‘Sickening’: Ohio Jewish cemetery desecrated amid rise in antisemitic incidents Monday, November 13 by ABC News(CLEVELAND, Ohio) -- Vandals struck a Jewish cemetery in Ohio over the weekend, defacing nearly two dozen headstones with antisemitic graffiti and prompting outrage from local Jewish officials who called the incident "sickening."The desecration of the Jewish cemetery in the Cleveland suburb of Brooklyn... Read More.
Ohio State reports 2 antisemitic incidents against students in 24 hours Friday, November 10 by ABC News(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio State University said police are investigating two antisemitic incidents that occurred within 24 hours against its students, including an alleged hate crime assault.The alleged assault occurred off-campus early Friday, around 1:30 a.m., against two Ohio State students, according to an... Read More.
Spokane sheriff wants more scrutiny of use-of-force incidents Wednesday, October 25 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said Tuesday that he wants increased scrutiny of use-of-force incidents involving deputies within the agency. ... Read More.
King County transit police short-staffed as Metro-related incidents increase Wednesday, October 18 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – King County Metro Transit Police are working to protect transit riders as the number of incidents occurring has increased in the past three months... Read More.
Israel-Gaza conflict stokes tensions as violent incidents arise in the US Friday, October 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The deadly Israel-Gaza conflict has heightened tensions in the U.S., with authorities nationwide warning of increased antisemitic and anti-Palestinian activity.ABC News has confirmed that every major city police department in the U.S. is on a heightened state of alert monitoring the... Read More.
Two women attacked in separate incidents on Manhattan’s West Side: Police sources Friday, July 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York City detectives have made significant progress in the investigations into two attacks on women on Manhattan's West Side, according to police sources.The first attack was around 10 p.m. Tuesday, when a 38-year-old jogger was pushed to the ground and... Read More.
Fatalities reported in 2 separate fireworks incidents Tuesday, July 4 by ABC News(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) -- Authorities in two states are investigating fatalities from two separate incidents involving fireworks over the July Fourth holiday.One woman in Michigan was killed and nine others were injured after a firework exploded at a home late Monday night, police say.In... Read More.
US synagogues tighten security amid surge in antisemitic incidents Tuesday, May 23 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As the Jewish community grapples with a recent surge in antisemitic incidents, many U.S. synagogues are increasingly turning to trainings led by security experts who can advise on what to do if there's a violent threat on the premises.Antisemitic assaults jumped... Read More.
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Several Serious Incidents Last Weekend Wednesday, May 17 by Tristan HalsenOn Friday, May 12th around 8:00 pm, deputies responded to reports of domestic violence DV), kidnapping, and assault in the 3300 block of 164 Street SW. The victim, an adult woman, sustained blunt force injuries and was being held against her will. Deputies were... Read More.
Two children shot overnight in DC in separate incidents ‘unacceptable,’ police chief says Tuesday, May 16 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Two children were shot and injured overnight in Washington, D.C., during two separate incidents Sunday and Monday, police said, describing both girls as innocent bystanders.The latest string of shootings comes as D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled new legislative efforts aimed at increasing... Read More.
Three arrested for first-degree murder in Colorado rock-throwing incidents that killed 20-year-old driver Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly throwing large landscaping rocks toward at least seven cars on Colorado roads last week, authorities said. The last of the seven incidents claimed the life of 20-year-old driver Alexa Bartell.The suspects, all 18-year-old men,... Read More.
Active shooter incidents decreased in 2022, but number of people shot increased: FBI Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Active shooter incidents in the United States in 2022 decreased, while the number of people shot increased, according to statistics released by the FBI on Wednesday.The FBI, which defines an active shooter as "one or more individuals actively engaged in killing... Read More.