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Latest Arrests Across the U.K – 05/02/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United Kingdom "

by Amelia Crawford

Lakewood Man Joel Adrian Valencia Rosas Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking

Joel Adrian Valencia Rosas, 28, of Lakewood, Washington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for running a multi-state drug trafficking organization. Rosas, who used social media to glamorize the drug-dealing lifestyle, distributed cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana across the United States, including in Georgia, Ohio, and Western Washington.

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Christian Vieira Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Fleeing Traffic Stop in Stoughton

Stoughton Man Christian Vieira Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Fleeing Traffic Stop

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Christian Bentz Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Car and High-Speed Chase

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Christian Bentz, a Springfield man, was sentenced on Monday for stealing a car and resisting arrest, leading to a high-speed chase. The charges stemmed from an incident on February 2, 2024, when Bentz was found driving a stolen vehicle, which led to a 15-minute pursuit with law enforcement.

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Kristofer McMullen Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

South Elgin Man Kristofer McMullen Charged with Child Pornography Offenses

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Alan Diaz-Suarez Held on Sexual Assault Charges in Palatine

WHEELING, IL — Alan I. Diaz-Suarez, a 37-year-old resident of Wheeling, is being held at the Cook County Jail on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Diaz-Suarez, who resides on the 300 block of North Inland Avenue, is facing two felony counts of assault dating back to incidents that occurred nearly a decade ago.

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Shana Deloris Smith Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Abuse

MISSISSIPPI — Shana Deloris Smith, 40, was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of two counts of felony child abuse. The charges stemmed from a disturbing incident in January, when Smith attacked her three young children with a knife, resulting in injuries to two of them.

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Marcus Stroman Arrested After Fleeing Police and Discarding Evidence

ELMIRA, N.Y. — Marcus A. Stroman, 43, of Elmira, was arrested early on January 28 after fleeing from police and discarding multiple items during a chase, including a handgun and drugs.

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Shane Larson Arrested on Multiple Sexual Offense Charges in Watertown

WATERTOWN, SD — Shane Michael Larson, 46, was arrested on January 29, 2025, by officers from the Watertown Police Department (WPD). He faces serious charges, including three counts of Sexual Penetration by a Psychotherapist and one count of Hiring for Sexual Activity.

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Ex-NFL Player Earl Okine Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Earl James Okine, a former Florida Gators defensive end and ex-NFL player, was arrested Wednesday in Alachua County following a traffic stop by a K9 deputy.

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Mallory Nehemiah Brown Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession

A Washington man, Mallory Nehemiah Brown, 43, from Auburn, Washington, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of illegal gun possession after an incident aboard an Amtrak train in January 2024. Brown, a convicted bank robber, faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and three years of supervised release.

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Amherst Teacher Geoffrey Testa Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

Geoffrey Testa, a 45-year-old English teacher from Amherst, was arrested on Friday after being charged with multiple felony child exploitation offenses. The charges stemmed from an investigation conducted by the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, which had contacted New York State Police regarding Testa’s alleged online misconduct involving a minor.

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Marcus Jordan Arrested for DUI, Cocaine Possession, and Resisting Arrest

Marcus Jordan, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested on Monday in Orlando, Florida, facing multiple serious charges. According to police records, Marcus was taken into custody for DUI, cocaine possession, and resisting arrest. After his arrest, Marcus posed for a mug shot, visibly unhappy about the situation.

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Eddie Burton & Sian Banks Convicted of Large-Scale Drug Importation Scheme

A Merseyside man, Eddie Burton, was convicted alongside his ex-partner, Sian Banks, after orchestrating a large-scale drug importation operation, as revealed by a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Burton, 23, was implicated in the smuggling of 307 kilograms of heroin, cocaine, and ketamine into the UK in 2022, with an estimated street value of £20 million.

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Killer Mike Sues Security Company Over “False Arrest” at Grammy Awards

One year after a controversial backstage arrest at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, rapper Killer Mike is taking legal action against the security company responsible for the incident. The rapper, who won multiple Grammy awards including Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album, is suing S & S Labor Force for what he calls a “false arrest” during the star-studded event.

