George Hughley Arrested on Drug Charges in Beauregard, Ala.
A Lee County man, George Willie Hughley, has been arrested on multiple drug charges after a search at his home uncovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and other illegal substances.
Jacksonville Attorney Nathan Williams Arrested for Smuggling Drugs into Jail
Jacksonville, Fla. – A Jacksonville defense attorney, Nathan Williams, was arrested Sunday and accused of smuggling drugs into the Duval County Jail. The arrest was part of a larger investigation, known as Operation Stamp Collection, led by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), which revealed how drugs were being funneled into the facility.
Prelyn Mohanlall Arrested for Scamming 17 Couples in Wedding Venue Fraud
Boksburg, Gauteng – Prelyn Mohanlall, a 53-year-old disbarred attorney from Shallcross, KZN, has been arrested for scamming 17 couples across South Africa. The fraudulent scheme involved taking advance payments for wedding venues that she had no affiliation with, leaving many couples stranded on their wedding day without proper venues.
Ysmel and Evelyn Cruz Arrested for Multi-Million Dollar Dental Fraud
Palm Beach County, Fla. — Ysmel Cruz and his wife, Evelyn Cruz, have been arrested in connection with a multi-million dollar dental fraud operation that defrauded dozens of patients across South Florida. The couple allegedly owned several dental practices, including the Dental Specialists of Boynton Beach.
Victor Julio Telleria-Sanchez Arrested for Using Counterfeit Money to Buy Car
Clare County, Mich. — Victor Julio Telleria-Sanchez, an illegal immigrant, has been arrested for allegedly scamming a woman out of $3,600 by using counterfeit money to buy her car on Facebook Marketplace.
Patrick Fontaine Arrested for Multiple Vehicle Burglaries in Lantana
LANTANA, Fla. (CBS12) — A man suspected of committing several vehicle burglaries was arrested early Tuesday morning by Lantana Police after officers responded to a call about a suspicious person rummaging through unlocked cars.
Jacksonville Man Sean Reed Arrested in Drug Bust, Firearms Seized
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — A significant drug bust led to the seizure of over 160 pounds of narcotics and seven firearms in Jacksonville on Monday, following a burglary investigation.
Six Ex-Footballers Jailed for £260M Cocaine Smuggling Operation
Six men, including former semi-professional footballers, have been jailed for a total of more than 103 years after being convicted for their involvement in a drug trafficking gang that supplied cocaine worth between £208m and £260m in the UK. The gang, described as “highly organised” by the Metropolitan Police, was brought down after the arrest of one of its members, Luke Skeete, who had 8kg of cocaine in his van.
Shazad Miah Jailed for Nine Years Over Heroin and Cocaine Supply
A man from Rochford, Essex, has been jailed for 9 years after being found guilty of supplying heroin and crack cocaine across Southend. Shazad Miah, 30, was arrested at Luton Airport on June 4, 2023, after returning from a holiday in Turkey. He was caught with a mobile phone used to run the ‘Frankie’ drug line, which operated from February to June 2023, selling Class A drugs.
Christopher England Jailed for Six and a Half Years for Drug Dealing
Christopher England, 54, from Basildon, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for his involvement in drug dealing after police discovered a large quantity of drugs and cash at his address.
Pearce O’Neill Arrested After Stolen Car Rams Police Vehicles in Belfast
Pearce O’Neill, a cocaine addict, has been arrested after allegedly crashing into two police vehicles in a stolen car during a 48-hour crime spree across Belfast. The car had been taken in a creeper-style burglary in north Belfast before the incident on November 2, 2024.
Dozens Jailed in Belgium’s Largest Drug Trial, Ringleaders Get Up to 17 Years
In Belgium’s largest-ever drug trial, dozens of defendants were handed lengthy prison sentences for their roles in a multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking operation. The trial, held on Tuesday, saw key figures in the network sentenced to up to 17 years in prison.
