Fardin Mahmoudi Arrested in Piranshahr Amid Growing Crackdown
Security forces in the Islamic Republic have arrested 30-year-old civil and environmental activist, Fardin Mahmoudi, in Piranshahr. His detention marks the third recent arrest in the city. Mahmoudi was taken into custody at his workplace on Monday during what witnesses described as an aggressive raid.
Evansville Street Racing Investigation: Lorenzo McRath Arrested
Evansville police have arrested 29-year-old Lorenzo McRath of Henderson in connection with a street racing investigation. McRath was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail on Monday night.
Two Suspects Arrested for Cable Wire Theft and Vandalism in Ogun
Operatives from the Owode Egba Police Division have apprehended two suspects, Agbo Jeremiah, 34, and Sunday Ngbuta, 29, for alleged vandalism and the theft of cable wires and iron rods in the Ogunmakin area of Owode Egba, Ogun State.
Two Arrested for Armed Robbery in Adamawa State, Yola
Two young men have been arrested in Adamawa State on charges of armed robbery. The suspects, Hamza Ibrahim, 19, and Abdulkarim Suleiman, 20, were apprehended on Sunday, January 19, after being implicated in multiple robbery incidents around the state capital, Yola.
Zimbabwe: Wilbert Nyarugwe Arrested for Defrauding Businessman of US$10,000
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Wilbert Nyarugwe on allegations of defrauding a local businessman, Douglas Muraza, of US$10,000.
Hugh Tinashe Sibanda Convicted for Smuggling Diesel Worth $2.8M
Harare businessman Hugh Tinashe Sibanda has been found guilty of smuggling over 4.4 million litres of diesel into Zimbabwe using fake rebate letters. Sibanda, through his company, Centenary Tobacco Company, managed to avoid paying taxes and profited heavily by forging documents.
Former Varun Beverages Employees Steal US$305K Through Fraud Scheme
Two former employees of Varun Beverages have been accused of stealing US$305,790 from the Pepsi bottler through a fraudulent scheme involving falsified sales records and misappropriated funds, the Harare Magistrates’ Court was told on Monday.
TikTok User Lethabo_Sebapo Faces Criminal Charges for Fish Abuse
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has announced plans to lay criminal charges against a TikTok user, Lethabo_Sebapo, who allegedly forced alcohol, suspected to be beer, into the mouth of a fish.
Usman Abdullahi Sentenced to Death for Murder in Bauchi
A High Court in Bauchi State has sentenced Usman Abdullahi to death by hanging for the murder of Zaidu Adamu Kofar Dumi, following a dispute over a phone charger.
Montreal Savontae Jackson Jr. Arrested for Murder of 9-Year-Old
A 19-year-old man, Montreal Savontae Jackson Jr., has been arrested and charged with the murder of 9-year-old Antavious Scott following a shooting incident outside the South Point apartments.
Jeffery Troxel Arrested After Attacking Texarkana Officer
A routine investigation in Texarkana turned violent on Friday night when Sergeant Nick Tirone of the Texarkana Texas Police Department (TTPD) was attacked by 45-year-old Jeffery Troxel.
Maishanu Auwal and Two Others Arrested for Theft in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has arrested Maishanu Auwal and two others for theft and criminal conspiracy in the state capital.
Tracie Largy Arrested for Assisting Scott Mason’s Escape
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) – A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the escape of Scott Mason, the man accused of shooting St. Johnsbury Police Captain Jason Gray. Vermont State Police have confirmed that Tracie Largy, 45, of St. Johnsbury, was taken into custody on Monday on a charge of accessory after the fact.
Burlington Man Daniel Podell Arrested for Lewd Act and Resisting Arrest
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – A 59-year-old man from Burlington, Daniel Podell, was arrested on Sunday following an alleged lewd and lascivious act on Cherry Street.
