Pierce County Deputies Arrest Man in $14,800 Senior Scam
Pierce County sheriff’s deputies are alerting the community to an active scam network after a 71-year-old Ashford, Washington woman was swindled out of $14,800 in a sophisticated fraud scheme. Investigators say the woman was targeted by scammers posing as Microsoft and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) agents.
Michael James Snyir Arrested for Attempting to Cash Fraudulent Tickets
Michael James Snyir, a 50-year-old man from Clairton, Allegheny County, was arrested on January 14, 2025, for attempting to cash in fraudulent winning tickets at a local gambling center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The theft involved several attempts to claim winnings totaling $4,660 at a Pennsylvania Skills business on Wilmington Avenue.
Peoria Doctor Linh Cao Nguyen Sentenced for $3.7M Health Care Fraud
Dr. Linh Cao Nguyen, a 51-year-old Peoria doctor, was sentenced to two years in prison in Tucson for orchestrating a massive health care fraud scheme, defrauding several health care programs including Medicare, TRICARE, AHCCCS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced the sentencing following Nguyen’s guilty plea to health care fraud on March 19, 2024.
CoEric Riley & Britney Gooch Plead Guilty to $3.3M Medicaid Fraud
CoEric Riley, 38, and Britney Gooch, 37, of Mesa, Arizona, have pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud after admitting they defrauded the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), the state’s Medicaid agency. The couple operated New Horizons Behavioral Health, a behavioral health clinic in Mesa, where they exploited the American Indian Health Program (AIHP) by submitting fraudulent claims for services that were never provided.
Kalamazoo Man Michael Warren Smith Jr. Sentenced to 27+ Years for Drug Trafficking
Michael Warren Smith Jr., a 38-year-old Kalamazoo resident, has been sentenced to more than 27 years in federal prison for drug trafficking. Smith had pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, according to the office of Andrew Birge, acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids.
Jack Harrison Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Drug Offenses & Dangerous Driving
Jack Harrison, 28, of Gildersdale Drive, has been sentenced to six years and two months in prison after being convicted of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and dangerous driving. Additionally, Harrison was handed a four-year and eight-month driving ban by Manchester Crown Court.
Keil Smith Macleod Arrested for Identity Theft and Fraud at Plymouth Bank
Keil Smith Macleod, 42, from Maine, was arrested in Plymouth on Thursday afternoon after attempting to make fraudulent withdrawals at Webster Bank on North Riverside Avenue. Bank employees alerted police when they caught Macleod trying to use fake identification cards to access funds.
Colton Faulkner Arrested for Fraud at Felton Hardware Store
Felton police arrested 26-year-old Colton Faulkner after an investigation revealed he had been using his former employer’s business account to fraudulently purchase thousands of dollars worth of equipment at Felton Hardware Store. The fraud reportedly took place between March 2024 and the present, and was uncovered after the former employer noticed discrepancies in their account.
British Man Arrested in Thailand for 2004 UK Murder
David Stuart Armitage, a 62-year-old British national, has been arrested in Thailand for the 2004 murder of his Thai wife, Lamduan Armitage. The arrest occurred on January 23, 2025, in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, after years of investigation into the case.
South Korean Man Tricked Into Drug Smuggling Attempt in Phuket
A 65-year-old South Korean man, Park Sukhee, narrowly avoided being arrested for drug smuggling after he grew suspicious of his luggage and sought help from the Thai police. The incident occurred on January 25, 2025, at a hotel in the Thalang district of Phuket.
Nine Arrested in Stratford Drug Bust After Search of Home
Stratford, Conn. — Nine people were arrested on various drug-related charges after a search warrant was executed at a home on Kasper Drive on Thursday, police said. The raid uncovered a range of illegal substances and materials, including heroin, fentanyl, loaded syringes, and drug paraphernalia, all in plain view.
Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend in Liquor Store Parking Lot
Detroit, MI — A 34-year-old Detroit man, Jazzie Jermale Love, has been charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm charges in connection with the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Uniqua Sanders, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday.
Barrett Duet Cochran Arrested in Mississippi Theft Case
A suspect has been arrested and a stolen vehicle recovered in relation to ongoing investigations by the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) into thefts at the Indianola Airport. The thefts, which include a 1976 Piper Cub airplane, were reported to the Sunflower County Sheriff’s Department on December 20, 2024.
Vance Groene Arrested in Hayden Armed Robbery
Kootenai County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a suspect in an armed robbery that took place at the Hayden Quick Stop on Saturday evening. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Vance Groene, was taken into custody on Sunday after detectives linked him to the crime using security footage.
Two Arrested in Connection to Cemetery Theft in Franklin County
Two individuals have been arrested following an extensive investigation into the theft of grave and historical site markers across several northern Iowa counties, including Franklin, Butler, and Cerro Gordo.
Tyler Wade Myers Arrested for Attempted Murder and Theft in Mt. Shasta
A man was arrested on Saturday evening near Yreka after a violent incident and vehicle theft in Mt. Shasta. The Mt. Shasta Police Department issued a “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) alert, leading to the apprehension of 33-year-old Tyler Wade Myers.
Marshae L. Wolf Arrested for Felony Theft and Drug Possession
Sonora Police Department officials reported the arrest of 42-year-old Marshae L. Wolf from Columbia, CA, on January 26, 2025. Wolf was detained on Tuesday for felony theft, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and an active misdemeanor warrant.
Jackson Crawford Arrested for Stolen Vehicle and Theft in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas – Jackson Crawford, 32, was arrested by the Lubbock Sheriff’s Office on Sunday afternoon, facing charges of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot, and Theft of merchandise valued between $100 and $750.
Seth Stires Arrested for Theft at Walmart Despite Ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Seth Stires, a man with a lengthy history of theft charges and previously banned from all Walmart locations, was arrested on theft charges after an incident at a West Side Walmart.
Stephanie Hanley Arrested for Stolen Vehicle, Drug Possession
Polk County, FL – 33-year-old Stephanie Niccole Hanley of Davenport was arrested recently by Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers after driving a stolen vehicle with a child and drugs inside.
Undray Benson Sentenced to Life for 2022 Murder of Antwain Hart
Lake County, FL – 53-year-old Undray Benson has been found guilty of first-degree murder following a bench trial for the 2022 death of 31-year-old Antwain Jamar Hart. After his conviction, Judge James R. Baxley sentenced Benson to life in prison, as mandated by Florida law.
Luis Alberto C. Arrested for Gasoline Theft in Mérida
Mérida, Yucatán – A man was arrested yesterday morning in Mérida for allegedly stealing gasoline from parked vehicles. Luis Alberto C., suspected of being a “Huachicolero” (fuel thief), was caught siphoning diesel from trucks parked near the Villa Magna subdivision and the Periférico Ring Road.
Three Linemen Arrested for Selling Stolen Cables in Iloilo
Iloilo City – Three linemen were arrested for allegedly selling stolen electrical cables to a junk shop, facing multiple charges for theft and violations. The suspects, identified as Leo Dela Cruz, Mark Xyrone Cabansay, and Joseph Mobe, were employees of FVE Electrical Services and Supply Corporation, a contractor of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power).
Two Cuban Women Arrested in $21K Public Storage Robbery Scheme
Miami, FL – Two Cuban women, Yelena Blanco-Álvarez, 25, and Gisell Sotolongo-Mesa, 39, were arrested after being accused of participating in a series of robberies at Public Storage facilities across Southwest Miami. The thefts, which spanned from August 2024, resulted in losses exceeding $21,000, including tools, clothing, electronics, and personal belongings.
Three Cubans Arrested for Human Trafficking in Florida
Miami, FL – Three Cuban men have been arrested and charged with human trafficking after authorities discovered they had been transporting more than two dozen undocumented immigrants, most of whom were Chinese, to the United States via boat. The suspects—Lucas Sedeno Rodríguez, 52, José Luis Villares, 55, and Keiner Cicilia Rodríguez, 39—are facing federal charges for transporting foreigners within the U.S. following a criminal complaint filed in federal court in Miami.
Four Arrested in Iloilo for Mobile Phone Theft During Dinagyang Festival
Iloilo City, Philippines – Four individuals, including a minor, were arrested on January 26, 2025, during the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City for allegedly carrying out a mobile phone theft spree. The suspects were apprehended by members of the Iloilo City Police Station 4, who had been investigating a string of thefts during the festival.
Two Arrested in Winnipeg After Stolen Vehicle Recovered with GPS Tracking
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Two men have been arrested in Winnipeg after police tracked a stolen 2025 Ram 1500 pickup truck using its GPS system. The incident unfolded on Friday night when the Camrose Police Service notified Winnipeg police about the stolen vehicle, which was registered with Alberta licence plates.
Greece Police Arrest Brandie Morabito & Durune Hill Jr. for Stolen Car
Greece, NY – Two Rochester residents were arrested by Greece Police after they were caught driving a car reported stolen from Canisteo.
Oconee County Authorities Arrest Stephon Samuel in 2022 Auto Thefts
WALHALLA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has made a second arrest in connection with a 2022 investigation involving auto break-ins and thefts at two separate locations.
Dayna Finnigan Arrested for Stealing $100K Worth of Jewelry
ARDEN, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – Dayna Finnigan, 23, is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing over $100,000 worth of jewelry from residents at a retirement community in Buncombe County.
Ryan Nalley Arrested for Two Thefts in Franklin County
THOMPSONVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) – Ryan Nalley, 42, from McLeansboro, was arrested in connection to two theft incidents that took place earlier in January in Franklin County.
Alisha Gomez Sosa Arrested for Retail Theft Spree in Broward County
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Alisha Gomez Sosa, 36, from Hallandale Beach, turned herself in to authorities at the Broward County Courthouse on Thursday, facing accusations of a 2024 retail theft spree. The thefts took place across multiple stores in Broward County, with Gomez Sosa allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise in several incidents.
Publix Employee Jasmine Desha Green Arrested for Stealing $800
SEBASTIAN, Fla. – Jasmine Desha Green, a 27-year-old Publix employee, was arrested and charged with grand theft after allegedly stealing $800 from the cash register at the Publix store located at 9621 US Highway 1 in Sebastian.
Rochester Man Travis Hightower Arrested for Threatening Store Employee
GATES, N.Y. — Travis Hightower, a 48-year-old Rochester man, was arrested on Thanksgiving morning after allegedly threatening a store employee with a knife at a dollar store on Spencerport Road in Gates.
Former UFC Fighter Livinha Souza Arrested in Brazil on Drug and Weapon Charges
ARARAQUARA, Brazil — Former UFC Strawweight fighter Livinha Souza was arrested on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Araraquara, Brazil, after being accused of drug trafficking and illegal possession of a weapon.
