Mark Baker and Team Jailed Over £1.7m Construction Scam
Six individuals have been sentenced for their involvement in a £1.7 million fraud and bribery scheme connected to heating contracts in Cranbrook, Devon.
Mohammed Islam Jailed for Fraud on Elderly Victims
Two men have been jailed for a cruel £87,000 phone scam that targeted elderly and vulnerable people across several counties in England.
Filipino Student ‘Leonardo Hernandez’ Nabbed in Bangkok Scam
BANGKOK — A 26-year-old Filipino student has been arrested in Thailand for masterminding a fraud operation that targeted multiple high-end hotels across Bangkok, causing financial losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands of baht.
Ex-Solicitor Fiona Parsons Jailed for £160K Fraud Scheme
A former solicitor has been jailed for orchestrating a £160,000 fraud scheme over three years that saw more than 300 clients deceived into paying money into her personal bank account instead of her law firm’s.
Dr. Christopher Davis Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges, Including Rape
YORK COUNTY, PA — Dr. Christopher Davis, 63, a former medical director at Pyramid Healthcare Treatment Center, has been arrested on multiple felony charges, including rape, after allegedly coercing female methadone patients into engaging in sexual acts in exchange for continued access to necessary drug treatment medications.
Ian Wagner Arrested Near UnitedHealthcare HQ After Courtroom Outburst
MINNETONKA, MN — Ian Wagner, 26, was arrested near the UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnetonka after allegedly threatening violence. During his court hearing on Wednesday, Wagner shouted, “Power, money, and corruption,” prompting the judge to place him in custody without bond, citing a “threat to public safety.”
Parents Arrested After 1-Year-Old Tests Positive for Fentanyl and THC
TUOLUMNE COUNTY, CA — The parents of a 1-year-old child have been arrested after the child tested positive for fentanyl and THC following two medical emergencies in late April, authorities said.
EFCC Arrests Saifullahi Ismail for Alleged Employment Fraud in Kaduna
Operatives from the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Saifullahi Ismail on suspicion of involvement in an employment fraud scheme. Ismail was detained in the Abakpa New Extension area of Kaduna on April 30, 2025, after credible intelligence linked him to fraudulent activities related to job placements.
Dylan and Debra Gillespie Arrested for Credit Card Fraud
On April 19, officers from the Oxford Police Department arrested a man and woman in connection with a credit card fraud incident at a hotel on Heritage Drive.
Joshua Lazore Charged With Murder of His Mother in Tupelo
A Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother following a welfare check in the Villages Subdivision off Coley Road on April 29.
Alexander Hernández Charged in Staged Accident Fraud Ring
MIAMI, FL — Alexander Márquez Hernández, also known as Alexander Hernández, is facing new felony charges in Florida after being accused of orchestrating a series of staged car accidents between 2022 and 2023.
Moustapha Diop Arrested for Credit Card Fraud in Irvine
IRVINE, CA — A man has been arrested for credit card fraud after allegedly making multiple unauthorized purchases at stores in the Spectrum Center, according to the Irvine Police Department.
Koraphak “Oak” Nabbed: Delivery Disguise Used in 13 Thefts
PATHUM THANI, THAILAND — A 32-year-old man identified as Koraphak, also known by the alias Oak and dubbed the “ninja thief,” was arrested on April 30 for a string of thefts carried out under the guise of a delivery rider.
Yutthana, Prathana Arrested for Running Online Gambling Game
NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND — A couple has been arrested for running a lucrative illegal online gambling operation known as “Egg Pick for Luck and Wealth”, which generated approximately 400,000 baht per month through Facebook livestreams.
James Lee Lovelace Arrested in Major Cullman Drug Bust
Cullman County, AL — A Cullman County man, James Lee Lovelace, 42, was arrested on a slew of serious drug and theft charges following a search warrant execution in the Crane Hill community.
Jerome Samuels Jailed for £48K Heroin and Cocaine Haul
Newport, Wales — A man who funded a lavish lifestyle with trips to Dubai and luxury accommodation has been sentenced to 56 months in prison after being caught with more than £48,000 worth of class A drugs.
Victoria King Jailed Again for £140K Company Fraud
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales — A convicted fraudster has been jailed once again after stealing £140,000 from her employer while working as a finance manager, years after serving time for a similar offense.
Charles Hope, Billie Vasquez Arrested in Drug Bust at Motel
Owensboro, KY — Two people have been arrested in connection with an active drug trafficking operation being run out of a motel in Daviess County, according to local law enforcement.
Jermaine Finney Arrested After James Baldwin Jr. Found Dead
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – A man has been arrested in connection to an ongoing homicide investigation following the discovery of a body on April 29 in Martinsville.
Craig Heidt Arrested for Double Murder in Family Shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Ga. – Craig Heidt, 41, was arrested Friday and charged with the murder of his father and younger brother, nearly nine months after a shocking triple shooting rocked the Heidt family and the Effingham County community.
Kristina Edmison Indicted on 23 Felony Charges in Gambling Ring
VERMILION, OH — A Vermilion High School teacher has been indicted on 23 felony charges tied to an illegal gambling and money laundering operation that spanned several counties in Northeast Ohio.
