WATCH: Kenosha County investigators bust alleged cartel retail theft ring
Kenosha County investigators uncovered a retail theft ring believed to be connected to a larger cartel-style criminal organization. Authorities say the group stole high-value items from multiple retailers and coordinated the operation across state lines. The bust followed months of surveillance and collaboration with federal partners. Several suspects were arrested, and officials warn the investigation is still ongoing.
Ohio officer acquitted of murdering pregnant woman suspected of shoplifting
An Ohio police officer was acquitted in the fatal shooting of a pregnant woman during a confrontation linked to an alleged shoplifting incident. Prosecutors argued the officer used excessive force, while the defense claimed he acted in self-defense. The jury ultimately found insufficient evidence to convict. The case has reignited debates about policing, use of force, and interactions with suspects in retail settings.
Man confesses to igniting Walmart fire with customers inside
A man admitted to starting a fire inside a Walmart while shoppers and employees were still in the building. Police say the blaze caused significant damage and created a dangerous evacuation situation. The suspect confessed after investigators reviewed surveillance footage and gathered witness accounts. Authorities are evaluating additional charges due to the risk posed to the public.
'Long-term sentences to the slammer:' Florida's AG unveils new task force for retail theft
Florida official James Uthmeier announced the creation of a new task force dedicated to investigating and combating organized retail theft. The initiative aims to coordinate law enforcement agencies and strengthen intelligence-sharing across the state. Officials say rising theft trends, increasingly linked to organized groups, prompted the move. The task force will focus on both enforcement and legislative recommendations.
$50K stolen from high-end retailers in Nashville over four months, arrest made
Police in Nashville arrested a suspect tied to a series of repeat thefts targeting high-end retail stores. Over four months, nearly $50,000 worth of luxury goods were stolen across multiple incidents. Investigators used surveillance footage and store reports to link the thefts together. Authorities believe the arrest will significantly reduce similar crimes in the area.
ICYMI: Using AI in the Simplest Way
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Other topics discussed are: What is really happening with creating that all-important ecosystem? How can a vendor be an expert at everything? And is Amber ready for the ultimate AI demise?
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Two women accused of stealing nearly $30K in perfume from Nashville stores
Two women are facing charges after they were accused of multiple high-dollar thefts of perfumes at Ulta and Kohl’s, according to an arrest affidavit.
The report said Metro Nashville Police Organized Retail Crime detectives began investigating the thefts, believed to have been committed by a group, in June.
Two alleged members of the theft group were arrested. They were identified as sisters Eriyonn Shaw, 18, and Jakhouria Shaw, 20.
Detectives seized the Shaw sisters’ phones and were granted a search warrant for the data from them.
Man’s laundry list of charges includes stealing over $50K from Harbor Freight stores
A foot chase, a Taser deployed, over $50,000 worth of merchandise stolen, and more than a dozen separate larceny accusations.
These are just some of the details Berlin police shared Friday, announcing the arrest of Hugo Mariera Esquilin, a 36-year-old man who has been on their radar for months.
He’s accused of stealing over $50,000 worth of equipment like welder and torque wrenches from Harbor Freight stores in town and around the state.
At the Berlin store alone, police say he’s stolen nearly $18,000 worth.
Two men charged in massive New Jersey retail theft ring spanning 12 counties
Two men are facing dozens of charges after investigators uncovered what police describe as a large-scale organized retail theft operation that targeted stores in 28 municipalities across New Jersey.
Authorities said the investigation identified 38 separate thefts tied to the suspects, stretching from Union County to 11 additional counties across the state.
Police announced the arrests after linking the thefts through a coordinated investigation led by the Linden Police Department.
The Evolution of Operational Efficiency: From Surveillance to Intelligence
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'PRETTY SCARY' Locals speak after shooting at Hamilton Place Mall
A shooting took place Saturday at Hamilton Place Mall in Chattanooga.
"I was just in the mall shopping and then I just heard some shots go out," said Savannah Washington.
For locals, Saturday started as a normal day out shopping. However, within moments, things quickly became a nightmare.
Chattanooga police said a fight broke out at Dick's Sporting Goods. During that fight, an individual accidently shot themselves, according to police.
Three in four shoppers believe AI advances have made scams more convincing, fueling Black Friday fraud fears
Ahead of Black Friday, the nation’s busiest retail event, new research shows that AI is making consumers more susceptible to purchase scams. As fraudsters change tactics and turn to SMS/text to directly target victims, Barclays is urging deal-seekers to act with caution to stay protected when shopping in this year’s sales.
Three in four shoppers believe AI advances have made online scams more convincing, while just one in three feel confident they could spot an AI-generated scam.
Criminal Justice Information: Leveling Up Your Protection Against Cyberattacks
Threat actors are using ransomware and sophisticated cyber campaigns as the primary attack vectors for accessing criminal justice information and systems.
Accessing this mission-critical data lets threat actors disrupt agency capabilities, threatening confidentiality, data integrity, availability of law enforcement systems and those involved in legal cases.
The Virginia AG was targeted w/ a ransomware attack that shut down email, file sharing and VPN access systems in February.
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Day laborer organizers protest Home Depot, pressuring it to “scrape ICE out of their stores.”
Nearly one hundred people had just one item on their list as they entered the Home Depot in Monrovia on Saturday: a small ice scraper worth a little less than a dollar.
They got back in line only minutes later to return the item. The action, known as a buy-in, was part of a larger demonstration at the Home Depot to pressure the company to "scrape ICE out of their stores," said Erika Andiola, political director for the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, which coordinated the event.
Syracuse Police Officer arrested after multi-month fraud investigation
The NY State Police announced the arrest of Shaquille B. Muhammad, a Syracuse Police Officer, after a four-month investigation into a series of fraudulent transactions involving a Lowe’s store in Syracuse.
Troopers say 32-year-old Muhammad used his Lowe’s credit card to purchase more than $3,000 in merchandise, then contacted the issuing bank to file a false fraud report claiming the purchases were unauthorized.
As a result, the bank refunded the full amount to his account.
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