Hager City Woman Arrested for Attempting to Cash Fraudulent Check
A Hager City woman is facing multiple felony charges after attempting to cash a fraudulent check in Prescott on January 2, landing her in Pierce County Jail. Olivia Suzanne Meerkins, 34, was arrested and posted a $10,000 signature bond on January 3 in Pierce County Circuit Court. She faces charges of felony misappropriation of ID information to obtain money, theft of movable property, and receiving or concealing stolen property, all as a party to a crime. If convicted, Meerkins could face up to six years in prison and/or fines up to $10,000.
Park Dae-sung Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Teen’s Murder
Park Dae-sung, the man who stabbed and killed an 18-year-old girl he encountered on the streets of Suncheon, has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the first trial. The Gwangju District Court Suncheon Branch Criminal Division 1 delivered the verdict on Thursday, convicting Park of murder and preparation for murder. In addition to life imprisonment, Park was ordered to undergo 20 years of electronic monitoring, adhere to a nighttime curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and refrain from consuming alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.03 percent or higher.
Robert Allen Arrested in Coweta County Jury Duty Scam
In Coweta County, Georgia, investigators have made an arrest in connection with a widespread jury duty scam that has targeted numerous residents across metro Atlanta. The scam, which has been a concern for law enforcement agencies for some time, involves a phone call from someone impersonating a police officer. The caller claims the victim missed jury duty and demands a large fine or threatens arrest if the victim doesn’t pay.
Gujarat Businessman Bhavesh Lathia Arrested in US for Fentanyl Production
AHMEDABAD: Bhavesh Lathia, a businessman from Gujarat, has been arrested in the United States for his alleged involvement in the illegal production of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid tied to the ongoing global drug trafficking crisis. Lathia, associated with Surat’s Chemicals company, is accused of shipping fentanyl precursors to Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel and other drug syndicates.
Indian National Arrested in Eastern Nepal with Rhino Horn and Narcotics
KAKARBHITTA, NEPAL: An Indian national, Narayan Ramdham, was arrested by Nepal Police in the Kakarbhitta area on Wednesday afternoon for possession of a rhino horn and narcotic drugs. Acting on a tip-off, a special team of officers raided the Himalaya Guest House where Ramdham was staying and made the arrest.
Former Quincy Elder Services Director Charged with Embezzlement, Fraud, and Theft
BOSTON, MA: The former director of the Quincy Department of Elder Services, Thomas Clasby, has been indicted on multiple charges after allegedly embezzling public funds for personal use. U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Josh Levy announced that Clasby, 55, of Fitchburg, is facing charges of embezzlement, mail and wire fraud, and interstate transportation of stolen property.
Suspicious Death in Madera County After Woman Allegedly Sets Husband on Fire
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities are investigating a suspicious death in Madera County after a 911 call reported a woman setting her husband on fire early Thursday morning.
Romitan Deputy Governor Aziz Boboyev Faces Trial for Fraud and Document Forgery
Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan – Aziz Boboyev, the Deputy Governor of Romitan District for Innovative Development, is facing criminal charges related to fraud and document forgery. The case, which also involves his brother Laziz Boboyev, is currently being heard at the Romitan District Court.
Former School Parent Group Treasurer Charged with Stealing Over $13,000
VENETA, Ore. – Angela Donahue, a former treasurer for the Parent Action League for Students (PALS) at Veneta Elementary School, has been charged with aggravated theft after allegedly embezzling over $13,000 from the organization over a span of several years.
Housekeeper Fired After Stealing from Resident at The Waters of Oakdale Senior Living Facility
OAKDALE, Minn. (FOX 9) – A housekeeper at The Waters of Oakdale senior living facility has been fired and charged with a felony after being caught on a hidden camera stealing from a resident.
“Escalona and Gonzalez Face Charges in Failed ATM Heist”
Two men, Dixon Daniel Aguiar Escalona, 25, from Davie, Florida, and Jose Luis Alvarez Gonzalez, 22, of Aurora, Colorado, appeared in court on January 6, 2025, to face felony charges for attempted grand theft involving an amount ranging from $5,000 to $100,000. The charges relate to a failed theft attempt at a drive-up ATM in Mitchell on December 30, 2024.
