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Everon collaborates with Teledyne FLIR to offer first UL-Listed thermal image solution for early fire detection and monitoring

Strategic joint effort delivers Everon’s life safety solutions and FLIR’s first thermal imaging solution that is UL 2684 listed and NFPA 72-compliant for early fire detection and faster emergency response.

Irving, Tex. & Wilsonville, Ore. — [October 14, 2026] — Everon, LLC (“Everon” or “the Company”), a leading security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third‑largest integrated security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, today announced a strategic collaboration with Teledyne FLIR (FLIR), a global leader in thermal imaging and sensing technologies, to deliver FLIR’s UL-listed thermal imaging cameras and bring a first of its kind early warning fire detection and monitoring service to the commercial market.

Through this industry leading effort, Everon will be offering FLIR’s first UL 2684- and NFPA 72-compliant thermal imaging solution for early warning fire detection, addressing requirements for initiating devices (Chapter 17) and inspection, testing, and maintenance (Chapter 14). FLIR has obtained UL certification for its A-Series thermal imaging cameras as of September 21, 2026, enabling the combined solution to meet stringent fire and life safety code requirements.

Unlike traditional detection devices, the FLIR thermal imaging solution can identify abnormal heat signatures and fire related thermal events as they begin, providing early warning notification while initiating a fire alarm event directly at the fire alarm control panel. This integrated approach helps facilitate faster emergency response, reduces overall risk, and improves protection of critical assets and environments.

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The U.S. Crime Surge
The Retail Impact

The Role of Packaging in Retail Theft
The Overlooked Role of Product Packaging in Organized Retail Theft

By the D&D Daily staff

As retailers strengthen their defenses against organized retail crime (ORC), one potential vulnerability often receives less attention than surveillance systems, security personnel and investigative technology: the packaging surrounding the merchandise itself.

Product packaging can influence how easily an item is concealed, removed from a shelf or separated from its security protections. For organized theft operations targeting merchandise with resale value, these characteristics can become important considerations in product vulnerability.

Research from ECR Retail Loss has identified packaging size and product accessibility as factors influencing retail theft. Smaller merchandise, particularly health and beauty products, can present challenges because its physical size may be disproportionately small compared with its retail value.

Packaging construction also matters. Products that can be easily removed from their original containers may be more vulnerable to theft, while poorly positioned electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags can create additional security challenges.

These concerns have prompted researchers to examine how packaging can become part of a broader theft prevention strategy.

In February 2026, ECR Retail Loss published findings from a design initiative involving Central Saint Martins that explored innovative approaches to merchandise protection. The project examined packaging, store displays and security devices designed to discourage theft while minimizing inconvenience for legitimate shoppers.

Among the concepts highlighted were tamper-resistant security labels intended to leave visible evidence when removed, potentially making stolen merchandise more difficult to resell. Other designs explored ways to improve product security without relying exclusively on locked displays.

However, the researchers emphasized that the proposed designs require further real-world testing before their effectiveness can be established.

For asset protection professionals, these findings highlight an opportunity to collaborate more closely with manufacturers, packaging designers and merchandising teams.

Evaluating packaging durability, product accessibility, security tag placement and potential resale vulnerabilities could help retailers identify weaknesses before merchandise reaches store shelves.

Although packaging changes alone cannot eliminate organized retail theft, incorporating loss prevention considerations into product design may provide another layer of protection without sacrificing the shopping experience.

'Generational Divide' Over Retail Crime?
Nearly 4 in 10 Gen Z adults admit to shoplifting as California theft concerns persist
A newly released national study suggests that shoplifting is not only becoming more common, but that attitudes toward retail theft vary dramatically by generation. The findings arrive as California continues to grapple with organized retail crime, retail theft enforcement efforts, and ongoing debates over how best to address crime in shopping centers and commercial districts.

According to consumer research analyzed by Tad Nelson & Associates, 39% of Gen Z adults and 38% of millennials report having shoplifted at some point in their lives. By comparison, only 24% of Gen X respondents and 18% of baby boomers reported the same behavior.

For California retailers already dealing with retail theft losses, the generational divide revealed in the study raises important questions about attitudes toward crime, accountability, and the long-term impact on businesses and consumers.

Across all age groups, 30% of respondents reported having shoplifted at least once. That figure is significantly higher than a 2024 LendingTree survey, which found that 23% of Americans reported the same behavior.

