Bethany Link and Madison Murphy Arrested on Drug Charges in Hickory
Hickory Police arrested 36-year-old Bethany Patrice Link of Windhaven Drive N.W. in Conover and 27-year-old Madison Paige Murphy of Woods Avenue in Newton on Monday afternoon. The two women were charged with felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Emily Hernandez Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal DWI Crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. – Emily Hernandez, 25, who gained national attention for her involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a fatal wrong-way crash on January 5, 2022. Hernandez admitted to driving under the influence when her car collided with a vehicle, killing Vickie Wilson and seriously injuring her husband, Ryan, on Interstate 44.
Hannibal Man Arrested for Stealing from Unlocked Vehicles
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Caleb S. Nelson, a 20-year-old Hannibal resident, was arrested on Sunday after a string of thefts from unlocked vehicles in the area. Nelson has been charged with three counts of stealing and fraudulent use of a credit device.
Waterbury Men Arrested After Police Seize Drugs and Firearm
WATERBURY, Conn. – Two men were arrested in Waterbury on Tuesday after police seized drugs and a firearm during a traffic stop. The Waterbury Police Department was conducting patrols in the Willow Street area as part of efforts to combat violence when they made the stop.
Christopher Raye Arrested for Murdering Wife, Shooting Another Woman in New Britain
NEW BRITAIN, CT – A man was arrested on Tuesday night for allegedly murdering his wife and shooting another woman in New Britain early Monday morning. The suspect, 46-year-old Christopher Raye, was apprehended with help from Meriden and Berlin police.
Lev Tahor Leader Yoel Alter Arrested in Guatemala on Human Trafficking Charges
GUATEMALA – Yoel Alter, a prominent leader of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group Lev Tahor, was arrested in Guatemala following a coordinated operation led by Interpol. The arrest comes amid growing allegations of child abuse and human trafficking linked to the controversial cult.
Former Gwinnett Bank Employee Arrested in $2.3M Fraud Scheme
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Fedrick Jeffries, a former employee at Fifth Third Bank in Gwinnett County, has been arrested in connection with a multi-state fraud operation involving multiple bank accounts. Jeffries faces seven counts of identity theft, five counts of computer forgery, and one count of theft by taking.
Ismail Hamlin Arrested in Harrisburg for Fentanyl and Illegal Weapons Seizure
HARRISBURG, PA — Ismail A. Hamlin, a 28-year-old man from Clairton, Pennsylvania, has been arrested after authorities uncovered firearms and a significant amount of fentanyl at his residence. The arrest was reported by Attorney General Dave Sunday, who confirmed that Hamlin now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Eleven Arrested in Jacksonville Undercover Prostitution Sting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Eleven men were arrested in January for soliciting prostitution along Philips Highway, as part of an undercover sting operation conducted by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO).
Taylorsville Police Uncover Major ATM Skimming Scam Impacting Hundreds
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — A major scam involving ATM card skimmers has affected over 900 people in the area, according to the Taylorsville Police Department. The scam, one of the largest the department has dealt with since its inception in 2021, primarily targeted ATMs at 7-Eleven convenience stores.
Teona Rodgers Sentenced to 6+ Years for Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns
Tallahassee, Fla. — A former Florida State University track and field athlete, Teona Rodgers, was sentenced on Friday to more than six years in prison after being convicted of filing fraudulent tax returns using stolen identities. The 28-year-old Rodgers was also ordered to pay restitution exceeding $151,000 for her role in the scheme.
Reginald Graves Arrested in Jacksonville Homicide Case
Jacksonville, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced Tuesday that 51-year-old Reginald Graves has been arrested in connection to a December homicide. Graves is charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of 51-year-old Todd Mahodge Taylor.
Five Women Face Charges in Massive Coupon Fraud Scheme
Virginia Beach, Va. — Federal prosecutors announced new charges against five women connected to one of the largest coupon fraud schemes ever uncovered in the U.S. This scheme, masterminded by Lori Ann Talens and her husband Pacifico Talens, defrauded retailers out of $31 million before their arrest and sentencing in 2021.
