Miami Beach Police Thwart Tourist Shootings, Seize 22 Firearms

Police seized 22 rifles and handguns this month from the home of a South Beach waiter after co-workers alleged he planned to gun down beachgoers from atop a condo tower, then trigger car bombs, court records show.

Jeri Williams

2 Arrested in Kidnapping, Machete Slashing of Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent

The FBI said Hernandez was kidnapped at his mother’s tamale stand and forced to drive 46 miles to a semirural area about 100 yards from the Rio Grande west of the Las Cruces area.

John Pentelei-Molnar

Colorado Escapee Sought in Shooting of New Mexico Officer

Authorities say that Buck pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at the officer identified as Officer Joseph Barreto, hitting him. Police say Ofc. Barreto returned fire and radioed for assistance. Both Buck and Hernandez ran from the scene.

Tracy G. Trott

Suspect in 2008 Killing of California Deputy Turned Over to Feds by Mexico

LASD Deputy Juan Abel Escalante, 27, was killed outside his parents’ home in Los Angeles on August 2, 2008.

Jose Medina

Point of Law: The Limits of Electronic Searches

Can an individual be prosecuted for despicable criminal conduct based on evidence obtained in violation of the United States Constitution? Ultimately, the Ninth Circuit judges wrote, “In the circumstances of this case (United States v. Holcomb, 23-469 (9th Cir. 2025)), respect for the Constitution and the rule of law requires an answer of “no.”