Crime statistics articles

  • 'Crimes on top of crimes': Internet erupts over classified docs found in Trump's bedroom

    Former President Donald Trump had even more classified documents hidden away in his bedroom — four months after the FBI executed their search at Mar-a-Lago.The revelation, spelled out in newly-released court filings, caused an eruption from observers on social media."Crimes on top of crimes," wrote music producer Shawn Patterson."In my observation, not even the anti-anti-Trumpers defend the 'documents case.' (The outright Trumpers, sure. With them, the Fifth Avenue Principle applies.)" wrote Jay...
  • 'Violent crime suspects are getting younger and younger': BRPD works with groups to curb juvenile crime

    BATON ROUGE - Summer vacation has begun, and that leaves teenagers and kids looking for something to do.Last year, the Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 9 juveniles for attempted murder or homicide. In just the first five months of 2024, they've arrested 11 juveniles for attempted murder. Police Chief T.J. Morse says that's why they're teaming up with other organizations to make sure kids stay occupied. "We're seeing kind of a trend that worries us, is this trend of violent crime...
  • Life After Becoming a COVID Statistic

    We have all experienced it, looking back on a period of your life, and it feels like you're watching a movie about someone else's life. Well, today's movie is about one of those life-changing events. Four years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was laid off, one of thousands who became