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Qays Aktar Jailed for Courier Fraud Scam Across UK
Qays Aktar, 30, of Grasmere Avenue in Wembley, has been sentenced to five years and one month in prison after admitting to eight counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. The sentencing took place at Norwich Crown Court on Friday, September 19.
Larry Bushart Jr. Arrested Over School Violence Meme
Larry Bushart Jr., a 61-year-old former police officer from Tennessee, was arrested and charged with making threats of mass violence against a school after posting a controversial meme in a Facebook group.
Tikeyonna Hutchison Arrested After Child Abduction Rescue
The Lonoke County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the England Police Department, successfully located an abducted child in Royce City, Texas. The child was found safe and unharmed following a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies.
Pastor Matthew Masiewicz Arrested for Child Exploitation
Canyon County, Idaho — Matthew Masiewicz, 53, a senior pastor at Sovereign Grace Fellowship in Nampa, was arrested on September 23 on multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child.
John Dushan Cole Sentenced to 20-40 Years for Child Sexual Crimes
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson provided an update on the sentencing of John Dushan Cole, 57, also known as Johnny Cole, following his conviction on serious child sexual crimes.
19 Arrested in North Austin Drug-Free Zone Crackdown
AUSTIN, Texas — Nineteen individuals were arrested following a two-month investigation by the Austin Police Department (APD) targeting seven high-crime areas in North Austin, six of which are designated Drug-Free Zones (DFZ) near schools and playgrounds.
Officer Derek J. Gale and Brandon Valentino Charged in Township Vehicle Theft
A Grand Jury investigation has resulted in felony charges against Derek J. Gale, an Upper Southampton Township Police Officer, and Brandon F. Valentino, a former public works employee, for their involvement in a criminal conspiracy to rig bids and steal township vehicles.
Eight Arrested in Kenosha Linked to Mexican Cartel Retail Theft Ring
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — After a months-long multi-agency investigation, eight individuals connected to the Mexican cartel La Familia Michoacana were arrested in Kenosha for operating an organized retail theft ring spanning multiple states.
Travaughn Gaines Arrested for Kidnapping Kids in Stolen Car in Plantation
PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) — A man was arrested after allegedly stealing a woman’s running vehicle with her 10-year-old and 8-month-old daughters still inside, outside a dry cleaners in Plantation.
Gaven Carayoan, 3 Others Charged in Cemetery Vase Theft
RADCLIFF, KY — Four men have been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing bronze vases from multiple gravesites across Hardin County.
George Hayley, Regina Glaze Arrested in Copper Theft
JACKSON, Miss. — Two individuals have been arrested and one remains at large following the theft of $2,800 worth of copper wire in Natchez, Mississippi. Authorities say the stolen wire was transported to Jackson to be burned and sold.
Andrew Carl Leff Charged in LeRoy Vehicle Theft Case
LeROY, Minn. — Andrew Carl Leff, an 18-year-old with a prior history of car theft, was charged this week with multiple felonies after allegedly stealing a vehicle and equipment from a wind turbine maintenance site.
Mark Holloway Arrested for $4,900 Fencing Theft in Riverstone
Mark Holloway, 49, of Fresno, was arrested on September 24, 2025, after being linked to the theft of over $4,900 worth of fencing materials from a construction site in Riverstone.
Six Arrested for Smash-and-Grab Robberies in Southern California
Six men have been arrested in connection with a violent smash-and-grab robbery at a Palm Desert jewelry store in August, which was part of a series of similar thefts across Southern California, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials announced.
Jessie Hayes Arrested in Russell County on Theft Charges
A Casey County man was arrested early Tuesday morning in Russell County on multiple theft-related charges.
Modesto Man Jesus Vega Arrested After Stolen Car Chase
Two young men from Modesto were arrested early Tuesday, Sept. 16, following a police chase involving a stolen vehicle in Ceres.
Richard Sliger and Dan-el Dalman Arrested for Copper Wire Theft in Spring
SPRING, TX — On September 24, 2025, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office District 2 units arrested two men suspected of stealing copper wire in Spring.
Xaelyn Dunbar Arrested for Threatening Social Media Comments on UTSA Vigil
SAN ANTONIO — A 19-year-old man was arrested after police say he posted threatening comments on social media regarding a planned vigil for political activist Charlie Kirk at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
Boise Men Junior Alvarodo Hernandez, Bailey Geesey Arrested After Violent Theft
Boise, Idaho (CBS2) — Two Boise men were arrested following a violent theft and shooting incident at a business on the 6300 block of West Fairview Avenue late Saturday night.
