"8-Year-Old Girl Uses Baseball Bat to Thwart Robbery"
#GirlHero #CrimePreventionAn 8-year-old girl uses a baseball bat to thwart an armed robber attempting to steal from her father's liquor store. The incident, captured on surveillance video, led to the intruder, identified as Conchobhar Morrell, being apprehended and charged. read more
#UberAssault #CrimePrevention
A father in Washington state shot an Uber driver who was allegedly sexually assaulting his daughter. The driver took the daughter to a secluded area, where the father tracked her phone and found her naked in the back of the vehicle. read more
#Hawaii #CrimePrevention
Hawaii police advise beachgoers to bring phones into the ocean to prevent thefts, despite backlash. Locals report a rise in beach crime, but police data shows overall decrease in Honolulu crime in 2024. Smartphone thefts are common, costing owners up to $1,000 read more
#NYCsubway #crimeprevention
In NYC, a man threw a cup of burning liquid at a subway rider, causing serious burns. The victim shielded others, sustaining injuries on a third of his body. The suspect, Nile Taylor, was arrested and faced multiple charges. read more
#NYCSubway #CrimePrevention
NYC Mayor Eric Adams plans to introduce body scanners in subway stations to address the city's rising crime rates. These scanners will detect weapons and will be tested for 90 days before implementation. The city will also employ more mental health clinicians alongside the NYPD. read more