Robert Dawes Jailed for Life Over Ordering Murder of Innocent Teacher
Nottinghamshire-born Robert Dawes has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of an innocent schoolteacher, Gerard Meesters, in the Netherlands in 2002. Dawes, who had risen from a petty criminal to an international drug kingpin, was convicted of “inciting murder” after being identified as the mastermind behind the killing.
Two Arrested in Tulsa for Murder of Man Found in Muskogee County
TULSA, Okla. — Two murder suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose remains were discovered in Muskogee County. Juan Luviano, 40, was reported missing to Tulsa Police on December 21 after he was last seen on December 19 in Tulsa.
EFCC Issues Arrest Warrant for Mercy Chinwo’s Manager, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu
A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an arrest warrant for Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The warrant was granted following a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing Onyedikachukwu of diverting $345,000 in royalties that were meant for Chinwo.
NAB Lahore Arrests Nadeem Anwar & Faheem Anjum in Prime-Zone Scam
LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Lahore has arrested two individuals, Nadeem Anwar and Faheem Anjum, accused of orchestrating a large-scale investment fraud known as the Prime-Zone Investment Scheme.
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Faces Healthcare Fraud Charges
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been charged with healthcare fraud, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., and interference with government functions following a federal grand jury indictment.
Libyan Health Attaché and Financial Controller Arrested for Fraud
Tripoli, Libya (10 January) — The Attorney General’s Office announced last Friday that the Health Attaché and Financial Controller at the Libyan mission in Greece between 2011 and 2014 have been detained for embezzling over LD 575 million in state funds. These funds were originally allocated for the medical treatment of Libya’s war wounded at Greek hospitals.
Two Former Sahara Bank Directors Convicted for Fraud
Tripoli, Libya (Date) — The Attorney General’s Office reported today that two former directors of Sahara Bank, including documentary credit officials and bank operations managers, were convicted by the Tripoli Criminal Court for fraud. The court sentenced the defendants to seven years in prison.
Jason Carney Pleads Not Guilty to Wire Fraud, Faces Multiple Charges
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Jason Carney, the co-founder of the Springdale-based nonprofit 2nd Milk, pleaded not guilty to 15 federal charges, including wire fraud, at his arraignment on Monday. Carney was arrested by the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service on January 10 and booked into the Washington County Jail.
Haliey Welch Faces Backlash After Hawkcoin’s $500M Crash
Hailey Welch, a 22-year-old influencer turned crypto entrepreneur, has found herself at the center of a major cryptocurrency scandal following the rapid collapse of her meme coin, Hawkcoin. Once valued at £392 million ($500 million), Hawkcoin plummeted to just £20.6 million ($26.4 million) in a matter of days, leaving countless investors with significant losses.
Teresa Brady’s Attorney Responds to $1M Theft Allegations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In response to recent allegations, a high-profile attorney has defended Teresa Brady, the former president of Duval Teachers United, after she was indicted for allegedly conspiring to steal over $1 million. The statement, issued by attorney Hank Coxe, asserts that Brady had “accurately reported her compensation” to the federal government.
Camryn Brown Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Timothy Haynes in North Charleston
North Charleston, S.C. (WCSC) – Authorities in North Charleston have arrested a 20-year-old man, Camryn Brown, in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday night, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Timothy Haynes.
Charleston County Deputy Darren Kerner Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – A Charleston County Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested and is facing charges related to child sexual exploitation. Master Limited Duty Deputy Darren R. Kerner, a Class 3 Limited Enforcement Officer, was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon after being charged with 10 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Kenneth Dawson Sentenced to Life for 2020 Stabbing of Ex-Girlfriend Olivia Goff
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – A Charleston County jury has found Kenneth Dawson guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Olivia Goff, in 2020. After deliberating for approximately two hours, the jury convicted Dawson on charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with the fatal stabbing of 35-year-old Goff.
Charleston Man Perry Jackson Sentenced to 7 Years for Gun Charge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – A Charleston man, Perry JaQuan Jackson, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Orangeburg County Deputies Arrest Holly Hill Man in Major Drug Bust
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) – A man from Holly Hill wanted after a large-scale narcotics operation in Orangeburg County has been arrested.
Two Men Arrested for Driving Under Suspension During “Sober or Slammer” Campaign
North Charleston, S.C. (WCSC) – North Charleston Police released details on Monday about two men arrested for driving under suspension during their “Sober or Slammer” campaign, which aims to reduce impaired driving and traffic violations.
Andrew Lazzell Found in Secret Underground Lair After Florida Burglary Spree
A Florida man wanted in connection with several burglaries was found hiding in a secret underground lair beneath his garden shed, leading to his arrest on various charges. Andrew Lazzell, 39, was being sought by the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office for his alleged involvement in a string of local robberies and grand thefts.
Alan Vial and Nikita Burns Stand Trial for Murder of Robert Wilkin
A jury consisting of five men and seven women was selected today to hear the trial of Alan Vial (39) and Nikita Burns (22) in connection with the alleged murder of Robert “Robin” Wilkin. The trial is being held at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.
Linda De Sousa Abreu Jailed for 15 Months Over Misconduct
Linda De Sousa Abreu, a former prison officer at HMP Wandsworth, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being filmed engaging in sexual activity with an inmate.
