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rnz.co.nzPolice Arrest Protesters Outside New Jersey Immigration Facility
State and local police detained multiple individuals outside an immigration facility in New Jersey. The action occurred overnight during a demonstration at the site.
techjuice.pkFederal Warehouse Stores Luxury Cars and Memorabilia Seized in Major Fraud Cases
CBS News reported that a secret Southern California warehouse stores dozens of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and sports memorabilia seized in federal fraud investigations. Officials said recovery of stolen funds remains difficult as the Trump administration targets Medicare and other p…
France 24Nearly 900 Arrested After PSG Back-to-Back Champions League Victory
Riots broke out in Paris and other cities after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for a second consecutive year. Nearly 900 people were arrested and nearly 180 officers were injured.
ibtimes.co.ukBorder Patrol Arrests 36 Noncitizen Commercial Truck Drivers in Arizona Operation
Agents in the Yuma sector detained 36 of 52 detected individuals during a five-day enforcement action. Most held commercial driver’s licenses from states including California, Washington and New York.
manilatimes.netPhilippine Police Arrest Lawmaker Amid Ongoing Multi-Billion-Dollar Graft Investigation
Authorities detained a sitting lawmaker in connection with a graft case that triggered nationwide protests. The arrest marks the highest-ranking government official taken into custody in the investigation.
news.sky.comYacht with Seven Albanian Nationals Stopped at Chichester Marina, Five Men Arrested on Immigration Offences
National Crime Agency and Border Force officers detained two crew members and three suspected shore-party members after intercepting the vessel nearly five nautical miles inland. Seven Albanian nationals were taken to immigration detention.
Dayton Covers Flock License Plate Cameras During Policy Review After Finding Policy Violations
City crews in Dayton, Ohio placed trash bags over Flock Safety license plate readers after an internal review found thousands of immigration-related searches. Similar disputes have led other cities to deactivate or remove the devices.
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korean Police Request Exit Ban on Korean-American Law Professor Morse Tan
South Korean police requested a travel ban on Korean American professor Morse Tan on June 1, 2026, after he failed to appear for questioning about statements regarding President Lee Jae Myung.
koreaboo.comSouth Korea Reports Record Drug Seizures and Arrests in First Year of Lee Administration
Government agencies detained 23,403 drug offenders in 2025 and recorded all-time highs in online arrests and border seizures during President Lee Jae-myung's first year. Data from prosecution, police, customs, coast guard and food-drug authorities detail the scale of enforcement…
news.sky.comThames Valley Police Examine 2002 Royal Ascot Claim as Part of Prince Andrew Inquiry
Detectives are examining an alleged 2002 encounter at Royal Ascot as part of a wider probe that includes possible sexual misconduct, corruption and fraud. The inquiry follows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s February 2026 arrest on suspicion of passing classified information to Jeffr…
New York PostFamily Visitation to Resume at Newark Immigration Detention Center After Protests and Clashes
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said limited visits begin at noon Sunday and full hours resume Monday after protests prompted a suspension. Demonstrations and clashes continued outside Delaney Hall through the weekend.
deccanchronicle.comParis Police Arrest Nearly 800 During Soccer Title Celebrations
French authorities detained almost 800 people and reported one death during street gatherings in Paris after a local soccer club won the UEFA Champions League. The events took place on Saturday night.
nypost.comPassenger Attempts to Enter Cockpit on Flight Over Wisconsin
A passenger on a commercial flight over Wisconsin tried multiple times to reach the cockpit. Law enforcement officers on board stopped the attempt. No injuries were reported.
upi.comPentagon Acknowledges Adversaries Have Used Commercial Location Data to Track U.S. Troops
Wired reported that the Pentagon has known for years about location tracking risks to soldiers' phones yet adopted almost none of the available fixes. The disclosure comes amid a week of separate developments in ransomware, school-bus surveillance, and Chicago policing.
