crime

Tel Aviv: Illegal Migrant Enters Home, Attacks Child

More shocking violence in south Tel Aviv as illegal entrant breaks into home and attacks 8-year-old girl.

Sudanese, Eritrean Migrant Crime Skyrockets in Tel Aviv

The number of crimes committed by Sudanese and Eritrean infiltrators living in greater Tel Aviv skyrocketed last year, police data shows.

Attackers Torch Beitar Soccer Offices in Jerusalem

Anonymous attack comes amid controversy over Muslim players.

Israeli Killer Flees to Syria

An Israeli-Arab serving a 25-year sentence for murder has fled to war-torn Syria. Two relatives arrested.

Police Nab Arab-PA Car Theft Ring

Arab family from Hevron ran large-scale ring stealing cars and selling the parts.

It’s Official: Police Exempt from Parking Laws

Social media pictures show police cars parked illegally, Justice Ministry confirms that policy is not to give a ticket.

Officer Cleared of Killing Arab Child

PA residents claimed murder, but did not allow Israel to see the child’s body or hospital records. Witnesses gave conflicting testimony.

New Jersey: Informant Solomon Dwek Gets 6 Years

Solomon Dwek sentenced for bank fraud scheme. Dwek, 39, helped FBI in massive corruption sting in the Jewish community.

Teen Killed in Shootout near Beit Shemesh

A disturbed 18-year-old threatened murder, then attempted to kill police volunteers. He was shot and killed.

Swastikas Found Painted on Two Bangor Synagogues

Police in Bangor are investigating reports of anti-Semitic graffiti that were found spray-painted on two synagogues.

ADL 'Horrified' by Violent Attack Against Jewish Student

The ADL expressed outrage over the alleged anti-Semitic hate crime that occurred yesterday against Jewish student.

Jewish Student Beaten in Michigan Hate Crime

A 19-year-old Jewish student at Michigan State University was attacked in what is being described as a violent, anti-Semitic hate crime.

Agricultural Theft Becoming ‘Professional Organized Crime’

Hints of a crackdown on agricultural theft as judge warns of ‘organized crime’ targeting farmers.

Man Arrested as Jerusalem Jewish-Arab Brawl Leaves One Hurt

A Jewish man has been arrested in Jerusalem after a fight in which an Arab man was badly hurt. Versions of events differ.

Former Rabbinic Aide Charged with Fraud

An Israeli with political influence in the U.S. has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, possible extortion.

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found at Brooklyn Holocaust Memorial Park

Police are investigating yet another anti-Semitic hate crime, after finding graffiti at Brooklyn’s Holocaust Memorial Park in Sheephead Bay.

Jewish Woman Finds Swastikas Scrawled on Apartment

A 76-year-old woman found multiple swastikas drawn on the outside of her apartment in Charleston, South Carolina.

Reform to Add ‘Second Degree Murder’ Charge

A proposed legal reform would add a charge for non-premeditated murder, putting killers behind bars for longer.

Israeli Man Stabbed, Robbed in Los Angeles

An Israeli man who asked locals how to get to a Jewish neighborhood in Los Angeles was stabbed and robbed.

Fearing Africans, Hatikva Residents to Take Self-Defense Courses

Residents of the Hatikva neighborhood will soon have the opportunity to take self-defense courses, a response to crimes by illegal Africans.

‘Murders by Illegals go Unreported’

Many murders committed by Africans entering Israel illegally go unreported, Tel Aviv activist says.

The Cost of Crime in Israel

Crime cost the State of Israel billions of shekels last year – but it was less expensive than in 2010.

Police Under Scrutiny in Be’er Sheva Killing

Police under investigation for ignoring warnings prior to fatal stabbing. Aharonovich: We’re closing in on the killer.

Police Seek Suspects in Be’er Sheva Murder

A Be’er Sheva man was murdered on his daughter’s birthday after asking youth to stop making noise. Police search underway.

Police Vow to Clean Up Arab Triangle Crime Gangs

Police intend to clean up the criminal hotbeds of the Arab Triangle, Public Security Minister Yitzchak Aharonovich said

4 Day LA Arson Spree Ends

24 Year Old Suspect Sets Off Over 50 Fires on New Year Weekend

An arson rampage responsible for fifty fires occurs in Los Angeles and the police have a suspect in custody.

Jewish Woman Murdered in Flatbush

A Jewish woman was murdered on a sidewalk in Flatbush late Tuesday, leaving communities rocked by anti-Semitic riots and vandalism on edge

Foreign Embassy Worker Killed in Ramle

Police have found the body of a worker from the Peruvian embassy.

Arrest in Attack on High School Student

Police have located a suspect in the mysterious injury of a 16-year-old girl found comatose three months ago.

State: Why was Cop's Slaying Manslaughter?

The state has appealed a manslaughter conviction, asking why thief who killed a police officer didn't get murder charges.

Arab Thief Steals Car With 5 Year Old Jewish Girl Inside

A drama unfolded in Gush Etzion after an Arab thief stole an idling car with a five year old girl inside; girl returned, manhunt mounted.

4 Years in Prison for PA Arab Thief

PA Arab posed as a National Security worker, robbed an elderly woman, and wound up with 4 years in prison and a heavy fine.

Netanya Blast Probe Underway

Police have asked for the remand of two men, one suspected of tampering, the other the technician who repaired the gas line, for questioning.

Antiquities Robbers Caught Red Handed

Having already vandalized three Jewish antiquities sites, a gang of Arab thieves was caught while digging.

Cheating Student Gets Probation

A woman who cheated on a national exam has been convicted on criminal charges and sentenced to probation and a fine.

Police Shut Down PA 'Factory' for Stolen Cars

Police have raided an Arab laboratory near Hevron used to forge license plates and documents, allowing for the re-use of stolen Israeli cars.

Carjackings Spread to Galilee

'Ofer' warns Israeli drivers about dangers of carjacking following an attack on his parents. Almost-victims demand police action.

Constant Surveillance Coming to Israel's Cities

Cameras and sensors to be put up in dozens of cities as part of the City Without Violence program.

Suspect Released in Teitel Case

A resident of Shvut Rachel arrested on suspicion of involvement in terrorism has been released.

Proposal: Death for Murderers who Kill Children

After a family is slain in a revenge attack, MKs call to institute the death penalty for those who murder children.

Was Akko Stabbing Covered Up to Appease Arabs?

The mother of a Jewish stabbing victim in Akko accuses authorities of covering up the attack in order to appease local Arabs.

War on Crime: Israeli Police Cleaning Up the Underworld

A true-to-life good-bad guys thriller has ended with the arrest of crime bosses of a drug smuggling cell as police try to clean up the underworld.

Cop gets 15 Months Jail Time for Shooting Thief

Officer Shachar Mizrachi shot a thief who attempted to run down police. On Thursday, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison.

Village Guard Takes Out Top Car Thief

A village guard shot and killed a thief Tuesday in what may become another test of the right to self-defense. Deceased found to be #1 car thief.

Netanyahu Reveals Anti-Violence Plan

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu revealed details of his "Zero Tolerance for Violence" policy.

Researcher: Confront Violent Arab-Israeli Crime

A senior crime researcher calls on Israel to face the facts of Arab violence as an Arab-Israeli youth confesses to a savage, random gang killing.