Nigerian Fraud Syndicate Busted for Forging International Cheques
Operatives of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested three individuals suspected of running a sophisticated fraud syndicate that specialized in forging cheques from international banks and impersonating foreign celebrities.
Georgie Maureen Da Lanca Arrested in Coltan Scam Bust
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), widely known as the Hawks, has made a significant breakthrough in South Africa’s fight against organised fraud.
JoEllen Barnes Arrested for Drug Possession After Family Dispute
On March 11, 2025, at approximately 6:35 AM, Idaho County Dispatch received a call regarding a family dispute in the Kamiah area.
Daquan L. Murphy Arrested in Monroe Drug Trafficking Bust
Monroe, LA – Detectives with the Monroe Police Department have arrested Daquan L. Murphy, 25, in connection with a drug trafficking organization allegedly distributing heroin and fentanyl in Ouachita Parish.
Steven Austin Deese Arrested in Chipley Meth Investigation
Chipley, FL – A Chipley man, Steven Austin Deese, was arrested on multiple drug-related charges following an undercover investigation, the Chipley Police Department confirmed.
Kittikorn Chanmath Arrested in Phuket with Pen Gun and Meth
Phuket, Thailand – A man was arrested after allegedly threatening a taxi driver near Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, only for police to discover he was carrying a pen gun and crystal meth.
Three Arrested in Southern University Hazing Death of Caleb Wilson
A deadly fraternity hazing incident at Southern University has resulted in the arrests of three men following the tragic death of 20-year-old student Caleb Wilson.
Issiah Ross Pleads Not Guilty in 2022 Double Homicide Case
In a significant development in the 2022 Orange County double homicide case, 19-year-old Issiah Ross has pleaded not guilty to the murders of 14-year-old Lyric Woods and 18-year-old Devin Clark.
UPS Driver Blake Stewart Laughter Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run
A 24-year-old UPS driver, Blake Stewart Laughter, has been charged with felony hit-and-run after a tragic accident in Henderson, North Carolina, that left a 59-year-old pedestrian, Armando Gonzalez, dead.
Skhumbuzo Mbatha Arrested for Drunk Driving in Johannesburg
Popular Skeem Saam actor and Thobela FM presenter, Skhumbuzo Mbatha, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) stopped him at a roadblock between Barry Hertzog Avenue and Napier Road in Parktown at around 8:30 PM.
Prince Gift Mdluli Arrested for Police Officer’s Murder
Prince Gift Mdluli, wanted for the murder of a South African police officer, has finally been captured after nearly two months on the run.
Blogger Alexandra Mitroshina Under House Arrest in Moscow
Popular Russian blogger Alexandra Mitroshina has been placed under house arrest in Moscow after pleading guilty to money laundering. She admitted to laundering 127 million rubles (~$1.5 million) in unpaid taxes through real estate purchases.
Jaxon Bryant & Ernest True Arrested in Glasgow Domestic Dispute
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – Two men, Jaxon Bryant and Ernest True, have been arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident in Barren County, authorities confirmed.
Max Bellamy, Justin Bellamy & Blane Noffsinger Arrested in Owensboro Drug Bust
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WBKO) – A routine police response to a firearm discharge in Owensboro led to the discovery of thousands of fentanyl pills and multiple arrests, authorities reported.
Quaneil Brooks Arrested in Milford Hotel for Domestic Violence & Drug Possession
MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven man was arrested on March 3 at a Milford hotel following a domestic violence incident that also led to a major drug seizure, police reported.
Jason McCarthy Arrested in Nashua for Child Abuse Allegations
Jason McCarthy, 43, was arrested in Nashua, New Hampshire, on Thursday following an investigation into allegations of child abuse, according to local police.
Travez Clark Arrested for Assaulting Child’s Mother in Shreveport
Shreveport, La. – A Shreveport man was taken into custody on Tuesday after allegedly attacking the mother of his child, leaving her with severe injuries, according to police.
Love Is Blind’s Santiago Martínez Arrested for Attempted Murder
Love Is Blind Argentina contestant Santiago Martínez has been arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder, after his wife and co-star Emily Ceco accused him of domestic violence.
Michael Williams Arrested in Cheyenne on Animal Cruelty Warrant
Cheyenne, WY – A routine domestic violence call over the weekend led to the arrest of Michael Anthony Williams, a 36-year-old transient wanted for felony cruelty to animals in Laramie County.
John H. Joseph II, Two Others Arrested in Joplin Drug Bust
Joplin, Mo. (KOAM) – Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday afternoon following a drug trafficking operation in a parking lot near 50th and South Main, according to the Joplin Police Department.
