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Bill Lowers Threshold for Felony Theft in Wisconsin

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 M.D. Kittle

Losses from retail theft have soared over the past several years, a problem exacerbated by soft-on-crime prosecutors and judges. Wisconsin has a Supreme Court justice candidate who, has suggested that shoplifters who steal from “big box” retailers shouldn’t be aggressively prosecuted.

State Sen. Andre Jacque says his bill lowering Wisconsin’s threshold for felony theft is in response to the increasing brazenness of criminals and the kid glove treatment they’ve gotten from some prosecutors and judges like Dane County’s Everett Mitchell.

Memphis News Crew Robbed at Gunpoint

November 16, 2022November 15, 2022 Peter D'Abrosca

A Memphis news crew was robbed at gunpoint late last week, according to the reporter who was on the scene.

“HOW IN THE HOLY HELL YOU ROB THE NEWS CREW: Robbed at Poplar and Highland. You know I’ve had my fair share of stories but DAMN! Took the camera, tripod, and LIVEU,” said Fox13 reporter Jeremy Pierre. “One of the dudes even showed me the gun in his waist band.”

Good Guy with Gun Stops Ohio Robbery Attempt

June 23, 2021June 22, 2021 Peter D'Abrosca

Guy grabbing handgun out of back of pants

A delivery driver with a concealed carry permit thwarted a robbery attempt at a Papa John’s restaurant in New Carlisle, killing one of the suspects.

The following is a transcript of the 911 call from the store to the dispatcher:

Minneapolis Shootings, Homicides Have More than Doubled Compared to Same Time Last Year

May 24, 2021May 23, 2021 Admin

2020 was one of the deadliest years in Minneapolis history with 83 homicides, yet the city is on track to surpass that record number in 2021.

The Minneapolis City Council was told Thursday that homicides have more than doubled so far this year compared to the same timeframe last year. This year’s 27 murders (as of May 17) represent a 108% increase over the 13 reported at this point in time last year.

With 97 homicides, 1995 was the worst year on record, followed by 83 in 1996, meaning 2020 tied for the second-worst year.

TBI Investigates Police-Involved Shooting in Nashville of Suspect Who Allegedly Rammed Several Patrol Vehicles

January 29, 2021January 28, 2021 Jason M. Reynolds

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting Wednesday of a suspect who allegedly rammed several police cars in north Nashville.

The TBI on Wednesday tweeted, “HAPPENING NOW: TBI Agents are investigating a reported officer-involved shooting in Nashville, at a location in the 2200 block of Brick Church Pike.”

Community Mourns Nashville Musician Allegedly Slain by 5 Youths in Robbery

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

A memorial service was held Monday at Belmont University to honor alumnus Kyle Yorlets, a musician who was shot and killed during a robbery allegedly committed by five youths, one of them as young as 12. Yorlets, 24, allegedly was shot on Thursday, Feb. 7 by two boys and three…

Commentary: Tennessee’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Must Be Reformed Now

February 14, 2017February 13, 2017 David Nance

The United States Constitution, specifically the 5th Amendment, states that we shall not be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. Tennessee’s current laws regarding civil asset forfeiture include allowing money to be confiscated from people based solely on suspicion, with no evidence of wrong doing…