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CrimeMapping Website Now Operating in Biloxi

An interactive CrimeMapping website lets Biloxi residents and business owners see where crime is occurring in the Mississippi city. Police Chief John Miller tells The Sun Herald Biloxi and Gulfport are the only two departments in the state that use …

Woman Charged With Latest of 70 Virginia Shore Arsons

A woman has been charged in connection with the latest of more than 70 arsons on Virginia’s rural Eastern Shore, an official said Tuesday. Tonya S. Bundick was arrested early Tuesday following a traffic stop near a vacant residence that …

Abandoned Home Latest Arson on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

An abandoned home is the latest arson target on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Authorities say the Thursday night fire is believed to be related to a string of arsons in the area. The home in Painter was uninhabitable and overgrown with …

New Hampshire Men Charged in String of Arsons, Burglaries

19-year-old man is facing charges in New Hampshire in connection with four arsons and several burglaries in Concord. Jesse Vaigrt of Weare turned himself into police Friday and was released on bail. Police have also issued arrest warrants for 18-year-old …

3 Louisiana Volunteer Firefighters Booked in 11 Arsons

Three volunteer firefighters are in custody, accused of intentionally setting 11 fires in Livingston and Holden. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s office and Livingston Police said Friday that 17-year-old Adam Church was booked with 11 counts of simple arson, while …