Crime & Public Safety

09/22/2026 · Cottonwood County

UN Agency Reports Rise in Forced Labor in Online Scam Operations

The United Nations migration agency has issued a warning regarding a growing trend where criminal gangs force individuals into online scam work. Victims often face confinement, confiscation of identification, and coercion through violence and debt bondage.

09/23/2026

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ICE Reports Highest Monthly Arrest Total in July

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made nearly 50,000 arrests in July, marking the highest monthly total since the start of the Trump administration. Texas and Florida together accounted for approximately 20,000 of these arrests.

09/13/2026

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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Stalking in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This plea agreement follows Mangione's arrest in August 2023.

09/11/2026

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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Stalking in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges on Friday. The plea relates to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This development occurred during a hearing in federal court.

09/11/2026

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Justice Department Establishes New Path for Felony Gun Rights Restoration

The Department of Justice introduced a new process for certain individuals convicted of non-violent felonies to regain their federal firearms rights. This initiative marks the latest action by the Trump administration regarding gun regulations.

09/10/2026

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DOJ Watchdog to Review DEA Fentanyl Interdiction Tactics

The Department of Justice's internal watchdog has initiated a review into the Drug Enforcement Administration's practices regarding fentanyl interdiction. This inquiry will focus on instances where DEA officials might have identified impending fentanyl deliveries but did not intervene immediately.

09/05/2026

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