DULUTH — Gideon Joseph Martin seemingly had an excuse for everything Thursday. He only broke into an occupied house on Christmas Day 2022 because he had the wrong address and thought his friend was dying inside. He only kicked a hole in the wall of a hospital room to escape police custody in July…

Smokey Bear's famous face takes on a modern pop art style, reflecting the iconic mascot's role in educating young students about wildfire prevention. Baker City Today Students at Brooklyn Primary School in Baker City, Oregon recently received a visit from Smokey Bear, the U.S. Forest Service's…

On April 07, a police notice about a Rheine burglary sharpened focus on localized property crime risk in North Rhine-Westphalia. For home insurance Germany, isolated break-ins can lift near-term loss frequency, pressure the claims ratio, and shift pricing or underwriting in affected postcodes.…

It was a brazen heist: A housekeeper was led around a seaside mansion at gunpoint as a thief made off with precious valuables, and then was tied up in the garage as the suspect made off in a stolen Porsche. Fittingly, the investigation into the high-profile case, which police this week said is…

HOUSTON – A suspected burglary attempt in Houston took an unusual turn early Sunday when a man got stuck while trying to enter a home through a chimney, according to the Houston Police Department. Houston police were called around 1 a.m. Sunday to a residence in the 9100 block of Tooley Drive.…

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A prosecutor and defense attorney painted sharply differing views Wednesday of the events that led a 20-year-old Bend man to fatally shoot a 33-year-old Redmond man after a 2023 altercation in a downtown Bend bar. Both sides provided jurors with their first look at security and…

This presentation highlights the most recent general requirements for the design of fire, flame, and gas detection systems for battery storage per the most relevant National & International Codes (i.e., NFPA 72:2022, NFPA 855:2023 and the International Fire Code:2021, Chapter 12.) The goal of this…

LYNN — During the Monday evening meeting, the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) Board of Commissioners accepted two emergency awards totaling approximately $1.9 million for the replacement of the fire alarm systems. Charles Mihos of the Procurement and Facilities Department…

COLLINGDALE, Pa. - Police and fire crews responded overnight to a home on Rhodes Avenue in Collingdale after a reported burglary and fire, according to neighbors and scanner audio. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Criminal Investigations Division remained at the scene Wednesday. What we know:…

Prayers for our friends in Loveland, what a horrible way to start the week. According to news affiliate KKTV in Colorado Springs, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) posted dramatic photos from the scene early Monday morning showing a large home engulfed in flames. The fire has already caused…

ATLANTA, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety — the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States — has acquired Communication Systems International dba CSI, enabling Pye-Barker to bring full-service code…

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County residents aged 50 and older are invited to a specialized kitchen fire safety presentation on Wednesday, April 22, at 10:00 a.m., Led by Coldwater Fire Department Marshal Steve Trall at the Burnside Center. The session will cover fire prevention, common hazards,…

Two people charged with breaking into a Stillman Valley home and battering one of its residents were released from custody Tuesday afternoon and ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device while confined to their homes as their cases proceed through the court system. Jayla M.S. Turner, 19, and…

An Allentown man admitted Monday to his role in a large-scale burglary ring that operated throughout Lehigh County and nearby areas, according to authorities. Roger Juan Tirado, 53, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, receiving stolen property, prohibited possession of a firearm, and…

MIAMI (WSVN) - A man faced a judge days after his arrest in connection to a stabbing in a Miami apartment that he claimed was prompted by a divine and led the victim fight back in self-defense, according to an arrest report. Frank Zaldivar-Santiesteba appeared before Miami-Dade Cicuit Court Judge…

Another hearing for Keshia Golden began Tuesday morning as she faces charges for the murder of her boyfriend. Golden's attorneys want the charges dropped, they argue she acted in self-defense. She was eight months pregnant when her attorney says her boyfriend at the time, Calvin Sidney, attacked her…

TEXARKANA, Texas -- Salty Boutique & Books will host a self-defense class and book signing Saturday in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., and the self-defense class will begin at 10 a.m. "LaKing, the man who's going to be teaching the self-defense class, has…

A Weare woman, who is facing civil rights violations for allegedly telling a 911 operator she fired two shots at a lost man’s car because “the guy is Black,” is claiming self-defense for criminal charges she is facing for the same incident. On Monday, Diane Durgin, 67, appeared in Hillsborough…

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Tenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office said an Anderson woman has been convicted of murdering her boyfriend in Feb. 2024. The solicitor’s office said Andreana Shanice Ware, 37, was found guilty by an Anderson County jury late Friday afternoon of murder and…

Early this year, my home city of Bend, Oregon, ended its contract with surveillance company Flock Safety, following months of public pressure and concerns around weak data privacy protections. Flock's controversial AI-powered license plate cameras were shut down, and its partnership with local law…

