Rivers State Police Arrest Two for Multi-Million Naira Scam
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully arrested two suspects, Michael Onyedikachi and Akachukwu Benedict, for their involvement in an elaborate online scam that targeted Sandra Austin, a Nigeria-born woman residing in Ontario, Canada. Over a two-year period, the suspects convinced Sandra to transfer N110m to them under false pretenses.
Show Low Man Arrested for Theft and Fraud Following Investigation
A Show Low man, Cody A. Campbell, 35, was arrested on December 23 on suspicion of theft and fraud following an investigation by the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO). The investigation was initiated after a resident reported that several thousand dollars had been charged to their credit card without permission.
Two Arrested in Kathmandu for Scamming Job Seekers to the U.S.
KATHMANDU — Two men, Kul Bahadur Thapa, 43, and Rajan Ale, 31, were arrested for scamming individuals by promising them job placements in the United States. The suspects, originally from Gorkha, were apprehended on Tuesday in Sinamangal by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office.
Cory Romero Sentenced to 2-10 Years for Grand Island Electronics Burglary
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Cory Romero, 34, of Grand Island, has been sentenced to two to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary charges. Romero was convicted for a break-in at Edward’s Audio, an electronics store located on West Third Street in Grand Island, in April 2024.
Sarah and Derek Delano Arrested for Prescription Fraud in Caroline County
CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. — Sarah Delano, 45, and Derek Delano, 53, both from Ruther Glen in Caroline County, are facing a combined 100 felony charges after allegedly engaging in prescription fraud for two years. The couple is accused of illegally obtaining dozens of prescriptions for controlled substances.
Irada Akhoundova Pleads Guilty in Cuellar Bribery and Money Laundering Case
HOUSTON — Irada Akhoundova, 67, of Houston, became the third person to plead guilty in a federal investigation involving U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Cuellar, for alleged bribery and money laundering. Akhoundova admitted to failing to register as a foreign agent for Azerbaijan, a charge stemming from her coordination of a $60,000 payment to Imelda Cuellar.
Former Waller County Investigator Convicted of Money Laundering and Heroin Trafficking
HOUSTON — Mohammed Ahmed Kassem, 49, a former investigator with the Waller County District Attorney’s Office, has been convicted of money laundering and intent to distribute heroin, the U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed this week.
Houston Pharmacists and Physician Indicted in $170M Healthcare Fraud Scheme
HOUSTON — Three women from Houston, including two pharmacists and a physician, were indicted in connection with a massive $170 million healthcare fraud scheme, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday.
Two Arrested in Connection with $140,000 Robbery at Hicksville Bank
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. — Two individuals, Gloria Chamorro and Luis Lizardo, have been arrested in connection with a robbery in which $140,000 was stolen from a man at a Bank of America parking lot in Hicksville.
Grand Island Man Faces Federal Charges After Drug Bust
Grand Island, Neb. — Brandon Bahensky, 35, of Grand Island, has been indicted on federal charges after a significant drug bust at his home. Bahensky is facing charges of possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and 40 grams of fentanyl, along with possession of a firearm during the commission of a drug trafficking crime.
Broken Bow Man Pleads Not Guilty to Multiple Charges, Including Attempted Murder
Broken Bow, Neb. — Carsen Wilson, 19, from Broken Bow, has pleaded not guilty to several felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, following an alleged incident in Custer County on October 2. Wilson is accused of firing shots at his ex-girlfriend and her friend while driving through Merna, Neb.
Omaha Man Sentenced for Kearney Man’s Death – Camron Rogers
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. — Camron Rogers, a 25-year-old Omaha man, has been sentenced to 20 to 22 years in prison for the manslaughter of Kearney resident Patrick Weber. He was convicted of manslaughter and the concealment of Weber’s body. These charges were part of a plea deal that saw other serious charges, including first-degree murder, dismissed.
Jack and Patrick Acquafredda Arrested in Nassau County Drug Bust
NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Jack and Patrick Acquafredda, two men from North New Hyde Park, have been arrested following a comprehensive narcotics investigation conducted by Nassau County authorities. The men are facing several charges, including criminal possession and sale of controlled substances.
Duniesky Benitez Torres Faces Charges in Fatal Kearney County Crash
KEARNEY COUNTY, NE — Duniesky Benitez Torres, 35, from Grand Island, has been charged in connection to a fatal crash in Kearney County earlier this year. Torres faces a charge of motor vehicle homicide, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and two infractions for violating a stop or yield sign.
Kumarie Nazir Arrested for Stealing Jewelry from Patients
BETHPAGE, NY — A 55-year-old nurse’s aide, Kumarie Nazir, has been arrested for allegedly stealing multiple pieces of jewelry from patients at The Bristol Living Facility in Bethpage. Authorities say Nazir took the jewelry on four different occasions in October.
Jeremy Rooker Arrested in Germantown Package Theft Case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jeremy Rooker, 28, has been arrested in connection with a series of package thefts in Germantown. The arrest was made after several teams from the Germantown Police Department, in collaboration with the Memphis Police Auto Theft Task Force, tracked Rooker down on outstanding warrants.
Hobert Buttery Arrested for Stealing Weed Eater in London
LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Hobert Buttery, 49, was arrested for allegedly stealing a weed eater and heater from a home on Taylor Drive in London. The property belongs to Laurel County Judge Executive David Westerfield, who reported the theft to the authorities.
