Stephen Boys, Kelly Caton, and Jordan Robinson Ordered to Pay £23.6M
Three individuals convicted of laundering Australian dollars through cryptocurrency have been ordered to pay a total of £23.6 million by the court today. Stephen William Boys, 56, was convicted at Preston Crown Court on January 13, 2023, alongside Kelly Caton, 46, and Jordan Kane Robinson, 26. All three were found guilty of fraudulently obtaining millions of Australian dollars from an Australian cryptocurrency exchange and laundering the funds.
“Jesus Gayton-Garcia Convicted in Four Winds Casino Theft Scheme”
A federal jury has convicted 45-year-old Jesus Gayton-Garcia of Chicago on charges of interstate transportation of stolen money and theft from an Indian tribal organization. The case centers around a $700,000 theft that took place at the Four Winds Casino in Hartford, Michigan, on July 30, 2023.
Corrections Officer Andre Taylor Arrested in Drug Smuggling Plot
Two men are behind bars following a drug smuggling attempt at the Kinross Correctional Facility in Chippewa County, Michigan. The men—Andre Taylor, 59, of Clinton Township, and Edward King, 57, of Detroit—were arrested after a coordinated investigation led by the Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC).
Chazzity Candelario Arrested for Restraining Son to Oil Tank
A mother from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, has been arrested after allegedly chaining her 11-year-old son to an oil tank in the basement while she was at work. The Lebanon County Regional Police Department responded to the distressing situation on Saturday night, following reports of a juvenile male being restrained with handcuffs.
RM6.1 Million Loss for Manager in K-33 Investment Scam
A 64-year-old manager from Selangor has suffered a shocking loss of RM6.1 million after falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme known as the K-33 Investor Club. The victim encountered the scam through a Facebook advertisement and was later contacted by an individual claiming to be Raymond Goh, a trainer for the investment group.
Southwest Airlines Pilot David Allsop Arrested for Drunkenness
A Southwest Airlines pilot, David Allsop, 52, was arrested for drunkenness just before Flight 3772 was set to depart from Georgia to Chicago, causing a significant delay. Allsop, from New Hampshire, was taken into custody early Wednesday morning at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport after airport police noticed signs of intoxication.
Daniel Boyd and Emily Nenninger Arrested After Domestic Disturbance
Pitt County, North Carolina — A domestic disturbance call early on January 3 led to the arrest of 34-year-old Daniel Presley Boyd and his girlfriend, 32-year-old Emily Lynn Nenninger. Authorities responded to a report of a man with a gun at a residence on Rams Horn Road around 12:32 a.m.
Chad Evertte Hunt Arrested on Drug Charges, Found with Fentanyl in Jail
Rutherford County, N.C. – Authorities with the Tri-City Violent Crimes Task Force have apprehended Chad Evertte Hunt, a suspect wanted on multiple drug-related charges. Hunt, who had 16 outstanding warrants for failing to appear in court, was arrested after being located by detectives on January 6 in the parking lot of a gas station on College Avenue.
Lorenzo Gonzalez and Camron Knipfer Arrested in Armed Burglary
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) – Authorities in Venice have arrested two individuals, Lorenzo Aristides Gonzalez, 23, of Spring Hill, and Camron J. Knipfer, 21, of Venice, for their involvement in an armed residential burglary that occurred on January 8.
Ryan Vigil Arrested in Colorado Springs for Burglary and Theft
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Authorities in Colorado Springs have apprehended 18-year-old Ryan Vigil, a suspected repeat offender tied to several smash-and-grab burglaries of vape shops in the area.
Jessica Guth Arrested for Theft and Burglary in Posey County
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) – A woman from Evansville has been arrested on burglary and theft charges after an investigation tied her to a break-in at Whackerz, a golf simulation business in Posey County.
Jordan Keith Blackmon Pleads Guilty to Multiple Drug Charges
NEW BERN, N.C. – Jordan Keith Blackmon, 20, of New Bern, entered a guilty plea under the Alford Decision for several drug-related charges after a seven-day trial in Craven County Superior Court. The plea was made before the jury could deliver a verdict.
