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Riverview Heights (33578) - Police in Riverview confirmed that a woman kidnapped a man and his two children, telling officers she “always wanted kids.” The victims were taken near Oakwood Park before being rescued safely, though all were…

Downtown Brookfield (53005) - A 75-year-old woman was carjacked and kidnapped outside Maple Street Grill in downtown Brookfield after a man posed as a valet driver, police confirmed. Authorities described the act as a “calculated, predatory…

Pine Ridge community (75126) – A shocking crime has rattled the Pine Ridge community after authorities say a teenager brutally stabbed his friend more than 30 times, partially dismembered the body, and dumped the remains inside a trailer.…

Maplewood neighborhood ( 07040) – Police responding to a disturbance in Maplewood made a shocking discovery after encountering a bloodied man on the front steps of a home. Inside, they found another victim suffering from multiple stab…

South Side neighborhood (60621) – A tragic scene unfolded in Chicago’s South Side after gunmen unleashed a hail of bullets on a family home, killing a child inside. Police say between 20 and 25 rounds were fired, leaving the house riddled…

Riverdale neighborhood (30274) – A Riverdale man was fatally stabbed after trying to help a woman escape her abusive husband, police confirmed. Authorities say the husband attacked the Good Samaritan, resulting in the man’s death at the…

Maplewood district (07040) – Authorities in Maplewood have arrested a couple who allegedly created a 277-page hit list targeting police officers, church members, and other community figures, the District Attorney’s Office confirmed. The…

Elmwood Park neighborhood (07023) - A tragic shooting occurred at a Sesame Street-themed birthday party in Elmwood Park, leaving a 3-year-old boy dead and several guests injured. Authorities described the attack as a “senseless act of…

Maplewood district (07040) - A man who earned $100,000 by helping an influencer pretend to be blind was reportedly kidnapped by his own family in Maplewood. Authorities confirmed the victim was threatened and held against his will,…

Miami, FL (33174) - A 24-year-old man, Reiver Jose Sanchez-Molero, was arrested in Miami after allegedly attacking a Panda Express customer with a baseball bat and stealing hundreds of dollars via the victim’s Zelle account. The victim was…