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Aaron Yates is a senior national crime and justice reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Yates covers criminal investigations, federal prosecutions, fraud and the courts, following law enforcement agencies and the legal issues surrounding major cases nationwide. Yates holds a master's degree in criminal justice and grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Stories by Aaron Yates

38 stories

  1. June 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    South Boston Lemonade Stand Robbery: Juveniles Display Gun

    Boston police seek juvenile suspects in an armed robbery at a South Boston lemonade stand. Two siblings, 11 and 12, were targeted, having $50 stolen with a gun displayed. Community rallies support.

  3. May 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  4. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    North Texas Operation Soteria Shield: 276 Arrests, 89 Children Rescued

  5. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Delaney Hall Newark: Protests & ICE Clashes at Detention Center

  6. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Feeding Our Future Fraud: Aimee Bock & Salim Said Convicted

  7. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Georgetown Cupcake Vandalized by Beer Keg in DC’s M Street

  8. Thu

    News: Arts and Entertainment · United States

    Viral Phone Kick at Morgan Wallen Indianapolis Concert

  9. April 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  10. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    DC Car Theft Ring Busted: Autel Device Used in International Scheme

    An international car theft ring in D.C., Maryland, and Pennsylvania has been indicted. Learn how Autel devices allowed them to steal cars in seconds for overseas…

  11. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Dodge County Sheriff Sues Woman Over Fabricated ICE Detention Story

  12. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    LA Hospice Fraud: 8 Arrested in “$50-60M Medicare Scheme”

  13. March 2026

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  14. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Oakhurst Man Arrested: CSAM, Secret Rental Guest Recordings

  15. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    East Charlotte Murder: Lhis Brito-Costa Charged in Peppertree Death

  16. Wed

    News: Education · United States

    SAVE Plan Officially Ends: What Borrowers Must Know

  17. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Fairfax Murder: Police Warned of Suspect Abdul Jalloh

    Abdul Jalloh faces murder charges in Hybla Valley. FCPD warned Fairfax County prosecutors multiple times about Jalloh's violent history before the killing.

  18. February 2026

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  19. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Prophetess Kathleen Klein Indicted in Michigan Forced Labor Case

  20. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads Fifth to House Oversight Committee

  21. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Tucson Abduction Investigation

  22. January 2026

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  23. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Anderson Man Arrested: Underground Bunker, Weapons Cache Found

  24. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China

  25. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    ICE Detainer Issued in Charlotte Teen Murders Case

    Aristides Orellana-Ramirez faces murder charges in Charlotte for killing two teens, prompting an ICE detainer. Authorities cite NC's sanctuary policies as a factor. Get the details.

  26. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Johnathan Boley: Hypothermia Suspected in Jasper Boy’s Death

  27. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · World

    Maduro Drug Trafficking Charges: US DOJ Indicts Venezuelan Leader

  28. December 2025

    5 stories: 5 news stories

  29. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Ocala Man Sues Outback After Toilet Shatters, Causing Injury

  30. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Anna Kepner Cruise Death Ruled Homicide: Family Texts & FBI Probe

  31. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    DOJ Epstein Files Release: New Records & Clinton Photos Revealed

  32. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Charlie Kirk Suspect Tyler Robinson Appears in Utah Court

    Tyler Robinson, accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination, made his first in-person court appearance in Utah. The hearing focused on public and media access to the…

  33. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Jake Tapper Corrects Race of DC Pipe Bomb Suspect Brian Cole Jr.

  34. November 2025

    3 stories: 3 news stories

  35. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Moves to Void Biden Autopen Orders, Cites Deception

  36. Fri

    News: Politics · United States

    Trump Orders DOJ Probe: Bill Clinton, Democrats & Epstein Ties

  37. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Michigan Terror Plot: ISIS-Inspired Attack on Ferndale LGBTQ+ Clubs Foiled

  38. October 2025

    8 stories: 8 news stories

  39. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Grandfather Dies in San Jose Marriott Scalding Shower, Family Sues

  40. October 2025 continues on page 2 with 7 more stories.