Milford Man Arrested in iPhone Insurance Fraud Scheme
A Milford man was arrested on Thursday after being implicated in an iPhone insurance fraud scheme. State police received a complaint in March 2024 about an organized group using fraudulent insurance claims to obtain new Apple iPhones. Investigators quickly identified 37-year-old Esmaylin Delacruz as a key suspect.
Dothan Woman Jailed After Insurance Fraud Indictment
A Dothan woman has been arrested after a Houston County Grand Jury indicted her on multiple counts of insurance fraud. In early June, 53-year-old Allison Dawn Benton Davis was charged with nine counts of first-degree insurance fraud and two counts of second-degree insurance fraud.
South Beloit Woman Charged in $7,340 Home Sale Scam
A South Beloit woman has been charged in connection with a fraudulent home sale scheme that cost a victim $7,340. Maria Elia Munoz, 63, from the 700 block of Wheeler Avenue, faces two felony charges: identity theft for financial gain and theft by false representation. The latter charge is the more serious of the two, carrying a potential 10-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine if convicted.
Key Promoter of Forcount Ponzi Scheme Sentenced to 30 Months
A New York court has sentenced Antonia Perez Hernandez, a key promoter in the Forcount Ponzi scheme, to 30 months in prison. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres on January 27, after Hernandez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Country Singer Austin Tanner Faces Arrest Over Bond Violation
Country singer Austin Tanner is facing a potential arrest after allegedly violating the terms of his bond by posting a photo of himself attending the 2024 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. Tanner, 38, was indicted in April on charges of insurance fraud and attempted theft of property. He had been released on a $20,000 bond, with the condition that he could not leave the state of Alabama without court permission.
Belcamp Man Sentenced for $1.5M Bank Fraud and Unemployment Benefits Theft
HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A Belcamp man, Victor Ojo, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his involvement in a $1.5 million bank fraud conspiracy and the theft of $28,350 in unemployment benefits.
Former Enid Officer Brock England Convicted of Child Abuse
GARFIELD COUNTY, Okla. — A former Enid Police officer, Brock England, has been convicted of child sexual abuse. The conviction follows an investigation by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) that started in 2022.
Briton Wanted for Allegedly Directing Cambodian Politician’s Murder
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Ratanakraksmey Ly, a 43-year-old frequent visitor to Cambodia, in connection with the murder of former Cambodian politician Lim Kimya in Bangkok last week.
Army Quartermaster Jailed for Defrauding UK Government of £500,000
Jed Charlot, a 45-year-old former British Army quartermaster, has been sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding the UK government of nearly half a million pounds. His fraudulent activities began when he was pressured by his girlfriend to prove he was wealthy, leading him to steal military supplies and sell them online.
Man Ordered to Pay Compensation for Damaging Surrey Church with a Brick
A 34-year-old man, Richard Fradley, has been ordered to pay £100 in compensation after damaging a church in Surrey by smashing its doors and a glass pane with a brick. The incident occurred on Friday, January 24, at St Peters Shared Church in Addlestone.
Dontresz Lashaun Hill Arrested for Cocaine Trafficking Charges
A Kinston man, Dontresz Lashaun Hill, was arrested after a month-long investigation into cocaine trafficking. The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office led the operation, with support from the Kinston Police Department’s Violent Crimes Action Team (VCAT). Hill, who was stopped on NC 11/55, had nine active arrest warrants for drug trafficking.
Rachel Packard Arrested for Narcotics Distribution at Kinston Gas Station
On Thursday, January 30, Rachel Packard, 29, an employee at the Minuteman gas station in Kinston, was arrested after authorities discovered she was distributing narcotics at the business. The investigation was led by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office’s Street Crimes and Ready Response (SCARR) unit, with additional support from the LCSO Narcotics Division and NC ALE.
Joseph Ray Batchelor Arrested for Disseminating Obscenity to Minor
A 28-year-old man from Craven County, Joseph Ray Batchelor, has been arrested on charges of disseminating obscenity to a minor. Batchelor, from Tuscarora Rhems Rd., was taken into custody by the Craven County Criminal Investigators after being charged with a felony for the dissemination of obscene material to a minor.
