Huffington Post Crime News

A 63-year-old father shot and killed one of the two intruders who broke into his Philadelphia home early Sunday, the Associated Press reported. Lee Heng,... Michael McLaughlin http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-mclaughlin/

A grave miscarriage of justice was only partially corrected recently with the long-overdue release of David Ranta from prison. Kenneth_Thompson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kenneththompson/

JACKSON, Miss. — A raid on a barn in northern Mississippi over the weekend busted up what is thought to be one the biggest annual... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/megan-griffo/

The Canadian navy warship HMCS Toronto struck a "massive" blow against international drug traffickers Friday when it seized more than 1,100 pounds (500 kg) of... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andres-jauregui/

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a classmate at a California high school wrote a story posted online about a bullied student... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-campbell/

When they are young we teach our kids to look both ways before crossing the road, we tell them that skull and crossbones on a container means poison, and we warn them about talking to strangers. We don't, however, talk to them about what to do if an adult does something to hurt them or make them feel uncomfortable. Ellen Magnis http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-magnis/

NEW YORK — The New York City medical examiner says it has started sifting construction debris from the World Trade Center site in an effort... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/inae-oh/

Eric Caine was wary of man's best friend, but he took a job as a dog-walker because he needed the money. Besides, work was hard to come by for a 45-year-old just released from prison after 25 years -- even though he hadn't committed the crime. David Protess http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-protess/

These police officers certainly earned their stripes. Two off-duty West Midlands officers may have been wearing animal onesies, but that didn't stop them from making... Sara Gates http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sara-gates/

An ex-Florida cop is accused of firing several bullets into a car that was driving next to him on Friday, in an apparent road rage... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-campbell/

Prosecutors in Colorado sent a clear message to James Holmes and his defense team on Monday: Only the ultimate punishment will suffice. George Brauchler, the... Steven Hoffer http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-hoffer/

Every cop has a bad hare day now and then. San Diego CHP Officer Adam Griffiths pulled over a motorcyclist clad in a full-body white... Hilary Hanson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-hanson/

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is leaving in place mandatory 30-year prison terms for two Atlanta men who tried to provide a machine gun and... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nicholas-wing/

The north Texas district attorney found murdered with his wife yesterday had been carrying a gun to guard against possible assassins, the AP reports. Wary... www.newser.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ethan-fedida/

On March 30, 1981, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy had the rare experience of feeling relieved that he had been shot. The bullet, fired by... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nicholas-wing/

ATLANTA -- A lawyer for two Atlanta teachers accused in one of the nation's largest test-cheating scandals says they are about to turn themselves in.... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tyler-kingkade/

This is no April Fools prank: Monday marks the first day Cook County's newest gun tax is in effect, tacking an extra $25 on each... Kim Bellware http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kim-bellware/

A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly pooped in a man's backyard and took a skinny dip in his swimming pool. Cheryl Beauchamp, 35,... Hilary Hanson http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-hanson/

ASHTABULA, Ohio — Witnesses say the 25-year-old man accused of walking into an Ohio church and fatally shooting his father after an Easter service was... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-mclaughlin/

ACCOMAC, Va. -- Virginia State Police are investigating another arson on the Eastern Shore. State police tell news media outlets that an abandoned two-story wooden... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-campbell/