Stratford Teacher James O’Neil Arrested for Online Scam Scheme
Stratford police began investigating a fraudulent car sales scheme in early November 2024 after receiving an anonymous tip about a suspect, later identified as O’Neil. According to officials, O’Neil had been altering bills of sale and other documents to illegally sell vehicles on Facebook.
Tokyo Police Arrest Dentists Hirotaka Koyama and Akira Oishi in ¥20M Fraud
Tokyo police have arrested a group, including dentists Hirotaka Koyama and Akira Oishi, for running a scheme that exploited foreign students’ insurance cards to fraudulently claim ¥20 million ($128,836) in dental reimbursements.
Deltona Resident Patrick Rose Arrested in Nationwide Fraud Scheme
Patrick Rose, a 38-year-old resident of Deltona, was arrested in connection with a nationwide fraud scheme and charged with 13 criminal offenses, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office (VSO) announced on Wednesday. Rose was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail after an investigation linked him to a series of fraudulent activities across the country.
McKenzy Nazien Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Port Orange Shooting
A jury in Volusia County convicted 20-year-old McKenzy Nazien of Port Orange on Friday of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder after a weeklong trial. The charges stemmed from the 2022 shooting death of 22-year-old Ta’ronn Brown, which occurred in the parking lot of Port Orange’s Sunrise Pointe Apartments on September 1st, 2022.
Dutch National Ndille Arrested in Bangkok for Organizing Gold Scam
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced on Tuesday, January 14, the arrest of 43-year-old Dutch national Ndille for allegedly orchestrating a gold scam in Bangkok. Ndille is accused of deceiving victims by selling counterfeit gold pellets, claiming they were smuggled from Africa without taxes and offering them at prices below market value.
Katsina Police Arrest Four for SIM Card Swapping and Bank Fraud
The Katsina State Police Command announced the arrest of four individuals on Thursday, suspected of engaging in illegal SIM card swapping and bank fraud. The arrests followed a targeted operation based on reliable intelligence.
Three Arrested for ATM Skimming in Hartford County, Police Say
Three men were arrested for ATM skimming in Hartford County following an investigation by the Statewide Organized Crime Investigative Task Force (SOCITF), authorities announced on Monday.
Michael Hamm Arrested for Operating Drug Factory in Manchester, CT
Police in Manchester, CT, arrested Michael Henry Hamm, 48, for operating a drug factory at a home on Essex St. following a narcotics investigation that began in November. The focus of the investigation was crack cocaine and fentanyl distribution in the area.
Eight Arrested in Biloxi for Stealing Copper from AT&T Lines
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department in Biloxi, Mississippi, announced on Thursday the arrest of eight individuals on felony charges of receiving stolen property. The arrests followed an ongoing investigation into the theft of copper from AT&T lines in Harrison, Stone, and Hancock counties.
Two Arrested in Billerica for Stealing Safe from Local VFW Post
The Billerica Police Department announced the arrests of two Lowell residents in connection with the theft of a safe from the Solomon VFW Post on Phiney Street.
New Fairview Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing $156K from Fire Department
The fire chief of New Fairview, Texas, Arne Wissmann, was arrested on charges of theft after allegedly stealing between $150,000 and $300,000 from the New Fairview Fire Rescue (NFFR) volunteer fire department. Wissmann, who was booked into the Wise County Jail on Wednesday, was released on bond shortly after.
Panama City Women Arrested for Stealing Firearms, Jewelry, and More
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Police in Panama City have arrested Jasmine Williams and Aliyah Thomas in connection to a string of thefts involving firearms, jewelry, and other stolen property.
Johnson City Man Arrested for Auto Theft and Evading Arrest
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Braydon J. Henderson, 22, from Johnson City, is facing charges of auto theft and evading arrest after allegedly stealing a car early Thursday morning.
Panama City Store Manager Arrested for Stealing Over $109,000
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — Chantelle Saddo Ten-Hue, the manager of a convenience store in Panama City, was arrested after an investigation revealed she stole over $109,000 from store deposits.
