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.

Jeremy Goulet, Santa Cruz Shooting Suspect, Had History With Guns [PHOTO]

Jeremy Goulet, who is suspected of killing two Santa Cruz police officers, had an affinity for guns, his father said.

Santa Cruz Shooting: Sgt. Loran 'Butch' Baker, Det. Elizabeth Butler Killed In Police Department's 'Darkest Day'

Sgt. Loran “Butch” Baker and Det. Elizabeth Butler were investigating allegations of sexual harassment when they were shot and killed.

Lil Poopy, 9-Year-Old Rapper Who Slaps Girls' Butts In Videos, Has A Dad Facing Drug Charges [VIDEO]

Lil Poopy's father stands by his son’s rap videos, which show the 9-year-old flaunting bundles of cash and partying with older rappers.

Trayvon Martin One-Year Anniversary: George Zimmerman Trial Date, Immunity Hearing And Tributes For Trayvon

One year afer the shooting, George Zimmerman is about to go to trial. He may base his strategy on self-defense.

Joe Arpaio: Is 'America's Toughest Sheriff' Soft On Child Rape? Lawsuit Claims Maricopa County Sheriff Botched Investigation

“America’s Toughest Sheriff” Joe Arpaio may have been soft on a rape investigation.

India Arrests Man Accused Of Spying For Pakistan; Sumar Khan Allegedly Gave Info On Military Exercise

The spy accusations came the same week a pair of bombs exploded in a congested area of Hyderabad in what were the deadliest attacks on Indian soil since 2011.

79-Year-Old Shot Dead: James Jackson Killed In Brooklyn; Was He Victim Of Stray Bullet?

A 79-year-old man was shot dead in New York City early Sunday morning, and police believe he may have been killed by a stray bullet.

19 Arrested At Mall: Teens Jumped On Cars, Screamed During Ford City Mall Ruckus In Chicago

Two people were sent to the hospital and 19 teenagers were arrested over the weekend when the rowdy group yelled and screamed throughout the Ford City Mall in Chicago.

Teddy Turner, Republican? South Carolina Congressional Candidate Diverges From Dad On Politics [VIDEO]

Teddy Turner is competing in an election in which other nominees include former Gov. Mark Sanford and Stephen Colbert's sister.

FBI To Employees: Quit Sexting Naked Photos, Paying For Sex And Bedding Drug Dealers

The FBI is having a problem with employees using their agency-issued phones for sexting during work hours.

Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail In Murder Case; Judge Says Runner Not A Flight Risk

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, was awarded bail on Friday.

California Shooting Victim Walter Johnson Dies 36 Years Later; Sacramento Police Renew Search For Killers In Cold Case

A California shooting victim who was shot 36 years ago and left paralyzed died of his injuries this week, renewing efforts by the Sacramento Police Department to find his killers.

Bombings Rock Hyderabad: As Many As 12 Killed In Deadliest Indian Explosion Since 2011

The bombs were placed on bicycles 500 feet apart in the Dilsukh Nagar district of Hyderabad -– a crowded area with an abundance of shops.

Ex-Peanut Company Head Stewart Parnell, 3 Others Indicted On Fraud Charges In 2009 Salmonella Outbreak

Peanut Corp. of America went bankrupt shortly after the salmonella outbreak.

Las Vegas Strip Shooting: 3 Killed During Firefight Between Maserati, SUV That Led To 5-Car Accident, Taxi Explosion

Three people were killed during a shootout on the Las Vegas Strip early Thursday morning after occupants of a Maserati and an SUV exchanged gunfire, which resulted in a five-car crash and the explosion of a taxi cab.

Oscar Pistorius Murder Case Takes Shocking Turn: Lead Investigator Hilton Botha Pulled Off Case, Faces Attempted Murder Charges [PHOTO]

The head investigator into the killing of the South African Olympian’s girlfriend is facing attempted murder charges.

New Jersey 'Pastafarian' Aaron Williams Attempts To Wear Pasta Strainer On Head For Driver's License Photo

A New Jersey man looking to make a statement on religious expression was met with a police presence at a Garden State DMV office when he tried to take his driver’s license photo wearing a colander on his head.

Ohio Woman Patricia Kunkle Claims She Was Fired For Voting For Obama

An Ohio woman filed a $25,000 lawsuit against her employer, alleging she was fired for voting for President Obama.

Kansas City Plaza Fire: Body Found In Rubble Of JJ's Restaurant Following Explosion, Blaze

A body was found in the rubble of a Kansas City restaurant that exploded, but authorities have yet to identify whether the remains were that of an employee who has been missing since Tuesday night’s blast.

Oscar Pistorius Bail Hearing Day 2 Roundup: Witness Account Of 'Non-Stop Fighting' With Reeva Steenkamp Challenged By Defense

New details emerged in the case against the South African known as “Blade Runner” that appear to favor Oscar Pistorius.

911 Call For Cigarettes Ends In Arrest For Texas Woman: Was Linda White Drunk?

A Texas woman’s 911 call for cigarettes ended in her arrest.

Women Who Hid Boy For 8 Years Found Guilty Of Kidnapping: Miguel Morin Was Snatched As A Baby By Krystle Tanner And Gloria Walker

Two Texas women who hid a Houston boy for eight years were found guilty of kidnapping and other charges Friday.

Sandy Hook Shooter Adam Lanza Was Inspired By Norwegian Mass Killer Anders Breivik, Investigators Claim

Lanza was “obsessed” with Breivik and chose Sandy Hook to commit the shootings because the school was the “easiest target” with the “largest cluster of people."

Karlie Tomica, 'Party Princess' Of South Beach, Begins House Arrest In Stefano Riccioletti DUI Manslaughter Case

Self-proclaimed “Party Princess” Karlie Tomica is doing anything but celebrating after being released from jail Monday in Miami and starting house arrest on DUI manslaughter charges.