Crime Alerts
Near You, Every Day
A daily roundup of reported crimes, arrests, scams, and public safety news from more than 50 U.S. cities. Short, plain-language summaries so you know what’s happening around you in a few minutes.
See Today's Alert →Your city’s news, in one place
Local crime news is scattered across police blotters, TV stations, and court records. Every morning we gather what was reported and organize it by city, so you can jump straight to the places you care about.
Each story is boiled down to a headline and a short summary: what happened, where, and where the case stands now.
Organized by city and state
Two-sentence summaries, no clickbait
Follow-ups when a case moves through court
Daily Crime Alerts
Example of a daily post
Your City, State
Two Arrested After Overnight Break-ins
Police say several cars were entered on residential streets. Both suspects face burglary charges.
Police Warn of Utility Bill Phone Scam
Callers are threatening shutoffs unless residents pay by gift card. Real utilities never ask for this.
Driver Sentenced in Last Year’s Fatal Crash
A judge handed down the sentence Monday, closing a case that began with a DUI arrest.
What we cover
Not just headlines about violent crime. The stories that affect your daily safety, your wallet, and your neighborhood.
Arrests & charges
Who was arrested, what they’re charged with, and what police are still looking for.
Scams & fraud
Fake stores, phone scams, contractor fraud, and identity theft schemes making the rounds.
Roads & traffic
DUI arrests, hit-and-runs, police chases, and serious crashes on roads you drive.
Courts & sentencing
Verdicts, plea deals, appeals, and sentences, so you know how earlier cases ended.
Data breaches
Ransomware attacks and leaks that may have exposed your personal information.
Community safety
School lockdowns, campus incidents, and changes to how your city handles public safety.
Cities we cover
Every state capital and many of the country’s largest cities, with more added over time.
Turn alerts into action
Knowing what’s happening is the first step. Here’s how to make it count.
Notice patterns
A string of car break-ins or package thefts nearby is a good reason to lock up, add lighting, or check your cameras.
Warn the people you love
Scams often target older relatives first. Forward a scam alert to a parent or grandparent before the call reaches them.
Report what you know
If you have information about a case, contact the police department handling it, not social media or comment sections.
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Crime alerts are compiled from publicly available news and law enforcement reports. Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Names may be shortened to initials.
