Hobbs Police Arrest Jesus Rodriguez-Lopez & Ezekiel Mendoza
HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hobbs Police Department arrested two men involved in a shooting and robbery that occurred last week. Authorities identified 28-year-old Jesus Rodriguez-Lopez as the shooter who injured a woman near East Skelly St. and South Thorp St. Investigations revealed that Rodriguez-Lopez also threatened a man at gunpoint and stole his vehicle. Police arrested him and his accomplice, 20-year-old Ezekiel Mendoza.
Carlos Diaz Arrested for Robbery & Threatening at East Haven Shop
EAST HAVEN — Carlos Diaz, 32, of New Haven, was arrested on robbery, threatening, and breach of peace charges after a violent incident at King Smoke Shop in East Haven on January 9, 2024. Diaz allegedly entered the shop around 2:35 p.m., accusing an employee of selling illegal substances to his wife. He then brandished a knife, threatening the employee and forcing the shop’s main door to close.
Anthony Sifuentes Arrested for Armed Robbery in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) – A 19-year-old man has been arrested for the first armed robbery of the year in Clovis. Authorities say Anthony Sifuentes approached a man walking near Barstow and Pollasky just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, pointed a gun at him, and stole a necklace from around his neck. Sifuentes also took two bracelets before walking into a nearby apartment complex.
Dalton Kraft Arrested for Knifepoint Robbery at Vermont Gas Station
A Vermont man has been arrested and charged with robbing a gas station convenience store at knifepoint last week. Vermont State Police arrested 29-year-old Dalton Kraft of Newbury on Wednesday following an investigation into the robbery at the Lyndon Mobil gas station.
Rayshawn Kelley Arrested for Armed Robbery at Colerain Store
Colerain Township police have made an arrest in connection to an armed robbery at PayMore electronics store in Colerain Towne Center on January 3. Rayshawn Kelley, 38, was arrested on Thursday and charged with aggravated robbery and having weapons under disability, both felonies.
Simon Renoldi, Matthew Hutchinson & Iain Green Jailed for Drug Conspiracy
Three men involved in a global drug conspiracy were jailed after being caught using the encrypted service EncroChat. Simon Renoldi, Matthew Hutchinson, and Iain Green were linked to the distribution of large quantities of Class A drugs worldwide, with over £1 million in cash seized from various properties.
Joseph Soini Arrested for Beating Elderly Man in Fort Lauderdale Robbery
FORT LAUDERDALE — Joseph Soini, 48, has been arrested and charged after an armed home invasion that left a 75-year-old man severely beaten and robbed of his car and $4,000 in cash. Police responded to the incident Friday night on Banyan Street, finding the elderly victim with serious injuries. He was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officer Julio Gil-Martinez Arrested Again for Violating Protective Order
NEW LONDON — Suspended New London police officer Julio Gil-Martinez was arrested Thursday evening for allegedly violating a protective order, just weeks after facing domestic violence charges. Police responded to an incident where they interviewed both the female victim and Gil-Martinez. Investigation revealed an active protective order, with the woman as the protected party.
Two Women Arrested for Exploiting Elderly Victim in Gardnerville Scam
Two women from California, Cindy Yaohua Gou, 33, and Zhu Ping Ge, 29, were arrested after attempting to scam a 79-year-old woman in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada. The women were accused of exploiting the elderly victim after she was tricked into providing her bank details for a fake refund. Bail was set at $45,000 each.
Japanese Man Arrested for Defrauding 200,000 Retirees in Thailand Health Scam
BANGKOK — Thai police have arrested 34-year-old Yu Hamaji, a Japanese national, for allegedly masterminding a massive scam that defrauded more than 200,000 elderly Japanese retirees living in Thailand. The scam, which targeted retirees with fake health insurance schemes, swindled victims out of approximately 300 million baht (¥1.36 billion).
Myles Thompson Arrested for Auto Burglary, Credit Card Fraud
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A 20-year-old man from Belden is facing felony charges after being accused of stealing a purse from a vehicle and using the victim’s credit card for personal gain.
Kimari Justin Lacks Arrested for Armed Robbery in Halifax County
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. – A 19-year-old man was arrested on Sunday, January 12, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred earlier in the week at a Spirit convenience store in Halifax County.
