David Singh, Former Cop Arrested for House Lot Fraud
David Singh, a 39-year-old taxi driver from Lot 1246 Eccles New Scheme on the East Bank of Demerara, was recently apprehended by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Guyana Police Force. Singh, a former member of the police force, is accused of defrauding several individuals in a house lot scam.
James Dwyer Wanted for Home Renovation Fraud in St. John’s
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has issued an arrest warrant for 64-year-old James Dwyer from St. John’s. Dwyer is suspected of scamming people by soliciting home renovation and driveway repair services, taking cash deposits but failing to complete the work.
Kimberly Summers Arrested for Stealing $44,000 from Kroger
Kimberly Summers, a front-end manager at the Kroger Marketplace in Grovetown, Georgia, was recently arrested for allegedly stealing $44,000 in cash from self-checkout registers, according to a Local 12 report.
TikTok Influencer Marlena Valez Arrested for Stealing $500 from Target
Marlena Valez, a 22-year-old TikTok influencer, was arrested this week in Florida after allegedly stealing over $500 worth of merchandise from a Target store in Cape Coral, according to a report by The Mirror.
South African Doctor Arrested for Tax Evasion and Fraud
A 47-year-old medical doctor has been arrested in South Africa on allegations of fraud and violations of the Tax Administration Act. The arrest followed a collaborative investigation by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as part of the Honey Badger Project, led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks. The doctor, whose name has not been released, was arrested on Tuesday.
Pimphan Arrested for Role in Call Centre Scam Targeting Elderly
Cyber police in Thailand have arrested 32-year-old Pimphan from Suphan Buri for her involvement in a call centre scam that targeted a grandmother and her grandson. The scam lured victims across the border to Poipet for facial scans, with around 30 people being deceived each month.
Thai Woman Arrested for Attempted Cocaine Smuggling at Sa Kaeo Border
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Thai immigration officials in Sa Kaeo arrested 30-year-old Chamaiporn Singthong for attempting to smuggle over 6 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately 16 million baht, from Cambodia into Thailand. The drugs were intended for her Nigerian husband residing in Bangkok.
Natalie Cochran Faces Murder Trial After Running Ponzi Scheme
Natalie Cochran, a pharmacist who previously pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded millions, is now standing trial for the alleged murder of her husband, Michael Cochran. The 47-year-old is charged with first-degree murder following the death of Michael on February 11, 2019. The couple had been married for nearly 19 years.
Larry Ingram Charged with Murdering Wife, Former Stepdaughter
Larry Ingram, a Kansas man, is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his common-law wife, Deniq Ingram, who was previously his stepdaughter. The tragic incident occurred on December 21, 2023, in their Wichita apartment, where they shared a three-month-old infant.
Two Teenagers Arrested for Car Thefts and Burglaries in Florida
Two teenagers, Adam Giordano, 16, and Justen Bowles, 17, were arrested in connection with multiple car thefts and burglaries in Babcock Ranch, Florida. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced that the duo faces several charges across both Charlotte and Lee counties.
Former Legacy High School Cheer Coach Arrested on Theft Charges
Jordan Nichelle Ingram, the former head cheer coach at Legacy High School, was arrested on theft charges after discrepancies in the school’s cheer program funds were discovered.
Xavier Jett Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Calvert County
Xavier Leron Jett, 26, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested following a high-speed chase in Calvert County on January 8, 2025. Jett faces several serious charges, including fraud and auto theft, after deputies spotted him driving a stolen 2022 Cadillac Escalade.
Pontiac Man Franky Steven Humpkins Arraigned on Felony Charges
Franky Steven Humpkins, a 36-year-old Pontiac man, was recently arraigned on felony charges following a series of crimes in Rochester Hills. He faces five counts of attempted home invasion, two counts of breaking and entering, as well as credit card fraud, firearm possession, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Kurt Alan Rillema Sentenced for 1999 Sexual Assault at Golf Club
Kurt Alan Rillema, a 53-year-old man from West Bloomfield, Michigan, was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison on January 15 for the 1999 sexual assault of a 22-year-old woman at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Oakland Township.
McKinnley Hearon Sentenced to Four Years for Brother’s Death
McKinnley Hearon, 44, of Eastpointe, was sentenced on January 7 to four years in prison after pleading guilty to fatally shooting his brother, Reginald Hearon, in their Eastpointe home on June 15, 2023.
Charles Hatfield Sentenced for Federal Theft Crime in WV
Charles Hatfield, 62, of Williamson, West Virginia, was sentenced on January 16, 2025, to five years of federal probation after pleading guilty to theft involving federal funds while serving as CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital. Hatfield was ordered to pay restitution of $34,872.62 and a $20,000 fine for his actions.
Sarah Gorman, Cherokee County Teacher, Arrested on Theft Charges
Cherokee County, Georgia – Sarah Gorman, a kindergarten teacher at Sixes Elementary School in Canton, has been placed on administrative leave following her arrest on charges of burglary and theft.
