Dana Kiner Acquitted in Shemar Moore Romance Scam Case
CINCINNATI —
A Cincinnati woman who believed she was romantically involved with a Hollywood star has been cleared of all criminal charges after prosecutors accused her of participating in a scam.
Professor Gregory Shaw Charged in $83K Dating Scam
QUINCY, Mass. —
A retired religious studies professor is facing criminal charges after allegedly defrauding a woman he met on a Christian dating platform in mid-2024.
Robert Dunlap Convicted in $14M Meta-1 Crypto Scam
A Texas man has been found guilty of federal fraud charges after orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency scam that cost 1,000 investors more than $14 million, according to court documents.
Pei Chung Arrested in NYC Dine-and-Dash Scheme
A self-styled influencer may flaunt luxury designer fashion online, but in real life she’s become known for eating at New York City’s trendiest restaurants and refusing to pay the bill. Over the past month, 34-year-old Pei Chung has been arrested several times in what police describe as a bold dine-and-dash spree.
Adil Saudager Arrested in $100K Government Impersonation Scam
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A California man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly posing as a government official in an effort to defraud a Franklin County resident out of more than $100,000.
Clark Rittersbach Sentenced in $2.5M Classic Car Scam
A Florida man who operated a classic car restoration shop in upstate New York has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for defrauding his customers out of more than $2.5 million in payments for work that was never completed, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Thomas Nowland Jr. Charged in S.C. Auto Insurance Fraud
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Thomas Scott Nowland Jr. has been charged with auto insurance fraud after investigators say he knowingly filed a false claim for his vehicle.
Deporcha Miller Arrested in Florence Easter Shooting
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a fatal Easter weekend shooting in Florence.
Ashanti Kinney Arrested for $600K Myrtle Beach Theft
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Myrtle Beach woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $600,000 from her employer.
Brandon Donaldson, Keyera Nutaitis Arrested in Dog Neglect
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Myrtle Beach man and woman were arrested Tuesday following an investigation into the neglect of two dogs.
Taylor Guinn Charged in Marlboro County Fentanyl Death
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Taylor Guinn has been charged with fentanyl-induced homicide following an incident in the McColl area, according to Chief Deputy Larry Turner of the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
Tevin Hinds Arrested in Myrtle Beach Shooting
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A man arrested in connection with a Myrtle Beach shooting Sunday was reportedly in the United States illegally, according to police records.
Brett Lerner Arrested for Medicaid Fraud in Horry County
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Horry County case manager has been arrested for Medicaid fraud, according to the S.C. Attorney General’s Office.
Stargeria Jackson Arrested in Florence Murder Case
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A woman has been arrested in connection with a murder that occurred earlier this month on Piano Road, authorities say.
Trevor Hampton Arrested for S.C. Lottery Fraud
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A former FedEx employee has been charged with lottery fraud, authorities say.
Jeremy Hough Sentenced to Life for Chesterfield Murder
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Chesterfield County man has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murder and kidnapping of John Wesley White, officials say.
Ex-Officer Christopher Lofton Sentenced for Theft
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) — A former Pearl Police Department officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for stealing from a deceased couple.
Jose Gaona and Others Arrested in Parker County Crypto Scam
WEATHERFORD, Texas — The Parker County Sheriff’s Office has arrested several individuals linked to a months-long organized crime and cryptocurrency scam. The suspects allegedly defrauded residents by impersonating sheriff’s employees and demanding payments to avoid arrest.
Corey Grant, Calvin Thompson Convicted in Dallas Drug Case
PLANO, Texas — Two Dallas men have been convicted of federal drug trafficking charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Yordany Cuervo, Dario Permuy Arrested in Credit Scam
CODINGTON COUNTY, S.D. — Two suspects are in custody following a massive multi-state credit card scam spanning I-29, including Sioux City, IA; Sioux City, NE; Sioux Falls, SD; and Brookings, SD.
Dominica Mosby Charged in Death of 3-Year-Old Child
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman is facing multiple criminal charges after the death of a 3-year-old child.
