Gang-related crime

'People are scared' as gang activity fuels Portland violence
By Sara Cline Jun. 10, 2021 01:02 AM EDT
Police searching for accused Baltimore gang leader who fled
Jun. 05, 2021 01:43 PM EDT
BALTIMORE (AP) — The reputed leader of a violent East Baltimore-based gang who was released to home confinement last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic has fled...

Global war on ransomware? Hurdles hinder the US response
By Alan Suderman Jun. 05, 2021 08:31 AM EDT
US government executes drug trafficker for Virginia gang killings, despite his COVID-19 infection last month
Jan. 14, 2021 11:37 PM EST
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — US government executes drug trafficker for Virginia gang killings, despite his COVID-19 infection last month.
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Drug dealer convicted in 7 killings could face execution
By Denise Lavoie Jan. 13, 2021 07:06 PM EST
California governor eases penalties for 35 former felons
By Don Thompson Nov. 10, 2020 09:14 PM EST
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom eased the sentences or criminal histories of nearly three dozen current or former felons on Tuesday,...

FBI warns ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
By Frank Bajak Oct. 28, 2020 09:41 PM EDT
White supremacist on California death row attacks guard
Jul. 17, 2020 08:07 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A white supremacist gang member on California's death row attacked a guard, who was slashed in the hand, corrections officials said.
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Brazen ambush of Mexico police chief leaves few options
By María Verza And Christopher Sherman Jun. 27, 2020 12:02 AM EDT
Measures that passed or failed in Georgia General Assembly
Jun. 26, 2020 01:33 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Friday are concluding the regular 2020 session of the General Assembly after a months-long recess...

Missouri lawmakers OK mail-in voting on final day of work
By Summer Ballentine May. 15, 2020 10:09 AM EDT