Bernie McDonagh Duo Sentenced for $10K Jewelry Heist
Two men, both named Bernie McDonagh, were arrested and sentenced after a 10-day crime spree that saw them steal over $10,000 worth of jewelry, watches, and electronics in Warwickshire, England.
Lamora Williams Sentenced to Life for Killing Sons in Oven
Lamora Williams, 24, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 35 years, after being convicted for the horrific deaths of her two young sons in 2017. Williams was found guilty of killing 1-year-old Ja’Karter Penn and 2-year-old Ke’Yaunte Penn by placing them in an oven and turning it on.
Amanda Porter Arrested for Impersonating Nurse at Burbank Hospital
Amanda Leeann Porter, 44, was arrested after impersonating a registered nurse and treating nearly 60 patients at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California. Between April 8 and May 8, Porter used a stolen identity of a real registered nurse from out of state to gain employment at the hospital.
Carl Leggett Arrested for Multiple Business Break-ins in Oakley
OAKLEY, Ohio (WKRC) – Carl Leggett, a suspected serial thief, has been charged after allegedly breaking into four Oakley businesses, with three occurring on the same day.
Larry Washington Arrested After Shooting Following Crash in Westwood
WESTWOOD, Ohio (WKRC) – Police arrested 20-year-old Larry Washington after an incident involving a crash that escalated into a shooting.
Taylor Ann Fiber Charged in Connection to Husband’s Murder Case
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVC) — The wife of a man charged with murder and who allegedly lied about a bear attack in Monroe County now faces charges herself. Taylor Ann Fiber, 30, has been charged with accessory and false reporting after authorities say she helped her husband, Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, evade capture.
Eiber Gabriel Sira-Vargas Arrested in Teen’s Murder Case
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WKRC) — A man who played dead to escape his kidnappers later helped police identify one of the men responsible for the murder of 19-year-old Alexis Jose Vegas. Officers discovered Vegas’ body near a ditch along a San Antonio highway on July 1, with multiple gunshot wounds and bullet casings nearby.
CIA Employee Asif Rahman Arrested for Leaking Israeli Plans
Cincinnati (WKRC) — Asif William Rahman, a CIA employee with ties to the Tri-State area, has been accused of leaking classified information regarding Israeli military attack plans. Rahman, a 2013 Yale graduate who listed Cincinnati as his hometown, was arrested by the FBI this week in Cambodia.
Dustin Colvin Shot and Killed Near Ohio River in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Cincinnati police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place near the Ohio River. Authorities responded to a call on November 16 at around 6:18 p.m. on Callahan Street in the East End neighborhood.
Rebecca Kumar Admits to Causing Fatal Crash, Killing 14-Year-Old
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) – An 18-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a crash that killed a 14-year-old boy in March. Rebecca Kumar admitted to causing the crash, which led to the death of Laith Masri, a freshman student from Lakota.
Albanian Drug Dealer Renato Kaloti Jailed for £250,000 Cannabis Farm
DUNDEE, Scotland (WKRC) — Renato Kaloti, a 28-year-old Albanian drug dealer, has been sentenced to two years in prison after overseeing a £250,000 cannabis farm spread across two remote cottages in Scotland.
Gramoz Rexhepi Faces Special Court for Kidnapping Charges
TIRANA, Albania (A2 CNN) — Gramoz Rexhepi, an Albanian criminal accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and murder of Jan Prenga, has been formally charged after his extradition from Turkey. The 63-year-old faces charges in the Special Court, with his trial postponed to January 24 due to the absence of defense attorney Korado Kështenja.
Arjon and Klisman Hasaj Face Court Over Murder of Ramazan Mataj
SHKODËR, Albania (A2 CNN) — Today in the Court of First Instance in Shkodër, two brothers, Arjon and Klisman Hasaj, will face charges for the recent murder of 33-year-old Ramazan Mataj in the village of Dragoç. The court session will focus on informing the brothers of the security measure regarding the murder charges.
