Thailand Targets Myanmar Junta-Linked Leaders Over Trafficking
Thailand is set to issue arrest warrants for leaders of Myanmar’s Karen State Border Guard Force (BGF) over charges of human trafficking, according to local media reports. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will present evidence to prosecutors at the Anti-Human Trafficking Division on Tuesday, seeking arrest warrants for Colonel Saw Chit Thu, Lieutenant Colonel Mote Thone, and Major Tin Win. Thai media outlets, including Daily News, report that these individuals are accused of trafficking Indian nationals who were forced to work in a call center scam operating within Myawaddy Township, located near the Thai-Myanmar border in Karen State.
Sali Berisha Indicted for Corruption in Property Deal Case
Sali Berisha, the former prime minister of Albania and leader of the opposition Democratic Party, has been formally indicted on corruption charges linked to a property deal involving his son-in-law. The indictment, issued by the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Corruption (SPAK), stems from an investigation that began last October. Prosecutors allege that Berisha abused his political position to help expedite the return of land in Tirana, which had been confiscated by the communist regime, to his son-in-law, Jamarbër Malltezi, and other families. The land was then used for the construction of an apartment complex
Nine Uganda Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Shs60bn Fraud
Nine officials from Uganda’s Ministry of Finance have been arrested in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Shs60 billion from the Bank of Uganda. The arrests followed an intensive interrogation process conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at its headquarters in Kibuli, Kampala.
Ali Moeini Arrested to Serve Prison Sentence in Isfahan
Ali Moeini, a political activist from Isfahan, was arrested on February 6, 2025, to serve a six-month prison sentence. The arrest follows his conviction on charges of “inciting violence” and “propaganda against the Islamic Republic.”
Baloch Cleric Abdolbasir Shahouzehi Arrested in Delgan County
Abdolbasir Shahouzehi, a prominent Baloch cleric from Delgan County, Sistan-Baluchestan Province, was arrested by Iranian security forces on February 9, 2025, after responding to a court summons.
John Stancil Sentenced to 20 Years for Role in Miske Enterprise
In a Honolulu federal court, John Stancil, the 37-year-old half-brother of the late crime boss Mike Miske, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, the maximum sentence allowed. Following his prison term, Stancil will serve three years of supervised release.
Baloch Cleric Mowlavi Davood Tamandani Arrested After Protest
Mowlavi Davood Tamandani, a prominent Baloch cleric from Taftan, Sistan-Baluchestan province, was arrested by Iranian security forces after a protest against mining activities in the area. Tamandani, the imam of Koteh village, was detained on the evening of October 22, 2024, along with Nazar Tamandani, a social activist from the same village.
Two Men Arrested in Violent Hilo Robbery, Facing Multiple Charges
Hawaii Island police have arrested two men in connection with a violent robbery that occurred early Saturday morning in Hilo. The incident unfolded around 1 a.m. when officers responded to a call reporting a man with a gun terrorizing and chasing individuals along Kilauea Avenue.
Kaulana Freitas Sentenced to 3 Years for Role in Miske’s Crime Ring
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Kaulana Freitas, a cousin and confessed enforcer of the notorious crime boss Mike Miske, was sentenced to three years in federal prison on Thursday.
Toledo Doctor Accused of Arson After Setting Local Doctor’s Home on Fire
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) – Dr. Andrew Campbell, a fellow in the Hematology-Oncology program at the University of Toledo Medical Center, has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest in connection with an arson incident. The 33-year-old doctor from Toledo is accused of setting fire to the home of a fellow local doctor.
Gilchrist Fernandez Pleads Guilty in 2022 Fireworks Bust
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A former adult corrections officer involved in a high-profile fireworks case has pleaded guilty, the Department of the Attorney General announced on Wednesday.
Ray Holmberg, Ex-North Dakota Senator, to Be Sentenced March 26
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg, convicted of a child sex crime, is scheduled for sentencing on March 26, 2025.
“Elijah Belgarde Arrested After Fleeing Pursuit in West Fargo”
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A police pursuit in West Fargo on the night of February 11 led to the arrest of 23-year-old Elijah Belgarde from Fargo. Officers initially tried to stop Belgarde for an outstanding warrant and a suspended license. However, Belgarde fled from the scene, prompting officers to deploy a pursuit intervention technique.
Rapper Ronald Cobbs Sentenced to 170 Months for Meth Trafficking
Rapper Ronald Cobbs, also known as Lil Ron and Reverend Bankroll, Jr., was sentenced to 170 months (nearly 14 years) in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking. The 39-year-old from Jackson, Mississippi, was convicted for distributing over 37 grams of meth at his t-shirt business located in North Mart Plaza.
Vicksburg Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Firearm Possession
JACKSON, Miss. – A Vicksburg man, Marquette Cornell McCroy, 43, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
Roland Ball Sentenced to Life for Murder of 17-Year-Old Inandi Wyche
Jacksonville, FL – Roland Ball, 25, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Inandi Wyche, a Ribault High School cheerleader, during a shooting in March 2020. The jury convicted Ball on January 27, 2025, after deliberating for just over an hour. In addition to first-degree murder, Ball was found guilty of several other charges, including multiple counts of attempted murder, shooting deadly missiles, and witness tampering.
Lin Faces Charges for Possessing Child Abuse Materials
Lin was arrested after authorities discovered he had downloaded and possessed more than 8,000 explicit materials, including child sexual abuse images and videos. Lin regularly downloaded the materials in bulk every morning before work from groups on the messaging app Telegram. Upon returning home, he would sift through the downloaded materials and watch some of them on his computer.
