Store owners say new State's Attorney O'Neill Burke's tightening of felony retail theft rules is much welcome
The $1,000 threshold​ to make retail theft a felony crime​—which was set by O'Neill Burke's predecessor, Kim Foxx​—will be dropping to $300, effective immediately.
New Cook County State's Attorney drops felony retail theft threshold to $300
Retailers are relieved by the move by State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke, and believe the move by previous State's Attorney Kim Foxx to raise the threshold to $1,000 enabled crime. Tara Molina reports.
Eileen O'Neill Burke begins term as Cook County State's Attorney
Eileen O’Neill Burke took the oath of office and was officially sworn in as the next Cook County State’s Attorney on Monday. A former prosecutor, law division judge, and appellate court justice O’Neill Burke takes over from Kim Foxx.
Cook County State's Attorney O'Neill Burke officially sworn in
State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke described Cook County as a region primed to boom, but overshadowed by crime. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
What to expect with Eileen O’Neill Burke as the Cook County State's Attorney
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is officially under new management, and Eileen O'Neill Burke has signaled a departure from her predecessor, Kim Foxx.
New Cook County state's attorney announces change to detention policy under SAFE-T Act
Just moments after being sworn in as Cook County's new state's attorney, Eileen O'Neill Burke announced a change to the county's policy involving the controversial SAFE-T Act.
TikTok influencer who posted allegedly stolen Target haul arrested again in another alleged theft from the retailer
Police said they recognized Marlena Velez, 22, from her previous arrest. After that arrest, police said, she was recorded on ...
Rancho Cordova police recover USPS master key in mail theft investigation
One person has been arrested and a USPS master key has been recovered during an investigation into mail theft in the ...
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Three former deputies plead guilty to felony theft, payroll fraud in St. Charles Parish
An anonymous letter had accused them of using Sheriff's Office equipment to print fake LSU tailgating passes and to do work ...
New twist in $1 million gold treasure at sea: Florida looks into alleged coin theft
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently announced that it has recovered dozens of stolen gold coins, ...
Two CT men arrested in connection with retail theft operation involving high-end shoplifting
Detectives followed the vehicle until it stopped at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London. The men, later identified as ...
TikTok influencer Marlena Velez arrested for second theft at same Target
A TikTok influencer accused of showing off goods she stole from a Florida Target has been arrested for a second time for ...
States Where Cars Most at Risk of Theft Amid Holiday Travel Season
The new report analyzed data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer on the number of motor vehicle thefts per 100,000 citizens in ...
DPS recovers 22 stolen vehicles worth $1.4M from Arizona-Mexico auto theft ring
The operation began on Sept. 23, 2024, when DPS detectives were contacted by Phoenix police about three stolen pickup trucks ...
TikTok influencer arrested again for theft: police
A TikTok influencer has been arrested again for retail theft in Cape Coral, the police department said Monday.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Fans Heartbroken As Year Passes Without A New Trailer
Fans wait anxiously as a year passes without a new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. Potential trailer release dates include ...
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Man arrested on theft and fraud charges after stealing woman’s purse
BEDFORD—James H. Cupp, of Clayton, Indiana, was arrested in connection with a theft and fraud case investigated by the ...
Armored vehicle security guard opens fire on fleeing person near Sugar Land H-E-B after theft
An armored vehicle security guard opened fire on a person who police said stole from a truck transporting money outside a ...