Burlington Man Yesi Garelnabi Arrested for Multiple Vehicle Thefts
BRATTLEBORO — A Burlington man has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle thefts in Brattleboro. Yesi Garelnabi, 33, was taken into custody after a series of complaints regarding thefts from motor vehicles in the area.
Ryan Vigil Arrested for Burglary and Auto Theft in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colo. — Ryan Vigil, an 18-year-old from Colorado Springs, was arrested on December 31 in connection with a series of smash and grab burglaries, including those at local vape shops. Police had been investigating these crimes for the past year.
Mykael Weathington Arrested for Murder of 17-Year-Old in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colo. — On Tuesday, Colorado Springs Police announced the arrest of 18-year-old Mykael Weathington in connection with the November shooting death of a 17-year-old male.
Christina Cerroni Arrested for Vehicle Thefts and Shoplifting in Delaware
Wilmington, DE — The Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Christina Cerroni from Newark, Delaware, following an investigation into several vehicle thefts and shopliftings that occurred throughout New Castle County.
Timothy Robinson Arrested for Attempted Murder in Laurel County
Laurel County, KY — Timothy James Robinson, 40, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot a victim in the face in northern Laurel County.
Deon Fields Arrested in Lexington Assault Case
Lexington, KY — Deon Fields, 31, was arrested Tuesday by Georgetown Police in connection with an assault that occurred in Lexington earlier this year.
17 Arrested in Laurel County Drug Trafficking Bust
Laurel County, KY — A significant drug bust operation in Laurel County has resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals. The arrests were part of a months-long investigation led by the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force, which focused on drug trafficking activities throughout southern Kentucky.
Georgetown Bank Employee Andrea Abner Arrested for Theft
Georgetown, KY — A 27-year-old Georgetown woman, Andrea Abner, has been arrested after being accused of stealing money from customers while working at Fifth Third Bank. The alleged theft occurred in October when Abner reportedly took two checks from two different businesses deposited in the bank’s night deposit box.
Shandra Rathke Arrested for Smuggling Meth into El Paso County Jail
El Paso, CO — A routine pat-down search at El Paso County Jail turned into a drug smuggling bust when 34-year-old Shandra Rathke allegedly tried to bring methamphetamine into the facility. Rathke had been booked into the jail on Monday after a bond revocation stemming from a controlled substance possession charge.
Tucker Holton and Jessica Hoglen Arrested Again for Trailer Theft
Fletcher, N.C. — Two individuals, already facing charges for a trailer theft, were arrested again after committing a similar crime just weeks later, according to Fletcher Police.
Alexis Cromer Arrested for Drug Trafficking During Traffic Stop
Asheville, N.C. — A woman on parole was arrested after Asheville police uncovered a large amount of drugs during a traffic stop on November 9.
Spartanburg Woman Charged with Double Homicide
Spartanburg, S.C. — A Spartanburg woman has been charged with double homicide following the deaths of two individuals on March 27, according to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Asheville Man Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Scheme
Asheville, N.C. — Jermaine Brehon, an Asheville man, was convicted in early December for his involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme. Brehon, 39, was sentenced by Judge Jacqueline Grant on December 9 to serve a prison term ranging from 4 to 7 years after pleading guilty on December 2 to felony solicitation to commit first-degree murder, among other charges.
Oklahoma City Duo Arrested for Identity Theft Scheme Involving Fake Bank Accounts
Oklahoma City, OK — Two individuals have been arrested in connection to a multi-month identity theft spree that involved the creation of fake bank accounts and theft of thousands of dollars. Christen Bowen and Kile Eugene Martin allegedly stole the identities of others and used them to open accounts at City National Bank, depositing fraudulent checks into these accounts.
St. Albans Man Arrested in Connection to Christmas Eve Robbery
St. Albans, VT — A St. Albans man has been arrested in connection to the Christmas Eve robbery at the Hannaford Supermarket in Highgate Commons.
Second Arrest Made in Davenport Dollar General Propane Tank Theft
Davenport, IA — A second person has been arrested in connection to the theft of propane tanks from a Dollar General store in Davenport last month.
Teenager Arrested in Connection with Jackson Auto Theft and Carjacking Spree
Jackson, MS — A 17-year-old is in custody, and more arrests are anticipated after a series of auto thefts, carjackings, and burglaries committed by a group of juveniles in Jackson.
Topeka Man Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit and Drug Discovery
Topeka, Kan. — A 35-year-old man was arrested in Topeka after leading law enforcement on a short pursuit in a stolen vehicle, authorities say.
Four Arrested After Armed SUV Theft and Police Chase in Lincoln
Lincoln, Neb. — Four people were arrested Friday night after an armed theft and a police pursuit through Lincoln, authorities reported.
Teenagers Arrested in Webster County for Vehicle Theft
Webster County, Ky. — A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were arrested in connection with an ongoing vehicle theft investigation in Webster County.
New Jersey Man Arrested in Somerset County for Alleged Role in Multi-State Retail Theft Ring
Somerset County, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police arrested Steven Ranke, a New Jersey resident, for his alleged involvement in a large retail theft ring spanning multiple states.
Duluth Police Arrest Man for Theft of Mankato West Hockey Sticks
Duluth, MN — A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of more than 30 hockey sticks belonging to the Mankato West hockey team, according to the Duluth Police Department.
Hiram Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Charges After Search Warrant Execution
Hiram, ME — A local man was arrested on multiple charges after authorities executed a search warrant at his Tripptown Road residence on Tuesday.