criminals

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“Fame doesn’t get you out of criminal charges or our pursuit of justice and holding criminals accountable,” Tampa police chief Lee Bercaw said in a statement on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Deputy police chief Gilbert Masengeli said roadblocks were mounted to ensure no criminals or weapons entered the city, adding that the country remained calm, with citizens going about their daily activities without disruption.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

"They caught some criminals, but it's over now and I hope the area will be safe again later."

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Mr. Hilmes’s footnotes indicate that these and other postwar criminals are well documented in police records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

“I hear that Pinkerton fellow uses voodoo magic to get those criminals to talk,” said one old man, shooting a wad of tobacco juice into the street.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan