Down here in Southwest Florida, a bomb threat is taken very seriously. Just recently, a school in Cape Coral got us all on edge after some idiot made a threat. Lucky for us, law enforcement was on top of it. Someone should have told that to Kyle McHenry, this 20-year-old Florida man who thought he could outsmart the police.
According to WFLA, Kyle decides he's going to play the revenge game by sending himself bomb threats and creepy emails. I'm not sure why anyone would think that was a good idea. Anyway, Kyle's inbox starts filling up with all kinds of nonsense, including threats about bombs on his grandpa's property and other violent stuff aimed at him.
Feeling like he's getting nowhere with the authorities, Kyle decides to take matters into his own hands. He picks up the phone and calls the Fort Myers police, demanding to know why they haven't busted the person he's been accusing. Oh, Kyle. These guys are pros at sniffing out baloney...
Bomb Threat Dud:
Just when Kyle's thinking he's got this whole revenge thing figured out, the detectives drop a major truth bomb on him... You know Kyle, filing a false police report is a crime, right? That's when Kyle starts feeling the heat and caves. He admits to sending those crazy emails himself, pretending to be someone else, all in an insane attempt to get back at someone. What?!
When the cops ask him straight up if he sent those emails to himself, Kyle's like, "Yeah, it was me." Smooth move, Kyle, real smooth. Now, my man, Kyle, is looking at charges of making false reports, fraud, and misusing evidence. Just when Kyle thought he could get away with this crazy plan, it all blew up in his face. But hey, at least he's got the decency to admit he messed up.
These Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America
It's always interesting to see which cities are considered safe and dangerous in the US. It can also be helpful if you're planning a big move. Now, there's a new study out that pinpoints the most dangerous cities in America.
The new study comes from Noradarealestate.com. In it, they say, "From gang violence to high levels of property crime, these cities have earned their spots on the list." Yikes.
Before we get to the crime in each region of the country, let's look at some of the No. 1s in this study. According to Noradarealestate.com, the "FBI's most dangerous city" in the West is Stockton, California. In the Midwest, it's St. Louis, Missouri. Then, in the South, it's Baltimore, Maryland; and in the Northeast, it's Hartford, Connecticut. Noradarealestate.com notes that even though these cities are dangerous in the report, "each of these cities has also demonstrated resilience and a commitment to addressing these issues through various initiatives and collaborative efforts. By focusing on community engagement, comprehensive strategies, and investment in socio-economic development, these cities can work towards creating safer, more inclusive, and prosperous communities for all residents." So, it's not all dismal. There is definitely hope.
So, what's the most dangerous city in America? Detroit. "The violent crime index, encompassing homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults, is alarmingly high," the study states. "The prevalence of guns and gang activity further exacerbates the issue, making Detroit a concerning place in terms of personal safety." That said, I love Detroit, and even though it's good to see which cities are trending up and down in terms of crime, remember that every city has its good and bad areas. So, don't write these towns off your list because of one study. Find the full study from Noradarealestate.com here.
Check out the most dangerous cities in America by region below, via the latest FBI data.
FBI's Most Dangerous Cities in the West
No. 1 on the FBI's list is Stockton, California, with a population of 308,348. Other cities in the top five include San Bernardino, California; Oakland, California; Anchorage, Alaska; and Pueblo, Colorado. Find the full FBI data here.
FBI's Most Dangerous Cities in the South
No. 1 on the FBI's list is Baltimore, Maryland. Other cities in the top five include Memphis, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas; Nashville, Tennessee; and New Orleans, Louisiana. Find the full FBI data here.
FBI's Most Dangerous Cities in the Midwest
No. 1 on the FBI's list is St. Louis, Missouri. Other cities in the top five include Kansas City, Missouri; Rockford, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Find the full FBI data here.
FBI's Most Dangerous Cities in the Northeast
No. 1 on the FBI's list is Hartford, Connecticut. Other cities in the top five include Buffalo, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Rochester, New York; and Bridgeport, Connecticut. Find the full FBI data here.
