Brya Hardy Arrested in Coweta County Child Support Scam
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — An 18-year-old Coweta County woman has been arrested after investigators say she deceived a former boyfriend into paying thousands of dollars in fraudulent child support.
Chris and Raquelle Judge Plead Guilty to $5M Reno Scam
A Texas influencer couple has pleaded guilty to scamming more than 40 homeowners out of nearly $5 million through fraudulent home renovation schemes.
Adva Lavie Charged in Los Angeles Dating App Burglaries
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles model accused of using dating apps to target and burglarize victims is now facing multiple felony charges.
Tavia Thomas Charged in Long Island Travel Scam
Imagine paying thousands of dollars for a destination wedding or luxury cruise, only to discover the trip was never booked. Police say that is exactly what happened to several clients of a Long Island travel agent.
John Pilaccio Indicted on Murder Charge in CVS Killing
The man accused of fatally stabbing a CVS employee in Lindenhurst on Christmas night is now facing a first-degree murder charge following a Suffolk County grand jury indictment.
Donald Johnson Jr. Charged in $200K Sweepstakes Scam
A New Jersey man has been charged in connection with a sweepstakes scam that authorities say cost a 72-year-old Michigan woman more than $200,000.
Ted DiBiase Jr. Trial Begins in $77M Welfare Fraud Case
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The federal trial of former World Wrestling Entertainment star Ted DiBiase Jr. began Tuesday, January 6, stemming from his alleged role in a massive Mississippi welfare fraud scheme involving more than $77 million in federal funds.
Maitlin White Charged in Texas Flood Donation Scam
HOUSTON — A Florida woman is accused of running an online scam that exploited a victim of the deadly July 2025 floods in Texas’ Hill Country.
Scott and Jodi Baldwin Arrested in Sioux Falls Burglary
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Two people have been arrested in connection with a burglary that occurred on January 4, Sioux Falls Police reported.
Robert Lee Maldonado Arrested in Boca Raton Theft Case
BOCA RATON, FL — Robert Lee Maldonado was taken into custody Monday evening by deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. According to arrest report No. 564500, Maldonado was booked on suspicion of “other theft.”
Enrique Salgadocruz Arrested in Boca Raton Theft Case
BOCA RATON, FL — Enrique Alejandro Salgadocruz was taken into custody Monday by deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. According to arrest report No. 564496, Salgadocruz faces charges of theft and possession of an anti-shoplifting device.
Wade Sharpe Arrested in West Palm Beach Drug, Trespass Case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Wade Jordan Sharpe was taken into custody Tuesday morning after being cited for drug-related and trespassing offenses, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
Walter Snell III Arrested in West Palm Beach Drug Case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Walter III Snell was arrested Thursday afternoon by the West Palm Beach Police Department following allegations of drug possession and trespassing, according to official booking records.
Courtney Honeycutt Arrested in West Palm Beach Drug Case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Courtney Lynn Honeycutt was arrested early Sunday morning by West Palm Beach police on allegations of trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to official booking records.
Alex Lang Sentenced for Meth Conspiracy in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Alex Lang, 31, of Sioux Falls, has been convicted and sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced.
Calvin Taylor Sentenced 25 Years for Meth Conspiracy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Calvin Taylor, 42, of Aberdeen, South Dakota, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance, U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced Wednesday.
Four Arrested in Watertown Drug Probe Targeting Teens
WATERTOWN, S.D. — Four men from Watertown have been arrested following a multi-month narcotics investigation targeting drug distribution to high school-aged juveniles, the Watertown Police Department reported.
Zachary Bunnell Arrested in Rochester Burglaries
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Police have arrested 29-year-old Zachary Bunnell in connection with a string of burglaries, mail thefts, and a vehicle theft, authorities announced.
Emetrius Brown Arrested in Jupiter Theft Case
JUPITER, Fla. — Emetrius Nigel Brown was taken into custody Monday by Jupiter Police following an alleged theft incident, authorities reported.
