Suspect Arrested in Human Trafficking Case Involving Actor Wang Xing
A key suspect involved in human trafficking and telecom fraud, including a case connected to Chinese actor Wang Xing, has been arrested and sent to China. The Ministry of Public Security in Beijing confirmed the arrest in a statement posted on Sunday.
Fugitive Wanted for Financial Fraud in Brazil Arrested in Everett
BOSTON — Officers from Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a fugitive on October 10 in Everett, Massachusetts. The 37-year-old Brazilian national is wanted in Brazil for financial fraud.
Former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Sitanshu Chowdhury Arrested
DHAKA — Sitanshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury, the former deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, was arrested on Monday in a money laundering case linked to the infamous Hallmark Group loan scam. The arrest was ordered by Dhaka metropolitan magistrate Partha Bhadra after the investigation officer, Sayedur Rahman of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), presented him before the court.
Four Arrested in Louisiana for Disabled Veteran Hunting License Scam
BATON ROUGE — A two-year-long hunting license scam involving fraudulent disabled veteran applications came to an end with the arrest of four individuals on Monday. The Ballard family—John Ballard Jr. and his sons Brian and Trevor—and Kara Meek, an employee at the Louisiana Office of Veteran Affairs, were arrested for allegedly falsifying public records to secure Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing Licenses.
New Jersey Woman Faces Charges for Voter Registration Fraud
TORRINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) — A state employee from Torrington is facing charges for voter registration fraud after altering voter registration cards following a national event.
Erica Napper Arrested for SNAP Fraud in Tate County
TATE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Erica Napper, a Mississippi resident, was arrested on September 24 after an investigation revealed she had committed SNAP fraud.
Phạm Thị Huyền Trang Arrested in Massive $40 Million Scam Network
BẮC NINH — Authorities have revealed that Phạm Thị Huyền Trang, a 26-year-old Vietnamese woman fluent in Chinese, was a central figure in a massive fraud scheme that deceived thousands of victims in Vietnam, amounting to nearly VNĐ1 trillion (US$40 million). Trang played a senior managerial role in this sophisticated network, training scammers, designing manipulative scripts, and coaching her team to impersonate officials like police and tax officers to scam unsuspecting people.
Jos Leijdekkers Sentenced to 24 Years for Drug Trafficking, Murder
Jos Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted criminals and allegedly the son-in-law of Sierra Leone’s president, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking, armed robbery, and ordering a murder. A Rotterdam court sentenced him in absentia last June after he orchestrated six separate drug shipments, totaling 7,000kg of cocaine, and committed other violent crimes. Leijdekkers is now hiding out in Sierra Leone, as confirmed by Dutch prosecutors.
Radja Nainggolan Arrested in Belgium on Drug Charges
Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan, known for his time at Roma, Inter Milan, and Cagliari, has been arrested in connection with an international cocaine trafficking investigation.
Maine Mother and Son Arrested in Drug Trafficking Raid
A mother and son from Maine have been arrested on drug trafficking charges after police conducted raids on their homes in Waterville and Fairfield.
Two Men Arrested for Drug Trafficking After I-295 Traffic Stop
Two men are facing serious drug charges after authorities seized fentanyl, crack cocaine, and Oxycontin pills during a traffic stop on I-295 in Richmond, Maine, on Saturday.
Mark Strong Sr. Charged Again in Prostitution Bust in Rockland
Mark Strong Sr., a Maine man previously convicted in 2013 for his role in operating a prostitution business out of a Zumba studio in Kennebunk, has been charged once more in a prostitution case in Rockland. Strong, now 69 and from Thomaston, was among 11 men arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution at the Asian Massage parlor, which was raided by Rockland police in December 2024.
Scott Dorn Arrested in Connection to Bangor Convenience Store Robbery
BANGOR, Maine (WGME) — A 23-year-old man from Lincoln, Maine, was arrested on Wednesday night in connection with the robbery of a Bangor convenience store, and police believe he may be tied to a series of similar incidents earlier this month.
Miroslav Maksic, 88, Arrested for Homicide of Wife in North Port
NORTH PORT, Fla. – An 88-year-old man, Miroslav Maksic, has been arrested on a homicide charge after authorities allege he killed his 76-year-old wife, Miljka Maksic, and staged the scene to appear as a suicide.
Eric Blackhawk Arrested in Drug Sales Investigation in Sterling
STERLING, Ill. (WTVO) – A 41-year-old man from Sterling, Eric Blackhawk, was arrested after an extensive investigation into narcotics sales in the area, according to Illinois State Police and the Blackhawk Area Task Force.
29 Arrested in Massive Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Operation
HOUSTON — A large-scale law enforcement operation led to the arrest of 29 individuals on charges related to money laundering and drug trafficking, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The operation, centered in Houston but extending across multiple states, revealed a highly sophisticated criminal network allegedly linked to international drug cartels, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Three Arrested in Franklin County Drug Bust Involving Cocaine Delivery
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – Three individuals were arrested on Wednesday after a multi-agency drug task force operation in Franklin County. The operation, which started with the Lawrence County Drug Task Force, focused on a planned drug delivery of approximately one pound of cocaine from West Point, Mississippi to Red Bay, Alabama.
Dexter Raymond Hendrix Arrested in Statesboro Drug Trafficking Bust
A Statesboro man, identified as Dexter Raymond Hendrix, is facing multiple charges related to illegal drug trafficking after a major investigation by the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team.
Kevaun Turner, Antonio Nelson, Tina Cook Arrested in Limestone Co. Drug Bust
On January 21, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located on the 700 block of Brownsferry Street in Athens. During the search, authorities discovered over a quarter pound of methamphetamine, more than an ounce of fentanyl pills, a small quantity of crack cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, and two firearms.
Kylie Skaggs Faces Life in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) – Kylie Skaggs, a 38-year-old woman from Carter County, is facing serious charges after she was allegedly found in possession of fentanyl and prescription drugs.
Donelle Harris Arrested in Wilmington Drug Bust on Multiple Charges
WILMINGTON, DE — Donelle Harris, a 43-year-old man, was arrested on January 23, 2025, following a drug-related operation by the Wilmington Police Department’s Drug, Organized Crime, and Vice Division.
Daniel Morrison Arrested in Wilmington After Gunfire Incident
WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man was arrested following an investigation into a gunfire incident at an apartment complex on January 26, 2025.
Springfield Man Johnadier Santiago Arrested for Drug Trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — A Springfield man was arrested Wednesday after a months-long investigation led to the seizure of nearly 60 grams of cocaine. The Springfield Police Department, along with the FBI Western Massachusetts Gang Task Force and the Chicopee Police Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence linked to 28-year-old Johnadier Santiago of Springfield.
Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba, Costa Rican Drug Kingpin, Arrested
Luis Manuel Picado Grijalba, a highly sought-after drug kingpin, was captured in December at a London airport after authorities traced his whereabouts through his wife’s social media posts.
Timothy Marcus Arrested for Felony Public Indecency in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Timothy Kevin Marcus, 58, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and charged with two counts of felony public indecency.
Chow Hang Tung Among Six Arrested Under Hong Kong’s New Security Law
Hong Kong has announced its first arrests under the controversial new security law, detaining six people for publishing social media posts that allegedly “incited hatred” against Beijing. Among those arrested was pro-democracy activist Chow Hang Tung, who has long been involved in organizing events commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Arizona Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Donald Trump
Authorities in Cochise County, Arizona, have arrested 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syvrud after he allegedly made death threats against former President Donald Trump over the past two weeks. The threats were posted on social media just as Trump visited the county on Thursday to tour the US-Mexico border.
