California voters pass tough-on-crime initiative to make some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
California voters are deciding on 10 statewide propositions on the ballot. The one likely to get the most attention is a measure that makes shoplifting a felony for repeat offenders, harden penalties for fentanyl dealers and require drug users to get treatment.
California's Prop 36: California voters make some shoplifting crimes felonies again
Prop. 36 is an attempt to unwind Prop. 47, a prop passed 10 years ago in an effort to reduce California's prison overcrowding by making some theft and drug crimes into misdemeanors. Prosecutors, police and big box retailers have blamed the law for an increase in property crimes and homelessness.
Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Anger over retail theft drives California voters to make certain shoplifting crimes felonies again. While voters anxiously await results from the 2024 election, they're posting away on social media.
California Proposition 32 Election Results: Raise Minimum Wage
Source: Election results are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre, Emma Baker, Neil Berg, Andrew Chavez, Michael Beswetherick, Mat
California voters weigh measures on shoplifting, forced labor and minimum wage
California voters will decide on 10 ballot measures including one that would turn some nonviolent crimes, like shoplifting, into felonies again, and another that would make the state’s minimum wage the highest in the nation.
California elections: Ballot measures including crime, housing, wage hike
In addition to casting votes for the nation's next president and the state's next U.S. Senator, Californians will decide the fate of 10 consequential state ballot measures today, including three constitutional amendments and two bond measures.
Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds
Shoplifting is at "unacceptable" levels and not being tackled properly, a Lords inquiry has found. The crime is seriously ...
Shoplifting, Mass Transit, Flag Design, a Dying Mall: What Else We’re Voting On Today
In case voting for president, senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives weren’t enough for you, there are also hundreds of local races to keep track of. Some are state initiatives that align with ...
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Berks woman arrested accused in $1,000 shoplifting incident at Exeter Walmart
A St. Lawrence woman was arrested after Exeter Township police said she tried to shoplift more than $1,000 worth of ...
Woman jailed for shoplifting spree
A serial shoplifter who targeted stores in Coventry city centre has been jailed for 14 weeks. West Midlands Police said after ...
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Harris County Sgt. Garrett Hardin found not guilty in shooting death of shoplifting suspect
Harris County Sgt. Garrett Hardin was found not guilty on Monday, weeks after his bodycam was released of him shooting shoplifting suspect Roderick Brooks to death in July 2022.
UK Changes Law to Confront Shoplifting Surge Hitting Retailers
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves provided a boost for British retailers with a plan to crack down on shoplifters ...
Thousands of shoplifting crimes going unpunished
Thousands of shoplifting offences have gone unpunished by a police force. Figures show 7,142 offences occurred across County ...
Ipswich woman arrested for shoplifting $4,800 in items from Lululemon store in Boston, police say
An Ipswich woman was arrested for shoplifting $4,800 in merchandise from Lululemon in Boston over the weekend, police said.