NY woman sentenced for her role in retail theft ring involving over a million dollars in stolen merchandise
A woman from Gates, New York, was sentenced for participating in a large-scale retail theft ring responsible for stealing over $1 million in merchandise. Prosecutors say she worked with others to steal from big-box retailers and resell the items for profit. The operation targeted multiple stores across the region and lasted several years. The sentencing is part of a broader effort to dismantle organized retail crime networks in the area.
63-year-old CVS employee gunned down arriving at work; family puzzled
A pharmacy technician was shot and killed outside a CVS store in Gwinnett County, leaving the community with more questions than answers. Police have not released a motive, and no arrests were immediately reported. The victim was found near her vehicle after finishing her shift. Family and coworkers are calling for justice as investigators continue to piece together what happened.
Everest Ransomware Alleges Major Data Breach Targeting Under Armour
The Everest ransomware group claims it breached Under Armour and accessed large amounts of company data. The group posted on its leak site that it stole internal documents, employee information, and other sensitive files. Under Armour has not confirmed the breach but says it is investigating the claim. Security experts warn that ransomware gangs increasingly use public extortion tactics to pressure companies into paying.
Homeland Security Task Force Established in South Texas to Target Transnational Criminal Organizations
Federal authorities announced the creation of a new Homeland Security Task Force to address growing national security concerns in South Texas. The initiative unites federal, state, and local agencies to combat terrorism, organized crime, and cross-border threats. Leaders say the region’s proximity to international borders makes coordinated security efforts essential. The task force aims to improve intelligence sharing and operational readiness across agencies.
Drone Pilot Program Targets Active Shooters
Florida schools are launching a pilot program that uses drones to respond more quickly to potential active-shooter situations. The drones are designed to provide real-time video feeds to law enforcement before officers arrive on scene. Officials say the goal is to improve response times and enhance situational awareness. The program reflects a broader push to integrate advanced technology into school safety strategies.
US Census Bureau to release Sept retail sales, durable goods orders reports next week
The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Wednesday it would publish both September retail sales and food services and durable goods orders reports next week. Both were delayed by the government shutdown.
The monthly sales report for retail and food services will be issued on Tuesday, while the durable goods orders report is set for publication on Wednesday. The reports were initially due in October.
The 43-day shutdown, the longest in history, halted the collection, processing and publishing of government-issued economic data, including the closely watched monthly employment and inflation reports. [Story by Reuters]
Burglars target 5 businesses in Chicago's East Hyde Park
Chicago police issued an alert after five businesses were burglarized on the city's South Side on Tuesday morning.
The burglaries happened between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., with four reported in the 1600 block of East 55th Street and a fifth in the 1600 block of East 56th Street in the East Hyde Park neighborhood.
Police said in each incident, three suspects broke the front glass of each business before entering, taking property, and then fleeing the scene.
Boardman Police arrest suspect for allegedly shoplifting goods worth $8K
Police arrested a 58-year-old Struthers man wanted on multiple felony and misdemeanor theft warrants Monday afternoon related to a series of shoplifting incidents that police estimate total $8,275 in stolen merchandise.
Alvin Patrick Traylor, who lists his address as Wilson St. in Struthers, was taken into custody outside a Walmart on Doral Drive.
Boardman Police Department officers responded to the location for a call about a man with active warrants.
Parolee arrested after stabbing civilian who intervened in Plattsburgh shoplifting
A civilian was stabbed Monday morning while trying to stop a shoplifter outside a Runnings store in Plattsburgh, according to New York State Police. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Dylan M. Blake of Plattsburgh, was arrested the following day and charged with first-degree robbery.
The incident happened around 9:57 a.m. on November 17 at the Centre Drive retail location.
Police say Blake filled a cart with high-value tools and pushed it out of the store without paying.
Introducing Location Arming in OpenEye Web Services
OpenEye, a global leader in video surveillance and cloud-managed security solutions, is happy to announce Location Arming, an intelligent video monitoring tool available in OpenEye Web Services (OWS).
Location Arming is designed to help businesses and organizations everywhere reduce false alarms, saving time and money by leveraging the armed state from connected sensors, third-party panels, or Virtual Arm/Disarm in OWS. The OWS alerting engine uses the armed state of locations to filter alerts and ensure you only get notified when it matters most to your business.
Choose the Arming Setup That Works Best for You
Location Arming in OWS allows you to customize your security system to best fit your business operations, thanks to the open platform. Whether through third-party sensors, alarm panels, or OWS, you can use the armed state of a location to align with your security operations, including alert logic. Easily leverage the armed state of locations to streamline workflows, strengthen security, and make smarter decisions, regardless of your system architecture. [Keep Reading]
Store employee robbed while suffering deadly cardiac arrest, police say
A man robbed a liquor store while an employee suffered a cardiac arrest, taking advantage of the medical emergency to steal about $800 from the safe before abandoning the victim.
Jason Hay, 53, suffered a cardiac arrest while working at Bins and Barrels Liquor Store in Portland, Oregon on Oct. 25 and died a week later in the hospital.
Security camera footage shows a man pretending to help Hay during the medical emergency before stealing from the store and running off. No arrest has been made.
Protecting Workers Before Tragedy Strikes: A Shift Toward Proactive Workplace Violence Prevention
Workplace violence is, unfortunately, on the rise. According to National Safety Council data, 57,610 injuries from assaults were reported in 2021-22. This further resulted in 525 fatalities for the same timeframe.
“In the U.S., two million workers experience violence incidents,” shared Michelle Beringer, vice president, client services, Sedgwick, during the National Comp 2025 session, “Confronting Workplace Violence: Prevention, Protection, and Response.”
Anthropic AI-powered cyberattack causes a stir
AI company Anthropic recently announced that companies worldwide have been attacked by an AI-powered cyber espionage campaign. It is purported to be the first publicly documented case of a cyberattack carried out by an AI model.
According to the research report, around 30 organizations worldwide were affected by the attacks. These included large technology companies, financial institutions, chemical companies, and government agencies. The attack was discovered in mid-September 2025. The hacking group GTG-1002, which is linked to China, is said to be behind the attack campaign.
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Ex-Kroger employee charged with invasive video recording involving customer
A former Kroger employee faces criminal charges of invasive video recording following an investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
According to court documents, Carlos Palacious, 18, was working at the Kroger on West Sam Houston Parkway at West Road in October when the incident happened.
A customer who was shopping for groceries with her daughter told deputies that she caught Palacious using his cellphone to record video under her dress, court documents say.
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