Juliann Vithoulkas, Shaquandra Palmer-Bennett Arrested in Pawleys Island Child Neglect Fight
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Two women from Murrells Inlet were arrested following a fight in Pawleys Island that also involved child neglect charges.
Michael Pope Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges in Virginia Beach
Michael Pope, co-owner of the Goddard School of Lynnhaven in Virginia Beach, was arrested Sunday on charges including rape and forcible sodomy. The allegations date back to August 2024.
Jamie Braley Arrested for Embezzling $35K from Lincoln Company
LINCOLN, Neb. — Jamie Braley, 38, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of felony theft after allegedly embezzling over $35,000 from Spreetail, a Lincoln-based company.
Charles William Baker Arrested for $500K Burglary in Micro
MICRO, N.C. — Charles William Baker, 51, of Selma, was arrested on September 17 after breaking into a vacant business in Micro and causing extensive damage.
Erald Kamberi Jailed for 10 Years in Fatal Moped Crash
WARE, Hertfordshire — Erald Kamberi, 21, was jailed for 10 years after causing the death of 34-year-old Phillip Bruce in a collision on August 1.
Keith Nickerson Charged in Screwdriver Assault in Westmoreland
Westmoreland, NY — A 46-year-old Westmoreland man, Keith Nickerson, has been arrested and charged following a violent incident involving a screwdriver at a state-run facility.
Shaquille O. Jones Arrested After 4-Hour Standoff in Mendota
MENDOTA, IL — A 32-year-old Mendota man, Shaquille O. Jones, was arrested Tuesday following a four-hour standoff with police after he allegedly committed domestic battery involving strangulation.
Jonesboro Man Arrested for Forging Checks and Stealing $62,700
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) — Police have arrested Jonesboro resident Justin Paul Hall after he allegedly forged customer checks and deposited them into his personal bank account.
Gainesville Man Alex Alfonso Mercado Arrested for Vehicle Burglary
GAINESVILLE — Alex Alfonso Mercado, 40, was arrested Sunday after allegedly breaking into a vehicle and stealing financial transaction cards, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Marwan Marouf, Dallas Muslim Leader, Detained by ICE Amid Green Card Denial
DALLAS, TX — Marwan Marouf, a prominent leader in the North Texas Muslim community, was unexpectedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday as he dropped off his son at school. The Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), which has represented Marouf for over six years, condemned the arrest and revealed that Marouf’s green card application was denied on the same day.
Karl Card Arrested for Intimidation with Deadly Weapon in Evansville Road Rage
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A 62-year-old man, Karl Card, was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on another driver during a road rage incident.
Marynka Zarina Marquez Arrested for Arson and Threat at El Paso Church
EL PASO, Texas — Marynka Zarina Marquez, 35, of Denton, Texas, was arrested after allegedly setting fire outside Beth El Bible Church in El Paso and leaving threatening, hateful messages inside the church related to a vigil for the recently assassinated conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
Laterrious Braziel Arrested for Multiple Gun Crimes in Hammond
HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested 18-year-old Laterrious “Bezo” Braziel in connection with multiple gun-related crimes spanning the last three months.
Ladarrius Brown Arrested in Death of 9-Month-Old Girl
Infant Killed in Shooting Near Cobb County Motel; Suspect in Custody .
Escambia Coach Kendrick Johnson Charged with Drug Trafficking
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Kendrick Johnson, a 44-year-old high school coach, was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges including trafficking synthetic narcotics, racketeering, and using a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony.
Six Women Arraigned in Alvarado ICE Detention Center Shooting
WICHITA COUNTY — Six women were arraigned Tuesday on federal charges connected to the July 4, 2025 shooting of a police officer at the Prairieland Detention Center, an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas. The detainees are currently held at the Wichita County Jail under federal custody.
Travis O’Neal Willis Arrested in Hall County Cocaine Trafficking Bust
Gainesville Man Arrested After Hall County Drug Investigation
Zhenshi Liu, Junping Ren Charged in Iowa City Trafficking Case
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Three individuals have been arrested in a human trafficking case involving two Iowa City massage parlors where women were forced to perform sex acts and endure grueling work hours, according to police.
Seven Arrested in Hartford Human Trafficking Case
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) — Hartford Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with a human trafficking case involving three female juvenile victims. The investigation began in May 2025, following reports of trafficking activity in the area.
Stephen Wisinger Arrested in Titus County Drug Investigation
TITUS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) — A narcotics investigation by the Titus County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of Stephen Allen Wisinger on multiple felony charges.
William Hunter Arrested After 17 Months on the Run
After 17 months on the run, William Hunter, 34, has been arrested in Spain for the murder of 22-year-old British national Elliot Mulligan in Albufeira, Portugal.
