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.

Janet Ji Young Choi Missing: LAPD Investigating 19-Year-Old Girl's Disappearance [PHOTO]

Janet Ji Young Choi has been missing since late Saturday morning after she never showed up to an art class.

Caroline Biden, Joe Biden's Niece, Detained In New York City For Allegedly Getting Physical With Cops

Caroline Biden allegedly "got physical" with officers responding to her apartment after fighting with her roommate.

'Fat Longpig' Case: Geoffrey Portway, Massachusetts Man Who Allegedly Wanted To Eat, Rape And Kill Kids, Wants 18-Year Sentence [PHOTOS]

Geoffrey Portway, a.k.a. "Fat Longpig," is claiming he fantasized about cannibalizing children but would never follow through those plans.

Navy Yard Shooting Motive: Did Suspect Aaron Alexis Kill Over Pay?

The motive for the U.S. Navy Yard shooting is unknown, but suspect Aaron Alexis had a host of mental health issues and was angered over pay, friends said.

Cincinnati Bus Crash: Feds Join State Authorities In Probe Of Greyhound Incident

While passengers on the Cincinnati-to-Detroit Greyhound bus said the driver was nodding off before the crash, the company said Dwayne Garrett was "fully rested."

Scott Haworth Missing: No Sign Of Massachusetts Hiker Last Seen In Adirondack Mountains [PHOTO]

Foul play is not suspected in the case of missing Massachusetts hiker Scott Haworth.

Navy Yard Shooting Live Stream: Watch D.C. Police Press Conference Here [VIDEO]

The details of the Navy Yard shooting are fluid. Catch a live stream of the news conference with D.C. police here.

Devon Morrison Missing: Authorities Find Sneakers Of 10-Year-Old Who Disappeared, But No Signs Of Michigan Boy [PHOTO]

Although investigators discovered what they believed to be sneakers belonging to Devon Morrison, they haven't yet found the missing Belding boy.

From ‘Macaca’ To ‘47 Percent’: How Opposition Trackers And Videos Are Magnifying Political Gaffes [WATCH]

In the age of cell-phone cameras and YouTube, it’s becoming more difficult for political candidates to recover from controversial remarks.

Stephen Ardrey Arrested In Brittany Thompson Missing Case: Is This A Photo Of The Suspect? [PHOTOS]

Stephen Ardrey of Missouri is facing sex trafficking charges in connection with the disappearance of Brittany Thompson. The 17-year-old was found safe in Rhode Island.

'Friday The 13th': What Is The Original Jason Voorhees, Ari Lehman, Doing Now? [VIDEO]

After appearing as a young Jason Voorhees in "Friday The 13th," Ari Lehman is now a member of the heavy metal duo First Jason.

Seaside Park Fire: 'Jersey Shore' Cast Tweets Messages Of Support, But Where Is Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino?

As of Friday morning, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino was the lone "Jersey Shore" cast member not to react to the devastating Seaside Park fire.

Rebecca Ann Sedwick Suicide: 15 Girls Under Investigation For Cyber Bullying After 12-Year-Old Florida Girl Kills Herself [PHOTO]

The girls may face felony charges in the suicide of 12-year-old Rebecca Ann Sedwick, who jumped to her death in Florida.

South Carolina Threesome Arrest: Jerry Antone Jenkins Allegedly Beat Girlfriend For Having Sex After He 'Finished' [MUG SHOT]

A Myrtle Beach man admitted to a verbal altercation with his girlfriend but denied assaulting her, according to the Horry County Sheriff's Office.

Brittany Thompson Found Safe: Missing Massachusetts Girl Located With Man In Rhode Island; No Criminal Charges Pending

Medfield police said it appeared Brittany Thompson willingly left with the man, who was not publicly identified. The Massachusetts girl had been missing since Monday.

Bryce Laspisa Missing: Body Found In Castaic Lake ID'd As Lamondre Deon Miles, Not Laguna Niguel College Student

The Los Angeles County sheriff's department said they believed Lamondre Deon Miles was killed over a debt. Three people, including a brother and sister, were arrested in connection with his murder.

I-55 Bandit: FBI Seeks Public's Help In Catching Serial Bank Robber Who Hit Multiple States [PHOTOS]

The "I-55 Bandit" was given that moniker by the FBI's St. Louis bureau, since the banks he robbed in the area were along Interstate 55.

Brittany Thompson Missing: 17-Year-Old Massachusetts Girl May be 'Endangered,' State Police Say [PHOTOS]

The Massachusetts State Police did not say why they believe Brittany Thompson, who disappeared Monday, may be in danger.

Glacier Park Murder: Jordan Linn Graham Allegedly Confesses To Killing Newlywed Husband Cody Lee Johnson

Friends of Cody Lee Johnson warned him about marrying Jordan Linn Graham. Eight days after the wedding, he was found murdered in Glacier National Park.

George Zimmerman iPad Smash Caught On Video After Dispute With Wife Shellie Zimmerman [VIDEO]

Authorities said they hoped the investigation into the dispute between George and Shellie Zimmerman would be finished by Wednesday afternoon.

Patrick Arthur Arrested For Throwing Bowl Of Chicken Wings At Wife Darlene Arthur In Florida

Patrick Arthur's wife, Darlene Arthur, wouldn't leave him alone. So he allegedly threw a bowl of chicken wings at her.

Michigan State Trooper Paul Butterfield II Shot And Killed; Suspect Eric Knysz And Wife Sarah Knysz Reportedly Arrested [PHOTO]

The aunt of Eric Knysz said he confessed to shooting and killing Michigan State Trooper Paul Butterfield II during a traffic stop.

Willow Long Dead: Justin DeRyke, Uncle Of Missing Illinois Girl, Charged With Murder [PHOTO]

Justin DeRyke is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday to answer murder charges in the death of Willow Long.

Baby Elaina Dead: Body Of Missing Ohio Girl Identified Through DNA [PHOTO]

Baby Elaina Steinfurth had been missing since June. The remains were found last week in the home of her mother's ex-boyfriend in Toledo, Ohio.

$9.11 Special: Wisconsin Golf Course Tumbledown Trails Ripped Over 'Disgusting' Sept. 11 Anniversary Promotion [PHOTO]

The ad, offering 9 holes of golf for $9.11, has been rescinded, but Tumblewood Trails is still facing heat over the Sept. 11 anniversary-themed promotion.