Yuniesky Betancourt Charged in Insurance Fraud Case
Yuniesky Betancourt, a former MLB shortstop known for his time with the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, and Milwaukee Brewers, was arrested last week in Miami. He has been charged with insurance fraud and staging a fake car accident in a scheme that also involved three other individuals.
Joseph Hassan Yaye Charged in SAPS Pension Scam
Joseph Hassan Yaye, a 44-year-old Congolese national, has appeared before the Makhado Magistrate’s Court after being arrested for allegedly defrauding a retired policewoman in Limpopo of her pension payout. The case, described by authorities as a fraudulent business investment scam, has left the victim out of hundreds of thousands of rands.
Adrian Peterson Arrested for DWI After Vikings Draft Event
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning in Minnesota on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, just hours after attending the Vikings’ draft party as a special guest.
FBI Arrests Judge Hannah Dugan for Obstruction in Immigration Case
The FBI has just arrested Judge Hannah Dugan from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on charges of obstruction following a controversial incident in her courthouse last week.
Fernando Collor Arrested and Ordered to Serve Prison Sentence for Corruption
Brazil’s former president, Fernando Collor, has been arrested and ordered to begin serving a prison sentence following his 2023 conviction for corruption.
Jared Isaacman Faces Scrutiny Over Past Fraud Arrest
Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, is facing renewed scrutiny over a past arrest and multiple lawsuits linked to unpaid casino debts. The billionaire entrepreneur and SpaceX astronaut was arrested in 2010 on fraud charges and has been sued by casinos in New Jersey and Connecticut for allegedly writing $2 million in bad checks.
Cody Timothy Casey Arrested After 3 Years on the Run
After three years on the run, Cody Timothy Casey was arrested in Oman and returned to Canada, where he appeared in Vancouver Provincial Court on April 25. Casey, 38, was transported via Germany and remanded in custody by Judge Donna Senniw.
Five Men Arrested in Waynesboro Drug Raid
Five men have been arrested following a major drug raid conducted Thursday by the Staunton-Augusta Drug Enforcement Task Force and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) in Waynesboro, Virginia.
5 Arrested, Children Found in Drug-Infested Naples Homes
NAPLES, Fla. — Five individuals were arrested Thursday after Naples Police uncovered a drug-filled home where children were living in unsafe conditions. The arrests and search were part of an investigation in the River Park East Community.
Cocoa Beach Police Arrest Scott McElman on Drug Charges
COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA — Scott McElman, 40, was arrested by the Cocoa Beach Police Department on April 25, following a month-long investigation. McElman faces multiple drug charges, including trafficking in fentanyl, possession of methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a violation of pre-trial release conditions.
Antonio Brown Arrested in Bradford County Meth Case
TOWANDA, PA – Antonio Brown has been arrested on multiple drug charges following a joint investigation by the Bradford County Drug Task Force (BCDTF) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) into methamphetamine sales in the area.
Louis Pradier Arrested in Lafayette Drug, Gun Bust
LAFAYETTE, LA – A Lafayette man is in custody following the late-night seizure of multiple pounds of drugs, firearms, and cash during a law enforcement raid.
Jemell & Thomas Cooper Arrested in Screven Drug Bust
SCREVEN COUNTY, GA – A coordinated law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of Jemell Cooper and Thomas Cooper, who were taken into custody on April 24th after a search of a residence on Hiltonia-Perkins Road.
Scottie Warner Jr. & 2 Others Charged in Meth Trafficking
BOWLING GREEN, KY – Three individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after a routine traffic stop in Bowling Green on Wednesday evening turned into a narcotics investigation.
Joseph Sconyers Charged After Mooning, Meth Arrest
CARROLLTON, GA – A man allegedly involved in a mooning incident at a local smoke shop ended up facing a felony drug charge after police say they found him with methamphetamine.
Shiflett, Hesson Arrested on Drug Charges in Oakland
OAKLAND, MD – Garrett County Sheriff Bryson Meyers has confirmed the arrest of two local residents, identified as Shiflett and Hesson, following a traffic stop that led to drug charges.
Criss, Hoag Arrested for Drug Offenses Near Belmont School
BELMONT, WI – Two individuals, Alonzo A. Criss (40) and Alissa K. Hoag (30), were arrested on April 22, 2025, in connection with serious drug violations near a school zone, Lafayette County Sheriff Reg Gill confirmed in a press release.
Russell J. Hall Arrested in Stella for Drug Possession & Weapon Charges
STELLA, Mo. (Newton County Sheriff’s Office) – Russell J. Hall, 46, was arrested on Friday after authorities executed a narcotics search warrant at his home in rural Stella, Missouri. The operation was conducted by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team in collaboration with the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team (ODET).
Three Indiana Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Priceville
On Wednesday night, three men from Indiana were arrested following a traffic stop on I-65 South in Priceville, Alabama. Officers initiated contact with the vehicle’s occupants and, based on several suspicious indicators, suspected criminal activity.
Richard Wesley Turner Arrested for Forgery After Bank Incident
On April 23, Richard Wesley Turner, 41, of Tupelo, was arrested after attempting to cash a fraudulent check at First Choice Bank, located at 3850 North Gloster Street. Turner caused a disturbance at the bank before police arrived, prompting bank employees to call law enforcement.
Matthew Cunningham Faces Felony Charges After Attacking Officers
Matthew Romell Cunningham, 38, of Tupelo, has been charged with two felonies after allegedly attacking two officers during his arrest on April 23. The altercation began when Tupelo police responded to a call at Helping Hands on South Church Street, where Cunningham had reportedly assaulted an employee.
