Dozens charged in police operation targeting all-too-common crimes

To the editor: Let’s make northwest Ohio safer

LIKE MANY northwest Ohioans, I want safer streets and secure neighborhoods, and families protected from crime. The contributing factors to crime are many, but leadership, nationally, and within our community, factors into the equation. Our representatives in government matter. I’m tired of soft-on-crime politicians pointing the finger at the police rather than holding criminals accountable.

Dozens charged in police operation targeting all-too-common crimes

The blitz was intended to ‘send some clear messaging to the community’.

Police carry out patrols at Braehead to tackle retail crime

Police officers are carrying out regular patrols at Braehead as part of efforts to tackle retail crime and shoplifting in Renfrewshire. Divisional officers regularly carry out both high-visibility and plain-clothes patrols in Frasers Plus Braehead. Officers are working with security staff and management to provide reassurance to shoppers and retailers. Police Scotland in Renfrewshire said the partnership approach was aimed at addressing retail c…

Police have carried out a week of action targeting gangs, organised crime groups and violent offenders across Merton.

Operation Haldor saw 26 warrants executed, 20 arrests, 16 offensive weapons seized and more than £27,000 worth of drugs recovered. Officers also secured three closure orders and identified vulnerable people being exploited through drug networks. The Met says the operation was aimed at making communities safer and tackling serious crime.