Hailong He Arrested in Tulare for Defrauding Elderly Man of $130K
TULARE, California — A suspect has been arrested for defrauding an elderly man of $130,000, the Tulare Police Department reports. The suspect, Hailong He, was apprehended during a planned meeting at the victim’s home.
Social Media Personality Khalif Kairo Arrested Over Fraud Allegations
NAIROBI, Kenya (Jan 12, 2025) – Popular social media personality and car dealer Joseph Kairobi, also known as Khalif Kairo, has been arrested again on allegations of defrauding a client by failing to deliver a vehicle after receiving full payment.
Koji Suzuki Arrested in Japan for Role in Elderly Fraud Ring
TOKYO (Jan 11, 2025) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Koji Suzuki, a 33-year-old man, last Friday after he returned to Japan from Thailand. Suzuki is suspected of being involved in a large-scale fraud ring that preyed on elderly victims by posing as government employees.
Phuket Police Bust 22 Million Baht Scam; Key Suspect Arrested
PHUKET, Thailand (Jan 12, 2025) – Phuket police have cracked down on a massive 22 million baht scam, arresting a suspect accused of helping a criminal gang by creating mule accounts for a fake cryptocurrency platform. The scam targeted unsuspecting victims, with the con artists impersonating a well-known politician to lure people into fraudulent investments.
Three Teens Charged with Murder of Thomas Taylor in Bedford
Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Thomas Taylor, who was fatally stabbed in Greenhill Street, Bedford, on January 8, 2025.
Nakhon Pathom Police Seize 78 Kg of Crystal Meth in Drug Raid
In a major drug bust in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, two suspects were arrested on January 12, 2025, after police discovered over 78 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden beneath a staircase at a residence in Bang Khaem, Mueang district.
Three Arrested in Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Audrina Arrington
Aurora, Colorado – Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of 16-year-old Audrina Arrington, which took place during a home invasion early Tuesday morning.
Donta Jackson Jr. Arrested in Seymour Motel Robbery Case
SEYMOUR — Seymour police arrested 18-year-old Donta Jackson Jr. from Indianapolis on Thursday in connection with a robbery that took place at Motel 6 on November 7, 2024. The arrest follows a two-month investigation into the armed robbery.
Two Arrested in Connection with Flanders Armed Robbery: Weston and MacDonald
The Southampton Town Police Department has announced the arrest of two individuals, Demario L. Weston Jr., 22, and Tiana MacDonald, 24, in connection with the armed robbery at El Quetzal Deli in Flanders on September 23, 2024.
Auburn Men Arrested in Port Byron Bank Robbery: Malone & Millhoff
Two men have been arrested in connection with the bank robbery that occurred earlier this week in Port Byron, New York. Weldon R. Malone Jr., 58, of Auburn, and Brandon C. Millhoff, 48, of Auburn, were charged with third-degree robbery (Class D felony) and fourth-degree grand larceny (Class E felony) after allegedly robbing the Savannah Bank on Main Street on Monday afternoon.
Lamar Brooks Arrested for New Iberia Convenience Store Robbery
A 27-year-old man, Lamar Brooks, was arrested on Saturday evening in connection with a robbery that took place early Saturday morning at a convenience store in New Iberia, Louisiana. Brooks faces a charge of Simple Robbery after police identified him as the suspect.
Rabbi Yitzchok Kaplan Arrested for Robbery in Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Rabbi Yitzchok Kaplan, 44, from northeast Miami-Dade, was arrested after an alleged robbery incident involving a county water meter reader outside his synagogue, Chabad of Aventura Isles, on Wednesday morning.
Anthony Trenton Charged in Armed Robbery at Dollar General
BELTON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Anthony Trenton, 22, has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Dollar General store on Monday, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.
4 Arrested for Armed Robbery Plot Involving Machete and Handgun
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Four Allen County residents have been arrested and charged with felony armed robbery after allegedly conspiring to rob a man using a machete and a handgun.
Shannon Caruso Sentenced for Stealing Rent Money from Tenants
MOBILE, Ala. (FOX 10/Gray News) – Shannon Caruso, a former property manager in Mobile, Alabama, has been sentenced to 14 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing rent money from government-assisted low-income housing tenants.
Birmingham Man, Corey Lamont Glover, Arrested for Robbery and Attempted Murder
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) — 26-year-old Corey Lamont Glover of Birmingham was arrested on January 5, 2025, following an armed robbery and attempted murder at an apartment complex in Hoover.
Garland Jay Coblentz Arrested in Loveland Bank Robbery Attempt
Loveland, CO – Authorities have arrested 59-year-old Garland Jay Coblentz of Loveland, in connection to the attempted robbery of First National Bank on December 17, 2024. The Loveland Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division worked diligently to gather evidence, which led to the issuance of an arrest warrant on January 3, 2025.
Frankie New Arrested in Baton Rouge Bank Robbery
BATON ROUGE, LA — Detectives in Baton Rouge have arrested Frankie New, a 52-year-old man, in connection with the robbery of the Hancock Whitney Bank located on Government Street on December 26, 2024.
Rayshawn Kelley Arrested in Connection to Colerain Township Armed Robbery
CINCINNATI, OH — Colerain Township police have made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery at an electronics store last week.
