On June 2nd, 1995, U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot Scott O’Grady was flying a peacekeeping mission over Bosnia as part of the 555th Fighter Squadron from Aviano Air Base in Italy. It was a routine combat air patrol over northwest Bosnia, but it quickly turned into anything but routine. O’Grady was alerted to a threat …

Kim C. is an experienced snowshoer who lives in Tacoma, WA. One winter, he went on a snowshoeing trip to Washington’s Mount Rainier and during the trip he became lost. Kim was leading 16 members of a hiking and climbing club when he slid down a slope and became separated. He tried to meet up …

Google’s productivity tools such as Google Docs have over 2 billion active monthly users. This means they are also a big target for hackers. Cyber security experts recently revealed a massive increase in hackers targeting Google Docs. But it’s not only Google Docs… Hackers are also going after other Google applications including Google Slides and …

One morning, airmen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron received a report of a Fallen Angel. The term for a downed aircraft. An Army helicopter had crashed into a mountainside and it was in a hostile Afghan area. Within ten minutes of being notified, two Pave Hawk helicopters were en route to the crash site. …

It’s human nature to exaggerate a little now and then… But Ferdinand Demara took his lies to a whole other level, becoming one of America’s biggest imposters. Ferdinand was born in 1921 in Massachusetts. At the age of 16, he joined a Trappist monastery. But after a few years, he was asked to leave the …

In the Old West, people who wanted to transport money or valuables often used Wells Fargo & Co. The company had a reputation for making security a priority, and their stagecoaches carried silver, gold, and other valuables from one location to another. The valuables were secured inside an iron safe in the stagecoach. But despite …

In early 2019, Douglas County, Oregon was hit by a massive snowstorm that dumped eight inches of snow overnight and brought down trees and power lines. Power was out for tens of thousands of people in rural areas. But the next night another six inches of snow fell, hampering efforts to get the power back …

If there is anything that we have learned from the pandemic, it’s the fragility of our healthcare system. It’s now crystal clear how crucial our healthcare workers are, as shortages of doctors and nurses cause backups and bottle-necks at hospitals. And it’s preventing much needed treatments for some people. For example, it’s estimated that the …

One evening, a husband and wife were walking in their Palmdale, California neighborhood. Around 6 p.m. the couple was attacked by a man they didn’t know. He hit them with a metal pipe and fled after attacking the couple. The male victim flagged down a passing Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy. He explained what happened …

Yolo County, California is part of the Greater Sacramento Region. The majority of the county is made up of rural agriculture. One evening, the sheriff’s department responded to a residence after the homeowner reported a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found two people had been shot. A man and a woman. Deputies performed CPR on …

Everyone loses things… Whether it’s your wallet or your keys, chances are you’ve lost or misplaced something. This is why small tracking devices such as Apple’s AirTags have become so popular. These little devices connect to Bluetooth to let the owner know their location. But these devices also create a new weapon for criminals. In …

Thadeu H. is a police officer in Dayton, Ohio. Around 6 p.m. one evening, Thadeu responded to a Dollar General Store to investigate a report of someone using fake bills. After leaving the store, the officer approached Antwyane Lowe, because he matched the description of the suspect in the fraud investigation. As the officer approached, …

Harold R. struggled with mental health… and one day he robbed two convenience stores in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the second robbery, he fired a rifle he had, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Responding police officers spotted Harold and pursued him. As he sped through the city Harold fired at officers from his …

In 2019, the Kincade Fire burned about 80,000 acres and threatened over 90,000 structures in Sonoma County, California. It caused evacuation warnings and orders in many parts of the county. At the time, Erik and Laura W. lived in Sebastopol, in Sonoma County. Laura had left town to attend a conference in another part of …

Zeb C. is an avid hunter who lives in Fort Yukon, Alaska. During one winter, residents in the village of about 900 people became concerned about a bear. Residents had seen the bear eating an animal carcass in town, and noticed that the bear didn’t avoid people. The bear looked like a polar bear, but …

Follow home robberies are on the rise in parts of Los Angeles. A follow-home robbery is a crime in which thieves target victims who are seen in public. The victims are often followed to their house from a restaurant. They are targeted because of their expensive jewelry or high-end cars. According to the LAPD, they …

Robert F. lived in Toronto, Canada. He had taken a vacation to Alaska’s Denali National Park. While hiking in the park, he slipped and fell about 20 feet. He lost most of his gear and suffered fractures to his arm and lower spine. After the fall, he reached for his bag. But excruciating pain shot …

Our nation’s water infrastructure is fragile. Drought and natural disasters can cause huge, long-term disruptions. Plus, bad actors know how important our water is, and they will continue to look for ways to disrupt our drinking water. So, now is the time to build up your long-term water storage before the supply chain disruption really …

Chase B. is a former FBI agent who worked in the Washington, D.C. office. He decided to go on vacation to Denver, and one evening, he visited a Denver nightclub called Mile High Spirits Tasting Room. In a video from the nightclub, Chase is seen dancing. At one point, he attempts to do a backflip …

Late one night, Sarah L. received a strange e-mail… It was around midnight and the email said her order from Grubhub was on the way. Not only had she not ordered the food, but the food was ordered in New York, and Sarah lived thousands of miles away. She contacted Grubhub and notified them of …

Robert B. is a former Tulsa County Sheriff’s volunteer deputy. During an undercover sting operation, Robert assisted with the arrest of a suspect. But as the suspect was being arrested by officers, Robert shot the man. The man died from the gunshot wound. Robert immediately said that he meant to shoot the man with his …

Walt W. was born and raised in Florida, but was visiting North Dakota when he set out on what was supposed to be a two-hour hike. But his hike didn’t go as planned… and his survival skills were put to the test. Walt said, “I love the wilderness, I love camping, I love being outdoors. …

Derrick F. and his family live in a small Georgia town. Around 2:30am one morning, Derrick and his wife awoke to alerts on their phones telling them that the front door of the home had opened. Derrick got out of bed to investigate and grabbed his gun. As he walked into one of the bedrooms, …

During a busy day in Midtown, NYPD officers encountered a depressed man with a knife. The man was a Broadway stagehand who was brandishing an 8-inch knife. The man with the knife became aggressive when he was trying to buy beer at a local convenience store. The store refused to sell him the alcohol and …