“Jeffrey Ryan Goodell Sentenced to 22 Months for Theft Scheme”
Jeffrey Ryan Goodell, a man previously convicted of defrauding the Tacoma Rescue Mission, has been sentenced to 22 months in state prison for a theft scheme involving the illegal taking of pallets and construction materials from a Lakewood warehouse. Goodell, 43, pleaded guilty to six counts of first-degree theft, totaling at least $680,000 in stolen items, including pallets, which he sold as part of a fraudulent scheme between June and August 2021.
“John Patrick Furey Arrested for Attempted Theft at Walmart in California, MD”
John Patrick Furey, 43, who is currently homeless, was arrested and charged with attempted theft after attempting to steal $481.54 worth of merchandise from the Walmart located on Miramar Way in California, Maryland. The incident took place on December 9, 2024, when Furey allegedly filled a cart and backpack with various unpaid items, including a Razor Black Label E100 electric scooter, toiletries, electronics, and household goods.
“New Fairview Fire Chief Arne Wissman Arrested on Felony Theft Charge”
Arne Wissman, the Fire and Rescue Chief for New Fairview, was arrested on January 8, 2025, on a felony theft charge in connection with an alleged theft incident that occurred in September 2024. Wissman is accused of stealing property valued between $150,000 and $300,000, though the details of the charge are still under investigation.
“Ex-Treasurer Robert Fletcher Pleads Guilty to Theft for Gambling”
Robert Fletcher, the former treasurer of the Fox Cities Officials Association (FCOA), has pleaded guilty to felony theft after admitting to misusing the organization’s funds for gambling and personal expenses. Fletcher, who resides in Appleton, was sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $4,781 in restitution.
“Jeremy Hicks Arrested for Stealing Tractor and Camper in Stoddard County”
Jeremy A. Hicks, 35, of Wappapello, Missouri, has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a tractor and camper trailer in rural Stoddard County. The thefts were reported on December 20, 2024, leading deputies to conduct an investigation that resulted in the recovery of a stolen John Deere tractor valued at $32,000 and a camper trailer worth $10,050.
“Jeffrey Bailey Faces Seven Felony Charges in Brownsburg Theft and Battery Case”
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Jeffrey Bailey, 35, is facing multiple felony charges, including battery against a public safety officer, following his involvement in a series of thefts and a subsequent struggle with law enforcement in Brownsburg. Court documents reveal Bailey is charged with:
James Maurice January Arrested for Identity Theft, Fraud
James Maurice January, a 40-year-old resident of Winston, Oregon, was arrested on multiple charges, including identity theft, following a police encounter early Wednesday morning. Officers from the Roseburg Police Department identified January as a suspect in a previous case involving stolen credit cards used for fraudulent transactions.
Jesse P. Hays Charged in Theft of Memorial Plaques Worth $16K
Moline, IL (KWQC) — Jesse P. Hays, 44, of East Moline, has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing 65 brass memorial plaques from Butterworth Parkway and selling them to a local recycling center. The total value of the stolen plaques, which were bolted to benches and concrete along the 5100-5300 blocks of River Drive, is estimated to be over $16,000.
Mark Latunski to Face First-Degree Murder Charge in Kevin Bacon Case
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, Mich. (WEYI) — Mark Latunski has been officially charged with first-degree murder for the brutal killing of Kevin Bacon after a two-day hearing in Shiawassee County. Latunski had previously admitted to the crime, and the court’s role was to determine whether he would face first-degree or second-degree murder charges. Following the hearing, the judge ruled that Latunski will face first-degree murder charges, marking a significant decision in the case.
Charles Kuria Kamau Arrested for Fraud Using Stolen ID Cards
NAIROBI, Kenya (Jan 10) – Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested 30-year-old Charles Kuria Kamau after he orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme using stolen Kenyan national identity cards.
Dr. Harsha Sahni Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Exploiting Immigrants
COLONIA, New Jersey — Dr. Harsha Sahni, a former Indian-American rheumatologist, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges of conspiring to conceal and harbor undocumented immigrants and filing a false tax return. Sahni’s case has sent shockwaves through the medical community, leading to the permanent revocation of her medical license.