The findings may resonate strongly in California, where retail theft has remained a major public safety and economic concern in recent years.

Large retailers, grocery stores, pharmacies, and small businesses throughout California have reported substantial losses from shoplifting and organized retail crime. In response, lawmakers and law enforcement agencies have directed increased resources toward retail theft investigations, organized crime task forces, and repeat-offender prosecutions.

While the new study is national in scope, California is home to many of the nation’s largest retail markets, making consumer attitudes toward theft particularly relevant for local business owners. newsantaana.com

Connection Between Repeat Offenders & Violence
Australia: Repeat retail offenders far more likely to be violent, reveals Auror
Repeat retail offenders are disproportionately violent, new Auror data shows, as ANZ retailers lead the world in linking incidents to them.

In Australia, more than 25 per cent of all repeat offenders show violent behaviour. Among offenders linked to 50 or more recorded incidents, that figure climbs to 94 per cent.

In New Zealand, repeat offenders are five times more likely to use weapons and be physically abusive when offending.

The figures come from the retail crime intelligence company’s analysis of “dots”, the events that retailers connect to a repeat offender through structured crime reporting. Auror said better reporting helps retailers make more informed decisions about store safety.

New Zealand retailers connected more dots per active store than in any other country where Auror operates over the past 12 months and have tripled their total dot connections since 2020. Australian retailers made 44 per cent more dot connections in the first half of 2026.

Phil Thomson, Co-Founder and CEO of Auror, said the trend reflected a long-standing approach on both sides of the Tasman.

“Australian and Kiwi retailers have long taken a united approach to making sense of retail crime and surface the top offenders. This network is growing and it’s fantastic to see police continue to lean into that intelligence through dedicated operations, to more effectively stop violent and organised offenders.”

The data was released earlier this month at Auror Connect, an event that brings together retailers, law enforcement and industry partners to review progress on retail crime over the past year. c-store.com.au

Banning 'Thugs' From Stores
Australia: New Law To Ban Thugs From Stores Passes WA Parliament
Legislation to protect retail workers and customers by banning violent and aggressive individuals is set to take effect after passing the Western Australian Parliament.

Introducing retail barring orders was a Cook Labor Government election commitment that builds on earlier reforms imposing tougher penalties for assaults on retail staff. The Retail Barring Orders Bill 2025 passed Parliament this week, clearing the way for its enactment.

Under the legislation, employers, shopping centre owners and unions can apply to the courts to ban violent individuals from retail premises. A court order will make a ban enforceable by WA Police.

A Retail Barring Order against an adult can be imposed for up to two years and up to one year for children. Serious or persistent breaches of an order can result in penalties of up to five years' imprisonment.

The laws include safeguards that ensure those subject to barring orders can purchase groceries and access essential services. miragenews.com

Manhattan DA shares strategy, touts progress on retail theft
Retail theft is once again in the crosshairs of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, with his office prosecuting roughly 8,500 of these kinds of cases last year.

Data shows violent crime dropping in Minnesota despite concerns about gang violence

New Orleans sees significant decline in crime, data shows

Using Tech to Boost Store Efficiency
Target wants more efficient stores. An upgraded employee app could help.

The retailer’s myDay app features a newly customizable home screen functionality and will soon include access to AI-backed insights.

As Target forges ahead with its turnaround effort, the company is arming employees with new tech capabilities to improve the store experience.

The mass retailer collected input from employees across 50 stores to identify areas to improve workflows. As a result, Target has upgraded its store operations app myDay to better assess real-time inventory needs, team availability and sales forecasting, according to a company post Wednesday. The refreshed app will group similar tasks and prioritize employee to-do lists based on urgency and value.

Target launched the myDay Leader View feature, which is a personalized home screen highlighting store updates and resources that team leaders can tailor based on their needs. For example, users can pin metrics to the home screen about shelf stocking or fulfillment data on pickup orders based on their role focus.

Additionally, the company’s Scan to Divert function in myDay was developed to help make inventory stocking more seamless. The function helps employees decide if newly scanned products should go to store shelves or stay in the backroom based on demand and space availability.

Scan to Divert contributed to $25 million in “value that can be reinvested in the guest experience and store operations,” Target said in its post.

