Top Crime Alerts for April 4, 2024

In Philadelphia, PA, a man was arrested after a series of armed robberies in the city. Police had been investigating the string of crimes for weeks, looking for a suspect who was targeting convenience stores and gas stations. The man was finally caught after attempting to rob a store in broad daylight. He was apprehended by police officers as he tried to flee the scene on foot. The suspect is now facing multiple charges related to armed robbery and is being held in custody awaiting a trial. The Philadelphia Police Department has praised the swift action of officers in apprehending the dangerous individual.

FDA: Ticks and Lyme Disease – Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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Tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, are on the rise in people and dogs. Reported cases in people in the U.S. increased from about 12,000 annually in 1995 to approximately 35,000 in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, not all diagnosed cases are reported and the CDC believes the true number […]