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James Grote Arrested for Supporting Palestine Action
Oxford, UK — Baptist minister James Grote was arrested on Sunday by Thames Valley Police after displaying a placard in support of Palestine Action, a group recently banned under UK terrorism laws.
Sheriff Adam King Arrested on Felony Corruption Charges
JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas — Johnson County Sheriff Adam King has been arrested by his own deputies on serious felony charges, according to jail records released today.
David Taylor & Michelle Brannon Arrested in Forced Labor Scheme
Nationwide — Two self-proclaimed religious leaders, David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56, were arrested this week on federal charges tied to a nationwide forced labor and money laundering conspiracy connected to their controversial organization, Kingdom of God Global Church (KOGGC).
Michael Angel Garcia Arrested for Child Sex Abuse in Prosper
PROSPER, Texas — A 37-year-old Prosper man, Michael Angel Garcia, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a young child or disabled individual, according to Prosper Police.
Kelley Wolf Arrested in Utah Amid Ongoing Custody Battle
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — The Real World: New Orleans alum Kelley Wolf, 48, was arrested late Tuesday, August 26, on suspicion of electronic communication harassment and unauthorized electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.
Shawn Moir Arrested After Grandfather’s Fatal Stabbing
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NJ / VILLANOVA, PA — A 26-year-old man accused of murdering his grandfather was arrested after being found hiding in a stolen SUV inside a parking garage at Villanova University, authorities said.
Maria Hendricks Sentenced for Identity Theft Scheme
LOS ANGELES, CA – A Southern California woman with a long history of fraud and identity theft has been sentenced to three years in federal prison, authorities announced.
India Lawson Arrested for Identity and EBT Card Theft
GREENVILLE, NC – A Greenville woman has been arrested and charged with multiple fraud-related offenses after allegedly stealing another person’s identity and using their EBT card.
Nichelle Beale Charged With Identity Theft in NY
CANANDAIGUA, NY – A 48-year-old woman is facing serious charges after allegedly using stolen identity information to rent an apartment and failing to pay rent.
Monica Orta Arrested in Elder Fraud Case in Doral
DORAL, Fla. — Monica Orta, a 59-year-old woman with a lengthy criminal history, was arrested Tuesday by Doral police after allegedly exploiting an 86-year-old woman she had been hired to care for.
James Scholl Charged in Amsterdam Pallet Jack Theft
AMSTERDAM, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man has been arrested following the theft of an electronic pallet jack from a local business, thanks to surveillance footage that helped track his vehicle across Montgomery County.
Marcu Rostas Caught in Florida With $400K in Stolen Jewelry
FLORIDA — A man wanted in several states for high-end jewelry theft was arrested Monday in Florida after police spotted a $40,000 Rolex on his 10-year-old son’s wrist.
Juan Quiroz Manzueta Arrested After Oil Theft, I-95 Chase
ABERDEEN, Md. — A New York man wanted for stealing cooking oil and injuring a police officer during a chaotic chase on Interstate 95 has been arrested.
DeAndre Brown Arrested for Theft, Fraud, Misconduct Charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — DeAndre Brown, a well-known advocate for criminal justice reform and current director of the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry, was arrested Wednesday after being indicted on multiple criminal charges.
Dai Yong, Zhang Xinghua Charged in $8.3M Crypto Theft
SINGAPORE — Two men have been charged in Singapore for allegedly stealing US$6.5 million (S$8.3 million) in cryptocurrency after gaining unauthorized access to a computer system belonging to global crypto exchange SafeX.
Adam Michael Moreno Arrested Again for Retail Theft
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) — Adam Michael Moreno, 37, is back in legal trouble after being arrested on August 27 and booked into the Randall County Detention Center for organized retail theft, just months after pleading guilty to similar charges.
Jody Thompson Arrested for Theft in Lavaca County
HALLETTSVILLE, Texas – Jody Mildred Thompson, former principal of Ezzell ISD, has been arrested by authorities in Lavaca County on a felony theft charge.
Sean Ferguson Arrested for Attempted Police Trike Theft
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A Fargo man, identified as Sean Ferguson, was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a police trike and being found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Joseph Lee Rainey Arrested for Armed Robbery in Attalla
ATTALLA, Ala. — A Munford man with an extensive criminal history was arrested following an armed robbery at a local convenience store in Attalla on August 20.
Yunhai Lee Arrested for Stealing US Breast Cancer Research to China
HOUSTON, Texas — Yunhai Lee, a 35-year-old researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center, was arrested last month at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for allegedly stealing US-funded breast cancer vaccine research and uploading it to a Chinese server.
Scott L. Snodderly Arrested Driving Stolen SUV in Idaho
LEWISTON, ID — A 61-year-old Clarkston man, Scott L. Snodderly, was arrested early Wednesday morning after Lewiston Police found him driving a stolen SUV.
