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Tom Lee & Freddy Young Jailed for £37K Roof Scam
Tom Lee and Freddy Young have been jailed for scamming a pensioner out of £37,000 in a fraudulent roofing job that experts say was only worth £3,000.
Neil Hopper Jailed for £466K Insurance Fraud, Porn Charges
Former NHS surgeon Neil Hopper has been jailed for faking leg amputations to claim over £466,000 from insurers, while also admitting to owning extreme fetish videos.
Elias Morgan Jailed 45 Years for Murder of Lenny Scott
Elias Morgan, 35, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 45 years for the cold-blooded murder of former prison officer Lenny Scott, 33, outside a gym in Skelmersdale on 8 February 2024.
Hadush Kebatu Guilty of Sexual Assault Near Essex Asylum Hotel
Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 41, an Ethiopian national, was convicted at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court after a three-day trial regarding incidents near the Bell Hotel in Epping. Kebatu was charged with sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, attempted sexual assault, inciting a minor to engage in sexual activity, and harassment without violence.
Nadiem Makarim Arrested Over $115M Chromebook Corruption Case
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Nadiem Anwar Makarim, co-founder of Indonesia’s ride-hailing and payments giant Gojek and former education minister, was arrested Thursday amid a sweeping investigation into a $115 million corruption scandal linked to the government’s procurement of Google Chromebooks for schools.
Pennsylvania Parents Arrested for Locking Kids in “Dungeon”
Two Pennsylvania parents, James Russell Kahl, 65, and Carly Kahl, 41, were arrested Wednesday after allegedly confining their five children in a locked room described by officials as a “dungeon,” according to the Fayette County District Attorney’s Office.
Joseph McDorman Charged After Threatening to Blow Up UT Vet Hospital
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee man is facing criminal charges after allegedly threatening to blow up the University of Tennessee Veterinary Hospital over a delay in care for his pet spider monkey.
Boau Frederick Arrested After Fargo Office Break-In
Boau Frederick, a man from Watford City, is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a Fargo business complex and falling asleep inside one of the offices.
Twins Deemond & Deeavion Chamberlain Arrested in Iowa
Davenport, IA – Twin brothers from Davenport, Deemond and Deeavion Chamberlain, both 18, have been arrested in connection with two separate incidents that occurred in June, according to Scott County Jail records.
Yuma Officer Gustavo Ramirez Arrested for DV Incident
YUMA, AZ – Yuma Police Officer Gustavo Ramirez has been arrested and placed on administrative leave following an off-duty incident that led to charges of disorderly conduct and harassment in a domestic violence case.
Bolivia Ex-Minister Arturo Murillo Deported, Faces Charges
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Former Bolivian Interior Minister Arturo Murillo was arrested at the airport on Thursday after being deported from the United States to face multiple criminal charges, including crimes against humanity for ordering a deadly crackdown on protesters in 2019.
Andrew J. Showers Arrested for Child Sex Crimes in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) — A Madison priest, Andrew J. Showers, who was arrested last month on charges related to child sex crimes, is now facing additional allegations from a woman in Chicago who says he assaulted her earlier this year.
Charles Townsend IV Charged with Child Sex Offenses in MD
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – A Gaithersburg man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a child, according to Montgomery County police.
Erica Hopper Charged with Stealing $266K from Grandfather
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A woman is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing more than $266,000 from her 95-year-old grandfather, using her legal authority to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Daniel Benjamin Holladay Arrested for Child Pornography Charges in Kernersville
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — A 22-year-old Kernersville man, Daniel Benjamin Holladay, was arrested Thursday on charges related to the distribution of child pornography, the multi-county Invictus Task Force announced.
Bulgarian Pickpocket Trio Caught Stealing £1,000 Purse Outside Selfridges
Three Bulgarian women were caught red-handed by undercover police officers after stealing a £1,000 designer purse from a shopper outside Selfridges in London’s West End on August 27. The trio—Elena Venkova, 33, Malinka Georgieva, 20, and Elena Mitkova, 26—had a history of theft convictions and were apprehended while targeting multiple shoppers.
Bryson Boey and Two Others Arrested in Parkersburg Fentanyl Bust
PARKERSBURG — Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday in Parkersburg during a fentanyl-related investigation conducted by the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force.
17-Year-Old Crystopher Perez Arrested in Jackson County on Drug Charges
A 17-year-old, Crystopher Issak Perez, was arrested Thursday morning in Jackson County following a traffic stop that uncovered multiple drugs and weapons.
More Than 10 Lawyers Summoned or Arrested in Gilan Province
At least ten lawyers in Iran’s Gilan Province have recently been summoned or arrested, reflecting a troubling new wave of pressure on the legal profession. Mohammad Saleh Noghrekār, a local lawyer, expressed deep concern over these developments, urging urgent measures to protect lawyers’ independence and safety.
