Miles Friday Arrested in $200K FDIC Bank Scam
DAVIE, Fla. — A 23-year-old Hollywood man, Miles Friday, has been arrested in Davie for orchestrating a sophisticated bank fraud scheme that cost a local woman more than $200,000, according to court records released Wednesday.
Addison Jones Arrested for SacRT Copper Wire Theft
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man was arrested on Christmas Eve after deputies allegedly caught him stealing copper wire from a Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) light rail track, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
Seven Arrested in Arlington Strip Club Sex Trafficking Probe
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington police announced Wednesday that an ongoing investigation into an alleged sex trafficking operation at a local strip club has led to five additional arrests, bringing the total number of suspects charged in the case to seven.
Ham Arrested in Thailand Over Cambodia Scam Murder Case
South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announced on the 8th that a Chinese national identified as Ham, 42, was arrested in Pattaya, Thailand, for allegedly leading a large-scale scam organization operating in Cambodia and for his suspected involvement in the so-called “University Student Murder Case.”
Alfred Jackson Arrested in LA Identity Theft Check Scam
LOS ANGELES — Police are continuing to search for a second suspect following the arrest of a man previously identified only as “Igor” in an identity theft and counterfeit check scheme, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Pittsburgh Owners Charged in $178K EBT Fraud Case
PITTSBURGH — Two Pittsburgh business owners are facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office into an alleged electronic benefit transfer (EBT) fraud scheme involving more than $178,000.
Essien Akpama Arrested for $1M Celebrity Scam Fraud
LAGOS, Nigeria — The Airport Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 20-year-old man identified as Essien Emmanuel Akpama, described as a notorious celebrity scam and romance fraud suspect who defrauded multiple U.S. victims of over N1 billion.
Nine Arrested in Kenya ID Fraud Involving NRB Officers
NAIROBI, Kenya — Nine individuals, including five officers from Kenya’s National Registration Bureau (NRB), have been arrested and arraigned for their alleged roles in a sophisticated scheme involving the unlawful issuance of national identity cards and other government documents.
Kylie Hamer Sentenced for Burglary and Meth Crimes
DANVILLE, Ill. — Kylie Hamer, formerly of Westville, Illinois, has been sentenced to 12½ years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to burglary and unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. After completing her prison term, Hamer will serve 18 months of mandatory supervised release.
Dale Collier Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder
MATTOON, Ill. — Dale W. Collier, 53, was initially arrested on charges of attempted reckless homicide (attempted involuntary manslaughter) following a hit-and-run incident in Mattoon, Illinois.
Chad Baker Sentenced to 11 Years for Meth Possession
DANVILLE, Ill. — Chad Baker, 51, a former resident of Hoopeston, Illinois, has been sentenced to 11 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, a Class X felony.
Two Arrested in Monticello Burglary and Meth Case
MONTICELLO, Ill. — The Monticello Police Department has arrested two men in connection with a burglary and methamphetamine precursor case following coordinated efforts with local property and business owners. Officers had been monitoring the 1000 block of S. Market Street due to repeated complaints of trespassing and theft.
Decatur Residents Demand Action on Rising Gun Violence
DECATUR, Ill. — Decatur residents are urging city leaders to take stronger action to address crime in the “Soy City,” especially as gun violence continues to affect the community.
Kartila Brooks Pleads Guilty to Aggravated DUI Fatality
URBANA, Ill. — A Champaign woman has pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI in connection with a March 2025 crash that killed a two-month-old infant.
Terry Ballinger Arrested in Springfield Narcotics Case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A Springfield man has been arrested following a narcotics investigation, facing multiple criminal charges.
Dakota Patton Arrested in 2018 Danville Double Homicide
DANVILLE, Ill. — The Danville Police Department has arrested a man in connection with the July 5, 2018, double homicide that claimed the lives of LaTrey Reed and Taniyah Williams.
John O’Leary Arrested in Galesburg Human Trafficking Case
GALESBURG, Ill. — A Chicago man was arrested in Knox County following a human trafficking enforcement operation conducted by the Illinois State Police (ISP) Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group (ITEG).
