crime

What We Know So Far About Retired NBA Star Shawn Kemp’s Arrest

An altercation led to shots being fired, investigators say.
03/09/2023

Black Mayors For NYC, L.A., Houston Say Public Safety, Homelessness Are Biggest Issues

‘It’s a moment for us,’ says Mayor Eric Adams about this historic time.
01/23/2023

Distinctive-Looking Viral Star Charles “Wide Neck” McDowell is In Jail Again

The rapper who shot to fame on the strength of his mugshot is accused of stalking and failing to make support payments.
11/29/2022

Arrest Warrant Issued For Friend Of Shanquella Robinson Who Died In Cabo, Mexico Under Mysterious Circumstances

The 25-year-old was reportedly traveling with friends when she was found dead in a vacation rental property.
11/24/2022

White Supremacist Accused of Kidnap, Rape and Assault of a Black Woman He Held Captive in His Basement

Despite rumors, police say there’s no proof Timothy Haslett, Jr. had more than one victim in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
10/18/2022

Jamaica Banning Broadcasts Glorifying Drugs And Crime

The government said the move is to cut back on programming that “could give the wrong impression that criminality is an accepted feature of Jamaican culture and society.”
10/13/2022

Man Accused of Hitting Wisconsin Christmas Parade Spectators With His Car Promises Better Courtroom Behavior

Darrell Brooks, who is representing himself at trial where he is accused of killing five and injuring 60 people has behaved erratically in court.
10/11/2022

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville Accused Of Making Racist Statement About Reparations

The Republicans are using a racially divisive message about crime to win elections.
10/10/2022

Family Of Alabama Inmate Concerned For His Life Amid Neglect Claims

The family of Kastellio Vaughan say he is being denied proper medical care during his 20-year prison sentence.
09/27/2022

Exclusive: A Conversation With Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot – Facing The Challenges As The Windy City Emerges From The Pandemic

In BET.com’s latest ‘Conversation With the Mayor’ we go to Chicago where the mayor explains how she has dealt with crime, the economy and other issues and how it has framed her.
09/20/2022

Vince Carter’s Wife, Sons Home During Horrifying Burglary

The NBA legend’s wife and children hid in a closet while the home was ransacked.
06/24/2022