Morganton Man Jabaris Rashawn Francis Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Morganton, NC — 36-year-old Jabaris Rashawn Francis, of Bristol Creek Avenue in Morganton, was arrested on January 27 by Caldwell County Sheriff’s Officers on multiple charges, including trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine. Francis also faces additional charges for maintaining a vehicle to distribute narcotics and several highway violations. In addition to the local charges, Francis is also wanted in McDowell County on warrants related to a kidnapping and assault case involving a female victim.
King County Police Arrest Jaden Munoz and Ciara Davis for Copper Wire Theft
KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County law enforcement continues its successful push to investigate and arrest suspects involved in copper wire theft, a crime that endangers public safety. The theft of copper wire to sell to recyclers disrupts essential services such as 911 systems, internet, and phone lines.
El Paso Police Arrest Houston Men in Elderly Man’s Cash Theft
El Paso, Texas — Three men from Houston have been arrested in connection to the recent robbery of a 78-year-old man who had withdrawn cash from a Wells Fargo bank. The suspects were charged with theft from a person-engaging in organized criminal activity, following a string of similar “jugging” thefts in El Paso.
Johnson City Nurse Charged with Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — A nurse in Johnson City has been charged with attempted credit card fraud and identity theft after allegedly using a hospital patient’s debit card for unauthorized purchases.
Alfredo Reyes Arrested for Stealing Military Equipment in Tustin
TUSTIN, Calif. — A 40-year-old man from Orange, Alfredo Reyes Jr., has been arrested for allegedly stealing military equipment, including several Humvees, from the Army Reserve Center in Tustin.
Raymond Johnson Arrested in Deadly Confrontation Over Stolen Van in Berkeley
BERKELEY, Calif. — Raymond Johnson, a 32-year-old man from Downey, will face charges of murder and attempted murder in connection to a deadly confrontation that began over the theft of a delivery van in Berkeley.
Rachel Card Arrested in Cemetery Memorial Theft Case in Hampton
HAMPTON, Iowa — A 31-year-old woman, Rachel Card, has been arrested in connection with a series of cemetery memorial thefts in Franklin County. Card is one of four suspects accused of stealing 80 bronze markers from gravestones, including many from veterans’ graves. The suspects are accused of removing the names and lettering from the plaques and selling them as scrap metal.
Joshua Minton Arrested in Connection with Multiple Ohio County Burglaries
OHIO CO., Ky. — Ohio County Deputies arrested 31-year-old Joshua Minton of Owensboro on Sunday afternoon after he was found trespassing on Rochester Road. Minton was walking down the road when authorities discovered a car stuck in a nearby field.
Katelyn Williams and Brandon McKinney Arrested in Evansville Drug and Gun Bust
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Evansville Police executed a search warrant at the home of Katelyn Williams and Brandon McKinney on Stanley Avenue, leading to their arrest on charges of dealing methamphetamine. During the search, officers seized over 40 firearms, including various magazines and ammunition, nearly a pound of marijuana, methamphetamine, and $2,600 in cash.
Four Arrested in Franklin County Bar Burglary Investigation
BUCKNER, Ill. — Four individuals were arrested in connection with a burglary that occurred at Backroads Bar in Buckner, Illinois, on January 28. Authorities responded to reports of forced entry and found the ATM had been broken open with its cash box stolen.
Christine Ann Collier Arrested in California on Identity Theft Charges
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — A woman wanted for identity theft charges in Morgan County, Alabama, has been arrested in California. Christine Ann Collier, 45, was detained in El Dorado County on a Fugitive of Justice warrant after failing to appear in court for her identity theft case.
Joe Gene Bailey Arrested for Second-Degree Theft in Hartley
HARTLEY, Iowa — Joe Gene Bailey, 42, was arrested on January 27 on second-degree theft charges after an investigation into utility meter tampering at his home at 20 N. Fifth Ave. E. in Hartley.
