Atlanta crime down 13% amid resident worries
Atlanta police reported a 13% drop in crime and shootings, while Martin Luther King Jr. corridor residents voiced concerns. The decline was discussed in a briefing with city officials.
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Woman Shot in Foot on Spring Street, Two Women Arrested
A woman suffered a foot gunshot during a morning argument on Spring Street, and police arrested two women linked to the incident.
Philadelphia Man Arrested After Flashing Gun at Co‑Worker in Bensalem
A Philadelphia man was arrested in Bensalem after flashing a loaded gun at a co‑worker and resisting police. Bensalem lies in Bucks County, northeast of Philadelphia.
Edmonton Man Charged with Senior Fraud and Teen Assault in Winnipeg
Police arrested a 29-year-old Edmonton man in Winnipeg, charging him with defrauding three seniors of $37,000 and sexually assaulting a teenage girl after bringing her into the province.
48-Year-Old Woman Charged With Manslaughter in Winnipeg Fatal Assault
A 48-year-old woman was charged with manslaughter after a female victim died from injuries in a central Winnipeg assault in mid‑August 2026.
Man Killed in Shooting Inside West Easton Home
A 52-year-old man was fatally shot after a confrontation inside a West Easton home, prompting a Pennsylvania State Police investigation.
Houston man who fed homeless killed in motel carjacking attempt
A man known for feeding homeless people was fatally shot during a failed carjacking at a Houston motel, and police are investigating the homicide.
Surprise Police Arrest Man on Child Sex Crime Charges
Surprise police arrested a man on child sex crime charges involving a minor on September 30, 2026, in the city of Surprise, Arizona.
Ten LA County Residents Arrested in Ventura County Catalytic Converter Probe
Ten LA County residents were arrested on September 30, 2026 after a multi‑month probe into catalytic converter thefts in Ventura County.
North Seattle Woman Stabbed and Robbed, Police Investigating
Police responded to a stabbing and robbery of a woman in North Seattle on Wednesday and are investigating the crime.
Four Searches Launched in Montreal Over 13th Homicide of 2026
Police have started four searches in Montreal to investigate the 13th murder recorded in the city in 2026.
Two Men Sentenced for $300K Multi‑State Walmart Theft
Two men received sentences for a multi‑state Walmart theft that exceeded $300,000 in total losses, including $15,000 from Georgia stores.
21-Year-Old Killed in Second Atlanta Apartment Shooting
A 21-year-old was found dead in a southwest Atlanta apartment complex early Tuesday, the second fatal shooting at the location within three days after a man was killed two days earlier.
Fights Break Out Among 300 Teens in Doylestown After Game
Police said fights broke out among roughly 300 teens in downtown Doylestown after a high school football game, resulting in punches and an assault.
Mother Seeks Justice After Arrest in Fatal Miami‑Dade Hit‑and‑Run
Police have arrested a suspect in the September hit‑and‑run that killed a 10‑year‑old and injured her brother, prompting the mother to call for justice.
Fatal Hit‑and‑Run Leads to Shooting Victim at Same Site
A deadly hit‑and‑run on Monday night in northeast Miami‑Dade was followed by a shooting victim being taken to the same scene, prompting an ongoing sheriff’s office investigation.
Man Seriously Injured in Stabbing on Ontario Street East
Police reported that a 49-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing on Ontario Street East in Mercier‑Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve on the night of September 28, 2026.
Ontario Announces $6 Million to Combat Auto Theft
Ontario’s government allocated $6 million, including $300,000 for Peel police, to address rising auto theft.
Long Beach Police Seek Driver in Fatal Hit‑and‑Run
Police request public assistance to identify the driver of a sedan that killed a pedestrian in a September 13 hit‑and‑run on Pacific Avenue in Long Beach.
Two Killed in Kent Drive-By Shooting Near I-5 Overpass
Two young men were killed in a drive‑by shooting on South 272nd Street near the I‑5 overpass in Kent, and no arrests have been made.
