#Seattle weighs ‘poverty defense’ for misdemeanor crimes

#Seattle weighs ‘poverty defense’ for misdemeanor crimes

“#Seattle weighs ‘poverty defense’ for misdemeanor crimes” Seattle lawmakers are considering a law that would excuse suspects from most misdemeanor crimes if they can be linked to poverty or mental illness. If approved, it would make the Emerald City the nation’s first to have such a measure on the books. The Seattle City Council said…

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#NYPD captures suspected serial burglar on jewelry store roof

#NYPD captures suspected serial burglar on jewelry store roof

“#NYPD captures suspected serial burglar on jewelry store roof” An alleged serial robber’s latest heist was foiled early Saturday by the NYPD’s Special Ops team — which caught the dramatic rooftop-arrest on a night-vision cam attached to a police helicopter, cops said. Police were called to 756 Allerton Ave. in the Bronx around 4:30 a.m….

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#Most NYC perps arrested on gun charges soon walk free

#Most NYC perps arrested on gun charges soon walk free

“#Most NYC perps arrested on gun charges soon walk free” In the wake of Police Commissioner Dermot Shea’s remarks last week on the drastic jump in shootings across the city, we asked the NYPD for information to flesh out what we’re calling “the revolving door” — gun perps who’ve been apprehended, but then released thanks…

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#NYC is in need of a great leader: Goodwin

#NYC is in need of a great leader: Goodwin

“#NYC is in need of a great leader: Goodwin” Another day, another candidate for New York City mayor. If only quantity could substitute for quality. We’re approaching a dozen already and it’s worrisome that there’s little evidence the candidates have learned much from Mayor de Blasio’s numerous and critical failings. Wary of offending his supporters…

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#Man charged with shoving NYPD traffic agent in Manhattan

#Man charged with shoving NYPD traffic agent in Manhattan

“#Man charged with shoving NYPD traffic agent in Manhattan” A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly shoving a 63-year-old female NYPD traffic agent to the ground in Manhattan last week, police said. Efrain Burgos, 18, was charged with assault for the alleged attack on the officer last Wednesday morning at West 49th Street and 10th…

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#Brazen thieves steal PS5s, TVs from still-moving trucks

#Brazen thieves steal PS5s, TVs from still-moving trucks

“#Brazen thieves steal PS5s, TVs from still-moving trucks” These brazen electronic thieves give new meaning to the terms “highway robbery” and “moving violation.” Gangs of daring thieves have been roaming Britain, stealing popular items like cellphones, PS5 gaming consoles, televisions and cigarettes by jumping onto moving vehicles and stealing the stuff right on the highway,…

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