Teresa Canderday Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Lauderdale County
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. — Teresa Canderday, 68, has been arrested following a search warrant executed by the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force at her home on Highway 64 on Friday.
Four Arrested in Sheldon for Drug Possession Following Search Warrant
SHELDON, Iowa — Four people were arrested on drug-related charges early on Tuesday, Jan. 28, following a search warrant executed by the Sheldon Police Department at an address on 11th St.
Jimmy Zarr Sentenced to House Arrest for Stealing $150,000 from Polish Falcons Social Club
Luzerne County, PA — Jimmy L. Zarr, 65, of Mocanaqua, has been sentenced to house arrest and ordered to pay restitution for stealing over $150,000 from the Polish Falcons Social Club in Conyngham Twp. Zarr previously pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge after an investigation uncovered his involvement in the theft of club funds.
David Bishop, Andrea Caffro, Robert Trujillo Arrested for Mail Theft
Three individuals, David Bishop, Andrea Caffro, and Robert Trujillo, were arrested in Sugar Land early Tuesday morning after a routine traffic stop turned into a major felony investigation. Police observed a suspicious vehicle in a neighborhood around 4 a.m., which had an expired registration.
Natanael Topete-Perez Arrested After Attempting to Reclaim Stolen Tools
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A man with an expired visa has been taken into federal custody after he tried to reclaim tools involved in a recent construction site theft, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).
Four Teens Arrested in Kyle After Being Found in Stolen Car
KYLE, Texas – Four teenagers were detained early Monday morning in Kyle after police discovered they were traveling in a stolen vehicle.
El Paso Man Arrested Twice for Deceptive Business Practices, Auto Theft
EL PASO, Texas — A 41-year-old El Paso man, Emmanuel Cervantes, was arrested twice in January and now faces multiple charges, including deceptive business practices and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, according to the El Paso Police Department.
Wadena Cleaning Woman Arrested for Stealing $13,800 from Client
WADENA, Minn. — A Wadena cleaning woman, Jodi Jean Druecker, 48, was arrested on January 24 for allegedly stealing $13,800 from a client through unauthorized credit card charges.
Amanda Francis Arrested for Stolen Vehicle, Identity Fraud in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A woman arrested in Cumberland for a stolen vehicle was found to have provided a false identity and was later discovered to be wanted in New Jersey, police reported on Wednesday.
Jason Tourtillott Arrested for Father’s Murder After 3.5 Years
NEKOOSA, Wis. — A 26-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested Tuesday in connection to the murder of his father, Thomas Tourtillott, over 3 1/2 years after the initial incident.
Wilmington Man Donnell Gill Arrested on Drug Charges
WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man is facing drug-related charges following his arrest during a narcotics investigation on January 16, 2025.
14-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Myron Smith in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Myron Smith, a 14-year-old boy, after a suspected robbery in Southwest D.C. on Sunday afternoon.
Jamaican Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Scamming Elderly Americans
A Jamaican national has been sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating a fraudulent lottery scam that specifically targeted elderly Americans. Linton Stewart, 40, of Jamaica, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Conrad in the Western District of North Carolina. Stewart had pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud back in August 2023. Along with his prison sentence, Stewart was ordered to pay a hefty restitution fee of US$1,104,041.74.
Thai Couple Kanpathitcha & Ammarin Arrested for Swindling 21 Million Baht
In a significant bust by Thailand’s Crime Suppression Division, a couple has been arrested for defrauding a wealthy woman of over 21 million baht in Yala province. Kanpathitcha, 36, and Ammarin, 46, were taken into custody at their home in Samut Prakan, located in central Thailand, after being linked to a scam that spanned five years.
CEO Jesam Michael Arrested in Nigeria Over AAS Fraud Investigation
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Mr. Jesam Michael, the Chief Executive Officer of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS), as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. Michael’s arrest follows a petition he filed with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Investigation Unit (SIU), in which he claimed to have been defrauded of $87 million by Mr. Abayomi Segun Oluwasesan.
