Kelvin Alaneme to Sue BBC Over UK Job Scam Allegations
Kelvin Alaneme, a Nigerian medical doctor based in the United Kingdom, has vowed to sue the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for defamation. The BBC, in an investigative report, accused him of running a fraudulent job placement scheme through his agency, CareerEdu. Alaneme, however, insists that the allegations are false, maintaining, “I have never scammed or defrauded anyone in my life, and I never will.”
Louisiana Mother Arrested in 1970 Cold Case Murder of Son
Authorities in Sulphur, Louisiana, have arrested Alice Bunch Idlett, 75, for the 1970 murder of her 16-month-old son, Earl D. Bunch III. The cold case was reopened in 2022 at the request of the child’s family, leading to new evidence and an official homicide ruling.
BBC Correspondent Mark Lowen Deported from Turkey
BBC correspondent Mark Lowen has been detained and deported from Turkey, following his coverage of protests over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The move has sparked international concern over press freedom.
Andrew Stothard Jailed for £200K Jewellery and Fraud Theft
Andrew Stothard, 42, has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after stealing over £200,000 worth of jewellery and valuables from his employer and going on the run.
Naritsara Arrested for 600,000 Baht Luxury Home Theft in Chon Buri
A 38-year-old woman, Naritsara, has been arrested for stealing valuables worth approximately 600,000 baht from a luxury home in Chon Buri.
Worapot Arrested for 7.8M Baht Gold Heist in Thailand
Police Arrest Worapot for 7.8M Baht Gold Heist in Ayutthaya
Authorities have apprehended Worapot, a 43-year-old suspect, in connection with a gold robbery worth 7.8 million baht (approx. $229,480 USD) from a renowned jewelry store in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya.
Rakeem Miles Convicted for Manslaughter of Samuel Winter
Rakeem Miles Convicted for Manslaughter of Samuel Winter in Southwark Station Attack
Rakeem Miles, 23, has been convicted of manslaughter after attacking Samuel Winter, 28, in an unprovoked assault at Southwark Station.
Marco Taffoni Spared Jail for Stealing £15K in Harrods Handbags
Marco Taffoni, 29, avoided jail after stealing over £15,000 worth of Bottega Veneta handbags from Harrods, citing financial struggles as his motivation.
Michael Butler Jailed for 42 Weeks for Shoplifting & Assault
A “prolific” shoplifter, Michael Butler, 36, has been jailed for 42 weeks after a series of thefts from multiple supermarkets in Reading and an assault on a staff member.
Phil Nwosu & 3 Others Jailed for Supplying Contaminated Heroin
Four drug dealers have faced justice after being swiftly tracked down and arrested following the death of a man in Chelmsford who had consumed contaminated heroin.
Benjamin Newton-Alfred Jailed for Drug Dealing in Chatham
A drug dealer who tried to flush cocaine down the toilet to avoid arrest has been jailed for five years and six months.
Naythen Edwards Arrested After High-Speed Chase in London, KY
LONDON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Tennessee man is facing multiple drug and evasion charges after leading police on a high-speed chase and later swallowing narcotics to avoid arrest.
Shamel Sudeene-Darien Jailed for Drug Offenses & Child Neglect
A London man has been sentenced to three years in prison after being caught with heroin and crack cocaine in Horsham. Police later discovered a toddler left alone in a dangerous flat filled with drugs and weapons.
Jaylen & Cam’Ron Frost, Taquan Patterson Arrested for Double Murder
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) – Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a double homicide that took place near an abandoned house in Birmingham on November 21, 2024.
D’Andre Hartwell Arrested for Assault at Auburn Apartment Complex
AUBURN, Ala. (WBMA) – A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree assault following an altercation at an Auburn apartment complex early Sunday morning.
Griffin Nelson Race Arrested for Alleged Child Exploitation in Alabama
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) – A Birmingham man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact with minors, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
Prison Officer Niamh Lloyd Jailed Over Relationship With Inmate
A prison officer, Niamh Lloyd, has been jailed after engaging in an illicit relationship with career criminal Lee Makin while he was serving time at Forest Bank prison in Salford.
Giovanna Edmondson Jailed for Storing Gang’s Deadly Glock
A Manchester woman has been jailed for storing a deadly Glock handgun and ammunition for a drug gang in her home. Giovanna Edmondson, 35, kept the firearm—linked to four shootings, including one fatality—inside a cardboard box serving as a makeshift bedside table at her residence on Caythorpe Street.
Jacob Malek Jailed for Stalking and Harassing Woman
A man who relentlessly harassed a woman he believed he was in a relationship with has been jailed. Jacob Malek, 31, was arrested outside the victim’s home after banging on her door and shouting in the early hours of January 27, 2024, in Crewe.
