Andrew H. was a Toronto police officer. He had been a police officer for over 22 years and was part of the department’s traffic unit. One day, he was training with a nearby police department when he took a lunch break at a Tim Hortons restaurant around 2 p.m. While he was eating lunch, a …

Timberline Environmental Services is located in Montgomery, Texas, a town with a population of around 2,000 people. For over thirty years, the company has worked with the U.S. government and other companies. Timberline’s specialty is the unexploded ordnance industry – they dismantle or destroy unexploded ordnance. They remove primers and lead from bullets and melt …

According to the CDC, the rate of assaults against adults 60 and older soared by about 53 percent in the last decade. One reason for this is because the older adult U.S. population is growing faster than younger populations. Since criminals take advantage of those who are vulnerable it’s not surprising that crimes against seniors …

Over a decade ago, Ann C.’s mother passed away. As a way to remember her mother, Ann often visits her mom’s Facebook account to look at pictures. “It got me through some awful times. There were times when I tagged her saying how much I missed her, how much I loved her, how much I …

Recently, North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile to test its latest military advancements. The missile was fired from North Korea’s capital and landed in the ocean about 600 miles away. North Korea has been working to develop missiles that work on solid fuel, instead of liquid fuel. That’s because a solid-fuel missile is easier …

Michelle S. lives in Dallas, Texas. One evening, she drove to a Dallas gas station with her two kids in the back seat. While she was getting gas, a man slipped into the driver’s seat of her SUV. Michelle jumped back into the SUV, yelling at the man to stop. When he didn’t stop, she …

Danny P. lives in London, England. One evening, he was relaxing and watching TV when he received a text message from his bank. The message said, “You will shortly receive an SMS to confirm recent activity on your card.” Danny hadn’t made any unusual purchases that day so he thought the text might be a …

Brad L. is a physical education teacher in Arizona. One day, he was walking down a school hallway when he collapsed. At first, Brad thought he was having a stroke. He tried to stand up, but his leg wouldn’t move. Students called 911 and went to get help. At the hospital, doctors took X-rays to …

Khairullozhon M. was a 24-year-old cab driver from Massachusetts. He was friends with the two brothers who carried out the Boston Marathon bombings. The night the brothers carried out their attack they ate dinner with Khairullozhon. Four days after the Boston bombing, Khairullozhon saw pictures of the brothers on TV, and later that day he …

During a recent snowstorm, parts of Portland experienced power outages. This included popular shopping areas. With no power, criminals took the opportunity to break into multiple stores by shattering windows to gain entry. They knew there wouldn’t be any surveillance cameras to catch them since the power was out. In the case of one of …

Lake City Ammunition Plant is located on 4,000 acres near Independence, Missouri. The ammo plant is owned by the U.S. government but has been contractor-operated by Olin Winchester since 1985. The facility opened in 1941 to manufacture small-caliber ammo for the U.S. Army, and after a brief closure at the end of WWII, has been …

A hiker in Chaffee County, Colorado is lucky to be alive. The unidentified man ventured out to hike a 13,000-foot peak when it started snowing. He was only wearing a cotton hoodie to stay warm during the hike. With no food, no water, and no way to stay warm, the man called the emergency services …

Tom W. was flying from Louisiana to California with a layover in Houston. Turns out, his layover was a lot longer than expected. You see, Tom was supposed to change plans at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. And like many people, Tom fell asleep on the flight from Louisiana to Houston. But, unlike everybody else on …

For people in the United Arab Emirates, camels are loyal companions and useful animals that can be used for traveling in the desert. In addition, camels are popular because of their nourishing milk and its health benefits. These days, camels are a symbol of the United Arab Emirates heritage. And for one man in the …

The town of Erie, Kansas has a population of around 1,500. The town is quiet and easygoing, and folks say visiting Erie is like taking a step back in time to simpler days. The pandemic hurt businesses all over the country both big and small, especially mom and pop grocery stores. That’s because grocery stores …

Armadillos are a mammal that is native to South America. These days, the small animals can be found as far north as Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. They’re often hit by vehicles because they tend to jump in the air when startled. Armadillos have a tough shell, and their name means “little armored ones” in Spanish. …

Alicia M. lives in Puyallup, Washington. She owns a Kia and takes precautions to prevent her car from being stolen. As soon as the Kia dealership offered the security upgrade, she took her car in for the repair. The upgrade was designed to require a key to be in the ignition to start the car. …

Yegor F. is a commander of a Ukrainian army drone unit. For weeks, he operated in Avdiivka, Ukraine carrying out drone attacks against Russian forces. Using drones that cost around $400, the Ukrainian forces targeted Russian tanks that were worth $2 million. Both the drones and the tanks were typically destroyed in the attack, but …

Ryan D. lives in Chesterton, Indiana with his wife. He is a veteran and has extensive firearms training. Early one afternoon, Ryan was sitting at his kitchen table cleaning his Glock 19 pistol. To take the gun apart Ryan removed the magazine and pulled the slide back, but the slide wouldn’t come off. According to …

Yevgeny Z. was the owner of a mixed martial arts gym in Ukraine. But it was much more than just a gym. The place trained paramilitary fighters to engage in street fights with Ukrainian supporters. And Yevgeny was much more than a martial arts trainer. He oversaw a militia that kidnapped and tortured hostages. He …

If you served in the military, you may be familiar with the catchphrase, “Two is one, one is none.” The idea is that it’s critical to have a backup plan or piece of gear for any situation. It’s a motto that applies to anyone who wants to be prepared. And there have been plenty of …

John T. lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His property is good sized and includes outbuildings with a large storage unit. One morning, around 4:30 a.m., John was awakened by a person trying to break into the storage unit on his property. John armed himself and went outside to investigate. Outside, the trespasser was making his …

The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 started when five countries invaded territory after Israel announced its independence. Arab groups attacked Jewish cities and armed forces that were part of the Jewish militia. The goal of the Arab forces was to prevent the establishment of a Jewish state. But Jewish forces had been preparing for war for …

Private First-Class Michael J. Perkins served in the U.S. Army during World War I and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. Michael was born in Boston and joined the Army in 1916. During World War I, he was part of Company D, 101st Infantry, 26th Division. In October 1918, he fought …