Top Crime News provided by The NY Daily News©

• Oil truck fireball kills 153 in Pakistan
  More than 150 people were killed when the truck exploded and spread a wall of fire across the road, officials said.
• 9 dead as tourist boat with 150 aboard sinks in Colombia
  Authorities in Colombia say a rescue operation is underway after a recreational boat with about 150 people on board sank near Medellin.
• Martin Shkreli heads to Brooklyn court over fraud charges
  Prosecutors will now try to persuade a jury the so-called “Pharma Bro” is a con man, too.
• N.C. teen missing for over a year found alive in Georgia
  A North Carolina teen missing from her home for more than a year has been found alive in Georgia, the FBI says.
• Investigation underway after Mich. singer was found dead in home
  A police investigation is underway after a local Michigan singer was found dead inside her home Friday evening.
• Couple assaults restaurant owner and daughter over food order
  An angry couple assaulted a Georgia fast food owner and her daughter outside a restaurant over an order.
• Drive-by gunman critically wounds couple leaving baby shower
  A drive-by gunman critically wounded a man and woman who had just left a Queens baby shower in a BMW.
• ‘Concerned citizen’ charged with shooting man who ran from cops
  Marcus Allan Pitts, 46, was booked on charges of aggravated assault.
• Ypsilanti Ripper savagely murders women in Michigan in late ’60s
  As of July 23, 1969, six young women had been murdered and dumped in remote spots around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Mich.
• Seattle cop stopped carrying Taser prior to pregnant mom death
  A Seattle police officer who fatally shot a pregnant mother of four told detectives he considered giving up his stun gun for months.
• SEE IT: Security vids catch suspects in couple's Brooklyn murder
  Police released surveillance videos Saturday showing two possible suspects in a double murder outside a Brooklyn nightclub.
• ‘Mad Max’ imposter arrested after cops find sawed-off shotgun
  A California man who calls himself “Mad Max” was arrested Thursday after cops found him with a stash of illegal weapons.
• Man shot by brother-in-law after he confronts him about murder
  It was a shooting 22 years in the making.
• American tourist robbed, shot on beach in Turks and Caicos
  A family vacation turned grisly when an American tourist was robbed and shot on Providenciales, an island in Turks and Caicos.
• Cops cuff convict who shot bystander in Brooklyn
  Cops have collared a convicted felon who shot a bystander on a Brooklyn street, officials said.
• TSA officer steals money from passenger during pat down
  A pat down became a shakedown when a Transportation Security Administration officer stole money from a passenger, police said.
• Mass. man indicted for Google employee’s jogging murder
  A Massachusetts man has officially been indicted for the brutal murder of a New York Google employee last summer.
• Albuquerque TV truck stolen while crew reported crime story
  While a television news crew was gathering footage for a story about crime in the Albuquerque downtown area, a thief drove off in its SUV.
• Texas mom arrested for leaving toddlers in hot car as punishment
  A Texas mother who left her two young children in a hot car as punishment has been arr ested for their deaths.
• British politicians hit by 'sustained' cyberattack
  Hackers targeted Parliament Saturday with a “sustained” cyberattack in an attempt to gain access to email accounts, officials said.

Top Crime News provided by TMZ

• Emilio Estevez's Gun and Ammo Stolen During Car Break-In
  Emilio Estevez is way past playing Billy the Kid ... especially now that cops tell us his gun was stolen. Law enforcement sources say the incident went down back in May as the 'Mighty Ducks' and "Young Guns" star was staying at the Oceana hotel in… Permalink
• Charlamagne Tha God Thinks Sexual Assault Education's Good, but not from Bill Cosby
  [[tmz:video id="0_anzmxc8s"]] Charlamagne tha God's got no problem with teaching people about sexual assault ... but definitely doesn't think Bill Cosby should be leading the charge. "The Breakfast Club" host chatted with us at the Mr. C hotel in Beverly… Permalink
• Mike Comrie Rape Case Rejected Over Holes In Sodomy Claim
  Ex-NHL star Mike Comrie will NOT be charged with rape -- after prosecutors say there was reasonable doubt as to whether his accuser consented to anal sex during a sexual encounter in February.  TMZ Sports broke the story ... Comrie was investigated… Permalink
• Charlie Sheen Sued for Exposing Ex to HIV
  Charlie Sheen recklessly exposed his ex-girlfriend to HIV and had the audacity to say he was "noble" for belatedly telling her ... according to a new lawsuit. A California woman -- known only as Jane Doe -- claims she met the "confidential male… Permalink
• Lamar Odom Blasts Stephen A. Smith, How Dare You Mock Crack Addiction?!
