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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 01/31/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

Roger Rodriguez Sentenced in 2016 Christmas Day Killing

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) — A La Quinta man has been sentenced to more than 50 years to life in prison for his role in a drug-related robbery and killing that occurred on Christmas Day 2016 in Palm Desert.

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Sebastian Brown, Adrian Martinez Arrested in Palm Springs Scam

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Two Redlands residents were arrested this week on suspicion of scamming motorists by falsely claiming they were raising money for a child’s funeral, authorities said.

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Jasheir Hawkins Arrested in Gloucester County Shooting

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, N.J. — A 19-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly firing multiple shots at a car, striking a passenger in the neck during a shooting Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

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Georgia Rep. Dexter Sharper Charged in COVID Fraud Case

A third member of the Georgia House of Representatives is facing federal charges for allegedly lying to obtain unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Bill Spencer Accused of Stealing $222K from Youth League

The former director of a Western Pennsylvania youth football league is accused of stealing more than $200,000 in league funds over several years.

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Tejas Patel, Navya Bhatt Charged in Multi-State Money Scam

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — Two men are facing federal charges in connection with a large-scale money laundering operation tied to multiple scams affecting victims in Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

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Joseph Nantomah Arrested in $1.9M Real Estate Scam

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Federal prosecutors have charged former Milwaukee businessman Joseph Nantomah with running a fraudulent fix-and-flip real estate scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of more than $1.9 million.

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Segun Ogunleye Arrested for $175K Timecard Fraud

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested Custody Sergeant Segun Ogunleye following an investigation that revealed significant timecard fraud.

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Patrick James Indicted in $9B Auto Parts Fraud Scheme

OHIO / NEW YORK — Patrick James, former CEO of bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group, was indicted on federal fraud charges and arrested Thursday alongside his brother Edward James, a former senior executive with the company, authorities said.

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Ricky Lee Gaskins Arrested on Drug Charges in Onslow County

ONSLOW COUNTY, NC — Jacksonville police arrested 26-year-old Ricky Lee Gaskins on January 29 in connection with multiple felony drug charges.

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Dancliff Labady Arrested for Multi-State Credit Card Fraud

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A Miami Gardens man, Dancliff Labady, 32, was arrested on 17 felony charges after authorities said he and an accomplice stole store-branded credit card information from more than a dozen victims across multiple states. The suspects allegedly went on spending sprees in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

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Donald Carlton Williams Arrested on Fentanyl Charges

ONSLOW COUNTY, NC — Donald Carlton Williams, 52, of Jacksonville, was arrested Wednesday, January 21, by the Jacksonville Police Department on multiple fentanyl-related charges, according to warrants.

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Dustin Felton Arrested for Child Abuse in Pasquotank

PASQUOTANK COUNTY, NC — Dustin Haywood Felton, 32, was arrested following an investigation into serious injuries sustained by his two-year-old twins.

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Savannah Huyck Charged in Jacksonville Shooting Incident

JACKSONVILLE, NC — Jacksonville police say a reported road rage shooting on Davis Street Wednesday evening was not what it initially appeared to be.

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Elijah Gorham Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Greenville

GREENVILLE, NC — A Greenville man is facing multiple felony charges following an arrest by the Greenville Police Department, according to court records.

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Charles Steele Arrested for Animal Cruelty in Sneads Ferry

SNEADS FERRY, NC — A 36-year-old Sneads Ferry man is facing multiple charges after authorities said a dog died due to neglect.

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Crystal Lee Arrested for Embezzlement in Greenville

GREENVILLE, Pitt County, NC — A Greenville woman is facing felony charges after authorities said she embezzled cash from her employer.

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Winter Watson Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Lenoir

LENOIR COUNTY, NC — A narcotics investigation in Lenoir County resulted in the arrest of a Kinston woman on multiple trafficking charges.

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Jessica Spruill Charged with Lenoir Fuel Warehouse Theft

LENOIR COUNTY, NC — A fuel warehouse employee has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing from her employer.

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Terry Willis Arrested for Meth Trafficking in Morehead City

MOREHEAD CITY, NC — A Morehead City man was arrested on methamphetamine trafficking charges and faces additional felony counts following a narcotics investigation by the Carteret County Sheriff’s Office.

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Anthony Hill Arrested for Cocaine in New Bern Traffic Stop

NEW BERN, Craven County, NC — A Craven County man was arrested after deputies discovered cocaine and marijuana during a traffic stop, according to the Craven County Sheriff’s Office.

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Nathan Heine Jr. Arrested in Greenville Walmart Thefts

GREENVILLE, Pitt County, NC — A 24-year-old Ernul man is facing multiple felony charges following separate jewelry thefts at Walmart, according to arrest warrants.

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Luis Ramirez Suarez Arrested in Onslow County

ONSLOW COUNTY, NC — A Jacksonville man is behind bars after being charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses.

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Justin Keefe Arrested in Ayden Domestic Case

AYDEN, NC — A local man has been arrested in connection with a domestic violence incident, according to court records.

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Goldsboro Duo Arrested for Cemetery Vase Theft

WAYNE COUNTY, NC — Two Goldsboro residents have been arrested after allegedly stealing nearly 200 bronze vases from gravesites at Wayne Memorial Park between November 2025 and January 2026.

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Stokes Man Arrested in Major Drug and Gun Bust

BEAUFORT COUNTY, NC — A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of 40-year-old Cornelious Antoine Keyes of Stokes on multiple drug and firearm charges.

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Ashley Cox Arrested in Bowling Green Check Fraud Case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A second person has been arrested in connection with an ongoing check fraud investigation in Bowling Green, according to the Bowling Green Police Department.

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Gary Belt Arrested After Accidental 911 Call in Hart County

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. — A Hart County man is facing multiple drug charges after an alleged accidental 911 call led Kentucky State Police to a residence in Bonnieville.

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Brandon Pickens Arrested on Theft, Fleeing Charges

BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Boca Raton man was arrested early Sunday morning on multiple charges, including theft, fleeing law enforcement, and driving with a suspended license, according to records released by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

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Shannon Green Arrested on Grand Theft Charge

BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Boca Raton woman was arrested on suspicion of grand theft involving property valued between $750 and $5,000, according to records released by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

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William Alexander Munser Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man early Thursday morning in connection with alleged drug and firearm offenses, according to an official sheriff’s office report.

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Former Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods Indicted for Theft

DUNKIRK, N.Y. — New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced the indictment and arrest of former City of Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods, who is accused of stealing more than $120,000 in public funds over several years.

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Ellaville City Manager Donna McChargue Arrested

ELLAVILLE, Ga. — The small South Georgia town of Ellaville is reeling after longtime City Manager Donna Lynn McChargue was arrested and charged with dozens of felony counts connected to the alleged misuse of city funds.

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Jason Richards Arrested in Boynton Beach Burglary Case

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A Boynton Beach man was arrested early Sunday in connection with a burglary that allegedly involved an assault or battery, according to records released by local authorities.

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Jamoy R. Brown Arrested on Burglary, Strangulation Charges

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested Tuesday night in connection with a violent burglary investigation, according to records released by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

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