Abdul Waheed Mohammed Convicted in $100K Scam Case
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Two individuals accused of defrauding an elderly Rapid City woman out of more than $100,000 faced federal court this week.
Nova Collins Indicted for Falsifying Abuse Records
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that 56-year-old Nova Collins, a former state employee from Spearfish, has been indicted on multiple charges for allegedly falsifying official records tied to a child abuse investigation.
Sakiyna Thompson Found Guilty of Tamarac Murder
TAMARAC, Fla. – A jury on Tuesday found 31-year-old Sakiyna Thompson guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson, her romantic rival. Thompson now faces a possible life sentence.
Libby Palmer Sentenced for Dependent Adult Neglect
HUMBOLDT, Iowa — A Humboldt woman has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to neglecting two dependent adults under her care, according to an Oct. 8 statement from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
Otis Crayton Arrested After Des Moines Police Chase
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 25-year-old man is in custody after a police pursuit Thursday afternoon ended with a PIT maneuver in Des Moines’ Beaverdale neighborhood, authorities said.
Cambodia Voice Phishing Gang Sentenced in Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — Members of a Cambodia-based voice phishing organization involved in romance scams have been sentenced to prison in the first trial, with courts also ordering the confiscation of illegal profits.
Elizabeth Steenkamp Charged in Uganda Gold Fraud
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), in coordination with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has charged Elizabeth Esther Steenkamp, a Kenyan national and Managing Director of Washa Lidjiwe Investments Limited, with obtaining money by false pretence and conspiracy to commit a felony in a high-value gold fraud case.
Nicola Rowe Gets Suspended Term in £28m Timeshare Fraud
Nicola Rowe, 54, the finance director of Sell My Timeshare, has been given a two-year suspended sentence for her involvement in a £28 million timeshare fraud led by her husband, Mark Rowe. The sentencing took place at Southwark Crown Court following a six-year investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Cody Holmes, Steven Taylor Charged in Homeless Fraud
Federal authorities in Los Angeles announced two major criminal cases Thursday involving fraud schemes tied to California’s public homelessness programs, resulting in one arrest in Beverly Hills and charges against a Brentwood property developer.
13 LA County Workers Charged in $437K Unemployment Fraud
Thirteen Los Angeles County employees across seven departments have been charged with felony grand theft after allegedly stealing more than $437,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced on October 14.
Lawyer Dushan McBride Gets Life for Killing Ex
CALIFORNIA — A California judge has sentenced 51-year-old Lawyer Dushan McBride to life in prison for the 2017 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Rashanda Franklin, in Richmond.
Irvine Man Arrested for $5,000 Fake Money Facebook Scam
IRVINE, Calif. — A routine Facebook Marketplace transaction took a bizarre twist last week when a buyer allegedly used counterfeit money to pay over $5,000 during an in-person sale in Irvine.
‘Postal Malone’ Arrested for Package Theft in Orange County
A man who bears a striking resemblance to singer Post Malone has been arrested in Orange County for a series of package thefts in an Irvine apartment community. Authorities identified the suspect as 45-year-old Jacob Daniel Rodriguez from Santa Ana.
Ex-LAPD Officer Clifford Proctor Arrested for 2015 Killing
Former Los Angeles Police Department officer Clifford Proctor, 60, has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on a felony murder warrant in connection with the 2015 shooting death of Brendon Glenn, an unarmed homeless man in Venice.
Paul Moegel III, Christopher Talbott Charged in Theft Spree
Two men from Beltsville, Maryland, have been arrested and charged in connection with a months-long theft spree involving stolen power tools and lawn equipment, authorities announced this week.
Alex Chase Arrested After Stolen Tractor Found on His Property
GLASGOW, Ky. — A Barren County man has been arrested after deputies discovered a stolen tractor on the property where he was living, according to the Barren County Sheriff’s Department.
