Rabiu Aliyu Salisu Arrested in $597K Cyber Fraud Scheme
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has apprehended 27-year-old Rabiu Aliyu Salisu, also known as Rabo, from Kogi State. He is accused of being involved in identity theft, computer fraud, and money laundering, amounting to $597,000. The police revealed that Salisu allegedly impersonated an American citizen, Matthew Ramsey, to deceive and exploit vulnerable women in online romance scams.
Smyrna Officer Lindsay Clemons Charged with Forging Doctor’s Notes
Lindsay Nicole Clemons, a former patrol officer from Smyrna, has been charged with nearly 20 counts of forging doctor’s notes to excuse student absences.
Three Arrested in Identity Theft Scheme at Gate City Bank Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an identity theft scheme at Gate City Bank in Fargo.
Bowling Green Woman Arrested for Identity Theft in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Amy Myers, a woman from Bowling Green, has been arrested in Christian County on charges of identity theft after a routine traffic stop.
Reno Hospital Employee Arrested for Stealing Credit Cards and Items
RENO, Nev. – A hospital employee has been arrested in connection with multiple thefts at Northern Nevada Medical Center. Gabriel Ruiz, 30, was identified as a suspect after a thorough investigation into reports of stolen items and credit cards from patients and fellow employees at the medical center’s Longley Lane location.
Police Tackle Rising Cybercrime with Major Identity Fraud Bust
Calgary police are intensifying efforts to combat the rapid rise of cybercrime in the city, which is becoming one of the fastest-growing criminal activities. Recently, Lethbridge police charged five individuals in a complex identity fraud investigation with ties to Calgary, Edmonton, and Ontario.
Ohio Man Ra’Shawn Marquios Carter Arrested for $50K Scam
Ra’Shawn Marquios Carter, an Ohio man, is facing felony theft by swindle charges after allegedly scamming three people out of nearly $50,000. The charges, filed in Itasca County, accuse Carter of targeting two Grand Rapids residents and one in Hibbing.
Kiesha Brown Pleads Guilty to Mail Theft Charges
Kiesha Brown, a former postal worker in Norfolk, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to one count of theft of mail matter, admitting to stealing mail to support her child and drug habit. Brown, 32, worked as a city carrier assistant at the L.C. Page Post Office in Norfolk before her arrest in October 2023.
Two Healthcare Workers Charged with Stealing $1 Million from Senior in Newmarket
Two healthcare workers have been arrested in Newmarket after allegedly stealing nearly $1 million from a senior citizen. York Regional Police say the suspects, Juvie Maputol (38) and Lloyd Maputol (37) of Richmond Hill, accessed the senior’s bank account to withdraw the substantial amount of money.
Jailed Singapore Ex-Minister Iswaran Moved to House Arrest
Subramaniam Iswaran, a former senior minister in Singapore’s government, has been allowed to serve the remainder of his 12-month sentence under home detention after a high-profile corruption trial last year.
Ronald Ackerman Arrested for 1998 Toronto Murder of Donna Oglive
In a breakthrough on a 26-year-old cold case, Toronto police have arrested 50-year-old Ronald Gordon Ackerman in connection with the 1998 murder of Donna Oglive, a pregnant woman found strangled in a downtown parking lot.
Telemundo Reporter Adan Manzano Found Dead in New Orleans Hotel
A woman with a history of drugging men has been arrested in connection to the death of Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter for Telemundo Kansas City. Manzano, who was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl, was found unresponsive in his hotel room at the Contempra Inn in Kenner, Louisiana, on Wednesday, according to the Kenner Police Department.
Kinston Man Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Lenoir County
A routine traffic stop in Lenoir County led to the arrest of a Kinston man on Monday, facing drug-related charges.
Jonathan Burks Arrested for Fentanyl Possession in Kinston
A traffic stop by the Kinston Police Department’s D-Squad led to the arrest of Jonathan Burks, 33, from Pink Hill. The stop occurred on Thursday, December 19, at around 1:21 p.m. on the 400 Block of E New Bern Road, prompted by a stolen registration plate.
Cornelius Tyrone Campbell Arrested on Larceny Charges in Pitt County
A Greenville man, Cornelius Tyrone Campbell, is facing multiple charges following his arrest in Pitt County on Saturday. The charges stem from an investigation into a larceny incident that occurred in Lenoir County.
RCMP Search for Austin Castel in Connection with Shooting in Mathias Colomb Cree Nation
RCMP are searching for 22-year-old Austin Castel in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday in the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, located in northern Manitoba. The shooting, which injured a 36-year-old man, led to an arrest and the issuance of an arrest warrant.
Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Mother and Daughter on Florida Turnpike
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on the Florida Turnpike last June. Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) homicide detectives confirmed the arrest of 20-year-old Kamarri Sanders on Saturday.
Cullman Authorities Arrest Suspect in Connection with Deceased Body Found in Local Park
A man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of a deceased body in the Good Hope area of Cullman County on Saturday morning. Gregory Wayne Aycock, 54, is facing charges of obstruction and abuse of a corpse, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Reginald Sandridge Arrested in Etowah County Drug Bust
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A man from Rainbow City, Reginald Jerome Sandridge, was arrested last month on multiple drug-related charges in Etowah County.
Teenagers Arrested in Connection with Homewood Shooting
Homewood, Ala. – Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting that left two women injured in Homewood on November 18, 2024.
Arrest Warrant Issued for David Hunter in Birmingham Murder
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Detectives with the Birmingham Police Department have secured an arrest warrant in connection with the fatal shooting of Christon Thorn on February 3, 2025.
Christy and Jerry Pilkington Arrested on Drug Charges in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — Two individuals were arrested on drug-related charges in Shelby County on Tuesday.
