Tag: May 1946
Joseph Paul Cretzer Arrested for Riot, San Francisco CA, 1946
In a daring bid for freedom, notorious convict Joseph Paul Cretzer, known as ‘The Alcatraz Ripper,’ led a fierce uprising at San Francisco’s notorious Alcatraz Prison on May 2, 1946. The desperate Desperadoes, armed with guns and a machine gun, took prison officers hostage, sending the authorities scrambling for a solution. Related Federal Cases Two…
Bootleggers Brought to Justice in Durant, Mississippi
It’s a new era for Durant, Mississippi, as law enforcement cracks down on bootlegging and lawlessness in the small town. In a surprise move, authorities took swift action against the notorious bootleggers, bringing a sense of relief to the community. The Durant News is proud to report that the efforts of local law enforcement and…