Former Ayden Police Officer and Son Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
A former Ayden Police Department officer and his son have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in drug trafficking activities that spanned 2021 and 2022. According to the Department of Justice, Charles Page, 52, and his son Treyvon Ladonte Page, 29, were sentenced to 48 months and 120 months in prison, respectively, after being convicted of crimes related to the distribution of illegal drugs.
Kinston Man Arrested for Possessing Firearm as Felon
On Wednesday, January 22, at approximately 6:18 p.m., the Kinston Police Department’s C-Squad initiated a traffic stop on the 600 block of W Vernon Avenue. During the stop, officers conducted a probable cause search, which led to the discovery of narcotics and a firearm inside the vehicle.
Gabrielle Armstrong & Jeramy Lewis Arrested for Drug Trafficking
On Saturday, Dec. 28, two Pamlico County residents, Gabrielle Alexis Armstrong, 30, and Jeramy Wayne Lewis, 40, were arrested following a traffic stop on U.S. Hwy 70. The Craven County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau, supported by the K9 Bureau, stopped the vehicle the two were in.
James Ross Wightman Charged with Illegal Voting in Florida
A 65-year-old British man, James Ross Wightman, has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, for allegedly voting illegally six times in local and national elections over the past three years. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) reported that Wightman, an “illegal alien” from the United Kingdom, cast votes in elections in 2022, 2023, and 2024, though it remains unclear who he voted for.
Nyasia Perkins & Calvin Coley Arrested for First-Degree Murder
A Lenoir County man and a Goldsboro woman have been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting on December 8, 2024. The incident occurred at a residence on Sweet Amy Lane, where authorities responded around midnight to reports of a shooting after a breaking-and-entering call.
Toronzo Theriot and Ernest Davis Arrested in Houma Drug Bust
HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Two men were arrested after a significant drug bust in Houma on Friday, Nov. 22, following an extensive two-and-a-half-month investigation.
Pastor Peter Kinuthia Arrested for Defrauding 75-Year-Old Woman
The last week of January 2025 started with a dramatic turn of events, with Pastor Peter Kinuthia Waithunguri of ACK Buruburu arrested for allegedly defrauding a 75-year-old woman, Margaret Watiri, of her land. The elderly woman had trusted the pastor to assist with a loan, but she later discovered that he had used her property as collateral without her knowledge. Despite a court ruling in her favor, the pastor reportedly refused to return the title deed, leaving Watiri homeless and living in fear.
Four Men Indicted in Connection with Death of Corinth Man
Four men have been indicted by a Penobscot County Grand Jury in connection with the death of 27-year-old Dylan Caruso from Corinth. The charges stem from the discovery of Caruso’s body in a wooded area in Exeter in October, which was ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner.
Charleston Man Arrested After Robbery and Chase in Corinth
A Charleston man is in custody following a robbery in Corinth, Maine, that led to a police chase and crash in Dover Foxcroft. Maine State Police reported that 56-year-old Gary Roshto is facing charges of robbery and eluding authorities after he broke into an elderly woman’s home in Corinth, pushed her to the ground, and stole jewelry.
Xisen Guo Pleads Guilty to Running Illegal Marijuana Operation
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Xisen Guo, a man from China, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of maintaining a drug-involved premises. Guo, a naturalized U.S. citizen, is the first individual in Maine to face federal charges for such an offense.
Joshua Brougham Sentenced to Over 3 Years for Armed Bank Robbery
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – A 39-year-old man from Manchester, Maine, was sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison for an armed bank robbery he committed in October 2022.
Richard Burrill Accused of Multiple Business Burglaries in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WGME) – A Maine man has been arrested in connection with multiple burglaries of Bangor businesses.
Mark Perkins Faces Four Felony Charges After Bangor Burglary
BANGOR, Maine (WGME) – A Bangor man has been charged with four felonies after being arrested in connection with a burglary involving stolen firearms.
Shari Allimah Charged with Murder in Death of 90-Year-Old Man
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) – A Lewiston woman has been charged with murder following the death of a 90-year-old man, which was later ruled a homicide.