Japanese Fugitive Arrested in Makati for Involvement in Phishing Scam
MANILA – A Japanese fugitive wanted for his involvement in a phishing scam targeting fellow Japanese nationals has been arrested in Makati City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Sunday.
Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde Faces Arrest Warrant for Alleged Remarks
Buganda Road Magistrates Court is set to rule today on whether to issue an arrest warrant for Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde, the president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), who is facing charges over alleged offensive comments against Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Justice Jane Frances Abodo.
Lynda Trang Dai Arrested for Shoplifting $330 AirPods at Gucci Store
Vietnamese American singer Lynda Trang Dai, whose full name is Ngo Lynda Trang Dai Le, was arrested in January at Orange County Jail, Florida, on charges of retail theft after she allegedly stole a $330 AirPods case at a Gucci store. The incident led to her release on bail.
Jamey Johnson Arrested for Speeding and Drug Possession in Tennessee
Country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson was arrested on Sunday (Nov. 17) after being pulled over for speeding by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. According to court documents obtained by The Tennessean, Johnson was charged in Williamson County with speeding and possession of drugs with the intent to manufacture, deliver, or sell the controlled substance. The felony charge carries a potential fine of up to $5,000.
Nelly Arrested for Drug Possession After Casino Visit in Missouri
Hip-hop artist Nelly, born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., was arrested early Wednesday morning in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. The Grammy-winning singer was charged with possession of a controlled substance after four ecstasy pills were found on him during a search.
Oregon Truck Driver Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal 2023 Crash
SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon jury has convicted a truck driver of manslaughter following a deadly crash in 2023 that claimed the lives of seven farmworkers and injured several others on Interstate 5, marking one of the state’s deadliest highway accidents.
Malaysian Pop Singer Eda Ezrin Arrested for Drug Possession in Thailand
Malaysian pop singer Wan Norshaheeda Azlin Binti Wan Ismail, better known by her stage name Eda Ezrin, has been arrested in Thailand’s Narathiwat province after authorities found over 6,000 methamphetamine tablets. The 29-year-old artist was detained on Friday, along with five other Malaysians, in a hotel located in Sungai Kolok district.
Ho Chi Minh City Police Arrest Spanish Model Andrea Aybar and Others for Drug Trafficking
Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested Spanish model and actress Andrea Aybar, Vietnamese singer Chi Dan, and influencer Truc Phuong in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation worth an estimated $1.1 billion. The suspects, including the 29-year-old model Aybar (known in Vietnam as Nguyen Thi An), singer Chi Dan (Nguyen Trung Hieu), and social media personality Truc Phuong, are accused of organizing and facilitating drug use as part of a broader cross-border narcotics network.
“Two Influencers Arrested in Mobile County for $2.1M Cocaine Trafficking”
Two women, both rising stars on social media, were arrested in Mobile County on June 1 for allegedly trafficking 217 pounds of cocaine worth $2.1 million. Racquelle Dolores Anteola, 34, of Van Nuys, California, and Melissa Dufour, 36, of Miramar, Florida, were detained by the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office after a traffic stop on Interstate 10.
Stacy Leigh Singer Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Moniteau County
Stacy Leigh Singer, 54, of Lake Ozark, was arrested on Monday evening after a traffic stop in Tipton led to the discovery of drugs in her vehicle. The arrest followed a routine stop for a lane change violation, but a K-9 unit alerted authorities to narcotics inside the car.
“Six Malaysians, Including Dikir Barat Singer, Arrested for Drug Possession in Thailand”
In a significant drug bust during the Deepavali holiday, Thai authorities arrested six Malaysians, including a well-known modern dikir barat singer from Kelantan, for possessing drugs worth RM90,000. The arrests took place at a hotel near Sungai Golok at around 6 am, following a police raid based on intelligence about local drug activities.
AEW Fires Bear Boulder After Arrest for Alleged Assault
AEW has terminated its contract with Bear Boulder (real name Thomas David Wansaw) after his arrest for allegedly assaulting his fiancée. Wansaw was taken into custody on January 13th on charges of battery by strangulation, following an incident at their shared apartment.
Two Arrested After Police Officer Assaulted During Domestic Dispute
HURON, Calif. (KFSN) – Two individuals are in custody after a police officer was assaulted during a domestic violence arrest in Huron on Saturday night.
Calgary Stampeders DB Demerio Houston Faces Misdemeanour Domestic Violence Charge
Calgary Stampeders defensive back Demerio Houston is facing a misdemeanour domestic violence charge in North Carolina, following an alleged assault on his wife in November 2024. The 28-year-old football player is accused of hitting his wife in the face with a suitcase after an argument on November 21.
Cailum Jones Jailed for Domestic Violence Against Ex-Partner
A 26-year-old man, Cailum Jones from Gwenfro, Wrexham, has been sentenced to two years in prison for domestic violence against his former partner.
Manuel Ramirez Sentenced to 27 Years for Attempted Murder
Manuel Ramirez has been sentenced to 27 years to life in state prison for the attempted murder of his estranged wife, following a domestic violence incident in Clovis.
Faith Thomas and Donald Roberts Arrested After Gunshots Fired in Tampa
SAN ANTONIO – Ruben Vasquez, a 52-year-old officer with the San Antonio Police Department, was arrested and charged with family assault on Thursday. The incident occurred while he was off duty on February 5, and he was taken into custody by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
San Antonio Officer Ruben Vasquez Arrested on Family Assault Charges
SAN ANTONIO – Ruben Vasquez, a 52-year-old officer with the San Antonio Police Department, was arrested and charged with family assault on Thursday. The incident occurred while he was off duty on February 5, and he was taken into custody by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
