Bella Merie Arrested in Ghana for Internet Fraud, Trafficking
Ashanti Region, Ghana – Ghanaian police have arrested 44 Cameroonian nationals, including prime suspect Bella Merie, for their alleged involvement in internet fraud and human trafficking.
Ibrahim Mustafa Jailed After Drug Arrest in Cardiff
Cardiff, UK – A Cardiff drug dealer has been sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison after being caught in the act by patrolling officers in Grangetown.
Randee Bell Arrested on Drug Charges in Glasgow, KY
Glasgow, KY – A 36-year-old Edmonton County woman, Randee Bell, was arrested on Tuesday, April 8 by the Glasgow Police Department on a series of drug-related charges following a routine traffic stop.
Abdul Ali Jailed for County Lines Drug Dealing in Cambridge
Cambridge, UK – Abdul Ali, a 31-year-old man from Huntingdon, has been sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison after being caught in a county lines drug operation outside a police station.
Kevin Nida and Sherry Vance Arrested in Alleghany County Drug Bust
Alleghany County, VA – Kevin Nida and Sherry Vance were arrested following a drug bust on Sunday night, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO).
Levi-April Whalley: Former Nurse Spared Jail for Drug Smuggling
Levi-April Whalley, a 31-year-old former nurse, was spared jail after attempting to smuggle over 35kg of cannabis into the UK. She was caught trying to bring the drugs, worth approximately £160,000, into the country hidden in two suitcases on a flight from New York to Birmingham in December 2023. Alongside her close friend, Sophie Bannister, 30, Whalley admitted to making a “stupid” decision but blamed it on being groomed by international criminals.
Jillian Shriner Shot by LAPD, Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Los Angeles, CA – April 10 – Jillian Lauren Shriner, 51, author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot and arrested by LAPD officers after allegedly pointing a gun at them during a suspect search in the Eagle Rock neighborhood.
Greenpeace UK Head Will McCallum Arrested in Embassy Protest
London, UK – British police have arrested six Greenpeace activists, including the organisation’s UK co-executive director, Will McCallum, after a dramatic protest at the U.S. embassy in London on Thursday.
Noah Urban Pleads Guilty in $25M Scattered Spider Case
Noah Michael Urban, a 20-year-old hacker associated with the cybercrime group Scattered Spider, has pleaded guilty to charges involving wire fraud, identity theft, and the theft of millions in cryptocurrency. The Florida-based defendant now faces up to 60 years in prison.
Brandon Harris, Breeza Pando Arrested in Tulia Raid
TULIA, Texas – Two suspects have been arrested in Tulia following a police search that uncovered stolen property valued at over $10,000, a firearm, and marijuana.
Teacher Samuel Mainga Faces Charges for Impersonating June Ruto
NAIROBI, Kenya – A junior secondary school teacher, Samuel Mainga, was presented before Milimani Law Court on Thursday, April 10, after being accused of creating a Facebook page impersonating President William Ruto’s daughter, June Ruto.
Amanda L. McKinney Charged with Grand Larceny and Fraud
Amanda L. McKinney, a 40-year-old woman from Dansville, has been charged with several counts of grand larceny after allegedly committing fraudulent transactions involving multiple victims, according to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
Brenda Heywood Accused of Decade-Long Identity Theft
LYNDON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – A 72-year-old Lyndon woman has been accused of identity theft after reportedly using her brother’s Social Security number for nearly ten years without his knowledge.
Kelly Cole Charged in Avon Identity Theft Case
AVON, NY — A 31-year-old woman from Avon is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly stealing bank account information from several individuals, according to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.
Gary Margerum Charged in Child Pornography Case
LEVITTOWN, PA – Gary Margerum, a 67-year-old former police officer in Tullytown and former president of the Falls Township Fire Company, has been charged with multiple child pornography offenses following a cyber investigation.
Santiago J. Torres Charged with Felony Theft and Identity Theft
SINKING SPRING, PA — Santiago J. Torres, 41, of Sinking Spring, has been charged with multiple felonies, including 17 counts of Theft by Deception, 11 counts of Identity Theft, 11 counts of Forgery, and seven counts of using access devices to illegally obtain property. These charges were announced by Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams.
Paul Morgan, Kieran Jones-Mathias, and Matthew Ace Sentenced for Drug Crimes
In December 2024, South Wales Police raided a Swansea flat, leading to the arrest of three men connected to drug trafficking. Paul Morgan, 41, of New Orchard Street, was already under investigation when police observed 31-year-old Kieran Jones-Mathias leaving his address on an e-scooter. E-scooters are illegal to ride on public roads, pavements, and cycle lanes, which led to Jones-Mathias’s arrest.
