Lee Waldron and Others Jailed for Scamming Football Fans
This week, Lee Waldron was jailed after scamming football fans with fake Champions League tickets, defrauding 20 victims out of thousands of pounds. The 41-year-old received nearly £40,000 for counterfeit PDF tickets. His arrest follows an investigation into reports of fraudulent ticket sales for the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Shakib Al Hasan Over Bounced Cheques
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant for Shakib Al Hasan, former Bangladesh cricket captain and current Awami League MP, over bounced cheques related to his agro business. The legal action stems from Shakib’s failure to comply with court orders connected to a case filed by IFIC Bank. The cheques, reportedly dishonoured in October 2024, were linked to Shakib Al Hasan Agro Farm, a venture he established in 2016.
Leonard Greason Arrested in Connection with Chatham Apartment Fire
St. Thomas police have arrested Leonard Greason, 48, of London, in connection with an arson case involving a fire at a Chatham apartment complex last summer. The fire, which broke out on August 25 at the 120-unit building located at 99 McNaughton Ave. W., caused significant damage to the structure, with 90 of the 120 units affected.
N’Da Sylvain Kouaido Arrested in Assault and Mischief Investigation
Toronto Police have arrested N’Da Sylvain Kouaido, 25, following an assault and mischief investigation. The arrest came after two separate incidents on January 16, 2025, around Dundas Street West and Elizabeth Street.
Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat Arrested in Corruption Probe: CHP Claims Political Motive
Istanbul, Turkey – January 13, 2025 – Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat, a member of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), was arrested early Friday on charges related to corruption and rigging municipal tenders. Akpolat, along with 22 others, is under investigation for allegedly participating in a criminal organization that manipulated municipal tenders to benefit specific companies, including those owned by businessman Aziz İhsan Aktaş, one of the arrested suspects.
Alexis Lanier Arrested After 40-Mile Pursuit in Colorado
Grand County deputies arrested 35-year-old Alexis Lanier after a dramatic 40-mile chase through Colorado on Friday, which ended when she crashed into a snowbank near Steamboat Springs. The pursuit began when Lanier, evading police in Kremmling, sped off after allegedly attempting to sell stolen tools to a contractor.
Reshaun Cote Arrested in Regina for Second-Degree Murder
The Regina Police Service (RPS) has arrested Reshaun Cote, a 22-year-old wanted for second-degree murder in a homicide case from May 2024.
Daniel ‘Juma’ Drie Atem Arrested for Murder in Regina
Daniel “Juma” Drie Atem, 31, has been arrested in Winnipeg in connection with the murder of Roman Miller, which occurred on July 29, 2023, in Regina. Atem was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Miller outside a business on the 2100 block of Broad Street in Regina.
Dion Terrell Walton Jr. Arrested in Long Beach Rape Case
Long Beach police have arrested Dion Terrell Walton Jr. in connection with two alleged sexual assaults that took place on January 17, 2025.
Former Gadsden Police Officer Skylar Strickland Arrested for Domestic Violence
RAINBOW CITY, AL (WBMA) — A former Gadsden Police officer, Skylar Strickland, was arrested early Sunday morning following an alleged domestic violence incident.
Lillie Hardin, Joshua Steele, and Matthew Scott Arrested in Cherokee County Drug Bust
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Three people were arrested after authorities uncovered illegal drugs during a search warrant execution in the Lawrence community on Friday.
Marquise Scott Killed in Tuscaloosa Shooting; Lagabriel Jones Arrested
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A shooting at Creekwood Village Apartments on Saturday night left 22-year-old Marquise Scott dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
Russell Beede Arrested for Murder in Pickens County Shooting
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. — Russell Douglas Beede, 39, of Fayette, was arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shooting in Pickens County on Thursday.
Curtis Furlotte Arrested in Saint John After Canada-Wide Warrant
SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Curtis Furlotte, 34, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, was arrested in Saint John on July 17 after failing to report to the Community Correctional Centre, violating his statutory release.
Five Sentenced for Covering Up Murder of Venezuelan Rapper Canserbero
In a shocking development, five individuals, including three police officers, a forensic expert, and a music impresario, have been sentenced for their role in covering up the murder of Venezuelan rapper Canserbero (real name Tirone González) in 2015. The convicted individuals were given jail sentences ranging from 15 to 20 years for helping to stage Canserbero’s death to appear as a suicide.
Former Georgia Prosecutor Jackie Johnson Goes to Trial in Arbery Case
A former Georgia prosecutor, Jackie Johnson, is set to stand trial on charges of obstructing justice in the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing. Johnson is accused of interfering with law enforcement after the 2020 shooting death of Arbery, a Black man, in Glynn County.
4 Arrested in Philippines for Illegal Sale of Pre-Registered SIM Cards
MANILA – Four individuals were arrested in separate operations by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) for their involvement in the illegal sale of pre-registered subscriber identity module (SIM) cards. The arrests occurred in Laguna province and Quezon City.
Wing Fung Wilfred Leung Arrested in Toronto Loan Scam
TORONTO – The Toronto Police Service has announced the arrest of a man involved in a fraudulent loan scam targeting members of the Chinese community in the North York area.
Reasha Geddes Jailed for Stabbing Attack in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM – Reasha Geddes, 34, has been sentenced to eight years and three months in prison after pleading guilty to charges including causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a blade.
Mildred McDonald Arrested for Animal Cruelty in Winston County
WINSTON COUNTY – Mildred McDonald was arrested in late September 2024 after authorities uncovered a disturbing case of animal cruelty at a property on Old Clear Creek Road. The Winston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip and found over 30 animals, mostly dogs, in various stages of neglect and abuse.
