Bolton Man Ewan McGavin Jailed for Phishing Scam Website Creation
Ewan McGavin, a 31-year-old man from Horwich, Bolton, has been jailed for orchestrating a phishing website designed to deceive the public into thinking they were on an authentic Amazon page, with the goal of stealing their personal information.
Shakhnaz Beylergyzy and Shamshad Agayev Arrested in Azerbaijan on Smuggling Charges
On February 6, 2025, Azerbaijani authorities ordered the arrest of journalist Shakhnaz Beylergyzy (Huseynova) in connection with smuggling charges. The Khatai District Court in Baku granted the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ request to detain her for three months and 15 days in pretrial detention.
Sam Hunt Arrested for Speeding and Interlock Device Violation
Sam Hunt, the country music star known for hits like “Body Like A Back Road” and “Take Your Time,” recently found himself in legal trouble after being arrested for speeding. This arrest has surprised many of his fans, who are now seeking more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
UFC Legends’ Legal Issues: Fighters With Tarnished Legacies
UFC Fighters Who’ve Faced Legal Issues Outside the Octagon
MMA fans have seen the meteoric rise of stars like Jon Jones, Chael Sonnen, and Melvin Guillard, who dominated inside the octagon. However, their careers were often overshadowed by legal troubles and brushes with the law.
Bill Papas, Ex-Xanthi FC Owner, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
Bill Papas, the former owner of Xanthi FC, has been sentenced to seven years in prison without parole by the Single-Member Misdemeanour Court of Xanthi. This ruling, issued on January 31, 2025, stems from charges related to his failure to pay the professional football team’s employees their wages and legally mandated bonuses, including holiday allowances and gifts for Christmas and Easter.
Amy Esposito Arrested for Allegedly Striking Daughter
Amy Esposito Arrested for Allegedly Hitting Daughter with Power Surge Protector
Terrinique Lynnae Bowens Arrested on 14 Charges Across Texas
Terrinique Lynnae Bowens, a 25-year-old woman from Kaufman County, Texas, was arrested on February 3, 2025, and is now facing a total of 14 charges across nine different law enforcement agencies in Texas. She was booked into the Kaufman County Jail the following day, on February 4, 2025.
Brother Vitalii Kryushenko Sentenced for Conscientious Objection to Military Service
On January 27, 2025, Brother Vitalii Kryushenko began serving a three-year prison sentence for his refusal to participate in Ukraine’s military draft due to his conscientious objections. He is the first Jehovah’s Witness to be imprisoned for refusing military service since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
Teenager Sentenced to Life for Murder of Harleigh Hepworth
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 17-year-old Harleigh Hepworth in a mobile phone robbery gone wrong in Wolverhampton. Harleigh, who had arranged to meet the offenders in March, was fatally stabbed in the chest during the robbery.
Jose Murillo-Salgado Sentenced to Two Life Sentences for Murder
Jose Murillo-Salgado has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the brutal murders of Claudia Nunez and her 14-year-old son, Kevin. The sentencing took place on February 6, following Murillo-Salgado’s conviction in November 2024. He was found guilty of two counts of premeditated first-degree murder and murder in the perpetration of a felony.
Kammar Henry-Richards Jailed for 37 Years for Kacey Boothe’s Murder
Kammar Henry-Richards, 26, a drill rapper known as Kay-O, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 37 years for the murder of 25-year-old Kacey Boothe. The fatal shooting occurred outside the Peterhouse Community Centre in Walthamstow, north-east London, in August 2022, during a children’s party.
Tougher Sentences for Jealous Ex-Partners Who Kill, Announces Government
The UK government has announced tougher sentencing guidelines for murders committed by jealous ex-partners, particularly in cases involving strangulation or where the killing is linked to the end of a relationship. This move is part of a broader effort to combat violence against women, following an independent review of domestic homicide sentencing.
Levi Kent’s Sister Victoria Kent Remembers Her Brother
Levi Kent’s sister, Victoria Kent, shared an emotional tribute to her brother following his tragic death. Two brothers were sentenced to life for the murder of Levi Kent, a cocaine runner who was killed after refusing to give them credit.
