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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 01/02/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United States"

by Sophia Bennett

Pamela Schronce Arrested in Fairfield County Scam Case

ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — The owner of an Upstate boutique has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged scam reported in Fairfield County.

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Kelly P. Wilkins Arrested for Alleged Forgery in York County

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — A South Carolina woman has been arrested following an investigation into an allegedly falsified legal document.

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Patricia Robertson Charged in Wateree Prison Contraband Case

REMBERT, S.C. — Arrest warrants have been released for a correctional officer assigned to Wateree River Correctional Institution, according to the South Carolina Department of Corrections.

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Yuan Liu Arrested in Multi-State Card Fraud Case

LEEDS, Ala. (WBMA) — Leeds Police are investigating a multi-state credit and debit card fraud case after a victim reported more than $12,000 in unauthorized charges.

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Christi Dewanna Peppers Arrested for Drug Trafficking

ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Christi Dewanna Peppers, 51, of Crossville, Alabama, has been arrested on drug trafficking charges following a joint law enforcement operation.

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Jasmine Allen Charged in Ensley Double Homicide

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Birmingham woman is in custody following a double homicide in the Ensley neighborhood late Saturday night.

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Alicia Brown Charged in Fairfield Fatal Shooting

FAIRFIELD, Ala. — Authorities have charged 27-year-old Alicia Brown with murder following a deadly shooting early Sunday morning.

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Keith Watts Arrested in Jefferson County Robbery

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old Keith Watts following a robbery at a food truck in Birmingham.

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Rollins, Gulley Face Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Two men are facing federal charges in connection with a major drug trafficking operation in Jefferson County.

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Ubom, Hicks Indicted for Bank Fraud in Alabama

ALABAMA — The Northern District of Alabama – Eastern Division announced that Utitofon Ubom and Royneka Hicks have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud.

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Jonathan Butler Guilty of Drug Charges in Cherokee Co.

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. — A Cherokee County jury found Jonathan Butler of Centre guilty on November 19, 2025, of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana 2nd degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Brandon Dandridge Arrested in Jacksonville Shootout

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Jacksonville police have arrested Brandon Dandridge, 24, of Talladega, in connection with a Christmas Eve shootout that injured four people, according to Police Chief Marcus Wood.

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Bryant Robertson Sentenced for Drugs, Firearms in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A Birmingham man was sentenced to more than two decades in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses, U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced.

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Douglas Tatum Charged in Birmingham Attempted Murder

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Douglas Tatum, 61, of Pleasant Grove, has been charged with attempted murder and first-degree robbery following a Birmingham incident.

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Renisha Crews Arrested in Birmingham Robbery Case

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Renisha Crews, 38, was arrested Wednesday on charges of first-degree robbery and third-degree domestic violence menacing, according to the Birmingham Police Department.

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Cullman Sheriff Announces Major Drug Arrests

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. — The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office reported a series of major drug arrests following proactive enforcement efforts in the area. Sheriff Matt Gentry praised deputies for their commitment to keeping the community safe.

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Frank Wesley Davies IV Murder Investigation in Talladega

The Talladega County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 31-year-old Frank Wesley Davies IV, a Mountain Brook resident, whose body was found on Nov. 15. Davies was discovered inside a home on family-owned property off Odena Road near Sylacauga.

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Ariel Renee Bridges Arrested for Identity Fraud in Spartanburg

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A Spartanburg woman has been arrested on identity fraud charges following an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

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Kyle Teens Arrested in Stolen Firearms and Fraud Case

KYLE, Texas — Three teenagers were arrested Wednesday in Kyle after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of stolen firearms, vehicles, and fraud-related property.

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Jasmine Lampkin Arrested for $26K SNAP Fraud

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A DeSoto County woman has been arrested for allegedly defrauding Mississippi’s SNAP program of nearly $26,000.

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Sabrina Williams Arrested for Insurance Fraud in Rome

ROME, Ga. — Sabrina Nicole Williams, 43, of Rome, was arrested after allegedly committing insurance fraud.

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JaVarick McCain Arrested in Rome for Meth Possession

ROME, Ga. — JaVarick Davon McCain, 30, of Rome, was arrested this week after being found with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on North Broad at Calhoun Avenue.

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Wagner Vicente Arrested After High-Speed Chases in Rome

ROME, Ga. — Wagner Feliciano Vicente, 25, of Rome, was arrested this week after leading authorities on multiple high-speed chases.

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Melinda Spencer Charged with Fetal Homicide in Kentucky

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. — Melinda Spencer, 35, of Wolfe County, has been charged with fetal homicide after police say she admitted to terminating her pregnancy at home.

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Adam Quesenberry Arrested for Elderly Homeowner Fraud

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. — Adam Quesenberry, 32, of Beckley, is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he took thousands of dollars from elderly homeowners for construction work that was never completed.

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Three Men Arrested for Cable Theft Under Omaha Bridge

OMAHA, Neb. — Three men are beginning the new year behind bars after being arrested for allegedly stealing cable beneath a bridge in Omaha.

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Long Tran Arrested in Multi-State Target Theft Case

BOSTON — A Dorchester man accused of carrying out a multi-state shoplifting spree targeting Target stores was arrested by Boston police on Dec. 30.

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Cody Slaughter Arrested After Stolen Car Chase in BG

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A stolen vehicle pursuit through Bowling Green ended with a suspect’s arrest after he attempted to flee on foot along a riverbank on Dec. 31, according to authorities.

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Kurt Williams Arrested in $100K VA Hospital Theft

MIAMI — Police have arrested a Miami man accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of copper wiring and construction tools from a secured storage trailer at the Miami VA Hospital late last year.

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Almar Campbell Arrested in Greenville Vehicle Break-In

GREENVILLE, N.C. — A 24-year-old Greenville man was arrested on New Year’s Eve in connection with a reported vehicle break-in and theft, according to arrest warrants.

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Michael Trowbridge Charged in $30K Embezzlement Case

NEW BERN, N.C. — A New Bern man has been arrested in connection with an embezzlement case involving more than $30,000 reported earlier this year, according to the Craven County Sheriff’s Office.

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Rakia Whitley Arrested on Drug, Prostitution Charges

WINTERVILLE, N.C. — A Winterville woman is facing multiple charges following her arrest by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 13.

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John H. Hale Arrested in McCracken Drug, Theft Probe

McCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. — A McCracken County man was arrested Tuesday night as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking and a series of thefts involving vehicles and other property, according to authorities.

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Zarita Simpson Arrested on Drug, Assault Charges

GREENVILLE, N.C. — A Greenville woman was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop conducted by Greenville Police on Sunday, Dec. 21.

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Larrie Carroll Arrested on Drug, Child Abuse Charges

FARMVILLE, N.C. — A 35-year-old Washington woman was arrested on New Year’s Eve on multiple charges, including drug possession and child abuse, according to the Farmville Police Department.

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