Crime

Former Lawrenceville Police Captain Runs for Sheriff to Combat Atlanta Crime Wave

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia – A former police captain in Lawrenceville, Georgia is now running for sheriff in Morgan County, with a platform focused on protecting the county from the increasing crime rates in nearby Atlanta, according to his campaign website. The former captain, Ryan Morgan, left the Lawrenceville Police Department in December 2021 amidst allegations of sexual harassment. The subsequent investigation found that both Morgan and the police chief at the time, Timothy Wallis, had harassed Captain Tawnya Gilovanni, who was the department’s first female command staff member. The investigation report also revealed the existence of … Read more

Rising Violent Crime Rates and Trial Delays Plague Barrie’s Justice System, Reveals Court Data

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Barrie, Ontario – Local court data suggests a surge in violent crimes in the Barrie area, accompanied by considerable delays in case processing through the justice system. The court information collected by BarrieToday from annual statistics published by the Ministry of the Attorney General reveals a steady increase in violent crimes over the past several years. In 2012, there were 1,922 cases, compared to 2,464 cases in 2022. However, it’s important to note that not all of these crimes are strictly Barrie-related, as the local courthouse handles cases from the wider region as well. Simcoe … Read more

Maryland’s Legislative Session Puts Spotlight on Urgent Reforms for Juvenile Crime Laws

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ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — As Maryland’s legislative session approaches, the focus on juvenile crime law reform becomes increasingly urgent. The state, and particularly Baltimore City, has been grappling with a surge in juvenile crime, leaving lawmakers under intense scrutiny to address the issue. One tragic incident that highlights the need for reform is the mass shooting that occurred during the annual block party known as “Brooklyn Day” in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes neighborhood on July 2, 2023. Eighteen-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez lost her life in the shooting, yet none of the arrested teenagers have been charged. Krystal Gonzalez, … Read more