Four Arrested in York After Drugs, Weapons, and Child Found
YORK, Neb. (KOLN) – Four individuals were arrested Monday evening after drugs, weapons, and a child were discovered inside a home in York.
Jade Summers Sentenced for Meth Distribution in Nebraska
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – Jade Summers, a 42-year-old woman from Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on January 10 in federal court for the distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Susan M. Bazis imposed a lengthy prison sentence on Summers, with no possibility of parole in the federal system. Upon her release, Summers will serve a three-year term of supervised release.
Baton Rouge Man Arrested for Multiple Robberies, Jamie Bethley
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Jamie Bethley, a man accused of committing several robberies in Baton Rouge, has been arrested and charged. Police arrested Bethley in connection with an attempted first-degree robbery at a Family Dollar store on Plank Road and a robbery on Drusilla Lane.
Norman Cutrer, Randy Gilleo, Nathaniel Walsh Arrested in Online Child Exploitation Scheme
Livingston Parish, La. (WAFB) – The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of three men accused of preying on children through social media platforms.
Jennifer Carolina Bell Arrested in Lenoir County Meth Investigation
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – Jennifer Carolina Bell, 41, was arrested Thursday following a three-month-long investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Lenoir County.
Juan Sandoval Arrested After Drug Trafficking Stop in Chocowinity
A traffic stop on US 17 South in Chocowinity led to the arrest of Juan Francisco Sandoval, a 31-year-old man from New Bern, on multiple felony drug charges.
Michael Craig Wirth Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges
A 46-year-old man, Michael Craig Wirth, was arrested in Pitt County after authorities executed a search warrant at his residence on Rodney Road. Wirth, a convicted felon, was the target of the investigation conducted by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office Gang and Gun Crimes and Special Operations Units, alongside deputies from the Patrol Division.
Martin Staines and Crystal Smallwood Arrested in Cocaine Operation
The Carteret County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two individuals involved in a cocaine trafficking operation on Thursday, December 19. The arrests followed a months-long investigation involving the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office and Swansboro Police Department.
Paula Koonce and Katelyn Griffin Arrested on Drug Charges in Craven County
Two women were arrested on drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Craven County on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The Craven County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Bureau and K9 Bureau initiated the stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on US Hwy 70.
Two Carteret County Men Sentenced in Drug Overdose Death Case
Two Carteret County men have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the drug overdose death of 30-year-old Pawnee Schmitz of Davis.
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi Sentenced: 14 and 7 Years in Jail
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, has received a seven-year sentence in a high-profile corruption case linked to the Al-Qadir University Project Trust.
James Clinton Thomas Arrested After Meth Trafficking Chase
Three Coffee County residents were arrested Friday morning after a high-speed chase in Jeff Davis County, stemming from a drug trafficking investigation. The arrests followed an incident that began the previous night when one of the suspects, James Clinton Thomas, fled Bacon County Hospital in Alma.
David Varela Arrested After Domestic Dispute Leads to Florida Warrant Discovery
A routine domestic dispute investigation in Coffee County led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted on a warrant out of Florida. The incident began on August 2, 2024, when deputies responded to a call about Lucas Vasquez, 22, from Douglas, who allegedly damaged a door inside a home on Old Waycross Highway before fleeing into nearby woods.
Corey Pritchett Jr. Arrested After Alleged Kidnapping Incident
Corey Pritchett Jr., a Houston-based social media influencer, was arrested Thursday and booked into Harris County Jail after fleeing the country in connection with a kidnapping incident. The 26-year-old is facing two charges of aggravated kidnapping and is being held on a $200,000 bond, according to court records.