Upcoming updates to the app will include the ability to assign out tasks, share handoff notes, access AI-enabled insights and more. retaildive.com

AI-Driven Risk Management
Digital Safety Depends on Frontline Trust

Consistent reporting and trust are vital for effective AI-driven risk management and incident prevention.

Digital safety programs have made reporting easier and more accessible. Most frontline workers know when and how to report safety concerns, yet some still hesitate to speak up.

Safety professionals must help turn frontline reporting access into consistent participation. Every unreported observation is a signal EHS teams cannot evaluate, learn from, or act on. That hinders their ability to proactively protect workers.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help safety teams identify patterns, surface emerging risks and intervene before incidents occur. But those capabilities are only as useful as the safety information available to support them.

For EHS leaders, that makes frontline participation a risk management priority. When workers consistently share observations, near misses and other safety signals, organizations gain a more complete view of workplace risk and opportunities to act before someone gets hurt. Building that participation also creates a stronger foundation for AI and other digital tools to improve safety outcomes. ehstoday.com

AI Product Disruptions
Numerator: The product categories most likely to be disrupted by AI are...
A new measurement from Numerator reveals where artificial intelligence-enabled shopping may have the greatest impact.

The AI Consumer Index from Numerator identifies health & beauty, apparel, footwear and accessories, and electronics as the product categories with the greatest potential for AI-enabled disruption in consumer discovery and consideration.

In total, Numerator finds that AI-engaged households account for $37 billion in additional annual spending and more than 30% of U.S. households now using AI weekly. The AI Consumer Index also revealed that among retailers, Costco, TJX Companies, and Amazon over-index among AI-engaged consumers, while traditional grocers Ahold Delhaize and Albertsons under-index.

Meanwhile, in the restaurant vertical. Chipotle, Panera Bread, and Jack in the Box over-index among AI-engaged households, while Arby's, Culver's, and Dairy Queen see below-average spending. chainstoreage.com

Tariff Refunds Can Give a Boost
Moody’s upgrades retail and apparel outlook as tariffs ease

The firm now expects “solid household finances” to lead to more stability in the sector, although rising energy costs and geopolitical risks are still a factor.

Moody’s Ratings upgraded its outlook for the global retail and apparel sector to stable, reversing its previous negative forecast, on the basis of easing tariff costs and stable labor markets, according to an Oct. 7 report.

The company said tariff refunds could also “help offset higher energy and transportation costs,” while “solid household finances are supporting overall consumption.” However, the report cautioned, “uneven consumer demand, slower real wage growth, higher interest rates and geopolitical risks all pose hazards.” retaildive.com

Retail Sales Tick Up
Retail sales up 0.8% in September, but a big chunk of spending went to paying gasoline bills
Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August.

But a big chunk of their purchases last month went toward paying the bills at the gas pump, according to the Commerce Department’s latest snapshot on retail sales released Thursday.

Retail sales increased 0.8% last month, after a revised 1.3% gain in August, the Commerce Department said. Economists were anticipating a 0.3% increase for the month, according to FactSet.

Excluding business at gas stations, retail sales rose 0.2% in September. The government figures aren’t adjusted for inflation, which accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive. apnews.com

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Reduce Human Involvement With
Intelligent Video Monitoring

Every second counts when a security threat emerges—yet traditional surveillance still relies heavily on on-site guards and constant human oversight. This dependence not only drives up operational costs but also puts staff in harm’s way during high-risk incidents, especially when confronting potentially violent offenders. As threats evolve, organizations are urgently seeking ways to strengthen security without requiring in-person guarded protection.

This article examines modern strategies for remote monitoring that reduce the need for continuous human involvement. It explores how overreliance on manual processes can slow efficiency, and how intelligent, cloud-powered video solutions can relieve security teams of routine tasks—freeing them to focus on higher-value responsibilities that improve overall safety and operations.

Limitations of Manual Surveillance in Modern Security

Organizations have traditionally relied on security guards and monitoring teams to surveil facilities, respond to incidents, and keep people and assets safe. While human oversight remains an important component of surveillance, it brings notable complexities that can affect both productivity and safety.

Cost and Resource Inefficiency

Employing a security staff complete with on-site guards requires significant resources. Overnight or weekend shifts often result in substantial salary expenses and overtime payments. In many cases, multiple staff are needed to ensure complete coverage and reduce the possibility of blind spots, further driving up operational costs. As many businesses struggle to incorporate these costs into their budgets, finding solutions that are more cost-effective while still providing complete security coverage becomes vital.

