A home alarm and security footage helped deputies identify two suspects after an attempted residential burglary at a Woodside, California, home, police said. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said two Redwood City men were arrested Tuesday in connection with the attempted burglary, according to Patch. The suspects were identified as Casey A. Smithart, 37, …
A Bristol, Connecticut, homeowner says a bear showed up at his property four times in a single day, turning a backyard sighting into a repeated home-security concern. Ted Dziekan’s security cameras captured the bear walking around his Sixth Street property on four separate occasions, according to WFSB. He told the station he has contacted animal …
An Ahwatukee homeowners association backed away from a new parking policy after an overflow crowd packed a Thursday night board meeting. The Foothills Club West HOA meeting drew angry residents who objected to rules that would have changed how people use garages, driveways, streets, and visitor parking, according to Arizona’s Family. The proposed policy was …
A Wilton, Connecticut, homeowner called police after seeing someone try to enter the home on surveillance cameras Wednesday night. The attempted break-in happened on Buckingham Ridge Road around 9:45 p.m., according to WFSB. Police said the resident saw the person on cameras and immediately reported it. Officers responded to the property, searched around the home, …
Louisiana homeowners are being urged to check their insurance paperwork before heavy rain raises the risk of flash flooding across the state. The warning comes as the WAFB First Alert Weather Team says heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding remains the main local concern. According to WAFB, Louisiana insurance officials are telling residents …
Homeowners cleaning up after storms are being warned to slow down before hiring anyone who knocks on the door, calls out of the blue, or promises fast repairs after damage. The warning comes from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which says reported contractor fraud rose 38% from 2023 to 2025. According to 23ABC, the group …
A Washington homeowner says a driver smashed through multiple roadside mailboxes before the car ended up on its side against trees on the property. The homeowner shared the account on Reddit, where they said they first heard a loud crash and thought a branch had fallen on the roof. Instead, they found a car near …
A 911 hang-up call can leave dispatchers with almost no explanation of what is happening at a home or property. In Pamlico County, North Carolina, one hang-up call brought deputies to an attempted robbery and burglary investigation that ended with five arrests. Deputies responded to the Lynch’s Beach Road area on the evening of June …
Many home burglaries are discovered only after the homeowner returns and finds a door open, rooms disturbed, or property missing. A Greene County, Indiana, case shows the difference an active call can make when deputies respond while the situation is still unfolding. The incident happened Sunday morning on West 500 South in Lyons. According to …
A Florida mother shot a man deputies say entered her Palm Coast home uninvited and threatened her while her two children were inside. The incident happened Sunday afternoon on Big Bear Lane, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the homeowner called 911 around 1:50 p.m. and reported that she had shot a …