Levi Fishlock Jailed for Nine Years Over Hotel Arson Attack
Levi Fishlock has been sentenced to nine years in prison after playing a prominent role in the violent attack on a hotel housing about 200 asylum seekers in Rotherham. The sentence, one of the longest in connection with the UK’s summer riots, also includes a five-year licence period after release.
Ex-Officials in Tajikistan Sentenced to Up to 27 Years for Coup Plot
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan: On Wednesday, several former high-ranking officials in Tajikistan were sentenced to up to 27 years in prison following secret trials. Authorities accused them of attempting to orchestrate a “coup d’état” in the tightly controlled nation, which has been ruled by President Emomali Rakhmon since 1992.
Gang Members Jailed for Kidnapping and Stealing Cryptocurrency
A gang of criminals who kidnapped a man and stole hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of cryptocurrency have been sentenced to a combined total of over 75 years in prison. The group terrorized their victim between January and November 2023, subjecting him to violent assaults and threatening him with a gun and machetes.
Shaan Farooq Jailed for Distributing Terrorism Material
Shaan Farooq, a 19-year-old man from Saltley in Birmingham, has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for possessing and distributing terrorism material that supported the Islamic State (ISIS).
James Clay Ham Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Sexual Assault Charges
RANDALL COUNTY, Texas — James Clay Ham, a 23-year-old man, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to multiple child sexual assault charges.
Campbell County Deputy Fired After Domestic Assault Arrest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office has terminated one of its deputies following his arrest on Tuesday, February 4, in Oak Ridge. Joshua Jeffers, 36, was arrested by Oak Ridge Police and charged with domestic assault. According to law enforcement, Jeffers, who served as a night shift supervisor at the sheriff’s office, responded to a fast food restaurant on Oak Ridge Turnpike where he noticed red marks around the victim’s neck and a bruise near their right eye.
Sumter County Man Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Emmit Zachary Bilton, 18, was arrested by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on January 30 after an incident of domestic violence that took place on Highway 15 North.
Louisiana State Trooper Arrested for Domestic Violence Incident
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) — Louisiana State Trooper James Jefferson III, 40, was arrested on February 5, 2025, after a domestic violence incident outside a Baton Rouge home.
Chief Sealth International HS Principal Arrested for DUI and Reckless Endangerment
SEATTLE, Wash. (FOX 13 Seattle) — Ray Garcia-Morales, the principal of Chief Sealth International High School in West Seattle, was arrested on Sunday, February 4, 2025, after a domestic violence-related DUI incident.
San Antonio Police Officer Arrested on Family Violence Charge
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KSAT 12) — San Antonio Police Officer Holvin Perez Ortiz, 28, was arrested on Christmas Eve, 2024, on a family violence charge, according to a news release from the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD).
Goose Creek Human Resources Director Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — The Hanahan Police Department arrested Hilary VanOrsdel, the Human Resources Director for the City of Goose Creek, on Sunday morning. She was charged with third-degree domestic violence, according to the Hanahan Police Department.
Piperton Police Lieutenant Arrested on Domestic Assault Charges
ARLINGTON, Tenn. — A lieutenant with the Piperton Police Department, Charles Taylor, was arrested on Friday morning after being charged with domestic assault—bodily harm. The arrest followed a domestic dispute in Arlington.
Bowling Green Woman Arrested for Domestic Violence
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — A Bowling Green woman, 41-year-old Shaun Reeves, was arrested on Tuesday evening (January 21) after an alleged domestic violence incident in the 300 block of Sunrise Drive. According to authorities, Reeves is accused of pushing a juvenile into a door frame, causing them to fall to the floor, where she then held them down.
North Bend Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Domestic Disturbance
NORTH BEND, Ore. — On January 20, 2025, at approximately 11:30 PM, North Coos dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence off Spinreel Road in North Bend. The female caller reported that her husband, later identified as 21-year-old Jason L. Nofziger, was allegedly the suspect in the incident, with their minor children present in the residence. As dispatch was gathering additional details, the line disconnected after the caller was heard yelling.
Ledbetter Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges Following Traffic Stop
LIVINGSTON, Ky. — A routine traffic stop on US-60 West led to the arrest of a Ledbetter man on drug trafficking charges on January 31, 2025. Deputy Caleb Kindred stopped a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Travis Reasons on January 21, 2025. Upon searching the vehicle, authorities discovered approximately 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine hidden in the engine compartment, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Fairfield County Man Arrested for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Possessing Stolen Firearm
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — Fairfield County Sheriff Will Montgomery announced the arrest of Van Buren Fore IV on February 5, 2025, after a search warrant led to the seizure of illegal drugs and a stolen firearm. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed the search warrant at a motel near SC-34 in Ridgeway, where investigators discovered trafficking quantities of fentanyl, cocaine base, and a stolen firearm.
Scarborough Man Sentenced to 5 Years for County Lines Drug Operation in Bridlington
SCARBOROUGH, UK — A Scarborough man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin and crack cocaine as part of a county lines drug-dealing operation in Bridlington. Louis Taylor-Broadfield, 31, of Ashlar Drive, Eastfield, Scarborough, was convicted of drug offenses relating to his role in the illicit network known as “Bradford Boys.”
Tony Monroe Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Role in County Lines Drug Gang
LIVERPOOL, UK — Tony Monroe, 35, has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison after being found guilty of facilitating the supply of crack cocaine and heroin as part of a county lines drug gang. The operation, which was uncovered by officers from Cheshire Police, was responsible for supplying Class A drugs on a daily basis in the Warrington area.
Wanted Louisville Man Arrested in Muhlenberg County on Drug Trafficking Charges
MUHLENBERG COUNTY, KY — A wanted Louisville man, 49-year-old Antonio Lorusso, was arrested in Muhlenberg County after authorities discovered illegal drugs at a residence. Investigators from the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Department and the Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force located Lorusso at a home on Brown Lane, where they found an active parole warrant for his arrest.
Providence Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Maserati Traffic Stop
PROVIDENCE, KY — A 36-year-old man from Webster County, Cory Lussier, was arrested on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Providence. Officers from the Providence Police Department had received information about Lussier driving a Maserati with a suspended license.
Preble County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges
PREBLE COUNTY, OH — Isaac Wilson, 32, was arrested on multiple charges after Preble County Sheriff’s Office Deputies executed a search warrant at his residence in Lakengren on February 3. The search was part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking.
Westport Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop
WESTPORT, MA — Walter Brewster Gomes, 36, was arrested early Wednesday morning after Westport Police Officer Sean Munzing stopped his vehicle for a missing front license plate. The traffic stop, which took place around 1:38 a.m. on February 5 along State Road, led to a series of drug-related charges for Gomes.
Two Beaufort County Men Arrested in Major Methamphetamine Bust
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Ulises Lopez and Ismael Sandoval, both 40, remain behind bars after their arrest in a significant drug bust involving methamphetamine trafficking. Authorities say the two men were involved in a Mexico-based drug operation.
Johnson County Woman Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Meth and Fentanyl Found
THEALKA, Ky. — A Johnson County woman, Samantha Fyffe-Jarrell, 35, of Hager Hill, was arrested following a drug trafficking investigation conducted by Kentucky State Police. Officers with the Drug Enforcement Special Investigations Unit acted on a tip about meth trafficking at a house on Boyd Branch.
Nigeria Police Arrest Two in N400 Million Fraud Scheme, Part of Nationwide Cyber Crime Crackdown
LAGOS, Nigeria — Two suspects, Saidu Adam Usman and Yusuf Umar, have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force for their alleged involvement in a major fraudulent operation that facilitated over N400 million in fraudulent transactions.
Fugitive Wanted for Statutory Rape Arrested After Traffic Stop in Kinston
KINSTON, Lenoir County — Corsean Hatch, a 29-year-old fugitive wanted in Georgia, was arrested in Kinston on Wednesday, February 5, after a routine traffic stop revealed his true identity and multiple active warrants.
Two Sisters Charged with Stealing Over $5,000 from Cary Family
CARY, N.C. — Jiyeong Han, 24, and Juyeong Han, 26, two sisters from Morrisville, are facing serious felony charges after they were accused of stealing from a family they worked for as nannies. The sisters, who were employed by Timothy Amrhein and Jill Pappalardi, both medical doctors, allegedly forged checks and stole money from the couple.