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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 01/19/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United States"

by Sophia Bennett

Nicodemus Keya Arrested in Kenya Train Fuel Theft

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 18 — Police have arrested three people accused of illegally siphoning fuel from a train at Sultan Hamud Railway Station, according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

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Albert Nyadianga, David Opiyo Held Over Fake KCSE Slips

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 — Detectives have arrested two suspects accused of producing and circulating fake Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2025 result slips, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed.

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Heidari Eslam, Babaei Mirzaaga Held in Thika Scam

Two Iranian nationals are in police custody at Thika Police Station after an alert shopkeeper thwarted an alleged scam attempt and linked them to an earlier theft that cost another businessman Sh15,000.

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James Murimi, Peter Wanjerina Arrested in Maina Murder

Detectives in Kirinyaga East have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of 72-year-old Margaret Wandauma Maina, whose body was discovered in December last year.

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Basharat Nabi Oversees Arrest in Multan Registry Scam

Multan: In a major development in the fight against corruption in the land registration system, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Multan has arrested another suspect in a high-profile case involving fake property registrations and large-scale fraud in official fees at the Registry Branch and Sub-Registrar Office Multan.

Three Arrested in Multi-County Vehicle Theft Case
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) — Authorities have arrested three suspects in a multi-county vehicle theft case, serving a total of 17 warrants.

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Ginger Duckworth Arrested in Cherokee County Stolen Vehicle Case

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A 56-year-old woman was arrested after a stolen vehicle was recovered in Cherokee County on Saturday.

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Veronica Menjares Sentenced for Meth Trafficking in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman, Veronica Mejia Menjares, also known as Vero, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for her role in methamphetamine trafficking and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.

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Duane Watts Sentenced in Maryland Unemployment Fraud

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Baltimore man, Duane Watts, 46, has been sentenced to 54 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his role in an unemployment insurance fraud scheme.

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Marvin Pope Arrested in Graysville Narcotics Bust

GRAYSVILLE, Ala. — Narcotics detectives, with assistance from Forestdale Patrol, executed a search warrant on Nov. 19, 2025, at a residence in the 500 block of Windsor Dr. NE in the Graysville community, leading to the arrest of 81-year-old Marvin Pope.

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Kennard Joyner Sentenced for Baltimore Fentanyl Ring

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Baltimore man, Kennard Joyner, 51, who admitted to leading a large-scale fentanyl trafficking ring, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced Thursday.

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Yahya Sowe, Victor Killen Plead Guilty in Md. Money Laundering

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Two Maryland men, Yahya “Cash” Sowe, 42, of Silver Spring, and Victor Killen, 32, of Hyattsville, have pled guilty to participating in a multi-million-dollar money laundering conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced on December 18.

Samson Adejorin Convicted of $7.5M Fraud Scheme
MARYLAND (WBFF) — A Nigerian national, Samson Adejorin, 32, has been convicted of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unauthorized access to a protected computer, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.

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Anthony E. Brown Arrested for Vehicle Theft in Palm Beach

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) arrested Anthony E. Brown early Saturday morning on suspicion of grand theft of a motor vehicle and burglary, according to an arrest report.

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Christolor Ceide Arrested for Grand Theft in Palm Beach

PALM BEACH, FL — Christolor Pierre Ceide was arrested by deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on suspicion of grand theft and burglary, according to an arrest report released Friday evening.

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Gavens Simeus Arrested for Vehicle Burglary in Palm Beach

PALM BEACH, FL — Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office arrested Gavens Simeus early Saturday morning on suspicion of burglary, according to a police report released shortly after midnight.

Joshua Ricketts Arrested in Seguin for Drugs and Firearms
GUADALUPE COUNTY, TX — A Seguin man, Joshua Ricketts, 42, was arrested after a domestic disturbance call led deputies to uncover narcotics, illegal firearms, and a large amount of cash.