Ballymena Woman Convicted of Stealing Wallet and Cash
A woman from Ballymena, Nicki Kirkpatrick, has been convicted of stealing £800 in cash and a wallet from a man’s home. The incident occurred on October 17 of last year, with the man testifying at Ballymena Magistrates Court that he had withdrawn the £800 from the bank to buy paint and wallpaper for home renovations. He stated that after returning home, the money and wallet were stolen by Kirkpatrick.
Tomas Cypas Charged with Murder of Juris Kokenbergs in Lucan
Tomas Cypas, a 33-year-old Lithuanian scaffolder and father of one, has been charged with the murder of his friend, Juris Kokenbergs, who died from blunt force trauma to the head in October at a house in Lucan, Dublin.
Rodel Padilla Sentenced for Stealing €56,000 from Beacon Hospital
Rodel Padilla, a 51-year-old nurse manager from Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, has been handed a three-year suspended sentence after stealing €56,000 from Beacon Hospital by exploiting a systems glitch to overstate his overtime hours.
“Abraham Adeniyi, 22, Receives Suspended Sentence for Money Laundering”
Abraham Adeniyi, a 22-year-old man from Golden Ridge Mews, Rush, Co Dublin, has been handed a nine-month suspended sentence after admitting to his involvement in a money laundering scheme. The offense took place on September 15, 2021. Adeniyi, who had no prior convictions, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Brian Stevenson & Colton Hill Arrested for Burglary and Theft
Two men, Brian R. Stevenson, 52, of Pomona, and Colton R. Hill, 23, of Osage City, were arrested following a series of burglary and theft incidents in Osage County, Kansas. Between January 3 and January 5, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple reports of burglaries and thefts near Osage City and Overbrook.
Robert Spano Arrested in Utica for December Burglary
A burglary investigation in Utica, New York, has led to the arrest of 47-year-old Robert Spano. The investigation began after a victim reported that an acquaintance had been stealing tools and other equipment from his garage on December 20.
Edward Hector Arrested for Robbery and Larceny in New Hartford
A Rome man, 45-year-old Edward Hector, was arrested in New Hartford on January 14, following a larceny incident at a Burlington store in December.
Gary Stephens & Lee Fitzhugh Face Larceny Charges in New Hartford
Two Utica men, Gary Stephens, 53, and Lee Fitzhugh, 57, have been arrested on multiple larceny charges in New Hartford.
Jason McGill Arrested After Series of Thefts and Burglaries in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville man is facing multiple charges after a crime spree that started in December and continued into January, leading to his arrest.
Joseph Mendoza Arrested After Domestic Incident and Pursuit in Oriskany
ORISKANY, N.Y. – A man from Oriskany, Joseph Mendoza, was arrested following a series of evasion attempts after a domestic investigation by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
Two Arrested in Jackson County for Methamphetamine Possession
HOLTON, Kan. (WIBW) – Two individuals were arrested this week in Jackson County for methamphetamine possession in separate incidents, according to Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse.
Keith Cunningham Arrested for Armed Robbery at Walgreens in Mooresville
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) – Keith Cunningham, 31, was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly demanding opioids during an armed robbery at a Walgreens in Iredell County on January 5.
Omar Teasley Arrested in 2024 Murder of Rashaka Prince in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the July shooting death of Rashaka Prince in east Charlotte.
Topeka Men Arrested After Standoff on Candletree Drive
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Two men were arrested in connection with multiple offenses, including assault and drug crimes, following a standoff in southwest Topeka on Thursday afternoon.
Teacher Mia King Arrested After Cocaine Found in Classroom
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – A teacher in Tennessee has been arrested after authorities discovered cocaine in her classroom.
Charlotte Man Arrested After Armed Robbery Attempt in Fort Mill
FORT MILL, S.C. (WBTV) – A Charlotte man was arrested on Saturday afternoon after attempting an armed robbery at a store in Fort Mill, which led to a violent altercation with store employees, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office.
Topeka Men Arrested for Aggravated Robbery in Apartment Incident
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Two Topeka residents were taken into custody following an alleged aggravated robbery in a local apartment on Saturday evening.
Deadly Augusta Robbery Leads to Swift Arrest of One Suspect
Deputies responded to the Smoke Shop at 2303 Lumpkin Road around 9:30 p.m. on Friday after receiving reports of a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, authorities found an employee, 29-year-old Abdallah Abu Rubeha of Augusta, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Three Arrested in Armed Robbery at Comfort Inn in Greenville
Three individuals were charged following an armed robbery at the Comfort Inn on Tuesday, Jan. 14, around 12:20 a.m. Authorities report no injuries during the incident.
Austin Lukac Arrested After Domestic Assault and Shooting in Wonder Lake
A 22-year-old man, Austin M. Lukac, from Belvidere, was arrested after reportedly restraining a woman and firing a gun during a domestic dispute in Wonder Lake, Illinois, on Tuesday night. Lukac is facing multiple serious charges, including aggravated unlawful restraint, aggravated assault with a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm, unlawful restraint, domestic battery, and assault.
Kevin Holland Arrested for Murder of DoorDash Driver in Fayetteville
A McDonald’s employee, Kevin Holland, has been arrested in connection to the tragic shooting death of DoorDash driver, Samori Husamudeen, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the day after Christmas.