Light Sentences for Arbel Mizrahi and Co. in Drug Smuggling Case
Three young women were sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle over NIS 2 million ($550,000) worth of cocaine and ketamine into Israel from Europe, in the so-called “Pink Suitcase Affair.”
Robert D. Sentenced to Life for Ordering 2002 Murder of Gerard Meesters
A court in Groningen has sentenced 52-year-old Robert D. to life in prison for orchestrating the 2002 murder of Gerard Meesters. The sentencing comes after D. was convicted of ordering the murder as a retaliation for Meesters’ sister’s involvement in stealing hashish from D. with a friend. The crime, which took place on November 28, 2002, saw Meesters shot eight times in his home in Groningen.
Gleni Goleci Charged After Seizing £200K Cash and Cocaine in London
A 27-year-old man, Gleni Goleci, has been charged after a major drugs and cash seizure in Brentford, west London. On Tuesday, 7 January, officers from the Organised Crime Partnership (OCP), a joint unit of the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Metropolitan Police, stopped Goleci while he was driving on High Street, Brentford.
NBL Star Jackson Makoi Arrested, Will Miss Sunday’s Game
NBL player Jackson Makoi, who plays for the Cairns Taipans, has been arrested and is assisting police with an ongoing investigation. The club confirmed the news on Sunday, stating that Makoi would not be available for their away game against the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena.
Alisa See Sentenced to 22½ Years for Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced the sentencing of Alisa See, a 39-year-old woman from Rapid City, South Dakota, to 22½ years in federal prison for her involvement in a drug conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. She was also sentenced to five years of supervised release and required to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Thai Authorities Arrest Woman for Cocaine Smuggling from UK
Thai authorities have arrested a woman involved in smuggling 206 grams of cocaine from the United Kingdom. The arrest occurred in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, after the drugs were hidden within international mail parcels.
Two Arrested for Cable Theft in Bangkok’s Si Phraya Area
Two men were arrested in Bangkok’s Si Phraya area yesterday, accused of stealing communication cables. Police apprehended the suspects, identified as Thaworn and Adisak, after observing suspicious behavior and inconsistent explanations for their presence at the scene.
Yakuza Leader Takeshi Ebisawa Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Nuclear Materials and Drugs
Takeshi Ebisawa, a high-ranking member of the Yakuza criminal syndicate, has pleaded guilty to trafficking weapons-grade nuclear materials, narcotics, and heavy weaponry in an international conspiracy. Ebisawa, 60, was exposed through a years-long undercover investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Mian Muhammad Saud Among Suspects in Toronto’s $4M Fraud Scheme
Toronto Police launched ‘Project Déjà Vu’ in October 2022 following a report from a financial institution about fake accounts created by a former employee. The investigation led to the discovery of a synthetic-identity credit fraud scheme, where individuals applied for credit in fake names, amassing large amounts of credit that were drawn upon for purchases, withdrawals, and even money laundering.
Phillip Grant Arrested in Fatal Double Shooting in Etobicoke
One of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, Phillip Grant, has been arrested in connection with a fatal double shooting that occurred in south Etobicoke more than two years ago.
Rickinder Hare & Neelen Balarajah Sentenced for Criminal Activities
Following an extensive two-year investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA), a notorious organized crime group responsible for laundering millions in criminal cash, distributing class A and B drugs, and attempting to fraudulently obtain £1.5 million in government grants has been dismantled.
Ferozepur Police Arrest Three Drug Traffickers, Seize Heroin & Poppy
Ferozepur, January 7, 2025: Ferozepur police have achieved a significant success in their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking by arresting three individuals in two separate operations, recovering substantial quantities of heroin and poppy husk. These arrests were made under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Police Station Mallanwala and Police Station Mamdot.
Isaac Allen Arrested for Theft of Stolen IDs and Credit Cards
Isaac Allen, 58, was arrested on Friday in connection to the theft of hundreds of personal identification documents, credit cards, and checks. The arrest followed a thorough multi-county investigation conducted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).
