Issue 250, October 21, 2024

Mississippi Trail Ride Shooting: 3 Dead, 8 Injured; California Man Charged with Drugging & Assault

🕵️Trivia Question

What is the term for being charged with multiple crimes for a single incident in the U.S.?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

What’s Happening Now

đź‘€Safety Tip of the Day: Be cautious with strangers and interactions.

Always be wary of unsolicited interactions with strangers, whether in person or online. Criminals may pose as friendly individuals or use charm to gain your trust before committing crimes like fraud or theft. Trust your instincts, and don’t feel obligated to engage if you feel uncomfortable.

Cold Case Highlights

🔍Trivia Answer
Multiple counts.

Multiple counts occur when a single act results in several charges. For example, if someone commits a robbery and assaults a victim, they could face charges for both offenses stemming from the same incident.