Zugen Jiang Charged in $10K Elder Scam in Hewlett
The Fourth Squad reports the arrest of Zugen Jiang, a 28-year-old Brooklyn man, in connection with an elder fraud incident that occurred on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Hewlett, NY.
Mayoral Candidate John White Arrested in Liberty, Ohio
LIBERTY, OH — John White, an independent candidate running for mayor of Youngstown, has been arrested by Liberty police on charges of disrupting public service.
Damian Cummings Charged in North Carolina Insurance Fraud Case
RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced on April 30 the arrest of Damian Rayshawn Cummings, 30, of Zebulon, in connection with a large-scale insurance fraud operation involving identity theft and false claims.
Jackie Lynch Charged in Multiple Fake Slip-and-Fall Claims
WILSON, NC — A 61-year-old Wilson woman, Jackie Kay Lynch, has been charged with insurance fraud and attempting to obtain property by false pretense after allegedly filing a fraudulent injury claim.
Jarrett Chacon Arrested for Auto Theft, Linked to 2023 Murder
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Jarrett Chacon, 27, was arrested Friday on charges of auto theft and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, and is also facing charges in a 2023 homicide.
Abubakar Iliyasu Arrested for Murder and Car Theft in Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Detectives from the Lagos State Police Command’s Homicide Section have arrested Abubakar Iliyasu for the murder of 65-year-old Mrs. Jane Okoye, which occurred on April 2, 2025, in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos.
Terrence Bell Faces Motorbike Theft and Rape Charges in Missouri
PETTIS COUNTY, MO — Terrence Bell, 25, of Kansas City, Missouri, is facing multiple charges, including motorbike theft and rape, after authorities connected him to a string of crimes in Pettis County and Kansas City.
Matthew Gay Sentenced to Prison for String of Robberies, Stealing Diamond Rings from Walmart
ATHENS, Pa. — Matthew Patrick Gay, 34, was sentenced to 23 months and 258 days in prison for his role in a series of thefts involving diamond rings stolen from Walmart locations over multiple years.
Inmate Death at Kern Valley State Prison Under Investigation as Homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is investigating the death of inmate German M. Merino as a homicide following an attack at Kern Valley State Prison on March 7, 2025.
Cheri Gerken Accused of Embezzling $200K from Non-Profit
Fargo, N.D. — Cheri Gerken, the former executive director of Presentation Partners in Housing, is facing felony theft charges after being accused of embezzling over $200,000 from the organization. Court records indicate that a private forensic accountant discovered Gerken used her company credit card for unauthorized purchases between 2019 and 2023.
Joshua Carr Arrested on Murder and Drug Charges
Blount County, AL — Authorities have arrested 45-year-old Joshua Carr in connection with a series of serious charges, including murder, possession of controlled substances, and driving under the influence (DUI). The Blount County Sheriff’s Office took Carr into custody following an ongoing investigation.
Ke-Juan D’Shon Studdard Arrested in Multi-State Fraud Case
LITHONIA, Ga. — Ke-Juan D’Shon Studdard, 24, of Lithonia, Georgia, was arrested in Snellville for his alleged involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme that targeted victims in Texas through Cash App, Wells Fargo, and Chase Bank. The operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies across state lines, including the Lithonia Police Department, Snellville Police Department, and Collin County Sheriff’s Office.
Ethan Hallows Charged in 2023 Murder of Kevin Pokuta
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder two years after the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kevin Pokuta in Sheffield.
Samantha Briggs Charged in Kinney Drugs Shoplifting Case
A 21-year-old woman from Seneca Falls has been charged following a shoplifting incident at Kinney Drugs on Saturday afternoon.
Jeffrey Holtby Arrested After Cocaine and Weapon Seizure in Stanley
After an extensive investigation into cocaine trafficking in Ontario County, authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on State Route 245 in Stanley, leading to the arrest of 42-year-old Jeffrey Holtby.
Ty’Kisalyn Towner Arrested for DUI After Striking Child in Pearl
PEARL, Miss. — A 22-year-old woman, Ty’Kisalyn Towner, has been arrested after striking a child with her vehicle while driving under the influence.
Emily Oakes Arrested in Lyons After Traffic Stop Reveals Warrant
LYONS, N.Y. — A Lyons woman, Emily Oakes, was arrested on Friday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an active fugitive warrant from New Jersey.
Albuquerque Police Officer Charged with DWI at BCSO Checkpoint
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Albuquerque police officer, Jonathan Franco, was arrested on Sunday after being stopped at a DWI checkpoint in northwest Albuquerque.
Tyler Peek Arrested for Reckless Driving in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) — A 21-year-old man from Manchester, Tyler Peek, was taken into custody early Saturday morning after a street racing-related incident in North Haven.
Andres Gasso-Dacourt Charged in Lancaster Park Stabbing
LANCASTER, Pa. — A 66-year-old Lancaster man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred Saturday evening at Culliton Park.
