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citizen.co.zaGreek 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.
consequenceofsound.netFlorida 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 PostThree Protesters Detained Outside Newark Immigration Facility
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.
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.
consequenceofsound.netHollywood 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.
rte.ieOttawa 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…
bbc.co.ukHawaii 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.
nypost.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.
Fox 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.
apnews.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.
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.
thesouthafrican.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.
deccanchronicle.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 After Internal Probe
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.
abcnews.go.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.co.ukMan 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.
winnipegfreepress.comMexican authorities arrest suspect linked to drug trafficking network
Security officials in Mexico detained a man identified only as Isai "N" in Sonora state. The arrest occurred Tuesday during coordinated operations that also yielded weapons and narcotics at a separate site.
South China Morning PostHong Kong Police Inspector Sentenced to 2½ Years for Accepting HK$1.1 Million
Tsuen Wan Court sentenced a suspended chief inspector on two counts each of accepting advantages as a public servant and misconduct in public office. The court found the officer accepted cash and gifts from a businessman between August 2021 and January 2023.
citizen.co.zaKing Misuzulu kaZwelithini to Cover Funeral Costs After Convoy Crash
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini will pay for the funeral of a woman killed when his official convoy struck her vehicle. The incident occurred last week on the N2 highway in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
hiphopwired.comMexican Government to Auction Land Where Cartel Leader Died
The Mexican government will auction a plot inside a Tapalpa country club where Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was killed in February. The property carries a starting price of about $750,000 and is one of 211 lots scheduled for sale on Thursday.
Military.comArmy Investigates Shooting by Military Police at Fort Hood Recreation Area
Two military police officers responded to a reported fight at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area near Fort Hood on May 23. One civilian died and another was wounded; the Army Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case.
Al JazeeraCzech Police Detain Russian Orthodox Bishop Over White Substance
Czech police stopped a vehicle on a highway near Karlovy Vary on Sunday evening and detained a Russian Orthodox cleric after finding four containers of a white substance. Russian officials called the action a provocation and summoned the Czech envoy in Moscow.
dutchnews.nlChilean Police Arrest Three Suspects in Athlete Home Burglaries
Chilean police arrested three nationals in Argentina last week on suspicion of burglarizing homes of professional athletes in the United States and Argentina. The suspects are expected to be extradited to face charges in either country.
thegatewaypundit.comMexican Government to Auction Land at Site of Cartel Leader's Death
The Mexican government will auction a plot of land inside a Tapalpa country club where cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera died in a February military operation. The property carries a starting price of about $750,000 and is one of 211 lots scheduled for sale on Thursday.
foxnews.comVirginia Beach Police Arrest Man in 1986 Rape and Murder Case
Police in Virginia Beach, Virginia, arrested a 66-year-old man after DNA evidence linked him to the 1986 rape and murder of 22-year-old Roberta Walls. The arrest followed forensic genealogy work funded by a 2023 grant.
nypost.comTwo Chilean Men Arrested in Argentina for Burglarizing Former Tennis Champion's Home
Argentine authorities arrested Ignacio Zúñiga Cartes and Bastián Jiménez Freraut after a May robbery at Juan Martín del Potro's residence in Tandil. Investigators linked the pair to additional thefts from U.S. athletes' homes between 2024 and 2025.
tass.comMan Shot Near White House After Approaching Security Perimeter
A 21-year-old man was shot near the White House after approaching security personnel. The individual had prior contacts with the Secret Service involving similar behavior.
gatestoneinstitute.orgGunman Killed Outside White House After Firing at Secret Service Booth
A man was shot and killed by Secret Service officers after he fired a revolver toward a booth outside the White House on Saturday. CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro was preparing a live shot when the shots occurred.
rediff.comBystander Remains Stable After White House Checkpoint Shooting
A 21-year-old gunman was fatally shot by Secret Service agents at a Pennsylvania Avenue checkpoint. An unidentified bystander was wounded and is in serious but stable condition after surgery.
nypost.comThai Police Dress as Dancers to Arrest Drug Suspect
Thai officers posed as a female dance troupe during a street festival in Tha Luang to detain a man suspected of drug sales. The suspect was found with methamphetamine and drug-packaging materials.
usatoday.comSecret Service Kills Gunman After Shooting at White House Checkpoint
A 21-year-old man opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed when officers returned fire. A bystander was also wounded. President Trump was inside the building but unharmed.
japantimes.co.jpPolice Obtain Arrest Warrant for 42-Year-Old Man in Hyogo Double Murder
Hyogo Prefectural Police obtained an arrest warrant Sunday for a 42-year-old unemployed man suspected in the stabbing deaths of two women in Tatsuno. The man remains at large, prompting an open search.
nypost.comGunfire at White House checkpoint kills suspect, wounds bystander
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best opened fire at a White House security checkpoint Saturday evening and was killed by officers who returned fire. A bystander was also struck, and the incident marks the third gunfire event near President Trump in the past month.
nbcnews.comSecret Service kills gunman outside White House after shots fired at checkpoint
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best was shot and killed by Secret Service officers after he opened fire at a checkpoint near the White House on May 23, 2026. One bystander was also wounded and President Trump was unharmed.
Los Angeles TimesLaw Enforcement Responds to Reports of Shots Fired Near White House
Federal authorities responded to reports of gunfire near the White House on Saturday evening. Journalists were directed to shelter inside the press briefing room while officials investigated.
Secret Service Shoots Suspect Near White House After Gunfire
A man opened fire near the White House perimeter and was shot by the Secret Service. A bystander was also wounded in the incident.
realitytea.comIraqi National Charged With Plotting to Kill Ivanka Trump
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, faces six terrorism counts after his May 15 arrest in Turkey and extradition to the United States. Federal prosecutors say he targeted Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani…
espn.co.ukThree suspects arrested in Cologne killing of 93-year-old man
Police arrested three suspects from the Balkans in the death of a 93-year-old man found beaten in his Cologne home. The victim was discovered by his children on May 3 after a home invasion robbery.
EngadgetItalian Police Shut Down Cinemagoal Piracy App
Italian financial police conducted over 100 searches and seizures targeting the Cinemagoal streaming app. The app retransmitted content from paid services including Netflix and Disney+.