Cottondale Couple Arrested for Burglary and Drug Charges in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — A Cottondale couple, Monique D Noel, 21, and Aubray Damille Lee West, 31, were arrested on burglary and drug charges after a suspicious incident in Washington County.
18-Year-Old Arrested for Car Theft and Related Charges in Southwest D.C.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — An 18-year-old has been arrested for car theft after a police chase in Southwest D.C. on Wednesday evening.
Three Arrested in Newington After Traffic Stop Leads to Narcotics and Firearm Discovery
NEWINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Three people were arrested early Tuesday morning after a traffic stop in Newington led to the discovery of narcotics and a firearm.
Chicago Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years for Scamming Seniors in Reverse Mortgage Scheme
CHICAGO (CBS) — Mark Diamond, a man who pleaded guilty to scamming elderly homeowners on the South and West sides of Chicago in a reverse mortgage scheme, was sentenced to 205 months (or 17 years and one month) in prison on Thursday. Diamond was also ordered to pay $2.7 million in restitution to the victims of his fraud.
Two Men Arrested in Waterbury on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) — Savory Trueheart and Rondrae Rogers, both 38 and from Waterbury, were arrested on drug-related charges after a traffic stop on January 7. The arrests came after police conducted patrols in the Walnut and North Walnut Streets area due to community complaints about drug activity.
South Lake Tahoe Man Indicted on Wire Fraud Charges for Cryptocurrency Scam
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA — Daniel Chartraw, the founder of Crypto-Pal LLC and TDA Global, was recently indicted on wire fraud charges. The indictment alleges that Chartraw defrauded investors by falsely claiming to have developed a proprietary algorithm capable of generating exceptional returns on cryptocurrency investments. However, instead of investing the money, Chartraw allegedly used the funds to finance his personal lifestyle.
Poughkeepsie Man Convicted in “Washed” Check Scam, Awaiting Sentencing
CARMEL, N.Y. — Tahmel Gordon, a 29-year-old man from Poughkeepsie, has been convicted of passing “washed” checks, a scam where criminals chemically alter checks to remove the original ink and replace it with fake information in an attempt to steal money from the account holder. Gordon was convicted by a Putnam County jury on two counts of third-degree attempted grand larceny, four counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, and one count of fifth-degree conspiracy.
Brandy Kaiser Faces Charges for Stealing $142K from Kia Dealership
Brandy Kaiser, a former employee of Kia of East Hartford, has been arrested for embezzling $142,000 from the dealership to cover personal expenses. Kaiser, 40, of Manchester, is accused of writing checks to herself and using the dealership’s bank account to pay for rent, bills, and an auto loan while employed at the company.
Sofia Rodriguez-Lopez Arrested for Unlicensed Cosmetic Procedures
Sofia Rodriguez-Lopez, 45, of New London, was arrested on January 9 after a months-long investigation into unlicensed cosmetic procedures performed at her apartment. Rodriguez-Lopez’s ex-partner filed a complaint in July 2024, revealing that she had been conducting procedures such as lipolysis and massages without proper certification.
Peter Mwangi and Jane Ndung’u Mtua Arrested for Stealing Metal Beams
Two individuals, Peter Mwangi and Jane Ndung’u Mtua, were arrested by police in Narok County for vandalizing a public bridge under construction over the Ewaso Nyiro River. The suspects were caught red-handed as they were loading stolen metal beams onto a white lorry, which was traced to the Nairegie-Enkare junction after local residents tipped off authorities.
Oluwaseun Sentenced for Internet Fraud and Impersonation in Ilorin
Oluwaseun, also known as Odeyemi Hammed Oluwaseun, has been convicted by Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin for internet fraud, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretenses. The charges stem from his fraudulent activities where he posed as a female spiritualist to deceive victims into sending him gift cards.
Croydon Woman, Stephanie Donaldson, Charged After Robbery Attempt
A 23-year-old woman, Stephanie Donaldson from Croydon, has been charged after an incident at a Sainsbury’s store in Penge earlier this month. Donaldson was arrested on January 3, 2025, after allegedly attempting to steal £800 worth of goods from the supermarket.