The White HousePresident Signs Bill Raising US Capitol Police Retirement Age
President signed S. 4530 on May 29, 2026, authorizing an increase in the mandatory retirement age for United States Capitol Police officers. The change extends career lengths for officers who protect the Capitol complex and members of Congress.
dailyalert.orgIsrael Police Traffic Division Issues Over 4,000 Tickets in Enforcement Campaign
Israel Police’s Traffic Division issued more than 4,000 tickets during a campaign targeting traffic offenses. Officers used cameras to document violations including cellphone use and speeding.
New York PostFDNY Firefighter Charged With Assaulting NYPD Officer at Queens Hospital
An FDNY firefighter was arrested after allegedly punching an on-duty NYPD officer inside a Queens hospital. Prosecutors charged the firefighter with second-degree assault and set bail at $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.
BBC NewsGreek National Charged With Assisting Intelligence Service Linked to Iran
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act for allegedly helping an intelligence service believed to be Iran. The case centers on the targeting of a journalist employed by Iran International.
jta.orgGermany Arrests Danish Man Over Alleged Hamas Arms Procurement
German prosecutors said a Danish man was arrested near Copenhagen on Wednesday in connection with an alleged Hamas plot to attack Jewish and Israeli sites in Europe. The man is accused of supplying five pistols and ammunition to another network member.
winnipegfreepress.comOntario Police Charge Two Men With Human Trafficking in Niagara Region
Niagara Regional Police arrested a 29-year-old St. Catharines man on Thursday and a 26-year-old London man on May 26. Both face charges related to trafficking a woman.
New York PostFlorida Woman Charged With Manslaughter After Dogs Kill Dog Walker
Linda Cutler, 29, was arrested in Melbourne, Florida, a week after her two dogs attacked and killed dog walker Jodi Cowan. Authorities said Cutler feigned a heart attack during the arrest and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
New York PostProtesters Clash With Police at Newark Federal Immigration Facility; Activists Allege Inhumane Conditions
At least three demonstrators were taken into custody during clashes with federal agents at Delaney Hall on May 28. Video captured some protesters using a megaphone to direct profanity at officers while others attempted to block vehicles.
citizen.co.zaNew Jersey Man Charged With Kicking and Biting ICE Officers During Delaney Hall Riot
A New Jersey man was arrested and charged in federal court with assaulting and causing bodily injury to ICE officers at the Delaney Hall detention facility. The charges trigger a standard federal prosecution that carries potential prison time and requires the defendant to appear…
nypost.comEastern Washington Jury Convicts Three of Conspiring to Impede Federal Officers
A federal jury in Spokane convicted Karen Avery, Kaleb Cole and Brandon Rodriguez on May 28 of conspiring to impede federal officers during the 2020-21 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. The convictions trigger mandatory minimum sentences and signal ren…
theyeshivaworld.comFormer San Diego Sheriff's Deputy Gets 12 Years for Shooting Unarmed Fleeing Man
Aaron Richard Russell was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for violating the civil rights of Nicholas Bils by shooting the unarmed 36-year-old four times in the back as he ran from authorities. The conviction and sentence establish federal accountability for the use of de…
nypost.comFort Lauderdale Felon Indicted for Possessing Gun After Allegedly Shooting Police K-9
A federal grand jury indicted Jaquez Laquan Laster on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after he allegedly fired at a Fort Lauderdale Police Department K-9 during a foot pursuit. The charge carries up to 10 years in prison and follows the dog's non-life-th…
theyeshivaworld.comJustice Department Closes Investigation Into Drug Overdose Death in D.C. Police Custody
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia completed its review of the 2023 death of a man who overdosed while in Metropolitan Police Department custody and will bring no charges. The decision ends the federal inquiry with no further law-enforcement or prosecutorial…
winnipegfreepress.comItalian Police Arrest Five Men in Rome Tourist Abduction Case
A 32-year-old Colombian woman was abducted near Rome's Termini Station, held for three days, and sexually assaulted before escaping. Five men have been arrested and eleven others received expulsion orders.