A Harnett County teen is gaining traction online for saving his neighbor's home after it caught fire on Monday night.According to the Angier and Black River Fire Department, the incident happened at a home off Hidden Court in Angier. A grease fire quickly started in the kitchen after someone in the…

COLLINGDALE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A 911 call reporting a burglary in progress led to a four-hour police standoff, a fire, and the death of a suspect Tuesday night in Delaware County, according to sources. The incident began around 9:30 p.m. on the unit block of Rhodes Avenue in Collingdale, when a woman…

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a public advisory after a hidden camera was found in the front yard of a home in Cerritos, another incident in a growing trend of burglary tactics across Southern California. In a post on social media, LASD officials advised the public to be…

MIAMI — Body camera and surveillance video exclusively obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday show the moments police say three suspects forced their way into a Little Havana home, attacked two victims, and were taken into custody late last year. Miami police said they arrested Augustin Hernandez, 46,…

NEWTOWN, CT — Three juveniles are facing charges after a reported burglary at a home in Newtown, police said. Officers were dispatched to a residence on Boggs Hill Road around 8:35 p.m. on April 4 for a report of a possible burglary in progress, according to Newtown police. When officers arrived,…

A recent wave of targeted home break-ins exposes the risks and dangers associated with burglary attempts, as well as the resourcefulness of some suspected criminals. A husband and wife in Houston called 911 in the early hours of Easter morning after they heard noises coming from their fireplace and…

Over the weekend, first responders say a child sparked a fire that destroyed a playground, and now fire officials are reminding the community that prevention skills start with teaching kids. Both Reno and Truckee Meadows Fire said involving kids in prevention that adults already do is a great…

A sophisticated burglary ring tracked their victims with GPS, cut the power and slipped into darkened homes, leaving behind a trail of slashed mattresses and scattered valuables across the country that a judge called "bone-chilling" — all while in the U.S. illegally. Six members of the seven-person…

A man tied to a burglary ring that hit homes across the country, including Mid-Michigan, is now headed to prison. Burglary Ring Targeted Homes Across Mid-Michigan Federal prosecutors say 29-year-old John Sebastian Quintero-Herrera was sentenced to nearly six years behind bars after leading what…

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A man in Columbus County has been arrested following a home invasion and robbery last month. According to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), victims reported that a man forced entry into their home in the Chadbourn area on March 28 and robbed the residents at…

A fire services company did not conduct any on-site inspections and merely acted as a “rubber stamp” in submitting 85 notices to shut down the hose reel system of a housing estate hit by Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades, an inquiry has heard. Separate testimony from a Fire Services Department…

An investigation is underway after a burglary escalated into a barricade situation on Tuesday night in Delaware County, leaving one person dead and another in custody, sources told NBC10. Sources also said the individual taken into custody was not cooperating with investigators earlier in the day.…

Residents acting quickly with a garden hose prevented a garage fire from spreading to the main house in Yorkville. The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District responded around 12:22 p.m. on April 8 to a structure fire in the 400 block of Twinleaf Trail in Yorkville. Upon arrival, the crew found…

The City of Cortland Common Council took action Tuesday night to address potential fire safety concerns at a local commercial property, approving a resolution designating a building at 125-127 Elm Street, Economy Paving, as posing a “Potential Risk.” Under the resolution, the designation is…

A doctor on trial on allegations he attempted to murder his wife on a trail in Hawaii last year took the stand in his own defense Thursday. Maui anesthesiologist Dr. Gerhardt Konig is charged with second-degree attempted murder, accused of trying to push his wife, Arielle Konig, off a cliff during a…

Businesses face increasing pressure to secure compliant fire watch services, underscoring the critical importance of fire safety preparedness. Los Angeles Today Fast Guard Service, a leading national security provider, is expanding its licensed fire watch services across California to help…

The aftermath of a deadly trailer fire exposes the tragic consequences of inadequate fire safety measures. Porterville Today A fatal trailer home fire in Porterville, California that killed five people, including four children, has been ruled accidental by the city's fire department after a…

The consultation on changes to Approved Document B (ADB) was opened by the Health and Safety Executive on 25 March, and sets out new guidance for the construction of buildings taller than 11m that seemingly prohibits timber from being used as either a load-bearing material or as external cladding.…

Specialized fire-resistant glass materials are reshaping the global construction industry, prioritizing both structural integrity and aesthetic design. Rockville Today The global fire-resistant glass market is entering a decisive growth phase, propelled by stringent fire safety mandates and a…

A true pioneer in the field of fire safety, Rapidrop Global Limited (Rapidrop)’s journey is one defined by resilience, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality. With a growing international footprint, the company plays a vital role in safeguarding some of the world’s most important…