Morgantown Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Sex Offender Violation
Scott David Bixler, a 43-year-old man from Morgantown, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Bixler traveled to Mexico without notifying state police of his international travel plans, a violation of his sex offender obligations. He pleaded guilty to the offense in August 2024.
“Johnny James and Kayla Clark Sentenced for Abusing Teen Daughter”
In a disturbing case of child abuse, Johnny James, 41, and Kayla Clark, 42, were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for tying their 15-year-old daughter to a tree in the intense summer heat. The couple was arrested in 2024 after Washington County deputies were called to a property in Vera, Oklahoma, where the girl had been left outside in a harsh punishment for at least three days.
“Julius Whitehurst Sentenced to 20 Years for Manslaughter, DUII Crash”
A Portland teen has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter and other charges related to a tragic DUII crash that killed two of his teenage passengers and a subsequent shooting and police chase.
“Brothers Warren and Kelroy Allison Jailed for £7M Cocaine Conspiracy”
Eight individuals have been sentenced after their involvement in a major £7M cocaine conspiracy that spanned from 2016 to 2020 in Wiltshire. The ringleaders, brothers Warren (36) and Kelroy (41) Allison, were sentenced to significant prison terms after orchestrating a large-scale drug trafficking operation linked to an Albanian crime group.
“Eugene Botha Sentenced to Life for Triple Murders of Parents and Sister”
Eugene Botha, 36, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murders of his sister and both parents on New Year’s Eve 2024. The case has shocked the local community, leading to intense media coverage and public outcry.
“Yousif Keramat Arrested to Serve 6-Month Sentence in Iran”
Yousif (Ehsan) Keramat, a Kurdish resident of Naqadeh, has been arrested to serve his six-month prison sentence after being summoned to the Naqadeh Enforcement of Sentences Office on February 5, 2025. The 26-year-old activist, who had previously been granted temporary release on bail, was taken into custody and transferred to Naqadeh Central Prison to begin serving his sentence.
“Simphiwe Gwala Sentenced to 3 Years for Copper and Meter Thefts”
Simphiwe Gwala, a convicted thief, has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of copper and water meter thefts in Parkhill and Avoca. The sentence follows his arrest on November 6, 2024, after a series of thefts in the area.
Turkish Court Sentences Van’s Co-Mayor Abdullah Zeydan to Prison
A Turkish court has sentenced Abdullah Zeydan, the co-mayor of Van from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy (DEM) Party to three years and nine months in prison on charges of “aiding and propagandizing for a terrorist group.” The decision comes after a retrial in Diyarbakır’s 5th High Criminal Court, where Zeydan was accused of participating in a human shield protest in Hakkari’s Yüksekova district in October 2015.
Former Hinds County Sheriff Marshand Crisler Sentenced for Bribery
Marshand Crisler, the former sheriff of Hinds County, Mississippi, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a bribery scandal. Crisler, who was indicted on two felony counts, was sentenced to thirty months for each count, with a total of three years of supervised probation. He was also fined $15,000.
Antonio Navarrete Sentenced to 17-20 Years for Manslaughter
Antonio Navarrete, 23, was sentenced to 17 to 20 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Cortaevius Williams in Cheyenne.
Schaghticoke Man Tyler Pace Sentenced to 5 Years on Drug Charges
SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Tyler Pace, a resident of Schaghticoke, has been sentenced to five years in state prison in connection with a drug sale case. Pace was arrested on July 19, 2024, after deputies executed a search warrant at his Main Street apartment in Schaghticoke. The search uncovered over two ounces of fentanyl and cocaine, along with explosive devices, scales, packaging materials, and cash.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Deander Pulliam in High-Speed Chase
ROCHESTER, MN (KROC-AM News) — An arrest warrant has been issued today for 34-year-old Deander Zachairs Pulliam, who was convicted of a felony after leading a high-speed chase with a State Trooper in Rochester. Pulliam, an Illinois resident, was arrested in September 2023 following a Labor Day weekend incident.
Stephen Smith, Christian Scarlett, and Savannah Schmitt Sentenced for Kidnapping
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Three individuals have been sentenced in connection with the kidnapping of a Las Vegas boy and demanding a ransom for his safe return.
Luis Miguel Vail-Lopez Sentenced for Rape, Faces 12 Years in Prison
MONROE, N.C. — Luis Miguel Vail-Lopez, 22, was sentenced Tuesday to a prison term of 73 to 148 months after being found guilty of second-degree forcible rape and simple assault. Vail-Lopez’s conviction stems from a violent attack on a 19-year-old woman in Monroe on September 19, 2022. Prosecutors reported that Vail-Lopez stalked the victim near Engleside Street before dragging her to an abandoned property where he raped her. DNA evidence and cellphone location data helped authorities connect him to the crime.
Lawrence Newell Arrested After Police Chase in Boardman
A man involved in a case of credit card theft and identity fraud was arrested following a police chase in Boardman on Monday night.
Hempstead Woman Arrested for Attempting Fraudulent Bank Account Opening
Tomeka Barton, 46, of Hempstead, was arrested on Monday afternoon for attempting to open a bank account and withdraw funds using fraudulent identification, according to police.
Eric Council Pleads Guilty to SIM Swap Scheme Targeting SEC Account
Washington, D.C. (February 11, 2025) – Eric Council, 25, from Athens, Georgia, pled guilty on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to charges of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft. His guilty plea stems from his involvement in a conspiracy that hacked into the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) X account and posted fraudulent messages.
