“Katie Ann Barnaby Arrested for Fraudulent Charges at AT&T Store”
STAFFORD — A former AT&T store employee in Stafford was arrested Sunday after police uncovered her involvement in a scheme that added unauthorized phone and tablet lines to customer accounts. The fraudulent activity, designed to boost her commission, resulted in a victim facing around $2,000 in unauthorized charges.
“Ex-Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka Arrested in $258M Embezzlement Scheme”
BLANTYRE, MALAWI — Former Malawi Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka, along with four other ex-government officials, was arrested on Monday for allegedly embezzling a staggering 447.5 billion kwacha (approximately $258 million) from two state-owned companies: Salima Sugar Company and Greenbelt Initiative.
“Thai Woman Arrested for Credit Card Theft at Onsen in Bangkok”
BANGKOK, THAILAND — A 22-year-old Thai woman, Thanchanok, was arrested on January 7 for conspiring with Chinese suspects to steal credit cards at several onsen establishments in Bangkok, resulting in losses exceeding 200,000 baht.
“Kamala Police Arrest Drug Kingpin Marina Prabphet in Major Bust”
KAMALA, THAILAND — Kamala Police scored a major victory in their ongoing war on drugs with the arrest of a 35-year-old woman, Marina Prabphet, also known as Ja Lek or Teua Lek, who is believed to be a central figure in a large drug distribution network.
“Thai Woman Arrested for Running 300 Million Baht Investment Scam”
BANG PA-IN, THAILAND — A 37-year-old Thai woman, Kanokratda, was arrested following accusations of masterminding a massive fraudulent investment scheme that caused losses amounting to 300 million baht.
“Brooklyn Man Arrested in $6 Million Marijuana Theft Attempt”
SYOSSET, NY — A 28-year-old Brooklyn man, Zheying Zheng, was arraigned on Christmas morning and is being held on a $250,000 bail for his alleged involvement in a scheme to steal 3,000 pounds of marijuana stored in a Syosset warehouse, valued at an estimated $6 million.
“Deer Park Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Reveals Weapons and Drugs”
MASSAPEQUA, NY — A Deer Park man was arrested late Sunday night after a traffic stop by Nassau County Police led to the discovery of a large cache of weapons and drugs in his vehicle.
“Four Members of Alleged Michigan Car Theft Ring Arrested Following Major Investigation”
MICHIGAN — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the arrest and arraignment of four additional suspects linked to a massive car theft ring operating across Southeast Michigan. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation that began in May 2024, uncovering a criminal organization responsible for the theft of over 400 vehicles across Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.
“Two Arrested in South Miami Porch Pirate Theft After Month-Long Investigation”
SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. — Two individuals were arrested on Monday, January 8, 2025, in connection with a porch pirate theft that occurred exactly one month earlier, on December 6, 2024. Leydis Vega, 30, of Hialeah, and Dariel Massip, 31, also of Hialeah, were apprehended after a month-long investigation into the theft of a package from the front of a home in the 6900 block of Southwest 63rd Avenue in South Miami.
“Apopka Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tax Evasion and Ordered to Pay Over Half a Million in Restitution”
APOPKA, Fla. — James Fabius King, also known as Douglas Mesadieu, has been sentenced to 12 months of confinement following his conviction for tax evasion. On January 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger sentenced King to six months in federal prison, followed by six months of home incarceration. Additionally, King was ordered to pay $546,479 in restitution, representing the tax losses he caused to the United States government.
“Wayne County Drug Bust Leads to Arrests of Two on Multiple Felony Charges”
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in Wayne County arrested two individuals, Rhaheeme Merritt and Dameria Fuller, on January 3, 2025, following the execution of a search warrant at the Briarwood Apartments in Jesup, Georgia. The arrests were the result of a joint operation between the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the Jesup Police Department Criminal Investigators, targeting a suspected drug trafficking operation.
“Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong Arrested in Connection with Drug-Trafficking Investigation”
Bogalusa, La. — In a shocking turn of events, Bogalusa Mayor Tyrin Truong, 25, was arrested on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, following a lengthy investigation into a drug-trafficking organization (DTO) operating in the Bogalusa area.
“Redding Man Arrested After Stolen Chainsaws and Drugs Found During Probation Search”
Redding, Calif. — A Redding man was arrested after authorities uncovered a stash of stolen chainsaws, drugs, and illegal items during a probation search, following the theft of 45 chainsaws from a local tree service company.
“Two Arrested in Shasta County Following Traffic Stop with Over 13 Pounds of Cocaine”
Shasta County, Calif. — A traffic stop in Shasta County led to a significant drug bust on Friday, December 6, 2024, when officers found over 13 pounds of suspected cocaine in the vehicle of two suspects.
“Eastpointe Man Sentenced to Four Years for Fatal Shooting of His Brother”
Eastpointe, Mich. — McKinnley Hearon has been sentenced to four years in connection with the fatal shooting of his brother, Reginald Hearon, in June 2023.
Maikol Darinson Vicente Gomez Arrested for Machete Attack
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly attempting to attack three people with a machete at a shopping center near Broadbirch Drive and Tech Road.
Christopher Allen and Shayla Timmons Arrested After Theft in The Woodlands
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — On January 4, 2025, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft in progress at Best Buy, located on Lake Woodlands Drive. As deputies made their way to the scene, they learned that the suspects had fled in a U-Haul truck just moments before their arrival.
