Naples Couple Scammed Out of $2M in Gold; Suspect Arrested
A 72-year-old couple in Naples, Florida, lost more than $2 million in gold after falling victim to an elaborate scam involving threats and deception. According to Lt. Bryan McGinn of the Naples Police Department, the fraudsters posed as law enforcement and falsely claimed the couple had an active arrest warrant. The scammers told them they could avoid arrest by converting their money into gold coins and bars.
Fraudulent Lettings Empire Led by Mohammed Haque Stole £18M
Hundreds of renters were left homeless and financially ruined after being scammed by a fraudulent £18 million lettings empire, a London court has heard. Victims—many of them students or newcomers to the UK—were deceived into handing over deposits for fake properties, then threatened with illegal evictions.
Omereonye Chigozie Arraigned for $1,500 Internet Fraud in Uyo
The Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Omereonye Solomon Chigozie, also known as Kolor Cabiek Ye, on charges of internet fraud and money laundering.
Chinese Nationals XJ & YXC Arrested in Jakarta SMS Scam
The Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim Polri) has arrested two Chinese nationals, identified as XJ and YXC, for allegedly operating a phishing scam using fake base transceiver stations (BTS) to send fraudulent SMS messages.
Pralay Kumar Kar Arrested in $125K Sequim Scam Case
PORT ANGELES, WA — Clallam County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested Pralay Kumar Kar, the second suspect in a sophisticated fraud scheme that scammed a 71-year-old Sequim resident out of $125,000.
Fotis Antonios Arrested in $1.3B NSW Fraud Scam Crackdown
Sydney, Australia – NSW Police have arrested seven people, including alleged ringleader Fotis Antonios, over a billion-dollar fraud scheme involving fake sexual abuse compensation claims.
Robert Pokea Sarudi & Two Others Arrested for Assault
MWONGORISI, Kenya – Police have arrested Robert Pokea Sarudi (43), Bismark Ondiek Sarudi (40), and Lameck Ogindo Osoro (27) for allegedly forcing a woman to participate in traditional rituals and assaulting her after she refused.
Andrew Dutil Arrested for Driving Into Protesters at Tesla Dealership
A Florida man, Andrew Dutil, 44, was arrested after allegedly driving his vehicle onto a curb toward a group of protesters outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, authorities said.
Nathan Breton Arrested for Shooting Outside Lewiston Bar
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) — A 28-year-old Maine man has been arrested for allegedly shooting another man outside The Cage, a bar in Lewiston, early Sunday morning.
Gerhardt Konig Arrested for Attempted Murder at Pali Lookout
NUUANU, Hawaii (Island News) — Honolulu police have arrested Gerhardt Konig, a 46-year-old Maui man, after he allegedly attempted to kill his wife during a morning hike at Pali Lookout on Oahu.
Carmen Rosa Solislerqux Arrested for Bomb Threat at MIA
Miami, FL – A 55-year-old woman from the Dominican Republic was arrested at Miami International Airport (MIA) after allegedly making a false bomb threat while waiting in line.
Stephen Rich & Keianti Collins Arrested in South Beach Raid
South Beach, FL – Miami Beach police arrested Stephen Rich, 29, and Keianti “Tae” Collins, 35, after a raid uncovered stolen firearms, drugs, and cash in an apartment where a toddler was present.
Ex-Baltimore Priest William Mannion Arrested for 1990s Abuse
Baltimore, MD – A former Baltimore priest, William “Father Bill” Mannion, 62, has been arrested for child sexual abuse allegations stemming from incidents in the early 1990s, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
Kwabena Adu-Boahene Arrested Over GHS 49M Embezzlement Case
Accra, Ghana – Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine has confirmed the arrest of Kwabena Adu-Boahene, the former Director General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), who is facing charges of embezzlement, fraud, and illicit financial transactions.
Arkansas Deputy Dillon Kemp Arrested for Sexual Assault Charges
CROSS COUNTY, AR – A former Arkansas sheriff’s deputy, Dillon Kemp, 26, was arrested on Friday and charged with two felony counts of second-degree sexual assault, according to Arkansas State Police (ASP).
Christopher Rosa Arrested for Attempting to Lure 8-Year-Old in Waterbury
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – A Waterbury man was arrested after allegedly attempting to lure an 8-year-old girl into his car while she was playing outside her home on Columbia Boulevard.
Eric Gonzalez Arrested for Felony Drug Charges in Ontario County
FARMINGTON, NY – A Rochester man has been arrested on felony drug charges in Ontario County after residents at Farmington Court Apartments reported suspicious activity to law enforcement.
Shawn Mooney Arrested for Alleged Hammer Attack in Lebanon
LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) – A New Hampshire man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking two people during a fight in Lebanon.
Johnstown-Monroe Coach Kory Ross Arrested for Sexual Battery
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Johnstown-Monroe middle school track and wrestling coach has been arrested and charged with sexual battery following allegations involving a student from a previous school.