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Uganda’s Accountant General Lawrence Semakula Arrested in $17M Theft

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Accountant General, Lawrence Semakula, and eight others have been arrested in connection with the mysterious disappearance of $17 million (UGX 60 billion) from the Bank of Uganda (BOU). The incident, which occurred in September 2024, has prompted a wide-ranging investigation.

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Springfield Man Hector Rodriguez Arrested with Firearm Charges

A Springfield man, Hector Rodriguez, is facing multiple firearm-related charges after being arrested in Blunt Park. Police found Rodriguez inside the park after hours, with shots reported on nearby Chicopee Street around 3 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle parked in the area, which led to a search of the car. Rodriguez, 25, had an active warrant for his arrest.

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Elmira Woman, Britney Adams, Arrested for Assaulting Deputy in Southport

SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — Britney Adams, 33, of Elmira, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after a violent confrontation with law enforcement in Southport. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of an individual attempting to break into The Glove House by kicking in its door. Upon arrival, Adams was found at the scene and attempted to resist arrest.

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Timmy Donovan Jailed for £13 Million Money Laundering Scheme

Timmy Donovan, who was previously convicted of manslaughter in the killing of off-duty police officer Pc Neil Doyle, has been sentenced to 14 years and six months in prison for his involvement in a major money-laundering operation.

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Ex-Estate Agent Andrew Bone Jailed for Racist Tweet Targeting England Players

Andrew Bone, a 41-year-old former estate agent from Sale, was sentenced to six weeks in prison, suspended for a year, after posting a racist tweet aimed at black England players following their defeat in the Euro 2020 final. Bone’s tweet, which read “n*****s ruined it for us,” was directed at Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, and Marcus Rashford, who had missed penalties during the shoot-out against Italy at Wembley on July 11, 2021.

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Nathan Ryan Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Webster

WEBSTER — A 23-year-old Webster man, Nathan Ryan, was arrested early Sunday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase through both Webster and Dudley. The pursuit began around 2:30 a.m. when Officer Shane Murray of the Webster Police Department noticed a vehicle speeding at 57 mph in a 30 mph zone.

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County Lines Gang Members Sentenced for Drug and Slavery Offenses

Three members of a County Lines drug trafficking gang have been sentenced for their roles in exploiting vulnerable young people to sell drugs between Birmingham and Crewe. Delon Parkinson, Lomar Meade, and Deshay Harris have all been convicted of serious offenses, including modern-day slavery, alongside drug-related charges.

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Regis Babu Irumva Charged After Allegedly Stealing Honda Accord

Regis Babu Irumva, a Concord Heights man with a history of over 30 prior arrests and multiple plea deals that allowed him to avoid felony charges, is now facing new accusations of stealing a vehicle from the parking lot of a diner. Irumva, 21, was arrested on December 5, 2024, after being linked to the theft of a 2018 Honda Accord from the Red Arrow Diner on Loudon Road in Concord.

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Former Seattle Insurance Agent Edward Hadley Faces Fraud Charges

The Washington State Insurance Commissioner’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for former insurance agent Edward Hadley, who is accused of fraud. Hadley, previously operating out of Seattle, faces at least 9 counts of fraud, related to the embezzlement of over $424,000. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest on January 15th in Seattle Court.

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Actor Casey Deidrick Arrested for Alleged Domestic Assault in Tennessee

Actor Casey Deidrick, widely recognized for his role as Chad DiMera on “Days of Our Lives,” was arrested over the weekend in Nashville, Tennessee, after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and interfering with an emergency call. Deidrick, 37, was taken into custody on Sunday and charged with domestic assault and interference with an emergency call.

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Pueblo Deputy Austen Philips Faces Charges After Domestic Dispute

A Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave as he faces misdemeanor charges related to a domestic incident. Austen Philips, 26, is accused of harassment, criminal mischief, and domestic violence following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend on January 22.

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Chaffee County Deputy Arrested on Misconduct and Harassment Charges

A former Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy, Sean Hayes, was arrested in January 2025 and is now facing multiple charges, including official misconduct, official oppression, and harassment.

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Terrance Gaines Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Gun Charges

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — A 60-year-old man has been arrested on multiple charges, including drug trafficking and domestic violence, after an incident in Anderson County.

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Ricky Terrell Brannon Arrested After Assaulting Officer

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — A man was arrested Tuesday after assaulting a hospital security officer at Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg County.