Augusta Man, Alexander Thang, Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
A 27-year-old man from Augusta, identified as Alexander Thang, was arrested Thursday morning on drug trafficking charges after a multi-agency operation. The Augusta Police Department, in collaboration with the ATF, MDEA, HIS, and Maine State Police, executed a search and arrest warrant at a residence on Spring Street at approximately 4 a.m.
Kenneth Leckron Charged with Attempted Murder in Asheville Stabbing
A man, 31-year-old Kenneth Nathaniel Leckron, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder following a stabbing incident in downtown Asheville on November 27. Officers were called to the 200 block of Haywood Street around 2:21 p.m. after reports of a man who had been stabbed multiple times. Upon arrival, police found the victim, bleeding and lying on his back.
Karen Hyler Arrested in Okaloosa County on Multiple Drug Charges
A 60-year-old Florida woman, Karen Hyler, was arrested in Okaloosa County on charges including possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of cocaine, trafficking fentanyl, and public nuisance. She was also wanted for grand theft auto.
Erin Strotman Arrested for Child Abuse at Virginia Hospital
Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, a 26-year-old woman from Chesterfield County, was arrested early Friday morning following an investigation into suspicious injuries found in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital. Strotman, a former employee, has been charged with malicious wounding and felony child abuse.
Dr. Dairon Garcia Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Miami
Dairon Manuel Garcia, a 44-year-old South Florida doctor, was arrested on serious charges of drug trafficking after authorities uncovered his involvement in importing gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), commonly known as the “date rape drug.”
Italian Fugitive Luigi Belvedere Arrested in Colombia
COLOMBIA – Italian police have announced the capture of dangerous fugitive Luigi Belvedere, who was arrested in Medellín, Colombia, after being on the run since December 2020. Belvedere, 32, has been sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison for his role as an intermediary between Latin American drug cartels and the notorious Casalesi clan of the Naples-based Camorra mafia.
Matthew Whited Arrested After Guns, Drugs Found in Car
A 25-year-old Lehigh man, Matthew Christopher Whited, was arrested early Tuesday after a traffic stop in Cape Coral led to the discovery of drugs and firearms in his car. The stop occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Aug. 20 near the 3800 block of Del Prado Blvd. S.
Kevin O’Brien Walker Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
Colbert County authorities arrested 38-year-old Kevin O’Brien Walker on May 17 following a grand jury indictment. The arrest took place at his residence on the 700 block of West 6th Street in Sheffield, where agents from the Colbert County Drug Task Force, Colbert County Sheriff’s Office, and Sheffield Police Department executed a search warrant.
Macalla Knott Sentenced to 26 Years for Leading Drug Ring
St. Cloud resident Macalla Lee Knott, 32, has been sentenced to over 26 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking ring originating from Mexico. Knott, who pleaded guilty nearly two years ago, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Fargo last week after admitting to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, money laundering conspiracy, and continuing criminal enterprise.
Mathe Wa Ngara Faces Drug Trafficking Charges in Kenya Court
Nancy Indoveria Kigunzu, better known as Mathe Wa Ngara, along with two other suspects, was arraigned in court on August 12, 2024, facing serious drug trafficking charges. The three individuals are accused of trafficking 189,300 grams of bhang, valued at Sh5.6 million.
Nigerian Nationals Ilo Ebuka Titus & Kanu Arinze Sentenced
Two Nigerian nationals, Ilo Ebuka Titus and Kanu Arinze, were sentenced for drug trafficking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) court after being found guilty of possessing heroin and cannabis .
Two Brothers Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Lewiston
Two Lewiston brothers, Haji Haji, 26, and Ali Haji, 22, are facing drug trafficking charges after a police search led to the discovery of crack cocaine, fentanyl, firearms, and over $15,000 in suspected drug proceeds.
Six Arrested in Addison Drug Trafficking Bust Involving Fentanyl
Six people were arrested early Wednesday morning in Addison after a series of drug trafficking searches conducted by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA).