James Hatchcock Sentenced to 68 Months for Drug Distribution in Pollocksville
James Hatchcock, 45, from New Jersey, has been sentenced to 68 months in prison for his involvement in drug distribution in Pollocksville. Hatchcock had pled guilty to charges of possessing a firearm in connection with a drug crime and possessing cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
Kinston Man Arrested on Felony Firearm and Drug Charges
Mark Whitley, a 43-year-old man from Kinston, was arrested on felony firearm and drug charges by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, December 5. Whitley faces charges of felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony possession with intent to sell or deliver a Schedule VI controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan Faces Extradition Over ISIS Plot
A 20-year-old Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, was arrested in Quebec in September 2023 for allegedly plotting a mass shooting in Brooklyn, New York, as part of a plan to target Jewish people on behalf of the Islamic State (ISIS). Khan is now facing an extradition hearing set for February 2024, where U.S. authorities will attempt to bring him to trial for attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization.
Jacksonville Police Charge Anthony McKinney & Kennedy Rowe
Jacksonville, NC – Two people have been charged in connection with a fatal house fire in Jacksonville that took the life of 28-year-old Torence Michael Thomas on Tuesday night, January 14, 2024.
Ayden Teen Armoni Whitfield Arrested for Murder in Pitt County
Pitt County, NC — An 18-year-old from Ayden, Armoni Whitfield, has been arrested for the murder of 28-year-old Jhari Henderson.
Baton Rouge Man Damond Lockett Sentenced to 9 Years for Drug Crimes
Baton Rouge, LA — Damond Reynard Lockett, a 51-year-old man from Baton Rouge, has been sentenced to nearly nine years in federal prison after being convicted on charges of drug possession and firearm violations.
Bolivia Orders Arrest of Evo Morales Over Alleged Abuse
BOLIVIA — A Bolivian judge has issued an arrest warrant for former president Evo Morales, 65, amid accusations of child abuse and statutory rape during his time in office. The charges stem from allegations that Morales fathered a child with a 15-year-old girl while president in 2016. If true, this would violate Bolivian laws regarding statutory rape, which criminalizes sexual relations with minors.
Russia Sentences Navalny’s Lawyers to Prison for Messages
Russia has handed lengthy prison sentences to three lawyers who had defended opposition leader Alexei Navalny, convicted for relaying messages from the imprisoned figure to the outside world. The verdicts against Igor Sergunin, Alexei Liptser, and Vadim Kobzev, sentenced to prison terms of three and a half to five and a half years, mark the latest in a series of legal actions by the Kremlin targeting dissent.
ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Over Gaza War, Poland Faces Pressure
The International Centre for Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has challenged the Polish government’s decision not to enforce the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This legal dispute arises in connection with Netanyahu’s planned visit to Poland for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a historical commemoration of the Holocaust.
Busta Rhymes Arrested for Assaulting Assistant in Brooklyn
Rapper Busta Rhymes, born Trevor George Smith Jr., was arrested on January 14 following an alleged assault incident in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old artist faces third-degree assault charges after he reportedly punched a 50-year-old man multiple times during a verbal confrontation.
Florida Man Lee Jonathan Farber Arrested for Tearing Down Pro-Trump Flag
Lee Jonathan Farber, 55, was arrested in Florida after allegedly tearing down a pro-Trump flag and political signs from his elderly neighbor’s fence, citing feelings of “intimidation.” The incident occurred on Tuesday when Farber, frustrated by the signs, removed them forcefully, causing $130 in damage to the fence.
Pulitzer-Winning Cartoonist Darrin Bell Arrested for Child Abuse Material
Darrin Bell, the 49-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, was arrested in California on Wednesday for allegedly possessing over 100 videos of child sexual abuse material, including some AI-generated content. This case marks the first charge under California’s new digital crime law, which criminalized the possession of computer-generated child abuse material as of January 1st, 2025.
Cameron Finnigan Jailed for Encouraging Suicide and Terrorism
Teenager Cameron Finnigan, 19, has been sentenced to six years in prison, with an extended license period of three years, for encouraging girls to commit suicide and engaging in other criminal acts.
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Killing New Mexico Officer
A South Carolina man, Jaremy Smith, has pleaded guilty to the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. The guilty plea comes as part of an agreement with federal prosecutors, signaling a significant turn in a case that was set for trial later this year. Smith, 19, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sentencing will take place at a later date.
