Wipha Arrested for Leading Multi-Million Baht Investment Scam
A 36-year-old woman named Wipha from Rawai has been arrested for her alleged involvement in a major investment scam, which defrauded victims of over 36 million baht.
Jose Ortiz and Veronica Canseco Arrested for Theft in Rosenberg
An observant citizen’s tip led to the arrest of Jose Ortiz, 50, of Needville, TX, and Veronica Canseco, 49, of Richmond, TX, in connection with a series of thefts in Rosenberg on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
Yun Zheng, Lin Chen, Haoyi Ren, Hang Yang Arrested in Florida Scam
LAKELAND, Fla. – A significant racketeering operation has been uncovered in Polk County, Florida, involving four suspects accused of defrauding Target stores out of hundreds of thousands of dollars through counterfeit goods returns.
Kenichi and Shiho Hosoya Arrested for Murder and Insurance Fraud
TOKYO – Kenichi Hosoya, 43, and his wife, Shiho, 38, were arrested for the fifth time on Friday in connection with a chilling case in which they allegedly defrauded an insurance company of ¥26 million ($167,416) in death benefits. The couple had previously been arrested four times in 2024 for the murders of multiple family members.
Lynchburg Grocery Store Owner Arrested on Federal Food Stamp Fraud Charges
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Rajan Babbar, 59, the owner of Taste of India, a grocery store in Lynchburg, was arrested on federal food stamp fraud and wire fraud charges, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday.
Brian Keith Davis Arrested for Insurance Fraud After Krispy Kreme Fire
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Brian Keith Davis, the owner of the Krispy Kreme store in College Station that burned down last year, has been arrested again, this time on charges of insurance fraud. The arrest occurred on Tuesday, January 7, and his bond was set at $50,000. Davis was released later that same day.
Nadia Baldasaro Arrested for Not Paying $100K in Sales Taxes
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) – A day after her brother, a popular Juno Beach restaurant owner, was arrested for not paying sales tax, Nadia Baldasaro, 45, was also taken into custody. She faces similar allegations, this time involving Eatalia, an Italian restaurant located on Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach.
Nova Roffey Arrested in Massive Florida Illegal Gambling Operation
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) – Authorities have successfully dismantled a massive illegal gambling network spanning across Florida, with arcades operating in West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, and Zephyrhills. The investigation revealed that the arcades were part of a sophisticated money-laundering operation, allegedly allowing suspects to pocket hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Transnational Inheritance Fraud Scheme
MIAMI, Fla. (CBS12) – Okezie Bonaventure Ogbata, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, has pleaded guilty in a Miami federal courtroom for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that defrauded more than 400 elderly Americans out of over $6 million.
West Palm Beach Man Arrested in Okeechobee Drug Bust with Cocaine Seized
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (CBS12) – A 28-year-old West Palm Beach man, Christian Franklin O’Neil, was arrested on Friday after a successful undercover buy-bust operation in Okeechobee. Deputies from the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) seized two ounces of cocaine during the operation.
Killeen Woman Arrested for Impersonating Houston Attorney, Faces Charges in McLennan County
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – Amber Kaye Morrison, a 36-year-old Killeen woman, remains in the McLennan County Jail after being arrested on Wednesday for impersonating a Houston attorney with the same name. Morrison, who was named in a sealed indictment in July 2023, faces a third-degree felony charge for falsely holding herself out as a lawyer.
El Paso Man Arrested for Stealing Catalytic Converters
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) – David Earl Hardy, a 24-year-old man from El Paso, has been arrested and charged with stealing multiple catalytic converters throughout the city, according to the El Paso Police Department.
Walton County Authorities Arrest One for Firefighter Equipment Theft, Search for Another
PAXTON, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has arrested Kimberly Davis, 39, of Florala in connection with the theft of nearly $12,000 worth of firefighter equipment from the Walton County Fire Rescue station in Paxton.
Zachary Stanley Arrested for Robbing US Bank in Cañon City
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – A 37-year-old man was arrested on January 10 after allegedly robbing the US Bank on Macon Avenue in Cañon City.
Daniel Oteng Arrested for Receiving Stolen Ford F-150 Raptor in Warren Township
WARREN, NJ – Daniel Oteng, a 38-year-old from the Bronx, NY, was arrested on January 15, 2025, for receiving stolen property, after being found in possession of a Ford F-150 Raptor that had been reported stolen.
Douglas Berdayes Arrested for Repeated Wine Thefts from BJ’s Wholesale Club
MIAMI-DADE, FL – Douglas Berdayes, a 51-year-old Miami-Dade man, was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of repeatedly stealing high-priced wine from the same BJ’s Wholesale Club over several weeks.
Teneric Jovan Collins-Jones Arrested for Stealing $3,000 Worth of Perfume from Navarro Pharmacy
MIAMI-DADE, FL – Teneric Jovan Collins-Jones, a 35-year-old man from Miami-Dade, is facing serious charges after authorities say he stole thousands of dollars worth of perfume from a local Navarro Discount Pharmacy in December.
Mother Arrested for Stealing Gold Bracelet to Pay Lender’s Threatened Debt
HUA RO, PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA DISTRICT, THAILAND – Suwichada Ongying, a 27-year-old mother facing severe financial difficulties, was arrested for stealing a gold bracelet after being threatened by a lender who intimidated her with harm to her four-month-old child.
Former Head Waiter Arrested for Breaking into Shabu Restaurant and Stealing Money
UBON RATCHATHANI, THAILAND – A former head waiter, 20-year-old Natthaphon Wongko, has been arrested for breaking into a shabu restaurant and stealing money from the establishment.
Former Posey County Employee Arrested for Stealing Over $25,000
EVANSVILLE, IND. – Jennifer L. Tinsley, a former employee of the Posey County Solid Waste Department, has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $25,000 from the county.
Fall Creek Couple Arrested for Stealing Trailers in Eugene
EUGENE, ORE. – A couple from Fall Creek, Joshua Adam Hemion, 46, and Kimberly Ann Hemion, 48, were arrested on January 14, after deputies from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office discovered that the two had stolen two trailers from a storage facility located in the 86200 block of College View Road in Eugene.
Owensboro Teen Arrested on $1 Million Bond for Attempted Murder
OWENSBORO, KY. – 19-year-old Unique Johnson was arrested and booked into the Daviess County Jail on a $1 million cash bond after being charged with four counts of attempted murder.
Evansville Man Arrested for Stealing $70,000 in Contracting Fraud
VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. – Joshua Manning, a 45-year-old Evansville man, was arrested on Thursday evening and charged with fraud and theft after allegedly taking nearly $70,000 from a woman for a remodeling job that he failed to complete.
Man Wanted on Nationwide Narcotics Warrant Arrested in Miramar
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Michael Anthony Renteria, 35, was arrested Thursday in Miramar Beach after being wanted on a nationwide narcotics warrant from Texas. Renteria had been evading law enforcement for around five years, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).
Adam Massey Arrested in Morgan County for Car Theft
A 42-year-old man from Laceys Spring, Alabama, was arrested on Wednesday after stealing two cars. Adam Massey reportedly took a vehicle from a residence on NE Fields Road in Laceys Spring. Shortly after, he crashed the car on Slaughter Road in Valermoso Springs before stealing another vehicle.
Christopher Michalak Arrested for Fraud in Palm Bay, FL
Christopher Michalak, the manager of Oceanside Cabinets in Palm Bay, Florida, was arrested on January 16 for multiple felony charges related to fraudulent activities. He is accused of defrauding ten victims in Palm Bay by accepting payments for cabinetry work he never intended to complete.
