Thu Sep 12 04:51:55 UTC 2024: ## Crime Headlines: Swarming Attacks, Fatal Hit-and-Runs, and Child Exploitation

**Maricopa County Proposes “Swarming” Law**

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is pushing for new legislation to address “swarming” attacks, defining them as assaults by three or more individuals. The proposed law would create a new Class 4 felony offense for “swarming,” a move aimed at combating the growing trend of group violence.

**Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect Identified, Flees Country**

Authorities in Terrace, British Columbia, have identified the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run incident over the weekend. The suspect, a driver for a local taxi company, has since left Canada. Police are investigating the incident.

**Personal Assistant Sentenced for Murder, Dismemberment**

A personal assistant convicted of killing and dismembering his former tech entrepreneur boss has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. The assistant had stolen approximately $400,000 from his employer before committing the crime.

**Man Accused of Setting Ex-Wife on Fire, Claims He Didn’t Intend to Kill**

A man accused of setting his ex-wife on fire claims he only wanted to set her hair ablaze after learning she was having an affair. He is currently on trial for first-degree murder.

**Teen Hospitalized After Being Shot While Taking Homecoming Pictures**

A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot in the face while looking for a location to take homecoming pictures in Colorado. The homeowner, who called her boyfriend to report the trespassers, is also under investigation.

**Other Notable News:**

* A mother, grandfather, adult brother, and two caregivers in Florida have been charged with the starvation death of a 7-year-old disabled boy.
* A policeman in Quetta, Pakistan, opened fire inside a police station, killing a suspect held on accusations of blasphemy.
* Malaysian authorities rescued 402 children and arrested 171 suspects after raiding welfare homes linked to an Islamic business group involved in child exploitation and sexual abuse.
* Eight men have been charged in Ontario for allegedly being part of an organized auto-theft ring that stole high-end vehicles for shipment overseas.
* Ohio Governor sends law enforcement and healthcare resources to Springfield to address a surge in temporary Haitian migrants.
* The mother of the teenager accused of killing four people at a Georgia high school has apologized to the victims’ families.
* New Brunswick’s Justice Department announces the largest seizure of illegal cannabis ever in Atlantic Canada.
* Advocates highlight the fight of a mother, Rachel Pickrel-Hawkins, to keep her children away from their allegedly abusive father, drawing attention to a broader issue within family courts.

These are just some of the crime headlines making news this week, highlighting the diverse range of criminal activity and the ongoing efforts to combat it.

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