Ameer Faraj Salti Arrested After Multi-County Stolen Car Chase on I-75
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A 32-year-old man is in custody after a dangerous multi-county chase along I-75 involving a stolen vehicle Thursday morning.
Alejandro Ramirez Reyes Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) — Alejandro Ramirez Reyes, a 24-year-old resident of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, was arrested after leading Texas state troopers on a high-speed chase that uncovered 11 undocumented immigrants.
Gokhan Bagci Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse at Daycare
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A 26-year-old daycare worker, Gokhan Bagci, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse tied to the Mather Childcare Center in Sacramento County, officials said.
Nicholas Durham Arrested After Meth Found in Home
ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) – The Athens High School community is reeling after the arrest of band director Nicholas Bartlett Durham, 45, following the discovery of suspected methamphetamine in his home.
Juan Daniel Benavidez Arrested in Zapata County Raid
ZAPATA COUNTY, Texas (KGNS) — A major drug and weapons bust in Siesta Shores led to the arrest of Juan Daniel Benavidez, according to the Zapata County Sheriff’s Office.
Lane Wesley Blatchford Arrested for D’Iberville Bank Robbery
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) — A man suspected of robbing a bank in D’Iberville has been arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to local police.
Vicente Garcia-Garcia Arrested for Sexual Abuse Charges
BELL GARDENS, Calif. — A local business owner, Vicente Garcia-Garcia, has been arrested on sexual abuse charges following an investigation by the Bell Gardens Police Department.
John Andretta, Jeanna Gustafson & Wyatt Cannady Arrested
EDGECOMB, Maine (WGME) — Three individuals were arrested Wednesday in Edgecomb on drug trafficking charges, according to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA).
Joshua Alonzo Arrested in Collier County Drug Bust
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A 20-year-old Fort Myers man, Joshua Alonzo, was arrested Wednesday after deputies discovered drugs in his vehicle and on his person during a traffic stop in Collier County.
PC Marie Thompson Admits Blackmail and Misconduct
SHEFFIELD, UK — A South Yorkshire police officer has admitted to blackmailing a suspect by pretending to be from a vigilante paedophile hunting group.
Nguyen Ngoc Thuy’s Siblings Accused of Fraud in Egroup Scandal
Nguyen Ngoc Thuy’s younger sister and brother are under police investigation for allegedly assisting him in a fraud scheme. Thuy, the chairman of Egroup and founder of the English school chain Apax Leaders, faces serious accusations.
Bonginkosi Masango Charged in Prison Phone Scam
Convicted rapist Bonginkosi Masango, currently serving a 16-year prison sentence, is facing new charges after allegedly orchestrating a scam from behind bars. Masango is accused of impersonating a high-ranking Hawks officer to defraud a woman of more than R41,000.
Chief Inspector Luk: HK$2.4M Scam Suspect Arrested
The Hong Kong Police have cracked a string of phone scams involving suspects impersonating mainland law enforcement officers, resulting in eight victims being defrauded of a total of HK$2.4 million. The cases took place between July and September 2025 and targeted individuals aged 16 to 71.
Kalya Chinnarat, Edmund Kee Nabbed in Pattaya Scam Bust
A Thai woman and a Malaysian man have been arrested in connection with a cross-border call centre scam after attempting to withdraw nearly 1 million baht from a bank account flagged for suspicious activity
Richard Alan Cook Jr Charged With Stalking, Drug Possession
A Michigan man, Richard Alan Cook Jr, was arrested after allegedly violating a Personal Protection Order (PPO) by stalking his ex-girlfriend and nearly running her off the road, according to Shelby Township Police.
Quenton Washington and Dorian Talley Charged in Birmingham Murder
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) — Authorities have arrested a second suspect in the fatal shooting of Quindarius Allen in the Smithfield neighborhood.
Cristapher Zuetlau Arrested for Murder in Hot Springs Road Rage Incident
GARLAND COUNTY, Ark. (KATV) — A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal road rage shooting in Hot Springs.
Peyton Jackson, 17, Charged in Darrow Shooting Death
DARROW, La. — A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on Brown Extension Road.
Roger Villasana Arrested for Murder of Girlfriend Yassmin Montoya
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies arrested 33-year-old Roger Villasana in connection with the violent death of his girlfriend, 34-year-old Yassmin Montoya, earlier this year.
Marquise Quinn Arrested for 2019 Murder of Pregnant Teen Kristina Curry
ST. LOUIS — A man has been arrested in connection with the 2019 murder of Kristina Curry, a 16-year-old high school student who was shot and killed after telling her boyfriend she believed she was pregnant.
Dallas Casey Rogers Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Spokane Crash
SPOKANE, Wash. — A Spokane motorcyclist has been charged with vehicular homicide following a fatal collision on North Division Street on August 24.