Kenneth Brian Bates Arrested for DUI, Drug Charges
PRICEVILLE, Ala. — A Priceville man is facing multiple charges after being stopped by police late Saturday night.
Austin Suman Pleads Guilty to Threatening NY Reporter
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A Myrtle Beach man accused of threatening to kill a New York journalist and blow up her home has entered a guilty plea in federal court.
Crystal Hope Arrested in Marlboro County Drug Operation
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities in Marlboro County have made another arrest as part of their ongoing drug crackdown, “Operation Clean Sweep.”
NDLEA Seizes ₦3.42B in Illicit Drugs, Arrests Major Kingpin
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated illegal drugs worth over ₦3.42 billion in sweeping operations across Lagos, Rivers, and several other Nigerian states. The seizures include over 3.5 million opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup.
17-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Toronto Shooting of Caza, McNeil
Toronto police have charged a 17-year-old with two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Quentin Caza, 18, and Jeremy McNeil, 20, nearly three weeks after the deadly incident rocked the city’s Riverdale neighbourhood.
Javier Panuceno Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Karla Barclay
A 21-year-old man, Javier Panuceno, has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Karla Diane Barclay, 52, early Saturday morning in Montgomery, Alabama.
Quinten McKoy Arrested for 2020 Keystone Nightclub Murder of Nyair Nixon
The Bridgeport Police Department’s Homicide Unit has made a significant arrest in the 2020 murder of Nyair Nixon, who was fatally shot inside the Keystone nightclub on September 27, 2020.
Memphis Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting in Hickory Hill
A Memphis man, Raffael Newman, has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting on Ridge Drive in the Hickory Hill area of Memphis, Tennessee. Police responded to the scene on Saturday at 8:55 p.m., where a male victim was found dead from a gunshot wound.
Leesburg Man Sentenced to Jail for Drug Charges, Faces Theft and Fraud Allegations
Douglas Karst, 53, of Leesburg, was sentenced this past week to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to a drug charge. The sentence comes after Karst, who has an extensive criminal history, was arrested earlier this year with fentanyl in his possession. He was credited with 43 days already served, meaning he will serve the remainder of his sentence in Lake County Jail.
Scranton Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking Into Two Structures
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 33-year-old man is behind bars after being accused of breaking into two structures in Scranton over the past month.
Pryor Man Arrested for Storage Facility Burglary; Stolen Property Recovered
PRYOR, OKLAHOMA — Melvin Heinze, a Pryor man, is in police custody after being accused of breaking into several storage units over the weekend. According to the Pryor Police Department, surveillance footage captured Heinze as he broke into the storage facility, with the suspect leaving the scene in a black van.
Cardiff Drug Dealers Sentenced After Major Investigation Into Class A Drugs Line
CARDIFF, WALES — Ebenezer Ankomah-Edjei, 34, was sentenced to 6 and a half years in prison after being found guilty of leading a Class A drug line operating between London and Cardiff. His associate, Elisha Kohnstamm, 27, was sentenced to a 2-year community order after pleading guilty to charges related to the supply of heroin and crack cocaine.
Fugitive Wanted in Waterbury Arrested in Groton
GROTON, CONN. — Jeremy Colonghi, 47, of New London, was arrested early this morning in Groton after being wanted by Waterbury Police for a series of charges including first-degree stalking, criminal violation of a protective order, second-degree harassment, and disorderly conduct.
Waterbury Man Arrested in Domestic-Related Shooting
WATERBURY, CONN. — John Irizary, 56, of Waterbury, has been arrested in connection with a domestic-related shooting that occurred on April 10, 2025, at a residence on Berkley Avenue.
Father Arrested for Murdering Son in Branford, Connecticut
BRANFORD, CT — Anthony A. Esposito Jr., 52, was arrested and charged with the murder of his 12-year-old son, Anthony P. Esposito, on Thursday afternoon in Branford. The tragic incident occurred at around 4 p.m. on Hemlock Road, where police discovered the child’s lifeless body.
Six Arrested in Kirksville Area During Multi-Agency Sex Offender Sweep
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A coordinated law enforcement operation across northeast Missouri has led to the arrest of six individuals in connection with sex crimes, including rape, sodomy, and possession of child pornography. The arrests were part of a broader sex offender sweep conducted by the Kirksville Police Department over the last two weeks.
David Galil Convicted Over Cannabis Farm at Tamworth Pub
A pub tenant has been found guilty of permitting a cannabis farm to operate under his management at a now-closed venue in Tamworth.
Niamh Gallagher Jailed for Stabbing Boyfriend on Trip
Niamh Gallagher broke down in tears as she was sentenced to more than three years in prison for stabbing her boyfriend during a romantic weekend away in Staffordshire.
Connor Cashmore Jailed for 20 Years Over Child Sex Crimes
A 28-year-old man from Broadheath, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a series of sickening sex crimes against children.
Dana Haub Arrested for First-Degree Murder in Appanoose County
A 62-year-old man from rural Moulton, Iowa, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the death of 75-year-old Stanley Brown from Mystic, Iowa.
