Deonte Hatchett Charged in Frieda Edwards Death
A 78-year-old woman lost her life and another individual remains in critical condition following a multi-vehicle collision in Huntsville Friday evening.
Khushal Singh Arrested in Elderly Scam Case
Two 21-year-old Northern California men have been arrested after authorities say they attempted to defraud a 79-year-old Santa Barbara County resident out of $50,000 in a government imposter scam.
Deinier Dominguez Charged in $1.5M Auto Fraud
A former South Florida dealership finance manager and an alleged straw buyer are facing multiple felony charges after investigators uncovered what authorities describe as a large-scale “credit bust out” scheme involving more than $1.5 million in vehicle loans.
Brenda Huggins Charged in Leon Jury Scam
A South Carolina woman has been arrested and charged with grand theft after authorities say she scammed a Leon County resident out of thousands of dollars through a fake jury duty scheme.
Perry Walker Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation
A Tallahassee business owner has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple sex crimes involving children, according to a press release issued Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Sheldon Barber Arrested in Trafficking Case
Sheldon Barber is behind bars and facing multiple human trafficking charges after investigators say he recruited and controlled at least four victims in a commercial sex operation in Tallahassee.
Christian Madsen Arrested for $14K Overtime Fraud
Christian Madsen, a 31-year-old Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) employee, has been arrested on multiple felony charges for allegedly falsifying his timecards and receiving $14,000 in unearned overtime pay, JSO Sheriff T.K. Waters announced Thursday.
Tyrone Cyrus Arrested for $231K Tax Evasion
Tyrone Cyrus, 50, owner of Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, has been arrested and charged with four counts of tax evasion for allegedly underreporting more than $3 million in sales between 2018 and 2021.
Eugene Campbell IV Pleads Guilty to Pizza Robberies
Eugene Campbell IV, 35, of Jacksonville, has pleaded guilty to robbing and shooting at two pizza restaurants in the city and now faces a minimum of 20 years in federal prison, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
John Braxton Arrested in Camden County Drug Bust
John Braxton has been arrested in Camden County, Georgia, following a drug bust that uncovered large quantities of narcotics and firearms, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday.
Tyler Heyward Sentenced to Life in Charleston Murder
Tyler Deshayne Heyward has been sentenced to life in prison for the November 2023 shooting death of Wesley Francis, a server at the Tempest and co-founder of a pop-up restaurant, Charleston County authorities reported.
Two Men Arrested in North Charleston Drug Bust
Two men were arrested Tuesday evening in North Charleston after a proactive police patrol led to the seizure of multiple controlled substances, the North Charleston Police Department reported.
Dylan Rockard, Alina Hall Charged in $500K Storage Theft
Dylan Thomas Rockard, 30, and Alina Mar Hall, 33, have been charged after Mount Pleasant police recovered an estimated $500,000 in stolen coins and collectibles linked to a series of Lowcountry storage-unit burglaries.
Quadarius Scott Charged in Fentanyl Overdose Death
Quadarius Scott, 24, of Summerville, South Carolina, has been charged with murder and fentanyl trafficking after a fatal overdose on James Island in late December 2025. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident occurred on December 29 at a residence on Patterson Avenue, where deputies found a man unresponsive. EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Deandre’ Cochran Sentenced to 45 Years for 2023 Murder
Deandre’ Antuan Nesbitt Cochran, 35, of Charleston County, South Carolina, was sentenced to 45 years in prison after a jury convicted him of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, Solicitor Scarlett A. Wilson announced.
Attorney William Swett Pleads Guilty to $1.5M Fraud
William Christopher Swett, a former Mount Pleasant personal injury attorney, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering after allegedly stealing more than $1.5 million from clients and his law firm, federal court records show.
Orlando Gold Refinery Owner Arrested in Multi-State Gold Scam
Orlando Gold Refinery in Altamonte Springs, Florida, is under investigation as part of a multi-state fraud scheme involving the laundering of gold, authorities reported. The operation allegedly targeted seniors by posing as law enforcement and instructing victims to buy gold bars and transfer them to couriers.
Six Fake Pastors Arrested in Ondo Miracle Scam
Police in Ondo State have arrested six suspected fake pastors involved in a miracle scam targeting members of the public in Idanre. The suspects—Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola—allegedly posed as religious leaders, performing staged miracles and spiritual interventions to gain victims’ trust.
