Howell Township Police Arrest Wei Zheng and Qiufen Chen in Scam
Howell Township police have arrested Wei Zheng and Qiufen Chen after they were caught on Interstate 195 following a sting operation. The two suspects had just left the victims’ home, expecting to collect another payment as part of an ongoing scam. The couple, who lost tens of thousands of dollars, turned to police for help, leading to the operation.
Medi Abalimba, the Football Fraudster, Jailed Again After Escape
Medi Abalimba, notorious for posing as a Premier League footballer and swindling high-profile victims, has been jailed again after fleeing the UK. The scammer, featured in the Netflix documentary The Football Fraudster, was extradited from the United States after escaping the UK in early 2023, breaching his release conditions.
British Couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds Arrested in Afghanistan
Peter, 79, and Barbie Reynolds, 75, a British couple with a long history of humanitarian work in Afghanistan, have been arrested by the Taliban in Bamiyan province. The couple, who have spent 18 years running educational projects in the country, were detained on February 1 when returning home. Their project focused on teaching mothers parenting skills, a program that had reportedly received local approval from Bamiyan authorities.
Former College Soccer Star Matthew Hertgen Arrested for Brother’s Murder
Matthew Hertgen, 31, a former college soccer star, has been arrested for the brutal murder of his 26-year-old brother, Joseph Hertgen, and the killing of a pet cat at a luxury apartment building in New Jersey. The crime occurred at the Michelle Mews Apartments in Princeton, where the brothers lived.
Isaac Loremikan Jailed for Exploiting Vulnerable Woman for Drug Dealing
Isaac Loremikan, 19, from Salford, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in a young offenders’ institution after being convicted of dealing Class A drugs in Warrington. Loremikan was involved in cuckooing, a practice where criminals take over the homes of vulnerable individuals to use them as bases for drug dealing.
23-Year-Old Arrested in Belfast Over Fatal Dublin Stabbing
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Belfast in connection with the fatal stabbing of Quam Babatunde, 34, in Dublin at the weekend. The incident occurred near Grafton Street in Dublin city centre during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Teacher and Man Arrested in Angelina County on Child Pornography Charges
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) – Hillary Danielle Williams, a 33-year-old teacher at Wells ISD, and Michael Scott McCary, 37, have been arrested on charges related to the possession of child pornography. Williams is also facing a bestiality charge in connection with the investigation.
Four Arrested in Nacogdoches County Drug Bust Involving Children
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KLTV) – Four individuals were arrested after Nacogdoches County deputies discovered a significant amount of illegal drugs across two homes in the area.
Two Men Arrested in Jasper County Drug Bust Involving 8-Year-Old
JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) – Two men are in custody following a traffic stop in Jasper County that uncovered drugs in a vehicle carrying an 8-year-old child.
Two Arrested in Polk County with Stolen Debit Cards and Meth
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) – Kassey Jordan, 42, and Jason Paul Kramer, 47, were arrested in Polk County after they were found in possession of stolen debit cards and methamphetamine, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Franky Venegas Arrested Again for Drug and Gun Violations
Controversial rapper Franky Venegas, known as one-half of the Island Boys, is facing more legal troubles after his recent arrest on charges related to drug and gun violations. Franky, who has already had his fair share of mugshots, was booked into Collier County Jail in Naples after being charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, as well as the possession, delivery, or sale of an altered firearm. This arrest marks a continuing pattern of trouble with the law for the 34-year-old artist.
Chinese National Lin Wang Remanded Over Rhino Horn Possession
A 62-year-old Chinese national, Lin Wang, appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court yesterday, facing charges of possessing rhino horns valued at US$360,000. Magistrate Sheunesu Matova remanded Lin in custody until March 11 for routine remand and advised him to approach the High Court for a bail application.
LA Rapper Lefty Gunplay (Franklin Scott Holladay) Arrested on Drug Charges in El Paso
LA rapper Franklin Scott Holladay, better known as Lefty Gunplay, was arrested in El Paso over the weekend on drug-related charges, forcing him to cancel his scheduled performance.
