Christopher Upshaw Among Four in $17M COVID Tax Fraud Case
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Four Columbus men have pleaded guilty in federal court as part of a wide-ranging investigation into a pandemic-related tax fraud scheme that attempted to steal nearly $17 million from COVID-19 relief programs.
William Tatum Shooting: Three Men Charged in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with the October shooting death of William Tatum, according to the Columbus Police Department.
Terrance Whitehead Arrested in Louisville Fake Tag Case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest following an investigation into the illegal sale of fraudulent temporary vehicle tags advertised on Facebook Marketplace.
Sheriff Heath Taylor Announces Drug Bust in Russell County
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. — Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor announced Monday that a major narcotics investigation resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, weapons, and a vehicle.
Raul Reyes-Nepomuceno Arrested in Columbus Trafficking Case
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A multi-month federal investigation has led to the arrest of two men accused of operating human and drug trafficking operations in Columbus, according to local and federal authorities.
Jaquan Jones Arrested After Phenix City Shooting
PHENIX CITY, Ala. — An arrest has been made following a Wednesday night shooting in Phenix City that left two men injured, according to local authorities.
Sanjeev Kumar Sentenced in Jasper County Fraud Case
Two men have been sentenced in Jasper County for their involvement in a large-scale fraud operation that targeted a senior citizen through a government impersonation scam.
Amber White Arrested After Des Moines High-Speed Chase
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines woman has been charged following a high-speed chase through the city Thursday afternoon.
Nicholas Stellato Charged in $224K Yacht Club Grant Scam
ALAMEDA — Nicholas Stellato, 53, the former rear commodore of the Ballena Bay Yacht Club, is facing criminal charges for allegedly using false information to secure a $224,276 federal grant and spending a large portion for personal gain, according to court records.
Robin Black Arrested in Tulsa Food Stamp Fraud Case
TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Police Department has arrested a man following a multi-agency investigation into food stamp fraud and identity theft.
Frank Johnson Jr. Arrested in 2023 D.C. Nightclub Shooting
WASHINGTON — Metropolitan Police have arrested Frank Johnson Jr., 43, of Camp Springs, Maryland, in connection with a deadly 2023 shooting outside a nightclub in Northeast D.C.
Keshon Rivers Arrested in $1M Business Fraud Case
A Broward County business owner was arrested Wednesday after allegedly stealing over $1 million from a company she frequently worked with, authorities said.
Andrew Hamilton Jacobus Gets 20 Years in $94M Ponzi Scheme
A Fort Lauderdale man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 150 investors of a combined $94 million, authorities said.
Jaion Barnes Convicted in Murder of Girlfriend Tianna Ross
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Southeast Michigan man was convicted Thursday in the murder of his girlfriend and the mother of his child, authorities announced.
Moriah Dandrade Charged in Husband James Graham’s Death
WARREN, Mich. — A Warren woman has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of her husband, authorities said.
Seven Arrested in $3.2M California Hospice Fraud Case
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. — Seven people have been arrested in connection with an alleged $3.2 million hospice fraud scheme, as state officials increase efforts to curb waste and abuse of taxpayer funds.
Collins Ogwuorie, 6 Others Arrested in Crypto Scam
AGBOR, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCC) has arrested seven suspects in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud syndicate, authorities announced.
Adam Shulist Arrested in $586K Kingston Contractor Fraud
KINGSTON — Adam Shulist, 31, has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged $586,000 fraud connected to his contracting business, Oakwood Group Inc.
Robert Kassaija, Moses Mutabaazi Arrested for Election Fraud
MUBENDE, Uganda — Police in Mubende District have arrested a parish presiding officer and a police constable following alleged election fraud during the local government elections held on February 4, 2026, in Bubanda Parish, Kigando Sub-county.
Mubende Officers Arrested for Bubanda Election Fraud
Police in Mubende District have arrested a parish presiding officer and a police constable following alleged election fraud during local government elections on February 4, 2026, in Bubanda Parish, Kigando Sub-county.
