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RCMP probing gas heist after 5K litres of fuel stolen from Edmonton station - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 18, 2026

RCMP probing gas heist after 5K litres of fuel stolen from Edmonton station - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

The RCMP is investigating after roughly 5,000 litres of fuel was stolen from a tank at an Edmonton-area gas station earlier this month.

#crime: Guilty Verdict Delivered In Lyn Fleming Murder Case - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station
Waateanews.com
May 18, 2026

#crime: Guilty Verdict Delivered In Lyn Fleming Murder Case - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station

A Christchurch High Court jury has found Hayden Tasker guilty of murdering Nelson Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, bringing an emotional end to one of New Zealand’s most high-profile police killing […]

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 18, 2026

Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown | battlefordsNOW

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor on Monday announced charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s crackdown in Minnesota. The office...

Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 18, 2026

Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown | battlefordsNOW

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor on Monday announced charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s crackdown in Minnesota. The office...

Winnipeg police take over probe after pair found dead in house fire - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 18, 2026

Winnipeg police take over probe after pair found dead in house fire - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

Winnipeg police are now investigating after two people were found dead in a house fire earlier this month.

Man loses bid to stay off sex offender registry - The Turtle Island News
Theturtleislandnews.com
May 18, 2026

Man loses bid to stay off sex offender registry - The Turtle Island News

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A man convicted of sexual assault in 2024 lost his constitutional challenge against a judge’s order requiring him to register as a sex offender and report his whereabouts to police for life. A jury found Wayne Michael James Dick guilty, and BC Supreme Court Justice Andrew Majawa sentenced him last July to three and a half years in jail. Majawa also ordered him to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act for life. Dick, who travels throughout BC for construction work, fishing and hunting, argued the requirements violated his rights under the life, liberty and security of the person section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In a May 1 ruling, Majawa found Dick failed to meet the

Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 18, 2026

Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown – Brandon Sun

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota prosecutor on Monday announced charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s crackdown in Minnesota.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says | battlefordsNOW

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Suspects were being sought in at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, including at fire stations, that left four people injured, the city's mayor said Sunday. The city ordered residents of a large part ...

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest ‘game’ | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest ‘game’ | battlefordsNOW

SOOKE — A man who shot and killed his friend while the victim was wearing a bulletproof vest as part of a "game" the pair had played before has been sentenced to four years in prison. Adam Steenbergen from Sooke, B.C., pleaded guilty to several charges...

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest 'game'
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 17, 2026

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest 'game'

A man who shot and killed his friend while the victim was wearing a bulletproof vest as part of a "game" the pair had played before has been sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Criminal Justice
Sombach brothers to face off for first time in CFL pre-season game | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

Sombach brothers to face off for first time in CFL pre-season game | battlefordsNOW

Regina's Carson Sombach has come up with a lot of big interceptions over his football career - from registerin...

Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people RCMP are on the lookout for | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people RCMP are on the lookout for | battlefordsNOW

Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for May includes people wanted for human trafficking, sexual assault with a we...

Man dead, another arrested after stabbing in Toronto-area neighbourhood - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 17, 2026

Man dead, another arrested after stabbing in Toronto-area neighbourhood - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Following a stabbing at an apartment, a man in his early 30s was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition and later pronounced dead, Toronto police said.

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 17, 2026

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says – Brandon Sun

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Suspects were being sought in at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, including at fire stations, that left four people injured, the city

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest ‘game’ – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 17, 2026

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest ‘game’ – Brandon Sun

SOOKE - A man who shot and killed his friend while the victim was wearing a bulletproof vest as part of a "game" the pair had played before has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Criminal Justice
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 17, 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency - National | Globalnews.ca

Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare, but severe and often fatal.

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda | battlefordsNOW

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. ...

Beldurraren promesa puztuak | Miradas | 7K - zazpika astekaria
Naiz.eus
May 17, 2026

Beldurraren promesa puztuak | Miradas | 7K - zazpika astekaria

Urteko filmik beldurgarriena», «aztoragarria, inoiz ikusi gabea; AEBn estreinatu zenean zorabioak eragin zituen aretoan» eta abar, eta abar. Amua b...

RCMP seize meth and cocaine from stolen vehicle. - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
May 16, 2026

RCMP seize meth and cocaine from stolen vehicle. - Prince Albert Daily Herald

The Meadow Lake RCMP seized 94 grams of methamphetamine, 11 grams of cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and an imitation firearm while searching a stolen vehicle on Thunderchild First Nation. Three people have been arrested following the investigation. Micayla Jimmy, 26, Ashton Martell, 35, and Tariq Nicotine, 27, all face multiple charges, including one count each

Drug Crime
ZEE5 Global Unveils the Chilling Trailer of ‘Hathras – 16 Days’, a Compelling Investigative Docu-Series Which Is Streaming Now on ZEE5 Global - High On Films
Highonfilms.com
May 16, 2026

ZEE5 Global Unveils the Chilling Trailer of ‘Hathras – 16 Days’, a Compelling Investigative Docu-Series Which Is Streaming Now on ZEE5 Global - High On Films

ZEE5 Global Unveils the Chilling Trailer of ‘Hathras – 16 Days’, a Compelling Investigative Docu-Series Streaming Now on ZEE5 Global