Powerball Winner James Farthing Arrested After Florida Resort Altercation
ST. PETE BEACH, FL — Days after celebrating a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot, a Kentucky man’s newfound fortune took a dramatic turn as he was arrested for felony battery on a law enforcement officer during a violent altercation at a Florida resort.
Jerry Chambers Jr. Arrested in Infant Son’s Neglect Death
A 21-year-old Georgia father, Jerry Chambers Jr., has been arrested and charged with murder and child cruelty following the death of his three-month-old son, Joshua. The tragic incident occurred in a Travelodge hotel room in College Park, where the baby was discovered deceased in late January 2025.
Dominique Moses Arrested in Multi-County Drug Bust
Hueytown, Ala. — A major drug investigation has resulted in the arrest of Dominique Moses, who now faces multiple felony charges across Jefferson and Limestone counties in Alabama. The operation stemmed from an April 16, 2025, probe by the Alabama Department of Corrections Narcotics and K-9 Units into the promotion of prison contraband.
Larry Ames Arrested with Over 200 Grams of Meth in Indiana
Evansville, Ind. — A traffic stop on US 41 near County Road 350 led to the arrest of Larry Ames, an Evansville man found with a large quantity of methamphetamine and firearms, according to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO).
Rana Chehada, Manal Khalaf Charged in Windsor Home Invasion
Windsor, ON — Windsor Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a violent home invasion that took place on January 13, 2025, in the 2500 block of Luxury Avenue.
James Ortley Arrested in Minneapolis Triple Homicide Case
Minneapolis, MN — Authorities have arrested 34-year-old James Ortley, a man believed to be involved in a shooting that killed three people and injured two others late Tuesday night near Bloomington Avenue and East 25th Street.
Carlos Lora Diaz, Sister Charged in Engagement Ring Robbery
Queens, NY — A man accused of shoving his ex-fiancée to the ground while trying to reclaim a $28,000 engagement ring appeared in Queens Criminal Court Thursday alongside his sister, both facing attempted robbery and attempted grand larceny charges.
William Kahler Johnson Charged in $2K Hartsville Theft
DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — A man has been arrested in connection with a trailer burglary that resulted in over $2,000 in stolen merchandise in Hartsville.
Deontavis Osarion Williams Arrested in Florence Robbery Case
FLORENCE, S.C. — A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and shooting incident reported last month on Olive Street in Florence.
Jabari Coffee Arrested in Horry County on Weapons, Drug Charges
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Horry County on a slew of serious charges including attempted murder, armed robbery, and drug possession, according to public records.
Derek Allen Pike Charged with Murder in Saline County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A death investigation in Saline County has led to a second-degree murder charge for Derek Allen Pike, after authorities found 41-year-old April Ann Jez dead inside a Benton residence on Smith Ford Road.
John Sterling Holmes Arrested for Fentanyl Trafficking
SEARCY, Ark. (KATV) — Two Searcy men have been arrested following a fentanyl overdose at Super Bowl Bowling Alley on April 17, prompting a drug trafficking investigation by local and state authorities.
Rachiel Moore Sentenced to Life for Role in Colby Vinson Murder
NAVARRE, Fla. (WEAR) — A 27-year-old Navarre woman, Rachiel Moore, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for her role in the 2023 murder of Colby Vinson, the father of her child.
Hector Sagastume-Rivas Indicted for Murder of Georgia Mother
COBB COUNTY, Ga. (TNND) — A man living illegally in the United States has been indicted for the brutal killing of Camillia Williams, a Georgia mother and grandmother.
Cameron Smith and Accomplices Jailed for Chorley Burglaries
CHORLEY, Lancashire — Three men have been jailed following a series of burglary-related offences in the Chorley area. Cameron Smith, along with Andrew Smith and Connor Evans, were involved in a spate of criminal activity on Sunday, December 15, targeting properties in the Coppull and Charnock Richard areas.
Isaac Kodsi Arrested for Hammer Robbery at BP Station
GREAT NECK PLAZA, N.Y. — A 37-year-old Lindenhurst man has been arrested following a robbery at a BP gas station in Great Neck Plaza on February 14, 2025, according to the Nassau County Police Department’s Sixth Squad.
Levi Fralin Arrested for Bar Burglary, Drug Charges in Nebraska
WYMORE, Neb. (KOLN) — A Beatrice man, Levi Fralin, 44, was arrested Tuesday evening months after allegedly breaking into a bar in Wymore and stealing cash from gaming machines.
Anna Kwok’s Father, Brother Arrested in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, May 2 (Reuters) — Hong Kong national security police have arrested the father and brother of exiled activist Anna Kwok, marking the first known use of the controversial security law against the family of an overseas dissident.
Jayden Williams, Others Charged in Sebastian Vehicle Burglaries
SEBASTIAN, Fla. — A coordinated law enforcement effort led to the arrest of Jayden Williams, Jaquan Jones, and Trinity Miller, along with two juveniles, following a series of vehicle burglaries in Sebastian early Wednesday morning.
Ivan Hernandez Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Minors in L.A.
BURBANK, Calif. — A 30-year-old man from Valley Village has been arrested on suspicion of sexually exploiting underage girls, using Instagram to lure them with promises of free drugs and alcohol, the Burbank Police Department announced Thursday.