Cornelius Bush Arrested in Riviera Beach Drug Case
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Cornelius Jeromej Bush, a Black male, was taken into custody Monday by Riviera Beach Police following an incident involving suspected drug activity and trespassing, authorities reported.
Rene Zambrana Charged in Westland Bell-Ringer Killing
WESTLAND, Mich. — Rene Miguel Zambrana, 37, of Detroit, has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army bell-ringer last week, authorities reported.
Norris Baker Faces Murder Charges in Kalamazoo Shooting
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Norris Deshane Baker, 35, is facing multiple charges in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Nov. 4, 2024, in Kalamazoo.
Brandon Baines Sentenced to 20 Years for Meth Trafficking
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A Kalamazoo man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being caught with 12 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop, U.S. Attorney Timothy VerHey announced Monday.
Florida Man Arrested in Multi-State Childcare Parking Fraud Ring
OREM, Utah (ABC4) — Quincy Pierre, 23, a Florida man, has been arrested in connection with a multi-state fraud ring that targeted vehicles in childcare facility parking lots to steal victims’ identities, Orem Police announced.
Metairie Teen Arrested for $1,700 Debit Card Fraud in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. — Miguel Scott, 18, of Metairie, was arrested by Baton Rouge Police for allegedly using a stolen debit card to charge $1,700 in unauthorized transactions.
West Palm Beach Man Arrested for Petit Theft from Farm
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — Orius Lee was taken into custody Monday by West Palm Beach Police after being accused of stealing merchandise from a farm or transit operation.
Jillayna Jacoway-Minor Arrested in $23K Bank Fraud Case
DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. — A Charlotte woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $20,000 from another person’s bank account, according to the Davie County Sheriff’s Office.
Dorsay Jones Arrested in Baton Rouge Check Fraud Case
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have identified multiple suspects in a check fraud investigation that escalated into gunfire and injuries near a bank on Monday afternoon.
Boshad Lawson Arrested on Theft, Drug, Violence Charges
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Boshad Teiresias Lawson was taken into custody Monday evening following an incident that resulted in multiple criminal charges, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
Chai Lai Arrested in Elder Fraud Scheme, DA Says
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced that Chai Lai, a Taiwanese national, has been arrested on multiple felony charges tied to an international fraud scheme targeting elderly victims.
Brandon J. Sales Arrested After Basement Lock-In Incident
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield man was arrested early January 4 after police say he locked his roommate in a basement and stole the roommate’s vehicle, according to the Springfield Police Department.
Springfield Man Arrested After Phone Theft Dispute
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Springfield police arrested a man after a reported dispute over a stolen phone on West North Grand Avenue.
Two Decatur Men Arrested in Human Trafficking Case
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois State Police Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group (ITEG) announced the arrest of two Decatur men on multiple charges related to human trafficking.
Springfield DUI Driver Injures Officer in Crash
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield police officer sustained head injuries in a two-vehicle crash involving a marked squad car near the intersection of 5th St. and South Grand Ave. at 2:11 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2025.
Curtis Lake Sentenced for Meth Possession in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. — Curtis Lake, a former Danville resident, has been sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.
Tahj Trotter Arrested for Reckless Driving With Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Tahj C. Trotter, 24, of Springfield, was arrested early Jan. 2 following a reckless driving incident involving his children and the mother of his children.
Dremone Patterson Pleads Guilty in Keyon Day Case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Dremone Patterson, 17, has pleaded guilty to two charges in connection with the death of Keyon Day.
Arnoldo Molina Sentenced for Meth and Burglary
DANVILLE, Ill. — Arnoldo Molina, a former Danville resident, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine delivery and burglary. The sentencing occurred on Dec. 15, 2025, before Judge Mark S. Goodwin. Molina will also serve one year of mandatory supervised release after completing his prison term.