  Lamar Odom is FURIOUS at Stephen A. Smith -- and unleashed his lawyer to tear the ESPN star a new one for mocking his crack addiction on the air. Odom's pissed at a segment from Wednesday's "First Take" -- when Smith was ripping NY Knicks… Permalink
• Dr. Luke Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Kesha's Mom
  Dr. Luke's nearly 3 year saga in a defamation lawsuit against Kesha's mom is finally over -- the suit's been dropped and they've reached a settlement. TMZ broke the story ... the music producer claimed in a 2014 lawsuit that Pebe Sebert orchestrated… Permalink
• NBA's Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Suspended 2 Games For Drunk Driving Arrest
  Detroit Pistons star Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been suspended 2 games without pay for his March drunk driving arrest ... the league announced Friday. He'll serve the suspension at the beginning of the 2017-18 season. KCP was initially pulled over for… Permalink
• Detroit Lions' Tavon Wilson Accused of Attacking Baby Mama, Denies Allegation (UPDATE)
  1:38 PM PT -- We spoke to Wilson's lawyer, Mark Schamel, who tells us, "There's video of the incident that shows Ms. Leach is attacked. Mr. Wilson is a witness, Ms. Leach is the victim and Ms. Jackson is the defendant."  "She's been charged… Permalink
• 'All Eyez On Me' Producers, Writers Sued by Kevin Powell, They Stole My Interviews
  The filmmakers behind "All Eyez On Me" kept too close an eye on interviews Tupac did with a famous journalist, and then used his work -- without permission -- to write their script ... according to a lawsuit. Kevin Powell wrote a series of articles for… Permalink
• Bill Cosby Juror Says Andrea Constand Dressed Like She Was Asking for It
  A juror in the Bill Cosby trial says Andrea Constand's choice of clothes was highly relevant in deciding whether she was the victim of sexual assault. The male juror -- who spoke with Philadelphia Inquirer -- said Constand should have been "dressed… Permalink
• Zac Brown Wants Out of Court Date with Fan
  Zac Brown wants a judge to excuse him from a court date to settle a fan's lawsuit. Zac's being sued by Karen Perry, a blind woman, who says she was gravely injured during his 2015 concert at Fenway Park. She claims Zac incited the crowd to storm the… Permalink
• Congressman Cedric Richmond Calls Out Trump, NRA, Philando Castile Was Not a Threat to Cops
  [[tmz:video id="0_kvngwwg5"]] President Trump and the National Rifle Ass'n are stereotyping all black men as dangerous, and the proof is their silence over the killing of Philando Castile ... so says Congressman Cedric Richmond. Richmond was on Capitol… Permalink
• Mariachi Superstar Pepe Aguilar's Son Cops Plea Deal in Human Smuggling Case
  Mariachi superstar Pepe Aguilar's son hopes to avoid serious prison time after striking a plea deal for smuggling a Chinese national in the trunk of his car. Jose Emiliano Aguilar pled guilty to 1 count of failing to present an undocumented alien at the… Permalink
• Mel B Refuses to Give Stephen Belafonte $4k/Month for Food
  Mel B's drawing a line when it comes to footing the bill for her estranged husband's food, clothing and cell phone habits ... calling his "wish list" a pipe dream. Mel filed docs shooting holes in Stephen Belafonte's request for emergency spousal… Permalink
• Bill Cosby Town Hall Meetings About Sexual Assault Are Lawyer-Approved
  [[tmz:video id="0_vakpqbm7"]] Bill Cosby's moving forward with plans to host town hall meetings where he'll discuss sex assault cases and how to avoid them -- and surprisingly ... his lawyers are totally cool with it. Cosby's high profile… Permalink
• Manson Family Killer Denied Parole for At Least 5 Years
  Charles Manson family killer Patricia Krenwinkel had no luck on her 14th attempt at freedom ... she's been denied parole. The Commissioners from the Board of Parole Hearings met Thursday in Corona, CA where she's imprisoned, and decided… Permalink
• Bill Cosby to Hold Seminars on How to Avoid Sexual Assault
  [[tmz:video id="0_tltilx8o"]] Bill Cosby wants to spread the word to young people about sexual assault  ... and how to avoid being accused of it. Cosby's spokespeople, Andrew Wyatt and Ebonee Benson, told "Good Day Alabama" Wednesday the comedian is… Permalink
• John Oliver Sued by Coal Mining Mogul Bob Murray Over 'Geriatric Dr. Evil' Remark
  11:37 AM -- HBO tells TMZ, "We have confidence in the staff of Last Week Tonight and do not believe anything in the show this week violated Mr. Murray's or Murray Energy's rights." John Oliver knew what was coming, and now he's got it -- a big fat… Permalink
