Cecilia Sala Arrested in Tehran After Swiss-Iranian Arms Dealer’s Detention
Cecilia Sala, a 29-year-old Italian journalist, was arrested in Tehran on December 19, 2024, amid reports suggesting that her detention was a retaliation for the recent arrest of a Swiss-Iranian businessman suspected of arms dealing.
Louis Barnett Jailed After Violent Robbery and Airport Arrest
Louis Barnett, 32, was arrested at Birmingham Airport while attempting to leave for a holiday, just two days after committing a violent robbery in Kingsbury, Warwickshire. Barnett, along with an accomplice, broke into a home on March 5 and attempted to steal two cars from the driveway. When both cars were found to have security measures in place, the robbers fled with only the keys, but not before threatening and assaulting one of the occupants.
Ryan Timms Jailed for Life After Murdering Wife in Hartshill
Ryan Timms, 44, from Hartshill, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 19 years after being convicted of murdering his wife. The tragic incident occurred on July 31, 2023, when Timms claimed he found his wife hanging at their home. Despite efforts to revive her, she passed away four days later in the hospital.
Mohammed Akhtar Jailed for Threatening Far-Right Activists with Samurai Sword
Mohammed Akhtar, 24, from Birmingham, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after posting a picture on Snapchat holding a samurai sword with the caption “where’s Tommy Robinson?” He also sent threatening messages in various WhatsApp groups, including one that said, “need to smash up this white lot.” The post was made during a period of civil unrest sparked by false information about a child murder suspect, causing tensions to rise.
Carjacker William Lewis Jailed for 11 Years After Robbery
William Lewis, a notorious carjacker, has been jailed for 11 and a half years following a theft that left a man with life-changing injuries. This marks another chapter in Lewis’ criminal history, which has seen him involved in multiple car thefts.
Nathan Morrison Jailed for County Lines Drug Offenses in Walsall
Nathan Morrison, a county lines drug dealer from Aldridge, was sentenced to six years in prison after a significant drug bust in Walsall. The 40-year-old was stopped by officers from West Midlands Police’s County Lines Taskforce on Queen Street, Walsall, on September 5, 2023. The officers found a large quantity of Class A drugs hidden in the car’s fuel cap.
Drink Driver Nirvair Lall Jailed for Killing Inderjot Singh in Crash
Nirvair Lall, a convicted robber, has been jailed for the death of his friend, Inderjot Singh, in a tragic Christmas Day crash. The 25-year-old was speeding in his Ford Fiesta when he lost control and collided with a tree in a notorious accident hotspot in West Bromwich.
Jigawa State Police Arrest Several Suspects for Various Crimes
The Jigawa State Police Command has successfully arrested multiple suspects in connection with a range of criminal activities, including fraud, cybercrime, armed robbery, and vehicle theft.
Kevin McDonald Arrested in Phenix City Bank Robbery Case
A suspect, identified as Kevin Robert McDonald, has been arrested in connection with a bank robbery that took place in Phenix City, Alabama.
Shamone Huggins Faces Murder Charge After Fatal Stabbing
A woman in Columbus, Georgia, is now facing a murder charge after a man succumbed to injuries from a stabbing incident.
Dylan Martin Arrested for Armed Robbery at Newington Cumberland Farms
A Bristol man, Dylan Martin, 32, was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Cumberland Farms store in Newington on Christmas night.
John Gary Arrested in Fatal Moped Crash in Columbus
John Gary, 39, has been arrested in connection with a deadly crash in Columbus that involved a moped and a vehicle.
Jeramie Lloyd Benjamin Arrested for New Iberia Business Burglary
Jeramie Lloyd Benjamin, 37, was arrested in connection with the burglary of a New Iberia business.
Marquet Devon Turk Jr. Arrested in Father’s Fatal Opelika Shooting
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) – A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of his father in Opelika.
Lakiesha Stirling and Anthony Warner Arrested for Bank Robbery
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a robbery at Orrstown Bank in Windsor Township on Sunday, Dec. 28, according to York County Regional Police.
Samantha Atherholt Fired at Police During Standoff, Faces Charges
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A standoff in the 400 block of Fried Drive escalated when Samantha Leigh Atherholt fired multiple shots at police, according to authorities. On Friday, Dec. 27, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) confirmed that Atherholt’s actions led to a response from law enforcement, during which a PSP member returned fire, striking Atherholt.
Joseph Louis Camino Charged in Federal Court Assault Incident
BRADDOCK, Pa. — Joseph Louis Camino, 56, of Braddock, has been charged by a federal grand jury following an assault on Monday, Dec. 16, at a federal courthouse in Harrisburg.
Jeremiah West Arrested in Murder of Columbus Teen Elijah Hatcher
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Elijah Hatcher.
Melody Farris Sentenced to Life for Killing Husband Gary Farris
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) — Melody Farris, 64, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for the 2018 murder of her husband, Gary Farris, a well-known Atlanta attorney.
Richard Leonard Charged with Child Abuse After Injuring Infant Daughter
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) — Richard Leonard, 20, has been charged with child abuse after allegedly causing 14 fractures in his 2-month-old daughter’s body.
Donathan Hill Arrested in Muscogee County for Murder
MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) — A 17-year-old wanted in connection with a murder case in Middle Georgia was arrested Friday in Muscogee County.
