused of showing up to ex's house with blowtorch to discuss why they broke up.
Florida Teen Accused of Shooting His Brother After Fight Erupts Over Video Game
A teen in Florida is being accused of shooting his brother during a fight over a PlayStation, police said.
Dinosaur Bones Worth $1 Million Stolen in Utah, Sold Overseas, Prosecutors Say
Four people are charged with stealing dinosaur bones in Utah worth more than one million dollars and selling them overseas, according to prosecutors.
A Minnesota Father Surprised 2 Teenagers Rummaging Through His Wife’s Vehicle. So, One Shot Him Dead.
Minnesota man found 2 teens rummaging through his wife's car. He tried to stop them, but one of the teens fatally shot him.
Hijacked: Ohio Car Theft Suspect Held 20 Feet in Air by Forklift Operator After Trying to Steal Car, Cops Say
A suspected car thief was detained by employees of a wreckage service as the forklift operator hoisted the car into the air.
Live Horses, Sporadic Gunfire Created Havoc at ‘Illegal Strip Club’ Run by Squatters in Atlanta Home, Neighbors Say
A group of men were squatting in an Atlanta home and being nuisance neighbors before they were arrested.
A Pennsylvania Man Stole a Dodge Charger. Then, He Drove to His Family’s Home and Shot His Sisters and Stabbed His Nieces.
A Pennsylvania man stole a vehicle before driving to his family's home and fatally shooting two people before stabbing his two young nieces.
South Carolina Man Shoplifted, Crashed Car Before Going to Acquaintance’s Home and Stabbing Him in Back with Pocketknife: Cops
South Carolina man allegedly went on crime spree by shoplifting, crashing a car and stabbing friend in back, according to police.
Party Foul: Wedding Crasher Accused of Stealing Newlyweds’ Money and Gifts in Multiple States
A woman was dubbed 'Mid-South Wedding Crasher' after allegedly crashing dozens of wedding and stealing gifts, police said.
California Woman Caught in Stolen Truck Leads Cops on Wild Foot Chase, Loses Wig Before Her Arrest in Denny’s: Cops
California woman accused of stealing a work truck and then leading police on a chase before being arrested at a Denny's.
How One-Hit-Wonder Vanilla Ice Landed in Jail After a 'Misunderstanding'
Vanilla Ice, Robert Van Winkle, was known for his one-hit-wonder "Ice Ice Baby." But, a few years ago, he found himself arrest on burglary charges in Florida.
Kansas Man Was Allegedly Stealing From an Auto Parts Store. So, The Manager Stopped Him By Strangling Him to Death, Cops Say.
An auto parts store manager in Kansas has been accused of strangling a would-be thief to death.
Woman Arrested After 95-Year-Old Father Found Buried in Homemade Coffin in Nevada: Police
A 95-year-old man was found buried in a 'homemade coffin' in his backyard. Now, police say his daughter has been arrested in connection with his murder.
Sick Ride: Florida Woman in Hospital Gown Steals Ambulance Parked Outside Hospital, Cops Say
A Florida woman dressed in only a hospital gown stole an ambulance from a hospital parking lot and led officers on a chase, officials said.
A Louisiana Man Accused of Killing Elderly Woman Drove Around With Her Body in SUV for Month: Police
Police in Louisiana allegedly released suspect during a routine traffic stop who was driving around with dead body in car for one month, cops say.
An Accused Drunk Driver In New York Got Into a Fender Bender with a Navy Veteran Grandfather. Then, He Beat the Older Man to Death, Cops Say.
A man in New York was killed just feet from his home after a fender bender turned deadly and the victim had his head stomped in, police said.
Florida Woman Flees Suspected Kidnappers Accused of Holding Her Captive in Dog Cage
A woman in Florida was allegedly abducted, beaten and locked in a dog cage by kidnappers, but police say she was able to escape and get help from neighbors.
