Jose Velasquez-Martinez Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Man in Home
Authorities in Fauquier County, Virginia, have arrested Jose Velasquez-Martinez, 27, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Brandon Probst, 29. The investigation began when a homeowner returned to her residence on March 27 and discovered a severely injured man bleeding on her sofa.
Ex-Teacher Steven Pilar Sentenced to 4 Years for Child Abuse Material
A former Southern California elementary school teacher has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for possessing child sex abuse material.
Tyrekennel Collins Arrested for Alleged Murder of Cousin
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of his cousin in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Shameka Latrece Hall Arrested for Attempted Murder-for-Hire
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – A Hattiesburg woman was arrested on Friday and charged with attempted capital murder after allegedly orchestrating a failed murder-for-hire plot.
Two Arrested in Homicide of Gary Michael “Cowboy” McAlpin
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. – Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the July 9 homicide of Gary Michael “Cowboy” McAlpin on Jeff Davis Road.
Thomas Holt Charged in Motel 6 Armed Robbery Case
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. – Thomas Holt made his first court appearance Monday before Judge Angela Carpenter, facing charges related to an armed robbery at Motel 6 on February 1.
Lawrence Grant Sentenced to 10 Years for Drugs, Gun Charges
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – A North Myrtle Beach man is heading to prison after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges following a Myrtle Beach traffic stop.
Clara Pratt Charged with Arson After Setting Hospital Bed on Fire
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Williamsport woman, Clara Pratt, is facing arson charges after allegedly attempting to set her hospital room on fire at UPMC on Saturday.
Jean-Claude Van Damme Faces Criminal Charges in Romania
Romanian authorities have launched a criminal investigation against actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, alleging his involvement in a human trafficking case. The complaint, filed with the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), accuses the 64-year-old actor of knowingly engaging in sexual relations with women trafficked by a criminal group led by Morel Bolea.
Gérard Depardieu on Trial for 2021 Sexual Assault Allegations
Renowned French actor Gérard Depardieu, 76, is standing trial in France for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on the set of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in 2021.
Jason Wilkinson Arrested After Police Chase, Drug & Gun Seizure
Jason Wilkinson, 38, of Waverly, was arrested on Tuesday after crashing his motorcycle while attempting to flee from police in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Patricia Summerfield Accused of Assaulting Special Needs Student
A preschool teacher at Holz Elementary School in Charleston, West Virginia, is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a 3-year-old nonverbal special needs student, according to court records.
Former “American Idol” Contestant Antonella Barba Arrested
Former American Idol contestant Antonella Barba, 38, has been arrested in New Jersey for violating her federal probation following a domestic violence charge, according to the U.S. Marshals Service
Manuel Carrasco Calderon Sentenced for Role in 2023 Killing
Manuel Carrasco Calderon, 22, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his involvement in the 2023 killing of Bernardo Pantaleon, 30, in Phoenix. Calderon pleaded guilty in January to assisting a street gang and crimes against a dead body.
Chris Louis Arrested for Leaving Kids at McDonald’s for Job Interview
A Georgia father of three, Chris Louis, was arrested for leaving his children at a McDonald’s while attending a job interview. The 24-year-old was detained by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on March 22 and charged with deprivation of a minor.
Rabbi Yizhak Meir Sabo Arrested for Indecency with a Child
A Dallas rabbi has been arrested on charges of indecency with a child, according to a statement from Akiba Yavneh Academy.
Coach Jared Hedges Fired After Arrest for Sexual Assault
Team Summit has terminated ski coach Jared Hedges, 48, after his March 22 arrest in Taos, New Mexico, on felony charges related to the sexual assault of a minor during a ski competition, according to a statement from the Summit County-based team.
Jacob Arriaga-Guerrero Arrested After Arlington Homicide
A Texas man, who was out on an ankle monitor after a previous arrest, is now facing multiple new charges, including homicide, robbery, and vehicle theft, following the death of a 63-year-old woman in Arlington.
El Paso Police Officer Gerardo Reyes Jr. Arrested for Assault
An El Paso Police Department officer, Gerardo Reyes Jr., 37, was arrested on April 1 on suspicion of assaulting a family member and interfering with an emergency call, authorities confirmed.
Heather Opsincs Charged After 5-Year-Old Son Dies from Meth
A Florida mother, Heather Opsincs, 37, has been charged with aggravated manslaughter following the death of her 5-year-old son, who ingested methamphetamine at a Riviera Beach hotel, police reported.
Carlos Yordanis Aldana Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Woman
Carlos Yordanis Aldana, 38, has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 30-year-old Yannelis De La Caridad Casales Anton in a Jacksonville home early Sunday morning, according to police.
