Thai Woman Arrested for Aiding Nigerian Romance Scam Gang
A 52-year-old Thai woman, Orathai (surname withheld), was arrested at Hat Yai International Airport on Saturday on charges of aiding and laundering money for a Nigerian romance scam gang, according to the police. The arrest took place at 3:25 PM as she arrived from Malaysia.
Caleb Hawkins Charged in Jefferson County Murder of Joel Kessler
A 23-year-old man, Caleb Hawkins of De Soto, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action following a fatal shooting in Jefferson County on Monday. The victim, 45-year-old Joel Kessler, was shot multiple times and died at the scene.
Qiao Zheng Arrested for Phishing Scam Targeting Elderly South Windsor Resident
A 42-year-old man from Brooklyn, New York, Qiao Zheng, was arrested Thursday in connection with a phishing scam that defrauded a 90-year-old South Windsor resident out of nearly $50,000. Zheng faces a charge of conspiracy to commit second-degree larceny, according to the South Windsor Police Department.
76-Year-Old James Stephenson Arrested in Okeechobee Undercover Sting
A 76-year-old man from Okeechobee County is facing 13 counts of attempted purchase of a controlled substance after he tried to buy prescription pills during an undercover operation. James “Jim” Stephenson was arrested by the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Narcotics Task Force during a “buy/bust” operation aimed at curbing illicit drug activity in the region.
Boca Raton Man’s Cowboy Boots Lead to Arrest in $3,000 Burglary
A Boca Raton man’s choice of footwear may have been his downfall after police say he wore the same distinctive cowboy boots to a burglary, a pawn shop, and even during a police interview.
New York Man Arrested in Nationwide Phone Fraud Scheme
A 43-year-old man from New York, Shulong Li, has been arrested in connection with a national phone fraud scam, according to York County Sheriff Kevin Tolson. Li, from College Point, N.Y., faces charges of obtaining property under false pretenses and conspiracy.
Myagdi Chief Raj Kumar Thapa Arrested for Embezzling Rs1.49 Billion
Raj Kumar Thapa, the chief of the District Coordination Committee in Myagdi, was arrested on Sunday morning on charges of embezzling Rs1.49 billion from the Beni-based Kumari Cooperatives. Thapa was apprehended at his residence, confirmed Bharat Shrestha, the chief of Myagdi police.
West Palm Beach Drug Bust Leads to Arrest of Attempted Homicide Suspect
A drug bust in West Palm Beach led to the arrest of Davon Jamil Wright, 20, of Greenacres, who is wanted for his involvement in a 2022 attempted homicide, authorities announced on Saturday.
Parolee Arrested in Victorville for Robbery, Auto Theft, and Drug Charges
A parolee with multiple outstanding warrants was arrested Friday after deputies spotted him and another man towing a stolen pickup truck in Victorville. The arrest occurred around 11:10 a.m. along National Trails Highway near Air Expressway, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Fort Myers Man Arrested for Stealing Bag with Kitten Inside
A Fort Myers man was arrested on Thursday, January 30, after he allegedly stole a woman’s bag containing a one-month-old kitten. The incident occurred near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Palm Avenue, where the victim reported her belongings were stolen.
Miami Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Assault and Theft Charges
Miami police officer Landon Corbus has been arrested on charges of domestic assault and theft, according to a probable cause statement from Lawrence County, Missouri. The statement alleges that Corbus picked up a woman and slammed her down in a laundry room, causing her glasses to stab her in the eye.
Lehigh Acres Man Wanted for Probation Violation in Theft Case
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in locating Kevin Horton, a 55-year-old man from Lehigh Acres, who is accused of violating probation related to theft and uttering forged checks. Horton reportedly failed to appear in court after an arrest for stealing a check from his former roommate and making it payable to cash for a few hundred dollars. He then deposited the forged check into his own account.
MS-13 Gang Member Arrested on Las Vegas Strip for Utah Robbery
U.S. Marshals arrested 39-year-old Dennis Solares-Garcia, a previously deported MS-13 gang member, on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday morning. Solares-Garcia was wanted in connection with a robbery in Utah, where he allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of money while brandishing a firearm.
Des Moines Man Arrested for Stolen F-250 in Adel Theft Incident
A Des Moines man, 32-year-old Tate Yates, was arrested following an alleged theft incident that occurred in Adel on November 12, 2024. According to court documents, Yates and an accomplice trespassed on a property in the 28000 block of 330th Way around 3 a.m., where they stole a Ford F-250 valued at over $30,000.
Two Arrested in Connection to Fatal Shooting and Car Theft in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting and car theft on Meriadoc Road, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. The arrests followed a thorough two-day investigation conducted by the department’s Violent Crimes Unit.
Lowell Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Series of Break-ins and Thefts
LOWELL, Ohio — A 38-year-old Lowell man, Michael Eldon Jazdzewski, has been arrested on multiple charges stemming from a series of break-ins and thefts in Washington County. Jazdzewski was taken into custody Tuesday and faces numerous charges including five counts of breaking and entering, two counts of theft, two counts of motor vehicle theft, tampering with evidence, and a range of other serious charges.
Two Akron Men Arrested in Washington County Drug Bust
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio — Two Akron men were arrested on Tuesday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on serious drug charges. Daekwan Allen Sanders, 21, and Richard Lakaile McCallister, 24, both from Akron, were charged with possession of drugs and trafficking in drugs, both of which are first-degree felonies.
