Ruby Epperson Arrested for Identity Theft, Drug Charges in Redding
REDDING, Calif. — Ruby Epperson was arrested at Caldwell Park after Redding Police discovered stolen identification, drugs, and paraphernalia in her vehicle.
Salvador Juarez Arrested in Oregon After Nationwide Warrant
BEND, Ore. — Salvador Edward Juarez, 50, was arrested after a multi-agency SWAT team found him naked on private property in Oregon. Authorities in Ohio had listed Juarez as a fugitive with a nationwide felony arrest warrant.
William Holliday Arrested for Using Stolen Identity to Open 66 Fraudulent Accounts
SAN ANTONIO — William Richard Holliday, 54, was arrested after using another man’s forwarded mail to steal his identity and open 66 fraudulent accounts, police said.
Jason Eugene Smith Arrested for Identity Theft and Fraud in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. — Jason Eugene Smith, 41, was arrested Thursday on charges of identity theft and obtaining property by false pretense after an investigation led to his capture.
Joshua Congleton Arrested for Drug Charge After Search at Pitt County Detention Center
PITT COUNTY, N.C. — Joshua Berk-Todd Congleton, 30, of Williamston, was arrested after being found in possession of methamphetamine at the Pitt County Detention Center.
Dmitri German Arrested for Identity Theft in Auburn Check Fraud Case
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Dmitri Miguel German, 19, of Montgomery, was arrested on April 29, 2024, on a felony warrant for identity theft after a months-long investigation into a fraudulent check case.
Malcolm Macaskill Ex-Treasurer Caught in £1M VAT Fraud Scheme
GLASGOW, Scotland — Malcolm Macaskill, 65, a former Conservative Party branch treasurer, has been exposed for orchestrating a £1 million VAT fraud and money laundering operation, the court has revealed.
Two Charged in Connection with Drug Overdose Death of Newport Man
CARTERET COUNTY, NC — Two individuals have been charged in connection to the overdose death of 62-year-old Benny Ray Weeks from Newport, authorities announced. The charges followed an investigation that began on November 7, 2023, after Weeks was found dead in his home on Stargazer Lane.
Kayla Karr Taylor Arrested for Concealing Overdose Death
A Warsaw woman, Kayla Karr Taylor, 32, has been charged with concealing the death of Denny Franklin Jones, who died from a suspected overdose. The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office responded to two overdose-related deaths on January 13 .
James Frederick Dove Jr. Arrested on Drug Charges in Jones County
Jones County authorities arrested James Frederick Dove Jr., 37, early Sunday morning, February 9, after a traffic stop in the Potters Hill area. Deputies had been focusing on the area due to increasing reports and complaints.
Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in NYC Drug Bust
Two members of the Tren de Aragua gang, Denyeer Aramillo Meneses, 23, and Edison Pena Angulo, 25, were arrested early Wednesday morning in the Bronx during a major drug trafficking and credit card scam bust, officials said. This arrest is the culmination of a months-long investigation into the Venezuelan gang’s narcotics activities and violent crimes, including their involvement in a high-profile apartment invasion in Aurora, Colorado.
Lynn Davis and Cayce Potts Arrested in Forsyth County Drug Bust
Two individuals are facing serious charges following a major drug bust in Forsyth County, according to the Forsyth County Drug Task Force. Authorities conducted a traffic stop and executed a search warrant at a home located on the 1500 block of Lewisburg Pointed Drive, leading to the discovery of a large quantity of illegal substances and firearms.
Joshua Krueger and Christina Morlan Arrested in Post Falls for Fraud and Drugs
Two Spokane residents were arrested in Post Falls on Friday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of forged checks, stolen mail, and drugs, according to the Post Falls Police Department.
Cody Moore Arrested for Identity Theft and Burglary in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge man has been arrested nearly two years after allegedly stealing an iPad from a home and using it to commit multiple instances of identity theft, including transferring thousands of dollars to himself.
Warrant Issued for Ex-Co-op Bank Chairman Paul Flowers’ Arrest
A judge has issued an arrest warrant for former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers after he failed to attend court for his fraud sentencing. Flowers, 74, had pleaded guilty in July to a series of fraud offenses totaling nearly £100,000. He abused his position as the executor of Margaret Jarvis’s will and holder of her power of attorney to commit the crimes.