Hell on Wheels: Maryland Man in Stolen Ambulance Caused 13 Hit-and-Run Crashes During Wild Police Chase, Officials Say
A Maryland man stole an ambulance and led police on a wild car chase, causing 13 crashes before being arrested, cops say.
A Utah Woman Decluttered Her Car. Then, She Put Her Baby in a Stranger’s Driveway and Drove Away, Cops Say.
A woman in Utah allegedly started emptying out her car in a stranger's driveway, leaving her 2-month-old baby on the curb before driving away, cops say.
New Mexico 13-Year-Old Boy Accused of Fatally Shooting Woman Trying to Get Back Her Stolen Vehicle
A 13-year-old boy in New Mexico has been accused of fatally shooting a woman who was trying to get her stolen vehicle back.
Police Say a California Man Tried to Shoplift at Kohl’s. Now, He's Behind Bars for Attempted Murder.
Police in California busted a man for shoplifting and then discovered he was wanted in connection with an attempted murder, authorities said.
Colorado War Vet Kills 14-Year-Old Boy, Injures 13-Year-Old After They Tried to Break into His Car: Cops
An arrest affidavit has provided more details about a fatal shooting in Colorado involving two teenagers accused of breaking into the car of a war veteran.
Minnesota Kidnapping Suspect Arrested After Homeowner Notices Lights on in Shed, Cops Say
2-year-old Minnesota boy found safe after homeowner notices lights on in shed associated with the kidnapping suspect, police said.
A Maryland Woman Accused Her Roommate of Stealing $10. Then, She Fatally Stabbed Him With a Bread Knife at His Job, Cops Say.
A Maryland woman accused her roommate of stealing $10. Then, police say she fatally stabbed her 62-year-old roommate while he was at work.
A New Orleans Man Left His 10-Year-Old Son in a Running Car. Then, a Woman Got in and Drove Off With Both, Cops Say.
A New Orleans woman has been arrested after she allegedly stole a vehicle with a 10-year-old boy inside, according to authorities.
Man Fleeing Police in Stolen Kia Accused of Hitting, Killing 4-Year-Old Playing in Grass by His Mother, Cops Say
A 4-year-old boy was hit and killed while playing outside in the grass by a man allegedly fleeing police in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
The Manson 'Family': A Look At Key Players And Victims In The Cult Leader's Killings In The Wake Of Leslie Van Houten's Release
In the wake of Leslie Van Houten's release from prison, take a look at the key players and victims in Charles Manson's killings.
Oregon Murders May Be Work of Serial Killer, Cops Investigating Former Inmate Released Early From Prison: Officials
Authorities in Oregon announced that a string of murders from February to May could be the work of a serial killer.
‘Horrific and Disturbing’: Minnesota Man Accused of Murdering 82-Year-Old Mother, Scattering Dismembered Remains in Ditch
A man in Minnesota allegedly killed his mother after he spent all her money and she grew suspicious. Then dismembered her body and threw it in ditch, cops say.
A South Carolina Teenager Went to Walmart to Get Items for His Baby. Now, He's Accused of Attempted Murder.
A teenager who is the suspect in an attempted murder in South Carolina was taken into custody after he tried shoplifting at Walmart, officials said.
Maryland Man Accused of Murder After 73-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Under Forklift Stolen From Lowe’s
A man in Maryland allegedly stole a forklift from Lowe's and proceeded to drive over a 73-year-old woman, killing her, in a random attack, police said.
'We Trusted Her': Babysitter Accused of Driving Florida Toddlers to Wisconsin, Abandoning Them at Playground
Two Florida children were reported missing and now their babysitter was arrested after the children were found abandoned in a Wisconsin playground, cops say.
Fast Food: Man Accused of Stealing Car With Toddler Inside When Mother Ran Into IHOP to Pick Up To-Go Order
A Florida man allegedly stole a woman's car with her 3-year-old son inside from IHOP as she ran in to pick up food, officials said.