Mokgokane Isaac Kabini Arrested in R423K Forex Scam
Mokgokane Isaac Kabini, 41, was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in connection with a R423,000 forex investment scam. He was apprehended at the Groblersbridge port of entry while allegedly attempting to cross into Botswana.
Festus Arasa Omwamba Arrested in Human Trafficking Case
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested 33-year-old Festus Arasa Omwamba in connection with a human trafficking syndicate. The arrest was carried out by detectives based at Moyale Police Station.
Zyquie Hakeem Gardner Arrested in Best Buy Shoplifting Case
A seventh suspect, Zyquie Hakeem Gardner, was arrested in connection with the Best Buy shoplifting case, the Savannah Police Department reported. Gardner faces charges of theft by taking, theft by receiving stolen property, and probation violation.
James Alvin Ellison Indicted in 2024–2025 Savannah Shootings
James Alvin Ellison, 20, was indicted in Chatham County on Wednesday in connection to multiple shootings and an armed robbery.
Anthony White, Roger Bell Charged in Yadkin County Burglary
Three individuals—Anthony White, Roger Bell, and Chamodd Clagon—have been charged in a Yadkin County burglary case linked to a broader theft ring in the Raleigh area.
Shyla Robinett Arrested in Englewood Stolen Property Case
Charlotte County deputies are investigating a series of burglaries in Englewood, where homes with hurricane shutters have been targeted, signaling the occupants are away.
Caleb Green Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Chase in Suwannee
One man is in custody after allegedly leading deputies on a stolen vehicle chase in Suwannee County, according to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office.
Jonesboro Woman Arrested for Assault and Theft of Stolen Vehicle
A 32-year-old woman, Tasia Tyler, was arrested in Jonesboro after allegedly assaulting a retail employee and stealing merchandise from a local store.
Cristian Ricardo Vera Castillo Arrested in 2024 Maywood Jewelry Store Robbery
A fugitive wanted in connection with a 2024 armed jewelry store robbery in Maywood has been arrested in New York City, authorities said.
Washington County Men Sentenced for Gun Store Burglary, Drug Trafficking
Two Washington County men have been sentenced to federal prison for stealing firearms from a Hudson Falls gun store and using them in a drug trafficking operation.
Taylor Sanford, Jaquavis Marthrel Arrested in Colorado Springs Metal Theft Case
Two suspects were arrested following a metal theft investigation in Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Freddrick Lee Jr. Arrested for $20K Dog Food Theft in Mobile
A Mobile man has been arrested after police say he stole approximately $20,000 worth of dog food from a local warehouse and attempted to sell it online.
Trayveun Goff, Tenya Knight Arrested in Mobile Drug Bust
Two people were arrested following a drug bust at a home in the 1100 block of Belvedere Circle in Mobile, according to the Mobile Police Department.
Kyle Wesley Turner, John Deodrick Bullock Arrested After Atmore Prison Contraband Chase
Two men were arrested following a high-speed chase and foot pursuit connected to an alleged prison contraband drop in Atmore, authorities said.
Six Arrested in Gulfport Human Trafficking, Kidnapping Investigation
Six people have been arrested in connection with a human trafficking and kidnapping investigation in Gulfport, according to the Gulfport Police Department.
Andranik Naghdalyan Arrested in San Fernando Valley Mail Carrier Robberies
A 28-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing mail carriers at gunpoint across the San Fernando Valley over a two-month span.
Keith Wallis Accused in $40K Target Theft Scheme
A Palm Beach man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he orchestrated an organized retail theft scheme that generated nearly $40,000 by reselling stolen merchandise from Target stores.
Christopher Delgado Accused in $328M Crypto Scam
The CEO of a Florida cryptocurrency firm has been accused of orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of at least $328 million.
Two Arrested in Stockton Mail Theft Investigation
Stockton police have arrested two individuals in connection with a series of mail theft incidents, officials announced.
Three Arrested in Bakersfield Organized Retail Theft Investigation
Authorities in Bakersfield have arrested three individuals following a months-long investigation into organized retail theft that targeted multiple local businesses.