Denario Powell Arrested for Child Abuse at Tampa Daycare
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa daycare worker has been arrested after he was accused of abusing a toddler in a bathroom at Panda Hugs Academy. The incident occurred on December 30, 2024, and was reported to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Willie Duke Arrested for Multiple Armed Robberies in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police have arrested 31-year-old Willie Duke in connection with a series of armed robberies that occurred on January 11th, 2025. The suspect allegedly targeted three businesses, robbing them at gunpoint and escaping with cash.
South Korean Fugitives Choi Wonchul & Lee Jihwan to Be Deported
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that two South Korean nationals, Choi Wonchul, 59, and Lee Jihwan, 47, are set to be deported after being arrested in separate operations in the Philippines.
Chinese National Huang Sen Faces Deportation Over Gambling Crimes
MANILA – A Chinese national, Huang Sen, is set to be deported from the Philippines for his involvement in illegal gambling activities. Huang, 38, was arrested on January 9 after he was intercepted at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. His name had appeared in the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) derogatory system.
Emma O’Shea Denies Charges in £350,000 Burglary Insurance Fraud Case
Emma O’Shea, a 46-year-old businesswoman, has denied charges related to an elaborate fraud scheme involving the burglary of her home, where rare diamonds worth £350,000, designer handbags, and cash were stolen in 2022.
Maurice Sallis Arrested in Ohio Drug Bust with 10kg of Cocaine
A major drug bust in Dayton, Ohio has led to the arrest of a suspected drug trafficker and the seizure of 10 kilograms of cocaine, worth nearly $1 million. The successful operation, which concluded a lengthy investigation, was carried out by the Miami Valley Major Drug Task Force.
Joseph Horton Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Stolen Truck
A high-speed chase involving a stolen semi truck ended with the arrest of Joseph Allen Horton in Butler County on January 11, 2025. The pursuit began early that morning when the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) initiated a chase after discovering the truck was stolen from Indiana.
Waqas Hanif and Touqir Nasir Charged Over Fake Vaccine Passports
Two individuals have been charged in connection with the creation and sale of fake Covid-19 vaccination records during the pandemic. Waqas Hanif, 26, and Touqir Nasir, 29, are set to appear at Luton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, facing charges under the Computer Misuse Act and Fraud Act, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Laura Adams Arrested in California for Virginia City Burglary
A 35-year-old woman, Laura Adams from Auburn, California, has been arrested in California on local charges and is facing serious allegations in connection with a residential burglary in Virginia City. Adams is currently in custody in Nevada County, California, where she is being held on a $75,000 cash or bond warrant issued by Storey County.
Nathan W. Greenwood Arrested After $50,000 Fraud Scheme in Great Bend
A man from Traverse City, Michigan, was arrested in Great Bend after allegedly scamming a woman out of $50,000 by posing as an employee of Microsoft and her local bank. Nathan W. Greenwood, 42, is accused of convincing the victim that her bank accounts had been compromised and pressuring her to provide money to resolve the issue.
Duke Maingi Arrested in Kajiado for Alleged Theft Attempt at M-Pesa Shop
Duke Maingi, a suspect in a dramatic arrest along Magadi Road in Ongata Rongai, has spoken out about his ordeal, following rising concerns over abductions in the area. Maingi was apprehended by plainclothes police officers in a vehicle with registration number KCS 079K, sparking public speculation due to the manner in which he was arrested.
McKenzie Dixon and Freeman Buchanan Arrested in Tulsa Robbery
TULSA, Okla. — Two people are in jail after being arrested in connection to a November robbery at Night Trips, a club near 31st Street and Sheridan Road.
New York Man Arrested in Pennsylvania for $9,000 Fraudulent Credit Card Scheme
New York Man Arrested for $9,000 Fraudulent Purchases at Pennsylvania Lowe’s Stores
Warrington Township, PA — A 26-year-old man from New York is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly racking up nearly $9,000 in fraudulent purchases at Lowe’s stores in Pennsylvania.
Nepalese Men Som and Ghanendra Arrested in Pattaya for Fraud
Two Nepalese men were arrested in Pattaya on January 14 for allegedly defrauding locals and tourists by using counterfeit US dollars. The men, Som and Ghanendra, were part of a scam involving fake currency, which targeted both Thai citizens and foreign visitors.
Ex-Inmate Pratya Arrested in Phuket for Cryptocurrency Scam
A former inmate, 36-year-old Pratya, was arrested in Phuket for impersonating a well-known politician to lure a woman into a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment, causing her to lose 22 million baht.
