The Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) reported that the Indonesian National Police (Polri) carried out 23 extrajudicial killings, resulting in 29 deaths, between July 2025 and June 2026. The organization cited frequent use of excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and a lack of internal accountability within the police institution. What specific violations … Read more
A small black bear has been wandering through residential backyards in Randolph, Massachusetts, for two consecutive days, prompting official warnings from local law enforcement. The animal was sighted near Jane and Mitchell Streets on Tuesday and in the West and Fowler Street area on Wednesday. Environmental police are currently monitoring the bear’s movements and urge … Read more
Daniel Vettrino, a 37-year-old Scottish national and Technical Services Manager, was shot and killed in the Gym Hill area of Canouan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on the night of Wednesday, June 24. Local police discovered the victim, who had previously worked in Egypt and Colombia, with multiple gunshot wounds at a parking lot following … Read more
A 47-year-old Portuguese woman was arrested at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on June 20 after aviation security discovered 50 .22 caliber Long Rifle bullets in her backpack without proper documentation. The incident occurred at a departure checkpoint as she prepared to fly to Abu Dhabi. Did You Know? The .22 caliber … Read more
A 33-year-old man remains in police custody following a violent incident on Sillwood Road in Brighton, where he allegedly assaulted two men with a knife and attempted to seize a dog. According to Sussex Police, the suspect was tackled by members of the public who disarmed him before officers arrived at the scene. Two victims, … Read more
NSW Police have confiscated and destroyed 35 e-bikes in the Tweed-Byron district as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal road behavior. According to Superintendent Christopher Schilt, officers launched Operations Cyclesafe and E-Voltage to address community concerns regarding excessive speed, reckless riding, and the use of non-compliant electric bikes on public roads. Another 23 bikes … Read more
An 18-year-old suspect is in custody following a shooting at the Chico Branch of the Butte County Library that left two adults dead and a child injured. Police Chief Billy Aldridge stated that the suspect, identified as Bradley Scott Sayer, acted alone and intended to replicate the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. The incident began … Read more
Western Cape police are seeking public assistance to identify three suspects following the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Vhahangwele Makolana at the News Cafe in Table View on Monday, May 25. According to provincial police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk, the suspects approached the victim at approximately 2:00 p.m., opened fire, and fled the scene with … Read more
Peet Viljoen, a 57-year-old lawyer, was arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday, June 16, immediately following his deportation from the United States. According to National police spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale, Viljoen faces multiple charges including fraud, theft, forgery, uttering, and contravention of the Prevention and … Read more
Scammers are impersonating authorities and bank staff to trick victims into leaving bank cards and PINs in their letterboxes, a practice that has resulted in thousands of dollars being drained from personal accounts. According to police, this nationwide trend involves criminals gaining trust by claiming a victim’s account is compromised, leading to significant financial loss … Read more