3 Chinese Nationals Sentenced in Gift Card Fraud Case
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a large-scale gift card fraud scheme that targeted victims through romance and elder scams.
California Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) — A drug trafficking bust at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old California man.
Shatice Jackson Charged With Killing Man on Easter Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) — A woman has been charged with capital murder after authorities say she intentionally ran over and killed the father of her children during a chaotic Easter Sunday gathering in Birmingham.
2 Miami Men Arrested in Armed Cocaine Trafficking Bust
MIAMI, Fla. — Two men are facing multiple felony charges after Miami police say they were involved in an armed cocaine trafficking operation that ended with their arrests during a sting in the city’s Flagami neighborhood.
Miquan Owens Arrested in Boynton Beach Drug Bust
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A narcotics investigation led to a major SWAT raid in Boynton Beach, where deputies arrested a 21-year-old man accused of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, and counterfeit pills.
Yazmin Smith Accused of Theft, Impersonating Deputy
LAKE WORTH CORRIDOR, Fla. (CBS12) — A woman is facing charges of grand theft and impersonating a law enforcement officer after she allegedly attempted to steal more than $1,300 worth of merchandise from a Publix in Lake Worth Corridor while pretending to be a deputy.
Jacksonville Couple Charged in Toddler’s Homicide
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Jacksonville couple has been arrested in connection with the death of a toddler, which investigators say resulted from blunt force trauma and methamphetamine exposure. The child’s death has been officially ruled a homicide, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
Lake Worth Man Charged for Dragging 3 Chihuahuas Behind Truck
LAKE WORTH, Fla. (CBS12) — Lorenzo Franco Alcocer, 40, has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after three Chihuahuas were allegedly dragged behind his pickup truck, leaving them visibly injured and distressed.
Kedrick Carlson Arrested After High-Speed Drug Chase
HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — A high-speed chase through Tangipahoa Parish ended in the arrest of Kedrick Carlson, 39, after he attempted to flee deputies during an ongoing drug investigation on Thursday, April 17.
Monroe Milton III Caught With Psilocybin at Jackson Airport
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — A Jackson man is facing serious drug trafficking charges after being arrested at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport with nearly 500 grams of psilocybin mushrooms in his luggage.
Kavon Pridgen, Lakendra Evans Arrested in Major Drug Bust
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. — A large-scale drug bust in D’Iberville has resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of multiple narcotics, firearms, and cash, according to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.
Mayoral Candidate Hubert Hamilton Arrested for DUI
HOUSTON, Miss. — As election season heats up across Mississippi, one mayoral candidate is facing legal trouble that could shake up the race.
Lamar Slaughter III Arrested in Major Drug Raid in Ensley
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — A significant drug and weapons bust in Ensley has resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old Lamar Kevontay Slaughter III, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
2 Men Wanted in $3.5M Ontario Magic Mushroom Bust
YORK REGION, Ont. — A major drug investigation dubbed Project Magic has led to the arrest of 13 individuals and the seizure of more than $3.5 million in psychedelic drugs, with two suspects still at large, York Regional Police (YRP) announced.
Whitehaven Man Sentenced for Child Abuse Image Offenses
WORKINGTON, Cumbria — A 37-year-old man from Whitehaven has been sentenced after admitting to possessing indecent images of children, including images of a child as young as three years old.
Whitchurch Man Wanted for Drug Offences Arrested
WHITCHURCH, England — A 34-year-old man from Whitchurch who was wanted in connection with drug supply offences has been located and arrested, according to Cheshire Police.
Connecticut Man Charged After Shooting Bear in Self-Defense
BETHLEHEM, Conn. — Todd Topicz, a 39-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran, is at the center of a growing controversy after being charged with illegally killing a black bear that he says posed a threat to his family.
Alexander Valdez Accused of Killing Mother in ‘Exorcism’
Fort Worth, Texas — A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother during what he described as an attempted exorcism. According to Fort Worth Police, Alexander Taylor Valdez was taken into custody after officers responded to a disturbing 911 tip from an anonymous caller.
Katelynn Ann Hipes Arrested in Connection with Nelson County Homicide
Harrisonburg, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Katelynn Ann Hipes, 22, of Augusta County, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Harrisonburg in connection with the recent homicide of Kevin Scott Small.
Mary Jackson Arrested Again After Grand Jury Indicts for Murder
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Mary Jackson, a woman charged with the murder of 30-year-old Terrance Lewis Jr. in 2024, was arrested again after a grand jury indictment. The indictment, handed down by a Dale County Grand Jury, added charges of murder and shooting into an occupied building to the case.
