Wichita Names Chief Mire as Fire Chief Tammy Snow Plans Retirement
Tammy Snow plans to retire as Wichita fire chief in August 2026. Chief Mire is expected to take command on Aug. 24 as the department prepares for a 2027 station opening.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Aurora Reports 10.5% Crime Decline in First Half of 2026
Aurora police reported a 10.5% decline in overall crime, with all seven major categories down through May 24 and more than 4,500 arrests.
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Jackson Police Report Early Results From Quick-Response Team
Jackson police are reporting early results from a quick-response team formed after a deadly June, while officials continue a broader targeted-enforcement strategy.
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Fort Wayne police launch new Downtown District
The Fort Wayne Police Department has launched a Downtown District focused on public safety, community engagement and support for downtown growth.
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Seven arrested after Catahoula Parish investigation involving Jonesville police
A citizen report about information concerning a potential shooting led to a joint investigation involving Jonesville police, the parish sheriff’s office and Louisiana State Police Intelligence.
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Feasterville train derailment response ends after evacuation and shelter-in-place orders are lifted
Emergency orders issued after a freight train derailed near Feasterville on June 30 were lifted by July 1 after a hazardous-material response.
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Groveland CSD approves fire-assessment oversight committee after July vote result
The Groveland Community Services District appointed an advisory committee after its July 8 fire-assessment hearing, but vote totals and the assessment’s status remain unavailable.
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Spain-Led Operation Arrests 78 in Western Mediterranean Smuggling Crackdown
Authorities in Spain and Algeria arrested 78 people in a cross-border operation targeting a network accused of trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean.
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DOJ Charges Three Russians and Two Companies in Cybercrime Case Alleging More Than $62 Million in Losses
The Justice Department announced indictments against three Russian nationals and two companies in an international cybercrime case involving more than $62 million in alleged victim losses.
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Fyffe man faces four felony charges after shots hit occupied vehicle and gas-station window
Caleb Andrew Ashley, 19, of Fyffe, was arrested June 29 after investigators said gunfire struck an occupied vehicle and a nearby gas-station window.
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Dothan Police Increase Enforcement of Juvenile Curfew
Dothan police are increasing enforcement of the city’s juvenile curfew, with officers checking exceptions, contacting parents and referring repeat violations to court.
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West Des Moines police investigate fatal shooting at July 4 gathering
West Des Moines police are investigating the fatal shooting of a minor during a July 4 gathering in the 1100 block of 20th Place.
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Man Dies After Deputies Shoot Him During Bellflower Confrontation
A man died at a local hospital after Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies shot him during a Bellflower confrontation on July 24. Authorities are investigating.
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Rochester Reports Historic Decline in Shootings in First Half of 2026
Mayor Malik Evans said Rochester recorded historic declines in shootings during the first half of 2026 as broader crime incidents continued to fall.
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Officials release footage of Wilmington police shooting involving Kadir Skinner
Delaware and Wilmington officials released body-camera footage from the June 24 shooting near 24th and Carter streets as a state investigation continues.
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Johnson City Safe City rollout was 75% complete ahead of Aug. 1 target
Johnson City police said the Safe City technology rollout was about 75% installed July 16, with cameras, plate readers and gunshot detection still being added.
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CPSC Orders Consumers to Stop Using Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers on July 22, 2026, to stop using Lakkzoom immersion water heaters immediately after saying the devices can ignite within minutes when partly or completely out of water.
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China Reports 16.5% Drop in Criminal Cases in First Half of 2026
China’s Ministry of Public Security says criminal cases fell 16.5% in the first half of 2026, while authorities reported thousands of environmental cases and increased enforcement against AI-enabled crime.
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Federal grand jury indicts eight men over alleged plot targeting White House UFC event and officials
The Justice Department says eight defendants face two conspiracy charges tied to an alleged plan to attack the June 14 UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.
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U.S. Homicide Rate on Pace for Historic 2026 Low, Report Finds
A Council on Criminal Justice analysis of 30 U.S. cities found an 18% decline in homicides during the first half of 2026, but crime trends varied by place and category.
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Justice Department announces coordinated fraud crackdown across seven Southeastern states
The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division announced coordinated fraud enforcement actions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina on July 30, 2026.
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Lauderhill Man Arrested on 27 Felony Counts in Online Case
Lauderhill police arrested Keysean Mash after an investigation involving at least six alleged child victims, 27 felony charges and a $215,000 bond.