Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House
Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House The House of Representatives passed its first bill of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 7, a border security measure requiring the detention and deportation of unauthorized immigrants charged with theft-related crimes, including shoplifting and burglary. Named the Laken Riley Act in honor of a 22-year-old Georgia college student killed in February, 2024 by a Venezuelan migrant, the legislation received bipartisan support, in a 264-159 vote.  All Republicans and 48 Democrats backed the measure. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) stated that the Senate will consider the bill as early as Fr…
Shoplifting Suspect Caught Returning To Fetch Dog Left Behind At Target: Fredericksburg Police Shoplifting Suspect Caught Returning To Fetch Dog Left Behind At Target: Fredericksburg Police
Shoplifting Suspect Caught Returning To Fetch Dog Left Behind At Target: Fredericksburg Police Careless criminal or champion of canines?  A shoplifting suspect's hasty getaway from a Virginia Target store took an unexpected turn after she left her dog behind in the parking lot, leading to her arrest when she returned to claim the pet. On Tuesday, Dec. 19, officers in Fredericksburg responded to a shoplifting call at Target after Loss Prevention staff reported seeing a woman - later identified as Locust Grove resident Danielle Robinson - pushing an unpaid bicycle out the door and into a waiting vehicle. In the rush to escape, the 44-year-old woman left behind a dog, which had ju…
'He Was Supposed to Cover the Bill’: Shoplifting Florida Woman's Trump Excuse Flops in Stafford 'He Was Supposed to Cover the Bill’: Shoplifting Florida Woman's Trump Excuse Flops in Stafford
'He Was Supposed to Cover the Bill’: Shoplifting Florida Woman's Trump Excuse Flops in Stafford A Florida woman caused a Christmas morning commotion in Virginia, claiming former President Donald Trump was footing the bill for her snack spree. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called to the Royal Farms at 125 Royal Falls Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 25, at around 4:30 a.m., after staff reported a woman - later identified as 45-year-old Amber Mohan - yelling inside the store.  According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, as the shouting woman was leaving the store, Mohan grabbed multiple items, stuffed them into her pockets, and left without paying. Dep…
Hoboken Lululemon Loses $39K In Merch To Thieves, Police Say Hoboken Lululemon Loses $39K In Merch To Thieves, Police Say
Hoboken Lululemon Loses $39K In Merch To Thieves, Police Say Multiple shoplifters are at large after stealing items from a Lululemon in Hoboken on eight different incidents this year, authorities said. The shopliftings occurred between Friday, Aug. 30 and Tuesday, Nov. 26, Hoboken police said. Each time, the shoplifters entered the store at 313 Washington St., took multiple items, and left without paying, police said. The thieves made off with more than $39,000 in merchandise, police said. Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or [email protected].
ShopRite Shoplifters Arrested In Separate Lyndhurst Incidents, Police Say ShopRite Shoplifters Arrested In Separate Lyndhurst Incidents, Police Say
ShopRite Shoplifters Arrested In Separate Lyndhurst Incidents, Police Say Two Bergen County residents were arrested in separate shoplifting incidents at a local ShopRite, police said. The first incident at the ShopRite store in Lyndhurst occurred on Wednesday, Dec.18, around 4 p.m., when Frank Giuffrida, 49, was seen by store loss prevention staff placing multiple items from his shopping cart into his backpack, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. He then headed to the self-checkout register, where he failed to scan several items before leaving the store, police said. Loss prevention officers alerted the Lyndhurst Police and attempted to stop Giuffrida outside, but…
Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items
Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items Shoplifting in the US is a costly epidemic, with retailers losing over $120 billion last year. The trend focuses on easily concealed, high-demand products at major retailers like Walmart and Target, posing a nationwide challenge for store owners and law enforcement. Electronics, health and beauty products, and food items are among the most commonly stolen goods, Capital One Shopping reports.  Small gadgets such as headphones and phone chargers, alongside over-the-counter medications and cosmetics, are frequent targets.  Alcohol, baby formula, and packaged meats are also popular …
