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Twenty-Two People Injured After SUV Crashes Through NYC Restaurant
Authorities in New York City say 22 people were injured after a hit-and-run accident forced an SUV through a restaurant in Upper Manhattan. Eyewitnesses say a white Audi vehicle left a gas station and rear-ended the Toyota SUV, pushing it through a restaurant and injuring numerous people. Authorities are investigating …

Tamper-Proof Ways to Keep Thieves Away
Thieves are opportunistic, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t crafty. These days, determined home invaders and burglars will utilize all kinds of tricks to try to bypass your home security systems. Here are a few ways to get ahead of criminals and keep your property safe. Spray-Resistant Camera Doorbell cameras …

Should You Take a Self-Defense Class?
If you live in a rough neighborhood or often have to walk alone at night, you might have considered taking a self-defense class to teach you how to stay safe. If you’ve been wondering whether these classes are worth the time or money, this article is for you. Today, we’re …
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Stopping Porch Pirates from Stealing Your Holiday Gifts
It’s that time of year again: time to shop online for Christmas gifts to make your loved ones have a bright and cheerful holiday. However, some humbugs are always looking to spoil your holiday cheer: porch pirates who would steal your packages from right in front of your door. Thankfully, …

Former Police Officer Catfished Teen Before Killing Her Family, Authorities Say
A former Virginia police officer posed as someone else online to get close to a teenage victim, according to recent reports from authorities in Riverside, California. The 28-year-old man, Austin Lee Edwards, reportedly met a teenage girl online and posed as a peer to get her personal information and visit …

Don’t Pay Too Much: Avoiding Secondhand Seller Scams
If you’re the kind of person who loves to buy brand-new electronics or collectibles, you’ve likely seen some hard-to-find items getting relisted on secondhand seller websites like eBay. Often, these listings will be marked up as much as double the item’s retail price in a process known as “scalping.” What …

Missing California Woman Found Dead in Remote Area
Rachel Castillo, 25, went missing in on November 10. Her sister, Emily Castillo, called 911 to report that she came home to their shared apartment to find a large amount of blood, with Emily missing and her car keys and phone still in the house. The police determined that there …