Alexander Thomas Accused of Misusing City Credit Card
Hartford, CT – Less than a year after facing theft charges tied to a local church, Hartford Councilman Alexander Thomas is again under scrutiny—this time for allegedly misusing a city credit card during a conference in Washington, D.C.
Jacob Scudder, Issac New Charged in Florence Car Thefts
Florence, KY – Around 4:50 AM on August 26, Boone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a series of vehicle break-ins reported in the Cheshire Ridge subdivision in Florence.
Genie Yamaguchi Pleads Guilty in Don Don Donki Theft
SINGAPORE — Social media influencer Genie Yamaguchi, 30, known for her Instagram presence with nearly 15,000 followers, pleaded guilty on August 26 to shoplifting more than S$600 worth of merchandise from a Don Don Donki outlet.
Maria Campbell, Accomplice Arrested in Ulta Theft Case
SAN FRANCISCO — A retail theft investigation led to the arrest of Maria Campbell, 39, and her accomplice Joshua Rojas, 20, after stolen merchandise from Ulta Beauty was tracked from Pleasant Hill to San Francisco.
David Ahl Charged in $10M Home Depot Theft Ring
LOS ANGELES — Southern California authorities have broken up what Home Depot calls the largest organized retail theft operation in its history, involving $10 million in stolen merchandise and more than 600 thefts this year alone.
Becky Jackson Sullivan Charged in Pickup Truck Theft Case
HARNETT COUNTY, NC — A 43-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with six felonies after allegedly stealing two pickup trucks and selling them.
Jim Leavitt Arrested in Florida on Theft, Battery Charges
3ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Former University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt, 68, was arrested on August 25 and charged with grand theft and battery following an alleged altercation involving his ex-girlfriend, according to police records.
Ex-TSMC Employee Faces 14 Years for Trade Secrets Theft
TAIPEI — Taiwanese prosecutors are pushing for a 14-year prison sentence for a former TSMC employee accused of leaking trade secrets to Tokyo Electron, a Japanese supplier of chipmaking equipment.
Jonathon Vega Arrested for Felony Theft at Pilot Travel Center
A 21-year-old Cheyenne man, Jonathon Vega, was arrested and charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing more than $1,000 from the Pilot Travel Center on Aug. 21.
Viroth Phannavong Arrested by ICE in Boston
On August 20, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 58-year-old Viroth Phannavong in Boston, concluding a years-long legal process following his conviction for child molestation in Rhode Island.
Robert Esquivel Arrested for Sexual Battery of Minor
A Catholic priest in Nampa, Idaho has been arrested on charges of sexual battery involving a minor. Robert Mendez Esquivel, 45, an associate pastor at St. Paul’s Catholic Church — known to parishioners as “Father Toto” — was taken into custody Wednesday evening.
Emory Manning Arrested in Ocala on Drug, Gun Charges
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – A 40-year-old man is facing serious charges after Ocala police discovered drugs, a stolen gun, and thousands in cash inside his van.
Robert Stiles, Shandar Kauffman, Sherman Face Drug Charges
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — Three Cherokee County residents have been arrested in connection with a methamphetamine trafficking operation that stretched from Georgia to North Carolina, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
Alec Bogus Caught After Muddy Chase in Fraud Case
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. — A man covered in mud and wearing only a swimsuit tried to outrun police in the mountains of Idaho Springs during a fraud investigation.
Demetrius White Wanted for Smash-and-Grab Theft in Doylestown
Bedminster Township police have identified Demetrius White, who also has ties to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as the suspect in a smash-and-grab theft that occurred in Doylestown Township in 2023.
TC BioPharm CEO Bryan Kobel Attacked by Illegal Immigrant Uber Driver
Bryan Kobel, CEO of biotechnology company TC BioPharm, spoke out after being attacked by an Uber driver, leaving him unconscious and with a brain injury. The incident occurred in South Carolina in April following a dispute that quickly escalated.
Robert Shrader Charged in Hospital Restroom Spy Case
Robert Pinon Shrader, a former nursing director at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in The Woodlands, has been arrested and charged with invasive visual recording. Police say Shrader placed hidden cameras in both staff and public restrooms inside the hospital’s West Tower.
Dale James Arrested After Da Nang Jewellery Robbery
ĐÀ NẴNG — Police in Da Nang have arrested Dale James, a 29-year-old American from California, for an armed robbery at a PNJ jewellery centre on Núi Thành Street.
Dawn Petteys Charged in $13K Dollar General Theft
GRANVILLE, NY – A 33-year-old Granville woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $13,000 from the Dollar General store where she worked in Whitehall.
