All articles tagged with #carjacking
An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were charged as adults with first-degree murder, felony vehicular hijacking, and gun offenses after a February 11 Chicago carjacking spree that left two men dead; prosecutors say surveillance links them to multiple citywide incidents, and a judge ordered both suspects held without bond pending trial.
A 29-year-old man, Freddy Snyder, was charged with murder after allegedly shooting 67-year-old Caltech scientist Carl Grillmair on the porch of his Llano home, following a carjacking incident; bail is set at $2 million. Grillmair, a Caltech researcher focused on dark matter and exoplanets, was remembered by colleagues for his teaching and ingenuity.
A 29-year-old Llano man, Freddy Snyder, is charged with murder after allegedly carjacking his own relative and burglarizing a home, which led to the fatal shooting of Caltech astrophysicist Carl Grillmair on his Llano porch; authorities say the suspect and the victim did not know each other, and bail is set at $2 million.
A San Jose carjacking suspect died after a multi-county pursuit that began with the carjacking of a green Corvette in San Jose, led to Hollister where the suspect abandoned the vehicle with a firearm, then to Santa Clara County, and included a downtown shootout with San Jose police. A San Jose Police Department sergeant was shot and transported to the hospital in stable but critical condition. CHP closed Highway 87 at Julian Street during the incident, with no reopening time announced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.