Victoria Woman Helen Estrada Arrested for Selling Ecstasy
A 52-year-old Victoria woman, Helen Estrada, was arrested on charges related to the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance after authorities say she sold ecstasy pills to an undercover officer.
Michael Dickinson Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Texas – Michael Dickinson, a 55-year-old man from Bloomington, was arrested on January 11 after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife, prompting charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Cody R. Alland Arrested for 1st Degree Homicide in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Authorities have confirmed the death of Justin J. Betz, 42, following a shooting on the north side of La Crosse early Sunday morning. Police have made an arrest in connection with the case.
Tammy Spring Arrested for Embezzling Funds from Morgantown Cemetery
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WDTV) – A 59-year-old woman, Tammy Spring from Thornton, was arrested on Friday after authorities said she embezzled funds from East Oak Grove and Oak Grove Cemeteries in Morgantown.
Darius Sullivan Sentenced to Life for Killing Sgt. Rittmanic
BRADLEY, Ill. – Darius Sullivan, the man convicted of fatally shooting Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and injuring her partner, Officer Tyler Bailey, in December 2021, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday afternoon.
Four Venezuelan Migrants Charged in Oak Brook Theft Incident
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Four Venezuelan migrants have been arrested and face multiple charges after allegedly stealing nearly $5,000 worth of sunglasses from the Oak Brook Sunglass Hut on Monday. The suspects, Jaidera Rincon-Jaramillo (24), Jonamer Barrios-Moreno (28), Gregory Mendoza-Rivas (25), and David Vivas-Esis (21), were charged with burglary, robbery, and retail theft. Rincon-Jaramillo and Barrios-Moreno are also charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding.
Southwest Pilot Arrested for Suspected DUI Before Takeoff
SAVANNAH, Ga. – David Paul Allsop, a 52-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot from Bedford, New Hampshire, was arrested for suspected driving under the influence (DUI) just before takeoff at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on Wednesday. The arrest came after a complaint about a pilot suspected of being intoxicated during a crew member check-in.
Fairmont Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Charges, Faces 20 Years
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) – A Fairmont man is facing up to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl-related charges in federal court on Monday. Emmanuel Gibson, 34, admitted to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Cain Velasquez Pleads No-Contest to Charges in 2022 Incident
Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, entered a no-contest plea on Friday, resolving a case that initially saw him facing severe charges, including premeditated attempted murder, felony assault, and related gun offenses. This plea deal, made before Judge Arthur Bocanegra and with his attorney, Renee Hessling, has spared Velasquez a mandatory life sentence with the possibility of parole.
Oregon Man Arrested for Murder of Car Dealership Owner David Staggs
NEWPORT, Ore. – Murphy Henry, 54, was arrested Thursday for the murder of car dealership owner David Staggs, who had been missing since January 2022. Henry faces charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence, after human remains believed to be Staggs were discovered in a shallow grave in a remote area of Oregon.
Six Arrested in Connection with Willie Moorehouse Murder
Gardaí in Bray have arrested six individuals in connection with the murder of 38-year-old Willie Moorehouse. The suspects, including men in their 20s, 30s, and a teenage boy, were taken into custody following a series of investigations into Moorehouse’s death.
Daniel Alaniz Pineda Arrested for Robbery and Shooting in Boise
BOISE, Idaho — Daniel Alaniz Pineda, 19, was arrested by Boise Police in connection with a shooting and robbery that occurred on January 19, 2025, in the 1400 block of N. Cole Rd. Two victims, a male adult and a female adult, were injured during the incident. The male victim sustained life-threatening injuries, while the female victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Two Arrested in Fruitland Kidnapping, Robbery at Knifepoint
FRUITLAND, Idaho — Two suspects, Larry Hanslovan of Boise and Cynatra Shaw of Fruitland, were arrested after an adult male victim reported being kidnapped, beaten, and robbed at knifepoint on November 21, 2024. The victim, who managed to escape, reported that he was forced to withdraw money from a local ATM under threat of harm to himself and his family if he attempted to flee or alert authorities.