India Comer, 17, Charged as Adult in Miami-Dade Shooting Case
Detectives and prosecutors have identified India Comer, a 17-year-old girl, as one of the suspects in a shooting incident in Miami-Dade’s Naranja neighborhood. She now faces adult felony charges, including attempted murder.
Shakyra Brand Arrested for Manslaughter After Deadly Argument
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. – A South Carolina woman is facing manslaughter charges after an argument turned deadly in McColl over the weekend.
Eddie Reggie Sears Arrested in Morgan County on Multiple Charges
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – A Decatur man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants has been taken into custody, authorities confirmed Monday.
Keveon Gomera Arrested for Assaulting Rhode Island College Staff
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Officials at Rhode Island College (RIC) assured the public that there is “no ongoing threat to campus safety” after an assault involving a housekeeping staff member early Tuesday morning.
Ex-NYC Councilman Dan Halloran Arrested on Child Porn Charges
MIAMI, FL – Former New York City Councilman Dan Halloran, previously imprisoned for his role in a $200,000 bribery scheme, has been arrested again, this time on federal child pornography charges after authorities allegedly found 1,362 child abuse videos on his iPhone.
Three Arrested in Connection to Table Rock Wildfire
PICKENS COUNTY, SC – The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) has arrested three young men in connection with the Table Rock wildfire, which forced evacuations and burned through state park land.
Christine Boyd Arrested for Fraud Using Deceased Person’s Card
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A North Haven woman has been arrested following an investigation into fraudulent transactions linked to a deceased individual’s bank account, police said.
Carmen Valdez De Miguel Arrested for $3,000 Spiritual Scam
A 67-year-old Venezuelan woman, Carmen Valdez De Miguel, was arrested in Doral, Florida, after allegedly scamming a man out of $3,000 through a fake spiritual cleansing ritual involving money, eggs, and esoteric practices.
Texas Teen Karmelo Anthony Arrested for Fatal Track Meet Stabbing
A tragic stabbing at a Texas high school track meet resulted in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and the arrest of fellow student Karmelo Anthony, 17, who has been charged with murder.
Ugochukwu Chukwudi Arrested on 64 Child Pornography Charges
Hammond Teen Arrested on 64 Child Pornography Charges
A 19-year-old Nigerian man, Ugochukwu Chukwudi, has been arrested in Hammond, Louisiana, on 64 counts of child pornography, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) announced.
Deontae Williams Arrested for Fraud & Identity Theft in NC
Authorities in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, have arrested Deontae Williams for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the Clerk of Court’s bank account.
Reashawn Billingsley Arrested for Armed Robbery in GA
A man arrested last week in Statesboro, Georgia, on armed robbery charges was not who he claimed to be, according to police.
Nicholas Joseph Davis Arrested for Facebook Marketplace Thefts
A Queensland man, Nicholas Joseph Davis, 37, was dramatically arrested outside a Bunnings in Springfield Central on Monday after allegedly stealing vehicles from unsuspecting sellers on Facebook Marketplace.
Lenoir County Jail Employees Arrested for Supplying Drugs to Inmates
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Two employees of the Lenoir County Jail have been arrested and charged with smuggling drugs to inmates, authorities said.
Rusty Lynn Burgess Arrested for Burglary and Vehicle Theft
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – A Huntsville man has been arrested and charged with burglary and vehicle theft following multiple incidents at local businesses, according to the Huntsville Police Department (HPD).
Domenica Rivera Mendieta Arrested for Grand Larceny in New York
QUEENS, N.Y. – A 25-year-old Ecuadorian woman, Domenica Rivera Mendieta, was arrested last Thursday in Queens after allegedly stealing more than $1,500 worth of merchandise from a Victoria’s Secret store in Long Island.
Thai Man and Laotian Girlfriend Arrested for Motorcycle Theft
BANGKOK, THAILAND – A Thai man and his Laotian girlfriend were arrested for allegedly stealing a delivery rider’s motorcycle after the rider left the keys in the ignition while picking up an order in the Sukhaphiban 5 area.
Dwight Dean Arrested for Insurance Fraud and Identity Theft
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — A Mobile-based insurance agent has been arrested on multiple charges, including six counts of first-degree insurance fraud, identity theft, and possession of a forged instrument.
Dawson Cade Rogers Indicted for Extreme Indifference Murder
Mobile, Ala. (WPMI) — A Mobile County Grand Jury has indicted 17-year-old Dawson Cade Rogers on an extreme indifference murder charge following a fatal crash that claimed the life of 19-year-old Nolan McDavid in 2024.
