Arrests in England Serious Matters
Before the Police National Computer system was implemented in 1974, being arrested in England was not considered a serious matter. Then, a suspect’s fingerprints and mug shot would have been taken, but the information would not have been shared with other agencies. Now, taking fingerprints and mug shots is standard procedure, and taking a suspect’s DNA is also part of the process when someone is arrested for a recordable offense. The information is held indefinitely and can be accessed from police forces nationwide. This makes it easier for police departments to cooperate with each other and apprehend criminals.
Arrest Numbers Rise for Petty Crimes in Eureka
Arrests for theft and break-ins in Eureka are up by 20 percent from the same time last year and the police department is providing information to citizens to help lower the risk they will become victims of a crime. Removing anything of value that is visible from outside of a car is one strategy. Police also recommend that residents start a neighborhood watch program. Both of these measures will help to keep crime down in particular neighborhoods, and citizens should always report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.
Half of Companies Have Hired A Worker with an Arrest Record
c The National Employment Law Project estimates 65 million Americans have been arrested and have some type of criminal record. The Equal Opportunity Commission is agains employers using arrest records to screen job applicants, and many companies will not hire someone who has one. Some companies even put language barring people with criminal records from applying for jobs, but it seems as though they are getting jobs anyway.
Source: http://www.tlnt.com/2012/09/27/survey-50-of-all-companies-have-hired-workers-with-a-criminal-record/
LASD Can See Crimes in Progress, Make Arrests Easier
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has a policy in effect where will dispatch officers to alarms where video surveillance can confirm a crime is in progress, and make it easier to arrest a suspect. The Department responded to 3,484 silent robbery alarms and arrested 24 people. Out of 91,904 audible burglary alarm calls, the Department made 69 arrests. The LASD responded to a total of 103,242 calls in 2011 and made 129 arrests. The Sheriff’s Department may be missing out on arresting some perpetrators by using this priority system, since the arrest numbers are relatively low.
Source: http://www.boydsecurity.com/blog/los-angeles-sheriffs-see-the-arrest-numbers-embrace-video-alarms/
Illinois DUI Arrest Stats for 2011
The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) has released DUI statistics for 2011. The numbers were gathered from surveys conducted with police departments in various parts of the state. The city with the highest number of arrests was Rockford with 686, followed by Naperville (622) and Springfield (553). The State Police arrested 9,719 people in 2011 and the City of Chicago PD arrested 3,037 offenders. The Cook County Sheriff’s Department arrested 475 people, and this figure represents the highest number for any county. Even one arrest for DUI is too many, and these people need to be off the streets.
Source: http://www.illinoisdui.us/2012/06/28/illinois-dui-arrest-statistics-for-2011/
Activist Under House Arrest Asks for Support and Solidarity
An open letter has been posted online from an activist who is being held under house arrest in Tel Aviv for supporting Palestinians fighting a 12-year road closure on the West Bank town of Kufr Qeddoum. Lauren Siebert describes being held briefly in an Israeli prison before being sentenced to house arrest. She calls for the immediate release of her companions, citing the fact that the judge in the case called the charges doubtful. The description of someone who has lived this experience will help readers to understand it.
NYC Man Arrested for Assaulting Lohan Released
A 25-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly assaulting Lindsay Lohan by grabbing the actress in her hotel room during an argument over cell phone images was released by police when the allegations could not be substantiated. The arrest was also voided. Christian LaBella and Lindsay Lohan filed harassment complaints against each other in the incident. Lohan’s publicist expressed disappointment that police did not charge LaBella in the incident. No other legal action will be taken. It sounds like a simple misunderstanding; too bad police had to become involved in it.
Source: http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/72388999.html
Chevy Dealership Sorry For Error Leading to Customer Arrest
A customer who was mistakenly undercharged $5,600.00 for an SUV and then arrested for having stolen the vehicle after resisting the company’s efforts to get him to sign a new contract has been issued an apology by the president of Priority Chevrolet. The customer, Danny Sawyer, has filed two lawsuits against the dealership and is seeking $2.2 million in damages for malicious prosecution, slander, defamation, and other allegations. Sawyer should not have been arrested over a clerical error made at the dealership and an apology is not enough.
Source: http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/dealership-apologizes-error-customer-arrest-0
Lindsay Lohan: Stress from Arrest Put Me in Hospital
Lindsay Lohan is claiming the stress from her latest run-in with police has lead to her being admitted to hospital. The actress was taken to a New York City emergency room Sunday night with a lung infection. She was treated and released. Her take on the incident is that the arrest caused her so much anxiety that it caused her to need medical attention and that it exasperated the walking pneumonia she has been suffering from for weeks. According to reports, Lohan is a chain smoker who has been known to consume a pack a day, which may be the real reason she was having pain.
Source: http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/72256458.html
Lindsay Lohan’s Arrest Could Mean More Punishment
Lindsay Lohan’s arrest in New York could mean more penalties for the actress in Los Angeles. According to LA city prosecutors, if Lohan did leave the scene of an accident, a judge could rule that she had violated the terms of her probation. In that instance, she could be facing more jail time or be ordered to perform additional community service. She is currently on probation for shoplifting a necklace and is required to obey all laws. Lohan should be very careful about her conduct if any violation of the law could lead to further legal consequences.
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October 3, 2012
Activist Under House Arrest Asks for Support and Solidarity
An open letter has been posted online from an activist who is being held under house arrest in Tel Aviv for supporting Palestinians fighting a 12-year road closure on the West Bank town of Kufr Qeddoum. Lauren Siebert describes being … Continue reading
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Arrest Numbers Rise for Petty Crimes in Eureka
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Before the Police National Computer system was implemented in 1974, being arrested in England was not considered a serious matter. Then, a suspect’s fingerprints and mug shot would have been taken, but the information would not have been shared with … Continue reading
September 20, 2012
Calgary Police Arrest Man for Firing Hunting Rifle at BBQ
A man has been arrested and taken into custody by Calgary police after allegedly shooting a hunting rifle at an outdoor barbecue. The incident took place at a home in the 1500 block of Robson Crescent S.E. between a man … Continue reading
October 1, 2012
Chevy Dealership Sorry For Error Leading to Customer Arrest
A customer who was mistakenly undercharged $5,600.00 for an SUV and then arrested for having stolen the vehicle after resisting the company’s efforts to get him to sign a new contract has been issued an apology by the president of … Continue reading