Man Arrested After Short Police Pursuit and Crash in Tulsa
Tulsa police arrested a man following a brief pursuit that culminated in a crash. Officers attempted to stop Maurblisio Plasencia, who was driving a stolen vehicle. When Plasencia fled, the police briefly lost track of him. However, they later located him in the parking lot of a strip mall at Edison and Gilcrease Museum Road, where he crashed. Authorities were able to take him into custody without further incident.
Richard Godsil, Dobson High Football Coach, Arrested
Richard Godsil, the head football coach at Dobson High School in Mesa, was arrested on Thursday, February 13, by Surprise Police. Godsil, who had been employed by Mesa Public Schools since 2019, faces serious charges of furnishing harmful items to minors and aggravated luring of a minor for sexual exploitation.
Fort Wayne Police Arrest Austin L. Freed in Shooting Incident
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – A 26-year-old man, Austin L. Freed, was arrested after a shooting victim walked into a local hospital early Friday morning. The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to the report around 12:15 a.m.
Ethan Campbell Arrested for Brutal Fort Collins Apartment Attack
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Ethan Campbell, an 18-year-old man, was arrested on Thursday at Fort Collins High School, nearly nine months after a woman was brutally attacked in her apartment. The victim, who endured severe injuries during the attack, recalled in an exclusive CBS News Colorado interview, “He was trying to kill me. I thought I was going to die. I lost consciousness. I thought that was it.”
Arrest Made in Shooting Death of Too Short’s Brother, Wayne Shaw
The Oakland Police Department announced the arrest of Maijji Jackson in connection with the fatal shooting of Wayne Shaw, the older brother of Bay Area rap legend Too Short. Shaw, 61, was killed on January 29 in the 1200 block of 49th Avenue around 7 a.m.
Baton Rouge Drug Trafficking Bust Seizes Lethal Fentanyl Doses.
Authorities in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have arrested four individuals in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking operation that was dismantled following an extensive investigation. The operation targeted an 18-year-old woman, her father, and several other suspects accused of distributing dangerous narcotics, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs.
Daniel Lee Floyd Arrested in Major Drug Bust, Guns & Cocaine Seized
A two-agency drug trafficking investigation led to the arrest of Daniel Lee Floyd in New Hanover County, North Carolina, on February 12, 2025. Floyd faces multiple felony charges after authorities seized large quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and firearms during a series of operations.
Mark Jeffery Arrested with Large Drug Cache and Firearms
A suspicious person call led to the arrest of Mark Jeffery, a 40-year-old man from Calhoun, Georgia, on Tuesday night, February 11, 2025. Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious individual on Cash Road near Sonoraville at approximately 11:15 p.m., where they discovered Jeffery under the influence of intoxicants and in possession of illegal drugs.
New York Man Arrested in Maine with $30K Worth of Drugs
A yearlong investigation culminated in the arrest of 36-year-old Andre Jones from Bronx, New York, in Waterville, Maine, on February 6, 2025. Jones was found in possession of a large quantity of drugs, including nearly 300 grams of crack cocaine and almost 30 grams of fentanyl. The street value of the drugs is estimated to be $30,000.
Beloit Man Arrested in SWAT Raid for Drug Trafficking
Dentrez Richardson, 33, was arrested in Beloit, Wisconsin, on February 12, 2025, following a SWAT raid in connection with a narcotics trafficking investigation. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office executed the warrant at a residence on Linway Drive around 8:50 a.m., with assistance from the Beloit Police Department and Town of Beloit Fire Department.
67-Year-Old Earl Wayne Smith Arrested on Sex Trafficking Charges
Earl Wayne Smith, 67, of Rockbridge County, was arrested on February 10, 2025, on multiple sex trafficking charges following an extensive investigation by Virginia State Police into human trafficking activities in the Roanoke Valley and Rockbridge County. Smith faces charges of prostitution, transportation for prostitution, maintaining a bawdy place, and human trafficking.
Wetumpka Man Sean Blackburn Arrested on DUI and Trafficking Charges
Sean Blackburn, 36, of Wetumpka, was arrested early Wednesday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Coosa River Parkway. Blackburn was initially arrested for driving under the influence of controlled substances but was later charged with drug trafficking after authorities found a significant quantity of illegal pills in his possession.
