Crime News from Singapore & World

Singapore Authorities Seize Exotic Animals, Including Leopard Tortoise and Monitor Lizard, in Wildlife Trade Crackdown

Reports stated that two lizard species were among them; an Argentine black-and-white tegu and yellow-headed day geckos.

Oct 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Police Nab 34-Year-Old Man Within 24 Hours Over Loan Shark Harassment Case

Loan shark harassment is punishable by a fine of S$5,000 to S$50,000, up to five years in jail, and up to six canings for first-time offenders.

Oct 20, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Over 90 People Arrested for Various Offences in Week-Long Joint Operation at Singapore Checkpoints

Singapore has tightened its anti-vaping regulations since September 1, imposing harsher fines and requiring rehabilitation for persistent users.

Oct 19, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Warn After S$160,000 Lost in Lucky Draw and E-Commerce Scams

The police said that there have been at least 30 lucky draw scams and 13 e-commerce scams reported since August.

Oct 19, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Malaysian Man, 22, Charged Over Suspected Government Official Impersonation Scam in Singapore

The offense entails a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.

Oct 18, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Mary Lashawn Cornelius and Mattison Johnson

St. Louis Woman Who 'Accidentally' Killed Her Teenage Roommate While Playing Russian Roulette, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Mary Lashawn Cornelius, 19, has been sentenced to serve 7 years in prison over the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Mattison Johnson.

Oct 18, 2025

By Manthan C.

Cincinnati Taco Bell Employee Fatally Shoots Manager a Day After Being Fired from the Job

Jonathan Morris, 21, fatally shot 32-year-old Ryan Johnson a day after he was fired from the job.

Oct 18, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore Driver Arrested After Running Red Light, Crashing into Another Lorry and Injuring 21 People

The police reported that his truck collided with another truck that was using a green light to cross the intersection.

Oct 18, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 74 Arrested, 2.5Kg of Cannabis Seized in Five-Day Islandwide Drug Bust

The mandatory death penalty might be applied to anyone found guilty of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis.

Oct 18, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

26-Year-Old Man Nabbed Following Chinatown Accident; Singapore Officers Seize Vape

The police added that the 26-year-old was found in possession of two liquid pods and an e-vaporizer.

Oct 18, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime Road accident

Former Reno Police Department Deputy Chief Arrested for Soliciting Child for Prostitution

Thomas "Tom" Robinson, a former veteran of the Reno Police Department, was arrested on solicitation of a child for prostitution and child neglect charges.

Oct 17, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore Authorities Recover Over S$619,000 in Outstanding Fines from 241 Foreign Drivers

According to the authorities, all drivers must follow Singaporean laws and operate cars that don't exceed the country's vehicle emissions limits.

Oct 17, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Roidan Mendoza and Marillorky Tamayo Cruz

Las Vegas Man Who Killed Estranged Wife After Losing Custody of Children, Learns His Fate

Roidan Mendoza has been sentenced to life in prison over the fatal shooting of his estranged wife, Marillorky Tamayo Cruz, following their divorce hearing.

Oct 17, 2025

By Manthan C.

Brandon Morrissette and Robenie "RJ" Long

Oklahoma City Man Who Killed Rose State College Student He Thought was Having an Affair with His Wife, Sentenced

Brandon Morrissette, 32, was sentenced to life in prison for fatally shooting Robenie "RJ" Long in 2023 over an affair he suspected the man was having with his wife.

Oct 17, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore: 102 Caught with Drug-Laced Vapes as Stricter Penalties Take Effect; 67 Sent for Rehab

Higher penalties and up to six months of rehabilitation are imposed on vapers who use etomidate in Singapore.

Oct 17, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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Crime News from Singapore & World

Singapore Authorities Seize Exotic Animals, Including Leopard Tortoise and Monitor Lizard, in Wildlife Trade Crackdown

Singapore Police Nab 34-Year-Old Man Within 24 Hours Over Loan Shark Harassment Case

Over 90 People Arrested for Various Offences in Week-Long Joint Operation at Singapore Checkpoints

Singapore Police Warn After S$160,000 Lost in Lucky Draw and E-Commerce Scams

Malaysian Man, 22, Charged Over Suspected Government Official Impersonation Scam in Singapore

St. Louis Woman Who 'Accidentally' Killed Her Teenage Roommate While Playing Russian Roulette, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

Cincinnati Taco Bell Employee Fatally Shoots Manager a Day After Being Fired from the Job

Singapore Driver Arrested After Running Red Light, Crashing into Another Lorry and Injuring 21 People

Singapore: 74 Arrested, 2.5Kg of Cannabis Seized in Five-Day Islandwide Drug Bust

26-Year-Old Man Nabbed Following Chinatown Accident; Singapore Officers Seize Vape

Former Reno Police Department Deputy Chief Arrested for Soliciting Child for Prostitution

Singapore Authorities Recover Over S$619,000 in Outstanding Fines from 241 Foreign Drivers

Las Vegas Man Who Killed Estranged Wife After Losing Custody of Children, Learns His Fate

Oklahoma City Man Who Killed Rose State College Student He Thought was Having an Affair with His Wife, Sentenced

Singapore: 102 Caught with Drug-Laced Vapes as Stricter Penalties Take Effect; 67 Sent for Rehab

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