The Austrian Federal Criminal Police Office warns parents to check sweets after nails and needles were discovered in multiple districts.

Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has issued a safety alert regarding the release of 48-year-old Keith Theodore Constantin, a repeat sex offender with a history of sexual assaults against children and women dating back nearly two decades. Constantin, who is subject to 24-hour electronic monitoring, will be living at an undisclosed location in the Durham region starting Sunday. DRPS emphasized that he 'poses a significant risk to the community, especially children.' Constantin's criminal history includes convictions for sexual assault with a weapon, robbery, possession of explosives, and uttering threats. His first serious convictions in 2000 involved two armed robberies and two sexual assaults—one against a seven-year-old boy lured to a park and another against a 45-year-old blind woman living in his building. In 2007, he was convicted of sexually assaulting an epileptic woman in his parents' basement apartment while she was recovering from a seizure. He later pleaded guilty in 2009 to eight years in prison, receiving four years' credit for time served, and was placed on the national sex-offender registry for life. The Parole Board of Canada noted in 2014 that Constantin had 'urges of reoffending against children and young women' and exhibited 'thoughts of killing.' His medical history includes diagnoses of alcohol and drug addiction, paranoid schizophrenia, ADHD, depression, and 'character features associated with psychopathy.' He has also been a problematic inmate, engaging in violent behavior and refusing to follow correctional protocols. In 2014, his release prompted significant community pushback, leading him to request re-incarceration after breaking curfew. DRPS has now issued a third consecutive warning about his release, with strict conditions including a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. curfew, prohibitions on associating with children under 16, and restrictions on internet use and alcohol consumption. Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter has praised DRPS for proactively informing the public and supports strengthening bail and sentencing laws for repeat violent offenders. Police urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior.

Northern Ontario police have issued a warning about a fraudulent scheme involving treaty payments targeting First Nations communities. The alert comes as authorities urge residents to be cautious of scams that exploit financial vulnerabilities. The fraud involves unauthorized individuals or groups attempting to collect payments intended for Indigenous communities through deceptive means. Law enforcement officials emphasize the importance of verifying the legitimacy of any requests related to treaty funds. The warning highlights the need for increased awareness and vigilance among First Nations individuals and organizations to prevent financial exploitation. While the exact scale of the fraud remains under investigation, police are working with community leaders to develop strategies for safeguarding resources. This incident underscores broader concerns about the misuse of Indigenous financial assets and the challenges of ensuring transparency in treaty-related transactions. Authorities are also encouraging anyone with information about suspicious activities to report it immediately.

Police in Jura canton are warning of a new fraud scheme in which people lease cars in their own names for others. Four young men and women have already fallen victim, SRF reported. The scheme begins with an apparently lucrative offer. Victims provide their personal details, visit a leasing compan…

A Timmins reptile store owner is facing assault-related charges after police say he confronted and injured a man who had smashed the business’s storefront window. The incident has sparked discussions about public safety and the legal limits of self-defense. Police emphasized that pursuing suspects can escalate situations, urging individuals to prioritize safety over property protection. The owner, Robert Boucher, claimed he believed the vandal had taken his pet lizard and acted to recover it, despite the risks. Legal experts caution that while property owners can use reasonable force, using a machete in this context may not meet legal standards. Boucher, who operates a social media presence under 'reptile Rob,' has faced repeated break-ins, prompting him to sleep in shifts at his downtown business. Authorities noted that previous investigations into the store’s incidents lacked sufficient evidence, and they advised reporting crimes through official channels rather than direct confrontation. The case highlights tensions between personal safety, legal boundaries, and community security in small towns.

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — If you receive a suspicious text from the Alabama Department of Vehicles, the Bay Minette Police Department is warning people not to engage with it. According to a Facebook post from BMPD, the text scam is spreading throughout the Mobile community, threatening to suspend licenses and vehicle registrations. "There is [...]

Kangpokpi dist of Manipur, police have issued a stern warning to their personnel, directing them not to attend a meeting organized by a Kuki

The warning issued by Ontario Provincial Police on Wednesday came with a list of tips to help reduce the chances of being targeted.