Four Men Arrested in Baton Rouge Drug-Trafficking Bust
Four men were arrested on drug trafficking, firearm, and gang-related charges after East Baton Rouge Parish deputies raided six locations across Baton Rouge and Prairieville on Tuesday. The men are accused of running a drug-trafficking organization known as “4letter,” which had been under investigation for the past three months.
Four Arrested in Wiscasset Drug Bust
A drug bust on the Midcoast led to the arrest of four individuals in Wiscasset. The Wiscasset Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Alna Road after spotting a violation. During the stop, they discovered that the passenger, 34-year-old Dulcie K. Vess, had an active arrest warrant and took her into custody. The driver, 38-year-old Brendon M. McLellan, was arrested shortly after when drugs and cash were found in the vehicle.
Nigerian National Arrested in South Africa for Multi-Million Fraud Scheme
A Nigerian national, Nwachimere Collins Ofoegbu, 55, was arrested in Sandton, South Africa, on February 10, 2025, after being implicated in an extensive global fraud scheme. Ofoegbu faces charges including fraud, theft, and violations of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act following a detailed investigation by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Unit.
YouTuber Spoken Reasons Arrested in Chicago on Multiple Charges
John Alfonza Baker Jr., widely known by his stage name Spoken Reasons, was arrested in Chicago, Illinois, after a traffic stop on several charges. The 36-year-old YouTuber was detained for unlawful possession of a weapon, illegal transportation of alcohol, and marijuana possession. Additional charges include obstructing the front windshield, a cracked windshield exceeding six inches, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in his vehicle.
YouTuber Antonio Ginestri Charged in Burglary Case
Antonio Ginestri, a YouTuber known by his online alias Squeeze.benz, was charged in connection with a string of burglaries in New Jersey. The 19-year-old, famous for his reckless driving videos in high-end cars, was arrested after Fairfield police linked him to multiple thefts in February. He faces charges including burglary and conspiracy.
Zion Rhodriquez Arrested for Assault and Domestic Violence
Zion Rhodriquez, a 24-year-old man from Myrtle Beach, was arrested on Wednesday evening after a large police presence was spotted on Raven Street. Rhodriquez faces several charges, including first-degree assault, malicious injury, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. These charges stem from an alleged assault earlier in the week.
“Casey Kindt Charged with First-Degree Murder in Ex-Girlfriend’s Death”
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man from Seward, 54-year-old Casey Kindt, has been charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree murder, following the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend, 36-year-old Jamie Hagen.
John D. Bromley Arrested for Domestic Violence, Impersonation
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI – A 74-year-old man, John D. Bromley, has been arrested after authorities allege he abused his wife, resulting in her death, and attempted to access her body by impersonating a police officer.
Matthew Alexander Mann Arrested After Violating Protection Order and Attempted Robbery
Carson City, NV – February 14, 2025 – Matthew Alexander Mann, 30, has been arrested following an investigation into a domestic disturbance and attempted robbery. On February 10, deputies responded to a report from a victim who identified Mann, her ex-boyfriend, as the suspect. The victim revealed that she had an active protection order against him.
Six Victims Rescued, Five Arrested in Abilene Human Trafficking Sting
Abilene, Texas – February 13, 2025 – A recent human trafficking sting operation in Abilene led to the rescue of six victims and the arrest of five suspects. The operation, conducted on February 12 and 13, was spearheaded by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with support from the Abilene Police Department, the Texas Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Lake Worth Beach Brothers Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Battery
A disturbing 911 call from a woman who claimed she was being held captive led deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) to uncover a human trafficking operation in Lake Worth Beach. The call revealed that two women were being held against their will in a small apartment operating as a brothel.
Zaviere C. Williams Arrested in Kansas City After Armed Robbery
Zaviere C. Williams, an 18-year-old wanted for an armed robbery in Overland Park, Kansas, has been arrested in Kansas City after skipping out on house arrest. According to Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on February 10, Williams was located and taken into custody.
Oscar Antonio Garcia Arrested for Theft of Tractor, Fishing Barge
Oscar Antonio Garcia has been arrested by Harlingen Police in connection with the theft of a Kubota tractor valued at over $10,000 and a 2024 Sun Tracker fishing barge from Bass Pro Shops. Authorities say the thefts occurred last month, and following an investigation, Garcia was apprehended and charged with two counts of theft.