Aimee Betro Charged with Conspiracy to Murder in Birmingham
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorized charges against Aimee Betro, a US citizen from Wisconsin, in connection with a 2019 attempted shooting in Birmingham. Betro faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to murder, after allegedly plotting to kill the owner of a Birmingham clothing store and his family on 8 September 2019.
Two Men Charged Following Drug and Cash Discovery in Chippenham
Wiltshire Police have charged two men after an operation uncovered drugs and cash at a property in Chippenham on Tuesday, 14 January.
Swindon Man Jailed for Five Years After Drug Seizure
Jake Bell, 34, from Tadpole Garden Village in Swindon, has been sentenced to 61 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine.
Henry Remington Herod and Matthew McDowell Charged in $3M Tax Fraud Scheme
Henry Remington Herod, 42, of Minneapolis, and Matthew McDowell, 44, of Port Allen, Louisiana, face serious charges for conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and making false tax claims, totaling over $3 million in fraudulent refunds.
Christopher and Erin Mazzei Sentenced for $1.3M PPP Loan Fraud
Christopher A. Mazzei, 46, and Erin V. Mazzei, 43, of Arroyo Grande, California, were sentenced for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), receiving sentences of 36 and 27 months in federal prison, respectively.
Luquay Zahir Pleads Guilty to $30K COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Luquay Zahir, 50, of Atlantic City, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining over $30,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Zahir, the former Ross Family Service Coordinator for the Atlantic City Housing Authority, falsely claimed ownership of a business with 10 employees to secure a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance.
Shalentia M. Singh Arrested for Embezzling $3,000 in Tupelo
Shalentia M. Singh, 37, of Tupelo, was arrested on January 6, 2025, for embezzling $3,000 from a Chevron store located at 2841 Cliff Gookin Boulevard. Police responded to the store and learned Singh had stolen the money. She was also found to have an active misdemeanor warrant. Singh was arrested and taken to Lee County Jail, where she faces felony embezzlement charges. She is being held on a $5,000 bond, and the case will be presented to the Lee County Grand Jury.
Baldwyn Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession
Baldwyn, MS – A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine after being taken into custody for disorderly conduct on January 4th, 2025.
Seth Adam Depiano Charged with Real Estate Fraud & Money Laundering
Seth Adam Depiano, 43, formerly of Fresno County, has been charged with multiple crimes, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California made the announcement Thursday.
Austin Hill Sentenced to 41 Years for 2022 Murder in Clay County
A young man in Clay County has been sentenced to 41 years in prison for a murder that occurred in 2022. According to District Attorney Scott Colon, Austin Hill pleaded guilty to charges of capital murder and aggravated assault related to the shooting death of 41-year-old Mikel Craven.
Brandon McIntosh Arrested for Auto Theft in Columbus, Indiana
COLUMBUS, Ind. – A 27-year-old man from Austin, Indiana, is in custody for auto theft and leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly stealing an SUV from a local gas station.
Bradley Garfield Charged with 20+ Theft and Burglary Offenses in Norwich
A 33-year-old man from Norwich has been charged in connection with over 20 burglary and theft-related offenses that occurred between September 25 and November 27, 2024.
Justin Balaban Arrested on Multiple Charges at Walmart in Peru
A 31-year-old man from Dixon, Illinois, was arrested at the Walmart Supercenter in Peru on Monday night, facing multiple charges. Justin Balaban was taken into custody on charges of retail theft, possession of methamphetamine, and obstructing identification.
Four Indicted in $128 Million Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Four individuals have been indicted for their roles in a large-scale conspiracy involving more than $128 million in fraudulent proceeds. U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the unsealing of the indictment on January 14, 2025, which charges Daniel Liburdi, 35, of Miami, Joseph Scotto, 44, of Bay Shore, NY, Gregory Walker, 43, of Ontario, Canada, and Frank Carbone III, 35, of Orlando, with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