Difficult Coverage and Remote Sites

No matter how skilled or dedicated security staff may be, on-site personnel can only monitor a limited area at a time, inevitably leaving blind spots and vulnerabilities. This situation becomes further complicated for remote, low traffic sites that need continuous coverage but cannot justify round-the-clock physical guarding. These realities highlight the need for alternative security approaches that can ensure round-the-clock vigilance.

Susceptibility to Threats

On-site security roles inherently involve personal risk, especially when dealing with potentially aggressive or violent individuals. In high-tension situations, security personnel can quickly become the focus of confrontation. Incidents can escalate suddenly, leaving little time to react and increasing the potential for injury. Beyond the immediate danger, these encounters can have lasting effects on a guard’s mental well-being. The reality is that even the most experienced and well-trained security professionals operate in unpredictable environments where safety cannot be guaranteed. These risks highlight the importance of modern monitoring solutions that can manage threats effectively.

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'Laptop Farm' Raids in Texas
Feds crack down on North Korean IT-worker schemes with new raids, charges and arrests

The latest operation targeted “laptop farms” across Texas that allegedly aided North Korea’s moneymaking plots.

The FBI recently seized nearly 200 laptops and other devices used in North Korean remote IT-worker scams during raids on more than 40 residents in Texas, authorities announced on Tuesday.

In tandem with the seizures, federal prosecutors charged 14 people who allegedly helped North Korea run its operations from the U.S., including by operating laptop farms that enabled Pyongyang’s overseas operatives to pretend to be U.S.-based employees of victim companies. Two of those people, a Pennsylvania resident and a Texas resident, have been arrested.

North Korea’s IT worker schemes help fund the nation’s weapons programs and “threaten the security of the IT systems and data of the deceived U.S. employers,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Eisenberg said in a statement. Law enforcement officials “will use every available tool to track down anyone assisting [North Korea] and to protect our national security,” he added.

According to the indictment, the operation constituted “a massive fraud that impacted more than 70 U.S. companies, compromised the identities of more than 25 U.S. persons, caused false information to be conveyed to DHS, IRS, and SSA on dozens of occasions, generated approximately $3 million in revenue for the overseas IT workers, and caused U.S. victim companies to incur legal fees, computer network remediation costs, and other damages and losses of at least $3 million.”

Victim companies operated in multiple industries and were located in at least 17 states and the District of Columbia, prosecutors said. cybersecuritydive.com

Phishing Network Disrupted
Microsoft disrupts phishing network behind more than a billion scam messages
Microsoft uncovered a criminal marketplace supplying tools and accounts used in phishing scams worldwide. Attackers used these resources to target organizations in healthcare, financial services, wholesale distribution, and IT across Japan, the United States, Australia, and India.

Working with Resecurity, Microsoft identified three phishing kits sold through YAM Store, an underground marketplace that the company calls Storm-3119. Microsoft groups the developers behind CoGUI (also known as NX or FA), Haozi (also known as Phoenix) and Iron Man System under one name, Storm-2990.

The developers and operators behind these kits have helped facilitate the sending of more than one billion phishing emails and SMS messages targeting over 75,000 organizations since January 2026. The kits provide templates that impersonate brands and organizations, allowing buyers to run phishing campaigns and steal credentials.

The company found that the store sold access to compromised or fraudulently obtained Microsoft and Google cloud environments, with offerings categorized by age, subscription type, and organization type, including educational institutions and nonprofits. Operators used legitimate organizations’ information to obtain cloud accounts, giving buyers low-cost access to infrastructure that appeared legitimate. helpnetsecurity.com

Gateway For Malware
Fake CAPTCHAs are tricking users into running malware on their own devices
Fake CAPTCHA checks are being used to do more than hide phishing pages. Attackers are turning the familiar “prove you’re human” step into a gateway for malware downloads, malicious browser notifications, and commands that victims are tricked into running themselves, according to Barracuda.

The company found CAPTCHA abuse in 43% of the phishing-kit attacks it examined during 2025. These checks help attackers gain users’ trust, filter visitors, and conceal malicious content from automated security tools.

An attack may begin with an email asking the recipient to review a document, invoice, contract, or file. The link opens a CAPTCHA page that presents verification as a requirement for accessing the content.