• Bill Cosby Jury Had 2 Not Guilty Holdouts in Sexual Assault Trial
  Jurors in the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial reportedly voted to convict the comedian on 2 counts of sexual assault by a vote of 10 - 2. A juror broke the silence after the verdict by telling ABC News 10 of the jurors believed Cosby digitally penetrated… Permalink
• Eric Dickerson Says O.J. Simpson Is Still Bankable After Prison
  [[tmz:video id="0_yyn5stf0"]] Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson says O.J. Simpson won't have a problem making money if released from prison ... telling TMZ Sports he thinks Juice can make a killing as a free man. E.D. -- who admits Simpson is his favorite… Permalink

Top Crime News provided by The LA Times©

• Police commissioner calls for inspector general to investigate LAPD's troubled cadet program
  The president of the civilian panel that oversees the Los Angeles Police Department said he will direct the LAPD’s watchdog to review its cadet program, the latest inquiry stemming from a series of disturbing allegations involving the long-championed youth program. Matt Johnson, the head of the...
• Would you want your son taking Bill Cosby's advice on how to treat women?
  Bill Cosby was not convicted of sexually assaulting Andrea Constand. Nor was he acquitted. And while his supporters may be claiming a victory, his legal travails are far from over. Following the declaration of a mistrial on June 17, prosecutors in Montgomery County, Penn., vowed to retry the now-disgraced...
• Weapons cache seized at home of LAPD officer accused of having sex with teenage cadet, sources say
  More than 100 firearms, including modified assault rifles, were recovered Thursday at the home of the Los Angeles police officer accused of having sex with an underage member of the department’s cadet program, deepening concerns about the embattled youth initiative, law enforcement sources said....
• Twice-convicted O.C. killer will receive new trial in latest fallout from jailhouse snitch scandal
  A man convicted in the 1998 killing of a pregnant woman will receive a new trial after an appellate court concluded that the Orange County district attorney’s office failed to disclose pertinent information about a jailhouse informant, the latest fallout from a years-long controversy embroiling...
• Biker in Mongols gang is arrested in fatal shooting of rival Hell Angels member
  A Mongols motorcycle gang member is accused of fatally shooting a member of the Hells Angels biker gang last month in Riverside as part of an ongoing rivalry, authorities said. Joshua Ryan Herbert, a 27-year-old Corona resident, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder,...
• Boyfriend detained after woman dies of possible strangling in Compton
  A man has been detained in the death of his girlfriend after her body was found with ligature marks around her neck early Friday in their Compton home, authorities said. The man, whose identity has not been released, is considered a person of interest in the woman’s death, said Deputy Grace Medrano,...
• 2 men charged in major beehive theft targeting Central Valley almond orchards
  Fresno County prosecutors have charged two men in a series of beehive thefts that targeted Central Valley almond orchards. Pavel Tveretinov, 51, and Vitaliy Yeroshenko, 48, are each facing nine felony counts of receiving stolen property and one misdemeanor count of receiving stolen property, with...
• Border Patrol agent pleads guilty in drug smuggling case
  A U.S. Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty Thursday to smuggling backpacks he believed contained drugs across the border. Appearing in a federal courtroom in San Diego, Noe Lopez pleaded guilty to attempted distribution of methamphetamine and attempted distribution of cocaine. He faces a possible...
• LAPD Chief Beck personally arrests officer on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old
  A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Thursday and accused of having an unlawful sexual relationship with a 15-year-old member of the department’s cadet program, the latest embarrassment stemming from an investigation into thefts and other misconduct tied to the program, Chief Charlie Beck...
• South El Monte teacher arrested on suspicion of molesting students
  A fifth-grade teacher in South El Monte has been arrested on suspicion of inappropriately touching students, and investigators are trying to determine whether there are other potential victims, authorities said. Joseph Baldenebro, 54, was arrested Wednesday and accused of multiple counts of molesting...