Francisco Aragon Arrested for Strangling Woman in Colorado Springs
A 45-year-old man, Francisco Aragon, was arrested on Sunday in Colorado Springs after allegedly strangling a woman and kidnapping her. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 2500 block of Royalty Ct. at 10:06 a.m.
Juvent Josue Ramirez Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Canyon County
Juvent Josue Ramirez, 21, was arrested by the Wilder Police Department on February 21st and charged with sexual abuse of a minor. The arrest took place in Canyon County, and Ramirez has since been arraigned at the Canyon County Courthouse.
Social Media Influencer Summer Wheaton Arrested for Deadly Malibu Crash
Social media influencer Summer Wheaton has been arrested for her involvement in a deadly crash in Malibu that took the life of 44-year-old Martin Okeke in July 2024. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department charged Wheaton with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence (DUI) with a BAC of 0.08% or more. Wheaton, who has 101,000 followers on Instagram, surrendered to authorities after they issued an arrest warrant for her.
Sergio Velasco Arrested in Muncie for Alleged Human Trafficking Operations
A traffic stop in Muncie led to the arrest of 50-year-old Sergio Velasco, who faces multiple charges related to human trafficking and other offenses. The arrest, made by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, revealed that Velasco was living in the U.S. illegally and allegedly involved in human trafficking operations.
Two Arrested After 2-Year-Old Boy Overdoses on Fentanyl in Tulsa
Tulsa Police arrested two individuals after a 2-year-old boy overdosed on fentanyl at a local motel on Saturday. Authorities responded to the scene near I-44 and Yale, where they found the child unresponsive and struggling to breathe.
Pastor Isaac Awio Arrested for Assault and Vehicle Vandalism
The Uganda Police Force has arrested a self-proclaimed pastor, Isaac Awio, and his accomplice, Erick Odyeny, following a violent incident in Lira City. The two were detained on charges of assault and malicious damage to a vehicle after a viral video surfaced showing them attacking a local musician and vandalizing his car.
Actor Baron Geisler Arrested for Public Drunkenness in Mandaue
Actor Baron Geisler was detained in Mandaue City on Saturday for allegedly violating City Ordinance 11-2008-434, which penalizes public drunkenness. Geisler was released after posting a ₱500 bail, according to Police Col. Mercy Villaro, Public Information Officer of the Mandaue City Police Office.
Two Bluffton Men Arrested in Connection with Fatal Ridgeland Shooting
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men from Bluffton on February 19 in connection with the February 2 fatal shooting of James Reynolds at Tailgator’s Bar and Grille in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
Hester Maria Els Arrested for Defrauding Employer of R896,000
Hester Maria Els, a 55-year-old former accounting clerk, was arrested in Musina on February 19 by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) for allegedly defrauding her former employer of over R896,000.
Zanzou Bouncer Arrested for Role in Viral Torture Videos
A 41-year-old Congolese national, identified as a bouncer at the Zanzou nightclub in Hatfield, has been arrested in connection with disturbing viral videos that surfaced on social media. The videos, which show individuals being forced to perform explicit acts and subjected to brutal torture, sparked outrage across the public and prompted a police investigation.
Chatsworth Men Arrested for Crack-Cocaine Lab, Released on Bail
Two men from Chatsworth, Sagathaven Govindasamy, 54, and Neelan Meek, 51, were arrested for allegedly manufacturing crack-cocaine in a makeshift lab in Montford. The arrest took place on February 14, following a joint operation by the Hawks, Port Shepstone Serious Organised Crime Investigation, KwaZulu-Natal Counter Narcotics, and the Durban Metro Police Drug Team.
Berkley Man, Darren Bradford, Arrested for Sexual Conduct and Drug Distribution
Darren Bradford, 24, from Berkley, has been arrested on charges of sexual conduct and distributing illegal substances to minors.