Richard Randolph Executed for 1988 Murder in Florida
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — Florida carried out its 17th execution of the year on Thursday, putting to death 63-year-old Richard Barry Randolph, who was convicted of the rape and fatal beating of convenience store manager Minnie Ruth McCollum in 1988.
Clark & Wilson Sentenced for 2016 Killing of Herbert Lyals
Two Philadelphia men have been sentenced to lengthy state prison terms for their roles in the 2016 killing of 38-year-old Herbert Lyals in Bristol Township. The sentencing took place on November 14, 2025.
Contractor John Paoletti Charged in $80K Fraud Scheme
Bucks County authorities have charged a 46-year-old Delaware man with multiple counts of contractor fraud after he allegedly took thousands of dollars from homeowners for hail-damage repairs and never performed the work. John D. Paoletti, owner of Choice Remodeling and Restoration, is now wanted on active arrest warrants in four separate theft and fraud cases.
Nafis Fisher Charged in Violent Upper Southampton Break-In
A Philadelphia man has been arrested following a violent overnight home invasion and robbery in Upper Southampton Township, authorities announced. District Attorney Jennifer Schorn reported that 33-year-old Nafis Lamont Donte Fisher faces multiple felony charges, including burglary, aggravated assault, robbery, criminal trespassing, theft, and receiving stolen property.
Colin Wahlers Sentenced for DUI Crash That Killed Joseph Kay
A Bucks County courtroom filled beyond capacity as 26-year-old Colin John Wahlers was sentenced to three to six years in state prison for the drunken, high-speed crash that killed his passenger, 35-year-old former volunteer firefighter Joseph Kay. Wahlers, of Perkasie, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle while DUI, fleeing and eluding police, and related charges.
Temitope Bashua Sentenced for COVID Relief Scam
MARYLAND — A Nigerian national, Temitope Bashua, 29, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for his role in a scam involving unemployment insurance benefits and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced.
Lakeisha Parker Sentenced for $8M Money Laundering
BALTIMORE — Lakeisha Parker, 33, was sentenced to three years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, including six months of home detention, and ordered to pay over $8 million in restitution for her role in a large-scale money laundering scheme.
Randall Balsley Arrested for Library Plaque Thefts
SAN DIEGO — Randall Ryan Balsley, 44, of El Cajon, was arrested by San Diego County Sheriff’s investigators for stealing bronze plaques from multiple public libraries across the county.
Jarvis Matthews Convicted of Prison Drug Operation
ATLANTA — A Georgia man serving a life sentence, Jarvis Matthews, 46, was convicted of running a multi-million-dollar drug trafficking and money laundering operation from Calhoun State Prison.
Matthew Henson Arrested in Multi-County Mail Theft
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — An El Dorado County mail theft report in October led to a major arrest and the recovery of thousands of stolen items across three counties.
Elmira Men Arrested for Copper Theft in Chemung
TOWN OF CHEMUNG, N.Y. — Two Elmira residents were arrested Thursday morning after being caught stealing copper piping from a property in Chemung County.
Milford Trio Arrested in Otsego County Drug, Weapon Case
OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. — On Oct. 9, Otsego County Probation Officers enlisted the help of sheriff’s deputies for a traffic stop, which led to multiple arrests.
Kyron Milner Convicted in Binghamton Burglary Case
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Kyron T. Milner, 35, was convicted on Nov. 20 for burglary and resisting arrest following a 2024 incident at a Binghamton business, according to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office.
Hull Trio Charged Selling Stolen Victoria’s Secret
HULL, Ga. — Three people from Hull were arrested for allegedly selling stolen Victoria’s Secret merchandise in Madison County, authorities said.
Terrie Lingerfelt Arrested in White County Drug Bust
WHITE COUNTY — Two Cleveland residents were arrested after White County authorities discovered over four pounds of marijuana during a law enforcement search.
Jovon Smith Arrested in NJ Organized Retail Theft Case
EAST ORANGE, NJ — An East Orange man, Jovon Smith, 36, was arrested along with 32-year-old Christopher Ellen of Passaic for their roles in a large-scale organized retail theft operation across New Jersey.