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Nora Nelson Arrested After Man Found Dead on Charlestown Houseboat

Boston prosecutors have named Nora Nelson, 24, as a person of interest following the discovery of a man’s body aboard a houseboat in Charlestown. The man, believed to be in his 60s, was found dead late Sunday night by his son, who had gone to check on him. The body was discovered on the boat, and sources informed WBZ-TV that a dog was also found dead in the water nearby. Authorities say Nelson was the only person present at the scene.

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Shawn Boyd Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in 2021 Death

Shawn Boyd, 30, of Rock Island, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2021 shooting death of 26-year-old Dayona Lee. Boyd was sentenced to 20 years in prison as part of his plea agreement.

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Former Lee County Deputy Zachary Martinson Arrested for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Zachary Scott Martinson, a former deputy with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested Monday on charges of domestic violence and child abuse.

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Bryan Dela Cruz Arrested for Domestic Violence and Drug Charges

HÅGAT, Guam — A 47-year-old man, Bryan Cabrera Dela Cruz, was arrested on Monday following a domestic violence incident that took place in Malesso’ on January 27. According to a magistrate’s complaint filed in the Superior Court of Guam, Dela Cruz was apprehended during a routine traffic stop on Route 2 near Umang Road.

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Albert Clark Arrested for Domestic Violence, Kidnapping, and Gun Charges

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. — Albert Clark, a Pee Dee man, is in custody after allegedly pulling out a gun during a domestic violence incident in December. Clark was extradited to Marlboro County on Tuesday after being arrested in Scotland County, North Carolina. He now faces multiple charges, including domestic violence, kidnapping, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

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Jason Higgins Sentenced to 17 Years for Controlling, Rape, Assault

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE — Jason Higgins, 38, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after being found guilty of controlling and coercive behavior, two counts of rape, and one count of assault. The sentence was handed down by Judge Bal Dhaliwal-Thomas at Huntingdon Crown Court in October. The judge described Higgins as “dangerous” and imposed an extended sentence alongside a 20-year restraining order preventing him from contacting his victim.

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Willyam Martin Arrested for His Brother’s Murder in Miami Gardens

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – A year-long feud between two brothers ended in tragedy when Willyam Martin, 29, was arrested for the fatal shooting of his brother on Tuesday at their shared home in Miami Gardens. The shooting occurred during a heated argument at the residence on Northwest 168th Terrace.

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Former Talbot County Sheriff Justin Johnson Charged in Arson Case

A years-long investigation into a house fire in Talbot County has resulted in the arrest of three individuals, including former Talbot County Sheriff Justin Johnson. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Johnson, who now faces charges of first-degree arson, conspiracy to commit a crime, and insurance fraud.

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Woodson Ferguson Arrested After Standoff on Lorraine Street

The Lynchburg Police Department arrested Woodson Ferguson, 37, after a standoff at a residence on Lorraine Street Monday night. Officers responded to a domestic violence call just after 10:30 p.m. Upon investigation, they discovered Ferguson inside the home and learned he had three outstanding warrants. Police also determined that Ferguson was armed with a handgun.

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Jason Chen Found Guilty of Murdering Jasmine Pace, Sentenced to Life

Jason Chen, a former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student, was found guilty of the murder of 22-year-old Jasmine Pace in less than an hour of jury deliberations on January 20, 2025. The seven-day trial, held in downtown Chattanooga, concluded with Chen being sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on January 21, 2025.

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Illegal Alien Erik Jimenez Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Toms River

Erik D. Jimenez, an illegal alien incarcerated in Ocean County, New Jersey, is facing serious charges after being arrested on February 4, 2025. Jimenez, 37, was booked into the Ocean County Jail on charges of aggravated assault by strangulation and attempting to cause bodily injury to a domestic violence victim.

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Artem Chigvintsev Arrested in California on Domestic Violence Suspicion

Artem Chigvintsev, a professional dancer known for his appearances on Dancing with the Stars, was arrested on August 29, 2024, in California on suspicion of domestic violence. The 42-year-old dancer, who has partnered with celebrities like Patti LaBelle and Kaitlyn Bristowe during his 12 seasons on the show, was taken into custody after a 911 call reported the incident just before 10 a.m.

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