MicroWaveSep 28, 2023

Police arrest repeat offender suspected in murder of Baltimore tech CEO

https://lemmy.world/post/5891428

Police arrest repeat offender suspected in murder of Baltimore tech CEO - Lemmy.world

Authorities have arrested the man suspected of killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur Pava LaPere, a U.S. Marshal confirmed, as police announced plans to reveal details of the capture following a major manhunt. Baltimore police said they planned to announce the “arrest of murder suspect Jason Billingsley” in a news conference at 11 a.m. ET Thursday. No further details were released and police did not immediately respond to requests for comment from NBC News early Thursday. Deputy U.S. Marshal Albert Maresca Jr. confirmed Billingsley’s arrest to Baltimore-based NBC affiliate WBAL-TV. He said the suspect, who is 32, was apprehended at a train station in Bowie, Maryland.

Show threadPenguinJuiceSep 28, 2023
We need to be far more harsh on crime. Most good natured people aren't accidentally finding themselves the subject of police intervention.
Show threadbradorsomethingSep 28, 2023
Unfortunately we have strong laws on this already, this is a root cause problem.
Show threadPenguinJuiceSep 28, 2023
Letting people out/off early is a problem. From what I understand, Illinois has eliminated cash bail, which has made crime way worse.
Show threadsurewhynotlemSep 28, 2023

Oh for Christ’s sake. You need to educate yourself. The Illinois law took effect 10 days ago. Crime metrics for that period aren’t even available yet. You’re just making shit up, and not even convincingly. You can be better than this.

aclu.org/…/the-illinois-supreme-court-cash-bail-r…

The Illinois Supreme Court Cash Bail Ruling, Explained | ACLU

A landmark state supreme court ruling affirms that safety and freedom go hand in hand.

American Civil Liberties Union
Show threadPenguinJuiceSep 28, 2023
Educate people who live there and are affected by it? They are living it everyday, sir.
Show threadsurewhynotlemSep 28, 2023
You saw an uptick in crime from people being released without bail last week? Shenanigans. I call shenanigans.
Show threadPenguinJuice

Yes. There are what the citizens are referring to as "armed caravans" driving around and assaulting pedestrians. Police officers have since stopped trying as hard since there are people filing lawsuits against the police, and it's also dangerous for them to be putting violent criminals away who will be out on the street within hours.

If you were a police officer tasked with chasing down and arresting violent criminals, would you risk your life for someone who was going to be released in several hours regardless of their crime?

Sep 29, 2023 at 12:55amWeb
Show threadsurewhynotlemSep 29, 2023

You mean the ones that started in January?

fox32chicago.com/…/group-canvassing-chicago-carav…

Show me where it’s worse this week.

Group canvassing Chicago in caravan of stolen vehicles, committing armed robberies and carjackings: police

Chicago police are warning residents about a group of suspects who are canvassing the city in a caravan of stolen vehicles and committing various crimes including armed robberies and carjackings.

FOX 32 Chicago
Show threadPenguinJuiceSep 29, 2023
Buddy, my friends and family live in Chicago. Statistics aren't going to convince them one way or another.
Show threadsurewhynotlemSep 29, 2023

So not a single recent news story, or a link to police records showing an increase? Just a “trust me, I know a guy”?

The people who don’t trust facts and don’t ask for facts are a problem. They are the reason we have antivax. If you are truly friends with those people, maybe work on that with them. It sounds like they need help with reality.

Show threadJaxSep 29, 2023

Let me ask you a question.

Do you think Biden is responsible for the current state of the economy?

Simple yes or no, all that’s needed.