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Latest Arrests Across the USA – 02/02/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Sophia Bennett

John McClure Sentenced in New York Contractor Fraud Case

Fort Edward, New York — A Granville man has been sentenced to up to 15 years in state prison, while his wife received a six-month jail term, after the couple defrauded dozens of homeowners in Warren and Washington counties through a long-running contractor scam.

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Cynthia Denise Melvin Gets Prison in Student Aid Fraud

A 60-year-old grandmother from Fayetteville has been sentenced to federal prison after masterminding what authorities described as the largest student financial aid fraud scheme in North Carolina history.

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Du Huynh Arrested After Santa Fe Adult Store Theft

SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe police arrested a man and woman following a bizarre theft at an adult store that escalated into a dangerous chase and left a bystander dragged by a fleeing vehicle.

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UC Students Arrested After Fifth Third Arena Break-In

CINCINNATI — Two University of Cincinnati students were arrested last week after allegedly breaking into Fifth Third Arena and stealing alcohol from a bar area inside the facility, according to court documents.

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Franco Mereno Jr., Schwentner Arrested in Bank Robbery

DEPOE BAY, Ore. — Two men are in custody and more than $50,000 in stolen cash has been recovered following an armed bank robbery along the Oregon coast, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

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Yeni Vega Arrested in Canyon Country Retail Theft

CANYON COUNTRY, Calif. — A woman accused of stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Canyon Country retail store was arrested last week following an investigation by detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

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Zachary Fewins Arrested After 130 MPH Police Chase

COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Holts Summit man is being held without bond after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of up to 130 miles per hour, according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office.

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Two Teens Arrested in Petaluma Jewelry Store Robbery

PETALUMA, Calif. — Two teenagers have been arrested following an armed robbery at Gold Rush Jewelers on North McDowell Boulevard, while four other suspects remain at large, authorities said.

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Archie Orison Arrested in Multi-State Drug Bust

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — A Washington County man is behind bars following a multi-state drug investigation targeting the distribution of heroin, cocaine, and crack-cocaine across parts of western Pennsylvania and Ohio.

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Three Women Arrested in Multi-County Retail Theft Ring

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — Three women were arrested after a series of coordinated retail thefts across Southern California, law enforcement officials said.

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Teesha Lucas Arrested in Moreno Valley Shooting Case

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Riverside County deputies arrested a Moreno Valley woman Thursday in connection with a deadly April 2025 shooting.

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Brittany Rivoire Arrested in Downtown St. Louis Murder

ST. LOUIS — A 36-year-old woman is in custody after fatally shooting a man in downtown St. Louis and stealing his truck, authorities said.

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Muhammed Drammeh Sentenced in Multi-State Bank Fraud

PHOENIX — A California man was sentenced to more than three years in prison for his role in a multi-state identity theft and bank fraud ring targeting victims in Arizona, Colorado, and California.

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Gabriel Grande Arrested in Corpus Christi Drug Raid

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Authorities executed a search warrant early on January 27, 2026, at a residence on Grizzley Drive, uncovering drugs, firearms, and cash, officials said.

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Olivia Barnett, Audrey Echols Arrested in Houston Theft

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two women were arrested Wednesday for shoplifting at a Houston-area Target store, authorities said.

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Basil Ass’ad Arrested in Mississauga Vehicle Break-Ins

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Peel Regional Police have arrested a man accused of committing 48 vehicle break-and-enters in Mississauga, authorities said.

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Kelantan Police Arrest Five in Car Theft Spree

KOTA BHARU, Malaysia — Kelantan police have arrested five individuals in connection with a series of car window smashings and thefts across Kelantan and Terengganu, officials said.

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Nursing Home Director Shaun Burstein Arrested for Theft

DEBARY, Florida — Shaun Burstein, the executive director of Arya Senior Living in DeBary, has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewelry from a resident. Volusia County detectives are investigating to determine whether there are additional victims.

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Gamal Said Arrested for Impersonating Police in Florida

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Florida — A Central Florida man was arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer after activating red and blue emergency-style lights on his vehicle.

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Mutar Kofi Among Five Arrested in Ahafo Robbery

NKASEIM, Ghana — The Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects in connection with a coordinated robbery attack that occurred in December 2025 at Nkaseim in the Ahafo Region.

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Police Sergeants Arrested in Benue Armed Robbery Case

BENUE STATE, Nigeria — The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police sergeants in connection with a suspected armed robbery operation that led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and firearms.

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Sioni Farrell Arrested in Lakewood Vehicle Theft Case

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Freehold man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a vehicle reported earlier this month, according to local police.

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Benue Police Arrest 10 Over Arson, Theft in Katsina-Ala

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with an alleged case of arson and theft in Turan Kindred, Torgov, within Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.

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Kenney Mayard Arrested for Grand Theft in West Palm Beach

A West Palm Beach man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a grand theft investigation, according to records released by local authorities.

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Karina Hollander Arrested on Theft Charge in West Palm Beach

A West Palm Beach woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with a theft investigation, according to records filed by local authorities.

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McCory Peterson Sanon Arrested for Grand Theft in WPB

A West Palm Beach man was arrested by local police on suspicion of grand theft, according to official law enforcement records.

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Brandon Markel Brown Arrested on Theft Charges in Boca Raton

A Boca Raton man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of theft and resisting law enforcement, according to records filed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

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Jeremy A. Tambarr Arrested on Multiple Charges in Boynton Beach

A Boynton Beach man was arrested early Wednesday on multiple charges, according to a report released by the Boynton Beach Police Department.

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Shunta Lavaya McGrady Arrested in Palm Beach Gardens Retail Theft

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Palm Beach Gardens police arrested a woman Saturday evening in connection with an alleged large-scale retail theft, according to booking records.

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Ariana Katisha Marcelin Arrested in Palm Beach Gardens Theft Case

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Palm Beach Gardens police arrested a woman early Thursday morning on suspicion of committing multiple thefts, according to an arrest report.

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Cary Man Arrested in Craven County Drug Bust

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. — Craven County deputies seized multiple grams of drugs, including fentanyl and more than two pounds of marijuana, during the arrest of a Cary man on multiple drug-related charges.

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Evansville Woman Arrested for Methamphetamine Dealing

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Police have arrested a woman in connection with alleged drug dealing on Delmar Avenue.

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Two Arrested in Hanover on Drug and Firearm Charges

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two individuals have been arrested on multiple drug-related charges in southern Indiana.

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