Wannabe Rapper & ‘Drug Lord’ William Bates Jailed for 9 Years
A wannabe rapper and self-proclaimed ‘drug lord,’ William Bates, has been jailed for nine years and seven months after running a county lines drug operation in Greater Manchester. The 26-year-old, who boasted in rap lyrics about making ‘stacks’ of cash and evading police, was finally caught with 100 wraps of cocaine after a dramatic foot chase through the woods.
Brian Pitts Jailed for £4M Fake Xanax Operation Run from Thailand
Brian Pitts, 30, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for orchestrating a £4 million fake Xanax production ring from a luxury villa in Thailand. The large-scale criminal operation, active between 2018 and 2019, saw up to 11 million counterfeit pills manufactured in garages and sheds across the West Midlands before being sold on the dark web in exchange for cryptocurrency.
Jonathan Lewis, Charvonta Wright Arrested in Pulaski Drug Bust
Pulaski County authorities arrested three individuals following an investigation into a suspected drug dealer, leading to a drug bust in Bronston, Kentucky, on Sunday.
Hunter Garrett, Macie Kimbrough Arrested in Winston County Drug Bust
Authorities in Winston County, Alabama, arrested Hunter Garrett and Macie Kimbrough on Friday following a search warrant execution that led to the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, as well as stolen firearms.
Nathaniel James, Alleged ‘Miami Boys’ Member, Arrested in Florida
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Law enforcement officials arrested Nathaniel James, an alleged member of the notorious “Miami Boys” drug trafficking organization, on fentanyl and cocaine distribution charges.
Marice Tyrone Lee Arrested for Meth Possession After Dumpster Diving
A homeless man was arrested after a complaint about dumpster diving led police to discover methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his possession.
Brandon Myers Arrested for DUI and Heroin Possession in Delaware
A Millsboro man was arrested on DUI and drug charges after police discovered 105 bags of heroin during a traffic stop.
Anthony LaRose Arrested in Ogdensburg Drug and Weapon Bust
A 42-year-old Ogdensburg man was arrested after police discovered cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a weapon in his apartment.
William Wright & Sarah Green Arrested in Coshocton Drug Bust
A routine traffic stop in Coshocton, Ohio, resulted in a significant drug seizure and the arrest of four individuals, including William Wright and Sarah Green.
Mark Nolan Jailed After Pub Attack & Past Firearms Offense
Mark Nolan, once caught minding firearms in a cannabis farm, has now been jailed for glassing two students during a violent bar brawl at a Liverpool pub.
Stewart Warburton, Kelly Kavanagh & Daniel Beckett Jailed
A killer who stabbed a dad-to-be, a care home manager, and a fugitive drug and firearms trafficker who fled to Portugal were among the 67 criminals from Merseyside jailed in March.
Liverpool Gang Members Ordered to Repay £190K or Face Jail
Four men linked to a notorious Liverpool organized crime family have been ordered to repay £190,000 or risk more prison time after a ruling under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Paul Hyon Kim Charged in Tesla Firebombing Attack in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas man has been arrested and charged in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack that set multiple Teslas ablaze at a local dealership.
Daniel Sevigny Arrested After Fleeing Before Sentencing
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Ontario County deputies have arrested Daniel Sevigny, a 43-year-old convicted sex offender who fled before his sentencing on sexual predatory assault charges involving a minor.
Bonnie Brown & Sherri Mauldin Arrested for Student Abuse
Two former teachers at a Christian prep school in Georgia have been arrested days apart on charges of sexually abusing the same student, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Former Wagoner Councilor Steven Rhoden Arrested for Child Abuse
WAGONER, Okla. – A former Wagoner City Council member has been arrested on child sexual abuse charges, according to a news release from the City of Wagoner.
Jacob McReynolds Arrested for Child Abuse Material in Virginia
ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. (WAVY) – A Portsmouth man has been arrested in Isle of Wight County on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material.
Mario Diaz Arrested at High School Track Meet on Drug Charges
FORT MORGAN, Colo. – A 34-year-old Akron man was arrested Thursday, March 28, at a high school track meet following a months-long drug investigation by the Fort Morgan Police Department.
Michael Dietz & Stephanie Enke Arrested in New Bern Drug Bust
NEW BERN, N.C. – A traffic stop in Craven County led to the arrest of Michael Ryan Dietz, 50, and Stephanie Michelle Enke, 47, after deputies discovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm in their vehicle.
Drexler Johnson Faces Capital Murder Charges in State Line Homicide
STATE LINE, Miss. – A man previously arrested in connection with the New Year’s Day triple homicide at a State Line gas station now faces capital murder charges, according to the Greene County District Attorney’s Office.
Mario Glover, Kaleb Harris, Jarmey Jones Arrested in OKC Murder
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Three men have been arrested in connection with the fatal beating of 47-year-old Tommy Benson outside the Enclave Event Center early Saturday morning.