Howard Koplowitz

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Howard Koplowitz reports on crime and breaking news events for International Business Times. Howard formerly worked on IBT's continuous news desk, where he covered trending topics. He joined IBT in March 2012.

Previously, Howard covered political corruption, health, crime and other beats for TimesLedger Newspapers in Queens, New York, where he won several national and state awards for his reporting.

Howard graduated from the SUNY-Albany, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science and minored in journalism.

David Wolf, Illinois Man, Allegedly Caught Masturbating In Lewis And Clark Community College Pool Multiple Times With Children Around [PHOTO]

David Wolf, 57, of Bunker Hill faces charges of public indecency and sexual exploitation of a child because children were in the pool.

Jon Erik Meyer, Naked Man Walking 600 Miles From Georgia To Florida, Arrested On Disorderly Intoxication Charge [PHOTO]

An officer with the Sebastian Police Department said Jon Erik Meyer admitting to taking a cough suppressant and reeked of alcohol.

Chicago Gas Leak: 40 Cicero Elementary Students Taken To Hospital After Gas Line Damaged

Students reported smelling gas and one pupil with asthma complained of feeling ill. Forty Cicero students were taken to the hospital as a precaution.

Brian Hounslow Allegedly Caught Masturbating At Tulsa Walmart: Witness Beth Davis Shot Video Of Oklahoma Man Fleeing Store [WATCH]

Brian Hounslow, 37, of Broken Arrow, Okla., was arrested two hours after witness Beth Davis shot a video of him leaving a Tulsa Walmart.

Decatur School Closings: List Of Alabama Schools Evacuated After Suspicious Device Found On Train Near Daikin Plant

Several schools were evacuated or had classes dismissed after a suspicious device was found on a rail car in Decatur, Ala.

Video Of Perth Police Officer Cursing At Cyclist John Martin Goes Viral [WATCH]

The officer's language was deemed unacceptable by Western Australia's police minister, but she left it up to local police to investigate further.

Rev. Frank Schaefer, Methodist Pastor Suspended For Officiating At Gay Son's Wedding, Prepared For Possible Defrocking [PHOTO]

The Rev. Frank Schaefer of the Zion Methodist Church in Iona, Pa., says his church treats LGBT individuals as second-class citizens.

Missing Boy NYC: 12-Year-Old Mickey Mantle School Student Ran Off From PS 811 In Manhattan [PHOTO]

The boy has a history of mental problems, according to authorities.

Who Is Samantha Scheibe? All About George Zimmerman's Girlfriend [PHOTO]

Scheibe's friends had warned her about getting into a relationship with Trayvon Martin's killer.

Virginia State Senator Stabbed: Creigh Deeds In Critical Condition, Son Gus Dead From Gunshot Wound In Bath County [PHOTO]

Virginia State Police would only confirm that Deeds was assaulted and that he was transported to a hospital with "serious injuries."

Gettysburg Address 150th Anniversary: Full Text And Event Info Commemorating Abraham Lincoln's Famous Speech [PHOTO]

The Gettysburg Address was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863 in Gettysburg, Pa.

Weird Florida News: Karie Lindgren Arrested For Allegedly 'Stalking' And Running Over Duck Who Wouldn't Eat Her Candy

A witness said Karie Lindgren, 35, of Tarpon Springs, "stalked" the duck, offered it candy, and ran it over when it wasn't interested.

North Carolina Couple, Wanda Larson And Dorian Harper, Allegedly Tied Foster Child To Porch With Dead Chicken Around Neck [PHOTO]

Wanda Larson and Dorian Harper were arrested on child abuse charges for allegedly tying their 12-year-old foster child to their porch with a dead chicken hanging around his neck.

George Zimmerman Arrested: Trayvon Martin Shooter Handcuffed After Dispute With Girlfriend In Florida [MUG SHOT]

George Zimmerman was taken to the Seminole County Jail following a domestic dispute with his girlfriend.

Vancouver Doorknob Ban: Round Handles Will Be Dead As A, Well, Doorknob After City Council Amends Building Code

Vancouver's ban on doorknobs in favor of lever handles is a move towards accommodating the elderly, the arthritic, and the disabled.

Apology Note To Burglars: British Couple Kate Barrett And Dan Owens' Letter To Thieves Goes Viral

Kate Barrett and Dan Owens of Northampton said they never could have imagined the social media response to their apology note to burglars who ransacked their home.

Is Rob Ford Actually Chris Farley? Why It Might Not Be A Conspiracy Theory [VIDEO]

Now that an investigation into the Toronto mayor has been reported, the Chris Farley-as-Rob Ford theory has gained more steam.

Weird Florida News: William Gibson Arrested For Allegedly 'Fluffing' His Genitals; Told Deputy He Was 'Airing Out' [PHOTO]

William Gibson also allegedly threatened to kill a woman who called police to a Jensen Beach strip mall.

Children's Hospital Of Wisconsin Shooting: 'Active Shooter' Prompts Lockdown; 'Wanted Person' Shot By Police

A suspect in the shooting at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is in custody, police said.

Pittsburgh Shooting Suspect Anjohnito "A.J." Willett Jr. Charged As An Adult In Shooting Near Brashear High School

Anjohnito "A.J." Willett Jr. allegedly shot three students in retaliation for a drug-related robbery at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh.

Rob Ford On Olivia Gondek Oral Sex Allegations: 'I Have More Than Enough To Eat At Home,' Toronto Mayor Says

Rob Ford responded to the allegations by using crude language that raised eyebrows during a news conference.

Brandon Roy Santino Dead: Body Of Missing Oklahoma Boy Found Near Tecumseh Home [PHOTO]

The death of Brandon Roy Santino is under investigation, but police believe the missing Oklahoma teen died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.

Brashear High School Shooting: At Least 3 People Shot At Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, School

Three students were shot at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh. Two suspects in custody.

Florida Man Caught Masturbating Inside Lobby Of West Palm Beach DMV: Edward Michael Alvin Arrested, Charged With Indecent Exposure [PHOTO]

Edward Michael Alvin, 34, of Palm Springs, wouldn't stop masturbating despite being told to knock it off by an off-duty police officer.

Stephen Van Alphen Arrested: Florida Man, Naked Except For Poncho, Allegedly Offered To Show His Penis To Sheriff's Deputies

Stephen Van Alphen claims he's harmless, but his neighbors want him to move after he also allegedly exposed himself to a 6-year-old boy.

Avonte Oquendo Missing Update: A-Rod Provides Support To Autistic Teen's Family

Alex Rodriguez called the disappearance of Avonte Oquendo "a very serious situation."