Crime & Public Safety

10/13/2026 · Van Buren County

Lansing Police Investigate Five Deaths Along River Trail Since October

Five individuals have died along a Lansing river trail since October. Law enforcement officials are investigating whether these deaths share a common link.

10/11/2026

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Lansing Police Investigate Multiple Deaths Along River Trail

Lansing police are investigating five deaths along a river trail since last October. Chief Ellery Sosebee stated investigators are looking into possible links between the cases. Police have not identified a suspect.

10/09/2026

Crime

Research Examines Perceived Social Acceptability and Intervention in Misconduct

New research explores how people's perceptions of peer acceptance for misconduct, including sexual assault, can deter intervention. The findings suggest strategies exist to counteract this misperception, potentially increasing bystander action.

10/05/2026

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Prosecution Disparities Emerge in Sexual Assault Cases

A murderer faces no time limit for prosecution in most U.S. states. However, the legal landscape for sexual assault charges varies significantly by location, impacting whether a suspect faces charges.

10/03/2026

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Statute of Limitations Halts Sexual Assault Prosecution in Some States

In some U.S. states, statutes of limitations prevent the prosecution of sexual assault cases beyond a certain timeframe. This legal constraint can halt criminal proceedings even when law enforcement identifies a perpetrator.

10/03/2026

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