Pasadena police force surpasses 300 officers
Pasadena’s police department has exceeded 300 officers for the first time, while municipal court adds recurring evening and weekend hours.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Springfield police to receive 285 Axon body cameras
The Springfield City Council approved a $5.3 million, 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise to replace the police department’s WatchGuard cameras.
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Montgomery Reports Fewer Homicides, More Arrests in First Half of 2026
Montgomery officials reported 26 homicides in the first half of 2026, down from 32, while police made more than 3,700 arrests, a 44.5% increase.
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ARISE Juvenile Court Calendar Moving to Victorville Aug. 12
San Bernardino County Superior Court will move the ARISE juvenile court calendar to Victorville on Aug. 12, 2026, while keeping its regular schedule.
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Santa Fe police plan six mobile enforcement cameras for August
Santa Fe police expect to deploy six mobile cameras in August 2026, with devices divided between the city’s north and south sides.
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Two men sentenced in Alexandria hotel sexual-assault case
Ja’Real Wilkins received 40 years and Tysheem Boykins 16 years after jury convictions in a 2022 Alexandria hotel case.
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DOJ and FBI Seize 13 Websites Targeting Clearance Holders
The Justice Department and FBI seized 13 domains they said were backed by suspected Chinese agents and used fake consulting offers to seek sensitive information from current and former U.S. security-clearance holders.
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DOJ Charges 455 in $6.5 Billion Health-Care Fraud Takedown
The Justice Department says 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and other licensed professionals, were charged in a national operation involving alleged false claims and opioid-abuse schemes.
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NHTSA Opens Investigation Into About 1.2 Million Tesla Vehicles
The federal safety agency is examining reports of unintended acceleration or related loss-of-control concerns involving Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles sold in the United States.
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INTERPOL Reports 5,811 Arrests in 97-Country Fraud Crackdown
INTERPOL says Operation First Light 2026 identified more than 142,000 victims, blocked 31,014 bank accounts and intercepted $293 million in illicit assets across 97 countries and territories.
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GAO finds security gaps and contractor problems at ICE’s Camp East Montana detention facility
A Government Accountability Office report found camera blind spots, missing perimeter cameras and understaffing when ICE’s Camp East Montana facility opened in 2025. ICE terminated the contract in April 2026 and chose a new contractor.
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FBI Warns Scammers Are Impersonating IC3 to Revictimize Cybercrime Victims
The FBI says scammers are posing as bureau personnel and IC3 representatives while targeting people who have already filed online-crime complaints.
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Wellesley man held without bail after alleged fatal stabbing of father at Phillips Park
James Floyd Bennett III pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder after prosecutors accused him of fatally stabbing his father at Phillips Park in Wellesley. A judge ordered him held without bail.
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Paterson Adds 16 Officers to Weekend Foot Patrol Program
Paterson’s expanded Urban Enterprise Zone patrols began July 1, with 16 officers and two supervisors assigned to commercial areas four days a week.
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Hayward approves eight-drone first-responder program for 911 calls
Hayward’s City Council approved a six-drone? No—an eight-drone first-responder program, with an estimated annual cost of $589,000 and bids due July 13.
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Newport News Reports Sharp Drops in Homicides, Shootings
Newport News says its Momentum for Peace plan exceeded public-safety goals, reporting a 63% drop in homicides and a 38% decline in nonfatal shootings.
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Justice Department Announces Nationwide Tren de Aragua Crackdown With More Than 25 Defendants Charged
The Justice Department says nationwide Homeland Security Task Force investigations tied to Tren de Aragua led to charges against more than 25 defendants and the seizure of more than 80 firearms and narcotics.
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Former ransomware negotiator sentenced to 70 months for helping attack U.S. victims
Angelo Martino, a former cyber incident-response employee, was sentenced after conspiring with BlackCat/ALPHV operators to extort five ransomware victims and helping target additional victims.
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Federal Way Reports 21% Crime Drop in First Half of 2026
Federal Way reported a 21% decline in overall crime during the first half of 2026, with vehicle theft, burglary and shots-fired incidents all down.
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Yuma man arrested after police link him to business burglaries
Yuma police arrested a 32-year-old man after investigating commercial burglaries that caused an estimated $353,000 in losses, according to reports.
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Houston Investigation Continues After Fatal ICE Shooting
Houston says it provided evidence to an independent investigation into the July 7 shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52.
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Court-appointed receiver takes control of Riverside motel
A court-appointed receiver will manage Riverside Inn & Suites after the city cited years of alleged criminal activity and unresolved safety violations.