justjared.comHollywood Florida Police Arrest 79-Year-Old Man After Exposure Complaints
Hollywood police arrested Tyrone James Causey last week following multiple neighbor reports of public exposure at an apartment complex. Officer Savannah Hutcheson documented the arrest in a report describing the encounter.
ottawacitizen.comOttawa Police Charge Two Men in AI-Generated Deepfake Case Involving Canadian Women
Ottawa police have charged two men with multiple counts of harassment, threats and distribution of non-consensual intimate images created using artificial intelligence. Court documents list up to 25 alleged victims whose social-media photos were allegedly altered into violent and…
New York PostHawaii Police Arrest Suspect in Three Killings on Big Island
A 36-year-old man was taken into custody after a multi-day search across Hawaii’s Big Island. Authorities linked him to the deaths of three men found over two days in rural areas.
abcnews.go.comFormer CIA officer charged with stealing $40 million in gold bars
Federal authorities say a former senior CIA employee took gold bars and cash from agency storage and stored them at his Virginia home. He faces theft and false-statement charges.
yahoo.comItalian Authorities Seize 200 Million Euros in Assets Tied to Late Mafia Boss
Italian police seized more than 200 million euros in cash, gold, property and companies linked to the late Matteo Messina Denaro’s drug-trafficking network. Anti-mafia prosecutors said the action targets the Sicilian Mafia’s financial infrastructure.
foxnews.comFlorida Deputy Drops Citation Issued to Driver Without Right Hand
A Palm Beach County deputy cited a driver for holding a phone in a hand she does not have. The deputy later requested dismissal of the citation for insufficient evidence.
Nbc NewsPolice Respond to Swatting Call at Justice Amy Coney Barrett Home
Fairfax County police received a false report of gunshots at the Virginia residence of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Wednesday night. Officers determined the call was fictitious after coordinating with Supreme Court security personnel.
foxnews.comFlorida Woman Cited for Phone Use Says She Lacks Right Hand
Kathleen Thomas received a citation in February after a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy stopped her for holding a phone. She told CBS News she does not believe the officer intended harm but hopes the incident prompts discussion about interactions with people who have limb diff…
New York PostAtlanta Police Department Investigates Deputy Chief Over Judicial Conduct Report
A deputy chief in the Atlanta Police Department is the subject of a judicial conduct inquiry involving a federal judge. The department said it launched an internal review after the report surfaced.
newyorker.comFlorida Woman Charged After Police Cite Phone in Hand She Does Not Have
A Florida woman faces criminal charges after officers said she held a phone while driving. Court records show she has no hands due to a prior amputation. The case has drawn attention to how officers document traffic stops.
usmagazine.comFBI Expands Drone Training for Local and State Police Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The FBI is increasing instruction for law enforcement agencies on countering unauthorized drones. The effort is tied to security preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
newsone.comMemphis Residents File Lawsuit Against Federal Agents Over Arrest Tactics
Memphis residents have sued federal agents, alleging improper arrest tactics during a task force operation that began in October. The suit concerns enforcement actions targeting crime and immigration violations.
abcnews.go.comPolice Respond to Swatting Call at Supreme Court Justice Residence
Officers in Fairfax County responded to a false report of gunshots at the home of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice on May 27. The call was determined to be a swatting incident and no one was harmed.
The White HousePresident Signs Medal of Sacrifice Act Establishing Honors for Fallen Law Enforcement
President signed H.R. 3497 into law on May 28, 2026, creating the Medal of Sacrifice to recognize eligible law enforcement officers and first responders killed in the line of duty. The new medal establishes a formal federal honor that triggers eligibility reviews, award ceremonie…
foxnews.comItaly Seizes Over 200 Million Euros in Assets Linked to Late Mafia Boss
Italian authorities announced the seizure of more than 200 million euros in property and financial holdings tied to the late Cosa Nostra leader Matteo Messina Denaro. The assets span eight countries and were traced to decades of drug trafficking.
gamereactor.euFBI Arrests Former Senior CIA Official Over Alleged Theft of $40 Million in Gold Bars
Federal agents arrested a former senior CIA official and charged him with stealing hundreds of gold bars valued at more than $40 million from the U.S. government and storing them at his home.