DSS Arrests Sylvester Augustus for Fake Recruitment Notice
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully arrested 32-year-old Sylvester Victor Augustus, a blogger from Abak Local Government Area in Akwa-Ibom State, for creating and posting a fake recruitment notice on a cloned version of the DSS website.
Former Swim Club President Josie Ruffner Arrested for Theft
Derry Borough, Pa. (KDKA) – Josie Ruffner, 35, the former president of the Derry Area Aqua Club, is facing multiple charges after being accused of stealing nearly $25,000 from the organization.
Dayton Doctor Morris Brown Charged in Largest Opioid Bust
Cincinnati, Ohio (WKEF/WRGT) – Dr. Morris Brown, a Dayton doctor, is among 60 people facing charges in what authorities have announced as the largest prescription opioid law enforcement operation in history. The operation uncovered a network of illegal opioid distribution, with Dr. Brown identified as one of Ohio’s largest prescribers of opioids.
Men Charged in Theft of Wheelchair Ramps from Kinston Church
Lenoir County, N.C. (WITN) – Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of wheelchair ramps from Rivermont Baptist Church, located south of Kinston in Lenoir County. Darrell Smith, 40, and Michael Bridwell, 41, both of La Grange, were charged after a theft incident on December 28.
Deshaun Ward Arrested in Connection to Fatal North Charleston Shooting
North Charleston, S.C. (WCSC) – Deshaun Tyron Ward, 34, was arrested Monday in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in North Charleston. The arrest took place at a residence on Piedmont Avenue, with the help of U.S. Marshals.
Veochai Keobouaravath Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Case After High-Speed Chase
Mountain Lake, Minn. — Veochai Keobouaravath, 47, of Mountain Lake, faces multiple felony charges following an incident that spanned several days between Dec. 27 and Dec. 30, 2024. She has been charged with possession of stolen property and fleeing a police officer via motor vehicle.
Granite Falls Man Arrested for Burglary, Criminal Damage, and Possession of Ammunition
Pipestone, Minn. — Marshall Bejarano, 38, of Granite Falls, was charged with multiple felonies and a gross misdemeanor after an attempted burglary and standoff on Jan. 1, 2024, in Pipestone.
Rev. Edward Monk Charged with Theft and Fraud in Diocese Scandal
Rev. Edward Monk, a longtime priest in the Diocese of Dallas, is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his parish. Monk, who served as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Corsicana since 2003, is accused of fraudulently obtaining a credit card under a parishioner’s identity and using it for personal expenses.
Warrant Issued for Victoriano Cayetano Leon in Fuel Theft Case
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Victoriano Cayetano Leon, 42, after he failed to appear for his court hearing on Wednesday in connection with a major fuel theft in Steamboat Springs.
Four Arrested in Enfield Retail Theft Operation
Four suspects from New York City were arrested in Enfield, Connecticut, on Wednesday as part of a coordinated effort to tackle store thefts in the local shopping district.
Jaeden Pounds Arrested for Stabbing Mother in Memphis
A 22-year-old man, Jaeden Pounds, has been arrested after authorities say he stabbed his mother in the face and neck in Memphis on December 30, 2024.
Four Men Arrested for Stealing $100,000 Worth of Packages
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested four men on Tuesday after they were caught stealing packages from a FedEx facility at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The airport has been plagued by thefts totaling millions of dollars in recent months.
Michael Brier Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Defrauding Medicare
Michael Brier, 62, of Newton, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurers out of millions of dollars. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island announced the sentencing today.
Dewayne Morris Sr. & Jr. Sentenced for $5.1M Postal Fraud Scheme
Former U.S. Postal Service employee Dewayne Morris Sr. and his son, Dewayne Morris Jr., have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a massive $5.1 million postal fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of California. Morris Sr. was sentenced to seven years in prison, while Morris Jr. was sentenced to 12.5 years.
Randy Yost Sentenced to 18 Months for $1.3M Healthcare Fraud
Randy Yost, the owner of Randy’s Gateway Drug in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme that resulted in $1.3 million in losses to the federal government, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia.