Dan Norris Arrested on Suspicion of Rape and Child Offences
Dan Norris, the 65-year-old MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, has been arrested on suspicion of serious charges, including rape, child sex offences, child abduction, and misconduct in a public office. The arrest took place on Friday, April 4, and Norris was released on conditional bail as the investigation continues.
Glennon Payabyab Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges
A Staten Island mother has voiced her grave concerns following the arrest of Glennon Salvador Payabyab, a Filipino American minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), on charges of attempting to meet a 12-year-old girl and sending inappropriate messages.
Former Labour Minister Ivor Caplin Arrested in Paedophilia Sting
Ivor Caplin, a former Labour MP and defence minister, has been released on bail after being arrested in connection with paedophilia allegations. The 66-year-old, who served as the MP for Hove from 1997 to 2005, was reportedly filmed in a Facebook Live video by an online vigilante group, which accused him of attempting to meet an underage boy.
Kim Yong-hyun Arrested Over Role in Martial Law Attempt
South Korea’s former defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, was arrested by prosecutors over his involvement in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief martial law declaration earlier this week. Kim, who resigned from his position on Wednesday, is considered central to the martial law proposal made by President Yoon.
Croatia’s PM Fires Health Minister Vili Beroš Amid Corruption Arrest
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has dismissed Health Minister Vili Beroš following his arrest on corruption charges as part of an investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). Beroš, along with eight other individuals, including hospital directors and two companies, is suspected of accepting and giving bribes, abusing their positions, and engaging in money laundering.
Benin Coup Plot: Ex-Minister and Top Security Official Arrested
In Benin, three men, including a former minister and the head of President Patrice Talon’s security, have been arrested on suspicion of plotting a coup. The arrests, which took place after a failed attempt to overthrow the government, were announced by the state prosecutor.
Former Venezuela Oil Minister Pedro Tellechea Arrested After Resignation
Pedro Tellechea, Venezuela’s former oil minister, was arrested just days after resigning from his post due to alleged ties to a company linked to foreign intelligence. The arrest, confirmed by the Venezuelan Attorney General’s Office, followed an investigation into Tellechea’s role in facilitating the illegal transfer of an automated control system to the unnamed foreign-controlled firm via the state oil company PDVSA.
Vanuatu Health Minister John Qetu Arrested for Assault
Vanuatu’s Minister of Health, John Still Tari Qetu, was arrested in Port Vila on Wednesday and charged with intentional assault and causing public disorder in relation to an incident from July 2024. Police confirmed that Qetu was taken into custody around midday, where he provided a sworn statement.
Two Charged After Cocaine and Cannabis Seized in Rochford Drug Raid
Two individuals have been charged following a drug-related investigation in Rochford. Officers executed a warrant at a property in the town on Thursday, 3 April, where they discovered a stash of cocaine and cannabis.
Worcestershire and Herefordshire Drug Dealers Sentenced to 94 Years
A drug trafficking gang responsible for flooding Worcestershire and Herefordshire with cocaine and cannabis has been sentenced to a total of 94 years and four months at Worcester Crown Court.
Bristol Man Christopher Barbosa Sentenced to 19 Years for Drug Conspiracy
A Bristol man who went on the run after being implicated in a major drug conspiracy has been sentenced to 19 years in prison at Bristol Crown Court today. Christopher Barbosa, 32, formerly of Sea Mills, Bristol, was arrested in May 2020 as part of an investigation by the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU). He was identified as ‘Kilo-chris,’ a key associate of Romaine Hyman, who was sentenced to 26 years in 2022 for his role in a large drug trafficking operation.
Lewis Breen-Ledger Jailed for Drug Dealing Under ‘Dobby’s Packs’ Name
A 19-year-old man has been jailed after using social media to advertise and sell drugs under the username ‘Dobby’s Packs,’ influenced by a Harry Potter character. Lewis Breen-Ledger, from Halesowen, pleaded guilty to multiple drug-related offences and was sentenced to four and a half years in prison at Birmingham Crown Court.
Warron Maspero Arrested After Car Chase, Social Media Confession
A 19-year-old man, Warron Maspero, was arrested in San Antonio after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen Kia Optima, and later admitting to the crime via social media. Maspero faces charges of aggravated assault against a public servant, evading arrest with a vehicle, and unauthorized use of a vehicle, according to Bexar County Jail records.
Asheville Man Arrested for Armed Robbery After Stealing Cinnamon Bun
An Asheville man was arrested for armed robbery on Monday after allegedly stealing a cinnamon bun from a grocery store while wielding a machete. Jeffrey Dewayne Bradburn, 33, faces charges of armed robbery, shoplifting, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the Asheville Police Department.
Malcolm Couple Arrested in Lincoln for Theft, Burglary, and Drug Crimes
A Malcolm couple, Jesse and Krysta McIntire, were arrested this week in connection with several criminal activities in the Lincoln area. The pair appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges of felony theft, second-degree forgery, and possession of a controlled substance.
Honduran Man Arrested for Burglary and Theft in Polk County
Eduardo Rafael Galeas Herrera, a 59-year-old man from Honduras, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Wednesday, April 2nd, for burglary and theft.
Timothy Lancaster Arrested for Burglary and Resisting Arrest
Timothy Booker Lancaster, 33, was arrested on April 5th in Gainesville after fleeing from officers who were responding to a call about a man lying on a sidewalk on the University of Florida campus.
Timothy Taylor Jailed After Dangerous Pursuit and Burglary Conviction
Timothy Taylor, 32, from Newport, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after leading officers on a dangerous pursuit in a stolen Ford Fiesta. The chase, which took place through Risca and Cross Keys on February 17, saw Taylor drive recklessly, traveling on the wrong side of the road, speeding through heavy traffic, and narrowly avoiding collisions.
Joshua Brocato Arrested in LA for Double Murder of Parents
Joshua Brocato, a 34-year-old man from Louisiana, was arrested in Marina del Rey, California, on Friday in connection with the brutal double murder of his elderly parents. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office had issued a warrant for Brocato’s arrest after the bodies of his parents, Priscilla and Marc Brocato, were discovered at their home in Amite, Louisiana.
Jolin Dusabe Mutesi Arrested Over Death of 2-Year-Old Son
Jolin Dusabe Mutesi, a 40-year-old mother of five, has been arrested by Kampala’s Jinja Road Police on suspicion of killing her 2-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari, who died under unclear circumstances on April 2, 2025.
Ronald Mukamasimwe Granted Bail in Kitagwenda Drug Theft Case
Kampala, Uganda – The Anti-Corruption Court has granted bail to Ronald Mukamasimwe, the assistant inventory management officer at Ntara Health Centre IV, who is a prime suspect in the high-profile Kitagwenda drug theft case.
“Dionne Marie Hanna Charged with Fraud After Netflix Doc Exposes Scam”
Dionne Marie Hanna, an 84-year-old woman known as the “Con Mum,” has been charged with fraud following her appearance in the Netflix documentary Con Mum. Hanna is accused of scamming several victims, including her son, by falsely claiming she would reimburse them through a royal inheritance from Brunei’s royal family.
Abdi Ali Jailed for Two Years for Scamming Elderly Couple Out of £4,000
A 26-year-old man from Northolt, Ealing, has been sentenced to two years in prison after he pretended to be a Home Office fraud expert to con an elderly couple out of £4,000.
Jorge Medrano Arrested for Sex Offender Registration Violation
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force recently uncovered a Tier III sex offender in violation of registration requirements during routine compliance checks.
Third Person Arrested in Fatal I-244 Drive-By Shooting
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal drive-by shooting that occurred on I-244 in 2024. Jace Reddell, 19, was apprehended in Bartlesville and is accused of participating in the shooting that killed 16-year-old Ja’tycie Williams.
Four Sentenced for Stealing Over 1,000 E-Scooter Batteries
Four individuals have been sentenced after orchestrating a large-scale theft of over 1,000 e-scooter batteries across Liverpool between July and November 2023. The group targeted VOI e-scooters, removing the batteries and selling them abroad.
Maine Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession in Kittery
A 30-year-old man from Augusta, Maine, has been arrested on multiple charges after police discovered drugs and a firearm during a traffic stop on I-95 in Kittery late Wednesday night.
Portland Man Arrested After Throwing Rock, Found with Cocaine and Stolen Handgun
A Portland man, 36-year-old Keon Gaston, was arrested on Sunday after allegedly throwing a rock through a car window and being found with cocaine and a stolen handgun.
Portland Man Arrested After Throwing Rock, Found with Cocaine and Stolen Handgun
A Portland man, 36-year-old Keon Gaston, was arrested on Sunday after allegedly throwing a rock through a car window and being found with cocaine and a stolen handgun.
Gorham Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robbery, Firearm Charges
Timothy Riley, a Gorham man, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of bank robbery, brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, and possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.
Christopher Noel Arrested After Lewiston Police Chase
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) — A Bowdoin man, Christopher Noel, is facing several charges after leading police on a high-speed chase in Lewiston before fighting officers who attempted to arrest him.
“Abdul Hamed Feroze Stabs Landlord in Casco: Charged with Assault”
CASCO, Maine (WGME) — A landlord in Casco is expected to survive after being stabbed by his tenant during a confrontation on Thursday.
Heidi Tasker Arrested for Murder of Boyfriend Luke Norris
ETNA, Maine (WGME) — Maine State Police have arrested 38-year-old Heidi Tasker, charging her with the murder of her boyfriend, Luke Norris, following a deadly incident at their home on Friday morning.
Olivia Elaine Black Sentenced to 10 Years for Theft from Employer
ROME, Georgia (WGME) — Olivia Elaine Black, 48, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $200,000 from her employer, GMC Value Mart.
Stuart Johnston Sentenced for Stealing £9,450 from Spar Store
RAMSEY, Isle of Man (WGME) — Stuart Johnston, a former manager at a Spar store in Ramsey, has been sentenced after admitting to stealing £9,450 from his employer. Johnston, 56, was responsible for banking the store’s cash earnings at the post office between May and July 2022.
Jason Raven and James Mytum Jailed for £130K Shoplifting Operation
A gang of shoplifters who stole more than £130,000 worth of goods from stores across Southern England has been sentenced after a two-year-long investigation.
South London WoolyO Gang Members Sentenced for Firearms Offences
Six men involved in the notorious South London WoolyO gang have been sentenced for a series of firearms-related offences, including a robbery and gang violence that spanned across London and Essex. The gang, aged between 18 and 28, was convicted of conspiracy to possess firearms with intent to endanger life or cause fear of violence. Sentences ranged from 4 years to 15 years in prison.
Convicted Felon Arrested with Gun, Ammo, and Drugs in Central Florida
A Central Florida convicted felon is back behind bars after being arrested with a firearm, ammunition, and methamphetamine. Jacob Davis, previously convicted for multiple burglaries, was apprehended by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Deltona Crime Suppression Team after receiving intelligence that he was violating his probation by carrying a gun.
Street Thief Jailed for Using Dance Moves to Pickpocket Victims in Birmingham
A street thief who used bizarre dance moves to distract victims while pickpocketing them in Birmingham has been sentenced to 24 weeks in jail.
Maidenhead Thief Jailed for Attempting Multiple Car Thefts and Burglary
A thief who was caught attempting to steal from several vehicles and break into a Maidenhead home has been sentenced to one year in prison. Jason Perry, 35, was convicted of a series of theft-related offenses after a string of incidents in the Chauntry Road and Oldfield Road areas of Maidenhead.