Man Broke Into Home, Claimed He Lived There. Then, He Drug Out the Actual Owner and Beat Him With a Mallet Covered in Nails, Police Say.
A man in Texas allegedly broke into a home, claimed he lived there and then drug the actual owner out of the house and beat him with a mallet, police said.
Detroit Teenager Accidentally Shoots Boy While Trying to Film Video With Stolen Gun, Cops Say
A 14-year-old boy in Detroit was accidentally fatally shot while filming a video using a gun they stolen two days prior, officials said.
NYC Firefighter Accused of Stealing Credit Cards from Dead Man, Going on Shopping Spree
A New York City firefighter is accused of stealing credit cards from a man who died and then going on a shopping spree for Apple AirPods and other items.
Crikey! Man Arrested After Breaking Into Busch Gardens Alligator Enclosure in Florida for Social Media Video
A man in Florida snuck into Busch Gardens and then entered the alligator enclosure illegally. Now police say he has been arrested.
Inconvenience Store: 7-Eleven Brawl Erupts After Clerk Refuses to Sell Cigar to Minor, Cops Say
A brawl was captured on video inside a 7-11 store in Texas after the clerk refused to sell a cigar to a minor, according to authorities.
Beef Gone Bad: Detroit Gas Station Employee Accused of Shooting Customer in Fatal Beef Jerky Brawl
A gas station clerk in Detroit is accused of fatally shooting a customer after they had a dispute over beef jerky, authorities said.
California Man Arrested For Domestic Violence. Now, Cop That Arrested Him is Accused of Stealing Money From Him During That Arrest.
A cop in California was performing an arrest during a domestic violence call. Now, he has been accused of stealing money from that suspect he arrested.
Police Say 18-Year-Old Fatally Assaulted Man in Arkansas With Hammer and Rocks, Alleging Victim Was Trying to ‘Seduce Him’
A teenager in Arkansas claims he fatally beat an older man with a hammer and rocks because the victim was trying to 'seduce him,' authorities said.
Slippery Heist: Thieves Paddle-up to Lake Washington Home via Private Dock, Break in Back Door — And Paddle Away With 20K
Thieves in Washington paddled up to a home in Washington, stole $20K and then paddled away without getting caught, officials said.
Autopsy Report Reveals Schizophrenic Inmate Eaten Alive by Bugs in Filthy Cell Died of ‘Severe Neglect’
A private autopsy report completed by Lashawn Thompson's family shows the Georgia inmate died from 'severe neglect' during his months in jail, officials said.
A Man Claimed a New Hampshire Woman He Met on OnlyFans 'Wanted to Be Stalked.' So He Hid in Her Attic and Took Video of Her While She Slept.
A man has been found guilty after he stalked a woman he met on OnlyFans, including hiding in her attic and taking photos of her sleeping.
Fire Truck in New York Stolen by Joyriding Daredevil Senior Citizen
A senior citizen traded in his bicycle for a fire truck, as he allegedly was caught on camera stealing the emergency vehicle in New York, officials said.
Florida Cop Accused of Fraud After She Uses Dead Man’s Credit Card to Pay for Fast Food, Eyelash Extensions
A Florida officer was arrested after she allegedly stole a dead man's credit card and used it to make purchases of Wendy's food and a hotel stay, cops said.
Chicago Thieves Thought They Got Away With Stealing $1 Million, Cops Say. But an Apple AirTag Gave Them Away.
A pair of thieves in Chicago were allegedly caught stealing $1 million from an armored truck after cops used an Apple AirTag to track the bags, police said.
Kentucky Suspect Accused of Stealing Money Meant to Go to Charity for Sick Children
A man in Kentucky has been arrested after being accused of breaking into a family tire shop and stealing a charity board with over $3,000 on it.
Suspects Stealing Catalytic Converter Use Saw to Attack Man Sleeping in Car, Cops Say
A man was sleeping in his car when he was awoken by thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter. Cops say they attacked him with saw when confronted.