Pengfei Tian Arrested in Global Gold Scam, Say Officials
IBERIA PARISH, La. — A New York man has been arrested in South Louisiana for allegedly running a global gold investment scam that defrauded victims of thousands of dollars.
Christina Rimes Arrested in $17K Bitcoin Scam in Florida
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Georgia woman has been arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $17,000 Bitcoin scam that targeted a Daytona Beach resident.
Trinh Ngoc Linh, Ta Thu Ha Held in Cambodia Scam Ring
THANH HOA, Vietnam — Two Vietnamese nationals, Trinh Ngoc Linh (35) and Ta Thu Ha (33), have been arrested for allegedly masterminding a large-scale scam in collaboration with a Chinese group operating in Bavet City, Cambodia.
Colin Deka, Jack Klamert Charged in Parma Flamingo Theft
PARMA, Ohio — Two young men from Valley View have been arrested and charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing a beloved flamingo statue placed in Parma in honor of a young girl with autism.
Kazuhiro Muto Arrested Over Threat Parcel Mimicking 1987 Asahi Attack
FUJI, Japan — Police have arrested Kazuhiro Muto, 38, in connection with a threatening parcel sent to the Asahi Shimbun newspaper in Nishinomiya, believed to be a copycat of the 1987 attack on the same office that resulted in the death of reporter Tomohiro Kojiri.
Gareth Edwards Charged with Sexual Assault in Aberystwyth
ABERYSTWYTH, Wales — Gareth Edwards, 35, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault following a public appeal by Dyfed-Powys Police.
Nine Arrested in GTA in Largest Cocaine Seizure Worth $36.5M
TORONTO, Canada — Nine individuals, including six Indo-Canadians, have been arrested and charged in the Greater Toronto Area as part of “Project Pelican,” a major operation targeting a transnational cocaine smuggling network.
Cassius Moss Arrested for Brooklyn 3-Alarm Arson Fire
BROOKLYN, NY — Fire Marshals arrested 54-year-old Cassius Moss for allegedly setting a dangerous 3-alarm fire on June 4th at 922 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced Tuesday.
Joseph Boatman Arrested After Daughter Dies in Hot Car
MADISONVILLE, LA — Joseph Boatman, 32, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly leaving his 1-year-old daughter in a hot car for more than nine hours, resulting in her tragic death.
Sarah Pombert & Joseph Turner Arrested in Child Neglect Case
DOUGLASVILLE, GA — A Georgia couple has been arrested for allegedly subjecting a 3-year-old child to weeks of neglect in a backyard shed, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Tyler Washington Arrested for Stalking, Video Voyeurism
LIVINGSTON PARISH, LA — A Denham Springs man is facing serious charges after allegedly stalking and secretly recording women at retail locations across Livingston Parish.
Jesus Ortega Arrested After Livestreaming Dog Abuse in El Paso
EL PASO, TX — A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a disturbing livestreamed video that allegedly shows him shooting a dog multiple times with a gel blaster.
Alezsha Evans Arrested Days After Being Hired at EBR Prison
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LA — A newly hired East Baton Rouge Parish Prison employee was arrested and fired less than two weeks into her job following allegations of domestic violence.
Kevontae Reed Pleads Guilty to Human Trafficking Charges
BATON ROUGE, LA — Kevontae J. Reed of Baker pleaded guilty Tuesday, June 10, to all five charges against him in a human trafficking case stemming from an undercover operation at a Baton Rouge hotel.
June James Arrested in Murder of Devon Laroyce Shade
RICHMOND COUNTY, GA – Authorities have arrested June James in connection to the April death of 32-year-old Devon Laroyce Shade, whose body was discovered in a wooded area off McNutt Road.
Joshua Maddock Arrested After Police Chase, Major Damages
IDAHO FALLS, ID – A 43-year-old Pocatello man, Joshua Edward Maddock, was arrested Monday night after leading police on a dangerous pursuit that caused over $25,000 in damages and left a trail of destruction through Idaho Falls.
Laird Dinsmore Arrested in Connection to Poulsbo Murder Investigation
POULSBO, WA — Deputies from the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Laird Dinsmore, 35, a person of interest in the murder of a 50-year-old man found dead outside his home on Big Valley Road Northeast on Saturday.
Unlicensed Miami Driver Shanetta Chantell Gilbert Arrested After Fatal Scooter Crash
MIAMI, FL — A 23-year-old woman, identified as Shanetta Chantell Gilbert, has been arrested in connection with a fatal crash that killed a man riding an electric scooter in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood over the weekend.
Man Arrested After Machete Attack Outside Circle K in Osceola County
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL — A man was arrested Monday following a violent machete attack outside a Circle K convenience store on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Homeless Man Arrested After Alleged Assault and Break-In at Devils Lake Apartments
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A homeless man is facing multiple charges following a violent incident at the Newport Apartments in Devils Lake on the afternoon of June 9. Authorities say Jeremy “Jae” Buckles unlawfully entered a secure apartment building, physically assaulted multiple individuals, and caused property damage before being arrested.
