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Man accused in NYC subway chokehold death acquitted, jury decidesA Manhattan jury delivered the verdict on Monday, clearing Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s death last year.CrimeDec 9
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No day parole for Travis Vader, who still denies murdering Lyle and Marie McCannTravis Vader was found guilty of manslaughter in 2017 and sentenced to life in prison for the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann, with the chance to apply for parole in seven years.CrimeDec 12
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UN Security Council considers peacekeeping plan to replace Kenya-led Haiti missionThe circulation of the short resolution to all 15 council members follows U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Haiti on Thursday.WorldSep 7
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Kenyan force in Haiti says ‘no room for failure’ in curbing gang violenceThe nationally broadcast news conference was the first public comment from the Kenyan force, though the briefing did not take any questions from the media.WorldJul 8
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Edmonton police issue warning about violent sexual offender ahead of releaseEdmonton Police Service has issued a warning about a violent sex offender ahead of his release. They have reasonable grounds to believe he will commit another violent offence.CrimeJun 22
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Teen shot, killed by off-duty guard while returning airsoft gun in WashingtonA prosecutor called the off-duty security guard "an untrained civilian who believes he has a duty to shoot people who have not hurt anyone."U.S. NewsJun 12
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Mayor of B.C. village ‘dumbfounded’ that suspect in suspicious death released'On April 15, this male was released from police custody with a series of mandatory conditions to abide by,' said the RCMP.CrimeApr 16
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Calgary police warn community of high-risk offender’s releaseCalgary police are releasing information about the relocation of a high-risk offender “in the interest of public safety.”CrimeMar 27
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Protest held for more jail time for man who played role in Beaumont woman’s deathJoseph Donald Skelly, 69, pleaded guilty on Dec. 19 to causing indignity to a dead body in Treasa Lynn Oberly's July 2023 death.CrimeMar 17
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N.B. encampment residents can’t understand why someone wanted to burn down their homeA non-profit group working with homeless people says residents of an encampment where a tent was set on fire this week are fearful but have returned to the site.CanadaFeb 23
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Graffiti uptick prompts investigation by Lethbridge policeThere are growing concerns about an increase in graffiti. While some business owners are concerned about the cost of removing it, others are taking the vandalism in stride.CrimeFeb 21
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Alleged sexual offences at N.S. elementary school under investigationThe RCMP received a report on Oct. 25, 2023 of sexual assaults that allegedly took place at Pentz Elementary School in Pleasantville, N.S. between a male employee and child victim.CrimeFeb 2
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High-risk offender convicted of multiple sexual assaults released in HalifaxA 38-year-old man who was previously convicted of several sexual offences has been released back into the community on Thursday, Halifax police say.CrimeFeb 1
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High-risk sex offender being released, expected to live in WinnipegThe Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit said 47-year-old James Sheldon Jasper is considered high risk to sexually reoffend against all children — particularly boys.CrimeDec 19, 2023
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Violent sex offender David Hay, known to prey on girls, re-released in EdmontonEdmonton police issued a warning about David Hay, a convicted violent sexual offender with a history of harming girls who has been released from jail and is living in the city.CrimeDec 18, 2023
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Winnipeg school division investigating explicitly altered images of students shared onlineThe Louis Riel School Division sent out a letter to parents updating them on the situation and the ongoing investigation.CrimeDec 15, 2023
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Man faces sex charges after using snapchat to lure girls: Halifax policeA 27-year-old man from Nova Scotia faces several charges after police received two complaints of sexual assault involving youth victims.CrimeNov 30, 2023
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N.B. RCMP add 51 frontline officers, but one mayor is disappointed by allocationThe New Brunswick RCMP will add 51 new frontline officers as part of an increased budget, but one mayor is disappointed by the allocation.CrimeNov 17, 2023
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Edmonton police warn violent sex offender Alexandre Passechnikov being released for 2nd time in 2023Alexandre Passechnikov, 38, is a convicted sexual offender who Edmonton police believe will commit another violent offence while being released in the community.CrimeOct 26, 2023
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Sexual offender released again, Edmonton police warnEdmonton police issued a warning Thursday about a man who was convicted of indecent acts involving young women being released from jail again.CrimeOct 19, 2023