The City of Surprise is putting on its holiday hat with the upcoming event, Cookies, and Crafts with Santa, set for December 15. In the true spirit of family festivities, the event is a call to bring children and families together for a day replete with holiday activities and, of course, a chance to meet the big man in red himself, according to the City of Surprise. With activities running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., there’s a time slot for everyone to swing by the Parks & Recreation Office at 15960 N. Bullard Ave. Admission is just $5 for...

Authorities are on the hunt for an individual connected with a recent incident of firearm discharge on New York City’s public transit, as reported by the NYPD Crimestoppers on their Facebook page. On October 22, 2024, chaos unfolded within the confines of the W 168 St & St Nicholas Ave Train station where, according to NYPD’s 33rd Precinct, an unidentified person fired a gun aboard a northbound A Train. In response to these dangerous acts, a reward of up to $3,500 has been offered for information leading to the apprehension of the suspect as the NYPD aggressively seeks to close...

On a cold January morning in Northeast Washington, D.C., an attempt to steal a construction worker’s truck at gunpoint unfolded into a violent altercation leaving the worker assaulted, and two men facing serious jail time. Caleb Johnson, 26, pled guilty to armed robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, as announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela A. Smith. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia reported that Johnson’s plea was entered in Superior Court before Judge Robert A. Salerno. Johnson, arrested on June 27, now faces a...

To clamp down on retail theft, the Alameda Police Department (APD) has conducted an operation resulting in multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen goods. According to an Alameda Police Department’s social media post, the recent weekend efforts at a local Walgreens on Webster Street ended with five individuals in cuffs, and over $1,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered. Officers quickly stepped in while the group attempted to make off with the items, catching them red-handed. The theft suppression operation coincided with the holiday shopping rush, a time notoriously known for spikes in such criminal activities. APD’s swift action brought...

A former police officer from Ventura County faces two counts of felony grand theft, with allegations against him spanning over nearly two years, officials confirmed. Randi Breon Vines, who previously served with the Oxnard Police Department, is accused of using a city-issued credit card to fuel his vehicle, amounting to over $3,300, and stealing around $1,200 in cash from an arrestee in May 2024, as detailed by KTLA. The accusations call into question the integrity of those sworn to uphold the law and cast a shadow on the department’s operations. According to a KTLA report, the alleged thefts occurred between September...

In recognition of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, the City of Irving extends an invitation beyond adopting a furry companion. Appealing to those with a zeal for the well-being of all animals, the Irving Police Department has announced an opportunity for citizens to serve as Animal Service Officers. Animal lovers with a desire to make a difference in the local community can now contemplate careers dedicated to the safety and care of animals. The Irving Police Department, in their social media post, proclaimed the news: “It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and the City of Irving, Texas – City Hall...

Montgomery ISD voters made a pivotal decision on Election Day, passing Prop A, the district’s first-ever tax ratification election, that will bring $5.5 million annually to its Maintenance & Operations budget. This measure aims to rectify the looming $4.3 million deficit the district faced for the 2024-25 school year. Securing a narrow margin of 50.50 percent in favor, the proposition will raise the M&O rate by $.0425, as Click2Houston reported. The vote outcome shows a closely divided community, with 15,627 in favor and 15,318 opposed to the VATRE. Stephanie Wells, Communications Coordinator for Montgomery ISD, shared the unofficial results with...

A tense situation unfolded at a Bronx subway station when a man was arrested after trying to enter a restricted area with a loaded firearm. The incident took place at the Kingsbridge Road subway station along the D line, where the man attempted to breach a prohibited zone to urinate, reported NBC New York. Police responded to the scene whereupon the man threw his bag, containing a gun and a loaded ammo cartridge, and attempted to flee. He was apprehended shortly after by law enforcement. The same station was the scene of another alarming discovery on the prior day. Two...