VIDEO: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Frederick Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage VIDEO: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Frederick Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage
Video: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Frederick Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage A pair of pregnant women who were caught red-handed stealing from stores in Frederick County tried to pull a fast one on police investigators but were not swift enough to avoid time behind bars in an instance that was caught on recently released footage by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube.  On March 27, California resident Mirela Sardaru, 36, and Melinsa Stefan, 21, who was identified by her Italian passport, were both taken into custody during a traffic stop after being connected to several thefts in the area when they targeted local shops (click here for the original story on this…
Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says
Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says A Spotsylvania suspect wanted out of Fredericksburg is back behind bars after a shoplifting bust at a Stafford Target. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9,, First Sgt. D.F. Purcell of Stafford's "Special Problems Unit" was conducting an anti-shoplifting patrol when he stopped by the Target on South Gateway Drive, a fateful coincidence, as store staff had just caught a shoplifter red-handed. Using surveillance footage, Purcell observed Quinten Howard, 40, roaming the store and filling a cart with nearly $190 worth of items before bypassing all points of sale, a Stafford County Sheriff’…
These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say
These Are The 5 Shoplifters Who Led Pursuit That Ended In Crash On PIP, Cops Say Police in Edgewater have announced the arrests of five men from Brooklyn following a shoplifting incident and a high-speed police chase that ended in a crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway on Thursday, Dec. 5. Edgewater police responded to a call at approximately 10:45 a.m. regarding a shoplifting incident at Edgewater Commons. The suspects allegedly fled the scene in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee with over $3,000 worth of merchandise, police said. Patrol officers spotted the vehicle traveling north on River Road and attempted a motor vehicle stop. The driver refused to pull over, drivi…
Expired Sticker Leads To Big Trouble For Stafford Pair Found With “Pure” Fentanyl: Sheriff Expired Sticker Leads To Big Trouble For Stafford Pair Found With “Pure” Fentanyl: Sheriff
Expired Sticker Leads To Big Trouble For Stafford Pair Found With “Pure” Fentanyl: Sheriff A traffic stop in South Stafford ended with two arrests and a shocking discovery of “pure” fentanyl, according to the sheriff's office. On Friday, Nov. 22 at around 2 p.m., Deputy S.A. Hensley stopped a Ford Focus with an expired inspection sticker on Warrenton Road near the commuter lot.  The passenger, identified as 33-year-old Kyle Dunbar of Stafford, was immediately recognized by the deputy as a wanted man for four shoplifting charges and he was detained without incident. Stafford resident Khadijah Francis, 30, the driver, was cited for driving without a license and detained after…
CT Women Nabbed After Route 17 Chase, Crash Sparked By Ulta Shoplifting: Police CT Women Nabbed After Route 17 Chase, Crash Sparked By Ulta Shoplifting: Police
CT Women Nabbed After Route 17 Chase, Crash Sparked By Ulta Shoplifting: Police A shoplifting incident at an Ulta store in New Jersey led to a police pursuit, a crash, and the arrest of two Connecticut women after a chaotic chase, authorities said. Ramsey police responded to reports of a shoplifting in progress at Ulta, located at 1255 Route 17 South, around 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to Detective Jaclyn Sabatelli. Officers saw the suspect vehicle, a white 2023 Jeep Compass, driving erratically and entering Route 17 South in an unsafe manner. A brief police pursuit ensued but was terminated due to heavy traffic. The suspect vehicle continued south and ulti…
Duo Stole $4K In Merch From Lululemon: Closter PD Duo Stole $4K In Merch From Lululemon: Closter PD
Duo Stole $4K In Merch From Lululemon: Closter PD Two people are at large after stealing more than $4,000 in merchandise from Lululemon in Closter on Monday, Nov. 11, authorities said. At 3:15 p.m., officers responded to the Lululemon at Closter Plaza on a report of a shoplifting, Closter police said. The store manager said two men wearing black hoodies went to separate areas of the store pretending to browse around, police said. Once store employees turned their back toward them, they grabbed multiple men's clothing items displayed on the table closest to the entrance of the store and ran out with the items, police said. The two men stole…