Mohammad Gazi Charged in $40K Scam Targeting Senior
PONTIAC, Mich. (FOX 2) — A 49-year-old man from Warren has been arrested for defrauding a senior citizen in Waterford out of more than $40,000, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
Alfred Kassi Charged in Sextortion Case Linked to Teen’s Death
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Federal officials have announced the arrest of four men from Ivory Coast in connection with a global sextortion scam that led to the suicide of a 17-year-old San Jose student, Ryan Last, in February 2022.
Vedantkumar Patel Charged in $50K Scam Targeting Elderly Couple
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with a $50,000 scam that targeted an elderly couple in Shelby Township, Michigan. Authorities say the suspect, Vedantkumar Bhupenbhai Patel, tricked the victims into believing there were fraudulent charges on their credit card related to child pornography and posed as a federal agent to steal the money.
Seven Detroit Men Charged in Statewide Auto Theft Ring
DETROIT, Mich. — Seven men from Detroit have been charged in connection with a major statewide auto theft ring uncovered after a 2024 incident at a Pinckney Chrysler dealership, authorities confirmed.
NSWMA Drivers Kemar Cousins, Karim Isaacs Charged for Fuel Theft
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two employees of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) have been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing fuel from garbage trucks over the course of more than a year, according to the Counter-Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC).
Dylan Ryan, Michale Squires Charged in Carbonear Theft Attempt
CARBONEAR, NL — Two men from St. John’s have been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to steal a $1,000 Dewalt table saw from Canadian Tire in Carbonear.
Teens Belaf Ashraf, Fletcher, Hassan Charged in $4M Crypto Kidnap
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) — New details have emerged in a violent kidnapping and cryptocurrency theft involving three teenagers in Las Vegas late last year.
Richard Mitchell Sentenced in Utah Bankruptcy Fraud Case
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KUTV) — A Midvale man, Richard Villanueva Mitchell, 54, has been sentenced to two years of probation after being convicted of bankruptcy fraud, false declaration in bankruptcy, and bribery.
Nikesh Basnet, 21, Charged with Theft at Bentley Bridge Retail Park
A 21-year-old man, Nikesh Basnet, who has no fixed address, has been charged with theft following an incident at Bentley Bridge Retail Park. The incident took place on April 27, and Basnet was remanded to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Thursday, May 8.
Shawn McGee Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Porn Charges
A Moberly man, Shawn McGee, has been sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after being convicted of possessing child pornography.
Jeanie Whitlatch Gets Probation for Stealing Booster Funds
A Boone County woman who admitted to stealing from the Centralia High School Band Boosters has been sentenced to probation.
Cecilia Gutierrez Accused of ID Fraud in Lease Scheme
A Lynn woman is facing multiple fraud-related charges after allegedly using a stolen identity to lease a Revere apartment, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced Monday.
Timothy Shay Charged With Indecent Assault of 4 Boys
A Bucks County piano instructor has been charged with sexually assaulting four young male students during lessons held more than two decades ago.
George Ash Charged in Stabbing Deaths of Family Dogs
A Newtown Township man is facing felony charges after allegedly stabbing two family dogs to death inside his home.
Mohammed Asif Charged in $8.7M Medicare Testing Fraud
EVERETT, WA — The owner of an Everett-based laboratory, Mohammed Asif, 34, has been charged with health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud after allegedly billing Medicare $8.7 million for COVID-19 and respiratory illness tests that were never performed or ordered.
Car Thieves Arrested After Wild Pursuit Across Calvert County
CALVERT COUNTY, MD — A pair of car thieves were arrested early Thursday morning, May 8, following a dramatic high-speed chase, spike strips, and a tense standoff in a stranger’s driveway.
Austin Dees Arrested for Stealing Car, Coin Machine Burglaries in Gainesville
Gainesville, Fla. – Austin Cordell Dees, 27, was arrested on April 19, 2025, after violating his probation sentence for a prior burglary conviction. However, his legal troubles have deepened with new charges related to a stolen vehicle and burglaries at a local car wash.
Hyrum Baquedano Rodriguez Re-Arrested by ICE in VA Case
Annandale, VA — A Northern Virginia mother says she’s finally feeling a sense of safety after the man accused of trying to abduct her 4-year-old daughter was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following the collapse of two plea deals.
Kaduna Fraudsters Al-Mustapha Isah Gupa, Qareeb Adekunle Yusuf Jailed
Two internet fraudsters from Kaduna, Al-Mustapha Isah Gupa and Qareeb Adekunle Yusuf, have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges of cheating and impersonation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed the one-count charge against the duo, which led to their conviction before Justice I. A. Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court.
Gary Ramirez Sentenced for 1982 Murder of Karen Stitt in Sunnyvale
After more than four decades, justice has been served for the brutal 1982 murder of 15-year-old Karen Stitt of Palo Alto. Gary Ramirez, 78, of Maui, Hawaii, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years. This sentence follows a no-contest plea entered by Ramirez in February.
