ENGLEWOOD, Colo. The Englewood Police Department tracks crime stats through the year, measuring trends and responding to them. Denver7 is taking a look at those trends and sharing the takeaways for residents to know. Preliminary data shows there’s been a 52% reduction in car thefts compared to last year. Division Chief David LeClair said community involvement has been significant is lowering the number of these crimes. “Not leaving your vehicle unattended while it’s unlocked or keys in the car, anti-theft device, like a steering wheel lock we’ve seen a lot of that,” LeClair said. He said technology has also revelaed certain areas where car thefts appear to be happening most, so the department places officers to patrol those areas as a deterrent. There was also a 40% drop in burglaries. “Often the burglars themselves are using stolen motor vehicles to commit those crimes either take them to or from (the scene). That reduction, I think, is heavily correlated between the two,” LeClair explained. However, there’s one type of crime that continues to increase in Englewood: Crimes against society. “It’s people doing drugs in the open, drinking alcohol, open containers, disorderly conduct in the parks. That’s why it’s deemed ‘crime against society.’ It’s because it’s what makes you not want to go to a park, or why you wouldn’t want to go out shopping,” LeClair said. Preliminary data shows that starting in 2023, there was a big spike in crimes against society followed by another jump in 2024. According to the police department, that increase is associated to increased enforcement or what they call “proactive policing. What we consider proactive, is that we can place our officers and our patrols where we think something’s going to happen, or where we know something is potentially (going to) happen, and a lot of times, either stop it or limit it,” LeClair said. He said the strategy is designed to see a big initial spike as officers encounter those crimes, then eventually the areas that see the most crime calm down. “We’re changing what’s accepted in these places in the culture,” he said. LeClair said he is confident because of the proactive policing strategy, as well as support from community reporting, those numbers will begin to plateau and eventually go down. The final crime stats for 2025 will be released in January.
https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/englewood/some-crimes-trend-downward-in-englewood-while-crimes-against-society-continue-to-rise
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Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey out after opening kickoff shoulder injury
Luke McCaffrey suffered a significant injury during the Washington Commanders’ matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.
McCaffrey was expected to play a key role in the Commanders’ offense alongside quarterback Jayden Daniels. Additionally, the team was missing star receiver Terry McLaurin due to injury, which would have likely increased McCaffrey’s involvement throughout the game.
However, McCaffrey’s time on the field was cut short early in the first quarter. While participating on special teams during the opening kickoff, he suffered a shoulder injury. According to ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter, this injury will sideline McCaffrey for the remainder of the game.
“Commanders ruled out Luke McCaffrey due to a shoulder injury,” Schefter reported.
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-wr-luke-mccaffrey-out-after-opening-kickoff-shoulder-injury
Sources: Jets’ Star Could Return First Round Pick, Trade Rumors
The New York Jets picked up their first win on Sunday, but that does not mean the season has been fixed. While vibes are high in the locker room, it is important to keep the focus on the future. The Jets are sitting on several trade pieces that, if handled correctly, could yield massive returns. This sentiment was echoed after the big win.
First-year head coach Aaron Glenn, who has been reluctant to sell up until this point, said this to the media: “When someone calls, you listen, but actions speak louder than words,” insider Rich Cimini shares.
### Quinnen Williams Could Yield a 1st Round Pick
One piece in particular could be a gold mine for the struggling Jets, and that is superstar defensive tackle Quinnen Williams. According to SNY’s sources, the price tag on Williams could be among the highest in the league.
“Williams is undeniably the biggest potential trade piece. A captain, former All-Pro, and three-time Pro Bowler, he remains an elite interior lineman in his prime at 28,” writes NFL insider Connor Hughes.
The biggest hurdle for any trade piece at the NFL deadline is always their current contract. But for suitors interested in Williams, surprisingly enough, his contract is rather trade-friendly.
“Williams signed an extension in 2023 that runs through 2027, but this is the final year with significant guaranteed money,” Hughes continues. “Only $5 million of his $20.75 million base salary is guaranteed for 2026, and there are no guarantees in 2027.”
With this considered, Williams could bring a lofty payout. Whether it be a first-round pick to a premier contender or multiple Day 2 selections, sources say the Jets are sitting on a potential payday.
“The Jets have been unwilling to adjust his contract so far, which makes a trade logical if they don’t plan to do so,” Hughes concludes. “One source believed a contending team might part with a first-round pick for Williams, but most pegged his value lower because of the need to restructure his deal. The consensus among sources was a second-round pick plus a Day 3 selection.”
### Should The Stars Be Sold?
Trading for draft picks is a great idea in theory, but at some point, you have to win games. Trading away your best players for the hope of bringing more in is an endless cycle. However, for a player like Williams, at a position like defensive tackle, the reward far outweighs the risk.
The Jets can’t afford the luxury of an elite nose guard. Look at the Chiefs: they have the quarterback, they’ve got the pieces, and they can afford to hand out $100 million to Chris Jones. The Jets desperately need another threat out wide, their defensive backfield needs help, and they still don’t have a guy to build around calling plays.
With the current state of the roster, moving an All-Pro player who does not play a key position—even as upsetting as it may be—is a winning move.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/new-york-jets/quinnen-williams-nfl-trade-dealine-rumor/
Rachaad White fined $46,371 for illegal use of helmet
Buccaneers running back Rachaad White has been hit with a significant fine by the NFL. The league announced that White was fined $46,371 for the illegal use of his helmet during last Monday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
The incident occurred in the first quarter when White lowered his helmet to initiate contact with Lions safety Erick Hallett. Notably, White was not penalized for the play during the game. This fine represents the largest penalty issued by the NFL this week.
White had previously been fined for the same infraction late in the 2024 season, making this a repeat violation.
In related news, the NFL also fined Lions defensive lineman Tyrus Wheat $5,722. Wheat was penalized for tripping Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during Detroit’s win.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/rachaad-white-fined-46-371-for-illegal-use-of-helmet
Prosecution granted two weeks to respond to Yonatan Urich’s Supreme Court appeal
Prosecution Granted Two Weeks to Respond to Yonatan Urich’s Supreme Court Appeal
The prosecution has been given two weeks to respond to Yonatan Urich’s appeal to the Supreme Court. One of the most significant—and, according to Urich’s lawyers, the most pressing—restrictions in place is the occupation ban. This ban prohibits Urich from returning to his former places of employment.
Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the ‘Qatargate’ affair in Lod, August 19, 2025.
(Photo credit: Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
By SARAH BEN-NUN
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-869635