Four cities and a county are waiting for the Trump campaign to pay over $750,000 in unpaid bills for police protection and first responders at rallies, as confirmed to NBC News. Some bills date back eight years, but it is unclear who is legally responsible for the payments.A Trump campaign official directed questions about costs…

The smell of burnt marijuana can no longer be used as probable cause for a warrantless search of a vehicle in Illinois, the state’s Supreme Court ruled. In 2019, Illinois legalized the recreational use of marijuana and decriminalized possession of the drug up to 30 grams. In a unanimous decision, with one abstention, the justices…

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is drawing criticism for how campus officials are handling safety issues following violent protests in 2024. Some are calling it a “militarized campus.” In Spring 2024, protests broke out at UCLA over the Israel-Hamas war, which led to clashes between police and protesters. Officers took a down a…

A young sea lion was found dead at a California beach in early August 2024 after being shot. Now, officials are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to those responsible. The two-year-old male sea lion was discovered struggling between two lifeguard stations on Aug. 7 at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Orange County, California.…

Former President Trump’s visit to Aurora, Colorado, contrasts with the city’s declining crime rate, which is consistent with trends across many American cities. Mayor Mike Coffman stated, “Aurora is a considerably safe city — not a city overrun by Venezuelan gangs,” addressing gang activity concerns.Aurora police data revealed a 12% decrease in major crimes last…

Portland is preparing for a significant transformation this November as voters get ready to overhaul the city’s government structure. After enduring four tumultuous years marked by over 100 days of protests, a fentanyl and homelessness crisis, and the decriminalization of all drugs, the Rose City is seeking a reset. In 2020, an overwhelming 74% of…

New York City’s new interim police commissioner is reportedly leaving the job, just weeks after he stepped up to the position. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Thomas Donlon as interim commissioner on Friday, Sept. 13, after former commissioner Edward Caban resigned. Caban was one of several Adams administration officials who had their phones taken by federal…

In Colorado, 12 people are now safe after getting trapped at the bottom of a gold mine for six hours Thursday, Oct. 10. One person died after the elevator at the Mollie Kathleen Mine, a popular tourist attraction, experienced a mechanical problem 500 feet below the earth’s surface. The 12 adults had access to water and were able to…

The number of aides leaving New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has continued to grow. In less than a month, nearly a dozen officials and staffers under Adams have either resigned, been arrested, or in some cases, both. First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright turned in her resignation Tuesday, Oct. 8, weeks after federal investigators…

A series of high-profile arrests of Tren de Aragua gang members has occurred in major cities across Texas. The arrests are raising concerns about public safety and the safety of first responders. In San Antonio, a massive raid over the weekend of Oct. 5, targeted 300 apartment units following reports of drug activity, human trafficking,…