Seth Felipe Lutz Arrested for Scamming Nearly $300,000 in Bradenton
A coin dealer operating at a Bradenton flea market has been arrested for allegedly scamming customers out of nearly $300,000.
Suspect Shaodong Arrested in Thai AI Scam Targeting PM Paetongtarn
BANGKOK — Thailand’s National Police Chief has launched an investigation after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed she was nearly targeted by a sophisticated AI-powered scam, with the involvement of Chinese nationals like Shaodong, arrested in a related fraud operation.
Taiwanese Woman Hsi Arrested in Udon Thani Call Center Scam
BANGKOK — A 41-year-old Taiwanese woman, Miss Hsi, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport on January 11 in connection with a call center scam operation, following a coordinated effort between immigration authorities and Udon Thani police.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin Faces Joint Trial for Corruption Charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The Sessions Court has ordered a joint trial for former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over charges of abusing his position and money laundering.
Burlington Woman Denise Tisor, Man Arrested in $70K Ticket Scam
A woman from Burlington is facing more charges, and another man has been arrested, after allegedly selling fraudulent Taylor Swift concert tickets for her six-show stop at the Rogers Centre in Toronto.
EFCC Denies Jonathan Okunbor Was PDP Witness in Edo Tribunal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that Jonathan Okunbor, a suspect under investigation for an alleged N6 billion fraud, was a witness in the ongoing Edo State election tribunal.
Spokane Man Devaunte Hickman-Young Arrested in $56K Fraud Scheme
SPOKANE, Wash. — Devaunte Hickman-Young, a 28-year-old Spokane man, has been arrested in connection with a fraudulent scheme in which he and others allegedly forged checks totaling more than $56,000.
Chiang Rai Police Intercept Drug Smuggling, Seize 456kg of Meth
CHIANG RAI — Authorities in Chiang Rai successfully intercepted a drug smuggling operation, seizing approximately 456 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine following a tip-off and a dramatic pursuit on January 15.
Spokane Couple John Eisenman & Brenda Cross Plead Guilty to 2020 Murder
SPOKANE, Wash. — John Eisenman, 63, and Brenda Cross, 57, a Spokane couple, are set to be sentenced on Thursday after they both pleaded guilty to the 2020 murder of Andrew Sorensen, their daughter’s 19-year-old boyfriend.
Christopher Jordan Smith Arrested in Duplin County on Multiple Drug Charges
DUPLIN COUNTY, N.C. — A man wanted for multiple drug-related charges was arrested on January 15, 2025, by deputies with the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Jordan Smith, 31, was taken into custody after being charged with several serious offenses related to drug possession and distribution.
Former Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Melisa Cox Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $250,000
ANKENY, Iowa — Melisa Cox, the former president and CEO of the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, has been arrested on 14 felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $250,000 from the organization she once led. According to court documents, Cox began using a chamber-issued credit card for personal expenses almost immediately after taking the role in January 2022.
Fernando Gilbert-Olivarez and Lisa Ann Dolobacs Arrested After Theft and Police Pursuit at Park Meadows Mall
LONE TREE, Colo. — Fernando Gilbert-Olivarez, 32, and Lisa Ann Dolobacs, 37, were arrested on Tuesday evening after a theft at Park Meadows Mall and a subsequent police pursuit, according to the Lone Tree Police Department.
Johnathan Dale Korrell Arrested for Stealing Over $100,000 in Property During Theft Spree in Salem
SALEM, Ore. — Johnathan Dale Korrell, 36, has been arrested after being accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of property during a burglary spree in Salem, according to the Salem Police Department.
Essexville Man, Damian Leske, Arrested for Stealing Pet Food and Drug Possession
BAY CITY, Mich. — Damian Leske, 22, of Essexville, has been arrested and is currently lodged in the Bay County Jail after being accused of stealing pet food and possessing drugs.
Gilmer Man, Craig Allen Smith, Pleads Guilty to 2024 Murder of His Wife
GILMER, Texas (KLTV) — Craig Allen Smith, 41, of Gilmer, has pleaded guilty to the 2024 murder of his wife, Vennessa Smith, and accepted a 50-year prison sentence.
Daniel Brown Arrested for Role in $70,000 Storage Facility Theft in Mechanicsburg
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Daniel Brown, 25, of Ephrata, Lancaster County, has been arrested in connection with the theft of $70,000 from a Cumberland County storage facility in June 2023.
Alex Figueredo Jr. and Kaleb Lee Harmon Arrested for Trespassing and Stealing $1,000 Fish in Arcadia
ARCADIA, Fla. — Alex Figueredo Jr., 21, and Kaleb Lee Harmon, 25, were arrested on Monday for allegedly trespassing on a local farm and stealing a $1,000 arapaima fish.
Tamarcus Shaquan Ellis Sentenced to 40 Years for Meth & Murder
Tamarcus Shaquan Ellis, 34, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy and his involvement in the murder and dismemberment of a confidential informant.
Lorenzo Santillan-Solis Sentenced to 100 Months for Fentanyl Trafficking
Lorenzo Antonio Santillan-Solis, 28, from Phoenix, Arizona, has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The sentence was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming.
Logan Clark Arrested After Armed Robbery at Sparks Scheels
Sparks Police arrested Logan Clark, 27, on Tuesday afternoon after he was involved in an armed robbery at Scheels sporting goods store. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when a Scheels employee reported to 911 that a man had stolen a box of bullets from the store.
Karen Freeman Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Distribution
Karen Freeman, 64, of Grant, Choctaw County, has pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine. Federal prosecutors revealed that Freeman was involved in the distribution of at least five grams of methamphetamine in March of 2024.
