Mehmet Aydin Sentenced to 45,000 Years for Çiftlik Bank Scam
A Turkish court has sentenced Mehmet Aydin, the mastermind behind the fraudulent mobile game Çiftlik Bank, to over 45,000 years in prison. The game, marketed as a virtual farming investment platform, tricked users into believing they could profit from digital livestock tied to real-world agricultural assets.
Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Corruption Scheme
Bob Menendez, the disgraced former senator from New Jersey, was sentenced to 11 years in prison on January 29 for his involvement in a long-running corruption scheme that effectively ended his political career.
Fraudster Daniel Henao Jailed for Attempting to Scam 87-Year-Old
Fraud gangster Daniel Henao has been sentenced to jail after attempting to scam an 87-year-old pensioner from North Yorkshire out of nearly £6,000.
Gombe Police Arrest Two Suspects in House Breaking and Theft
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Ibrahim Umar and Usman Abdullahi, for their alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, house breaking, and theft. The arrest occurred on February 7, 2025, after an investigation was launched following a formal complaint filed on February 4, 2025.
Seven Arrested in Fairfax County Operation Targeting Online Predators
Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU) has successfully concluded a multi-day operation aimed at apprehending online predators. The operation led to the arrest of seven men, all traveling to Fairfax County with plans to engage in illegal activities with minors. These men, ranging in age from 24 to 50, were met by CEXU and Street Crimes Unit detectives instead of the minors they sought.
Two Arrested in Winnipeg Homicide, Third Suspect Wanted
Two men have been arrested in connection to a July 2024 homicide at a Winnipeg soccer complex, and police are searching for a third suspect, Tresor Horimbere, who is wanted for first-degree murder. The incident took place on July 13, 2024, at the soccer complex on Waverley Street, after a game in the Canada African Cup of Nations. Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi, 22, was shot in the parking lot and later died in the hospital from his injuries.
Greensboro Woman Arrested in Lexington County for Identity Theft and Forgery
Sierra Blair Stewart, 34, a Greensboro woman with a history of criminal activity across the Southeast, was arrested in Lexington County, South Carolina, on multiple charges, including identity theft and forgery. She faces three counts of forgery for amounts of $10,000 or more, one count of presenting an altered vehicle registration, and charges for obtaining goods under false pretenses and financial identity fraud.
Lance Coletti Arrested for Armed Robbery and Multiple Charges in Pueblo
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) — Police in Pueblo responded to a disturbance call on Friday at the 4200 Block of Dillon Dr., near I-25, involving a man with a gun. Officers arrived and discovered that a male suspect had attempted to leave a store without paying for merchandise. When store employees confronted him, he pulled out a gun before fleeing the scene.
Arrest Warrants Issued for Gilani Brothers and Others Over COVID-19 Ordinance Breach
MULTAN — Judicial Magistrate Shahid Hassan Mughal has issued arrest warrants for four brothers of former Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, including Abdul Qadir Gilani, Ali Musa Gilani, Ali Qasim Gilani, and Ali Haider Gilani, a member of the Provincial Assembly. The Gilani brothers are accused of interfering with government functions during the pandemic lockdown by violating COVID-19 ordinances.
Trinity Shockley Arrested for Alleged Valentine’s Day Mass Shooting Plot
Martinsville, Indiana (WABC) — An 18-year-old high school student, Trinity Shockley, was arrested Thursday for allegedly planning a mass shooting at her school on Valentine’s Day.
Jessie Bueno Sentenced to 3 Years for Marijuana Trafficking
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) – A Conway man has been sentenced to prison after he was convicted of trafficking marijuana.
Elijah Heiss Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges
A 42-year-old man from St. George, Elijah Heiss, has been arrested on multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor. The St. George Police Department reported that Heiss faces three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child.
Mala’Kiy Raphel Brooks Charged in 2022 Murder of Stephen Collins
Mala’Kiy Raphel Brooks, 20, from Lexington, has been charged with murder and first-degree burglary in connection to the 2022 death of 81-year-old Stephen Collins. Collins was found dead at his home on Edgehill Road on July 8, 2022, with multiple gunshot wounds.