Joseph James Wanous Arrested for Methamphetamine Distribution in Southern Minnesota
Joseph James Wanous, a 42-year-old resident of North Mankato, Minnesota, was arrested following an extensive investigation into his methamphetamine distribution activities. Agents from the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force (CRDVOTF) had been tracking Wanous for several months as part of an operation targeting meth sales in southern Minnesota.
Jessica Salisbury Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Maine
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) – A Cornville woman is facing serious charges after a routine traffic stop led to a drug bust in Skowhegan on Wednesday.
Barry Kennamer Arrested in Scottsboro Drug Bust
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WHNT) – A 66-year-old Scottsboro man is behind bars after police executed a drug bust on Tuesday that uncovered a variety of illegal substances and a firearm.
Kyle Ellis, Glenn Fletcher Arrested in Flagler Drug Bust
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men were arrested and a suspected drug house shut down after a major bust in Flagler County uncovered more than a pound of marijuana, nearly 200 THC cartridges, almost $10,000 in cash, and a firearm.
Anthony Hosea Beria Arrested in $317M Cocaine Bust
Imbotero, Guyana – A major drug bust in the North West District of Guyana has led to the seizure of approximately 211.7 kilograms (465.7 pounds) of cocaine and the arrest of five individuals, including the primary suspect, Anthony Hosea Beria, also known as Anthony Hosea Yispen and alias “Negro.”
Justin Rich, Ellis Wilson Arrested in Greenbrier Drug Raids
GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) – Two men are behind bars after a pair of drug raids led by the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office and the Greenbrier Valley Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.
John Calvin Moore Arrested in Fatal OKC Apartment Shooting
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) – One man has been arrested and another remains on the run following a deadly shooting linked to a drug deal in Oklahoma City on April 2, 2025.
Tien Tran, Bili Ruan Arrested in San Jose Brothel Bust
SAN JOSE, CA – Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a commercial brothel operation spread across several locations in San Jose, according to police.
Christopher Powers Arrested After Strasburg Drug Stop
STRASBURG, Va. (WHSV) – A routine traffic stop in Strasburg, Virginia turned into a significant drug bust Wednesday when the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), with the help of Narcotics K-9 Axel, arrested a Maryland man and seized several controlled substances.
David Branicky Arrested After Benwood Domestic Dispute
BENWOOD, W.Va. — A domestic disturbance turned into a drug-related arrest on the evening of Friday, April 4, 2025, when David Earl Branicky was taken into custody following a heated argument with his father.
Casey McGrath Pleads Guilty to Statutory Rape Charge
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A former high school teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student has pleaded guilty to statutory rape as part of a plea deal that includes probation and mandatory sex offender registration.
Brent Guilford Sentenced to Life for Killing Inmate in Love Triangle
DOTHAN, Ala. – Brent Guilford, a Dothan resident, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being found guilty of murdering a work-release inmate. The crime, which authorities described as stemming from a love triangle, took place in 2022.
Keiva Lark Arrested for Inappropriate Behavior with Student
Poinciana Middle School Assistant Principal Arrested for Inappropriate Behavior with Student
Hekter Carreto Charged in Brutal El Paso Smoke Shop Attack
Hekter Carreto Arrested for Violent Rape and Robbery in El Paso
Evangelos Drosos Charged in $496K Bergen Check Fraud Scheme
PARAMUS, N.J. – A Bergen County man is facing serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a check-kiting scheme that netted nearly $500,000 in stolen funds over a three-week period, authorities said.
Houston Med Spa Owner Arrested for Fake Fillers and Unlicensed Practice
Houston Med Spa Owner Arrested for Using Fake Fillers and Practicing Without a License
Mother Arrested Over Confiscated iPads, Held for 7 Hours
Staines, Surrey – A mother of two was left in a police custody cell for over seven hours after she confiscated two iPads from her children, only to be falsely accused of theft.
Patrick Donovan Arrested After Crashing Into Cruiser
MONTGOMERY, Ohio – A Cincinnati man is facing serious charges after authorities say he crashed into a marked police cruiser in a highway construction zone, injuring a state trooper late Thursday night.
Jessie Butler Case Moves Forward Over Bestiality Charges
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A disturbing criminal case involving alleged bestiality is advancing in Gainesville as defense attorneys seek access to the evidence.
Officer Nicholas Zachary Charged in Child Solicitation Case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – A Montgomery police officer is facing criminal charges after being accused of electronically soliciting a child, according to the Montgomery Police Department.
Trevaughn Rogers Arrested for Mobile Shooting Incident
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A 21-year-old man, Trevaughn Rogers, has been arrested in connection with a violent shooting that left one victim with a gunshot wound to the face, according to Mobile Police.
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Marquis Witherspoon, Joshua Audrey Arrested in Drug Bust
LENOIR, N.C. – Two Lenoir men, 47-year-old Marquis Terrell Witherspoon of Finley Avenue and 43-year-old Joshua Ryan Audrey of Stage Street, have been arrested following a large-scale drug investigation.