Melba Sharp Arrested with 4.3kg of Crystal Meth at Phuket Airport
A 65-year-old American woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after attempting to smuggle 4.3kg of crystal methamphetamine, according to multiple reports.
James Paris Arrested on Human Trafficking and Drug Charges
A man is in custody after being arrested on felony charges related to attempted human trafficking and procuring the use of a minor by electronic means.
Tian Tao Charged with Sex Trafficking in Rockland Massage Parlor Case
A 54-year-old man from Gardiner, Tian Tao, has been charged with sex trafficking related to activities at a now-closed massage parlor in Rockland.
Jermaine Barrett Arrested for Attempted Marijuana Trafficking
Jermaine Barrett, a Jamaican national, is behind bars in Mississippi, accused of attempting to traffic over 1,000 pounds of marijuana and marijuana-infused gummies across the country.
Maurio Evans Arrested for Attacking Police Officer in Crystal Springs
Maurio Evans, a 35-year-old Mississippi man, was arrested early Saturday morning after a violent confrontation with Crystal Springs police.
Christy Gold Arrested for Human Trafficking in Nigeria
Christy Gold, also known as Christiana Jacob Uadiale, has been arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on New Year’s Eve. She had been on the run after being convicted in absentia by a Nigerian federal court on March 21 for six counts of trafficking in persons.
Kendrick Tate Arrested in Mount Dora for Child Trafficking
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Kendrick Tate, 34, was arrested Wednesday in Mount Dora on charges of trafficking and sexually assaulting a young girl. According to the Mount Dora Police Department, Tate faces charges of human trafficking for commercial sex acts involving a child under 18, as well as sexual battery on a child aged between 12 and 18.
Michael W. Dowdy Arrested in Murray for Drug Trafficking
MURRAY, Ky. – Michael W. Dowdy, 50, of Murray, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 21, 2025, on multiple drug-related charges. Dowdy faces accusations of trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia following a home visit by deputies and Probation and Parole officers.
Willis “Cowboy” Craig Williams Arrested in Barnwell Drug Death
BARNWELL, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a drug-related death in Barnwell County. The Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday that Willis “Cowboy” Craig Williams was arrested on Friday for manslaughter related to the death of a man on February 12.
Brattleboro Man Kevin McGirr Arrested in Drug Bust
A Brattleboro man, 42-year-old Kevin McGirr, is in jail following a drug bust. Vermont State Police arrested McGirr after a months-long investigation into the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine in the area.
Philip Strong and Charles Wright Arrested for Bartender’s Murder
Las Vegas police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting death of 29-year-old bartender Hope Ritter. The suspects, identified as Philip Strong, 18, and Charles Wright, 20, were booked into the Clark County Detention Center on February 21. They face charges of open murder with a deadly weapon.
Andrea Martin Faces Multiple Charges in NH Woman’s Death
A New Hampshire woman is facing a range of charges, including kidnapping, human trafficking, and involvement in the death of another woman, following an investigation by the New Hampshire State Police.
North Platte Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs
A North Platte man wanted on multiple traffic violations is now facing several drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 80. Alfonso Romero, 37, was stopped by a Nebraska State Patrol trooper near Maxwell on February 13 for a traffic violation. During the stop, the trooper noticed a methamphetamine pipe with residue on the dashboard, prompting a search of the vehicle.
Dover Police Arrest Two on Drug Dealing Charges After Traffic Stop
The Dover Police Department has arrested two individuals on drug dealing charges following a traffic stop on Friday afternoon. Jaimere Harrison, 24, of Dover, and Kemya Dennis, 21, of Georgetown, were taken into custody after officers stopped their vehicle on State Route 1 near Dover Air Force Base as part of an ongoing drug investigation.
Opelousas Man Arrested with Nearly $150K in Illegal Drugs
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A 64-year-old Opelousas man, Henry Comeaux, has been arrested after law enforcement uncovered nearly $150,000 worth of illegal drugs at his home.
