Sheldon Adams Vandyke Charged in Florida Keys Scam
An alleged Miami gang member is facing charges in a bank scam that authorities say targeted an elderly Florida Keys resident who lost nearly $20,000.
Westly Mitchell Arrested in Multiple Car Sale Scams
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Westly Mitchell has now been arrested in connection with four separate cases this year, with multiple buyers claiming they paid him for vehicles they never received.
Acar Huseyin Repatriated After Fraud Conviction in Turkey
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested and repatriated Acar Huseyin, a 61-year-old Turkish national who fled his country after being convicted of fraud, officials announced on Tuesday.
Evans Sivechere Arrested in Botswana Job Fraud Case
A Zimbabwean national has been arrested in Botswana for allegedly operating a sophisticated international fraud scheme targeting job seekers. Evans Sivechere, 29, director of Diamond Migration (PTY) Ltd, was taken into custody on Sunday following an extensive investigation by the Botswana Police Service. He is accused of swindling hopeful applicants out of large sums of money by promising nonexistent overseas job opportunities.
Sarkis Garadzhyan Faces Sentencing in COVID Fraud Case
A Glendale man is set to be sentenced on March 2 after admitting to his role in a scheme that attempted to fraudulently obtain more than $1.9 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Sarkis Garadzhyan pleaded guilty Monday in Los Angeles federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Wade Christofferson Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
SALT LAKE CITY — An Ohio man has been arrested in Utah on multiple child sex crime charges. Wade S. Christofferson, 72, from Dublin, Ohio, was taken into custody on November 20. His case was unsealed when he appeared in U.S. District Court in Utah on Tuesday.
Donald Doolittle Charged for Impersonating ICE Agent
HOUSTON — A church employee has been accused of posing as an ICE agent to extort money from a massage worker. Donald Doolittle, 58, a safety director at Gateway Community Church in southeast Houston, was charged with impersonating a public servant.
Jamal Chery Jailed for Burglary, Fraud and Knife Offense
A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting burglary, fraud, and possessing a knife in public following multiple incidents in Crawley and East Grinstead.
Laurie Murphey Jailed for Repeated Crawley Shoplifting
A prolific shoplifter has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after repeatedly committing theft in Crawley town centre, just one day after receiving a Community Order for previous offences.
Jamie Gabriel Jailed Over Drug Supply in Crawley
A 28-year-old man from South London has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison following his arrest during a vehicle stop in Crawley.
Kelvin Bright Jailed for Heroin and Crack Supply
A prolific drug dealer has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Hastings.
Julie Marion Arrested for $60K Embezzlement in Alabama
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — An Albertville woman has been arrested for embezzling $60,000 from her former employer, Sunrise Industries Inc., officials said.
Sara Baker Arrested for Attempted Murder in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. — A Cullman woman, Sara Baker, has been arrested on multiple serious charges, including attempted murder, according to police officials.
Terry Keen Arrested for Child Exploitation in Texas
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas — A 34-year-old man, Terry Keen, was arrested Wednesday in Taylor County on charges of child exploitation and drug-related offenses, officials reported
Jeremy Bailey and Stephan Martinez Arrested in Texas
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas — Two men were arrested in Taylor County for child exploitation and drug-related offenses, authorities reported.
Douglas Lanning Arrested for Arson in Lyons, NY
LYONS, N.Y. — A Manchester man has been arrested following an investigation into a fire at a vacant home in Wayne County.
Sean Edwards Arrested for Sexual Battery in Bartlesville
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — A Tri County Tech instructor was arrested after a student reported an alleged inappropriate relationship with the instructor.
Louvre Jewel Heist: Four More Arrested in Paris
PARIS, FRANCE — French authorities have arrested four more people linked to last month’s dramatic theft of €88 million (£77m) in crown jewels from the Louvre, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced.
Aaron Ledger, Orlando Castro Arrested in Mail Theft
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities have arrested two suspects in separate mail-theft incidents and are urging residents to stay vigilant amid a surge in mailbox-related crimes.
Jacqueline Starks Indicted in 2023 Hit-and-Run Death
SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County woman has been indicted for a hit-and-run that killed a man in 2023.
Police Lt. Jesus Cadena Arrested for Theft by Deception
CONYERS, GA — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Conyers Police Department Lieutenant Jesus Cadena, 36, of Loganville, on charges of Theft by Deception.
Dakota Taylor Arrested for Murder of Infant in Georgia
JEFFERSON COUNTY, GA — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Dakota Taylor, 21, of Wrens, Georgia, in connection with the death of her 8-month-old child.
Carl Needham Charged in Florida Hurricane Loan Theft
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) — A Georgia man has been arrested for allegedly stealing disaster recovery funds meant to support small businesses impacted by last year’s hurricanes. Authorities say 31-year-old Carl Needham, of Atlanta, fraudulently obtained $38,000 in emergency loan money designated for Florida storm victims.
Wesley D. Thomas Sentenced for Major Marijuana Scheme
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — A Tallahassee man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for running a large-scale marijuana trafficking and money laundering operation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Jason Rigdon Sentenced to 15 Years on Drug and Gun Charges
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — A Crawfordville man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to meth distribution and illegal firearm possession, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Justin Jelinek Charged in Attack on Federal Officers
LINCOLN — U.S. Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Justin Jelinek, 43, of Grand Island has been charged by criminal complaint with multiple federal offenses following an armed confrontation with law enforcement.
Teens Dorian Baker & Zyi’Quez Nunnalley Arrested in Theft Spree
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Two teenagers have been arrested following a nearly two-month investigation into a series of automobile break-ins and thefts across Glynn County, according to the Glynn County Police Department (GCPD).
Coby Wood Arrested in Carter County for Meth Trafficking
CARTER COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) — A 20-year-old Ardmore man, Coby Wood, has been arrested on multiple charges, including felony meth trafficking, according to the Carter County Sheriff’s Office.
Rameon Jordan Sentenced to 32 Years for Murder
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — A Grayson County man is headed to prison after pleading guilty to murder on Tuesday. Rameon Jordan, 41, admitted to killing Charles Davis, 38, during a confrontation behind a motel on Texoma Parkway in April 2024.
Three Arrested in Craven County for Vehicle Break-Ins
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. — Three individuals were arrested by the Craven County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony charges following a larceny investigation in New Bern.