Brian King Arrested for Stabbing Officer, Escaping Custody in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Police Department arrested 44-year-old Brian King Monday following a violent incident that included escaping custody and stabbing a police officer.
Jayven Ward Arrested in Bruce Mitchell Homicide Case
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (CSRA/WJBF) — Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the death of Bruce Mitchell, who was reported missing in May. The Waynesboro Police Department confirmed that 22-year-old Jayven Ward was taken into custody on Tuesday, June 10, by the U.S. Marshals Office and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division.
Andy Kwofie, Francis Armah Arrested in Cocoa Smuggling Case
CAPE COAST, Ghana – Two men suspected of being part of a smuggling syndicate have been arrested by Cape Coast police during a special intelligence-led operation targeting illegal trade activities in Elmina.
Four Arrested in Lorenzo Stolen Vehicle Case
CROSBY COUNTY, Texas – Four people were arrested Monday in connection with a stolen vehicle case in the City of Lorenzo, according to the Crosby County Sheriff’s Office.
Heather Jewel Tiger Arrested After Mandan Altercation
MANDAN, ND (KXNET) — Heather Jewel Tiger, 52, has been arrested following a chaotic incident at a gas station in Mandan on Thursday, June 5.
Saul Peralta Arrested After Hiding in Child’s Bedroom
ARTESIA, N.M. — A fugitive wanted on federal charges is in custody after a police chase ended with him hiding in a child’s bedroom.
Nine Chinese Nationals Jailed in Lagos for Cybercrime
LAGOS, NIGERIA — A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has sentenced nine Chinese nationals to one year in prison each for involvement in internet fraud and cyber-terrorism.
Eight Filipinos Jailed in Lagos for Cyber-Terrorism, Fraud
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi has sentenced eight Filipino nationals to one year in prison each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.
Kingsley Utulu Jailed for $2.5M IRS Hacking Scheme
NEW YORK, USA – Kingsley Uchelue Utulu, a 38-year-old Nigerian national, has been sentenced to five years and three months in U.S. federal prison for leading a sophisticated cybercrime operation that defrauded the IRS and private individuals of more than $2.5 million.
Hakeem Olanrewaju Jailed for Identity Theft in Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos has convicted and sentenced Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju to two years imprisonment for identity theft and impersonation.
Miranda Tolliver Arrested for Hammer Assault, Threats
AYDEN, N.C. — A teacher at Ayden Middle School, Miranda Tolliver, 27, of Stokes, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses after allegedly striking a man with a hammer and threatening to kill him.
Jahmaira Farrell Accused of $100K Fraud from Elderly Victim
ST. CROIX — A 29-year-old USPS clerk and former bank teller, Jahmaira Farrell, has been arrested and charged in a $100,000 fraud scheme targeting a 90-year-old man, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department’s Economic Crimes Unit.
Jayden Zellers, Jake Hill Charged in Carroll County Burglaries
CARROLL COUNTY, GA – Two men are facing multiple felony charges after allegedly breaking into vehicles and sheds at a residence along Highway 27, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
Stacey Grier Arrested in $7K East Haven Home Depot Theft Scheme
East Haven, CT – A man has been arrested in connection with a series of organized retail thefts at a Home Depot store in East Haven. Authorities say Stacey M. Grier, 51, of Hamden, conspired with a store employee to repeatedly steal high-value merchandise by avoiding full payment.
Catherine Kerubo Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Friend’s Newborn in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya — A woman accused of abducting her friend’s two-day-old baby is in police custody, with the child still missing.
Kiama Guy Jailed for County Lines Drug Offences
Cambourne man Kiama Guy has been sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for operating a county lines drug network.
Dr. Air Arrested for Date Rape Drug Trafficking in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A prominent Thai celebrity doctor and former police officer known as “Dr. Air” has been arrested for running a sophisticated drug trafficking network involving date rape drugs, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Jacob Lee Phillips Arrested on Cocaine, Fraud Charges in Colorado
Poncha Springs, CO — Jacob Lee Phillips, 30, of Poncha Springs, was arrested on June 5 by the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office following a drug investigation that led to multiple charges, including possession of cocaine.
Darius Priest Arrested in Warren Drug Raid, Faces 14 Charges
WARREN, Ohio — A multi-agency police operation led to the arrest of Darius Priest, 33, during a morning raid at a home on Tod Avenue NW in Warren. Priest was already facing 14 sealed drug-related charges and a domestic violence accusation before his latest arrest.
Emory Denby, Four Others Arrested in Forsyth Drug Bust
FORSYTH, Ga. (WGXA) — Five Monroe County men were arrested this week following a narcotics investigation into drug sales in and around the city of Forsyth, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Chef Jacob Bickelhaupt Faces New Charges After Arrest
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Celebrity chef Jacob Bickelhaupt, known for founding Michelin-starred restaurants including Konro in West Palm Beach and 42 Grams in Chicago, is now facing additional criminal charges following a serious domestic violence arrest.
