Police across the country are increasingly relying on a controversial surveillance technology to monitor and apprehend suspects. But after recent court rulings, cops are on notice that they must operate within the bounds of the Constitution or risk having vital evidence dismissed. The technology is cell site simulation, accomplished by use of “Stingrays,” named for…

Authorities said that a New York man pleaded guilty to securities and wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud his family members and friends out of over $1.5 million. Williams Wells, 42, pleaded guilty in federal court in Manhattan to one count of wire fraud and one count of securities fraud, according to…

Rapper Joe Budden was arrested in New York City in 2014 after allegations that he beat and robbed an ex-girlfriend. Those charges have now been dropped. Budden, 35, appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court March 3 and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, which is a violation, not a crime. Budden was ordered to lead a law-abiding…

Eleven New York residents have been arrested and charged with tax fraud. According to the New York State Department of Taxation, nine “clients” and two tax preparers were arrested on charges of claiming exaggerated refunds and filing false tax returns. Officials say that the two tax preparers allegedly attempted to defraud New York State by…