Marquell Strickland, Two Others Arrested in $60K Tool Theft
South Bend, Ind. (WNDU) – Three men were arrested early Sunday morning following a burglary at the Hilti Distribution Center and a police chase that ended in a crash, according to authorities.
Tyirese Dews, Two Others Arrested in Texas Prostitution Sting
Tyler, Texas – A prostitution sting in Smith County led to the arrests of three individuals last week, revealing potential human trafficking ties, according to arrest documents.
Michael Winston, Two Others Arrested in St. Joseph County Shootings
St. Joseph County, Ind. – Three men have been arrested in connection with two separate shots-fired incidents on Friday night in St. Joseph County, according to local authorities.
Irvin Peltier Jr. Arrested in Fargo on Domestic Violence Warrant
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo police arrested 37-year-old Irvin Peltier Jr. on Tuesday morning after he was found banging on a woman’s door and window, later resisting arrest.
Corey Carson Arrested in Des Moines After Resisting Officers
DES MOINES, Iowa – A Des Moines man wanted on multiple domestic violence-related warrants was arrested Thursday afternoon after resisting officers, resulting in minor injuries to two police officers.
Tori Christlieb Arrested for Domestic Violence in Celina
CELINA, OH – Tori Christlieb, 27, of Celina, was arrested on March 9, 2025, and booked on a first-degree misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.
Surfer Kealii Mamala Faces 25 Charges in Domestic Abuse Case
HILO, HI – Prosecutors are pushing to hold big-wave surfer Kealiiwainue “Kealii” Mamala, 46, without bail as he faces 25 domestic abuse-related charges spanning from November 2024 to March 2025.
Two Suspects Arraigned for Ksh22.4M Edible Oil Tender Scam
Two individuals accused of orchestrating a Ksh22.4 million fraud scheme involving a fake edible oil supply tender have been arraigned in court.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Lighthouse Director Shaun Cooper
A UK court has issued an arrest warrant for Shaun Cooper, a senior member of Lighthouse, the controversial life-coaching group exposed in the BBC podcast A Very British Cult. Cooper, a director of Lighthouse International Group Holdings Trading LLP, failed to appear in court despite multiple summons.
Carolyn Foreman & Dakota Davis Arrested for 1997 Murder
After nearly three decades, the brutal 1997 murder of Gerthie Carolina, an 81-year-old widow from Sasakwa, Oklahoma, has been solved. Authorities arrested Carolyn Foreman, 81, and Dakota Davis, 45, both relatives of the victim, after new forensic evidence linked them to the crime.
Escaped Convict Nelson Massango Arrested in Sandton
A convicted Mozambican murderer, Nelson Massango, who escaped during the December 2023 unrest at Maputo’s maximum-security prison, has been arrested in Sandton on suspicion of car theft.
Three Arrested in Jeff Davis County Drug Busts
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY, GA – Three suspects have been arrested in separate drug-related incidents following traffic stops by Jeff Davis County officers in recent weeks.
Texas DPS Seizes $6.8M Worth of Cocaine in Major Drug Bust
A major drug trafficking attempt was intercepted on March 6, 2025, by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), leading to the seizure of over 500 pounds of cocaine worth approximately $6.8 million.
Stephen Boyd & Jaden Wright Arrested in Nashville Drug Bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A routine traffic stop in Nashville led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of drugs, a stolen firearm, and cash, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD).
Isaiah Giles Arrested for Drugs & Gun Possession in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, N.C. – An 18-year-old Laurinburg man was arrested on gun and drug charges following a traffic stop on March 6, 2025. The Aberdeen Police Department announced the charges against Isaiah Giles on March 12.
Ibrahim Imad, Mohamed Simrah & Salah Shihab Arrested in Drug Bust
VILIMALE’, MALDIVES – The Drug Enforcement and Counter Narcotics Intelligence arrested three suspects in a drug operation on March 9, 2025.
German Man Michel Thomas Arrested in Malta Over EU Warrant
A German national, Michel Thomas, has been arrested in Malta following a European Arrest Warrant issued by Germany. The warrant accuses Thomas of drug trafficking, selling stolen cars, armed robbery, and fraud.
Malcolm Louis, 39, Arrested in Escambia on Drug Trafficking Charges
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 39-year-old convicted felon, Malcolm Louis, has been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following a search at an Escambia County residence on Friday.
Rebecca Yates, 33, Charged in Pensacola Gas Station Shooting
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – A woman accused of opening fire on a Pensacola gas station owner before attempting to take her own life is now facing multiple charges.
Moroni Ramirez-Perez Arrested for Forging $29K in Checks
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – A former gas station employee has been arrested after allegedly forging and cashing blank business checks worth over $29,000.