Deangelo Alford Arrested for First-Degree Murder in Memphis Shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 20-year-old man, Deangelo Alford, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a shooting that left one man dead last week in the Orange Mound neighborhood.
Shane A. May Arrested for First-Degree Murder in Danville Homicide
DANVILLE, Ill. — A homicide investigation in Danville has led to the arrest of 44-year-old Shane A. May on charges of first-degree murder.
Karla Collado Arrested for Alleged Misconduct Involving Minor
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. — A volunteer assistant girls’ soccer coach for Taylorville High School has been arrested following allegations of misconduct involving a minor.
William “Binky” Hunter Charged in Wichita Falls Homicide Investigation
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — William Edward “Binky” Hunter, 45, has been charged with a felony offense in connection with the ongoing investigation into a homicide in Wichita Falls. On April 10, 2025, Hunter was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, marking the eighth arrest related to the investigation into the May 2024 murder of Trevanian Mitchell.
Kyle Alexander Miller Arrested for Homicide in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Kyle Alexander Miller, 34, was arrested on Monday, April 21, in connection with a homicide in Escambia County. Miller has been charged with homicide after deputies responded to a death investigation at a residence on the 1200 block of Barmel Street.
Kirkby Man Joseph Cardwell Jailed for 21 Months Over Assault
A 23-year-old Kirkby man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison following a violent assault on Christmas Day 2023 that left his victim with life-changing facial injuries.
Leon Walker Charged in Cancer Center Burglary
COOK COUNTY, IL — A 23-year-old man from Chicago’s South Austin neighborhood was arrested and charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools after police found him inside the Illinois Cancer Specialists Center with stolen items, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Nathaniel Grant Charged in Claflin Student Murder
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) – Authorities have charged Nathaniel Grant with murder, grand larceny, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime following the death of O’Brian Grant, a student at Claflin University.
Johnathan Ahmad Dais Charged in Human Trafficking Case
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCIV) — A 33-year-old Summerville man, Johnathan Ahmad Dais, has been arrested and charged in a human trafficking case following an investigation into prostitution in the West Ashley area, according to the Charleston Police Department.
Roman Medrano Arrested for Burglary, Animal Cruelty
SAN ANGELO, TX — A 30-year-old man, identified as Roman Medrano, has been arrested on charges of burglary and animal cruelty following a disturbing discovery made during a police investigation over the weekend.
James Justin Watts Hayes Arrested for Burglary
TALLADEGA, AL — A 35-year-old man, James Justin Watts Hayes, was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly breaking into a home on Jackson Trace Road, according to the Talladega Police Department.
Jesse Hanson Arrested in Fortuna Burglary Spree
FORTUNA, CA — On April 22, 2025, officers from the Fortuna Police Department, assisted by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 44-year-old Jesse Allen Hanson in connection with a recent string of burglaries in the city.
Cole Meadows Caught After I-94 Chase Near Moorhead
MOORHEAD, MN (KFGO) — A high-speed police chase ended with the arrest of 23-year-old Cole Meadows, a burglary suspect from Anoka, Minnesota, east of Moorhead on Monday afternoon.
Chad Peterson Charged in North Platte Church Burglaries
NORTH PLATTE, NE — Chad Peterson, a 53-year-old man from Beatrice, has been charged in connection with a string of burglaries at churches around North Platte, police announced.
Leslie Jo Adcock Arrested for Meth Possession in KY
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY — A 45-year-old woman, Leslie Jo Adcock, was arrested on March 27 after deputies from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in her possession while serving an Emergency Protective Order.
Ray Robertson Charged in Cedar Rapids Shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a February 7 shooting that seriously injured a 45-year-old male victim in Cedar Rapids.
Zachary Twachtmann Pleads Guilty in Fatal OWI Crash
SPRINGVILLE, Iowa — A 34-year-old Anamosa man has pleaded guilty to charges of homicide by vehicle and Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in connection with a deadly crash that occurred on February 7, 2023.
Aaron Wingerson Sentenced for Infant Sexual Abuse
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a 3-month-old infant, an act witnessed in real-time by the child’s parents through a video call.
Christopher Kern Pleads Guilty in Officer Shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Grimes man involved in a tense 11-hour standoff with Cedar Rapids police in February has pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted murder of a police officer.
Barbara Ray Charged in $50K Car Rental Embezzlement
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A 51-year-old Solon woman is facing serious charges after being accused of embezzling over $50,000 from Budget Car Rental in Iowa City. Authorities say Barbara Ray, a former manager, manipulated hundreds of rental records and rerouted customer payments into her personal accounts.