Missing Montrose Juvenile Found Safe; Two Arrested for Abduction
A missing juvenile from Montrose, California, was found safe on May 5, three days after being reported missing, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced. The extensive search efforts involved Crescenta Valley deputies, scent dogs, wireless alerts, and the cooperation of local businesses.
Inmate Killed in Attack at California State Prison, Wilson Arrested
Officials are investigating the death of 51-year-old inmate Renee A. Rodriguez as a homicide following an assault by fellow inmate Kenneth M. Wilson at California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC), on April 27. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reported the incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. when staff witnessed Wilson, 30, attacking Rodriguez in the prison’s dayroom.
Two Men Arrested in US for Murders Committed Abroad, ICE Says
Two men who entered the United States illegally have been arrested for murders they committed in their home countries, the US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced.
Queens Village Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges in NJ
Donovan Elliot, a 61-year-old man from Queens Village, New York, pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark to charges related to drug trafficking. Elliot admitted to possessing and intending to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl-laced heroin, and fentanyl. The plea was part of an ongoing investigation led by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
MTV’s Madison Channing Walls Sentenced to Jail for Drug Possession
Madison Channing Walls, a 34-year-old former star of MTV’s Real World: Skeletons, has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to drug possession charges in Texas. On April 22, 2025, she admitted to possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl, leading to a 14-day county jail sentence. She will serve seven days due to a seven-day credit for her earlier January 2025 arrest.
Rabiyah Sorey, 25 Others Charged in Newark Gang Drug Bust
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) have charged 26 individuals in connection with a violent and organized drug trafficking ring known as the “Double ii – Queen Street Blood Gang.” The group allegedly trafficked heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine while using violence to enforce control over the Newark-based operation.
18-Year-Old Madison Resident Arrested in Drug and Fraud Scheme
MADISON, NJ — Massimo Suzuki-Scotti, an 18-year-old resident of Madison, NJ, was arrested on May 5, 2025, after a yearlong investigation uncovered his alleged involvement in drug distribution and the sale of fraudulent government documents. The arrest took place at his Elm Street home at 7:20 a.m. following a search warrant executed by Madison Police detectives.
Jersey City Man Sentenced to Five Years for Stolen Vehicle Pursuit in Montville
MONTVILLE, NJ — Nasir Moses, 20, of Jersey City, has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea for his role in a stolen vehicle pursuit that occurred in Montville in 2023. The sentencing was announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Montville Police Chief Andrew Caggiano.
Moorestown Woman Sentenced to 45 Months for Coercing Two Women into Forced Labor
MOORESTOWN, NJ — Bolaji Bolarinwa, 51, of Moorestown, has been sentenced to 45 months in federal prison for orchestrating a forced labor scheme that involved two women whom she coerced into domestic servitude and childcare under threats and abuse.
Bergen County Tax Preparer Sentenced to 36 Months for Tax Evasion and Fraudulent Returns
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Joshlyn Raye, 49, a tax preparer from Elmwood Park, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for tax evasion and assisting in the preparation of nearly 180 fraudulent tax returns. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.
Middlesex County Couple Indicted for $2M Ponzi Scheme
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ — Swapnil Rege, 50, and Reema Rege, 48, a married couple from Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, have been indicted by a state grand jury on multiple financial crime charges related to an alleged Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $2 million between January 2020 and August 2022.
Six Sentenced in Multi-Million-Dollar Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
PHILADELPHIA, PA / BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Six defendants have been sentenced for their involvement in a multi-million-dollar organized crime ring that stole catalytic converters from vehicles throughout the Delaware Valley, following a lengthy investigation led by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office.
Trenton Man Now Charged with Homicide After Victim Dies from Morrisville Strip Club Shooting
MORRISVILLE, PA — A Trenton, New Jersey man is now facing homicide charges in connection with a 2024 shooting at a Bucks County strip club after the victim died from his injuries, authorities announced Tuesday.
Falls Township Man Gets Life Without Parole for Drugging, Killing His Mother
MORRISVILLE, PA — A Falls Township man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and a series of related felonies for the premeditated killing of his 72-year-old mother in April 2023.
Kimberly Ann England Charged in Booneville Car Theft
BOONEVILLE – A Booneville woman has been arrested in connection with the theft of a vehicle from a local housing complex.
Robin Laymon Charged with Embezzling $360K from Noble County Fair
NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) – Robin Laymon, 46, the treasurer of the Noble County Community Fair Corporation, has been charged with embezzling more than $360,000, which she allegedly spent on cocaine, pills, and paying personal bills.
Daquan Brown and Eugene McClease Arrested After Florence Shooting
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A shooting at a Cook-Out restaurant in Florence on Sunday resulted in the arrest of two individuals, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Daniel Torres and Jose Reyna Charged in Brownsville Police Chase
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two teenagers have been arrested and charged following a police chase involving a stolen vehicle in Brownsville.
Liang Chen Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Business Development Bank
YELLOWKNIFE — A Yellowknife businessman has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Lisa Driscoll Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Identity Theft in NL
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A woman who posed as a registered nurse and worked at long-term care homes across Newfoundland without proper credentials has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of fraud and identity theft.