Thai Vendor Paul Arrested After British Man’s Death from Magic Mushrooms
Authorities in Chiang Mai, Thailand, arrested a female vendor, known only as Paul, for the illegal sale of magic mushrooms after a British tourist died from consuming them.
Anuthai and Phon Arrested for Running Illegal Gambling Website
Mae Sai, Chiang Rai – A young couple has been arrested in Mae Sai for allegedly running an illegal online gambling operation. Anuthai, known as Golf Las Vegas, 25, and his 22-year-old girlfriend, Phon, were detained by officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division (PCT Region 5) and local authorities. Their arrest followed a raid conducted under a court-issued search warrant.
Carabinieri Arrest Naples Man for Scamming Elderly in Ariano Irpino
On Saturday afternoon, the Carabinieri of Ariano Irpino arrested a 24-year-old man from Naples for attempting to defraud an elderly woman, continuing their crackdown on scams targeting the elderly. The scam followed a familiar pattern: the man posed as a Carabinieri officer and called the elderly woman, claiming that her son had been involved in an accident. He demanded a large sum of money to avoid her son’s arrest.
Nigerian Army Arrests Ammunition Courier Shamsiyya Ahadu in Zamfara.
The Nigerian Army has arrested 25-year-old Shamsiyya Ahadu for possession of 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and six magazines. Ahadu was apprehended alongside her accomplice, a motorcycle rider named Ahmed Husaini, in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Kidnapper and Armed Robber Pablo Mamu Arrested in Anambra
An alleged kidnapper and armed robber, 38-year-old Pablo Mamu from Ughelli, Delta State, was arrested by a joint security team of police and vigilante operatives in Anambra State on December 23, 2024.
EFCC Grills Delta State Accountant General Joy Enwa over N1.3 Trillion Scandal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated Joy Enwa, the Accountant General of Delta State, as part of an ongoing probe into the alleged misappropriation of N1.3 trillion linked to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration.
South Florida Insurance Fraud Ring Exposed: Key Suspects Identified
The growing problem of insurance fraud in South Florida has taken a dangerous turn, with a group of individuals arrested for their involvement in fraudulent schemes. The suspects—Sahimy Molina (31), Talia González (23), José Braulio Acosta, Harold Vásquez (25), and Alexander Fransys Angulo (23)—are linked to multiple fake accidents and fictitious injury claims.
Laguna Beach CFO Rebecca Buehler Arrested for $300K Theft
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — Rebecca Buehler, the former Controller and CFO of a Laguna Beach-based furniture manufacturer, has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the company over a two-year period.
Tracy L. Shaffer, 58, Arrested for Stealing $2K in Power Tools
Alliance, OH — Tracy L. Shaffer, a 58-year-old woman from Canton, was arrested and charged with felony theft after stealing $2,000 worth of power tools from a local store. According to Alliance Police, Shaffer confessed to the crime following her arrest.
Former Teacher and Coach Louis Cirino Sentenced for Sex Offense
Geauga County, OH — Louis Cirino, a former football coach and teacher at Strongsville and West Geauga Local Schools, was sentenced Friday in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas for his involvement in a sexual offense with a minor student. Cirino, 41, of Chesterland, was sentenced to six months in county jail and two years of probation.
Patrick Egan Arrested for Alleged Bias-Motivated Attack on Reporter
GRAND JUNCTION, CO – Patrick Thomas Egan, 39, has been arrested on suspicion of bias-motivated crimes, second-degree assault, and harassment following an incident where he allegedly attacked a television reporter. The assault occurred after Egan demanded to know if the reporter, Ja’Ronn Alex, was a U.S. citizen, saying “This is Trump’s America now,” according to court documents.
Three Arrested in Great Bend Burglaries; KBI Investigates Homicide
Great Bend, KS — On Saturday, Oct. 15, three individuals were arrested in connection to a series of burglaries that occurred during the week of Oct. 10. Barton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in the 5900 block of Eisenhower Court, where they recovered stolen property, including tools and equipment.
Shanel Denise Hargrove Walker Arrested for Stolen Vehicle Crash in Decatur
DECatur, Ala. (WHNT) – A woman has been arrested in Decatur after allegedly stealing and crashing a vehicle on December 13.
Roosevelt Davis III Arrested for Murder and Bank Robbery
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Roosevelt Davis III, a 23-year-old man from Wisconsin, has been arrested in Kentucky and is facing serious charges in connection with a shooting that left one woman dead and another injured.
Patty Prewitt, Missouri’s Longest-Serving Female Prisoner, Freed
VANDALIA, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) – Patty Prewitt, Missouri’s longest-serving female prisoner, has been granted freedom after serving more than four decades in prison.
Green Bay Man Faces Felony Charges for Swatting Calls
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – A Brown County man has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly making a series of “swatting” phone calls, prompting police responses across Green Bay.
Bridget Nicole Compton Charged for Stealing $132,000 from Victim
PHILADELPHIA – Bridget Nicole Compton, a 51-year-old employee of Norristown State Hospital, has been charged with stealing over $130,000 from a victim while working for the Department of Public Welfare.
Jordan Behling Pleads Guilty to Robbery and Assault for Facebook Marketplace Theft
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Jordan Behling, 23, of Wheatley Heights, has pleaded guilty to robbery in the first degree and related charges following a violent incident involving a theft arranged through Facebook Marketplace.
Cory Kozmenski Arrested in Winnipeg Drug Trafficking Case
The Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) has made a fifth arrest in connection to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, but authorities are still on the lookout for a sixth suspect.