Clovis Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Assaulting Officer
Omarion Price, 19, from Clovis, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated assault upon a peace officer and fleeing arrest.
Gary Day Faces Felony Charges in Amber Alert Case for Sophia Franklin
Authorities have filed four felony charges against Gary Day, the suspect involved in the ongoing Amber Alert for 16-year-old Sophia Martha Franklin, who is pregnant and missing from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Christiana Man Sentenced to Prison for Killing Neighbor
A Christiana man accused of killing his neighbor in 2022 has been sentenced to prison until he turns 73. The incident occurred on July 6, 2022, when a 9-1-1 call alerted Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputies to a home on Panther Creek Road in Southern Rutherford County. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the body of 58-year-old Rowden, leading to an immediate investigation.
Idaho Man Arrested in Spokane on Rape and Voyeurism Charges
An Idaho man, Frank Cunningham, 41, was arrested in Spokane on Saturday and will be extradited to Kootenai County to face charges of rape and video voyeurism. Cunningham is accused of recording incidents involving his victim, which led to the issuance of an arrest warrant on February 7.
“Richard Vincent Willis Arrested in SC for Child Exploitation”
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – Richard Vincent Willis Jr., 54, of Summerville, South Carolina, has been arrested after authorities discovered that he was in possession of child sexual abuse materials.
“Justin Mohr, Nebraska Teacher, Arrested on Felony Child Abuse Charges”
KIMBALL, Neb. (KNOP) – Justin Mohr, a teacher at Mary Lynch Grade School in Kimball, Nebraska, was arrested on Tuesday and is now facing felony child abuse charges. The Kimball Police Department initiated the investigation following the allegations, and Mohr was taken into custody.
Memphis Assistant Principal Marcus Matthews Charged with Aggravated Rape
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) – Marcus Latrell Matthews, 44, an assistant principal at White Station Middle School, was arrested on charges of aggravated rape. According to court documents, Matthews was indicted by a Grand Jury last Thursday for an alleged incident that took place in May 2024.
Peyman Kazemi Arrested for Political Activism in Iran
Peyman Kazemi, a 30-year-old political activist from Amlash, Iran, was arrested by intelligence forces on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home and taken to an undisclosed location. His family, upon visiting the police station to inquire about his whereabouts, was redirected to the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) intelligence department for further information.
Pejman Soltani Sentenced to Death Amid Iran Uprising
In the ongoing crackdown on protesters in Iran, Pejman Soltani, a key figure arrested during the nationwide uprising of 2022, has been sentenced to death by the Juvenile Criminal Court in West Azerbaijan Province.
Teachers Arrested in Child Abuse Investigation at Newman Academy
In an ongoing child abuse investigation at Newman International Academy in Arlington, Texas, two teachers and the principal have been arrested. The arrests stem from allegations of inappropriate behavior and child grooming, and investigations suggest that there may be more victims.
Cedric Wooten, Reco McCants Arrested for Wiley Street Homicide
Mobile Police have made an arrest in connection with the Wiley Street homicide that occurred last week. Authorities have charged Cedric Wooten, 22, and Reco McCants, 25, with the murder of Tykendrick Barnett.
Shawn “Sco” Jones Arrested in Deadly Shooting of Teen on I-40
Authorities have arrested 20-year-old Shawn “Sco” Jones in connection with a shooting that left one teen dead and two others injured on Interstate 40 in North Little Rock. The incident occurred on December 28, 2024, when Arkansas State Police troopers responded to a report at Arkansas Children’s Hospital at 3:45 a.m.
Malik Latrell Harrell Arrested in Elizabeth City Shooting
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left one person injured in Elizabeth City on February 8. Malik Latrell Harrell of Elizabeth City was taken into custody on charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. He was given a $150,000 secured bond and is currently held at the Albemarle District Jail.
