VRichard Kirchner Sought in New Castle Contractor Scam
New Castle County Police are searching for a Maryland man accused of defrauding homeowners by posing as a licensed contractor.
Keith Ellison Charges Omarxeyd in $3M Medicaid Fraud
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has charged a Minneapolis man with orchestrating a multi-million-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme involving a state-licensed home health agency.
William Brock Convicted in Uber Driver Killing
A jury has convicted an 83-year-old Ohio man in the fatal shooting of an Uber driver who authorities say was unknowingly ensnared in the same scam that targeted him.
Victor Lee Marion Pleads Guilty in $40M Scam
A San Diego man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for helping launder millions of dollars from an international scam operation that targeted elderly victims across the United States.
Manal Wasef, Elaine Antao Plead Guilty in $68M Scam
Two Brooklyn women have pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive Medicaid fraud scheme that siphoned $68 million from New York’s controversial home care program by paying illegal kickbacks for services that were never provided.
Diana Flores-Ruiz Arrested for Posing as Immigration Attorney
A 58-year-old Laredo woman has been arrested for allegedly posing as an immigration attorney and scamming two women out of thousands of dollars while promising help with political asylum applications.
Venice Garner-Moore, Vernon Moore, Tonya Jackson Charged in Medicaid Fraud
Three Connecticut residents have been arrested and charged for submitting fraudulent claims to the state’s Medicaid program, according to authorities.
Jennifer Rose Fortner Arrested for Domestic Battery in Wyoming County
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. — Deputies from the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jennifer Rose Fortner following a domestic violence incident in Matheny on January 12, 2026.
Rashod Kent Arrested for Drug Possession in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Former professional football tight end Rashod Kent, 45, was arrested on January 5 after deputies discovered marijuana, fentanyl, and more than $10,000 in his vehicle.
Adam Wayne Quesenberry Arrested for Multiple Fraud Charges
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. — A local man has been arrested on multiple fraud-related charges following an investigation by the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office.
Landon Joseph Cartwright Pleads Guilty to Meth Distribution
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Landon Joseph Cartwright, 22, of Bluefield, pleaded guilty on [January 16, 2026] to possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Aidan Constantine Lapkin Arrested for Identity Theft in Florida
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Aidan Constantine Lapkin was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of identity theft and repeated credit card fraud, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Ann Mills Arrested for Grand Theft and Credit Card Fraud
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Ann Mills was arrested Tuesday night on multiple allegations, including grand theft, credit card fraud, and failure to appear in court, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).
Hildares Parker-Greene Arrested for Identity Theft in Kinston
KINSTON, N.C. — Hildares Parker-Greene, 45, a certified nursing assistant (CNA), was arrested on January 14, 2026, for allegedly stealing and misusing a patient’s debit card information, according to the Kinston Police Department.
Cui Lijie Arrested at Saipan Airport by ICE Officers
SAIPAN — Cui Lijie, a 68-year-old Hong Kong permanent resident and major shareholder of Imperial Pacific International, was arrested Tuesday morning at Saipan airport by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, local media reported.
Five Arrested in Nepal for Rs 2.87M Foreign Job Fraud
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Police have arrested five individuals accused of defrauding nearly Rs 2.87 million by promising victims overseas employment, authorities said on January 15.
Santosh and Asha Shrestha Arrested for Nepali Online Fraud
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Police have arrested two youths from Kirtipur, Santosh Shrestha (22) and Asha Shrestha (19), for allegedly conducting online fraud through WhatsApp and Facebook, authorities reported on December 30.
Edward Bittle Arrested for $80K Fraud at Green Valley Club
GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. — Former executive Edward Bittle, 51, has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding the Country Club of Green Valley of nearly $80,000, authorities announced.
Li Kuong Arrested Over Sihanoukville Telecom Fraud
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian authorities have arrested Li Kuong, the 50-year-old Chinese-Cambodian owner of the notorious Huang Le compound and former president of the Sihanoukville Casino Association, in a major crackdown on telecom fraud operations.
Anthony Herbert Arrested for NYC Pay-to-Play Fraud
Anthony Herbert, 61, a former citywide liaison for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has been arrested on federal corruption and fraud charges. Federal prosecutors allege Herbert orchestrated multiple schemes during his City Hall tenure from 2022 to 2025, pocketing roughly $16,000 in bribes to influence city security contracts and solicit kickbacks from a funeral home.
Susej Brown Arrested in Palm Beach on Multiple Charges
Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies arrested Susej Brown on Thursday in connection with multiple felony and misdemeanor allegations, according to a report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).
