4 h. ago Jury finds deadly ambush of Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn't a planned execution

The deadly ambush of a Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn’t a planned execution, a jury ruled Friday evening. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury convicted Edmonton-area man Michael Tyrel Arnold of a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nakita Baron, who was killed in the front passenger seat […]

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4 h. ago Psych assessment ordered for man charged with murder in alleged B.C. cyclist hit

Steven Squires is charged with first-degree murder in the Feb. 8 death of 54-year-old Rodney Kelly, near Cumberland.

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5 h. ago Minneapolis man charged with trying to join Islamic State group

MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 22, made his first court appearance on a charge of attempting to provide material support to a […]

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6 h. ago B.C. wildlife rescue operators charged, accused of feeding bears

Tammy Trefry and Jeffrey Martel's lawyer allege they are being "harassed and intentionally targeted" by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

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7 h. ago North Carolina company owner pleads guilty over attempted technology sale to China

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The owner of a North Carolina company pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday to trying to sell electronic devices that have military applications to China without having a required U.S. government license, authorities said. David C. Bohmerwald, who was formally charged in October with violating the Export Control Reform Act […]

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7 h. ago London Muslims ready to 'press reset on life' during Ramadan

The Muslim holiday of Ramadan, a sacred month in the Islamic calendar, begins this weekend with the crescent moon.

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8 h. ago Woman sought in east London jewelry 'distraction theft': Police

A Scarborough woman is charged with theft after police say a pedestrian had her jewelry stolen by someone who gave her a necklace

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8 h. ago Two youths charged with attempted murder, robbery in Vaughan

Two youths aged 15 and 17 have been charged with attempted murder after a firearm was discharged during an alleged robbery in Vaughan. York Regional Police said the victim met with the suspect on Jan. 18 at midnight at Teston Rd. and Jane St. to sell him a phone. Police alleged that the suspect stole […]

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9 h. ago Landlord guilty of murdering Palestinian American boy in Illinois attack

Authorities alleged the boy's family was targeted because of their Islamic faith.

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9 h. ago Illinois landlord guilty of murder, hate crime in 2023 attack on Palestinian American boy

JOLIET, Ill. — A jury found an Illinois landlord guilty of murder and hate crime charges Friday for a brutal 2023 attack on a Palestinian American family that killed a 6-year-old. Joseph Czuba, 73, was charged in the fatal stabbing of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of his mother, Hanan Shaheen on Oct. 14, 2023 […]

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9 h. ago Man, 18, charged after Tuesday shooting in Hamilton home; no injuries

An 18-year-old Hamilton man faces two firearm-related charges following reports of a Tuesday shooting shortly after 3:30 p.m. Hamilton Police said officers responded to 238 Hwy. 8 in Hamilton and learned the shooting happened inside the residence. Police said numerous people were in the home when the shooting happened, however, there are no reported injuries. […]

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9 h. ago Youth killed after being towed behind pickup truck in Vaughan

A 17-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving.

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10 h. ago Saskatoon murder victim’s family still waiting for answers 1 month after his death

Fifty-three-year-old Troy Leclair is facing charges of first-degree murder, following the death of 23-year-old Alfred Okyere on Jan. 21, 2025.

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10 h. ago Two men face dozens of charges in connection with Project Skyfall

York Regional Police have laid 39 additional charges against two GTA men in Project Skyfall, a year-long investigation into home invasions, armed robberies and drug trafficking. Earlier, 17 people were charged with 83 collective offences, three firearms recovered and more than $14 million of illegal drugs seized. The continued investigation led to charges related to […]

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11 h. ago In Calgary courts: Trial set for Calgary man charged in connection with toddler's death in 2022

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

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12 h. ago Man convicted of firearms charges sought after monitoring device removed: Toronto cops

An Ottawa man convicted of several firearms-related offences is wanted by Toronto Police for allegedly removing his ankle monitor. On Feb. 17, 2023, Kuot Akoi was charged but released from custody with conditions to wear the device. The 30-year-old was recently convicted of the charges and was to turn himself in and start serving his […]

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13 h. ago B.C. crime briefs: Delta man charged with firearms offences | Woman charged after stolen vehicle crashed into police car in Kamloops

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

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13 h. ago Brampton man charged in alleged police officer impersonation, kidnapping

The man asked about her immigration status and demanded documentation, police allege

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13 h. ago Ottawa man, 57, sentenced to 6 years, must pay restitution to child sex victim

Brent McMullen, 57, pleaded guilty in January to charges of sexual interference and making child pornography among other offences.

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14 h. ago Man handed 68 charges in string of Winnipeg robberies, property crimes

A Winnipeg man is facing a whopping 68 charges after his arrest in connection with a string of robberies and property crimes beginning in August of last year.

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