Matthew Watt, Teresa Inman Arrested in Smiths Grove Drug Bust
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. — Two people were arrested after deputies discovered drugs, firearms, and a teenager at a Smiths Grove residence, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
Michael S. Wells Arrested in Muhlenberg County Drug Bust
MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. (WFIE) — Authorities arrested 59-year-old Michael S. Wells on Wednesday following a drug bust at his Muhlenberg County home.
Keeton Martin Arrested in Morgantown Drug Trafficking Case
MORGANTOWN, Ky. (WBKO) — A Morgantown man was arrested after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Orange Cemetery Road, officials said.
Eduardo Espinoza-Flores Arrested in Laredo Trailer Scam
LAREDO, Texas — Police have arrested a Laredo man accused of scamming residents through fake trailer sales.
Four Men Arrested in Paso Robles Ulta Theft Ring
PASO ROBLES, Calif. — Four men were arrested Thursday in Paso Robles after allegedly stealing merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store, according to police.
John Steven and Three Others Arrested in Paso Robles Ulta Theft
Paso Robles police arrested four men following a reported theft at the Ulta store. Officers tracked down John Steven, 26, of Los Angeles; Milton Pericoruiz, 28, of Fontana; Christian Duvanpardotirado, 29, of Los Angeles; and Maicol Fabian Pavon, 26, of Los Angeles. Police recovered approximately $1,000 worth of stolen products in their vehicle.
Patrick J. Morgan Arrested for $8,800 Power Tool Theft in Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. – Patrick J. Morgan, 35, was arrested by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation into the theft of over $8,000 worth of power tools from a trailer in Southport.
Dy’Yon Hall and Aquallo Brown Plead Guilty in Fatal 2023 Shooting
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Two individuals have pled guilty in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in May 2023.
English Reynolds Arrested for Felonies After Canandaigua Domestic Incident
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Police arrested 23-year-old English Reynolds of Buffalo following a domestic incident in a Canandaigua parking lot on Sunday.
Matthew Richards and Co. Charged in Target Theft Ring, NY
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — Four individuals face multiple charges after allegedly stealing over $1,500 worth of merchandise from a Target store in Amsterdam earlier this month, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Strength Coach Jordan Worrel Arrested on Auto Theft Charges
Jordan Michael Worrel, a 35-year-old strength and conditioning coach with notable ties to Kansas athletics, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail early Thursday morning on suspicion of auto theft and criminal trespass.
Jackie Elsworth Arrested for SNAP Fraud in Washington County
Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy announced the arrest of 54-year-old Jackie Elsworth following an investigation into SNAP benefits fraud. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Department of Social Services, found that Elsworth failed to report a change in income while receiving SNAP benefits, resulting in over $3,400 in improper payments.
Mechanicville Man Gregory Shorter Sentenced for Surveillance
Mechanicville, N.Y. — A Mechanicville man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from a 2024 investigation into unlawful surveillance, according to the Mechanicville Police Department.
Elizabeth Williams-Green, Luvin Gory Arrested in Fishkill Drug Bust
Fishkill, NY — Two people were arrested following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of narcotics and a loaded handgun in Fishkill, according to the New York State Police.
Nicole Petrone Arrested in Ellenville Traffic Stop with Gun
Ellenville, NY — A Wallkill woman was arrested after state troopers found an illegally possessed handgun during a traffic stop in Ellenville on Thursday evening.
Mehul Goswami Charged in $50K NY State Job Fraud
Saratoga County, NY (WRGB) — Authorities have charged 39-year-old Mehul Goswami of Latham, New York, with allegedly defrauding the state of more than $50,000. Investigators say Goswami worked a second full-time job in the Town of Malta while being paid to work remotely for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS).
Jael Watts Indicted in $1.2M NY Transit Fraud Case
(WRGB) — Jael Watts, the owner of Pearl Transit Corp., has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly attempting to steal more than $1.2 million in state and federal transportation funds, according to the New York State Comptroller’s Office.
Stephen Gillis Arrested After Dirt Bike Police Chase
Washington County (WRGB) — New York State Police have arrested 59-year-old Stephen R. Gillis of Argyle following a pursuit involving a dirt bike on August 31, 2025.
