Crime News

Hate crime charges in Md. McDonald’s beating

May 16, 2011
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Hate crime charges in Md. McDonald’s beating

Two teens are facing hate crime charges in the beating of a transgender woman at a McDonald’s, an attack that was caught on video and posted online.

Published May 16, 2011.
Read more: AP via Yahoo! News

Heroin use, crime severity on rise in county

May 11, 2011
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Heroin use, crime severity on rise in county

Overall, crime in Columbia County has continued to fall over the past three years, mirroring nationwide trends, according to statistics compiled by the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office. In 2011, those numbers have continued to decrease with 67 felonies and 108 misdemeanors being …

Published May 11, 2011.
Read more: South County Spotlight

Crime stats down across area

May 6, 2011
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Crime stats down across area

Crime stats down across area HITS AND MISSES is a weekly opportunity for the Daily Commercial’s editorial board to share with readers its views on …

Published May 5, 2011.
Read more: The Daily Commercial