Buna Man Arrested for Stolen Truck from STI Group
BUNA, Texas — A Buna man was arrested for allegedly stealing a company truck from STI Group, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Donald Ray Owens Jr. Sentenced for $1M Embezzlement
HOUSTON, Texas — A 34-year-old Spring resident has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $1 million from his employer, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Nicole Marie Jones Charged in Odessa Fentanyl Death
ODESSA, Texas — A 40-year-old Odessa woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man, according to the Odessa Police Department.
Jaquavion Veasley Convicted in Deadly Fentanyl Case
TYLER, Texas — A Mount Pleasant man has been found guilty of federal drug trafficking charges related to the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in death and serious bodily injury, according to U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Olivia Ann Norris Arrested for Theft from Swim Team
A former member of the Mountain Home Hurricanes Swim Team has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of team funds.
Ricardo Blanco Núñez Arrested in $800K Theft Case
MIAMI, USA — Authorities have arrested Ricardo José Blanco Núñez, a 33-year-old Venezuelan national, accused of stealing more than $800,000 worth of memory cards from his employer, Abound Trading, and using the proceeds to purchase virtual gifts on TikTok in an effort to gain recognition during live streams.
Ian Eisiminger Arrested After Claymont Store Robbery
CLAYMONT, Del. — Delaware State Police have arrested a Claymont man in connection with an alleged robbery at a discount store along Philadelphia Pike, an incident authorities say was resolved within minutes.
Ricky Goodling Pleads Guilty in Pa. Gaming Payoff Scheme
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A former senior executive at national gaming company Pace-O-Matic has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges connected to a wide-ranging payoff scheme involving illegal gaming machines across Pennsylvania, state officials announced Tuesday.
Briana McCarthy Arrested for $2M Florida Fraud Scheme
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Briana McCarthy, a former Risk Management Program Specialist with the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS), is behind bars facing numerous charges after allegedly defrauding state agencies of nearly $2 million.
USPS Worker Jayven Jolly Arrested for Money Order Theft
SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – Jayven Christian Jolly, 31, a United States Postal Service employee, was arrested for allegedly stealing money orders from apartment dropboxes and cashing them at ATMs.
Stockton Man Diallo Breaux Arrested in Armed Robbery
STOCKTON, Calif. – Diallo Breaux, 53, was arrested following a months-long investigation into an armed robbery at a local business in Lathrop.
Jaquavious Devoise Arrested in Auburn Vehicle Burglaries
AUBURN, Ala. – Jaquavious La’Michael Devoise, 18, of Opelika, was arrested on Feb. 4 on felony warrants charging him with three counts of unlawful breaking and entering into a vehicle and one count of second-degree theft of property.
Brian Conway Arrested in Nevada for Child Sex Crimes
BOISE, Idaho — Brian Conway, 48, a former employee of the Nampa School District, was arrested in Nevada this week by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on multiple child sex crime charges.
John Geyer, Alyssa Massey Arrested in Idaho Drug Bust
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Spike strips and a taser were used in the arrest of two suspects after a high-speed pursuit near Idaho Falls.
Isaiah Teague Sentenced to Life for Child Sexual Abuse
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Isaiah Teague, 25, a Meridian youth pastor, was sentenced to life in prison this week for sexually abusing a minor. He will serve a minimum of 20 years following a guilty plea to a felony charge of lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor.
Pete and Shelley Odell Arrested in Boise County Meth Case
BOISE COUNTY, Idaho — Two people were arrested Saturday evening in Horseshoe Bend as part of an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution in the area.
Justus Coakley Arrested for Dealership Car Theft
STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — Justus Coakley, 17, was arrested after allegedly stealing a car from a local dealership.
Five Arrested in Sulphur Springs Vehicle Theft Ring
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas — Five people were arrested following a coordinated investigation into vehicle thefts and commercial burglaries in Sulphur Springs and nearby Greenville.
Keith Serafin Arrested for Theft, Impersonating Officer
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — Keith Andrew Serafin was arrested Feb. 1 for theft and impersonating a peace officer, authorities reported.