Napoleon Gonzalez Sentenced for Identity Theft, Ordered to Repay $175K
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Napoleon Gonzalez, 87, was sentenced in U.S. District Court Thursday after being convicted of identity theft, passport fraud, Social Security fraud, and mail fraud. The court ordered Gonzalez to serve five months of probation and repay over $175,000 to the federal government, but he will not serve time behind bars.
Isaac Howard Sterling Sentenced to 6 Years for Robbery in Maine
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WGME) — Isaac Howard Sterling, 24, has been sentenced to six years in prison as part of a plea deal after committing robbery at both a Waterville bank and a Fairfield convenience store.
Christopher Campbell Indicted for Aggravated Assault, Robbery in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) — Christopher Campbell, 23, of Enfield, has been indicted by a Penobscot County Grand Jury on charges of aggravated assault, stealing drugs, and robbery.
Lawrence Cyr Arrested for Theft and Fleeing Police in Bangor
BANGOR, Maine (WGME) — Lawrence Cyr, 48, of Bangor, is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from the Walmart on Stillwater Avenue and fleeing from authorities on Monday morning.
Former Florida Man Arrested for Armed Home Invasion in Poland, Maine
POLAND, Maine — Justin Scott Martin, 31, a former Florida resident now listed as a transient, is facing multiple charges after allegedly committing an armed home invasion in Poland, Maine.
New York Man Arrested in Connection with Hersheypark Slashing Incident; Partner Still at Large
HERSHEY, PA — A 63-year-old New York man, identified as the suspected Hersheypark Slasher, has been arrested after allegedly slashing a victim’s face during a theft at a Hershey area parking lot. However, his Jersey City partner remains on the run.
Paul Winston Arrested for Identity Fraud in New Hampshire
Paul Winston, 34, from Brooklyn, New York, was arrested on October 21 for attempting to open bank accounts using fake identification at several locations in New Hampshire. Winston’s actions were initially reported at TD Bank on North Main Street in Concord, where he tried to use multiple fraudulent IDs to gain access to accounts.
Three Arrested in $8,000 Drug Bust in Baileyville, Maine
Three individuals were arrested on Thursday, January 16th, following a drug bust on Houlton Road in Baileyville, Washington County. The Baileyville Police Department conducted a traffic stop, with assistance from a canine unit, leading to the discovery of drugs, a firearm, and money believed to be proceeds from drug sales.
Auburn Man Sentenced to 35 Months for Cocaine Base Trafficking
Devonne Scott, a 31-year-old man from Auburn, has been sentenced to 35 months in prison for trafficking cocaine base. According to court records, in July 2023, a confidential informant tipped off the FBI that Scott had agreed to sell them crack cocaine.
East Belfast Man Jailed for Running Class A Drugs “Small Business”
Samuel McDade, 20, from Altcar Court in East Belfast, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after admitting to being involved in the supply of Class A drugs, including cocaine, Ecstasy tablets, and LSD. McDade was found to have been operating a drug distribution network under the alias “The Real Arctic.”
Two Arrested After Search Warrant Execution in Machias
MACHIAS, Maine (WABI) – Two individuals were arrested on Saturday after Machias Police executed a search warrant at 4 Colonial Way. During the search, authorities seized crack cocaine, various prescription medications, and a .40 caliber pistol.
St. Asaph Man Jailed for Violent Attack on Partner in Llandudno
A 33-year-old man from St. Asaph, Steven Hughes, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison for assaulting his partner, Clara Stubbs, in a public attack in Llandudno. Hughes admitted to charges of actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation at Caernarfon Crown Court on January 31.
Wrexham Man Jailed for High-Speed Pursuit, Drug Possession, and Criminal Property
A 31-year-old man from Wrexham, Maredudd Francis, has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine), possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis), and possession of criminal property.
Ryan Seaman Jailed for Car and Van Theft in Mold, Faces Multiple Charges
A 27-year-old man from Mold has been sentenced to 60 weeks in prison after stealing a car and a van, causing significant damage to both vehicles. Ryan Seaman, of Maes y Dre, Mold, admitted to multiple offences following the thefts over the weekend of January 26, 2024.