• ‘Why wasn’t he taken to a hospital?’ Family of man who died at Electric Daisy Carnival demands answers
  A 34-year-old man from Ventura County died while attending Insomniac's Electric Daisy Carnival
• Essential California: How this artist is facing down the threat of total paralysis
  Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Thursday, June 22, and here’s what’s happening across California: TOP STORIES Travel, love, create, yearn Kam Redlawsk’s story is both tragic and inspiring. She has a rare genetic disorder that progressively weakens muscles...
• Man with cache of powerful weapons arrested at Pasadena transit station
  Sheriff’s deputies approached a man who was urinating on a planter Wednesday at a Pasadena transit station and made an alarming discovery. In his duffel bag, the deputies found a cache of weapons, including a loaded AR-15 semiautomatic rifle, a handgun, rope, a machete, two loaded 30-round magazines,...
• Suspected carjacker who was fatally shot by South Gate police had a replica firearm, authorities say
  A suspected carjacker who was fatally shot Tuesday by South Gate police was armed with a replica firearm, according to authorities. The man, identified by coroner’s officials as 36-year-old David Pacas, had carjacked a woman at gunpoint about 7 a.m. in West Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles...
• Alleged smuggler arrested after woman dies hiding in his truck, federal officials say
  A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday after a Mexican woman he picked up near the border died while hiding in his truck, authorities said. Efren Jimenez was taken into custody late Sunday when a father and son saw him dragging the woman’s body off a remote canyon road in San Juan Capistrano, according...
• Essential California: Record temperatures send residents searching for a cool breeze
  Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Wednesday, June 21, and here’s what’s happening across California: TOP STORIES Holy cow! That heat! Records were broken and feet were burned as temperatures reached new heights throughout Southern California. It was so hot...
• Four more cadets arrested as investigation of stolen LAPD cruisers continues
  Four more cadets were arrested as part of the Los Angeles Police Department's widening investigation into a group of teenagers who allegedly stole police cars — an embarrassing episode for the department that drew national headlines when it surfaced last week. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said at a...
• L.A. Fire Department could soon seek federal permission to fly drones
  The Los Angeles Fire Department could soon seek federal permission to fly drones, a tool that officials say could help them track down missing hikers, gauge the risks in burning buildings and search confined spaces. A Los Angeles City Council committee voted Tuesday to allow the department to start...
• Two charged with attempted murder in stabbing of bodyguard of well-known alt-right figure
  Two men were charged with attempted murder Tuesday in the stabbing of a man who works as a bodyguard for a nationally known figure popular among the alt-right, prosecutors said. Edgar Khodzhasaryan, 30, of Glendale, and Arsen Bekverdyan, 31, of Burbank, were charged with attempted murder and assault...
• Police shoot man wielding steak knife during Sherman Oaks domestic violence call
  A police officer shot a man while responding to a domestic violence call in Sherman Oaks late Monday night, authorities said. Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived at the 4200 block of Matilija Avenue about 11 p.m. and found a 75-year-old man holding a steak knife, authorities said. Police...
• Police investigate apparent murder-suicide in Lancaster
  Detectives are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Lancaster in which authorities said a man shot his wife and then himself early Monday. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office identified the couple as Jamie Lynn Matthews, 35, and Clyde Matthews, 39. The couple were arguing around 12:20...
• Man fatally shot by South Gate police following pursuit and crash
  A man was fatally shot by South Gate police Tuesday morning following a pursuit that ended in a crash involving multiple vehicles, authorities said. The man was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene in South Gate, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which is assisting...
• Essential California: Carrie Fisher's final chapter: No Hollywood ending here
  Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Tuesday, June 20, and here’s what’s happening across California: TOP STORIES Carrie Fisher's final chapter: No Hollywood ending here Carrie Fisher never said she had conquered her problems. The quintessential child of Tinseltown...
• Immigration activist who says she was victim of retaliation by Border Patrol applies for 'Dreamer' protections
  An immigrant rights activist who has said she was detained by Border Patrol agents in retaliation for protesting the arrest of her mother spoke out publicly for the first time Monday, announcing she will apply for protections as a “Dreamer” in the hopes of avoiding deportation. Claudia Rueda, 22,...
• Mother arrested in biting and choking of child during 'exorcism' at California beach
  A Northern California mother who claimed she was trying to exorcise demons from her daughter has been booked on suspicion of biting, choking and shoving handfuls of sand into the girl’s mouth and eyes on a crowded beach, authorities said. Kimberly Felder, a 45-year-old Ferndale resident, was arrested...