All articles tagged with #carjacking
Originally Published 8 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A man in San Bernardino reports his Toyota Tacoma was stolen by an unmarked tow truck, leading to at least a dozen similar thefts in the area. Authorities are investigating, and residents are advised to use security devices like AirTags and surveillance cameras to protect their vehicles.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by WHYY
A violent rampage involving carjacking, kidnapping, and sexual assault occurred in Delaware, with suspects fleeing from police in a high-speed chase; one suspect, McNair, was sentenced to 75 years in federal prison for his role in the crimes.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
A California man, Rockim Prowell, has been charged with murdering two men he met on dating apps and attempting to kill a third, involving violence, car thefts, and a possible death penalty, with investigations linking him to multiple crimes over several years.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
A man, Troy Mike Payton, faces state and federal charges after a high-speed chase and crash in Minneapolis that resulted in two deaths and a child's injury, with charges including carjacking, firing a gun during a crime, and fleeing police, carrying potential sentences up to life imprisonment.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A carjacking suspect in Minneapolis caused a deadly crash while fleeing police, resulting in the deaths of two women and injuries to a child; the suspect was arrested at the scene, and the incident highlights the dangers of violent crimes and police pursuits.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
The article discusses the ongoing surge in carjacking crimes in Washington D.C. and surrounding areas, driven largely by young offenders seeking thrill, respect, or using stolen vehicles for further crimes, with police efforts gradually reducing the numbers but still facing challenges due to repeat offenders and systemic issues.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC Los Angeles
Two armed carjackers stole three vehicles, including a semi-truck, during a police chase from Lancaster to downtown LA, eventually abandoning the vehicles and fleeing on foot.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by PBS
Following the assault on a prominent government official in Washington D.C., President Trump threatened to take federal control of the city, citing rising crime rates and advocating for direct intervention amid ongoing debates over D.C.'s governance and safety.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
President Trump threatened to take federal control of Washington D.C. after an unarmed attempted carjacking victimizing a well-known staffer, Edward Coristine, known as 'Big Balls,' and involving juvenile suspects. Despite a reported 26% decrease in violent crime, Trump and Elon Musk highlighted recent violent incidents, calling for increased federal intervention to address crime in the city.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Washington Post
After an attack on a DOGE worker in D.C., Donald Trump threatened to take federal control of the city if it doesn't improve its law enforcement, citing recent violence as justification.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A police pursuit of carjacking suspects in Milwaukee ended with officers shooting into a stolen vehicle, injuring two teens, including a pregnant girl who lost her baby. The suspects, aged 15 to 18, were involved in armed robbery and carjacking incidents. The officer who fired the shots has been placed on administrative duty.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A pregnant 18-year-old lost her fetus after being shot by a Milwaukee police officer during a chase involving a stolen SUV linked to carjackings. A 17-year-old was also wounded. The incident occurred when the SUV, carrying six people, became trapped in a construction zone and struck a police vehicle. The officer who fired is on administrative duty, and an investigation is ongoing. The shooting has sparked concerns about youth violence and the rise in carjackings in Milwaukee.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Washington
A D.C. carjacking suspect, Kayla Kenisha Brown, was charged with murder after stealing an SUV from a hospital with Leslie Marie Gaines inside and crashing, resulting in Gaines' death. Brown faces charges of felony murder, kidnapping, and carjacking. The incident highlights a rise in carjackings in D.C., prompting increased police measures.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
A woman, Kayla Kenisha Brown, has been charged with felony murder, kidnapping, and carjacking after allegedly stealing an occupied vehicle from a hospital in Washington D.C. and crashing it, resulting in the death of passenger Leslie Marie Gaines. Brown was arrested while attempting to flee the crash site. The incident occurred amid a recent decline in motor vehicle thefts and carjackings in the city.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A woman died after the SUV she was in was stolen from MedStar Washington Hospital Center and crashed into the U.S. attorney's office building in downtown Washington, D.C. The driver, who attempted to flee, was detained by police. Authorities are investigating whether the driver knew the victim was inside the vehicle and if the SUV was running when it was stolen.