Pawnee Woman Christine Echohawk Charged in $1.5M Scam
A 53-year-old woman from Pawnee, Christine Joan Echohawk, has been arrested on charges related to laundering nearly $1.5 million in funds obtained through an online romance scam targeting elderly women. Echohawk faces charges of unlawful use of criminal proceeds and using a computer to violate state statutes.
Six Charged with Murder of “Loving” Dad Jordan Hogg
Six individuals, including four men and two teenagers, are set to appear in court later this week charged with the murder of 28-year-old Jordan Hogg from Middlesbrough. The accused will attend a plea hearing at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday, April 11.
Louisville Couple Arrested After 3-Year-Old Child Burned
A Louisville couple has been arrested after a 3-year-old child suffered severe burns, according to court documents.
UK Man Arrested for Assisting Suicide in Switzerland
A man from the UK has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging or assisting the suicide of a British citizen in Switzerland, with the investigation potentially expanding to include dozens of other deaths.
Sada Baby Arrested on Drug Charge Warrant in Shelby Township
Detroit rapper Casada Aaron Sorrell, widely known as Sada Baby, was arrested in Shelby Township on Tuesday after a drug charge warrant was issued against him. The warrant stems from a traffic stop in January, during which Sorrell was pulled over for driving without a license. Authorities suspected he was carrying narcotics, and after testing, the substances came back positive.
Billy George Arrested Again for Harassment Over Social Media Posts
Billy George, the father of murder victim John George, has been arrested for a second time this week, following accusations of harassment related to shocking social media posts. The 55-year-old father, who has been publicly campaigning for justice in his son’s murder, allegedly posted offensive comments, calling a woman a “slt” and referring to her mother as a “c**.” He also accused them of being involved in his son’s murder.
Elizabeth Thomas Arrested for Child Abuse at Richmond Daycare
A Richmond daycare worker, Elizabeth Thomas, has been arrested after disturbing child abuse allegations came to light. The 25-year-old, who worked at A Step Ahead Daycare, is facing several charges, including first-degree criminal abuse and fourth-degree assault.
Philip Pietras Arrested for Defrauding Disabled Clients of $80,000
A Coventry funeral home owner, Philip Pietras, has been arrested for defrauding disabled clients of over $80,000. The 51-year-old, who owns Pietras Funeral Home, faces serious charges of larceny in the first degree following an investigation that began in October 2024.
Jeremy Wright Arrested in Reading, NY for Methamphetamine and Drug Manufacturing
Reading, N.Y. (WBNG) — A 44-year-old man from Reading, New York, was arrested by the New York State Police on drug-related charges following a raid at his home on April 3.
Indian Activist Sanal Edamaruku Arrested in Poland on Blasphemy Charges
Warsaw, Poland — Indian activist Sanal Edamaruku has been arrested in Poland on an Interpol notice issued by Indian authorities. Edamaruku, a well-known figure in India for his rationalist views, was detained at Warsaw Modlin Airport on March 28 while traveling to attend a human rights conference.
Quebec Woman Arrested for Auto Theft and Other Charges in Mississauga
A 24-year-old woman from Quebec, Asmaa Ouadria, was arrested in Mississauga on March 29, 2025, in connection with a stolen vehicle. Peel Regional Police officers were notified of the theft in the area of Willow Way and Riverside Place, near Bristol Road West and Creditview Road, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Officers conducted surveillance in the area and located two individuals, who were subsequently taken into custody.
Nigerian Make-Up Artist Jailed for Spraying Naira at Wedding Celebration
Abdullahi Musa Huseini, a popular Nigerian make-up artist known as “Amuscap” on social media, has been sentenced to six months in jail for abusing the national currency, the naira. Huseini, who was found guilty of flinging banknotes during his wedding celebration last December, was sentenced by a high court in Kano shortly after pleading guilty to the charge.
