Crime is down in Oxnard, but overdoses are on the rise
OXNARD, Calif. The Oxnard Police Department says the crime rate is going down, but overdoses are on the rise.
Crime is on the decline in Oxnard. Down roughly 15 percent compared to this time last year.
“The five year average of homicides has been about 13 per year, we are currently at three,” said Jason Benites, who is the Oxnard Police Chief. “We are down on homicides and we have noticed a significant drop in terms of robberies and aggravated assaults, burglaries, and auto theft.”
Police think pandemic restrictions played a role as well as officers being proactive.
Portsmouth detectives looking for suspect accused of 2 restaurant burglaries
Portsmouth Police Department
and last updated 2021-04-13 18:47:22-04
PORTSMOUTH, Va. â Detectives with the Portsmouth Police Department s Property Crimes Unit say someone robbed two restaurants in the city, and they re asking for the public s help finding them.
Officials say the America s Best Wings located at 1505 London Boulevard and the China Ocean located at 1507 London Boulevard were both burglarized between April 1 and 13.
Both restaurants were empty at the time of the crime. No injuries were reported.
Detectives released surveillance photos of the suspect, which can be seen above.
We ask that anyone who recognizes the suspect or the logo on his clothing to please contact the Property Crimes unit at (757) 393-8536 or to submit an anonymous tip through the Portsmouth Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887). Tips may also be submitted via the P3 Tips app or at the Crime Line websit
Police: Catalytic converter thieves struck Stamford overnight Monday
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STAMFORD Police are investigating a rash of catalytic converter thefts that happened overnight Monday in the Springdale-Glenbrook area of Stamford.
Capt. Richard Conklin said police responded to 15 separate reports of stolen catalytic converters between Monday night and Tuesday morning.
The thieves targeted large trucks concentrated in the commercial sector of the neighborhood along Hope Street, primarily in the area of Research Drive, Riverbend Drive and Larkin Street, according to Conklin.
“This happens every so often. It means a crew was likely down here and very active,” he said.
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