Simbongile Geqeza, Others Nabbed in R2.4M Fort Hare Fraud
In a major breakthrough against corruption in higher education, three individuals — including two former University of Fort Hare (UFH) executives — were arrested for their alleged roles in a R2.4 million fraud scheme.
Jeremiah Lett Charged After Gun Found at South Central High
A student at South Central High School in Greenville, North Carolina, was arrested on Tuesday morning after a gun was found on school property.
Eau Claire Man Arrested After Attempting to Enter School with Gun
An Eau Claire man was arrested on April 24 after attempting to enter Putnam Heights Elementary School, violating a previous ban from the Eau Claire Area School District.
Sinazo Yvonne Gidimisane Arrested in Plumstead Brothel Case
Sinazo Yvonne Gidimisane, 35, has become the third suspect arrested in connection with a brothel operating in Plumstead, Cape Town. Gidimisane appeared briefly in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Friday, where she was formally charged with trafficking in persons.
Duane Geel, 67, Faces Charges of Gross Sexual Assault in Maine
Duane Geel, 67, of Wesley, Maine, appeared in court for the first time on Friday, facing charges of gross sexual assault involving a minor. Geel, who was arrested on Thursday, is charged with six counts of gross sexual assault after what authorities are calling an extended investigation.
Ayazola ‘China’ Fulu Arrested for Officer Ndzingo’s Murder
A major breakthrough has been made in Cape Town as Ayazola Fulu, known by the alias “China”, has been arrested by the Hawks’ Serious and Violent Crime team. Fulu, 30, is accused of murdering Constable Akho Ndzingo, a police officer and Premier League soccer referee, in Khayelitsha in June 2024.
Lincoln Kaehu Arrested for Multiple Burglaries in ‘Ele‘ele
‘ELE‘ELE, Hawai‘i (Island News) – Lincoln Kaehu, a 54-year-old resident of Puhi, was arrested on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in connection with a string of burglaries in the ‘Ele‘ele area. Kaehu is allegedly involved in the burglary of the ‘Ele‘ele Ace Hardware store that occurred on April 15, 2025.
Five Arrested in Rankin County for ATM Fraud Operation
RANKIN COUNTY, MS – Five individuals from Florida were arrested in Rankin County after a significant ATM fraud operation was uncovered by authorities. The suspects were using stolen debit and credit card information to make fraudulent withdrawals from ATMs.
Hayden Crow Faces 37 Charges in Paragould Vehicle Break-ins
PARAGOULD, Ark. – Hayden Crow, a 24-year-old man from Rector, Arkansas, is facing 37 charges related to a series of vehicle break-ins in Paragould. Crow was arrested on Thursday, April 24, following a bench warrant issued after a judge found probable cause for the charges.
Youngstown Men Arrested After Shoplifting Spree at Liberty Walmart
LIBERTY, Ohio – Three Youngstown men have been arrested after allegedly going on two separate shoplifting sprees at the Liberty Walmart on April 10. The suspects – 21-year-old Jamek Clarett, 18-year-old Dwayne Howard, and 19-year-old Resean Graham – face multiple theft charges after being caught stealing items from the store.
Debra Ann Russell-Ellis Arrested for Credit Card Abuse in Sulphur Springs
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX – Debra Ann Russell-Ellis, a 60-year-old woman from Sulphur Springs, has been arrested on a felony charge of credit or debit card abuse following an investigation by the Sulphur Springs Police Department.
Alabama’s Eddie Williams, 3 Others Charged in Robbery Case
TUSCALOOSA, AL – Four University of Alabama football players have been arrested and charged in connection with two early morning robbery incidents on campus.
Robert Crimo Sentenced to Life for Highland Park Shooting
An Illinois judge sentenced 24-year-old Robert Crimo III to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade mass shooting that left seven people dead and over 40 injured.
James Cornelius Miles Accused in $3,200 HVAC Scam
James Cornelius Miles, a 56-year-old resident of Smyrna, has been arrested and booked into the Floyd County Jail following allegations of contractor fraud.
Norman Eugene Frontis Jr. Arrested on Drug, ID Theft Charges
Norman Eugene Frontis Jr., a 68-year-old resident of Bell Street in Mooresville, was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Deputies on a range of drug and identity-related offenses following a traffic stop.
Brock Logan Moretz Charged with Assault, False Imprisonment
Brock Logan Moretz, a 28-year-old resident of Hickory, has been arrested by Alexander County Sheriff’s Deputies following a 911 call in the Bethlehem community on Wednesday, April 23.
Fresno Man Robert Castillo Arrested for 2004 Cold Case Murder
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – After 20 years, investigators have made an arrest in the 2004 cold case of Barbara Lee, thanks to the use of DNA evidence. The arrest took place on Friday, when 61-year-old Robert Castillo was taken into custody in connection to the death of 43-year-old Barbara Lee (also known as Barbara Parker).
Malcolm Pope Charged with Murder of Mother, Mireya Pope
VISTA, Calif. (NBC 7) — Malcolm Pope, 26, has been charged with the murder of his mother, Mireya Pope, after a tragic incident in Vista that led to an hours-long SWAT standoff.
Rondarrius Evans Arrested After Brutal Double Homicide in New Boston
DALLAS, Texas — Rondarrius Evans, a 21-year-old man wanted for a brutal double homicide in New Boston, Texas, has been apprehended in downtown Dallas after a months-long manhunt. The arrest comes after Evans was placed on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list and was charged with the 2024 murders in Bowie County.