Eight Men Arrested in Santa Rosa County’s “Operation Last Supper” Drug Bust
Eight men have been arrested in Santa Rosa County, Florida, as part of a multi-year drug investigation dubbed “Operation Last Supper.” The men were apprehended between September 17 and September 24 and face a variety of serious charges related to drug trafficking and distribution.
Aubrey Luker Sentenced to Life for 2023 Navarre Murder
Aubrey Luker, 43, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 43-year-old Toby Hill in Navarre, Florida. Luker was found guilty of First Degree Premeditated Murder on Wednesday, and a judge immediately imposed a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Essence Ridley and Clarence Evans Arrested for Drug Trafficking
In the early hours of Saturday night, authorities in Morgan County arrested two individuals following a traffic stop on I-65. Priceville Police stopped a vehicle near mile marker 334 for a minor traffic violation. Upon further investigation, officers found approximately 16 pounds of marijuana in the car, along with packaging materials that indicated the drugs were likely being prepared for illegal sale or distribution.
Eric Delacruz Arrested in West Reading for Drug Trafficking
A 36-year-old West Reading man, Eric Emilio Delacruz, was arrested Thursday after authorities uncovered significant quantities of drugs during a search of his home in the 300 block of Chestnut Street.
Benny Ray Bass and Kerri Giles Arrested in Sheffield Drug Bust
Two Sheffield residents, Benny Ray Bass, 54, and Kerri Elaine Giles, 48, were arrested Friday after a search warrant was executed at a home on the 800 block of SW 13th Avenue in Sheffield.
Onslow County Drug Bust: Three Arrested in Major Cocaine Operation
Three men were arrested in Hubert on Sunday after a multi-agency investigation into a suspected drug trafficking operation led to significant drug seizures. Deputies from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit, with assistance from federal and local law enforcement, stopped a vehicle from out of state suspected of transporting cocaine.
Mario Fertini of Sparks Sentenced to Life for Drug Trafficking
Mario Fertini, 33, from Sparks, has been sentenced to life in prison after his probation was revoked for illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking. Fertini, originally arrested in December 2019 after a pursuit that resulted in the recovery of methamphetamine and heroin, had been serving a 3-year probation term.
Elko Drug Bust: Three Arrested in Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Seizure
Authorities in Elko arrested three individuals after a narcotics investigation uncovered a significant drug operation on East Idaho Street. On July 10, the Elko Combined Narcotics Unit seized over 528 grams of fentanyl and 495 grams of methamphetamine following a search warrant executed at a hotel.
Sara Sanspree Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Scottsville
A Scottsville woman was arrested on multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop on Tuesday afternoon. Police stopped 43-year-old Sara Sanspree at around 3 p.m. while driving a 2010 Chrysler.
Three Florence Residents Arrested in Major Drug Bust
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Three individuals were arrested on Tuesday after a search warrant was executed by the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force at a residence on N. Cherokee Street. The warrant was obtained based on intelligence regarding suspected drug trafficking activities at the home.
Melvin Hayes Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Chase
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Melvin Hayes, 29, was arrested on Christmas Eve after leading Huntsville Police on a chase that ended with drug trafficking charges.
Julie A. Porteous and Larry J. Lapan Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
OWA COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) — Julie A. Porteous, 48, and Larry J. Lapan, 62, were arrested in the Village of Cobb on drug trafficking charges following a search warrant conducted by the Richland-Iowa-Grant-Drug Task Force.
Detective Fredrick Lise Arrested for Corruption and Drug Trafficking
Clearwater, Fla. – Clearwater Police Detective Fredrick Lise is facing felony public corruption charges after allegedly aiding two accused drug traffickers during a Pinellas County narcotics investigation. Lise, a 9-year veteran of the Clearwater Police Department and union president, is accused of disclosing confidential law enforcement information to drug dealers Matthew Turner and Henry Smith, both arrested in connection with a dog-fighting scheme.