Bangladesh Arrests Lawyer Tureen Afroz Over Student Uprising
Bangladesh police arrested Tureen Afroz, a former prosecutor involved in high-profile war crimes trials, on charges of attempted murder. Afroz, a key figure in the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), was detained Monday night in connection with the 2024 student-led protests in Dhaka.
Former NAIG President Alero Tenumah Condemns Arrest of Itsekiri Youths
Comrade Alero Naomi Tenumah, former President of the National Association of Itsekiri Graduates (NAIG), has strongly condemned the alleged arrest of Itsekiri youths by the military during their peaceful protest at the Nigerian Gas Company Limited in Ubeji on Tuesday. Tenumah expressed outrage over the use of tear gas and ammunition on protesters, emphasizing that the action was unjustified and added to the growing concerns over the lack of protection for the Itsekiri people since the Warri crisis.
Five Suspects Arrested for Vandalism and Theft at Kano Schools
Operatives from the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have apprehended five individuals involved in the destruction and theft of property at two secondary schools and a power installation in the state.
Brooklyn Man Kalen Bell Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assaults
A 26-year-old Brooklyn man, Kalen Bell, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting five women, aged 21 to 60, in separate incidents over the past few weeks. Bell, a resident of Vinegar Hill, was taken into custody at 9:25 a.m. on April 8 by detectives from the Brooklyn Special Victims Squad. He is facing charges of five counts of forcible touching and five counts of third-degree sexual abuse.
Virginia Parents Arrested After Gun Found in Son’s Backpack
A Virginia couple has been arrested after their third-grade son accidentally discharged an unsecured handgun that he had taken to school. The incident occurred at Lee Hill Elementary School in Spotsylvania County when the child placed the gun in his backpack before heading to class.
Memphis Man Sentenced for Role in 2021 Home Invasion Murder
Rainess Holmes, a repeat felon, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the 2021 home invasion and shooting death of Rhodes College student Andrew “Drew” Rainer. Holmes, 40, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder, plus an additional nine years for his involvement in three separate burglary cases.
Chakib Mansour Khodja Charged with 18 Crimes in Chicago Sexual Assaults
Chakib Mansour Khodja, a 36-year-old Algerian national and limo driver living in Chicago, has been charged with 18 crimes in connection with five cases of sexual violence spanning from 2022 to 2025. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) arrested Khodja on April 4, 2025, at O’Hare International Airport as he returned from a trip to Algeria.
Joel Rubio and Terri Ann Frank Arrested in Dog Mauling Death
MILAM COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) — Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the tragic death of 88-year-old Delores Woolverton, who died in December 2024 after being mauled by dogs in Rockdale.
Christopher Taulbee Arrested for Double Murder in Bourbon County
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) — Christopher Taulbee, a 19-year-old man from Bourbon County, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder after allegedly killing 20-year-old Dixieana Brainard and another unidentified victim on April 3, 2025.
Kenneth Earl Phillips Arrested for Trespassing Near Collinsville School
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – DeKalb County investigators, along with Collinsville police, arrested 67-year-old Kenneth Earl Phillips, a convicted sex offender, for trespassing on school grounds. Phillips, from Collinsville, was taken into custody on Monday night and is now facing additional charges for violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA).
Ahkeema Love Arrested for Stalking, Linked to Zion Williamson
Kenner, LA — Ahkeema Love, a woman romantically linked to New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, was arrested on Monday after being accused of stalking and assaulting another woman also connected to the NBA player.
DUI Crash in Upshur County Leads to Fatality, Driver Arrested
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A man died Monday after a two-vehicle crash in Upshur County involving a driver under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, police reported.
Nacogdoches High School Student Arrested After Gun Found on Campus
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — A 17-year-old Nacogdoches High School student, Jared Garcia, was arrested on Friday after a gun and several vapes were discovered in his vehicle and on his person.
Jaiden Maes Arrested After Street Racing Crash in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. — Jaiden Maes, an 18-year-old woman, was arrested early Sunday morning after being involved in a street racing incident that led to a crash and significant damage to a home.
