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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 01/28/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Jingliang Su Sentenced in $36M Crypto Scam Case

A Chinese national has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for laundering millions of dollars stolen from American investors through fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms operated out of Cambodia.

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Jacqueline James Arrested in Daytona Fraud Case

A Daytona woman accused of fraud appeared unfazed by her arrest, laughing as deputies placed her in handcuffs, according to authorities.

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Ralton Pietersen Jailed for Police Corruption Case

A former Knysna police officer has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted on multiple charges, including corruption, fraud, forgery, and defeating the administration of justice.

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Five Arrested in R12m Pro Khaya Fraud Case

CAPE TOWN – Five suspects were arrested on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, on charges of fraud, theft and money laundering following a joint operation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in the Eastern and Western Cape.

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Ranjit Raunak Arrested in Telegram Investment Scam

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has arrested two suspected members of a fraud ring accused of deceiving people through fake foreign investment schemes promoted on the messaging platform Telegram.

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Michael Curtis Arrested in Pembroke Pines Condo Theft

A property manager has been arrested in connection with a large-scale theft scheme involving hundreds of thousands of dollars allegedly stolen from a Pembroke Pines condominium association, authorities said.

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Four Arrested in Littleton Home Depot Theft Ring

LITTLETON, N.H. — Four people have been charged in connection with what police describe as an organized retail theft ring that targeted a Home Depot store in Littleton.

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Joel Florez Charged After Fatal Big Spring Shooting

BIG SPRING, Texas — A Texas man has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting involving an alleged home intruder, according to police.

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Chad Wray Arrested for Church AC Theft in Laurel

The Delaware State Police have arrested 50-year-old Chad Wray of Laurel, Delaware, in connection with the theft of air conditioning parts from two local churches.

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Trevor Phillips, Carla Smith Arrested for Utility Theft

A Sanford man and woman are in jail after deputies accused them of stealing utility lines in Lee County.

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Gregory Purgerson Arrested for Jewelry Theft in Scott Co

Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Hooker launched an investigation on Thursday, Jan. 15, following a report of jewelry stolen from a rural home undergoing remodeling, Sheriff Jerry Goodin said.

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Christopher Diaz Arrested in Boca Raton Grand Theft Case

A Boca Raton man was arrested Tuesday evening on suspicion of grand theft and dealing in stolen property, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

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Tina Antonucci Arrested in Palm Beach Grand Theft Case

A Palm Beach County woman was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of grand theft, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

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Takiyah Henry Arrested in Boynton Beach Child Abuse Case

A Boynton Beach woman was arrested Tuesday evening on suspicion of child abuse, according to a report filed by local authorities.

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Johnson Vibert Arrested in Boynton Beach Abuse Case

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A Boynton Beach man was arrested on multiple serious charges, including alleged child abuse, domestic battery, and obstruction of justice, according to a police report released Thursday night.

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Yasin Shearin Arrested in Hudson Walmart Theft Case

Police investigating a report of a “known repeat theft suspect” at the Hudson Walmart in mid-December arrested 28-year-old Yasin Shearin of Staten Island, New York, after uncovering evidence of both a prior theft and an attempted theft on the same evening.

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Robert Emanuelson Indicted for Theft at Tischler’s Market

PLAINFIELD, Ill. — Robert S. Emanuelson, 57, a manager at Tischler’s Market, was indicted on felony theft charges after allegedly stealing more than $92,000 from the business through voided cash transactions.

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Jason Barker Arrested in Palm Beach County Drug Case

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man on multiple felony drug charges, including alleged intent to sell or distribute controlled substances, according to an arrest report released Thursday night.

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Flomaton Police Arrest 4 in Gun Safe Theft Case

FLOMATON, Ala. — The Flomaton Police Department has arrested four individuals in connection with the theft of a gun safe containing several firearms and is actively searching for a fifth suspect.

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John McLean Arrested for Fentanyl Trafficking in Cantonment

CANTONMENT, Fla. — A routine traffic stop in Escambia County last week led to the arrest of John Duncan McLean, 35, of Cantonment, on charges of first-degree felony fentanyl trafficking and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Vikaskumar Patel Arrested in Paducah Theft, Sexual Abuse Case

PADUCAH, Ky. — Vikaskumar Patel was arrested Monday afternoon following an investigation into allegations of theft and sexual offenses, the Paducah Police Department reported.

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Livermore Arrests Two in Jewelry Distraction Theft

LIVERMORE, Calif. — Livermore police arrested two people after a 65-year-old woman reported being tricked out of her gold jewelry in a distraction theft over the weekend.