Marat Lerner Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Fraud Scheme
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Marat Lerner, 42, of Brooklyn, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
Seven Arrested in Hudson Valley Narcotics Trafficking Operation
HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y. — Attorney General Letitia James has announced the arrest of seven individuals in connection with a large-scale narcotics trafficking operation spanning Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, and Westchester counties. The suspects are accused of illegally distributing cocaine and counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl.
Hoosick Falls Woman Arrested for Possession of Narcotics, Cash
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. — Kandie L. Stowell, 40, of Hoosick Falls, has been arrested by the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday after allegedly possessing felony-weight controlled substances. This marks Stowell’s second narcotics-related arrest in just under a year, following a three-month investigation into her activities.
Schenectady Man Faces 40 Years for Meth Distribution
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Patrick Tucker, 28, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in connection with a significant drug distribution case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Tucker’s guilty plea is linked to his sale of more than an ounce and a half of methamphetamine in three separate transactions between January and March of 2023.
Schenectady Business Owner Pleads Guilty to $700K Medicaid Fraud
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Muhammad Adnan Saeed, 40, the owner of Sublime Medical Transportation, has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud, admitting to stealing over $700,000 from New York’s Medicaid program. Saeed’s fraudulent actions involved inflating Medicaid bills by falsely claiming group rides as separate individual rides to receive mileage payments for each person in the group.
Florida Man Arrested for Series of Retail Thefts in Chicago
CHICAGO — Brandon Kelly, 27, from Jacksonville, Florida, has been arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Chicago, including allegations of theft and threats made to a store clerk.
Lockhart Man Arrested After Attempting to Steal Police Vehicle in Lakeway
LAKEWAY, Texas — Dakota Kennedy, 21, of Lockhart, was arrested in Lakeway on January 4, 2025, after allegedly attempting to steal a police vehicle while officers were investigating a stolen car.
Three NYC Men Arrested for Stealing Over $5,000 in Power Tools in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Pa. — Beiker Jimenez (23), Christian Sivira Sanchez (24), and Yonaiker Rondon Diaz (26), all from New York City, were arrested on December 29, 2024, for allegedly stealing over $5,000 worth of Dewalt power tools from a Tractor Supply store in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
Metropolis Man Arrested on Multiple Warrants, Including Burglary and Theft
METROPOLIS, IL — Kyle B. Hurst, 38, of Metropolis, was arrested in December 2024 after being spotted walking in the downtown area by a sergeant from the Metropolis Police Department.
Third Arrest Made in $400,000 Lego Theft Scheme Targeting Walmart and Target Stores
TYLER, Texas — Semetric Danielle Baker, 34, of Burnet, has become the third person arrested in connection with a nationwide Lego theft ring that stole over $400,000 worth of products from Walmart and Target stores across the country.
Connecticut Man Arrested with Thousands of Bags of Heroin and Firearm
WATERBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut man has been arrested after Waterbury police seized thousands of bags of heroin and a loaded firearm during a search of his apartment.
Franklin County Drug Trafficking Bust Results in Arrest of Bobby Nathaniel Courtney and Major Drug Seizure
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. — A drug trafficking investigation in Franklin County has culminated in the arrest of Bobby Nathaniel Courtney, 27, of Henry County, following the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs.
High-Speed Chase Leads to Arrest of James Aaron Briggs for Assault, Methamphetamine Possession, and Multiple Charges
PATRICK COUNTY, Va. — A high-speed pursuit early on December 26 led to the arrest of James Aaron Briggs, 41, of Ararat, Virginia, following an intense chase through Patrick County and into North Carolina. Briggs now faces multiple felony charges after fleeing from law enforcement officers and being caught with methamphetamine and firearms in his vehicle.
Anthony Lee Coverdale Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Faces Multiple Felony Charges
HENRY COUNTY, Va. — Anthony Lee Coverdale, 33, was arrested on December 30, 2024, by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office after a brief vehicle pursuit that ended on South Creek Court in the Collinsville community. Coverdale, who was already wanted for three counts of felony probation violation, now faces multiple new charges following his arrest.
Lafayette Officer Alessiya Farley Arrested for Theft
A Lafayette police officer, Alessiya Johnson Farley, 33, was arrested on December 19, 2024, on charges of theft of property in the fourth degree. The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on November 14, 2024, near Chambers Academy in Chambers County, Alabama.
Three Charged in St. Paul Kidnapping Linked to Mexican Cartel
Three individuals have been charged in connection to a kidnapping earlier this week on St. Paul’s East Side, which authorities say is linked to a Mexican drug cartel. The suspects—Richar Sanchez Mujica, 30, Kendra Sue Johnson, 39, and Erling Soren Holdahl, 48—are facing charges related to the kidnapping, drug possession, and illegal firearm use.
New Fairview Fire Chief Arne Wissman Arrested on Felony Theft Charge
Arne Wissman, the fire and rescue chief for New Fairview, Texas, was arrested on January 8, 2025, on a felony theft charge. The charge stems from an alleged theft of property valued between $150,000 and $300,000 that occurred in September 2024. While the specific details of the incident have not been fully disclosed, Wissman reportedly turned himself in to the Wise County Jail, where he was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bond.
Anthony Brehon Reese Arrested in Roanoke Narcotics Operation
On September 12, 2024, a joint operation led by the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, in collaboration with the Roanoke Police Gang Interdiction Unit, resulted in the arrest of Anthony Brehon Reese, a known violent gang member from Roanoke. The operation targeted narcotics trafficking in the area and led to the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal substances and firearms.