Allison and Shaun Skipper Arrested on Barratry Charges
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — San Patricio County assistant county attorney Allison Skipper and her husband, local attorney Shaun Skipper, were arrested Tuesday following a grand jury indictment on felony barratry charges.
Kazakh Couple Dilnoza Israilova, Husband Caught in Casino Scam
A couple from Kazakhstan allegedly used a hidden camera inside a T-shirt and covert earpieces to cheat a major Sydney casino out of nearly A$1.2 million (£593,000), according to New South Wales Police.
Raquel Arenibas Arrested in El Paso Holiday Porch Piracy Case
With the holiday season underway, police in the El Paso–Las Cruces region are urging residents to stay alert as porch pirates become increasingly active. The rise in home delivery thefts—commonly referred to as “porch piracy”—typically spikes at this time of year due to higher delivery volumes and early nightfall, the Las Cruces Police Department said in a news release.
Placer County Deputies Arrest Trio in Copper Wire Theft
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Three individuals were arrested Sunday on suspicion of stealing copper wire near Roseville, authorities reported.
Lejon Mabon Sentenced to 41 Years for Home Invasion Attack
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Lejon Mabon has been sentenced to over 40 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder during a home invasion robbery, officials said.
Anne Bergstedt Arrested for Long Beach Rental Scam
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Long Beach police have arrested Anne Bergstedt, 40, who is accused of stealing nearly $50,000 from prospective tenants over more than two years through fake apartment listings.
Raphel Collins Arrested After Hall County Stolen SUV Chase
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A Hampton man was arrested on Thanksgiving Day after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen SUV, authorities said.
Joel Lopez Ortega Jr. Arrested After Odessa Burglary Chase
ODESSA, Texas — Joel Lopez Ortega Jr., 36, was arrested after allegedly breaking into Barron Paint, stealing a company vehicle, and leading deputies on a pursuit, authorities reported.
Kiara Simmons Arrested in Multi-State Lululemon Theft
GRAYTON, Fla. — A Florida woman was arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of Lululemon merchandise from multiple stores, authorities said.
Operation Nottingham: 15 Arrested in Pensacola Fentanyl Raid
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Florida law enforcement executed a major drug trafficking bust in Pensacola as part of Operation Nottingham, arresting 15 people and seizing large quantities of drugs, cash, firearms, and vehicles.
Jaiden Garcia Arrested for Alleged Laredo Hostage Case
LAREDO, Texas — Jaiden Isaiah Garcia, 19, was arrested after allegedly holding his girlfriend hostage in a Laredo residence, according to police.
Columbia Police Make Multiple Arrests Over Holiday Weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Columbia Police Department reported an active holiday weekend responding to several serious incidents in the city.
Darell Davis Sentenced for Sex Trafficking in San Diego
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Darell Davis, 22, of Sacramento, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay over $9,900 in restitution for conspiring to sex traffic an 18-year-old woman in San Diego, the Department of Justice reported.
77-Year-Old Arrested in Gulfport Scooter Hit-and-Run
GULFPORT, Fla. — Two people remain hospitalized after an electric scooter ride ended in a hit-and-run Friday night, authorities said.
Mason Becker Arrested for Vehicle Theft in Salem
SALEM, Ore. — Mason Becker, 24, of Julia Drive, Salem, was arrested early Saturday morning for motor vehicle theft, Salem Police reported.
Holly Jo Garcia Arrested in Elk City Walmart Theft
Elk City, OK — Three women are facing charges after Elk City police say they worked together to steal hundreds of dollars in merchandise from Walmart. One of the suspects, 51-year-old Holly Jo Garcia of Guymon, was arrested on November 19 for her alleged role in an organized retail crime scheme.
Covington Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Overdose Death
NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — On Oct. 30, Matthew Bruce Burley pleaded guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter, distributing fentanyl, and trafficking fentanyl following the Dec. 30, 2022 overdose death of James Nail Jr.