Robert Kemp Arrested in Springfield Narcotics Bust
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Robert Kemp, 55, of Springfield, was arrested by the Springfield Police Department’s Pro-Active Crime Unit following an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Clarence Collmar Arrested for Shoplifting in Port Orange
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Clarence Collmar, 50, of New Smyrna Beach, was arrested last Tuesday after allegedly shoplifting from multiple retail businesses in Port Orange.
Mark and Alan Perez Arrested in Phoenix Auto Zone Theft
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Two brothers, Mark Perez, 32, and Alan Perez, 28, were arrested in connection with multiple thefts from Auto Zone stores in Phoenix, authorities announced Tuesday.
Ernest McMillan III, Cedric Austin Arrested in Bryan Theft
BRYAN, Texas — Two men were arrested after Bryan police say they stole more than $10,000 in roofing materials in a suspected organized effort.
Sladana Jasaksehovic Arrested in Boca Raton Theft Case
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Boca Raton woman was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of theft, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).
Ex-Towns County Deputy Arrested for Gun Theft
ATLANTA, Ga. — A former Towns County deputy, Andrew Glass, has been arrested for allegedly stealing firearms from the Towns County Sheriff’s Office, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
Two Former JSO Employees Arrested for Theft, Battery
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced the arrest of two former employees this week: a corrections officer accused of battery and a police officer accused of grand theft.
D’Iberville Robbery Turns Deadly; Suspect Arrested
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. — An attempted robbery in D’Iberville turned deadly Monday night when the intended victim shot the would-be robber in self-defense, authorities say.
Malik Causey Sentenced to 50 Years in Coast Trafficking Case
BILOXI, Miss. — A Harrison County man identified as the leader of a human trafficking operation spanning multiple Mississippi Gulf Coast cities has been sentenced to 50 years in prison, court officials announced Tuesday.
Kayla Smith, Sharita Jones Indicted in Mississippi Fraud Case
HERNANDO, Miss. — Four DeSoto County residents have been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly defrauding the State of Mississippi of more than $96,993.40 in public assistance funds, according to District Attorney Matthew Barton.
Patrick Sampson Arrested in Savannah Firewood Theft
SAVANNAH, N.Y. — A Town of Clyde man was arrested following a larceny complaint involving stolen firewood in the Town of Savannah, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
Becky Lynn Rose Arrested in Larchwood Gas Theft
LARCHWOOD, Iowa — A 54-year-old Ocheyedan woman was arrested Friday evening on a Lyon County warrant in connection with a reported gas theft at a Larchwood convenience store.
Jason Craven Arrested Again in Laurel Credit Card Theft
LAUREL, Miss. — A Laurel man who was already out on bond for a previous grand larceny arrest was taken into custody again after police say he stole a wallet and fraudulently used a credit card found inside.
Amahji Truss Arrested in Millbrook Gift Card Theft
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Millbrook police have arrested a Deatsville man following a December theft investigation involving an alleged gift card fraud scheme at a local Dollar General.
Jesse Higginbotham, Jennifer Dickerson Arrested in AC Thefts
MOBILE, Ala. — A routine traffic stop led Mobile police to arrest two people accused of stealing air conditioning units from multiple residential and commercial properties across the area.
Ibarra, Aguilar Arrested in South Pasadena Theft Cases
SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. — The South Pasadena Police Department announced two separate arrests in late December following reports of burglary and theft within the community.
Silverhill Man Arrested in Mobile Forest Park Drive Murder
MOBILE, Ala. — A 76-year-old Silverhill man, James Odom, was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Mobile County Metro Jail on a murder charge following a shooting on Forest Park Drive in Mobile.
Tyson Dunckel Arrested for Fountain Liquor Store Robbery
FOUNTAIN, Colo. — Fountain Police Department (FPD) arrested 32-year-old Tyson Dunckel Wednesday following a liquor store robbery and attempted escape, officials said.
Justin Likout Indicted for $450K COVID Relief Fraud
HONOLULU — A federal grand jury has indicted Justin Likout on allegations of stealing more than $450,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.
