New York City Port Authority suicide bomber inspired by ISIS
Terror
NYC Mayor: “Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals.”
Stalking
December 4, 2017
Catfishing ‘nightmare’: Woman accused of posing as boyfriend to make threats to herself, landing him in jail three times
A Texas woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she created fake social media accounts to impersonate her boyfriend and send threats to herself and another woman. The Houston Chronicle reports that Lisa Garcia, 22, of Baytown, was arrested and charged last week with retaliation and online impersonation after she allegedly posed as Brandon Berrott, …
Terror
November 24, 2017
Woman who allegedly sent bombs to Obama, Texas governor, tracked down through matching cat hairs
Authorities apprehended a Texas woman who allegedly sent homemade bombs to former President Barack Obama and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott when cat hairs found on a device matched a cat she owned. According to The Guardian, legal documents filed in a Houston court this week laid out police’s case against Julia Poff, 46, who’s accused of …
Terror
November 11, 2017
Air traffic controller arrested with weapon of mass destruction in his possession: Cops
A North Carolina air traffic controller was arrested, along with his roommate, for alleged possession of a weapon of mass destruction. According to the New York Post, Paul George Dandan, 30, was arrested Friday in Charlotte. WCNC reported that the investigation began November 3 when authorities received a report of an individual in possession of …
Terror
November 1, 2017
Grad student killed in NYC terror attack was the ‘perfect son,’ family says
A New Jersey graduate student was reportedly among the eight people killed Tuesday when a truck barreled down a Manhattan bike path and ran over cyclists. Speaking to the New York Daily News moments after leaving the coroner’s office, Barbara Drake described her late son, Darren Drake, 32, as a “wonderful person.” Barbara, 69, explained that …
Terror
November 1, 2017
What we know about the victims of the NYC terror attack
Victims on bike path came to NYC from all over the world
Terror
November 1, 2017
Wednesday Crime Stories: How did New York terrorist hide his evil plan?
PLUS: New clues in the mysterious disappearance of Sherri Papini
Murder
November 1, 2017
NYC terror suspect planned attack for weeks; authorities reveal contents of note left in truck
The suspected terrorist who killed eight people in Manhattan on Monday had been planning the attack for weeks, according to officials who spoke to the Washington Post. Sayfullo Saipov, 29, was taken alive by police after he rammed a Home Depot rental truck into a group of pedestrians in a bike path near West Side …
Terror
September 15, 2017
Manhunt for London subway bombing suspect who wounded 22 people in terror attack; threat level severe
By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of London police embarked on a massive manhunt Friday, racing to find out who placed a homemade bomb on a packed London subway train during the morning rush hour. The explosion wounded 22 people and ignited a panicked stampede to safety. Witnesses described seeing a “wall of …
National
September 11, 2017
We Remember: 16 years later, US commemorates the fallen loved ones of 9/11
By JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Holding photos and reading names of loved ones lost 16 years ago, 9/11 victims’ relatives marked the anniversary of the attacks at ground zero on Monday with a solemn and personal ceremony. About a thousand 9/11 family members, survivors, rescuers and officials were gathered as the ceremony …
Terror
September 1, 2017
Police warn of ‘creepy clown’ sightings as Stephen King movie hits theaters
Authorities are warning of a possible “creepy clown” revival to coincide with the upcoming release of the Stephen King movie It. Police in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and California have cautioned residents that they may be seeing more of the menacing clowns as the horror movie featuring the murderous Pennywise clown, based on King’s 1986 novel, is …
Terror
August 18, 2017
Bloodbath at U.S. vacation hotspot: Barcelona under attack as police kill five jihadis
By JOSEPH WILSON and ALEX OLLER, Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish police intensified a manhunt Friday for suspects behind two deadly vehicle attacks on civilians, shooting and killing five people wearing fake bomb belts who attacked a seaside resort and arresting four others believed linked to the carnage wrought on a Barcelona promenade. Spanish …