Three Arrests in Carmi Over the Thanksgiving Weekend
Carmi, IL — Carmi Police reported three arrests over the Thanksgiving weekend involving charges ranging from retail theft to DUI and drug offenses.
Multiple Arrests Reported in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
LEESVILLE, La. — The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announced several arrests between Nov. 24 and Nov. 30, according to Sheriff Sam Craft.
Estherwood Man Charged in Thanksgiving Road Rage Shooting
ACADIA PARISH, La. — Authorities say a Thanksgiving morning road rage incident on I-10 in eastern Acadia Parish left one person shot and resulted in the arrest of Luiz Morales, 38, of Estherwood.
19 Sentenced in Multi-Million Dollar Marijuana Trafficking Case
SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER, La. — Nineteen individuals from Shreveport, Bossier City, Texas, and Oklahoma have been sentenced in a multi-million dollar marijuana trafficking and money laundering case, receiving a combined 87-plus years in federal prison.
Wood River Man Arrested for Vandalizing Gaming Machines
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Wood River man has been arrested for vandalizing and stealing from gaming machines at two laundromats in Grand Island.
Ronnie Grier Convicted of Multiple Child Sex Crimes
NEWTON COUNTY — A Newton County jury on Wednesday convicted Ronnie Grier on multiple sex-related charges involving children, marking another significant case during a busy week in county court.
Newton County Dealer Gets 90 Years for Drug Trafficking
NEWTON COUNTY — A Newton County jury has sentenced Loyd Freeman Avant III to an extraordinary 90 years in prison without parole after finding him guilty of trafficking and distributing multiple dangerous narcotics from his home on Highway 212.
Second Man Convicted in 2022 Newton County Murder
NEWTON COUNTY — A Newton County jury has convicted a second man in the 2022 shooting death of 29-year-old Charles Edward Stanley III.
Porterdale Owner Arrested Again for Theft of Services
PORTERDALE, Ga. — Porterdale business owner Julie Freeman has been arrested for the second time in less than a week, according to the Porterdale Police Department and Newton County Jail records.
Kinston Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Ontario Washington
A Kinston man is behind bars after a traffic stop led police to uncover more than 100 grams of cocaine and multiple firearms.
Antonio Tzintzun Charged in Miami-Dade Hit-and-Run
A 53-year-old Miami-Dade County man is facing several charges after deputies say he fled the scene of a crash and was later found with a stolen firearm.
Altonio Johnson Pleads Guilty in Micsha Durham Murder
WILMINGTON, N.C. – Altonio Johnson, 31, of Wilmington, has pleaded guilty to the 2023 murder of 32-year-old Micsha Fukiko Durham of Jacksonville, authorities said. Durham was found dead in the bathroom of E.P. Godwin Stadium on April 11.
Jerry Zappa Arrested After Harrisburg Stolen Car Chase
HARRISBURG, Ill. – Jerry D. Zappa, 33, of Harrisburg, was arrested on Nov. 28 after a stolen vehicle led police on a city pursuit, according to the Harrisburg Police Department.
Andrea Farmer Arrested Again for Meth in Graves County
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — Andrea R. Farmer, 44, was arrested early Monday morning following a traffic stop near Hickory, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office.
Bladen County Drug Sweep Nets 15 Arrests
BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. — The Bladen County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced arrests following a multi-agency operation targeting narcotics sales in Bladenboro, Elizabethtown, and Clarkton.
Bradley Wayne Misenheimer Arrested in Hickory
HICKORY, N.C. — Bradley Wayne Misenheimer, 48, of West N.C. 10 in Hickory, was arrested Sunday, November 30, by Lincoln County authorities.
Ethan Trae Kistler Arrested in Alexander County
ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — Ethan Trae Kistler, 26, of Hildebran, was arrested on December 1 by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers.
Steve Brent Keziah Arrested in Catawba County
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Steve Brent Keziah, 55, of South Gaither Avenue in Newton, was arrested on December 1 by Catawba County Sheriff’s Officers.