Eric Bowman Arrested for Harassment and Stalking Charges
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — Eric Bowman, a 45-year-old Charleston-area entrepreneur and former soccer team owner, was arrested on Tuesday after turning himself in to police. He faces charges of first-degree harassment and stalking, stemming from allegations made by his estranged wife.
American Academic Paul Chambers Arrested in Thailand
BANGKOK, April 8 (Reuters) – An American academic, Paul Chambers, was arrested in Thailand on Tuesday after being charged with insulting the monarchy, marking a rare prosecution of a foreigner under the country’s stringent lese-majeste laws.
Wesley York Jr. Sentenced to Two Years for Drug Trafficking
Wesley York Jr. has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. York was one of eight individuals arrested in September as part of the Justice Department’s “Operation Safe Neighborhoods,” a nationwide initiative targeting illegal drug distribution and gun crimes.
Seminole County School Employee Arrested on Drug Charges
A Seminole County Middle-High School employee, Shannon Reynolds, was arrested on drug charges last week. The arrest followed the discovery of a clear plastic bag in the teacher’s restroom on March 26 at around 8:30 a.m.
Odessa Man Arrested After Burnout Leads to Drug Seizure
A 26-year-old Odessa man, Holten Cole Parker, is facing multiple drug charges after a sheriff’s deputy stopped him for performing a burnout early Saturday morning. Parker, who was on parole for a prior drug case, caught the attention of a deputy near West 42nd Street and North Knox shortly before 5 a.m.
Jack Christensen Arrested with Drugs and Firearm in Alamogordo
A 37-year-old man, Jack Christensen, from Alamogordo, New Mexico, was arrested on April 3 after officers found a large quantity of drugs and a firearm in his vehicle. Christensen was apprehended around 4:30 a.m. on the 1400 block of North White Sands Boulevard on two warrants for trafficking and possession of a controlled substance.
Charles Junior McMillan Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges
An Axton man, Charles Junior McMillan, was arrested after a traffic stop on Monday led to the seizure of drugs, cash, a firearm, and scales. Deputies from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Drug Interdiction Unit stopped McMillan’s 2007 Jeep Cherokee. During the stop, a K-9 unit alerted officers to possible narcotics in the vehicle.
Four Arrested in Moore County Drug Bust
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields announced the arrest of four individuals after a search warrant was executed in the Eagle Springs area on April 2. Detectives with the Moore County Sheriff’s Office carried out the search at a residence located on Fry Place in Eagle Springs, seizing suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and various items related to drug and marijuana use.
Jacksonville Men Arrested with 98,000 Fentanyl Doses and Firearms
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two Jacksonville men, Jaaon McGhee, 25, and Lorenzo Dukes, 24, were arrested after authorities seized over 98,000 potentially lethal fentanyl doses, firearms, drugs, and cash following a traffic stop.
David Gray Arrested in Evansville Drug Bust
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — David “Peezy” Gray was arrested Monday morning on charges of Dealing Cocaine or Narcotic Drug in connection to a large drug bust in Evansville.
Three Arrested After Shooting Leads to Drug Trafficking Bust in North Port
NORTH PORT, Fla. — Three individuals were arrested Saturday afternoon following a shooting at the Flats at Sundown Apartments that led to the discovery of suspected drug trafficking activities in North Port.
Kimberly Statum Faces Murder Charges for Deadly Arson in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 60-year-old Duval County jail inmate, Kimberly Statum, is now facing murder charges after she set a man on fire, leading to his death a month later.
“Getlow” Gang Members Arrested for Pistol-Whipping and Robbing Victim in Ocala
OCALA, Fla. — Three individuals, including two teens, have been arrested in Ocala for allegedly robbing and pistol-whipping a man before abandoning him in a secluded park.
John Miller Arrested in Major Drug Bust in New York Mills
Utica Police have provided new details about a significant drug bust in New York Mills, leading to the arrest of 51-year-old John Miller. The operation was carried out by the Utica Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit in collaboration with several local and state agencies, including the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, New York State Police, and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
