Listen to this audio here produced by the editor. Chicago is seeing a surge in the number of smash and grab robberies using vehicles to ram into businesses. Most recently, criminals used two vehicles to slam through the security bars of Commercial Stop and Shop Food & Liquor for an ATM on May 5 onContinueContinue reading “Reflection on Surge in Chicago’s Smash and Grab ATM Robberies”
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Thieves Crash Two Vehicles into Liquor Store for ATM
Screenshot of 89th and Commercial crime scene from CBS News. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. An Alert A Southside business is in ruins after criminals rammed a vehicle through the store to get to the ATM. The community and localContinueContinue reading “Thieves Crash Two Vehicles into Liquor Store for ATM”
20-Year-Old Arrested for Killing 74-Year-Old Grandfather
Photo of murder suspect Elijah Winsley from Fox News. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Briefing Police have confirmed the arrest of a man for the murder of a 74-year-old victim. Here’s what we know so far. Listen to a short summary of thisContinueContinue reading “20-Year-Old Arrested for Killing 74-Year-Old Grandfather”
5 Officers Hit by Car During Teen Takeover
Photo of Teen Takeover scene at Roosevelt and Loomis streets. Screenshot from abc7chicago.com on Instagram. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Another Teen Takeover in Chicago has led to CPD officers being injured. Reports show that this was one of the wilder takeovers, and residentsContinueContinue reading “5 Officers Hit by Car During Teen Takeover”
Siblings Attack Officer, Leaving Him Critically Injured
Photo from Fox News of siblings Monica Mejia and Michael Sopher accused in attack on an officer. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. In Case You Missed It A brother and sister are in custody after brutally attacking an officer, leading to lifelong injuries. TheContinueContinue reading “Siblings Attack Officer, Leaving Him Critically Injured”
Juvenile Charged in Teen Takeover Shooting
Photo of Teen Takeover crime scene area from ClickOnDetroit.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Detroit juvenile has been arrested for the shooting of another teen at a Teen Takeover. The events surrounding the shooting has the community enraged. Here’s the full story. WhatContinueContinue reading “Juvenile Charged in Teen Takeover Shooting”
Your Sunday Newsfeed Takeover: Top Trending News Stories You Need to Know About
Here are some of the top recent news stories you need to know about. This is your newsfeed takeover. So, listen to the audios or read the articles to get caught up. From Hyde Park in Chicago to Michigan City, Indiana, this is what’s happening around you. And, as always, this is all human-written work.ContinueContinue reading “Your Sunday Newsfeed Takeover: Top Trending News Stories You Need to Know About”
Man Shoots Deputy in Michigan City Hospital After Deputy Helps Him
Screenshot of hospital Franciscan Health Michigan City where shooting of deputy took place. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A La Porte County deputy was critically wounded by a suspect after taking him to the hospital. The circumstances are terrible. Listen to a summary ofContinueContinue reading “Man Shoots Deputy in Michigan City Hospital After Deputy Helps Him”
Emeka Ossai is Gaming You
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This review of Emeka Ossai is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. My site focuses on True Crime and other news, but you all have been asking about Emeka Ossai, the “self-publisher” currently pushing an unbelievable 3-day book-writing/publishing course. Here is an honest review of him and hisContinueContinue reading “Emeka Ossai is Gaming You”
Chicagoans Beat Man, Push Him on Blue Line Train Tracks After He Attacks Woman
Photo of Robert Rhodes-Chambers, accused of pushing woman onto CTA Blue Line train tracks. Photo from cwbchicago.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A man is in custody after police say he pushed a woman onto the CTA’s Blue Line train tracks. Police say BystandersContinueContinue reading “Chicagoans Beat Man, Push Him on Blue Line Train Tracks After He Attacks Woman”
UPS Driver Carjacked by Suspect for Company Vehicle
Crime scene where UPS driver was carjacked. Screenshot from clickondetroit.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Briefing Carjackings have become a bigger issue, but this one has people doing a double-take, since it involved a UPS driver in the middle of working. Here areContinueContinue reading “UPS Driver Carjacked by Suspect for Company Vehicle”
Man Accused of Killing Officer, Wounding Another, While In Custody Appears in Court
Photo of armed robbery and murder suspect Alphanso Talley from the CPD. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Full Story A man accused of killing an officer while in custody at a hospital and wounding another is set to appear in court today, Wednesday, MayContinueContinue reading “Man Accused of Killing Officer, Wounding Another, While In Custody Appears in Court”
Short Audio Reflection on Officers Shot in Hospital
Photo of suspect Alphanso Talley, 26, arrested in connection for the attempted murder and murder of two Chicago Police. Photo from the CPD. How does shooting two officers to escape custody make sense? How does it make sense to turn an armed robbery into a First-Degree Murder charge of a police officer? These are someContinueContinue reading “Short Audio Reflection on Officers Shot in Hospital”
Juvenile Charged for Attacking Officer During “Teen Takeover” of Influential Community
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police have announced charges against a juvenile in what’s being called a “takeover” of an influential neighborhood. The charges come as these incidents put more community members on edge. Listen to a short summary of Teen Takeover Leads toContinueContinue reading “Juvenile Charged for Attacking Officer During “Teen Takeover” of Influential Community”
