Arrest

Notorious NYC Landlord Faces Arrest for Ignoring Court-Ordered Repairs, Could Go to Jail for 60 Days

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NEW YORK CITY – A Manhattan judge has ordered the arrest of Daniel Ohebshalom, one of the most notorious landlords in New York City, for failing to make court-ordered repairs at two Washington Heights properties. Ohebshalom, who topped the public advocate’s recent “worst landlords” list, faces up to two months in jail for repeatedly neglecting mandatory repairs, according to Judge Jack Stoller. This represents a rare instance of a landlord facing jail time for substandard living conditions. Ohebshalom allegedly ignored scheduled appointments and failed to address nearly 700 violations across the two buildings, which include … Read more

Arizona Governor Vetoes GOP Proposal to Arrest and Deport Migrants, Sparks Controversy

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Phoenix, Arizona – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered a powerful blow to Republicans in the state by vetoing a GOP-backed bill that aimed to grant Arizona the authority to arrest and deport migrants. The veto marks the first of the 2024 legislative session for Hobbs, who issued a record-breaking 143 vetoes last year, and deepens the divide between the governor and the Republican majority. The legislation, titled the “Arizona Border Invasion Act,” would have criminalized crossing the state’s southern border outside of designated ports of entry and allowed local police to arrest migrants suspected of … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Controversial Texas Law Granting Broad Powers to Arrest Migrants Entering the US

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Del Rio, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction blocking a controversial state law that granted police wide-ranging powers to arrest migrants suspected of unlawfully entering the United States. The ruling represents a victory for the Biden administration in its ongoing dispute with Republican Governor Greg Abbott over immigration enforcement. The law, which was set to take effect on March 5, drew comparisons to Arizona’s “Show Me Your Papers” law of 2010. However, the U.S. Supreme Court partially struck down the Arizona law, leading some Texas Republican leaders to call … Read more

Beware of Jury Duty Scam: Fraudsters Posing as Boulder Police Sergeant Demand Money to Avoid Arrest

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Boulder Police Department is warning residents about a scam targeting the community involving fake police officers and false claims of missed jury duty. The scammers are posing as a Boulder police sergeant and contacting victims, informing them that there is a warrant for their arrest due to their failure to appear for jury duty. The scammers then offer victims a way to avoid arrest by making a payment. Surprisingly, they are even using the name of an actual Boulder police sergeant, further adding to their deception. It is important to … Read more