Orlexus Elliott Faces 22 Felony Charges for Organized Retail Theft
Orlexus Elliott, 27, has been arrested and charged with 22 felony counts related to organized retail theft following a series of thefts across Nashville in 2023 and 2024. Elliott’s alleged theft spree involved stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from various stores, including high-end retailers.
Melvin Mendez & Ronal Breins Charged for Operating Chop Shop in Waterbury
Two individuals from Waterbury, Melvin Mendez, 33, and Ronal Breins, 34, were arrested and charged after a police investigation uncovered a chop shop operation in the city. Waterbury police’s Auto Theft Unit had been investigating stolen vehicles, particularly those no longer seen on the road.
Six Arrested in Retail Theft Operation at The Woodlands Mall
A targeted operation aimed at curbing retail theft in The Woodlands resulted in six arrests on January 11, 2025. Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Crime Reduction Unit, along with officers from The Woodlands Patrol Division, Shenandoah Police Department, and retail theft investigators, collaborated to crack down on thefts at The Woodlands Mall and surrounding areas.
Two Arrested for Burglary After Trespassing Incident in Saratoga County
Saratoga County, NY (WRGB) — On Saturday afternoon, two individuals were arrested and charged with burglary following a trespassing call in Saratoga County. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call at 1:37 p.m. on Dunsbach Road, where they discovered that Robert P. Vitale, 63, of Middletown, and Rebekah L. Arney, 31, of Troy, had unlawfully entered and remained in a residence with the intent to commit a crime.
Former MUFG Bank Employee Arrested for Stealing Gold from Safe Deposit Boxes
Tokyo, Japan — Tokyo police arrested a 46-year-old former employee of MUFG Bank, Yukari Imamura, on Tuesday, following allegations that she stole gold ingots valued at ¥260 million from customers’ safe deposit boxes. The thefts, which took place last September at the bank’s Nerima branch, have raised significant concerns about the security of safe deposit boxes and the trustworthiness of the bank.
Alvis J. Lewis Arrested for Drug Dealing in Wappingers Falls, NY
Wappinger, NY — Alvis J. Lewis Jr., a 54-year-old man from Wappingers Falls, has been arrested by the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force on charges related to the distribution of narcotics and dangerous drugs in the Wappinger and Poughkeepsie areas.
Schenectady Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Halfmoon Shooting
HALFMOON, NY — A Schenectady man is facing multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, after a shooting incident in Halfmoon on Saturday morning.
York County Contractor Charged After Allegedly Taking Money Without Completing Work
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — A York County contractor has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly taking money for a home improvement project without completing the work.
Inmate Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine at Washington County Jail
HUDSON FALLS, NY — 34-year-old Jacqueline A. Rock has been arrested on charges of promoting prison contraband and criminal possession of a controlled substance, according to Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy.
Valley Falls Man Arrested for Stealing Donations Intended for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York State Police arrested 55-year-old George Gorman of Valley Falls on January 9, 2025, after a theft investigation revealed that he had allegedly misappropriated donations intended for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS).
Two Men Arrested After Armed Robbery Near Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) — Two men were arrested following an armed robbery reported on Monday night just north of Topeka. Shawnee County sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical emergency call at approximately 9:15 p.m. on N.W. Elmont Road, only to find that an armed robbery had just occurred.
New York Man Arrested for Attempted Theft at Burlington Coat Factory in Enfield
ENFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A New York man was arrested on Saturday afternoon after attempting to steal hundreds of items from the Burlington Coat Factory in Enfield. Police responded to a theft report around 4:30 p.m. and took Alexander Puello, 26, of New York City, into custody after he allegedly resisted arrest, causing a minor injury to an officer.
Florida Man Arrested After Attempting to Steal Lawn Mowers from Home Depot
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A Flagler County man was arrested on multiple charges after attempting to steal two lawn mowers from a Home Depot in Palm Coast and fleeing from deputies on January 11, 2025.
Former TD Bank Employee Charged with Money Laundering and Bribery in Colombian Scheme
MIAMI, Fla. — A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, 24, was arrested on December 10, 2024, and charged with facilitating a money laundering operation that moved millions of dollars in narcotics proceeds from the United States to Colombia.
Bowling Green Man Arrested for Theft: Devin Brownlee’s Arrest
Bowling Green police responded Saturday night to a theft report at a store on the 1000 block of North Main Street. Store staff recognized Devin Brownlee, 32, as the man who had been involved in a prior theft incident.
Lamontre Thomas Arrested for Theft at Coral Springs Macy’s
Lamontre Thomas Arrested for Stealing High-End Perfumes in Coral Springs
Thomas caught stealing $1,690 worth of perfume from Macy’s store.
Frederick Tanzer Indicted for 1989 Rape After DNA Evidence Links Him
A federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against 66-year-old Frederick Louis Tanzer, a former Kansas doctor, whose DNA connected him to a 1989 rape case in Ohio. Tanzer, now residing in Ohio, is accused of making false statements to federal investigators regarding the crime and is charged with four counts of lying to officers and two counts of using false documents. Each count carries a potential sentence of up to five years in prison.
Dallas Majewski Arrested in $500K Theft Scheme from Evansville Ministry
Dallas Montgomery Majewski, 62, the president of Evansville-based Disciples of Christ Ministries, was arrested on Monday after prosecutors accused him of orchestrating a theft scheme that netted over $500,000, luxury cars, jewelry, and expensive suits. Majewski is facing 30 counts of theft, each a Level 6 felony.
Michael Cummings Arrested in Power Tools Theft Case in Wyandot County
The Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit has made an arrest in connection with the theft of power tools valued at thousands of dollars. On January 13, deputies responded to a breaking and entering incident on State Highway 199 in Upper Sandusky, where it was discovered that several power tools had been stolen from the property.