St. Bernard Arrests 3 in Copper Wire Theft Case
CHALMETTE, La. — The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested three individuals and issued warrants for two others in connection with a series of copper wire thefts across the parish.
David Diaz Arrested in Grayson County Felony Theft Case
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas — Howe police arrested a man on Wednesday after he was wanted on a felony theft warrant.
Dustin Ward Arrested in Bryan County Knife Attack
BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. — A Bennington man has been arrested after allegedly attacking his mother and her dog with a knife, according to court records.
Erick Wooten Arrested for Burglary in Whitesboro
WHITESBORO, Texas — A 39-year-old Whitesboro man was arrested following an investigation into a reported burglary.
Carl Coffelt Jr. Sentenced to 35 Years for Meth
GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas — A Grayson County man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted on drug charges.
Shawn Perkins Arrested for Meth Trafficking in Oklahoma
BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. — A Calera man has been arrested on felony drug charges for allegedly possessing and distributing methamphetamine.
Debbie Bowden Indicted in Texoma Christian Theft Case
SHERMAN, Texas — A former employee of Texoma Christian School has been arrested and is facing theft-related charges following an investigation into the alleged misuse of school funds.
Savannah McCormick Arrested in Madison Gym Theft Case
MADISON, Tenn. — A woman with a prior criminal history is back in custody following a theft and fraud case that began inside a local gym, according to court records.
Bradley Cordner Arrested After Stealing Ambulance
TOWANDA BOROUGH, Pa. — A Troy man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly stealing an ambulance, breaking into two homes, and assaulting police officers in Towanda, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Jeremiah P. Johnson Convicted in Union Burglary Case
TOWN OF UNION, N.Y. — A man has been convicted in connection with a residential burglary that occurred in the Town of Union earlier this year, according to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office.
Shantell Perkins Sentenced in Nebraska Child Drug Case
YORK COUNTY, Neb. — A Nebraska woman has been sentenced to 15 months in jail after authorities said she used her teenage daughter to deliver drugs over a period of several years.
Timothy Hoose Sr. Convicted in Windsor Theft Case
WINDSOR, N.Y. — A Tioga County man has been convicted following a jury trial related to theft incidents that occurred over several months in 2023 and 2024, according to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office.
Eric Derrig Sentenced to Up to 15 Years in Prison
ATHENS, Pa. — An Athens man has been sentenced to a lengthy term in state prison following multiple convictions tied to arrests by several law enforcement agencies, according to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office.
Amanda Shifflett Arrested in Harrisonburg Stolen Car Case
HARRISONBURG, Va. — A woman is in custody following the reported theft of a vehicle in Harrisonburg on Thursday morning, according to local law enforcement officials.
Jean Vazquez-Irlanda, Alan Rodriguez Arrested in Elyria Theft
ELYRIA, Ohio — Two Elyria men were arrested early Thursday morning after police tracked their footprints through freshly fallen snow following a break-in at Johnny K’s Powersports, authorities said.
Wiley Howell Extradited for Sabine Parish School Fraud
SABINE PARISH, La. — Wiley Howell, 58, of Clearwater, Florida, has been extradited to Sabine Parish and booked into Sabine Parish Jail in connection with a major financial fraud targeting local schools, authorities said.
Melissa Sweat Pleads Guilty in Husband’s Killing
VERNON PARISH, La. — Melissa Ann Sweat, a Pitkin resident, has pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of her husband, Rodney Sweat.
Ashley Gomez Charged in Omaha Restaurant Theft Case
OMAHA, Neb. — Authorities allege that the granddaughters of Caterina Malara, founder of Malara’s Italian Restaurant, stole over $500,000 from her while her health was declining. Malara passed away in 2023.
Gloria Rush Arrested for Financial Exploitation
COFFEE COUNTY, Ga. — The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested 65-year-old Gloria Rush on Jan. 8 following an investigation into alleged financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
Angelic Powell Arrested for Petit Theft in Florida
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman Thursday afternoon on a petit theft allegation involving merchandise or transit property.
Logan Dale Perry Arrested in Asheboro on Identity Theft
ASHEBORO, N.C. — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office arrested Logan Dale Perry, 29, during a traffic stop on Jan. 15, 2025, in Asheboro.
Daryle Keith Arrested in Winston-Salem Shooting
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A custody exchange on Dec. 17, 2025, at 206 Royal Forest Court escalated into a shooting, leaving a 3-year-old and Daryle Keith injured.
Christopher Wheeler Arrested in Reidsville Drug Raid
REIDSVILLE, N.C. — On Jan. 7, the Reidsville Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 331 S Branch St., resulting in the seizure of narcotics, firearms, and U.S. currency. Two individuals were arrested during the operation.