Completing the check may lead to a counterfeit Microsoft 365 login page designed to steal credentials. Other campaigns trigger malware downloads or ask users to enable browser notifications, allowing attackers to send further malicious content.

CAPTCHA challenges can also prevent automated scanners and security testing tools from reaching the next page, limiting inspection of the attack. helpnetsecurity.com

The internet’s attack surface moves at very different speeds

FTC's Fake Review Rule
Fake Reviews Are Now a Federal Offense. Here’s What That Means for Local Businesses

The FTC’s fake review rule didn’t emerge in isolation. In December 2025, the agency issued its first warning letters under the rule to ten companies, a signal that enforcement is moving from theoretical to active.

For years, a bad batch of fake reviews was mostly a reputational headache. A competitor might grumble, a customer might complain, but the consequences rarely went beyond a public spat on a review site. That changed on October 21, 2024, when the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule on consumer reviews and testimonials took effect. For the first time, businesses that write, buy, or manipulate online reviews face direct federal civil penalties, not just the threat of bad press.

For local businesses, whose entire visibility strategy often hinges on stars and star counts, the rule lands differently than it does for a national retailer buried in customer feedback. It reaches straight into the marketing tactics small business owners have leaned on for years.

A Regulatory Line That Wasn’t There Before

The Commission’s rule, formally known as the Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials, gives the agency something it didn’t reliably have before: the ability to seek monetary penalties for deceptive review practices without first building a case for unfairness under the broader FTC Act. Violators can face civil penalties in the tens of thousands of dollars per violation, and each fake review or manipulated rating can count separately.

The rule followed the FTC’s final rule banning fake reviews, which the Commission approved on a unanimous 5-0 vote after two years of rule-making. That unanimity signaled something worth noticing: this wasn’t a partisan priority. It was a recognition that fake reviews had become widespread enough to distort how consumers make everyday purchasing decisions, from where they eat to who they hire to fix a leaky roof.

What Actually Counts as a Violation

The rule covers more ground than most business owners assume. It bars writing or buying reviews from people who don’t exist, including AI-generated reviews crafted to look like real customer feedback. It prohibits offering compensation or discounts in exchange for reviews that express a particular sentiment, whether that’s a free service in exchange for five stars or a subtle nudge to leave only positive feedback. It requires employees, officers, and their immediate relatives to disclose their connection to a business before posting a review of it. And it prohibits using legal threats, intimidation, or false accusations to pressure a customer into removing an honest negative review.

That last provision matters more than it might seem. Plenty of small businesses have, at some point, threatened a defamation suit over a one-star review, or quietly offered a refund contingent on the review coming down. Under the current rule, both of those moves can qualify as unlawful review suppression, not just questionable customer service. legalreader.com

Trade War Hits E-Commerce
US-Canada trade war: How Canada’s retaliatory tariffs affect e-commerce
The U.S.-Canada trade relationship has entered a tense phase, with new tariffs implemented by both sides in late August and early September. This latest exchange adds costs to goods flowing in both directions, creating uncertainty across one of North America’s key trade corridors.

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, effective September 8, target C$27.6 billion worth of qualifying U.S.-origin imports, with surtax rates of 15%, 25%, or 50%, depending on the product and the corresponding U.S. tariff treatment. The measures follow the 50% U.S. tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods that took effect on August 22.

However, the headline tariff rate is only part of the equation. Canada’s latest schedule depends on product classification and country of origin. That means two similar products may face different landed costs depending on how and where they are sourced or manufactured.

The broader U.S.-Canada trade relationship is also evolving. The rapid increase in tension between the two countries underscores how quickly the trade environment can shift.

As Passport explains below, the central challenge for e-commerce operators isn’t just calculating new tariff rates. It’s understanding how changes in the trade relationship affect product economics and future growth. keyt.com

Amazon To Hire 250,000 Employees This Holiday Season
Amazon has announced it will be hiring 250,000 workers for this holiday season, across full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles. This matches the figure it hired last year.

Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts in years

Amazon proposes 600-acre Tri-State data center as city seeks annexation

St Louis, MO: Woman arrested for alleged organized retail theft at Dick’s Sporting Goods
A woman is facing a felony charge after police say she was part of organized retail theft from Dick’s Sporting Goods locations around the St. Louis area. According to the Chesterfield Police Department, officers investigated a string of thefts from Dick’s Sporting Goods in both Chesterfield and Wentzville beginning Jan. 30, 2026. The probable cause statement says another defendant was seen stealing four pairs of Nike tech joggers and 20 Nike tech hoodies within three minutes and left without paying. Those items were found on Facebook Marketplace 30 minutes later with the tags and security sensors still attached. Less than a month later, on Feb. 21, police say Anntonia Ford (age not provided) joined two other defendants at both the Chesterfield and Wentzville Dick’s Sporting Goods location. Police say $2,410 of Nike tech clothing was stolen from the Wentzville store and an additional $6,430 worth of items were taken in Chesterfield. All three were arrested in St. Charles County. Ford told police she went to both locations that day to steal and sell the clothing on Facebook Marketplace. Ford is charged with one count of organized retail theft between $750 and $10,000. A hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 12. fox2now.com

Winnipeg, Canada: 123 arrests made during Winnipeg police retail theft initiative
As part of the Winnipeg police’s fall retail theft initiative to crack down on retail cri.me at shopping centres and businesses, 123 offenders were arrested, with over 240 criminal charges laid and almost 22,000 returned in stolen merchandise. Police say 15 of those people were repeat offenders. citynews.ca

Gilbert, AZ: $50,000 in jewelry reported stolen from Gilbert antique store

Newman, GA: Four Alabama Women Arrested After Police Find $1,855 in Stolen Target Merchandise Inside Kia

San Marcos, CA: Three arrested for alleged $1000 retail grand theft in San Marcos

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Shootings & Deaths

Fort Worth, TX: Security guard kills man smashing jewelry kiosk at La Gran Plaza Mall
Just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a shooting at a shopping center located in the 4200 block of South Freeway. Police say an adult man was inside the location smashing a jewelry kiosk stand with a blunt object. An armed security guard working inside the location saw what happened and shot the man. The suspect took off and ran across the parking lot. Police found him collapsed near Seminary Drive. The man died soon after. No one else was injured. fox4news.com

Hall County, FL: Walmart Shooting: 81-year-old innocent bystander shot & killed in parking lot
A man has died after police say he was shot in a Walmart parking lot Wednesday night. Gainesville Police confirmed Thursday morning that 81-year-old James McDaniel, of Lula, died after he was shot outside the store on Shallowford Road. Officers responded to the store around 7 p.m. after reports of gunfire in the parking lot. Investigators say they believe McDaniel was an innocent bystander. wsbtv.com

Baltimore, MD: Update: Baltimore man sentenced in Edmondson Village Shopping Center mass shooting
A Baltimore man who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in a 2023 mass shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy and injured four other teens was sentenced Thursday to life with all but 25 years suspended. Bryan Damari Johnson, 20, also pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted first-degree murder and a weapons charge in July. For the latter charge, he received a concurrent 20-year sentence. Following his release, he’ll have to serve five years of supervised probation. Conditions of his probation include that he complete a drug and alcohol screening and treatment, obtain his GED and complete an anger management program. Investigators said that on Jan. 4, 2023, he and his cousin, Daaon Spears, opened fire into a crowd of Edmondson-Westside High School students outside a Popeyes at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center, killing 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey and striking four other teenagers. foxbaltimore.com

Jonesboro, AR: Man in Custody After Shots Reported at Jonesboro Walmart
A man was taken into custody after shots were reported shortly before 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro. No injuries were reported, Sally Smith with the Jonesboro Police Department confirmed to NEA Report. The first call reporting shots fired came in at 10:53 a.m. Police received six calls about the incident in all, Smith said. neareport.com

Robberies, Incidents & Thefts

Wheaton, MD: Leader of violent spree targeting pharmacies, cellphone stores across DMV, NJ gets 11+ years
Ashley Gause was sentenced to 140 months in federal prison for co-leading a violent robbery ring that targeted pharmacies and cellphone stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey. Officials say the armed crew terrorized store employees, often brandishing firearms, and stole approximately $300,000 in cash. Five other members of the robbery crew have also been handed significant federal prison sentences. fox5dc.com

Genesee County, MI: Couple facing multiple felonies after spree of armed robberies

Jonesboro, AR: Man Accused of $2,081 Store Theft Arrested After Returning

Portland, OR: Portland store robber blames his crimes on women getting more job offers

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