Multiple Arrests in Eagle After Human Trafficking Investigation
EAGLE, Idaho — Authorities in Eagle have arrested three individuals in connection with a human trafficking operation involving prostitution. After a thorough investigation, detectives from the Eagle Police Department targeted Head-to-Toe Massage Therapy, located near South Eagle Road and East Riverside Drive.
Meridian Man Arrested After Assaulting Officer and Resisting Arrest
MERIDIAN, Idaho (CBS2) — A 26-year-old man, Erik Brigham, was arrested after an altercation with a Meridian Police officer on Friday night.
Boise Man Arrested After Hours-Long Standoff
BOISE, ID (CBS2) — A Boise man was arrested Friday night following an hours-long standoff with law enforcement.
Rafael Ojiambo, Samuel Ayako, and Wilfred Gitonga Arrested in Fraud Scheme
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested three individuals involved in a series of fraudulent schemes. On January 21, 2025, Rafael Ojiambo, Samuel Ayako, and Wilfred Gitonga were caught attempting to defraud an unsuspecting Kenyan by delivering a safe allegedly containing $1.2 million in counterfeit US dollars.
Cop Shakur Arrested and Charged with Mutiny in Kenya
Jackson Kuria, better known as Cop Shakur, gained recognition for his participation in the June 2024 protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Recently, he was arrested and charged with mutiny, leading him to ask Kenyans of goodwill for assistance.
Drug Traffickers Sentenced After French Bulldog Photo Exposes $46 Million Scheme
In a bizarre turn of events, drug traffickers were apprehended and sentenced after a photo of a French Bulldog played a pivotal role in exposing their $46 million drug smuggling operation. Stefan Baldauf, 64, and Philip Lawson, 63, were part of an organized crime group busted in 2020 under Operation Venetic, which targeted their smuggling network transporting large quantities of drugs from the UK to Australia.
France Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashar al-Assad over War Crimes
France’s judiciary has issued an arrest warrant for former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad on charges of complicity in war crimes, specifically the 2017 death of a French-Syrian man.
Renard Spivey Charged with Murder of Wife Patricia in 2019
In the early hours of a warm summer morning in 2019, first responders found 52-year-old Patricia Spivey dead in the closet of her Houston home, shot multiple times. Her husband, Renard Spivey, a sheriff’s deputy, had a bullet wound in his leg and claimed they had been fighting over a gun when it accidentally discharged.
Teen Pleads Guilty to Murdering Three Girls in UK Dance Class Stabbing Rampage
In a shocking development, British teen Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls and attempting to kill 10 others during a violent stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last summer in Southport, UK. His surprise plea came just as jury selection was set to begin at Liverpool Crown Court.
Three Teens Arrested After Pointing Rifle at El Paso Officers
Three teenagers were arrested in East El Paso after allegedly pointing a rifle at police officers early on January 17. The suspects, identified as 18-year-old Michael Espindola, 19-year-old Joshua Dominic Parga, and 19-year-old Gavin James Kish, were taken into custody following a brief pursuit.
Five Arrested in Murder of Showbiz Personality Speech Horsfall
The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended five individuals in connection with the tragic murder of showbiz personality, Speech Horsfall. In an official statement, the police disclosed that the suspects extorted money from Horsfall’s parents following his death.
Fugitive Arturo Caballero Arrested in El Paso for Fatal DUI Crash
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Deputies have arrested 49-year-old Arturo Caballero in far east El Paso. He was wanted in connection with a fatal drunk driving crash.
Utica Police Arrest Brandi Alexander & Juan Vega in Drug Bust
On January 20, 2025, the Utica Police Department, in collaboration with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant at 1307 Elm Street as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. The search led to the arrest of two individuals—36-year-old Brandi Alexander and 48-year-old Juan Lucca Vega, both from Utica.