Teacher Ricardo Vila Arrested for Sending Explicit Messages
NEW CASTLE, Del. – A middle school physical education teacher has been arrested and charged with 17 felony counts for allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to an eighth-grade student.
9 Suspects, Including Gang Members, Arrested in Columbus Bust
COLUMBUS, Ga. – Nine individuals, all suspected gang members, were taken into custody Sunday after Columbus police seized firearms, drugs, and cash during a raid on Sorrel Court.
David Leary Arrested for Firing Gun at Suspected Car Thieves
Elmont, NY – A 62-year-old Elmont man has been arrested and is facing multiple gun-related charges after allegedly firing shots at individuals he believed were tampering with his car early Tuesday morning.
Malakhi Scott Weathers-Parker Arrested in Louisville Attack
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a brutal assault outside Malone’s at the Paddock Shops in east Louisville, which left three people injured.
Teens Charged in Sgt. Grant Candies’ Death During Chase
SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) – Three 17-year-olds have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Grant Candies. He was fatally struck while deploying spike strips during a high-speed chase early Sunday (March 23).
Danielle Baxter Arrested for Murder After Husband Found Dead
PHILADELPHIA – Authorities have arrested Danielle Baxter, 38, and charged her with murder following the fatal shooting of her husband, Jordan Baxter, in Roxborough on Wednesday, March 19.
Singer Mark Morrison Arrested for Battery in Palm Beach
PALM BEACH, Fla. – 90s R&B star Mark Morrison, best known for his hit song “Return of the Mack,” was arrested Sunday evening after a dispute with a Palm Beach restaurant manager escalated into a physical altercation.
Shantee Frazier Arrested for Sextortion, Threats Over Money
Vero Beach, Fla. (CBS12) – A Vero Beach woman has been arrested for sextortion after allegedly leaking nude photos and videos when the victim refused to give her money or lie to law enforcement about her husband’s case.
Tiffani Mathes Arrested on 13 Felony Charges in Boise
Boise, Idaho (CBS2) – Boise Police have arrested 31-year-old Tiffani Mathes on 13 felony charges, including burglary, identity theft, and drug possession.
Noah Weeks Arrested After Drug Bust, Police Chase in Madison
MADISON, Maine (WABI) – A Madison man was arrested Tuesday morning after a drug bust led to a police chase, ending with the suspect hiding 40 feet up a tree.
Two Arrested for Attempting to Steal Ksh 1.2M Diesel in Kajiado
Kajiado, Kenya – Two men were arrested after an attempt to steal 6,000 litres of diesel worth Ksh 1.2 million from a petrol station in Kajiado was foiled by a vigilant pump attendant.
Nigerian Fraudster Emmanuel Jack Spared UK Deportation
A Nigerian fraudster, Emmanuel Jack, 35, who scammed women out of nearly £200,000, has avoided deportation from the UK after a judge ruled that the healthcare system in Nigeria could not meet the needs of his wife and children.
Brothers Arrested for Robbery at Kirsty Coventry’s Parents’ Home
Harare, Zimbabwe – Two brothers have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the home of International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry’s parents, where they allegedly stole valuable items, including some of her Olympic memorabilia.
Four Men Face Charges After Meadowvale Drive Altercation
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Four men involved in a violent altercation on Meadowvale Drive on December 16, 2019, appeared before Judge Angela Carpenter in Vicksburg Municipal Court on December 18, where their bonds were set. All four suspects have been bound over to the Warren County Grand Jury.
Jensey Herrera-Acosta Arrested in Nationwide Theft Scheme
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Authorities have arrested Jensey Herrera-Acosta, a suspect linked to a nationwide retail theft ring, after an investigation into a November 2023 theft at a Burlington store in Abilene.
Davenport Pair Arrested for Burlington Store Theft in Bettendorf
BETTENDORF, Iowa – Two Davenport residents were arrested after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise from a Burlington store in Bettendorf on March 23.
Deantae Walker Arrested in Bowling Green Corvette Theft Case
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A 21-year-old man, Deantae Walker, has been arrested in connection with the theft of eight Corvettes from the GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant earlier this week.
Prison Officer Donald Madzinga Charged for Smuggling Gun in Escape Plot
HARARE – A prison officer accused of smuggling a gun into custody for an inmate’s dramatic escape appeared in court on Monday, while the fugitive, Luke Zinyengere, 29, was re-arrested in Harare after a three-day manhunt.
Three Arrested in Bowling Green Stolen Vehicle and Shoplifting Incident
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three people are facing charges after Bowling Green Police stopped a stolen vehicle near a Kroger store on Sunday.
Woman Arrested for Stealing $10,000 Worth of Shoes and Clothes from Louisiana Sporting Goods Store
Donaldsonville, Louisiana – A 37-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the theft of $10,000 worth of shoes and clothing from a Donaldsonville sporting goods store earlier this year.
K9s Assist in Arrest of Two Suspects After Stolen Car Crash on I-395 in Killingly
Killingly, Connecticut – State police K9 units assisted in the arrest of two suspects who fled the scene of a stolen vehicle crash on Interstate 395 on Saturday afternoon.