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Livingston Arrests Two Men for Pokémon Card Burglary

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Two New York men were arrested Thursday in Livingston after breaking into a storage unit at SecureSpace Self Storage at 644 W. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, police said.

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Khaliah Johnson Charged in East Orange School Theft

EAST ORANGE, N.J. — A Livingston woman has been charged with third-degree theft after allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from a performing arts high school in East Orange, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II.

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Bryan Garcia Arrested in Ventura Juvenile Trafficking Case

A Los Angeles man has been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking involving a juvenile victim from Ventura County, authorities said.

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Ling Zingfeng, Yang Jun Yun Arrested in Da Nang Theft

DA NANG, Vietnam — Two Chinese nationals have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a private residence in Da Nang City, forcing open a safe, and stealing gold and silver before attempting to flee the city by train, police said.

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Malik Thorpe Arrested With Gun at Green Acres Mall

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. — A 19-year-old Queens man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attempting to steal property from a Macy’s store at Green Acres Mall while carrying a firearm, according to Nassau County police.

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Suwattana Arrested in Pathum Thani Laundrette Thefts

PATHUM THANI, Thailand — Police have arrested a man accused of repeatedly stealing women’s underwear from a self-service laundrette in Pathum Thani, a series of incidents that had raised safety concerns among female university students in the area.

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Abu Muhammed, Aliu Bello Arrested in Oyo Cattle Theft

OYO STATE, Nigeria — Security concerns have resurfaced in Oyo State following the arrest of two suspected cattle rustlers by the Oyo State Police Command, even as residents remain on edge after the recent killing of forest guards in Oloka town.

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Bashir Musa Arrested Over School Theft in Katsina

KATSINA STATE, Nigeria — The Katsina State Police Command has arrested the principal of Government Secondary School, Shargalle, in Dutsi Local Government Area, over the alleged theft of school property.

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Brian Yomasia, Stephen Shisia Arrested in Phone Theft

Detectives in Nairobi have arrested two suspects linked to an inter-country mobile phone theft syndicate, recovering over 900 stolen phones in the process.

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Quabreshe Long Arrested After Towing Lot Incident

Orlando police have arrested Quabreshe Long, 29, of St. Petersburg, Florida, following a dramatic incident at TRL Towing on Ferguson Drive. Long allegedly tried to reclaim her car from the towing lot and pepper-sprayed an employee during the confrontation.

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Quiana Thompson Faces Federal Drug Charges in Jail Case

CLEVELAND — Quiana Thompson, a Cuyahoga County corrections officer arrested last year for allegedly smuggling drugs into the county jail, now faces federal charges.

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Nicholas Sperando Arrested After Philly Drug Raid Shooting

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — Nicholas Sperando, 26, was arrested and held without bail following a high-risk drug raid in Philadelphia on January 15, after allegedly firing at law enforcement officers. The raid was the result of a months-long investigation into a multimillion-dollar drug trafficking organization.

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David Walls Arrested in Hattiesburg Drug Trafficking Bust

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — A year-long joint investigation by the Hattiesburg Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) resulted in the arrest of David Walls, 45, early Friday morning.

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Four Arrested After Hattiesburg Apartment Shooting

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Four men were arrested Sunday in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex on Westover Drive that also damaged several vehicles, the Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) reported.

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Jameel Christmas Arrested After Jasper Drug Bust

JASPER — Jameel Adam Christmas, 39, of Jasper, was arrested on January 25, 2026, following a drug investigation and a low-speed pursuit, the Jasper Police Department reported.

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Eric Hall Arrested on Domestic Assault Charge in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Eric Hall, 43, co-founder of Birmingham’s Black Lives Matter chapter and prominent local activist, was arrested Tuesday night on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge, according to Birmingham City Jail records.

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Two Arrested in Clarendon Drug Trafficking Bust

CLARENDON, N.C. — Two men were arrested on January 26 in connection with drug trafficking after Columbus County deputies recovered narcotics and a firearm during a traffic stop, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported.

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Jaylen Spivey Arrested in Elizabeth City Drug Bust

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Officers from the Elizabeth City Police Department arrested Jaylen Nashawn Spivey, 25, on January 23, 2026, following an investigation into suspicious activity linked to drug trafficking.

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Olga Avernia Arrested in Palm Beach Gardens Theft Case

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Olga Avernia was arrested Tuesday, January 27, 2026, on suspicion of petit theft and criminal mischief, according to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department.

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