Local Police
Coverage of Local Police in the Nexus archive.
- How local police help power Trump’s deportation machine
Cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities is described as a process that has been supercharged since 2025. The issue of how local police help power Trump’s deportation machine was analyzed by Outlier Media.
- Stolen Picasso print found in vacant Milwaukee apartment after eight years
A print by Pablo Picasso, originally stolen from a Milwaukee gallery in 2018, was recovered after eight years. The item was found inside a vacant apartment by a landlord and subsequently turned over to the local police.
- Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, Belgium, uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer beneath a former brewery. Local police cataloged the find and placed it in a high-security federal government vault. Under Belgian law, the rightful owner has the right to claim the discovery within five years.
- City of Pittsburg scammed out of nearly $1 million
The City of Pittsburg was victimized by a phishing scam in February, incurring losses of $913,839.81 when an unauthorized payment went to a fraudulent account. Local police assisted with a cyber investigation and successfully recovered $696,241.
- (US)The FBI claimed to be investigating me for international money laundering
A person was scammed by fraudsters impersonating the FBI and a New York prosecutor, who convinced them of a money laundering investigation. Coworkers intervened by researching the scam, leading the victim to secure their bank accounts, freeze credit, and contact authorities. The scammers continued calling after the victim alerted them to involve a defense attorney.
- Dawn raid targets ‘umbrella cheaters’ reserving beach spots in Naples
Authorities in Torre del Greco, a coastal suburb of Naples, seized umbrellas, deck chairs, and loungers during a dawn raid targeting individuals reserving beach spots overnight. The crackdown, part of a national beach and lake safety operation, focused on people labeled 'furbetti dell’ombrellone' (umbrella cheaters) by the Italian press.
- Newlywed Malaysian killed in South Korea: thousands raised to bring him home
A 26-year-old Malaysian factory worker in South Korea died after assisting a friend in a late-night confrontation, prompting an online fundraiser that raised 80,000 ringgit to repatriate his body. Local police have arrested a Malaysian man in his forties in connection with the incident.
- Man fatally shot at Santa Monica pier early Monday, police say
A man was fatally shot in a parking lot adjacent to the Santa Monica pier at approximately 12:30 a.m. Monday, as reported by local police. The incident occurred in a public area near a well-known landmark.
- Man fatally shot at Santa Monica pier early Monday, police say
A man was fatally shot in a parking lot adjacent to the Santa Monica pier around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, as reported by local police. The incident occurred in a public area near a popular tourist destination. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
- Trump Blasts ‘Sanctuary’ States, but Many Still Aid Deportations
Trump criticizes sanctuary states for limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, but many of these states still assist in deportations. Federal agents and local police were present at an immigration processing center in Broadview, Ill., last fall.
- Hakki-Pikki woman accused of ‘selling daughter’ in Senegal
A Hakki-Pikki woman is accused of selling her daughter in Senegal. The girl was rescued by local police, and the Karnataka Hakki-Pikki Budakattu Sanghatane is working to repatriate her to India.
- Video Pushed Local Police to Come Clean. D.H.S. Is Ignoring the Lessons.
A video prompted local police to address an incident involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, but the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) has failed to heed the lessons. A makeshift memorial was erected in Houston near where Araujo was killed.
- Guatemalan man arrested in connection to 25-year-old murder case
The FBI and local police arrested a Guatemalan man in connection with a 25-year-old murder case in Farmington Hills dating back to 2001.
- Some local police have access to an ICE facial recognition app
The Department of Homeland Security plans to provide local police with facial recognition technology used by ICE, expanding federal immigration surveillance. The technology is currently utilized by ICE agents, and the move aims to extend its use to local law enforcement.
- Swift action by Dial 112 and local police saves woman from suicide attempt in Jagtial
Dial 112 and local police in Jagtial swiftly intervened to prevent a woman from attempting suicide. Their coordinated efforts successfully saved her life.
- After residents’ petition to Collector, six TASMAC outlets in Vellore, Ranipet and Tirupattur to be relocated
Six TASMAC outlets in Vellore, Ranipet, and Tirupattur will be relocated following a residents' petition to the District Collector. The relocation, decided after a consultative meeting with local police and revenue officials, has initiated paperwork for alternative accommodation.
- Police rescue two teenagers from drowning at Vadarevu and Suryalanka beaches in Bapatla
Marine and local police rescued two 17-year-olds from drowning at Vadarevu and Suryalanka beaches in Bapatla, according to the Superintendent of Police.
- Man held for attempting to steal cash from ATM near Katpadi
A man was arrested for attempting to steal cash from an ATM near Katpadi after bank officials reviewed CCTV footage and alerted the police.
- Bandits in north-west Nigeria abduct villagers they invited to discuss peace talks
Armed bandits in north-west Nigeria abducted 39 villagers near Magamin Diddi village in Zamfara state during a meeting about potential peace negotiations. Some residents and officials believe the abduction count could be as high as 50.
- Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say
Sixteen pupils were killed in a school fire in Kenya, according to local police. Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the final casualty count yet to be confirmed.
- Man arrested in American woman's disappearance in Bahamas, local police say
A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of American woman Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas. Local police confirmed the arrest in the ongoing investigation.
- Bomb Squads Safely Handle Decades-Old Military Explosives
FBI and local police bomb squads are regularly responding to calls involving decades-old military explosives discovered in homes. These professional teams are successfully and safely handling the potentially dangerous ordnance.