Ragebaiting Social Media Panhandler Arrested for Attempted Murder of Veteran, Father of Three
Ragebaiter Dalton “Chud the Builder” Eatherly, 28. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A social media influencer known for calling Black people the n-word to incite and record them has been arrested for Attempted First-Degree Murder. The charges come after months of harassment of AfricanContinueContinue reading “Ragebaiting Social Media Panhandler Arrested for Attempted Murder of Veteran, Father of Three”
Thieves Wreck Business Stealing ATM on a Main Street
Screenshot of Stony Island Sub crime scene from cbsnews.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. ICYMI: A Briefing Police have confirmed ATM thieves destroyed a business during the theft of an ATM. These attacks on business owners have become more common, but the brazenness ofContinueContinue reading “Thieves Wreck Business Stealing ATM on a Main Street”
ATM Thief Steals Cook County Deputy’s Vehicle, Hits Him with Car During High-Speed Getaway
Screenshot from fox32chicago.com of crime scene near 2800 W. 55th in the Gage Park community. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Yesterday, a Cook County deputy was injured in the process of attempting to arrest accused ATM thieves. What was a controlled arrest instantly turnedContinueContinue reading “ATM Thief Steals Cook County Deputy’s Vehicle, Hits Him with Car During High-Speed Getaway”
Criminal Brazenly Robs, Shoots Two Women in West Loop
Screenshot of the crime scene at West Randolph and North Clinton street from abc7chicago.com. Safety Alert: Before You Head Out Tonight SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Two women are in the hospital after a peaceful late-night walk ended in gunfire. The brazenness of theContinueContinue reading “Criminal Brazenly Robs, Shoots Two Women in West Loop”
When a Store Owner Kills a Teenage Girl
Photo of murderer Soon Ja Du from africanarchives on Instagram. Flashback News Break SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police arrived to the store to find a teenage girl lying face down on the floor of a local convenience store. The girl had been shot, andContinueContinue reading “When a Store Owner Kills a Teenage Girl”
Read to Catch Up on This Week’s Top 5 True Crime Stories
Read or listen to these trending articles while you commute or work to catch up on this week’s Top 5 True Crime stories. Below are the human-written stories worth knowing about. It’s been a wild week, from the 18-year-old Sami Mdanat gunning down his own father to the murder of a building maintenance man duringContinueContinue reading “Read to Catch Up on This Week’s Top 5 True Crime Stories”
Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Murdering Maintenance Man
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Police have confirmed the arrest of a suburban Chicago man for the murder of a maintenance man. The arrest comes after what appears to be a brief run from the law. Listen to Suburban Chicago Man Charged with MurderingContinueContinue reading “Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Murdering Maintenance Man”
Here’s Your 3 Months of Free Spotify Premium, Limited to 3 Subscribers
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How Shoplifters Impact the Closing of Certain Walgreens Locations
Walgreens is closing down stores at an alarming rate across the country, and retail theft has come up in the conversation. This audio is a discussion on the closing of certain Walgreens stores and how shoplifters impact store closings. Listen to How Retail Theft Impacts Store Closures Like Walgreens: A Deeper Discussion. Listen here.
Indiana Prom After Party Turns Deadly, Leaving One Dead and Two Badly Injured
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. What was supposed to be a celebration at an after prom party turned into devastatingly bloody scene in Porter County, Indiana. The details are heartbreaking. Listen to the Summary of the Pine Township, Indiana Prom Shooting while you commute,ContinueContinue reading “Indiana Prom After Party Turns Deadly, Leaving One Dead and Two Badly Injured”
Suburban Chicago Man Who Recorded 7-Hour Torture and Murder of Girlfriend/Nurse Ordered Held in Jail by Judge: Full Story
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A judge ruled that a Schaumburg man accused of torturing and killing his girlfriend who worked as a nurse to be held in detention. The ruling came after a series of bloody attacks over months that culminated in aContinueContinue reading “Suburban Chicago Man Who Recorded 7-Hour Torture and Murder of Girlfriend/Nurse Ordered Held in Jail by Judge: Full Story”
Man Killed in Brazen Intersection Ambush Hit in Indianapolis
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. A Briefing An Indiana man has been pronounced dead after what appears to be a brazen hit at a public intersection. The details are chilling. Listen to a summary of Indiana Man Killed in Ambush at Public Intersection while you commute, work orContinueContinue reading “Man Killed in Brazen Intersection Ambush Hit in Indianapolis”
Racine Teen Arrested for Stealing Branded Chick-fil-A Cars Near Illinois/Wisconsin Border, Leading Police on Car and Foot Chase
(Photo by: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com for more breaking news. This article is 100% human-written. One teen is in custody after helping to steal two branded Chick-fil-A compact cars with co-conspirators. How they stole the cars is so easy, those with similar models are on high alert. What HappenedContinueContinue reading “Racine Teen Arrested for Stealing Branded Chick-fil-A Cars Near Illinois/Wisconsin Border, Leading Police on Car and Foot Chase”
A True Crime Reflection
Why are criminals robbing and killing at such a high rate recently? Listen to me discuss the roots of True Crime in Chicago, the Suburbs and other places throughout the Midwest. These are wild times, and the primary question is, What is happening? This extended drop is for you, the Loyal Reeders, my community ofContinueContinue reading “A True Crime Reflection”