Kevin Larson Arrested on 31 Fraud Charges After Police Investigation
Kevin Larson, a former well-known business owner in Stratford, has been arrested and charged with 31 counts of fraud following a police investigation. The charges stem from a series of fraudulent activities that occurred between March and October 2022. Larson, who owned several businesses in the region, including restaurants, commercial, financial, and development ventures, was taken into custody on Thursday afternoon at the Stratford Police Headquarters.
Actress Ashika Tamang Arrested in Kathmandu for Indecent Behavior
KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Actress and activist Ashika Tamang was arrested by the Nepal Police on Wednesday afternoon from Swayambhu, Kathmandu. According to Nawaraj Adhikari, Superintendent of Police (SP) and spokesperson for the District Police Range Kathmandu, Tamang’s arrest was related to a case of indecent behavior.
CPN-UML Leader Kishor Bikram Malla Arrested for Check Bounce
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Kishor Bikram Malla, a central member of the ruling CPN-UML party, was arrested by the police on charges related to a check bounce. According to Navraj Adhikari, Superintendent of Police (SP) and spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, Malla was apprehended following a complaint regarding an offense involving a bounced check.
Nepalese National Arrested with Illegal SIM Box, ID Cards at Panitanki
Siliguri, Jan 12: A Nepalese national, identified as Yoganidhi Pathak, was arrested on Friday in a joint operation conducted by Sukna Military Intelligence and Kharibari Police near Panitanki, located along the Indo-Nepal border. Pathak was found in possession of an illegal SIM box, multiple SIM cards, and a range of identification documents, including Indian and Nepalese IDs.
Nepali Army Lt. Colonel Direndra Malla Detained for Investigation
KATHMANDU, June 7: Lieutenant Colonel Direndra Malla of the Nepali Army has been detained since Sunday. Stationed at the United Nations in New York, Malla was recalled and taken into custody for interrogation.
Police Head Constable Krishna Bahadur Bohara Arrested for Rs 20 Million Theft
KATHMANDU, June 25: Four individuals, including police head constable Krishna Bahadur Bohara, have been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 20 million from Bhaktapur. The incident occurred at the residence of Dilliraj Raut in Dadhikot.
Bobby Singh Shah Arrested for the Murder of Muna Pandey
A GoFundMe campaign to cover the funeral costs of 21-year-old Muna Pandey, as well as transportation expenses for her mother to travel from Nepal to Houston, had raised over $15,000 by Thursday. This comes after a 51-year-old man was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Pandey’s death.
Former RSP Lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Former lawmaker of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dhaka Kumar Shrestha, has been arrested on charges of drug trafficking. The arrest took place on Thursday, with Shrestha being implicated in the illegal sale of narcotics.
Khon Kaen School Director Arrested for Drug Dealing
A school director in Khon Kaen was arrested for drug dealing following a sting operation that caught him in the act of delivering methamphetamine to an undercover officer. On January 14, Police Colonel Theerathat Phongsuwan from Nong Song Hong Police Station confirmed the arrest of 40-year-old Naphatdol, the director of a school in Nong Song Hong district. He was found in possession of 369 methamphetamine tablets.
UK’s Most Wanted Calvin Parris Arrested in Portugal for Drug Trafficking
Calvin Parris, 34, one of the UK’s most wanted fugitives, has been apprehended after spending four years on the run. The National Crime Agency (NCA) announced that Parris, from Cardiff, was detained by Portuguese Judicial Police near Boliqueime, Algarve, on 3 October.
Bujar Cozminca Jailed for Cocaine Trafficking and Money Laundering
Bujar Cozminca, 33, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted for his role in one of the UK’s most significant drug trafficking and money laundering operations. Cozminca, a prominent member of an Albanian organized crime group, purchased and supplied 100 kilograms of cocaine, valued at £3.5m wholesale and approximately £8m on the streets. In addition to his cocaine dealings, he laundered £2.5m in criminal proceeds.
Romanian Gang Convicted for Exploiting Vulnerable Women in Dundee
A gang that exploited vulnerable women in Dundee has been convicted following an extensive investigation into sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and drug supply. The High Court in Glasgow on Thursday found five individuals guilty, according to Police Scotland.
Joseph Schmidt-Rehbein Sentenced for Fentanyl Overdose Death in Ripon
A teenager connected to a fatal fentanyl overdose in Ripon, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 5-and-a-half years in prison on Friday. Joseph L. Schmidt-Rehbein, 15 at the time of the incident, was convicted of First Degree Reckless Homicide for his role in the April 7, 2023 overdose death of an 18-year-old man.