Trevor Terrell Johnson Arrested in Deadly Florence Hookah Lounge Shooting
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — Trevor Terrell Johnson, 36, of Florence, has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at the Absolem Hookah Lounge in Florence that occurred in September. The arrest followed an investigation into the shooting death of Robert Fields.
Aftab Baig Guilty of Defrauding Leeds Council of £710,000
Leeds, UK — A Glasgow man has been convicted of defrauding Leeds City Council of over £710,000 by posing as an employee of Greggs and falsely claiming pandemic support funds.
Huddersfield Thief Augusto Guadagno Jailed for Car Thefts
A 53-year-old man from Huddersfield, Augusto Guadagno, has been sentenced to eight months in prison after admitting to a series of car thefts across the town. At Leeds Crown Court on February 4th, Guadagno, from Forrest Avenue, pleaded guilty to ten offences, including stealing items from four vehicles and attempting to steal from three others.
Gareth Mellor Banned from Teaching After Conviction
Gareth Mellor, a 45-year-old former assistant headteacher, has been permanently banned from teaching after being convicted of possessing more than 11,500 indecent images and videos of children. Mellor, who worked at Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield, admitted to two counts of making indecent images and one count of possessing indecent photographs during a court hearing in December 2023.
Eric Squires Arrested After Stabbing Mother and Aunt in Bristol
Bristol, R.I. (WJAR) – A 42-year-old man, Eric Squires, is in police custody after allegedly stabbing his mother and aunt multiple times during a domestic dispute at their home in Bristol.
Robert Misericordia Arrested After Road Rage Incidents on I-84
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. – Robert Misericordia, 27, of Hartford, has been arrested after allegedly threatening drivers with a gun and machete during a series of road rage incidents on Interstate 84. The incidents led to a high-speed pursuit, evasion, and a manhunt that spanned several hours.
Terrell Morris Spits at Officer During Bristol Riot Arrest
Bristol, UK — Terrell Morris, 32, was sentenced on February 7 at Bristol Crown Court after he spat at a police officer during his arrest at the Bristol riot last summer. Morris approached uniformed officers on August 3, asking to pass through a cordon to reach his car. When his request was denied, his behavior became increasingly hostile.
Kyle Wayne Rittenhouse Found Guilty of $100K Fraud Scheme
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. – Kyle Wayne Rittenhouse, 29, was found guilty on multiple counts of identity theft on Monday, following his involvement in a $100,000 fraud scheme in South Sound.
Vinh Tran Arrested in Sugar Land for Identity and Mail Theft
SUGAR LAND, Texas – A Houston man, Vinh Tran, was arrested in Sugar Land after authorities found tools used for mailbox break-ins and stolen personal items in his vehicle.
Carlin Rigaud Arrested for Identity Theft in Lisbon, Maine
LISBON, Maine – A 41-year-old man from Massachusetts, Carlin Rigaud, was arrested Thursday by Lisbon police on suspicion of identity theft.
Trina Blank Arrested for False Identity and Resisting Arrest in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A 45-year-old Bowling Green woman, Trina Blank, faces charges after a tense standoff with deputies.
Clifford Alvarez Found Guilty of Murder in Death of Junior Osborne
LEICESTER, UK – Clifford Alvarez, also known as Cliffy, was found guilty of murder in connection with the death of Junior Osborne, 50, who was fatally stabbed in Leicester on 27 September 2023.
Steven Price Arrested for Stealing Over $50K in Albany County
ALBANY, N.Y. – Steven Price, 56, of New York, was arrested on December 19 in connection with an identity theft and grand larceny investigation in Albany County. Price is accused of stealing more than $50,000 from a local resident.
Zachariah Rasch Arrested for Identity Theft in Wife’s Disappearance
JUNEAU, Wis. — Zachariah Rasch, 42, the estranged husband of missing Dodge County woman Crystal Rasch, was arrested Thursday on charges of identity theft. Rasch allegedly used his wife’s credit cards following her disappearance.