Deborah Ramsay Arrested for $7,800 Online Scam
The Neptune Beach Police Department, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, has arrested Deborah Ramsay, a woman accused of defrauding a victim of $7,800. Ramsay, a Jamaican national, was apprehended at New York City’s JFK Airport on Saturday as she attempted to reenter the country.
Supreme Court Lawyer Thomas Goldstein Indicted for Tax Evasion and Poker Debts
Thomas Goldstein, a prominent attorney who has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, was indicted Thursday by federal prosecutors in Maryland on charges of tax evasion and using his law firm’s funds to pay off millions of dollars in poker-related debt.
St. Louis County Man Arrested for $315,000 Ritz-Carlton Theft
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A southern Illinois man has been charged in connection with a high-dollar theft at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in St. Louis County last summer.
Francisco Ruiz Sentenced to Life for 2023 Murder of Roommate
PUEBLO, Colo. – Francisco Ruiz, 31, was sentenced to life in prison on January 17, 2025, for the 2023 murder of his roommate, Heather Duran. Ruiz was convicted in December 2024 after a 10-day trial on charges of first-degree murder, altering a corpse, and felony menacing.
Jacob Pautsch Arrested for Terrorism, Extortion, and Bribery
Jacob Pautsch, a 34-year-old man from Key West, Florida, is in custody after being accused of making multiple threats of terrorism, extortion, bribery, and stalking targeting officials in Scott County, Iowa. Court records show that from May to December 2024, Pautsch engaged in a campaign of threats via emails, texts, and phone calls, demanding that criminal charges against his relative be dropped.
Pakistan Speaker Ayaz Sadiq Suspends 5 Security Officials Over Arrest of Opposition Lawmakers
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, announced the suspension of five security officials following the arrest of Opposition lawmakers from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party inside the Parliament building. The incident, which took place the previous day, sparked widespread outrage, even among parties within the ruling coalition.
EFCC Arrests 37 Fraud Suspects, Officer Killed in Anambra During Operation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the arrest of 37 internet fraud suspects in Anambra State, following a tragic incident in which one of its officers, Aminu Sahabi Salisu, was killed in the line of duty. The EFCC clarified the circumstances surrounding the officer’s death and issued a warning against false narratives circulating online regarding the incident.
Sharief Bodden Charged in Murder of Rocker Peter Forrest
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal beating of a pioneering Black rock musician from the Bronx. Sharief Bodden, 29, was charged on January 17, 2025, in the death of Peter Forrest, 64, known by his stage name P. Fluid. Forrest had been the frontman of the influential Bronx rock band 24/7 Spyz.
Nigerian Musician Speed Darlington Arrested in Owerri
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested popular Nigerian musician Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor Arrested Over Illegal Mining Protest
In Ghana, police have arrested Oliver Barker-Vormawor and 44 other protesters during a demonstration in Accra against illegal gold mining, commonly known as galamsey. The protest, organized by the group Democracy Hub, aimed to demand stronger action from the government to tackle the devastating environmental impact of illegal mining.
Tunisian Lawyer Sonia Dahmani Arrested Amid Growing Government Crackdown
Tunisian authorities have arrested lawyer Sonia Dahmani and two journalists in the latest crackdown on critics of President Kais Saied’s administration. Dahmani’s arrest on Saturday night was captured on video as masked police stormed the Lawyers’ House, the headquarters of the Tunisian Order of Lawyers (ONAT), where she had sought refuge.
Harvesh Kumar Seegolam Faces Arrest in Mauritius Fraud Probe
Mauritius police have issued an arrest warrant for Harvesh Kumar Seegolam, the island nation’s former central bank governor, as part of an ongoing investigation into a conspiracy to defraud. The arrest order, announced by the police’s anti-money-laundering unit, is the first major action taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.
Alexis Davidson and Timothy Creel Arrested in Murder of Jamal Edmonson
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) – A couple has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a man found inside a car last week in Berkeley County.
Frank and Christopher Simmons Arrested for Murder of Timothy Haynes
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Two men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on Sunday evening in North Charleston.
Tyler Kingsley Arrested in Connection with Killing of 13-Year-Old Johvan Taylor Jr.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities have made an arrest in the tragic shooting death of a South Florida middle school student earlier this month.
Latoya Hayes Arrested in Fatal Crash that Killed Road Ranger Jose Parra
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Authorities have arrested 45-year-old Latoya Hayes in connection with the fatal crash that killed 28-year-old road ranger Jose Parra while he was assisting at the scene of an accident.
Cortez Duffy Arrested in 2024 Murder of 23-Year-Old on Grenshaw Street
CHICAGO – Cortez Duffy, 37, was arrested on Friday at 12:08 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Central, Chicago police reported. He is a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man that occurred on September 18, 2024, in the 4100 block of W. Grenshaw Street.
Elijah Caudill Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbings Near 16th Street Mall
DENVER — Elijah Caudill, 24, was arrested by Denver police in connection with a series of stabbings that took place near the 16th Street Mall over the weekend, two of which were fatal. He faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder after the attacks on January 13, 2025.
Chicago Man Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder in Deadly Southwest Side Shooting
CHICAGO — Trevon Smith, an 18-year-old man from Chicago, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting in the city’s Southwest Side, authorities said. The shooting occurred on Thursday evening in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
Twin Brothers Arrested in Washington County on Sexual Abuse Charges
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/Gray News) — Twin brothers Donald and Ronald Hawkins, both 67, were arrested in Florida on January 14, facing charges of sexual abuse involving children over the course of several years.