Thomas M. Ross, 17, Arrested for Terrorizing After Threatening Post
A 17-year-old student at Booker T. Washington High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been arrested on charges of terrorizing after allegedly posting a threat on social media. Thomas M. Ross was taken into custody by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) following a tip received on Tuesday morning, January 28.
Arrest Made in Fatal Walgreens Robbery; Suspect Still Sought
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Authorities have arrested one suspect in connection with the fatal Walgreens robbery that occurred on January 22. Detectives are still actively searching for the second suspect and are seeking public assistance in locating him.
Two Men Sentenced for Stirring Racial Hatred Online
Two men from Runcorn, Christopher Taggart, 36, and Rhys McDonald, 34, were sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, 13 August, after pleading guilty to publishing material intended to stir up racial hatred. Taggart was sentenced to 32 months in prison, while McDonald received a 28-month sentence. In addition, Taggart also pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in a private place.
Tom Welling Arrested for DUI in California Parking Lot
Tom Welling, the actor famous for portraying Superman on Smallville, was arrested early Monday morning in Yreka, California, after allegedly driving under the influence. The 47-year-old actor was taken into custody in the parking lot of an Arby’s restaurant. According to reports, Welling’s blood alcohol content was at or above 0.08%, the legal limit.
Billy Hatmaker Arrested on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
Billy Hatmaker was arrested on drug-related charges following a traffic stop on Skinner Branch Road in Powell County, Kentucky. Officers noticed suspected fentanyl during the stop, along with evidence suggesting drug trafficking activities.
5 Men Arrested in York County Drug Trafficking Scheme
Five men have been arrested in connection with an alleged drug trafficking ring operating across York County, Maine. Authorities, led by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA), conducted several controlled purchases of fentanyl and crack cocaine, leading to the arrests.
Harmonie Cosgrove and Kenvron Gardner Arrested in South Royalton
On January 24, two South Royalton residents were arrested on drug-related charges following a traffic stop by Vermont State Police. At approximately 1:30 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks conducted a traffic stop on South Windsor Street near Moses Lane for a violation. Upon investigation, the driver, 28-year-old Harmonie Cosgrove, was found to be trafficking fentanyl. The passenger, 44-year-old Kenvron Gardner, was in possession of methamphetamine and had an outstanding in-state arrest warrant. Additionally, Gardner was found to be in violation of conditions from a previous court case.
Scott Rollins Arrested for Meth Possession in Grangeville Traffic Stop
On January 25, at approximately 1:38 PM, a routine traffic stop on the Truck Route near Grangeville, Idaho, led to the arrest of 42-year-old Scott Rollins. The Idaho County deputy initiated the stop due to a traffic violation.
Kenneth Besecker Arrested for Kingston Bank Robbery
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested following a bank robbery Friday afternoon in Kingston.At just after 2:30 p.m., Kingston Police responded to a reported robbery at M&T Bank, located at 800 Wyoming Avenue. According to Chief Richard Kotchik, the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Kenneth Besecker from Hunlock Creek, handed the teller a note threatening that he had a gun and demanded money.
Newark Man Fernando Pinero Arrested for Multiple Auto Burglaries
NEWARK, NJ — A 55-year-old man from Newark was arrested last week in connection with a series of auto burglaries and criminal mischief incidents.
Jason Folkner Arrested in Lewiston for Burglary and Car Theft
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) — A Maine man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into two homes and stealing a car.
Auburn Woman Arrested for Drug Trafficking, Over 240 Grams of Fentanyl Seized
A 27-year-old woman from Auburn, Katlynn Stump, was arrested on Friday for drug trafficking after police discovered more than 240 grams of fentanyl in her vehicle, worth approximately $20,000 on the street.
Mark O’Brien Arrested in Hiram for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges
A 37-year-old Hiram man, Mark O’Brien, has been arrested after authorities discovered a large stash of drugs and firearms at his home in Hiram. The arrest came after the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search on Tuesday at 931 Tripptown Road as part of an ongoing investigation.