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Jacorey Burrow Arrested in Birmingham Robbery Case

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A 19-year-old man from Pinson has been arrested in connection with a robbery investigation in Birmingham.

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Michael Wright & Amanda Andrews Arrested in Drug Raid

CLAY COUNTY, Ala. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, working with Lineville and Ashland police departments, executed a search warrant on January 7, 2026, at a residence on Highway 49 in the Shinbone community.

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Kequan Walker & James Austin Arrested in Birmingham Robberies

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Police Department’s Crime Reduction Team has arrested two men in connection with a series of robberies in the city’s Southside area.

Francisco Gomez Arrested for $440K Church Theft
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — A Miami man has been charged with stealing more than $440,000 from St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church.

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Rodriquez Mackall Arrested in Albuquerque Auto Theft Case

ALBUQUERQUE — The Albuquerque Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit arrested three individuals early Thursday morning following a commercial burglary and large-scale vehicle theft at an auto dealership in Southeast Albuquerque.

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Brian Hawk, Kenneth Burns Arrested in Copper Theft Case

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Deputies with the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4 Office have arrested Brian Hawk and Kenneth Burns following an investigation into copper wire theft and drug possession.

Alejandro Rivera-Robledo Arrested in Laredo Vehicle Burglary
LAREDO, Texas — A man is in custody following a reported vehicle burglary near downtown Laredo that resulted in the theft of personal belongings valued at approximately $1,000.

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Trent Blackwood Arrested for Theft in Graves County

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — A Mayfield/Graves County Parks and Recreation employee has been arrested following an investigation into alleged misuse of county funds.

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Tran Xuan Phu Arrested in Vietnam Dog Theft Ring

HA TINH, Vietnam — Police in Vietnam’s central province of Ha Tinh have detained three men accused of carrying out organized dog thefts while armed with dangerous weapons. Authorities recovered six stolen dogs and multiple tools used in the crimes.

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Delbert Hedrick III Arrested in Montgomery County Animal Cruelty Case

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A 33-year-old Cleveland man has been arrested in connection with an animal cruelty investigation, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office.

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Aaron Knight Arrested in Henderson Meth and Burglary Case

HENDERSON, Texas — Three people were arrested after the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a Henderson residence on January 15, 2026, uncovering suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property connected to a prior burglary.

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Juma Ali Arrested in Mombasa–Nairobi Highway Robbery Case

NAIROBI, Kenya — January 18 — Detectives from Rabai Sub-County have arrested three suspects believed to be members of a notorious highway robbery gang that has been targeting truck drivers along the busy Mombasa–Nairobi highway.

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Houston Man Kelvin Menefee Arrested for Crack Cocaine

HOUSTON, Texas — A 61-year-old Houston man, Kelvin Menefee, was arrested early Monday morning after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of crack cocaine in his vehicle, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office.

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Larenza Richey, Scott Shreeve Arrested in Port Huron Drugs Bust

PORT HURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two individuals were arrested in separate narcotics operations conducted by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force on Wednesday, January 14.

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Quentavious Peacock, Adriana Carnelio Arrested in Tennille Drug Bust

TENNILLE, Ga. — Two individuals, including a corrections officer, were arrested in Tennille following a multi-agency narcotics investigation.

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DeKalb Jail Escapees Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor Captured

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The search for three inmates who escaped from DeKalb County Jail has concluded with all three fugitives back in custody, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

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Wilbert Dixon Arrested in Greenville Drug Investigation

GREENVILLE — A 35-year-old Greenville man, Wilbert Latroy Dixon, was arrested on January 16 following a drug-related investigation, according to Greenville Police Department reports.

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Ja’Niya Hudson Arrested for Assault, Child Abuse in Greenville

GREENVILLE, Pitt County — A 21-year-old Greenville woman, Ja’Niya Hudson, was arrested on Saturday, January 17, by the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office in connection with assault and domestic violence-related offenses.

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