Investigations
The Investigations topic area furnishes cops with the latest news, information and strategies used in closing a case and putting bad guys behind bars. This touches on everything that happens between the suspect’s crimes to the final conviction.
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Many crimes today – from identity theft to the sale of illegal drugs – can involve the use of the U.S. mail
Rittenhouse, 18, faced charges including intentional homicide and reckless endangerment for his role in the August 2020 shootings
The man was spotted repeatedly on home security cameras while carry rifles, sparking fear in the community
A judge ruled that concerns about the accuracy and management of the tests were significant enough to pause the tests’ use as court evidence
Three men suspected of being “associates” have been arrested
An 11-month-long investigation led to the identification of 30 suspects
“I’m not against the independent investigation when it’s warranted. It’s not warranted right now,” said Chief Troy Finner
The man suspected of killing Officer Paramhans Desai spent nearly a week on the run
Instead of professional athletes, the cards show the victims of unsolved homicide cases
A small, but distinctive tattoo was captured on security camera footage
A suspect’s drinking habit was his downfall
Investigators need specialized training and tools to fight the unique challenges of dark web criminal activity
According to lawsuits, photos from the crash scene were shared by a firefighter with a group of off-duty colleagues and a deputy trainee with some bar patrons
Six local dealers received an intriguing invitation from the Tucson Police Department
“There was, at minimum, complacency on the set,” said Sheriff Adan Mendoza
Operation Dark HunTor crossed three continents and involved dozens of U.S. and international law enforcement agencies
The burglars cut a hole roughly 3 feet high and 3 feet wide, police said
Police said the Real Time Crime Center was able to resolve a homicide case “within five minutes” on its first day of operation
Better information can improve officer and community safety
Police officers are asked to complete a survey that examines how police make judgments during a criminal investigation
Portland PD has been struggling to keep up amid an acute staffing shortage
Officers found several ghost guns “in various stages of manufacturing,” plus two 3D printers, a drill press and ammunition
These complex cases demand unbiased and thorough review
Police believe the crew has netted more than $4 million in jewelry since the spree began in the summer
New data from September shows progress against the city’s rising violence, police said
While the search for Gabby Petito has received massive news coverage, police say all missing person reports get the same initial response
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said that putting barriers between officers and sealed records would be a “serious setback for public safety”
Even the smallest departments can conduct basic crime analysis and evaluation of the impact of police operations
Link Analysis uses agencies’ internal records to map out relationships for investigations
The deputy was identified as Joshua Moyers, 29
After a person of interest died last week, interest in history’s largest art heist has been renewed