Charles W. Curry Arrested for Auto Theft in Porter County
Chesterton, Indiana – Charles W. Curry, 46, of Chesterton, was arrested on Saturday morning by the Porter County Sheriff’s Office on an auto theft charge. Curry, who was wanted in multiple states, was stopped at the Ripley Street exit ramp for Interstate 94 after his vehicle was identified by a Flock camera license plate reader.
Jonathan Creek Arrested with Stolen Vehicle, Meth, and Cash
GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tenn. — Deputies from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office made a significant arrest on January 20 after spotting a stolen vehicle in the Gruetli-Laager area.
Hermon Woman Arrested in Potsdam with Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Meth
POTSDAM, N.Y. (WWTI) — A 39-year-old woman from Hermon, New York, is facing multiple felony drug charges following a traffic stop on January 15 in Potsdam.
Elmira Man Indicted for Hammer Attack on Family Member
ELMIRA, N.Y. — Jacob S. Bulkley, 19, of Elmira, has been indicted on multiple felony charges following a hammer attack on a family member in November.
Former Army Ranger Sentenced to 54 Months for Lying About Russian Embassy Contact
A former Army Ranger and military attorney, Manfredo Martin-Michael Madrigal III, 38, was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison after being convicted of lying to investigators about contacting the Russian Embassy and destroying national security materials.
El Salvadoran Gang Member Cesar De La O Rodriguez Sentenced to 40 Years
SANTA ANA, CA — Cesar De La O Rodriguez, 21, a member of the violent 18th Street gang and a citizen of El Salvador, was sentenced today to 40 years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to commit violent crimes, including murder. Rodriguez, also known by his gang moniker “Lunatico,” was involved in the stalking and killing of a suspected rival gang member in December 2021, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Four Chilean Nationals Arrested in Connection to Joe Burrow’s Home Burglary
Four Chilean nationals were arrested on January 10, 2025, in connection with a burglary at Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home, according to court records. The theft occurred on December 9, 2024, at Burrow’s multi-million-dollar residence in Hamilton County, Ohio.
Kansas City Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking After High-Speed Chase
Davon R. Williams, 31, of Kansas City, has been convicted of drug trafficking after leading police on a high-speed chase that resulted in a serious collision. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced the conviction today. Williams was found guilty of conspiring to distribute multiple controlled substances, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.
Lynn Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Brighton
Officers from the Boston Police Department’s Drug Control Unit arrested Jaron Manon, 27, of Lynn, on drug trafficking charges Monday evening in Brighton after a thorough investigation and traffic stop led to the discovery of various illegal substances and a weapon.
R’Mani Jy’Mere Holloway Sentenced to 5 Years for Firearm & Drug Charges
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — R’Mani Jy’Mere Holloway, 26, of Gaston, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
William Jiles Arrested for Murder After Columbia Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — William Jiles, 29, was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection to a shooting that occurred Tuesday night at the Colony Apartments in Columbia.
Michael Jefferson Sentenced for 1985 Murder of Roger Dean
After nearly 40 years, the family of Roger Dean has finally received the long-awaited justice they had been seeking for his brutal murder in 1985.
Timothy Welch, Natalie Medina, Richard Fulmer Arrested for Theft
Three individuals, including Timothy Welch, Natalie Medina, and Richard Fulmer, were arrested on Tuesday morning in connection with the theft of over $7,000 worth of copper wire in Winchester. Deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to the intersection of Winchester and Scott Roads at 8:09 a.m. after receiving reports of a grand theft. Investigations revealed that the copper wire had been stolen overnight, and officials confirmed a similar theft had occurred just days prior, with the loss estimated at over $21,000.
Joseph Negapatan Arrested for Stealing $28,000 Worth of Bicycles
San Francisco police have arrested Joseph Zachary Negapatan in connection with a burglary that led to the theft of bicycles worth approximately $28,000. The arrest followed an investigation that began when the victim noticed their stolen bicycles being sold online.
Brandonville Man Curtis Shorette Arrested for Selling Heroin
DUNMORE – Curtis Shorette, 46, of Brandonville, was arrested Wednesday morning on multiple felony drug charges after allegedly selling heroin to a confidential informant in Lackawanna County.
Alexis Wider Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting on Percival Road
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Alexis Wider, 30, has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting that took place on December 9, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Tammi Neal Charged with Murder in Ridgeway Domestic Stabbing
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Tammi Neal, 54, is facing a murder charge after authorities say she fatally stabbed George Yorn, Jr., 44, during a domestic dispute in Ridgeway.
Four Accused in Harris County Rental Fraud Scheme Involving Stolen Identity
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Four people are accused of carrying out an elaborate rental fraud scheme that targeted more than a dozen properties in Harris County, using a stolen identity.
Michigan Woman Extradited to Connecticut for $350K Mortgage Scam
CONNECTICUT — A Michigan woman has been extradited to Connecticut to face charges related to a mortgage payoff scam that defrauded a client of over $350,000, state police announced Thursday.
Xiomara Ortiz Arrested for Cashing $8,000 Fraudulent Check
MAHOPAC, NY — A 20-year-old Walden resident, Xiomara Ortiz, was arrested Friday for allegedly cashing a fraudulent $8,000 check at the Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union in Mahopac. The arrest followed an investigation by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, which was able to identify Ortiz as a suspect through surveillance footage and other evidence.