Four Arrested in Connection with Aggravated Burglary in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Tenn. — Wayne County Sheriff Shane Fisher announced the arrests of four individuals following an extensive investigation into an aggravated burglary that occurred on November 30, 2024, in northern Wayne County.
Jhoan Enrique Mina Lopez Arrested in Connection to 2024 Farmington Burglary
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A third suspect, Jhoan Enrique Mina Lopez, 28, was arrested on Saturday, January 4, in connection with a home burglary that occurred in May 2024 in Farmington, police reported.
Dentist Lakshmi Bethi Pays $600K to Settle Medicaid Kickback Case
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Dentist Lakshmi Bethi and her former dental practices have agreed to pay more than $600,000 to resolve allegations of violating both federal and state False Claims Acts, U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery announced on Tuesday.
Canaan Residents Dan Collins & Tracy Packard Arrested for Dog Theft
CANAAN, Conn. — Dan Collins, 52, a former Canaan Selectboard member, and Tracy Packard, 38, were arrested on Friday in connection to the theft of a dog from a property on Goose Pond Road. The incident occurred in early December 2024, and both individuals face felony and misdemeanor charges.
Palm Desert Man Shayne Hiemstra Arrested on Stolen Vehicle & Weapons Charges
PALM DESERT, Calif. — A 37-year-old man from Palm Desert, Shayne Hiemstra, remained in custody on Tuesday after being arrested on suspicion of stolen vehicle, weapons-related offenses, and other charges.
Hartford Police Investigating Homicide Involving Father and Son at Travel Inn
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police are investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday morning at the Travel Inn Motel involving a father and his alleged son. The incident took place around 11:00 a.m. when authorities received a call reporting a fight between two men in a car outside the motel on Weston Street.
West Haven Man Kyle Thomas Arrested on Weapons and Narcotics Charges
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A 33-year-old West Haven man, Kyle Thomas, was arrested Friday on an outstanding warrant, facing charges related to weapons and narcotics possession.
Three Arrested in Connection with String of Camper and Trailer Thefts in Chatham County
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) – Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of camper and trailer thefts in southeastern Chatham County, authorities announced Tuesday. The thefts occurred at storage lots over the past month, prompting a joint investigation by several law enforcement agencies.
Two Women Arrested for Petty Theft at Rancho Cucamonga Home Depot
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – Two women were arrested for allegedly stealing items from a Home Depot store in Rancho Cucamonga on January 4, 2025. The arrests were made under the newly implemented Proposition 36, a law aimed at reducing homelessness, drug addiction, and theft-related offenses in California.
Man Arrested for Stealing Credit Cards from Orem Utah Temple
OREM, Utah – Alexander Cedillo Herrera, 35, is facing multiple felony charges after stealing credit cards from the Orem Utah Temple and using them to make fraudulent purchases worth thousands of dollars. Herrera has been charged with burglary, theft/deception, unlawful acquisition/possession/transfer of financial cards, and unlawful use of a financial card—all third-degree felonies.
Utah Man Faces Fourth Murder Charge After Body Found Near Tooele County Trail
TOOELE, Utah – Cesar Matias Sevilla-Aleman, 27, also known as “Taliban,” is facing a fourth murder charge after the remains of Jose “Angel” Castaneda-Lopez were discovered near a Tooele County trailhead. This discovery came nearly a year after the remains of three other victims were found in the same area, all believed to have been murdered by Sevilla-Aleman.
Bangkok Police Arrest Notorious Thief Linked to Over 50 Sneaker Thefts at Temples
BANGKOK — A notorious thief who allegedly stole more than 50 pairs of sneakers and a pair of Versace slippers from merit-makers at temples across Bangkok has been arrested. Authorities tracked the suspect, Surasak Imsakwassana, 56, thanks to the city’s extensive network of closed-circuit surveillance cameras (CCTV).
Sean & Avi Schwalb Arrested on Theft, Organized Crime Charges
DENVER — The owners of Schwalb Builders, a home remodeling company, were arrested after being indicted on criminal theft and organized crime charges. The charges come amid over a dozen lawsuits filed against them for alleged fraud and uncompleted work.
Jean-Paul Roberts Arrested for Theft at Fort St. John Construction Site
FORT ST. JOHN — In the early morning hours of January 4th, Fort St. John RCMP responded to a theft in progress at a construction site on the 8900 block of 112th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found two individuals loading wood materials into a trailer attached to a Dodge pickup truck.
Kokumo Olatunbosun Arrested for Burglary and Theft in Ogun State
AGO-IWOYE — Kokumo Olatunbosun, a former convict, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly breaking into a home in the Imoro area of Ago-Iwoye and stealing items worth N1,640,000. The arrest took place on January 6, 2025, after the suspect gained entry into the home by cutting the electric wire and jumping over the fence.
Cyber Hawks Arrest Key Suspects in High-Profile Cybercrime Syndicates
LAGOS — The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), also known as Cyber Hawks, has apprehended major suspects involved in high-profile cases of identity theft, business email compromise (BEC), computer fraud, money laundering, and WhatsApp hacking. These arrests were announced during a briefing by police spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who shared key details of the ongoing investigation.
Michael Ware and Juvenile Arrested in Vicksburg Domestic Violence Incident
Vicksburg, MS – A domestic violence incident in Vicksburg led to the arrest of a 19-year-old man and his juvenile brother on Monday, December 30th. The suspects, identified as Michael Ware and his juvenile sibling, were taken into custody after an alleged violent altercation involving a firearm.
