8legs: Police

Your Followed Topics

#1 out of 499.84%

crime1h ago

Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City home on June 5, 2002 and rescued on March 12, 2003.
Mitchell and Barzee held Smart captive at a campsite and subjected her to abuse during the ordeal.
M.K. Mitchell was later found competent to stand trial and was convicted in 2011.
Barzee received a 15-year prison sentence and was released in 2018.
A 2025 arrest of Barzee related to violating her status as a sex offender drew attention to public safety concerns.
Elizabeth Smart has since discussed the ordeal publicly and reflected on its lasting impact.
The case drew nationwide attention as people followed the search and investigation.
Smart provided testimony against Mitchell in the trial.
Mitchell claimed divine guidance for his actions during the crime.

Vote 0

#2 out of 4

crime1d ago

Officer Joshua Hobson responds to an 88-year-old woman's burglary concern and fixes her door lock the same day.
He bought a new doorknob and installed it for the woman, helping her feel safe again.
The incident followed Hobson's earlier acts of bravery, including helping a wheelchair-bound woman escape a burning building.
The department publicly recognized Hobson, with statements going viral on social media.
Hobson's actions earned him multiple awards and highlighted community-centered policing.
The elderly resident expressed fear due to the poorly installed lock and fixed it with Hobson's help.
The woman's care and safety were central to the officer's decision to act.
The incident adds to a record of Hobson’s community service beyond routine duties.
The story illustrates the impact of simple acts of kindness on community trust.
The report underscores the broader Human Interest angle through the officer’s personal reflections.

Vote 0

#3 out of 4

The Sun's site shows a captcha-style verification when automated access is detected.
News Group Newspapers prohibits automated access and data mining of its content.
The Sun provides a contact for licensing and commercial use inquiries.
The notice states that automated access and text mining are restricted under terms.
The Sun mentions IPSO regulation and a standard terms framework.
The notice includes licensing and site usage details.
The page instructs legitimate users to contact customer support.
The Sun emphasizes that automated access may be mistaken for non-human activity.
The notice provides a general overview of access restrictions and support channels.

Vote 0

#4 out of 4

crime13h ago

A 19-year-old TikTok user was charged after allegedly making a hoax 999 call in Blackpool to boost engagement.
Emergency services launched a large response to the Promenade after reports of a person in trouble at sea.
The operation involved police, HM Coastguard, the fire service, and the ambulance service.
About 90 minutes of searching followed before authorities learned the report was a hoax.
Kian King was arrested at the scene and later remanded in custody.
The incident led to a major search and rescue response involving RNLI volunteers.
Officials said the hoax was linked to boosting engagement on a social media account.
The investigation was conducted with input from the Crown Prosecution Service.
King faces a charge of causing wasteful employment of police time.
The case has been scheduled for court appearance in Lancaster.

Vote 0

Unlimited Access

Personalized Feed

Full Experience

By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.

Create an account and enjoy content that interests you with your personalized feed

Unlimited Access

Personalized Feed

Full Experience

By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.