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Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Task Force Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Walk - Native News Online
Nativenewsonline.net
Apr 21, 2026

Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Task Force Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Walk - Native News Online

On Monday, the Missing and Murdered Diné Relative Task Force held its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Walk, bringing together survivors, families, advocates, and community leaders in a unified call to end sexual violence across the Navajo Nation. The walk served as both a public show of solidarity and an educational effort to raise awareness about […]

Fiji police confirm murder probe launched into death of man in military custody
Asiapacificreport.nz
Apr 20, 2026

Fiji police confirm murder probe launched into death of man in military custody

Criminal Justice
Calgary trial begins for 4 people accused of killing woman, dumping her body  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 20, 2026

Calgary trial begins for 4 people accused of killing woman, dumping her body | Globalnews.ca

Greg Schuster, Gurpreeet Gill, Jared Burke and Shyana Popplestone are all charged with first degree murder and all of them have pleaded not guilty.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Lawyer argues client not criminally responsible – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Apr 20, 2026

Lawyer argues client not criminally responsible – Brandon Sun

If a 47-year-old man is found guilty of killing his mother, he should be found not criminally responsible, the man’s lawyer told a Brandon court. Gabriel Paul Heymans is on trial for second-degree mur...

Criminal Justice
SIRT clears RCMP officer in 2025 shooting near Canwood | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 20, 2026

SIRT clears RCMP officer in 2025 shooting near Canwood | battlefordsNOW

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has concluded no charges will be laid against an RCMP o...

Calgary police lay more charges following recent string of extortion shootings  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 20, 2026

Calgary police lay more charges following recent string of extortion shootings | Globalnews.ca

Calgary police have now laid charges against three men in relation to a recent serious of extortions in the city. Two have been arrested and a third is wanted on warrants.

Criminal Justice
Edmonton tattoo artist charged with sexual assault involving clients; more victims feared
Westernstandard.news
Apr 20, 2026

Edmonton tattoo artist charged with sexual assault involving clients; more victims feared

An Edmonton tattoo artist is facing multiple sexual assault charges after police say several female clients reported being inappropriately touched during tattoo appointments spanning several years.

Police searching for suspect in Brampton sexual assault
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 20, 2026

Police searching for suspect in Brampton sexual assault

Peel police are search for a male suspect wanted in connection to a Brampton sexual assault.

Hero principal who tackled school shooter crowned prom king in heartwarming video - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 20, 2026

Hero principal who tackled school shooter crowned prom king in heartwarming video - National | Globalnews.ca

Kirk Moore, a principal at Pauls Valley High School, was crowned over the weekend after students elected him in honour of his heroic efforts.

Violent Crime
Former Ontario councillor demands sexual misconduct report expunged after new details emerge  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 20, 2026

Former Ontario councillor demands sexual misconduct report expunged after new details emerge | Globalnews.ca

Former Brampton Coun. Gurpreet Dhillon was accused of sexual misconduct in early 2020. He says the complainant in that case has since withdrawn her allegation.

Accessradio.org.nz
Apr 20, 2026

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Police find dog breeding operation during drug lab raid in Hamilton, Ont.  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 20, 2026

Police find dog breeding operation during drug lab raid in Hamilton, Ont. | Globalnews.ca

Police in Hamilton, Ont., say three people are facing charges after a raid at a dispensary also led to the discovery of an illegal dog breeding operation.

Drug Crime
D4vd Charged With Murder Of 14-Year-Old Found In Trunk Of His Car
Stereogum.com
Apr 20, 2026

D4vd Charged With Murder Of 14-Year-Old Found In Trunk Of His Car

David Anthony Burke — the 21-year-old alt-pop star known as D4vd — will be formally charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, following his arrest in Los Angeles County last week. Last September, Hernandez’s decomposing body was discovered in an abandoned Tesla registered to Burke that had been parked in the Hollywood…

Stabbing victim had consumed alcohol and drugs, court told
Montrealgazette.com
Apr 20, 2026

Stabbing victim had consumed alcohol and drugs, court told

Brothers Chad and Jayden Pinel are charged with second-degree murder in the death of Conor Patrick O'Loughlin, 27.

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found in trunk - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 20, 2026

Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old found in trunk - National | Globalnews.ca

Defence lawyers for D4vd said he was innocent after his arrest, saying in a statement: 'We will vigorously defend David’s innocence.'

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Man accused in stabbing death of Burnaby RCMP officer found not fit to stand trial - BC | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 20, 2026

Man accused in stabbing death of Burnaby RCMP officer found not fit to stand trial - BC | Globalnews.ca

Justice Michael Tammen said on Monday that Jongwon Ham's delusions prevent him from making rational decisions about the court process.

Violent Crime
Fiji police confirms murder investigation launched into death of man in military custody | RNZ News
Rnz.co.nz
Apr 20, 2026

Fiji police confirms murder investigation launched into death of man in military custody | RNZ News

Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro told RNZ Pacific that investigators are gathering intelligence to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding Jone Vakarisi's death while in military custody.

Criminal Justice
Shaboozey Sets 'Outlaw Cherie Lee and Other Western Tales' as New Album
Variety.com
Apr 20, 2026

Shaboozey Sets 'Outlaw Cherie Lee and Other Western Tales' as New Album

Shaboozey has announced that his fourth record, 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee and Other Western Tales,' will be a concept album.

Fortnite star D4vd charged with first-degree murder
Polygon.com
Apr 20, 2026

Fortnite star D4vd charged with first-degree murder

After the arrest of David Burke, the LA District Attorney's office has an update on the Celeste Rivas case

D4vd Charged With Murder in Death of Teen Girl Celeste Rivas
Variety.com
Apr 20, 2026

D4vd Charged With Murder in Death of Teen Girl Celeste Rivas

D4vd, the singer whose real name is David Burke, was charged with murder in the death of Celeste Rivas, the teen girl whose body was found in his car.