Marcus Marshall and Reginald Clemons Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Boynton Beach
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two alleged drug traffickers, Marcus Marshall, 41, and Reginald Clemons, 30, were arrested Thursday after a SWAT team seized a large quantity of narcotics from their vehicle and home in Boynton Beach.
14 Arrested in Connection with USD 1.35M Fake Gold Scam in Nairobi
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has successfully apprehended 14 individuals involved in a fake gold scam, following a thorough investigation and manhunt across Nairobi. The arrests were made after weeks of surveillance and intelligence-gathering on a fraudulent gold trafficking operation.
Noah Galle Sentenced to 12.5 Years for Deadly Crash
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) – A Wellington man, Noah Galle, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison after causing a crash that killed six people. Galle, 20, reached a plea agreement in which he pleaded guilty to six counts of vehicular homicide, following a tragic accident on January 27, 2022.
Three Arrested in Palm Beach Gardens Drug Bust
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) – Three individuals were arrested on Friday in Palm Beach Gardens following a drug bust that resulted in the seizure of various illegal substances, including an ounce of cocaine, pills, and methamphetamine.
Anthony Hardy and Lequita Johnson Arrested in Louisiana Bank Fraud Scheme
Two Georgians have been arrested in Louisiana on accusations of bank fraud, forgery, and theft that started in December 2024. Anthony Hardy and Lequita Johnson, both from Decatur, Georgia, were under investigation after stolen checks were reported to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO).
Joshua Kaliel Love and Others Arrested for Burglary During Fire Evacuations
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has released the identities of nearly a dozen suspects arrested for attempted burglary in the evacuation zones of the Palisades Fire. None of the suspects reside in Santa Monica, police said.
Daryll Hall on the Run After 15-Year Sentence for Drug Crimes
Daryll Samuel Hall, a drug dealer from County Durham, remains a fugitive after being sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a significant drug trafficking operation. Hall, formerly of Farnley Close, Spennymoor, failed to appear at Leeds Crown Court on January 7, 2025, after allegedly sending in a sick note from Thailand ahead of his trial.
Katie Price Arrested at UK Airport Over Court No-Show
Katie Price, the former glamour model, was arrested at the airport upon her return to the UK from a trip to Turkey with her son, Harvey. The arrest followed a warrant being issued after Price failed to attend a bankruptcy hearing in London last month.
NHS Highland Hires Ex-Convict Anthony Murrell as IT Manager
An NHS health board has come under scrutiny after a convicted criminal managed to work for two years in a crucial IT role without his past being uncovered.
Toronto Police Arrest Three in $18,000 Bank Card Fraud Scheme
Toronto police are on the hunt for two additional suspects involved in a bank card fraud scheme that defrauded a father and daughter out of over $18,000. Authorities have already arrested three individuals, but the investigation continues as they work to track down two more suspects.
Kroll Advisory Sues Lloyds Banking Group for £285M Over Fraud
Kroll Advisory is suing Lloyds Banking Group and its Bank of Scotland for £285 million following allegations that Arena TV’s owners misappropriated over £1.2 billion in asset-backed lending from more than 55 lenders.
Wauchula Man Arrested in Sebring for Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking
Catarino Dario Borjas-Moreno III, a resident of Wauchula, was arrested by the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office in Sebring on Wednesday night. He was booked into jail early Thursday morning and is currently being held without bond.
Patrick Marra and Cheyenne Mecka Arrested in Redding Drug Bust
On January 10, 2025, the Redding Police Department (RPD) arrested two individuals in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. The arrests followed a traffic stop initiated by officers who had been investigating drug activity linked to 30-year-old Patrick Marra.
Jenkins Man, Joshua W. Johnson, Arrested for Methamphetamine Trafficking
On January 5, 2025, Kentucky State Police troopers arrested 38-year-old Joshua W. Johnson of Blaze Branch, Jenkins, after allegedly discovering drugs in his possession and evidence of drug trafficking. Johnson now faces multiple charges, including first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine, 2 grams or more), possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear, and first-degree bail jumping related to prior warrants.