NSW Police Could Face Charges Over Illegal Bugging
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim The powers of the NSW Police Force have been steadily expanding for well over a decade. Unlike police in the United States, officers in our state are allowed to ‘shoot first and ask questions...
The Santa Claus Slayer: You Better Watch Out!
At 11:30pm on Christmas Eve, 2008, a man dressed as Santa Claus knocked on the door of a house in Covina: a small town 35 kilometres east of Los Angeles. An 8-year-old girl answered the door to find Santa holding...
Santa Raids Drug Den
We all know Santa’s a good guy, but feelings are mixed about a police officer who dressed up in a Santa suit to conduct a drug raid in the Peruvian capital of Lima. The officer - whose identity has not...
The Santa Claus Bank Heist
Santa Claus walks into a bank brandishing a pistol. He’s also got a sack, but he’s not looking to distribute any gifts. He’s flanked by three helpers, but they’re hardly elfish-types. Two of them are ex-cons, while the other is...
Bully Cop Found Guilty
We previously reported on the Queensland police officer who was suspended and charged over his latest act of bullying and intimidating a member of the public whilst on duty. The incident In May 2015, Senior Constable Stephen Flanagan was patrolling...
League Star’s Alleged Stalker Claims a Mental Health Condition
The former girlfriend of rugby player Bryce Cartwright has faced Penrith Local Court to answer allegations that she used social media to stalk and make death threats against the rising NRL star. Ms Brittany Hura is alleged to have posted...
“You would think that a murder has taken place” – Police close down Sydney nightclub
NSW police raided Candy’s Apartment nightclub on Saturday night over allegations of drug supply and licensing breaches. Around 40 police officers poured out of unmarked buses and stormed the club, telling patrons to leave, as the venue was being closed down....
Blaming Immigrants for Melbourne’s Youth Crime Wave: Fact vs Fiction
Recent crime statistics fly in the face of mainstream media reports that Sudanese immigrants are largely responsible for a rise in youth crime in Victoria. The statistics suggest that youth crime is overwhelmingly committed by those born in Australia, leading to...
Rugby League Star’s Ex Faces Charges of Intimidation
The Penrith Panthers Rugby League club has praised police for their response to an incident involving social media posts which threatened the life of rising star Bryce Cartwright. Cartwright’s ex-girlfriend, Brittany Hura, posted nude pictures of Cartwright and made threats...
New Offence Targets Adults who Procure Children to Commit Crimes
Adults who encourage children to commit crimes could face lengthy prison sentences under new laws to be introduced into Victorian Parliament. The proposal comes on the back of assertions by Victoria Police that organised crime groups are grooming young members...