Crime Crackdown
Coverage of Crime Crackdown in the Nexus archive.
- 26 juveniles arrested in operation to make Uptown safer on weekends
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department conducted a weekend operation in Uptown to enhance safety, resulting in over 50 arrests, including 26 juveniles aged 17 or younger. Officers seized 13 guns and pulled over more than 200 drivers. Police cited improved public perception of safety as a key outcome.
- De la Espriella takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump lawyer, led Colombia's first-round presidential election with 44% of the vote, surpassing progressive Senator Iván Cepeda. Cepeda and President Gustavo Petro questioned the results without evidence, and de la Espriella is expected to advance to a June 21 runoff. His campaign emphasized a crackdown on crime, mirroring policies of El Salvador's Nayib Bukele.
- De la Espriella takes spotlight in Colombia’s presidential race with promise of crime crackdown
Pro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential race following the first round of elections, emphasizing his promise to crack down on crime.
- Memphis Residents Sue Federal Agents Over Arrest Tactics Amid Crime and Immigration Crackdown
Memphis residents have filed a lawsuit against federal agents over arrest tactics during a crime and immigration crackdown. The agents conducted a traffic stop in Memphis in January.