Jack Trujillo and Other Defendants Sentenced in Drug Operation
The final defendant involved in a major drug trafficking operation based out of various Motel 6 locations in Albuquerque has been sentenced, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico confirmed on January 30.
Tommie Coleman Charged with Murder in Chicago High School Shooting
CHICAGO — Tommie Coleman, 22, has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of two teenagers outside Innovations High School in downtown Chicago. The shooting occurred on January 26, 2024, around 12:25 p.m. near Madison Street and Wabash Avenue, just as students were leaving the school.
Florida Businessman Phillip Mak Charged with Tax Evasion
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A federal grand jury in Jacksonville returned an indictment on January 29, charging Florida businessman Phillip Mak with tax evasion, failure to file tax returns, and failure to pay taxes. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced the charges today.
Two Arrested, Two Stolen Camaros Recovered in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were arrested, and two stolen Camaros were recovered after their failed attempts to flee from Memphis Police late Thursday night.
Philadelphia Woman Arrested for Theft in West Chester
WEST CHESTER, PA — A 33-year-old Philadelphia woman, Moynea Davis, was arrested earlier this month following an alleged theft incident in West Chester Borough.
Two Arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima Drug Bust: 400,000 Meth Pills Seized
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand — In a major operation to disrupt drug trafficking, Nakhon Ratchasima police arrested two suspects involved in smuggling 400,000 methamphetamine pills across the Mekong River, valued at 6 million baht.
Former Yasothon Prosecutor Arrested for Bribery After Failing to Appear for Verdict
Bangkok, Thailand — On February 2, authorities arrested Kongsiri, a 67-year-old former prosecutor from Yasothon province, for failing to appear at a bribery verdict. Kongsiri, who had been on the run, was arrested at his residence in Bang Khun Non district in Bangkok.
Darius Anderson Sentenced to 32 Years for Murder of Israel Mattocks
Darius Anderson, 23, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 32 years in prison for the first-degree murder of 30-year-old Israel Mattocks, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. The sentence was handed down by Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on January 31, 2025, following Anderson’s conviction by a jury in September 2024.
Rodney Lamont Evans Sentenced to 8 Years for Drug Crimes
Rodney Lamont Evans, a 47-year-old member of the Bloods gang, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after a search at his Ahoskie residence uncovered a large quantity of drugs and a firearm.
Former Hidalgo County Deputy Baldemar Cardenas Sentenced to Prison
Baldemar Cardenas, a former deputy with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office in McAllen, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane also sentenced Cardenas to three years of supervised release following his prison term, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas confirmed today.
Thai Woman Arrested for Stealing Luxury Items from Uncle Judge
A 50-year-old Thai woman, Pawarana (surname withheld), was apprehended at a clubhouse in Sukhumvit 31, Bangkok, for allegedly stealing luxury items from her uncle, a judge. The stolen items, which include high-end Hermes bags and diamond earrings, are valued at approximately 3.65 million baht.
Trial Continues for Teen Accused of Killing Mother in Polk County
The trial for Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old from Polk County, accused of murdering his mother, 39-year-old Catherine Griffith, continued on Thursday. The courtroom was tense as jurors heard graphic testimonies from forensic investigators and law enforcement officers involved in the case.
“Rasheed Colbert Sentenced for Bank Fraud Scheme in Maine”
Rasheed Colbert, a 33-year-old man from Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Portland for his role in a 2022 bank fraud conspiracy. Colbert, who pleaded guilty on May 30, 2024, was sentenced to 10 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $69,744 in restitution to cover the funds fraudulently obtained during the scheme.
Maliu Tauheluhelu Sentenced to 16+ Years for Drug Trafficking and Gambling Crimes
Maliu Tauheluhelu, 40, of Honolulu, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy and operating illegal gambling businesses, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii announced.
Aaliyah Hagins Arrested for Embezzlement at Harbor Freight
The Aberdeen Police Department recently arrested Aaliyah Hagins, 19, from Pinebluff, on charges of felony embezzlement. The arrest took place on January 29, 2025, after an investigation into multiple reported larcenies at Harbor Freight.
Destiny Trujillo Arrested for Second-Degree Murder in Pueblo
The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) has arrested 24-year-old Destiny Trujillo for second-degree murder in connection with a double shooting that occurred in December. On Thursday, December 26, 2024, at approximately 2 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Egan Avenue near Santa Fe Avenue on reports of a shooting.
Brock Couple Arrested on Forgery Charges in Baldwin County
The Brock couple, including a Summerdale police officer, were arrested on Tuesday night in Baldwin County and later released on a $7,500 bond. Their arrest came after a criminal investigation led by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, which began in June 2023.
Parker Maxwell Arrested in Pocola Homicide of Jaybriel Montgomery
Pocola, OK — On January 31, 2025, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) made an arrest related to a homicide case from January 16, 2025. The investigation began when the Pocola Police Department requested OSBI assistance after a male was found dead at an abandoned residence.
Adrian Hickey Arrested in Colorado Springs Burglary Incident
Colorado Springs, CO — Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) officers responded to a business burglary on Sunday, February 2, after a witness reported suspicious activity near East Platte Avenue and North Murray Boulevard.
Latvian Men Arrested for Gift Card Fraud Scheme in Florida
Naples, Fla. — Two Latvian men, Kirils Gula and Maksims Slapins, were arrested in Naples on Wednesday after confessing their involvement in a large-scale gift card fraud operation spanning several Florida cities.