Fugitive's social media posts deactivated after media reports
An Instagram account linked to a man wanted in a 2023 Sydney shooting has been taken offline. Police believe the posts revealed locations and associations while the account holder was overseas.
nypost.comDeputy Issues Citation to Driver Without Right Hand
A Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy stopped a woman in February for holding a phone in her right hand. After the stop, the deputy learned the driver had no right hand and later asked the court to dismiss the citation.
foxnews.comFlorida Sheriff Warns Parents May Face Charges Over Teen Takeover Events
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd released a public service announcement stating that juveniles and parents could face criminal or civil penalties if teens participate in destructive gatherings this summer. Tampa police recently arrested 22 people during one such event.
cnet.comGoogle Engineer Charged With Insider Trading on Polymarket
Federal prosecutors charged a Google security engineer with using internal search data to place bets on a prediction market. The case marks the second arrest tied to alleged insider trading on Polymarket.
New York PostTwo Arrested After Chemical Spray at Newark Immigration Facility Protest
Federal officers faced a chemical substance during an overnight protest outside Delaney Hall in Newark. Two individuals were taken into custody on charges of assaulting and impeding officers.
reviewjournal.comTexas Officers Detain Driver and 20 People in Semi-Truck During Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety officers stopped a semi-truck on May 18 and arrested its driver along with 20 individuals found inside the cab and trailer. The driver, identified as a Mexican national, faces state charges for evading arrest and smuggling of persons. Those detai…
jta.orgArgentine Police Arrest Two Chilean Men in U.S. Athlete Burglaries
Argentine authorities detained two Chilean citizens at a Buenos Aires bus station on Monday. The men are among several charged in the United States with burglarizing homes of professional athletes.
foxnews.comMinneapolis Police Chief Resigns
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned rather than face discipline for interfering with an investigation into his conduct, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday. The city will continue to investigate 17 other open complaints against the chief.
msnbc.comSuspect in White House Shooting Previously Tried to Enter Grounds
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, was killed after firing at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on Saturday. Court records show Best had prior encounters with agents and an active bench warrant.
foxnews.comSupreme Court Rejects Police Officer's Appeal in 2020 Excessive Force Case
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Grand Rapids police officer Phillip Reinink. The case stems from a May 2020 protest incident and will proceed in lower courts.
New York PostSuffolk County Police Arrest Two Drivers After Drag Racing on William Floyd Parkway
Police stopped a 2019 Ford Mustang and 2023 Dodge Charger after an illegal speed contest on Long Island early Tuesday. Both drivers received multiple traffic citations and the vehicles were seized.
winnipegfreepress.comTexas Authorities Detain 20 People in Webb County Truck During Border Operation
State officers stopped a tractor-trailer in Webb County and found 20 people concealed in the sleeper cab. The driver attempted to flee before being taken into custody on smuggling charges.
BBC NewsMan Arrested in Manchester Synagogue Attack Probe
A 49-year-old man was detained in Salford on suspicion of failing to disclose information about terrorist activity linked to the October 2025 attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. The arrest brings the total number of people detained in the case to eight.
nypost.comTexas Woman Charged in 2022 Instagram Luring Deaths of Two Teens
A 21-year-old Texas woman was arrested Monday and charged with capital murder in the 2022 deaths of two San Antonio teens. Police said a confidential informant provided information that led to the arrest.
jpost.comIsraeli Police and Shin Bet Arrest Five East Jerusalem Residents
Security forces detained five east Jerusalem residents in November and December 2025. The individuals are suspected of acting under direction from a PFLP member based in France.
Regina Victims Seek Stronger Penalties for Police Data Misuse
A group of about 20 people gathered outside Regina police headquarters on Tuesday to urge the board of police commissioners to impose job loss and criminal breach of trust charges on officers who misuse private data.