Crime & Public Safety
07/17/2026 · Moore County
Prosecutors push to increase sentences for domestic homicides
Officials are considering legislation that would increase the mandatory minimum sentence for domestic killings to 25 years, aligning penalties with other murder convictions.
Most Americans Face Daily Scam Attempts, Yet Few Report Losses
An AP-NORC poll shows most Americans encounter scam attempts regularly, and roughly 3 in 10 have suffered financial or information losses. However, most victims do not report their experiences to authorities.
07/18/2026
DEA faces scrutiny over fentanyl flow in New Mexico
Current and former DEA agents told the Associated Press that the agency did not take sufficient action to stop hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills from reaching New Mexico streets between 2023 and 2025. The DEA did not provide a response to the allegations.
07/18/2026
Majority of Americans report race relations have improved since 2020
A new survey shows most Americans believe race relations have gotten better since the summer of 2020, when protests erupted following George Floyd's death during a Minneapolis police arrest. Respondents remain divided on the underlying causes of racial disparities and the effectiveness of proposed remedies.
07/18/2026
State Department Offers $15 Million in Rewards for MS-13 Leaders
The State Department announced reward offers totaling $15 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of two MS-13 leaders operating in Honduras. Both men remain at large and face charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crimes.
07/18/2026
Eight defendants sentenced in Texas immigration center shooting
A federal court has sentenced eight defendants to prison terms between 25 and 100 years for their involvement in a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center on July 4. One defendant received a 100-year sentence after shooting and wounding a police officer during the confrontation.
07/10/2026
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